AEBBA Truck And A Very Big Thank You.

[Chris_Sav]

Further to my mid term update on the replacement of the tyres following a blow-out;

The truck appeared to me to be in a dangerous state when I drove it for the first time, I and the other executive officers of AEBBA are liable in the case of an incident occurring as the insurance would likely be void do to lack of maintenance and overloading. Fines for overloading are immense. I am not prepared to risk personal financial ruin by continuing as an AEBBA officer under these circumstances.

Thus the truck has to comply with the law, also for AEBBA to continue hiring tables.

Brian Dawkins has now had the truck for review and I have just heard from him.

Brian said the van was awful.

The parts needing replacing:
Pads AND DISCS! All round.
Front suspension main cross spring is shot.
Shock absorbers all round.
Starter motor.
Steering ball joints.
Power steering belt.
Plus full service pack.

He said it rolled without stopping just by pushing it!

The cost £800 in parts and very charitably £300 for a good three days work, £1100 all in.

I’ve talked to Phil and we have to go ahead with this work. Brian said that we should get another three years out of it following this work. The truck will be weighed with the Bucks hire on it to ascertain load maximum.

I must publically thank Brian Dawkins for undertaking this work at such a reasonable cost.

The good news is that a knight in shining armour, Paul Sainsbury, has come forward and has donated £1000 towards the combined costs of £1100 repairs and £500 tyres. I cannot thank Paul enough for this timely donation. Paul has quietly, and without credit, supported this association for very many years and all of us owe him a great debt in being a major factor in Counties being able to continue with their opens and finals nights next year.

What we now have to do ASAP is pay off our remaining table supporters and then start fund raising towards a scheduled replacement of the truck in three years time. The first opportunity to do this will be to invite sponsors for the tables for the forthcoming Reading competitions and Bournemouth 2014. Please let myself and Dave Alder know if you are interested. I can't promise you much apart from posters on the tables and recognition on here.

Please support the raffles at Reading as, without their contribution to the Truck replacement fund, you won't be playing there for long!

Chris Saville.
AEBBA Treasurer

[The Chubbster™]

I address this now to Brian and to Paul,

Bar Billiards as a game survives with the hard work and continued support of those few who do it for the good of the game and expect nothing in return. People like yourselves deserve more credit than can be explained in a simply forum post.

It’s with that in mind that I would like to extend my deepest thanks for your support, especially when it comes to financial support in such different time. You have my wholehearted thanks and gratitude, and I for one won’t forget it.

Bar Billiards owes you and people like yourselves so much, and many people out there are truly grateful. I hope you never forget that.

[barbelman]

That's excellent news for all of us. Well done Paul and Brian and well done Chris and the AEBBA.

Tony

Thank you VERY much.

I am so heartened that the game which I have chosen to participate in is made up of people who really care. Particularly those who give so much.

In truth I feel a little embarrassed that I do relatively little compared to these guys.

[The Chubbster™]

Jul 18, 2013 13:54:20 GMT @reformedcharacter said:

Thank you VERY much.

I am so heartened that the game which I have chosen to participate in is made up of people who really care. Particularly those who give so much.

In truth I feel a little embarrassed that I do relatively little compared to these guys.

I think that's a good way t explain how I feel. Well said...

[davejones]

Jul 18, 2013 13:12:55 GMT The Chubbster™ said:

I address this now to Brian and to Paul,

Bar Billiards as a game survives with the hard work and continued support of those few who do it for the good of the game and expect nothing in return. People like yourselves deserve more credit than can be explained in a simply forum post.

It’s with that in mind that I would like to extend my deepest thanks for your support, especially when it comes to financial support in such different time. You have my wholehearted thanks and gratitude, and I for one won’t forget it.

Bar Billiards owes you and people like yourselves so much, and many people out there are truly grateful. I hope you never forget that.

Hear, Hear

[BigPhilMac]

Really good to see that there are guys like this who try to keep the game going as kuch they can, particularly for Paul to donate a grand for truck repairs, thats serious money in the grand scheme of it all, these guys deserve all the credit that can be given.

[Sparky]

I agree with the above well worded comments and would like to add my thanks to Brian and Paul for their generosity and selfless actions, but also thank Sav for his efforts in making all of this happen.

Thanks again guys
Graham

Sav......Paul......Brian : heroes all. 'Tis a great debt of gratitude we owe you. Cheerful

[Coleman Jnr]

I think it is easy to take these events for granted, and its when times get bad and certain players step up and resolve these problems, we realise the table don't just turn up on the day and disappear at night!

I think I speak for everyone when I say a MASSIVE thanks from the Northants League!!!!

[bigtj]

Thanks to all that have come forward in the hour of need.

[Chris_Sav]

Repairs have now been completed for the budgeted £1100 despite Brian finding a few extra 'challenges', such as brake callipers seized solid on two of the four wheels!

The truck will now be weighed and maximum legal payload ascertained.

This gives us two to three years to fund a replacement if you want opens to continue!

We need to start planning!

Chris Saville,
AEBBA Treasurer