[charley]

Hello,

I am a sparkly new joinee as I am apparently now to call myself ..I ended up here as I had a chat with a friend on face book this morning about what a tough time of year it was for everyone and how if we managed to spread a little positivity amongst our friends it might make a difference. Somewhere at the back of my mind I remembered Danny Wallace's book and the ROk's which seemed so very appropriate especially now at this yuck time of year so here I am...please teach me all I need to know so I can spread a little happiness

[HRH Gold Joinee Sheli]

Hi Charley Nice to see you here!

I don't think you need teaching anything! If you want some RAoK inspiration check out the threads in the RAoK part of the forum - there are some sticky threads there with loads of ideas for different budgets and stuff!

Where abouts in the country are you? There are loads of us spread around so I am sure you won't be the only joinee in your area! I'm in Leeds

ETA: Forgot to ask, would you like a cuppa? I also have biscuits if you fancy one?

This post has been edited by HRH Gold Joinee Sheli: 24 January 2012 - 02:24 PM

[charley]

Hi Sheli,

Cuppa sounds fab and biscuits oooh go on then

What a lovely welcome and thanks for pointing me in the right direction I will hurry there forthwith or something clever like that x

I am in Calderdale nr Halifax , but not from here originally, at heart I am a soft southerner from the Norfolk coast , but have been here for about nine years.

[Poohbah (Gsq)]

Hi Charley! That's a lovely reason to end up here... I hope you have fun spreading a bit of happiness around Welcome to the forum, hope you like it here.

[GJ Drought]

evening

[SJ Aynsley]

Hello, make yourself at home. Hope you find some things you like

[charley]

Thanks for the welcome, I have been trawling through the RAoK forum and found some good ideas although I guess sometimes you don't realise what you probably do already so it was good to be reminded and to get some fresh inspiration.

At Halloween my daughter wanted to dress up and trick or treat, we didn't really want her to so we turned it around a bit and she dressed up as a mad fairy with her friends and they gave out bags of sweets to all our neighbourhood with a little note in saying "no tricks just a treat for you"...talk about befuddled, many had no clue what was going on ,but loads loved it so I think we'll have to keep up the tradition and invent some more

[KatBod]

charley, on 24 January 2012 - 10:32 PM, said:

Thanks for the welcome, I have been trawling through the RAoK forum and found some good ideas although I guess sometimes you don't realise what you probably do already so it was good to be reminded and to get some fresh inspiration.

At Halloween my daughter wanted to dress up and trick or treat, we didn't really want her to so we turned it around a bit and she dressed up as a mad fairy with her friends and they gave out bags of sweets to all our neighbourhood with a little note in saying "no tricks just a treat for you"...talk about befuddled, many had no clue what was going on ,but loads loved it so I think we'll have to keep up the tradition and invent some more

Welcome to the forum I love the idea of handing out treats at Halloween!

[Joinee Mum White]

charley, on 24 January 2012 - 10:32 PM, said:

At Halloween my daughter wanted to dress up and trick or treat, we didn't really want her to so we turned it around a bit and she dressed up as a mad fairy with her friends and they gave out bags of sweets to all our neighbourhood with a little note in saying "no tricks just a treat for you"...talk about befuddled, many had no clue what was going on ,but loads loved it so I think we'll have to keep up the tradition and invent some more

We did have some talk of the idea of reverse Trick or Treating one year, but I don't think anything came of it. This sounds a really fun idea, though.

Hello, and welcome, by the way. I come from the Norfolk coast too, though I have lived in Leicestershire for 34 years now! Mum White.

[Mr Phil]

Hello Charley. My girlfriend's doing a RAOK a day this year. This might give you some ideas: http://lauralikespeas.blogspot.com/

[charley]

Thanks Mr Phil I had a good read through and then posted on my facebook page to inspire others. Am laid up with manflu at the mo, but
have been donating and encouraging from here and hope to get more active over the weekend

[charley]

Kat bod and Mum White, glad you liked our halloween idea, tbh we nicked from a friend who's brave son did it in London last year, pretty big deal for a then pre teen lad. It was particularly lovely because so many older folk have been freaked out by the whole trick or treat thing and we wanted to give them a nice taste in their mouth ..well hopefully.

It's weird because when I moved from London up to Yorkshire 9 years ago now I thought people were so much more friendly , but I think everywhere people have become so suspicious due to being ripped off or duped...time to set things the right way up again me thinks

[Rachel Rose]

Hello, Charley!


Whooo made these?


See what I did there, Charley? Whooo...anyway.

Cupcake?

This post has been edited by Rachel Rose: 29 January 2012 - 09:47 PM

[HRH Gold Joinee Sheli]

Oooh can I have a cupcake??

Hmm Calderdale isn't *too* far from me I'm in Leeds!

How are you enjoying joinee-ism so far?

[charley]

Rachel they are terwit terwonderful...hhum hum um oooh awkward moment ha no they look really scrumptious I'll have twhoo ..yep don't worry giving up now ha

Thanks for friending sheli don't feel such a joinee loser now

Made a big gooey choc bundt cake for a friends daughter who just had a forty hour labour youch! I figured calories were more use than flowers right now ..dropped it off and got invited in for a coffee poor girl looked exhausted. Got a little cuddle with the little man and feel all broody now aaaah x

[HRH Gold Joinee Sheli]

Aww sweet and... 40 hours?! Yikes!

Aw you're not a joinee loser... I don't think that's even possible. You should get stuck in to some of the other threads though Tis much fun!

[Rachel Rose]

I don't think you're a loser either, Charley. That could be a very nice idea, though. Friending newbies. Thank you for the suggestion! (I'll get you twhoo whooo cakes. )


Big huggles to your friend. How is she doing?


How are you, Charley?


(Sheli rocks.) (And she looks hot in nerd glasses.) (I'm straight.) (Sheli still rocks.) (And she's still hot in nerd glasses.)

/threadjack

[GJ Drought]

im not even sure whats going on here, but theres talk of biscuits that that is holding my attention!


i want one of those owls!!

[HRH Gold Joinee Sheli]

I will make you one. Maybe. If you're a good boy. [/pats head]

[charley]

Am branching out..spreading my wings, shedding my stabilisers well nearly. I have moved onto the RAoK thread and have bought the book so know I actually know what the hurray for gallus thread is about

I dropped off a bag with food and loo rolls etc in today to a food drop in centre they make up packages each week for people on low incomes of all the essentials and a few extras too.

Also am thinking this whole baking thing is the way forward..everyone loves baked goodies don't they, but am just wondering the best way to deliver them randomly..any hints??

[Poohbah (Gsq)]

Baking is ALWAYS the way forward.

How about delivering them to a charity shop? Me and HBR did that one time. They were very pleased and it's a nice way to say thank you to people who spend their time supporting a charity that you believe in.

[charley]

Thanks Poobah sounds like a lovely idea, great way to say thanks... I was just trying to do it in a more discreet way and that's tricky when it comes to edible things I guess.

[Poohbah (Gsq)]

Hmmm yes... it's tricky to try and do it in a way that people will trust, when it comes to food.

You could just try the 'leave it and run' approach in the shop, that I tend to find works well. It's utterly terrifying if you're shy about that kind of stuff, but in a good way. Maybe write a note explaining (it doesn't have to go into the whole Join Me thing, it could just be a vague but friendly 'I think you do a wonderful job and wanted to say thank you. Keep up the good work! Happy Friday!').. walk into the shop, put the baked goodies and the note down on the counter, say 'this is for you!' and then get the hell out of there as quickly as you can!

Actually, this is quite a good strategy because if you put it down on the counter (or whatever you would call it where the till is), they can't refuse to take it. Because by the time they realise you've given them something, you're out the door.

If you feel brave then you could stop and chat to them and tell them in person what you're up to. They will think you're strange, but in a nice way.

Gosh, I write as if I do this every day. I don't. I have been RUBBISH at RAOKs recently, especially ones like these. I should start making a little bit more effort again...

This post has been edited by Poohbah (Gsq): 01 February 2012 - 10:10 PM

[charley]

Thanks Poobah...good advice

[HRH Gold Joinee Sheli]

I definitely prefer a 'drop and run' approach!

How about baking some treats for homeless people / big issue sellers etc?

[Pud]

They have you now Charley! There is no escape you know! I haven't been on the forum in months, possibly a year or more, not sure, yet I get a text message while in the supermarket telling me someone from Halifax has joined (I'm in Halifax) and to come say hello... it's almost like a cult or something they way they won't let you go haha

Anyway, Hello, Welcome to Join me. Have fun, you'll make some fantastic friends here. Ones who still text harrass you after several years :-)

Incidentally my favourite ever Raok was when I bought a bunch of flowers, drove round till I saw someone, an old lady walking along with a little girl. I pulled up and wound the window down and gave her the flowers. She was smiling from ear to ear and said 'but why?' I said 'just to see you smile' and drove off.

omg I still have blonde hair in that photo. Must change that.

[charley]

Hellloooo..yes i must admit they paid me vast sums of money to lure you back ha ha

LOVE your flowers idea...that was very sweet

I do feel like a fish on a hook and now I am being reeled in, but I like it and everyone has been very friendly and inspirational x