I have one sorted, jonnhyh has generously offered me something and at 2011 prices when he bought it!!! im just waiting to see if anything else gets offered, jonnhy likes his but is willing to sacrifice it to help out but if i can something else then he will get to keep his, very kind offer!

Write down a number pre-lottery and take a picture of it with the date/time of your pc showing in the image. That way it's virtually uncheatable.

Big up johnnyh !

This has went from an idea into something concrete in a few hours! This forum never ceases to amaze me!

Amazing stuff well done both of you :-)

You know he's a gent when half the members on here are recommending him as the Banksy buyer. Hard to top that.

I'm sure fed will get his eventually

If it's being given away, my vote is @coach. He's a superb guy.

If it's not a giveaway, can I suggest a tenner a ticket, proceeds to the charity of the choice of the person drawn out of the hat.

Now we just need to keep an eye out for all those who run multiple profiles on here trying to buy more tickets

Great gesture indeed yes. The charity has already been named by Andy though.

Raffle on.

That is a good idea jettad and in hindsight i should have asked for opinions on charities but ive commited now and id feel id be taking away from that charity if i changed things, its been a learning curve but ill know better for when i hit the 2000 mark

Another quick shout out to federation.
His messages of support at a difficult time have been quite incredible. He is a man with a very warm heart.

Sounds like a really aweaome celebration of a thousand posts!

Well wishes & congrats on the milestone

LS

I can announce that the Banksy screen print which will be prize to the raffle for raising money for donalwalshlivelife.org is a perfect condition silver flag with coa. As said before this was very generously been offered by johnnyh for the value he paid in 2011, johnny will be returning to the uk in sept and bringing the flags with him so that will give me a little time to organise this as best i can. Firstly i will contact the charity and make them aware of the fundraising raffle, i will also see if funds can be paid directly to them, i also need to think of the fairest way for the draw to take place and am happy for an independant to do this.
Its a fantastic charity set up by Donals parents to continue his legacy of fundraising to help bring awareness to the issue of suicide in young people and provide support, it also raises lots of money for care facilities for seriously/terminally ill cancer patients etc and recently donated €80000 to a care facility. Many prominent figures in ireland have strongly supported this charity including ireland and lions rugby player Paul O'Connell who become a close friend and inspiration to Donal and vice versa.
Thanks for all the support so far and again thanks to johnny for helping make this happen.
I'll keep yous posted with any updates.