Buy Me a Coffee

[Paulbounce]

Come on you tight-fisted lot. Buy me a coffee.*

I went to town today and after completing tasks I decided to have a coffee. Have you seen the price of these things at Starbucks??? I had to go to the building society to take out a 25-year mortgage to pay for it.

So this got me thinking. The price of a coffee and afib. I'm quite well-versed in afib now - so where did I learn?

Was it from my doctor?

Nope.

Was it from my cardio?

Nope.

Was it from Dr Google?

Nope.

Was it from Facebook?

Nope.

It was from HealthUnlocked and this forum. Replying to people's questions and reading other posts have given me a greater understanding of my condition. It really has helped me move forward.

So let's all chip in and buy AFA a coffee.

Click this link to pay £2 by PayPal directly to AFA

paypal.com/donate/?hosted_b...

Or go to Just Giving to pay directly to AFA

justgiving.com/atrialfib

It will come up as a £30 donation - simply remove the £30 and replace it with £2. Where it asks for a donation for Just Giving click the 'other' option and put zero in that box.

There you go - simples. All it will cost you is 2 quid (you can of course donate extra).

If you do then just comment below. If 10 members do it I'll change my profile picture to my real picture instead of the mask. The picture is a few years old but I'm even more handsome now heheh. Well, I tell myself I am so leave me alone 🤪

I've just bought AFA a coffee so only 9 more to go and the mask comes off.

Paul

*(Obviously by coffee I mean donate to the work they do as a charity and support the services they provide).

Edit - I have just spoken to Tracy (lovely to chat just now Tracy) and just need to point out one thing. The links above are to the Atrial Fibrillation Association (AFA) and not to HealthUnlocked (HU). So come on you lot - dig deep 👍

[BobD Volunteer]

HUL is simply the platform Atrial Fibrillation Association sponsor it so why not give to them?

[Paulbounce in reply to BobD]

The links are to the AFA Bob - it goes to them. Check it but they should link to AFA. If not post and I'll change them.

Bought a coffee yet?

Paul

[jeanjeannie50]

All done, you can have lots of cups of coffee now!

[Paulbounce in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Thanks Jean. 2 down and 8 to go 👍

Paul

[BobD Volunteer]

I have the bank details from the last time I put out a begging post.

[Paulbounce in reply to BobD]

Sure Bob. I can't find the bank details but if you have them please post them on the thread.

Paul

[BobD Volunteer]

Best check with Tracy that is acceptable. Might be best to stay with just giving from the gift aid angle .

[CDreamer]

Done but cost me £3 on the Just Giving Page because of £1 donation to the Just Giving. 🤷‍♀️ But worth it if we can unmask you.

[Paulbounce]

Thanks CD. If you click the 'other' option on the Just Giving donation and key in £0 you will just pay the £2.

Thanks for the coffee. 3 down and 7 to go!

Paul

[Shrek1974]

Done.

Take it off, take it off, take it off, take it off……. 🎶🎶👍👍

[Paulbounce in reply to Shrek1974]

Thanks Shrek for buying a coffee. 4 down and 6 to go 😱

Paul

[Angie06]

All done, now waiting for the mask to come off ! 🤣

[Paulbounce in reply to Angie06]

Thanks Angie for the coffee. 5 down and 5 to go. It's half time 😉

Paul

[Singwell]

Already contribute. Does that count? Love this post Paul!

[Paulbounce in reply to Singwell]

Sorry Sing it doesn't count. You have to buy a coffee 🤪

Paul

[Rubymurray25]

Double Expresso purchased, great idea!

[Paulbounce in reply to Rubymurray25]

Thanks for the coffee Ruby - 6 down and 4 to go 😏

Paul

[Paulbounce]

Terms and Conditions Apply:

By posting a photo of my face, you agree to donate to AFA.

The photo will be a clear, unaltered image of my face, and will not include any props or disguises (except for a helmet).

The number of donations required to reveal my face is 10

Once 10 donations have been received, my face will be revealed for a period of one week, after which I can return to the mysterious, masked aviator look.

Any attempts to bribe, cheat or manipulate the system will result in immediate banishment to the Island of Misfit Masks.

The community reserves the right to cancel this agreement at any time, for any reason, or for no reason at all.

By participating in this challenge, you acknowledge that laughter is the best medicine, and agree to not take yourself too seriously.

Paul

[Whitechinchilla in reply to Paulbounce]

I’m new here and just love your sense of humour Paulbounce! Thanks👍

[Paulbounce in reply to Whitechinchilla]

Thanks WCC. Welcome to the forum.

I'm still not sure if it's a sense of humour or I'm compelety bonkers. I'll need to toss a coin to decide 😂

Enjoy your day.

Paul

[SilverliningsForNow]

My coffee has arrived! Donation via PayPal. Take it OFF! 😝😝😝😝😝

[Paulbounce in reply to SilverliningsForNow]

Thanks for the coffee Silver. 7 down and 3 to go!!!! I get the feeling the mask will come off today. See terms and conditions above 😂

Paul

[WhitstableWanderer]

Decaff latte purchased.... Mystery man, reveal yourself!

[Paulbounce in reply to WhitstableWanderer]

Thanks for the coffee WW. 8 down and 2 to go 👍

[patleit]

£2 donated, great idea

[Paulbounce in reply to patleit]

Thanks for the coffee Patleit. 9 down and 1 to go!

Paul

[Hidden]

was going to contribute then I realised I’ve already seen you on Zoom 😂😂😂

Changed my mind and coffeed up the dosh!!

[Paulbounce in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for the coffee FJ. 10 reached and 0 to go. Right please read the terms and conditions above. I didn't specify the age of my photo. So this is me as a kid (cutie pie wasn't I - I love my crooked tie). 3 more donations and I'll change it to another when I was much older.

If enough donations come in I'll take a selfie today and change it to that.

Paul

[Hidden in reply to Paulbounce]

👍👍👍

[Shrek1974 in reply to Paulbounce]

Whoa, save some love for the rest of us Paul!!!

[Paulbounce in reply to Shrek1974]

Heheh Shrek. I put the picture of young Paulbounce lower down. There's enough love to go round. Shame there isn't more in the world.

Enjoy your weekend.

Paul

[Shrek1974 in reply to Paulbounce]

😂 Have a good one! 👍

[Paulbounce in reply to Shrek1974]

You too Shrek - all day every day 👍

Paul

[Beverleyb]

donated !

[Paulbounce in reply to Beverleyb]

Thanks for the coffee Beverley - you're a star 👍

Paul

[wilsond]

Sent 2.00! Hi Mr Smooth!

[Paulbounce in reply to wilsond]

Thanks Wil. Smooth is my middle name heheh.

Paul (smooth) Bounce

[irene75359]

Done!

[Paulbounce in reply to irene75359]

Thanks Irene - that's very kind of you 😉

Paul

[Desanthony]

Yes you are so right just done that. Have a coffee on me.

We have bought a cheap machine from Lidl or Aldi a few months ago and now make a sort of cortado at home with sprinkles; chocolate for me cinnamon or salted caramel for the wife - come in herb and spice sized jars from Tesco for £1 - last time I bought one. Use BOB milk as its skimmed but tastes like semi skimmed and froths up nicely if you heat in the microwave first with a small amount of sugar then use a wazzer bought for £0.97p in IKEA - which does a great job then top up with the gorgeous coffee. Only have them a couple of days a week so treat ourselves to a good shot of strong caffeine - all the rest of the week we have two cups of black decaff coffee a day. Had to wait for the other half to have her hair done the other day so bought one of those expensive ones in the burgundy cup with white writing on - won't advertise as they don't need it as just heard they have been found to have the most caffeine in - could have told you that years ago without anyone having to pay for a survey

ENJOY your coffee whatever you have.

[Paulbounce in reply to Desanthony]

Thanks Desanthony. Have a lovely day.

Paul

[Paulbounce]

OK - the cute picture of me as a kid has been replaced with one of an older me - 3 others bought a coffee.

Want to see more? Let's step the game up. If another 10 donations come in I'll buy AFA another 10 coffees to match them. I'll also take a selfie and change the picture again (it won't be until tomorrow now). If not the masked man will return!

Paul

[Desanthony]

My wife rose to the challenge then and donated another £2.00

[Paulbounce in reply to Desanthony]

Nice one Desanthony - say thanks to your wife from me.

1 down - 9 to go. I best get working on a decent selfie 😀

Paul

[malaekahana]

Done. Actually amounted to $2.54 from across the pond. 😊 No cream, no sugar. Decaf, to avoid a trigger ...

[Paulbounce in reply to malaekahana]

Thanks Malaek. No suger is the way to go. A little cream might be OK and decaf is all good. 2 down and 8 to go!

Paul

[Hershman]

Decaff cappuccino bought - fun idea

[Paulbounce in reply to Hershman]

Thanks Hershman for the coffee. 3 down and 7 to go.

Cheers Paul

[mrsg46]

Done ... great idea, well worth contributing to.

[Paulbounce in reply to mrsg46]

Thanks, MrsG. That's great of you to chip in - 4 down and 6 to go. Remember I'll double the 10 donations. It's not that I'm worried about - it's my profile picture. I'll have a look online and see if I can find a picture of George Clooney to use. Don't tell anyone 😂

Paul

[Hidden]

Thank you so much everyone for the kind donations to AF Association, your generosity is so appreciated. The engagement to this fundraising page has been brilliant to see and we can’t thank you enough. Just to add, as much as we love a hot beverage, we of course will be using this money to support the services we provide. Thank you all once again, and don't forget our Patient Services Team are here for you if you ever need us (01789 867 502 [e-mail]).

[Paulbounce in reply to Hidden]

People have certainly been generous Katrina. It shows how valuable the help we receive is appreciated.

Paul

[Swimsyroke]

Just made my donation. Well done Paul. Looking forward to your next photo. Am in Tenerife so a cafe con leche will be great thanks. Also made a big donation to the Turkey Syria earthquake appeal. What a great site we are.

[Paulbounce in reply to Swimsyroke]

Thanks Swim - It's half time again 5 down and 5 to go.

The earthquake is indeed very sad. So far 22,000 people have died - I hope I'm wrong but that number is likely to go higher.

Enjoy your break in Tenerife.

Paul

[IronGirl68]

First coffee of the day shared with you lot ❤️Fab idea Paul ☕

[Paulbounce in reply to IronGirl68]

Thanks IronGirl. That very kind of you. Only 4 more coffees and all will be revealed. However there are terms and conditions as listed above heheh. The post will start to drop down a little now so not so many people will read it. I hope it get's another 4 coffees this weekend - more if possible.

Paul

[Ailsablue]

Done! Well worth it as this forum has helped me immensely. I think I’d have gone mad without the knowledge of the people on here. 😊

[Paulbounce in reply to Ailsablue]

Thank you Ailsablue. The forum is indeed of great help to us all. Have a great day.

Only 3 more coffees to go 😉

Paul

[Paulbounce]

One forum member missed the photo of me as a kid. I'll put it below. That's worth another coffee J 😏

Wasn't I cute? Shame I couldn't put a tie on straight at that age! Still, as I said my Mom loved me

Paul

Paulbounce as a kid

[jeanjeannie50 in reply to Paulbounce]

Yes, cute, but I've already bought you 5 cups of coffee! That's your lot!!

[Paulbounce in reply to jeanjeannie50]

No worries Jean. If you bought 5 coffees I'll tick another one off the list. Only two coffees to go 😎😷

Paul

[IronGirl68 in reply to Paulbounce]

Lovely pic... I missed it, thanks for re posting 👍

[Paulbounce in reply to IronGirl68]

Ty IronGirl 😇

Paul

Edit - don't let that 'butter wouldn't melt in my mouth' look fool you. I was always up to mischief

[IronGirl68 in reply to Paulbounce]

😂😂... and that's the very best thing to be up to I'd say 😉Happy Sunday 😁

[OscarN]

will buy the coffee now too

[Paulbounce]

Nice one Oscar - thank you. Only one more to go!!!!!!!!*******

Paul

******Terms and conditions apply as post above 🤪