Dear All,
What interesting posts. Everybody has been saddened by what seems to be a mindless act of vandalism, but things could have been far worse after all - the vessel could have been 70% or 80% rebuilt, and this doesn't bear thinking about. This event unfortunately proves that the vessel now needs a Night Watchman - permanently.
I write to propose something for your consideration. If 100 Mayhem'ers were to write cheques for £10, the £1000 raised would buy a small but nice amount of materials. If these 100 cheques were to be made out to the Cutty Sark Trust and sent to Martin, he could send them all on as a single donation in the name of ModelBoatMayhem - I will of course participate so there are only 99 to find now!!! Out of 1000 members (I believe I'm right in saying this?), maybe we can persuade 10% of the membership to participate? Would be excellent if more might take part, but 100 x £10 would be a nice donation for the Cutty Sark funds.
Just an idea.
Regards, Bernard2
p.s. No, I don't have any connection with Cutty Sark, just thought it would be nice to do something that's all.