Topic: Valencia-Madrid-Liverpool for Ray (Read 7375 times)

harrytrow · « **on:** February 17, 2009, 09:11:52 AM »

Next Monday sees the launch of the Appeal Mobile and its first run which is in support of the Ray of Hope Appeal.

http://appealmobile.blogspot.com/

The Appeal Mobile is a 50cc moped/mobike that I have bought on E-Bay and is located in Valencia. It is intended to make the vehicle a focal point at Euro aways for specific LFC causes and charity appeals. By continuing to use the bike, which is already 20 years old, on these trips it is hoped to make the bike an historic vehicle that will increase in value and increase revenue for charitable causes when it is finally put to rest

I will be making the journey by moped from Valencia (or possibly Alicante depending on arrangements) to Madrid for the first leg and then traveling on to Liverpool to arrive in time for the return leg. The route will take me through Valladolid, Bilbao, Bordeaux, Nantes, Cherbourg across to Portsmouth and up to Anfield.

There are a few ways you can be involved in helping Ray on this trip and with future appeals.

1 Sponsor the ride for Ray. Paypal and bank payment details for the Ray Of Hope Appeal below:

Paypal rayofhopeappeal@hotmail.co.uk

Direct BankPay HSBC 21817299 40-03-27

2 If you are going to Madrid, then donate all your small euro change at the airport on the way home. I'll be stationed at the metro exit after the game and the next day.

3 I drink in the Barlow Arms (the Dark House), Barlow Lane before and after the game. So if you are at the City Game pop in there and leave a donation with me or the staff. I will also be stationed outside the small club car park for half an hour before and after the game (on Anny Road behind the boards where the New Stadium ~~has~~ will been built) 50 yards up from the Shankly Gates opposite Lothair Road.

4 Alternatively see me in Madrid. You can't miss me flitting around like a wasp in a beer garden on me moped.

5 The final option is donating to own a share of the bike and become a member of the committee which designates the the recipients of each future Euro appeal trip. 25 Shares at 10 Euros are available which covers the outlay for the bike. For each future Euro Away the bike will be registered to the appeal chosen by the committee and monies raised donated to the good cause in question. PM me for further info.

It is hoped in future to arrange in advance to collect memorabilia from European clubs en route to each European Away to auction for the appeal we're supporting.

Thanks everyone and see you in Madrid for sure!

Harry

PS It is intended to have a blog of the journey updated daily and an address will be posted soon to follow the journey North.

Koparoo · « **Reply #1 on:** February 17, 2009, 10:38:44 AM »

Hey Harry

I now live in Melbourne, Australia (think of the possibilities!!!). I want to add to the "global" feel of this project. Love the idea - sounds a lot of fun... and all to a very good cause!!

I'd be delighted to help sponsor the purchase (and ongoing costs) of the moped.

Put me in for one share - let me know how much you require.

I can either send you some euros directly through the post or transfer funds into your bank account. Let me know what works for you.

(Tried to pm you but couldn't work it out).

Ciao

Koparoma

harrytrow · « **Reply #2 on:** February 17, 2009, 10:42:34 AM »

harrytrow@blueyonder.co.uk is best to contact direct.
If you want a share specifically then I suggest that you pay direct to the appeal and then a share can be issued to you with certificate and I can draw that from the overall collection at any of the points in Madrid.
Thanks for your support.
10 Euros or equivalent

Not sure I could get to Australia with the machine though lol

GeeFJay · « **Reply #3 on:** February 17, 2009, 11:21:33 AM »

just donated 20 euros

heard about you trying something like this last time, quote me if i'm wrong?

good luck with this and we'll all be looking out for nutty "mature" bloke on a moped!

FAT SCOUSER · « **Reply #4 on:** February 17, 2009, 11:26:56 AM »

Will be looking for Harry in Madrid. Let's toss so many Euro's into his bucket that he'll be like Quasimodo by the time he gets them all home on the moped! Camel's back breaker gets to ride it on the last leg!

Well in Harry lad. Good man.

Rushian · « **Reply #5 on:** February 17, 2009, 12:11:03 PM »

Superb idea Harry!

steelersmark · « **Reply #6 on:** February 17, 2009, 12:20:29 PM »

Nice one Harry. I think we've met, did you play in goal in the fan match in Madrid last time?

Anyway, I'll definately catch you over there and donate!

harrytrow · « **Reply #7 on:** February 17, 2009, 02:43:04 PM »

did indeed

harrytrow · « **Reply #8 on:** February 17, 2009, 02:43:41 PM »

lets party

neilt · « **Reply #9 on:** February 17, 2009, 04:38:56 PM »

Nice one Harry, we'll do all we can to help:

http://www.madridreds.com/2009/02/valencia-madrid-liverpool-for-ray-of.html

FAT SCOUSER · « **Reply #10 on:** February 17, 2009, 06:28:54 PM »

Why has this been sent to the outer reaches of RAWK? You'd think it would be left where it had a chance of being seen and raising a few bob. I hate to slag the site, but it drives me mad sometimes.

rhylred · « **Reply #11 on:** February 17, 2009, 06:30:43 PM »

will see you over there harry,hopefully for a few bevvies + a song in the red corner,will get all the lads to chip in.....

RedRedTom · « **Reply #12 on:** February 17, 2009, 06:48:35 PM »

Quote from: harrytrow on February 17, 2009, 09:11:52 AM

Next Monday sees the launch of the Appeal Mobile and its first run which is in support of the Ray of Hope Appeal.

http://appealmobile.blogspot.com/

The Appeal Mobile is a 50cc moped/mobike that I have bought on E-Bay and is located in Valencia. It is intended to make the vehicle a focal point at Euro aways for specific LFC causes and charity appeals. By continuing to use the bike, which is already 20 years old, on these trips it is hoped to make the bike an historic vehicle that will increase in value and increase revenue for charitable causes when it is finally put to rest

I will be making the journey by moped from Valencia (or possibly Alicante depending on arrangements) to Madrid for the first leg and then traveling on to Liverpool to arrive in time for the return leg. The route will take me through Valladolid, Bilbao, Bordeaux, Nantes, Cherbourg across to Portsmouth and up to Anfield.

There are a few ways you can be involved in helping Ray on this trip and with future appeals.

1 Sponsor the ride for Ray. Paypal and bank payment details for the Ray Of Hope Appeal below:

Paypal rayofhopeappeal@hotmail.co.uk

Direct BankPay HSBC 21817299 40-03-27

2 If you are going to Madrid, then donate all your small euro change at the airport on the way home. I'll be stationed at the metro exit after the game and the next day.

3 I drink in the Barlow Arms (the Dark House), Barlow Lane before and after the game. So if you are at the City Game pop in there and leave a donation with me or the staff. I will also be stationed outside the small club car park for half an hour before and after the game (on Anny Road behind the boards where the New Stadium ~~has~~ will been built) 50 yards up from the Shankly Gates opposite Lothair Road.

4 Alternatively see me in Madrid. You can't miss me flitting around like a wasp in a beer garden on me moped.

5 The final option is donating to own a share of the bike and become a member of the committee which designates the the recipients of each future Euro appeal trip. 25 Shares at 10 Euros are available which covers the outlay for the bike. For each future Euro Away the bike will be registered to the appeal chosen by the committee and monies raised donated to the good cause in question. PM me for further info.

It is hoped in future to arrange in advance to collect memorabilia from European clubs en route to each European Away to auction for the appeal we're supporting.

Thanks everyone and see you in Madrid for sure!

Harry

PS It is intended to have a blog of the journey updated daily and an address will be posted soon to follow the journey North.

Sounds like a fantastic adventure, and I'll be looking forward to seeing you there mate!

harrytrow · « **Reply #13 on:** February 17, 2009, 07:18:03 PM »

Quote from: FAT SCOUSER on February 17, 2009, 06:28:54 PM

Why has this been sent to the outer reaches of RAWK? You'd think it would be left where it had a chance of being seen and raising a few bob. I hate to slag the site, but it drives me mad sometimes.

I asked for it to be a sticky
my fault jeje

shanklyboy · « **Reply #14 on:** February 18, 2009, 01:38:20 AM »

Well in Harry.......great gesture and even more commitment mate.
I'll be making a donation.

I agree with FS though.....this deserves a bigger exposure and response for all the effort you and the others are putting in.

harrytrow · « **Reply #15 on:** February 18, 2009, 11:35:10 PM »

If you have a business and a web site to promote especially in Liverpool, then why not do it on here for 20 quid
http://appealmobile.blogspot.com/

its cold in the stands · « **Reply #16 on:** February 19, 2009, 12:07:44 AM »

to drive that moped all that way is a great gesture mate. incredible really.
after reading this i started thinking about all the big goals ray scored for this club.

in the uefa cup final against bruges when we were 2 down at home ray scored the first and set up the second on our way to a 3-2 win.
he scored in that famous game at wolves when we won the title after being 1-0 down with 10 minutes left (a huge night in our history)
he scored that famous goal in the european cup semi final against bayern munich in 81 when no one gave us a chance.
against st ettiene in arguably the greatest night ever seen at anfield when st ettiene pulled it back to 1-1 ray scored our second and lobbed the ball forward for davey fairclough to run onto and score.
against broussia moenchengladbach in the european cup semi final of 78 he scored our first goal and these days would have `assists` for our second and third goals in a 3-0 win.

thats just off the top of my head, a uefa cup final, a european cup quarter final against st ettiene, 2 european cup semi finals and a league title `decider`.
the amount of times ray started a comeback or turned a bad situation around for us was incredible.
i bet there`s loads of other big games in the league and in the cups i`ve forgotten about too.

harrytrow · « **Reply #17 on:** February 19, 2009, 12:39:40 AM »

And all I can think of is how great a player he was.
Allowed himself to be changed from forward to midfielder when there was such regard for his qualities as a forward for Arsenal.
No fuss, Nio histrionics, just did it cos that's what the staff thought was best for him.

harrytrow · « **Reply #18 on:** February 19, 2009, 12:44:40 AM »

Hope I don't incur the wrath of the mods on this

But you can advertise your local business for 20 quid for the benefit of Ray Kennedy on the Valencia - Liverpool Blog

What more can I say except pm me for details

heatseeker · « **Reply #19 on:** February 19, 2009, 12:49:56 AM »

Nice one Harry, nice one son

Good luck, I'll pass this along.

Raul. · « **Reply #20 on:** February 19, 2009, 05:37:00 AM »

Mad old bugger.

Fantastic stuff Harry.

gnaume · « **Reply #21 on:** February 19, 2009, 09:37:12 AM »

brilliant idea harry!

Looking forward to meeting you in Madrid

harrytrow · « **Reply #22 on:** February 19, 2009, 05:01:01 PM »

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N163306090219-1543.htm

Official

raptor · « **Reply #23 on:** February 19, 2009, 10:15:48 PM »

Nice one Harry, sure your shoulder will cope?

Will send some fund via paypal when I get paid. Sounds like a right adventure and all for a good cause.

harrytrow · « **Reply #24 on:** February 19, 2009, 10:41:09 PM »

Quote from: raptor on February 19, 2009, 10:15:48 PM

Nice one Harry, sure your shoulder will cope?

Will send some fund via paypal when I get paid. Sounds like a right adventure and all for a good cause.

It's my piles I'm worried about

And Could He Play · « **Reply #25 on:** February 19, 2009, 10:49:02 PM »

Quality, all the best with this.

GH · « **Reply #26 on:** February 20, 2009, 06:09:46 PM »

Can I help you at all in Valencia when you get started mate? PM Me

harrytrow · « **Reply #27 on:** February 20, 2009, 07:05:10 PM »

Just put a question in the tech and science thread re my mob which is a samsung
It won't let me send fotos and I need to get it working to send pics from the road to have the blog updated

GH · « **Reply #28 on:** February 23, 2009, 10:22:58 PM »

To see the photo go to the http://appealmobile.blogspot.com/

OK so a long day today. This is Graham writing from Valencia after leaving Harry on a dodgy bike that doesn't like hills, not exactly true, it doesn't mind the downhill bits. So this is what happened today.

Harry got into Alicante on time and got an ALSA bus to Valencia. He eventually got here at 7pm so I picked him up at Valencia bus station and then we had to go for the big search to find a place to change some pounds into Euros. You would think this is rather easy but not so in Valencia so we had to go to central Valencia to get some cash. We have still not got a copy of the passport to make sure the bike can be put into Harry's name (Note to Harry - Send me a fax tomorrow from Madrid and I will scan it to Juanjo so he can go to the traffic dept on Wednesday.)

Anyway we then go to Picassent about 15km out from Valencia to pick up a motorbike that hasn't been used for about a year. Now there are a couple of tricks to this, one you need to start it up on a downslope because it needs to be moving and secondly it doesn't have a key so we needed a lock otherwise all of you wise guys reading this in Madrid might take it for a joyride.

So it is 50cc so not allowed on the motorways. Therefore we had to sort of invent the route from Picassent to get on the road to Madrid, the old one. It is at this point that we realise that the bike doesn't like hills too much. 20kph uphill and up to 60kph down, flying! Therefore at 9.30pm I left Harry with loads of good wishes and high hopes that the bike stands up to it.

Will the bike and Harry make it? If you are in Madrid for the match then search him out and donate. Remember he is doing this for the Ray Of Hope Charity

gnaume · « **Reply #29 on:** February 23, 2009, 10:29:42 PM »

cheers for the update, sounds like he's gonna have a lot of ~~trouble~~ fun on his way. Looking forward to meeting youse all in madrid and have a couple of drinks together!

GH · « **Reply #30 on:** February 23, 2009, 10:56:21 PM »

Worst thing is I can't go. So the lads best score a goal or two for me. Harry is gonna have a load of fun.

all_funkt_up · « **Reply #31 on:** February 25, 2009, 01:14:48 PM »

It might be an idea to set up a "just giving" page if you can - that way you can reclaim the tax (gift aid) on all donations made from people in the UK. Might boost the coffers by 20% or so. Just a thought...

nige · « **Reply #32 on:** February 25, 2009, 07:30:23 PM »

Anyone heard anything from Harry today ?

dannymc · « **Reply #33 on:** February 26, 2009, 11:39:34 AM »

This is like top gear style - did he make it?

harrytrow · « **Reply #34 on:** February 26, 2009, 11:57:07 AM »

Hi I made it but had to abandon the bike in Getafe as I couldn´t find a non motorway entrance from the south.
aw the game in the Triskal and met one lad I new from Arleti last year.
I am absolutely Knackered
See you´s later

neilt · « **Reply #35 on:** February 26, 2009, 02:06:43 PM »

Harry, a Swedish/Scouse Red SMS'd to tell me to call you immediately - I can't get through to your phone - think you need credit to pick up the roaming calls... Have sent my cousin to Puerta del Sol to look for you (I am trapped in my office 20km north of the city).

If he can't find you, we will be in the Triskel around 12.30-1am tonight.

FAT SCOUSER · « **Reply #36 on:** February 27, 2009, 02:41:06 AM »

Where was you Harry? I kept an eye out for you all over the gaff. Did everything go okay? Harry's probably still on the road, but any info would be appreciated. I don'tknow Harry, but I don't half admire him for this.

GH · « **Reply #37 on:** February 27, 2009, 10:03:33 AM »

http://appealmobile.blogspot.com/2009/02/stream-of-consciousness-blog-great.html

Latest news here. Quite funny. Put all of your efforts into getting people to read this and donate to the cause.

GH · « **Reply #38 on:** February 27, 2009, 10:04:54 AM »

Just in case you want to read it here.

This is a mail I received from Harry. I have only tidied it up a bit but I hope you like this and get the message.

Run down so far.

Got as far as 3 mile short of Alborache before Buñol?
Anyway had a blow out in the back wheel and pushed it up to Alborache. Slept on a bench for the night and had to hitch back to
Macastre.

God it´s all a blur now

Repairers couldn´t do anything so got a spray inflator and went back to Alborache to find the valve had ripped out. A guy called Vicente came to the rescue who gave me a lift further along to a garage who then came and got the bike.

Sadly 40 euros and missed the lunch break faffing about with banks. Got going at 5 and rode through the night except for a short 2 hour nap outside a service area.
Nearer to Cuenca I branched off at Utiel and took a wrong lane and finished up on the motorway. I pulled in at the service area hoping for an emergency escape only to find two cops. Bugger! They checked my papers and sent me on getting off the motorway took me off in a new direction so had to modify my plans. By error I finished up down in Iniesta and had to come up the N301.
I was still going well until I got to Toledo . You can´t get out of there to Madrid
unless you hit the motorway. I spent an hour looking for a way out and gave
up and headed out on the only rideable road for the bike direction Avila. I then couldn't find a route into Madrid went round and round in circles until in desperation I ran onto the motorway and ran out of fuel.

I´m just looking at a map and can see I could get in on the west side but
not from the south so in fear of missing the game I locked it to the barrier on the motorway on the long grass and got a bus in. Missed the Madrid gang unfortunately (This is why guys)and I am spending the day sleeping and waiting for the traffic to die down tonight so I can get the bike off the road or back on it. Heading North to
Valladolid. If I can find a way out.
My credits have run out and I´m not sure if I can top up Vodafone UK here. Help!!!!

Both phones are dead now battery wise which is why I didn't get the credit. Got your no but will have some access in Valladolid so can update then. I am at Neil's place in Madrid but setting off shortly to kick start the journey.
Just to mention Rob and his young lad, Neil who bought me a pint and use of phone
and ah god someone else and his wife.

Fantastic post!
Think my brain has had a blow out today.
More to come

neilt · « **Reply #39 on:** February 27, 2009, 01:12:56 PM »

Harry left my flat around 9pm last night (Thurs) with a new phone (same number) and a charger.

He SMS'd this morning to say that he had retrieved the bike from where he hid it in Getafe and has now managed to find a route north avoiding Madrid.

One of the lads in our Branch is in a motorcycle club in Valladolid waiting for Harry to arrive - they're hopefully going to sort him out with anything he needs. I hope they know some other bikers on Harry's route home through France.

If you know any Reds in France, please get them to follow Harry's blog and offer help if they can.

Harry is a very brave man and a total gent.

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