Now that we've got the dough, what should we get hamster? - Page 5

Dark_Templer_102 · September 24th, 2006, 12:15 AM

Wow awsome ideas! I need to donate money though...

I love the hamster helment idea...like everyone else.

ahpadt · September 24th, 2006, 12:17 AM

With all the money with can spend, we really should buy him a quality helmet - with custom paint if possible. BUT, we need to do it quickly, it wont be the same if we give him the gift when has recovered completely.

jeffy777 · September 24th, 2006, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ESPNSTI

How do we find out Hamster's helmet size?

I was wondering the same thing....how? images/smilies/dunno.gif

The_Clincher · September 24th, 2006, 12:27 AM

yea and he seems to be going quite well, now that he's in the general ward images/smilies/biggrin.gif

jeffy777 · September 24th, 2006, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Clincher

yea and he seems to be going quite well, now that he's in the general ward images/smilies/biggrin.gif

That doesn't mean that a present is no longer in order images/smilies/smile.gif

Even if he were to go home today, the fact remains that he went through something very traumatic and deserves a cool present!

BerserkerCatSplat · September 24th, 2006, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by wooflepoof

Im pretty sure were gunna go w/ the helmet,

I was thinkin somethin like this

http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/6621/hamster118no2.png

Are we gunna have ano9ther thread for what we want to put on it?

I love it! Could you maybe scan that (or at least get a better picture of it) that I can use for the design? I tried using that image, but it's pretty tough to edit. Here's my basic idea, I'm not quite done the Zonda yet:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v698/BerserkerCatSplat/HammondZondainprog2.jpg

CanadianLoonie · September 24th, 2006, 01:06 AM

Couldn't we ask bbc.co.uk/topgear/ if he can find out Hamster's helment size for us?

durerca · September 24th, 2006, 01:51 AM

The best way to reach BBC Top Gear is to call them and speak with a person. I'm sure that writing will take a long time to get an answer. If we explained why, I'm sure they would take the time to help us.

The helmet idea is great, but I hope we can still get a t-shirt and plush hamsters to fill it up as a bonus gift.

LadyBella · September 24th, 2006, 01:58 AM

BeserkerCat: I LOVE IT! That hamster fits in soo well in that Zonda.

CanadianLoonie: Oh hello fellow Vancouverite! images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

wooflepoof · September 24th, 2006, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by BerserkerCatSplat

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Originally Posted by wooflepoof

Im pretty sure were gunna go w/ the helmet,

I was thinkin somethin like this

Are we gunna have ano9ther thread for what we want to put on it?

I love it! Could you maybe scan that (or at least get a better picture of it) that I can use for the design? I tried using that image, but it's pretty tough to edit. Here's my basic idea, I'm not quite done the Zonda yet:

If you want i could def do that but it was just an idea

biddy · September 24th, 2006, 03:30 AM

thats awsome!!

Zipn · September 24th, 2006, 03:36 AM

how about:

I have no problem with the money going direct to his family, with perhaps a very small amount going to personalized gift that can be brought to him as he recovers. Something to remind him that there are a lot of people, all around the world, pulling for his speedy recovery.

An custom made "award" for best car crash ever recorded for a television show

A trophy for first place in the first ever British high-speed head plowing contest

...or something like that, but with wit.

If he and his family wants, they can certainly forward the money to the helicopter fund.

jeffy777 · September 24th, 2006, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Zipn

how about:

I have no problem with the money going direct to his family, with perhaps a very small amount going to personalized gift that can be brought to him as he recovers.....

I think we've already pretty much decided on the helmet...

Viper007Bond · September 24th, 2006, 05:04 AM

Hmm, I'm starting to think that we should just give all the money to the helicopter fund. It's what the family wants it seems.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/5374918.stm

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The 36-year-old, who suffered a brain injury during filming for the BBC show, has been joking with his wife about the amount of flowers he has been sent.

Amanda Hammond urged well-wishers to consider making a donation to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance instead.

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Mrs Hammond said the family had been overwhelmed by the flowers and messages of support received from well-wishers since her husband suffered what doctors say was a significant brain injury.

But she added: "However, Richard is now beginning to worry that [co-presenters] Jeremy [Clarkson] and James [May] will start taking the mickey, so it would be great if - instead of flowers - people could make a donation to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

"The service is entirely funded by charitable donations and there's little doubt in my mind that without it, Richard would not be making the excellent progress he is."

BerserkerCatSplat · September 24th, 2006, 05:08 AM

I think that's more because he's been getting more flowers than he can possibly handle. I think a helmet from a dedicated community of fans would mean more than short-lived flowers from random people.

matt_shaw · September 24th, 2006, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

Hmm, I'm starting to think that we should just give all the money to the helicopter fund. It's what the family wants it seems.

I agree. It's hard trying to design a helmet over the internet.

fbc · September 24th, 2006, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by BerserkerCatSplat

I think that's more because he's been getting more flowers than he can possibly handle. I think a helmet from a dedicated community of fans would mean more than short-lived flowers from random people.

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Originally Posted by matt_shaw

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Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

Hmm, I'm starting to think that we should just give all the money to the helicopter fund. It's what the family wants it seems.

I agree. It's hard trying to design a helmet over the internet.

Both very valid points - but since the helicopter fund is now enormous, I still think the helmet would be a fantastic gift that would be cherised, with remaining funds going to the helicopter service.

BerserkerCatSplat · September 24th, 2006, 05:49 AM

On that note, I think I've pretty much finished my helmet design.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v698/BerserkerCatSplat/HammondZondainprog3.jpg

If anyone's got some suggestions, let me know!

CanadianLoonie · September 24th, 2006, 06:06 AM

How about giving it some smoke off the rear tires?

jeffy777 · September 24th, 2006, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by CanadianLoonie

How about giving it some smoke off the rear tires?

Yeah, I think that would be a nice touch.

And I think the Air Ambulance is getting plenty of donations, so it won't hurt to give a custom present like this that is a lot more meaningful that flowers.

View Poll Results: What should we get hamster
Tee shirts and chocolates	5	2.27%
Fruit basket for family, Xbox 360 and Test Drive Unlimited, PGR3 and NFSMW for it	21	9.55%
Bouquet of pistons	13	5.91%
Custom fighting hamster crash helmet	152	69.09%
Model Zonda	24	10.91%
Mini Z remote control car	5	2.27%
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Dark_Templer_102 Joined: Jul 17th, 2004 Last Online: 03:17 AM Location: Alpharetta, Georgia. U.S.A Posts: 1,665 Car: Subaru Legacy GT Rep Power: 0	Wow awsome ideas! I need to donate money though... I love the hamster helment idea...like everyone else. __________________

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CanadianLoonie Joined: Feb 16th, 2004 Last Online: November 25th, 2008 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Age: 24 Posts: 641 Car: 1993 Acura Integra RS sedan Rep Power: 20	Couldn't we ask bbc.co.uk/topgear/ if he can find out Hamster's helment size for us? __________________ The Porsche 911 Turbo, the world's most civilized sports car.

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September 24th, 2006, 12:17 AM	#82
ahpadt Joined: May 7th, 2006 Last Online: 01:03 AM Location: The Norwaylands Posts: 2,824 Rep Power: 28	With all the money with can spend, we really should buy him a quality helmet - with custom paint if possible. BUT, we need to do it quickly, it wont be the same if we give him the gift when has recovered completely.

September 24th, 2006, 12:27 AM	#84
The_Clincher Joined: Nov 21st, 2005 Last Online: December 15th, 2008 Posts: 431 Rep Power: 0	yea and he seems to be going quite well, now that he's in the general ward

September 24th, 2006, 01:51 AM	#88
durerca Joined: Sep 8th, 2004 Last Online: September 9th, 2008 Posts: 13 Rep Power: 0	The best way to reach BBC Top Gear is to call them and speak with a person. I'm sure that writing will take a long time to get an answer. If we explained why, I'm sure they would take the time to help us. The helmet idea is great, but I hope we can still get a t-shirt and plush hamsters to fill it up as a bonus gift.

September 24th, 2006, 03:36 AM	#92
Zipn Joined: Sep 24th, 2006 Last Online: April 11th, 2007 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	how about: I have no problem with the money going direct to his family, with perhaps a very small amount going to personalized gift that can be brought to him as he recovers. Something to remind him that there are a lot of people, all around the world, pulling for his speedy recovery. An custom made "award" for best car crash ever recorded for a television show A trophy for first place in the first ever British high-speed head plowing contest ...or something like that, but with wit. If he and his family wants, they can certainly forward the money to the helicopter fund.

September 24th, 2006, 05:08 AM	#95
BerserkerCatSplat Hormone Induced Joined: Jun 21st, 2005 Last Online: 06:13 AM Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 5,918 Car: Pimpmobile Rep Power: 73	I think that's more because he's been getting more flowers than he can possibly handle. I think a helmet from a dedicated community of fans would mean more than short-lived flowers from random people. __________________ OSPhoto

September 24th, 2006, 05:49 AM	#98
BerserkerCatSplat Hormone Induced Joined: Jun 21st, 2005 Last Online: 06:13 AM Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 5,918 Car: Pimpmobile Rep Power: 73	On that note, I think I've pretty much finished my helmet design. If anyone's got some suggestions, let me know! __________________ OSPhoto

September 24th, 2006, 06:06 AM	#99
CanadianLoonie Joined: Feb 16th, 2004 Last Online: November 25th, 2008 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Age: 24 Posts: 641 Car: 1993 Acura Integra RS sedan Rep Power: 20	How about giving it some smoke off the rear tires? __________________ The Porsche 911 Turbo, the world's most civilized sports car.