nathanlee
Well-Known Member
I didn't want to add this to the thread about the poor chap on the Orwell, and distract from it, so I've decided to add a new one since it made me think.
I've become friends with an RNLI volunteer here in Wells. He has shared a few stories of the folk in the crew, and it's made me realise, even more, how much these people give without expecting anything in return.
Alright, you get your plonkers that have got themselves trapped whilst walking on a sandbar when in all probability they could have got to safety, if only a bit wet because of it. And, indeed, you get people that have ran out of fuel, or ran aground and are relatively safe, albeit scared, but when it really comes down to it, when it's really bad, these people still come out.
When the crap hits the fan, and you really do need saving, these men are willing to risk not seeing their family again in order to get you to safety.
I recently told a person about this and they replied "well, they must get paid well". How little that person knew.
I for one hope the only time I see a lifeboat is when putting coins into it, but would like to thank you in advance if a moment occurs when both my ability and luck run out.
In fact, I am skint beyond belief, but I'm about to donate a tenner to them. If everybody who read this did the same, it might just cover the fuel bill for a life.
Just a thought.
http://www.rnli.org.uk/how_to_support_us/give_money/give_now/credit_card_donate
I've become friends with an RNLI volunteer here in Wells. He has shared a few stories of the folk in the crew, and it's made me realise, even more, how much these people give without expecting anything in return.
Alright, you get your plonkers that have got themselves trapped whilst walking on a sandbar when in all probability they could have got to safety, if only a bit wet because of it. And, indeed, you get people that have ran out of fuel, or ran aground and are relatively safe, albeit scared, but when it really comes down to it, when it's really bad, these people still come out.
When the crap hits the fan, and you really do need saving, these men are willing to risk not seeing their family again in order to get you to safety.
I recently told a person about this and they replied "well, they must get paid well". How little that person knew.
I for one hope the only time I see a lifeboat is when putting coins into it, but would like to thank you in advance if a moment occurs when both my ability and luck run out.
In fact, I am skint beyond belief, but I'm about to donate a tenner to them. If everybody who read this did the same, it might just cover the fuel bill for a life.
Just a thought.
http://www.rnli.org.uk/how_to_support_us/give_money/give_now/credit_card_donate
