Hi, I wasn't going to do this but sod it, why not:

many of you who get my lists, especially those of you in the Uk, will know John Porteus better known as Johnny Fingers. This guy is one of the nicest blokes on the Northern scene, has a phenomenal collection and is a top bloke and DJ. He helped me out in a time of real crisis and he'd never even met me before. Anyway from reading inbetween the lines, it looks like he may lose his house in january and is having to sell his beloved records so I just thought I would try and see if I could do anything about it, so, begging bowl in hand, I am going to ask anyone who knows John, if you can spare a fiver, a tenner or even more, could you donate it so's at least we can give him a helping hand?

I should have done this weeks ago but I didn't, but it's been playing on my mind ever since.

If you could spare anything for one of the nicest guys in the scene it would be wonderful, pay it into my paypal account pete.smith@freeuk.com and just mark it Fingers, I'll hand over every single penny and show everyone the receipts so don't worry about him not receiving it. (If you haven't got paypal you could always do it via card through me, I have facilities, you'll get a receipt :-))

I really apologise to anyone who finds this sort of thing offensive or in bad taste but it's the only way I can think of to help out a mate so just bin it if it's not applicable to you, but if you can help, it would be a wonderful gesture for Christmas.

thanks for reading anyway

best wishes

pete smith

planet records

Edited December 24, 200915 yr by Pete S

Just heard from Rugby Soul Club, Johnny has been tipped off and will now not lose his home!

That's made my Christmas!

Don't think I've ever met the guy but he obviously deserves a break, just paypalled a small donation to the fund.

If SS gives medals out you should get a f**@ing big one Pete.

WELL DONE M8

I'm f*cking starving sat up here all day

That's not you I just saw on a neigbours' Rooftop is it Pete?

Santa Pete.

Has a nice ring to it!

Sean

That's made my Christmas!

Mine too!

What a fab bunch of people in this thread, really makes you feel warmed to your cockles.

One good guy (JF) getting a much needed lift from another (PS)

Let's face it - I didn't have much on this afternoon anyway

Which explains the need for the new dressing gown/slippers

Well done Pete, for bringing alive the true spirit of Christmas on Soul Source.

HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS JOHNNY & CO FROM ALL OF US TO ALL OF YOU

Which explains the need for the new dressing gown/slippers

Well done Pete, for bringing alive the true spirit of Christmas on Soul Source.

No not really Stevie, it was just referring to the time I got sent a mysterious parcel containing a dressing gown and slippers

Paypal sent, best wishes mate.

Tony & Lisa

A final big push then, everyone!

A small act can make a BIG difference.

Sean

Too true Sean. I would imagine that keeping a roof over your head is just the start of it if things are really going wrong for you.

80 odd people have helped - there were 152 active on the site, and plenty more still on their way home from work or the pub.

Don't stop now!

Pete, I might add you to my "friends" list - just in case I'm ever in the shite!!!

Edited December 24, 200915 yr by KevinKent

Hi Pete just sent some money by paypal forgot to say for its for Fingers its not for one of your reasonably priced records

Too true Sean. I would imagine that keeping a roof over your head is just the start of it if things are really going wrong for you.

80 odd people have helped - there were 152 active on the site, and plenty more still on their way home from work or the pub.

Don't stop now!

Pete, I might add you to my "friends" list - just in case I'm ever in the shite!!!

Anyone could have done this mate, I just decided to go ahead and do it!

Too true Sean. I would imagine that keeping a roof over your head is just the start of it if things are really going wrong for you.

80 odd people have helped - there were 152 active on the site, and plenty more still on their way home from work or the pub.

Don't stop now!

Pete, I might add you to my "friends" list - just in case I'm ever in the shite!!!

ME TOO KEVIN .STAN HAS`NT WORKED FOR 2 MONTHS

I've forgot how to use paypal so I'm gonna "pay for a pal" by debit card.

PM on way to you Pete with details and no need to send a receipt as my bank statement will suffice.

Although I've never chatted to Johnny personally, I've seen his ever smiley face out & about all over so if we can keep that little smile on his face its money well spent.

When Johnny does read this thread there's one burning question that I've got for him "when's the house party round at yours?"

Merry Christmas everyone!!

lots & lots of love

Alison x

Hi Pete,

Pm'd yer.

Phil

Johnny is one the proper nice guys on the scene, im very happy to help!

Well done Pete for organising this

cheers paul

well done every one hope its put a smile back on JFs face, nice to see everyone pulling together instead of bickering, i take my hat off to all of you only met JF once but reading between the lines he is a good egg, hope its not too little too late, respect to you all and a very happy christmas

Right I want you all to see this, I took credit card payments of:

20

50

20

25

15

the rest of the money on the receipt is for 2 records I sold.

So there's 130 to come off this receipt.

You've seen the receipt for the withdrawal of £1000 from my paypal account.

There is another £706 in my paypal account since the withdrawal of the first lot.

I want all of this completely open and in full public view because every penny of this is going to it's intended beneficiary and anyone who wants or needs to look at the accounts can do so.

There's also about £40 I've put in myself on behalf of other people who are sending it, there's a couple of records for me to sell which should net £80 so we really are looking at £2 grand now.

pete sent a donation but like ted forgot to say fingers atb brummie carl

Just heard from Rugby Soul Club, Johnny has been tipped off and will now not lose his home!

Well this has made my Christmas

Suz

x

No not really Stevie, it was just referring to the time I got sent a mysterious parcel containing a dressing gown and slippers

...and some poor fecker on death row got a record...

Pete, I txt Johnny, he hadn't been on here since the early hours and thought he'd like to know how much he's respected and loved on the scene.

The text back was in true Fingers style...3 pages long...

Right I want you all to see this, I took credit card payments of:

20

50

20

25

15

the rest of the money on the receipt is for 2 records I sold.

So there's 130 to come off this receipt.

You've seen the receipt for the withdrawal of £1000 from my paypal account.

There is another £706 in my paypal account since the withdrawal of the first lot.

I want all of this completely open and in full public view because every penny of this is going to it's intended beneficiary and anyone who wants or needs to look at the accounts can do so.

There's also about £40 I've put in myself on behalf of other people who are sending it, there's a couple of records for me to sell which should net £80 so we really are looking at £2 grand now.

Pete i'm sure everyone on SS knows that every penny will go to JF without you having to keep posting the receipts

Pete i'm sure everyone on SS knows that every penny will go to JF without you having to keep posting the receipts

Still better to get it out in the open though. I was thinking of handing over one of those giant cheques.

If you forgot to put Fingers on the paypal payments it doesn't matter because I had f*ck all in there today so every penny is accounted for, bastards didn't buy any records off me, too busy giving money away

Still better to get it out in the open though. I was thinking of handing over one of those giant cheques.

The BIGGER the better

Just wanna say, john really is one of life's good guy's, a top,top bloke.

Have never heard a bad word about the fella.

Really hope it all works out for you johnny.

Also just like to say to you pete, big respect mister

ill throw in 20 pete can i send you my card details mate , nige

...and some poor fecker on death row got a record...

I'm sorry but I've just fell off me f'kin chair at that.

One of the funniest things I've read EVER

ill throw in 20 pete can i send you my card details mate , nige

Yes mate, should be safe to pm them or send to pete.smith@freeuk.com (number, expiry, security code)

ta!

Johnny Fingers (left) receives a cheque from Pete Smith (right)

Edited December 24, 200915 yr by Pete S

Yes mate, should be safe to pm them or send to pete.smith@freeuk.com (number, expiry, security code)

ta!

pm sent pete best nige

Right I'm going to have to turn it in at 9 spend a couple of hours with Davina so I apologise for not responding to any PM's I may get til later or til tomorrow morning, can I just say once again, what a fantastic performance by Soul Source members, talk about all pulling together, give yourselves a round of applause, I'm treating myself to a Baileys now, chin chin

Paypal payment sent

Right I'm going to have to turn it in at 9 spend a couple of hours with Davina so I apologise for not responding to any PM's I may get til later or til tomorrow morning, can I just say once again, what a fantastic performance by Soul Source members, talk about all pulling together, give yourselves a round of applause, I'm treating myself to a Baileys now, chin chin

put a whiskey in it i am

I'm sorry but I've just fell off me f'kin chair at that.

One of the funniest things I've read EVER

I was sat watching the end of a film, when i heard di SCREAM with laughter, shouting "HAVE YOU READ THIS" Great great achievment fellow soulsourcers, now this is more like the scene i know and love. As for you mr smith, watch for the new years honours list

Thought you might like to read this, someone who contributed, not sure whether from my mailing list or off soul source but it doesn't matter, he sent £20, never mind the bit about my gesture, what about HIS, sending money to someone he doesn't know, to help someone who doesn't know?

"Being in Atlanta, USA, I don't know Johnny or anyone actually, but a small donation to help another person get on their feet seems just like the spirit of Christmas. With your kind gesture, you've helped many of us feel a little better today. Thanks for doing that, Martin"

And there's been loads like that, including people apologising for only sending a fiver when they probably couldn't afford that.

I have thanked every single person individually via a reply to their paypal emails, I really mean it, thank you so much, what a great day it's been for the Northern Soul Scene, who says we can only bicker and bitch!

Pete...Pm me how to mate...u know how teccky phobe i am please...am off out in a moment AGAIN!!!...but will sort out when i get back please....Del...xxxx

Did you sort it Del or are you stuck, one of the boffins on here will sort you out!

pete,is it safe to pm u my card details bud ? i aint got clue bout security etc,could fone u if better option

jason

PayPal winging it's way through cyberspace as I write.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas.

Best wishes to all.

pete,is it safe to pm u my card details bud ? i aint got clue bout security etc,could fone u if better option

jason

It's safe as houses mate, honestly, plus my missus will shout at you if you phone at this time of night :-)

Not too often this happens where I'm concerned, but I'm still just too overcome by emotion to put together the words I want to say to everyone on here.

Tomorrow I'll post the reply text I sent to Sian earlier today - I think it about sums it up, really..

But I did want to tell everybody myself, on here, - in a nutshell - my daughter (Charlie), my wife (Sue) and I can enjoy a good nights sleep tonight - and our Xmas - because you lot have ensured we will DEFINATELY, now, be able to keep our home !!!

THANK YOU SO VERY, VERY MUCH - EACH & EVERY ONE OF YOU..

For know, that's all I can manage..

Fingers

It's safe as houses mate, honestly, plus my missus will shout at you if you phone at this time of night :-)

ooooppps sorry should of read this first

sent u a pm with details bud

ooooppps sorry should of read this first

logged in on hubbys acc by mistake havent even started drinkin yet either

Not too often this happens where I'm concerned, but I'm still just too overcome by emotion to put together the words I want to say to everyone on here.

Tomorrow I'll post the reply text I sent to Sian earlier today - I think it about sums it up, really..

But I did want to tell everybody myself, on here, - in a nutshell - my daughter (Charlie), my wife (Sue) and I can enjoy a good nights sleep tonight - and our Xmas - because you lot have ensured we will DEFINATELY, now, be able to keep our home !!!

THANK YOU SO VERY, VERY MUCH - EACH & EVERY ONE OF YOU..

For know, that's all I can manage..

Fingers

Oi, get off my thread!

Not too often this happens where I'm concerned, but I'm still just too overcome by emotion to put together the words I want to say to everyone on here.

Tomorrow I'll post the reply text I sent to Sian earlier today - I think it about sums it up, really..

But I did want to tell everybody myself, on here, - in a nutshell - my daughter (Charlie), my wife (Sue) and I can enjoy a good nights sleep tonight - and our Xmas - because you lot have ensured we will DEFINATELY, now, be able to keep our home !!!

THANK YOU SO VERY, VERY MUCH - EACH & EVERY ONE OF YOU..

For know, that's all I can manage..

Fingers

Think you have been given a Soul Source hug mate----------Have a brilliant day

Steve and Carole

Not too often this happens where I'm concerned, but I'm still just too overcome by emotion to put together the words I want to say to everyone on here.

Tomorrow I'll post the reply text I sent to Sian earlier today - I think it about sums it up, really..

But I did want to tell everybody myself, on here, - in a nutshell - my daughter (Charlie), my wife (Sue) and I can enjoy a good nights sleep tonight - and our Xmas - because you lot have ensured we will DEFINATELY, now, be able to keep our home !!!

THANK YOU SO VERY, VERY MUCH - EACH & EVERY ONE OF YOU..

For know, that's all I can manage..

Fingers

Your name should be Johnny L'oreal BECAUSE YOUR WORTH IT xxxxxxxx

Thought you might like to read this, someone who contributed, not sure whether from my mailing list or off soul source but it doesn't matter, he sent £20, never mind the bit about my gesture, what about HIS, sending money to someone he doesn't know, to help someone who doesn't know?

"Being in Atlanta, USA, I don't know Johnny or anyone actually, but a small donation to help another person get on their feet seems just like the spirit of Christmas. With your kind gesture, you've helped many of us feel a little better today. Thanks for doing that, Martin"

And there's been loads like that, including people apologising for only sending a fiver when they probably couldn't afford that.

I have thanked every single person individually via a reply to their paypal emails, I really mean it, thank you so much, what a great day it's been for the Northern Soul Scene, who says we can only bicker and bitch!

What a great day's work Pete, well done mate have a big class of Baileys, in fact have Two glasses. This has made my day!! A superb gesture from soul-source and I am sure Johnny will be so touched by this response.

Not too often this happens where I'm concerned, but I'm still just too overcome by emotion to put together the words I want to say to everyone on here.

Tomorrow I'll post the reply text I sent to Sian earlier today - I think it about sums it up, really..

But I did want to tell everybody myself, on here, - in a nutshell - my daughter (Charlie), my wife (Sue) and I can enjoy a good nights sleep tonight - and our Xmas - because you lot have ensured we will DEFINATELY, now, be able to keep our home !!!

THANK YOU SO VERY, VERY MUCH - EACH & EVERY ONE OF YOU..

For know, that's all I can manage..

Fingers

I think you've made us all feel good about ourselves.

Spend your day relaxing together - not with the keyboard. There's all of next year for that!

Not too often this happens where I'm concerned, but I'm still just too overcome by emotion to put together the words I want to say to everyone on here.

Tomorrow I'll post the reply text I sent to Sian earlier today - I think it about sums it up, really..

But I did want to tell everybody myself, on here, - in a nutshell - my daughter (Charlie), my wife (Sue) and I can enjoy a good nights sleep tonight - and our Xmas - because you lot have ensured we will DEFINATELY, now, be able to keep our home !!!

THANK YOU SO VERY, VERY MUCH - EACH & EVERY ONE OF YOU..

For know, that's all I can manage..

Fingers

Brilliant news, Merry Christmas to you and your family.