"Yellow Brick Road"

[happytorq]

Last week I saw a piece on the OS about the yellow brick road - the idea was that you could pay £25 to have your name and a brief message engraved on some kind of brick at Bristow's Bench. This seemed ideal for me - an exile - so I emailed Dean Richards to ask about it (I also told him the TUFC should do a USA pre-season tour!)

I got a reply pretty quickly (less than a day, which given the time difference is pretty good) and I was told to keep an eye out for updated info on the OS. (also, no USA tour unless I can find sponsors)

When I looked the next day there was no new article but the original thing I'd looked at had been changed - the price was now £30.

A little while after that I got an email from Natalie (the new lady, even though the name on the email address is still "Paul") saying that I could go into reception to pay or i could send a cheque. I replied - probably a little bit curtly, tbh - saying that I live in the States, which is just why I wanted to do this, so how could I get to reception? Also, it's very doubtful that any cheque I send would be accepted, what with it being all foreign and stuff, so I wanted to know if I could phone with a credit card number.

It's been a week and no reply. Anyway, I don't know how many enquiries they will have had about this but they could probably have put a bit more information on the site. Raising the price was a bit..naughty, but not a big deal, especially.

I'm not going to send a follow up email asking them how I can give them my money - I'm happy to pay them for this and even though I want it I'm not going to chase them for the privilege.

anybody else trying to get one of these?

[Colorado Gull]

I also saw this on the OS a few days ago, I am interested in getting one of these onto Bristow's Bench, I think it's a great idea!

[PhilGull]

According to the story on the OS you can pay with card, http://www.torquayunited.com/page/Spons ... 40,00.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
It also says, "We have already had huge interest, so please include your name and message in the e-mail. If you have already sent an e-mail, please resend with your name and short message of no more than 20 words."

[happytorq]

According to the story on the OS you can pay with card, http://www.torquayunited.com/page/Spons ... 40,00.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
It also says, "We have already had huge interest, so please include your name and message in the e-mail. If you have already sent an e-mail, please resend with your name and short message of no more than 20 words."

oooh they changed it again on tuesday. booo.

[AustrianAndyGull]

I've emailed the club tonight about getting one. Anyone else got one yet?

[Tq2Yellow]

Sent my email bout 2 weeks ago but have heard nothing back, thought it was an ideal way to give a little extra to club and have lasting link!

[jonnyfive]

I called up and bought mine a couple of weeks ago. Polite and efficient lad on the phone; paid with a debit card no problems.

I did think the £5 hike was a bit sneaky though Mr Candy! :whip:

[A Candy]

Unexpected hike in the cost of bricks my friends ! Still great value though.

[AustrianAndyGull]

Got a prompt reply this morning about this and i shall be ringing the club later this week with my details and to pay for my yellow brick! Very happy with the service.