Tikidog
Joined: Jun 23, 2006
Posts: 186
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Posted on Mar 25 2022 04:37 AM
Vitaly, a surf guitar player from the Ukraine, had to escape the warzone with his wife, kids, dog and one guitar. Luckily we were able to set him up with a house and all the basic stuff of everyday life in Germany. Now we want to offer the prospect of a "regular" life in Germany to him and his family. The kids need to go to school, work has to be found, rent and other costs need to be paid and friends and relatives in the Ukraine and other places need support...let's go for it!
https://www.startnext.com/en/surf-into-a-new-life
Vitaly is not only a nice guy and a very active member of the surf community, but also one of my two ukrainian guitar students. I'm glad to do my little part to help him.
Don't make me feel ashamed by calling me a hero...i just did my little part, using my organisational skills and the help of my brother, sister, our wives, girlfriends and friends. With a few emails, phone calls, a little work and a trip to Ikea, you can help people that had to leave their life, possesions and friends behind. Happy to do that, but nothing heroic about it 
Lets stick together in these difficult times and hope for a more peaceful future!
Thanks for any support, please share as much as you can on all platforms!
Martin aka Tikidog aka Rob Razorblade aka The Incredible Mr. Smith
Last edited: Mar 25, 2022 06:54:53
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Samurai
Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2260
Kiev, Ukraine
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Posted on Mar 25 2022 05:27 AM
OMG  Thank you, Martin.
I should note that we are to use big part of donations to support our friends in hot warzone, Kyiv, Kharkiv, Sumy, Mariupol, Odesa and others and for the ones that lost their homes and escaped literally with nothing of they’ve possessed. Fund donations are slow and not always reliable and here we may provide support quick and targeted.
— Waikiki Makaki surf-rock band from Ukraine
https://linktr.ee/waikikimakaki
Lost Diver
https://lostdiver.bandcamp.com
https://soundcloud.com/vitaly-yakushin
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arny
Joined: Aug 22, 2010
Posts: 612
Netherlands, Europe
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Posted on Mar 25 2022 06:34 AM
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eltwang
Joined: Feb 26, 2008
Posts: 543
Copenhagen, Denmark
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Posted on Mar 25 2022 08:03 AM
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DannySnyder
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 11058
Berkeley, CA
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Posted on Mar 25 2022 08:22 AM
This is great, thanks to everyone involved!
— Danny Snyder
"With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo
Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta
Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party
Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF
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LosVenturas
Joined: Feb 10, 2011
Posts: 443
Antwerp, Belgium
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Posted on Mar 25 2022 10:16 AM
Done! Thanks, Martin
— www.LosVenturas.be
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Squid
Joined: Aug 22, 2010
Posts: 1018
Portland, Oregon with Insanitizers
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Posted on Mar 25 2022 01:24 PM
Sent with best wishes to Martin, Vitaly and his beautiful family.
— Insanitizers! http://www.insanitizers.com
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JonW
Joined: Mar 07, 2008
Posts: 237
Indiana
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Posted on Mar 25 2022 01:56 PM
Just donated. (And have also donated to 3 other charities for Ukraine.)
Vitaly- I cannot imagine what you all are going through right now. Best wishes to you, your family, and everyone you know in Ukraine.
OK, Martin. We won’t called you “a hero.” Then how does “ein Held” sound?
(And I’m loving working through your surf guitar book.)
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Samurai
Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2260
Kiev, Ukraine
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Posted on Mar 25 2022 02:01 PM
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Padraig
Joined: Feb 26, 2022
Posts: 422
Dollars, Taxes
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Posted on Mar 25 2022 03:20 PM
Just contributed. Let's keep this train a rolling!
— Patrick
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FritzCat
Joined: Sep 11, 2007
Posts: 678
Sonoma, CA
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Posted on Mar 25 2022 04:55 PM
I donated first thing this morning after seeing the post! I hope I can meet both Vitaly and Herr Schmidt at the SG101 convention one day. Surf on brothers!
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TheFintastics
Joined: Jul 28, 2008
Posts: 471
Wichita Falls, Texas
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Posted on Mar 26 2022 12:45 AM
I donated.
I also shared the link on The Fintastics' Facebook page.
Best wishes!
— _
Hi, I'm Gellert, guitarist for The Fintastics.
https://www.facebook.com/TheFintastics
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LittleKahunaCraig
Joined: Jan 09, 2008
Posts: 386
Orange County, CA
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Posted on Mar 26 2022 08:57 AM
Can’t imagine the pain of total relocation and starting from scratch. I’m in… best of luck.
— Craig Skelly
Little Kahuna
www.littlekahunamusic.com
The Breakaways
The Curl Riders
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Brian
Joined: Feb 25, 2006
Posts: 19308
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Mar 27 2022 03:25 PM
I just donated, thanks for setting this up Martin! All the best Vitaly to you and your family!
— Site dude - S3 Agent #202
Need help with the site? SG101 FAQ - Send me a private message - Email me
"It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea
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spskins
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 3783
tn
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Posted on Mar 27 2022 08:19 PM
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Brian
Joined: Feb 25, 2006
Posts: 19308
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Mar 27 2022 08:28 PM
It was a very confusing experience for me but I finally figured it out. Maybe try tomorrow Ted?
— Site dude - S3 Agent #202
Need help with the site? SG101 FAQ - Send me a private message - Email me
"It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea
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RobbieReverb
Joined: Feb 28, 2006
Posts: 2367
San Jose, Ca.
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Posted on Mar 27 2022 09:50 PM
I've been having the same problem, Ted.
spskins wrote:
I keep trying to donate, but I spin out every time I hit the SUBMIT button. Anyone else have trouble?
— Bob
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Tikidog
Joined: Jun 23, 2006
Posts: 186
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Posted on Mar 28 2022 04:44 AM
Hi guys,
the crowdfunding is going well so far...please keep supporting.
Robbie and Ted, what exactly is the problem? Maybe I can sort it out with Startnext from Germany...PM me and we'll get it done.
Thanx for all the support...what a great community!
By the way, clap your hands for Stormtiger, who did the graphics for this campaign!
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Samurai
Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2260
Kiev, Ukraine
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Posted on Mar 28 2022 04:52 AM
Tikidog wrote:
Hi guys,
the crowdfunding is going well so far...please keep supporting.
Robbie and Ted, what exactly is the problem? Maybe I can sort it out with Startnext from Germany...PM me and we'll get it done.
Thanx for all the support...what a great community!
By the way, clap your hands for Stormtiger, who did the graphics for this campaign!
Love the graphics! I never looked better on pictures)
— Waikiki Makaki surf-rock band from Ukraine
https://linktr.ee/waikikimakaki
Lost Diver
https://lostdiver.bandcamp.com
https://soundcloud.com/vitaly-yakushin
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Badger
Joined: Nov 16, 2013
Posts: 4536
Wisconsin
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Posted on Mar 28 2022 05:05 AM
Samurai wrote:
Love the graphics! I never looked better on pictures
Family picture above > any graphic. 
— Wes
SoCal ex-pat with a snow shovel
DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices.
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