[AT] Off topic: Ukraine

Sun Mar 13 15:21:38 PDT 2022

Thank you Howard, I didn't not know that. Away from desktop where I do most
of my money things.

On Sun, Mar 13, 2022 at 2:43 PM Howard Pletcher <hrpletch at gmail.com> wrote:

> After you enter the amount to send and click continue, the following
> screen comes up:
>
> [image: image.png]
> But notice the fine print--only in the US.
>
> But paypal knows Mattias is not in the US and instead gives a currency
> conversion screen
>
>
> Howard
>
>
> On Sun, Mar 13, 2022 at 5:31 PM Spencer Yost <spencer at rdfarms.com> wrote:
>
>> Good question and I don’t know the answer.  Maybe somebody that uses
>> PayPal a lot more than me can answer as to whether or not PayPal gives you
>> the ability to identify the receiver as a friend.
>>
>> And Charlie made an excellent point: the email address that we have been
>> using, davidbrown950 at gmail.com, is a bit confusing.  His name is not
>> David Brown obviously but for those of you who are not familiar with them,
>> David Brown is a brand of tractors and 950 was a model. I’ve always assumed
>> Mattias owned or did own a David Brown 950.
>>
>> https://www.tractordata.com/farm-tractors/000/4/1/411-david-brown-950.html
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Spencer
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Mar 13, 2022, at 2:46 PM, Brad Loomis <brad.loomis at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> 
>> Spencer,
>> It's been a while since I've done a personal money give, but don't you
>> want to "send as a friend", to avoid fees? I don't see that on your screen
>> shot.
>> Brad
>>
>> On Sun, Mar 13, 2022 at 10:53 AM Spencer Yost <spencer at rdfarms.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Sorry. After rereading your message I realized I should’ve included
>>> specific instructions. Here they are.
>>>
>>> After logging into PayPal and getting to your account overview, click
>>> send.
>>>
>>> It’ll ask for the recipients email address. key in that  address I
>>> mentioned
>>>
>>> Key in the amount you want to send. Here’s the only tricky part. It may
>>> default to Euros so be sure to select SEK (which is the abbreviation for
>>> Swedish krona)
>>>
>>> Next, select your funding source.
>>>
>>> Lastley you’ll get a confirmation screen asking you to review the
>>> information. Click send payment now and you are done!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Mar 13, 2022, at 1:22 PM, Mike M <meulenms at gmx.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>  Can someone explain to me how to send money to his account?  I'm not
>>> very savvy with PayPal.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Mike M
>>>
>>> On 3/13/2022 1:01 AM, Spencer Yost wrote:
>>>
>>> 
>>> 
>>> I know we’ve all seen the news, and the horrible pictures that come
>>> along with it. Regardless of your politics I think all of us can agree on
>>> what’s happening in Ukraine is clearly a humanitarian crisis. Central
>>> European countries are overrun with refugees that need humanitarian
>>> assistance.
>>>
>>> I’m happy to report to one of our long-time members has stepped up to
>>> help. Mattias Kessén(Sweden) is involved in helping acclimate some
>>> Ukrainian refugees to his area in Sweden.  Here a quote from him in some
>>> emails we have been exchanging:
>>>
>>> “I will leave early tomorrow first to my son's high school for their
>>> mini vans and then to Nynäshamn a port  some 150 miles away for 70
>>> refugees. The headmaster offered their vehicles this morning it's fantastic
>>> to see so many people working together”
>>>
>>> Final settlement and logistics are not finalized but it appears Mattiias
>>> will be - more likely than not - hosting a family.  After much cajoling and
>>> begging on my part I finally convinced him to let the list chip in a few
>>> bucks towards his own and his town’s and school’s sacrifice to take care of
>>> these folks and offset a few expenses.
>>>
>>> And I did this for one reason. It’s so hard for us in the US to know who
>>> to support with our financial resources in this war.  There’s so many aid
>>> organizations and go fund me pages and what not. Also, I know some folks
>>> have trouble with some of the foreign payment systems. But this is
>>> something we can do. I’m not sure that the financial need is all that great
>>> in this particular situation but every dollar is a vote of confidence and
>>> support. I think that’s probably the greatest gift:  That the folks taking
>>> care of business in Sweden know we understand their sacrifice(it’s
>>> important to note that Kyiv is closer to Mattias than his moose hunting
>>> grounds).
>>>
>>> If you want to help Mattias and his town, simply send a small gift to
>>> his PayPal address:
>>>
>>> davidbrown950 at gmail.com
>>>
>>> I’ve already sent a small donation via PayPal and I’ve confirmed that
>>> the money safely reached them quickly.   He’ll make sure that the funds are
>>> used responsibly for offsetting expenses for the folks and institutions
>>> hosting and helping these families.
>>>
>>> Spencer
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
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