2016 membership tally

[MYOB]

So we have gone down?

No, the last number was 38487.

The 38580 was Melbourne's figure.

 

[compact72]

No, the last number was 38487.

The 38580 was Melbourne's figure.

Well thats embarrassing

 

[compact72]

38,570

Melb: 38,610

 

[RWnBluey]

The win on the weekend should give the number a small boost. I dare say if we beat Geelong this sat night we will push 40k

 

[Bulldog Brent]

38,603

Melbourne: 38,669

 

[Leezorr]

38,603

Melbourne: 38,669

Comon 40K!

 

[Blueboy75]

Good effort Doggies, what is your recored by the way?

 

[Hoges64]

Good effort Doggies, what is your recored by the way?

We passed it about 2000 members ago!

 

[who_let_the_dogs_out]

Good effort Doggies, what is your recored by the way?

Last year was our highest to date, 36,213

 

[Blueboy75]

Thanks a lot for that WLTDO&Hoges,great to see many of you getting on board hope you crack the big 40k very soon

 

[Bulldog Brent]

38,634

Looks like we're adding 30 a day at this rate ...

 

[House_of_Dahl]

If we win on Sat night I reckon 40K is all but guaranteed.

We win, North lose to Hawks, Swans loose to Melb, then we are top of the ladder. Sounds feasible apart from Swans losing to Dees at SCG...but you never know - cmon Dees

 

[Bulldog Brent]

38,659

 

[Chicago1]

Alas, I received the dreaded email saying I would not get my membership pack and my mother would not be getting hers. The emails arrived as my mother was dying in hospice. I would have liked to have received her pack since she passed away yesterday, but I do have her membership card to remind me of her last year as a Bulldogs member.

With her passing that means that I will be returning to Melbourne permanently. I doubt if I'll be able to get things settled up here before the Finals, but I'll be around next year. And I'll be getting a full membership with Social Club and imagine that the last 16 years living in this wilderness(except for the Cubs, of course,) have just been a long and boring dream.

 

[EASTWESTDOGS]

Alas, I received the dreaded email saying I would not get my membership pack and my mother would not be getting hers. The emails arrived as my mother was dying in hospice. I would have liked to have received her pack since she passed away yesterday, but I do have her membership card to remind me of her last year as a Bulldogs member.

With her passing that means that I will be returning to Melbourne permanently. I doubt if I'll be able to get things settled up here before the Finals, but I'll be around next year. And I'll be getting a full membership with Social Club and imagine that the last 16 years living in this wilderness(except for the Cubs, of course,) have just been a long and boring dream.

Sorry for your loss to you and all your family .

 

[Doggies7]

Alas, I received the dreaded email saying I would not get my membership pack and my mother would not be getting hers. The emails arrived as my mother was dying in hospice. I would have liked to have received her pack since she passed away yesterday, but I do have her membership card to remind me of her last year as a Bulldogs member.

With her passing that means that I will be returning to Melbourne permanently. I doubt if I'll be able to get things settled up here before the Finals, but I'll be around next year. And I'll be getting a full membership with Social Club and imagine that the last 16 years living in this wilderness(except for the Cubs, of course,) have just been a long and boring dream.

Sorry for your loss mate, welcome back to Aus at least and bring that membership card to the 2017 grand final when we win it all.

 

[flamethrower]

Alas, I received the dreaded email saying I would not get my membership pack and my mother would not be getting hers. The emails arrived as my mother was dying in hospice. I would have liked to have received her pack since she passed away yesterday, but I do have her membership card to remind me of her last year as a Bulldogs member.

With her passing that means that I will be returning to Melbourne permanently. I doubt if I'll be able to get things settled up here before the Finals, but I'll be around next year. And I'll be getting a full membership with Social Club and imagine that the last 16 years living in this wilderness(except for the Cubs, of course,) have just been a long and boring dream.

Sorry to hear that. Hopefully the Cubbies can win it all this year to leave with some good memories of the Windy City. Just some friendly advise - the social club is close to capacity (if it isn't full already) - might be a good idea to upgrade ASAP so you are all set for next year.

 

[MYOB]

Alas, I received the dreaded email saying I would not get my membership pack and my mother would not be getting hers. The emails arrived as my mother was dying in hospice.

Sorry to hear of your loss Chicago.

I have enjoyed reading your posts over the years and the updates on your parents. You have clearly cared for them both very well and put themselves before your own interests.

 

[Dogs_r_barking]

Alas, I received the dreaded email saying I would not get my membership pack and my mother would not be getting hers. The emails arrived as my mother was dying in hospice. I would have liked to have received her pack since she passed away yesterday, but I do have her membership card to remind me of her last year as a Bulldogs member.

With her passing that means that I will be returning to Melbourne permanently. I doubt if I'll be able to get things settled up here before the Finals, but I'll be around next year. And I'll be getting a full membership with Social Club and imagine that the last 16 years living in this wilderness(except for the Cubs, of course,) have just been a long and boring dream.

So sad to hear about your mother Chicago, I have been hearing you talk about her for years. Will the cat be coming back to Melbourne as will?

 

[Chicago1]

Thanks everyone. The past few years have been difficult, especially this year. I have no regrets being caregiver for my dad for 19 months and caregiver for my mum for nearly twelve years. Mum wanted to live in our home for as long as possible. The hospice she passed away at was incredible. I slept in a recliner chair next to her bed for five nights and held her arm as she had her last breath last evening. Today was spent with my siblings arranging the funeral which will take place on Tuesday. Mum will be buried next to my dad in our town's small cemetery. Her doctor said that she never would have lived to 90 without my care. It was an honour.

I received a telephone call from one of my former students who now lives in Jakarta, Indonesia this evening. I have received emails from my friends in Melbourne and even an email from someone who works at the club. Even after living back here for over 16 years, my heart is still in Melbourne. At least now I'll be able to return knowing that I have completed my caregiver duties and my parents can rest in eternal peace together.

Unfortunately Lily, my cat, will not be able to return with me. The cost and red tape to get her into Australia is a bit more than I can cope with.

 

[Mingo]

Sorry for your loss Chicago. Sounds like you were a saint in the care of your parents which I'm sure they appreciated to the end.

 

[GreatSouthWest]

Unfortunately Lily, my cat, will not be able to return with me. The cost and red tape to get her into Australia is a bit more than I can cope with.

Sorry for your loss mate but this should cheer you up.

Bring Lily anyway, just don't tell us. When you get caught make a poorly constructed video apology for threatening our biosecurity. After all, we are forthright and direct. You can place a blow up doll next to you on the video and mutter her apology via ventriloquism. A month later the doll can divorce you and we can all have a laugh. You get the cat as settlement.

 

[Bulldog Brent]

38,726

Melb: 38,738

 

[Chicago1]

I received an email expressing condolences on my mum's death from the club and confirming that she was indeed the oldest overseas member of the Western Bulldogs Football Club at the age of 90. What a wonderful message to receive from the club. Proud to be a Bulldog!

 

[Kermit]

Alas, I received the dreaded email saying I would not get my membership pack and my mother would not be getting hers. The emails arrived as my mother was dying in hospice. I would have liked to have received her pack since she passed away yesterday, but I do have her membership card to remind me of her last year as a Bulldogs member.

With her passing that means that I will be returning to Melbourne permanently. I doubt if I'll be able to get things settled up here before the Finals, but I'll be around next year. And I'll be getting a full membership with Social Club and imagine that the last 16 years living in this wilderness(except for the Cubs, of course,) have just been a long and boring dream.

Sorry to hear about your Mum. Good luck with the move back down under