tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502289810348831269.comments2011-07-07T19:03:25.036-07:00RuffandCuthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02438197297520098811noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502289810348831269.post-49437902815062865412009-11-01T16:17:14.441-08:002009-11-01T16:17:14.441-08:00Yes, diamond rings are really great for tough times and brilliant prospects but it is also a nice idea to have <a href="http://www.tungstenaffinity.com/" rel="nofollow">tungsten ring </a> and <a href="http://www.tungstenaffinity.com/" rel="nofollow">men’s tungsten ring </a>?patrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07283205302840192763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502289810348831269.post-72921069165257250992009-07-26T07:50:43.110-07:002009-07-26T07:50:43.110-07:00Wow... the ring was so nice.. You really a superb, Mr. Wade!<br /><br />Check my collections too:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fullpearl.com" rel="nofollow"></a>smsjamerohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09067278936811642595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502289810348831269.post-29125826708526763782009-05-13T19:36:00.000-07:002009-05-13T19:36:00.000-07:00Wade, <br />We are so touched by your words and your work. Kudos to you for embracing beauty, style and goodwill between the continents for all. Your work ethic and great vision is infectious.<br />I am proud to wear your gorgeous jewelry and know it serves more than just adornment. Christina and Damon are lucky to have you as their pathfinder. We are blessed to have you as our friend. xo<br /><br />Love,<br />DTMcDTMchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15307615938698665780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502289810348831269.post-36849082236576371642009-04-27T07:59:00.001-07:002009-04-27T07:59:00.001-07:00Wade, that is awesome! I had no idea your kids were doing this. I am really touched, and heaven knows all too well that much help is needed in Sierra Leone.<br /><br />Would love to see their jewelry and buy some next time we see you guys. Please tell Christina and Damon.Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07089447445690418995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502289810348831269.post-41978430246364665862009-04-27T07:59:00.000-07:002009-04-27T07:59:00.000-07:00Wade, that is awesome! I had no idea your kids were doing this. I am really touched, and heaven knows all too well that much help is needed in Sierra Leone.<br /><br />Would love to see their jewelry and buy some next time we see you guys. Please tell Christina and Damon. <br /><br />Ann Norman Cole (Saj's Wife)Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07089447445690418995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502289810348831269.post-36053813483733518112009-04-23T06:35:00.000-07:002009-04-23T06:35:00.000-07:00Thursday, 23 April 2009<br />News from Lunghi <br />Hi Wade,<br /><br />I do hope you and your family are keeping well!<br /><br />I have been looking out for you on my flights over to Freetown but unfortunately we have never met again. I thought I would send this blog to keep you informed about the work we have been doing on Lunghi. One of our Captains started to build a school and we have fund raised now all the funds needed to complete this which is marvelous.<br />I took part in a charity cycle ride last November so I started to do most of my training when I was in Freetown. Doing this has encouraged other crew members to leave the comforts of the Hotel and actually see for themselves how little the inhabitants really have. This has aso inspired them to help when they get there and fund raise at home.<br />On one of my cycle rides we went to a village called Mamanki which is situated about 9 miles from our Hotel. We met the most beautiful little girl called Babum who is now 3 years old. One night her mosquito net caught fire and she was very badly burnt. She has very little hair left and her poor face,arms &amp; legs are very disfigured. Unbelievably she survived without any medical care and she is now our mascot. Last week I took her a colouring book and some pencils, her family and the other villagers looked at me as if to say don&#39;t bother she won&#39;t be able to hold the pencil in her hands. Babum took each colour slowly one by one and put the colours onto the paper her little smile is something I will never forget. I have arranged a trust fund for her education with the local church and one day she said she will write me a letter as soon as she has learnt her alphabet.<br /><br />Next November I have organised another cycle challenge with another 9 friends and collegues. We will buy an ambulance for the community hospital so Dr Sesay can get to these villages regularly or in emergencies to treat patients just like Babum. Unbelievably there is no ambulance on the Island at all only two based at the airport and for obvious reasons cannot be used in the community only for airport emergencies.<br /><br />On the 24th of May along the Grand Union Canal in a town called Berkhampsted we are racing 500 ducks and another event we are holding will be &quot;The White Tie &amp; Diamonds Ball&quot; in a golf club in Sonning Berkshire. This Ball will be on the 22nd of August and I would love to have some literature about your work out there and possibly a small piece of your product for the auction.<br /><br /><br />My next trip to Freetown is on May 8th returning on the 10th &amp; I will as always look out for you maybe even get you out on the bicycle too.<br /><br />Take Care and keep up your great work out there !<br /><br />Anne Marie O&#39;Connor<br />Cabin Crew Bmi LHRAnne Marie O'Connorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02798142669628453091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502289810348831269.post-50750077079490002382009-03-27T07:33:00.000-07:002009-03-27T07:33:00.000-07:00Check out our collection and company info here http://www.ruffandcut.com/. Thank you for your interest! Feel free to contact us at 866-920-7898 or info@ruffandcut.com.Wade Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02438197297520098811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502289810348831269.post-72419309627497684822009-03-26T13:04:00.000-07:002009-03-26T13:04:00.000-07:00Where&#39;s the link to Ruff&amp;Cut, I want to check it out?<BR/><BR/>-Mr. KnucklesImMalibuDhttp://openid.aol.com/immalibudnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502289810348831269.post-51848668363828260732008-12-02T10:57:00.000-08:002008-12-02T10:57:00.000-08:00In response to comment left by smittythomas:<BR/><BR/>Thank you so much for your support and inquiry. In response to the question you had about Ruff&amp;Cut donating 10% of our profits to our non-profit partners as opposed to 50% or more, it is mainly because 10% actually goes much farther in Africa than it does here in the U.S.A. For example, 10% of profits that come from purchasing the Star Earrings is equal to $128, which is enough to pay for a semester of college in Sierra Leone. The rest of the money we make from selling our jewelry goes to the many expenses that go along with running a business, profits that are especially needed since Ruff&amp;Cut is so new. <BR/><BR/>We have plans to do more and also to do as much as we can in the future once our company moves farther along (which we are counting on!), and this has a greater possibility of happening with the help from people like you! <BR/><BR/>What you can do to help is simply spread the word of Ruff&amp;Cut. You may not purchase diamonds yourself, but may know others who do. Tell your family, friends, co-workers-anyone you know who may be interested in purchasing conflict-free diamonds, or anyone who you think may be interested in Ruff&amp;Cut and its message of socially responsible luxury. If you want to take your contribution a bit further and make a donation or see how else you can help, feel free to contact any of our partners by visiting their websites provided on the Beneficiation page at: http://www.ruffandcut.com/ruff-cut/beneficiation. <BR/><BR/>We hope your questions have been answered. If you have any other questions or would like to know more, simply email us at info@ruffandcut.com. Thanks again and visit Wade&#39;s Word for future blogs!Wade Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02438197297520098811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502289810348831269.post-42108859004688027772008-11-30T16:14:00.000-08:002008-11-30T16:14:00.000-08:00I am glad something is being done in Sierra Leone. I am curious as to why only 10% is given to the NGOs. Why not 50% or more? I rarely buy jewelry and never buy diamonds. Is there any other way I can help?<BR/>Smittythomassmittythomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06017354276257183727noreply@blogger.com