[300winmag]

Well, I guess the "sooner or later" is here, as far as the troop support project goes.

After looking over my finances, I figure it's time for me to quit when my debt equals two years of my pre-tax income, and I have no guarantee of any job after December. I had hoped to take a loan against my 401k to cover costs, if needed, but I don't have enough.

ecurbh, we might as well put a "going out of business" sign on the site right now. I'll send out the rest of the stuff I have on hand, including the few last items coming in. There will be hundreds of troops that won't get a thing. Some have been waiting a year with the backlog we have. I have email addresses on all of them, and will make it clear it was my fault, and not that of the organization, which still has a heart of gold.

I just cannot express the remorse at leaving these requests unfilled.

My deepest regrets go out to the troops, and you people here. But I'm afraid it's time for me to concern myself with my financial survival.

[HairOfTheDog]

Winmag, please don't consider needing to stop your fault, or anyone's fault. They'll understand. You've put yourself on the line again and again for this project, even over our fears for your financial welfare!

We're waiting on a check, then we'll be able to send some bucks your way.

Everyone, please help winmag out as much as you can.

[HairOfTheDog]

Follow up, as I've walked around thinking about it. You may credit us all you want with having a heart of gold, but that's only your humility showing.

Every knife, gadget and tool we've ever sent was sent because you made it happen. It wasn't us, and our occasional donations that sent 1654 knives, and hundreds of other gadgets to the troops, it was you who did that, sometimes with a little bit of help from us.

It was good work, your good work. We'll continue to help, you take care of yourself!

[osagebowman]

You did more than anyone thought possible and there's sixteen hundred plus service men and women that have received something from you primarily with a little help here and there from us and others. OB & LSA

[Corin Stormhands]

My deepest regrets go out to the troops, and you people here.

winmag, if there's any person on the face of the earth that should have absolutely no regrets about this project it's you.

You have done an incredible work on behalf of our troops. What I've done pales in comparison to the hours and dollars you've put into this.

Sure, it's difficult to say it's time to let it go. We all understand that. But never underestimate the work that you've done. Every package shipped, every knife you've sharpened has made a major difference.

If life were fair, we'd have all the money of George Soros, and Barbra and Sean Penn and all the other anti-American leftist morons (oops forgot Michael Moron), and they'd be scrubbing bathrooms at Hugo's local Citgo.

But, alas, that's not the case.

Still, I believe you've earned a special place in heaven for the encouragement and practical support you've given our troops. (Just don't move in too soon!).

God bless you winmag. I hope and pray that somehow God will meet and supply your every need and bless you with abundance.

Thank you on behalf of all of us.

[Rose in RoseBear]

Winmag, you've done wonderful work! My only regret is that I didn't have more to give you when you needed it.

You should be proud of yourself ... we're proud to know you!

[Lil'freeper]

I'm sorry about the turn of events. Thank you for all the good work you did do.