I'm EATING my way to FReedom

self | 01/25/03 | dware

[dware]

That's right, I'm eating for FReedom. And I need your help.

I know, the FReep-a-thon is over, and was a huge success. I extend my personal gratitude to everyone that contributed to help keep the lights on here at Free Republic. You are a force to be reconned with.

Now, here's the deal: I have been doing research into the funding of the leftist extremist organizations (such as ANSWER) that have been supporting and even organizing the anti-war and pro-terrorist efforts here. One thing is certain - they have more than enough funding to 'keep the lights on'. In fact, they have thousands more at their disposal, to use to cram their socialist agendas down our throats.

If you're serious about winning the war against these communist SOB's, you have to understand that we need the same. There is no doubt that Free Republic has been the BIGGEST factor in turning the tide in our favor. But in order to keep it there, no, in order to move it forward, our favorite hang out on the web must be able to do more than keep the lights on.

It is up to us to provide the resources for Free Republic to become the greatest Conservative website on the 'Net. We need to be able to not only keep the lights on here at FR, but we need to be able to have resources at our disposal to stop the tide of anti-war, pro-terrorist groups such as ANSWER. And it can be done.

Here's where I come in. I am on a personal mission to see to it that the funding for FR doesn't just 'keep the lights on'. To that end, I will be doing something weird, strange, out of the ordinary or just plain crazy every fundraisiing quarter to help the effort.

For my "first trick", I am eating. Not just anything, though. I will be eating mussels for pledges this Feb. 8, 2003 at a local Chinese buffet. This is not the first time I have done this. The last time, I ate 75, on a dare (and for the cost of me & my family's dinner).

This time, I am shooting for 100. Here's where you come in. I am asking that you pledge any amount you feel comfortable with for each mussel I am able to eat. So far, pledges total about $10.85/mussel, which means that if I reach my goal, $1,085.00 will be going to Free Republic.

The pledges have ranged from .10 up to $2.00 per mussel, so feel free to pledge what you can afford. If that's a penny, so be it. If it's a dollar or more, that's good too. Whatever you pledge, just pledge it.

After I have completed my 'stunt', I will be posting pics here on FR of the event. Colorado FReepers are encouraged to attend, as I will need someone to officiate and verify the final results. The event will take place at the Grand China restaurant on 28 Road & North Avenue in Grand Junction, CO, at 1300 hours on February 8, 2003. Later that night, gathered FReepers are invited to attend the official FReeping of "Bowling for Columbine", which will be show that day at the Avalon theater.

Pledges will be notified of the results, and asked to send their total amounts directly to Jim.

If you have questions about this event, please FReep mail me, or email davidware2002@yahoo.com. Thanks for your time, and continued support of FR.

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

Video. Gotta be video. Hey, then he can SELL the video, and donate the proceeds to FR. (The possibilities are endless.)

[Brad’s Gramma]

THAT'S disgusting.

Bless your heart. :-)

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

THAT'S disgusting.

Bless your heart. :-)

That's just what I do, BG. Daughter's my name. Disgust is my game. : )

[Mo1]

yep the possibilities are endless .. how big of a bucket do you think he'll need

[Brad’s Gramma]

HAHAHAHA

I LOVE it. (Didja think of changing the Tag Line?)

[chnsmok]

I see no good deed ever goes unpunished. Dware, bear with us...unless you really want to...

[nickcarraway]

That's really unshellfish of you.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

CALLING ALL BEARS! THIS IS NOT A DRILL! REPEAT. THIS IS NOT A DRILL!

Our Air Patrol has spotted suspicious activity in Area 27-A.

The Parabears are going in.

[Xthe17th]

You forgot "Pulling Mussels From The Shell" by Squeeze. I forget when this came out - 1985?

They do it down on camber sands   
They do it at Waikiki   
Lazing about the beach all day,   
At night the crickets creepy   
Squinting faces at the sky   
A Harold Robbins paperback   
Surfers drop their boards and dry   
And everybody wants a hat   

But behind the Chalet   
My holiday's complete   
And I feel like William Tell   
Maid Marian on her tiptoe feet   
Pulling mussels from a shell   
Pulling mussels from a shell

Shrinking in the sea so cold   
Topless ladies look away   
A he-man in a sudden shower   
Shelters from the rain   
You wish you had a motor boat   
To pose around the harbour bar   
And when the sun goes off to bed   
You hook it up behind the car   

But behind the Chalet
My holiday's complete
And I feel like William Tell
Maid Marian on her tiptoe feet
Pulling mussels from the shell
Pulling mussels from the shell

Two fat ladies window shop   
Something for the mantelpiece   
In for bingo all the nines   
A panda for sweet little niece   
Coach drivers stand about   
Looking at a local map   
About the boy he's gone away   
Down to next door's caravan

But behind the Chalet
My holiday's complete
And I feel like William Tell
Maid Marian on her tiptoe feet
Pulling mussels from a shell
Pulling mussels from a shell

But behind the Chalet
My holiday's complete
And I feel like William Tell
Maid Marian on her tiptoe feet
Pulling mussels from a shell
Pulling mussels from a shell

[LisaAnne]

So, is this really a donation thread or just a chat/joke thread? Are you really collecting pledges?

[Maigrey]

It's a real donation thread. Last count was up to $13.50 per mussell and a few $$$ more if he breaks 100.
Along with the usual jokes and quips.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

is this really a donation thread

Yes.

a chat/joke thread?

Yes.

Are you really collecting pledges?

Yes.

Clear now?

[LisaAnne]

okay... I don't see where to pledge, so I will just post my pledge. $1.00 for every mussle he eats. *ewww shiver*

[LisaAnne]

*fotfl* Yep! Thanks!

[Maigrey]

See post #11. It has all the information on it. 8-)

[LisaAnne]

oh *sigh* now you tell me.

[mystery-ak]

The Airborne....we might have to take our cause to the head honcho....big Jim, himself.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

Sadly, it turned out not to be the bear-nappers but an equally foul group who were holding a garden gnome hostage.

The gnome was rescued...

And returned to his family who were very grateful and have pledged to join in the search for Snuggles.

Tragically one of our Parabears Commander Ted E. Bear was wounded in the rescue. He remains in critical condition.

Our fallen comrade.

The CBP (Civil Bear Patrol) has resumed it's search for Snuggles.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

we might have to take our cause to the head honcho....big Jim, himself.

If Snuggles is not returned shortly I fear that we will have to do so.

[Mo1]

Hey Lisa Anne .. Yep it's for real