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.

[Brad’s Gramma]

Oh, the bear identifies with us, alright.

Count on it. He's become most cooperative.

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

That means I'd have to actually cook, eh?

Nah, the cost of the cookbook includes a chef -plus there are pictures...and funny jokes!

Pssst...Snuggles is now a rug, isn't he?

Slight detour...Tampa Bay just scored two touchdowns in the last 2 minutes of the game! Ouch, Raiders fans!

Yea, Tampa!

[Brad’s Gramma]

Have you considered Anger Management Classes?

[Brad’s Gramma]

Pssst...Snuggles is now a rug, isn't he?

No, not yet.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

No. Snuggles would never worry his family like this. Check out post 100 and tell me if that looks like a happy bear to you.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

That was Cupcake not me. He has some issues with that bunch in Chappaquidick. We try to keep all such pictures away from him.

[Mo1]

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Check out post 100 and tell me if that looks like a happy bear to you.

Well...could be gas (sorry, HTB. I hope Snuggles survives his ordeal - cured of that annoying high-pitched googoo voice. He's selling fabric softener to grown women and men for goodness sakes).

It isn't the color of his fur, it's the content of his character. (^;

[mystery-ak]

Please forgive me, I took time out to watch a movie with my hubby(Signs) and left you all alone here to face these ruthless nappers.....No word from Jim yet?...I fear the worse if he doesn't intervene.....

[EdReform]

Bedtime Mussel Bump...

Please ping others to this thread!

[EdReform]

Good Night!

[Brad’s Gramma]

Help The Stupid Bear

Or mail checks to
FreeRepublic , LLC
PO BOX 9771
FRESNO, CA 93794

or you can use

PayPal at Jimrob@psnw.com

[EdReform]

Would you please ping your list for this worthy cause? Thank You!!

[EdReform]

Mussel Bump!

[EdReform]

New thread ping!

[EdReform]

Mussel Bump

[chnsmok]

dware the mussel man vs. the mussel population of Grand Junction, Colorado!
Will try to eat 100 mussels on
Feb. 8th

Now challenging Freepers to donate an amount per mussel to end Freepathons!
Can you spare a dime a mussel? 25 cents? 50 cents?

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

No word from Jim but the search for Snuggles continues:

Bears, bears in choppers.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

P.S. was Signs any good?

[EdReform]

Bump!