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.

[glock rocks]

that's a real nice home page, HTB.

i just thought you'd like to know what i've been through the last week.

bill, my primary security officer (and you were thinking only you had feline help? ha!)

officer ken, our public liaison officer.

our tactical mission planners

hoo ahh. our sea team.

a conspirator contact of the evil snuggles... wanted, felony warrent, reward if captured.

it needs to be noted, the bear captive was allowed an hour of free time in the lobby of the hotel in las vegas.

he was given spending money and a fairly loose leash to enjoy himself.

this is the disgusting behavior he displayed, and was obviously the result of

long time habits... developed in the comfort of his own surroundings...

only to be displayed in public for those with a strong enough stomach to watch...

two fisted lush

ordering the finest cabernet, as though no one would have to pick up a tab

burning holes in the furniture

and ending up where any reasoning adult could guess this sorry excuse would spend the night.

i will be sooooo glad when this mission is over. i don't have to listen to the poor little snuggles whine.

i know better. hang it up.

[Brad’s Gramma]

Woooo Hoooooooo!!!!!!!

Are we a group of insane people or what?

YOU'VE been busy! LOLOL

[hoosiermama]

Thanks. FUNNY! Bump to read all of it later.

[Brad’s Gramma]

Oh, do read it all.....it's been lots of fun.

[Mo1]

ROFLMBO!!!!

[Brad’s Gramma]

That last picture, of the bear and the toilet is incredible!!!!!!! Glock, I sure hope no one watched you take that picture....you're going to have some serious explaining to do!

[Brad’s Gramma]

I just now caught that tag line!!!!

hahahahahahahaaaa

[Mo1]

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

Ha! You were no where near Las Vegas.

BTW are you having van problems?

Here is a little hint. Snuggles was not eating those cheetos

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

We will return to our regularly schuduled nonsence later

Today we mourn

[glock rocks]

Sat Feb 1,11:55 AM ET

The American flag is lowered to half staff at the press site with launch pad 39A in the background at the Kennedy Space Center (news - web sites) in Cape Canaveral, Florida February 1, 2003. The shuttle lifted off from the pad with a crew of seven on a 16-day scientific research mission, and is feared crashed in northeastern Texas. REUTERS/Duffin McGee

[EdReform]

Mussel Bump

[glock rocks]

sadly, we got a touch distracted there for a couple days.

heads-up !

Saturday -- Happy Mussel Day

[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?

[Brad’s Gramma]

Saturday -- Happy Mussel Day

Here's hopin' you eat alot, have alot of fun, and keep it all IN YOU WHEN YOU'RE DONE! BARF! Icky! Pooey!

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

Are you starting a new thread?

[glock rocks]

i need to call on one more talented than i...

Mo, could you make a new thread?

[Mo1]

Sorry I'm late in getting here

Sure I can do a thread .. anything special you want on it?

[glock rocks]

um. nothing i can think of beyond a continuation of this one, and the fact that the event is Saturday. maybe just thread three. (four?) um.

[Mo1]

OK .. will do