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I'm EATING my way to FReedom
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| 01/25/03
| dware
Posted on 01/25/2003 5:00:32 PM PST by 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.
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To: Harmless Teddy Bear; Brad's Gramma; All
This is a plea for the release of Snuggles currently being held captive by the fundraising crew.
They promised to release him if the goal was met, which it was.
I was informed by one of the bearnappers that they will not release him until the 2nd qtr....Please, I beseech all Freepers show your courage and help Harmless and I get Snuggles released......remember if they got Snuggles, no one is safe.
61
posted on
01/25/2003 7:38:35 PM PST
by
mystery-ak
(We paid Snuggles ransom and they still won't release him...FREE SNUGGLES)
To: Indy Pendance
Thank you. I thought so. lol
62
posted on
01/25/2003 7:38:53 PM PST
by
Ms. AntiFeminazi
(Hello. My name is MAF. I'm a pig.)
To: Ms. AntiFeminazi; Howlin
Not him again. Was that really necessary?Yes.
To: azGOPgal
I have it at 13.50 per.
5.00 xtra for 100
10.00 xtra for 100
5.00 monthly for 100
64
posted on
01/25/2003 7:40:38 PM PST
by
chnsmok
(Dware vs. 100 mussels! Pay per mussel! http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/829652/posts?page=1)
To: mystery-ak
Give it up. As I said, he's in an undisclosed location.
65
posted on
01/25/2003 7:41:22 PM PST
by
Brad’s Gramma
(Only YOU can free Snuggles $5 a month is all it takes)
To: dware
You're welcome (-:
Here's one more bump....
66
posted on
01/25/2003 7:42:23 PM PST
by
firewalk
To: azGOPgal
"Does anyone have an update on the total pledge amount? "Yeah, i'd like to know that too.
To: Ms. AntiFeminazi
We're thinking of having a crab boil here this summer. Should be a lot of fun. I've been checking out prices. Know of any good places where you can get a quantity? I'm looking for 30-40 pounds of snow crab legs.
To: Indy Pendance
See #64
69
posted on
01/25/2003 7:46:34 PM PST
by
azGOPgal
(Go for the Gold, err mussel!)
To: Brad's Gramma
I will not tire, I will not falter...
70
posted on
01/25/2003 7:48:51 PM PST
by
mystery-ak
(We paid Snuggles ransom and they still won't release him...FREE SNUGGLES)
To: azGOPgal
Cool! Thanks for the update. Let's put it a little bigger and bolder......
I have it at 13.50 per (muscle).
5.00 xtra for 100
10.00 xtra for 100
5.00 monthly for 100
To: Indy Pendance
If that doesn't get everyone's attention, then I don't know what will!
Thanks Indy!
72
posted on
01/25/2003 7:50:53 PM PST
by
azGOPgal
(Go for the Gold, err mussel!)
To: mystery-ak
Do NOT push us. We're serious. This is what COULD happen.
73
posted on
01/25/2003 7:51:06 PM PST
by
Brad’s Gramma
(Only YOU can free Snuggles $5 a month is all it takes)
To: Brad's Gramma; All
FREE SNUGGLES ALERT....please help....can' you see what they are doing!
74
posted on
01/25/2003 7:54:40 PM PST
by
mystery-ak
(We paid Snuggles ransom and they still won't release him...FREE SNUGGLES)
To: azGOPgal
*wink* you're welcome. This is a fun fundraiser idea. I'd like to see more of these challenges, spice it up, if you will. Whoever is in charge of this stuff does a great job.
To: Indy Pendance
There's a place here called Central Market (HEB). They carry fresh food from all over the world shipped in daily. If you're in the Dallas area, check it out on Coit and George Bush tollway.
To: Ms. AntiFeminazi
hermits have learned to live a lunchless life
but they love movies on big screen
To: Indy Pendance
Whoever is in charge of this stuff does a great job. You siad it! I give huge props to dware for doing this. It's such a fun and inventive way of raising money for such an awesome cause! I'm not a big seafood fan, so 100 mussels would be a huge challenge for me.
78
posted on
01/25/2003 8:06:32 PM PST
by
azGOPgal
(Go for the Gold, err mussel!)
To: LurkerNoMore!
An enemy
Of Haiku
Has
Wiped out
Two lines
To: Ms. AntiFeminazi
NEVER go the wrong way down any asile there. If you forget something, continue on, pay for what is in your cart, and start over at the $148. per pound mushrooms.
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