The Mussel Man Challenge - TODAY! (101 Mussels!!!!!!!!!)

self | 02/07/03 | dware

[dware]

Yep, it's TODAY! Later this afternoon, I will be making my promised trip down to the local Chinese restaurant, and will attempt to eat 100 or more mussels. Why? To raise money for Free Republic, of course!

You can still help, too. Here's how. So far, dozens of FReepers have pledged to donate a set amount to FR for every mussel I eat. Some have pledged .10 cents a mussel, some .25 cents, $1.00, and more. What can you pledge?

To date, I believe we have a total of $16.05/mussel. If I reach my goal today of 100 mussels, that means $1605.00 will have been raised for FR.

I will be carrying out my duties at 1PM, MST. FReepers in Colorado are welcome to join us at the Grand China Restaurant at 28 1/2 Road & North Avenue (behind AutoZone) in Grand Junction. When it is all said & done, I will post results, along with pics, on another thread.

So, take the time now to get your last minute pledges in. Just post your reply below with the amount you pledge. If you don't want to post here, FReepmail me, and I will include your pledge.

That's it folks. I'm off to get my day started. Here's to hoping I get a good batch of mussels!

[Mo1]

OMG .. that must hurt .. LOL

[RottiBiz]

I'm still in the process of figuring out how to become a monthly donor.

Many monthly donors just mail a check once a month to:

FreeRepublic, LLC
PO BOX 9771
FRESNO, CA 93794

A monthly check is very much appreciated, as are credit card and PayPal donations.

[HighWheeler]

Man, I hope he doesn't pop.

[chnsmok]

[HighWheeler]

So what is the per-mussel going rate right now?

Someone had the tab going on the previous thread.

[chnsmok]

It must be at least 17.00 per mussel by now...or more.

[mystery-ak]

Every mussel counts to free Snuggles......please help....Snuggles life is at stake?

[fatima]

I am starting to feel sick just thinking of this,will not be around to find out how he does until late Sunday.

[Mo1]

LOL .. chicken

[dware]

UPDATED PLEDGE LIST:

From thread one - Fundraiser Frustrations:

0.50 - 14 posted on 01/23/2003 10:42 AM PST by LurkerNoMore! - 0.50 per mussel
0.10 - 19 posted on 01/23/2003 10:46 AM PST by chnsmok - 0.10 per mussel
0.50 - 23 posted on 01/23/2003 10:49 AM PST by EdReform - 0.50 per mussel (up to 100)
0.25 - 44 posted on 01/23/2003 11:41 AM PST by kayak - 0.25 per mussel
0.50 - 49 posted on 01/23/2003 11:44 AM PST by Mo1 - 0.50 per mussel
0.50 - 55 posted on 01/23/2003 12:05 PM PST by RottiBiz - 0.50 per mussel
0.50 - 75 posted on 01/23/2003 1:15 PM PST by Texagirl4W - 0.50 per mussel
2.00 - 76 posted on 01/23/2003 1:18 PM PST by Fred Mertz - 2.00 per mussel (up to 100)
0.15 - 88 posted on 01/23/2003 3:19 PM PST by Ms. AntiFeminazi - 0.15 per mussel
0.10 - 93 posted on 01/23/2003 3:32 PM PST by redlipstick - 0.10 per mussel
0.50 - 145 posted on 01/23/2003 6:28 PM PST by MonroeDNA - 0.50 per mussel (as long as you do at least 50)
0.20 - 148 posted on 01/23/2003 6:51 PM PST by Ragtime Cowgirl - 0.20 per mussel
0.50 - 152 posted on 01/23/2003 7:05 PM PST by ArneFufkin - 0.50 per mussel
0.20 - 161 posted on 01/23/2003 7:28 PM PST by glock rocks - 0.20 per mussel
0.25 - 207 posted on 01/24/2003 10:25 AM PST by Formerly Brainwashed Democrat - 0.25 per mussel (up to 100)
0.25 - 221 posted on 01/24/2003 11:41 AM PST by Taxman - 0.25 per mussel
0.40 - 256 posted on 01/24/2003 6:12 PM PST by chnsmok - 0.40 per mussel (bumped 0.10 to 0.50)
0.50 - 274 posted on 01/25/2003 10:14 AM PST by Harmless Teddy Bear - 0.50 per mussel
0.10 - 287 posted on 01/25/2003 11:30 AM PST by reformed_democrat - 0.10 per mussel (up to 1000)
1.00 - 288 posted on 01/25/2003 11:34 AM PST by DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet - 1.00 per mussel
0.25 - 293 posted on 01/25/2003 11:50 AM PST by auboy - 0.25 per mussel
0.25 - 294 posted on 01/25/2003 11:57 AM PST by AntiJen - 0.25 per mussel (up to 100)
0.10 - 305 posted on 01/25/2003 12:32 PM PST by Catspaw - 0.10 per mussel
1.00 - 320 posted on 01/25/2003 2:26 PM PST by Slip18 - 1.00 per mussel
0.25 - 333 posted on 01/25/2003 3:55 PM PST by HighWheeler - 0.25 per mussel (plus $25.00 if 100 eaten)
0.50 - 338 posted on 01/25/2003 4:16 PM PST by fatima - 0.50 per mussel (but only if I get pics)
0.20 - 342 posted on 01/25/2003 4:44 PM PST by CedarDave - 0.20 per mussel
1.00 - 345 posted on 01/25/2003 5:01 PM PST by Becki - 1.00 per mussel
0.10 - 350 posted on 01/25/2003 6:51 PM PST by azGOPgal - 0.10 per mussel (up to 100 mussels, with an extra $5 if you make it to 100)
0.25 - 353 posted on 01/25/2003 6:58 PM PST by I_be_tc - 0.25 per mussel
0.25 - 355 posted on 01/25/2003 7:02 PM PST by katnip - 0.25 per mussle (I'll give an extra $10.00 for the 100th)
0.10 - 358 posted on 01/25/2003 7:59 PM PST by falfa - 0.10 per mussel
0.10 - 360 posted on 01/25/2003 11:10 PM PST by WarSlut - 0.10 per mussel
1.00 - 362 posted on 01/26/2003 2:26 PM PST by Ken H - 1.00 per mussel
0.25 - 368 posted on 01/27/2003 6:44 PM PST by OperationFreedom - 0.25 per mussel
0.25 - 316 posted on 01/27/2003 7:03 PM PST by Betty Jane - 0.25 per mussel (no limit)

Pledges from Thread 2 - I'm EATING my way to FReedom

0.25 - 22 posted on 01/25/2003 6:54 PM PST by JeanS - 0.25 per mussel
0.25 - 23 posted on 01/25/2003 6:54 PM PST by Indy Pendance - 0.25 per mussel
0.20 - 102 posted on 01/25/2003 9:05 PM PST by zeaal - 0.20 per mussel
1.00 - 173 posted on 01/26/2003 7:41 AM PST by LisaAnne - 1.00 per mussel
0.25 - 190 posted on 01/26/2003 10:37 AM PST by dware - 0.25 per mussel (received .25 pledge by FReepmail)
147 posted on 01/25/2003 10:48 PM PST by DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet - I'll kick in another $25 if you throw up afterwards. : )

And from today's thread:

Yankeedame - 0.25 per mussel
TheRedSoxWinThePenant - 0.50 per mussel
Tamsey - 0.50 per mussel
RobFromGA - 1.00 per mussel
3_if_by_Treason - 0.20 per mussel
FreeTheHostages - 0.20 per mussel

I may be missing some, so don't make this the "OFFICIAL" Count, but if my calculations at this point are correct, and I have not missed anyone (I'll go over all threads once it's over and double check), then we should be at approximately $18.70 per mussel. Or, $1,870.00 to Free Republic if I can reach my goal of 100 mussels.

Of course, that is only the per mussel count. Others have pledged a set amount for the 100th, etc.

[HighWheeler]

Well don't think about fresh cat poop, dead fish on a dock, boiled horse rectum, squishy maggots on a skunk, or anything like that.

I would hate to find out you got sick from thinking about eating mussels.

BTW, those mussels gave their lives for freerepublic.com

[RobFromGa]

Don't forget NormsRevenge kicked in $20 for my amazing rendition of the National Anthem with a mussel in my mouth.

[chnsmok]

We have an hour to make it 20 bucks per mussel. Come on Freepers!

[RobFromGa]

You are going to eat the shells too, right? My $1.00 per mussel assumed you were eating the shells.

[fatima]

Ughh.

[HighWheeler]

Yes, and it includes all beards and any attached rock or coral.

[Freedom2specul8]

Thanks Rotti! Hubby agrees to that. :)

[RobFromGa]

Way to go. You'll be glad you gave your $1 a day.

[dware]

A mere $1.30 per mussel...C'MON FOLKS! We can make it $20 per mussel!

[Freedom2specul8]

Well, It won't be that much..but it'll be something at least. I wish I could do that much.. :)