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!

[EdReform]

Donors Wanted!

Freepers and Lurkers - can you spare a dime per mussel?

[azGOPgal]

Does anybody know the phone number for the Grand Junction Senntinel? I only found subscription numbers and e-mail addresses.

[chnsmok]

Update! Speaking with wife. She is in his corner and very supportive. He ate a lot last night. Hope it doesn't affect his performance today. Still waiting for more mussels!

[Brad’s Gramma]

I'm finally here but can't stay long BUMP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[EdReform]

"We need a banner on the top of the latest posts page that shows the percentage of the goal, just like for a FReepathon!"

Bump & Ping!

[CedarDave]

Short-time % banner at top of latest posts page suggested.

[RottiBiz]

20% towards our goal. We need a banner on the top of the latest posts page that shows the percentage of the goal, just like for a FReepathon!

LOL!

Wouldn't it be great if the FReepathons went this fast?

[EdReform]

Howdy BG!

[Brad’s Gramma]

Barf Bump! (well, ok. BURP BUMP!)

[Jim Robinson]

Slurp bump!

[Brad’s Gramma]

Not you too! You LIKE those things??????

[mystery-ak]

Snuggles bump

[chnsmok]

Update! Asked waitress for more mussels. Greeting spectators. I don't have count. Will call me back as soon as mussels arrive.

[Brytani]

Muscles are AWSOME!!! Just don't think about what you're eating :-)))

[Brad’s Gramma]

[CedarDave]

Couldn't find a newsroom number try this one:
• Customer Service: Phone (970) 242-1919 or toll-free (800) 332-5833. Hours are 6 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 6 a.m.- 11:30 am Saturday; and 6 a.m. to 11:30 am Sunday.

(BTW to find an on-line hometown newspaper, TV, or radio station anyplace in the country, go here: Newslink )

[RottiBiz]

Pleas tell dware that we are all rooting for him.

Tell him we are at our computers and making a "wave."

Thanks to Mrs. dware and sons for being such good sports.

[azGOPgal]

It's always about the bear, isn't it?

[Brad’s Gramma]

It is.

[Brytani]

Geeesh bear bashing and muscle eating - keep this up and the PETA freaks will invade us...