I'm EATING my way to FReedom

01/25/03 | dware/self

[Mo1]

I'm EATING my way to FReedom self | 01/25/03 | dware

Posted on 01/25/2003 8:00 PM EST 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.

[glock rocks]

Bear Recipe

Many hunters claim bear is nature's forgotten delicacy. The following is a
time-tested and delicious recipe for you to try. With a main ingredient of bear,
successful meals are virtually guaranteed.

Ingredients

3 lbs. bear meat, cubed
salt and pepper
½ tsp. powdered thyme
3-4 tbsp. flour
2-3 tbsp. lard, oil or bacon fat
1 large onion, diced
2 celery tps with leaves
3 carrots, sliced
½ tsp. marjoram
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 cups red wine or enough to cover
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 tsp. Beef boullion powder (or 2 cubes)

Sprinkle bear cubes with salt, pepper, and half the thyme, then coat heavily with flour. In Dutch oven or electric skillet, melt fat and saute the bear cubes on all sides in several batches so the pieces are not crowded, remove cubes that are nice and brown to make way for more. When all the bear is browned, saute onion, green peppers, carrots and celery in the same pan, adding more fat if necessary until onions are barely translucent. Return the bear to the pan, add the rest of the ingredients, then cover and simmer for about 1-1/2 hours. Add water as flour absorbs the liquid from the bear cubes. This may need to be repeated.

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i don't think this bear will dress out to three pounds... but with the beer he's been drinking, well, we'll see...

[mystery-ak]

Yikes!......teddy bear recipes....poor Snuggles.
You bearnappers have sunk to new lows.....cannibearss.

[glock rocks]

Does anyone know the total amount per mussel?

there are people who'll pay a bonus if dware reaches 100,
some if he throws up
some if he doesn't throw up
some if the picture is posted
and some if it's not posted :o)

i would need a pot of coffee to begin to figure it out... maybe chnsmok has a tally...

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

Okay that does it! I am calling out the big guns!

Rumsfeld says: Let the bear go!

click on my profile to know who gave the order

[glock rocks]

oh? you wanna play that game?

[glock rocks]

Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat

Nutrient	Units	Value per 100 grams of edible portion	Sample Count	Std. Error
Proximates
Water	g	61.15	0
Energy	kcal	172	0
Energy	kj	720	0
Protein	g	23.80	0
Total lipid (fat)	g	4.48	0
Ash	g	3.18	0
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	7.39	0
Fiber, total dietary	g	0.0	0
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	33	18	1.905
Iron, Fe	mg	6.72	18	0.233
Magnesium, Mg	mg	37	18	1.268
Phosphorus, P	mg	285	27	3.535
Potassium, K	mg	268	18	10.371
Sodium, Na	mg	369	18	18.253
Zinc, Zn	mg	2.67	18	0.116
Copper, Cu	mg	0.149	18	0.009
Manganese, Mn	mg	6.800	0
Selenium, Se	mcg	89.6	0
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	13.6	0
Thiamin	mg	0.300	0
Riboflavin	mg	0.420	0
Niacin	mg	3.000	0
Pantothenic acid	mg	0.950	0
Vitamin B-6	mg	0.100	0
Folate, total	mcg	76	0
Folic acid	mcg	0	0
Folate, food	mcg	76	0
Folate, DFE	mcg_DFE	76	0
Vitamin B-12	mcg	24.00	0
Vitamin A, IU	IU	304	0
Retinol	mcg	91	0
Vitamin A, RAE	mcg_RAE	91	0
Lipids
Fatty acids, total saturated	g	0.850	0
14:0	g	0.118	0
16:0	g	0.588	0
18:0	g	0.136	0
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated	g	1.014	0
16:1 undifferentiated	g	0.276	0
18:1 undifferentiated	g	0.410	0
20:1	g	0.276	0
22:1 undifferentiated	g	0.052	0
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated	g	1.212	0
18:2 undifferentiated	g	0.036	0
18:3 undifferentiated	g	0.040	0
18:4	g	0.070	0
20:4 undifferentiated	g	0.140	0
20:5 n-3	g	0.276	0
22:5 n-3	g	0.044	0
22:6 n-3	g	0.506	0
Cholesterol	mg	56	0
Amino acids
Tryptophan	g	0.267	0
Threonine	g	1.025	0
Isoleucine	g	1.036	0
Leucine	g	1.676	0
Lysine	g	1.779	0
Methionine	g	0.537	0
Cystine	g	0.312	0
Phenylalanine	g	0.853	0
Tyrosine	g	0.762	0
Valine	g	1.040	0
Arginine	g	1.737	0
Histidine	g	0.457	0
Alanine	g	1.440	0
Aspartic acid	g	2.297	0
Glutamic acid	g	3.238	0
Glycine	g	1.489	0
Proline	g	0.971	0
Serine	g	1.067	0

USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 15 (August 2002)

[ArneFufkin]

Fred Mertz asked someone what would happen if dware went nutzoid and ate 1000 mussels. I've decided if that happens, I'll send half my $500 to FR and the other half to his widow.

[glock rocks]

new thread...The Mussel Man Challenge - TODAY!

[glock rocks]

we'll pray for dware. if he survives this escapade, i've heard rumors he'll be working his way up to cattle for the next fundraiser.

[Tamzee]

Please add my pledge of 50 cents per mussel. Thanks :-)

Tammy

[chnsmok]

New thread!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/838661/posts We will be in touch by phone with dware. Come on over everyone!!

[FreeTheHostages]

LOL!

This whole thread leaves me almost speechless.

It's all shocking, really. :)

[dware]

This whole thread leaves me almost speechless.

Isn't it cool?

[FreeTheHostages]

Yeah, it's cool -- in a simultaneously horrifying and amusing way.

Ok, MO1, I really don't know if I should be part of your downfall, but if Fred Mertz is in the mushy, nauseous soup, I guess I should be in the soup too.

I pledge 20 cents a mussel, which shows I'm just one tenth the Freeper Fred is.

But we all knew that any way.

[Mo1]

Ok, MO1, I really don't know if I should be part of your downfall

Well no one is forcing him to eat them and we are .. well ... his support group *L*

[FreeTheHostages]

I insist that I recommend that he not eat one and that I am not legally liable for the consequences.

:)

[firewalk]

Thanks for the pings

I can't wait to try your Bear Recipe glock (-;

Here's a Bttt

[Mo1]

LOL .. that is fair

[Mo1]

Soooooooooooooo .. how's it going??

Need a bucket yet?

[Brad’s Gramma]

WooooHHHHHHOOOOOOOO!!!!! I just NOW saw that recipe!

Thanks! We might be needin' it after all!!!!