I'm EATING my way to FReedom

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.

Pledges from Thread 1 - Fundraising Frustration

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)
0.50 - 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

34 posted on 01/23/2003 11:12 AM PST by Grampa Dave - If you become a monthly donor, I will throw in 5$'s in your name.

313 posted on 01/25/2003 1:11 PM PST by barker - eat 100 mussels and I'll sign up to be a $5 per month donor

359 posted on 01/25/2003 8:31 PM PST by Txslady - $50 ... rather you eat 100 at .50 cents each or not

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. : )

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