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.

[Riley]

< Captain McCallister >

"Arr! "He's not a man, he's a remorseless eating machine!"

< /Captain McCallister >

[Mo1]

Oh no I'm not eating these things .. Dware is

A Billion? .. Oh My

[chnsmok]

I like your atti-tood!

[auboy]

I'm still good for 25¢ per mussel. It's "down the hatch" time, Mo1. Good luck and good eatin'!

[Brad’s Gramma]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAA

THEY THINK YOU'RE EATIN' THE MUSSELS!!!!

Check your freepmail, darlin'....

[chnsmok]

Wish I could be there to verify that no mussels will be hurt in the ... never mind.

[RobFromGa]

HA! .. I'm from Philly and RobFromGa needs to work on the Tony Soprano talk .. LOL

You laughin' at me punk? I'll knocka ya eyeballs right outa your sockets. You want my money-- my family's money-- you better show some respect.

Capiche, Dickw*d?

PS; I'm still up for a buck a mussel. Was that better?

[auboy]

OOPS! Sorry Mo1. Hope I didn't give you nightmares.;-)

I'm still good for 25¢ per mussel. It's "down the hatch" time, dware. Good luck and good eatin'!

[Mo1]

THEY THINK YOU'RE EATIN' THE MUSSELS!!!!

THIS IS NOT FUNNY!!!

[Brad’s Gramma]

The bear, as you see, is still ours. We may or may not let him witness the eating of the mussels. It all depends on you.

[Mo1]

MUCH BETTER!!!

But you need to mention something about missing knee caps .. *L*

[RobFromGa]

I'll plege another penney a mussel as long as you

Don't Kill The Bear! ! !

[auboy]

Big Grin!:-)

[Brad’s Gramma]

Whoops. You weren't meant to see that. Please disregard the picture. It means nothing.

[RobFromGa]

But you need to mention something about missing knee caps ..

Entshuldigung, ich can sie nicht verstehen, mein "knee cappen sind gut genug".

[Brad’s Gramma]

We never said a word about killing the bear. Therefore, we accept the penny per. And we thank you. A LOT rests on this event tomorrow.

A Lot.

[RobFromGa]

You HURT the Bear! ! !

[Mo1]

I like your atti-tood!

The sad thing is .. we really talk that way .. LOL

And water is pronouced Woodder

[Brad’s Gramma]

Nein! Nein! Nein!

[RobFromGa]

I grew up in Aston (near Media). My mom still says Wooder. We used to get it at the Waahh-Waahhh.