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.

[Brad’s Gramma]

Hosen is such a stupid way to translate that.

Think of it.

Gramps: "Gramma! Where are you??????"

Gramma: "I'm out hosen the driveway down!"

Now, how ya gonna put PANTS in there I ask you???????

[kayak]

We're well aware of all the extra space ..... hehe!

[Brad’s Gramma]

Indeed.....rots and rots of empty space up there.

Not only THAT...I forgot to remove the stupid tag line from a few posts back.

WHY AM I STILL AWAKE?????

[kayak]

I know what you mean ..... I'm on the EAST coast!

[Mo1]

What does a german bear look like .. hmmm .. will this do

[chnsmok]

What's for breakfast?

[ArneFufkin]

I've got to quit drinking and FReeping. That $2 pledge is mine.

I would say the bigger issue is that your drinking/Freeping pledge was made at ... 1:18 p.m.! ;^)

[chnsmok]

Are you saying German bears are lazy tree huggers? Rummy, move over...

[chnsmok]

Yes, I think the timing of the drinking is certainly an issue here.

[Brad’s Gramma]

Oh,,,,,,,,,,,,,to have that removed and reput up tomorrow for someone else.

THAT IS HILARIOUS!!!!!!

Yes, that bear is German and he's drank way too many steins of DARK beer. Reeeeeeaaaaalllllllyyyyyyyyy dark beer.

[chnsmok]

Then again, it WAS after noon.

[kayak]

Not mussels, for sure!

How about this?

[Brad’s Gramma]

Oh just give it up. Make some breakfast and pretend you slept.

[Brad’s Gramma]

Oh, well thank you very much. It's almost midnight here....do you have ANY IDEA HOW YUMMY THAT LOOKS??????????????????????????????

[chnsmok]

She already did! Thanks Kayak!

[Brad’s Gramma]

I'm goin to bed so I can get up and make ask Gramps to take me out to breakfast. Nite y'all!

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

Well, I'm sure Laura Bush is real broken up about the fact that this half-man isn't going to come and urinate in her punchbowl. (I wonder if he stands or sits.)

Speaking from experience, projectile vomiting on someone who is not nice is a most pleasurable endeavor. : ) Yes, I did it once, to a co-worker/former boyfriend. It was one of the coolest things I ever did, because he deserved it more than anyone I've ever known in my life. I will never forget the look on his face.

Wistfully reminiscing,
DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet

[Brad’s Gramma]

Oh why oh why did I hit refresh, one last time?

ICK!

LOLOLOL!!!!!!!!!

Nite, you sicko you.

[Mo1]

It's almost midnight here....

which would be 3 AM in the east coast .. so I'm outta here

Sweet Dreams Y'all

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

Sorry. : )

(Trust me. It was a triumph of good over evil. LOL)