King to personalize IT Gift Edition For Grand Prize Winner

[Randall Flagg]

Right now less than 20 unique individuals qualify for the drawing-and Merlin1958 already has the max 10 entries.
I suggest you donate via the Paypal widget atop the forum page.
Actual announcement thread:
http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?16943-2013-Fundraiser-Benefiting-The-Haven-Foundation

Stephen King has kindly agreed to personalize one of his books to our Grand Prize Winner!**

Paypal donations must be noted as a “Gift” so that Paypal does not take a commission.
The Paypal address is Zoidsmith@aol.com.

Checks must be made out to Jerome Smith (Please don’t make them out to The Haven Foundation as I will have to forward them and they won’t count towards our fund-raising total) and mailed to:

The Haven Foundation Fundraiser
C/O Jerome Smith
PM me for address

Check out last years Grand Prize here:
Grand Prize Announcement-2012 Fundraiser! King to Personalize Book! (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?15110-2012-Haven-Foundation-Prizes-and-Rules-Announcement%21%21)




* Small print here:
Drawing Clarification (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?12281-Drawing-Clarification)

** Actual title to be determined by TheDarkTower.org

[Shannon]

Excellent! Hey Crow-Man, when is our HF Fundraising "over"? Also, the deadline to donate?

[cit74]

and where is this magic widget - maybe i am a little blind but I just cannot seem to find it

[Randall Flagg]

Excellent! Hey Crow-Man, when is our HF Fundraising "over"? Also, the deadline to donate?
Go to the link and read the full announcement (it ends May 19, 2013 midnight PDT)
http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/...ven-Foundation (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?16943-2013-Fundraiser-Benefiting-The-Haven-Foundation)

[Randall Flagg]

and where is this magic widget - maybe i am a little blind but I just cannot seem to find it
It should be atop the forum home page:
http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/index.php

And the Calvin's Corner page:
http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/forumdisplay.php?9-Calvin-s-Corner

[Roseannebarr]

AWESOME. It would be a dream come true.

[biomieg]

AWESOME. It would be a dream come true.

Would you have him personalize it to 'Roseannebarr' or to Glen?

[Roseannebarr]

AWESOME. It would be a dream come true.

Would you have him personalize it to 'Roseannebarr' or to Glen?

Good question. I used to live for Roseanne Barr and i am completely computer illiterate, so my wife signed me up and stuck that as my sign in name. I went to 2 tapeings of her show and used to live to meet her and then i passed that obsession back onto Stephen King, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Veronica Mars.

[biomieg]

I was just kidding of course, and referring to one of your recent posts. It would be kind of funny though, if the winner would have SK personalize a book to his 'screen name'.

[Roseannebarr]

I was just kidding of course, and referring to one of your recent posts. It would be kind of funny though, if the winner would have SK personalize a book to his 'screen name'.

I really like the idea of personizing to a screen name as well! I have been pondering the question since you asked! I wish you all could of gone to the UMASS event. The faculty meet and greet was amazing. He had about 20-30 people in the room He was personalizing books and talking to people and it was just amazing. No cattle line, no rushing, JUST Amazing.

[east-tennessee]

I'd have to go with my Gunsliger first Ed. if I was the winner...

Brian.....

[Brice]

I don't believe the choice of book is the winner's. :unsure:

[wizardsrainbow]

I was just kidding of course, and referring to one of your recent posts. It would be kind of funny though, if the winner would have SK personalize a book to his 'screen name'.

I've had Michael Whelan and Jae Lee inscribe books to wizardsrainbow!

[Merlin1958]

AWESOME. It would be a dream come true.



AWESOME. It would be a dream come true.

Would you have him personalize it to 'Roseannebarr' or to Glen?


I don't believe the choice of book is the winner's. :unsure:

Brice, as far as I know you are correct. It would be a book of 'Tdt.Org" to choose. (liability issues), but would be personalized to you individually!!! Your personal input will be considered. but the choice is not guaranteed. Right, RF?

Nevertheless, get your entries in now!!!! $10 to the HF Widget or buy an item on auction. Max is 10 entries into the "drawing". Good Luck folks!!!!

[Randall Flagg]

Just a reminder that we are less than 5 weeks from this year's fundraiser ending.
Someone (likely here from the site) is going to be very very happy.

[Shannon]

Would the grand prize go to someone NOT from our site?

[tippy4]

I think he meant Calvin's Corner.

[Randall Flagg]

Would the grand prize go to someone NOT from our site?
Any person who donates $10 in cash or auction donation (donating an item) is eligible. Not every donor is a "regular" member of Calvin's Corner. Some donors are members who frequent other areas of the site. Some (few) donors donate as "Guests". I know their email from the Paypal info.
The last couple of years the winners were very familiar to the CC community, but that hasn't always been the case.

[Roseannebarr]

Sent $10 today! Sent $10 for my wife in January as a guest!

I rubbed Ari's avatar for luck. That doesnt sound very good does it?

[Randall Flagg]

Sent $10 today! Sent $10 for my wife in January as a guest!

I rubbed Ari's avatar for luck. That doesnt sound very good does it?
It sounds great if you win.

[biomieg]

I donated two UK hardcovers to Bill (I paid for shipping them to the US too) - I think he sold them for a modest amount and transferred the funds to the Haven PP account. I also won the Joe Hill ARC. Does this make me eligible at all, or do I also need to donate?

Not whining, just curious :)

[Jimimck]

I think I'm in for two entries (donated a book that was sold, and donated via widget) but my fairy billmother sent me an amazing gift that I think was kinda to say thanks for donating. I'll be donating again via the widget for sure.

[Randall Flagg]

I think I'm in for two entries (donated a book that was sold, and donated via widget) but my fairy billmother sent me an amazing gift that I think was kinda to say thanks for donating. I'll be donating again via the widget for sure.
You donated The Twelve ARC that sold for $54.73 and you made a $10 PP donation.
That equals 6 entries.

[stkmw02]

Only 5 weeks left? What date does the fundraising officially end?

[Randall Flagg]

5/19/2013

[Jimimck]

Oh I thought one donation of an item to sell would be one entry. Sweet. Still gonna donate again.
Thanks RF.

[Randall Flagg]

IT (pun intended), is official.
Our Grand Prize winner will receive a Stephen King inscribed copy of "IT The 25th Anniversary Special Edition"
This book was donated by Cemetery Dance (https://www.cemeterydance.com)
Thanks to CD for this generous donation.

[divemaster]

WOW! Nice!

[Shannon]

It's meant to be. I sold my copy not too long ago. Great production, great prize. A " To Shannon" book would be the highlight of my collection. :)

[Randall Flagg]

It's meant to be. I sold my copy not too long ago. Great production, great prize. A " To Shannon" book would be the highlight of my collection. :)
You could win.
Other than publishers (and their employees etc.)-official mainstream media, the only persons excluded are Patrick and myself.





























Oops, Ambannon Books is a publisher......






































JK, you are still eligible.

[Merlin1958]

Remember, you can't win it if, you're not in it!!!!!

So, get your PayPal donations in NOW!!!!


zoidsmith@aol.com

[Shannon]

1) YAY! Merlin is back!

2) Crow-Man, to be fair, you do have a point. I will PM you about it when I get home.

[shaq]

Hi,

This is a great prize. I donated via PayPal (quoting daveshaq). Hopefully I'm on the list.

Going to put another in now, to up my chances :-)

Good luck everyone!

[herbertwest]

Great!

[Merlin1958]

Hi,

This is a great prize. I donated via PayPal (quoting daveshaq). Hopefully I'm on the list.

Going to put another in now, to up my chances :-)

Good luck everyone!


Smart move!! The more donations = more entries (max 10 entries)!!!!!

[Roseannebarr]

donated again! :)

[stkmw02]

Where can we see how many entries we have?

[Randall Flagg]

Where can we see how many entries we have?
On the internet...:)
BTW, you have the maximum 10 entries.

[cit74]

very cool..I will have to add to my total

[Merlin1958]

It's meant to be. I sold my copy not too long ago. Great production, great prize. A " To Shannon" book would be the highlight of my collection. :)
You could win.
Other than publishers (and their employees etc.)-official mainstream media, the only persons excluded are Patrick and myself.





























Oops, Ambannon Books is a publisher......






































JK, you are still eligible.

You mean you, Patrick and Ari, right? LOL LOL LOL

[Shannon]

Lol

[AKC]

I've got 10 entries I think....and I'm not a publisher or a member of mainstream media!

To Tim, want a balloon?

[ChristineB]

Will be doing something about my measly 1 entry before the end of all this... I want that book!!! :)

[ChristineB]

There isn't a problem with using the widget and paypal fees is there?

[Merlin1958]

There isn't a problem with using the widget and paypal fees is there?


Not at all. The only issue with the "widget" is that it is not updating the grand total. You can also just PP your donation as a "gift" with a memo regarding the HF directly to Jerome



zoidsmith@aol.com


You can't win it, if you ain't in it!!!

[Randall Flagg]

Donations all come through.

[Heather19]

I think this is the best grand prize yet. When do we have to make donations till? I always seem to wait till the last minute, but I'm so broke right now.

[ChristineB]

Heather19, 5/19/2013 at midnight is the deadline.

[Heather19]

Thanks!

[Roseannebarr]

donated again. I should be up to 3.

do you see my wife's donation at the beginning? Her name is Kimberly R. she should have 1

Thanks a million! Better than buying lottery tickets!

[Ben Staad]

Great job everyone and keep the donations coming.

[Randall Flagg]

FYI, later today I will be posting an ebay auction for a S/L of The Shining, kindly donated by Subterranean Press (http://subterraneanpress.com/)!
Obviously it is a presale.

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1367513082-subpress%20logo.png (http://subterraneanpress.com/)

[Jimimck]

Nice move on behalf of SP!

[Merlin1958]

Nice move on behalf of SP!

And the auction is already doing well in the early stages at $609!!!!

[Patrick]

Thank you for the donation to the fundraiser, Sub Press!

[mattgreenbean]

[QUOTE=ChristineB;772051]There isn't a problem with using the widget and paypal fees is there?


Not at all. The only issue with the "widget" is that it is not updating the grand total. You can also just PP your donation as a "gift" with a memo regarding the HF directly to Jerome



zoidsmith@aol.com

Sorry, but could you put the Enter For Dummies instructions?

I've got this far:
Log into Paypal
Send money
To: zoidsmith@aol.com
Amount____
I'm paying for goods or services or I'm sending money to family or friends?

That's where I'm at and I don't want to go any further for fear I'm gonna send my donation the wrong way.

[TwistedNadine]

Sorry, but could you put the Enter For Dummies instructions?

I've got this far:
Log into Paypal
Send money
To: zoidsmith@aol.com
Amount____
I'm paying for goods or services or I'm sending money to family or friends?
That's where I'm at and I don't want to go any further for fear I'm gonna send my donation the wrong way.

Your sending money to Family or Friends - Gift. That way theres no paypal fees.
Oh! and make sure in the memo to say its a donation to HF

[Randall Flagg]

That's correct. Thanks TN and advance thanks to mattgreenbean.

[mattgreenbean]

That's correct. Thanks TN and advance thanks to mattgreenbean.

I missed out last year, so I'm glad I can help a little this time around.

[Merlin1958]

That's correct. Thanks TN and advance thanks to mattgreenbean.

I missed out last year, so I'm glad I can help a little this time around.

'Fess up, you really just want a shot at the Grand Prize!!! LOL LOL

Just kidding, my good man and many thanks for your donation!!!!


:clap::clap::clap:

[mattgreenbean]

My knowledge of Stephen King and all the awesome shit here has increased by 100 fold because of this website. I'm totally happy to donate to the fundraiser as payback. Also, a chance at a sweet prize is a good reason. :)

[Jimimck]

My credit card debt has increased 100 fold because of this site and all the awesome shit....

[Roseannebarr]

ooops i did it again. anohter entry. dont tell my wife. :)

[Merlin1958]

Your secret is safe with me!! Thanks!!!

[Tito_Villa]

Do you get entries for winning a fundraiser ebay auction?

[Randall Flagg]

Do you get entries for winning a fundraiser ebay auction?
No. The presumption is you receive the item.

[Randall Flagg]

Just 32+ hours left to make a donation and be in the drawing. $10 per entry, max 10 entries.
PP as gift to zoidsmith@aol.com
Note it is for Haven Foundation Fundraiser

[Merlin1958]

Just 32+ hours left to make a donation and be in the drawing. $10 per entry, max 10 entries.
PP as gift to zoidsmith@aol.com
Note it is for Haven Foundation Fundraiser

Did I win yet? :evil:

[bdwyer19]

Has a date been determined for the drawings to occur?

[The Library Policeman]

Just 32+ hours left to make a donation and be in the drawing. $10 per entry, max 10 entries.
PP as gift to zoidsmith@aol.com
Note it is for Haven Foundation Fundraiser

Jerome, do the $10 entries need to be individual or can I send a $50 payment and you split it into 5 entries?

[The Library Policeman]

Or Bill? What's the procedure Amigo?

[Randall Flagg]

Just 32+ hours left to make a donation and be in the drawing. $10 per entry, max 10 entries.
PP as gift to zoidsmith@aol.com
Note it is for Haven Foundation Fundraiser

Jerome, do the $10 entries need to be individual or can I send a $50 payment and you split it into 5 entries?
A $50 donation equals 5 entries. No need to do $10 five times.

[Merlin1958]

I think it will be a little while before the drawing takes place. Jerome, has to wind down and then get an objective source to choose (Brian Freeman?) and ultimately tally the number of entries and members.

[Merlin1958]

Just 32+ hours left to make a donation and be in the drawing. $10 per entry, max 10 entries.
PP as gift to zoidsmith@aol.com
Note it is for Haven Foundation Fundraiser

Jerome, do the $10 entries need to be individual or can I send a $50 payment and you split it into 5 entries?
A $50 donation equals 5 entries. No need to do $10 five times.

Alan, send $50 and we'll let you know!!! LOL Current projections have us falling short of last year's total by approx. $150-200. Shannon has ponied up $10 as have I lets drive this one HOME!!!!

[The Library Policeman]

Thank you, gentlemen. :)

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I think it will be a little while before the drawing takes place. Jerome, has to wind down and then get an objective source to choose (Brian Freeman?) and ultimately tally the number of entries and members.

Will there be a list posted to make sure all names are in correctly?

Mulleins

[Merlin1958]

I think it will be a little while before the drawing takes place. Jerome, has to wind down and then get an objective source to choose (Brian Freeman?) and ultimately tally the number of entries and members.

Will there be a list posted to make sure all names are in correctly?

Mulleins

PP $10 for the answer, we're very close to surpassing last years total!! LOL LOL LOL

[cit74]

Just sent another donation - should help get the total up and max out my 10 entries....did I win yet????

[Merlin1958]

Just sent another donation - should help get the total up and max out my 10 entries....did I win yet????

I'm winning this year, but thanks for playing!!! LOL LOL

Seriously, thanks for your contribution!!!

[ICry4Oy]

♪ la la la la la la ♪

[Randall Flagg]

I think it will be a little while before the drawing takes place. Jerome, has to wind down and then get an objective source to choose (Brian Freeman?) and ultimately tally the number of entries and members.

Will there be a list posted to make sure all names are in correctly?

Mulleins
I had a feeling this would go crazy.
For privacy concerns it would be tough to post a list. The winner is disclosed, no choice.
I know (and I already have received) there will be inquiries, but I will handle them privately.
That is why I just take two days off when the Fundraiser ends.
ANY person who donated and wants to confirm can PM or email me.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Privacy concerns makes sense. Thank you for bringing that up.

[The Library Policeman]

$50 sent :)

[Randall Flagg]

$50 sent :)
Got it thanks.

[east-tennessee]

$20.00 Sent.......:)

[Merlin1958]

You guys ROCK!!!!!

Thanks!!!

[shaq]

I sent another $10 today too.

Hopefully the number is getting close to beating last years!

[mattgreenbean]

Fingers crossed.

[Merlin1958]

I sent another $10 today too.

Hopefully the number is getting close to beating last years!


Many thanks!!!

[tippy4]

So that's it right?

How many people eligible?

How many entries?

[sentinel]

Jerome,
You should have received $50 from me.
I sent it yesterday but just had to verify with Paypal
for some reason, it should go through now.
-K

[Merlin1958]

So that's it right?

How many people eligible?

How many entries?

Don't worry about it, Rick. You're shorter than I so you are automatically excluded!! LOL LOL

[TCCBodhi]

I'm positive that I maxed out, but it was right around the time that the widget went kaput. I know that the widget isn't really related directly to the money portion of the fund-raiser, but can't hurt to check. Thanks for all your hard work. $$$ is a whole lot easier than the energy involved in being admin. Sincere Thanks Guys!

[Jimimck]

No need to be maxed out. It only takes one entry to win...

Oh, did I mention that one entry is mine?

[Randall Flagg]

So that's it right?

How many people eligible?

How many entries?
Damn, give me time to get the data together.
I took a self imposed 48 hour sabbatical from the internet, TV, phone, radio, and newspapers (still consumed beer :) ).
Just now trying to catch up, but the hotel I am at has terribly slow internet speeds. I am probably going to just log off and try and catch up tonight or tomorrow.

[EXPLORER]

So that's it right?

How many people eligible?

How many entries?
Damn, give me time to get the data together.
I took a self imposed 48 hour sabbatical from the internet, TV, phone, radio, and newspapers (still consumed beer :) ).
Just now trying to catch up, but the hotel I am at has terribly slow internet speeds. I am probably going to just log off and try and catch up tonight or tomorrow.

ENJOY your well deserved respite.... We can always wait for good news.

[ICry4Oy]

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Randall Flagg again.

...well...I tried...

[Randall Flagg]

Just a heads up. We have one auction left (probably less than $100 sale price). We are soooooo close to $12,000. We are a bit over $12K right now, but shipping costs for the prizes have yet to be determined. I have an estimated reserve of $200 for shipping.

[divemaster]

I'll kick in $30 more.

[Randall Flagg]

I'll kick in $30 more.
At this time I am not soliciting donations as the cutoff for entries for the contest has ended. Of course anyone who is already maxed out at 10 entries can donate.
I just wanted to advise members it will be very close, and if the final is ~$11,800 that still surpasses last years total of $11,310.

[tippy4]

Just a heads up. We have one auction left (probably less than $100 sale price). We are soooooo close to $12,000. We are a bit over $12K right now, but shipping costs for the prizes have yet to be determined. I have an estimated reserve of $200 for shipping.

I know what the Grand prize is, but have the other prices been announced?

Apologies if they have...but I could not find them.

[Randall Flagg]

Not yet. I am still trying to get an exact list.
My plan is to have the list up this week (by Saturday), and conduct the drawings (not the Grand Prize) next week, either Thursday, or Friday. Still TBD, stay tuned.

[tippy4]

One last question.........

If a person wins a "regular" prize, are they still eligible for the "grand" prize?

Example
"Joe" has donated $50, and as such has 5 entries.
He wins one "regular prize".
How many entries does he have to win the "grand" prize?
5? 4? 0?

[mattgreenbean]

Not yet. I am still trying to get an exact list.
My plan is to have the list up this week (by Saturday), and conduct the drawings (not the Grand Prize) next week, either Thursday, or Friday. Still TBD, stay tuned.

Thanks for spending your free time doing this!

[bdwyer19]

One last question.........

If a person wins a "regular" prize, are they still eligible for the "grand" prize?

Example
"Joe" has donated $50, and as such has 5 entries.
He wins one "regular prize".
How many entries does he have to win the "grand" prize?
5? 4? 0?

You stole my question!

[Randall Flagg]

One last question.........

If a person wins a "regular" prize, are they still eligible for the "grand" prize?

Example
"Joe" has donated $50, and as such has 5 entries.
He wins one "regular prize".
How many entries does he have to win the "grand" prize?
5? 4? 0?
5

[CRinVA]

When will the drawings occur?

[Randall Flagg]

When will the drawings occur?
See post #102 upthread.

[CRinVA]

duh thanks!

[Randall Flagg]

FYI, we have 67 unique individuals in the drawing, with a total of 395 entries.

[Shannon]

Now that's what I call mass participation. Great job, everyone. Do we have a final final amount raised yet?

[Randall Flagg]

Now that's what I call mass participation. Great job, everyone. Do we have a final final amount raised yet?
No. The buyer has not paid for the last auction (NOS4A2), and I have to account for the shipping of the prizes. We are going to be VERY VERY close to netting $12K. If we end up $100 shy, I'll donate to hit that mark, but if we are $200+ short, then we'll just go with that number. It's still more than last year.

[Randall Flagg]

I plan on announcing the Grand Prize winner on Wednesday 6/5/2013 at 12 NOON PDT (1500 EDT, 1900 GMT).
Brian James Freeman from Cemetery Dance has kindly accepted the pressure and will draw the winner and notify me (I am so glad I don't have to draw...).

[Ari_Racing]

Brian...you just have to know that you gotta pick my name, right? :)

[Randall Flagg]

Brian...you just have to know that you gotta pick my name, right? :)
But your name isn't in there...




































































JK

[Shannon]

Yay! Fingers, toes, and penii all crossed!

[Randall Flagg]

As I said, less than 400 tickets, and less than 70 individuals. The Grand Prize will go to someone (I hope) that is a friend here on the board.

[Brice]

Brian...you just have to know that you gotta pick my name, right? :)
But your name isn't in there...




































































JK

You could put every person on the planet's name in and remove Ari's; he'd still win.

[Merlin1958]

Brian...you just have to know that you gotta pick my name, right? :)
But your name isn't in there...




































































JK

You could put every person on the planet's name in and remove Ari's; he'd still win.


Sad, but true!!! LOL

[Ben Staad]

I just hope someone from the site wins this...even Ari.

[Shannon]

I hope I win, lol, but beyond that, I don't care. ;)

Really though, whoever wins did a great thing by donating to charity in TDT.org's name. From this site, not from this site, it doesn't matter.

[Jimimck]

Shannon, how much you gonna sell it for if you win??? :P

[Ben Staad]

Shannon, how much you gonna sell it for if you win??? :P

LOL. Great question.

[Shannon]

I will be keeping it.

Just like I am keeping King's letter to Sharon Milligan.

[biomieg]

I still don't understand why you're not keeping your copy of Knowing Darkness - it seemed to be your favorite King item. And the Constant Reader Sculpture?

[Merlin1958]

Did I win yet????

[Jimimck]

No, I did.

[Merlin1958]

No, I did.


I don't fucking think so my friend from down under!!!

This year the "Whore" wins out!!! LOL LOL LOL

[Jimimck]

When I win, I'm going to ask Steve to inscribe it to "James from Downunder. I know the difference between Australia and New Zealand."

:biggrin:

[Merlin1958]

When I win, I'm going to ask Steve to inscribe it to "James from Downunder. I know the difference between Australia and New Zealand."

:biggrin:

There's a difference? LOL LOL

[Randall Flagg]

Quick update. I will be mailing the raffle tickets this afternoon to Brain James Freeman from Cemetery Dance (thanks Brian for taking the pressure off me). He will draw the winner and notify me.
The announcement will be on Wednesday 6/5/2013 at 12 Noon PST (1900 GMT)

[mattgreenbean]

I'm sure Brian loves the extra pressure.

[Merlin1958]

I'm sure Brian loves the extra pressure.

Nah, its a done deal. All the tickets say "Merlin1958" this year!!! LOL LOL LOL


Of course, Ari will win anyway!!

[Merlin1958]

For some unknown reason I have a really good feeling (I never win these things) this year that I will win the Grand Prize of a personalized inscription in the CD donated "IT" anniversary edition.

So, if I fulfill this prophesy what should my inscription read?

"To the Haven Fund Whore......"????

You guys fill in the rest and the winner gets a recognition line if not the whole inscription. Go to town!!! LOL LOL

Thanks to all those who have supported the Haven Fund Raiser this year!!!!


Obviously, this is just for a few laughs and speculation. Hope you all get a few "yucks" as well!!!

[mattgreenbean]

... now get a life!"

[Merlin1958]

... now get a life!"

Good point!!!

[Captain Hollister]

How about "To Bomber the Wonder Dog, the real Haven hero, thanks for keeping Bill busy at least part of the time so the good folks over at dt.org can get some peace and quiet"

Lol, I'm only joking Merlin you know we all think you are "Da Man" when it comes to the fundraiser :)

[Merlin1958]

How about "To Bomber the Wonder Dog, the real Haven hero, thanks for keeping Bill busy at least part of the time so the good folks over at dt.org can get some peace and quiet"

Lol, I'm only joking Merlin you know we all think you are "Da Man" when it comes to the fundraiser :)

No. That's a valid point as well!!! Keep 'em coming!!!

[Randall Flagg]

Keep in mind that King doesn't always inscribe exactly as requested.
Cook had a cool (I thought) request last year and King omitted the funny part. Cook still received a nice inscription, it just wasn't verbatim of what he requested.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

You wont be the Haven Whore all your life, and I would think you would be keeping the book forever. So get him to sign something in your real name.

[Shannon]

Ehhhhh, if anyone is anything all their life, then Bill is the Haven Whore.

[Merlin1958]

Ehhhhh, if anyone is anything all their life, then Bill is the Haven Whore.

Thanks? LOL LOL LOL

[Cook]

Keep in mind that King doesn't always inscribe exactly as requested.
Cook had a cool (I thought) request last year and King omitted the funny part. Cook still received a nice inscription, it just wasn't verbatim of what he requested.


You are correct, I had requested "To my 79th greatest fan" (or something close to this)
The idea actually came from somebody on this site, I think it was Robert Fulman?
Anyway, The inscription read:

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee373/richardcook59/photo-1.jpg?t=1339948628

[mattgreenbean]

There you go, request "With thanks and best wishes!" and he'll put something else.

[Jimimck]

"To Bill
(Then he draws a picture of a globe, with New Zealand and Australia on it)
Love Stephen"

"To Bill,
Thanks for helping me with the end of The Dark Tower
Always grateful,
Steve"

"To Bill,
Stop going through my garbage
Mr King"

[bdwyer19]

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"To Bill,
Stop going through my garbage
Mr King"

Love it!!

[Merlin1958]

"To Bill
(Then he draws a picture of a globe, with New Zealand and Australia on it)
Love Stephen"

"To Bill,
Thanks for helping me with the end of The Dark Tower
Always grateful,
Steve"

"To Bill,
Stop going through my garbage
Mr King"

LOL LOL

[Randall Flagg]

Quick update. I will be mailing the raffle tickets this afternoon to Brain James Freeman from Cemetery Dance (thanks Brian for taking the pressure off me). He will draw the winner and notify me.
The announcement will be on Wednesday 6/5/2013 at 12 Noon PST (1900 GMT)
Brian James Freeman has the tickets.
The Grand Prize winner will be announced tomorrow. Woo Hoo!

[Ben Staad]

Quick update. I will be mailing the raffle tickets this afternoon to Brain James Freeman from Cemetery Dance (thanks Brian for taking the pressure off me). He will draw the winner and notify me.
The announcement will be on Wednesday 6/5/2013 at 12 Noon PST (1900 GMT)
Brian James Freeman has the tickets.
The Grand Prize winner will be announced tomorrow. Woo Hoo!

Woo Hoo, indeed! Now is the time to wish me luck everyone! LOL.

[mattgreenbean]

Rhea of the Coo has assured me that I will win.

[Ben Staad]

Rhea of the Coo has assured me that I will win.

She checked you and you are not it. Sorry.

[Randall Flagg]

I just thought about it.....I should have said "Must be Present to Win"

[tippy4]

Looks like I am cancelling lunch tomorrow!

[becca69]

On my calendar but it's cutting it close - schools are half day for the last week :(

[Merlin1958]

I just thought about it.....I should have said "Must be Present to Win"

I'm here now. Let's just get it over with and award it to me already!!!


:smile_002:

[evilash]

Should have still means we don't have to though... right?

[Merlin1958]

Should have still means we don't have to though... right?

His post makes me believe it is highly recommended!!! LOL

[Randall Flagg]

Should have still means we don't have to though... right?
I was joking. Maybe next year.

[Merlin1958]

Should have still means we don't have to though... right?
I was joking. Maybe next year.


You "one percenter's" crack me up!!! LOL

[evilash]

I'm teaching a 10th grade art class at that time. Believe me when I say I would do everything in my power to be present but teenagers have a tendency to get testy when their needs aren't met with a certain degree of immediacy. Go figure. Lol!!

[Brice]

To the haven fund whore


-I leave all my worldly possesions.

Stephen King

Or since it is IT

To the haven fun whore who has done things (for charity) which make Bev Marsh look like a prima donna.

-Stephen King

*j/k, Bill

When Jerome makes that rule he's gonna' decide to do some site cleaning so he's the only one present. LOL

[Merlin1958]

To the haven fund whore


-I leave all my worldly possesions.

Stephen King

Or since it is IT

To the haven fun whore who has done things (for charity) which make Bev Marsh look like a prima donna.

-Stephen King

*j/k, Bill

When Jerome makes that rule he's gonna' decide to do some site cleaning so he's the only one present. LOL

Now that's a winner!!! LOL

:clap:

[Brice]

;)

You know seriously, I think what you (and everyone else does for Haven is fantastic. :D

I couldn't really do much this year. I'm actually not sure what or if I donated. I think I did a little. It's been a bit rough lately. Hopefully next year I can do more.

[Merlin1958]

;)

You know seriously, I think what you (and everyone else does for Haven is fantastic. :D

I couldn't really do much this year. I'm actually not sure what or if I donated. I think I did a little. It's been a bit rough lately. Hopefully next year I can do more.

Hey, no worries. You're a big part of this Internet community and this community, ROCKS!!! :clap::clap::clap:

[Brice]

Yes, it does. :D

[Merlin1958]

Yes, it does. :D

You know, just to wax thoughtful for a moment, I can't think of another website that folks converse this "intimately" (addresses, sales, gifts, charity, correspondence and even phone numbers) on the internet. It is truly a "unique" place.

[evilash]

I couldn't agree more. The folks here are welcoming, caring and selfless. I find it hard to say that about people in my everyday life let alone people I have never met face to face. I trust the people here. Everyone should give themselves a pat on the back... You deserve it.

[Merlin1958]

Plus, since I have endeavored to become a "Kinder, Gentler, Merlin" very little "Internet Flaming". LOL

[evilash]

Very little is quite different from none at all! Lol!!

[Shannon]

I think we have a great community. Except for the Merlin, of course.








:YYY:

[Brice]

Meh...the internet needs it's flamers. LOL

Seriosly all that you guys said...I couldn't say better.

[Merlin1958]

I think we have a great community. Except for the Merlin, of course.








:YYY:

That kinda goes without saying, no? LOL

Thanks for the "Yankee's" shout!!! Currently, 4-0 over Indians!!!


:YYY:

[Randall Flagg]

Ok Bill. Let the thread evolve.

[evilash]

But the Sox are 10-2 over Texas. Sorry, couldn't resist!

[Merlin1958]

But the Sox are 10-2 over Texas. Sorry, couldn't resist!

Apparently, we are now both headed for a "Time Out". but to stay on "topic" I may now ask for a "Boston Sucks, Best Stephen King" personalization.


OK, I'm finished now.

[Shannon]

If I won ...

"To Amber,

Happy Mother Day!

Stephen King

P.S. Sorry some douchebag stole your signed Pet Sematary."

lol, the reason for this would be that for Mother's Day I got her a inscribed books by Joe Hill and Owen King with the same "Happy Mother's Day" inscription. It would be perfect. And then the P.S. line is that ... she once owned a signed Pet Sematary (bought from Sharon Milligan --the woman whose collection I sold in the Unveiling, and also the woman who started MY collecting bug-- and she bought it long before I met either of them) and one of her friends back in the day stole it from her and then disappeared. so, if I could make it up to her with this, that's what I would do.

Oh, love. lol

[Patrick]

Love it, Shannon.

Like Jerome, I'm ineligible, so... Good luck, everyone!

I'll be in a meeting at noon tomorrow, but will check in as soon as I can to see the result and congratulate the winner.



One last thing, a suggested inscription for Bill:

To The Fundraising Whore,

Feed the damned dog already!

- Stephen King

[tippy4]

Less than 3 hours....

[Randall Flagg]

Less than 15 minutes...

[cit74]

Able to log-on at work - waiting with bated breath

[evilash]

I am down-right giddy!

[Ben Staad]

Decent amount of members online now :)

[Ari_Racing]

It's been 4 years since I won a fundraiser, so Brian...you just know you gotta pick my name, right? :)

[thegunslinger41]

Hopeful.

[The Library Policeman]

Much excitement in the British isles!

[biomieg]

In the Lowlands as well!

[thegunslinger41]

In the sweltering humidity of satan's arse (Houston).

[Ari_Racing]

In a windy Buenos Aires...

[evilash]

In an air conditioned art classroom.

[tippy4]

The suspense is killing me....

[The Library Policeman]

Nice timing for the end of Coronation Street on TV :D

[Randall Flagg]

I just wanted to thank Brian James Freeman for taking the pressure off of me and drawing the winner.

[becca69]

I'm so glad this was PST and not EST...

[The Library Policeman]

I have PMT waiting.................

[becca69]

Oh and the weather is just lovely here in Wilmington.

[Randall Flagg]

BTW, the winner was announced in a dedicated thread.

[becca69]

Damn, goes to look

[Ben Staad]

Congrats to the winner.