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Merlin1958
01-05-2015, 06:55 PM
We usually have some form of this thread over the years. Talk trash, donate and list your donations here, if you have a mind.

I see, Simon's $10 and raise another!!!


A very good new Year to all!!!

racerx45
01-05-2015, 07:57 PM
Well I just laid down $20... so there!

stkmw02
01-06-2015, 05:08 AM
I'm holding off on donating until closer to the end... which is closer to my birthday... which is when I intend to throw money everywhere.

Plus, I'm hoping some of the items on my wishlist end up at auction to benefit Haven. Or someone here will sell the items and donate a portion to Haven.

Do you have any use for Stephen King Library editions? I just got a box of abandoned red books for Christmas from my dad, but I'm not sure I want to keep them all. Does anyone here collect them, looking for one in particular?

Merlin1958
01-06-2015, 08:57 AM
Well I just laid down $20... so there!


Well, you got me!!!! :Ball Kick::lol:

Merlin1958
01-06-2015, 02:41 PM
$341.00!!!!!

Merlin1958
01-08-2015, 04:10 PM
Is someone gonna get us to the $400 mark or what? LOL Do I need to send Luca Brazzi out of town? LOL

Merlin1958
01-08-2015, 04:49 PM
That $390 is really annoying the crap out of me. Do I have to do everything around here? LOL

racerx45
01-08-2015, 05:49 PM
better now?

Jon
01-08-2015, 07:33 PM
We usually have some form of this thread over the years. Talk trash, donate and list your donations here, if you have a mind.!

I simply don't have a mind.

I am a sheep:: a follower, a robot.

Command me. Whip me. beat me. Make me beg for more.

Oh..Maybe the wrong forum.

webstar1000
01-09-2015, 05:56 AM
Merlin, when you donate on the widget brother... how does it keep track of you so it can add an entry for you in the pool?

Merlin1958
01-09-2015, 06:47 AM
Merlin, when you donate on the widget brother... how does it keep track of you so it can add an entry for you in the pool?


Click the "D". Jerome gets all the pertinent info through PP

Merlin1958
01-09-2015, 06:48 AM
better now?

Much!! LOL



$400.00!!!!!!!!


Glenn Chadbourne says, "Hi"!!!!!

http://imageshack.com/a/img631/55/2tagBO.jpg

Merlin1958
01-14-2015, 02:44 PM
$530.00!!!!

Merlin1958
01-15-2015, 01:28 PM
$555.00!!!!!


Many thanks to, "Curtis" for his generous $25 contribution!!!

webstar1000
01-15-2015, 04:13 PM
How come you guys don't take this money here raised... Buy a S/L... Get an incredible remarque done... And then make even more money???

Merlin1958
01-15-2015, 04:28 PM
Too much time involved generally to make that happen. Also, it's kinda speculative. Generally, members donate 1/1 editions, we reach out to the artists and new S/L/AE's are created and exclusive to the HF. The widget is just for straight cash donations, which are greatly appreciated. A certain amount of funds, generally donated by a member(s) are sort of used in the fashion you suggest, but typically for s/h costs and such and also associated with their original book donation. S/H costs, unless otherwise addressed, come out of the overall donation and then become the "Net" proceeds to the HF. I hope I stated that properly for all to understand. Jerome, is meticulous about the accounting for the HF and always impressed me with his precision. We're always open to new ideas and approach's!!!


Edit: In your scenario we would have to raise the funds for the S/L, procure it, send it to the artist and then receive it back to finally auction it for the HF. I suppose it could be done, but it would involve a lot more time and effort. Members have previously donated S/L and signed books and we do our thing on them, but believe it or not, even the 4 1/2 months of the Fundraiser really tests the time frame for artists and contributors. Heck, I even started this years campaign 3 months early to get where we are and there are still items in transit. Like I said though, I (we) are always open to new ideas and would love to discuss this for next year perhaps.

A lot more goes into this thing than I think most people realize. I'm not complaining or anything just a little FYI is all. If you think I do a lot for the HF, you have absolutely no idea how much, Jerome does for this to be a success every year. This year there have been record numbers of very generous contributors on both sides, donors and artists. It's a lot to coordinate, but we do our best and this is a truly amazing community!!!

Merlin1958
01-16-2015, 06:37 PM
$575.00!!!!!

Jon
01-16-2015, 07:24 PM
Merlin, when you donate on the widget brother... how does it keep track of you so it can add an entry for you in the pool?

We have a POOL!!!

*grabs his "Welcome Back Kotter" water wings and begins jumping up and down excitedly*

Merlin1958
01-16-2015, 07:27 PM
Merlin, when you donate on the widget brother... how does it keep track of you so it can add an entry for you in the pool?

We have a POOL!!!

*grabs his "Welcome Back Kotter" water wings and begins jumping up and down excitedly*


I do have a pool and you are welcome to come swim in it anytime, you crazy bastard!!! LOL


For my sake, leave the Kotter, water wings at home. I have flotation devices!!! LOL Tell me they have nothing to do with, Terry's "Scooby Do" Thong, please!!!

Jon
01-16-2015, 08:26 PM
Would Terry even remember "Welcome Back Kotter?" Because, if so I still have Washington's Bartender outfit from "The Love Boat!"

Merlin1958
01-17-2015, 04:50 PM
$595.00????? Someone better get us over the $600 mark, and fast!!! Otherwise, the boys will be traveling to your home town!!! LOL

goheat
01-18-2015, 05:19 AM
$595.00????? Someone better get us over the $600 mark, and fast!!! Otherwise, the boys will be traveling to your home town!!! LOL

OK, you 'talked' me into it :wink:

T-Dogz_AK47
01-18-2015, 05:30 AM
$595.00????? Someone better get us over the $600 mark, and fast!!! Otherwise, the boys will be traveling to your home town!!! LOL

OK, you 'talked' me into it :wink:

Many thanks for the kind donation, my friend!!! :thumbsup:

Merlin1958
01-18-2015, 05:28 PM
$605.00!!!!!

Merlin1958
01-18-2015, 05:51 PM
Thank you, George!!!!!!!



$725.00!!!!!!!


What can I say, I was inspired!!!

Merlin1958
01-23-2015, 06:48 PM
Okay, I throw my back out and you guys slack off for a whole week?????? I don't fucking think so, boys and girls!!! I wanna see some "widget action" in the next few days!! Drop a $10 spot in the hole and go and be blessed!!! LOL

The "Don" doesn't ask twice, once he has been refused the first time!!! LOL LOL





http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPw-3e_pzqU

Jon
01-23-2015, 09:06 PM
Sorry Boss. I ave been "working on some cars" with the boys down at Vinny's Garage.

I know I 've people to handle that for me but I just love caaas!

Randall Flagg
01-26-2015, 11:28 AM
I need some help folks. I got a visit from two goons and they said they wouldn't break my leg, they would just have me sleep with the fish if we don't make our goal.

Merlin1958
01-26-2015, 01:19 PM
I need some help folks. I got a visit from two goons and they said they wouldn't break my leg, they would just have me sleep with the fish if we don't make our goal.

Jerome, you need to add a "Gangsta" to your sig!!!! Don Tommasino comes to mind. The Don of Don's in Sicily!!!

Merlin1958
02-02-2015, 04:29 PM
No action on the "Widget"in a week!!! The Don, is very disappointed!!! :cool:

stroppygoblin
02-02-2015, 04:36 PM
No action on the "Widget"in a week!!! The Don, is very disappointed!!! :cool:

I remembered a certain person sent me a book on the understanding I would make a donation :) Just kicked it in now.

Merlin1958
02-02-2015, 05:43 PM
Wow, very cool!!!!




$840!!!!




Many thanks to you both!! Very generous donation!!!

stroppygoblin
02-02-2015, 06:00 PM
Many thanks to you both!! Very generous donation!!!

LOL - that person was YOU Bill! :emot-roflolmao:

Merlin1958
02-02-2015, 06:05 PM
Many thanks to you both!! Very generous donation!!!

LOL - that person was YOU Bill! :emot-roflolmao:

I thought we had an agreement? LOL

Merlin1958
02-02-2015, 06:14 PM
We could really use a "push" on the total folks if, anyone is inclined. FWIW, I donate a lot of funds to fill in the cracks, s/h, artists, a piece here and there and of course, widget donations. However, a really nice dollop in the widget would be very welcome!!! Believe it or not, but we are on pace for making the goal so far!!!! Keep up the great work, my friends!!! :dance::dance::dance:

Merlin1958
02-04-2015, 02:01 PM
Know what I want for, Valentine's Day?



$1,000 total on the HF widget!!!

Randall Flagg
02-06-2015, 03:48 PM
I'm considering dropping the widget.
When the fundraiser is close to ending. people will be scrambling to get a $10 or more donation in to be in the Grand Prize drawing.

Merlin1958
02-06-2015, 08:32 PM
I'm considering dropping the widget.
When the fundraiser is close to ending. people will be scrambling to get a $10 or more donation in to be in the Grand Prize drawing.

Oh, no!!! Get those donations in for a shot at the Grand Prize or I may just win it this year!!! :excited:

At out present total there is only going to be 85 individual entries or less coming from "Widget" donations. I like my chances!!!

Jon
02-06-2015, 09:18 PM
So does the widget thermometer use Hg?

Merlin1958
02-06-2015, 09:29 PM
So does the widget thermometer use Hg?

I confess, you got me on that one!!! ?????

Jon
02-06-2015, 11:16 PM
You would even chose to contaminate the internet with Mercury!

You bastards!

Randall Flagg
02-07-2015, 02:46 PM
You would even chose to contaminate the internet with Mercury!

You bastards!
It's a digital version. It should not negatively affect your device.

Merlin1958
02-09-2015, 03:21 PM
Folks, we're way behind in "Widget" donations for this year. If you can find it in your heart (and wallet) to help out it would be greatly appreciated!!! Dig deep!!!

stroppygoblin
02-10-2015, 04:15 AM
That Totalizer could use some fresh names people! Lets knock Bill's name of the top recent donator list - watcha say?

It's time to skip that Half Caf, non fat Grande 4 shot late in a venti cup, with 1 pump mocha half a pump raspberry (do they still have that?), 2 splenda, no foam, extra whip, extra hot, ad pumpkin spice topping and caramel syrup drizzled on the whip (phew!) and donate the money saved to the HF!

Merlin1958
02-11-2015, 01:20 PM
Today only!!! From the time of this post and for the next 2hrs, I'll match any donation up to $25!!!!!

T-Dogz_AK47
02-11-2015, 01:37 PM
That Totalizer could use some fresh names people! Lets knock Bill's name of the top recent donator list - watcha say?

It's time to skip that Half Caf, non fat Grande 4 shot late in a venti cup, with 1 pump mocha half a pump raspberry (do they still have that?), 2 splenda, no foam, extra whip, extra hot, ad pumpkin spice topping and caramel syrup drizzled on the whip (phew!) and donate the money saved to the HF!

That post was awesome! LOL! LOL! :emot-roflolmao:

Rep points given, my friend! :thumbsup:

dnemec
02-11-2015, 02:27 PM
Today only!!! From the time of this post and for the next 2hrs, I'll match any donation up to $25!!!!!

Just the opportunity to donate! $20 for me. Pay up, Haven Fund Master!

Merlin1958
02-11-2015, 02:31 PM
Today only!!! From the time of this post and for the next 2hrs, I'll match any donation up to $25!!!!!

Just the opportunity to donate! $20 for me. Pay up, Haven Fund Master!

The Don has you covered, Kate!!! LOL

Merlin1958
02-11-2015, 03:18 PM
$20 is all you guys could suck out of me? Oh, woe is me!!! LOL

webstar1000
02-26-2015, 10:04 AM
RF, i have been questioned about the money I promised from the site trade with Dez... it is not showing up in the widget. Can you please confirm the time and amount I sent you yesterday? It was in US funds as the Canadian funds I got had to get converted hence an odd amount. Thanks and I appreciate this so that my integrity as a member need not be questioned again. PERIOD.

Jon
02-27-2015, 08:36 PM
Thanks and I appreciate this so that my integrity as a member need not be questioned again. PERIOD.

Horseshit!

Just give me a name and I'll send the "Boys" out to mess someone up.

I made a "donation" to pay the "Boys."

Merlin1958
03-06-2015, 12:52 PM
I'm trying to lay back on the HF business, but we could sure use some help here. Many thanks to the recent contributors, but if you can spare a few dollars it is always greatly appreciated!!! The "Widget" is way behind this year. We NEED your help!!!

Merlin1958
03-15-2015, 12:01 PM
I'm not speaking to anyone until we reach the $2,000 mark on the widget. I am deeply disappointed is all I can say. Let's get busy folks!!!

Gmailman
03-15-2015, 12:09 PM
I'm not speaking to anyone until we reach the $2,000 mark on the widget. I am deeply disappointed is all I can say. Let's get busy folks!!!

Don't make a "promise" you can't keep.

Merlin1958
03-15-2015, 12:14 PM
I'm not speaking to anyone until we reach the $2,000 mark on the widget. I am deeply disappointed is all I can say. Let's get busy folks!!!

Don't make a "promise" you can't keep.

Donate and shut me up!!!


The Haven Fund is all about charity. I just contributed, are you able to do so?

CRinVA
03-18-2015, 04:51 AM
Done and pushed widget over $1500!

:-)

Merlin1958
03-19-2015, 09:59 AM
Done and pushed widget over $1500!

:-)


If, I were speaking to anyone before we reached the $2,000 mark I would say "Thank you very much, Bob". However, as you all know I am not speaking to anyone until we hit $2K. 'Nuff said? LOL

Jon
03-19-2015, 07:22 PM
I'm not speaking to anyone until we reach the $2,000 mark on the widget.


Talk about incentive to not donate!!

becca69
03-21-2015, 12:50 PM
I just put in $100. I can't tell if the amount changed or not?

Merlin1958
03-21-2015, 12:51 PM
I just put in $100. I can't tell if the amount changed or not?

It did. Many thanks!!!

becca69
03-21-2015, 12:55 PM
Oh, I see it now.

Merlin1958
04-06-2015, 12:13 PM
It's "Opening Day" in MLB!!! To anyone who roots for a baseball team, drop a $10 spot in the widget for luck. Your team may just need it later on!!!

I did it a bit too late and look what happened to my beloved, Bombers!!! LOL

Merlin1958
04-13-2015, 12:15 PM
I think we need an update, El Jefe!!!

SystemCrashOverRide
04-19-2015, 06:10 PM
Tossed in $50 from the Remarque I sold, we're over $2000!

webstar1000
04-20-2015, 03:57 AM
Just threw in another bunch! $30 coming at ya:)

Merlin1958
04-23-2015, 04:52 PM
Get them $10 entries for the "Grand Prize Drawing" into the widget folks. The end of the 2015 HF is near!!!

Merlin1958
05-11-2015, 04:56 PM
We're at $3,170.00 on the widget total and I'm coughing up a lung. Can we get this at least halfway to goal of $7,500.00? Surely, there a few folks that are yet to obtain an entry or the full 10 entries for the Grand Prize Drawing!!!! May 19th is the cut off for donations to the widget!!! I've done my part. See what you can do as well on our behalf!!!

Merlin1958
05-11-2015, 05:07 PM
There we go!!! Not sure which, Michael donated the $30 to get us to $3,200.00, but Thank You!!!



Edit: Remember folks, almost 100% sure the Grand prize will be a 1/1 of Finders Keepers, personalized to you (You can suggest an inscription) it will almost certainly immediately become a very rare and desirable collectible as there are no "Signing Events" currently planned!!! You do not want to miss out on a chance for this, baby!!!

Merlin1958
05-11-2015, 05:15 PM
$550.00 away from the amended goal!!!

racerx45
05-11-2015, 07:18 PM
$550.00 away from the amended goal!!!

I think your math is off by $70 :wink:

stkmw02
05-12-2015, 05:41 AM
His math is TERRIBLE!

Merlin1958
05-12-2015, 09:41 AM
Thank You All!!!!




It's that damn "New Math"!!!!! :doh:

Merlin1958
05-12-2015, 04:33 PM
$3,400.00!!!!!


:rock::rock::rock:













BTW. you folks are just so freaking wonderful!!!!! Somehow, you all seem to step up for this thing every year!!! Amazing community!!!

Merlin1958
05-12-2015, 06:03 PM
$3,500.00!!!! Thank you, Robert!!! $250 away from the restated goal!!!

George at C-Springs
05-12-2015, 06:37 PM
My Galaxy S4 OS updated yesterday and now I can no longer see the widget (says "this plug in is unsupported). Stupid Samsung.

stroppygoblin
05-13-2015, 02:27 AM
My Galaxy S4 OS updated yesterday and now I can no longer see the widget (says "this plug in is unsupported). Stupid Samsung.

If it's any consolation iOS cannot display the widget either.. :(

stkmw02
05-13-2015, 03:23 AM
This is awesome!!! What is exciting to me is that if we DO manage to drum up the widget donations to reach the $7500 goal, we'll exceed our total goal!

I wonder, is it "legal" to do something like... "If you PM me and make a $x to the widget, I'll send you x?" Or does that violate something?

George at C-Springs
05-13-2015, 01:19 PM
This is awesome!!! What is exciting to me is that if we DO manage to drum up the widget donations to reach the $7500 goal, we'll exceed our total goal!

I wonder, is it "legal" to do something like... "If you PM me and make a $x to the widget, I'll send you x?" Or does that violate something?

Easier to ask for forgiveness than permission?

Merlin1958
05-15-2015, 03:43 PM
We're just $240 away from the revised goal!!!

Merlin1958
05-16-2015, 12:49 PM
$130 away!!!

dnemec
05-16-2015, 01:23 PM
$130 away!!!

Now $100...

Merlin1958
05-16-2015, 01:25 PM
$130 away!!!

Now $100...

Thank you, Dez!!!! And magically, now $90!!!!

Ari_Racing
05-16-2015, 03:04 PM
Last week I donated $20 through the widget.

Merlin1958
05-16-2015, 03:23 PM
Last week I donated $20 through the widget.

Many thanks, Ari!!!

Merlin1958
05-18-2015, 07:33 AM
As I am sure you are all aware by now, we made it!!! We surpassed the stated goal of $15,000.00!!!! We also surpassed the revised "Widget" goal of $3,750.00!!!

Many thanks to all who helped make this a success this year!!!

Don't for get to attend the "Last day of the HF" party being held over here!!!

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?19159-2015-Haven-Fundraiser-quot-Yankee-Appreciation-Day-quot-!!





Amazing group of people!!!!

Merlin1958
05-18-2015, 02:29 PM
$3,810.00!!!




Dare we try for $4,000??????

Ben Staad
05-19-2015, 07:37 AM
Dropped a ten spot in today. Congrats on reaching the overall goal!

Merlin1958
06-02-2015, 04:16 PM
Last "official" HF post for 2015.....


$17,219.19!!!!!

Holy Crap!!!