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Matt
05-15-2008, 06:33 PM
This is basically 11th hour you guys but I would really like to pull this off. :grouphug:

NPR has a series (that is also in print I believe) called "This I believe..." - basically famous people and not so famous people write in with a bit about whatever they believe in broad terms.

We would like to do this but only on the topic of The Dark Tower. Any person, place or thing about it--just what you believe.

Why should I do this you ask?

Well, we are going to collect these and read them as a means of creating a segway for the beginning of each drawing. We will read them *short banter* then describe the item...draw the name. It seems funner than just doing drawing after drawing. Not to mention, the drinking will add to this as the night goes on.

Cute little scene each time we hope :fairy:

But the coolest part about it is that is about The Dark Tower. Your piece (should you choose to write one and I really hope everyone will) is going to be anonymous when read.

Everyones bit of writing will then be posted (annon) on the board and well have a little after action contest to see who can guess the most. This will involve clues.

The winner of that will get 5 entries in to next years giveaway which is no small potatoes. We plan to make it bigger, better and cooler in every way.

I know that's a lot but I hope you got this far.

How to be a part of this:


Write a "This I believe..." statement having to do with anything in The Dark Tower universe.
Send that to my email address: mattrayne@thedarktower.org
Write it so it can be copied and pasted easily onto a word doc.
Please write in your member name at the bottom, these will be kept secret
Watch the drawing and hear your entry read
Try to guess who else you hear-for 5 entries in the 2009 Big Give
Its real simple but I need as many of these as possible by 8PM EST on Saturday. We will figure out how many we have and read as many as we need to in order to get through them.

I think this could be a really cool thing and it totally pays homage to the reason we are all here which is this great story. You can post questions in here if you like. I'll put announcements all over the board because we only have one day to get as many as possible.

Everyone is eligible for this, just write what you believe and send it to the email above. Easy peasy.

:rock:

Daghain
05-15-2008, 09:29 PM
Cool idea! :)

Darkthoughts
05-16-2008, 12:08 AM
Awesomely cool! I love it! :thumbsup:

Jean
05-16-2008, 12:21 AM
I am afraid I didn't understand... http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/mishemplushem/Facilitation/bear_sad.gif
can someone give an abstract example of such a statement?

Darkthoughts
05-16-2008, 12:26 AM
Well, I guess it could be silly or serious...so you could say:
"This I believe, Rosalita gives the best back rubs in all the Calla's!"

Or you could use it to make a statement about your own DT philosophies etc ;)

Jean
05-16-2008, 12:40 AM
I see, thank you! http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/mishemplushem/Facilitation/0134-bear.gif

Matt
05-16-2008, 04:12 AM
Lisa has it exactly right. It can be fun or serious or anything in between.

"I believe Oy is a fuzzy little sweetie"

or something longer.

Hopefully an easy way for everyone to get involved

:rock: I already have a few--thanks so much you guys!!

Matt
05-16-2008, 06:28 AM
Bumping this to say I am getting some amazing stuff. Please keep them coming you guys, we only have 6 right now.

Nerak
05-16-2008, 07:43 AM
Done, did you get mine? Is that what you wanted?

Matt
05-16-2008, 07:44 AM
Its perfect Karen, thank you so much.

I hope we get a lot more because the ones I have received are very cool.

blackrose22
05-16-2008, 10:20 AM
Not very good at things like these but will give it a go.

Matt
05-16-2008, 10:22 AM
Thanks blackrose--we are getting a pretty low turn out to be sure :(

I really appreciate you giving it a try. Anything will do. :couple:

obscurejude
05-16-2008, 10:26 AM
Sent an Email Matt.

obscurejude
05-16-2008, 10:26 AM
Come on folks, jump on the trolley

Matt
05-16-2008, 10:32 AM
You are wonderful obsucure--I got that in there and I will make sure to keep all personal info private. :couple:

Daghain
05-16-2008, 10:34 AM
Way ahead of you, buddy. :lol:

blackrose22
05-16-2008, 11:09 AM
Still working on it but will have it for you before the deadline Matt. But its most likely going to suck.

MrsSmeej
05-16-2008, 11:11 AM
Sent an email Matt. Hope it helps.

Matt
05-16-2008, 11:21 AM
:wub:

I'm sure it will, its all just for fun. Did you send it to mattrayne@thedarktower.org?

I haven't seen it yet is all.

turtlex
05-16-2008, 11:41 AM
Email sent to Matt.
Hope I understand.

Matt
05-16-2008, 11:48 AM
Its perfect! Exactly what I was hoping for. Thank you :couple:

turtlex
05-16-2008, 12:09 PM
It is what I believe, so there you go.

shnnrc01
05-16-2008, 12:18 PM
well matt,i sent one .hope its some bit close to what youre thinking.

Matt
05-16-2008, 12:29 PM
These are perfect. That is just right. Thanks man. :couple:

10 so far, please keep them coming.

Its very easy

LadyHitchhiker
05-16-2008, 01:24 PM
I can't wait to read them!!!!! :D

blackrose22
05-16-2008, 01:26 PM
Hi Matt just send my contribution to your email address. Let me know if you got it OK.

Matt
05-16-2008, 01:31 PM
You are all such wonderful people. These are great! Got the last two. :wub:

I really think this is going to be cool.

alinda
05-16-2008, 01:36 PM
:cry: that was so touching....

Matt
05-16-2008, 01:37 PM
Its beautiful Linda, thank you.

14 so far you guys, it would be nice to have one for each of the drawings so we are basically half way there.

Matt
05-16-2008, 02:11 PM
WOOHOO!! Just got a couple more.

I'm hoping they will keep coming in tonight and tomorrow.

Odetta
05-16-2008, 02:11 PM
;)

Matt
05-16-2008, 03:09 PM
:wub:

Headed home you guys, please submit a few more if we can.

NeedfulKings
05-17-2008, 07:47 AM
I sent one. :) If it's what you're looking for, feel free to use it. :)

alinda
05-17-2008, 07:49 AM
I believe .....I'll set all the clocks in the world ahead 8 hours! :lol:

Míchéal
05-17-2008, 08:07 AM
I would try this but I find it hard to understand and I ain't good at this kind of thing.

Matt
05-17-2008, 09:03 AM
Its supposed to be really simple. You know that thread "what is the Dark Tower?"...its kind of like that.

Just a quick blurb about what you believe about The Dark Tower

Ricky
05-17-2008, 09:27 AM
Matt, will the statements be spoiler involved? If so, would you mind stating a SPOILER warning while you read them?

Matt
05-17-2008, 09:32 AM
Hmmmm...Damn good question Ricky.

I will mark the thread with the video **SPOILERS** if we read one on camera.

Patrick
05-17-2008, 10:17 AM
Email sent. :)

No spoilers.

Ricky
05-17-2008, 10:20 AM
Thanks Matt. I wouldn't want such a great story to be spoiled for me or anyone else who hasn't completed the series.

LadyHitchhiker
05-17-2008, 01:13 PM
Did you get mine, Matt?

LadyHitchhiker
05-17-2008, 01:19 PM
Was it kinda what you were looking for?

Disturbed Angel
05-17-2008, 02:24 PM
Email sent Matt - but I don't know if it reached the deadline with the time difference, I have no idea what time it is there but its 11.30pm here!

Matt
05-17-2008, 03:27 PM
I got them all you guys. Only one per person though Liz :lol:

We have a great bunch of these you guys, thanks so much.

LadyHitchhiker
05-17-2008, 05:33 PM
Well I hope I get an A for effort! :D

Jon
05-17-2008, 09:17 PM
Blasted...I saw this too late.

I must get involved in this community more.

Unfound One
05-17-2008, 09:22 PM
These have been really cool so far...

Patrick
05-17-2008, 09:22 PM
Yes, you must!

Letti
05-17-2008, 09:26 PM
I couldn't agree more.

The Lady of Shadows
05-17-2008, 09:47 PM
you guys the ones we heard were really awesome. i can't wait until we can see the whole list! well done all. :thumbsup:

turtlex
05-18-2008, 06:14 AM
I really enjoyed hearing these during the drawing - what a great time - I can't wait to see them all posted.

blackrose22
05-20-2008, 04:54 AM
Any idea when these will be posted as I love to hear what everybody came up with.

alinda
05-20-2008, 04:57 AM
Matt was indicating it was going to be a rather long time to up/down load
but would be working on a few at a time with Dora.

Matt
05-20-2008, 05:17 AM
They will be posted in text form all together once the video's are up, I have a cool little idea for the contest.

blackrose22
05-20-2008, 06:11 AM
Excellent. Cant wait for this. Have to say it was weird hearing my contribution been read out. It didn't sound as bad as I thought it would but still have to hear/read the rest to really compare.