2018 Dt.Org Fundraiser Benefitting Bangor Public Library and Others

[Randall Flagg]

The 2018 Dt.Org Fundraiser kicks off January 19th and will run through May 19, 2018.
Last year we raised over $15,400! Our goal this year is a modest $10,000.
Stephen King's Haven Foundation is no longer taking public donations. Therefore we will be donating to several different charities.

The first $5,000 we raise will be donated to the Bangor Public Library. This endowment will be in the name of TheDarkTower.org and will create funds to be used every year for the library. Like a trust fund, the endowment will generate over $250 a year (in theory in perpetuity) in the name of our site, and we can specify a subject or genre for the funds to be used for.

The next $1,000 will be donated to a library(s) in the Sarasota Florida area.

Any additional funds we raise will be divided among several charities including but not limited to: The Shriners Fund, and one or more of the charities suggested by The Haven Foundation here. (http://www.thehavenfdn.org/links)

At the top of every page is a donation widget. Keep in mind that $10 gets you an entry for the grand prize. $200 total gets the max 20 entries.
Last year there were less than 150 unique donors and less than 400 total entries.
Pretty good odds considering the prizes.

We are streamlining this year’s event to make it easier to manage and hopefully increase the donation total.
Several book dealers have already committed to donating things that will either be used as giveaways, or auctioned off-we are hoping for more once this official announcement is posted.

100% of the net proceeds from all cash, check, Paypal gift donations and Ebay (http://www.ebay.com/) auctions will be forwarded to the mentioned charities (Ebay (http://www.ebay.com/) ad insertion, commission, shipping fees and shipping materials are the expenses that will be paid from the Gross proceeds).

Every person who donates $10 or more, or donates an item used for auction or giveaway (donors need to contact me in advance before sending potential items) will receive one entry into our giveaway*-maximum 20 entries per donor. Items for the giveaway have yet to be finalized, but rest assured they will be really exciting and cool! Please use the donation "widget" that is atop each forum page.

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

Personal Paypal donations must be noted as a “Gift” so that Paypal does not take a commission.
The Paypal address is Crownandcola@aol.com (Name is Dolores, don't freak out)

[Patrick]

My favorite time of year!

[Ben Staad]

That sounds great. I love how there are potentially multiple beneficiaries. :thumbsup:

[becca69]

:clap:

[jsmcmullen92]

Hey J just so you know when you donate the Receipt still says DT.org ad free.

[Randall Flagg]

Hey J just so you know when you donate the Receipt still says DT.org ad free.
My apology. I believe that is fixed. Rest assured that any donations made beginning 1/19/2018 (There has been only one $20 donation so far) will go towards the DT.Org fundraiser benefiting the Bangor Public library and others.

[Merlin1958]

:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:

[Zidan]

May be the last hurrah for the fundraiser but still the first one for me. Excited for this.

[Merlin1958]

FWIW I need a FD/NS, gift or 1/1 to send to an artist for a unique auction item. PM me if you can help.

[east-tennessee]

I'll have to dig out some of my extras and oddities to be auctioned........:idea:
These will be ebay auctions as before?

[dnemec]

First donation sent!

[Starkraven7]

Donated! Thanks for fundraising for such great library causes! I volunteer at my local library - might seem nerdy but it's a great way to help the community with something people seem to care less and less about, and you get to be surrounded by books. It's a win-win! :excited:

[becca69]

Is there a theme this year? I need to change my avatar ;)

[Randall Flagg]

Maybe hot librarians?

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/18/d9/01/18d901db7e7623a5d51be4de1ed8308a--sexy-teacher-sexy-librarian.jpg

[T-Dogz_AK47]

An AWESOME suggestion, my good sir! :clap::clap::clap::clap:

[Randall Flagg]

https://media2.giphy.com/media/26ufnedeJMkKySSac/giphy.gif

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Hot librarians it is then! :D

[Randall Flagg]

For those who prefer men:

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/e4/b9/7b/e4b97b6033751590e489a5e413becdb9.gif


https://media1.tenor.com/images/efca4e5a7e0ff41c1ff386a1ae4a9999/tenor.gif?itemid=7304792

[Merlin1958]

Maybe hot librarians?

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/18/d9/01/18d901db7e7623a5d51be4de1ed8308a--sexy-teacher-sexy-librarian.jpg


An AWESOME suggestion, my good sir! :clap::clap::clap::clap:


https://media2.giphy.com/media/26ufnedeJMkKySSac/giphy.gif


For those who prefer men:

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/e4/b9/7b/e4b97b6033751590e489a5e413becdb9.gif


https://media1.tenor.com/images/efca4e5a7e0ff41c1ff386a1ae4a9999/tenor.gif?itemid=7304792

Oh, Lord!!!! Here we go!!!! lol lol

[Randall Flagg]

FWIW I need a FD/NS, gift or 1/1 to send to an artist for a unique auction item. PM me if you can help.
This is for the fundraiser.
Someone please help. By donating, you will receive entries in the Grand Prize drawing.

[herbertwest]

If the fundraiser runs til May, i'll try to send some contribution with the next wage

[Merlin1958]

And just where have you been, young lady????? lol lol

[Merlin1958]

The library and family have kept me busy. It's nice to see the place is still doing great things for great causes!

Good to see you checking in as well. We're trying to go out with a bang on this last fund raiser thing. Lots of library benefits ei;; result we hope!!!!


Next time you want to go on hiatus you need to check in with me first!! lol j/k. Hope the family is doing well!!!

[George at C-Springs]

Donation made yesterday!

[Merlin1958]

Donation made yesterday!

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Merlin1958]

C;mon folks!!! This will be the last fund raiser EVER!!!!! Dig deep and don't forget the chance to get your favorite book signed by, Mr. King if, you are in the Grand Prize drawing ($20 per entry) and lucky enough to be the winner!!!!!!!


We need to go out with a ROAR, not a whimper!!!!!!!!

[Patrick]

Bill, don’t you mean $10/entry?

[Merlin1958]

Bill, don’t you mean $10/entry?

I could be wrong, but I believe, Jerome doubled down this year. Max entries into the drawing doubled as well and you can submit your own book (w/ some restrictions) for signature if you win the Grand Prize. Check the other threads, but I think I have it right, Patty-boy!!! lol lol

[Patrick]

Bill, don’t you mean $10/entry?

I could be wrong, but I believe, Jerome doubled down this year. Max entries into the drawing doubled as well and you can submit your own book (w/ some restrictions) for signature if you win the Grand Prize. Check the other threads, but I think I have it right, Patty-boy!!! lol lol
Ah, ok. Jerome’s initial post in this thread should be edited then. It still says $10/entry.

[Merlin1958]

Bill, don’t you mean $10/entry?

I could be wrong, but I believe, Jerome doubled down this year. Max entries into the drawing doubled as well and you can submit your own book (w/ some restrictions) for signature if you win the Grand Prize. Check the other threads, but I think I have it right, Patty-boy!!! lol lol
Ah, ok. Jerome’s initial post in this thread should be edited then. It still says $10/entry.

You know what? I think you're right. He only doubled the max entries/donation for the Prize drawing. So, you can donate $10 and get AN entry. However, $20 a pop will get you to the max 20 entries a heckuva lot faster, right? lol lol

Anyway, Patrick-my-boy you need to throw in a nice number for the benefit of St. Patty, no? lol lol Just think of all those snakes no longer in Ireland!!!! lol

[Patrick]

Bill, don’t you mean $10/entry?

I could be wrong, but I believe, Jerome doubled down this year. Max entries into the drawing doubled as well and you can submit your own book (w/ some restrictions) for signature if you win the Grand Prize. Check the other threads, but I think I have it right, Patty-boy!!! lol lol
Ah, ok. Jerome’s initial post in this thread should be edited then. It still says $10/entry.

You know what? I think you're right. He only doubled the max entries/donation for the Prize drawing. So, you can donate $10 and get AN entry. However, $20 a pop will get you to the max 20 entries a heckuva lot faster, right? lol lol

Anyway, Patrick-my-boy you need to throw in a nice number for the benefit of St. Patty, no? lol lol Just think of all those snakes no longer in Ireland!!!! lol
Ok, you got me. I just PayPal’ed a donation for the max 20 entries. We should have doubled it years ago. :D

[Merlin1958]

Who Da Man??????



You Da Man!!!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

















Oh, and I'm looking right at YOU, Travelingjack!!!!!!!!!! lol lol lol

[becca69]

Bill, don’t you mean $10/entry?

I could be wrong, but I believe, Jerome doubled down this year. Max entries into the drawing doubled as well and you can submit your own book (w/ some restrictions) for signature if you win the Grand Prize. Check the other threads, but I think I have it right, Patty-boy!!! lol lol
Ah, ok. Jerome’s initial post in this thread should be edited then. It still says $10/entry.

I think it's still $10/entry but you can get up to 20 entries for $200 donation. Is that right?

Also is a book donation 1 entry or more, I'm still confused at that?

[Merlin1958]

Bill, don’t you mean $10/entry?

I could be wrong, but I believe, Jerome doubled down this year. Max entries into the drawing doubled as well and you can submit your own book (w/ some restrictions) for signature if you win the Grand Prize. Check the other threads, but I think I have it right, Patty-boy!!! lol lol
Ah, ok. Jerome’s initial post in this thread should be edited then. It still says $10/entry.

I think it's still $10/entry but you can get up to 20 entries for $200 donation. Is that right?

Also is a book donation 1 entry or more, I'm still confused at that?

Question 1 You got, babe!!!

Question 2 I think it depends on general value (before any enhancements), but I punt that question to, Jerome.

[Randall Flagg]

Bill, don’t you mean $10/entry?

I could be wrong, but I believe, Jerome doubled down this year. Max entries into the drawing doubled as well and you can submit your own book (w/ some restrictions) for signature if you win the Grand Prize. Check the other threads, but I think I have it right, Patty-boy!!! lol lol
Ah, ok. Jerome’s initial post in this thread should be edited then. It still says $10/entry.

I think it's still $10/entry but you can get up to 20 entries for $200 donation. Is that right?

Also is a book donation 1 entry or more, I'm still confused at that?


A $10 donation gets a person one entry into the drawing.
The maximum number of entries is 20 entries (thus $200 in cash or items auctioned that total $200 or more).
Donated books that are auctioned, count as a donation. A book that auctions for $100 gets 10 entries for the person who donated it. A book that auctions for $150 gets 15 entries. Any book that auctions for $200 or more gains the max 20 entries.

[shaq]

Missed out on the misery sl so drowned my sorrows with another small donation in the hope the artist edition is up for grabs as main prize 😁

[Randall Flagg]

FYI, we currently are at $1,600. Long way to go to hit 6K.
We do w
have some cool auctions coming soon, but really need donations.

[jsmcmullen92]

just dropped $50.

Another 100 should be coming before the end.

[Merlin1958]

FYI, we currently are at $1,600. Long way to go to hit 6K.
We do w
have some cool auctions coming soon, but really need donations.

Yeah, what he said!!!! We could use some book donations for "enhancements and ideas as well. Feel free to PM, Jerome or I with any thoughts or contributions. We could really use some help!!!!

[Merlin1958]

just dropped $50.

Another 100 should be coming before the end.


:clap::clap::clap:

[ladysai]

Cant help much, but chipped in what I could. :)

[Merlin1958]

Cant help much, but chipped in what I could. :)

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[becca69]

Bill, don’t you mean $10/entry?

I could be wrong, but I believe, Jerome doubled down this year. Max entries into the drawing doubled as well and you can submit your own book (w/ some restrictions) for signature if you win the Grand Prize. Check the other threads, but I think I have it right, Patty-boy!!! lol lol
Ah, ok. Jerome’s initial post in this thread should be edited then. It still says $10/entry.

I think it's still $10/entry but you can get up to 20 entries for $200 donation. Is that right?

Also is a book donation 1 entry or more, I'm still confused at that?


A $10 donation gets a person one entry into the drawing.
The maximum number of entries is 20 entries (thus $200 in cash or items auctioned that total $200 or more).
Donated books that are auctioned, count as a donation. A book that auctions for $100 gets 10 entries for the person who donated it. A book that auctions for $150 gets 15 entries. Any book that auctions for $200 or more gains the max 20 entries.

Cool because I thought the whole time the book was only 1 entry, so I'm already ahead of the game as I've put in $60 plus whatever the book gets. I still plan on donating more cash before it's over and for sure make the 20 entries!

[Merlin1958]

Bill, don’t you mean $10/entry?

I could be wrong, but I believe, Jerome doubled down this year. Max entries into the drawing doubled as well and you can submit your own book (w/ some restrictions) for signature if you win the Grand Prize. Check the other threads, but I think I have it right, Patty-boy!!! lol lol
Ah, ok. Jerome’s initial post in this thread should be edited then. It still says $10/entry.

I think it's still $10/entry but you can get up to 20 entries for $200 donation. Is that right?

Also is a book donation 1 entry or more, I'm still confused at that?


A $10 donation gets a person one entry into the drawing.
The maximum number of entries is 20 entries (thus $200 in cash or items auctioned that total $200 or more).
Donated books that are auctioned, count as a donation. A book that auctions for $100 gets 10 entries for the person who donated it. A book that auctions for $150 gets 15 entries. Any book that auctions for $200 or more gains the max 20 entries.

Cool because I thought the whole time the book was only 1 entry, so I'm already ahead of the game as I've put in $60 plus whatever the book gets. I still plan on donating more cash before it's over and for sure make the 20 entries!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXsGyWBo2xo

[cit74]

Just donated $100 - the other half will come after next paycheck

[Merlin1958]

Just donated $100 - the other half will come after next paycheck



:clap::clap::clap:

[Randall Flagg]

Thanks to some recent activity, we are now over $2,100!

[becca69]

Nice update!

[Merlin1958]

Nice update!


Furthermore, the former "Haven fund whore" and his cohorts have had a good last few days and while I am not at liberty to divulge details, suffice to say that there are some very exciting, unique and totally awesome items recently committed to the cause that you should all be on the look out for in the coming weeks.

Remember, this is our last fundraiser EVER and conversely YOUR last chance to secure some of the unique, one of a kind, King collectible items we have become known for in the past!!! The annual fundraiser has a storied history of offering some of the more spec ial King collectible's generally not available through normal retail channels. Don't miss out!!! In years to come you will live to regret it, mark my words!!!!!

[becca69]

Nice update!


Furthermore, the former "Haven fund whore" and his cohorts have had a good last few days and while I am not at liberty to divulge details, suffice to say that there are some very exciting, unique and totally awesome items recently committed to the cause that you should all be on the look out for in the coming weeks.

Remember, this is our last fundraiser EVER and conversely YOUR last chance to secure some of the unique, one of a kind, King collectible items we have become known for in the past!!! The annual fundraiser has a storied history of offering some of the more spec ial King collectible's generally not available through normal retail channels. Don't miss out!!! In years to come you will live to regret it, mark my words!!!!!

I really have my fingers crossed for the Grand Prize this year. We females are dominating 2018!

[Randall Flagg]

becca, I GUARANTEE you will have a chance (likely 20) to win.

[Merlin1958]

I sense a lack of enthusiasm out there!!! lol I could be full of shit (In fact I usually am), but let's get them Widget donations back on the path for success!!! There are also some very nice auction items to be had for the industrious collector!!! Still have some very, very nice items to come so, keep a weather eye out for new auction threads!!!!


Where we currently at, El Jefe? You know, total-wise. lol

[becca69]

I sense a lack of enthusiasm out there!!! lol I could be full of shit (In fact I usually am), but let's get them Widget donations back on the path for success!!! There are also some very nice auction items to be had for the industrious collector!!! Still have some very, very nice items to come so, keep a weather eye out for new auction threads!!!!


Where we currently at, El Jefe? You know, total-wise. lol

I keep posting on the FB Groups. Not sure why there aren't more donations either... I still think maybe a "thermometer" type thing were we can see the progress would be great.

[Randall Flagg]

Currently we are at $2,575!

[Brian861]

When auctions become available, could the links be posted in this thread as well? I'm so bad about checking "What's New" that I've missed out on all of them thus far.

[Randall Flagg]

https://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/pict/2022407353036464_1.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/202240735303?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2648)


Stephen King Signed Full Dark No Stars 1st ED. Original G. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/202240735303?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649)

[dnemec]

Just threw some more money in!

[herbertwest]

Sent a small contribution too

[Brian861]

https://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/pict/2022407353036464_1.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/202240735303?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2648)


Stephen King Signed Full Dark No Stars 1st ED. Original G. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/202240735303?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649)

Thanks, RF for indulging my laziness.

[Merlin1958]

https://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/pict/2022407353036464_1.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/202240735303?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2648)


Stephen King Signed Full Dark No Stars 1st ED. Original G. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/202240735303?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649)

Thanks, RF for indulging my laziness.

Of course, Bri you realize that after all that you better bid (and hopefully) win it, right? lol lol

[Brian861]

https://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/pict/2022407353036464_1.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/202240735303?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2648)


Stephen King Signed Full Dark No Stars 1st ED. Original G. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/202240735303?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649)

Thanks, RF for indulging my laziness.

Of course, Bri you realize that after all that you better bid (and hopefully) win it, right? lol lol

Tall order, Bill but I'll see what I can do :) Still hoping I can throw in the max donate for a shot at the grand prize.

[Randall Flagg]

As we stand today, there are less than 50 people (donors) eligible for the Grand Prize. Only a few of those donors have maxed out at 20 entries.
You can't win if you don't donate at least $10.

[CRinVA]

Donation made to the widget! :-)

[ICry4Oy]

^ditto

[Randall Flagg]

Current total raised-$3,250!

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

:thumbsup:

[peripheral]

Great work...!

[Randall Flagg]

Since the auction for "19" has reached straspheric levels (which is wonderful), I thought I'd put up an item that is impressive, but likely to sell for a bit less.

The Shining Deluxe with Original art:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/202253776869?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

[peripheral]

Chadbourne nailed it... that is fantastic

[becca69]

:thumbsup:

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Oh yes, nicely done!

Mulleins

[Merlin1958]

Very cool!!! I LOVE the art!!!!!!

[herbertwest]

Am just gonna say it, because even though I can obviously not afford it, I think that Ari voiced it as well but: Glenn, Glenn, Glenn, Glenn... I grew out of his style, his artwork is everywhere
Still a pretty cool item nonetheless

[Randall Flagg]

Current total $4,800!

[webstar1000]

Current total $4,800!

I am sending $100 now

[Randall Flagg]

Just a little tease for an upcoming item:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1521315362-Dameron%20DTIII%202018%20pic%201.JPG


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1521315368-Dameron%20DTIII%202018%20pic%202.JPG


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1521315375-Dameron%20DTIII%202018%20pic%203.JPG


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1521315382-Dameron%20DTIII%202018%20pic%204.JPG

[T-Dogz_AK47]

That looks AMAZING!!! :clap::clap::clap:

[TravelinJack]

Amazing remarque!!

[peripheral]

That is mind blowing. The detail!

[Randall Flagg]

I will probably put it up for auction tomorrow.

[TravelinJack]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Merlin1958]

I will probably put it up for auction tomorrow.


With a starting bid of $299.19, right?



FWIW, according to, Ned and our discussion about the remarque it is a true 1/1 original piece of art. It will not be done again. It's the "Jawbone" that sets it apart from other similar pieces.

[shaq]

Awesome

[Merlin1958]

Awesome



What? Me, Ned or the art? lol lol

[shaq]

2 out of 3 ain’t bad.....


Heehee

[Merlin1958]

2 out of 3 ain’t bad.....


Heehee

Feels like some of the love has left our relationship, Shaq!!!!! LOL

[shaq]

You are and always have been a good egg Merlin

Keep looking at that amazing Remarque! Wow

[Oreo713]

All I can say is WOW!!!!

[herbertwest]

Simply : WOW !

[Ari_Racing]

Very nice piece by Ned. :)

[Brian861]

Gorgeous Remarque!

[Randall Flagg]

Currently over $5,100 raised! We have officially raised enough to make our first donation goal of $5K to the Bangor Public Library.

Thanks to everyone who has helped. 2 months left.

[dnemec]

Currently over $5,100 raised! We have officially raised enough to make our first donation goal of $5K to the Bangor Public Library.

Thanks to everyone who has helped. 2 months left.

:biggrin1::biggrin1::biggrin1:


So...what is donation goal #2?!?!

[Merlin1958]

Currently over $5,100 raised! We have officially raised enough to make our first donation goal of $5K to the Bangor Public Library.

Thanks to everyone who has helped. 2 months left.

:biggrin1::biggrin1::biggrin1:


So...what is donation goal #2?!?!

Glad you asked!!!! Once we reach $6,000 every penny will go to The Shriners Hospitals for Children. So, dig deep folks. A more deserving charity I can't think of at the moment!!!!


https://secure2.convio.net/shfc/site/Donation2?df_id=4363&4363.donation=form1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI04nDp-752QIVEHF-Ch31Mw9aEAAYASAAEgIE3fD_BwE

https://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/shc/locations


They do absolutely wonderful things for children!!!!!

[Randall Flagg]

Currently at $5,700!

[stroppygoblin]

Have now fully paid Mr Suntup for all books and discovered even after buying food, I still have some money left over this month, so finally got round to making a donation. Hope to make another next month too.

(assuming nothing new from Paul... ;) )

[becca69]

Way to go!

[Randall Flagg]

(assuming nothing new from Paul... ;) )

You never know.

A little bird told me...

[lotuz]

(assuming nothing new from Paul... ;) )

You never know.

A little bird told me...

Why do little birds tell you interesting news but the only thing they do for me is shit on my car

[Merlin1958]

(assuming nothing new from Paul... ;) )

You never know.

A little bird told me...

Why do little birds tell you interesting news but the only thing they do for me is shit on my car

Obviously, you're conversing with the wrong birds!!!!! lol




My bird says this one may be a hum dinger!!!! lol So polish up them credit cards, boys & girls!!!

[Randall Flagg]

$6,500 Raised!

Thanks to all who have helped.

[Randall Flagg]

So...
You take a CD gift edition of The Shining...
Don Maitz does several 1 page remarques in it...AND a two page full color piece...

<-----------Wonders how that could be improved upon...

[cit74]

So...
You take a CD gift edition of The Shining...
Don Maitz does several 1 page remarques in it...AND a two page full color piece...

<-----------Wonders how that could be improved upon...

Is this part of the hint that’s coming this Thursday? Or unrelated?

[Randall Flagg]

So...
You take a CD gift edition of The Shining...
Don Maitz does several 1 page remarques in it...AND a two page full color piece...

<-----------Wonders how that could be improved upon...

Is this part of the hint that’s coming this Thursday? Or unrelated?
Unrelated. This was just a hint that Stephen King is going to sign the book that Maitz did art in.

[becca69]

So...
You take a CD gift edition of The Shining...
Don Maitz does several 1 page remarques in it...AND a two page full color piece...

<-----------Wonders how that could be improved upon...

Is this part of the hint that’s coming this Thursday? Or unrelated?
Unrelated. This was just a hint that Stephen King is going to sign the book that Maitz did art in.

Oooohhhh!

[cit74]

So...
You take a CD gift edition of The Shining...
Don Maitz does several 1 page remarques in it...AND a two page full color piece...

<-----------Wonders how that could be improved upon...

Is this part of the hint that’s coming this Thursday? Or unrelated?
Unrelated. This was just a hint that Stephen King is going to sign the book that Maitz did art in.

On a related note - is there a time we should be checking things out for clues on tdt

[Beverly Marsh]

What is the cutoff date for donations?

[Randall Flagg]

What is the cutoff date for donations?
May 19th, 2018

[C1TIZEN_X]

What is the cutoff date for donations?
May 19th, 2018

How many more eBay auctions will you be doing?

[Randall Flagg]

What is the cutoff date for donations?
May 19th, 2018

How many more eBay auctions will you be doing?
Hard to say. ~4-10.

[Merlin1958]

What is the cutoff date for donations?
May 19th, 2018

How many more eBay auctions will you be doing?

Wait until you see what's next!!!!!!!!!! :cool:

Prepare to be amazed and awestruck!!!!!! :excited:



El Jefe is the slowest picture taker on the planet!!!!!! lol lol

[Randall Flagg]

Man, I've had the book in my possesion for all of 3 hours and I'm lagging.

Bill, your wish is my command.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/202281119734

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1522958111-The%20Shing%20King%20Maitz%20signed%20gift.JPG

[Patrick]

WOW! I love it!

[jhanic]

Awesome!!

John

[Randall Flagg]

Oh, and Bill, here's another piece (tease) that arrived today. Still call me slow?

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1522960886-King%20original%20Maitz%20WC%2010_20_2017.JPG

[Patrick]

Looking forward to seeing that portrait.

[Randall Flagg]

Just a little background info. On 10/20/2017 10/6/2017, Stephen and Owen King did the last stop on the "Sleeping Beauties" tour at a library in Sarasota Florida. We invited Don Maitz to meet a group of us for drinks and food prior to the event, and a member was kind enough to comp Maitz a ticket. Don sat right behind me, and during the Q&A and reading was working on a sketch pad. He knocked out the watercolor image in literally minutes.
After the event, Maitz showed me the piece, and I begged him to consider donating it for our fundraiser. He said he'd think about it.
Not only did Maitz donate the piece, but he was able to get Stephen King to sign it!

[Patrick]

^ My respect for Mr. Maitz continues to grow!

[Randall Flagg]

There are actually quite a few "rare" King items out there, but I wonder how many original portraits of himself (not a print, giclee etc.) that Stephen King has actually signed?

[C1TIZEN_X]

There are actually quite a few "rare" King items out there, but I wonder how many original portraits of himself (not a print, giclee etc.) that Stephen King has actually signed?

I remember watching Don during the event, wondering what he was drawing. After the event was over my wife and I saw the picture. I gotta say, It’s a pretty cool piece!


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[Merlin1958]

Oh, and Bill, here's another piece (tease) that arrived today. Still call me slow?

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1522960886-King%20original%20Maitz%20WC%2010_20_2017.JPG



You gotta admit, me kicking you in the ass did help motivate you didn't it? lol lol

Wow!!!! Don, contributed some serious stuff again!!!! Over the years he has been a great supporter of the cause!!! I'm actually going to miss his fantastically unique works in the future!!! You rock, Mr. Maitz!!!!!! :rock::rock::rock:



Edit: LOL My "K" key is sticking!!!! lol I fixed this post, but I apologize for the mis-spellings involving a "K"!!! LOL

[Randall Flagg]

FYI, the event was on 10/6/2017, but Maitz dated the certificate 10/20/2017. I'm guessing Maitz did some minor touch-up after the event.

Enjoy:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1522961852-King%20original%20Maitz%20WC%20portrait%2010_20_20 17.JPG

[Randall Flagg]

Actual pic from event:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1522964474-Photo%20of%20King%20Sarasota.JPG

[Merlin1958]

Very nice!!!!!!

[Patrick]

Such a great artist and King’s signature takes it over the top.

[Randall Flagg]

After recent auction, now over $8K!

[Merlin1958]

:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:

[Beverly Marsh]

Finally able to throw a little bit in the pot.
Congrats on a great run again this year!

[shaq]

Me too. Just added a little bit more.

[Brian861]

Understand this will be the last year King will sign but I hope it's not the last hurrah. It's going really well this year and maybe we could support other great causes out there.

[Randall Flagg]

I kinda like this...

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1523915145-Dameron%20art%20UK%20Charlie%20Choo%20Choo%202018. JPG

[Brian861]

I kinda like this...

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1523915145-Dameron%20art%20UK%20Charlie%20Choo%20Choo%202018. JPG

:drool: You're a better man than I if you can depart with that for the campaign! If only I could afford it. It's gorgeous!

[sentinel]

I kinda like this...

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1523915145-Dameron%20art%20UK%20Charlie%20Choo%20Choo%202018. JPG

I would get King to sign that in a heartbeat!

[Brian861]

Amen to that King sig!

[Randall Flagg]

Not sure if this will be auctioned, or perhaps the only prize other than the Grand Prize. Time will tell. Original Maitz piece signed by Stephen King:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1523921122-Maitz%20King%20signed%20Shining%20original%202018. JPG

[Patrick]

Those are both fantastic!

[Randall Flagg]

I won't say this year will end up being the finest hour (2015 was a good vintage), our finest work, or any such early boast. I can say thanks to all involved over the last few years we as a group have raised, and (by the time it's all said and done) have donated close to $120K net (~$14K by the fine folks from DT.com) with zero admin costs (yes I work for free too).

[Randall Flagg]

and....it's been a hell of a ride...

[Merlin1958]

Not sure if this will be auctioned, or perhaps the only prize other than the Grand Prize. Time will tell. Original Maitz piece signed by Stephen King:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1523921122-Maitz%20King%20signed%20Shining%20original%202018. JPG



Oh, this goes up for auction, my brother!!!! That's an awesome piece!!!!

[Merlin1958]

I kinda like this...

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1523915145-Dameron%20art%20UK%20Charlie%20Choo%20Choo%202018. JPG



i asked, Ned to do something to make it exclusive to the fundraiser!!! LOL I guess he kinda did, huh? LOL LOL He out did himself once again!!!!! :rock::rock::rock:

[Brice]

Those are both beautiful!

BTW: Thank you (and everyone else involved) for all the effort they put into the fundraiser every year. I'm going to try to get a donation in soon.

[Merlin1958]

Okay boyz and girlz!!!! A little more than a month from the fundraiser deadline!!! The last deadline EVER!!!!! If you've been "meaning to", 'Thinking about contributing" or "waiting for that pay day" now's the time to pull that trigger!!!! Get those "Grand Prize Drawing" entries secured before the drawing date when you'll be sitting on the edge of your seat hoping and praying that your name gets drawn for the personally signed by King book of your discretion!!!!!

Don't forget to keep a weather eye out for the remaining auctions!!! We try to save some of the best items for last and this year is no different. There are still so things to come that will BLOW YOU AWAY!!!!! So keep those credit cards cool and handy!!! This is it folks, the last fundraiser ever here on the site!!!! Let's make sure we go out with a BANG!!!!!!!

[webstar1000]

I will throw more in the pot for sure.

[Br!an]

FYI, the event was on 10/6/2017, but Maitz dated the certificate 10/20/2017. I'm guessing Maitz did some minor touch-up after the event.

Enjoy:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1522961852-King%20original%20Maitz%20WC%20portrait%2010_20_20 17.JPG

This is doing nicely. $762 on 10 bids with 1 1/2 hours left to go. :thumbsup:

[Randall Flagg]

Now at ~$9,000.00!

Woo hoo!

[dnemec]

Sold some stuff and added some cash. Less than a month to go!!!

[Brian861]

Will be over 10K here shortly.

[webstar1000]

That misery proof gonna put us over 12k... at least!

[ICry4Oy]

For those who prefer men:

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/e4/b9/7b/e4b97b6033751590e489a5e413becdb9.gif




How in hell did I miss this!!!???


.....sent more money...

[Hunchback Jack]

Late to the party, but not too late. Threw some money into the pot.

HBJ

[Merlin1958]

Late to the party, but not too late. Threw some money into the pot.

HBJ

:clap::clap::clap:

[Merlin1958]

How about an update, El Jefe????????? Feel free to speculate including the current auctions not closed as yet.

[Randall Flagg]

How about an update, El Jefe????????? Feel free to speculate including the current auctions not closed as yet.
Not counting the two current auctions, we are at ~$9,500.

With the two current auctions, (after fees) we should be over $11,500. Of course more if the bids go up.

[Merlin1958]

How about an update, El Jefe????????? Feel free to speculate including the current auctions not closed as yet.
Not counting the two current auctions, we are at ~$9,500.

With the two current auctions, (after fees) we should be over $11,500. Of course more if the bids go up.




:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Merlin1958]

Whoa!!! Significant cash donation from Nocturnal Readers Box!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[herbertwest]

I may be bitching, but maybe that "significant cash donation" would have been better to reimburse the pissed off customers?

[Merlin1958]

I may be bitching, but maybe that "significant cash donation" would have been better to reimburse the pissed off customers?

As opposed to helping out suffering & sick children?

[T-Dogz_AK47]

I may be bitching, but maybe that "significant cash donation" would have been better to reimburse the pissed off customers?

As opposed to helping out suffering & sick children?

+ 1 What Bill said. :clap::clap::clap:

[Randall Flagg]

I may be bitching, but maybe that "significant cash donation" would have been better to reimburse the pissed off customers?

NRB came into the thread about them, apologized, and said they would try to fix any issues.
Do you have an issue with them that you have requested be fixed, but it hasn't been resolved to your satisfaction?

[herbertwest]

I may be bitching, but maybe that "significant cash donation" would have been better to reimburse the pissed off customers?

NRB came into the thread about them, apologized, and said they would try to fix any issues.
Do you have an issue with them that you have requested be fixed, but it hasn't been resolved to your satisfaction?

Nope I have not been personally involved with it.
If i remember correctly what I read, he apologised and said to 1-2 people to contact them. That doesnt necessarily mean that he was trying to fix things for everything that was disappointed. But once again that's only what I remember and I can obviously be wrong.

Therefore that was my thought : before contributing to help a Public Library, first try to fix things with the damages that you've done to your own business?

[herbertwest]

Oh and I did missed the fact that the fundraiser is not ONLY for the Bangor Public Library.
Kudos for contributing to a charity supporting sick children !

[Merlin1958]

I may be bitching, but maybe that "significant cash donation" would have been better to reimburse the pissed off customers?

NRB came into the thread about them, apologized, and said they would try to fix any issues.
Do you have an issue with them that you have requested be fixed, but it hasn't been resolved to your satisfaction?

Nope I have not been personally involved with it.
If i remember correctly what I read, he apologised and said to 1-2 people to contact them. That doesnt necessarily mean that he was trying to fix things for everything that was disappointed. But once again that's only what I remember and I can obviously be wrong.

Therefore that was my thought : before contributing to help a Public Library, first try to fix things with the damages that you've done to your own business?


Oh and I did missed the fact that the fundraiser is not ONLY for the Bangor Public Library.
Kudos for contributing to a charity supporting sick children !

Allow me to enlighten you The fundraiser will not only offer support 2 libraries, one in Maine and one in Florida, but it will (as it stands right now) make a sizable, four figure contribution to "The Shriner Hospitals for Children" an absolutely wonderful charity and organization that performs miracles for sick & suffering children. Perhaps you should consider contributing something to the cause yourself and worry less about what folks are doing.

I may be biased, but I applaud NRB for their commitment to a deserving cause!!! What they do or don't do regarding their business has nothing whatsoever to do with the fact that they made a donation to a worthy cause. IMHO anyway.

Check them out.......................................

https://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/shc/locations?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7cXPutva2gIVRgOGCh1R7Q q1EAAYASABEgLGE_D_BwE


A man never stands as tall as when he stoops to help a child.

[herbertwest]

That's really great that the foundation will help children in need !

[Randall Flagg]

Current total $11,500!

Thanks to everyone who has helped.

[Frondz]

Since joining the site not long ago, I've been helped by generous members to hone my collection via trade and even an amazing gift, met and gotten together with a local collector for beers and book banter, been advised upon a few signatures I eventually added to my collection, and been introduced to a wonderful publisher and subsequent opportunity to own my first King limited edition, forthcoming. The least I can do is donate to the cause; I hope to donate more before the deadline. Thanks all at DT!

[TravelinJack]

Since joining the site not long ago, I've been helped by generous members to hone my collection via trade and even an amazing gift, met and gotten together with a local collector for beers and book banter, been advised upon a few signatures I eventually added to my collection, and been introduced to a wonderful publisher and subsequent opportunity to own my first King limited edition, forthcoming. The least I can do is donate to the cause; I hope to donate more before the deadline. Thanks all at DT!

:thumbsup:

[Randall Flagg]

Current Total $12,500!

[Merlin1958]

Nice!!!!!!!

[peripheral]

Huge! Tremendous stuff!

[ladysai]

Fantastic!
Kudos to everyone who has contributed!

[webstar1000]

Very impressive!

[LokiJake]

Pulled myself out of Babyland for a minute to get Donation in :smile:

https://i.imgur.com/8H3FMai.jpg

[Merlin1958]

Pulled myself out of Babyland for a minute to get Donation in :smile:

https://i.imgur.com/8H3FMai.jpg

:clap::clap::clap:

[Merlin1958]

Last Hurrah!!!!!


Okay, folks this is it. The final push for the final week of the last fundraiser!!!! Time to pony up what you can. Get those entries in for the Grand Prize drawing (the last time King will sign and personalize a book for us). The first time that the winner will be able to select a book for signature from his/her own collection!!!! Everything donated from here on in will increase our donation to the Shriners Hospitals for Children a truly worthy organization, helping sick and suffering children from all walks of life.

We still have a few whopper type auctions in store for you folks so, keep your eyes open to see when the auctions go live!! Really, one of a kind type stuff you will not want to miss out on!!! Eveyone who has participated, contributed and supported the fundraiser this year and in years past should pat themselves on the back for a job well done. On behalf of myself please accept my profound thanks and admiration to all of you folks out there who have contributed, big or small. Every little bit counts so, THANK YOU!!!!!

[Brice]

I really couldn't afford much, but I got a small donation in this morning. :)

[Merlin1958]

I really couldn't afford much, but I got a small donation in this morning. :)


:clap::clap::clap:

[Oreo713]

Good morning everyone. In honor of all the wonderful moms out there, I made a small donation this morning, Mother's Day. I wish I could have donated more for such a wonderful fundraiser. Right now I have a very high medical bills, my husband is suffering from end stage renal disease among many complications due to this awful condition. Thank you for all your hard work.

[Randall Flagg]

We are going out with a bang. Just posted two ebay ads for very special items:
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[U]Original Ned Dameron Painting from The Stand (https://www.ebay.com/itm/202312420031?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649)


Advance Proof of "Flight or Fright" (https://www.ebay.com/itm/202312519639)




One more original Dameron art going up tomorrow.

[Hunchback Jack]

Wow, you're not kidding! Fantastic items!

[Randall Flagg]

Benefiting our fundraiser. Thanks Father Cody.


Georgie Boat (https://www.ebay.com/itm/153018566369?ul_noapp=true)

[Oreo713]

Good morning everyone. In honor of all the wonderful moms out there, I made a small donation this morning, Mother's Day. I wish I could have donated more for such a wonderful fundraiser. Right now I have a very high medical bills, my husband is suffering from end stage renal disease among many complications due to this awful condition. Thank you for all your hard work.

Did I do this correctly? I didn't see any notification of my donation. Thanks

[Randall Flagg]

PM sent.

[Merlin1958]

Lest I (we) forget I wanted to acknowledge and say a special THANK YOU to all the artists and publishers who have generously contributed their time, efforts and resources to insure the success of our fund raiser, not only this year, but over the years we have been doing this for charity. Not to belittle the contributions of others (who have all been very generous and a pleasure to deal with), but there are a few folks who deserve a little 'Special" recognition for their selfless contributions, dedication and support over the years. Without the help of these folks it just wouldn't even approach the levels of success we have managed over the years. So a special "THANK YOU" to, Don Maitz, Ned Dameron and all the folks over at Cemetery Dance Publications!!!!

It should also be noted once again that the fundraiser would not happen were it not for our fearless leader, Jerome Smith (a.k.a. Randall Flagg). He doesn't endorse any fanfare, but the time, effort and dedication that he and his family put into making this thing a success every year is nothing short of AMAZING!!!!!

I don't mean to belittle the efforts and contributions of the many, many others who help to make this a success every year. There is just too many of you out there to list individually, but you know who you are and you deserve a pat on the back, each and every one of you whether big or small. Every little bit helps to make the whole a success!! So, a huge THANKS to all of you folks out there as well!!!!

There are still a few auction items to be had for those lucky few. I think we may have topped ourselves once again with the rarity and overall "coolness" of the items still up for auction. Also, there is still time to get donations in on the widget and garner those entries into the GRAND PRIZE DRAWING!!!

Thanks again to all who have so selflessly given of themselves to make the world just a little bit better for those less fortunate!!!! :clap::clap::clap:

[wolfehr]

Donation is in!

[Randall Flagg]

Currently at $13K with several auctions ending over the next few days!

[Merlin1958]

^ That is just so many kinds of awesome, J I am at a loss for words. What is our "record" for most dollars raised in a fund raising season? I gather its lookig like we might get close to that tally?

[TravelinJack]

Excellent :thumbsup:

[Randall Flagg]

^ That is just so many kinds of awesome, J I am at a loss for words. What is our "record" for most dollars raised in a fund raising season? I gather its lookig like we might get close to that tally?
$17219.19 in 2015. I think that will be tough to match or exceed, but we have a shot at $15K.

[Merlin1958]

^ That is just so many kinds of awesome, J I am at a loss for words. What is our "record" for most dollars raised in a fund raising season? I gather its lookig like we might get close to that tally?
$17219.19 in 2015. I think that will be tough to match or exceed, but we have a shot at $15K.

Yeah, I thought our best number might be a bit out of reach, but hey $15k would be more than respectable. Heck, where we are so far is impressive!!! Great job, folks!!!!

[lotuz]

Just got my last minute donation in! Thanks for making this possible - it's such a great cause.

[lotuz]

If you are on the fence about donating to the fundraiser, or hesitant about the amount, here's some incentive (for one person at least):

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?6468-Collectible-Classifieds-Primarily-for-Stephen-King-Items&p=1109121&viewfull=1#post1109121

[Merlin1958]

If you are on the fence about donating to the fundraiser, or hesitant about the amount, here's some incentive (for one person at least):

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?6468-Collectible-Classifieds-Primarily-for-Stephen-King-Items&p=1109121&viewfull=1#post1109121

Very cool!!!!!

[Cook]

Jerome,
Did my donation go thru ???
(It was glitchy, had to repeat twice)



Currently at $13K with several auctions ending over the next few days!

[Randall Flagg]

Jerome,
Did my donation go thru ???
(It was glitchy, had to repeat twice)



Currently at $13K with several auctions ending over the next few days!
Received a donation from you on 5/16/2018.
Do you want me to publicly reveal the amount?


J

[Merlin1958]

Jerome,
Did my donation go thru ???
(It was glitchy, had to repeat twice)



Currently at $13K with several auctions ending over the next few days!

Whatever the amount, thanks for chipping in, dude!!! :clap::clap::clap:


Get those last minute donations in now folks and get your associated entries into the Grand Prize Drawing, which is just around the corner!!!!!

Remember, this year the winner will be able to select a book from his/her own private collection for inscription!!!! Something we have never done before and will likely never do again!!! So, don't miss out!!!

[Cook]

Jerome,
Did my donation go thru ???
(It was glitchy, had to repeat twice)



Currently at $13K with several auctions ending over the next few days!
Received a donation from you on 5/16/2018.
Do you want me to publicly reveal the amount?


J

Just sent you a text

[Randall Flagg]

$13,600!


Reminder; Window for personal donations closes tomorrow (5/19/2018) at 9PM PDT

[Lurker]

Between hurricane bills and medical bills I was going to skip this year but since two books sold in a couple of days -ok.

[Randall Flagg]

$14,400!

[dnemec]

Threw in a bit more. Last day!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Merlin1958]

$14,400!



:rock::rock::rock::rock::rock:

[firemonkey66]

$14,400!

+150:)

[Randall Flagg]

$14,800!

[Father Cody]

Was there ever a new goal set since the original one was obliterated?

[Randall Flagg]

Was there ever a new goal set since the original one was obliterated?
No

[Randall Flagg]

$15,300 with 3 auctions to go!

[firemonkey66]

Wow, congrats on a great result!

[becca69]

Awesome!

[Merlin1958]

:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:

[ICry4Oy]

Sweet! Going out with a bang!!!!!

[Randall Flagg]

I'm going conservative as one recent auction hasn't been paid for, nor the actual shipping determined (so I estimated the net from the auction), but we are at.........




$16,000!!


When it's all said and done, this will likely be our second greatest fundraiser (as determined by total raised) ever, and has a very small chance of being the best ($17,219.19)

[Merlin1958]

:panic::panic::panic:

[TravelinJack]

This is so great!

[Patrick]

Amazing!

[shaq]

Fantastic. Congratulations. This shows how amazing this site is. Well done RF and all.

[Merlin1958]

Fantastic. Congratulations. This shows how amazing this site is. Well done RF and all.

It sure is and you folks have proved it year in and year out!!! There just aren't any other online communities quite like this one!!!!



Plus, Jerome and I are some Funky Fundraising Fuckers if I do say so myself!!!! lol lol lol

[Oreo713]

Congratulations on a job well done!

[Randall Flagg]

Still to be finalized, but we are looking at ~$16,750!!!!

[Randall Flagg]

That would be our second highest amount ever raised.

[Ben Staad]

That is awesome. I appreciate the hard work that I am sure goes into this every year. A job well done to everyone involved.

[Randall Flagg]

The wife and I are on vacation for a couple of days.
AFAIK, everything has been shipped. When I return, I'll get the entries together, hoping BJF from Cemetery Dance will conduct the drawing.
If all goes well, the winner will be announced in early June.

The winner will have 10 days...if USA to get the book to me. International winner would be allowed 14 days.
Insurance if desired is incumbent upon the sender

[sentinel]

Great job Jerome!

[Randall Flagg]

I'd love to take all of the credit...So I will. Incredibly brief acceptance speech: I could not have done this without myself. I dedicate this award to myself.


P.S. There is only one "I" in Bill, but none in Jerome, Randall, or Flagg




Last chance to comprehend I'm making lame attempt at being funny.

[Merlin1958]

:crow burp:

[Br!an]

:crow burp:

More like...

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/crow_burp_long.gif

[Randall Flagg]

Brian James Freeman has agreed to do the drawing. I'm doing everything I can to have the entry tickets to Brian on Wednesday (5/30) or Thursday (5/31) with an announcement of the winner on or before Friday.




Just thought about it, since I'm going to Vegas on 5/31, maybe I should have Shannon's (my) daughter do the drawing...

[Merlin1958]

Brian James Freeman has agreed to do the drawing. I'm doing everything I can to have the entry tickets to Brian on Wednesday (5/30) or Thursday (5/31) with an announcement of the winner on or before Friday.




Just thought about it, since I'm going to Vegas on 5/31, maybe I should have Shannon's (my) daughter do the drawing...

IDK, J she seemed a tad biased in that video. lol lol

[Randall Flagg]

Biased against you, or her daddy...


Don't worry, I'm ineligible to win.

[Merlin1958]

Biased against you, or her daddy...


Don't worry, I'm ineligible to win.

If someone's name other than mine is drawn then the thing is rigged!!! lol j/k lol

[Shannon]

DNA test came back, she's the mailman's

[Brian861]

Brian James Freeman has agreed to do the drawing. I'm doing everything I can to have the entry tickets to Brian on Wednesday (5/30) or Thursday (5/31) with an announcement of the winner on or before Friday.




Just thought about it, since I'm going to Vegas on 5/31, maybe I should have Shannon's (my) daughter do the drawing...

That'd be awesome!

[Merlin1958]

Well, the end of another fundraiser and purportedly our last and I would like to thank everyone that participated. Either you donated books, bid on auctions, helped promote or, just threw into the widget. No contribution was too small or too big. It takes all of us in this unique community to make the fundraiser successful year in and year out. So, feel free to pat yourselves on the back as we posted a near record tally this, our final year!!!!!



Thank You Everyone!!!!!









Now begs the question, what the fuck am I gonna do with myself around hear now????? lol lol lol At least, Jerome has a job!!!! lol lol lol

[Randall Flagg]

Finalizing the entries now. FYI, there are less than 100 unique individuals and less than 750 entries in the drawing. VERY likely the winner will be someone we all know from the board.


I'll be posting a separate thread with rules and procedures for the winner to submit their Stephen King book for an inscription.

[George at C-Springs]

Heh heh … he called us unique. But we're SPECIAL.

[Merlin1958]

Heh heh … he called us unique. But we're SPECIAL.

And some, such as yourself Georgie, are MORE special than others!!!!! LOL Let's get you some of your favorite candy and a "special seat" so you can watch the drawing and not get too excited!!! lol j/k lol

[TravelinJack]

Good luck to all entered!

[webstar1000]

Good luck to all entered!

I agree! Good luck to all!

[becca69]

Congrats to everyone who made this fundraiser such a huge success!

[peripheral]

What an amazing total - congratulations to everyone's contributions for this great cause, and especially to RF for spearheading this fundraiser...

[Merlin1958]

So, the Grand Prize drawing sometime this week? :sharepopcorn:

Move over all you poor sod's, this is finally my year to win!!!!!! :wtf:

[Lot guy]

So, the Grand Prize drawing sometime this week? :sharepopcorn:

Move over all you poor sod's, this is finally my year to win!!!!!! :wtf:
I hope you do Buddy!!!!

[George at C-Springs]

Yeah, I'd clap for you Bill!

[MikeDuke]

Wow, that's a very nice amount. Good luck to everybody.

[becca69]

I want to say thank you to everyone again. I feel extremely lucky to be a part of the best website/forum on the interwebzzzzzzz and stuff.

[Merlin1958]

I want to say thank you to everyone again. I feel extremely lucky to be a part of the best website/forum on the interwebzzzzzzz and stuff.

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[Lot guy]

CONGRATS Becca, VERY HAPPY for you!!!!

[Randall Flagg]

I mailed off two checks today. Each is for $5,000.19 and made out to Shriner's Children Hospitals. One is designated for the Springfield, Ma hospital, and the other for the Sacramento, Ca hospital.
Once I have all of the acknowledgement letters, I'll post them in a dedicated thread.
For the year we have donated:




$5,000.19 to the Bangor Public Library
$1,000 to the Sarasota Library foundation in the name of TheDarkTower.org
$1,000 to the Sarasota Library Foundation in appreciation of Don Maitz
$5000.19 to the Springfield, MA Shriner's Children's Hospital
$5000.19 to the Sacramento, Ca Shriner's Children Hospital



Thanks to everyone who has helped make this a fabulous fundraising year!

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations everyone involved! :)

[Merlin1958]

I mailed off two checks today. Each is for $5,000.19 and made out to Shriner's Children Hospitals. One is designated for the Springfield, Ma hospital, and the other for the Sacramento, Ca hospital.
Once I have all of the acknowledgement letters, I'll post them in a dedicated thread.
For the year we have donated:




$5,000.19 to the Bangor Public Library
$1,000 to the Sarasota Library foundation in the name of TheDarkTower.org
$1,000 to the Sarasota Library Foundation in appreciation of Don Maitz
$5000.19 to the Springfield, MA Shriner's Children's Hospital
$5000.19 to the Sacramento, Ca Shriner's Children Hospital



Thanks to everyone who has helped make this a fabulous fundraising year!


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[becca69]

That's terrific that the fundraiser could help so many worthy causes!