Donation Announcements--Special thanks

[Matt]

I'm going to update this every time we have a new donation.

Amazingly, we have already gained 10% of the goal and the thing has not even started. :lol:

I truly love you guys.


You are the best. :grouphug:

[pickle]

Wow 10% already...

Thats amazing, such lovley people here.

[Matt]

We have had a few more when I checked this morning.

This is seriously amazing, I can't tell you how :excited: this makes me.

I renamed this thread, figured some might want their donations on the down low so I'm simply going to say "thank you"

So Thank you to last nights givers, you know who you are. I'll adjust the bar with the new total in just a bit, it's manual and I like to update the spreadsheet at the same time (no confusion).

You guys feel free to post in this thread and make yourselves known. :grouphug:

We're doing a "donation wall" again so look for us to ask permission to include you in that.

[Matt]

I just updated the donations bar with the new crop. Great job you guys.

Thanks to our newest donation, you know who you are. :wub:

Already at $690.00

Bit of trivia. Last year our original goal was $1000.00--we're over halfway to that without even getting started. :grouphug:

[Matt]

And another one! Thank you beautiful people!

[razz]

Hey, i didn't know where to put this, but just a thought; maybe there should be a Towerpedia article for The Haven Foundation?

[pickle]

Good idea Razz :idea:

[Hannah]

Do we have them in our link exchange? That'd be a good idea as well.

[gsvec]

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa87/kattofix/smilies/donatesmiley.gif

[Daghain]

Towerpedia is for DT related stuff, the Haven Foundation wouldn't make any sense in there.

You could start a thread somewhere (Path of the Beam, maybe?) if you want to put up info on the Haven Foundation and what it does, though. :)

[Matt]

I'm not sure Haven is on our link page, I will add it if it isn't.

I think that will work, I do plan to put information on donating in my sig, others are welcome to do that if they want.

The bar went up by another 10 bucks that we got late Friday, just had the chance to update.

Thank you sweet person! :wub:

[Matt]

We just had another very generous donation to the fund raiser.

You know who you are and I thank you very much on behalf of the entire site. :couple:

Donation bar updated

[Matt]

We just had a very large donation from a member of the SKMB.

I PM'd my thanks over there but also wanted to put it here. The generosity is staggering. :grouphug:

[Matt]

I am beside myself with joy here. On the day before the thing starts we have already gathered $1000.00 for the Haven Foundation.

Two new donations today and even though I sold my soul for one of them...I couldn't be happier.

The other one was from a relatively new member so I would like to send especially warm thanks to that person (you know who you are)...thanks for being a part of the community. :couple:

[oy-the-brave]

I am beside myself with joy here. On the day before the thing starts we have already gathered $1000.00 for the Haven Foundation.

Two new donations today and even though I sold my soul for one of them...I couldn't be happier.

The other one was from a relatively new member so I would like to send especially warm thanks to that person (you know who you are)...thanks for being a part of the community. :couple:

Matt you should have told us your soul was up for grabs, I would definately been in the bidding :evil:

[Matt]

:lol:

I didn't realize it was until it happened.

We just received another large donation from a dear friend. We're really rolling this year. :huglove:

[The Lady of Shadows]

so how much for brice's soul? :evil:




ETA: yes, i'm serious. stop laughing, i'm sure he has a soul. stop laughing and answer the question. :P

[Brice]

so how much for brice's soul? :evil:




ETA: yes, i'm serious. stop laughing, i'm sure he has a soul. stop laughing and answer the question. :P

If you pay for it...you are getting robbed.

[The Lady of Shadows]

so how much for brice's soul? :evil:




ETA: yes, i'm serious. stop laughing, i'm sure he has a soul. stop laughing and answer the question. :P

If you pay for it...you are getting robbed.

wait. does that mean you're not selling? you don't have one? it's already been purchased? you're holding out for a better offer? :unsure: :P

[Matt]

We just had another amazing donation from a friend of the site. Thanks so much. :couple:

[Brice]

so how much for brice's soul? :evil:




ETA: yes, i'm serious. stop laughing, i'm sure he has a soul. stop laughing and answer the question. :P

If you pay for it...you are getting robbed.

wait. does that mean you're not selling? you don't have one? it's already been purchased? you're holding out for a better offer? :unsure: :P

Oh, I have plenty...just none of them are my own. :evil:

[The Lady of Shadows]

so how much for brice's soul? :evil:




ETA: yes, i'm serious. stop laughing, i'm sure he has a soul. stop laughing and answer the question. :P

If you pay for it...you are getting robbed.

wait. does that mean you're not selling? you don't have one? it's already been purchased? you're holding out for a better offer? :unsure: :P

Oh, I have plenty...just none of them are my own. :evil:

well i know you *think* you still have mine in that little jar. . . .

but we're talking about yours right now. :D

[Matt]

We just had another very generous donation to the fund raiser. This individual has been involved this year from day one with all kinds of stuff. Thank you so much. :couple:

Donation bar updated.

[Letti]

so how much for brice's soul? :evil:




ETA: yes, i'm serious. stop laughing, i'm sure he has a soul. stop laughing and answer the question. :P

His soul is beyond money. :wub:

[Brice]

:wub:

[Matt]

I just added another wonderful donation from a person that when you hug her, time stops and the whole world feels like love. :huglove:

[Randall Flagg]

I just added another wonderful donation from a person that when you hug her, time stops and the whole world feels like love. :huglove:
How much did Dora give?:P

[Hannah]

I just added another wonderful donation from a person that when you hug her, time stops and the whole world feels like love. :huglove:

ah, I know who this is. :wub:

[Matt]

I just added another wonderful donation from a person that when you hug her, time stops and the whole world feels like love. :huglove:
How much did Dora give?:P

:lol:

When I hug Dora the universe super nova's into love.

[turtlex]

You better print that out and give it to her, Mister !!

[Matt]

That same member, from the SKMB, donated again. This person is always such a huge support to us. Thank you SKMBer!! :thumbsup:

[Matt]

We have just received a mail in donation from Neil Novik The Odyssey Bookshop :clap:

Jerome was kind enough to ask and he sent it right over. Thank you Neil, hopefully you stop by from time to time and can read this.

And thanks to Jerome for all his hard work. I'll be sending a thank you letter.

[turtlex]

Great work, Jerome!

Awesome, how great that they contributed to the fundraiser!

Here's a link to their site : http://www.odysseybks.com/

[Matt]

Thanks for sticking that in there Pam :huglove:

[The Lady of Shadows]

well i'll bet feev is having a numbergasm over the current total. $1555 is like mana from heaven. :lol:

[Heather19]

We have just received a mail in donation from Neil Novik The Odyssey Bookshop :clap:

Jerome was kind enough to ask and he sent it right over. Thank you Neil, hopefully you stop by from time to time and can read this.

And thanks to Jerome for all his hard work. I'll be sending a thank you letter.

That's great to hear. They run such a wonderful little bookshop.

[Matt]

I was blown away as always, such wonderful people.

[Matt]

Thanks to Hannah who purchased Auction #2 for $15.00 :wub:

donation bar updated.

[Hannah]

:grouphug:

[turtlex]

Congrats !

[The Lady of Shadows]

i thought about bidding but there was no way in hell i was getting into a fight with HANNAH over that particular item. :wtf:

:scared:

[Jon]

Thanks for sticking that in there Pam :huglove:



*snickers*

[turtlex]

:orely: oh..... :wtf:

[Matt]

We have such wonderful people among us you guys. Another great donation. :wub:

Bar updated (finally).

[Matt]

I checked our Paypal account and had another generous donation from a great member.

Thank you so much! :couple:

donation bar updated.

[Matt]

I just got in a great box with some very cool donations in it. I can't wait to announce the giveaway list!!

[turtlex]

Um, and exactly when will that be... I wonder?!?

[Matt]

:ninja:

As soon as all the...issues are ironed out.

[gsvec]

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa87/kattofix/smilies/kissing.gif

[Matt]

Just got paid for an auction that was up last week. Donation bar updated. :grouphug:

[Matt]

Just got another great donation that brings us up to a nice even :excited:

Thank you so much.

[Matt]

HUGE box of amazing King books arrived yesterday. Thanks to the doner, great stuff!! :thumbsup:

[Matt]

Just got another monetary donation from a dear friend, we are really moving along here.

It's almost one month in and if our goal was to raise $1000.00 per month until May, we are WAY ahead of schedule.

This community knows how to Stand, you guys are wonderful. :grouphug:

[alinda]

:clap: Yea!:clap:

[Matt]

Yet another very thoughtful donation. The creativity in some of these is so cool!!

[gsvec]

Question, Matt. Is the money raised from the auctions added to the donation bar or is it tracked separately? Just curious! :D

[Matt]

It's added as soon as it comes in, that donation bar is the one overall number. :fairy:

[Matt]

The donation bar is updated with all the recent activity. Special thanks to those who bought stuff at auction...those who just gave money and also those who are getting a bracelet.

And Daggers for offering them. :huglove:

[Daghain]

You're welcome! :D

[Matt]

Just updated the bar for our most recent bracelet donation...getting very close to half way. :clap:

[Matt]

Just received another amazing cash donation. Bar is updated. :clap:

[alinda]

What's the total so far Matt? :)

[Matt]

The donation bar on the main page shows $2045.

It is the total collected funds so far. :excited:

[Matt]

Donation bar just took another big leap as I have been able to add all the auction payments I have received. :thumbsup:

Thanks to everyone who is participating this year, it's going really good!

[Matt]

Donation bar updated again with recent payments, we're totally getting there. :clap:

[alinda]

:dance:Whootness!:dance:

[turtlex]

Donation bar just took another big leap as I have been able to add all the auction payments I have received. :thumbsup:

Thanks to everyone who is participating this year, it's going really good!


Speaking as an auction winner - and thanks to all those people who donated things to be auctioned off !!!

[Matt]

:wub:

I'm going to post lists of who donated and where it went so you guys can say thank you to them personally...as long as they are cool with being public...at the end.

I just had another very generous cash donations from a very wonderful member. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Donation bar updated.

[tippy4]

I am going to a book siging on Saturday for Dan Simmons new book DROOD.

I am willing to get five inscribed copies of this book for the members here for $45 each shipped (U.S. only....sorry).

For every book purchased, $10 will be donated to this websites Haven Foundation Fundraiser.

PM me if if you want one!

[Matt]

Thanks for doing that tippy--I hope many take advantage :grouphug:

We just received payment for one of our last auctions. Donation bar is updated.

If we consider all the money in the pipeline, we have hit halfway before the end of February. :rock:

[Matt]

Another auction payment, donation bar updated. :rock:

[razz]

http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/rr82/Devavres/headbang_21500.gif

[Matt]

Just received another big auction payment. Donation bar has been updated. :nana:

I can't believe we are so close to half way.

[Matt]

I have a few folks working behind the scenes for me out here. :couple:

More wonderful generosity has been displayed, donation bar updated.

[razz]

48% :excited:

[Matt]

I'd like to thank Bev Vincent and Brian from CD for helping me out today...these two are great!

[Matt]

Received another auction payment. Only 4 measly dollars from 1/2 way. :clap:

[gsvec]

I couldn't let it sit like that, Matt - just donated another $4! :lol:

[Matt]

:doh:

I'm the worst in the world at math to be a banker...luckily I don't teller. :lol:

That brought us to 2450.00--but I'm going to put the other 50.00 in myself

Officially half way :rock:

(we also have money in the auction pipeline but it's cool to hit this on March 1st)

[gsvec]

:lol: And I, of course, didn't look that close either!! :doh:

[The Lady of Shadows]

maybe this will help oh banker, our banker. :evil:

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk95/turtlesong/abacus.jpg

[Matt]

Perfect!

I need a new system. :lol:

[Matt]

Special thinks on some huge auction payments we just received.

Donation bar updated.

Hope you guys love your books. :grouphug:

[Matt]

Just got another auction payment. Donation bar updated.

Thank you so much.

[Matt]

Another very generous donation from a great friend. :couple:

Donation bar updated.

[turtlex]

Matt - Did you get that package from me? The small one we talked about last week?

[Matt]

I did!

I really meant to PM you to say it had arrived. It's is so very cool!!!

I wish it was mine. :lol:

[turtlex]

No worries... glad it arrived safely.

:D

[Matt]

Just updated the donation bar for a very nice little donation from a great member.

Thank you so much! :huglove:

[Matt]

Auction payment received. We are kicking so much ass!! :clap:

Donation bar updated.

I can't wait until we get over our total raised last year

[Matt]

We just got a nice little 10.00 donation :rock:

Donation bar updated

[Matt]

Couple more $10.00 donations. :nana:

Thanks you guys--donation bar updated.

[Matt]

Couple of more auctions have been paid for.

Donation bar updated. :rock:

We are getting very close to last years total raised.

[gsvec]

:excited: and it's only MARCH!!!

[Matt]

:nana:

I just added another auction payment, up we go!

[mia/susannah]

:rock:

[Matt]

And again, auction payment came in.

This takes us above the 3 grand mark and all the money in the pipeline has us above last years total. :nana:

[Brice]

:rock:

[Matt]

Got a nice donation from someone on the SKMB and an auction payment today.

Donation bar took a real jump. :rock:

Thanks you guys.

[Matt]

Another significant auction payment...watch it go up!! :rock:

Thank you so much.

[Matt]

We're having an amazing day. Another great donation from a good friend of this fundraiser.

Thanks, can't tell you how much I appreciate it.

[Matt]

Another $30.00 in. :rock:

It's the only way to get a chance at that amazing giveaway list. If you have it...donate it.

Change from your car, call in a favor! Whatever you have to do!

Thanks to our recent contributors. Don't forget to let me know if we can use your name on our Donation Wall-thread in this forum.

[sleeplessdwarf]

Good point Matt. I have a few months worth of change to trade in and this is just the place to put it. I know it is more about giving, but anyone not willing to put their name in for that give away list is nuts. That list is SWEET!! :P

[Matt]

:clap:

That's what I love to hear man!

We just raked in another 20.00...higher we go.

[Matt]

One of the greatest friends this fund raiser has ever had just made a huge donation that took us up to an even $3500.00

Just a really generous and amazing person. :huglove:

[Brice]

Amazing! :D

[Matt]

Just got paid for another auction, up we go!!

Thank you for the support

[Matt]

Another $20.00 in!! :clap:

Special thanks to Daggers.

[Daghain]

You're welcome! Besides, this is fun for me. :D

[Matt]

Just logged another big donation from one of the sweetest people I know. :wub:

Donation bar is updated.

[Matt]

Another big donation brings us ever closer to our goal.

Thank you :clap:

[Matt]

Just logged another $60.00 in donations. Up we go. :clap:

[Matt]

We just logged another $10.00 :rock:

Donation bar updated.

[Brice]

We are over three quarters of the way to the goal. :D

[Matt]

:rock:

It's the best thing ever!

And...I just raked in another $20.00 so it's even better.

<<points at the site>>

You are all wonderful people. :grouphug:

[Matt]

Just had $50.00 worth of checks come in. :rock:

Some folks on the SKMB in there :group:

[Matt]

A very nice donation came in last night from one of our newer members. Thanks so much for getting involved. :couple:

Donation bar is updated...$4000.00 is close enough to taste.

[batsker]

I don't see how were not going to reach and even surpass the goal. I'm tempted not to wait until my trip is over to make my donation, just because I'm excited to see it getting closer! However, I won't know how much to do for sure, as I'm basing the donation on my mileage for the trip. So far I'm at about 2800 miles with about a third of the trip done.

[Matt]

It's really an amazing thing. I'm grinning ear to ear every morning when I walk into my office at home.

This thing started the first time with a very meager goal of $1000.00...we realized right away that it would be shattered. Set it at $2500.00 and blew it away too.

When we make this $5000.00 (or more) this site will have given almost $10,000.00 dollars to the Haven Foundation in two years. I couldn't be more proud. :wub:

[Patrick]

It's really an amazing thing. I'm grinning ear to ear every morning when I walk into my office at home.

This thing started the first time with a very meager goal of $1000.00...we realized right away that it would be shattered. Set it at $2500.00 and blew it away too.

When we make this $5000.00 (or more) this site will have given almost $10,000.00 dollars to the Haven Foundation in two years. I couldn't be more proud. :wub:

Sounds like the "stretch" goal is $6,693? :thumbsup:

[mia/susannah]

Way to go!!!!:rock::grouphug:

[Matt]

I got another auction payment last night. Look how close we are to 4000!! :rock:

Anybody got 20 bucks? :lol:

[Daghain]

No, but I have bracelets to sell. *HINT HINT*

[wizardsrainbow]

I got another auction payment last night. Look how close we are to 4000!! :rock:

Anybody got 20 bucks? :lol:

I just put you over the top Matt.

[Matt]

WOOT!!! :nana:

I'm going to get that brought in right this second. Thanks David

[Matt]

Okay, this deserves another post.

Thank you David for being so damn generous, you didn't have to do that and you did anyway. It is the measure of a truly good person. :couple:

Just amazing! As you guys can see, we are well over 4000.00 now.

[e_taylor]

:rock: David! Awesome!!

[Matt]

Couple of more auctions paid for, watch it grow!!

:grouphug:

[Patrick]

Today, 04:20 PM
Matt: "....watch it grow"

:thumbsup:

[The Lady of Shadows]

Today, 04:20 PM
Matt: "....watch it grow"

:thumbsup:

my question is to whom EXACTLY was that said to. . . . :unsure: :wtf:

[wizardsrainbow]

Okay, this deserves another post.

Thank you David for being so damn generous, you didn't have to do that and you did anyway. It is the measure of a truly good person. :couple:

Just amazing! As you guys can see, we are well over 4000.00 now.

Can't help being myself. :grouphug:

[Matt]

Auction paid, donation received...bar took a huge jump. :rock:

[Matt]

Just added another $20.00 for bracelets. :rock:

Thanks candy.

[candy]

Just added another $20.00 for bracelets. :rock:

Thanks candy.

cool!!!! i get mentioned for buying things!!!!

[Matt]

Just got some huge auction payments. Look at that bar you guys, we are literally almost there. :rock:

[razz]

over 90%!

[Brice]

Hell yeah! :dance:

[Patrick]

There's over a month left. It would be sweet if we hit $6,693.

[Brice]

Yes, it would. :)

[Merlin1958]

MORE COOL AUCTIONS!!!!!


LOL LOL

:drool::drool::drool:

[Matt]

W00t!!

Just got another nice donation, bar is updated. :rock:

[Randall Flagg]

I think the only question now is-how much do we exceed?!!!!!:rock:

[Matt]

It's really great. You wouldn't believe how much lighter I have been since the goal (at least) became a certainty.

[Matt]

Just went over $4700 thanks to a very quick auction payment. :nana:

We are in the home stretch here.

[dotKay]

Just went over $4700 thanks to a very quick auction payment. :nana:

Yaaaaaaay!! :rock::rock:

[Matt]

Another little one, we're in the last month and they are trickling in.

We are soooooooooo close, what an amazing journey this has been.

[Matt]

Donation bar just took a big jump because I got some auction payments in the mail today. :huglove:

Donation bar updated.

[sarajean]

96.06% with almost a month to go.

it makes me a little misty eyed.

[Matt]

Me to sj :wub:

I just got a 30.00 donation from Doug at Approachingstorm Records. Very cool of him to do.

Donation bar updated :excited:

[sarajean]

like, seriously...i just got a little choked up coming in here again.

we really have amazing people here.

[Matt]

We really do, this community never ceases to astound me.

And on that note, we just went up $10.00 thanks to one of our newest members, Josie :rock:

Donation bar updated

[douglasesper]

hey
i'd like to take the credit for all 30 dollars but my wife michele threw in fifteen of them heh.
hope it helps
douglas

[wizardsrainbow]

I just brought our total up to our goal of $5,000!!!!!!!! Yipppppppeeeeeeee

[sarajean]

:rock: :excited: :rock:

[dotKay]

I just brought our total up to our goal of $5,000!!!!!!!! Yipppppppeeeeeeee

:rock::onfire::rock::onfire::rock::onfire::rock:

[turtlex]

$5000 !!!

:rock: :rock: :rock: :rock: :nana: :rock: :rock: :rock:

[Matt]

I woke up to the most amazing news I have heard all year. We have officially reached our goal and have actually blown past.

This last 5 months have been some of the best of my life, doing this and knowing you guys makes the universe a much better place for Matty.

I love you all. :clap:

I'm going to update the donation bar now.

[Woofer]

That calls for a dance party.

:nana: :nana: :nana: :nana: :nana: :nana: :nana: :nana: :nana: :nana:

[Lily-sai]

Woooooooo!!! :grouphug:

You people are truly amazing, you are. I'm proud of getting to know you.

[Matt]

Thanks Lily, we feel the same about you.

Having a community like this come together for a common goal is a really cool thing.

[turtlex]

Okay, swear to Gan, I just teared up again.

This is outstandingly cool.

:grouphug: <--- the TDT community.

[Nerak]

wicked pissa
awsome
O M G
:rock::rock::rock:

[Patrick]

Fantastic news! :rock: Great job, everyone!

[sarah]

YAY!! Congrats tdt.com :dance: :dance:

[The Lady of Shadows]

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk95/turtlesong/cat-congratulation.jpg

so much hard work, so many hours, so much dedication not only to the site but to the cause. everyone deserves a pat on the back but especially matt and hannah for keeping it all together.

[razz]

nobody else will say it? then i will
*ahem*
IT'S OVER FIVE THOUSAAAAAAAND!!!!
http://www.doodstormer.zoomshare.com/files/over9000ry4.jpg
(http://dragonball.wikia.com/wiki/File:Majinvegeta225nb.jpg)

[Matt]

We're still climbing folks. Donations from members here and at the SKMB :wub:

Donation bar updated.

[Matt]

And another auction payment. :rock:

Donation bar updated.

[Matt]

Just logged over $80.00 bucks in flat donations. :nana:

We are doing such a great job this year, thanks you guys.

[Matt]

Got another $20.00 donation logged, we are really sailing here. :pirate:

[batsker]

I just brought our total up to our goal of $5,000!!!!!!!! Yipppppppeeeeeeee

Damn, Wiz. I was hoping to do that with my donation. I just got back from the trip, and between selling my books($175), and the mileage on the trip(9714 miles = $97.14), the Grand Total comes to $272.14!!! I figure I'll round it up to an even $275. I know it's going to a good cause.

Steve

[Matt]

Wow!!! That is amazing. :rock:

I love going over the goal so I really appreciate the contribution. We may be able to get to $10,000.00 raised over the two years of the fund raiser.

[Matt]

I have to post again--we took in a large auction payment and also the very generous donation mentioned above.

We are now very well over our goal and I KNOW that people close to King are impressed with out efforts. :clap:

[Matt]

Huge donations logged from some old and wonderful friends of the site. Thanks you guys, we're really killing this thing.

[Matt]

A dear friend and beautiful human being has brought us up to an even 5800.00 :rock:

[Nerak]

:rock: :rock: :rock:

That's awsome!!!

[Matt]

It really is. I felt really good the other day because the town I live in had their annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet to raise money.

Sure, it's a small town. But they weren't able to put together as much as we have for Haven. :o

:rock:

[turtlex]

Holy Smokes !!

That's impressive !!!!

[Matt]

My special thanks to Jae Lee and wizardsrainbow for this amazing donation. Our giveaway list is so cool it threatens reality itself.

http://www.thedarktower.org/2009f/jae.jpg

[sarajean]

oh, man. every time i come in here, i want to cry. everyone here is so amazing. :couple:

[turtlex]

Holy shite!

wiz - You rock, my friend - amazing!

Jae Lee is such a great guy.

[Matt]

One of our newest members tossed $10.00 bucks in :rock:

Thanks so much-donation bar updated.

[Matt]

Dear friends have just donated another $80.00 :grouphug:

Donation bar updated.

[Nerak]

That page is wicked!! When's it going on the prize page?? HUH HUH??? Dammit, I gotta sign up for the live feed thingy...

[Matt]

:ninja:

Auction payments and good friends have made our donation bar jump yet again, really great last full day. :rock:

[Nerak]

and the countdown begins...

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