Merlin's 2017 Haven Fund "Secret Santa"!!! You want to be in on this!!!

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10-28-2016 06:17 PM
Jon

As I have no real collection to add t, just send on my donation and skip my entry. Such a generous gift would be wasted on me.

Thank you, Bill. You are quite the ~~philanderer~~ philanthropist!
10-29-2016 01:00 PM
Merlin1958

!!!!!!!!!Update!!!!!!

With the latest contributions we are up to $540.00 with 13 participants!!!! Still very good odds to get a signed book!!!!

Thank you all for your generosity!!! I have a feeling that whether you win the drawing or not, Santa will be very good to all of you!!!!!

Spoiler:

Please check me. I don't normally use my PP acct. for this sort of thing and I would really hate to make a critical mistake. If your name is listed above, I have recorded your donation. If not, please PM me for a correction.
10-29-2016 01:01 PM
Merlin1958

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon

As I have no real collection to add t, just send on my donation and skip my entry. Such a generous gift would be wasted on me.

Thank you, Bill. You are quite the ~~philanderer~~ philanthropist!

Very kind of you, Jon!!! Tell you what, if you win this thing we'll donate the book for auction during the actual HF fund raiser. What do you think? Cool?
10-30-2016 05:30 PM
becca69

Just sent 3 entries for now ;)
10-31-2016 06:56 AM
Ari_Racing

Donation sent!
10-31-2016 08:24 AM
Merlin1958

We are now over $600 Check the previous post to see the new additions. We now have 16 participants, still pretty fine odds!!!!!
10-31-2016 04:34 PM
Jimimck

Dude! You have gone above and beyond again Bill. I'm in pal.
11-01-2016 10:04 AM
Merlin1958

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Originally Posted by Merlin1958

I hope I am not violating anyone's privacy, but given that I am no PP wiz I thought it might be prudent to list donor names here. I won't reveal amounts in public so if you are concerned contact me via PM. If you contributed and do not see your name listed please notify me right away so we can rectify the issue.

In no particular order..........

Ladysai
Sentinel
T-Dogz
Honky Tonk Smash
Shaq
JSMcMullen92
Peripheral
Randall Flagg
Beverly Marsh
Dnemec
Alec
Jon
Becca69
Needfulkings
Ari Racing
Jimmck
Systemcrashoverride
Stroppygoblin
Johnnyalien
Brian861

Re-posting this for the sake of ease. Please check me folks. I already missed one donation and had to go back and correct it. As of this post the tally is.......

$760.00 With 20 participants.
11-01-2016 07:57 PM
SystemCrashOverRide

Sent a little cashola. All I could spare. You're a good man Merlin, thanks for doing this!
11-03-2016 08:05 PM
Jon

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Originally Posted by Merlin1958

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Originally Posted by Jon

As I have no real collection to add t, just send on my donation and skip my entry. Such a generous gift would be wasted on me.

Thank you, Bill. You are quite the ~~philanderer~~ philanthropist!

Very kind of you, Jon!!! Tell you what, if you win this thing we'll donate the book for auction during the actual HF fund raiser. What do you think? Cool?

Excellent idea! To be clear... deal with all my entries this way for this event.
11-04-2016 05:37 PM
Merlin1958

ATTENTION!!!!!

People, PLEASE check me in the above post that I have recorded all donations and names!!! I rarely use my PP balance and as such do not receive/send funds very often. To be honest, I transfer info to a yellow legal pad in order to keep track (go ahead laugh). So, please check and make sure I have recorded your name in the post above. If I got your name I most likely go0t your amount right. Just to be safe, I will re-post names + number of entries just prior to the actual drawing.

Thank you ALL for your generosity and rest assured, "SANTA" will be on the case for the PRIZE!!!!!!

Spoiler:

For the Record, David at Betts has agreed to be the sole provider the item and deliver it when the time comes so you can be sure of the quality and shipping of the item. Hints are hereby welcome at this point, but not guaranteed!!! :evil:
11-04-2016 05:38 PM
Merlin1958

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Originally Posted by Jon

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Originally Posted by Merlin1958

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Originally Posted by Jon

As I have no real collection to add t, just send on my donation and skip my entry. Such a generous gift would be wasted on me.

Thank you, Bill. You are quite the ~~philanderer~~ philanthropist!

Very kind of you, Jon!!! Tell you what, if you win this thing we'll donate the book for auction during the actual HF fund raiser. What do you think? Cool?

Excellent idea! To be clear... deal with all my entries this way for this event.

"As you wish...." lol

Spoiler:

I will honor your request however, PM me your address once again, Jon. Santa may have something Non collectible in the bottom of his bag for you!!!!

Spoiler:

Sigh, I'm such a "Big Kid"!!!! So jazzed that, Merlin IV will be getting a full size, interactive "R2D2" for Xmas this year. My wife forbade it so, I had to exhibit my excitement here!!!! lol lol It carries the "Princess Leia" video message and projects it on the wall and responds to all manner of interactive voice commands and responses!!! Can't wait for him to get it!!! Even at 4 years old he loves Star Wars!!!

Think he'll let, "Grandpa" play with it with him? lol
11-09-2016 04:47 PM
Merlin1958

Just a reminder people. Donations wrap on November 30th so get your entries in now!!!!

Current total: $760.00!!!!!!
11-09-2016 05:36 PM
Brian861

Entry sent! Think I did it right.
11-09-2016 05:40 PM
Merlin1958

Yes you did!!! Post updated.
11-09-2016 05:44 PM
Brian861

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Originally Posted by Merlin1958

Yes you did!!! Post updated.

:thumbsup:
11-09-2016 05:59 PM
Merlin1958

I'd like to remind you of something. This drawing is not just for ANY signed book, but for one you are currently lacking in your collection!!! I will be scouring the winner's collection thread to ID a book (or books) that he/she "needs"!!!!!! I'm pretty good at this by the way and I have, David at Betts to help me out as well. You really ought to be in on this, folks!!!!
11-09-2016 06:06 PM
Brian861

I'll save ya the trouble of looking in mine. I don't own a single S/L or sig of any type from King. Well, except for the facsimile.
11-09-2016 06:13 PM
Merlin1958

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Originally Posted by Brian861

I'll save ya the trouble of looking in mine. I don't know a single S/L or sig of any type from King. Well, except for the facsimile.

Good to know. A S/L is very much in play here and not out of the question. In the spirit of full disclosure, # of entries may make a big difference in this drawing as there are only 20 participants at this point. Obviously, with the total currently at $760 there are only 76 entries so far. You do the math and contribute as you see fit. Oh, and also.............................................. .................................................

A Very Happy & Healthy Holiday Season to all!!!!!
11-11-2016 08:29 AM
Jon

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Originally Posted by Merlin1958

To be honest, I transfer info to a yellow legal pad in order to keep track (go ahead laugh).

Legal pad??? Is that a hygiene product for lawyers?
11-11-2016 09:26 AM
becca69

2 more entries for me (should have 5 now)
11-11-2016 05:36 PM
Merlin1958

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Originally Posted by becca69

2 more entries for me (should have 5 now)

Yeppers!!! Ty!!!
11-11-2016 06:26 PM
Merlin1958

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Originally Posted by Jon

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Originally Posted by Merlin1958

To be honest, I transfer info to a yellow legal pad in order to keep track (go ahead laugh).

Legal pad??? Is that a hygiene product for lawyers?

Maybe!!! lol lol Nevertheless, I go "Old School" with recording data. I leave the digital stuff to our fearless leader, El Jefe!!! lol
11-12-2016 03:21 PM
Merlin1958

I seem to recall, Jerome posting drawing candidates and entries for the Grand Prize giveaway so here goes. The drawing so far..................

Spoiler:

Ladysai - 5 entries
Sentinel - 1 entry
HonkyTonkSmash - 1 entry
Shaq - 1 entry
Jsmcmullen92 - 10 entries
Peripheral - 5 entries
T-Dogz - 10 entries
Randall Flagg - 1 entry (for the benefit of his son who helps run the site behind the scenes)
Beverly Marsh 2 entries
Alec - 10 entries
Dnemec - 5 entries
Jon - 3 entries
Becca69 - 5 entries
Needfulkings - 5 entries
Ari Racing - 2 entries
Jimimck - 2 entries
Systemcrashoverride - 3 entries
Stroppygoblin - 2 entries
Johnnyalien - 2 entries
Bria861 - 1 entry

I trust I got it right, but feel free to check me and be sure. So far we have 20 participants and $760 raised. On 12/1 the list goes to RF for his wife to draw the winning name. I placed spoiler tags over the names so that if anyone is uncomfortable with being listed they can let me know. I just wanted to be as transparent as possible to avoid any hint of impropriety. Thanks to all those that have participated so far and a very happy holiday to you all. Remember, donations will be accepted until midnight November 30th!!!

Could the prize be a S/L of "The Stand"?????????????????????????

Spoiler:

DREAM ON!!!!! LOL LOL

However, it will be something you need for your collection and will be signed by Stephen King. It will also come from, THE collectible King book store, Betts Books!!!!!!!

Spoiler:

Depending on the final disposition of the "Brexit" vote, UK donors will be eligible to receive 2,000 Euro's or a lump of coal!!!! LOL LOL J/K
11-12-2016 04:56 PM
Sir_Boomme

yeah... I'm the atheist that sometimes celebrates Christmas.... but you can count me in for a couple of entries....
But I don't think I probably need any of the signed books... I've run out of shelf space and been taking a break.
If I win, just send me a signed framed picture of Mr Bill in your Scooby Doo speedo.

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