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

[Merlin1958]

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.

Really? lol Okay, you got it, buddy!!! lol lol lol

[Sir_Boomme]

oh lordy... what have I gotten myself into, first time in my life I'm praying to lose...and hell, I'm an atheist.
You need to let me know where to paypal the donation to big guy.... Merlin1959 doesn't work for me.

[Randall Flagg]

I have to respectfully decline the entry for me (and my son). I appreciate the gesture, but were I to win , it would be odd.

[saginaw]

Just sent some funds. Hopefully I did it properly. Been lurking for awhile and finally decided to join.

[Merlin1958]

oh lordy... what have I gotten myself into, first time in my life I'm praying to lose...and hell, I'm an atheist.
You need to let me know where to paypal the donation to big guy.... Merlin1959 doesn't work for me.

PP address is (wbender2@cox.net).

[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
Saginaw
Firemonkey66
DrZaius
br!an
Theli
TCCBodhi
CRinVA

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.......

$1,000.00 With 27 participants.

This is still the list of donors/contributions as of this posting. Remember, your chance to get in on this and gain drawing entries ends at midnight, 11/30/16 (AZ Time)

[saginaw]

Mine didn't go through? Last name is fowler.

[Merlin1958]

I'm gonna check again. My apologies, but I suck at PP and hardly ever use it. Nevertheless, I am wonderful at "WTF" Christmas gifts!!! lol


Edit; "Michael Fowler"? Yes, I di get it and the list is updated. Thank you for checking me, I didn't get that "You have money" email, but it is there and recorded. We're at .....................

$1,000.00!!!!!!

[firemonkey66]

Hey Bill, I sent you some money for entries if you want to add me to the list. Cheers!

[DoctorZaius]

Hey Bill,
I just sent some money through PP - sorry, I know you don't like it, but I just sold something small here on the website and the money was there. An easy transfer. Please let me know when you get it and add me to your list. This is a great thing you are doing.
Best, Greg (yup, Red Sox Greg)

[Merlin1958]

Hey Bill,
I just sent some money through PP - sorry, I know you don't like it, but I just sold something small here on the website and the money was there. An easy transfer. Please let me know when you get it and add me to your list. This is a great thing you are doing.
Best, Greg (yup, Red Sox Greg)

Why wouldn't I like it? Less money to spend at Fenway!!! LOL


List updated!!!

[Jon]

Hey Bill,
I just sent some money through PP - sorry, I know you don't like it, but I just sold something small here on the website and the money was there. An easy transfer. Please let me know when you get it and add me to your list. This is a great thing you are doing.
Best, Greg (yup, Red Sox Greg)

Yuuup!

Bill is a great guy!

[Merlin1958]

Hey Bill,
I just sent some money through PP - sorry, I know you don't like it, but I just sold something small here on the website and the money was there. An easy transfer. Please let me know when you get it and add me to your list. This is a great thing you are doing.
Best, Greg (yup, Red Sox Greg)

Yuuup!

Bill is a great guy!

lol Thanks, but I am sure there are many that would disagree!!! lol It ain't about me anyhow, it's about the spirit of the season, doing something nice for someone else and helping out those less fortunate that matters. Seriously!! Don't forget, David at betts is a co-conspirator!!!

[Merlin1958]

I have to respectfully decline the entry for me (and my son). I appreciate the gesture, but were I to win , it would be odd.

Tell you what. We'll lump this donation in with, Jon's deal. Cool?

[Brian861]

Thanks, Bill. Appreciate the message +1

[Merlin1958]

Thanks, Bill. Appreciate the message +1

Ahh, I do the best I can!!! Thank you for your contribution!!!

[TCCBodhi]

Cookies in 2015 (and 2016) improved your chances, yes?

I'll get a couple entries in in the next few days once I make sure my other bills are paid sufficiently.

[Merlin1958]

Cookies in 2015 (and 2016) improved your chances, yes?

I'll get a couple entries in in the next few days once I make sure my other bills are paid sufficiently.

Cookies won't hurt your chances!!! lol

We're up to $1,000 with 27 participants!!!! Only a little over a week left to get your entries in folks!!!

[Merlin1958]

Let's take this up a notch in the spirit of the holidays. In addition to the Secret Santa prize winner, an additional three names will be drawn to receive copies of "Charlie the Choo-Choo"!!!!!


All I will need is the name and address of the three chosen participants in order to have the books shipped directly from Amazon. No s/h in the U.S., Intl at cost. What do you think folks does that sweeten the pot a bit?

[Brian861]

Sounds good to me!

[CRinVA]

Bill I haven't been around much lately - cant sign on during the day at all with new job! Hell I cant even take my cell phone into the office! Anyways, donation just made. Add me to the entry list!
:-)

[Theli]

Just threw my name in the hat for an entry. If I'm too late to enter for the giveaway at least the small donation goes to a good cause.

[Merlin1958]

Wow!!! Good day for donations!!! I believe I have accounted for everyone. 27 participants and just 5 days left to get your entries in!!!!


You folks are VERY generous indeed!!!

[Jon]

Let's take this up a notch in the spirit of the holidays. In addition to the Secret Santa prize winner, an additional three names will be drawn to receive copies of "Charlie the Choo-Choo"!!!!!


All I will need is the name and address of the three chosen participants in order to have the books shipped directly from Amazon. No s/h in the U.S., Intl at cost. What do you think folks does that sweeten the pot a bit?

At the risk of reneging...I''d love a copy of Charlie. If win. I will donate more to even the score. I assume it is a mass market copy. My additional donation will come in 7 or 8 days (when I donation to DT.org... I realize this does not guarantee a win.)

[Merlin1958]

Let's take this up a notch in the spirit of the holidays. In addition to the Secret Santa prize winner, an additional three names will be drawn to receive copies of "Charlie the Choo-Choo"!!!!!


All I will need is the name and address of the three chosen participants in order to have the books shipped directly from Amazon. No s/h in the U.S., Intl at cost. What do you think folks does that sweeten the pot a bit?

At the risk of reneging...I''d love a copy of Charlie. If win. I will donate more to even the score. I assume it is a mass market copy. My additional donation will come in 7 or 8 days (when I donation to DT.org... I realize this does not guarantee a win.)

I don't see an issue with this, unless someone else does. So, to be clear if you win the "Grand Prize" re-gift it to the HF. If you win a copy of "Charlie" send it on to you. Correct?

BTW, I misspoke. I intend to purchase the additional copies of "Charlie the Choo Choo" from, CD and have an email out to, Brian Freeman to reserve the copies and solidify logistics. I'm hoping to purchase the books from, CD and have them shipped direct to the winners. Therefore, I will need the winning addresses ASAP after the winners are announced on or around 12/1/16. Keep in mind, Dolores, (RF's wife) has been kind enough to offer her services on our behalf, but I can't speak to her work/home schedule. Rest assured, we are looking to get this done ASAP after the donation deadline!!!

Also, FWIW we have met my most hopeful goal for this little venture and everything from hereon in is "Gravy"!!!! LOL You should all pat yourselves on the back as the most giving community in the world wide web, IMHO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!