I think it's about time we gave the donation tin other shake for the cost and labours carried by one guy ... whoever the hell he is
I continually notice the donation box and give it sweet bugger all attention but for some stupid reason clicked on it this morning where I discovered that the initial annual hand up for the $1500 target is around 18 months old now, and despite the patronage of the forum, the time thats expired that total was never reached and only a few of the newer member have jumped onto the donation list of late, which is great but made me feel a little guilty. And in true Crusty style, my guilt is now your guilt.
Through this forum Ive gained many good friends both real and cyber, along with some some questionable associates (you know who you are), as well as a wealth of info, help and support over the years. The knowledge and generosity of the membership is truly awesome to say the least, and the enthusiasm to jump in and help is contagious (possible a bad use of the word in view of the lingering Car-avan-Owner Virus)
Im a late bloomer to social media in general, and was on here many many years before the mainstream social sewer of Facebook. Eventually joining the other platforms and expecting them to be similar to Expanders Downunder ..... you can imagine the horror I discovered. This forum is unique, and Expanda Jesus deserves some ("some", I wont over do it) credit and support from his loyal disciples. I feel like a big part of this community, and I feel like we (and by we, I mean you) have the obligation to chip in.
More often than I should I skirt around the forums bull$hit censor by using "$" instead of "S", and there is at least some of this being aimed at avoiding any future scrutiny ... so help me to continue using $hit words and inappropriate derivatives by putting your hand in your pockets again for the great man.
Ive just now appointed myself as the annual guilt filled fundraising button pusher .... so get on board before I shame you .... (again, you know who you are, and you know I will)
I continually notice the donation box and give it sweet bugger all attention but for some stupid reason clicked on it this morning where I discovered that the initial annual hand up for the $1500 target is around 18 months old now, and despite the patronage of the forum, the time thats expired that total was never reached and only a few of the newer member have jumped onto the donation list of late, which is great but made me feel a little guilty. And in true Crusty style, my guilt is now your guilt.
Through this forum Ive gained many good friends both real and cyber, along with some some questionable associates (you know who you are), as well as a wealth of info, help and support over the years. The knowledge and generosity of the membership is truly awesome to say the least, and the enthusiasm to jump in and help is contagious (possible a bad use of the word in view of the lingering Car-avan-Owner Virus)
Im a late bloomer to social media in general, and was on here many many years before the mainstream social sewer of Facebook. Eventually joining the other platforms and expecting them to be similar to Expanders Downunder ..... you can imagine the horror I discovered. This forum is unique, and Expanda Jesus deserves some ("some", I wont over do it) credit and support from his loyal disciples. I feel like a big part of this community, and I feel like we (and by we, I mean you) have the obligation to chip in.
More often than I should I skirt around the forums bull$hit censor by using "$" instead of "S", and there is at least some of this being aimed at avoiding any future scrutiny ... so help me to continue using $hit words and inappropriate derivatives by putting your hand in your pockets again for the great man.
Ive just now appointed myself as the annual guilt filled fundraising button pusher .... so get on board before I shame you .... (again, you know who you are, and you know I will)
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