ONLY 747 DONATIONS????????? What the HELL is up here?

[karlrschneider]

Good God, people, let's get on the stick here. (Disclaimer: No, I am not affiliated with DU in any way, shape or form except as a poster.)

This is unbelievable. :eyes:

[qanda]

1. kick

:kick:

[seabeyond]

2. anyone want a star, i will donate once more......

[ugarte]

6. I've almost got the down payment

I just need financing.

[seabeyond]

14. you got it. give me a minute. pay it forward, nothing more n/t

[ugarte]

21. Thank you, brother

My whole family thanks you.

[seabeyond]

23. or sister, wink

[ugarte]

30. Thank you, sister

Gracias de mi corazón.

[karlrschneider]

7. Same here sea. Anybody can't afford at least $5, let me know, I'll cover

it.

Edit: up to 10 people...I ain't really "rich" :D

[hallc]

20. Thank you SO MUCH

for donating for me. I would love to donate, however i also need to eat...I didn't ask for enough money from my loans for grad school ( i guess i underestimated how much it costs to live in Philly...) so I am scrounging for quarters right about now...But thanks to seabeyond, i have a beautiful shiny star next to my name :)

[seabeyond]

24. it is pretty isnt it. oooosh n/t

[Dr. Mullion Blasto]

3. August? People on vacation???

[walldude]

4. How about... Broke as hell?

Ain't got 2 coins to rub together. I've donated in the past when I can... Stop with the guilt trip already.

[seabeyond]

27. no no no, no guilt no.

walldude. i would not feel guilty if i chose not to. especially if it would be irresponsible to donte wheni had bills to pay. no way. just fun getting things pumped to, for those that can donate

[etherealtruth]

5. I am holding out to see what the absolute most ...

...I can afford to donate is. I'm currently an unemployed single mother (I'm not looking for a boohoo), so it won't be much. I do, however, want it to be as much as I can possibly do w/out.

[seabeyond]

46. this is another thing i have learned. $5, $10 from a lot of people

does work. can do it more often, and have collective awareness in energy. good stuff

just a mere $10 i believe is as effective, $10 with way more donating is even more effective, than a few at a million

[marmar]

8. Actually, I don't think that's terrible...

because the goal was 1,000 by Aug. 31, right? I think they'll get there without much trouble.

[karlrschneider]

13. No, it is Aug 21, not 31. It's always one week, 3 days to go.

We raised FIFTY GRAND for Andy in ...what, a couple weeks? Which was a wonderful thing, but without DU it would never have happened.

[marmar]

15. Claro que si...

My check's in the mail.

[DanCa]

26. Caveat Umpteur as Mike Brady used to say

Let the buyer beware :D)

[Catholic Sensation]

9. PIMPBOT SAYS DONATE

He'll cut you, fool!

[hippiepunk]

12. That is the single greatest thing in the history of mankind

Forget about Cindy, Pimpbot for president.

[ohio_liberal]

50. LMFAO!

::belly laugh::

[jayctravis]

10. Isn't Friday payday? (n/t)

[wli]

11. can I donate stars to "lottery winners?"

I'd donate maybe 5 or 10 times more for that.

Unfortunately I do need to keep monthly expenses down because I'm suffering something vaguely like "death by a thousand cuts," but otherwise I'd be willing to regularly give much more.

I'm looking into getting rid of some bad habits and wasteful monthly expenditures to make room for better causes, as well as to review things in order to consistently "buy blue."

[seabeyond]

44. hey, good for you. this is what i have been working on

and du and andy and cindy ...... but especially du has allowed me to let go of the hording, (my bad out of fear), be responsible and cponservative spending, then financially supporting good

truly

i thank du for opening my eyes.

also husband bringing home money, so like taking his money to donate, tho i know it is "ours" and it so is. but still. he is a texas repug. that voted kerry. that is challenging his people.

donating to lifetime political adversary like this may, hm.....

and i am paying for a service skinner provides. it certainly is worth it. this is a well run board. i am pro business, wink

[DanCa]

16. It should be closer to the first of the month

Fortunately I was prepared and I could sock away some SSDI money. Secondly I am not kreskin I cannot guess people motivation maybe thier waitting until thier Friday evening pay check.

[longship]

17. Come on everybody.

Get a star!!!!

It only took me 60 seconds. I was going to give $10.00, but DU had conveniently preselected the $35.00 for me. So I just clicked "Okay".
I'm broke, but I'll just not go out to eat with my wife one time this month. Instead, I'll make her dinner at home.

Find a way people. Give to DU.

[psychopomp]

18. Help me and Help DU!

I am a very recently de-starred DU'er who is feeling naked. I do not live in the United States any longer and it is difficult for me to donate while preserving my desired anonymity.

I have been a registered DU'er since early 2002 and have posted many articles in LBN. In the last year the number of posters on DU has grown to the point where I feel that so many are saying what I would have said I find myself refraining from posting as much. However, I kick threads that are important, nominate when I think it is right and do comment on some issues. I also respond to calls to action and have been active in letter-writing.

As a starred member I have searchable access to the archives, which is important to me.

I would like to find a DU'er who will donate on my behalf.

Thanks!

[psychopomp]

31. A warm thank-you to my (anonymous) benifactor

Just a quick note before I head out the door to say thank you and to wish you well. Remaining a DU'er in good standing is just one of the many challenges of living abroad!

:toast: :toast: :yourock: :toast: :toast:

[psychopomp]

41. Hello, I am back and I checked my inbox and I had three

people who were interested in helping almost as quickly as I had posted this message.

Thanks a lot to all of you! On top of it all, my sponsor remains unknown to me so perhaps was some different DU'er altogether. Not knowing makes it all the sweeter because then I get to spread the gratitude to everybody equally.

Cheers! Hooray for DU!

[justinsb]

19. My appologies, locked out on Monday

it looks like it could be a long one. For today I've named my pennies and am watching where they go. If they open the doors tomorrow, I'll donate!

[Rude Horner]

22. Ok, I took the plunge

I just gave $35. I know that's not a ton, but it was all I could do right now. Next time I hope to give more.

edit: And they already gave me a star! I feel like a real DU'er now!! :bounce:

[wanpete]

25. I have happily made my donation! I love the DU. Dont know what I'd

do without it.

[la la]

28. okay okay ;>)

I appreciate the 'administrators' getting me back on here after problems with password, yadda yadda --so i donated !
DU rocks !

[Geoff R. Casavant]

29. Okay, okay

One more donation on the tote board!

[toey]

32. what happens to *'s face when the glove hits it on the tally board???

Anyone?

[ailsagirl]

38. I think his face turns black and blue and he sports a shiner

Though it's anyone's guess-- he's being a pouty-man and
usually they've got * grinning so all bets are off!!

:)

[ailsagirl]

55. Looks like we'll find out pretty soon-- only 58 more donations and

WHAM!!!!!!!!!!

:bounce: :evilgrin: :kick:

[Straight Shooter]

33. Many of us on DU have donated to the Crawford Peace House.

Kind of bad timing to have the DU drive going at the same time. That might be one reason. OTOH, it seems like the donations are coming in at pretty much the typical pace.

[dghll]

34. I kicked in

because I want to help.

[liberaltrucker]

36. Welcome to DU

You'll find you've found an online home:hi:

[annabanana]

47. Thanks!

And welcome to DU!
:toast:

[Stephanie]

52. Welcome to DU!

that's a nice first post!

[liberaltrucker]

35. Make it 748

Thanks for the kick in the ass:toast:

[ailsagirl]

37. self-delete

[opiate69]

39. Sorry... terrible financial situation around here right now..

Garnishment for student loans is kinda killing any thoughts of "disposable" income.

[FrenchieCat]

40. I gave!

so it ain't me!

[insanity]

42. I usually try to spot them a few but

now I'm a college student and I have to be careful with my money untill I know how much expendale income I will actually have. However, by the next fundraiser I'll be able to kick DU some well deserved cash.

[unhappycamper]

43. The check's been in the mail for a few days now.

I hate PayPal & avoid it whenever possible.

(Note to Skinner: add one to the donation count.)

45. donation

I'm donating by check, so doesn't show up yet.

[NewJeffCT]

48. this is how it always works!

Get a bunch of donations early, then the procrasinators wait until the last minutes.

(PS I donated yesterday)

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

49. Kick! n/t

[bottomofthehill]

51. Sent by U.S. mail on Monday

The credit card was maxed so I had to send a check by U.S. mail. Waiting for my little star. I am sure there are others like me out there.. The numbers will continue to grow

[ailsagirl]

53. Now you have to say, HEY!! 942 DONATIONS!! KUDOS, ALL!!

Credit must be given where it's "DU"

:) :bounce:

[graywarrior]

54. I donated a few months ago.

I can't make another until next month.