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For many of you the amount of time you spend here really adds up. (I’ve seen some of you with your sleeping bags. I’ve even tripped over several of you in the hallway.) If everyone could send in a little it would really help considering the size of the membership. Some can not afford a lot while others can afford more. Remember, it all balances out in the end.
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So, get out and make me proud. Hugs to you all. :D

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OH, I DID! I DID!

Why? Because this place is cheaper than therapy. That's why.

Pony up, kids. If this site goes under I'll have to go inpatient.
 

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I only recently learned that you can give a small amount of money, but the wife and me are getting to the end of the month lately, and we don't know whether to spend that money on gas or food.

I'll make you proud when I have it though, I promise.
 

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Great Kay....;)

Wayne....I'm sure that whenever and whatever you do will be just fine. :D
 

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Count me in for some $$... just don't count me yet. My last $$ for the week are dedicated to assisting the school valentine's parties w/ supplies. But, come the next payday... I'll put in my two bits.
 

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You do also get a bigger PM box and a couple of other perks for your voluntary subscription. And we really do keep the lights on here with member-donations - so I deeply appreciate each and every one of you. You guys are what make AW such an amazing place.

We've always known that sometimes the extra few bucks just aren't there to kick into the kitty -- heck, I've done that same "do I eat this week or do I put gas in the jeep?" budget balancing. So please, don't anyone short yourselves, either.

And CactusWendy? :bighug:
 

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For us Luddites who don't have PayPal, if you PM Mac she will tell you where to send your check or money order. (Just remember, you should call before dropping by.)

And seriously, if many of us on a tight budget can swing even a small amount, it adds up and really, really helps.

Maryn, well overdue for ponying up a fair share
 

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Happy to :) I'd go :crazy: if this place went away!
 

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For many of you the amount of time you spend here really adds up. (I’ve seen some of you with your sleeping bags. I’ve even tripped over several of you in the hallway.)

You know, if you'd open your eyes and drink a little less, you'd probably stumble less, too. :wag:

Though I second the sentiment. This place is like my local NPR only without the annoying pledge drives...

Although.... :idea:
 

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Hugs and smooches to you guys. Mac...some neat perks....woot!
 

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This place has educated me on so much and I'm more than happy to kick in some moola. (And since I just got my tax return, I actually have it to give.) As soon as I send it over to paypal this afternoon, Mac, you'll have it. I love this place so much it's like my second home. I can certainly pay my rent and my portion of the power bill.
 

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Tanks for the reminder :poke:


I shall govern myself accordingly.
 

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If I donate twice, can I have a bumper sticker? I'm really only here for the stickers.
 

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If I pay, can I be unbannable?

And if I get banned, do I get my cash back?

I would love to let my TRUE self show!
 

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If I pay more than Lucid, can I have him banned at my leisure? I'll pay triple if I can get that nuke button feature. :D
 

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Do I sense a bidding war in the offing? :D

I'm expecting some extra cash soon--when it comes in, some of it will come your way, Mac.
 

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Bump! :D
 

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Hugs to all of you. Ah, about the 'extra' goodies.....I get the chocolate, send the booze to Mac and as for the banning....we can always flip a quarter on that. ;)

(This is why I miss all the neat auctions we use to have.)
 

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(...I miss all the neat auctions we use to have.)
I miss those also. They were a lot of fun to watch and be involved in, and folks really enjoyed offering and buying items to help support the site. Sadly, from what I recall, the auctions were discontinued due to some accounting issues that had a negative impact on the income that was generated. Or something like that.

I've always thought that if active members each donated even a small amount to AW, say one dollar per month, that it would help to relieve some of the more pressing financial burdens the site owner experiences. And most of us can afford twelve bucks per year. Heck, I spent more than that on lunch this afternoon with nothing to show for it now except some cramping that I hope will pass soon.