Forum Cash Crunch

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 20 May 2002 2:18 pm

Once again it's getting to the point where I have to dip into my checkbook to bail out the Forum. Anyone care to join me? Donations cheerfully accepted. Send your check (any amount) to:

The Steel Guitar Forum
148 South Cloverdale Blvd.
Cloverdale, CA 95425
USA

Thanks.

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Jody Sanders · Post by **Jody Sanders** » 20 May 2002 2:35 pm

Hi Bob, Help is on the way. Jody.

Fred Murphy · Post by **Fred Murphy** » 20 May 2002 2:46 pm

I will send a check tomorrow. Thanks for the Forum. It is a great source of entertainment and information.

Janice Brooks · Post by **Janice Brooks** » 20 May 2002 3:53 pm

Easy as Paypal

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Bowie Martin · Post by **Bowie Martin** » 20 May 2002 4:17 pm

A check is on the way; keep up the good work...

John Hawkins · Post by **John Hawkins** » 20 May 2002 4:18 pm

b0b,

I'm mailing mine tomorrow !

I think you will probably still disagree as you did before , when this was suggested , but I STILL believe if the forum registered members were given a vote , most would agree to a reasonable annual assessment that you calculate would keep you whole year -to- year .

It is unreasonable to think that you should dip into you and your family's pocket to keep this forum going .There are many of us who love Steel Guitar and have for many years ( 53 years in my case since I was 16)and this site is THE PLACE for those of us who enjoy , learn and even make friends from this , one of a kind , site that is run so well by you .

Just my continued mind set from long ago when someone suggested an annual assessment.

I hope some support will be given for this type arrangement by the members , so you will not have to worry about keeping this good site afloat when operating expenses exceed expectations at any given year and/ or time !

Thanks again for all the effort you put into the operation of this forum EVERY DAY !!!

John Hawkins

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 20 May 2002 5:48 pm

I haven't sold anything on the Forum lately, so I haven't paid any commissions lately, so I'll just make a contribution instead via PayPal. Thanks b0b!
Jimbeaux

Joe Casey · Post by **Joe Casey** » 20 May 2002 5:55 pm

OK I'm in won't be until the 1st tho but a check is coming.

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pdl20 · Post by **pdl20** » 20 May 2002 6:55 pm

I ALSO THINK A YEARLY DUES WOULD BE A GREAT THING.MOST OF US CAN AFFORD THE PRICE OF A CD OR SO IN A YEARS TIME,LOOK AT THE STUFF WE ALL GET FOR FREE ON THIS FORUM.INFORMATION ALONE WORTH A FORTUNE.I VOTE FOR FEE .

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Ron Whitworth · Post by **Ron Whitworth** » 20 May 2002 7:28 pm

Hello b0b;
Just came across this post as i don't visit this section of the forum often enough.
I will get a check in the mail to you in the next couple of days also..I want to post a thread on the Steel Players page as i know several members rarely visit this page.I know it is not in the correct topic but it will direct some more people here...Please consider a small monthly dues for this service you graciously provide- i really do not think it will offend anyone...Ron

Buck Grantham R.I.P. · Post by **Buck Grantham R.I.P.** » 20 May 2002 7:35 pm

Mine is on the way tomorrow . B0b ,thanks for all you do for us steel players.

Stoney Stonecipher · Post by **Stoney Stonecipher** » 20 May 2002 7:42 pm

My check is on the way. I appreciate the forum and I appreciate you.

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 20 May 2002 8:32 pm

b0b,

I just made a donation to the Forum via Paypal. I appreciate all you've done to bring the steel guitar community together.
db

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chas smith R.I.P. · Post by **chas smith R.I.P.** » 20 May 2002 8:51 pm

I'm in.

JB Arnold · Post by **JB Arnold** » 20 May 2002 8:53 pm

I'm in as well....

John

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Al Marcus · Post by **Al Marcus** » 20 May 2002 8:54 pm

I sent a pretty good donation to b0b in 2001.
Another year , so I will send in another one for 2002.

Let's help keep this thing going for the good of all of us.

I still say that we should send a set amount every year so b0b can depend on it.

I see there is 3000 members now, if everyone sent $25. every year that would be $75,000 .

That would enable b0b to update his equipment , for more storage (there is a lot of previous info on Bar Chatter) and faster operation.....al

chas smith R.I.P. · Post by **chas smith R.I.P.** » 20 May 2002 9:01 pm

Um, I hate to appear ignorant in public, but where do I send the PayPal payment? I can't wait to see all the answers to that one.

Martin Weenick · Post by **Martin Weenick** » 20 May 2002 10:44 pm

B0b, I will mail a check tomorrow morning ( wednesday ). Martin.

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Jeff Watson · Post by **Jeff Watson** » 20 May 2002 10:45 pm

Hey Chas, I'm gonna guess we send it to Bob's email address...quasar@b0b.com

jerry wallace · Post by **jerry wallace** » 20 May 2002 11:17 pm

Bobby,a check is in the PayPal mail..

THANKS FOR ALL YOUR EFFORTS..!!

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Jerry Wallace-2001 Zum: D-10,8+6, "98 Zum: D-10,8+8,Nashville 1000,Session 500 ,Session 400 head only amp,Tubefex,ProfexII, Artesia, New Mexico
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Roger Kelly · Post by **Roger Kelly** » 21 May 2002 4:13 am

......as is mine too! Keep up the good work b0b.

Bill Hankey · Post by **Bill Hankey** » 21 May 2002 4:17 am

b0b,

Your labors are appreciated. Help is on the way.

Bill H.

Chip Fossa · Post by **Chip Fossa** » 21 May 2002 4:20 am

I'll be sending a check, too, b0b. Thanks
so much for this great place. I agree with some of the folks above, in that an annual
fee is more than justified to keep the Forum going. No one person should have to foot the bill.
...ChipsAhoy

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 21 May 2002 4:37 am

b0b, please do consider a regular subscription rate. You should not be in a position of having to dip into personal funds to keep this afloat. In fact, you should be making a profit on this venture. After all, there are many other people making a profitable living from serving the steel guitar community (or at least trying to!) and you provide a tremendous service to that community that would be sorely missed if you ever disbanded the effort. You are deserving of a profit, not just "breaking even".