But not done in the sense that we got all the money!
To make a long story short, Melissa and I decided it was better not to pursue the trip to Thailand this Christmas after all, and we are both feeling quite at peace with the situation.
Thanks to all of you who sent out all fundraising suggestions, and especially to those of you who donated a buck (or more)!
Most of the money was easy to return via paypal, but I've still got some $1 sitting here that need to be returned in person. I know who most of you are... might be more of a trick finding you Greenlake people.... to return your dollars and 100 Zambian Kwacha. Please let me know if the money you sent didn't get back to you!
It's been fun...
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Thursday, July 5, 2007
Zambian Kwacha
On a collection excursion at Green Lake last Tuesday, I was given money from Africa as well as 4 bucks from a rad little group who had just returned from Zambia the day before. I'm told the Kwacha's worth about 4 cents, but we'll take every bit! If I were the scrapbooking type, these 100 Kwacha would make the cut without question.
New Total: $311.55! Most of that has come through the Paypal link (keep spreading the word!), but I've had several people hand me dollars in person as well. Also note the new target of: $1465.40 (we now have the exact ticket amount). That leaves only 1153.85 people to give a dollar!
I've been enjoying seeing how many different places the money comes from too. Though most has come from Seattle, a donation came from Hawaii and Chicago a few days ago, and today one from North Carolina, for instance.
I've decided that Green Lake isn't the best place to share my story and ask for bucks.... everyone is too decked-out in exercise suits and swimming garb to carry wallets. I need to be more strategic. I'm thinking banks.
A co-worker suggested I try scrapping the personal connection method and instead make a general announcement of my story the next time I'm on the bus to all passengers within ear-shot. I told him I'd do it by the end of the week. I'll keep you posted.
Funny story of the last few days: Rob, one of my housemates said he'd eat a fly that we found in our fridge if another housemate, Kevin, gave 10 bucks toward the Getting Melissa To Thailand cause. Kevin was so grossed out at Rob's determination, and so frightened that Rob would actually eat the insect that Kevin ended up paying 10 bucks for Rob NOT to eat the fly.
Melissa and I are also planning to have a Boys verses Girls contest. Come Autumn when we are both in Seattle again, we will each gather two friends and hit the same mall to see which gender can draw the most money. Lingering middle school chants tell me boys rule, girls drool... but honestly I feel nervous.
New Total: $311.55! Most of that has come through the Paypal link (keep spreading the word!), but I've had several people hand me dollars in person as well. Also note the new target of: $1465.40 (we now have the exact ticket amount). That leaves only 1153.85 people to give a dollar!
I've been enjoying seeing how many different places the money comes from too. Though most has come from Seattle, a donation came from Hawaii and Chicago a few days ago, and today one from North Carolina, for instance.
I've decided that Green Lake isn't the best place to share my story and ask for bucks.... everyone is too decked-out in exercise suits and swimming garb to carry wallets. I need to be more strategic. I'm thinking banks.
A co-worker suggested I try scrapping the personal connection method and instead make a general announcement of my story the next time I'm on the bus to all passengers within ear-shot. I told him I'd do it by the end of the week. I'll keep you posted.
Funny story of the last few days: Rob, one of my housemates said he'd eat a fly that we found in our fridge if another housemate, Kevin, gave 10 bucks toward the Getting Melissa To Thailand cause. Kevin was so grossed out at Rob's determination, and so frightened that Rob would actually eat the insect that Kevin ended up paying 10 bucks for Rob NOT to eat the fly.
Melissa and I are also planning to have a Boys verses Girls contest. Come Autumn when we are both in Seattle again, we will each gather two friends and hit the same mall to see which gender can draw the most money. Lingering middle school chants tell me boys rule, girls drool... but honestly I feel nervous.
Sunday, July 1, 2007
Update #1
If I've got it counted right, $228.55 has come in! That's real nutty to me.... incredible start. You folks are generous! Only 1271.45 remaining people need to give a buck... no problem!
I spent a good deal of Saturday "dropping" slips of paper with the weblink around Green Lake Park yesterday. As best I can tell, none of the donations thus far have resulted from my intentional littering, but I dare to remain optimistic.
One of my housemates also presented me with the $100 Challenge: If I can get $100 from different people in person by asking for $1 donations in a single day, he will match $50 of it!
Tomorrow I plan on "accidentally" leaving the blog address slips of paper on the bus when I get off. I also plan to tape a sign to my backpack.
Keep spreading the word!
PS. A great friend proposed a great idea auctioning off my old neglected Jeep. It's called a Dutch Auction. More on that to come later.
I spent a good deal of Saturday "dropping" slips of paper with the weblink around Green Lake Park yesterday. As best I can tell, none of the donations thus far have resulted from my intentional littering, but I dare to remain optimistic.
One of my housemates also presented me with the $100 Challenge: If I can get $100 from different people in person by asking for $1 donations in a single day, he will match $50 of it!
Tomorrow I plan on "accidentally" leaving the blog address slips of paper on the bus when I get off. I also plan to tape a sign to my backpack.
Keep spreading the word!
PS. A great friend proposed a great idea auctioning off my old neglected Jeep. It's called a Dutch Auction. More on that to come later.
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