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Hey JazzboCR,

No big shot thought here! Challenging the membership to donate to this worthy cause is the right thing to do. I'm new to this board, but not new to the hobbie or to message boards and if I can help then the rest can as well. Hell, $10 bucks! $20, what ever you can do.

PB

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I would rather import a Pit Viper, than marry a Russian.

Phucking KGB is always following me.

Go ahead and run with scissors, I don't care!

Well , it's good to see that nobody has a problem with us moving on from the original plan. No need to feel bad for the orphanage. We took them a few large boxes of supplies last year , so it's not like they didn't get anything. I have been there on four different occasions myself and it just didn't seem like we were going to get the information we needed to help them with the building next door.
There are too many other worthy causes for us to be involved in to have to be put on hold for any period of time IMHO. I hope our members continue to help out any way they can. There is no reason why this should ever come to an end.
SB, sorry I missed you this trip my friend. Lets talk this week if you have the time.

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"With foxes, we must play the fox." ~ Thomas Fuller

I have given a week for responses, and there seems to be no one that has a problem with donating to the Red Cross Earthquake Relief in Costa Rica.

I am in the initial process of determining how to move the funds from the PayPal account to the Red Cross. Hopefully it should not take long.

My last question, do I give all the funds in the account and close it out, or do I leave some money in it for future endeavors? If you have donated to the account I would like your input.

My heartfelt thanks to all that have given in this effort.

Health & happiness....

Steve - Santas Bro

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It's not the size of the wand that put the rabbit in the hat, it's the magic in it!!!

There was information in this mornings AM Costa Rica how to donate money to the Red Cross. Note that Western Union is offering wire transfers at NO FEE.

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Pura Vida
Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four
essential food groups:
alcohol, caffeine, sugar and fat.
Alex Levine

Personally, I made my donation without recourse, which means giving up how it's directed. However it might be wise to keep a small "account holder" amount in the bank, mainly to avoid having to go through all that if a future need arises and the fund regenerated. Enough so the inevitable bank fees don't nibble it to zero. Just my feeling...

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"A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind"--Dr. Johnson
"Amen, brother"-ED

I'm with JazzboCR. Santas Bro, you got my proxy on my donation. I haven't been here long enough or spent enough time in Costa Rica to have an opinion.

Thanks for taking the time to put the fund together.

PB

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I would rather import a Pit Viper, than marry a Russian.

Phucking KGB is always following me.

Go ahead and run with scissors, I don't care!

Thanks for the replies. I think after PayPal takes the initial 3 percent there are no further fees.

Leaving a small amount ($50.00) was something that I was thinking about.

As always I am interested in doing right by all of our hard earned money.

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It's not the size of the wand that put the rabbit in the hat, it's the magic in it!!!

Is it possible to kick a few bucks (if needed) for BB57's new eyes
IMHO this is what this fund should do.
I have said this before a small donation to the current problems recent examples COP GETS SHOT Some privaty donated.THE EARTHQUAKE did we help out?
There shoud be a fund for such cases
Now that I opened my fat mouth I will end up running said fund
Well if that needs to happen so be it
Like I said small donations not the mother load
Not busting the orphanage great idea
my dos cents
Henry

I think this thread should stay focused on the Orphanage and Red Cross and charities directed towards Costa Rica only.

Perhaps a new thread could be started by Nhhank for aid to CRT brothers in need or who we venerate or are grateful too or are otherwise appreciated.

Just IMHO.

Regards.

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Softbob

There is nothing either good or bad
but thinking makes it so.
HAMLET

Isra123
All of the donations are CR related
A flag next to your name would be nice Then I could nominat you to run the CRT benevolent fund
I like the fact that you have interest in this thread and please continue to post with any coments The bearthen are at a bit of a cross road but I feel that all will be good soon
Henry
PS do you know where we can get a mail box

So far $50.00 to policeman; $100.00 to school uniforms, $350.00 to earthquake, from $500.00 cash I handed to a CRT member. This was $250.00 from me, and $250.00 from CRT member who sent me a check.

Once that the fund for BB57 has reached over $1,100.00 (which PR says it will be soon), the money will be then sent to the earthquake fund. BB57 did not want this money used for him, but needed a "loan" to ensure that the procedure could go on as scheduled. That has happened with the help of Phoenix Rising & Orange. My personal thanks to both of them who were instrumental in making this happen.

I'm not sure of the balance, since I am at work and don't have my PayPal access information, but the balance will be used for CR related items. I will post the balance when I can access PayPal, hopefully tonight.

Thanks to all who have given.

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It's not the size of the wand that put the rabbit in the hat, it's the magic in it!!!

The current balance is $2,040.09.

After the $1,100.00 "loan" is sent to Red Cross, we will have donated $1,600.00 to date.

We have also had three additional donations this year. Thank you very much for that.

Health & happiness to all....

Steve - Santas Bro

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It's not the size of the wand that put the rabbit in the hat, it's the magic in it!!!

SB
Iwas planing to bring some school suplies on an up coming trip
Are they wanted? if so where do I drop them off?
I know this is not your gig any more but figued that you still have the low down
mucho gusto

I will PM you with some information. another CRT member might be able to need help with shcool supplies.

Thanks for your help.

Steve - Santas Bro

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It's not the size of the wand that put the rabbit in the hat, it's the magic in it!!!

We are in the final stages of donating the balance of the money to the CR earthquake through the Cruz Roja. Thank you ID for the link.

One of the questions that they ask is the name of the donor. Most have written that they did not want the CRT name to be mentioned when it was intended towards Ch*ldren. Now that it is being donated to the earthquake fund would you like to have the name CRT some how be used, with Admin1's approval, of course.

What name would you like to see for the donation?

All who have donated, I give my heart felt thanks. For those that had questions about me, and my intentions about the fund, I also thank you. It made me look into myself, and for that I am a better man.

We will have helped many people with your generous gifts.

Health & happiness to all....

Steve - Santas Bro

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It's not the size of the wand that put the rabbit in the hat, it's the magic in it!!!