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Post by TBELL on Jun 20, 2010 21:47:28 GMT -6
Hey dudes, Much like BTR when he decided to run his 5k or whatever it was that he aspired to run and better himself, and like Twine, who sacrificed his FREAKING NIPPLES for crying out loud, I want to do something that I have never done before. I'm going to attempt to rappel down the Financial Center in downtown Des Moines. Unlike those two however, I'm here to solicit funds. I need to raise $1,000 by September 22nd in order to be able to do this. The Financial Center is 345 FT tall, and I'm absolutely horrified of heights, but I think this is do-able for me. All money raised goes to the Special Olympics of Iowa, so if you can throw some scratch toward my cause, anything is greatly appreciated!!! www.firstgiving.com/travisbellThis will be a repeat for some of you on facebook, but I think I'm going to need all the help I can get to meet my goal!! THANKS AGAIN GUYS!!
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Post by 101 on Jun 21, 2010 6:18:33 GMT -6
Come you frickin' cheap asses, get on board. This is for special Olympics, you know, kids with intellectual disabilities. BTR, I know you can relate.
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Post by socal on Jun 21, 2010 7:34:05 GMT -6
Come you frickin' cheap asses, get on board. This is for special Olympics, you know, kids with intellectual disabilities. BTR, I know you can relate. Fuck you. I've got a hard enough time keeping a roof over my head, than to make it worse by donating to something as stupid as this. Maybe I should solicit donations too.
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Post by 101 on Jun 21, 2010 9:40:57 GMT -6
SoCal....if you're struggling to keep the lights on, then no, you should feel any obligation to donate. I'm with you on that. For most of us, a donation equivalent to a 12 pack of beer won't break the bank. After all, these kids don't have the mental capacity that will ever allow them to enjoy the pleasure that downing a 12 pack of beer can bring. Most of us have enjoyed that many, many times. Come you frickin' cheap asses, get on board. This is for special Olympics, you know, kids with intellectual disabilities. BTR, I know you can relate. Fuck you. I've got a hard enough time keeping a roof over my head, than to make it worse by donating to something as stupid as this. Maybe I should solicit donations too.
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Post by twine on Jun 21, 2010 10:16:21 GMT -6
SoCal....if you're struggling to keep the lights on, then no, you should feel any obligation to donate. I'm with you on that. For most of us, a donation equivalent to a 12 pack of beer won't break the bank. After all, these kids don't have the mental capacity that will ever allow them to enjoy the pleasure that downing a 12 pack of beer can bring. Most of us have enjoyed that many, many times. Fuck you. I've got a hard enough time keeping a roof over my head, than to make it worse by donating to something as stupid as this. Maybe I should solicit donations too. I wonder if being one of those kids is like being drunk all the time. If so, I don't feel all that sorry for them. Trav, I might throw you a 10 spot or something. Rapelling down the 801 building would be pretty friggin sweet.
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Post by socal on Jun 21, 2010 10:23:20 GMT -6
SoCal....if you're struggling to keep the lights on, then no, you should feel any obligation to donate. I'm with you on that. For most of us, a donation equivalent to a 12 pack of beer won't break the bank. After all, these kids don't have the mental capacity that will ever allow them to enjoy the pleasure that downing a 12 pack of beer can bring. Most of us have enjoyed that many, many times. Fuck you. I've got a hard enough time keeping a roof over my head, than to make it worse by donating to something as stupid as this. Maybe I should solicit donations too. Jeez, I re-read my original post and think I sounded like a dick. It was intended to be more humorous than it came across. Sorry Trav. While there is an open invitation on your screwing yourself, in this regards - go for it.
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Post by TBELL on Jun 21, 2010 11:19:42 GMT -6
SoCal....if you're struggling to keep the lights on, then no, you should feel any obligation to donate. I'm with you on that. For most of us, a donation equivalent to a 12 pack of beer won't break the bank. After all, these kids don't have the mental capacity that will ever allow them to enjoy the pleasure that downing a 12 pack of beer can bring. Most of us have enjoyed that many, many times. It's all good, I don't take offense to anything said on this board...we are all dicks here!! I could have elaborated and said if you can't swing it that's cool. It's not everyday you get to dangle off the side of a huge building without a bunch of cops waiting for you at the bottom, and the money at least goes somewhere other than my beer fund! Jeez, I re-read my original post and think I sounded like a dick. It was intended to be more humorous than it came across. Sorry Trav. While there is an open invitation on your screwing yourself, in this regards - go for it.
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Post by TBELL on Jun 21, 2010 11:21:30 GMT -6
And I should also add a Thanks to 101 and Twine if you decide to throw some my way. I really do appreciate it guys!
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Post by Gumbyhawk on Jun 21, 2010 19:15:34 GMT -6
Will there be pics or a helmet cam or some shit?
I might donate if I knew that I was gonna get to see the impending carnage.
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Post by TBELL on Jun 21, 2010 20:11:02 GMT -6
Will there be pics or a helmet cam or some shit? I might donate if I knew that I was gonna get to see the impending carnage. Doubt it with the helmet cam, but I am taking my camera. If I can get my hands off the rope long enough to snap a few I will post them, and they have a staff photographer on the roof to snap pics of you as you go over and the first few feet down.
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Post by NOTTHOR on Jun 22, 2010 7:36:49 GMT -6
Alright - here's my question - I am always willing to donate to worthy causes, but I prefer to donate to things where the money is going as directly as possible to help people. If I donate to this, is a big chunk of my donation going to pay the dude with the gear $30 grand to set this fucking thing up or is he doing that shit pro bono?
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Post by TBELL on Jun 22, 2010 12:21:57 GMT -6
Let me find out and get back to you.
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Post by Justhawks17 on Jun 23, 2010 17:11:20 GMT -6
SoCal....if you're struggling to keep the lights on, then no, you should feel any obligation to donate. I'm with you on that. For most of us, a donation equivalent to a 12 pack of beer won't break the bank. After all, these kids don't have the mental capacity that will ever allow them to enjoy the pleasure that downing a 12 pack of beer can bring. Most of us have enjoyed that many, many times. Fuck you. I've got a hard enough time keeping a roof over my head, than to make it worse by donating to something as stupid as this. Maybe I should solicit donations too. My Handicap brother (Downs Syndrome) has had beer before. It was pretty funny, we gave him a Rolling Rock, and he chugged it! He's had beer since, but he doesn't like it. Travis, this is a great cause!
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Post by The Bluzmn on Jun 24, 2010 10:36:55 GMT -6
I'll send you a little something when I am back in the office tomorrow.
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Post by TBELL on Jun 24, 2010 10:51:24 GMT -6
Alright - here's my question - I am always willing to donate to worthy causes, but I prefer to donate to things where the money is going as directly as possible to help people. If I donate to this, is a big chunk of my donation going to pay the dude with the gear $30 grand to set this fucking thing up or is he doing that shit pro bono? Good to go BTR, every penny goes to Special Olympics. They donate the time and equipment.
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Post by Saggitariutt Jefferspin (ith) on Jun 24, 2010 11:54:49 GMT -6
Alright - here's my question - I am always willing to donate to worthy causes, but I prefer to donate to things where the money is going as directly as possible to help people. If I donate to this, is a big chunk of my donation going to pay the dude with the gear $30 grand to set this fucking thing up or is he doing that shit pro bono? Good to go BTR, every penny goes to Special Olympics. They donate the time and equipment. That's pretty cool. I'll throw a little scrap your way within the next few days.
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Post by NOTTHOR on Jun 24, 2010 12:16:16 GMT -6
Looks like there's some shit talking going on over on the donation board. You must donate to engage in such shit talking.
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Post by TBELL on Jun 24, 2010 19:29:29 GMT -6
Thank you fellas!! Much appreciated!!
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Post by TBELL on Jun 25, 2010 14:12:36 GMT -6
Bluzmn just destroyed BTR!! Thanks man!! Seriously though, thanks to everyone!! Even if it's only a buck!!! Every little bit helps!!
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