tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33801994.post3796320767021594579..comments2024-02-14T02:30:36.732-05:00Comments on The Blog of Helios: "I'm Getting Tired of Your Begathons Get A Job."Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13978117986484281976noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33801994.post-12433068028905746892013-08-02T14:08:07.251-05:002013-08-02T14:08:07.251-05:00Dear Ken,
Ignore the close-minded idiot who wrote...Dear Ken,<br /><br />Ignore the close-minded idiot who wrote that. At best, they were having a really bad day when they wrote that. At worst... they're not human.<br /><br />Your work is really good. I support you with all my heart. As a student, I haven't cash to spare, and I'm in Europe, so can't send you hardware.<br /><br />My Mom says to tell you not to be discouraged. It's only a loud voice of dissent among thousands of quieter (nicer!) sounds of thanks and goodwill.<br /><br />Good luck and live long!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33801994.post-48078142419859455962013-07-29T06:52:16.421-05:002013-07-29T06:52:16.421-05:00Hi Ken. Another factor may be high summer bills f...Hi Ken. Another factor may be high summer bills for air conditioning. I am disabled, so I don't have much to begin with. I have trouble with the high temp/high humidity combination we get here in the midwest in summer, so I cannot forgo the air conditioning. My utility almost tripled from June to July.<br /><br />What you do is important, make no mistake. And I know it is as much like a job as can be. <br /><br />I wish that I could do more to help you. If some don't like your fund-raising efforts help provide computers for the disadvantaged children in your area, they will just have to get over it. <br /><br />Keep your spirits up, and keep up the good work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33801994.post-51992261057892535962013-07-22T21:12:20.736-05:002013-07-22T21:12:20.736-05:00hope that was just a random picture of the wireles...hope that was just a random picture of the wireless cards. put them on ebay for 5 -10 dollars better then scrap pricesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33801994.post-77678659710088735232013-07-22T13:51:58.633-05:002013-07-22T13:51:58.633-05:00Well, if it helps, the way the Friendly User phras...Well, if it helps, the way the Friendly User phrased their feelings made me think that if they can't be bothered to spell we shouldn't be bothered to read, or care. To put it politely.<br /><br />The other knee jerk reaction (pun as needed) was to go and donate to your cause, but Indiegogo won't accept my card either, likely because it's not a credit but a debit card. Pity because I fancied Thomas' books.<br /><br />If you wish, you can use my reply to refer the writer of the niceties you reported that what other people think of your "activity", as he doesn't think it's a job, is that it should be funded more. I guess Paypal will have to do for now.Ignaziohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18356477969822497428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33801994.post-66414255360512795082013-07-22T12:12:35.073-05:002013-07-22T12:12:35.073-05:00Ken:
You'll never wear out your welcome with ...Ken:<br /><br />You'll never wear out your welcome with me, but quite simply this isn't a good time.<br /><br />We had some major home improvements and expenses last year, and we completely depleted our reserve cash fund. We're still in the process or rebuilding. My charitable giving is on hold until we get done.<br /><br />That said, if you want the gas money and hotel cost for the Texas-WVU game, the offer is still there. :) I may even have the money for a couple of beers for you.<br /><br />I expect we'll have some spare money come early next year and I hope to be able to donate something then. Not much probably, but at least our usual amount.James Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712528179755240833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33801994.post-14923675693611375842013-07-22T08:31:53.611-05:002013-07-22T08:31:53.611-05:00Hey Phil. Indiegogo won't let us partner with...Hey Phil. Indiegogo won't let us partner with PayPal because they get a cut of the donations and if we're sending donors to PayPal from the Indiegogo campaign, they can immediately terminate the campaign.<br /><br />I am trying to write a script that allows that widget on my blogger page to reflect both...so far, not having much luck. We've received 82 dollars in donations via paypal to this point. If I cant script that widget, I'll post the combined totals every Friday afternoon at 9 PM CSTAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13978117986484281976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33801994.post-71130735057143983042013-07-22T06:58:40.962-05:002013-07-22T06:58:40.962-05:00Hi Ken,
I just donated using the PayPal link. It ...Hi Ken,<br /><br />I just donated using the PayPal link. It doesn't look like it was added to your fund raising progress bar.<br /><br />Maybe there's a load of donations not being counted?<br /><br />Stay positive,<br />PhilAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com