10/24/2009 Bash on the Boat (I'm with B.O.B) Thread #14

[JLDSMD]

Well I think I am ready for the start of my busy season tomorrow. I just put new cards in the signs on my stands. I checked my equipment and now fixing the bells that broke last year. The "dingers" fall out and need replaced frequently.

How are donations looking this year Chris?

It is going to be one tough year for large donations. I don't think it will get any better over the next couple of years either.

 

[captchris]

How are donations looking this year Chris?

It is going to be one tough year for large donations. I don't think it will get any better over the next couple of years either.

I am thinking kettle donations will be about what we raised last year as they more of the "spontaneous" and generally small donations. I expect that our mail appeal will take a big hit as that is more of an informed donation, ie writing a check vs. putting a dollar in a red kettle.

We start tomorrow, so it will be interesting to see. Our demand for services is going through the roof. I expect we will do 25 to 50% more familes than last year.

 

[njprincess]

Well I think I am ready for the start of my busy season tomorrow. I just put new cards in the signs on my stands. I checked my equipment and now fixing the bells that broke last year. The "dingers" fall out and need replaced frequently.

What is your 'territory' Chris? Do you cover a large area?

My brother and I always get up early to shop on Black Friday and one of our traditions is dropping a few bucks in the Salvation Army kettle for the first donation of the season. I used to like when they had musicians too. Do you guys still do that?

It's such a great organization and it's nice to know that most of my donation goes to actually helping people, unlike a lot of other charities.

 

[captchris]

What is your 'territory' Chris? Do you cover a large area?

My brother and I always get up early to shop on Black Friday and one of our traditions is dropping a few bucks in the Salvation Army kettle for the first donation of the season. I used to like when they had musicians too. Do you guys still do that?

It's such a great organization and it's nice to know that most of my donation goes to actually helping people, unlike a lot of other charities.

I am responsible for Salvation Army operations in and around Norwich, Connecticut. We serve Norwich and 3 surrounding communities. I would say it is a small to medium operation, but we are growing significantly.

We still do have muscians go out. Elaine is quite talented and tries to get out a few times to help out. I can play, but not nearly as good as she can. I do when I have to!

One of the unique things about The Salvation Army is that we are entirely locally driven. All of our operating income is raised in the community, and therefore stays in the community. We do have endowments that are held at our corporate office, but these endowments come from local donors. The money is held there to ensure wise investment by the "experts."

 

[Dyerneeds]

God help us.

Hopefully we'll be Pepsi free in two years from now in the other locations.

maybe he just did.

 

[Dyerneeds]

It all becomes clearer now "Would you like to see my Puppies?".....

 

[Dyerneeds]

You call that tart company?

you are right pp goose. bigred is more like family.

Wasn't that Sgt Carter?

well golly!! i think you're right

Seemingly?? Seemingly??? I'll give you seemingly!



You have puppies too afeg?

 

[Dyerneeds]

No Nancy dear but Mike's statement was all i needed to finish my two year investigation has to how Mike copped for Robin in the first place......She fell for puppy love.....

you've only been trying to figure that out for 2 years?
i've been trying to figure it out for over 30.
i'm fairly confident i married way out of my league 33 years ago because Robin was worn down by this "dawg's" constant begging.
well worth it by the way.

 

[minnieandmickey]

How about 10/23/10??

Would love to, but have made plans to meet Heather and Rick at WDW when they get off the ship after the TA.

 

[disgrits]

Morning all. I guess I better go get ready for work.

Paige, we need to have lunch sometime soon. PM me. Maybe Andy will drive down and meet us.

Sounds good to me!

hi pal i would buy some but they have sold out all the fans are wearing them over there pants on the stands but if i can get some i will post A PICTURE only aslong as you warn all the children I DONT WANT TO GIVE THEM BAD DREAMS!!!!!!!

but thats a fair point all the ladys on the cruise dont know what there missing

its great watching your team playing away but we go to places like barnsley and PRESTON!!!!! not the same as Monaco etc

I have to google these pants today. I can't wait to see what we are in store for here on the boards with a pic of you coming shortly!

google bad beat bob

 

[disgrits]

Hi everyone. I am just posting quickly. I am fighting a headache--I think I waited too late to get caffeine and now the headache is ahead of me. So I just wanted to say,

BOLLOCKS!

 

[JLDSMD]

maybe he just did.

Don't think so.

Too many people wanted to drink their Diet Pepsi now and have none for the future, but will look for someone to give it to them. Diet Coke people look towards the future and how to supply themsleves with their own Diet Coke.

The more free Diet Pepsi, the harder it will be to get people to buy their own Diet Pepsi.

A can of Diet Pepsi here and there will help quench an immediate thirst but you'll get thirsty again, but a pallet of Diet Coke will allow someone to give cases to others which will change a persons lifestyle.

Face it, the whole mess came from too many people wanting soda they couldn't afford. That is the root of this mess. That goes much further back than 8 years.

 

[disgrits]

Don't think so.

Too many people wanted to drink their Diet Pepsi now and have none for the future, but will look for someone to give it to them. Diet Coke people look towards the future and how to supply themsleves with their own Diet Coke.

The more free Diet Pepsi, the harder it will be to get people to buy their own Diet Pepsi.

A can of Diet Pepsi here and there will help quench an immediate thirst but you'll get thirsty again, but a pallet of Diet Coke will allow someone to give cases to others which will change a persons lifestyle.

Face it, the whole mess came from too many people wanting soda they couldn't afford. That is the root of this mess. That goes much further back 8 years.

And don't forget all the pizza to go with the soda! I started a diet today.

 

[medicalman]

Hi Andy
I am so sorry to read that you cant make the cruise. Hope everything is okay with you and your family.
Was looking forward to meeting you all, feel like we know you all already.
Keep up the good work with your exercise
Hope to still see you posting, it was fun reading how well you were progressing.
Hope Lina likes her Ugg boots. We have got Olivia some for Xmas, she wanted the new colour for this season (grey) and they only do them in adult sizes so the darn boots cost £140.00
Love to all your family
Cath

 

[njprincess]

Seemingly?? Seemingly??? I'll give you seemingly!

Hey, Mike, you called me a 'seemingly nice lady' too!!! Where's my flower???

 

[JLDSMD]

And don't forget all the pizza to go with the soda! I started a diet today.

 

[JLDSMD]

Hey, Mike, you called me a 'seemingly nice lady' too!!! Where's my flower???

Looks like someone is in the "Dawg" house.

 

[Dyerneeds]

Hey, Mike, you called me a 'seemingly nice lady' too!!! Where's my flower???

gotta keep the ladies happy.

 

[JLDSMD]

gotta keep the ladies happy.

What about us men, I hear you like to keep us happy too.

 

[Dyerneeds]

Looks like someone is in the "Dawg" house.

nah. i'll just put a pancake on my "slightly receeding" hairline and these new chics will melt like butter.

ahhh. if it were only that simple.