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Fundraising Update

Sorry to keep the good folks who have donated so far in the dark about my proposed trip to camp. I moved this past week and have a jumpy new net service that only lets me online about every fourth minute. Very frustrating.

The good news is that we've had some generous donations and are just about halfway to paying for my travel. I again urge anybody who would like to see original reports from camp to make a small donation via the Paypal and Amazon links on the right of the blog. Any amount helps. Thanks again to those who have already donated and thanks in advance to those of you who will. I feel the love.

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Hi, there, I’m really sorry but I’m now a graduate student that needs every peso (mexican coin) in his wallet for his thesis and an information trip…. In another situation I would pay happily….

by Chandus on Jul 24, 2005 10:44 PM CDT reply actions  

We are fortunate that you will be in Oxnard to getting a fair and balance reporting. Thanks and hope the guys and gals keep the donation going your way.

by Darrell W. on Jul 25, 2005 4:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Rafael, were is the paypal?

by Darrell W. on Jul 25, 2005 4:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Right hard column of the home page. Scroll down a little.

by Rafael Vela on Jul 25, 2005 5:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Rafael:

Iâ€â"¢ve been reading your page for about two or three years from now. Lately you have surprised us with your Blog and the amazing reports that you donâ€â"¢t find anywhere else. Iâ€â"¢ll be more than glad to make a donation for your trip. Can you tell us how much money are you expecting to collect for your trip to camp? Anyway, it is not about money. Itâ€â"¢s about information and information is power. I wonâ€â"¢t be surprised if sooner than later someone offers you a big contract to write for them. Donâ€â"¢t forget us when you became famous. Iâ€â"¢ve been a Cowboyâ€â"¢s fan since the Roger Staubach era and Iâ€â"¢m really satisfied with your points of view in your articles. GOOD LUCK in CAMP.

by Federico A. on Jul 25, 2005 9:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Raf,
Have you considered that the “Rodent” living under
your new digs could be OILER TROLL?That could
also explain why you keep getting knocked offline
because TROLL is going to porn sites(since he is rarely
seen on this blog)……just a thought.

by becker on Jul 25, 2005 9:19 PM CDT reply actions  

The troll is a troll, but he’s also a friend. Have pity, the man has no team. Figuratively speaking, he’s in the NFL attic.

by Rafael Vela on Jul 25, 2005 9:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Normally i would be the first since i commented on this about a month back, but i am straped right now man. I sincerly wish i could. Maybe in about a week or two. Have you every thought of maybe asking the Cowboys for a sponsorship or for a columnist job. You blow spagnola and sharm and the rest of those guys out of the water I dont know maybe thats a stupid question but you never know. Anyhow good luck. I know we would put in a good word for ya.

by Alds on Jul 26, 2005 11:51 AM CDT reply actions  

Alds:

I can’t speak for Rafael, but I personally want to stay completely independent from the Cowboys organization. Once we get a sponsorship then they may begin censorship.

We’ve had a few people contribute, and I’d like to extend a hearty thank you to those individuals. Some have been as little as $5, but it all adds up. If you can’t donate now, no problem. If you can later, great.

And let me reiterate – we have NO plans on making this a subscription (pay) site!

Depending on the amount we get, the trip might be pushed into mid-August. I’d say we want to stay away from the first week or so – there is the annual golf outing and the “break-in” period for the team.

I’d like to get the breakdown about 10 days or so into the camp – maybe around the first game or so.

Rafael and I are in communication on this and we will post an update as soon as we know how and when…

Thanks again, everyone, for the contributions…

by Raul Villaronga on Jul 26, 2005 3:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Hi Everybody!

I do and do and do for you people, and Becker tries to tag me as a perv.

And not for nothing, but Becker, you seem to have a strange grasp as to how the net works, and how it might knock you off the site. I did not know all of that – thank you for sharing what you have learned…but stay away from children.

I will conclude this flamewar with a public service announcement – buy war bonds, support the troops and send Rafe to camp. Oiler Troll is doing what he can to get the man there.

Good day, Sir!

by Oiler Troll on Jul 27, 2005 3:18 AM CDT reply actions  

Oiler Troll ,

Great opening line;I haven’t laughed that hard in awhile ..it
brings back memories of when Letterman was truly hilarious.

I meant no disrespect to your Trollness……i just figured the net
exists for two reasons 1) the Cowboys and 2) Chicks!So if you
were not on one you had to be cruising the other.If i offended
you i apologize.

by becker on Jul 27, 2005 1:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Well alright then.

More fun than humans should be allowed.

Thanks.

Now back to my nudey pages of Salma and Penelope…

by Oiler Troll on Jul 27, 2005 9:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Becker,
Good grief, why not “The Dark Brothers” too? And I got chewed out for my vitriol. LOL!

by James on Jul 28, 2005 9:36 AM CDT reply actions  

James,

Jeez the Dark Brothers!!! now your making me feel my
age…LOL

Oiler Troll,

Salma and Penelope???? I would have figured
“Bridget the Midget”…LOL

by becker on Jul 29, 2005 7:02 PM CDT reply actions  

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