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Old 10-18-2011, 07:00 AM
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Default Time To "Ante Up" VAF Members

When I sold a large item on VAF I promised to make a large contribution. After the sale I clicked on the link below and found that VAF contributions are 40% lower than last year?

http://www.vansairforce.net/yearlypledgedrive_value.htm


Enough said guys and gals. DR should not have to beat on us for contributions. If you use his site please contribute. If you are a lurker please send in a few bucks. If you have ever used the search button to find an answer to your building issue send a check. If you have made a contribution and feel so inclined make another.

I know times are a little rough, but imagine taking a 30 - 40% pay cut and your workl load increased? Never mind, that is what has happened to most of us!

Even if you are the DR "Do Not Ever Contribute" list make a contribution, I do. I appreciate the offer DR, but business is business.

Thanks DR for keeping this ship afloat.
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Old 10-18-2011, 07:20 AM
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Well said, Larry. I know I get FAR more than my 25 bucks worth in advice and good ideas in a year of browsing/contributing to this site. Heck, I'm here lurking just about every day, and it's cheaper than a magazine subscription.

Times are tough, that's understandable. But most of us here are fortunate enough to have a few dollars left at the end of the day to build and fly an airplane, right? The cost is less than 1 hour worth of fuel for your RV, and it ensures the site we all love will be around next year to enjoy.
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Old 10-18-2011, 07:25 AM
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Thank you. I wasn't even aware that contributions were requested. I have found this site SO helpful, encouraging and entertaining that $25 seems way more than fair. I'll do it now!!
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Old 10-18-2011, 07:30 AM
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Default Yep, it's time

I just need to pay up. I'm on the "exempt" list per Doug's guidelines, but I've long realized the tremendous value of what DR has done for us, the RV community. Every year I pay Dan Checkoway to use his weithermeister program. Wouldn't fly without it. The VansAirforce site is just as invaluable to me for the enjoyment of my hobby and the maintainence of my plane. Doug, thank-you for the work you do. I'm here most every day, so I pledge to pay from here on
Ron Patterson
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Old 10-18-2011, 08:02 AM
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Default Thanks for the reminder

I have been looking at this site for years, now that we own an RV, it is even more valuable, essential. Thanks Doug, another payment sent in today.
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Old 10-18-2011, 09:58 AM
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Larry,
I'm on the "exempt" list, too, but you're right. I get too much out of this not to pay up. I just got back from a nice little trip to Afghanistan, and which 3 web pages did I pull up every day while in the desert? My 2 e-mail accounts, and VAF.
Thanks for keeping me sane for 7 months,
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Old 10-18-2011, 10:21 AM
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It's my little birthday present to myself... I always pay this month.

Jeremy Constant
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Old 10-18-2011, 02:02 PM
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I'm due at the end of the year...that way I can avoid winning something midway through the year in one of the raffle draws.
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Old 10-18-2011, 04:24 PM
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Just checked and it's been one year as of last week for me

Will be doing it tomorrow!
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Old 10-18-2011, 04:32 PM
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Smile Thanks for the reminder!

I have been a lurker for a while and I an truly in awe of the information and community here. Thanks for the reminder, I made a donation today.

Aaron
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