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Old 06-12-2012, 04:36 PM
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Really!? Wondering where that came from.....I think it may be a bit disingenuous to allow that inferernce to drive this discussion....

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Stein,
As Larry already mentioned above, Doug himself said, this morning, that the site possibly going dark is "the point I need to drive home". Essentially he said that if more regular readers don't donate, the site going dark could be a neccessary action, and 'he'd go get a technology job somewhere'.

So, I didn't infere that at all. It came from the leader's voice (typing).

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Old 06-12-2012, 04:46 PM
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Gary, this very topic was discussed in great detail just a little while ago (less than a month ago)
An EF-2 tornado made a direct hit on my house ($79,000 in damages) just a few days before you'll started posting about L-O-E, so I was without power / Internet access for many days thereafter. I missed the entire discussion, and had no idea the topic had been brought up. Sorry for bringing up something similar, again!

But what I did notice, is that L-O-E supports a local charity, right? I've unfortunately never made it up there, but hope to in the future! That's a WONDERFUL thing (helping a local charity in Oklahoma) and I donate to many charities myself. But I made mention of a VAF-specific function, that benefits Doug and his family- directly.
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Old 06-12-2012, 04:59 PM
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So Doug, what do you say? Could there be a VAFKosh in our future?
See post #38, it mentions the LOE fly-in... held for years in New Mexico, now in Weatherford, OK. An all RV fly-in just for us RV geeks. LOE is short for Land of Enchantment, but since it's now in OK, I think the new name consensus is Lots of Experimentals... or something like that.
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Old 06-12-2012, 05:06 PM
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I checked the list and I wasn't on it until I remembered I paid under my rockwoodimages email account. Im OK with a membership requirement, but we may lose some new builders. I looked around the site for a couple weeks before I paid. Not having the chance to ask questions, I would be building a Kitfox or Lancair now.

Can a non-paying lurker post questions? Maybe allowing lurking but not signing up or posting if you don't pay. If that is how it is now, than good job!
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Old 06-12-2012, 05:10 PM
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Default Speed with Economy book....who wants it?

I received "Speed with Economy" book from a fellow VAF'r Jeff C (Gonzo24). I'm done with it and was going to send it back last week. He said just find someone to donate something to charity or Doug. SO who wants it? Shipping on me, I'll send it to the highest bidder by 10pm tomorrow. I'll check this thread, PM's and email. bkcarroll(at)mt.net

do I hear $25 donation...what'll ya give Doug....$50...do I hear $75?....how about that lurker in the corner...come on folks we're fundraising here.

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Old 06-12-2012, 05:12 PM
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Default Mea Culpa!

I could have sworn I donated; I usually wait for about a week after New Years. But the list says no, so I double-donated to make up for my lapse. I like the Bill Pay idea, plus DR gets all the money instead of PayPal getting a cut.
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Old 06-12-2012, 05:17 PM
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I just donated as well. i like the idea of an anual invoice or similar emailed direct, i think every one would pay then on time.

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Old 06-12-2012, 05:19 PM
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do I hear $25 donation...what'll ya give Doug....$50...do I hear $75?....how about that lurker in the corner...come on folks we're fundraising here.

O.K. I will go $25.
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Old 06-12-2012, 05:39 PM
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Default Some cost benefit numbers...

Well, for my donation each year over the last 6 or so, i have managed to accrue the following savings:
1: lightspeed xl25 headsets...qty 2 good condition...
2: complete set of breakers for my electrical
3: a finishline 3 hvlp for my paint
4: a almost new constant speed prop (600 hours on it)
5: a AFS AOA Pro from the LOE raffle
6: a KT79 transponder

Overall, I'd say I have saved over 2500$ from Doug's hard work....not to mention the HUNDREDS of hours I have saved from the help and advice of others on this site!

I read this site far more thoroghly than I read my S.A.....and that costs more!

Thats my 250000 cents worth.
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Old 06-12-2012, 05:44 PM
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I received "Speed with Economy" book from a fellow VAF'r Jeff C (Gonzo24). I'm done with it and was going to send it back last week. He said just find someone to donate something to charity or Doug. SO who wants it? Shipping on me, I'll send it to the highest bidder by 10pm tomorrow. I'll check this thread, PM's and email. bkcarroll(at)mt.net

It's darned good book. I'd put it as the Number One reference book to have if you're interested in going fast. Crank up your donation and get this book!

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