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(Cartoonist’s note: Just a quick update for Sunday morning. Several still are asking about making multiple pledges to receive multiple rewards. Such a nice problem, but a problem is a problem. I have sent a query to Kickstarter support (takes a day or so via email) for a definitive answer. I’ll pass it on. Meanwhile, there are a couple of ways around this. Open multiple Kickstarter accounts. That one would me more convenient for me but less so for you. Or, total up the rewards you want and send at least that much for one reward, and send me a message via Kickstarter telling me what you would like to receive. More convenient for you, less for me, but I don’t mind. I have, by the way, addressed a few other remarks in comments below. Thank you to all. We’re closing in on the goal!)
I keep saying I’ll stop by and emcee this shindig, sort of talk you through it, but it appears you’ve figured it out for yourselves! Only three full days in, and we’re at 85% of the goal. Thank you! So many have contributed already, but we’re going to keep beating the bushes. This is as good a time as any to point out the $10,000 goal is a threshold, the minimum needed for a successful campaign. It also represents the minimum we estimate will be needed to push the parsonage restoration toward a conclusion. Any of you who’ve restored an old house won’t have any problem believing that. The point, of course, is that we keep going when and if the goal is reached. It will be, in a sense, the beginning, since no money will be collected should we fall short. That’s how Kickstarter works.
As for those rewards. Technically, you’re not buying anything. You’re choosing a proffered reward for donating to our project. But you already know that. Let me tell you some things you don’t. The most popular reward by far is the new A&J book, “Arlo & Janis after Dark.” (Title subject to change.) As I write, this reward represents 44% of money pledged. Wow. Guess I have to finish it now, huh? Next is the grab-bag of original strips, representing 26% of funds raised. I can understand the T shirts and the book not being fast movers. Many of you have one of those already. I am surprised that the smaller things, like the signed “thank-you” note, aren’t doing better. You guys are big spenders! One of the frustrations of designing our Kickstarter page was the inability to show an image with each reward entered. For example, we’re offering a special-edition T shirt of this campaign that I think would move rather briskly, but I haven’t been able to show you the art yet. I’m going to figure out a good way to do this in the coming week. And there will be more and different rewards before we’re done! We’ll talk more about this tomorrow.
It’s been an astounding success so far. I’m humbled. Thanks so much for your interest. Go here: Work with Arlo & Janis
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47 responses to “Sunday Morning Update”
Sunday Luann. Peace,
http://www.gocomics.com/luann
Ghost: Thanks for the link yesterday to Tedeschi Trucks. I had not heard of them but they are great! I was reading about her (always have to have some background of people/groups I like) and one reviewer said her voice was a mixture of Bonnie Raitt and Janis Joplin.
Last night, I had another awesome musical experience. Went to a Nitty Gritty Dirt Band concert. They are celebrating 50 years! I did not realize what talented musicians they are. One member, John McEuen, played guitar, banjo, fiddle, mandolin, steel guitar – all equally well.
And… thank God, it did not rain!
RE: The book title – obviously it should be named “The Arlo Page”… *
*with a tip o’ the hat to CIDU Bill.
You’re welcome, Gal. They are good. “Anyhow” has become a bit of an earworm (which I seldom get) for me, but in a good way.
And yes, NGDB is a good band.
Zombie whale?
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/whale-722463-beach-wally.html
My forecasting skills suck! Still the Kickstarter is at ~93%.
Today (July 17) is “National Wrong Way Corrigan Day”, which celebrates the feat of one of my personal aviation heroes.
It is also “National Ice Cream Day”, and although I seldom eat ice cream, I may perhaps partake of a bit of it in honor of the day.
Lezlie and I are subject to easy persuasion and now we are eating ice cream today.
Galliglo: I also can play ‘guitar, banjo, fiddle, mandolin, steel guitar – all equally well.’ Sorry, a little.
Peace,
Well said, eMb! I may add that my own skills on the left-handed glockenspiel are quite equal to my skills on the rhenium rebec….
emb & cxp: You guys! LOL
c x-p: We got off easy. Peace,
Sand, maybe you should have specified 10AM in what time zone. It is currently sitting at about 99% ($30 short of the goal).
Wed be there if they would have let me increase my pledge amount. Still can’t. I may have to send Jimmy money. However, I am impressed by both the Village and Jimmy and the love shown. God bless us everyone and those we hold dear.
And we’re there!
With sixteen days to go, no less.
Perhaps I made fun of Martine’s handgun marksmanship in 9CL too quickly…
http://www.aurorasentinel.com/news/jeffco-deputy-cleared-aurora-shooting/
Congratulations Jimmy! You made your goal with plenty of time to spare. I’m still willing to make either a second donation or an increased donation to receive a second award, the one I’m interested in is the Ludwig print, especially if it’s one where he has ears. 🙂
Cheers All,
Jay
Debbe 😉 Because you can’t ever have too much Bonnie.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nW9Cu6GYqxo
Got as far as Springfield, MO and home tomorrow. Yah!
Boat is of course still in New York. Need someone with at least 10 days or more to drive up with me that can drive truck with VERY heavy boat on trailer. It will have newly rebuilt trailer to handle weight.
Turns out my home, car and boat insurance don’t cover much but I can add Boats US to cover more. I am tired tonight. Celebrated National Ice Cream Day twice, once with Culver’s and once with Klondike. Shame on me.
Good morning. Looks like it will be hot in Cleveland today.
Had really pigged out at a BUMC picnic [Don’t they know Gluttony is one of the Seven Deadlies?], so celebrated with only a 6 fat-gram ice cream sandwich from the garage freezer. Peace,
Do a search for ‘A.Word.A.Day–shermanesque’. In addition to the usual bits on vocabulary [M-F this week will feature words of political import], Anu Garg has an interesting non-partisan proposal to increase voter turnout.
Peace,