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Offline Stringer

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« Reply #30 on: December 30, 2004, 08:38:18 PM »
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But now that I've said I've donated, that means I'm just trying to draw attention to myself and I'm a braggart. Just ask Nash and Stringer!


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If I do write a check, do I have to remind everyone I did in 3 different threads and start a new one? Seems like alot of work.


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"The charity that hastens to proclaim its good deeds, ceases to be charity, and is only pride and ostentation."


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I was brought up to believe that the tastefull way to give to charity was to do so anonymously


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(Matthew 6:1-4)
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"Beware of practicing your righteousness before men to be noticed by them; otherwise you have no reward with your Father who is in heaven.
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So when you give to the poor, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, so that they may be honored by men. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full.


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Even the Gospel talks about giving in private, stating that giving in secret will be rewarded by God in the open. However, giving so that others may see your generosity for the purpose of being praised by one's peers; that praise will be the only reward.


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Widewing nicely put


Rip,
Remember to tell Crabo to ask these folks as well.

BTW, $500 and that's it?  You just bought a camera for more than that.   How do I know?  You bragged about it on this BBS in the midst of sharing with us the details of your $110K toy shopping spree.

Honestly Rip, I think it's great that you are giving, but man, you sure do know how to make people think you're an bellybutton while your giving it.

Hell,  I wouldn't have even responded in this thread if you hadn't mentioned me by name.
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Offline patrone

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« Reply #31 on: December 30, 2004, 08:47:48 PM »
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Rip,
Remember to tell Crabo to ask these folks as well.


Sorry Stringer, I cant ask all theese guys, I can not give more then the 200$ I dared Ripsnort with :(

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« Reply #32 on: December 30, 2004, 08:53:28 PM »
Gentlemen, Gentlemen, please!

Can we not argue about whether or not it is cool to give to charities anonymously or out in the open?  Does it really matter?

You guys are starting to make me feel as though I have to snatch the Ronald McDonald donation cup and run with it to a dark corner of the store if I want to donate anything larger than a buck!
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Offline Ripsnort

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« Reply #33 on: December 30, 2004, 09:09:16 PM »
Sorry Stringer, if I can convince one person to give, I feel its worth it.

Have you loosened up that check book yet?
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« Reply #34 on: December 30, 2004, 09:11:23 PM »
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Meanwhile, keep up the good selective cutting and pasting.
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« Reply #35 on: December 30, 2004, 09:12:45 PM »
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Gentlemen, Gentlemen, please!

Can we not argue about whether or not it is cool to give to charities anonymously or out in the open?  Does it really matter?

You guys are starting to make me feel as though I have to snatch the Ronald McDonald donation cup and run with it to a dark corner of the store if I want to donate anything larger than a buck!


Yeah, Tampon Stringer has some issues. :lol
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« Reply #36 on: December 30, 2004, 09:20:37 PM »
You are indeed unjustly persecuted, Rip.  I'm gonna pray for ya!  Keep yer chin up, big guy.
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« Reply #37 on: December 30, 2004, 09:31:09 PM »
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You are indeed unjustly persecuted, Rip.  I'm gonna pray for ya!  Keep yer chin up, big guy.


Just can't resist that Check 6 pig pile can you?

You really need to give up singing to the Choir though.
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« Reply #38 on: December 30, 2004, 09:43:26 PM »
Please stop, I'm tearing up here.  That cross is just too big for you to bear, and it tears me up inside to have to see you carry it.
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« Reply #39 on: December 30, 2004, 09:44:49 PM »
Jesusnort.
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Offline 1K0N

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« Reply #40 on: December 30, 2004, 10:04:03 PM »
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For sending aircraft carrier  Abraham Lincoln to Sumatra.

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We lately have sent so much to the Red Cross I think we need to open up an auto draft from my bank account.... And have no problem doing it, after living thru florida Hurricane season which by the way was a fart in the wind compared to the tsunami tragedy, we all realize how bad it is over in asia right now....
 I look at this charity/giving issue this way.... Peer pressure in this situation can never hurt! All countries will need to help out as much as possible...

How about a good swedish recipe?
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Offline JB88

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« Reply #41 on: December 30, 2004, 10:09:23 PM »
we got devastated during IVAN.  house devistated.  i was grateful to those who helped and utterly shccked by those who did not.  

it puts things into perspective.

but i couldnt even fathom for a moment, not even for a second what it must be like over there.  

my heart goes out to all and i think that the US should be leading the pack on a helping hand.  

i have heard some say, screw them...they harbor terrorists.  ya, that wont breed more will it?  hello?

an interesting thing.  during the cold war we shipped grain to the USSR.  kind of hard for them to attack us when we are feeding them.  it is, in my opinion one of the things that helped "win" it.
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« Reply #42 on: December 30, 2004, 10:16:59 PM »
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Thank you again.

Just a little surprised, in a good way, over this splendid maneuver.

And while we are at it: Please make sure you dig deep in your pockets, not only for the nickels and dimes.

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Your very welcome.
Its only the beginning
 You will find the corporations as well as the private sector are really gonna kick in too.
I saw a report today of companies starting to kick in money and aid in the millions.
On of our pharmaceuticals I saw is sending 35 million in medical supplies.
  But it wont just come from the rich.  Alot will come from the people. Many who are poor themselves and barely can put a meal on their own table will send what they can.
It the way we are.

America, and Americans as a whole do alot more for countries in times of crisis then we get credit for.
Hell we even offer to help our enemies during natural disasters.
Yet it seems no matter what we do we as another put it in the end  always get criticized.
We dont do it for the credit, or the recognition but because its right.
 So please excuse us if we seem to get a bit over sensitive about it.

So on behalf of my fellow countrymen
thank you for the thank you.

It isnt expected but it is nice to hear for a change

BTW good luck
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« Reply #43 on: December 30, 2004, 10:58:26 PM »
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Careful now, these boys take it personal when you suggest to dig deep into the pocket books.



Actually,  coming from you, it get a little rediculous.... sonny.
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« Reply #44 on: December 30, 2004, 11:45:35 PM »
who is this ******** patrone anyway?
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