CosmicKid Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 >> I don't need convincing - take me to the donation page << Dear all, I'm afraid it's that time again when the bill for this service we provide is due. Running a community this size requires a dedicated server, and that costs around $1,700 a year. That's a lot of money for an underpaid librarian like me, but for a community like ours with more than 200 registered members visiting on a daily basis, it's less than $10 on average for a full year of service if we all chip in. That, of course, is unrealistic, so donations of all sizes are highly appreciated. It's been a tough, tough year for most of us, I'm sure, and it's not over yet. We hope that this place - like Bruce's music - provides a little bit of distraction and relief from the harsh realities of the world. Hopefully, there is light at the end of the tunnel and, with that, some hope that - to paraphrase Bruce - we will all meet again and sing and dance together. Part of that starts here, where we can plan together, get in touch with like-minded people all over the world to meet up with, share our excitement, and nitpick Bruce's every move. But even though Greasy Lake has existed for more than 20 years, we can't be taken for granted. Keeping this place alive comes with a price, so if you enjoy what we have created here and would like to see it continue, please consider donating. Thank you for anything you can spare. Every Dollar, Euro, Krone, Yen, etc. counts. >> Ok, I'm convinced - take me to the donation page << ---------- If you're having trouble with the link on your phone, try to rotate it to horizontal. Otherwise, if you want to pay via Paypal, use the below link. Donate by Paypal 6 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BossfanNL Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Donated $25.00! 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JimCT Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Done. Thanks for all you do to make this place possible for all of us. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JoanFontaine Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Done, in loving memory of bbb and Birdman T, two friends I wouldn’t have met without GL. 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stevie54uk Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 done 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janeymarywendy Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 Thanks, Karsten. Merry Christmas! 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmy James Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 18 hours ago, JoanFontaine said: Done, in loving memory of bbb and Birdman T, two friends I wouldn’t have met without GL. Couldn't have said it better! I'm in! 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
judyg Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 Done! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seebab Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 Done! Thanks to all. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CosmicKid Posted December 9, 2020 Author Share Posted December 9, 2020 Thank you to those of you who donated so far. You're the best, and it's truly appreciated. However, we are on a path to not reach our goal in time. I hate to beg for money. If I could I would just pay for all this myself, but I can't. So I really need more people to chip in. I know these are hard times for many, and if you just can't contribute, I understand. But in order for this site to continue, it is unfortunately necessary to raise more money. I'm sorry to have to inconvenience you like this, but there is no other place that the money to run the server can come from than all of us who use the site. We have done it before and I'm sure we can do it again. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmw Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 1 hour ago, CosmicKid said: Thank you to those of you who donated so far. You're the best, and it's truly appreciated. However, we are on a path to not reach our goal in time. I hate to beg for money. If I could I would just pay for all this myself, but I can't. So I really need more people to chip in. I know these are hard times for many, and if you just can't contribute, I understand. But in order for this site to continue, it is unfortunately necessary to raise more money. I'm sorry to have to inconvenience you like this, but there is no other place that the money to run the server can come from than all of us who use the site. We have done it before and I'm sure we can do it again. Done, as always thank you, and for the friendships I have made because of this place. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thunder Roadie Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 Happy to contribute to this platform , where wisdom from the fab Bruce community is prolific . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marnix Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 Made a small donation 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sietze1976 Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 Done! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eileen Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 Are we meant to say we've donated? I always do. It's a special place. 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born To Walk Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 11 minutes ago, Eileen said: Are we meant to say we've donated? I always do. It's a special place. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eileen Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 How man! What with Andrew asking if I'm the 90 year old who got the first injection ... and now you and your emoji thingy. A lass could take umbrage. Looks a bit like @janeymarywendy... 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janeymarywendy Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 10 minutes ago, Eileen said: How man! What with Andrew asking if I'm the 90 year old who got the first injection ... and now you and your emoji thingy. A lass could take umbrage. Looks a bit like @janeymarywendy... I WAS going to back you up when Andrew made that naughty comment .... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eileen Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 11 minutes ago, janeymarywendy said: I WAS going to back you up when Andrew made that naughty comment .... Ah ... but you didn't. Your avatar reminded me that it was time for Tutter to make an appearance. Perhaps his happy, smiling face can help drum up some more pennies for the Lake. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Early North Jersey Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 Its officially the Holidays. Eileen and Janey have their awesome holiday avatars out Donated. Thanks for enabling years of musical camaraderie. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PattyC Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Done. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine2020 Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Done! Thank you for this awesomeness! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
salz Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 I just chipped in... Thanks for keeping the site going and for helping to bring us all together. Seasons greetings and the happiest of New Year's to all! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
larf Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Done 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CmonMrTrouble Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 For any of you feeling like "my small amount won't matter" that is actually the opposite of what is true. There are a couple hundred of us that log in every day, and certainly 1000 different folks check in at least once in a week. Even a $5 donation makes an impact when hundreds of people do the same. It isn't generally people donating hundreds that cover this cost. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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