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Ok, so my good friend Chily and I were talking about something. We were talking on the phone last night and how so many of us wish that we could be there for our good friends on here. But it seems to be impossibe because none of us have any money for a trip anywhere.
We decided it would be a neat idea if we through this idea out, and see what kind of response we got about it. Would you all be interested in a trip lottery? It would be like this:
If you have some extra money one month, or every month or whenever, you send the money to whoever the "treasurer" is. (Don't know who that would be at this point.) If enough people do this, then we could actually get enough money for plane trips. Depending on how much is donated, depends on how often a trip is given out. If we could give on out every three months, then that's how often, if it takes a year to get enough, then that's how often.
If we really want to do this, I need to know a few things.
1. Is everyone included, or only the people who donate to the account?
2. Is there a minimum needed to be included, or is it if any amount is donated, then you're up for the picking?
3. What is the average price to fly to somewhere? Do we say, $600 is the amount given out, or $800, etc?
4. This would probably only be unfortunately available to those in the U.S. as overseas flights are so expensive, agreed? (Doesn't mean that those over seas can't do the same thing though.)
Any other ideas, variables would be appreciated, and if this is not something that ya'll are interested in, no problem. We just think it would be neat to give a trip to someone once or twice a year so they can go see someone that they have grown to love and would love to see, but can't ever afford it on their own. Some of us, truly rely on our DS FMily and a trip might even save someone's life.
Just an idea.
We decided it would be a neat idea if we through this idea out, and see what kind of response we got about it. Would you all be interested in a trip lottery? It would be like this:
If you have some extra money one month, or every month or whenever, you send the money to whoever the "treasurer" is. (Don't know who that would be at this point.) If enough people do this, then we could actually get enough money for plane trips. Depending on how much is donated, depends on how often a trip is given out. If we could give on out every three months, then that's how often, if it takes a year to get enough, then that's how often.
If we really want to do this, I need to know a few things.
1. Is everyone included, or only the people who donate to the account?
2. Is there a minimum needed to be included, or is it if any amount is donated, then you're up for the picking?
3. What is the average price to fly to somewhere? Do we say, $600 is the amount given out, or $800, etc?
4. This would probably only be unfortunately available to those in the U.S. as overseas flights are so expensive, agreed? (Doesn't mean that those over seas can't do the same thing though.)
Any other ideas, variables would be appreciated, and if this is not something that ya'll are interested in, no problem. We just think it would be neat to give a trip to someone once or twice a year so they can go see someone that they have grown to love and would love to see, but can't ever afford it on their own. Some of us, truly rely on our DS FMily and a trip might even save someone's life.
Just an idea.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
But yeah, it's something to consider, cuz I don't want to leave them out.
Think this could be a start of something great!! Good luck!!! Everyone.
Great idea!I think it would be really neat to do something like this.Just a few things needed for clarification.
Keep us up to date on what is happening.
I love the idea of the lottery a whole lot. I would be one of the many who would send some money. Please keep us posted on how it is going.
i would take very GOOOOD care of all of the Monies !!
lol
Ok, I am KIDDING !!
I think it sounds like an Ok idea...there are SEVERAL of you on here I would LOVE to meet !!
I haven't heard whether this should be open to all, or just to those who donate, or if there should be a minimum. I need feeback, guys. Also, would you all trust me with the money, or do you want someone else? I thought about Doug, but seriously, the man has a lot on his plate as it is, and I HATE to ask him to do something else for us. He already gets all our complaints. Just my thinking on it.
LOVE TRISH
I'll talk to someone at my church about setting up some type of account for this if that's going to be the biggest problem for people. I know trust can be a real issue.