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Message started by John Himmelberger on 04/16/06 at 10:30:24

Title: Status Report
Post by John Himmelberger on 04/16/06 at 10:30:24

Hey Guys!

If you have been here for any length of time you should have noticed two things:

1. We have a GREAT community of people here.
2. The vast resource of information on your Savage.

We are continuing to grow by leaps and bounds. Which is a testament to the two points above. We have done all this without experiecing the "Growing Pains" that most sites experience. (Nevermind the 'post' problems from the other day...)

I wanted to give a big thanks to Sluggo & Savage Rob for all their hard work over the last few months. The forums would not be safe without them. ;-)

Awhile back I added a 'Make a Donation' link in hopes to avoid this post. While I do appreciate the donations that have come since then, they are few and far between.

I have only asked for support one time in 3 years. This will mark the second time. If you are compelled to help out, you can use the link at the top of the page 'Make a Donation' It will further explain how you can help.

I have enjoyed serving you guys and gals over the last 3 years and look forward to the next 3 years!

the mysterious johnh

Title: Re: Status Report
Post by Pops on 04/16/06 at 16:04:38

:) man i love this site and all the work you guys do here . i get paid monthly I will be happy to make a donation then. And thankyou again.

Title: Re: Status Report
Post by SeattleSavage on 04/16/06 at 16:12:04

Hey John,

The 'Make a donation' link dissapeared on ya .

Title: Re: Status Report
Post by John Himmelberger on 04/16/06 at 22:04:55

Hmmm... That is strange. At any rate here is the link

http://suzukisavage.com/donations.html

Title: Re: Status Report
Post by Reelthing on 04/17/06 at 06:00:40

John Himmelberger wrote:

Hmmm... That is strange. At any rate here is the link

http://suzukisavage.com/donations.html

Happy to chip in - and hope enough is raised to keep the popups and ads away :)

Title: Re: Status Report
Post by John Himmelberger on 04/18/06 at 18:24:40

Hey Guys,

I just wanted to update you on the progress of the donations thus far.

We are 1190 members strong and growing and have raised $260.00 That works out to be around .21 cents a member. I would personally like to thank those of you who have contributed so far.

I would like to encourge those of you who have not done so to consider helping out.
http://suzukisavage.com/donations.html

Keep the rubber side down...
the mysterious johnh

Title: Re: Status Report
Post by HawkEye1967 on 04/18/06 at 18:44:55

I will donate as soon as I am able to. I would be interested in knowing a ball park figure of what it takes to keep this great site going just as it is, per month or whaterver is eaiser. I would do it now but I have spent all my spare funds on fixing up and buying upgrades for the savage

Title: Re: Status Report
Post by John Himmelberger on 04/21/06 at 14:48:23

HawkEye1967 wrote:

The cost of running this site is very reasonable. I colocate a server and the savage share is about $30.00 per month. We are currently running on 3 year old hardware and it is showing signs of needing to be replaced. Our hardware expenses over the last three years have been around $1200.00 most of which was the initial purchase of the server.

Thanks for the inquiry.

johnh

Title: Re: Status Report
Post by Brewbrother on 04/21/06 at 17:42:42

John Himmelberger wrote:

Title: Re: Status Report
Post by John Himmelberger on 04/22/06 at 10:29:38

John Himmelberger wrote:

As of this morning we are at $310.00 in donations for the upkeep of this site.

Thanks again for your support!

johnh

Title: Re: Status Report
Post by magicfairy on 05/02/06 at 20:10:11

Any problems with a NZ cheque drawn on an NZ bank. I don't have PayPal?

Title: Re: Status Report
Post by HawkEye1967 on 05/05/06 at 22:31:00

If you click on the donation link you can use the site's paypal you just have to put all your info, in as it ask's
very easy did it with Lancer, and I am very computer illiterate.

Title: Re: Status Report
Post by MacAttack on 05/09/06 at 15:56:51

Donation...comin' at ya! Thanks, Mac

Title: Re: Status Report
Post by magicfairy on 05/09/06 at 16:36:44

magicfairy wrote:

Any problems with a NZ cheque drawn on an NZ bank. I don't have PayPal?

Sorted - money sent with PayPal

Title: Re: Status Report
Post by starmom on 05/18/06 at 16:51:54

cash flow is alittle tight just pay pal'ed ya alittle something for now.......

more later.....

sue

Title: Re: Status Report
Post by divecop on 06/05/06 at 01:41:21

Just a broke cop but I pay pal'd you what I could...thanx for this great site... 8)

Title: Re: Status Report
Post by longboarder on 07/14/06 at 17:17:27

Hey there, found you via Kiwi Biker Forums downunder. Am researching S40 with a view to buying second hand. May I ask a question? How is the ride for a taller person? I'm 6ft 1ins. Are there any tall riders out there who can give me some thoughts? Would be much appreciated. Thanks from a cold longboarder in Kiwi land. ;)

Title: Re: Status Report
Post by sstankus on 08/03/06 at 10:55:36

Okay. At 30 bucks a month and 1190 members, according to my math, that's like 3 cents per member per month. If everyone gave 5 bucks a year that would pay for the site and for a new server. Yup, in the "real world" I'm a tech weenie. :D

I get paid tomorrow and will shoot what I can your way.

Thanks for the great site.

Title: Re: Status Report
Post by barb36jack31 on 08/12/06 at 10:42:07

John - Just looked at this subject for the first time today. Have sent contribution by Pay Pal.

Jack H.

Title: Re: Status Report
Post by Conway on 08/14/06 at 14:45:21

Sent in my $5 - love the board!

Title: Re: Status Report
Post by mickthelimey on 09/25/06 at 00:02:40

Hi John,
$15 on the way via Pay Pal.
Mick the limey

Title: Re: Status Report
Post by Tim_C on 10/14/06 at 09:11:02

Just pay-pal'd you$20...sorry it took so long...thanks for all you do for us..and a big thanks to Rob and Sluggo for keeping this thing under control

Title: Re: Status Report
Post by TheFid on 10/28/06 at 03:03:47

Hello John,
I am not yet a member of PAY PAL, so i'm sending 20 US dollars cash and hoping it gets to you.
Keep up the splendid work.
TheFid.

Title: Re: Status Report
Post by aussie_biker on 10/30/06 at 14:39:53

G'day John,just made a donation via paypal.
You have a excellent site & I am happy to help you. ;D

Title: Re: Status Report
Post by allan on 11/30/06 at 04:32:44

$10 senby paypal keep up good work :)

Title: Re: Status Report
Post by flywest on 11/30/06 at 04:49:11

:) John, $20.00 at Paypal for you.
Charlie

Title: Re: Status Report
Post by HeresPaco on 11/30/06 at 14:14:18

John, you're very welcome!

You're doing a phenomenal service to us all with this website! :)

Cheers! ;)
http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0RwDYDiAVrvrUKlr1NiRsaG5v7GqbyOYzitzmNajS2qEHf7eFiOHbZjHUaGxIQt!6jbrz9khKyJTWHL*joryHH9po4UpLYQkBTeW53jmsf8o/Paco.jpg?dc=4675490272281063996

Title: Re: Status Report
Post by TVR on 01/09/07 at 13:07:56

Check your paypal John. Thanks! ;)

Title: Re: Status Report
Post by Southpaw on 01/18/07 at 11:00:24

John

Just sent $20.00, through paypal.

Thanks

Dan

Title: Re: Status Report
Post by steveh on 01/20/07 at 06:09:34

sent $15. Thanks for all you do.

Title: Re: Status Report
Post by albb6 on 01/20/07 at 13:17:43

John I just sent a donation through PayPal. Thanks for all you do.
AL

Title: Re: Status Report
Post by sparkett on 01/27/07 at 18:02:41

I love this site!
sent you on paypal, Wish the other sites were half this good ;D

Title: Re: Status Report
Post by Jimsey67 on 03/29/07 at 00:46:36

I'm here, lovin the site and am going to stick around John. 25 to ya VIA Paypal Sir.

Title: Re: Status Report
Post by Trippah on 03/29/07 at 16:14:15

John, just sent twenty by pay pal. Thanks for all your work. ps..i was tjmaxxed, had to change a lotta cards..if this one is a reject, let me know and i'll try another :P. Gotta whole drawer full of cards to sort out. Spring is WONDERFUL.

Title: Re: Status Report
Post by Grove_Tucky_650 on 03/29/07 at 17:18:56

Does this site need a dedicated server?

I have three dual Xeon servers that I will let you put this on for real cheap. They are rock solid servers. I am not looking for money really just would like to help take the burden off ya if possible.

Shoot me an email or PM.

Title: Re: Status Report
Post by Jimsey67 on 03/29/07 at 22:16:43

Now that is an offer!