Author Topic: SG Donations & Expenditures (Read 37078 times)

fzxdoc · « **Reply #70 on:** December 05, 2008, 09:32:00 PM »

Since it appears to cost about $90 a month to host this site, it doesn't look as though we have enough money to get through more than about 3 more months, with what you had left over and the donations that have come in. Is that right, DL?

Kathryn

DragonLady · « **Reply #71 on:** December 06, 2008, 11:48:28 AM »

Site hosting is $65.00 per month. Once in a while we have other expenses like extra tech support for things going waaay wrong and fees like domain registration. But we do have enough enough right now to last for three months, if there's no emergencies. I don't recall when the domain is due, but they'll send me an email when it is.

andib · « **Reply #72 on:** December 06, 2008, 02:05:11 PM »

Didn't we do a "yard sale" awhile back, with proceeds going to SG?

DragonLady · « **Reply #73 on:** December 06, 2008, 02:07:40 PM »

Quote from: andib on December 06, 2008, 02:05:11 PM

Didn't we do a "yard sale" awhile back, with proceeds going to SG?

We did. We had the auction software up and running then. But since then, someone tried to hack it, and I haven't been too keen on putting it back up. It's a lot of work, and I haven't had the time, the energy or any enthusiasm for the job. Also, it would have to be secured to prevent further hacking attempts, and (while not difficult to do) I just haven't seen it as being a project worth worrying about.

stashpanache · « **Reply #74 on:** December 06, 2008, 02:20:26 PM »

DL,

I will get a check in the mail ASAP. A little Christmas gift is in order. Considering the enjoyment and help offered here, it is due.

Stash

ETA: Mailed today

vtmartha · « **Reply #75 on:** December 06, 2008, 03:34:23 PM »

I sent a PayPal contribution.

andib · « **Reply #76 on:** December 06, 2008, 06:40:14 PM »

I didn't realize the auction thing was such a pain! I guess a contribution is the way to go. THanks again for all(and the mods.) hard work to keep this place fun and safe.

Loomchick · « **Reply #77 on:** December 06, 2008, 07:38:30 PM »

Quote from: fzxdoc on December 05, 2008, 09:32:00 PM

it doesn't look as though we have enough money to get through more than about 3 more months

Perhaps we should get in line for a government bailout.

blue mooney · « **Reply #78 on:** December 08, 2008, 04:20:54 PM »

I just sent $ via Paypal.

Is there a way to call more attention to this thread, maybe? It's really easy to miss this VERY IMPORTANT message!

Robin · « **Reply #79 on:** December 09, 2008, 04:50:14 AM »

Thanks DL!! And thanks to Ann for posting a link over in a thread I read more often. I sent a paypal.

Licarrit · « **Reply #80 on:** December 09, 2008, 06:08:47 AM »

I pretty much stick to the "fashion" section so, thank you Anne for putting a notice up there. My Paypal is on its way now!

JenSA · « **Reply #81 on:** December 09, 2008, 06:34:11 AM »

DL,

Thanks for making us aware of the financial situation...my donation is sent. Anything to keep SG going.

ejvc · « **Reply #82 on:** December 09, 2008, 06:42:43 AM »

I just sent a PayPal too. Let me know if you don't get it.

MaryAnn · « **Reply #83 on:** December 09, 2008, 08:52:15 AM »

Thank you, Dragon Lady, for your time and effort. I have just sent a PayPal donation. Let's keep this site going.

Nedra · « **Reply #84 on:** December 09, 2008, 09:10:13 AM »

THANKS for ALL you do, DL!!! I just LOVE this site and can't imagine not having it ! SO, I'll send out a personal check no later than tomorrow (Wed). (I don't use Paypal except with my Mastercard, and I'm assuming you don't use that method ). Anyway, thanks again for everything!

Nedra

DragonLady · « **Reply #85 on:** December 09, 2008, 09:40:18 AM »

Quote from: Nedra on December 09, 2008, 09:10:13 AM

THANKS for ALL you do, DL!!! I just LOVE this site and can't imagine not having it ! SO, I'll send out a personal check no later than tomorrow (Wed). (I don't use Paypal except with my Mastercard, and I'm assuming you don't use that method ). Anyway, thanks again for everything!

Nedra

PayPal with a Mastercard is just fine. I receive the money the same, either way.

Thanks again to all of you.

Loomchick · « **Reply #86 on:** December 09, 2008, 02:37:37 PM »

Before I send money via PayPal, I would appreciate confirming the ID I should use.

Thanks!

DragonLady · « **Reply #87 on:** December 09, 2008, 03:03:25 PM »

Quote from: Loomchick on December 09, 2008, 02:37:37 PM

Before I send money via PayPal, I would appreciate confirming the ID I should use.

Thanks!

dl@artisanssquare.com

Thanks in advance.

bookish · « **Reply #88 on:** December 09, 2008, 03:38:21 PM »

Dear DL

Sent you a check via snail mail...

Thanks for all you do. Mornings (and noons and evenings) would be very dull without SG.

Connie

Mike · « **Reply #89 on:** December 09, 2008, 03:48:14 PM »

I'm assuming you're paying for dedicated hosting right?

DragonLady · « **Reply #90 on:** December 09, 2008, 07:06:07 PM »

Quote from: Mikeru on December 09, 2008, 03:48:14 PM

I'm assuming you're paying for dedicated hosting right?

Yes.

mamasneedles · « **Reply #91 on:** December 10, 2008, 02:52:26 PM »

Thanks, DL! A check went into the mail to you today.

Cynthia

DragonLady · « **Reply #92 on:** December 10, 2008, 03:02:40 PM »

Thanks!

I'm going to wait a while, 'till the money stops pouring into PayPal, then give a full accounting. I keep losing track of what I posted and what I haven't. I've gotten a couple of checks already, and I know more are on the way, so I'll let everyone know what's what when I have it all sorted out.

Again, thanks to everyone for the generous support.

SuziQz · « **Reply #93 on:** December 10, 2008, 07:03:55 PM »

I'm glad to hear the money is pouring in - my contribution should be in your mail box soon. It just would not be a happy new year without SG!

LauraM · « **Reply #94 on:** December 12, 2008, 07:15:10 PM »

I, too just sent in my donation via Paypal. I go into withdrawal if I don't get into SG every day!! Thank you for all you do to keep this site healthy and humming along.

Sharon · « **Reply #95 on:** December 28, 2008, 01:15:17 AM »

I have also just sent my donation via Paypal and it will appear from DH's email address markspils@gmail.com

I get so much inspiration from this site and can't go a day without visiting

Thank you DL and moderators for all you do.

Sharon

CarolynB · « **Reply #96 on:** December 28, 2008, 03:02:23 PM »

Dragon Lady, I just sent a donation via Paypal - I hope I did it correctly.
Thank you for all the effort that goes into this site, I would be lost without it. Thanks also to all the moderators for their efforts.
Caro

DragonLady · « **Reply #97 on:** December 28, 2008, 06:21:09 PM »

Thanks, again, to everyone for your marvelous support.

I'm going to ask that everyone stop now.

I think we have enough money. I haven't totalled it all up yet, but will try to get that done this coming week, so I can let everyone know what we've got "in the bank". I'm reasonably sure we have enough to see us through for quite a while.

Thanks again!

Loomchick · « **Reply #98 on:** December 29, 2008, 11:42:35 AM »

Quote from: DragonLady on December 28, 2008, 06:21:09 PM

I'm going to ask that everyone stop now. I think we have enough money.

Wow! With all of the bad news in the world month-after-month, that's a refreshing tidbit to read.

lessalt · « **Reply #99 on:** December 29, 2008, 06:00:53 PM »

Too late DL I mailed my check today but don't send it back as I need to contribute. If I had to pay for the enjoyment I get I probably couldn't afford it.

DragonLady · « **Reply #100 on:** December 29, 2008, 08:21:25 PM »

Quote from: lessalt on December 29, 2008, 06:00:53 PM

Too late DL I mailed my check today but don't send it back as I need to contribute. If I had to pay for the enjoyment I get I probably couldn't afford it.

lol

Okay; I'll let you know when it arrives.

DragonLady · « **Reply #101 on:** March 24, 2009, 03:36:35 PM »

I know...long time, no update.

I had this all ready to go over a month ago, but then my DH helpfully cleaned my desk. He rearranged all my stacks of papers, mixed the SG donations in with bills, junk mail and letters from my relatives, and generally made a real mess of my personal workspace. He really was trying to help, as he knew I was getting stressed and honestly thought the clutter was just making it worse. Anyway, by the time I had everything back in hand, it was time to figure our taxes, so I waited for that to be done just to help avoid any mistakes. This is one of the few days I've had the house to myself and nothing pressing to do, so I've finally gotten it all figured out again.

So, for those of you who wrote me checks: they're still here. I've found all the ones I haven't cashed yet, and will deposit them when I go into town on Thursday.

Previous Balance, Dec 2008: $ 90.43
Donations; PayPal 923.26
PayPal Fees - 35.49
Donations; Checks/Cash 495.00
Hosting Jan - March - 195.00
Domain Renewal - 10.19

Grand Total: $1,268. 01

I'm still just overwhelmed and amazed at the generosity all of you show.

I know everyone is short of cash in these tough times, so it makes it twice as special to me that you trust me with your money, and that you like SG well enough to help keep it up and running. Thanks, again, to each and every one of you.

SuziQz · « **Reply #102 on:** March 24, 2009, 03:40:22 PM »

Thank you for keeping SG up and running!

fzxdoc · « **Reply #103 on:** March 24, 2009, 03:54:01 PM »

Of course we trust you, DL. We wouldn't have SG but for your generosity of time and intellect. It's nice to know that we are financially afloat for the forseeable future.

Kathryn

lessalt · « **Reply #104 on:** March 24, 2009, 04:11:24 PM »

Yes, thank you. I love connecting with everyone and appreciate your time and effort.

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Author Topic: SG Donations & Expenditures (Read 37078 times)