I just donated to the Obama campaign...now who here needs a star?

[ruby slippers]

I will donate a star to someone who pleads the best case.

This is coming from Dubya's economic stimulus check. What a better return on my investment.

[Eurobabe]

1. Good one.

:thumbsup: Like that idea!

[ruby slippers]

4. thanks, and I also bought 100.00 worth of forever stamps the day

before they raised by a penny. I figure by the time they are 50 cents, probably next year, I will have made an 8 percent return from the government once again....

Now, who wants that star?

[Eurobabe]

22. LOL, too bad there isn't forever gas. n/t

[ruby slippers]

24. well, there kinda is...for now...the old pumps will only

let you set the price to 4.00 so if a station hasn't switched to the digital kind, then they can only charge 4 bucks....

BTW, I see you are in Germany. What is gas there?

[Eurobabe]

26. Ha! Almost $9USD a gallon (3.7 liters in a US gal)

BUT, we have tons of public transportation and EVERYONE rides a bike, stores are within walking distance.

The US is SO screwed. Sad. :shrug:

[ruby slippers]

27. are you native or a transplant?

[Youphemism]

2. Someone just gave me one...

...and it was my second. I've wanted to thank these folks but, of course, DU doesn't disclose who gave them to you.

When you find the person to give a star to, let 'em know... I'm sure they'd like to thank you for it.

To the two people who did that for me, thank you whoever you are. :)

[Oregone]

6. Someone just gave me something, but its red and itchy.

Probably not a star.

[ruby slippers]

7. must be bottlebrush then.....

[cliffordu]

3. Nice! I'd bet Bushy would be flattered....

:rofl:

[ruby slippers]

5. yeah, but not as much as when I gave my 250.00 to go see

Obama in Maitland. I'm sure Dumbya would love to know how I'm spending his money.....

:rofl:

[cliffordu]

8. You should send him a nice thank you note -

A real one, on real nice paper, so it'll get as far up the chain as possible.....

Some secretary might get a kick out of it and read it to him...

Don't use any big words, though....

:rofl:

[ruby slippers]

9. maybe I can send him my picture from that night

giving Obama the mustard seed pin????

[cliffordu]

11. That's the ticket!!!

[yewberry]

10. Well

I could use a star. :blush:


I've spent the past 9 months trying to recover financially from 2 terms of national service (Americorps) working with struggling kids in our local public schools and trying to build support for literacy in the community. Good work and deeply rewarding, but the stipend...Ouch. I think I personally cleared eight grand last year, and then owed the IRS. Ugh.

So, yeah, I've moved out of the food bank phase (mostly) but I'm not yet at the donating to DU stage.

I'd love a star.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

12. My dear tofunut...

I think she heard you!

Congrats on your beautiful new star!

:hug:

[yewberry]

17. I guess so, Peggy!

Thanks!

I hope she knows how much I appreciate it.

[ruby slippers]

13. TOFUNUT gets the star.....

You made my choice easy...

Working with kids...check... I am a former teacher.


So, here you go



The forum username tofunut has been given donor status.

You should see your star and extra DU benefits very soon.....

Ruby and Dubya....

[yewberry]

14. Wow. That's really kind of you.

(And fast, too!)

A former teacher...little did I know I'd have such a receptive listener!

I really do appreciate it.

[ruby slippers]

18. you are welcome...as far as I know, it is good for a year.....

and yes, thank you for your selfless and payless work...you will never know what child has listened to you, either. I'm sure many have. And, your rewards will come back to you in your heart if not in your pocketbook.

[yewberry]

21. :)

One of the greatest joys in my service was working with kids, deeply troubled kids, and being the one adult, sometimes the only adult in their lives, that gave them my undivided attention and support every day, and then seeing them change over the course of a couple of years and become real learners. Proud of themselves, you know?

I've already been rewarded.

And thanks again. You've really made me feel good.

[DerekJ]

16. "Ruby and Dubya" ...LOL :)

:rofl:

[gateley]

15. It really makes me sad that those who devote themselves

to helping others (YOU!) aren't compensated fairly.

Now, you can go out and get a piece (or several) of Fran's Handmade Chocolate. I just read that's one of Obama's favorite things to have on hand, and since you're in Seattle...

Thanks for your selfless work. :hug:

[yewberry]

19. Oh, gosh, now I'm really blushing.

Thanks, gately. Truly, the work itself and the kids made a huge impact on me. I wish more people could experience what I have, but I know that it's a real hardship.

I have to confess that I've never actually tried Fran's chocolates, and I've lived here for 15 years! I did send a couple of pieces to my moms for Mothers' Day, though. They loved them.

Thanks for your appreciation. There's not a lot of glamor in community service.

[gateley]

20. Well if you still haven't had any by the time I move back,

I'm picking you up and we'll go make up for lost time! :hi:

[yewberry]

23. Sounds like a deal.

You're from here, then?

If you're coming back, allow me to suggest a short commute and a Metro pass!

[gateley]

28. Yes -my last job there

i lived in Seattle and worked in Redmond. I spent most of my day either on the bridge, or waiting to get on to it!

Lived there all my life until I moved about 5 years ago with my company. It's 'home' and I'm homesick. So definitely going back as soon as I can swing it. :hi:

[TahitiNut]

29. Cheers for an Ad Hoc Member of the DU Chapter of the International Association of Fruits & Nuts!

:applause:


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[Neshanic]

25. Ronnie Reagan needs one! He's voting for Obama.

[ruby slippers]

30. we'll give him a crown.....!!!!! But, didn't he vote for Kerry, too?