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Get Started Here => Important Things to Remember => Topic started by: Bentley on December 10, 2019, 09:39:58 PM
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OK...Adam got us set up with a link for paypal. I will add it in here. I understand most want no recognition for their donation, we CAN"T give any anyway, so that is not an Issue. Let me be clear on this, Adam did not think it was wise to use 8 year old programs that would allow this and I respect his judgement, so there will be no icon for showing that some has donated. For those that wanted this I am sorry.
What I would like to ask is that if you give, you include your handle (in the note section), I will explain why I am asking for this later if you will indulge me now. I will not divulge this info to ANYONE.
For those that want to send a check, PM and I will send you my address. Right now those will be the 2 options. Thank you.
Pellet Fan Donation (http://paypal.me/pelletfan)
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Well, do to Very Generous Members there is enough money to extend the hosting of the site till August of 2023 (as long as they will let us go out). Actually, with the 25% Kristin and I are kicking in and the $50 from ThermoWorks, and the $39.99 refund I just got from HostGator, still xxxxxx off about 2018 incorrect billing (of which there will be no refund), there will be surplus. You all need to start thinking about what we are supposed to do with that.
So you all want me to take your money and renew till August 2023?
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So you all want me to take your money and renew till August 2023?
That's my vote.
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Good plan!
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I am open to using the funds to renew for one year, and use the funds to buy things to test. I get you can't buy a new $1000+ grill to test. Maybe some other smaller ticket items could be bought and tested. Then pick a month next year to have another donation drive.
I also have no problem funding thru 2023 like you suggested, but I think we could get more out of those funds doing other things with it. Unfortunately, I just can't come up with good ideas right now.Maybe the people who donated go in a raffle for the items you tested each time. May drive more people to donate.
At the end of the day, it is now your money and your site. You get to decide what to do, but I appreciate you asking for input from the members.
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Depending on what folks want tested, might be able to do both! A reason why I wanted peoples handles. A reason for that one poll. I guess I will pay HostGator and see where we lie.
Maybe some other smaller ticket items could be bought and tested.
I also have no problem funding thru 2023 like you suggested, but I think we could get more out of those funds doing other things with it. Maybe the people who donated go in a raffle for the items you tested each time.
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I am open to using the funds to renew for one year, and use the funds to buy things to test. I get you can't buy a new $1000+ grill to test. Maybe some other smaller ticket items could be bought and tested. Then pick a month next year to have another donation drive.
I also have no problem funding thru 2023 like you suggested, but I think we could get more out of those funds doing other things with it. Unfortunately, I just can't come up with good ideas right now.Maybe the people who donated go in a raffle for the items you tested each time. May drive more people to donate.
At the end of the day, it is now your money and your site. You get to decide what to do, but I appreciate you asking for input from the members.
I agree with this 100%.
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I was agreeing with paying out for the site until 2023. However, B-B-Lew does have a good idea about using some of the funds for product testing. There has been mention about testing smaller items such as slicers etc. that I know I would like to see periodically, and I am sure others as well. Either way we go, the donations we made went to a great cause, and we all know you (Bent/Kristin) will always do the right thing for our site and our donations. Thanks again for being the great caretakers you are!
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2023 sounds good and then we can donate again. testing new products is always a great idea and raffles are always fun! let the good times roll...
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So you all want me to take your money and renew till August 2023?
Most definitely my vote also....
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Yeppers!
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Me too!
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Dumb question, is there a suggested amount?
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Dumb question, is there a suggested amount?
There is not a suggested amount, although we thought if folks wanted to send $10 in this first time fund raising, that would help. Obviously, we have had a lot of contributions so that we can cover 3 years and now are seing if we have some funds left over to test a few products. We appreciate any amount someone is willing to send.
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Dumb question, is there a suggested amount?
There is not a suggested amount, although we thought if folks wanted to send $10 in this first time fund raising, that would help. Obviously, we have had a lot of contributions so that we can cover 3 years and now are seing if we have some funds left over to test a few products. We appreciate any amount someone is willing to send.
Thank you.
Love seeing the product demos and Bent's videos.
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Alright! Including me, we are up to two!
Love seeing...Bent's videos.
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Love seeing the product demos and Bent's videos.
Is that Bentley in those videos? I thought it was Charles Kuralt.
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I never did paypal, and my son has been ripped off twice. ???
Not gonna go there.
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I never did paypal, and my son has been ripped off twice. ???
Not gonna go there.
How did Paypal rip him off?
I have used it for many things and used to use it a lot when I did some ebay stuff. Never had an isues with paypal, now the people on the other end of the transaction is a different story.
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So you all want me to take your money and renew till August 2023?
Keep this round of donations to renew through August 2023. I would be happy to donate again for product testing when or if we get to that.
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This is my first post but I gained so much info from this site. Had to contribute. Been happy with my Camp Chef for 6 months now.
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This is my first post but I gained so much info from this site. Had to contribute. Been happy with my Camp Chef for 6 months now.
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Welcome aboard.
Looks like you will fit right in here.
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not sure how I missed this 8 day old thread. Honestly sometimes I visually skip the bold and pinned threads. oops.
Did my small part. I'd like to ensure the site is up and running in 2023. Product testing is valuable, but a separate conversation.
DK
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As soon as my AMX replacement cards gets here will pay. It appears it will be paid through 08/19/2022. They prorate it and give me the 3 year rate based on the renewal in 08/2019, trying to pay for 3 years from this point was gonna be more headache then I chose to deal with at this time. So sorry about the 2023, but we will be good for the next 32 months!
We will then discuss what you all want to do with Your excess contributions...Start thinking!
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I am figuring our excess funds in Bents hands is as good as the gold stored at Fort Knox! It ain't goin' no where we don't want it to go!
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I didn't read the note about a name in the notes. Here's a quick note about that. Dan
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From HostGator..."Just to be sure, you will be paying $358.20 and the package will be renew until 08/18/2023."
All paid up. As of this writing there is appx $300 remaining, please let me have some suggestions as what you want done with it, as plane ticket to South of France cost more then that!
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If you are going to South of France LMK as I want to go see some of the places where van Gogh made his paintings so I could meet you there.
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Would love some suggestions with what to do with the excess funds?
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I would suggest that you just sit on them, I believe that most of us who donated, did so to provide funding for the site expenses. Use the residual to fund the next payment for the site, and if (god forbid) for some reason the site goes down before then, donate them to your favorite charity. :2cents:
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I would suggest that you just sit on them, I believe that most of us who donated, did so to provide funding for the site expenses. Use the residual to fund the next payment for the site, and if (god forbid) for some reason the site goes down before then, donate them to your favorite charity. :2cents:
+1 Sounds good to me.
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I would suggest that you just sit on them, I believe that most of us who donated, did so to provide funding for the site expenses. Use the residual to fund the next payment for the site, and if (god forbid) for some reason the site goes down before then, donate them to your favorite charity. :2cents:
I can't argue against any of this.
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I meantioned earlier I trust any funds with Bent and Kristen and know any additional funds are in good hands and will be handled appropriately. I know there will be no issues with how and when it is used down the line. Integrity means everything. Thanks to both of you.
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August of 2023 seems like a long way off to leave it, but right now, I guess there is nothing else to do.
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August of 2023 seems like a long way off to leave it, but right now, I guess there is nothing else to do.
Not sure what kind of surplus you have. Maybe if you have time and want to do a test and review on something. I always enjoy the test videos.
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As of this writing it is $370...I was thinking this, then have a drawing (all that have donated are entered) for it. But so far the majority wants it saved, and as far as I am concerned it is you alls money, not ours.
August of 2023 seems like a long way off to leave it, but right now, I guess there is nothing else to do.
Not sure what kind of surplus you have. Maybe if you have time and want to do a test and review on something. I always enjoy the test videos.
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As of this writing it is $370...I was thinking this, then have a drawing (all that have donated are entered) for it. But so far the majority wants it saved, and as far as I am concerned it is you alls money, not ours.
August of 2023 seems like a long way off to leave it, but right now, I guess there is nothing else to do.
Not sure what kind of surplus you have. Maybe if you have time and want to do a test and review on something. I always enjoy the test videos.
What would you be interested in testing Bentley?
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Yeah, I think $370 isn't going to be enough for that trip to South France. But if you do want ideas for that trip, I found this early this week and I am working on talking my wife into taking me on it.
https://www.routevangogheurope.eu/travel-trade/57-tour-6-van-gogh-grand-tour
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I would suggest that you just sit on them, I believe that most of us who donated, did so to provide funding for the site expenses. Use the residual to fund the next payment for the site, and if (god forbid) for some reason the site goes down before then, donate them to your favorite charity. :2cents:
I can't argue against any of this.
Works for me.
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I figured I would let you all decide...
Not sure what kind of surplus you have. Maybe if you have time and want to do a test and review on something. I always enjoy the test videos.
What would you be interested in testing Bentley?
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One thing I would like to see reviewed is the Thermoworks Signals.
Plus it would show case a product from a supporter of Pellet Fan and would be easy to ship.
My :2cents:
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Well, at least we are now getting a little input. Will give it a few more weeks, then do a poll on which way we should go.
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I have yet to use my Signals and it is probably a year old. Not because there is a problem with it, just because I am lazy.
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Will let the funds sit. If anyone ever sees a gadget that they think might be of interest to the group, pot it and we can put it to a vote of the contributors and see if they want it reviewed.
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Your wish has been answered! I received an email!
Hey Bentley,
I saw the post about requesting a review of the ThermoWorks Signals. I'd be happy to provide one for you to do that if you'd like.
Kyle Halvorson
Influence Marketing
Thermoworks
So if you all would start thinking about some test parameters and cooks I would appreciate it!
One thing I would like to see reviewed is the Thermoworks Signals.
Plus it would show case a product from a supporter of Pellet Fan and would be easy to ship.
My :2cents:
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I will just use initials because I am never sure about privacy with real names. Hopefully the person will see it! BH, not sure user name, thank you for your donation! Hope you enjoy the new Camp Chef!
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Okie Smoke...That is a Very Generous donation, thank you!
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I appreciate the offer. We are paid up with HostGator till 8/23 and I do not believe it is refundable.
Can I come at this a different way and offer to host?