Topic: Pilgrim Kālua (theme): First Thanksgiving at Satoshi Forest - page 3. (Read 11733 times)

I'm not selling out cheap! It's a trick! Any sponsor(s) will see that a penny is a bargain, but they won't be able to justify such a donation in their mind, thus donating more, especially since it's going toward a good cause--Sean's Outpost. How's that for full disclosure? They don't call me TMIBTCITW for nothing, now do they? 

Geez man, talk about selling out cheap!!!!

If you really want that to happen, go post in r/bitcoin with a post saying "Cheapest Bitcoin Advertising Ever" and you will probably get a heap of responses

Upon further review, thanks to the generosity of three bitcoiners, requesting a $20 USD (originally $50 USD) sponsorship package consisting of sign placement, et al. is no longer needed.

But, I really desire to place at least 10 signs of bitcoin-accepting entities in Satoshi Forest during the Thanksgiving feast to feed the local homeless. I only need 9 more to accomplish said task.

Here's the new offer: Donate whatever you want, a US cent or above, and a sign will be made depicting your company's name with a QR-Code linking to your site. I will then put the name of your company and how much you've donated to Post #2 of this thread showcasing your donation. The top three sponsorship donors will be mentioned in an upcoming press release, provided permission is first given to do such, of which a URL will be linked to your website.

Where else can you get coverage like that for at least only $.01 USD (one penny)? Nobody will (or should) judge you for being frugal, and I'll be more than happy to provide my time and material to accomplish said tasks regardless of the donated amount. I'll gladly do it for a penny, but it won't be done for free.

Another option for any Bitcoin related business is to donate only $1.25 USD via Bitcoin via this thread https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=1.40, then let me know you've done such, and I'll gladly construct a sign due to your generousity.

~TMIBTCITW

I just received permission from justusranvier to attach his name to the 1 BTC donation, and thanked him so kindly for his generosity. He reminded me that he was one of the two tagalongs that went to lunch with Jason, Rassah and I in Atlanta. They all could have had anything they wanted on the menu, but all opted for a traditional burger or some other sandwich, whereas I had the steak and shrimp. I'm such a pig!

What I only desire now is 9 more sponsors at $20 each so that there's some signage in the woods for any media (hopefully) to see. If not, pics and videos by fellow bitcoiners will give plenty of coverage for the cause, making sure many end up on Sean's Outpost's website.

I'm in the process of penning a press release, readied in about a couple days, and would love to incorporate some Bitcoin entities acting as sponsors into the copy, so for $20 you could get a link/juice that way as well.

I have another thread going in Off-topic seeking advice on Kālua if anybody can lend some.

~TMIBTCITW

I didn't know you play. I can only pick my nose and sing in the key of off.

I just received another PM of which the sender donated a full bitcoin to this very cause, so official we're good. I'm going to reply to him to see if he wants his name attached publically to the donation, and if so is there a company name associated with him.

~TMIBTCITW

Restringing mine right now

I have permission to attach cwil's name to the ~$100 donation going toward Thanksgiving in Satoshi Forest. Thank you so kindly, cwil.

There should be plenty of pics and videos of the festivity. Now, who's bringing the guitar?

BOOM

Booom! you got it!

God made Man, Then He Made Bitcoin, Then He made TMIBTCITW.

Phinny feels like a brother to me 

If I prove that my account was hacked, can I back out?  

Seriously, I have no problem with orchestrating this once I'm on site. Prior to me getting there, I will have you take care of a couple loose ends which shouldn't be much of an effort. If so, tough!  

How do you like my idea of passing out Christmas presents to the homeless consisting of blankets? Genius, eh? Unless the law has been changed, I don't believe it's against the law to give blankets as Christmas presents. Also, it's not against the law to give Christmas presents in July, March, October, August, January,... See what I'm getting at?

Phin is crazy. This is all on him. And it is also amazing.

Thanks so much...once again.

Everyone is invited, come on down.

Okay, this is getting outta hand! We're already over $400 toward a $500 initial goal, and this campaign is only three hours old.

Since the first two donors seem to not be influenced by the $50 USD sponsorship request, I feel it prudent to decrease that amount to only $20 USD via Bitcoin (or alt) to have a sponsorship sign on site during the festivity. To be clear, these will not be professionally made signs, but will definitely serve their purpose--exposure for your website/business.

All bitcoiners are welcome to attend free of charge and without any commitments. Just post that you're coming and how many are tagging along to make sure there's enough food for everybody.

And bring a guitar (or some other musical instrument).

I'm assuming there won't be any drugs or alcohol served during the feast, so it should be safe for children to attend. There'll be plenty of eyeballs on the lookout for ANY nefarious activities as well, so that unsaid concern should be covered.

I'm leaning toward only the following beverages to be served: Juice(s); Coffee; Herbal Tea(s), hot and cold; Bottled Water. Staying away from sweet Kool Aid and Coke, Pepsi, etc.

Any other suggestions?

~TMIBTCITW

What's cooking in Satoshi Forest this Thanksgiving:

Turkey
Stuffing
Yams
Cranberry Jelly
Mash/Fluff Potatoes
Gravy
Myriad of Fresh Vegetables
~Peas
~Carrots
~Corn
~Collard Greens
~Baked Beans
~Green Beans
~Boiled Cabbage
Pie (going to need help in figuring out this is done outdoors)
Cole Slaw
Potato Salad
Homemade Bread/Rolls/Sweet Rolls/Biscuits
Macaroni & Cheese

Please offer up any suggestions, and bear in mind that all this will be prepared outdoors.

Looks like we have our first sponsor, albeit a larger donation then I envisioned, seeking only $50 USD shots, but it'll work out just the same.


Thank you, grabhive, from all those that will be able to enjoy a fine Thanksgiving dinner in Satoshi Forest (2013).

Reserved, to track and tally the donations to date. Who wants to be first on the list, of which will include your name and amount, unless donated anonymously. Any sponsors will to at the top of the list, separate from other donations.

Total raised to date: $884.54


SPONSORS:

• http://www.srilankacampaign.org/] Sri Lanka Campaign (via proxy via grabhive for his following donation): $313.46 (0.90073307 BTC) (post 3)
• Coin Smiths: $147.60
• Bees Brothers: (mailed candy for the homeless)

DONORS:

• cwil: $100.75 (0.31 BTC)
• Justus Ranvier: $322.73 (1 BTC)

EDIT: I changed the title of this thread since the initial amount requested has been reached, albeit I'm still seeking sponsors for the signage at whatever they desire to donate. I'm still wresting with what is better: in or at Satoshi Forest.

Thanks to some brainfart, Jason has committed to the idea of having the first ever Thanksgiving in Satoshi Forest so that the homeless nearby will be able to enjoy probably the best Thanksgiving they've even eaten, for we're goin' all out and doing it a al kālua with myself at the helm.

The tad support we're seeking to raise is ~$500 USD via Bitcoin via this thread. Once again, use the Sean's Outpost Bitcoin wallet address 1M72Sfpbz1BPpXFHz9m3CdqATR44Jvaydd for all donations, but please post here if you're supporting this specific cause so that the dollars raised to date can be tracked and tallied accordingly.

Here's the QR-Code for the above address:



This request/endeavor/event is over and beyond, and not related to The Mega Thread that Feeds People in Need, of which is serving a separate, yet similar purpose, garnering $1.25 USD donations on a continuous basis.

I haven't discuss this yet with Jason King, but this would be a perfect time to pass out Christmas presents. I'm thinking blankets. (see what I did there?)

I'm personally leaving out the Sunday before Thanksgiving to arrive there by Tuesday, thus giving me two full days prior to prepare for the event, one of which is constructing the imu. I'll be camping out, sans bringing a tent, the entire time I'm there, heading back home to Illinois on Saturday.

With the exception of a few food items, i.e. cranberry jelly, my favorite, all the food will be cooked/processed there in the woods a la a hybrid of Pilgrim and Hawaiian cooking preparations, with some contemporary outdoor cooking methods added to the mix for good measure, not to mention practicality.

For full disclosure, and to not take away the dignity of those in need, the first ever Thanksgiving in Satoshi Forest may be considered a PR move for Sean's Outpost/Satoshi Forest/Bitcoin/Sponsors, but my hope is that such doesn't take away from the overall objective--to have the homeless nearby enjoy a VERY fine Thanksgiving meal, of which afterward they'll be able to spend the night camping out in Satoshi Forest. Hope it doesn't rain, but if it does, so what! I'll get just as wet.

That said, coverage of the event will be made available via a press release, and hopefully Radio and TV. I'm leaving this aspect in Jason's hands to give him something to do.  

I see no problem with raising the $500, for it's such a small amount and we have plenty of time. We won't need any big corporate sponsorship(s) for this undertaking, but if only 10 Bitcoin entities, regardless of their size and reach, donated $50 each, the goal will be accomplished. For such a donation, a primitive sign, prominently displayed on the grounds, will depict the name and a QR-Code linking to your site. Bear in mind that such is not intended to carter to those in attendance for the feast, for most won't own a smartphone, but directed toward those who will view the images taken sometime in the future, with http://seansoutpost.com being one such place for sure and, hopefully, if the PR is done correctly, on several news sites/outlets.

Any monies over the $500 USD and not used generated via this thread, will remain part of Sean's Outpost's general fund, but chances are what'll be needed for this endeavor may surpass the requested amount, thus hoping that the $500 USD consist of the majority of total amount that'll be outlaid.

Any food left over immediately after the event will be delivered to others in need that are unable to attend the festivities due to circumstances beyond their control. Nothing will go to waste. Some food may stay on site to be served as breakfast/lunch the next day, predicated on what's left over and storage abilities. If it's a cool night, that'll be our refrigerator.

Post #2 will be used to show all the donations and $50 USD sponsors to date. If you express to be a sponsor, please provide a QR-Code image linking to your intended site so that it can be copied and affixed to the sign accordingly.

All fellow bitcoiners are welcome to attend at no charge nor obligations. Bring your smartphones and conduct a Satoshi Square right there in Satoshi Forest if you like.

Thank you in advance and, as always, please ask any questions or express any concerns via this thread or PM.

Bruno Kucinskas a.k.a. TMIBTCITW