** You've probably noticed the DONATE button above

[trip]

I know what your thinking......you've seen the Donate button above in the header and your wondering, "What the hell?"

Well, over the past two years, KawaNOW has grown to the point to where server, website and maintenance costs are a little more than I want to handle every month personally. I'm not complaining. I enjoy the membership and comraderie. But the time has come where I need some donations every year from members and non-members alike to pay for things needed by KawaNOW. So, I decided to open a Paypal account and give anyone a chance to help.

You're next train of thought is probably, "I hope KawaNOW isn't going away". Well, be rest assured that KawaNOW is NOT going away and there is no threat of KawaNOW ever going away or becoming insolvent. I've always paid the bills and will continue to do so. I'm just asking for a little voluntary help.

There is no pressure to donate to KawaNOW. If you don't want to donate, you certainly don't have to. And noone is going to hold that against you. However, if you feel you have gotten something useful out of KawaNOW and would like to donate once a year to the cause, it would be appreciated.

A 5 dollar, 10 dollar or 15 dollar donation a year from all the members will help keep the website going, the forum possibly upgraded and it will help pay for other items and expenses.

Again, keep in mind there is no pressure and noone will know if you have or haven't donated. All donations will be kept strictly confidential. Just feel free to help when you can.

Thanks,
Trip

[bosko]

Good idea and a big THANK-YOU for what you've done with this site.

[trip]

Thanks Bosko!

[strobe]

I think it is a great site. I have only been here a couple weeks, but by far the best forum and overall group I have ever been part of on-line.

Count me in to support this forum!

[ballast]

http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif I just wish I'd have found y'all about 3 years ago. http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif
Can't Frackin' wait for Custer and a chance to see the bikes up close and meet you folks.

Trip, this is an excellent site and a huge resource for me. I give you my support 100 Percent.

[mushinspace]

Just curious about the details of the web hosting and if there was any way that we could help out with an alternate arrangement, or if you *must* go through a particular 3rd party to use the forums, etc.

Also, is it bandwidth charges or storage fees that are adding up?

I ask because I kinda know a guy who runs some webservers (among other things) ... :)

--Sam

[nomad561]

Whatever it takes to help out and keep this great website up and running.

[meat]

Trip you can count on me. I really enjoy this website. I've gotten some great info.

[trip]

Thanks guys.......

Sam, when I started KawaNOW, I was able to have the KawaNOW website hosted almost free......I went along and paid the expenses myself over the years. Lately, that expense has increased although it is still the best deal I can find. Plus, there is alot of maintenance that goes into the website. But the money donated not only goes to monthly expenses, but it enables me and the staff to do some things and buy some things for the membership. If the money is there, I'll also look into upgrading the Proboards (Forum) software to give us all more features and enhancements.

The KawaNOW membership is now well over 1,000 members and it's time that we evolve a little. Yearly donations will help us achieve that.

[ells]

Maybe Trip is trying to make good on all those free Nomads he's been promising :)

In any event, the site has my full support, now if I could just find the PayPal password...

[borto1990]

this is a great site, I'd hate to see it go away.. You have my support. not sure how all this works, but is there a way for a "reminder" email for when it's been a year from the last donation? If time goes by as fast as this year with my new little girl, sheesh, it could be 3 years and I'd think it's only one!!! just curious.. Thanks trip.

[trip]

Maybe Trip is trying to make good on all those free Nomads he's been promising :)

In any event, the site has my full support, now if I could just find the PayPal password...

LOL.......

[radco]

I ll be happy to help out! Learned alot about the Nomad here,, Looking forward to meeting some good people from here,, Even Beezer :)......... Rich you have pay pal

[waterman]

Trip,

Done deal. I sent a donation for Custer and the server fund. You can figure out how to split it. ;)

[dantama]

Trip, is there a way to host this on your own, rather than proboards and make a killing on the google ads yourself?

Google ads pay out pretty good, and it's all going to proboards right now I suppose?

[trip]

this is a great site, I'd hate to see it go away.. You have my support. not sure how all this works, but is there a way for a "reminder" email for when it's been a year from the last donation? If time goes by as fast as this year with my new little girl, sheesh, it could be 3 years and I'd think it's only one!!! just curious.. Thanks trip.

I've thought about sending out an annual email to everyone reminding them about the donation. Maybe every Spring.

[trip]

Trip, is there a way to host this on your own, rather than proboards and make a killing on the google ads yourself?

Google ads pay out pretty good, and it's all going to proboards right now I suppose?

I've thought about it Dan, but I'd have to buy the forum software and set it up. We'd loose everything we have now. I'm thinking about upgrading our Proboard status later.....that would get rid of the banner ads and give us some added features. I'll take a look at it later.

[Kawhead]

Trip,

Done deal. I sent a donation for Custer and the server fund. You can figure out how to split it. ;) Good idea I did the same thing. Now you have free money and more work. http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif Thanks Trip

[reaper]

Done deal.
The information I've received, the money I've saved and friendships I've developed are well worth the donation. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[rickyboy]

I always said from the first time I chatted/PM'd with you Trip, that "if there was ever anything I can do to help the site, I'm here". So this being one of those times, count me in.
As soon as I get home from this little vacation in Phoenix I'll be looking just how to make my donation.
Thanks again for this site and the work you and "the staff" do here for all of us.

[nomaddriver03]

Hi Trip;
You've got my support. Thank You for all your efforts and a great site.

[trip]

Thanks guys!

[skeeter]

Hold your hand out the next time we meet, along with a reminder. Hard to send cash.

[lw]

It's a done darn deal.

[trip]

I like that pic of you in your footer, LW. Looks like your on fire! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[jamiep24]

Trip, I was just kidding a few weeks ago when I said I would pay to be a part of this club, I guess you took me serious...Just kidding...This forum has helped me so much, being new to biking and the Nomad, and I can't wait for Eureka Springs to meet some of you guys...I'll be glad to help out as soon as I finish this sentence, Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, this sentence may never end, lol. Jamie

[blowndodge]

Trip, I just received your check in the mail today! That money should pay for my entire Custer vacation! Your a freekin' genius man!!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[chainsaw]

BD, you wish. Guess that takes you off the free Nomad list.

[mrfuni]

Done Trip...

Small request for everything I've learned on this forum. Thanks for getting a great group of riders together..Joe

:) :) :)

[trip]

Thanks everyone.

And chainsaw is right.....BD is out of the running for the new Nomad. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[oldbikers]

Done deal Trip I mean hell if I can bailout GM & AIG surely I can help out a great group of folks like KawaNOW http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[dkdixie]

Done!!

[blowndodge]

Thanks everyone.

And chainsaw is right.....BD is out of the running for the new Nomad. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

Was I supposed to NOT say anything? Oops.....

At least you've committed on someone winning a new Nomad from you in Custer. How cool is that! Good luck everybody!!! The more times you enter the better your chances!!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[Netnorske]

Trip,
Happy to help out. You have done a great service to all Nomad riders with your work here. Looking forward to meeting everyone in Custer!

[damark115]

I'm in

[chainsaw]

BD, I'm thinking you have to be there in Custer to win, am I correct?

[blowndodge]

You are correct Al. Trip has a new Nomad scheduled for the "Giveaway" on Thursday evening!!

I'll be there even if I can't win!! H*ll I've already got a free vac........... ooops never mind! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[mercianbike]

PayPal is presently doing it's thing.

[bosko]

You are correct Al. Trip has a new Nomad scheduled for the "Giveaway" on Thursday evening!!

I'll be there even if I can't win!! H*ll I've already got a free vac........... ooops never mind! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

Vacuum pump? :)

[blowndodge]

yea, yea thats it....!! vacuum pump!.... thanks Bosko!!

[rickyboy]

yea, yea thats it....!! vacuum pump!.... thanks Bosko!!


LOL !!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif "YA !!!! that's the ticket"....

Anyways It's all good Trip. I've got a reminder on my calender for next year too.

[waterman]

You are correct Al. Trip has a new Nomad scheduled for the "Giveaway" on Thursday evening!!

I'll be there even if I can't win!! H*ll I've already got a free vac........... ooops never mind! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

Vacuum pump? :)

Uhhh, I think that it was a vasectomy!!! Well, a big enough vacuum pump could do the job I guess. http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif

[trip]

yea, yea thats it....!! vacuum pump!.... thanks Bosko!!

Hmmm...there are all kinds of vacuum pumps.....is this a lactation pump BD??? http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[flavor]

Trip, I just received your check in the mail today! That money should pay for my entire Custer vacation! Your a freekin' genius man!!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

So that's where my money went.................... :) :)

[blowndodge]

To one darn tootin' good cause!!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[unwind2]

Done deal. I sent a donation for Custer and the server fund. You can figure out how to split it. ;)

ditto

[bobt]

Done Deal

[cheriann]

DONE! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

I am happy to donate and help!!! My goodness, I am accepted here with open arms, even though I don't own Nomad....YET!
I learn so much and give so many tips to hubby for his Nad from here.
More importantly, I found out how much people really care about each other in here!!!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif

Thank you Trip!!!! :-*

[nomad561]

More than happy to help out here.

[trip]

Thanks guys!!!

I hope to meet all of you in Custer.

[waterman]

Thanks guys!!!

I hope to meet all of you in Custer.

First round on Trip, second on BD!!!!

[burly]

This is the best forum I've ever seen (design, content and most importantly, people-wise)...wish I could afford to help out more.

Thanks for your efforts!

[billmac]

I'm in .

[blowndodge]

Your heard waterman trip. First round is on you...second round is on...................you again!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif WOW what a coincidence!!!

[coacha]

Thanks guys!!!

I hope to meet all of you in Custer.

Trip, you will have to set up a receiving line, like at a wedding, so you can shake everyone's hand. Then we will have a special dance for you and BD. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[caddman11]

Just got back from vacation you should have an email from me with my Paypal support. Thanks for creating this wonderful site.