** You've probably noticed the DONATE button above

**trip** · 03-20-2009, 09:40 PM

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 · 03-20-2009, 09:48 PM

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

**trip** · 03-20-2009, 10:00 PM

Thanks Bosko!

strobe · 03-20-2009, 10:57 PM

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 · 03-20-2009, 11:13 PM

I just wish I'd have found y'all about 3 years ago.

Can't Frackin' wait for Custer and a chance to see the bikes up close and meet you folks.

03-20-2009, 11:18 PM

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

mushinspace · 03-21-2009, 01:36 AM

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 · 03-21-2009, 06:16 AM

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

meat · 03-21-2009, 06:36 AM

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

**trip** · 03-21-2009, 07:18 AM

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 · 03-21-2009, 07:49 AM

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 · 03-21-2009, 07:53 AM

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** · 03-21-2009, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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...

LOL.......

radco · 03-21-2009, 08:56 AM

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 · 03-21-2009, 10:11 AM

Trip,

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

03-20-2009, 09:40 PM	#1
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	You've probably noticed the DONATE button above 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 __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard** VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-20-2009, 09:48 PM	#2
bosko Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 818	** You've probably noticed the DONATE button above Good idea and a big THANK-YOU for what you've done with this site.
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03-20-2009, 10:00 PM	#3
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	You've probably noticed the DONATE button above Thanks Bosko! __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard** VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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03-20-2009, 10:57 PM	#4
strobe Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,200	** You've probably noticed the DONATE button above 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! __________________ Cory 2013 Honda GL1800 Goldwing 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 (for sale) 2007 Honda ST1300 (sold) 2005 Kawasaki Nomad (sold) 2004 Suzuki Hayabusa (sold) http://www.strobel.ws VBA #01021 VROC #29389
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03-20-2009, 11:13 PM	#5
ballast Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orting, WA Posts: 1,394	** You've probably noticed the DONATE button above I just wish I'd have found y'all about 3 years ago. Can't Frackin' wait for Custer and a chance to see the bikes up close and meet you folks. __________________ Charlie "Ballast" Krogh 2005 1600 Nomad "Tangerine Dream" VBA #999 VROC #29355 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-20-2009, 11:18 PM	#6
Guest Posts: n/a	** You've probably noticed the DONATE button above Trip, this is an excellent site and a huge resource for me. I give you my support 100 Percent.
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03-21-2009, 01:36 AM	#7
mushinspace Jr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 29	** You've probably noticed the DONATE button above 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
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03-21-2009, 06:16 AM	#8
nomad561 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pasco , Wa Posts: 1,445	** You've probably noticed the DONATE button above Whatever it takes to help out and keep this great website up and running.
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03-21-2009, 06:36 AM	#9
meat Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Clinton,IL Posts: 170	** You've probably noticed the DONATE button above Trip you can count on me. I really enjoy this website. I've gotten some great info.
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03-21-2009, 07:18 AM	#10
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	You've probably noticed the DONATE button above 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. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard** VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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03-21-2009, 07:49 AM	#11
ells Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boulder County, Colorado Posts: 2,014	** You've probably noticed the DONATE button above 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...
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03-21-2009, 07:53 AM	#12
borto1990 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: grand rapids, mi Posts: 475	** You've probably noticed the DONATE button above 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.
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03-21-2009, 08:56 AM	#14
radco Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dedham Maine Posts: 4,199	** You've probably noticed the DONATE button above 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 __________________
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03-21-2009, 10:11 AM	#15
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	** You've probably noticed the DONATE button above Trip, Done deal. I sent a donation for Custer and the server fund. You can figure out how to split it. ;) __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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