I agree with Kris.

I think it was a good idea for Guest,John to start this thread.

I for one have become a bit anxious whenever people here comment abut the possibility of Mudcat not being able to continue for financial reasons. I don't like feeling helpless while the things and people I care about disappear.

I have a disability that makes it impossible for me to work at a "regular" job, so I have no money of my own. My SO is supporting two households on a single income, so there's not a lot left over. But when I asked him if we could afford a contribution to the 'Cat, we sat down and looked at the finances and decided that we couldn't but we would anyway, because we have always gone directly for what is most important to us and somehow that has worked. it is the community of people here that are Passionately involved with music that we find important here.

Personally, I think the way Max runs this place is exceptional! I think that young man must be very proud of what he has created and continues to maintain here.

And John... IF anyone was to go on a power trip around here, just how long do you think they'd last? All we'd get out of it would be another great discussion thread like this one, eh?

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~ Jande