OK, OK, just stay with me! I'm on a roll now. This feels like a great "ah, ha!"

I mentioned Barbara and Bill Sables as examples. Well, there are many other artisans (well, a few more at least) on the 'Cat. Bill D. turns wood, Alice does T-shirts, and there are vague memories of others mentioning their wrok. So the premiums could vary. The artisans get part of the money as a fair price for their work (they come out with a plus) and the Mudcat gets the rest (they come out with a plus) for whatever needs it may have. And the donor gets a fine handcrafted/designed item and a good feeling (they come out with a plus).

Am I crazy or am I on to something?

Roger in Baltimore