DougR, I, too, was shocked to learn this.

No, Kat, it wasn't that long ago. But we were talking about outright donations, not anything else. Sure, Max takes in a little from the auction and the recorded music sales and even the t-shirts. But you have to realize that while such money is extremely helpful, it still doesn't amount to any huge amount when all is said and done. I do not in any way intend for anyone to infer that these means are unimportant. I am certain that Max is grateful to all who have supported the 'Cat through these methods. I am only saying that if any of us has it within our power to "cut out the middle man" and give some money straight to the Mudcat, it could be very helpful.