Thank you Alan. Yes, I think I told Alan that figure of $200 at the last getaway, before the auction and before the NMPA/HFA scare (which turned out to be the best fund raiser ever). The grand total for the life of the Mudcat (4 years) is now around $2000. That includes some recent, very generous, contributions from a few of our regulars. Not sure they want me to say who, but I do have great thanks for the VERY generous nature of the generosity.

Thanks Clinton, but I am not sure there is much you can all do yet. I have, and will continue to ask, that you all contribute content to the site. The kids section is thin, and I am will to publish any kind of thing. If you do not see a section for what you may want to contribute, I will make one.

I'd rather the Mudcat earn money rather than have it be given it. That is why we started the record sales and the auction, and we have more ideas lined up. If you all have any other ideas, I'd be glad to hear em. I provide the service of the community for free. I would also like to find relevant products that you would buy anyway, at a fare price that helps us foot our bills.