I've had the car for several years and it's been an awesome car. A few months ago, it started overheating like crazy no matter what I did to fix it. I've had a few mechanics look at it and they've all said it needs new head gaskets, intake manifold gaskets, a tune up and an oil change.
"Diamond Dan" Drake 2015-03-24T01:47:02-04:00
It sounds a little more like an open ended crowdfunded-donation site right?
Kevin "Lord Zombitten" Buckner 2015-03-24T01:49:05-04:00
DDD, that's exactly what it is. As far as I know, there's no way to see how your money is being used.
shante - i'm so sorry you've had to deal with all of this!
"Diamond Dan" Drake 2015-03-24T01:50:51-04:00
Bear with me here, because it matters. There is no return on investment when funding a gofundme campaign, correct? It does essentially amount to a charity donation?
Shante Henry 2015-03-24T01:51:13-04:00
Most of the cost is labor. Go fund me does take their cut just like any other crowd funding site. I honestly don't know if there is a way to see how the funds are used. Once it's funded and I get my car fixed, I am going to post whatever receipts there are and a thank you video showing my car is up and running.
Since I can't get anywhere with the medical field, I need to get back into the job market so I can support myself and my kids.
"Diamond Dan" Drake 2015-03-24T01:55:12-04:00
Right. My sincere apologies if I'm being a little "to the point" on the matter. Just trying to understand how it works, and honestly whether or not you're a clever duper. :)
i think gofundme is also helpful for closer circles. I've had a friend that was needing help with something. we all knew what they were dealing with, and this was the easiest way for us to show support. The person did not set it up themselves, but a close friend decided to start it. It helps when you know them personally and know the story. But there are a lot of people out there that like to help strangers, too.
"Diamond Dan" Drake 2015-03-24T01:57:44-04:00
Yeah, it makes a lot of sense. And I LOVE the idea of gofundme. Actually didn't know about it until about 30 minutes ago.
regardless, you are always welcome to chat with us here! we're not always so serious!
Kevin "Lord Zombitten" Buckner 2015-03-24T01:59:06-04:00
I tried to do a gofundme once. I was very up front and honest about it. I wanted everyone to give me a dollar so I could get a new car. I didn't get any money.
Shante Henry 2015-03-24T01:59:48-04:00
Nothing to apologize for. :) I don't mind answering questions. If I don't know, I'll say I don't know. I'd be asking questions too, if the tables were turned.
"Diamond Dan" Drake 2015-03-24T01:59:54-04:00
At first glance there's a WIDE range of funds needed. But that's probably how anything kickstarter looks like at the beginning.
"Diamond Dan" Drake 2015-03-24T02:02:43-04:00
LZ, all your family and friends prefer you to stay exactly where you are at all times :)
Shante Henry 2015-03-24T02:03:42-04:00
The public transit system here is a joke. Not to mention the hell of trying to do it with two young children. I'm going to college to get at least one degree. It's not only to find a career that my pain issues doesn't hinder, but to better myself, gain marketable skills, prove the drs wrong and show my kids you really can do anything as long as you try.
Kevin "Lord Zombitten" Buckner 2015-03-24T02:06:55-04:00
They know we have working vehicles, and that I don't really NEED a new car. I just don't like the one I have...
"Diamond Dan" Drake 2015-03-24T02:07:01-04:00
Sshh..
Kevin "Lord Zombitten" Buckner 2015-03-24T02:08:03-04:00
In fact, the last two summers, I've let a friend borrow my car for the whole summer because his car broke and I have a motorcycle. I didn't really expect to get anything from the gofundme.
"Diamond Dan" Drake 2015-03-24T02:11:58-04:00
hehe. Well the KC probably wouldn't have funded it anyway either. Now the heroes need a campaign to keep you from your motorcycle.
Shante Henry 2015-03-24T02:15:10-04:00
IDK if you've seen all my comments. Some comments lead me to think that all the comments aren't loading for me.
Kevin "Lord Zombitten" Buckner 2015-03-24T02:16:52-04:00
Sorry, Shante, I shouldn't distract from your story. I really do hope you get the help you need so you can get a working car and a steady job. I know it's tough to not be able to get around when you need to, and unemployment is a terrible thing. I've been there.
if anything, the heroes can stand on either side of the road with a string and trip LZ when he passes by. :)
"Diamond Dan" Drake 2015-03-24T02:19:13-04:00
Dang, Shante. I don't WANT to be that guy right now, but for verification sake... can you use a facebook or twitter account to post or promote Exploding Kittens and/or Kitten Corps, like right now?
i know it's kind of insane of me to try to make a submission on the last day- but i'm having fun doing this! i've never done stop motion. i know this is off subject... but, i'm almost done and getting the hang of it.
"Diamond Dan" Drake 2015-03-24T02:20:58-04:00
Creeper, you're doing stop-mo for the vid?
Kevin "Lord Zombitten" Buckner 2015-03-24T02:22:23-04:00
Creeper, I think we can get you at least 65 likes in one day ;-)
DDD- YUP. we'll see how it looks when i'm done. but yep. stop mo and a cake.
Shante Henry 2015-03-24T02:24:21-04:00
Thanks for listening. I'm happy to tell more if you'd like. :)
I was so independent for so long. The entire thing has been horribly devastating. One of the worst feelings in the world is not being able to sit on the floor to play with your kids or go on walks with them Because of the horrible pain it causes. I spent almost an entire day and night cleaning house and doing laundry and stuff with the kids last week. It's taken me a week to recoup from it. I push through the pain as much as possible. My kids are awesome helpers. My friends are too.
Shante Henry 2015-03-24T02:26:02-04:00
I've already liked both pages on facebook. I'll be happy to share them as well. :)
thanks! I'm hoping so. I'm going to message some friends, and email the link to teh corps. I'll be tweeting it from my bakery page. I would NEVER dare to pass any other corps members. But trying to at least get up there in numbers.
And Shante- i don't have the same issue as you, but i have SI joint dysfuntion in my back. It comes and goes, and It can drop me like a sack of bricks. back pain is awful and debilitating. You mentioned Wichita? I'm from Kansas City. :)
"Diamond Dan" Drake 2015-03-24T02:28:54-04:00
Shante - Join the Corps, hang out and chat. The more time you spend here, the more friends you make, the better chance for funding...?
"Diamond Dan" Drake 2015-03-24T02:30:37-04:00
Creeper - I've got 2 likes waiting for corps members with a #consul vid
Shante Henry 2015-03-24T02:31:29-04:00
I just posted on the exploding kittens facebook page. Feel free to add me. :)
shante - ddd is right! we've grown a huge support system here! i know when i'm having a rough day baking, etc... i can always come on here and feel the love. :)
C.F. "The Ex-President" Heyns 2015-03-24T02:33:57-04:00
Creeper has no time to chat. She's making a stop-mo animation vid. It should take all the time until deadline. Otherwise I don't know what I'm doing with my life.
C.F. "The Ex-President" Heyns 2015-03-24T02:39:12-04:00
Yes, it is a decidedly better morning. It might even turn out to be a good morning as well.
I'm a bit behind on the map markers, so apologies to anyone not added/updated recently.
...also...i should probably stop obsessing about the actual cake decorating... i'm all "it's not smooth" and i realize no one's pay attention to that in a stop mo video....
Shante Henry 2015-03-24T02:43:24-04:00
Good night, LZ. It was nice chatting with you and thanks so much for listening and support!
C.F. "The Ex-President" Heyns 2015-03-24T02:44:25-04:00
G'Night LZ. Rest well.
Kevin "Lord Zombitten" Buckner 2015-03-24T02:44:26-04:00
ok... back to my trifle. gotta make that ground beef!
"Diamond Dan" Drake 2015-03-24T02:50:30-04:00
Ok. Eventually If I just keep saying that kind of crap, I'm no better than Zem.
"Diamond Dan" Drake 2015-03-24T02:52:23-04:00
Audrey? Pie? Is that Seinfeld?
"Diamond Dan" Drake 2015-03-24T02:53:04-04:00
@Creeper - So you're making a "Traditional" English trifle...
Shante Henry 2015-03-24T02:56:29-04:00
LMFAO. You must have missed my comment earlier when creeper was giving you a hard time about piece and peace. I said it made me think of Audrey, from Little shop of horrors, but as a piece of pie instead of the plant she is lol.
C.F. "The Ex-President" Heyns 2015-03-24T03:00:55-04:00
@DDD, the days have been crazy around here. Unless I missed something.
Have to focus on targets and deadlines so I'm not up to speed on the conversation.
Shante Henry 2015-03-24T03:03:54-04:00
Pretty sure not all comments are showing for me :(
Shante Henry 2015-03-24T03:05:13-04:00
@TeP for this evening, you've missed me telling my story. I can only imagine how crazy your days are lol.
"Diamond Dan" Drake 2015-03-24T03:05:34-04:00
Even if you're here for conversation it's hard to follow sometimes. Apparently I need to re-watch Seinfeld AND Little Shop of Horrors to get my references straight.
Shante Henry 2015-03-24T03:08:41-04:00
Audrey, the man eating plant that kept saying feed me Seymour
"Diamond Dan" Drake 2015-03-24T03:10:14-04:00
Right, but Audrey...Jerry's girlfriend would NOT eat the pie....
"Diamond Dan" Drake 2015-03-24T03:11:31-04:00
Don't know why I'm throwing down Seinfeld trivia anyway. I'm a Friends man. And in my experience they don't mix.
"Diamond Dan" Drake 2015-03-24T03:12:06-04:00
Though, that has nothing to do with musicals either.
damn... imovie is taking forever to load and work!!! ok... i'm super amateur here, never made a video in my life... so i'm using this program for the first time. Am thinking it should be tooo bad since i'll be importing the photos, removing ones i dont' need, adding music and a few titles...
"Diamond Dan" Drake 2015-03-24T03:18:41-04:00
And that's from that kid baseball movie I think. But I should go to bed.
When the quotes get hazy...
Shante Henry 2015-03-24T03:21:11-04:00
I'll be heading to bed shortly. I have classes tomorrow afternoon lol.
Night guys and girls. I must go to work now. Bleh.
C.F. "The Ex-President" Heyns 2015-03-24T03:29:58-04:00
Night all, I'll man the graveyard shift as best as I can with all the crazy stuff going on.
We have some overseas corporate visitors who are touring the building.
3:30 in the morning is the perfect time to learn how to edit a video...
Peter Burrows 2015-03-24T03:37:25-04:00
30 more comments till lucky sevens strike again....oops make that 29
Peter Burrows 2015-03-24T03:40:49-04:00
missed a lot this weekend whats with the map maker thingy? that made me perk up quite a bit
Shante Henry 2015-03-24T03:47:19-04:00
I'm off to bed! Thanks to everyone for the conversation and listening to my story. Feel free to find me on facebook and add me or send a message to chat.
Here's the link to my story, one last time for the night. Thanks for your support and sharing!
C.F. "The Ex-President" Heyns 2015-03-24T04:03:34-04:00
@Peter B, The map maker 'thingy' is a side project I started due to a request from the Kitten Corps founders to be able to see where everyone who backed the project is on the planet. (approximate locations used.)
Home page:
http://kittencorps.com/home.html Map link:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer…
C.F. "The Ex-President" Heyns 2015-03-24T04:10:23-04:00
To be added to the map you have to mail me ( theexpresident@kittencorps.com ) the following info:
Kitten Corps Name/Designation (If not part of the Kitten Corps just your initial and surname or just your name will be fine)
Nearest city (If no nearest city, nearest geographical fixture)
[Mutiple entries per city will be sorted by shifting the markers to random intersections, you can also provide your own intersection if you want]
State (USA only) / Country (where you stay in the world)
Alignment (Kickstarter members have an alignment of KS. Kitten Corps members are in one of the following [Heroes, Villains, Neutrals, Minions]
I LOVE IT TEP! ok! I am done edited the Stop Mo! I just need to decide on a song, add the address to it, and upload! It's cool... it's 4:30 in the morning.. no biggie!!!
I've had the car for several years and it's been an awesome car. A few months ago, it started overheating like crazy no matter what I did to fix it. I've had a few mechanics look at it and they've all said it needs new head gaskets, intake manifold gaskets, a tune up and an oil change.
It sounds a little more like an open ended crowdfunded-donation site right?
DDD, that's exactly what it is. As far as I know, there's no way to see how your money is being used.
shante - i'm so sorry you've had to deal with all of this!
Bear with me here, because it matters. There is no return on investment when funding a gofundme campaign, correct? It does essentially amount to a charity donation?
Most of the cost is labor. Go fund me does take their cut just like any other crowd funding site. I honestly don't know if there is a way to see how the funds are used. Once it's funded and I get my car fixed, I am going to post whatever receipts there are and a thank you video showing my car is up and running.
Since I can't get anywhere with the medical field, I need to get back into the job market so I can support myself and my kids.
Right. My sincere apologies if I'm being a little "to the point" on the matter. Just trying to understand how it works, and honestly whether or not you're a clever duper. :)
i think gofundme is also helpful for closer circles. I've had a friend that was needing help with something. we all knew what they were dealing with, and this was the easiest way for us to show support. The person did not set it up themselves, but a close friend decided to start it. It helps when you know them personally and know the story. But there are a lot of people out there that like to help strangers, too.
Yeah, it makes a lot of sense. And I LOVE the idea of gofundme. Actually didn't know about it until about 30 minutes ago.
regardless, you are always welcome to chat with us here! we're not always so serious!
I tried to do a gofundme once. I was very up front and honest about it. I wanted everyone to give me a dollar so I could get a new car. I didn't get any money.
Nothing to apologize for. :) I don't mind answering questions. If I don't know, I'll say I don't know. I'd be asking questions too, if the tables were turned.
At first glance there's a WIDE range of funds needed. But that's probably how anything kickstarter looks like at the beginning.
LZ, all your family and friends prefer you to stay exactly where you are at all times :)
The public transit system here is a joke. Not to mention the hell of trying to do it with two young children. I'm going to college to get at least one degree. It's not only to find a career that my pain issues doesn't hinder, but to better myself, gain marketable skills, prove the drs wrong and show my kids you really can do anything as long as you try.
They know we have working vehicles, and that I don't really NEED a new car. I just don't like the one I have...
Sshh..
In fact, the last two summers, I've let a friend borrow my car for the whole summer because his car broke and I have a motorcycle. I didn't really expect to get anything from the gofundme.
hehe. Well the KC probably wouldn't have funded it anyway either. Now the heroes need a campaign to keep you from your motorcycle.
IDK if you've seen all my comments. Some comments lead me to think that all the comments aren't loading for me.
Sorry, Shante, I shouldn't distract from your story. I really do hope you get the help you need so you can get a working car and a steady job. I know it's tough to not be able to get around when you need to, and unemployment is a terrible thing. I've been there.
Shante - good for you! glad youre doing that for your kids. :)
if anything, the heroes can stand on either side of the road with a string and trip LZ when he passes by. :)
Dang, Shante. I don't WANT to be that guy right now, but for verification sake... can you use a facebook or twitter account to post or promote Exploding Kittens and/or Kitten Corps, like right now?
i know it's kind of insane of me to try to make a submission on the last day- but i'm having fun doing this! i've never done stop motion. i know this is off subject... but, i'm almost done and getting the hang of it.
Creeper, you're doing stop-mo for the vid?
Creeper, I think we can get you at least 65 likes in one day ;-)
DDD- YUP. we'll see how it looks when i'm done. but yep. stop mo and a cake.
Thanks for listening. I'm happy to tell more if you'd like. :)
I was so independent for so long. The entire thing has been horribly devastating. One of the worst feelings in the world is not being able to sit on the floor to play with your kids or go on walks with them Because of the horrible pain it causes. I spent almost an entire day and night cleaning house and doing laundry and stuff with the kids last week. It's taken me a week to recoup from it. I push through the pain as much as possible. My kids are awesome helpers. My friends are too.
I've already liked both pages on facebook. I'll be happy to share them as well. :)
thanks! I'm hoping so. I'm going to message some friends, and email the link to teh corps. I'll be tweeting it from my bakery page. I would NEVER dare to pass any other corps members. But trying to at least get up there in numbers.
And Shante- i don't have the same issue as you, but i have SI joint dysfuntion in my back. It comes and goes, and It can drop me like a sack of bricks. back pain is awful and debilitating. You mentioned Wichita? I'm from Kansas City. :)
Shante - Join the Corps, hang out and chat. The more time you spend here, the more friends you make, the better chance for funding...?
Creeper - I've got 2 likes waiting for corps members with a #consul vid
I just posted on the exploding kittens facebook page. Feel free to add me. :)
shante - ddd is right! we've grown a huge support system here! i know when i'm having a rough day baking, etc... i can always come on here and feel the love. :)
Morning all!
TeP! Good morning!
Hiiii far away friend!
Creeper has no time to chat. She's making a stop-mo animation vid. It should take all the time until deadline. Otherwise I don't know what I'm doing with my life.
Yes, it is a decidedly better morning. It might even turn out to be a good morning as well.
I'm a bit behind on the map markers, so apologies to anyone not added/updated recently.
Also a friendly reminder to all that want to be on the map to send a request to theexpresident@kittencorps.com
The map is open to all backers. Backers will be placed under a KS marker and if you join the Kitten Corps you will be placed based on your alignment.
I go bed now. Must be up in seven hours. Good night all!
I have liked, saved, shared, and commented on both pages as requested!
That's not a day to day thing is it TeP? It's just that I've been a little more evil, cynical and/or sassy as of late.
and the irish guy wins!
...also...i should probably stop obsessing about the actual cake decorating... i'm all "it's not smooth" and i realize no one's pay attention to that in a stop mo video....
Good night, LZ. It was nice chatting with you and thanks so much for listening and support!
G'Night LZ. Rest well.
You're welcome!
The Irish guy wins the joke?
ugh... i was just typing that correction and realized you would beat me to it. so i refreshed. yup. :)
Did you just say "Hi, Jew?"
Uh, yes I did. That was my friend, Eddie Moskowitz..
Yeah, he likes it. Reaffirms his faith.
Don't forget pie Audrey! Lol. I seriously can't get that image out of my head. Lol
hehehe....
ok... back to my trifle. gotta make that ground beef!
Ok. Eventually If I just keep saying that kind of crap, I'm no better than Zem.
Audrey? Pie? Is that Seinfeld?
@Creeper - So you're making a "Traditional" English trifle...
LMFAO. You must have missed my comment earlier when creeper was giving you a hard time about piece and peace. I said it made me think of Audrey, from Little shop of horrors, but as a piece of pie instead of the plant she is lol.
@DDD, the days have been crazy around here. Unless I missed something.
Have to focus on targets and deadlines so I'm not up to speed on the conversation.
Pretty sure not all comments are showing for me :(
@TeP for this evening, you've missed me telling my story. I can only imagine how crazy your days are lol.
Even if you're here for conversation it's hard to follow sometimes. Apparently I need to re-watch Seinfeld AND Little Shop of Horrors to get my references straight.
Audrey, the man eating plant that kept saying feed me Seymour
Right, but Audrey...Jerry's girlfriend would NOT eat the pie....
Don't know why I'm throwing down Seinfeld trivia anyway. I'm a Friends man. And in my experience they don't mix.
Though, that has nothing to do with musicals either.
LMFAO! You're killing me, smalls. You're killing me. Lol
damn... imovie is taking forever to load and work!!! ok... i'm super amateur here, never made a video in my life... so i'm using this program for the first time. Am thinking it should be tooo bad since i'll be importing the photos, removing ones i dont' need, adding music and a few titles...
And that's from that kid baseball movie I think. But I should go to bed.
When the quotes get hazy...
I'll be heading to bed shortly. I have classes tomorrow afternoon lol.
Night guys and girls. I must go to work now. Bleh.
Night all, I'll man the graveyard shift as best as I can with all the crazy stuff going on.
We have some overseas corporate visitors who are touring the building.
3:30 in the morning is the perfect time to learn how to edit a video...
30 more comments till lucky sevens strike again....oops make that 29
missed a lot this weekend whats with the map maker thingy? that made me perk up quite a bit
I'm off to bed! Thanks to everyone for the conversation and listening to my story. Feel free to find me on facebook and add me or send a message to chat.
Here's the link to my story, one last time for the night. Thanks for your support and sharing!
Night y'all!
http://www.gofundme.com/n5f010
There we go lol.
@Creeper, This one is just for you:
http://goo.gl/hp1GaM
@Peter B, The map maker 'thingy' is a side project I started due to a request from the Kitten Corps founders to be able to see where everyone who backed the project is on the planet. (approximate locations used.)
Home page:
http://kittencorps.com/home.html
Map link:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer…
To be added to the map you have to mail me ( theexpresident@kittencorps.com ) the following info:
Kitten Corps Name/Designation (If not part of the Kitten Corps just your initial and surname or just your name will be fine)
Nearest city (If no nearest city, nearest geographical fixture)
[Mutiple entries per city will be sorted by shifting the markers to random intersections, you can also provide your own intersection if you want]
State (USA only) / Country (where you stay in the world)
Alignment (Kickstarter members have an alignment of KS. Kitten Corps members are in one of the following [Heroes, Villains, Neutrals, Minions]
I LOVE IT TEP! ok! I am done edited the Stop Mo! I just need to decide on a song, add the address to it, and upload! It's cool... it's 4:30 in the morning.. no biggie!!!
Creeper https://www.youtube.com/watch…
I can provide you with the good recording :)
GUYS. I'm done!!! it's 5:35 in the mornig... but i finished!!! aaaghh...i have to see if it's on youtuhbe yet.
i'm so tired. but i don't want to fall asleep until i know it's actaully uploaded!
https://www.youtube.com/watch…
It's set to private
haha.. realizing that now. adjusting.
Good thought you got off
no, i'm not sleeping until i know it's actually up and running. but i'm also making stupid mistakes now.
try again?
That was Fucking great lol good job
Good timeing about to start working lol
YAYYYYYYY!!!!!
It was actually a lot of fun to make. all on my iphone. :)
One of the best so far
And.....5am time to start working ....Lol
oh sit... it's 6 am.... i really need to sleep! i started this at midnight!
ohhh, but i want lucky 7's comments! i'm getting superstitious
But it feels like just talking to myself.
Creeper liked your video, will watch later
Thank you! I know it's a last-minute effort.. but i had to at least try, right? how are you?