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16 December 2010 @ 01:20 am
Charity Drive - Final Total!!!  
We did it.

It doesn't just happen in the movies, folks... An Anon Angel came through at the very end, donating a good hunk of money to make up the leftover difference and allow us to make our $2000 goal!!

Then, of course, our matching funds kicked in...and hey! $4000 going to Direct Relief in Tabrett's name!


Heh. I admit it, I'm exhausted, so I'm going to go crash now. But again - you all are awesomeness itself!!

And I so wish that our Anon angels weren't so humble, 'cause we had quite a few people who came through with extremely generous contributions over the course of this drive, so I can only say it this way, here: Bless you and thank you. You made a big difference.

BeautifulLauren and I both appreciate, so much, everyone who pitched in and was supportive.

As soon as I have documentation from Direct Relief, I'll post a pic of it here, for full disclosure's sake... Meanwhile, celebrate!!!


FINAL Total: $2,000 USD
Goal: $2,000 USD

After Matching Funds:
Total Donation Amount: $4,000 USD
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chickinwhite: äffchen[info]chickinwhite on December 16th, 2010 06:46 am (UTC)
Awwww!!!!!

.... speechlesss! But sooOOOO happy !!! ...
rhyfeddu: Mistress Cara (LotS)[info]rhyfeddu on December 18th, 2010 02:44 am (UTC)
I think your icon was me right around 12:30 AM the night of the deadline. LOL

I'm happy, too!!! :D
chickinwhite: [info]chickinwhite on December 18th, 2010 09:57 am (UTC)
LMAO!!!!
To be honest: I´ve always imagined you a little more...handsome?... LOL! But ok, it was late and you were exhausted... LOL!

Oh, btw: has your IMS ever got the map sent by mine?...
rhyfeddu: Mistress Cara (LotS)[info]rhyfeddu on December 21st, 2010 03:14 am (UTC)
Well, thanks for giving me the benefit of the doubt, looks wise. ;)

And YES!!! I got the map!! I picked it up the day of the deadline, so got too distracted to say anything!! (Since the submission deadline, I don't check the PO Box that often now, but I was in the Post Office for Xmas stamps and thought, well, I'm here, better peek at the box, and boom!)

I laughed for an hour, and grinned the rest of the day (well, until the countdown zombied me! LOL). That was so funny and a big surprise, thank you! My plans for Tabrett World Domination are now in reach! ;)

I actually thought I might use it in the scrapbook itself, with the intro explaining to Tab about the Project and stressing how international it is... Would you mind that?? I'm serious! What do you think? I would have to cut to size and all, in an arty-farty way tho, so let me know what you think...

Edited at 2010-12-21 03:16 am (UTC)
chickinwhite: romy zigo[info]chickinwhite on December 21st, 2010 01:15 pm (UTC)

*happy dance!*
YAY! For having you LAUGHING and GRINNING before zombied!! Goal attained! *nods contently*
Though we (my IMS and me), as usual, had a hard time with patientlywaiting... LOL! Just because nothing is as annoying as waiting WEEKS for the point of a gag... Actually my IMS has even learned writing emails for this little jest. Her first one going to amazon customer services and the nicest phrase inside was "what the hell are you doing in USA? Still travelling with stagecoaches???" - and, believe me or not, the answer was hilarious! something like:
"We may assure you we are working with latest tools and we regret that your order hasn´t been delivered yet. "(that was 2weeks after order!)... and then they offered to send it to me instead!! What for? Should I tramp myself to Ohio?? LOL!

Use it on the scrapbook? You can´t get enough of it, no? But sure! It is yours! Do whatever you want with it: cut it, rip it, throw daggers on it , pin needles in it...OR send it to Tab!
well, I think, I like the idea of using it in the scrapbook the most :) Yes, that´s a damned good idea!
-you´re so untiringly working for this project...hope you won´t need the whole 2011 for recovering... :)
Thanks for easing us here. state IMS: grinning impishly !
rhyfeddu[info]rhyfeddu on December 21st, 2010 05:10 pm (UTC)
HAHA! That Amazon response is hilarious!! :D So...earnest. And a little offended. LMAO

You should've told them, "Yes, send it to me and also a pre-paid first class return plane ticket to Ohio so I can hand deliver it." I'm sure they would've gone for that, and we would've shown you a good time here. ;) There's snow everywhere and it's very Xmas-y.

Sorry about straining IMS's already limited patience. The note in the PO Box (cause it was oversized, of course) was probably sitting in there for a week or more all while you were cursing out Amazon! LOL

Glad you approve of its use in the scrapbook. :) I'll get my wheels turning on that...

Recovery? Overrated. :b
chickinwhite: cara angel[info]chickinwhite on December 21st, 2010 06:07 pm (UTC)
I´m sure the amazon lady was truly mortally offended *grins*
Thanks for the offer of snow - we have a lot of it - enough to even block half of europe since days. So even with that first-class-ticket I wouldn´t have reached you, all airports (frankfurt is only 40 km from me) are closed!!! LOL! But who knows? If I ever get the money to actually buy a first class ticket I may say "hello" in Ohio... :)
However: have a great Xmas time!!! With all snowy-sunny-happyness you like!
*winks* and with a hug from good (c)old germany :)


morrowfest: Cara's hands holding Night Wisp[info]morrowfest on December 16th, 2010 07:13 am (UTC)

You guys, I don't even know what to say. 'Thank you' isn't sufficient, for me. Starting with Beautifullauren & Rhyfeddu, and to all of you wonderful, silly, really blessed people who were our Angels - to each and every person who took part in any way with this. To all of us.

This is what I meant by FAMILY.

Also, just because maybe I should probably say it, for ALL of the angels (including ones who kept watch with me, over the night)~ to let you know the depth of my appreciation personally~ you made me cry. A lot, tonight.

In fact, thank you, because as a result I can no longer breathe through my nose.

Okay, I'll quit it and stop ruining the moment by being dorky. *sniffle* <--I can actually write that, playfully, now, because I'm done crying. For the moment.

Thank you, everybody.
I love you all.

rhyfeddu: Mistress Cara (LotS)[info]rhyfeddu on December 18th, 2010 02:46 am (UTC)
You were a most valued voice that night and I personally appreciated your enthusiasm and heart. It kept me going too. I didn't realize the deadline would be so frickin' nervewracking!! LOL

So, thanks. *hugs*
morrowfest: Cara - Get Me Outta This Dress[info]morrowfest on December 16th, 2010 07:20 am (UTC)
P.S. I THINK WE SHOULD DO THIS EVERY YEAR *DUCKS* (but srsly)

:P Yes, being sincere. (What, U No Believe My Subject Line?)
morrowfest: Cara's hands holding Night Wisp[info]morrowfest on December 16th, 2010 07:22 am (UTC)
Re: P.S. I THINK WE SHOULD DO THIS EVERY YEAR *DUCKS* (but srsly)

The Fund-raisey part, that is.
morrowfest: Cara - Eyes[info]morrowfest on December 16th, 2010 07:26 am (UTC)
Re: P.S. I THINK WE SHOULD DO THIS EVERY YEAR *DUCKS* (but srsly)

*wipes tomato from face*

It was just an opinion!
rhyfeddu: Mistress Cara (LotS)[info]rhyfeddu on December 18th, 2010 02:49 am (UTC)
Re: P.S. I THINK WE SHOULD DO THIS EVERY YEAR *DUCKS* (but srsly)

Oh, honey.

Let me recover. LOL

(You need to talk to Necros_Hun. He had a similar idea. Maybe you two should oversee it... :b)

morrowfest: Cara - Shadrin liver[info]morrowfest on December 18th, 2010 03:52 am (UTC)
Re: P.S. I THINK WE SHOULD DO THIS EVERY YEAR *DUCKS* (but srsly)

ROFL xD

But lookee my icon. I've got the organ all prepped for sellin' for next year already! I'm set! LOL


*squishes you* for all your work

Yes, if there's a next year, you get it off, okay?
jolo_65[info]jolo_65 on December 16th, 2010 11:07 am (UTC)
Thats just absolutely brilliant..a HUGE thank you to the anon angel who came through..well done!!

Also I would be remiss in not thanking both rhyfeddu & beautifullauren for all their hard work in doing all this...you two are awesome :)

Seriously great team effort to all:)

PS: Sorry I've been a bit absent of late..real life (compounded by upcoming silly season) is being difficult :(
rhyfeddu: Mistress Cara (LotS)[info]rhyfeddu on December 18th, 2010 02:50 am (UTC)
Real Life? *kick* There. Taken care of for you...

Thanks, back at ya. :)
jolo_65: Lick[info]jolo_65 on December 18th, 2010 10:50 am (UTC)
Hmm thanx for the assist:)
L: [Act] Tabrett Bethell[info]lrbcn on December 16th, 2010 12:43 pm (UTC)
ngl we are amazing lol
rhyfeddu: Mistress Cara (LotS)[info]rhyfeddu on December 18th, 2010 02:50 am (UTC)
*nods* Tis true.
Apple in Decay.: tv ∞ seeker » {cara; most beautiful}[info]appleindecay on December 16th, 2010 01:37 pm (UTC)
Absolutely amazing!
rhyfeddu: Mistress Cara (LotS)[info]rhyfeddu on December 18th, 2010 02:51 am (UTC)
Your teary!Cara face sez it all, really....
[info]thewaragainstme.wordpress.com on December 16th, 2010 02:15 pm (UTC)
it's so awesome:D
rhyfeddu: Mistress Cara (LotS)[info]rhyfeddu on December 18th, 2010 02:52 am (UTC)
'Tis. :D
William: Cara - Badass[info]necros_hun on December 16th, 2010 02:56 pm (UTC)
A HUGE Thank You to everybody who is working on this project and to the fans as well for taking part! This is awesome, Tabrett will be so happy! And it goes to a very good cause too, I love this fandom! :)
rhyfeddu: Mistress Cara (LotS)[info]rhyfeddu on December 18th, 2010 02:52 am (UTC)
I second your gratitude and love. :)
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rhyfeddu: Mistress Cara (LotS)[info]rhyfeddu on December 18th, 2010 02:55 am (UTC)
I can not begin to express how awesome this fandom is!!!

Just when I think it can't surprise me again, it blows my britches off. (LOL That was NOT innuendo!!)
kisstherain1: pic#100236425[info]kisstherain1 on December 17th, 2010 07:30 am (UTC)
Wow, that's just amazing!

Everybody who organised/took part in this project deserves a big hug from Tab.

Well done everybody. =D
rhyfeddu: Mistress Cara (LotS)[info]rhyfeddu on December 18th, 2010 02:56 am (UTC)
*bigeyes* Can you arrange this Tab hug? We'll form a line.... ;)
morrowfest: Cara - Eyes[info]morrowfest on December 18th, 2010 03:58 am (UTC)

*bigeyes* Can you arrange this Tab hug? We'll form a line.... ;)

Yeah man!? (seconded) :D
leebraz[info]leeloop on December 17th, 2010 08:09 pm (UTC)
You are all as amazing as The Tabster herself.
rhyfeddu: Mistress Cara (LotS)[info]rhyfeddu on December 18th, 2010 02:57 am (UTC)
No. But at least we have something awesome to shoot for. ;)
morrowfest: Cara - Get Me Outta This Dress[info]morrowfest on December 18th, 2010 04:00 am (UTC)


You are all as amazing as The Tabster herself.

Do not blaspheme. xD
beautifullauren[info]beautifullauren on December 17th, 2010 09:46 pm (UTC)
I want to thank everyone who donated, you guys rock, this is the best fandom in the world. :D

I'm so glad to be a part of this, and i'm proud of this project.
Can't wait for Tab to see all of this. :D
rhyfeddu: Mistress Cara (LotS)[info]rhyfeddu on December 18th, 2010 03:02 am (UTC)
Ah, my co-conspirator...You do realize you started all this, so this is all your "fault". :b

this is the best fandom in the world. :D

Co-signed.

PS - Guess you can take the donate button and info off the side bar now! Unless people wanna contribute to my post-Project therapy... ;)
beautifullauren[info]beautifullauren on December 18th, 2010 10:41 pm (UTC)
Ah, my co-conspirator...You do realize you started all this, so this is all your "fault". :b

*sigh* Ok, yeah i take the blame. :P

PS - Guess you can take the donate button and info off the side bar now! Unless people wanna contribute to my post-Project therapy... ;)

Sure, partner. :)
leebraz[info]leeloop on December 18th, 2010 01:12 am (UTC)
Taking about "when Tab learns about this", has she been given her 'gifts' yet?
rhyfeddu: Mistress Cara (LotS)[info]rhyfeddu on December 18th, 2010 02:42 am (UTC)

Nope, hasn't been shipped off yet. I'm putting the finishing touches on the scrapbook pages, and waiting to get back the custom leather cover we ordered (see earlier post). I heard from the leather maker that it should be ready to mail back about...now. So that's a good reminder to hassle, er email her again about it and get an update...

I'll be posting pics of the finished project before shipping, so no way you'll miss that post.LOL It'll be obvious when it's done! ;) It's taking longer than we'd hoped to get all the elements together, but that's the downside to the upside of this being such a large project with lots of lovely participation...
morrowfest: Cara - Get Me Outta This Dress[info]morrowfest on December 18th, 2010 04:07 am (UTC)


I'll be posting pics of the finished project before shipping

Oh yay!! :D

Goody. I really, really was hoping you'd do that.

Hey, if you end up needing any extra help ($) to expedite the shipping once our 'suppliers' get you their stuff so that everything can still get to her by the holidays, say sumthin' so people might be able to help you out, OK?
rhyfeddu: Mistress Cara (LotS)[info]rhyfeddu on December 21st, 2010 03:00 am (UTC)
Everybody has been so generous, I think we're covered, but thanks for thinking of that... :)
leebraz[info]leeloop on December 18th, 2010 10:45 am (UTC)
you've been doing such an amazing job, i don't expect anything less than awesome, just like the whole initiative. :)
violatrixstone: Cleavage[info]violatrixstone on December 18th, 2010 05:03 am (UTC)
O.o I had a weird dream which ended up that Tabrett was the one giving the mystery donations.
But whoever they are. They are awesome and I can't believe how much was raised it's amazing.
rhyfeddu: Mistress Cara (LotS)[info]rhyfeddu on December 21st, 2010 03:03 am (UTC)
Ah, you have dreams with Tabrett in them?? Mine are never that interesting, I don't cast mine well at all... LOL But no, we can rule Tabrett out on that score. As far as I know, she's still not even aware of us. Yet. ;)

But yes, donators one and all = awesome!
violatrixstone[info]violatrixstone on December 21st, 2010 09:29 pm (UTC)
I have weird dreams that seem too vivid at times :P

Ooh, so she doesn't know? But her manager does, don't they? I can't wait to hear about what she has to say about the whole thing. It's like a Giant Warm Fuzzy :P
orange_creative: bluegreen!cara[info]orange_creative on December 18th, 2010 06:59 am (UTC)
The whole effort of this project amazes me. Thanks everyone!
rhyfeddu: Mistress Cara (LotS)[info]rhyfeddu on December 21st, 2010 03:04 am (UTC)
*shakes head* Yeah, I had no idea myself what it would become...
morrowfest: Cara's hands holding Night Wisp[info]morrowfest on December 19th, 2010 03:20 am (UTC)

It just feels really good to be doing something that is such a good thing for others - That's "Win" #1;

and that will make Tabrett really happy because it's a beautiful gesture that's selfless - Win #2;

and, finally, that will be a great & wonderful "I love you," coming from the heart, from us to her. Win #3

*tallies up*

Yup. By my estimation = Full of Win.
rhyfeddu: Mistress Cara (LotS)[info]rhyfeddu on December 21st, 2010 03:04 am (UTC)
A WIN overflow, in fact. ;)
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