A big thank-you goes out to David Bock Jonathan Haas Jon Hill Kenneth Sebby for helping to kick off this year's campaign toward self-sufficiency for Passagemaking Under Power List. With a little more help, we'll be on our way. --Georgs > > On 2011-10-13, at 2:47 PM, Georgs Kolesnikovs wrote: > > > All hands— > > > > Passagemaking Under Power List is informative, it's entertaining and it's free, but it does cost money to operate--plus a whack of volunteer time. > > > > Since inception, I have happily covered the costs myself most years, because I have the same passion you do for messing about in boats, especially out on the big water. So many years into it, I still can't wait to get into the digest every morning to see what's being discussed. > > > > But my book-keeper keeps nagging me. She believes I should try to make the PUP self-supporting by making an annual call for donations. So, her I am: > > > > If you enjoy Passagemaking Under Power List, and want it to continue and grow, please lend a hand by contributing toward expenses. A donatio of just $10 o $25 a year will prove immensely helpful. > > > > To make a voluntary contribution via PayPal or a credit card, please go to <http://www.trawlersandtrawlering.com/supportpassagemakinglist.html>. > > > > On the same page, you'll find an address if you wish to contribute by check or money order. > > > > Have no fears, you won't be badgered about making a donation. Unless someone posts a question or comment, I'll be reporting to you monthly only on fund-raising progress, and publicly thanking those who have stepped forward. > > > > Please help make the PUP self-supporting in 2011. > > > > --Georgs > > > > Georgs Kolesnikovs > > Your host at Trawlers & Trawlering since 1997 > > http://www.trawlersandtrawlering.com > > Your host at TrawlerCrawler.net since 2009 > > http://www.trawlercrawler.net