My sincere thanks to . . . George L Cajigal David L W Cooper Les Dobbe John Donohoe Philip Eslinger Dan Gill William Kimley David Last Michael Martus Kelton Ogletree Rick Redfern Walter Swenberg Jr Talkspot.com (Ken Williams) Alan Wagner . . . for their quick response to the call for support. As a result, we are already halfway to self-sufficiency for 2009. If you'd like to lend a hand, how-to particulars follow. --Georgs > 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, because I > have the same passion you do for messing about in boats. 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 has been nagging me. She believes I should try to > make the List self-supporting by making an annual call for donations. > So, here 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 > donation of just $10 or $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 Passagemaking Under Power List self-supporting in > 2009. > > --Georgs > > Georgs Kolesnikovs > Your host at Trawlers & Trawlering since 1997 > http://www.trawlersandtrawlering.com