FINAL COUNT-Blurf's 5 Day Seti Challenge

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Blurf Volunteer tester Send message Joined: Sep 2 06 Posts: 3112 Credit: 777,069 RAC: 564	Message 799758 - Posted 18 Aug 2008 23:37:00 UTC Last modified: 19 Aug 2008 0:26:15 UTC
	Due to overwhelming response in PM's and private emails (approximately 50 in less than 24 hours)-I am announcing Blurf's 5-Day Seti Donation Challenge!!! We've seen a lot of difficulties lately where it's definitely possible that the addition of a staff member could've helped get the servers back up with less of a delay. Over the weekend we did $5,900 in donations and I think we can do better! I am putting up another $25 to be donated--If we reach $7500 in new donations, I'll make it $50. If you are willing to match my donation, please post your name here on and list the amount if you wish. Here is a link to the Donation Methods Page If you do not wish or unable to that is absolutely fine-there will be no criticism of non-donors in this Challenge thread. This thread is not meant to spotlight anyone unless they wish to participate. It will be locked Friday night 8/22 when I leave work at 11pm EST. Thank you for your interest and support to the program. ____________ Play Fallen Sword!
	ID: 799758 \|

Geek@Play Volunteer tester Send message Joined: Jul 31 01 Posts: 1815 Credit: 25,562,576 RAC: 84,800	Message 799768 - Posted 19 Aug 2008 0:05:59 UTC
	Ok..........count me in for another $50.00 But &^%$#@ Blurf.........you gotta stop this some day cause I'm seeing red now! Dear Friend of Cal, Thank you for your gift of $50 for: SETI@home. Your confirmation number is: 38837 ____________ Boinc....Boinc....Boinc....Boinc*
	ID: 799768 \|

KWSN imcrazynow Send message Joined: Jan 15 00 Posts: 63 Credit: 1,163,256 RAC: 0	Message 799772 - Posted 19 Aug 2008 0:16:31 UTC
	Granted, I'm in for 50.00 too! "Let's Roll" ____________
	ID: 799772 \|

sylvan Send message Joined: May 24 99 Posts: 1 Credit: 257,470 RAC: 255	Message 799834 - Posted 19 Aug 2008 5:49:11 UTC
	Count me in for $25. ____________
	ID: 799834 \|

mikej Send message Joined: May 18 99 Posts: 1 Credit: 23,566,993 RAC: 19,264	Message 799835 - Posted 19 Aug 2008 5:59:24 UTC
	I'm in for $100
	ID: 799835 \|

Helsionium Send message Joined: Dec 24 06 Posts: 86 Credit: 1,230,901 RAC: 1,762	Message 799837 - Posted 19 Aug 2008 6:13:19 UTC
	Well, I'm in, but I'm waiting for the Assistant Manager of Gift Administration's reply as I requested information on donation by wire transfer (it's the only payment method I'm familiar with) ____________ ãƒ˜ãƒ«ã‚·ã‚ªãƒ‹ãƒ¥ãƒ
	ID: 799837 \|

Dr. C.E.T.I. Send message Joined: Feb 29 00 Posts: 15245 Credit: 525,847 RAC: 93	Message 799848 - Posted 19 Aug 2008 8:11:28 UTC
	. . . another $ 25.00 Pledged for September 01st 2008 ____________ BOINC Wiki . . . Science Status Page . . .
	ID: 799848 \|

MarkJ Send message Joined: Feb 17 08 Posts: 517 Credit: 8,029,212 RAC: 13,607	Message 799875 - Posted 19 Aug 2008 10:19:19 UTC
	As of 2 minutes ago: Dear Friend of Cal, Thank you for your gift of $500 for: SETI@home. Your confirmation number is: 38843 Cheers, MarkJ ____________ BOINC blog
	ID: 799875 \|

Richard & Merle. Send message Joined: Dec 2 00 Posts: 1 Credit: 567,661 RAC: 965	Message 799925 - Posted 19 Aug 2008 15:25:05 UTC Last modified: 19 Aug 2008 15:28:18 UTC
	Glad to see another donation round is started, I missed the last one, just donate $30, good luck with the project. Thank you for your gift of $30 for: SETI@home. Your confirmation number is: 38844 ____________
	ID: 799925 \|

KWSN imcrazynow Send message Joined: Jan 15 00 Posts: 63 Credit: 1,163,256 RAC: 0	Message 799961 - Posted 19 Aug 2008 23:11:39 UTC Last modified: 19 Aug 2008 23:12:07 UTC
	Dear Friend of Cal, We received your gift of $50 on 8/18/2008 5:21:40 PM. Your Confirmation number is 38838. ____________
	ID: 799961 \|

Blurf Volunteer tester Send message Joined: Sep 2 06 Posts: 3112 Credit: 777,069 RAC: 564	Message 799965 - Posted 19 Aug 2008 23:28:43 UTC
	As of 7:27pm Eastern Standard Time, we're up to $830 today alone!! Bring it on folks--let's see if we can shatter what we did this weekend! ____________ Play Fallen Sword!
	ID: 799965 \|

Bill Bryan Send message Joined: May 14 99 Posts: 18 Credit: 683,945 RAC: 1,163	Message 800004 - Posted 20 Aug 2008 1:20:14 UTC
	$50.00 from Peoria, Illinois. GO BEARS!! ____________
	ID: 800004 \|

Alan Send message Joined: May 20 99 Posts: 1 Credit: 2,613,755 RAC: 2,443	Message 800083 - Posted 20 Aug 2008 11:24:21 UTC
	HI, I just saw your Challenge so I donated $100 to catch up with you guys. Alan Bradford SETI@ Home since May 1999 ____________
	ID: 800083 \|

Wheel1 Volunteer tester Send message Joined: Apr 3 99 Posts: 9 Credit: 1,672,012 RAC: 1,063	Message 800092 - Posted 20 Aug 2008 12:48:15 UTC
	It appears my little green star had faded.. So it was time to refuel it. Dear Friend of Cal, Thank you for your gift of $100 for: SETI@home. Your confirmation number is: 38860 ____________
	ID: 800092 \|

Questor Volunteer tester Send message Joined: Sep 3 04 Posts: 124 Credit: 14,279,934 RAC: 36,493	Message 800094 - Posted 20 Aug 2008 12:52:24 UTC - in response to Message 800083.
	Well done! Keep it going! Here's another bit to help. $100 just donated. ____________
	ID: 800094 \|

Fuzzy Hollynoodles Volunteer tester Send message Joined: Apr 3 99 Posts: 9616 Credit: 213,544 RAC: 778	Message 800151 - Posted 20 Aug 2008 16:38:35 UTC
	Blurf, I see you are doing a fine job here. It's all yours now. Alas, my latest US$ 50 monthly donation is back from August the 2'nd, so it won't count in this challenge. I'm afraid it will be my last donation for now... ____________ "I'm trying to maintain a shred of dignity in this world." - Me
	ID: 800151 \|

Ondar Send message Joined: Feb 9 01 Posts: 15 Credit: 3,642,185 RAC: 20,736	Message 800177 - Posted 20 Aug 2008 19:43:00 UTC
	Unfortunately I was not able to make my donation on Monday as I promised in 3 day challenge. My bank doesn't allow to pay wint my current credit card on internet. I have to pay a visit to their local office and order a special internet enabled card. At least its free of charge. As soon as I receive it, I send those promised $100.
	ID: 800177 \|

Blurf Volunteer tester Send message Joined: Sep 2 06 Posts: 3112 Credit: 777,069 RAC: 564	Message 800179 - Posted 20 Aug 2008 19:44:03 UTC - in response to Message 800177.
	Unfortunately I was not able to make my donation on Monday as I promised in 3 day challenge. My bank doesn't allow to pay wint my current credit card on internet. I have to pay a visit to their local office and order a special internet enabled card. At least its free of charge. As soon as I receive it, I send those promised $100. Thank you Ondar..and all who are donating! ____________ Play Fallen Sword!
	ID: 800179 \|

mmarrs Volunteer tester Send message Joined: Jan 10 01 Posts: 12 Credit: 20,681,954 RAC: 31,859	Message 800200 - Posted 20 Aug 2008 20:22:46 UTC
	I'm in for $25 ____________
	ID: 800200 \|

atom Volunteer tester Send message Joined: Nov 16 00 Posts: 1 Credit: 831,728 RAC: 0	Message 800246 - Posted 20 Aug 2008 23:20:55 UTC Last modified: 20 Aug 2008 23:28:03 UTC
	another donation to seti@home from me Tomas, Czech Republic Dear Friend of Cal, Thank you for your gift of $25 for: SETI@home. Your confirmation number is: 38866 Dear Friend of Cal, We received your gift of $25 via MasterCard on 8/20/2008 4:17:36 PM.
	ID: 800246 \|

peanut Send message Joined: Feb 1 07 Posts: 366 Credit: 729,141 RAC: 2,664	Message 800265 - Posted 21 Aug 2008 0:52:26 UTC
	Dear Friend of Cal, Thank you for your gift of $50 for: SETI@home. Your confirmation number is: 38868
	ID: 800265 \|

Mic Paluszak Send message Joined: Apr 3 99 Posts: 3 Credit: 789,967 RAC: 540	Message 800329 - Posted 21 Aug 2008 4:36:53 UTC
	$25 from Perth, Australia. Your confirmation number is: 38869 ____________
	ID: 800329 \|

Andy Worth Volunteer tester Send message Joined: Oct 23 02 Posts: 4095 Credit: 4,811,276 RAC: 754	Message 800364 - Posted 21 Aug 2008 7:01:46 UTC
	It's great to see the support continues. That's about $1400 I think since Blurf started this new thread. Great work everyone :) ____________
	ID: 800364 \|

Geek@Play Volunteer tester Send message Joined: Jul 31 01 Posts: 1815 Credit: 25,562,576 RAC: 84,800	Message 800600 - Posted 22 Aug 2008 0:28:08 UTC
	yea......and the new green stars are blinding which is a good thing! ____________ Boinc....Boinc....Boinc....Boinc
	ID: 800600 \|

Zebra3 Send message Joined: Oct 22 01 Posts: 141 Credit: 3,975,256 RAC: 19,546	Message 800630 - Posted 22 Aug 2008 2:33:42 UTC
	$25.00 sent in from Truro, Nova Scotia
	ID: 800630 \|

Jeff Hammer Volunteer tester Send message Joined: Mar 2 02 Posts: 194 Credit: 560,678 RAC: 976	Message 800688 - Posted 22 Aug 2008 5:14:15 UTC - in response to Message 800083.
	HI, I just saw your Challenge so I donated $100 to catch up with you guys. Alan Bradford SETI@ Home since May 1999 Hi Alan, thanks for taking the time to register on the boards to tell us about your donation! I have a feeling there are an awful lot of people out there just like Alan who have been with SETI@home for a long time, but never frequented the boards. I hope any of those people that see this take Alan's lead and make a donation/post here about it, even if it's their only post on these boards. ____________
	ID: 800688 \|

Graham G3ZOD Send message Joined: Jul 9 06 Posts: 9 Credit: 275,814 RAC: 143	Message 800733 - Posted 22 Aug 2008 8:47:44 UTC - in response to Message 799758.
	Okay 25$ sent: Dear Friend of Cal, Thank you for your gift of $25 for: SETI@home. Your confirmation number is: 38887
	ID: 800733 \|

Blurf Volunteer tester Send message Joined: Sep 2 06 Posts: 3112 Credit: 777,069 RAC: 564	Message 800824 - Posted 22 Aug 2008 15:21:49 UTC
	I also just received news of a $100 donation by billy ewell 1931 but is unable to post on the boards as he's not actively crunching at this moment. This is good way to start the last day of the current challenge! 12 hours to go! ____________ Play Fallen Sword!
	ID: 800824 \|

Neil Blaikie Volunteer tester Send message Joined: May 17 99 Posts: 118 Credit: 932,885 RAC: 1,464	Message 800829 - Posted 22 Aug 2008 15:32:47 UTC
	Haven't had chance to make my donation yet, I sent a $100 a couple of weeks ago using my old account so no green star until I get the new one sent. Will be another $100 and possibly some server parts as well. Good job everyone who has donated ____________
	ID: 800829 \|

msattler Volunteer tester Send message Joined: Jul 9 00 Posts: 15616 Credit: 44,071,792 RAC: 115,227	Message 800880 - Posted 22 Aug 2008 18:57:15 UTC
	The kitties are overwhelmed by the range and generosity of the donations received in Blurf's last challenge and the current one......... So they offer to Seti another humble bowl of kibble...... Dear Friend of Cal, Thank you for your gift of $25 for: SETI@home. Your confirmation number is: 38891 Thank you to everyone who has donated for helping to keep our dreams alive. Mark and the kitties. ____________ 4 kitties on a Seti mission...Meeeeeeooowwwrrrrr!!! The Genuine Kittyman..........accept no substitutes.
	ID: 800880 \|

jreinstedler Volunteer tester Send message Joined: Apr 28 02 Posts: 19 Credit: 21,404,605 RAC: 512	Message 800917 - Posted 22 Aug 2008 20:14:16 UTC
	Money money money... monnnneeey! Dear Friend of Cal, Thank you for your gift of $25 for: SETI@home. Your confirmation number is: 38892 ____________
	ID: 800917 \|

Blurf Volunteer tester Send message Joined: Sep 2 06 Posts: 3112 Credit: 777,069 RAC: 564	Message 801053 - Posted 22 Aug 2008 23:42:01 UTC
	3:20 left in this donation challenge! We can do more, friends!!! Come on--JOIN THE CHALLENGE! ____________ Play Fallen Sword!
	ID: 801053 \|

Blurf Volunteer tester Send message Joined: Sep 2 06 Posts: 3112 Credit: 777,069 RAC: 564	Message 801092 - Posted 23 Aug 2008 2:15:53 UTC
	45 minutes left!!! Any last minute donations? ____________ Play Fallen Sword!
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uli Forum moderator Send message Joined: Feb 6 00 Posts: 2789 Credit: 411,531 RAC: 356	Message 801114 - Posted 23 Aug 2008 3:39:56 UTC
	Blurf, thank you so much for helping Setizens in getting these . ____________ Pluto will always be a planet to me. Still looking for that perfect gift, how about an anni shirt? Don't be shy, send me a PM. Cash Donation Specialist
	ID: 801114 \|

Blurf Volunteer tester Send message Joined: Sep 2 06 Posts: 3112 Credit: 777,069 RAC: 564	Message 801117 - Posted 23 Aug 2008 3:52:42 UTC
	THE 5 DAY SETI CHALLENGE IS OVER! Thank you all so much for participating!!!!!! I'll post totals this weekend after some much needed rest. Thanks to Uli and Mark for the help and support. ____________ Play Fallen Sword!
	ID: 801117 \|

Blurf Volunteer tester Send message Joined: Sep 2 06 Posts: 3112 Credit: 777,069 RAC: 564	Message 801548 - Posted 24 Aug 2008 4:15:07 UTC Last modified: 24 Aug 2008 4:18:59 UTC
	Final tally of donations posted in this thread=$1605!!! Additional Pledges mentioned in thread:$125 Total of donations from 8/18-8/22 (from the Donation page): $2565 GRAND TOTAL FOR THE PAST 2 PLEDGE DRIVES: $8542.65!!! Again Thank You all!!! The next challenge will come at the beginning of the new year or around tax time. ____________ Play Fallen Sword!
	ID: 801548 \|

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