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The C10, aka Kawasaki Concours - The Original => Accessories and Modifications - C10 => Topic started by: Steve in Sunny Fla on May 25, 2011, 07:16:12 PM
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Coming from a hurricane state, I feel for the families devastated by the recent tornadoes all across the country. As such, i think we should do something to help. here's what I propose...
Shoodaben Engineering will donate a 7th gear unit to be auctioned to the highest bidder, with the payment going to THE AMERICAN RED CROSS. Place your bid on this thread, and we'll let the auction run until 9pm eastern NEXT WEDSNESDAY, June 01. At that point the highest bidder makes his payment to THE AMERICAN RED CROSS, shows / proves the payment has been made, and I'll ship you your 7th gear unit!
I've posted this up on the Concours Owners Group Forum also, as this is intended to get a nice donation going. If anyone doesn't like that, well, to bad, deal with it. :o
This represents a 525.00 value, and your money os going to help our fellow americans in need. you really can't lose - so bid alot, and bid often -let's do something we can be proud of! TIA - Steve
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That's a great idea Steve!
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Link to other thread?
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http://forum.cog-online.org/index.php/topic,26991.0.html (http://forum.cog-online.org/index.php/topic,26991.0.html)
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You know guys, I've said it before and I'll say it again; Steve is a hell of a man and a damn fine human being. I was the recipient of his generosity earlier this year and he continues to find ways to keep giving. Just a plain great idea Steve. Glad to know you sir and hopefully I can shake your hand some day.
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I'll start:
$100
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Link to other thread?
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http://forum.cog-online.org/index.php/topic,26991.0.html (http://forum.cog-online.org/index.php/topic,26991.0.html)
Here ya go...
http://forum.cog-online.org/index.php/topic,26991.0.html (http://forum.cog-online.org/index.php/topic,26991.0.html)
Good on ya Steve.
Later
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It's at $225 on the other forum, so here's:
$250
-Ken-
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Way to go, Steve!
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Reminded by a response on the other thread, I better mention that my regularly priced 7th gear units are 525.00 plus your old core unit. I need the old unit back so I can keep building 7th gear units. Just want to be sure there's no confusion - Steve
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I had better get my bid in while I can still afford it.......let's say $350
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The bid is now $400 on the other forum just to keep this bumped up and going. You're a good man Steve
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Okay, Steve, now you've done it ;D.
I hereby pledge a matching dollar-for-dollar donation to the AMERICAN RED CROSS to the winning bid. I already have a 7th gear that I got as a door prize at the 2008 COG National so I at least owe the equivalent amount to the Red Cross.
Dan
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Okay, Steve, now you've done it ;D.
I hereby pledge a matching dollar-for-dollar donation to the AMERICAN RED CROSS to the winning bid. I already have a 7th gear that I got as a door prize at the 2008 COG National so I at least owe the equivalent amount to the Red Cross.
Dan
No Dan, now you've done it. I was just looking at the news, and they were doing a story on Joplin, Missouri. A man was crying because he couldn't find his son. His house, and indeed EVERY house was demolished. Then I sat down to check this thread and find your pledge. Believe it or not, I started choking up. I don't personally know anyone affected, but they're americans. We're a very giving country, Haiti and Japan have recieved alot of help from Americans, but now we need help right here at home. I'm really touched that you're going to step up like that, I really appreciate it and respect you for it. You're the best of America, Dan. Steve
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Thanks for the very kind words, Steve, they really mean a lot. I pitched in for relief efforts for Japan but had not stepped up to help the disasters in our own country as of yet. Seeing your post prompted me to do that.
It's all good!
Dan
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You guys are awesome. Helping others when you can is where it's at. After reading this post, I don't have the funds to bid on said unit but it prompted me to go make a donation to the Red Cross. Here's a link:
http://american.redcross.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ntld_main&s_src=RSG000000000&s_subsrc=RCO_BigRedButton (http://american.redcross.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ntld_main&s_src=RSG000000000&s_subsrc=RCO_BigRedButton)
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Hat's off to Steve, Dan and anycleavers and anyone else giving a hand!!! :hail:
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For those who can't donate money there are other ways to help, one of the biggest and most urgent needs will always be blood donations, disasters like these eat up local supplies in a heart beat and it is hard to replenish them. Clothing, non perishable foods and simple electronics are always good as well. From someone who has had need of other people's generorsity, even good used clothing is happily received. Steve and Berg, thanks again.
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Any sign of a winner yet? If not, let's keep this going!
Dan
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I'm hoping it's ME!!!! 8)
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This is what joplin got http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/23/us/23tornado.html?_r=1 (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/23/us/23tornado.html?_r=1)
and this is what the winner gets http://sites.google.com/site/shoodabenengineering/7th-gear-unit (http://sites.google.com/site/shoodabenengineering/7th-gear-unit)
not hard to see the winner here, guys... Steve
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This is what joplin got http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/23/us/23tornado.html?_r=1 (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/23/us/23tornado.html?_r=1)
and this is what the winner gets http://sites.google.com/site/shoodabenengineering/7th-gear-unit (http://sites.google.com/site/shoodabenengineering/7th-gear-unit)
not hard to see the winner here, guys... Steve
I didn't mean any disrespect by professing I was hoping to to win the 7th.
I sympathize with the folks of Joplin and pray for their quick recovery..... :'(
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Danny - I didn't take it that way at all - I had already thought to post that up, it is kind of a graphic reminder that there's some real human tragedies that we will be aiding, Not just in Joplin, but Alabama, Georgia, etc. It's been a rough year in America so far. The winning bidder gets a 7th gear unit as a thank you, and anyon else that's moved to donate to THE AMERICAN RED CROSS gets the satisfaction of knowing they've helped. That will make all of us "winners". - Steve
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For those who can't donate money there are other ways to help, one of the biggest and most urgent needs will always be blood donations, disasters like these eat up local supplies in a heart beat and it is hard to replenish them. Clothing, non perishable foods and simple electronics are always good as well. From someone who has had need of other people's generorsity, even good used clothing is happily received. Steve and Berg, thanks again.
Blood and money are fine but they are asking for nothing else at this time because they do not have the manpower or warehouse space to store goods. They are way short of volunteers and the Red Cross is hoping to train a group of volunteers in two weeks. Several Fire Departments around here have sent volunteers down there for S & R. Steve & Dan are the best! :thumbs:
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Steve
Looking at the low number that have read it, I wonder if you might get more participation if you rename the Tread.
Maybe something about the Tornado? "Let's do some good and help those hurt by the Tornado- Want a 7th gear unit?"
Sudden thought: "Do we know if any COGgers were injured by the Tornado"?
C'mon ya'll... Lets do better!
Ride safe, Ted
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Thanks Ted, Fixed it - Steve
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TTT with a Memorial Day contribution to ARC and kudos to Steve ... makes me feel even better about the bux I've sent to Sunny South Florida recently, and I was already feeling real good about it 'cause the 7th gear is a total joy to have on the Connie.
C'mon, somebody that was planning on this excellent mod needs to pony-up full price for the good cause :thumbs:
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As I was cruising along on this PERFECT coolish sunny morning at 130 KPH (80 MPH) headed for work, I was think how nice it will be to be revin' at 4400 PRM!!! :D
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Back to my question:
Sudden thought: "Do we know if any COGgers were injured by the Tornado"?
Ride safe, Ted
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HMMM, just 7 more hours 8) Steve
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OK guys, just a touch over an hour left - bidding closes at 9pm eastern - this money goes to THE AMERICAN RED CROSS to aid the households destroyed by the recent rash of Tornado's .C'mon guys, time to pony up. I've sold a pile of these units at 525.00, current bid is 500.00. So what if you go over the 525.00? the money is going to a great cause :) Let's get with it! Steve
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OK that's it - bidding's closed - DannyL from the cog-online forum has won the 7th gear unit at 500.00! way to go Danny! Steve
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Steve, how do you want to handle this?
Do you want us to send you the money so that it all goes together?
Or, do you want us to send it to Red Cross?
Ride safe, Ted
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Steve, how do you want to handle this?
Do you want us to send you the money so that it all goes together?
Or, do you want us to send it to Red Cross?
Ride safe, Ted
All donations go directly to the RED CROSS. It works better that way, no questions anyone can ask about where the money went.
I totally appreciate those of you who have offered to help the tornado victims in any amount you can, and I'm especially gratified that this thread helped "kick start" some of those donations. I feel like we've done a good thing here, and I thank everyone from my heart for thier donations. :thumbs: :chugbeer: Steve
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Steve, how do you want to handle this?
Do you want us to send you the money so that it all goes together?
Or, do you want us to send it to Red Cross?
Ride safe, Ted
Ted I proceeded to do as asked and sent my donation in directly on the site this afternoon.
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Danny - I just shot you an email...
Guys - I have received Danny's donation confirmation to the AMERICAN RED CROSS for 500.00 so we have achieved success! I thank everyone for thier involvement, and while i don't want to pressure anyone, If you do make your donation, I'd love it if you can post it up here so we can all see what we've achieved. Your choice, of course. I think we can all be proud to have helped the tornado victims, even if just a little :chugbeer:
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My donation of $500.00 will be made today to the American Red Cross. Whether they need cash for immediate tornado relief efforts or not, they can always use the support.
Dan
(Edited to add: Just completed donation).
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Wife sent in the Donation for me.
Steve.. ya did great!!!!
Ride safe, Ted
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Sorry for the late reply guys, I had quite a weekend of connie workin' and really had no time to post - I would like to thank Dan Bergmen, DannyL, Ted Adcock, Centex and anyone else who donated to the American Red cross to help out the tornado victims. I appreciate what each of you has done. Giving isn't always easy, but it is gratifying! Steve
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.... If you do make your donation, I'd love it if you can post it up here so we can all see what we've achieved. Your choice, of course. ....
$100 to ARC 'any purpose' on Memorial Day inspired by Steve's 'raffle'.
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$100 to ARC 'any purpose' on Memorial Day inspired by Steve's 'raffle'.
This is a GREAT Club!
Ride safe, Ted