buy burro a belt

[burrocrat]

so there is this belt i really, really want. and i am proposing a mix of a "fund-my-dream" slash "raffle" slash "admin fee" arrangement to get there, but we can talk about the details of that later. anyways, the goal is to raise $220 bucks and buy this belt while giving away an ounce of tsptalk silver and covering somebody's time, toil, and trouble (triple-t, which is convenient because i call the belt triple-b, buy burro a belt).

the belt can be found here: https://www.slidebelts.com/products/survival-belt. there are pictures and descriptions and also a video of this brilliant idea belt, check it out.

it is a cool belt that can do lots of things, and i want to do lots of things with this belt, here is some of the great things about this belt:
* stylish in a minimalistic but functional way
* features a ratchet design to accommodate expanding waistline (ratchet, no holes!)
* holds pants up
* versatile multi-use strap (for like dragging a cavewoman home or whatever)
* led flashlight (the better to see you with, dear)
* bottle opener
* fire starting tool (obvious benefits too numerous to list)
* knife blade

so out of the $220 goal, this is where the money would go if you pledge:
* $180 for the belt for me including shipping
* $20 for the ounce of tsptalk silver for the raffle winner including shipping
* $20 for somebody's triple-t to administer the program or donate to charity or website fee

this poll is open-ended (it could take awhile and sometimes i need a break from dancing like a circus monkey on the street corner with a tin cup), multiple choice (in case you want to change your opinion or contribute more later), and anonymous (no need to explain why or how much you gave to buy a donkey a belt, that could get awkward). we can work out the details later if we get to $220. anybody who contributes any amount above zero is eligible for the raffle.

buy burro a belt.

[Buster]

...And once or twice you criticized me for spending frivolously on a nice watch..which by the way is way more practical than a belt, also I paid for it myself...and if you come back now and say a Timex would do just as good, I'd reply to that; so would a rope like Jethro and Elly May wore is just as good....just saying

What's next..Voluntary Leave Program?:rolleyes:

You Certainly are living up to the epitome of the "N" word.

[burrocrat]

well, i have some good news, and some bad news...

the bad news is...

i thought within 24 hours i would have a new belt shipping on the way, but the response has been less than i expected. but i thank very much the positive contributions, especially whoever took the generous $20 flyer. thanks.

the good news is...

only two people responded that they wouldn't pee on fire to put me out, honestly i expected that demographic cohort to be much much higher.

this might be a long haul here, i guess just wait and see where it goes for a bit before busting out my next level dancing moves.

[burrocrat]

...And once or twice you criticized me for spending frivolously on a nice watch..which by the way is way more practical than a belt, also I paid for it myself...and if you come back now and say a Timex would do just as good, I'd reply to that; so would a rope like Jethro and Elly May wore is just as good....just saying

What's next..Voluntary Leave Program?:rolleyes:

You Certainly are living up to the epitome of the "N" word.

well. hmmm.

buster, i did make fun of your watch collection because it seemed ostentatious to me, most cost more than my car and i can't wear a car around my wrist, even an angry ex girlfriend can't make me wear a car on my arm, and believe me she frikkin tried. i also realized it was something you care a lot about. i did buy a seiko field watch on your recommendation, and i did wear it for about three months. i enjoyed it, but decided watches were not my thing. i also have apologized for that at least a couple times and never made fun of watches again since. so that is what it is.

as for belts, if you watch (pun intended) the video you might recognize that where and what that guy is doing with that belt, time does not matter. but the belt does. to each their own. i would rather have a practical belt out in the country with no idea what exact time it is, than to be standing on a train platform staring at a masterpiece on my wrist with my drawers around my ankles. but again, to each their own.

peace. and thanks for the dollar.

[jpcavin]

so there is this belt i really, really want. and i am proposing a mix of a "fund-my-dream" slash "raffle" slash "admin fee" arrangement to get there, but we can talk about the details of that later. anyways, the goal is to raise $220 bucks and buy this belt while giving away an ounce of tsptalk silver and covering somebody's time, toil, and trouble (triple-t, which is convenient because i call the belt triple-b, buy burro a belt).

the belt can be found here: https://www.slidebelts.com/products/survival-belt. there are pictures and descriptions and also a video of this brilliant idea belt, check it out.

it is a cool belt that can do lots of things, and i want to do lots of things with this belt, here is some of the great things about this belt:
* stylish in a minimalistic but functional way
* features a ratchet design to accommodate expanding waistline (ratchet, no holes!)
* holds pants up
* versatile multi-use strap (for like dragging a cavewoman home or whatever)
* led flashlight (the better to see you with, dear)
* bottle opener
* fire starting tool (obvious benefits too numerous to list)
* knife blade

so out of the $220 goal, this is where the money would go if you pledge:
* $180 for the belt for me including shipping
* $20 for the ounce of tsptalk silver for the raffle winner including shipping
* $20 for somebody's triple-t to administer the program or donate to charity or website fee

this poll is open-ended (it could take awhile and sometimes i need a break from dancing like a circus monkey on the street corner with a tin cup), multiple choice (in case you want to change your opinion or contribute more later), and anonymous (no need to explain why or how much you gave to buy a donkey a belt, that could get awkward). we can work out the details later if we get to $220. anybody who contributes any amount above zero is eligible for the raffle.

buy burro a belt.

It seems like a waste of money. Everyone knows you're not going to use it to hold up your pants. :D

[burrocrat]

well, that $zero dollar contribution number sure did rise rather quickly.

[FogSailing]

I just wanted you to know Burro that I'm the guy who volunteered to give you a dollar. After some serious thought (and yes it hurt) I decided who am I to keep a friend from following their dreams....weird dreams but dreams nonetheless...:D:D:D:laugh:

FS

[burrocrat]

well thank you fog, i appreciate it, every dollar helps. but even more meaningful is that you accept me for who i am. thanks

[burrocrat]

well i put in $20 myself to basically cover the tsptalk silver coin raffle item since i have a little experience and lots of fun giving away silver in the past. of course as the eventual winner of the way cool grand prize belt, i won't be eligible for the silver booby prize, but i am excited to see who gets it.

[sniper]

using other people's money to buy something you want, sounds awfully socialist of you man. i kid i kid :laugh:

[burrocrat]

what comes around, goes around, i figure. i have given away at least 8 pieces of tsptalk silver for free and for fun and for folks who won or contributed bookkeeping to the burros-ark system and other things, so i don't feel too bad about it. this silver i put in would make 9 so times that by $20 and i have already spent the $180 cost for the belt and got nothing in return, except for the joy and satisfaction of seeing happy people. so that is a good thing in my book.

[sniper]

gotta admit that thing is pretty sweet. and for every survival related thing you gotta have a beer opener. that's not debatable ;)

[burrocrat]

the only thing that makes me a little sad is that there is gonna be at least 6 folks during the zombie apocalypse who have to sleep in the cold wet bushes while me and my new belt friends dance around our warm fire. but as soon as i get the belt i am going back to my old unabashed captilalist ways, so that don't affect me none.

[evilanne]

That is a nifty belt but what are your real requirements? If you google survival belts, most are a fraction to less than half the cost.

[burrocrat]

i require that belt.

but feel free to suggest alternatives, maybe i would entertain the idea.

[DreamboatAnnie]

I just wanted you to know Burro that I'm the guy who volunteered to give you a dollar. After some serious thought (and yes it hurt) I decided who am I to keep a friend from following their dreams....weird dreams but dreams nonetheless...:D:D:D:laugh:

FSFS, you realize it will cost you more... Gotta add the postage. What is it now! 56 cents?? I don't even know!

[DreamboatAnnie]

Oh gosh... you've made me laugh hard enough to surely want to buy you a cup of coffee....!! I'm in... but dang it I'm making it worth the damn price of postage ....at least a nice cup at Starbucks....Burro! :smile:

But wait... how about you throw a few hands my way during out next poker game... an easy fold??? :rolleyes:

P.S. You have odd but expensive taste. That's okay, but I think you need to marry up!! :laugh:

[burrocrat]

thanks dba, i appreciate the support.

but i would never throw a poker hand, it is against my ethics. as for marrying up, i don't think so, no wife would agree to purchasing that belt, and i've found a good belt to be more useful than a cranky wife, so i'm ok as it sits right now, except for the belt part.

[nnuut]

Buy a cigarette lighter, carry a pocket knife, Beer containers are pop top or screw offs, don't go into the woods! Problem solved.

[burrocrat]

this is my belt. there are many like it, but this belt is mine.
my belt is my best friend. it is my life. i must master my belt as i must master my life.

thanks norm, but there ain't no avoiding fate.

[burrocrat]

well this is kind of discouraging because i saw a new vote but the dollar amount didn't increase. so that is seven folks now that wouldn't pee on me to put me out.

which is kind of a shame, because no matter if i dislike or like a person, i would still pee on them, whether they were on fire or not, it's just something a gentleman commits to do when he becomes a gentleman.

would it help if i offered an extra prize, like a selfie or something? i could wear my new belt, and my hat, and maybe an extra something to keep things modest? like a sock, like red hot chili peppers? would that get some contributions?

[burrocrat]

aahhh, the nuance and vagaries of the english language can sometimes lead to awkward situations...

for instance, if you walk into a sandwich shop and tell the gal at the counter "i'd like a tasty panini" she will list the specials of the day. but if you say "i hear you have a large tuna punani" her dad is going to fly over the counter and beat the chips out of you. be careful out there.

[RazorCat]

Amazing how much one letter of the alphabet can change fortunes.
Reminds me of the Black Angus sandwich incident at Quizno's years ago. A young man was our counter server, and took a particularly interest in how beautiful my blue eyes looked on that evening. He was flirting with me to the point where I'm seeing a Quizno's gift card in my future, or at the very least a discounted sandwich. Hey, I was going with the mood because 10% off is 10% off. I considered it a safe investment choice since there was a sandwich counter between us. Apparently, my wife and the other patrons, who he was completely ignoring, weren't as filled with the joy that comes from the acceptance of other's alternate lifestyle choices. She completely spoiled the romantic mood by placing our sandwich order in her most authoritative (and rather loud) voice. Her Chicken Carbonara order went off without a hitch. Her mispronunciation of my Black Angus sandwich order brought the entire sandwich line to tears with laughter. On subsequent visits to Quizno's she was content to remain in the car.
Still one of the single funniest moments in our 39 years of marriage. All over one little G.

[burrocrat]

well, at least she didn't ask for the footlong.

[RazorCat]

well, at least she didn't ask for the footlong.
Well, in the interest of full disclosure my wife's motto is "go big, or go home".
We were laughing at my granddaughters yesterday. They climbed on the 7' wide tube behind the pontoon yesterday, and Nana asked them, "You girls want the Pony, or the Bull"? In true Washington fashion they screamed "The Bull".
She was driving while re-hydrated. They should have opted for the Pony. They were off the tube more than on.
I love that woman.

[tsptalk]

I'm guessing anyone reading this, is still interested in what's being said. Otherwise, there's not much to see here so continue reading at your own risk.

[burrocrat]

well, obviously i misgauged the interest in helping my acquire my survival belt. i have really enjoyed all the participation and support, so thank you all that offered contributions or encouragement, but i think i will switch to plan d to get the belt. yes, the first three attempts through various means have failed, but i am not done yet. that is my belt. thanks.

[Buster]

well. hmmm.

buster, i did make fun of your watch collection because it seemed ostentatious to me, most cost more than my car and i can't wear a car around my wrist, even an angry ex girlfriend can't make me wear a car on my arm, and believe me she frikkin tried. i also realized it was something you care a lot about. i did buy a seiko field watch on your recommendation, and i did wear it for about three months. i enjoyed it, but decided watches were not my thing. i also have apologized for that at least a couple times and never made fun of watches again since. so that is what it is.

as for belts, if you watch (pun intended) the video you might recognize that where and what that guy is doing with that belt, time does not matter. but the belt does. to each their own. i would rather have a practical belt out in the country with no idea what exact time it is, than to be standing on a train platform staring at a masterpiece on my wrist with my drawers around my ankles. but again, to each their own.

peace. and thanks for the dollar.Perhaps I was a little too harsh on you, but I was mostly funnin' with you...Yer right though, to each their own..I guess if you want to be prepared for a survival situation, the belt has everything but a roll of toilet paper..but that would be nice also for two reasons; one, the obvious, better than poison ivy leaves, and two, for kindling to start your signal fire with your fire starter rod and blade, to save your dumb ass for being lost in the woods in the first place.....But if you plan on living like Mick Dodge, then yu'll need a few more tings.....But a more resourceful means of paying for the belt would be advisable besides begging for help...See how ole Mick does it..just saying, "Get on the Ball"
(http://www.ballwatch.com/global/index.php?option=com_company&task=history&lang=)
Good luck

[Buster]

More survival tips..all cheaper than your GI-Joe belt


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzrnuUOoFNM