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Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 9:44 am

Last time I posted pictures from my orphanage bait I was told people wanted t-shirts. Although I can�t say "no sooner said than done" (because it�s taken a few months to organize), I�m very happy to report the shirts have now arrived!

For some background, I�ve had two groups of lads on the go with this bait for about 14-months. Both groups think I represent a large chemical company that wants to sponsor an orphanage in Africa. Having approved their donations, I�ve been keeping the lads busy with all kinds design work, land search activities, budgeting, and much, much more! To get the shirts, I told the team it would be great if they could send some shirts like they made before to put up for silent auction at our Annual Gala Fundraiser. All proceeds would be added to their donation and this would be a fabulous way to make a good impression with the Committee (at last year�s Gala, a benefactor bid $5k for paperweight � just for bit of fun you know! Wink

).

Of course, my real idea was to offer the shirts to raise money for Eater. I received 24 shirts in total and have 16 available now for anybody who wants one. They come in a variety of sizes in both white and yellow.

Front:

Back:

With help from Sheboppe and Rover, I�ve worked out a simple plan. Donate a minimum of $30 to Eater for a Premium Subscription (more if you can), add $10 for shipping, and the shirt is yours anywhere in the world. If you are a Premium Member already, this will count for your renewal. Imagine, a chemical orphanage t-shirt, orange username, and warm fuzzy feeling of supporting Eater all for the bargain price of $40! What could be better?

All donations will be handled through Eater�s Paypal channel so your money goes direct to where it is needed most. Just be sure to include a note when you do the Paypal thing saying you want a shirt and what size you need. Supplies are limited so act fast!

The shirts I have now are as follows. If you want to reserve a specific color or size, feel free to post here or send me a PM. I�ll try to update this list and keep things current with further posts below.

Yellow
M � 2
L � 4
XL � 2
White
M � 2
L � 2
XL � 3
3XL � 1

In case you still aren�t convinced this would be a GREAT addition to your wardrobe, here are the shirts being modeled by during the land search.

And these are some more pictures from the project launch. After identifying the site, I told them to give out cookies and juice to the community to make a good impression. (Note they had to change the banner because the first site in Soweto wasn�t good enough... Very Happy

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And this is how the shirts arrived. It cost him 840 Rand for postage alone (almost $125).

Finally, to round things off, these are the white shirts I have on offer.

Be sure to get yours now while supplies last!

Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 9:50 am

Unbelievable!!! Excellent baiting!!! Cool

Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 10:12 am

I'll take a white one in medium please, you really never can have enough lad crafted fashion. Very Happy

Well done

Not quite a Newb Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Posts: 41

Well, if there are any left when the 12 Days contest ends, and a shirt that would fit the winner, I may get one for him or her.

Not quite a Newb Joined: 15 Jun 2007 Posts: 27

Wow that's a nice Lad party ^^
Excellent superb work!!!

Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 12:05 pm

Put me down for one, happy to donate to a good cause. XL

Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 12:07 pm

That's hilarious. And it's even funnier when you think about the incredible amounts of time they are spending on this. That definitely took a LOT of time.

Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 12:22 pm

Thanks everybody! I'm glad you like the shirts and it's really good fun to share the bait like this!

Friday3 -- your remark about lad fashion got me thinking it would be fun to try a lad couture bait next.... I don't know anything about this, but then I'm not a chemist either. Anyway, I'll mark you down for a medium in white.

When you (and others) make the donation, we can put you in touch with the shipper. Postage is included in the $40 so the box operator only needs an address.

And TS, that's great too! Let's see if there are any shirts left by Christmas Eve and hope whatever there is will fit your 12-Days contest winner! Good stuff.

Oh, and harrya I just saw your post. Do you want that XL in yellow or white?

Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2007 12:41 am

I love the shiny wrapping paper. Quite in keeping with the xmas spirit. I trust you've promised your lads all a big (but non-arriving) prezzy?

Damn good work!

Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2007 1:38 am

It's a great deal everyone - you also get the benefit of having something that kept a lad or two busy making it, and away from real victims. Very Happy

Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2007 7:40 pm

I see that some people have stepped up and said that they will take a t-shirt. That's wonderful news, but as a reminder, payments must be sent to Eater:

[email protected] (edited to put in correct addy - SP)

Since no one has sent in their payment yet, can we see who will be the first to send it and receive their t-shirt? Very Happy

Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2007 11:44 pm

Sheboppe,

Please clarify the address.
Shouldn't paypal donations be sent to [email protected] ?

Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 12:30 am

Breddan - that's what happens when I post when I haven't had my coffee yet. It was obvious that I had PayPal on the brain. Embarassed

All donations for Premium memberships must be made to [email protected] in order to qualify for a t-shirt.

Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 9:38 am

Thanks, Sheboppe and Breddan. I probably should have put the link in my opening post, but have added this to my signature so no more excuses.

And really, who wouldn't want to be seen (cutting the grass?) in a chemical orphanage t-shirt? Send those donations to 419Eater now and help support our website! You know you want to... Very Happy

Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 8:38 pm

Mr. Green,

Any XL in yellow left?

JBD

Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2007 3:59 am

I donated last week... does that count?

Excellent work, BTW! Thumbs up

Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 9:11 am

@JBD - Sure, there is XL in yellow available. Very Happy

Send you donation to Eater and and the shirt will be on its way! Remember to include a note saying you want a t-shirt when you do the paypal thing and then you can make your own arrangements with the shipper about an address.

@dr stephen - Thanks for asking. The idea for existing members was to renew for another year, but since your donation was so recent (and because it took me a couple weeks longer to get this announced than I wanted... Embarassed

) I'm sure we can work something out. You'll still need to add $10 for postage, but as long as your donation was $30 minimum (or want to top-up to that amount) I don't see any problem. The idea is to have fun and raise money for Eater, so this does the trick too. Wink

Thanks!

Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 11:05 am

I'm happy either colour.

Money on it's way

Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 4:24 pm

^^ Fabulous! Looks like there is one more XL in white than yellow so let's do a white one. OK?

Thanks for your support! Cool

Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 6:07 pm

A large Yellow left? I am due to renew in Feb - so might as well start a little early.

Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 6:35 pm

I'd like a large, white if poss please mate, donation just sent.

Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 10:55 pm

Thanks Rodus, confirmed and ready to go. Very Happy

Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 1:58 pm

Anyone else renewing and receiving a t-shirt? Please remember that donations must be sent in ASAP so that the shipping can be arranged. 'Tis the season to be jolly, and the lines are long at the post office to ship t-shirts. The sooner that you renew or purchase a Premium membership, the quicker you will receive your shirt.

I see that a few have said that they want a t-shirt - have your donations been sent to Eater so that the requested shirts can be removed from the inventory and packaged for shipping? Very Happy

Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 6:33 pm

^^ Yes. When people send their donation, they should please get in touch with Sheboppe by PM to sort out the address and other details for shipping. So far only one confirmed donation received (thank you, Rodus!).

@ Lester, thanks also for saying you plan to pitch in early for renewal - a large yellow has been reserved for you.

@ everyone, keep those orders (and donations) coming!

Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2007 9:16 am

Mine arrived this morning, many thanks to Mr Green and sheboppe