Sunrise in the Sierras June 26, 2009 I stumbled out of bed at first light. The Sierras to the East are hiding the rising sun as I type but its lit… Continue Reading
Signing off June 25, 2009 Its check out time and with it goes my ether net connection. I don’t know if Sequoia National Park has wireless and, you know… Continue Reading
Another $10,000 June 25, 2009 Got a call. Another $10,000 cashiers check has been set aside for us. We’ve got almost 60% raised now with four and a half… Continue Reading
$600 more June 25, 2009 Got an email saying $600 more had been collected. Will update thermometer when I have time. For now until I leave for Sequia in… Continue Reading
Paypal = $645 more June 25, 2009 I gave myself a new password. I was close. There’s another $640 in Paypal I’ve not counted before including $265 in five contributions from… Continue Reading
I’m still alive June 25, 2009 On my way out of my room carrying my disconnected computer and camera I realized I could take a picture of the masses thundering… Continue Reading
$12,000 more dollars! June 25, 2009 Two more pledges for $5,000 have come in. One will be given the moment we’ve raised $85,000. That’s like the previous pledge of $10,000… Continue Reading
Someone can’t wait to read this June 25, 2009 After I reviewed and sent some morning emails I looked at what was reported to be a very unfavorable Trib editorial on Plan B…. Continue Reading
Day 4 fundraising June 24, 2009 A very modest fundraising day. I was in and out of phone contact and I forgot how to update the graphic. There are a… Continue Reading
To donate June 24, 2009 Donate on line here. This is the pledge which spells out your risks. In short. If the bond is set higher, say to a… Continue Reading
The Plan B Presentation June 24, 2009 I wasn’t there. Here’s the Trib’s spare take. I’ve gotten blow by blow accounts. Simply put the School District is in a panic because… Continue Reading
Email 10 June 24, 2009 Former Ordean resident and Duluth’s premiere landscape architect sent this rational email to Minnesota’s Secretary of Education, Alice Seagren. Its not surprising that the… Continue Reading
Emails 5 & 6 June 24, 2009 Number 5 from Karen talks about the School District removing LDV language from the review and comment on Plan B that we want sent… Continue Reading
Fourth email – cash on the barrelhead June 24, 2009 Our treasurer was directed to find out how long it takes for checks to clear the bank. If we get a $10,000 check on… Continue Reading
Third email June 24, 2009 I get a kick out of the mash up of journalism and internet blogging. Brandon Stahl who has an intelligent little blog Buzz.Duluth writes… Continue Reading
My book June 24, 2009 One of my fundraising ideas is so eyebrow raising that hardly any of my allies knows what to say about it. Selling a book… Continue Reading
No news is good news? June 24, 2009 Its – Aw darn. I just woke Claudia up. Pushed the computer to hide its bright light behind a pillow and as it slid… Continue Reading
Press Release 6-23-2009 June 23, 2009 For immediate Release 6-23-2009 Let Duluth Vote raises 30% of $100,000 bond in three days Let Duluth Vote began a belated rush to raise… Continue Reading
The real day 3 take June 23, 2009 I decided to update the Day three take to show the $10,000 pledge from a stalwart supporter who will give us the last $10,000… Continue Reading
The email I sent Ordean this morning June 23, 2009 In 3 days we have raised $16,000 in donations and gotten a $10,000 pledge which will be honored the instant we have raised $90,000…. Continue Reading