We're Broke - Operating Funds for BCTS Needed

A word from our sponsor:

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We're broke.

We need about $1450 by Friday, 17 September, or some people are going to be paid late.

It's the middle of the month. We have $141 in our bank accounts.

How to give to the support of the site is detailed in the right hand column under the heading The Hatbox and at the bottom of this blog.

We've had expenses associated with the upgrade to some of our servers but thanks to everyone who has helped us stay on top of things.

Any amount is appreciated and gifts are really the way we manage to keep doing this.

Thanks,
Piper, Erin, Cat and all of our helpers

Use this link to send us a gift:

One-Time Gift

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Use this link to subscribe through the Hatbox Membership page:

Subscribe

Checks can be made out & sent to:
Janglewood LLC
602 Higgins Ave
Suite 1 #283
Brielle, NJ 08730
USA

Thank you!

Comments

Hatbox Story

I have a new story partially written that will go into Hatbox. Hopefully a new story will stimulate interest/subscriptions/gifts. The story was prompted by an extended discussion I had with Jennifer Reed about a story she is writing. Although the stories have similar themes there is very little other similarity. I'm having a great deal of fun writing it, so I think it might be one that many will enjoy reading.

I'm in the middle of buying a new home and moving out of a house where we've lived for three decades (65% of the time we've been married). Lots of old decaying roots to hack away. Yet, I hope to have the story complete before Halloween.

I sent you $50 today.

Jill

Angela Rasch (Jill M I)

Thanks, hon!

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Much appreciated. There will soon be a new look to the Hatbox and how the stories are presented. Maybe before Halloween. :)

Hugs,
Erin

= Give everyone the benefit of the doubt because certainty is a fragile thing that can be shattered by one overlooked fact.

Checks in the mail

I sent my little bit of help , went in the mail yesterday (snail mail) that is just easier for me

Thanks, hon!

erin's picture

Hugs,
Erin

= Give everyone the benefit of the doubt because certainty is a fragile thing that can be shattered by one overlooked fact.

small contribution

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I sent another $50. Fortunately I have a good job and can afford it. It is small price to pay for the enjoyment I receive from this site.

Thanks, hon

erin's picture

Hugs,
Erin

= Give everyone the benefit of the doubt because certainty is a fragile thing that can be shattered by one overlooked fact.

Thanks, hon!

erin's picture

Hugs,
Erin

= Give everyone the benefit of the doubt because certainty is a fragile thing that can be shattered by one overlooked fact.

Erin, isn't there any other

Erin, isn't there any other revenue source out there?
I'm Doubling my normal extra donation to $50, I wish everyone else would too!

Hugs,
Karen

Other income sources

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We are currently bringing in about $2800 in ad revenue and about $1000 in book sales and maybe $200 in web services. We are trying to increase all of these revenues without disrupting our core endeavor which is BigCloset.

Thanks and hugs,
Erin

= Give everyone the benefit of the doubt because certainty is a fragile thing that can be shattered by one overlooked fact.

I'm in a similar situation

Unfortunately I won't be able to help this month. I'm short on cash now as it is so I can't afford to donate anything this month although next month I'm considering a subscription for premium stories.

It's all good

erin's picture

I'm sure we shall still need it next month.

Hugs,
Erin

= Give everyone the benefit of the doubt because certainty is a fragile thing that can be shattered by one overlooked fact.

Well, I got something from you

erin's picture

About half an hour ago. Thanks, hon.

Hugs,
Erin

= Give everyone the benefit of the doubt because certainty is a fragile thing that can be shattered by one overlooked fact.

Thanks, hon!

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Hugs,
Erin

= Give everyone the benefit of the doubt because certainty is a fragile thing that can be shattered by one overlooked fact.

You Are My Lucky Charm

In the last week three really good things happen to me and one not so good. I see a direct correlation between sending money to you and good fortune. KARMA. Another $50 sent through Paypal.

Jill

Angela Rasch (Jill M I)

Hugs and thanks

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Erin

= Give everyone the benefit of the doubt because certainty is a fragile thing that can be shattered by one overlooked fact.

Monthly gift

Just put my monthly gift in via PayPal. Would have been sooner but someone pulled in front of me on the highway a couple of days ago and totaled my car so have been busy with insurance and other issues. The safety features on my car worked perfectly so I'm OK and the other party was at fault so no charges against me. Now waiting for insurance to pay for another car :)

Hugs, Sarah Ann

Glad to know you are okay

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And thanks.

Hugs,
Erin

= Give everyone the benefit of the doubt because certainty is a fragile thing that can be shattered by one overlooked fact.

Help is on the way

Piper, Erin, Cat and the helpers. Just sent you $250.00. Hope it helps. I may be able to send you more next week.

Red Dog

Thank you so much

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Hugs,
Erin

= Give everyone the benefit of the doubt because certainty is a fragile thing that can be shattered by one overlooked fact.

Just subscribed to the hatbox

Just subscribed to the hatbox for the first time! I hope it helps a little <3


Hugs from British Columbia! :D

Thanks, hon!

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It does.

Hugs,
Erin

= Give everyone the benefit of the doubt because certainty is a fragile thing that can be shattered by one overlooked fact.

Thanks, hon!

erin's picture

It all helps.

Hugs,
Erin

= Give everyone the benefit of the doubt because certainty is a fragile thing that can be shattered by one overlooked fact.

$50 should be with you

Just paid by PayPal. I donate from time to time. I feel I ought to as a reader not a writer!
Best wishes
Dave

Thanks, hon!

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Hugs,
Erin

= Give everyone the benefit of the doubt because certainty is a fragile thing that can be shattered by one overlooked fact.

Thanks , Everyone!

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We made our monthly goal and a little over, with a little help from our friends.

Many thanks to all of the donors and much thanks to those who made large gifts to the site.

Hugs to all,
Erin, Piper, Cat and the gang

= Give everyone the benefit of the doubt because certainty is a fragile thing that can be shattered by one overlooked fact.

Hatbox

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So after fighting for two days with PP to reset my password, I was able to subscribe to the hat box.
So now that I help, I got the problem of more good stories to read, and still not enough time in the day...

Thanks Erin and all the elfs for this marvellous place.
Hugs tmf

Peace, Love, Freedom, Happiness
and
Free Huggles for all

Thanks hon!

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We had a tremendous amount of help.

Hugs,
Erin

= Give everyone the benefit of the doubt because certainty is a fragile thing that can be shattered by one overlooked fact.

Sent in $20, trying to fight

Sent in $20, trying to fight my inner cheapness is tough but I'll try to give more next month.

I'm told STFU more times in a day than most people get told in a lifetime