LindaGreesonRice
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| Posted 07/24/12 at 04:14 PM | Reply with quote #1 |
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The Forum has so much information about Mastiffs - I know in my heart that is is IMPORTANT to so many people and helps us all to learn more about our breed (not to mention the social aspects of this board!)
I do need some help in paying the monthly expenses involved to keep it functioning.
A contribution to the running of the Forum is necessary before you may advertise a litter of puppies, a stud dog, or the advertisement of any products for sale. ~ A minimum of $25 for each advertised litter or stud dog. ~Just go to PayPal.com and leave a donation to the Forum.. my Paypal account is the same as my email address, ACSLINDA@comcast.net
OR SEND A CHECK TO :
Linda Rice
PO Box 609
Fruitland Park, FL 34731-0609
Any help with this ongoing expense of mine would be greatly appreciated ..
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Linda Greeson Rice
AKC Breeder of Merit
The Mastiff Sweet Spot
http://www.bluequaker.com/Mastiffs.htm
We do not breed often, but we do our best to breed top quality mastiffs
with excellent pedigrees to back them up. All breedings are carefully planned to produce
the very best mastiffs, sound in both body and mind, beautiful and strong,
representing the true mastiff standard.
We fully test our dogs. We believe that a person that "just wants a pet" has a right
to own a beautiful, well bred dog that is sound and healthy
every bit as much as someone wanting a "show dog". |
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dixierockstarr
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| Posted 07/24/12 at 05:27 PM | Reply with quote #2 |
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I would love to donate. I love this forum and visit it daily.
Can you post a PayPal link cuz if you wait for me to remember to sit down, write a check and actually get it in the mail it may be a while.
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Christin 
Member MCOA
Mom to Bravo son of
Intl Ch Dixie Rockstarr (RIP baby),
Fiona our pound puppy,
Chloe our kitty,
And 3 handsome gentlemen Brockton, Christopher and Jordan |
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LindaGreesonRice
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| Posted 07/24/12 at 07:23 PM | Reply with quote #3 |
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Just go to Paypal.com
Click on send money == my paypal address is the same as my email address... acslinda@comcast.net
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Linda Greeson Rice
AKC Breeder of Merit
The Mastiff Sweet Spot
http://www.bluequaker.com/Mastiffs.htm
We do not breed often, but we do our best to breed top quality mastiffs
with excellent pedigrees to back them up. All breedings are carefully planned to produce
the very best mastiffs, sound in both body and mind, beautiful and strong,
representing the true mastiff standard.
We fully test our dogs. We believe that a person that "just wants a pet" has a right
to own a beautiful, well bred dog that is sound and healthy
every bit as much as someone wanting a "show dog". |
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Teresa
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| Posted 07/24/12 at 07:44 PM | Reply with quote #4 |
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Promise I will if Marley is pregnant!!
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dixierockstarr
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| Posted 07/25/12 at 03:24 AM | Reply with quote #5 |
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Done!
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Christin
Member MCOA
Mom to Bravo son of
Intl Ch Dixie Rockstarr (RIP baby),
Fiona our pound puppy,
Chloe our kitty,
And 3 handsome gentlemen Brockton, Christopher and Jordan |
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DaveOwen
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| Posted 07/27/12 at 09:43 PM | Reply with quote #6 |
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I have no problem with supporting such a great resource,
my only request is that somehow old posts do not disappear, since I started lurking until now a year has disappeared from the oldest posts
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Dixie
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| Posted 07/27/12 at 10:41 PM | Reply with quote #7 |
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Every bit helps I'll donate...just because I use the resources. Thanks Linda.
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Grant
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| Posted 07/28/12 at 09:28 AM | Reply with quote #8 |
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Linda, please do not think i am being cheeky, but could you enlighten us as to what the actual costs are !!
I for one have no idea what is involved money wise, and i am sure many others are thinking the same !!
When people pay out money, they like to know where it is going etc.
I am in two clay pigeon shooting syndicates with only 15 members in each, and i can assure you each member wants to know where and how the subs were spent, in other words, accounts !!
Surely you can show the workings to us, and come to a mathematical amount that each poster would pay in order to keep things rolling along, without hardship to yourself
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LindaGreesonRice
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| Posted 07/28/12 at 01:45 PM | Reply with quote #9 |
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Unfortunately not all of the Forum members contribute - so far 4 donations this year and about 16 last year, none for several years before that. In a perfect world everyone would contribute their fair share, but when I asked for dues, most people really balked. They feel it should be free, and that I should pay for all of it. I will as long as I can - when I can't, I guess the Forum will cease to be.
Here is the break down - it foes not relect the $800 a year I was paying for the storage - now I pay by the month. ($79) - costs me $178 a year more that way, but I just can not scrape up the annual fee at once. It also does not reflect the charges for the extra things I added from time to time, which I no longer do.
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Linda Greeson Rice
AKC Breeder of Merit
The Mastiff Sweet Spot
http://www.bluequaker.com/Mastiffs.htm
We do not breed often, but we do our best to breed top quality mastiffs
with excellent pedigrees to back them up. All breedings are carefully planned to produce
the very best mastiffs, sound in both body and mind, beautiful and strong,
representing the true mastiff standard.
We fully test our dogs. We believe that a person that "just wants a pet" has a right
to own a beautiful, well bred dog that is sound and healthy
every bit as much as someone wanting a "show dog". |
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mscris
Registered: 03/31/11
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| Posted 07/28/12 at 08:54 PM | Reply with quote #10 |
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The next three donors paying by paypal will be matched up to $50 per donation. Please PM your paypal receipt your information will be kept private!
Linda - Thank you for keeping the history storage, I have learned tons of information and thank you for keeping the advertisers out of the forum. I know that they would help keep cost down. |
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LindaGreesonRice
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| Posted 07/29/12 at 12:34 PM | Reply with quote #11 |
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That is the log that Website Toolbox keeps - their record keeping is certainly better than mine! I have nothing to hide - my life is an open book.
Every time I think of retiring the forum, I think of all of the information here - no way can I remove all of that. It is my way of helping other mastiff lovers.. passing it on.
Thank you for your generous offer.. you are very special.
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Linda Greeson Rice
AKC Breeder of Merit
The Mastiff Sweet Spot
http://www.bluequaker.com/Mastiffs.htm
We do not breed often, but we do our best to breed top quality mastiffs
with excellent pedigrees to back them up. All breedings are carefully planned to produce
the very best mastiffs, sound in both body and mind, beautiful and strong,
representing the true mastiff standard.
We fully test our dogs. We believe that a person that "just wants a pet" has a right
to own a beautiful, well bred dog that is sound and healthy
every bit as much as someone wanting a "show dog". |
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kcornel4
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| Posted 07/30/12 at 06:58 PM | Reply with quote #12 |
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We've had a very bad month in terms of cash flow, but I will donate as soon as I can next month
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Teresa
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| Posted 07/30/12 at 10:44 PM | Reply with quote #13 |
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I have absolutely no problem with the $12 per year. It's a very small price for a great resource.
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GinaG
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| Posted 07/31/12 at 12:32 AM | Reply with quote #14 |
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I love the Forum too, I just hate the ads at the bottom. I wish we could generate enough to get rid of them. I sent in l2 but can't remember when...is another dues due?...LOL..
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Dixie
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| Posted 07/31/12 at 06:43 AM | Reply with quote #15 |
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sounds like more members need to donate. To me, it doesn't matter if you
are advertising a litter, stud dog, product ..or not. If you use the forum you
should help pay for it. Some folks can afford more than others. Surely, every
bit helps. Linda shouldn't have to pay for this resource by herself.
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Grant
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| Posted 07/31/12 at 06:44 AM | Reply with quote #16 |
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Quote: Originally Posted by Teresa
I have absolutely no problem with the $12 per year. It's a very small price for a great resource.
Ditto, and i think that once a poster reaches over 20,000 posts, they should pay more 
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mscris
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| Posted 07/31/12 at 09:38 AM | Reply with quote #17 |
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My offer of matching will expire on August 1st. Please any possible amount up to $50 and I will match it. 12 can easliy be 24.
Again thanks to Linda we have the great community. I know that alot of people have meet one another in real life. |
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DaveOwen
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| Posted 07/31/12 at 11:00 AM | Reply with quote #18 |
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I'll get the receipt off at the last minute, hope it will be in vain
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DaveOwen
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| Posted 07/31/12 at 11:01 AM | Reply with quote #19 |
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I'll get the receipt off at the last minute, hope it will be in vain
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People say Mastiffs are stubborn, I say ‘they actively question the validity of what we want‘
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mscris
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| Posted 07/31/12 at 02:47 PM | Reply with quote #20 |
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I am not a gambler, but come on number 3.....
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sarahk2
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| Posted 07/31/12 at 03:32 PM | Reply with quote #21 |
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Mscris - I'll donate 50 today via paypal. We can't let that offer of yours lapse!
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mscris
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| Posted 07/31/12 at 04:08 PM | Reply with quote #22 |
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Thank you sarahk2, please send PM with reciept number or have Linda confrim your donation.
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LindaGreesonRice
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| Posted 07/31/12 at 06:11 PM | Reply with quote #23 |
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Linda Greeson Rice
AKC Breeder of Merit
The Mastiff Sweet Spot
http://www.bluequaker.com/Mastiffs.htm
We do not breed often, but we do our best to breed top quality mastiffs
with excellent pedigrees to back them up. All breedings are carefully planned to produce
the very best mastiffs, sound in both body and mind, beautiful and strong,
representing the true mastiff standard.
We fully test our dogs. We believe that a person that "just wants a pet" has a right
to own a beautiful, well bred dog that is sound and healthy
every bit as much as someone wanting a "show dog". |
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sarahk2
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| Posted 08/01/12 at 10:29 AM | Reply with quote #24 |
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I think Linda can confirm - it would have come from "Ron Kalyan" - that is the name the PayPal account is under.
But...I want Magic Mike dancing for me next post...got it! (haha)
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LindaGreesonRice
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| Posted 08/03/12 at 12:27 PM | Reply with quote #25 |
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I want to thank all of you who have so generously contributed to the running of the Forum - thanks to all of you the Forum is a sure thing until the end of the year.
Janine
Sarahk2
dixierockstar
Sarahk2
PJJ
veronica christensen
vacanza
puppy1120
mscris
charles bona
cchauncey
dave owen
mscris
teresa
Annette S.
kcornel4
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Linda Greeson Rice
AKC Breeder of Merit
The Mastiff Sweet Spot
http://www.bluequaker.com/Mastiffs.htm
We do not breed often, but we do our best to breed top quality mastiffs
with excellent pedigrees to back them up. All breedings are carefully planned to produce
the very best mastiffs, sound in both body and mind, beautiful and strong,
representing the true mastiff standard.
We fully test our dogs. We believe that a person that "just wants a pet" has a right
to own a beautiful, well bred dog that is sound and healthy
every bit as much as someone wanting a "show dog". |
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dixierockstarr
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| Posted 08/03/12 at 04:04 PM | Reply with quote #26 |
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Yay!
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Christin
Member MCOA
Mom to Bravo son of
Intl Ch Dixie Rockstarr (RIP baby),
Fiona our pound puppy,
Chloe our kitty,
And 3 handsome gentlemen Brockton, Christopher and Jordan |
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AnnetteSt
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| Posted 08/11/12 at 12:42 AM | Reply with quote #27 |
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| Just made a donation. thanks for this forum. It really has been helpful. |
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kcornel4
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| Posted 08/11/12 at 04:30 PM | Reply with quote #28 |
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Just made a donation...will try to send more later in the month
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kcornel4
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| Posted 08/11/12 at 04:54 PM | Reply with quote #29 |
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PS...I certainly would not object at all to a $ 12 - $15 or even $20.00 annual fee.
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Cristina
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| Posted 10/11/12 at 10:40 PM | Reply with quote #30 |
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I just made a donation. Sorry it has taken me so long!
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LindaGreesonRice
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| Posted 10/11/12 at 10:58 PM | Reply with quote #31 |
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I asked for a $12 annual fee and people got really upset, so I recinded my ask. Christina, it is people like you who make my job with this Forum so much more doable. Thankyou!!
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Linda Greeson Rice
AKC Breeder of Merit
The Mastiff Sweet Spot
http://www.bluequaker.com/Mastiffs.htm
We do not breed often, but we do our best to breed top quality mastiffs
with excellent pedigrees to back them up. All breedings are carefully planned to produce
the very best mastiffs, sound in both body and mind, beautiful and strong,
representing the true mastiff standard.
We fully test our dogs. We believe that a person that "just wants a pet" has a right
to own a beautiful, well bred dog that is sound and healthy
every bit as much as someone wanting a "show dog". |
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DaveOwen
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| Posted 10/12/12 at 12:21 AM | Reply with quote #32 |
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what would be fair for a litter anouncement?
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LindaGreesonRice
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| Posted 12/21/12 at 05:02 PM | Reply with quote #33 |
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| A contribution to the running of the Forum is necessary before you may advertise a litter of puppies, a stud dog, or the advertisement of any products for sale. ~ A minimum of $25 for each advertised litter or stud dog. ~ Just go to PayPal.com and leave a donation to the Forum.. my Paypal account is the same as my email address, ACSLINDA@comcast.net
OR SEND A CHECK TO :
Linda Rice
PO Box 609
Fruitland Park, FL 34731-0609
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Linda Greeson Rice
AKC Breeder of Merit
The Mastiff Sweet Spot
http://www.bluequaker.com/Mastiffs.htm
We do not breed often, but we do our best to breed top quality mastiffs
with excellent pedigrees to back them up. All breedings are carefully planned to produce
the very best mastiffs, sound in both body and mind, beautiful and strong,
representing the true mastiff standard.
We fully test our dogs. We believe that a person that "just wants a pet" has a right
to own a beautiful, well bred dog that is sound and healthy
every bit as much as someone wanting a "show dog". |
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Raegar
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| Posted 03/22/13 at 11:58 PM | Reply with quote #34 |
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Linda, just letting you know to expect a check in the mail soon, i dropped it in the mail yesterday. Thank you so much for what you do, it is greatly appreciated.
I think I may be in need of a new computer soon as I am wearing this one out fast spending hours upon hours on the forum.
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