OK, who needs a star? Don't be shy if you do (or if you're shy, send

[Redstone]

me a PM).

But let me know tonight, because I have to send DU the bux tomorrow; we're going away for a while.

Redstone

[Midlodemocrat]

1. You know what? I think you are the greatest. I just adore you.

I REALLY hope you and Mrs.R and me and Mr.M can meet at some point. :hug:

[Redstone]

4. Ah, golly jeez and shucks and all that.

Thank you.

Redstone

[Redstone]

2. Oh, and also: If you don't need one but know someone who does,

feel free to PM me with the name.

And could you guys kind keep this kicked this evening until I get some names?

Thanks.

Redstone

[lost-in-nj]

3. Have a great time!

Hope its a fun place you are going to .

Don't need a star. I will donate in a few days. After payday :)


lost

[khashka]

5. I did, but....

Peggy got me one. Thanks, Peggy!

You're a standup guy Redstone. It's a nice thing to do. Not all of us can afford it..... and not only does someone get a nice gift but it helps DU as well. You rock, dude! Have a great vacation!


Khash.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

11. You're welcome, my dear Khash.........

Anything for a friend, always..........

:loveya:

:hug:

[Momgonepostal]

6. Redstone, I would love a star!

That is very kind of you!

I love DU and have donated in the past, but have been having a tough time rationalizing spending the money these last couple of times around. We've got some kind of lousy financial stuff going on in our family right now.

:yourock:

[Redstone]

13. OK, you're the second one (the first came via PM). Anyone else?

Redstone

[Dangerously Amused]

7. I don't need a star, and

...you already won my heart, so...



Looks like we're good to go.




Damn, Redstone. You are the coolest guy on the planet, ever.

[Redstone]

14. If I have your heart, there's nothing more I could possibly desire.

Redstone

[Dangerously Amused]

42. ...

:hug:

[Redstone]

49. As long as you read it and understood it, the reply of an elippsis

is enough for me.

Redstone

[ZombieNixon]

8. Well, I don't need a star, but you rock anyway.

:yourock:

[Tsiyu]

9. I've been hoping to get some $$ to give SpiralHawk a star

No dice here, but maybe if he or she hasn't received a star yet, you could pass one to that cool poster.


bhg

[Redstone]

15. Will do so. Will check his/her status in the AM, and if there's no star,

I will make it so.

Redstone

[Tsiyu]

46. Very nice of you, Redstone

As one who has a donated star (anonymous donor still!) I know how sweet it is to be honored so.

Have a great trip and be safe :hi:

[bicentennial_baby]

10. Pas de moi....

I have one, needs to be re-upped soon-ish, but no matter. :)

:pals:

[Redstone]

18. Ah, por vous, I'd handle the re-upping. Just say so if you want.

Redstone

[bicentennial_baby]

48. Ah...you....I'll let you, if you want...

You... :loveya:

[Redstone]

50. Then you're #4. (Though always #1 in my thoughts.)

Redstone

[bicentennial_baby]

54. Thank you dear....

That's very sweet of you!!! And this struggling college student appreciates it sooo much!!! :bounce:

:loveya:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

12. My dear Redstone!

Now, it's my turn to say.....You're a peach!

You have a big generous heart.........

And how lucky we are that you share it with all of us.....:hug:

[LadyoftheRabbits]

16. I don't, but good grief you are sweet.

:hi:

[Redstone]

20. Well, hell, I'm going to send DU the money anyway; why not let it

do the most good it can?

I'm not being a saint here. You know who are the real saints? People who work in hospices, that's who. And people who work in ERs, and people who work in social-service agencies, helping others every day for small pay and less recognition. That's who the saints are.

Redstone

[lost-in-nj]

26. Redstone

I could not agree with you more.
We used hospice for my Mom and brother, WOW what kind of people could do this day in and day out.
Only angels :)
As for ER's etc, our son is a Paramedic and a volunteer fireman, he is in that small pay and less recognition group.

Thank you for recognizing them


lost

[Redstone]

30. They deserve recognition. I was NOT joking when I called them saints.

They truly are.

Redstone

[WannaBeGrumpy]

17. I don't have a star lol cause..

my mommy hates me and is afraid I'll search her! as if!!!

[Redstone]

19. So, you want me to buy you one and we won't tell her?

No, wait a minute, it's be pretty hard to keep that our little secret, wouldn't it?

(PS: I doubt that your mom hates anyone.)

Redstone

[WannaBeGrumpy]

21. Well besides Republicans...

she doesn't hate many. (I have to say that or else I'll catch hell later)

[Redstone]

22. Ah, she's a peach. I don't think she'll unload on you too much.

Redstone

[WannaBeGrumpy]

24. No she wont.. she's just kinda crabby with me right now..

shh... don't tell her i said that!

[Redstone]

25. My lips are sealed.

Redstone

[WannaBeGrumpy]

27. you rock!!!

:hug:

[Redstone]

29. Thanks, but no, I don't rock. Mostly I work. And hang out with Mrs R and

my boys. Post on DU, and write. Not much time left for rocking.

But nice to hear that from someone your age, though. Makes me feel younger.

Redstone

[WannaBeGrumpy]

31. Rocking is ageless!!!

:yourock: :headbang:

[Redstone]

33. Thank you for that. You show some wisdom. You'll do well in life.

Redstone

(Or should I sign this "Crazy Uncle Redstone," as some DUers' kids know me?)

[WannaBeGrumpy]

34. Oh yes totally..

i am the Yoda of my generation!

[QuestionAll...]

23. I would like one, but dont give me one.

seems too many people I know get banned after contributing for a longtime, and no recourse to be had, no explanation at all regardless. Boss doesn't respond, they say.

So I'm a bit shakey in this donation thing. I have no idea of what I can't say.

[Gormy Cuss]

28. And you posted here because.....?

It's not hard to play by the rules. You can even post here forever without giving one cent, so if you're more comfortable without a star that's fine with all of us.

[Redstone]

36. Aye, I was uncomfortable with that post as well.

It's damn uncomfortable when you detect a whiff of a critter that lives under a bridge from someone you like.

Let's hope it's a transitory derangement. Those happen to all of us now and again, don't they?

Redstone

[QuestionAll...]

39. just sayin' is all. allowed?

I would be majorly peeved if I contribitated then got zapped for something I didn't know what I did.

[Redstone]

44. Contributions have NOTHING to do with tombstonings.

Simple, direct, and to the point.

And the truth. I hope you believe me.

Redstone

[Redstone]

47. So let me buy you a star, and then if you get TSed, you'd lose nothing

except my respect.

Whaddaya think? Deal?

Redstone

[QuestionAll...]

52. heh. that's almost sweet. nt

[Gormy Cuss]

40. Aye they do, and I hope this poster is just skittish

and stays among us with contentment.

[Redstone]

35. No, no, don't be like that. OK? Just don't.

I'm serious. I like you, and I'm not at all happy to see you going off on this tangent.

Paranoia, not to mention baseless conspiracy-theory ramblings, does not suit you.

Please relax. Want a drink? You can have one with me, if it will help.

Redstone

[WannaBePassingFair]

32. ummm.... Mr.Redstone, sir....

may I have a star please, sir?

[Redstone]

37. You're number 4. As long as you cut out the "mister" and "sir."

Deal?

Redstone

[WannaBePassingFair]

38. Deal

sometimes the oliver twist thing works, sometimes it doesn't.

p.s. thanks for putting me on the list. :D

[Redstone]

41. You're more than welcome. But no Oliver Twist please; I grew up poor

and never groveled. If you're poor now, it does NOT mean that you need to grovel.

In fact, nobody ever should. We find ourselves in our stations in life, which can change in a moment. But we retain our pride nonetheless, as much as we can.

If you're a functioning, contributing member of DU, then you've done your part with your time and opinions...and if you can't do it financially, who cares? You're one of us. And someone with the financial wherewithal will take up the slack for you, in appreciation of your other contributions.

This is what it means to be a community.

Redstone

[WannaBeGrumpy]

43. I apologize on behalf of WBPF!!!!

She's a good girl!

[Redstone]

45. No apology needed, especally with me. Especially from a

young poster.

We need every one of you around here that we can get.

And that's the truth.

Redstone

[BensMom]

51. A Star!

Mr Redstone I would love a Star.
And that kindness would be at the top of my gratitude list.
I hope it would be a trend of good things coming.

[MiniMandaRuth]

53. Wow. I can't believe you.

Mrs. Redstone is one lucky lady to have such a generous man around.