I think something got lost in the thread... it is time to replace the bridge
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Adopt a stone? For an iron bridge?
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I think something got lost in the thread... it is time to replace the bridge
Thanks TE! You pushed me half way over!
http://pages.teamintraining.org/nca/seagull08/tnguyen
The iron bridge was erected after the original stone aqueduct collapsed. Because the C&O Canal is a national historical park, they're trying to rebuild it. Unfortunately, the US park service just doesn't have as many $$$ as they need for this sort of thing.
This link describes the situation a bit better. I agree with Zen that the iron & wood bridge is fun to ride across, but the stone aqueduct will be more open and will have that 'historic' feel to it.
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I'd be game to contribute and bring the cost/person down a bit. And I don't care about the certificate.
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I will also contribute.
This is great! So, we've got the following contributors:
KD (no certificate)
DB (no certificate)
7Rider
Zen
madscot
MDHillSlug
Possegal (no certificate)
pfunk
and dingster's thinking about it. With eight of us definitely interested, I'd suggest we go with a $200 stone. How about a prism stone, since it's along the inside wall where the towpath would go? And, out of the list above, who does want a certificate and map showing the stone location?
"How about if we all just try to follow these very simple rules of the road? Drive like the person ahead on the bike is your son/daughter. Ride like the cars are ambulances carrying your loved ones to the emergency room. This should cover everything, unless you are a complete sociopath."
David Desautels, in a letter to velonews.com
Random babblings and some stuff to look at.
I would dig a certificate.
Thanks TE! You pushed me half way over!
http://pages.teamintraining.org/nca/seagull08/tnguyen
I don't need a certificate...just a receipt.
Prism stone sounds great. Did you say there'd be something carved in it? How do we coordinate getting $$ to a central source (you?)? Pledging is great...but you gotta hold my feet over the fire to get any cash out of me (just ask Nicole...I'm good for it...but you gotta ding on me or I forget).
I don't care about a certificate (maybe a receipt for taxes?); just glad to know I helped.
I'd rather be swimming...biking...running...and eating cheesecake...
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Nope, no carving, which is probably why they offer a map showing your stone location along with the certificate. There's also a list of donors at the website, so the Ladies of TE-DC would be added to that.
So Mad wants a certificate, how about Zen and pfunk? I'll also find out what the deal is with the receipt. I assume they only give one since there's one payment. Would it work for tax purposes if I send a copy to each of you and you note the portion of it that you paid?
I have a Paypal account, but I need to take a look at it to figure out how to collect money. Janice, you've done that before-- I assume it's pretty easy? And Regina, I won't send the money for the stone until I've collected from everyone, so we can all pester you to pay up
"How about if we all just try to follow these very simple rules of the road? Drive like the person ahead on the bike is your son/daughter. Ride like the cars are ambulances carrying your loved ones to the emergency room. This should cover everything, unless you are a complete sociopath."
David Desautels, in a letter to velonews.com
Random babblings and some stuff to look at.
I'd think that the combination of my canceled check (made out to whatever the name of the charity is) and their receipt would be enough for tax purposes.
I'd suggest not using PayPal if possible, because (1) they take a cut and (2) I'd rather make the check out to the charity directly (for tax reasons). We could all just send you a check, and you send them all in together.
Would that work?
Count me in.
I want to be certified.
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A certificate would be cool if doable.