$1480.00!!! Ally Fundraiser Money update MARCH 1st

[Kirsten]

Hi Jenn!

I'd love to help Ally.

I wanted to donate to your paypal account, but was told you won't accept payments outside the US? Are you still going to change that?

Otherwise I'd have to send cash which is always a bit risky...

Kirsten

[jennielynn1970]

OH! I didn't know that that was on there! I'll go and change it right now... Thanks for the heads up! I've never had an ebay buyer before that was outside the US, so I guess that's why I never knew about it!

[Laura's Babies]

What about fund raising ideas? Anybody have any? (other than donations... I will donate but was just thinking maybe we could speed it along...) Anyone knit, crochet, do arts and crafts.... have anything to donate to sell?

I figured it would cost a lot and the cost may have went up since Conner was transported so we need to get on the ball and do this fast!

[jennielynn1970]

About non-US Paypal accounts... I'm having issues with the Payment Preferences... It won't let me un-check the box. Grrrr... I'm on hold with PayPal customer service.

[jennielynn1970]

What about fund raising ideas? Anybody have any? (other than donations... I will donate but was just thinking maybe we could speed it along...) Anyone knit, crochet, do arts and crafts.... have anything to donate to sell?

I figured it would cost a lot and the cost may have went up since Conner was transported so we need to get on the ball and do this fast!

I've got a new cell phone up for sale on ebay, and I'm hoping to use the profits from that to add to the fund. Right now it's only at $107.50, but I have a reserve for $200.00 because it's a $399.00 model (only paid 250.00 for it, but the original was stolen and this is the replacement... then I switched to Verizon cause Cingular ticked me off).

[Catty1]

Not really a fund-raising...but if everyone has a local paper, or a bulletin baord at a local store, and has even something small to sell - it ALL adds up like you wouldn't believe.

Also, in some places, there are "buyandsell" sites which are similar to Freecycle.

Or collect old debts: "I wouldn't bother you, but it's for this KITTY!!!!"

[jennielynn1970]

Not really a fund-raising...but if everyone has a local paper, or a bulletin baord at a local store, and has even something small to sell - it ALL adds up like you wouldn't believe.

Also, in some places, there are "buyandsell" sites which are similar to Freecycle.

Or collect old debts: "I wouldn't bother you, but it's for this KITTY!!!!"

We have a few Cheapcycles here, but the people on it are REALLY cheap. It's annoying. Even for something that is brand new and unused, most people in my area still try to get it for nothing. They're taking the word cheap wayyyyy too literally!

[jennielynn1970]

Hi Jenn!

I'd love to help Ally.

I wanted to donate to your paypal account, but was told you won't accept payments outside the US? Are you still going to change that?

Otherwise I'd have to send cash which is always a bit risky...

Kirsten

OK! I think I have it all worked out. The service rep at PayPal actually had to have the manager go in and manually override the preferences because it wouldn't let me uncheck the boxes. Let me know if it works out now

[jennielynn1970]

Would it matter if someone was flying from Bahrain to the US and we just bought an extra seat instead of paying for the Cargo shipping?? I don't trust putting an animal in the cargo hold, it gets really cold, and most airlines don't guarantee that your pet will come out safe. Can they actually purchase a seat and then put the cat in a carrier next to them???

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

Firstly I am just totally overwhelmed by everyone's assistance (again) - I just can't believe how wonderful everyone here is....when I joined PT all those years ago I never imagines how many of you would become like family to me, or how badly I would one day need my family's help!

I did look into the "buying a seat" option. (It would have been an ideal solution as I could have funded part of the cost with frequent flyer miles). NONE of the airlines which fly out of the region allow animals in the cabin. It's a very different culture here, and some people would simply NOT accept being forced to share the cabin with an "animal".

I am also VERY worried about animals in the hold - although they are apparently in a temperture and pressure controlled section. I was a wreck from the minute I left the airport to the minute I heard that Connor was safe back on the ground.


It's just hit me that either hubby or a friend in Bahrain will be putting Ally on the plane - I wont even get to say goodbye to my baby girl. i cant type anymore now

Would it matter if someone was flying from Bahrain to the US and we just bought an extra seat instead of paying for the Cargo shipping?? I don't trust putting an animal in the cargo hold, it gets really cold, and most airlines don't guarantee that your pet will come out safe. Can they actually purchase a seat and then put the cat in a carrier next to them???

[Catty1]

Awwww...Julie! {{{{{HUGS}}}}}

Hey - is it not very possible you will visit the US one day? And maybe have a chance to hug both your babies????

If PT can make THIS happen, we can make THAT happen!

[jennielynn1970]

Oh, believe me, the whole Arab world and "animals" deal is totally understood here... Just try calling an Arab an animal, and it's like cursing at him. It's totally an insult. Learned this from my ex-boyfriend who was originally from Egypt. He moved here on Sept. 12, 2001 (bad choice of a day to move to the US after what happened the day before). Not his choice, however, his mother's and grandfather's choice to move him. Anyway....

Where will you be that your husband will be putting Ally on the plane?? I think I asked before, but what do you and your husband do that you have to go to Lagos? I'm just curious....

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

Where will you be that your husband will be putting Ally on the plane?? I think I asked before, but what do you and your husband do that you have to go to Lagos? I'm just curious....

We are already in Lagos. Hubby is a Business Development Manager, but is trying to get into a higher management role to increase our chances of being accepted for Immigration to Australia. We need to stick it out here for 18 months minimum - to allow Cameron (the eldest) to finish school, to pay off all our debt, and start trying to save for a deposit so we can buy a house in Australia. Warren (hubby) will be back in Bahrain to sort out our (rental) house there, and put some furniture in storage / sell the rest. He can add it on to a business trip, so only has to pay in a little bit for the flight. (Flights out of Lagos are REALLY expensive - there are only a couple of reputableairlines that expats can use, so they are always full and can charge what they want!)

[Kirsten]

OK! I think I have it all worked out. The service rep at PayPal actually had to have the manager go in and manually override the preferences because it wouldn't let me uncheck the boxes. Let me know if it works out now

Yep, now it worked!

Kirsten

[jennielynn1970]

Yep, now it worked!

Kirsten

Man, you wouldn't believe all the different preferences that are available!!! I never even looked at them!