The Passing of the Hat
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For newcomers wishing to know more about what’s been going on here for the last seven years or so, almost eight in fact, the reheated series and greatest hits are good places to start. And do take a moment to poke through the discussion threads. The posts are intended as starting points, not full stops, and the comments are where much of the good stuff is waiting to be found.
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Well, $18.41 CDN from me, That’s supposedly 10 pounds. Maybe good for 2 pints ?
Gladly.
Still catching up on the ‘reheated’ stuff. I’m getting my money’s worth. 🙂
*Hits tip jar*
Consider it payback for the ‘latest developments’ link.
*Shunk, ka-chunk*
I can’t lie. I have been entertained. *hits tip jar*
I can’t see an Amazon widget. Help?
I can’t see an Amazon widget. Help?
Sean, if you’re using an ad blocker in your browser it may hide the Amazon widget. If you click on the ad blocker button, there should be a setting to disable it for specific pages and domains. Then refresh the page and the widget should appear. And you shouldn’t be bombarded with any other kind of crap. Contrary to rumours, I run a respectable establishment.
And thanks to everyone who’s chipped in so far. It does make a difference to how much time I can spend here gassing with you lot.
Ah! Thanks, David. Now shopping!
Contrary to rumours, I run a respectable establishment.
It’s not respectable at all. That’s why we come here.
Dues paid. Still wondering when I can get the book, though.
-S
Simen,
Heh. As a regular here, I’m pretty sure you’ve already read most of what would have ended up on your coffee table or Kindle.
It’s Thanksgiving Day over here so my racist/sexist/homophobe/ableist self completely forgot about the horrors or a barge full of rickets. I denounce myself with this donation.
Yes, but considering that you of course have quoted the best comments and emails, this will make a fine gift for my friends…
-S
David,
I have tried numerous times to atone but the damn thing refuses to recognize my address. I denounce Paypal.
It’s Thanksgiving Day over here
On the subject of which, this made me laugh. Have a good one.
This little exchange may interest you David. The postgrad education officer at the University of East Anglia targets the real culprit when a friend of his is harrassed on the way home from a club.
Meant “harassed”
The postgrad education officer at the University of East Anglia targets the real culprit
Blimey. I didn’t see that coming.
Having had my phone hacked earlier today by the delightful chaps in the Syrian Electronic Army – and spending several hours getting advice about security and resetting innumerable passwords etc…
Phone is now secure – and usable again.
Could cheerfully hit each and every one of the chaps in the SEA over the head with a bat. ( Which would, of course, be morally wrong and illegal.)
Blog is helping restore sanity.
Tip jar hit.
Consider your tip jar hit.
Been reading your blog for years, David. Keep up the sterling work and have a few drinks on me.
The postgrad education officer at the University of East Anglia targets the real culprit
Just… wow.
Will avail myself of American Amazon this week in your honor.
BTW, this was our Thanksgiving Weekend. Your “Passing of the Hat” reminds me of this.
Not that I have any grievances, that is.
The postgrad education officer at the University of East Anglia targets the real culprit
Snork!
Tipped. 🙂
Long time lurker, first time tipper.
Please forgive my ignorance, David, but do you do you get commission on everything I buy on Amazon, providing I enter Amazon from your link? Or do I have to return to your link for each and every purchase after browsing in Amazon? Just asking, as I have a few large items to buy and I’d like my favourite blog to benefit. Thank you for a superb and stylishly written blog!
Theophrastus,
As long as you enter Amazon via the above link or widget, anything you buy during that session will earn me a small commission. And clearly you need at least six widescreen TVs.
I spent half the weekend reading your ‘reheated’ series, David. A contribution to your tip jar has been made. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, mc, and to all who’ve chipped in to the rickety barge flotation fund. It’s much appreciated.
Thank you for clarifying that, David. Sorry to be so dumb, but just wanted to be clear.
“Six widescreen TVs”? Obviously, a must-buy. Now.
And another tenner, David, to encourage you!
Ten pounds for you, Mr. Thompson, as a token of appreciation for your efforts to keep the world sane.
From Mexico/England/Scotland.
Could cheerfully hit each and every one of the chaps in the SEA over the head with a bat.
The Lord loveth a cheerful giver.
So there’s that.
Is there a way to pay without creating a Paypal account, which is something I don’t wish to do. Or am just to slow to see the options ? And if this site disappeared it would be sorely missed.
Ed,
You don’t need to create a PayPal account. You can use a debit or credit card as you would when paying for anything else online. See screen grab here.
A little something for your troubles, David. 🙂
Contrary to rumours, I run a respectable establishment.
Long may it continue. Tip jar hit.
Love monetised. Still working my way through your archives. Great stuff.
20 pounds, or whatever you people call your money, to a reasonably respectable blog. If you’d like a nice Azerbaijani carpet in lieu of cash next time, please let me know.
A little something towards the upkeep of the correction booth. I know how often the probes need replacing.
I know how often the probes need replacing.
I may have to upgrade. There’s so much WrongThought™ to punish.
I may have to upgrade.
Titanium, dude. The patriarchal mindset doesn’t have a chance against those mothers.
There’s some patronage in your jar, David