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Post by arsenette on Apr 9, 2016 1:10:18 GMT -5
I'll be sure to let her know! Good luck! BTW yes, add Nagano and Yuuji from here. Once the dust settling and everything is set (still praying btw..) I will email everyone to ask for specifics (especially those who want shirts and specific autographs).
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Post by LusitaniaAngel313 on Apr 9, 2016 1:18:11 GMT -5
just hang in there! I'm sure it'll continue from here.
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Post by Eclipse on Apr 9, 2016 2:32:47 GMT -5
Haven't checked the thread recently and BOOM, lots of cool stuff to look at purchasing, that helps support one of the most prominent community members. Looks great!
Going to look into budgetting to contribute, but have one question first: Are the autographs mostly going to be limited to the All-Stars / Shin-Sedai? When I think about which autographs I'm interested in, the first few that come to mind as favourites aren't in those groups. I realize there aren't guarantees on the autograph draws, I'm just curious if they would even be considered. (I'm thinking of Kong & Torisawa primarily)
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2016 2:36:50 GMT -5
Awww thanks! ♥ That put us at 30% with 11 days to go!!! Gaaaaaah! Seriously though, I'm really happy that worked out. It is frustrating when I can't help with something like that. Either way, I appreciate your tenacity in getting that working! Thanks Mom as well! Speaking of moms, MY Mom doesn't even believe you're a genuine person and she refuses to let me donate any money to you. So sorry Arsenette.
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Post by arsenette on Apr 9, 2016 3:13:13 GMT -5
Awww thanks! ♥ That put us at 30% with 11 days to go!!! Gaaaaaah! Seriously though, I'm really happy that worked out. It is frustrating when I can't help with something like that. Either way, I appreciate your tenacity in getting that working! Thanks Mom as well! Speaking of moms, MY Mom doesn't even believe you're a genuine person and she refuses to let me donate any money to you. So sorry Arsenette. Aww so sorry. I don't now how else to convince her that other than showing her the videos of what I look like on the campaign I successfully completed last year.
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Post by arsenette on Apr 9, 2016 3:18:59 GMT -5
Haven't checked the thread recently and BOOM, lots of cool stuff to look at purchasing, that helps support one of the most prominent community members. Looks great! Going to look into budgetting to contribute, but have one question first: Are the autographs mostly going to be limited to the All-Stars / Shin-Sedai? When I think about which autographs I'm interested in, the first few that come to mind as favourites aren't in those groups. I realize there aren't guarantees on the autograph draws, I'm just curious if they would even be considered. (I'm thinking of Kong & Torisawa primarily) I spoke about that in the previous video but I might do another one specifically on this question because I'm getting it a lot. I only posted those who said YES definitely. However, I'm going to try as many people as I can. Remember this is a chaotic tournament and I'm running around asking people for stuff. Unless I know they said yes, I'm not going to promise someone that I'm definitely going to get their autograph. Esecially when money is involved.. that's just not right. If I get more autographs this is a bonus.. but I'm trying to protect myself in the event that it doesn't happen. Hell.. it could be raining, they could be in a bad mood.. I can't ask people for money for an autograph I didn't get permission for first.
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Post by yamfriend on Apr 9, 2016 4:09:30 GMT -5
Btw for those contributing for the photos, if you have a specific photo of good quality that you have and want signed I'll be more than happy to print it and have that signed. After you've contributed feel free to message me with the picture so I can start get them in one folder for when I am going to print all of the photos. P.S. NO NEKKID PHOTOS.... P.S. I'll be waiting for the Maguro Festival to see what cool pics I can get of the All-Stars there. I'm tempted to submit a photo of me holding a sign saying "Hello (insert competitor name here)!" as an homage to what they've done for you. I'm only against doing so since I feel it might come across in bad taste, in that it might seem more as mockery than satire.
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Post by arsenette on Apr 9, 2016 4:36:35 GMT -5
Btw for those contributing for the photos, if you have a specific photo of good quality that you have and want signed I'll be more than happy to print it and have that signed. After you've contributed feel free to message me with the picture so I can start get them in one folder for when I am going to print all of the photos. P.S. NO NEKKID PHOTOS.... P.S. I'll be waiting for the Maguro Festival to see what cool pics I can get of the All-Stars there. I'm tempted to submit a photo of me holding a sign saying "Hello (insert competitor name here)!" as an homage to what they've done for you. I'm only against doing so since I feel it might come across in bad taste, in that it might seem more as mockery than satire. They'd probably laugh. ♥ I know I would! LOL Seriously if you think of funny stuff like feel free since that's something they'd enjoy. They were seriously enamored with anyone wanting autographs of them and love seeing the variety of their photos. Only older competitors kinda cringe when asked to sign younger photos of themselves (partially because they are much older like Nagano now) or reminds them of times they have passed (like Takeda divorcing and changing careers). They are just happy anyone wants an autograph of them and something with a story like that they'd really find funny.
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Post by arsenette on Apr 9, 2016 11:38:39 GMT -5
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Post by Eclipse on Apr 9, 2016 12:18:05 GMT -5
Haven't checked the thread recently and BOOM, lots of cool stuff to look at purchasing, that helps support one of the most prominent community members. Looks great! Going to look into budgetting to contribute, but have one question first: Are the autographs mostly going to be limited to the All-Stars / Shin-Sedai? When I think about which autographs I'm interested in, the first few that come to mind as favourites aren't in those groups. I realize there aren't guarantees on the autograph draws, I'm just curious if they would even be considered. (I'm thinking of Kong & Torisawa primarily) I spoke about that in the previous video but I might do another one specifically on this question because I'm getting it a lot. I only posted those who said YES definitely. However, I'm going to try as many people as I can. Remember this is a chaotic tournament and I'm running around asking people for stuff. Unless I know they said yes, I'm not going to promise someone that I'm definitely going to get their autograph. Esecially when money is involved.. that's just not right. If I get more autographs this is a bonus.. but I'm trying to protect myself in the event that it doesn't happen. Hell.. it could be raining, they could be in a bad mood.. I can't ask people for money for an autograph I didn't get permission for first. Oh sorry, I'd read the full thread before posting, but hadn't clued in to watch the videos. Just checked it out and listened through (and heard my question!!!). Sounds good!
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Post by LusitaniaAngel313 on Apr 9, 2016 13:23:35 GMT -5
I do actually have 1 question of the autographs that just came up. If a picture (for example... Nagano and Takeda together/Yuuji and Ryo together) like in parentheses is signed, would that count as 2 pictures or 1?
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Post by arsenette on Apr 9, 2016 16:01:36 GMT -5
Hmm.. I didn't think of that but honestly not really. Unless you want it signed by 10 people.. LOL!!!! The worst that happens is that I get 1-2 people to sign it (especially if it includes someone else who is not willing to participate). I'm pretty flexible, just trying to raise money and find creative ways to do so while still giving stuff back to the people who are helping me. ♥
Giggles Banana no worries! I got your email as well and thanks for the more detailed question! Your idea sounds awesome! ♥
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Post by LusitaniaAngel313 on Apr 9, 2016 16:30:21 GMT -5
Signed by 10 people?! SIGN ME UP! XD Nah jk jk. I was just curious if that would count as 1 or 2 since 2 are in the picture and both signed. I can strategically get like... 5 autographs in 1 fell swoop if I did aformentioned Takeda/Nagano, Yuuji/Ryo and then end up getting Yusuke as a bonus or something. I mean as far as I remember I've seen most autographs on huge blank white slates and even that I'd freak out if I got like... 10 signatures on it! XD
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Post by arsenette on Apr 13, 2016 7:27:40 GMT -5
Suddenly I'm a lot more relaxed now that I know I have the airfare taken care of! That's such a relief... once I get all that ironed out and confirmed I'll post on that! In the meantime I asked before if anyone wanted an unboxing video of the camera. This is the video quality of the camera and showing the accessory bag I got. Also.. for those paying attention to previous links.. OMG they raised the price of the camera package.. it's now almost doubled! I'm so friggin' happy hubby convinced me to get it during that flash sale.. I would have been crying now if I saw that price. I paid $600 for that so I saved $250 from the current SALE price.. the base price jumped over $1000 whaaaaaaaaaaa... I made out like a bandit! Anyway.. that is in the video.
In the meantime.. ONE WEEK TO GO! I'm definitely going so if ya'll wanted to get the shirts, towels or autographed photos.. this is the time and it would greatly help me. Hopefully I can break $2k before the week is out. It will be tight like crazy but doable.
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Post by arsenette on Apr 16, 2016 6:19:13 GMT -5
Almost at 2k with 4 days to go! That's great! ♥
Btw friend of mine that usually takes fabulous photos of the Maguro Festival are not going going. He has family in Kumamoto (and he lives in Miyazaki) and understandably with all of the earthquakes going on, etc. he is not going to the Tuna festival. We'll see who else goes and takes photos for the updated All-Star pics.
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Post by arsenette on Apr 18, 2016 0:18:11 GMT -5
Yay 2 days left and I'm over 2k! Thanks guys! ♥ I'll do a video after it's over and will email everyone who contributed so I can get updated stuff from you guys including any specific photo requests, etc. I have another photo special so those who are contributing who have any specific photos you want me to print, send me a private mail with it. The special is over on Monday night. Don't worry I'm sure another one will show up so if you don't have one specific right now it's not the end. I just checked my mail and they had a 48 hour sale I just noticed.
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Post by LusitaniaAngel313 on Apr 18, 2016 0:23:42 GMT -5
Ok! I'll be sure to notify you with all you need once this settles down. ♥
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Post by arsenette on Apr 18, 2016 0:25:13 GMT -5
Oh I'll use the email function on that since sending messages any other way has a tendency to either shrink photos or alter them in some way (especially twitter). I want the photos to be the best quality possible so they look good on photo paper.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2016 5:20:03 GMT -5
I wish someone that was really rich would fill up the bar to the end Sad it didn't reach the goal but at least you're going!
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Post by arsenette on Apr 18, 2016 5:46:53 GMT -5
I wish someone that was really rich would fill up the bar to the end Sad it didn't reach the goal but at least you're going! Aww that is exceptionally sweet. That said you are correct that I will be going. That alone is a gift and I'm extremely thankful. Thanks to all of you though I'm able to cover my hotel and transportation. It's going to be a bit tight but I'm going to do the best I can to get nice perks! I wouldn't be going without you guys and I'm really thankful that lightning is striking twice. I was afraid it wasn't going to work out and it miraculously did. It would be cool if I could get the camera and stuff covered but as my hubby says "you needed to replace that camera anyway". I'm loving the camera and I still have to get more proficient in it before I go. I'll keep you guys posted on how things are developing and those who are part of the fundraiser I'll do my best to keep updated reports on how things are going on that as well. In the meantime I'm trying to get good photos to have signed, etc. I'm still beyond thrilled that I'm going again. I can't wait to share the ride with all of ya. Wish you all fit in my luggage!
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