This thing still on?

I'm here, you there?

Still more in begging than blogging mode, I'm afraid, and still a paycheck or so from a new 'puter.

Or not, depending in part on the level of your continued generosity...

I'm outta here...

...for the evening. I expect I'll be able to borrow another machine to check in tomorrow. If the response to the Replace Shaun's Laptop begathon continues apace (and thanks to ya'll early responders!) I could be up and running sooner than I thought.

Again, if you can, the PayPal link is here.

And thanks again, as always...

If you're concerned...

...that you've missed the opportunity to respond to my abject plea for financial support, fear not! The 8th Blogiversary Begathon is still underway and the tip jar is still right here.

Every little bit really helps and is hugely appreciated.

Every little tiny bit.

They say you don't get...

...if you don't ask, but they never mention that sometimes you don't even if you do.

The 8th Blogiversary Begathon continues regardless. If you've found something of value in the last 9500 posts, the tip jar is right here.

It hasn't quite come to this...

...but anything you can do to make the 8th Blogiversary Begathon successful would mean a great deal. Sure, I'll be here regardless, but if you find what I do informative, entertaining or even infuriating I hope you'll chip in. The PayPal link is never far away.

If you're looking for a bright spot...

in the local football firmament, feel free to celebrate my fantasy football team's commanding victory today. Go Hibernians!

Which is an admittedly flimsy pretext for the opportunity to remind you that our 8th Blogiversary Begathon is underway. The wolf isn't actually at the door this time, but he's circling the yard and sniffing the air. If you can chip in for a little wolf repellent it would be appreciated more than I can express.

Here's the PayPal link.

Thanks.

One more time.

…the obligatory Blogiversary Begathon link to PayPal.

If you can, click.

The first random ten...

...of the next seven years.

Mott The Hoople - All the Young Dudes
Southern Culture On The Skids - Drunk And Lonesome Again
Van McCoy - Mr. D.J.
The Five Keys - I'm So High
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - Battle Of New Orleans
Edgar Winter Group - Free Ride
Champion Jack Dupree - Shake Dance
Bobby Vee - Look At Me Girl
Derek & The Dominoes - Key To The Highway
Richard Hell & The Voidoids - Betrayal Takes Two

Yep, that Bobby Vee. Pretty good track, too.

Oh yeah, here's the obligatory Blogiversary Begathon link to PayPal. I don't really have a particular tale of financial woe to tell this time. I'm broke. Who isn't. I get it.

If, however, fortune is smiling on you these days and you appreciate what I do here, I'd appreciate your support more than I can say.