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Thanks Ray. Thank you very much to the latest website donors:

Noelle Easthom
Richard Andrew (randrew)
Bill Jennings (duckbill)
Ron Meyers (Meyers Painting)
Sandra and Rob (Sandy Beach and windsurf247)
Jellyfish

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It's been a while since I updated...thank you for the website donations:

Jonathan Burrage (jbatsea)
David Kerins (davey_k)
Greg Caws (Snarfer)
Ray Vanderbyl (rvanderbyl)
Greg Knowles (GregK)
JOI Guitars
Gary Arnold (Greenkiteskier)
Jason L'Hirondelle (Digital427)
Joost Buijs (Joostio)
Stefan Doering (Lateriser)
Chris Curran (Winddoctor)
Marty Chomik (Atomic Chomik)

8)

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Ho ho, thank you for the website donations:

David Murray (DavidM)
Duane Osowetski (Ozy)
Pete Robertson (Shaggy)
Lawrence Von Schilling (larryvs)
Daragh Nagle
Hajo Meijer (HiyoSilver)
John Falconer (banjohips)

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Awesome we were able to crack $5 grand to support this great resource for the wind addicts. Thanks to all those contributing in a number of ways!! Including also the Cam Hosts :idea:

Merry Christmas to you and a great new 2018 :D

May wisdom, patience, and tolerance prevail.
Wishing for Peace on Earth :!:
Wish less, sail more!!
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Final tally for 2017 $5309 :)

Thank you to everyone for the website donations and help with the webcams, webcam hosts etc.!!

2017:
Geoff Wood (Geoffy)
Joe & Christina Barlow (Joe & Speedy)
Christopher Benson (Westcoaster)

And to start off 2018, thank you:

2018:
Mark Kiefer (Mark n Park)
Michael Neilson (Tsawwassen)
Adrian Bright (Uddereef)

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Thank you very much for the website donations:

John Ballantyne (Johhnyman)
Peter Reid (Ironcanuck)
Larry Dennis (Spike)
Thomas van Wyck (Brass Munkey)
Joel Farah (T0URIST)

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Thank you for the website donations!

Jason Desrosiers (JasonD)
Patrick Rife (Doppelganger)
Neil Taylor
Tom Goodacre (river1)
Sidney Anglers Association 8)
Morley Eldridge (MoreForce4)

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Many thanks for the recent website donations:

Joe & Christina Barlow (Joe & Speedy)
Joost Buijs (Joostio)
Massimo Vanfretti
Terry Elliott t^3 (tuck tape Terry)
Gene Windsor (GWIND)
Markus Koloska (Kus)
Jellyfish
JC Lewis (~~~~~4j~~)

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Thank you for the website donations !! 8)

David Kerins (davey_k)
Mark Law (TheLaw)
Stephen Mcphee (Tempy)
Betty Ann Knappett (BA)
Luke Acker (Skywalker)
David Clutton (C36)
Jonathan Burrage (jbatsea)
Sam Jackson (samj)
Duane Osowetski (Ozy)
Stefan Doering (Lateriser)
John Bridal (juandesooka)

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Thank you for the website donations:

Greg Caws (Snarfer)
Giles Thorp (Giles Thorp)
Bryan Rehill
Mark Sudul (Tweezer)
Chris Bogaert (Lud)
Chris Hansen (Helly)
Geoffrey Smith (Ol Dude)
Joey Cowan (Anuenue)

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Thank you for the recent website donations 8)

Joshua Kube (RIG_RAGE)
Nicholas Masri (Junior)
Kenny Cunningham (yeahmon)
Jonathon Emerson (Jemerson)
Fraezor Branzsen

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Thank you for the website donations: 8)

Robin Mitchell (UnusuallyLargeRobin)
Chris Curran (Winddoctor)
Harry Weiler (wheels)


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Thank you for the website donations!!

Jim Laite (JL)
Paul Vanderwood (goldenmeansailors)
John Macmillan (scarlet)
Dave Bean (Bean)
James Connor (syph)
Jeffrey Robinson (Windwave)
Jason L'Hirondelle (Digital427)
Dave Bergman (Downwind Dave)
Brent Pascall (TallBrent)

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Although I'm not really resident here on the island much anymore, it's always interesting to browse the chat and see how many sessions people have been getting. So, yeah, not much of a user but interested in the future of the site.

I know registration has been thought of as a consideration to assist toward funding/donations, but I don't think it's a favorite idea. However, from the many times I have talked to people who fish or boat etc. over the years, since the site began, I'm never surprised to find hat they always know of bigwavedave.ca, and use it.

Would it be possible to pop up a message to frequent/seasonal users asking for their email, and then sending them an infrequent email noting the costs of the site, it's necessity for funding, and a suggested donation relative to a self survey of their usage?

Or, just a pop up noting those same details whenever an infrequent but repeated user comes to the site?

I know when I first suggested to Dave that he place a donation button on the main page, he was reluctant. So, he made need a push again...or a better idea?
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Thank you for the website donations :D

Thomas Martin (AusCan)
David Campden
Kirstin Eidsvik
Hajo Meijer (HiyoSilver)
Pete Robertson (Shaggy)

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