Funny... until today I had never heard of Kickstarter. Now twice in one day
in two different areas of my life (photography and Vanagons) I hear of this
group.

Looked at their projects, some worthy, some... questionable. I agree with
Karl in respect that if you are going to run in this type lifestyle, have a
legitimate way to do this (see Maggie Dew and Larry Chase). Yet I also see
the point of paying to be entertained (see the South American travels of
Coyote) where I would gladly pay for the writing skills of certain people.

 I don't think anyone is going to make their life's fortune begging on the
net. Support them if you see the value (like NPR) or don't (like the
professional beggars on the on ramps of highways).

tim in san jose

On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 8:42 PM, Miguel Pacheco <mundopacheco@gmail.com>wrote:

> Karl, that's a good argument and it ran its course with me when I first
> read the proposal.  I do see value, though, and, like I said, it's a bottle
> of wine and any other charities remain intact. Also, if you or some other
> traveling soul need help, this is the kind of thinking that might help you
> through. We all need help, now and then. In closing, I have to admit that
> I've enjoyed their blog and I usually do pay for entertainment.
> Miguel
>
> Miguel
>
>
>
>
> On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 9:16 PM, Karl Mullendore
> <tdiguru@westyventures.com>wrote:
>
> > Maybe I am just an old curmudgeon - but if I was doing this trip, I
> > wouldn't
> > be begging for others to support me in doing that which I wasn't prepared
> > to
> > pay for. There are literally thousands of more deserving charities I'll
> > send
> > money directly to first. I have been supporting another [originally
> > Westy-traveling] couple in their endeavors:
> http://www.escuelacaracol.org/
> > This young couple drove through Central America after purchasing one of
> my
> > customer's 1987 Westies. After seeing the dire need for education and
> > schools in a particular area in Guatemala, they (Waldorf teachers)
> opened a
> > school using almost no funds, after returning home to VA and selling the
> > Westfalia. They are truly making something happen to better the lives of
> so
> > many families while living an amazing and fulfilling life of their own. I
> > am
> > considering a bigger donation in the near future - half a year or more of
> > my
> > own time. So, in my opinion - don't travel if you don't have the funds. I
> > guess you can't blame them for trying.
> >
>

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