The Stovebolt Site Forums The Back Office News and Announcements Thank you for the donations ... 2022

Always want to thank the folks who help make this site possible, from the volunteers, moderators and the participants helping in the forums.

There's a very special group who needs a big thanks from all of us. They've dipped into their pockets and, after sorting out a few nuts, bolts and dog hairs, have tossed some cash our way to help us pay for the things we need to keep this site growing and up-to-date. Lately, as you know, there's been a lot of that going on!

In 2022, these guys did just that:
This list can be viewed at the main Thanks page.

Tim "tclederman" Lederman - two times!
Tom Moore
Ron "WE b old" Steltz - three donations this year!
Jeff "Rusty Rod" Backus - two timer ... and Moderator for Electrical Bay, Panels & Burbs, Name that Part, Rocky Mountain & Welcome Centre
Larry "Larry P." Parker
James "GMJim" Clark
Michael "51Sub" Litch
Alvin "Achipmunk" Parris - three times ... and Moderator for Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall
Harold "67superc" Lord
Ed "Wally / Montana" Waali
Joe "JSMvintage" Smith
Ronnie "Dusty53" Miller
George "Wrenchbender Ret." Capito
Dan "Gdads51" Gerhards - two donations ... and Moderator for the Swap Meet
Glenn "jrhackett" Hackett
John "panel fan" Gobby
Anny Mouse - sent as a "thank you" for the work done for the Heartland get-together in September
Tom "1954 MI" Hosmer - second donation and he is a Moderator for the Great Lakes Forum
Mark "MNSmith" Smith - five donations for this year!! And he's the Moderator for Panels & Burbs as well as the Tool Chest.
Wayne "Wayne67vert" Malm
Martin "justhorseround" Bass - plus Martin is the Moderator for General Truck, Hi-Po (co-Mod) and Greasy Spoon
Kevin "klhansen" Hansen - Kevin is a Moderator for Paint & Body, Making a Stovebolt Bed, Name that Part, Welcome Centre
Mark "59 fleet" Sharp -- The "Mar" in Mar-K.com
Gordon "Gord&Fran" Hillsden - Moderator for IT Shortbus and The BC Bolters
Craig "D B Cooper" Elvers
Ronnie "moparguy" Rhodes

Folks like these have helped keep the site generally ad-free, for over 26 years. Thank you all!

Stovebolters and Staff




Many of the donations in PayPal or in a letter come with some very nice comments. Those are tucked away but not forgotten by us.

Starting the next list:


Kevin "klhansen" Hansen - Moderator
"Just saw Peggy's list of donations this year, and discovered I hadn't paid my club "dues" yet. Doing that now."


Thanks muchly. It's a help to many.

Here's a check that came in the mail.

Alvin "Achipmunk" Parris - he''s making this a three-for ... and a moderator

Alvin recently posted this in the Spoon: "I know there has been a lot of "computer stuff" going on here and I'm sure it doesn't come cheap. So, its my opinion, we all need to chip in a quarter or two to help keep this site going strong for those who follow us. "Leaders go where there is no path and leave a trail for others". Lets make sure those who follow will benefit from our efforts. Just my opinion guys....and thanks. This has been second home to many of us."


I really like that "trail for others" saying. Like our old trucks, we want to be out on the info highway for the benefit of others. I can't image we'd be cancelled.


Thanks Alvin for all you do. You are a real Stovebolt patriot.

You and Alvin have melted my cold, cold heart. Check your Paypal account.....

Can't believe you have an cold heart! So, I'm gonna tell on you.

Donations came today from two Ron's.


Ronnie "Dusty53" Miller
"Thank you for all you do. The site has been very, very helpful in my restoration project. I enjoy the occasional banter and visit the site regularly. For John — make 2Ton (Don) a moderator. He just loves this stuff, don’t let him tell you he doesn’t. Stay safe, God Bless"


Ron "WE b old" Steltz -- Ron's second donation this year!

Thanks all. Once we get to August, I'll make it the "third quarter."

With the bad economy, we all sure appreciate the help.

Another check came in the mail yesterday!

On all our behalf, thank you to

George "Wrenchbender Ret." Capito
"I'm glad to help the Stovebolt website. It has been a big help to me when I was rebuilding trucks. It is a great asset to the old truck hobby. Keep up the good work at the SB website."


George has been a long time supporter of the site in many ways. One thing: he did an awesome clinic on restoring your carburetor at the Kansas City Reunion for several years.

Ah, ja! Another check in the mail. This time from:


Dan "Gdads51" Gerhards
"Thanks for all you and everyone that are part of this community do. It does not go unnoticed or unappreciated."

Dan has "been a member for a very good while (although not really active till this past year)." Hopefully, he'll share his story about his name from high school. (Would be cool if pix included!)



Thank you all so very much.

Another came in. This one via PayPal:

Mark "MNSmith" Smith -- Mark's 3rd donation to the site; plus he's a moderator!


A big thanks on behalf of ALL of us for the donation AND being such a good moderator.

Peg

Thanks for the kind words Peggy!

Since Peggy suggested " Hopefully, he'll share his story about his name from high school. (Would be cool if pix included!)", I figured why not.

In a nut shell, here is a little about me taken from my PM conversation with Peggy about my first donation:

Peggy said: "AND ... you have a great name (almost - Gear-head) for this biz."

My response: "The "AND..." comment is too funny because you nailed my high school moniker perfectly!!!

My denim jacket (back then worn year round) had a big Chevrolet patch on the back with "Gearhead" hand stitched above in 3" letters by then best friend Cheryl (now wife of almost 40 years)."

As to photos: "No photo evidence of those high school days. Were lost through some of our many relocation moves during 21 year Army career. Probably would be difficult to "own up to" some of the shenanigans back then too. "

Anyhow, thanks again Peggy for the nudge!

Thanks also too everyone in the community for making this a great place!

Got a few people to thank who gave John donations when they were at the ODSS event in Winchester, VA last weekend.

Glenn "jrhackett" Hackett
Tom "1954 MI" Hosmer - and a moderator
John "panel fan" Gobby

There are a number of kind remarks made by the folks who participated in the event posted in the ODSS Side Lot.

The cold hard cash comes in handy for paying the bills!!

Thanks yet again.

Another few checks came in the mail yesterday:



These donations are sent anonymously in behalf of Don "2 Ton" King and Steve "Mongo" Mosley for their work in the planning, implementing and providing the place and refreshments at the Stovebolt gathering at Mongo's Garage last month. I'm sure they spent many hours getting this place ready for the event.

Thanks for all you do.



Thanks to the donor for his continued support of the site! We're in the last quarter.

Another "check in the mail" ... the good kind!

Tom "1954 MI" Hosmer - Tom's second donation and he is a Moderator for the Great Lakes Forum. (Those guy are already doing some early planning for next year! )

"Thank you for keeping the Stovebolt Page running. And for all the good times Tom and I have had with the ODSS guys. ~ Jim"

Jim was back-to-back with the ODSS ... The WAM (Weekend at Mike's) and the big weekend at Winchester.


Extra thanks from the Stovebolt Collective to those who do double duty with moderating AND a lot of engagement in the forums.

Big thanks for an end-of-the-month donation from

Mark "MNSmith" Smith

This is Mark's fourth donation for this year!! And he's the Moderator for Panels & Burbs as well as the Tool Chest.

Thanks!!



I'll update the list at the top on November 1.

Just updated the list.

Another donation came in over the weekend. Thanks to:

Dan "Gdads51" Gerhard - Dan's second donation. Plus he is the Moderator for the Swap Meet. Certainly, you've participated in his interesting posts throughout the site, and especially those "finds" he uncovers in the Other Online Sources.

We appreciate all of it!

All making this Stovebolt world go round-n-round.

Another donation came in yesterday (via PayPal):

Jeff "Rusty Rod" Backus - This is Rusty's second donation this year. He's a Moderator for Electrical Bay, Panels & Burbs, Name that Part, Rocky Mountain & Welcome Centre.

Peggy, I'm trying to donate on PayPal. Paypal doesn't recognize Stovebolt.com/The Stovebolt Page. They are asking for a phone number or email address.
Help?

Wayne,

Sorry about that. Did you try the link in our THANKS page? There's a PayPal button on that page.

Let us know what happens.

Thanks,
Peg

Yes, that's the link I used. I tried it again and still no recognition.

Got it to work with help from Kevin. Thanks.

And THANK YOU for the donation. Happy that you didn't give up.

I'll fix that page!

~ Peg

Wanted to add a thanks to

Tim "tclederman" Lederman -- his second donation (and the first one to donate for 2022!)

Gonna go ahead and update the list at the top.


And, I'm sorry I forgot about the PayPal / Thanks page. I sent a message to myself ... will do that next month. Ahhh ... that's tomorrow!

Much appreciate all you fellas do around here.

(The PayPal fix is on-going. General help in the Greasy Spoon. No joy, so far, from PayPal ... but working on it. )


B U T - more thanks:


Martin "justhorseround" Bass - plus Martin is the Moderator for General Truck, Hi-Po (co-Mod) and Greasy Spoon
"Just a little something to keep the wheels moving. Thanks for all you do!"

Mark "MNSmith" Smith -- This is Mark's fifth donation - he was testing the PayPal account. He's the Moderator for Panels & Burbs as well as the Tool Chest.


The Stovebolt Collective thanks you!

Two more donations!

Ron "WE b OLD" Steltz - 3rd donation
Ron was struggling with the PayPal interface ... but ...
"Eureka!!!!!!! Done and done I hope. THANKS ALL, I know I am not supposed to shout but I want all to hear and know I am thankful for your efforts. I know my verbosity may overwhelm some as it does me and I live alone. "



Kevin "klhansen" Hansen - Kevin is also a moderator for Paint & Body, Making a Stovebolt Bed, Name that part, and the Welcome Centre.


Thanks to all and thanks for helping with that PayPal link craziness.

Had another donation come in the mail yesterday.

Big thanks to:

Mark "59 fleet" Sharp.
Thanks for all you do to keep this site the BEST! ~ Mark Sharp


We mostly know him as Mr. "Mar-K" ... Mar-K ... check the site for parts, kits, help videos. A lot about beds!

Mark attended the Reunion Kansas City this past September. (That link has some of the pictures! )

I do so want to go to KC one more time with 54. . Next year.

Ron,

There should be plenty of gatherings come next year. Be sure (we know you are always looking ) to check The Side Lots to see what brewing, especially in the spring. Some groups may get together during the winter just to combat some of the winter blues.

Got another notice from PayPal.

Thanks for contribution from:

Gordon "Gord&Fran" Hillsden - Moderator for IT Shortbus and The BC Bolters. Plus, he's been a huge help with some of my crazy requests (related to IT, of course!). He's been providing us with some great stats data along with a few "how to" for this and that.



Such a generous bunch you are. And we all appreciate this help!

Thank you for keeping this site going. The information I get here has really helped with my project. I expect that the cost savings from not making expensive mistakes far exceeds the cost my donation! (OK, I made mistakes but I would have made more mistakes)

It's so nice these donations are still coming in. (Sorry ... haven't fixed the PayPal issue ... but I think I know what the problem is. )

Big thank you to


Craig "D B Cooper" Elvers ... Craig's got an easy screen name to remember.
"Thank you for providing this wonderful site. It's helped me a lot!"

John said "Tell him we don't want his hijacked money."


The Stovebolt Collective makes good stuff happen in here. We are grateful to be able to put up the space. Folks like you help "keep the lights on" as Achipmunk says.

We thank you all!

Updated the main listing in first post.

I’m having no success with the PayPal link᠁. Pops up in PayPal okay, but with a page not found message.
I go to the “SEND” tab and try searching for “Stovebolt” and get zero results.

If anyone’s had success donating via PayPal recently, can you share some details?

Thanks,
Greg

I had this same issue a few weeks back.

use editor@stovebolt.com for donations.

Another thoughtful donation. Big Thanks!


Greg "Greg '46 " Duran

Besides helping with the finances needed to run this site, Greg has been an active participant in the Forums ... for 10 years this month!

Greg was another test case to figure out what was wrong with the PayPal link. With the help from fellow Bolters, Greg reported: "Wayne entered “editor@stovebolt.com”᠁ I just did so and it processed successfully; no hits, no runs, no errors."


We fixed the Thanks page and include this directive. Hope this settles it.

Thanks thanks thanks again y'all.

A huge thanks to:

Ronnie "moparguy" Rhodes

This makes the last donation for the year! I'll update the main Thanks page later this week.

A great thank you yet again to all who helped with some of the expenses associated with running this site. That has been a huge help in keeping this site free and free of ads.

We feel truly blessed to have wonderful Bolters on the site who make Stovebolt a great place to be, volunteer, help and share.

Thanks and thanks.

(Is this enough "thanks" in here. Where's the wordsmith. )

Just got the 2022 listing in main Thanks page.

Just noticed while in there, you all have been supporting the Stovebolt for more than 17 years!

Incredible.