Babalu Blog: Friggin' Cheapskates

April 27, 2004

Friggin' Cheapskates

The Liberty Alliance is still way behind on donations for the Spirit of America campaign. Being beaten by a few bucks wouldn't be so bad, but we are getting our butts whupped and then having them handed over on a platter.

Chief Wiggles is offering up an authentic photograph of Saddam and friends that came straight from one of Saddams palaces. Dean and Rosemary are offering posts and racks for donations. DSmith is offering an original copy of Democratic lunacy in print. Mr. E. Poet is offering not only a post to those that donate, but a poem as well.

I had offered to have the donator's name be shown in a photograph with any fish I caught last Saturday. Unfortunately, I had no takers, which, in retrospect was not so bad as I got seasick and we had to come back in else the only photos shown would have been of me heaving my guts out.

So what's it gonna take to make you guys get off your elbows and donate some cash so that we can at least make a respectable showing?

Now, I've never been to Iraq so I dont have any Saddam pics, nor do I have a rack that I can bribe you with. I don't have any original newspapers with stupidities printed on them nor can I write poetry.

So here's the deal:

For any donation of $30 or over made in the name of the Liberty Alliance, this blogger, this Cuban Macho-man blogger will post an entry specifically for the person that donated which will include a picture of this Cuban Macho-man IN DRAG. Yes, you read correctly. I will don the apparel of a hot babe and put it out there on the internet for all the world to see. I will even wear make-up if the donation is over $40.

You know I'm serious if I offer to make a complete fool of myself by dressing like a girl. So come on, give, I dare you.

UPDATE: OK. If you donate $200 I will SHAVE MY LEGS to boot.

UPDATE: Bill of INDC Journal forked over 41 bucks and will have an entry dedicated to him written by a HOT CUBAN BABE. Come on people, my wife has a closet full of clothes. SEND MONEY NOW!

Posted by Val Prieto at April 27, 2004 08:06 PM

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Comments

I will donate $50 if you swear not to go through with this.

There are some men who can get away with drag. You are not among them.

Posted by: Steve H. at April 27, 2004 10:31 AM

Holy crap. I'm shaking out my changepurse as we speak...!

Posted by: kelley at April 27, 2004 10:49 AM

Has this been cleared with the wife?

Posted by: Patrick at April 27, 2004 11:27 AM

I've GOT TO SEE THIS!!! Let me see how much I can scrounge up...

Posted by: Amanda at April 27, 2004 11:48 AM

Uh ... are you sure that this isn't something you were planning on doing anyway? ;-)

Posted by: Bill from INDC Journal at April 27, 2004 11:52 AM

Steve,

Put your money where your mouth is man.

Kelley,

Ill consider possibly giving you a discount.

Patrick,

The wife already has the outfits picked out for me.

Amanda,

I may give you a discount also.

Bill,

Ill give $30 in your name if you have the guts and dress like a girl.

I see alot of comments but I DONT SEE NO CASH.

Come on folks SHOW ME THE MONEY.

Posted by: Val Prieto at April 27, 2004 01:02 PM

Are you kidding? I won't even post a normal picture of myself on my blog ... I'm a mystery wrapped in an enigma. But:

Payment Information

You have sent a secure payment of $41.00 USD to Spirit of America Partnership.This credit card transaction will appear on your bill as "PAYPAL *SPIRITOFAM". You will receive an email receipt for this transaction shortly.

Amount:
$41.00 USD
Item Title:
Donation via Liberty Alliance

Quantity:
1
Total Amount:
$41.00 USD

Contact Information

Business Name:
Spirit of America Partnership
Contact Email:
donations@spiritofamerica.net

I like short skirts and heavy make-up, 'mano.

Posted by: Bill from INDC Journal at April 27, 2004 01:07 PM

Get paid tomorrow at 5, will "show you the money" manana!!

Posted by: Amanda at April 27, 2004 01:11 PM

Did I mention that there are VARIOUS outfits?

Come on people, send in EL DINERO!!!

Bill,

Um, I will of course need some kind of dated confirmation on that. I hope you like pink....

Posted by: Val Prieto at April 27, 2004 01:17 PM

Will the e-mail receipt do?

Posted by: Bill from INDC Journal at April 27, 2004 01:28 PM

Bill,

Ill have to swing by the beauty parlor first, my hair is a mess and my nails need to get done. i wouldnt dream of being seen in public when I look like such a harlot.

Posted by: Val Prieto at April 27, 2004 02:37 PM

Hey val, here are some ideas. ...
http://www.funsnap.com/1/bushgirl.swf.
Do I hear $300.00 ????? bring it on!!!

Posted by: yamy choy at April 27, 2004 03:55 PM

Thanks Yami,

But I think my wife wont let me go topless. But, you can still donate and I promise to make it worth the while.

Posted by: Val Prieto at April 27, 2004 03:57 PM

http://www.funsnap.com/1/bushgirl.swf

Posted by: yamy at April 27, 2004 03:59 PM

*mock histrionics*

You BASTARD!! You JACKASS! You DARK-SPIRITED BEING COMPOSED OF PURE CONCENTRATED BABY FARTS! WHY OH WHY OH WHY do you have to go and do this when I have NO DAMN SPARE MONEY!?!?!

And worse, I'm going to be AFK for the next couple days, too...! WAAAH!

*sniffle* *sob*

;-) Nevertheless, I can't wait to see you in a dress, Val...! *evil snicker*

--TwoDragons

Posted by: Denita TwoDragons at April 27, 2004 09:20 PM

Boy did I screw up! Put up my fifty bucks through Castle Aarrgghh! OTOH it's nice to be a member of the team that's kicking your butts! ;) Come and get us (personally I'd be happy if you doubled or trippled our total). Great fun for all and there's no better way to spend some money to help out in Iraq.

While on Spirit of America site I suggest you also look around. Our armed forces have some good things going on in Afghanistan as well.

Posted by: O-M-G-! at April 28, 2004 12:01 AM

Tell me you're not going to dress like this at tbe barbecue contest.

"Hey, isn't that Steve?"

"Wow, his date is ugly."

Posted by: Steve H. at April 28, 2004 11:39 AM

Val, I think you should show up at the bbq contest in drag to embarass the dolphin murderer.

Posted by: Patrick at April 28, 2004 08:55 PM