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Hi guys,

Over the years, I have started asking for donations to keep the site running in late November through December. I've decided to start earlier this year. In the past two years, I've made server moves that have allowed me to cut the yearly hosting budget in half. Although the bill is half of what it used to be, It still costs about $600/year to keep running. It's still on the high end but I'm spoiled and like to use super fast servers with ssd drives and such.

If Bigcoupe has saved you time and money this year, please take a moment to hit the Donate Button on top.

I want to be transparent in that anything I collect above the costs of the hosting fees will go towards dinners and movies with the wife.

Thank you all for using the boards. It brings me joy knowing people use it and find value in it.

Brian
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Hi Brian,

Due to some tough times at home I wasn't able to donate the last two years or so but our luck has changed a little so I've sent you over a few dollars. i genuinely couldn't have kept my cars repaired and functioning if it was not for this site and the contributions of its members.

All the best and thank you for continually keeping this invaluable site up and running.

Kevin.
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Done.
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Donation sent. I too owe this website and the many contributors who have assisted me to keep my 635CSi running. Thank you for keeping the lights on so to speak.
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Brian,

Happy to do it.
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Hi Brian,

Donated today.

Many thanks for keeping this great forum going.

A "must go to" for many people and is such an invaluable source to enable the 6ixers to keep rolling.

Best.

Ron.
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To Brian and the Bigcoupe Group,

This site has saved my tail many times.

Donation done.

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Done! I think we all benefit from this forum, one way or the other!
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Brian,

Thanks for keeping the forum going!

Donation sent.

Paul.
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Done. Glad to keep you in Champagne and steaks!

BTW, if you are a numbers guy, what was last year's average donation and did you go over what you needed?
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Done, with pleasure! Thank you for the forum.
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I am extremely grateful for this tremendous resource you created for us all. Happily did my part to help keep this virtual home away from home running.

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Done with Thanks
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happily done - keep up the good work!
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VERY happy to help out.

Just the archives alone are priceless...
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Gladly donated!
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Happily Donated on the 16th
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Donated today.

Thanks for keeping this vital resource alive for shark owners.
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Brian:

Very pleased to make a donation to keep this great site up and running strong and fast! Thanks to all who make that happen.

Regards,
Mike
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P.M. sent Cheers mate =D>

Merry Christmas to all \:D/
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Sorry I've been remiss. Here's to keeping BIGCOUPE strong and vital!!

Keep the shiny side up

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Hi i donated saturday last. This is a great resource i hope other member follow suit. I would be hapoy to pay n anual fee. But in the mean time to make amual contributions.

Thanks
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Done. I like this site, it's a great resource, and a solid group of members. Thanks for keeping it going.
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Done! Not sure how I've missed this post over the last 2 months...better late than never.

Thanks for your efforts to keep the site alive! I couldn't keep my '84 rolling along without the help here.

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Done - been absent for a few months but catching up.

Thanks for keeping the site available for us all 8)
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