Help! They'er locking me up and I need bail $! [Archive]

Salesmanship

12-03-2009, 10:25 AM

Apparently the fine folks have at the MDA think I have enough friends to bail me out.
I'm proud to tell you that I'm being locked up...that's right, I'm going behind bars to help Jerry's Kids© and MDA. To be released on good behavior I have to raise bail and I need your help!

All you have to do is click here to make a secure, online donation before 12/09/09. Your donation will help families living in our community and help guarantee me an early release. I can't wait to add you to my list of contributors. Your donations will go directly to a person in need, a person living in your community.

MDA serves people in our community with neuromuscular disease by providing clinics, support groups, assistance with the purchase and repairs of wheelchairs, leg braces and communication devices, along with sending kids to summer camp. MDA also funds research grants to find treatments and cures for some 43 neuromuscular diseases that affect people of all ages

We all know these are difficult times and it is tough to make ends meet but remember "tough times never last, tough people do."

Here’s what your dollars will buy:

$30 Flu Shot

$85 One minute of research

$100 One support group session

$150 One physical, occupation or respiratory therapy consultation

$200 One clinic visit

$500 Repair of a wheelchair or leg braces

$800 Sends one child to MDA Summer Camp

$2,000 Purchases a wheelchair, leg braces or communication device

Any gift no matter how small will be appreciated. Come on SOS please help me get released from jail.I sincerely hope that you’ll take the opportunity to support this wonderful cause; our help is their hope for the future!

Together we'll make a difference,
Terry Sobo

P.S. I'm counting on you, click here to donate.

If the link above does not work, please cut and paste the address below into the address bar of your Internet browser.
https://www.joinmda.org/northfortmyers2009/obost

Chris

12-03-2009, 10:34 AM

We're in. Donation sent.

And what an amazingly worthwhile cause. And it's so easy to make a difference in the lives of the children afflicted with this horrible ailment.

Terry is a good friend of the site and of the offshore powerboating community. And with his duties at NorTech, he's a guy that just doesn't have a moment's spare time. But he finds it.

txriverrat2001

12-03-2009, 10:39 AM

Donation made - should be good for a T-Shirt don't ya think???

Ted

12-03-2009, 10:41 AM

Done, great cause, thanks for donating your time Terry!

catastrophe

12-03-2009, 11:50 AM

Done
Out of respect for the guy thats asking:)

Bobthebuilder

12-03-2009, 01:17 PM

Donation made. Terry really does deserve our support on this and for a very good cause besides.
Bob

26 Spyder

12-03-2009, 03:54 PM

Very good cause. Glad to help.

nthdegree

12-03-2009, 03:58 PM

Done...Great cause!!!

Tommy Gun

12-03-2009, 04:00 PM

Done for a worthy cause...

Sea-Dated

12-03-2009, 04:05 PM

Done. Good job Terry

Doller Offshore

12-03-2009, 04:15 PM

Done, great cause, and a great guy initiating! Happy Holidays to all!

sy goldberg

12-03-2009, 04:16 PM

I will also donate to an even worse disease (TERMINAL STECZITIS)

ROGMAN

12-03-2009, 04:19 PM

Donation made!
Now call me about finding me a 36'.

Wobble

12-03-2009, 04:24 PM

DONE

Your generous donation to the Muscular Dystrophy Association on my behalf is very much appreciated. It is because of help from friends like you that MDA can continue to provide services to families in our community who have a neuromuscular disease.

I am glad that I could help Jerry's Kids© and it is because of my friends, family and business associates that I've been successful.

Thanks again!

Terrence

Cold Call

12-03-2009, 04:31 PM

Donation made!

Ironically, Terry is one of the few people in the marine biz that should not be locked up :biggrinjester:

Salesmanship

12-03-2009, 04:35 PM

You guys are amazing.
I'm truly overhwelmed by the generosity.

Thank you and keep em coming.

BTW SOS is kicking OSO's azz on this.

.38Special

12-03-2009, 04:35 PM

Done! Good job Terry!

Big Time

12-03-2009, 04:40 PM

I just helped out a bit. I hope everyone at SOS helps me when I need bail money! :(

cigdaze

12-03-2009, 04:43 PM

Erin and I are in. Done deal. Thanks Terry.
:cool:

ChiefApache

12-03-2009, 04:45 PM

I just helped out a bit. I hope everyone at SOS helps me when I need bail money! :(

Ha! Different type of bail money....don't count on that one. :cheers2:

Rob and I are in!

lucky strike

12-03-2009, 04:57 PM

Done

Sea-Dated

12-03-2009, 05:12 PM

You are less than $100 from your goal now.....

GENERAL LEE

12-03-2009, 05:27 PM

Great!

My donation is officially IN.....WITH the understanding they will LEAVE you locked up with the rest of your "friends".......http://smiliesftw.com/x/kynickos2.gif (http://smiliesftw.com)

http://smiliesftw.com/x/bowrofl.gif (http://smiliesftw.com) :cheers2:

nortech4play

12-03-2009, 05:29 PM

Done - Very worthy cause

EPDRB

12-03-2009, 05:35 PM

Donation made! Terry, this is a very worthy cause and we are always happy to help out.

Thanks!

David Barbee
Elton Porter Insurance

mikey

12-03-2009, 05:48 PM

Terri anything to get you out of hot water. :willy_nilly::cheers2:

Great Cause thanks for you time!!!

Donation Sent....CHECK!!!!!:USA:

Gladhe8er

12-03-2009, 06:30 PM

I just threw a few bones. Looks liek you are already over your $2,500 goal. Thats great!

cosmic12

12-03-2009, 06:49 PM

Done, great that you have surrpassed the goal!!!
Come on SOS members lets show the others what we are made of.

Mentalpause

12-03-2009, 07:07 PM

I'm in - great job Terry.

Member: 541

12-03-2009, 07:08 PM

Donation submitted. Great job on taking the initiative.
Class Act. :cheers2:

Nortechnorth

12-03-2009, 07:46 PM

Done. Good work Slobo.

Salesmanship

12-03-2009, 09:13 PM

Passed the goal but don't stop now!!!!

Just got a telegram from Sam Wainright!
He's in. Heehaw

OldSchool

12-03-2009, 09:29 PM

Done!! Thanks for all that you do Terry!!:cheers2::cheers2:

Craig

Chris

12-03-2009, 09:32 PM

Looking at Terry's page we have another 6 days to get everyone in on this. His "lockup" date is the 9th.

Madpoodle

12-03-2009, 09:53 PM

How much do we need to raise for them to keep ya there a while?? :) :) :)

mbam

12-03-2009, 09:59 PM

I say lose the key, I'll take care of the new boat for you while you're tied up.

baywatch

12-03-2009, 10:02 PM

Glad to help:

Josh and Angel Farrell.

251Convincor

12-03-2009, 10:32 PM

Done... This is awesome!!!

PARADOX

12-03-2009, 10:39 PM

Done. But I paid for you to stay in jail as long as possible to raise as much as possible.

Good going Terry.

Peter

Shah Mat

12-04-2009, 06:13 AM

Done!

BRD

12-04-2009, 08:19 AM

Donation made!

Ironically, Terry is one of the few people in the marine biz that should not be locked up :biggrinjester:

Ha ! Thats funny .... and true ! :cheers2:
Sending:cheers2: donation !

FREEDOM US1

12-04-2009, 11:01 AM

Way to go Terry!! Glad to help! You know I'm one of the guys that would pay more to keep you lock up!!:cheers2: Great stuff! Freedom US1

glh

12-04-2009, 11:05 AM

Done

Now how can I replace those 75 gallons of gas in the tank... Never mind we'll run out 20 minutes sooner!

Bob Luellen

12-04-2009, 11:08 AM

I did this a few years and it was a great time. I send a donation. Good luck Terry. Bob Luellen

AugiePensa

12-04-2009, 12:29 PM

Done! Great Job

WARPARTY36

12-04-2009, 01:16 PM

Donation sent:seeya: Looks like you're about to double your goal:cheers2:

Good work for a bunch of drinkers with a bad boating habit:sifone:

Salesmanship

12-04-2009, 01:25 PM

I've always said boaters are the best people.

Spicy

12-04-2009, 01:28 PM

Donation Done!!!!!

My 9 year old Nephew has MD, he just got a new set of braces for his legs just last month, thank you Terry for doing this.... :cheers2:

Thanks Patrick

Ted

12-04-2009, 01:31 PM

I've always said POWERboaters are the best people.

Fixed it for you :sifone:

Wobble

12-04-2009, 01:33 PM

I've always said boaters are the best people.

I always said that about racers, back when I was racing cars, bikes atv's. it's true for boaters as well.

I think it's probably true for anyone that gets involved in a "enthusiast" type activity.

cigdaze

12-04-2009, 01:37 PM

I've always said Serious boaters are the best people.

Thanks Terry. We love ya too man! ;)

:D

Big Time

12-04-2009, 02:17 PM

Over $4800 so far. Very cool!

Dan The Man

12-04-2009, 02:53 PM

I'm in.

Salesmanship

12-04-2009, 03:34 PM

JonathanMangual

12-04-2009, 09:15 PM

Glad to help

Jonathan

Bobthebuilder

12-04-2009, 11:53 PM

I had no idea of the level of generosity that I would see here.
I assumed that I would have to personally match the contributions just to get myself out of jail.
Now that we're around $5000 with days to go, I'm aiming for $10,000!
WE CAN DO IT!!!

Oh and I would also appreciate it if some of you could buy a few more boats before Christmas.
Just askin...... Hey, I'm on a roll.

I'm going to put Terry in charge of fund raising for FMO !! Great job Terry. Shows how much respect you have around here cept for those guys that are paying more to keep you in jail ! LOL

catastrophe

12-05-2009, 01:01 AM

I had no idea of the level of generosity that I would see here.
I assumed that I would have to personally match the contributions just to get myself out of jail.
Now that we're around $5000 with days to go, I'm aiming for $10,000!
WE CAN DO IT!!!

Oh and I would also appreciate it if some of you could buy a few more boats before Christmas.
Just askin...... Hey, I'm on a roll.

Find Ellwood tomorrow. Tell him to get his wallet out!! He'll be wearing the SERIOUS jacket. And have fun.

Salesmanship

12-05-2009, 09:40 AM

Found out he's getting locked up too!
Actually I gave them his name after they called me...
He's freaking out about how to raise a few bucks.
I might have to share some of mine to get him out.

Megabyte*3

12-05-2009, 08:59 PM

Done. I couldn't find the link to donate to keep you locked up. I'm keeping some in reserve til I find it.

Tom C.

Chris

12-05-2009, 10:55 PM

OK guys. The needle was moving fast but today it's stalled. How about if we jump start things?

http://www.seriousoffshore.com/forums/showthread.php?p=383893#post383893

LaughingCat

12-05-2009, 11:20 PM

Just mde my $100 donation. Already have an SOS T-shirt. save your inventory for other members who can spread the word. Hey, when you produce more visors or hats, could me as a 'multi-unit' buyer.

Good luck with your cellmate Terry.

Salesmanship

12-06-2009, 10:19 AM

OK guys. The needle was moving fast but today it's stalled. How about if we jump start things?

http://www.seriousoffshore.com/forums/showthread.php?p=383893#post383893

Great idea Chris.

In the spirit of this PBS type of incentive, when you reach the $1000 level ( except for Alec) I think I can get my wife to donate her collection of Yanni DVDs.

MacGyver

12-06-2009, 11:44 AM

Procrastination finally pays off for me :D

Donation sent.

Wrinkleface

12-06-2009, 12:17 PM

Donation sent 2 help get my NT Buddy out of the Klink!!!:bump:

MarylandMark

12-06-2009, 12:25 PM

Procrastination finally pays off for me :D

Donation sent.

LOL- I just said the same thing!

Trim'd Up

12-06-2009, 12:41 PM

I'll be making a donation as soon as I get home. My cousin has MD and it's a great cause. This blackberry sucks!

03darkshadow

12-06-2009, 05:35 PM

you're doing a great thing Terry, donation sent.

LaughingCat

12-06-2009, 06:34 PM

I've corrected your post.

Great idea Chris.

SOS will send my wife's complete Yanni DVD collection to anyone that DOESN'T donate.

Trim'd Up

12-06-2009, 10:58 PM

I just sent my donation. I sure as hell don't want that Yanni collection! :D

LLEnchanter

12-07-2009, 12:07 AM

I just spent part of my downpayment towards my next boat to help these kids. The boat can wait, the kids can't. Great job!!!

Salesmanship

12-07-2009, 02:50 PM

Closing in on $6000!!!!!!

Just a few days to go.

Salesmanship

12-08-2009, 09:53 AM

We've been stuck on $5910 for a while.
Two days to go!
How about some John Tesch CDs????

Ted

12-08-2009, 09:54 AM

I'm still waiting for my hand blown bud vase to arrive... :sifone:

catastrophe

12-08-2009, 09:55 AM

We've been stuck on $5910 for a while.
Two days to go!
How about some John Tesch CDs????

How about eating my current bill and I'll take you to your goal:kiss:

Salesmanship

12-08-2009, 03:04 PM

Yeah I'm not sure bout that.

Hey I just received this e-mail from the MDA.

Hi Terry!

I have your total at $6410…is that total with your donation?

It updates at intervals so you won’t see an immediate posting…it takes a little bit.

You have become a National Lock Up All Star…and you are now in the running to be chosen to present your check on the national live telethon broadcast from vegas! You are doing so much for our members and we certainly can’t thank you enough. I am excited to meet you tomorrow and please let me know if you have any other questions.

Any checks or cash you have received as well, just bring with you to the lock up!

See you tomorrow!

Jill
We're talking about VEGAS BABY and Jerry Fricken LEWIS!!!!!
Let's go!!!!!!

SHARKEY-IMAGES

12-09-2009, 12:31 AM

I just made it go up some more .... ;)

jmbtile

12-09-2009, 02:19 AM

Better late than never! Sent. Good luck.

Salesmanship

12-09-2009, 09:06 AM

So based on the great success I had here and a little "over there".
I thought I would make a last ditch effort on The Hull Truth.com
Mostly fishboat types.
The thread went up yesterday had a few hits, all good.
This morning I found this message in my notifications.
Dear salesmanship,

You have received an infraction at The Hull Truth.

Reason: Soliciting in boating forum
-------

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This infraction is worth 3 point(s) and may result in restricted access until it expires. Serious infractions will never expire.

Original Post:

An infraction such as this may cause my parole to be denied!

Chris

12-09-2009, 10:38 AM

Another corporate owned site. Real nice.

OK- Next 5 $100 contributors get 2 Serious T-shirts and 2 Feeeze Frame DVD.

Last day people- lets go.

Quinlan

12-09-2009, 10:50 AM

Just sent my Hundie. Great cause

Chris

12-09-2009, 11:27 AM

Just sent my Hundie. Great cause

Forward your confirmation e-mail with your address and shirt sizes to serious(at)seriousoffshore.com.

Thanks!

searaycer

12-09-2009, 11:36 AM

Done.

WARPARTY36

12-09-2009, 12:44 PM

Just added another $100. Gotta keep Sobo out of trouble:sifone:

Chris

12-09-2009, 12:51 PM

Just added another $100. Gotta keep Sobo out of trouble:sifone:

Damn Bubba. Shirts that big are a special order item ;)

OldSchool

12-09-2009, 01:08 PM

Damn Bubba. Shirts that big are a special order item ;)

BUBBA!!!!!!!!:cheers2:

WARPARTY36

12-09-2009, 01:14 PM

Damn Bubba. Shirts that big are a special order item ;)

I hope your XXL's are bigger than this one:cheers2: Another fine KW moment:sifone:

Chris

12-09-2009, 01:16 PM

I'll send you some to try. If you need bigger one's I'll have them soon.

WARPARTY36

12-09-2009, 01:27 PM

Salesmanship

12-09-2009, 02:27 PM

SOS Rocks!

Sea-Dated

12-09-2009, 03:55 PM

Thanks Chris, if they don't fit I have a rather large crew that will proudly wear them:USA:

Got any for my 6 week old daughter?:)

Now back to our regularly scheduled fund raising:seeya: Come on tightwads!!! Help out one of the nicest guys in the business and let's show these kids what SOS is all about!!!:toetap05:

***OFF TOPIC***

Cute new daughter Bubba....... If the shirts don't fit, toss one of em my way.....:sifone::cheers2:

***BACK TO TOPIC***

catastrophe

12-09-2009, 04:48 PM

Exactly when is the last day.?

Salesmanship

12-09-2009, 05:05 PM

ChiefApache

12-09-2009, 05:12 PM

Hey I'm out! Free at last.
Today is The Day but the web page will stay open for 30 days.
There's still time!!!!

If you want to feel good about yourselves and realize what a fantastic community we have here.....Check out some of the latter responses on THT.

http://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-forum/256510-my-apologies-forum-members-tht-mod.html

Congrats on your success and the money you raised. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to do this.

I am proud to be a part of Serious!

catastrophe

12-09-2009, 08:31 PM

Terry

I went and read the posts at THT.

Why on earth would you want to be a member there??

POS mods POS members WTF ????

Salesmanship

12-09-2009, 08:52 PM

Terry

I went and read the posts at THT.

Why on earth would you want to be a member there??

POS mods POS members WTF ????\
Thought maybe I could promote the new CC to the fish crowd.

Cancelling advertising and membership tomorrow and moving the dollars and then some over here.

glh

12-09-2009, 09:08 PM

Love that picture.....

http://www.seriousoffshore.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=48774&d=1260392578

You got that ... that ... that look in your eyes like....

http://www.seriousoffshore.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=48791&stc=1&d=1260407219

Great Job Terry.

catastrophe

12-09-2009, 09:14 PM

\
Thought maybe I could promote the new CC to the fish crowd.

Cancelling advertising and membership tomorrow and moving the dollars and then some over here.

How much have you raised?

Are you still trying to get to 10k ?

Are you elligible for Vegas?

Do you have 30 days left re Vegas contest?

Salesmanship

12-09-2009, 09:23 PM

The tote board only updates every 6 hours or so. It's still on $7560.

I'm not sure about the "All Star" aspect but I/we were far and away the regional leader so we will see. Vegas or not it doesn't matter and 10,000 should be easy. If not I'll make up the difference out of my can of loose change.

Salesmanship

12-09-2009, 09:28 PM

Yes GL,
It was the longest night of my life.
Me and Andy DuFreene.

03darkshadow

12-09-2009, 10:17 PM

Hey I'm out! Free at last.
Today is The Day but the web page will stay open for 30 days.
There's still time!!!!

If you want to feel good about yourselves and realize what a fantastic community we have here.....Check out some of the latter responses on THT.

http://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-forum/256510-my-apologies-forum-members-tht-mod.html

those guys really thought you were scamming them. :willy_nilly:

Chris

12-10-2009, 12:16 AM

Just got this in a PM from Jimmy Winters-

Get me an address an I'll send him $500

Salesmanship

12-10-2009, 10:32 AM

Make the check payable to M.D.A.

mail it to
Terry Sobo
Nor-Tech
7941 Mercantile St.
N. Ft. Myers, FL 33917

Cool!

WARPARTY36

12-10-2009, 03:35 PM

Nice way to run a website Hulltruth. I'd say that moderator is a phucktard and a douchebag:rolleyes::boxing_smiley:

ChiefApache

12-10-2009, 03:39 PM

Nice way to run a website Hulltruth. I'd say that moderator is a phucktard and a douchebag:rolleyes::boxing_smiley:

:iagree::iagree:

Salesmanship

12-10-2009, 04:43 PM

Apparenlty after receiving my e-mails at IB the guy (THT MOD 3) was slapped silly.
They re-opened my thread and I recieved an apology from THT MOD 2. I guess he's next in the chain of command.

MarylandMark

12-11-2009, 10:22 AM

Thread still closed on THT

http://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-forum/256510-my-apologies-forum-members-tht-mod.html

Vegas? I'll be there Superbowl weekend if you wanted a few more grey hairs...

Spicy

12-11-2009, 10:43 AM

Apparenlty after receiving my e-mails at IB the guy (THT MOD 3) was slapped silly.
They re-opened my thread and I recieved an apology from THT MOD 2. I guess he's next in the chain of command.

They are IDIOTS over there....
I just read the thread and all I can say is wow...

Great cause Terry and a good job!!!!

Salesmanship

12-11-2009, 10:56 AM

What they did was re-open my orignal thread.
They like to make fun of the Hi-perf boaters and usually mention "gold chains".
I used that to kind of challenge them. Since the thread opened again yesterday there has not been one single response. I guess that proved the point.
The thread that is still locked was to point out the stupidity of deleting the other thread.
Here's the first one.
http://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-forum/256369-gold-chain-guys-more-charitable.html

Salesmanship

12-11-2009, 12:04 PM

This is for everyone that helped.
Hi Terry!

I checked online this morning and you are at $7560. I think the day of the lock up you were at $7,000 and you said you had another $500 coming which would account for the $7560. If there is anything else on there, perhaps it might still be processing. It’s usually pretty good about updating…even though it’s not instantaneous!

It will continue to update if you get anything else, the site stays open for 30 days from the day of the event. So please keep directing people there if you think there are more people to collect from!

I would love to see you hit your goal of $10,000..you are a true MDA Lock Up All-Star!

Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help and I will keep an eye on your page as well. If you receive any checks or anything, you can mail them into the office and I will let you know we received them. Our office address is:

MDA

6225 Presidential Ct Suite B

Ft Myers, FL 33919

Happy Holidays and again a very big thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

Jill

Salesmanship

12-14-2009, 10:32 AM

Looks like we've stalled out at $7610. I still have some time so if anyone can still help out that would be great!!!!

glh

12-21-2009, 12:30 AM

Lets get this jump started again to attain $10k for Terry's effort... I think Terry is up around $7,600 or so....

OK here's the deal... Otis/Bob Scanlon called me on the 17th of November needing money to come back from Key West after losing his wallet, having done favors to each other in the past I did not have any issues sending Bob $1,000 right at that moment, he said he would be back by the weekend and send me a check or drive me back the money.

I have had many promises of getting my money since and the latest being a Saturday promise of equitable accounts... then no calls, or answers or any more contacts from Bob.

So whatever Bob sends me of what he owes me I will donate to the cause for Terry. Anyone who knows Bob and can let him know be my guess, maybe you will have a better chance to reach him then I have.