It's not like I'm getting rich quick and the money will come in handy, seeing how I'm not making much with recently losing a leg. You many be saving up for a vacation, to make some improvements around the house, a new outfit or a present to give someone special. What little I'll be making here won't even make a dent into the tens of thousands of dollars I need to purchase myself a prosthetic leg so I might walk some day without crutches. I posted two articles Friday; the first day of triple points...one in the morning; the other early in the evening. I received around 150 comments yesterday on those posts and others from the archives along with one several pictures I've posted in the past. I picked up maybe 200 views altogether. In the first 24 hours of Gather's three for one special, I made $6 (approximately 350 points) and I gained 5 new friends who connected with me in my network of nearly 1,100 people. I created a group that's open to everyone where you can post anything short of 'naughtiness'.
It's called TRIPLE PLAY - THREE FOR YOU AND ME. So far, 300 Gatherers have signed up for it and are maximizing their efforts to pick up as many 'three-fers' as they can. I told you I wasn't going to be able to retire off what I earn over the next week; $45 if I'm lucky. I feel like a beggar trying to hit you up for those precious points that convert to cash for me. Here I am at the main intersection of Gatherlande, Main and Any Streets, U.S.A.; sunglasses on, tin cup in hand, crutches propped under my arms, pant leg pinned up and a pitiful look on my face. Please help the pathetic...Bother, can you spare a dime?
Whoa! That may have cut it back in the day when that's what you needed for a cup off coffee, but I'm asking for dollars. All that loose change will weigh my pants down so my butt crack gets exposed...and that's NOT a pretty sight! I may be a point ho, but I'm not a two-bit whore. Anybody looking for a good time? Show me the money, hunny!
Some don't like all the goings on at Gather at the moment. The trolls are troubled and going around hitting people who post too much or blatantly shore for points. The Drive By "1's" are flying fast and furious. Some can't keep up and are going under already trying to make it through all the addition volume of posts. I must admit is has been rather busy. In 18 hours yesterday, I had received more than 750 publication notification E-mails...with over 100 more while I slept. I may not have anything to say and leave a comment, but I open each and every post so you get credit for at least picking up a view...one more triple point for you! Ummm, now, I've got this really bad itch right in the middle of my back and can't reach it. Would you mind?
I may be point whoring for the week; something I don't usually do. Even so, I'll try to make my posts entertaining or humorous and attempt to give you something out of reading them. I hope those whose noses are bent out of shape by this whole Gather promotion understand, I, at least, have a mission in mind.
(If you think this is bad, just wait until I start begging for cookies!) Rate me what you want; say whatever you'd like in a comment. You taking the time to look at what this beggar has to say shows me you care enough to support my quest in helping Papa get a brand new leg. Iwonder, if my life were a country song and I played it in reverse; would I get my leg back, too? 
You've helped validate what I'm doing and confirming that my goal is a most noble and notable one. Give the gimp some assistance in getting around. Your triple points to me are greatly appreciated! I'll take 'em from anyone. 
Show me some love...leave me some comments! Let me hear the tinkle of your 'points' as you drop them in my tin cup...but no tinkling in my cup or letting your doggie use my only leg as a fire hydrant. I must say, this promotion has allowed me to become creative once again. I haven't had much going on in my life other than trying to live it and learn new ways of doing things. I didn't think I had a lot to write about. I was thinking how was I going to make it through the next week with nothing to say. I woke up, took a walk, sat around, ate and went to sleep. Woo Hoo! Everyone would have gotten tired of hearing that after about three days. My mind got stimulated. (Well, that way, too, but we're going to keep it clean here.) Since I really didn't have much going on in my life to write about, I started coming up with things to write about despite my inactivity. I've got all kinds of crazy crap to share with you over the next week without overposting; maybe once or twice a day or so. It's all about the fun...and the triple points.
The first day of Gather's Three Point promotion is down and done with; history now. What did you think of it? How did you do? Are you going to make your goal? What are you aiming for and what are you going to use all those points or dollars for? Are you comfortable and beating the heat? Share with me...and give me more dollars, too. Alms...alms for the poor!
Papa needs a brand new leg!
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Happy TRIPLE POINTS WEEK!!!
It miht be slow for me this weekend. (I work during the day, so that slows my gathering down.) My husband works nights so I'll be able to catch up with everybody Monday and Tuesday.
I hope you have a good weekend!
Hey, no fingerprints...anyone need a bank robbed?
His was a big clunky thing with hinges at the knee and he had to strap it on with a harness like suspenders. There was no mistaking that he had what we always called "a wooden leg". It was hard to walk with that thing and with his remaining leg not in good shape either. Of course his drinking didn't help either.
Once he fell off the back porch and broke some ribs. I don't think he was feeling any pain until he slept it off though. In those days no one went to a doctor unless it was life or death. He just wrapped up his ribs and waited for them to heal.
Good luck with your pints. Have a great day.
Oh and this was the weekend I was supposed to be in Rochester. So how is the weather. It is supposed to be near 100 degrees today here.
BTW I know what you mean about those emails. I just deleted 327 from yesterday. Read a few but for the most part deleted them.
Hey, we could probably whip something up for you. Do you prefer oak, pine, or maple? LOL Silly man.
What I was going to say was my hubby would say he has 3 legs (one just is always tucked in). He's pathetic. All these years I thought 8" was as long as my pinkie. lol
Boy it's tough getting to everyone. But hopefully, all everyones' efforts will pay off nicely.