--- In SkunkworksAMA_at_y..., "jmhcustomart" <jmhcustomart_at_y...> wrote:
> --- In SkunkworksAMA_at_y..., doodles8_at_p... wrote:
> > At 08:27 PM 5/12/02 +0000, Glen Wooten wrote:
> >
> > >But now, let us turn to the subject of the Jim Hardiman benefit
> > >auction. There were 53 items in the auction, of which we raised
> > >$1349 in sales. This of course includes the now famous "Hit
Kevin
> > >Duane In The Face With A Cream Pie" event. In the bucket that
was
> > >passed around (with great assistance from Steve Gattuso), we
> managed
> > >to raise $938, making a grand total of $2287 going to help Jim's
> > >medical bills! Let's hope that the other efforts that are
> underway
> > >are as successful!
> >
> > Yarrr! I had to do me best to help out Cap'n Jim. And with a
> little help
> > from First Mate Lori, I be gettin' my reward. =};-3
>
> All kidding aside, folks, this was very cool. Many heartfelt
> thanks to Glen, Steve and Darrel, and all the other convention
staff
> members; many thanks also to the kind artists who donated their
fine
> works, and the many fans who bought them. You all have no idea how
> much this is helping. Seriously, man.
> What I've got so far will pay for a little more than half of all
> the work. The doctor is allowing me to make payments on the
balance,
> which is a big help. I cannot wait to get back to 100% so I can
> start drawing again, instead of just being stuck with rough drafts
> and such.
> Thanks again to all of you for helping me out of this jam. I
hope
> I can find a suitable way to pay everyone back.
>
> --JMH
Jim, There's no way that we, the fans, can thank you for the hours
of entertainment you have given us with your artwork and humor. If we
didn't try to help our favorite artist, what kind of fans would we
be? All I ask is that you keep yourself healthy and happy. Otherwise,
Des will do more terrible things to you than I can comfortably
imagine. Get yourself back to normal, well Jim Hardiman normal, and
don't over do it anymore. You really push yourself at cons with all
the commissions you take in. Try to do a few less in the future. I've
said enough now. Til later, keep the faith, Brah.
Received on Mon May 27 2002 - 14:20:23 CDT