Well, looks like Erik made it.  Is there some hope for the rest of us moping slobs?  It looks like Nate and I have a firm hope of raising some money through a site like kickstarter.com (eventually).  Meantime, donations to Erik’s project made a roaring surge into and past his projected fundraising mark.  Allow me, and Nate as well, to offer the sincerest and most hopeful congratulations that our hearts can muster.  I am personally motivatedly jealous.  What you have done, Erik, is great and it lights a fire under my arse.  I’m excited for your future and wish you nothing but the best.  We will be rooting for and promoting your success on this site.

Folks, one of the great things about Erik’s fundraising is that he can exceed the amount given and add it to further his success. I’ve personally been out of for for 3 1/2 months (I do have a temp job and have an interview tomorrow), so I’ve not been able to give.  However, I plan on giving some money before his fundraising ends.  Please go to his fund page and do the same.  Let’s help him to more than succeed.  It’s no mystery that we can be a part of it.