Kick Start This

This may be pushing the limit on the appropriate forum.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mic ... iphone-app

That is a kickstarter page for an app for local restaurants with location, times open, and menus.

They need to raise $6K before January 14, 2012. I think it is a cool idea and I would use it on my iPhone.

I have nothing to do with them, just bringing to the group what I think is a good idea that could use our support. You can donate as little as one dollar, and if you donate 10 bucks you get a copy of the app when it is released.

Richard

I am all for helping people get on their feet, especially in this industry, but I have some concerns on this one. I would understand making a donation if the app were going to be free to all, not just the people who donate $10 and up. I know that there are going to be some costs involved in creating and maintaining the app as well, but is she just going to be pocketing the proceeds after recovery of cost? Maybe I am just being cynical, but I also think that Urbanspoon already has a fantastic app for this, that I can actually edit information on myself. That is a free app, and they make their money from advertisement. I think that the guests who use us should probably not have to pay someone else to get information about our restaurant. Maybe I am in the wrong and being a little grinchy, but this is also the time of year when I Iike to try and donate any extra money I can to help those who can't afford to keep warm and fed through the winter, and those who can't afford to give their families a nice Christmas. I would much rather give money to them than to someone seeking profits by having others buy them a business. And I am sorry Michelle because I really do love your Consuming Louisville website.

Many of you who follow the local chatter on Twitter, Consuming Louisville, et.al., probably already know but Michelle has SURPASSED her goal with 7 days left. Menus and Hours App is going to be produced.

I think it is great that a local entrepreneur is successfully producing an app that is much needed.

Link:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mic ... iphone-app

I can't wait to get my hands on it. Congratulations Michelle. Keep up the great work on this and any future Apps you do.

Richard

I have decided to become a Rock Star. The only thing holding me back is (a) a lack of equipment (musical instruments, etc) and (b) a lack of any formal (or informal) musical training. Given the later doesn't seem to hold a lot of bands back these days I figure (with your financial help) I'm a lock for an arena/shed tour by 2014 and (hopefully) a stadium tour by 2015. I already have a name for my band: "The Midlife Chyslers" so obviously I'm already well into the planning stages of this endevour (OK, so I borrowed that name, who cares).

Anyway...the crux of the biscuit is that in order to live my dream, I need your help. I am asking each of you to donate what you can...$25 bucks....$100 bucks....My goal is to raise ONE meeeel-ion doh-lars. In return I promise you <drum roll>...Nothing. Yes, that's right in return for your donation you will not receive a cotton picking thing (there is a song in that line somewhere)...Please send me a P.M. and I will provide you with an address to send you donation.

Your participation is much appreciated.

I have decided to become a Rock Star. The only thing holding me back is (a) a lack of equipment (musical instruments, etc) and (b) a lack of any formal (or informal) musical training.

and:
(c) lack of talent.

BTW, the check is in the mail.

I will pledge 50 cents but only if you have Becky singing lead and you stay in the background ...... way in the background.

Please advise where I should put the 50 cents.

I have decided to become a Rock Star. The only thing holding me back is (a) a lack of equipment (musical instruments, etc) and (b) a lack of any formal (or informal) musical training.

and:
(c) lack of talent.

Bill,

Talent ? Obviously you haven't listened to a lot of "Indie" music lately...Talent apparently has absolutely nothing to do with it.

BTW, that reminds me...I already produced my first video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F49F0nezIms