ADOPT A DUCK (OR GOOSE)!!

Those of you that have been reading for a while know what we are all about, and how this thing is going to work (those of you that haven't are obviously invited to check out some of the older posts, to see what we are doing with this project).  One of the major components of this project is to have a display that can be taken to different venues and be displayed.  In order to accomplish that, one major piece of the puzzle has to be in place. A trailer.

This can't be an ordinary trailer though.  In order to house the entire collection it has got to be fairly large, and obviously enclosed.  These trailers aren't cheap!  So in order to fill this need I have come up with a program that I think will be both fun, and help us accomplish the goal of purchasing/building a trailer.

Here's how it works...

Every pair of ducks (from here on out to save me from getting carpul tunnel I will call each pair "duck"), and each individual goose, will be put up for "adoption".  Anyone can apply to "adopt a duck".  Once a duck has has been adopted, it will no longer be available for adoption.  Each duck's "adoption fee" will start at $50, of course if you wish to donate more you are welcome to at that time.  If no one else want's to adopt that duck within 72 hours, it's yours for that price.  However if someone else wishes to adopt the same duck I will offer the other person a chance to bid higher. I will accept only 3 competeing counter bids from each person, with the original bidder getting the last opprotunity.  Each bidder will be informed of the competeing bid via email and will have 24 hours to counter.  Highest bid gets to "adopt" that duck.

Everyone who succesfully adopts a duck, will get a professional photo of their adopted duck once it has been mounted, along with an etched plaque with your name, species name (common and scientific), and the date that you "adopted" your duck.  A matching plaque will be displayed with each duck in the collection. Of course if you wish to remain anonomous, we can do that too simply naming you as "generous donor".

This is kind of a cool little program that was spawned by the needs of the entire collection, and will hopefully help us to reach our eventual goal.

I will be starting the adoption, on Saturday January 22, 2011.  I will post a list of all the available ducks for up for adoption and at that point.  I will mark off each duck as they are adopted, as well.  Similar to the way I have done the other list.


A bit of disclaimer.  The Waterfowl of North America Project is not a not-for profit charity, nor are we/I affiliated with any such group.  All funds donated or otherwise, will be used at my discression for the furtherment of the project.  No tax benefits are promised, implied or otherwise.  Any donation is simply that, a donation.  Also (legal disclaimer time) I will remain the actual owner of all said specimens, in order to comply with federal law.  Hopefully that isn't to harsh, but I feel like everything needs to be on the table so anyone interested in this little program is fully aware of all details.

As is always the case, anyone wanting to ask questions is welcome to email me, or post comments here on the blog.  I am always happy to answer them.

Plan your bidding strategy, and check back in on the 22nd for the list of birds.

Thanks you, and good luck.

Later,
Kev