http://desertbus.org DRIVING A DIGITAL DESERT FOR CHARITY Sat, 20 Dec 2008 08:30:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Hey folks, just a quick note that the guys over at Geeks With Issues are doing a 24-hour run of Oregon Trail TODAY that seems . . . vaguely familiar. It's called the Battle Against Dysentery, and while their game is obviously way more interesting than ours, I'm giving them ... http://desertbus.org/2008/12/20/oregon-trail-for-hope-no-for-the-children/ The last PayPal eChecks are clearing the banks this week, and we can say that we didn't just come close, but we actually did it! We broke through $70,000! OFFICIAL FINAL TOTAL: $70,423.79!! Wow. Just, wow. http://desertbus.org/2008/12/08/we-did-it-70000/ Well, not really, but it very nearly killed our 5-year streak of a new video every week. So, to avoid such a disaster, we present this, for your enjoyment: http://desertbus.org/2008/12/07/desert-bus-killed-the-internet-star/ Amongst all the stellar photoshopping that was submitted for the various milestones, several viewers just outright drew us some awesome stuff that wasn't pinned down to a given dollar amount. Enjoy it here: [gallery] Thanks to everyone who submitted them! If we missed your I'm sorry, we'll find it while we wade ... http://desertbus.org/2008/12/05/original-artwork-for-the-children/ Well, the driving has finally ended. And nearly $70,000 later, we can all rest well. And rest very well we did, which is why this post is nearly a day late. More posts to follow over the coming days with more of the fantastic images we've accumulated over the past week ... http://desertbus.org/2008/12/04/beyond-60k-wow/ It's the morning after, and I am still in bed. It was all I could to just to roll over and grab my laptop this morning after six incredible and exhausting days. We met some awesome people, raised a huge amount for charity, and (in the final moments) one of ... http://desertbus.org/2008/12/04/the-bus-has-stopped-achievement-unlocked/ So late this afternoon we hit the 60,000 dollar mark. Something we didn't even consider. I can, without doubt say not one of us ever thought we would hit this milestone. But we are here and that means we need some more pictures, which thankfully you guys keep sending. [gallery] http://desertbus.org/2008/12/03/60000-yah-thats-a-big-swearing-number/ Why to the even numbers always get the love? [gallery] http://desertbus.org/2008/12/03/57101/ Check out the latest installment of Penn Jilette's "Penn Says" vlog to watch him pitch Desert Bus hardcore. As one of Desert Bus's co-creators, he knows full well the fury of the desert, and we truly appreciate his support. Onwards towards $60 000! http://desertbus.org/2008/12/03/penn-says-desertbusorg/ If you live in Victoria, BC and would like sidestep PayPal and give cash directly to Desert Bus, please come by the office with your doantions by 3:00PM PST. If you want directions, email contact@desertbus.org http://desertbus.org/2008/12/03/cash-cash-cash/