Please god, no one send me accounting for anything. I can't even keep track of my own accounts.

Also in the camp of "thankful for Allyson's logistical work and everyone else's contributions (Tim's huge donation, ND's willingness to drive insane distances, all the hosts...etc.)". I'm with Jen. I refuse to let any negativity taint this for me.

It's just a way for me to make sure I didn't make an error, or worse, in case anyone ever accuses me, I have proof that I didn't hurt anyone.

(blink) Wrongdoing, hurting anyone? That is so completely beyond me, the mind boggles. But I could see how intense scruples would produce it. It just freaked me that I hadn't even thought of offering up an accounting. And lord knows, mine would likely be far less of a pain in the arse than yours to do, since I didn't have to do the buy anything except the nineteen bucks and change to have Fed Ex send it overnight. But honestly, I threw the pitiful amount of money we had at the time the Nillyfest got going, and I got to host her, and Bev, and ND, and Ginger, and Lee and Nicole and Deena and all sorts of amazing people, and I got to show off, and cook, and it was brilliant. And from here, erika got to go to LA and hang out with you, and meet Nilly, so that was brilliant.

So I personally honestly never think of the accounting on any of that, except on the karmic level. And that's all fucking superb.

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Also, if anybody besides you has a question about your honesty, your careful accounting or your integrity? I'll just be borrowing Deb's crossbow, if she'll let me.

No need. I'll use it on your behalf. My aim's damned good, as it happens. and Jen, the pointy things are called bolts.

I certainly don't feel in any need of accounting, except that I probably haven't sufficiently thanked all the people who contributed to my having a wonderful time. Allyson for her organizational skills; Deb and her downstairs neighbor for being wonderful hosts; Bev for being a great traveling companion; all the people who hosted and drove Nilly; Nilly for being Nilly; the members of the Academy.... I just hope I can do things for other people. I have tried, in various sappy ways, to express how much the Buffistas meant to me during a very difficult time in my life, and I suspect I'll always remember the night we made it possible for Nilly to America as a great night. (Okay, I'm just trying to make sure Kristin doesn't corner the market on schmoop.)

I suspect Allyson is wise to think about accounting, because money has certainly been the root of a lot of fannish uproars, but there's no one here who doubts her honesty or her ability to do what she promises. A lot of people contributed to the wonders of the Nilly tour, but I don't think it could have happened without you, Allyson.

Bolts. Check. Thanks, Deb.

ETA: Which suddenly looks funny when not immediately following the right post. Ah well.

It's come to my attention that I have been a dick in taking some undeserved accolades and also in not sending out the anonymous accounting by now.

Um...no! Allyson, please count me in with the group of folks that could care less about the accounting.

You fucking rock. AFAIK, no one else stepped up to the plate to open their Paypal account, tally funds, volunteer time to work out the aspects of Nilly's visa or insurance needs, etc., etc. All accolades have been deserved.

Whoever brought it to your attention, that you've been perceived as remotely less than awe-inspiring throughout this entire adventure, was mistaken. IMO.

You fucking rock. AFAIK, no one else stepped up to the plate to open their Paypal account, tally funds, volunteer time to work out the aspects of Nilly's visa or insurance needs, etc., etc. All accolades have been deserved.

This.

Whoever brought it to your attention, that you've been perceived as remotely less than awe-inspiring throughout this entire adventure, was mistaken. IMO.

I suspect it was Allyson. Which does not invalidate your point one iota.

I suspect it was Allyson.

Acutally, it wasn't Allyson. But rock verily does our Allyson.

Acutally, it wasn't Allyson.

In that case:

Allyson, as a direct benefiter of your specific efforts, I thank you for making sure that MM and I were able to spend part of her Sabbath with her. And with the other LAistas and being able to see your cute as hell apartment. Without your effort, we might not have been able to see her as much as we did and bask in the Nilly as much as we did.

So, as far as anyone making you feel as though you should apologize for being anything less than A) a great friend and B) a stellar member of this community, *I* apologize on their behalf for not having the clear sight to see that what you did was truly selfless and unique, as are most things that you do for this community and others.

I don't post in here much, but Allyson? Thank you for doing what you do, so well.

Do-be-do-be-do.

t grin

need more stories of Nilly.

I do not need an accounting of money for erika or nilly. Honestly, I only give the money I want to give to people I trust. and only since I have gotten paypal have I been able todo it quickly and get my act together. There have been other things I wanted to give money to but never got around to. Anyway, I appreciate that you think of it( the accounting) Allyson. and I know it is important for fan things. In this case, my gift to you - is take me off your list of people you need to email - unless it is easier for you to email. I won't be looking for it. but if you do send something- cool.

has Nilly shown up on any boards yet?