Geez, you guys believed me? I was hammered when I posted that.
Just kidding.
Okay, I haven't really thought out how to handle this. I am going to contact Ran to see if the spot is still open, and how we can facilitate this whole thing. We've also had a few commitments from folks who wish to remain anonymous (better men than me...), so by my quick calculation, we are up to approx. $850US and a box of Pro V1s (thanks, Jim, I will find out where to send them).
Thanks for steppin' up, fellas. It's especially nice to see some newer posters join us.
Marty, thanks for the kind words and thoughts, but I've been given enough, in life and on this site; it was just a whim to try to help someone else a bit.