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on March 16, 2010
Rick Browne
Posted project update #7Thanks for all your support - but we're moving on.
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on March 12, 2010
Rick Browne
Posted project update #6THE FUNDS YOU PLEDGED - NOW THAT THE PROJECT IS CANCELED
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on March 12, 2010
Rick Browne
Posted project update #5ENDING THE CENTURY OF RESTAURANTS FUNDRAISING DRIVE
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on February 25, 2010
Rick Browne
Posted project update #4Still Moving Forward - at a snail's pace - but Still Moving Forward
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on February 3, 2010
Rick Browne
Posted project update #3MEDIA STARTING TO PAY ATTENTION
Post CommentHi all - thanks again to each and every one of you for your support. I have to admit it's going slower than I'd hoped, but with many folks around the country turning their attention to Haiti I'm not surprised. Will keep on moving along though, and ask each of you to continue to spread the word to friends, business associates, family, multi-millionaires you know, etc.
Have recently been contacted by several media outlets about the project so it's starting to garner some media attention across the country. Upcoming is a live interview on edibleradio.com and Northern Virginia Magazine has inquired about what restaurants I'm doing in their area, and a newspaper in Michigan recently ran a story about the project and how I'm planning to finance it.
Even my friend Dave DeWitt of the famed fiery-foods.com website - THE website for anyone who loves chilies, chile, and fiery vittles, did up a nice blog on my endeavors and pursuit. So things is happening.
Still sending out notes to folks and still very optimistic, actually if my kickstarter efforts fail have a backup, and you guys might even figure into that. But right now I'm moving ahead, starting every day with a positive outlook, contacting folks around the country, and crossing my fingers.
Warm regards to you all.
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on January 19, 2010
Rick Browne
Posted project update #2From the Beatle's lips to my backer's ears.......
Post CommentHi all,
Things is moving, slowly right now, but I can understand, with Christmas just passed, a horrendous disaster in Haiti (please go to www.unicef.org to make a donation), and the economy tight.
But I'm mainly looking for small donations - every $10 backer is just as important to me, and the success of this project, as the larger donations (not that I'd turn large ones down you understand), I'm interested in getting lots of people to own a part of my dream.
Please chip in if you can, and spread the word to anyone you know who's a foodie, interest in travel, or who loves to read about America's history.
As the Beatles once prophetically sang:
Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends,
Mmm, gonna try with a little help from my friends
Ooh, I get high with a little help from my friends
Yes I get by with a little help from my friends,
with a little help from my friendsThanks for your help and support.
Rick Browne
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on January 12, 2010
Rick Browne
Posted project update #1WE'LL WE'RE ON THE WAY - JUST NEED TO FILL UP THE TANK
Post CommentFriends, Family & Fellow Foodies,
Yup, we need to fill our tank with donations. Although several very generous folks have given us a good push start we won't go far down the road on this tank, so please dip into your pockets and come up with some cash to fuel up the Century of Restaurant coffers.If you go to the website barbecueamerica.com and click on the Galleries button you can see some images from our previous travels for the book.
Pictures from Win Schuler's in Marshall, Michigan, the restaurant I went to for special occasions while in high school, who still serves the best prime rib, beer scheeze, and bbq meatballs on the planet.
Huber's, Portland, Oregon's oldest restaurant and the ONLY place I go for roast turkey and flaming Spanish Coffee. See image below but please don't drool on your computer screen.
Phillipe's and Coles in Los Angeles who are fighting the French Dip Wars daily, both claim to be the "inventor" but both serve up fantastic roast beef sandwiches dipped in flavorful juices.
Maneki, America's oldest Japanese restaurant, the only one we can find that's over 100, and a very welcoming and homey restaurant that makes you feel you've entered someone's home. And the black cod fish collars are beyond delicious.
So again drop a few sheckles in the old donation bit so we can fill the tank, and get on the road in April to fill my tank (stomach) and finish this historic and fun book.
With love to all,
Rick B.
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on January 6, 2010
Rick Browne launched a project
HISTORIC BOOK /TV SERIES VISITING THE VERY BEST OF AMERICA'S 100-YR-OLD+ RESTAURANTS! (Canceled) by Rick Browne
A beautiful book-fun interviews, kitchen visits, stunning photos & historic tales from our visits to 100 of America's best CENTURY-OLD restaurants !
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on December 27, 2009
Rick Browne
commented on a projectWill probably come up with another pledge as you get closer to your goal. Best of luck, think this will be a fun documentary, and a very enlightening look at a mysterious and very talented artist. I'm a C&H fan myself, so will help in any way I can.
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on December 27, 2009
Rick Browne
backed a project
Dear Mr. Watterson - a cinematic exploration of Calvin & Hobbes by Joel Schroeder
Dear Mr. Watterson is a documentary film that will celebrate and explore the art and impact of Calvin & Hobbes, created by Bill Watterson.
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204% funded $24,548 pledged
- 359 backers
- Funded Mar 15, 2010
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Rick Browne
Ridgefield, WA
Rick Browne is the creator, host, and executive producer of public television's popular BARBECUE AMERICA TV series (a cooking/travelogue highlighting America’s outdoor culinary landscapes). In June of 2009 BBQA began airing its seventh season on publi... view more
