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Rip van Wafels

Providence, RI

When he was young, Rip dreamt about many things: clogs larger than windmills, the return of Dutch imperial glory, and one day eating stroopwafels in America. With clogs out of style and the return of Dutch prominence less likely than a Jordan comeback, he em... view more

  1. on November 2, 2011
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    Rip van Wafels
    Posted project update #13

    Rip van Wafels In Full Swing!

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  2. on October 17, 2010
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    Rip van Wafels
    Posted project update #12

    KICKSTARTER REWARDS

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  3. on October 17, 2010
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    Dear Loyal Supporters, Thank you for your patients. I would like to inform you that the design for the cards, the posters, the mugs, the information booklet, t-shirts, stickers etc have been completed. For those of you who haven't given me your address, please send it to ask@ripvanwafels.com For those of you who will be receiving t-shirts, please give me your size preference: S M L or XL ------------------- The $15 pledge prize winners are: Casra LaBelle, Meredith and J.T. Tepnapa These winner will be receiving prizes assigned to the $30 pledge class. The $30 pledge winners: Chris Grossman, Daniel Douglas, Toni Alimi These winner will be receiving prizes assigned to the $30 pledge class. ----------------- I will mail off the $15 and $30 prizes by the end of the week. I will mail off the $60+ prizes as soon as I receive the t-shirts, posters and mugs. Best, Rip van Wafels
  4. on September 16, 2010
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    Rip van Wafels
    Posted project update #11

    More Than a Dream

    To My Loyal Supporters,

    I had a dream. I had a dream that one day, Dutch and American children could walk hand in hand eating stroopwafels. I had a dream that one day, cookies and caramel would finally come together and no one would question why.

    Once upon a time, when old New York was once New Amsterdam, and Peter Stuyvesant was more than just a street, our cultures were as one. In this new era of global communication, I invite you all to commune with me, and share in the bounty of our Original Dutch heritage.

    When I woke up at the age of twenty, I knew that dreaming was not enough. When I began baking in my dorm kitchen, I had visions of grandeur. I knew if given the opportunity I had a gift I could share with all inclined to indulge.

    Thank you all for your overwhelming support. Thank you for your faith, and thank you for your generosity. You have shown me that this task is worth fighting for, and have reaffirmed for me the pleasure of that first bite of Stroopwafel, sweeter still when shared.

    When I set my Kickstarter goal at $22,105, I knew if I received the chance, I could set my dream in motion. Thank you for making that possible, and for helping craft the foundation on which I will build. I owe you that.

    I will receive the donated funds in two weeks, and with a new space set up, and the first stages of production underway, the gift you have given me is more vital now than ever.

    My name is Rip Van Wafels.

    Eat Wafels. Enjoy Life!

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        J.T. Tepnapa on September 16, 2010

        Congrats! I cannot wait for my first of many packs of Stroopwafels! Yum!

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        shyamoli on September 16, 2010

        It is great to see you go after what you believe in!


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  5. on September 16, 2010
    Funded!

    Rip van Wafels - Pressed in the USA by Rip van Wafels

    It's quite simple really. I make stroopwafels and people say they are amazing.

    • 107% funded $23,750 pledged
    • 150 backers
    • Funded Sep 15, 2010
  6. on September 14, 2010
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    Rip van Wafels
    Posted project update #10

    H O L Y W A F E L S - W E D I D I T !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    WATER AND ELECTRICITY ARE SETUP AT RVW HEADQUARTERS!

    FOOD INSPECTION SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED!

    ALMOST BACK IN ACTION.......

    WORKING ON YOUR REWARDS!!!!

    AMAAAAAAAAAAZZZZZZZZIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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        Jacqueline Guddat-Schmidt on September 15, 2010

        we knew that you would make it.... no doubt about it yippiiiiieeeeehhhh!!!!!!!!congratulations abhishek, we're so damn proud of you J & J

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        Sakina Rangwala on September 15, 2010

        Great job!! good Luck with everything.

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        sajjad rangwala on September 15, 2010

        congratulations!!!!we are proud of you.
        Good luck from both of us.
        Mehra
        sajjad


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  7. on September 12, 2010
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    Rip van Wafels
    Posted project update #9

    An Incredible Journey - 3 Days to go!!! $1450 left!

    Dear RVW collective,

    47 days ago I gave Kickstarter a sincere try - I thought, what the heck lets just go for it.

    Thanks to your abundant kindness, I managed to gather a whopping $20,655 - 93 % of my funding goal. - You have almost made my dream a reality.

    This is Brilliant, Fantastic and Amazing!!!!!

    I'm so excited!!!

    THANK YOU!

    ps- Rip van Wafels T-shirt ? - View the image below

    -Rip

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  8. on September 11, 2010
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    Rip van Wafels
    commented on a project

    This is amazing. This is incredible. I'm almost there!
  9. on September 10, 2010
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    Rip van Wafels
    Posted project update #8

    The New Rip van Wafels Stroopwafel !

    Since the 14th century, waffle makers used to imprint original designs on their waffle plates in order to make their waffles more authentic. - I have been dreaming of carving an Original Dutch Lion in my waffle iron for a while now and thanks to this day's modern technology, my dream has finally been realized.

    Please observe the new stroopwafel and waffle plate below!

    -Rip

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        Vero 邓伟儒 Testa on September 10, 2010

        baller!

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        Hachiro Takahashi on September 10, 2010

        That looks fantastic! Reminds me of the FIFA World Cup. I like the orange colour on your logo.

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        shyamoli on September 10, 2010

        Really looks great!
        What a great idea.........


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  10. on September 9, 2010
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    Rip van Wafels
    Posted project update #7

    ONLY 6 DAYS TO GO!! $5425 remaining

    Rip van Wafels is finally posted on the Kickstarter homepage!!!!!

    We are almost there!!!!

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