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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on June 26, 2012.

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      Creator Buff Sanitized & E-Lo G on June 26, 2012

      Congrats on reaching your Kickstarter fundraising goal!

      We never met the Captain, but we've so many good things about him and about how he embodied the very best of all things Burning Man. That's quite a compliment.

      Good luck!

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      Creator Rich Wilhelmsson on June 25, 2012

      If we don't reach our goal of $10,000 the credit cards will not be charged and the potential donators will keep their money. This is a fair way of organizing this type of fundraiser and Kickstarter provides the forum for us to work within. It is time-based so they don't run on forever, which actually helps motivate the process, and no money is collected at all unless we reach our goal. I hope this helps explain the situation. This is really a great tool, I hope you will check out more projects.

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      Creator Tuna Guys on June 25, 2012

      Julianne.... sorry to say, that is how kickstart works. it's all or nothing:( We are now down to 34 hours. I am not the one who set the up this acct but I am trying desperately to do what ever I can for us to reach our goal. Dave, who is the one who organized this is on a business trip until 7-3, that is why I'm replying to your message. He is away from his computer but he may reply to you also.

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      Creator Julianne Harris on June 25, 2012

      I am quite upset about the Tuna Guy fundraising project. I just read an email saying if you don't raise the rest of the $2,65 and only have three days (64 hours) left to meet the goal, which times out at 8am on Tuesday morning, or you get nothing! UM... I have been in fundraising for 20 years. DONATION INTENTION is key here.

      Are the organizers saying that IF you don't raise the rest of the money - all the donations will be returned to the person who PLEDGED IT FOR THAT SPECIFIC fundraiser... I think.... it is illegal to raise money for a specific project then NOT USE IT FOR THAT INTENTION..... the company tracking them should know this

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      Creator kyle rich on June 22, 2012

      True to form we are getting this done very last minute.... As a special bonus any backer of $1 or more will be treated with a basket of garlic fries and at least one tastless joke compliments of the Fry Guy :)....

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      Creator Sharon Cunningham on June 9, 2012

      If you would like to donate but don't do credit/debit cards send me a private message and I will tell you my address and you could send directly to me:) Sharon Kinser Cunningham on FB or yayomama70@yahoo.com...

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      Creator Sharon Cunningham on June 8, 2012

      Thank you so much for your donations, no matter how big or small. It will make a difference in honoring our Cap't . Please continue spreading The Tuna Guys love <3

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      Creator Ira Wing on June 8, 2012

      So long, and thanks for all the fish! <3

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      Creator Joyce Beaman on May 21, 2012

      I also want a picture of Alden, lighting the fire. Jim keeps grinning.

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      Creator Alden Peterson on May 20, 2012

      Thank Everyone!!!!!!!!!!!

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      Creator Kristen Purdy on May 12, 2012

      thanks for everything cap'n

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    anything you can give….Genuine, eternal gratitude

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    Tuna Guys “Remembering Cap’n Jim" Burningman 2012 Oval Bumper Sticker

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    Get a 10x12 original photo of our Art Project "Remembering Cap'n Jim" burning OR photo of The 2012 Man burning by renowned Professional Photographer, Primo Carisma, Official Camp Photographer, your choice.

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    Tuna Guys Playa Necklace Medallion. Beautiful, metal with this years Tuna Guy logo. Limited edition.

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    Tuna Guys Sponsor T shirt and maybe a good spanking.

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    Sponsor T shirt PLUS a Private Playa art Tour with Captn Leisure on his Playa Tuna Boat !

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    Sponsor T shirt PLUS Tuna Guys Playa Necklace Medallion. Beautiful, metal with this years Tuna Guy logo. Limited edition.

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    Necklace Medallion, T shirt AND a limited addition Official Tuna Guys Shot Glass.

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    BE the Maidenhead.... Live your Fantasy ! We tie you to the Bowsprit of Captn Leisure Playa Boat and you're the Maidenhead for a cruise of the Playa.WOW ! Enjoy being strapped to the boat while scantily clad and helpless as we enjoy the sights and the sounds of Burningman 2012 and endure the abuse of your Brothers and Sisters on the Playa. Surely this must appeal to a CERTAIN crowd, wouldn't you think? Get a Tshirt, Playa Medallion and Official Tuna Guys Shot Glass for being a good sport PLUS an original 10x12 photo of the Maidenhead on the Playa by renowned Professional Photographer, Primo Carisma, Official Camp Photographer. Face it folks...it's not everyday that an opportunity like this comes along AND get a T Shirt...Really. Some restrictions apply (Hey! That's really funny!!)

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    Necklace Medallion and T shirt, Water Bottle, shot glass PLUS a 10x12 photo of you wearing this stuff by renowned Professional Photographer, Primo Carisma, Official Camp Photographer. Primo will make you look good (even if you don’t) and possibly be immortalized on the Official Tuna Guys Web Page Sponsor Section.

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    Official Tuna Guys Playa Survival Kit.....Includes everything you need to survive the Playa and help identify the body if you don't !!! Includes an Official Tuna Guys Sponsor T shirt, Tuna Guys Medallion, Official Tuna Guys Playa Water Bottle, Tuna Guys Shot Glass and *Special* 2 Tuna Guys Condoms (in case the first one gets dusty...)

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    The Home Lounger Package.... Get a Pristine copy of The Burning Book, a book all about Burningman that includes a nice segment about the Tuna Guys and signed by the Author Jessica Bruder PLUS an Official Tuna Guys Coffee Mug to drink out of while you read UNLESS you do shots while you read then you can use your New Official Tuna Guys Shot Glass and wear your Tuna Guys T shirt and Tuna Guys Medallion too!!! Wow!

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    Thursday Sunset cocktails and Sushi Join us at Tuna Camp for cocktails and Tuna snacks and endure our sarcasm and gratitude for your help. Get a Sponsor T shirt, Tuna Guys Medallion,a limited addition Official Tuna Guys Shot Glass and a 10x12 group photo. Be good and maybe we'll give you some Official Tuna Guy Condoms too...

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    Put your Tuna Guys T shirt on, Hang your Tuna Guys good luck Medallion around your dusty neck and climb into Damiens Ultralight at Black Rock City International Airport and enjoy a flight around the City of Light. Yes, see Black Rock City like so few ever have. Bring your camera and your love of flying and enjoy something that you may only do once in life. Cuz The Tuna Guys want you to.

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    Dinner with the Artist at Tuna Camp....... You and a date get to endure a fully catered 5 course meal at Tuna Camp featuring various seafood products, fine Saki and lots of abusive Tuna sarcasm (and possibly get cattle prodded by a Real Tuna Gal !!). Get to discuss anything you want with the Artist and uncover Secrets of the Universe that only Tuna Guys possess. PLUS 2 Sponsor T shirts and 2 Tuna Guys Playa necklaces. PLUSPLUS a 10x12 group portrait of the dinner by renowned Professional Photographer, Primo Carisma, Official Camp Photographer. PLUS (yes another plus) you get an original Tuna Art Piece, handmade from aluminum and fine wood, made by a real Tuna Guy. If you behave at dinner, maybe we'll give you a shot glass too, OK?

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    So, I figure that it will be an exceptional individual that would throw 1000 bucks at us...but the Burningman culture is full of exceptional individuals, isn't it? Probably someone who donates $1000 really isn't into getting a bunch of bling. Someone like that would really have to BELIEVE in the Tuna Guys, really SEE what the Tuna Guys do for Burningman and want to help us on our journey at Black Rock City. Don't hesitate here, OK? You know we love you, come and get some Tunaplayalove and bring your huge donations. We'll give you anything you want for your generous donation.Bling? We got it! and you can have it....T shirts..Coffee Mugs...Shot Glass....nice little stickers to put on the Audi when you get home...even ride with Captn Leisure, Certified Master Heckler...Cocktails....Dinner…professional portrait...all yours. An original Tuna Art Piece...all yours. Love...Genuine Gratitude? We got that too!! We’ll be your best friend all week… Donate and then tell me what you want...Howz that? Remember... Tuna Guys Love You.

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    OK I'm serious now....For a donation of $2500 Tuna Guys will come to your house, no matter where you live in this country, and cook you dinner. Yes, that's right... Kick back and get fed beautiful fresh seafood by the professionals in the safety and comfort of your own home while we rifle your stash and drink your booze AND make you feel good about that!!! We fabricate Tuna Guy folklore and share it with you and yours as you slip into that Omega-3 coma and fantasize about 20 foot waves breaking over the bow and sweeping all your Tuna Guy angst into one manageable dinner. Be the first to make a donation in this amount and we'll give you the option of entertaining Fry Guy and his beautiful lady at your house as they cook up a meal of fried fish and shrimp that will help you break that stupid "no fried foods" attitude that you think will save your life. Life is short...eat all those things you're not supposed to for one night and WE'LL HELP! I'll even throw in a bottle of 1985 Mondavi Cabernet out of my private collection...there aren't too many of THOSE around, you know. This offer is BIG!! So remember that it's only money, you can't take it with you and we need it! So send it to us and CLOG THOSE ARTERIES !!! (Or exercise your baked dinner option...) Remember that the Tuna Guys love you...really we do...

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012