DU friends, would you mind sending a little encouragement my way?

[LuckyCharms]

By "encouragement", I mean "money".

And by "a little", I mean "a lot".

Thank you. You're the best.

[Maraya1969]

1. If you set up a Gofundme page we will help. Are you serious?

[LuckyCharms]

2. No, I'm almost never serious on here (in the lounge, anyway)...

but I appreciate your kindness.

But now that I am thinking about it, I wonder what I would do if I were in dire financial straits, which would certainly be possible considering how Trump is dismantling virtually everything in this country...jobs, social security, small businesses.

It would take me a little while to become destitute, but I can see myself getting there if things turn south.

I think instead of asking for money, I would try to use my skills to do under the table jobs for people...but I'm not in the best of health so, you know...

Another reason i would have a hard time asking for money is that I am not used to getting gifts, and I never know what to say or how to accept them...I like to give, I hate to receive. Anyway, I'm rambling...

[Marie Marie]

3. I would be so happy to help you Lucky and fortunately, I have the means to do it.

I am richer than Trump if that gives you a clue. Now, because my money is tied up with some government snafu, you need to follow these directions: I will issue you a check for, um, would a million do? Then you send me $5,000 in cash because I need that to release these funds. But first, I will need your bank account number (to deposit the check) and your Social Security Number (because of reasons I'd rather not go into here.) Also, your mother's maiden name might be helpful.

No need to thank me - I am happy to do this for you.

[LuckyCharms]

4. OMG really?

My bank account number is "A buck three eighty".

My social security number is "tree fiddy".

My mother's maiden name is "Charmsette"

Thank you!

[Sherman A1]

5. I am hoping to win the Powerball

Just need a few bucks for tickets, but I will happily send some cash if you could provide the seed money.

[smirkymonkey]

6. Sure, how is tree-fiddy?

[Harker]

7. I can send you a tree.

You're on your own regarding the fiddy.

[LisaL]

8. I am very happy to share my riches.

Once I get that check the Nigerian prince promises me.

[Wounded Bear]

9. I'd like to help you out...

which way did you come in?

[rurallib]

10. and by "my way" he means send it to me and I will pass it along

trust me!

[UTUSN]

11. The laughs *and* your serious side are much appreciated!

[Ron Obvious]

12. But if sent you money, that would mean I'd have less

I don't see how you can have the sheer effrontery to ask it of me.