possum kingdom

I signed, and Anne helped me pack, label, and stamp the remaining fundraiser book orders this weekend.
We just got back from the post office, where we shipped the domestic fundraiser book orders — if you haven’t gotten your book yet, look for it in 3-5 days. I forgot that even though it’s just a book, I have to fill out customs forms and crap, so the international (including Canada) orders will go out tomorrow. Sorry 🙁
We did all the math last night, and the fundraiser completely covered all the office visits and medication for Felix, Sketch, and Ferris, with was just under $500 left over. Anne and I rounded that up to $500, and we are donating it to a no-kill shelter later this week. I don’t know if the shelter wants the attention, so unless they give me permission, I won’t disclose their name.
My deepest, and most sincere thanks to everyone who bought books, and my apologies to the five of you who had to get refunds because we ran out.

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  1. Donating to a no-kill shelter is an awesome idea; I don’t know about the ones in your area, but up here, if they have space, they go around to the kill-shelters and rescue as many animals as they can. the SPCA here rescued a bunch of kittens that were a day away from being put down…we got one of them, and as insane and aggressive as he is, I can’t imagine anyone killing him.

  4. Donating to a no-kill shelter is unbelievably big-hearted of you. I wish I could say that in your position I would do the same thing, but I know I’m not that good a person. I salute you both.

  6. My book just arrived today. I’m so glad you were able to cover the vet fees. I think it’s a nice thing you are doing with the extra money. I can’t wait to get started on the book. I need to hurry up if I’m to finish your book before Harry Potter gets here! 🙂

  8. I will wait anxiously at my PO Box for the book. And take Smiling Jack’s suggestion and print the custom forms online. You can print the postage and have your carrier pick them up at the house too if you want.

  9. You were right about that cutting back on blogging thing… only 6 times in the last five days. Shame on you 😉

  13. The rest to an animal shelter? THAT was a GREAT IDEA!
    NOW GET BACK TO BED!!! OR THE SOFA!!! OR SOMEPLACE YOU CAN BE HORIZONTAL!!! (Please, don’t give a possible relapse an engraved invitation. Re-read previous comments from others who thought they were better and then…………)
    karen

  14. Yeah, I’ve noticed that you picked up the blogging instead of cutting back. And here I hadn’t checked it in a couple days for fear of finding nothing new. Meh.

  16. Grats on covering the bills, it’s amazing how expensive all things medical have become. I miss having kits around, you must love yours very much.
    I agree with the rest, it is very noble of you to donate the rest. Not everyone would think of it, muchless do it. Donateing time/money to a cause is an amazing feeling.

  17. I am so glad your fundraiser went to so well. And I am even happier to hear the balance of the funds went to a shelter. I try to donate as much time, money or supplies as possible to shelters. Now if we could just convince people of the importance of spaying and neutering…. But that’s another soapbox entirely!!!! Thanks for thinking of the critters!!!

  20. Just received mine moments ago… thanks Wil! I’m getting anxious to re-read my other copy already (this one, of course, will be placed on the mantle with pride).
    –T

  22. what a pleasant surprise…I thought you had died…and stumbled upon this blog and clearly you are not dead. What a good day today turned out to be…now I must go ponder why I thought you died….*scratches head*

  23. I just got home from the doctors…and guess what I have? Mono!!! Thx Wil for spreading your germs all the way to Baltimore 🙂 I honestly thought only 15 year old girls could get mono, until I saw that you had it. I’m going back to bed now, watching lots of tv. I did see you this morning on VH1’s Top 100 Child Stars. pretty cool

  24. Picked up the book from my PO Box last night. Stayed home sick and finished it today.
    A very good read. Glad you recognize your *style* grew with you, up from leaving notes on your toys. I also love losing control of the english language. The included reprint was especially touching. ‘Family first’ can include pets.
    Steven aka Proto

  25. Yay yay yay for donating to the no-kill shelter. The fundraiser was a great idea, but donating the leftovers was brilliant. Feel better!

  26. Hey Wil,
    No worries about not getting the book. I probably shoul’ve said that Ireland doesnt have a postcode. (postcodes are a bit too complicated for the ol’ postmen in Ireland) There was honesntly no need for a refund though , I wouldn’t have minded if the money went to the shelter etc. as it was about raising money for a good cuase primarily and not so much about getting the book. Glad the bills got covered in any case though.
    -Noel

  27. Just got mine yesterday. Thanks Wil! I can’t wait to read it, and I’m glad I could help out. If you ever decide to do the same with Dancing Barefoot, I’m in. I laughed for a good 5 minutes, out loud, by myself, in my car at the “something witty” that I asked you to put in there. Thanks for making my day!

  28. Giving to a no-kill shelter is a great idea, Wil. When my son was born, and we discovered that he was allergic to our cats, we had to give them away. Well those kitties were part of our family, and we were heartbroken about it. We couldn’t find any takers, so we contacted the Animal Shelter to find out what our options were. When they saw how sweet and loving our kitties were, they immediately called the local no-kill shelter for us, and the cats were there that same day. They were both adopted together (they were sisters) within a few days, and maybe that would have happened with the regular Animal Shelter as well, but it sure took a load off our minds to know that whatever happened, they would have a home (we would have taken them back and figured something out if they were in danger of being put to sleep, but I’m glad it didn’t come to that).
    Oh, and I got my JaG in the mail today. Awesome! Thanks again, Wil!

  29. Wil,
    Thanks for the going the extra effort with the international orders. International. That’s me. It makes me sound so mysterious, so cosmopolitan, eh?
    Colleen

  31. hey wil…
    i just saw you on 100 greatest child stars on vh1… thats awesome… but im glad u still have a great career going on now…

  32. I saw you on the “100 Greatest Child Stars” also, Wil. I just about shrieked with joy (Yeah…bear with me, I’m a teen). I was yelling, “It’s Wil! Wil!” and my mom couldn’t believe how good-looking you were. She asked me, “Is that really him?”
    That was really cool. But ditto… you have a much greater career now.

  34. Wil…
    Will you stop making me so damn impressed with you and Anne?!? I live next to a shelter for animals. [Insert Plug Here] There are many great potential family members just waiting for a home with loving people (like your readers). I think it is great how the shelters help match up already housebroken, healthy, good-natured, and loving pets who want very much to love you back in return. If any of you are considering getting another member of the family, why not get one that has already gone through “The Messy Years”? It’s a treasure that will always be in your heart. (Fade to grown dog & cat curled up with each other looking at you with big warm bright eyes) (Fade to WWdN) [End of Plug]
    As for the 5 people who didn’t get their books (which I was too slow in grabbing a copy), I suggest that maybe you can do a consolatory thing for them. Maybe if you have any 8×10’s laying around or maybe a computer pic of you and Darwin sending Good Mojo personally signed, it would be a quick send and nice momento for those who tried to contribute and help your furry family. (Then again, chances are you have already done something cool like that already.)
    Keep up the good resting and healing. Keep playing low key for a while and don’t fool yourself into relapse. Give Anne a big hug and Ferris a belly scratch (or vice versa). ; ) – Dusty

  36. I also spotted the Wil Wheaton sighting on VH1!!! Too cool!! When I saw the ads running for the show, I was guessing that was the special you had referred to! And you were #62, that ain’t too shabby!

  37. *looks at calendar*
    *looks at front door*
    *bites nails and pulls hair while waiting*
    You got me sitting on pins and needles, Wil. We leave for vacation in two days. I really wanted to take it with since it’s a gift for father’s day. I don’t know whether to call it perfect timing or excruciating torture…
    Thanks for getting it out.

  39. I missed out the book gig – I hope that you do something like that again in future, with the animals benefiting again. I will be right there with you!

  40. Hey dude, I haven’t been here in a long time. I’m glad Felix is still around! I have a Felix of my own & felt a weird connection…

  41. I found my copy yesterday on my return from a trip to visit a seriously ill family member. It was just what I needed to lighten my mood. And thank you for the personalized inscription. It means a lot.

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