TheraP: You must have donated a lot more than I or your have close connections. I did get one of those golden tickets and the offer to buy other items.

I know several supporters that haven't received even that.

No I didn't volunteer but I did write letters to editors across America and supported his campaign on my website a great deal. I offered to volunteer here in my local area but was never called.

Coonsey did you make a donation? I received an invite and pix and donated nowhere near the max. However, I did volunteer, knock on doors, work the polls. As far as not getting called either did I I just went down to the office and presented myself.

My question how does the Obama Team know you did the stuff you did?

I donated but not near the max just enough to get recorded as doing so.

I also blogged on their website and communicated with the local president of the Democrat Party on a regular basis.

I also sent them emails constantly voicing my opinions and support.

I did not knock on doors which I'm not physically capable to do these days, nor did I make phone calls which I'm also handicapped at.

I would think however there are many like myself that did other things. By donating alone, you'd think we'd be one of the 'special ones'.

I did get a picture of Obama/Biden day of election, signed by Biden (not Obama).

Yes it is; but my point is -- I have to PAY for anything I get from them. For once I'd like recognition for my support.

Does that sound selfish? I guess it does after thinking about it. Oh well.

WHERE'S MY FUCKING PONY, BARACK?

Received the heavy vellum "invitation" to the inauguration and, until reality pertained, at first shook the envelope upside down to discover the enclosed tickets to specific events. (Do feel free to laugh at display of belief in tooth fairy, etc.; after all, I did, however sheepishly.) Did not receive the photo, which is too bad... although, where would I put it? Next to the hearth, near the washed out photo of a long dead pope? (Kidding). On balance, worried about number of trees and gallons of ink expended but still, nice thought for Obama team to say thanks, one way or another.

I have made three contributions to Obama. Once during the primaries, once during the post-primary campaign, and a last one after the election. I never received anything but more requests for money. Of course, I donated because I wanted Obama to win, not because I wanted a picture. There are not shortage of those. I can, however, see how contributors would like a little something to show off to their buddies.

I'll also say that most of my family donates a little money to the Republican candidate, and they have ALWAYS gotten a nice big pretty picture signed by the candidate. I wonder what they are going to do with the McCain picture?

They always communicate with me. They ask me for money. If I had any, I would send it in.