This from one of Caine's long-time pals, the inimitable Guy:

I threw this up elsewhere, but I don't know if everyone here is going elsewhere, so I'll repeat it, and Matt, if you want to make this a post by itself be my guest:

It is now about 15:15 PST on January 18th. The Caine comic is at $5,066 out of $8,500 needed. By 15:15 on January 19th, if at least $1,000 is pledged in total to the Kickstarter link on this blog, doesn't matter how many people it takes, I will breathe deep, crack open a beer, and match an additional $1,000.

If that goal is not met, then I will start the clock again on another 24 hours, and I will match $800, and subtract $200 each 24 hour countdown thereafter. This will go until I am able to make a matching contribution, or by lack of minimum donations this offer expires.

Time's ticking.

I continue to be humbled by the charity and enthusiasm of everyone around here.