BJ, thanks for that note - I would have likely missed it otherwise. For 
those unfamiliar with Kickstarter, money pledged is not sent unless the 
goal is reached by the deadline. I've done this a few times and it's a 
great tool to help artists fund projects.

Hope this one makes it!

http://drbristol.wordpress.com/2011/03/24/lets-kickstart-kontiki/

cheers
b