Older People

[Dextra]

RnR has my address, Carmelo gave it to him I think. So does Mystique, Kaylara, and Bluecat. But for this purpose, I'll send it to Mol in a PM. You guys are the greatest, and anybody and everybody that helps out will get a little homeade present from me. It may not be much, but I don't believe in getting something for nothing.

Maybe I'll send you all a pitcher of KY lemonade! :bigredgri Careful though, it has a bit of a kick! ;)

BTW - I put up pics of me & Carmelo & my kids on the Pictures thread, if anyone wants to see me in all my sloppy glory! :D

[Dextra]

I just put in a post and it went to the top of the first page. Weird......

[Earth Walker]

Yes, I have the address. Let's work out the details. :D
:sunny:

[Red Dragon]

Nice to see that things are starting to happen in here, I'll delete the other thread then :) Let me know if I can be of help, I don't have any old pc stuff, unless you need a cannon BJ 20 printer???

[rantnraven]

I have been doing this for about a year now.

Since I have been single (and quite available - hint, hint), I have been going out to eat quite often.

(Did I mention that I was available?)

Anyway, about once or twice a month, when I go out, I pick an older couple sitting nearby and ask the server to offer them desert - on my tab. It doesn't even have to be a couple.

The smiles and thanks I get from them are terrific. Most don't eat it there but, they accept my gift in a "go box". Sometime all I get is a wave from across the room But that's just fine.

When I get home and lay down to sleep, I smile. I had done something special. And that makes me feel really good - great actually.

Try it. It feels really good.

RnR

[reanna]

I think that is wonderful. I really like the warm gooey feeling that I receive for doing something special to brighten someone's else's day. Just think what a nicer place this whole world would be if everyone had the consideration to think of someone else at small occassions that were presented before them.
I think it is contagious. I have seen grumpy people crack a really warm smile simply because I took the time to offer them a thank you for holding the door open for me.
That smile lasts......

Any hope of changing the world one person at a time?? Kinda reminds me of the old coke commercial... I'd like to buy the world a coke....(singing totally off key) lol

Smiles and ((((hugs)))) to ya!

[Red Dragon]

I'm all choked up (Sniff) a very nice thing indeed. Perhaps we should consider a nice gesture for a certain red head in our own community, maybe someone even has an old usable computer they'd like to get rid of. Hint,hint. :D Failing that, I'd be willing to chip in a few measly Canuck dollars.. Just a thought, Hee,hee ;)

[reanna]

I have an old 486, but it didn't survive the y2k thing very well. It only works half the time.... otherwise it runs okay from what I can gather, I didn't lose too much of the old files.
But the canuck buck sounds like a plan too. :)

[rantnraven]

I can pitch in for shipping. Dextra, Carmello. could you rebuild it if needed.

This is, in fact, a community that can pull together if we put our minds to it.

This is all about doing somthing good within our community.

Someone had once mentioned doing something outside the Pagan community to show our heartfelt outreach but, we could do something meaningful within our community first. Then we shall be prepared to give outside and state our name.

Blessed Be. And let's not loose Dextra and Carmello.

HOW SAY YOU?

Thoma

[rantnraven]

Would we need keyboard, monitor, anything like that? Is this just a box or, the whole shebang.

Reanna has made an offering here and I think we could pool together and back her up!!

C'MON PEOPLE!!. Can we pull together or, just LOOSE one of our own. Two actually!!!

I'm prayin'.

RnR

[reanna]

I will talk to dh and see if that is okay. I will also ask my computer genius how much it would cost to rebuild it or if it is even feasible to do so..
Let ya all know tomorrow...

Until then............

[rantnraven]

I'm fairly sure that some of us are willing to pitch in.

Can't loose too many red heads from this site.

Reana, You are beautiful. Truly. Just ask and I will give what I can.

RnR

Hoka-hey heya!!

[reanna]

it is only the tower.... the monitor has found a new home with this computer,(i was too cheap to spend the extra cash) didn't see any point to it when I already a perfectly good monitor...
I would have to hook it up to see what the stats are on the ram etc...
there is a keyboard, but I think the mouse is toast. I will check tomorrow..

[rantnraven]

I have one. Monitors are pretty cheap as well as keyboards.

Mol, Any ideas?

RnR

[reanna]

it seems like every time i finish a post there is an new reply from you too.
too cool

[rantnraven]

Don't want to loose Dextra and Carmello to something like a BILL. They're part of the FAMILY.

Love you, Baby,

RnR

[rantnraven]

Reanna, Talked with Mol today. Seems I remembered an old P2 120 I have in storage. I have never plugged it in because my ex bought it from work and it was given to me when we split (if she wants to bitch about it, then let her). I don't think it is need of repairs. Save your PC for the future. I feel good about this.

Dextra, Carmello? Don't say goodbye just yet. And this is neither a Handfasting present nor, charity. This is the community pulling together for those we love - understand that???

Mol, I have the box and intend to ship Monday. What I don't have are as follows:

Monitor
Mouse
Keyboard
Modem

The PC is equiped with Windows 98, 32 Meg Ram, CD-ROM and a 1Gig HDD. I'll shell out the initial dough for shipping but ask the community to chip in where they can.

If you wish to help, PM me and I'll give you address, phone, etc..

Thank you all. The Goddess DOES walk with us.

Blessed Be.

RnR

[Earth Walker]

Be back Monday. See y'all then. :D :heartthro

MISS ME. ;) hehehehehehe :bigredgri :p

[Red Dragon]

(Sniff) It's great to see the spirit shown by this fledgling community by taking care of two of it's own. I knew when I hinted that we could and would come through. Count me in for a part of the shipping cost, and if needed to help buy some of the missing items. :D I feel an even stronger kinship with you all and am truly proud to be a member!! :)

[Earth Walker]

:) I have an old computer that needs minor repairs,
but I am unable to pay the shipping. Can we all chip
in and send it to Dextra & Carmelo? :bigredgri

[Mairwen]

I just say ~ the Pagan Community here in Kentucky could learn a lot from you guys! I've never seen such outpouring! I'm sitting here in tears, myself. This is so wonderful!

[Dextra]

Originally posted by Mairwen
I just say ~ the Pagan Community here in Kentucky could learn a lot from you guys! I've never seen such outpouring! I'm sitting here in tears, myself. This is so wonderful!

The Pagan Commmunity in general could learn something here, but in KY especially. Mari and I are both involved with the Kentucky Pagan Confederation, something that's still in the fledgling stages, but could take a lot of lessons from here.

You guys just have no idea how much this means to me. I think Carmelo's still in shock, or else he would have wanted to say something by now. I've been in and out of tears all day. You see, we both were raised struggling for everything we had, and nothing was given to us. Ever. The one thing that I grew to know is that for everything there is a price, and sooner or later, you got to pay the piper. I know nobody expects anything from us for this, but if there is ANYTHING we can do to help anyone out, just say the word.

If I could hug you all, I would. I just don't have the words to express my gratitude.

[mol]

Originally posted by rantnraven
Reanna, Talked with Mol today. Seems I remembered an old P2 120 I have in storage. I have never plugged it in because my ex bought it from work and it was given to me when we split (if she wants to bitch about it, then let her). I don't think it is need of repairs. Save your PC for the future. I feel good about this.

Dextra, Carmello? Don't say goodbye just yet. And this is neither a Handfasting present nor, charity. This is the community pulling together for those we love - understand that???

Mol, I have the box and intend to ship Monday. What I don't have are as follows:

Monitor
Mouse
Keyboard
Modem

The PC is equiped with Windows 98, 32 Meg Ram, CD-ROM and a 1Gig HDD. I'll shell out the initial dough for shipping but ask the community to chip in where they can.

If you wish to help, PM me and I'll give you address, phone, etc..

Thank you all. The Goddess DOES walk with us.

Blessed Be.

RnR

I have the rest. I will ship it Monday.

USR 56k Modem
Keyboard.
PS/2 mouse
15" monitor (not the best, but will do until you get a better one.)

[mol]

Originally posted by rantnraven
Find out how much shipping would be. Do you have the address it would ship to? If not, I'm Dextra could provide that in an PM. Then post shipping cost and we'll all discuss it.

RnR

I am just going to ship the stuff. i dont want to take any money. Dont worry about it.

[Lady Tana]

Me too Me too..

count me in guys.. sorry.. between work and other things ive been very out of the loop around here for a bit..


but i would love to help if i can..

just let me know :)

[Carmelo]

I've just been kind of lurking about and being informed of the posts you all have made. I must say that I am truly taken aback by this. I've never really felt this much sense of community even though I saw some of it in the Christian field. This much I have never had. I thank you all very much and hope to be able to give something back someday.

I would also like to thank you for your prayers and anything else you might have done for me. I attended court on Friday to find out about a temporary child custody my soon-to-be ex was trying for in the sole part. Because I had been out of my children's lives for a year, the Kentucky State Law mandates that I be allowed supervised visitation with my children. The jusdge allowed for one day a week to start getting back into my children's lives. I hope that one day the courts will see who the bad guy was! Still, this has been all about my children. I care not what she does to me, but I want to see my children. Because of you all, and the Supreme One, I'll get that. It did anger me that it would be supervised, but it's better than nothing.

So, again, thank you all very much. My love and blessings to you all. This will be very much remembered.

[Carmelo]

Another thing, Dextra thought that we might not have been able to make Beltane this year, but thanks to some local Pagan friends of ours, I was assured this night that we would make.

The sense of community really astounds me!

[mol]

Originally posted by rantnraven


The PC is equiped with Windows 98, 32 Meg Ram, CD-ROM and a 1Gig HDD. I'll shell out the initial dough for shipping but ask the community to chip in where they can.

Just let me know the cost and I will chip in on it.

[reanna]

I think this is wonderful. Look at all the genorosity!
I'm feeling all "squishy" inside again.;)
Very nice to see though.
I am also interested in chippin' for shippin'
So please let me know where to send it by PM

TIA

[belladonna23]

I wish I would have known of this need a few weeks ago, I bought a new computer last Feb, and still had my old one. It was perfectly fine. I finally gave up trying to give it away, and donated it to Goodwill. :(
I, too, have been out of work for a while, and while I don't have a lot of money to spare, I would be glad to chip in even a little something to help out. I love this little family, and would hate to see Dextra and Carmelo
leave. Send me an e-mail, and let me know what I can do to help.

[Dextra]

<----- Those tears are for real. I'm usually very much against "taking charity" from others. But I will not refuse a gift. If you guys want to do that, I will not object. I'll just think of it as a wedding present from the community.

I haven't been this touched in a long time. You all truly are what having friends is all about.

[mol]

I am getting in on the tail end. I can throw together some periphals. Whatever we need. Mous, keyboard, etc. The monitor should be easy enough to grab on to as well.

Everyone give me a list of what we need and I see what I can do.

(Sorry for my absence as of late, work is killing me. )

[Earth Walker]

I can chip in a few Canadian $$. :D



Why is there so much of the month left at the end of the money? :bigredgri

[rantnraven]

Find out how much shipping would be. Do you have the address it would ship to? If not, I'm Dextra could provide that in an PM. Then post shipping cost and we'll all discuss it.

RnR

[adrian]

I can't believe this!!!! Are you people serious???
I don't believe this is happening....
This is unheard of...but this is just the way to change the world.
COUNT ME IN. Someone tell me what i can do to help and i'll need the address too.
This is making me cry and i love it! Please don't forget me, i wanna help.

[Yvonne Belisle]

Let me know if there are any programs you want we have a lot of language and kids learning programs from preschool level on up. If you let us know now we have someone who can burn copies. We move on the 26th so please don't take to long.

[rantnraven]

We have here a community of people who have NEVER really met and...

WOW...

Look what we are doing.

This is amazing.

A Lemonade to all of you. And a nice comfy chair.

Let's all go out on the porch and talk a while.

You guy's are too much.

*tears*

RnR

[rantnraven]

Originally posted by adrian
I can't believe this!!!! Are you people serious???
I don't believe this is happening....
This is unheard of...but this is just the way to change the world.
COUNT ME IN. Someone tell me what i can do to help and i'll need the address too.
This is making me cry and i love it! Please don't forget me, i wanna help.

You're IN. And thank you. Dextra and Carmello will be back on-line and soon. I feel, as a community, no one will let the other go. Believe it - IT is happening.

More info to follow.

Remember, we are not changing the world. only a life. The world is too large to conquer right now. Baby steps are all we can ask for now.

Thanks again and. by the Goddess, Blessed Be,

RnR

[Ellegon]

I got an old microphone if yer interested...can't help out too much more though, but I will do what I can...Love and Light...aint that what we're here for?

[adrian]

I'm not sure what you mean here, are they for sale?

[Dextra]

You guys are great!

Ellegon - I have a microphone and speakers that I bought when I first rented this computer. So they aren't going anywhere. Those babies are MINE. :D But thanks for the offer.

Yvonne - I would love any programs that you would like to send, but don't go out of your way. The Preschool stuff would be most helpful, and Carmelo said if you had any Spanish learning programs that he would like to brush up on his Spanish a bit. That would be fantastic!

Thank you, my brothers and sisters. I'll never forget this.

[Mariposa De La Luna]

I am so proud to be a part of this community, tribe, family! I have tears in my eyes looking at all of your beautiful posts. I wish I could help too but I'm in a tight spot for another month but I will send all of you some happy energy and big virtual group hug.
*HHHHHHHHHHHUUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGGGGG*

[rantnraven]

HHHHUUUUUUUUGGGG! Back to you.

It doesn't matter if you can help in a "material" way. This community is showing it's strength by pulling together and not loosing a member.

The energy you send will be good enough and better, actually. The power of positive thought is a great gift.

Thank you. You are all beautiful people and I am PROUD to be a part of you.

Thoma

[Earth Walker]

Originally posted by rantnraven
Find out how much shipping would be. Do you have the address it would ship to? If not, I'm Dextra could provide that in an PM. Then post shipping cost and we'll all discuss it.

RnR

My computer weighs approximately 25-30lbs. and
will cost about $40 to ship.
Here is my idea. Let's all chip in and send the money
to Dextra and I can send the computer C.O.D.
Sound good?

[Mairwen]

i think we found our communal name ...

Tuatha de Mystic ... :D


Tribal Mystics .......:D

[rantnraven]

Originally posted by Mystique


My computer weighs approximately 25-30lbs. and
will cost about $40 to ship.
Here is my idea. Let's all chip in and send the money
to Dextra and I can send the computer C.O.D.
Sound good?

I think, considering the date issue that was going on, you may have misssed a post.

I remembered that I had a P2 120 Mhz in storage and am going to ship that to Dextra on Monday. I will take care of shipping and, maybe, ask the community for some help.

Your heart is great and I, no! WE, thank you for the effort. Like I said, I had completely forgotten about this PC I have. I kept telling myself I would one day use it but that was over a year ago. I don't think I ever will at this point.

Let me know your thoughts?

RnR

[adrian]

waiting to be asked, and for address-es to whomever.
If i miss out on helping it will take forever to heal.

[rantnraven]

Originally posted by adrian
waiting to be asked, and for address-es to whomever.
If i miss out on helping it will take forever to heal.

Merry Meet and Blessed Be.

I'm not sure what shipping will run but will have a better idea tomorrow. I'm thinking around $40 US dollars, not much more. Mol might be shipping all the other gear. Total, let's say eighty bucks. I would ask no more then $2.00 per member.

I will have more details later.

You have a great heart.

I am turning a Tarot card for those who volunteer the effort, time and/or money to help.

To you, The Knave of Wands: This is a volital card governed by Leo. This indicates that you are a Warrior. Very proud. But I would ask that you make sure this is something you really wish to contribute to - as the card says, you are very enthusiastic yet, indesisive. Leo is a sign that can get caught up in the moment - be sure of yourself.

Thank you for your thoughts and spirit,
RnR

[mol]

Anything else I need to do?

[adrian]

Thank You...

[rantnraven]

I have the Box and a keyboard.

All we need now is a Mouse and Modem. And a couple of power cords if you have them.

Thanks Mol.

Thoma

[Red Dragon]

Dextra and Carmello, I think I speak for every one who offered to help, there is no need to thank or repay anything, It is enough knowing you have something you need, and your staying with us is ample payment. :D I am still amazed that it was done so quickly. The outpouring of help shows just how strong this community is, consider the potential as we grow! :) I still have a good Cannon BJ 20 printer you can have it's only black and white, but it works well. Be happy to ship it to you if you want it and forward an address to me via pm. Glad to see you two are going to stay with us.
"red"

[rantnraven]

Red Dragon, it was you that started this.

The offering of the printer is great. I have a few that would like to help with shipping costs. So let me know what you are charged for that. No garuntee but offers have been made.

The power of a people!! It has been spoken.

By the Goddess and of the Gods.

We're all going to haffta get together sometime. Anyone have a boat??

RnR

Red, Gunner and I will bring the Lemo...

Well, you know.

[Earth Walker]

Originally posted by rantnraven


I think, considering the date issue that was going on, you may have misssed a post.

I remembered that I had a P2 120 Mhz in storage and am going to ship that to Dextra on Monday. I will take care of shipping and, maybe, ask the community for some help.

Your heart is great and I, no! WE, thank you for the effort. Like I said, I had completely forgotten about this PC I have. I kept telling myself I would one day use it but that was over a year ago. I don't think I ever will at this point.

Let me know your thoughts?

RnR


:D I should have a GST rebate check coming shortly
and I can help. Who do I send the $$ to? :)

[adrian]

knowing me, i probably did miss something.

[Semele]

Well this is great. I have been away from the community for a while..work and other junk. Anyway I am weeding my way back in. May take me a while to catch up, just wanted to say that I love what is happening here. The other night Rant called us while we were having dinner and told us what was going on...I think Mol already was aware and pondering the possibilities. We are in a position at this time where we can help out. Mol has a virtual computer graveyard that I am always complaining about. He refuses to get rid of anything, always says we may need it. Now I guess it is paying off. I will help him get everything packed up and ready to send off today as I don't think he was able to get it ready before he left for work. It may take another little conference call to get everything organized, but I am sure that our friends will be back online in no time at all. thanks to everyone for showing true agape love when the need arises!! It warms my heart!

Semele

[Semele]

Just a thought...do you guys think Dextra might like a nice set of drums??? We moved the drums into our sons room when Mol revamped the studio and he is driving me CRAZY!!!!

On a lighter, quieter note, we will soon have our family back together!!! My brother is moving back in after about a year away! He really belongs with us, we are lost without him. He was always here for us when we needed him. Nanny/maid/therapist....whatever the need he was there to help. never would have gotten through nursing school without him. Now he's having a little financial trouble and we can bring him home and actually help him instead of him helping us for once. I am excited unless you can't tell!!!

Semele

[rantnraven]

I sent the box out this morning. However, could you let Mol know that I didn't have a keyboard as I thought. What is needed now is like this:

Modem
Keyboard
Mouse
Monitor

I think BlueCat is sending a Canon printer - got that from an earlier post.

Thoma

[rantnraven]

Originally posted by Mystique


:D I should have a GST rebate check coming shortly
and I can help. Who do I send the $$ to? :)

I will be sending a PM to everyone that expressed interest.

I will let you know.

Thank you for your heart,
RnR

[belladonna23]

Don't forget to PM me, and let me know what I can do to help!

[Kaylara]

RantRaven~
PM me as well!

Kaylara

[Earth Walker]

Originally posted by rantnraven


I will be sending a PM to everyone that expressed interest.

I will let you know.

Thank you for your heart,
RnR

Thank you. :sunny:

The government calls GST, Goods & Services Tax.
The average Canadian calls it Government Sanctioned
Theft. :bigredgri

[rantnraven]

Originally posted by Kaylara
RantRaven~
PM me as well!

Kaylara

You got it, Hon.

RnR

[rantnraven]

The original post here was about buying desrt for the elderly when I go out to eat. It make me feel great about myself.

It's funny how this a "morphed" into something that will continue to help an element of this community.

You AERE ALL wonderful and I do love the way this has come together. I love all of you.

By the Goddess and of the Gods, Bless you all,
Thoma

[BrightStar]

WOW!
I'm always offline during the weekend.Not enough time to get on.So I got back on today.This is so amazing!I knew we were becoming more of a community,but never thought I'd see anything like this.
So if we need some bucks to do this really cool thing for a community member,count me in!Send me a PM and I'll send a couple of bucks your way for shipping charges.
Yes,we should all meet someday,it would be like a family reunion to me.I love lemonade and also make some mean homemade wine.
Peace and Love,
Rain BrightStar

[mol]

This is what I had in mind when I started this. Well, actually, this has surpassed what I had in mind.

Thanks to you all. The dream I had is coming true.

[bluecat]

I will be attending an action this weekend that has some equipment.

Steve

[rantnraven]

The computer is on it's way to Carmello and Dextra. It resulted in an $83 (US) dollar shipping charge. Those of you who have asked if they can help will be receiving a PM shortly.

There are some other thing that need to be shipped as well. I will distribute the funds accordingly. In the interim, I ask other community members to pledge as well. Once all is said and told, should there be anything left of the funds, they will be returned those who made contributions. I think you all now by now that I am very straight forward.

Thank you all. I would write more but I need to go get a tissue.

Blessings,
Thoma

[bluecat]

I'll send a few $$ ... just give me an addy ... also what kind of 'puter is it? I have plenty of extra software ...

[rantnraven]

It's a Dell Pentium 120 with a 1.2G HDD. Not much to shake a stick at. It allready has the MS Office suite loaded on it.

The only thing that it lacks is the Monitor, Keyboard, Mose and Modem. I dunno but I think Mol has most of that under control.

I will PM you though.

Thank you for your heart.

Thoma

[gunner]

i get my s.s. cheque next wodin's day, i think mol has my e-mail addy on file, e-mail an addy where i can send a cheque to help with shipping or whatever.

[Silverwitch]

Typical. Your offline for a couple of days, playing Grandma to your two young grandsons, and miss out on a whole great thread.

Well, it looks like the Community (note the Capital C!), has shown it's true colours. I had sent some 'help' over the weekend, and who knows, it may just be all that 'help' that has come from everyone, that has prompted this outpouring. I like to think so. Meanwhile, count me in. I don't know what a PM is - but send me one anyway!!! I don't even know how much 'about 80 bucks' is, but providing someone can convert it into numbers that make sense to me :bigredgri, I'll do me best to send cheque, visa or whatever out of my next disability payment. Meanwhile, you have all done my poor old heart good. It started with a nice glow when I read RnR lovely gesture of desert to his dining companions (we know it as 'pudding' here!!), and then grew into a great big flame as I read on down the thread.

I'm so glad I'm a part of this Community. Love you all!!

[gunner]

silverwitch,
figure about $1.50 to a british pound, so your pound is worth half again more than our dollar. does that make sense?

[rantnraven]

Accoring to a web site I visited just now, the conversion is about 1 to 1.

If you must, just send a couple of pounds, anything will help. Be sure you can spare it though. Don't want to put anyone in a bad spot.

Blessings,
Thoma

[Red Dragon]

:confused: Hmm, Is blue cat sending Dextra a printer? Or should I still still send my Cannon BJ20 ??? If you can confirm if I am or Blue is, then I'll get it packed and sent down. :) Hey did I say how proud I am at how this community has shown it's willingness and ability to jump in and help! And even more important that it cares!! :D

[bluecat]

Originally posted by Red Dragon
:confused: Hmm, Is blue cat sending Dextra a printer? Or should I still still send my Cannon BJ20 ??? If you can confirm if I am or Blue is, then I'll get it packed and sent down. :) Hey did I say how proud I am at how this community has shown it's willingness and ability to jump in and help! And even more important that it cares!! :D

I had considered sending her an epson line printer that I have ... but if someone has an old ink jet it would be better than this noisey old monster ...

Blue

I am sending her some software too ...

[rantnraven]

Thank you for pointing this out. It was you that offered the Canon printer. Please ship at your convenience. I am the one that is confused - this has all happened so fast. I have several that have offered to help out with shipping costs and I plan to split it equally between you, Mol and myself. Blue, if we can help, speak up and you shall be helped out as well.

Blue, thank you for your heart but, keep the noisey monster. And thank you for the SW.

You are all too much.

Thanks again,
RnR

I will try to square away the name thing in the morning.

[bluecat]

No problem.

[Red Dragon]

It is done. I will get the printer packed up and send it by next week. I'll let you know the shipping costs, but remember I want to chip in towards it as well. I love you guys (Blushes and gives manly hug) Hee,hee ;)

[rantnraven]

(Manly hug back at ya)

I am keeping a tally on the total shipping costs. Whatever I get from the Community will be split between us all that have shipped. Most likely, we will be taking on a majority of that cost. I, for one, am okay with that. Dextra and Carmelo have no price tag. Anything left over will be sent back to those who contributed.

Blessings,
Thoma

[Xois]

I work in computers and have tons of "spare" parts lying about I could donate to help peice together a computer for them!

Just let me know!

Xois

[rantnraven]

Thank you for the offer. I know that it comes from your heart. However, everything is taken care of so, save the parts. There may be need in the future for the Community.

Blessings,
RnR

[Xois]

Great...remember me for the next "technology crisis"
:D

[Xois]

Hey, I would be glad to chip in on postage...let me kknow...itw ould be easiest if there was a paypal account :D

[rantnraven]

I will PM you with the information.

RnR

[Silverwitch]

Thanks Rantnraven and Gunner for your conversion of dollars to pounds. Will send a cheque off at the weekend to the address you gave me Rnr, and do with it what you will. Just glad to help out. :bigredgri Mind you, will have to get the old brain around this conversion thing as I have just been told that I may be going on a surprise trip to Florida in the good old US of A in September. It appears that my other half has been secretely planning this for sometime, and we will be going with my son, daughter in law, and two grandsons. Not at all sure how I feel about this, as I don't know if I'm Disney World material. I also hate flying, can't stand crowds, and for my sins am not particularly fond of children, even my own, let alone going some where 'forin'!!! (You know what us Brits are like. ;) Anyone get the feeling that my other half may have misjudged my ideal holdiay!!!

[gunner]

while i agree that disneyworld and that ilk are not my choices for a holiday either florida is not so bad these days. some few years ago they passed a "shall issue" pistol permit law that caused great uncertainty among the criminal population as to which of their possible victims might be able to resist being assualted and robbed or worse. this caused a sharp drop in the crime rates that continues still, so outside of the major urban areas, miami and the like, florida is a fairly good place to visit and there is much worth seeing and doing away from the tourist traps such as disneyland. i'd suggest for one, an "airboat" tour of the everglades, the florida part of the great southern swamplands though you might not have to "go see the wildlife" the critters are adapting to the human environment and sometimes come to visit on their own, causing occasional mild excitement and a visit from "pesky critters inc." to remove them. (that's a real firm doing busines in florida, i've seen them on the telly). best regards and i hope you do enjoy your holiday.
"gunner"

[rantnraven]

Do you know how long you are going to be in Florida or, will they have to re-count once your get there?

Hehe

I'm sure you'll have a great time. If you enjoy gardening, you will love the Epcot Center. But I would take Gunners advise about the airboat, they are quite a trill.

Thank you for the contribution and blessing to you. You have a huge heart.

More lemonade for the Lady.

RnR

[Silverwitch]

Thank you Gunner and Rantnrave, for the reassurance. However, I'm not sure that 'reassurance' is the right word in this case. 'Scuse me, are we talking real guns here, with real (albeit nutcases) pulling the triggers!!! Still, at least I have the comfort of Pesky Critters Inc ensuring that I won't be eaten by a crocodile (or is it alligators!) in my bed!. 'You still have to be careful', doesn't do a lot for me either!! Remember that your talking to an elderly (well, mature at any rate, OK, not that old really) lady (well female, unless you count the Gender Test) who lives in Cornwall, Rural England. You know, the land of Tally Ho (Fox Hunting and no, I don't subscribe or condone it). The place where we all talk like Dick Van Dyke in Mary Poppins, and raise our cap to 'the Gentry' whilst having our afternoon tea :bigredgri

Seriously guys, don't reassure me any more! LOL Anyway, if I've survived Europe, South Africa and Egypt (boy I could tell you some tales about Cairo!!!), I'm sure if all you people are anything to go by, I'll have a fabulous time, and by all accounts it's pretty warm and sunny in Florida (two words which I'm sure must be part of Americas dialogue, but are unfamiliar to us Brits!), which can only be good for my Arthur Itis, who is coming with me. Think I might be able to get up some enthusiasm now that the shock is wearing off. :bigredgri

PS Can I have my lemonade warm please, as it's cold enough here to start talking about Brass Monekys!

[gunner]

i'll not go "hyde park" on you on the subject of guns and people having/carrying them (haven't even got a soapbox) but likely you'll never see one except on a cop's belt while you're there and the people carrying them legally, under permit, are likely to be among the more courteous, well mannered folks you'll meet. my work requires that i be armed in public and i make sure to treat the people around me, who are usually not armed, with just that extra bit of courtesty. if you've "survived" those other places i'm quite certain you'll have a fine time in florida. ("egypt"?, have you ever read any of elisabeth peters' murder mysteries set in the egypt of lord carnavan's discoveries? they're quite good)
"gunner"

(and yes, "warm and sunny" is accurate for florida, sometimes even "bloody hot!", pack your summer frocks and casual clothing, much as you did for egypt though it's rather less humid in egypt. most, if not all places you're likely to go casual kit will be the order of the day. as for the heat, most public places, shops and the like, and most cars and even private homes have air conditioning so if the heat gets opressive you can escape it. the alligators, by the by, get their living mostly on small animals and stray pets, they'll not bother a human if they can avoid it.)

[gunner]

just for a random chuckle, my 5 1/2 year old grand daughter has decided that lt. charles alec of our local police department is henceforth "uncle chuck".
"gunner"

[Red Dragon]

Ok, What would be the least expensive way for me to ship this darn printer to the lovely Dextra?? Any hints will be appreciated>> Hee,Hee ;)
I'm in Canada by the way...

[rantnraven]

Originally posted by Red Dragon
Ok, What would be the least expensive way for me to ship this darn printer to the lovely Dextra?? Any hints will be appreciated>> Hee,Hee ;)
I'm in Canada by the way...

Standard UPS or FedEx would be my suggestion. Considering what it cost to ship the PC though, I could have driven there cheaper.

Also, make sure the box is Clearly mark with "This End Up". Bubble Jet printers have a resevour at the bottom for the excess ink when it does a cleaning. There could be a fair amount of ink in the bottom that could spill if turned over. I used to to tech support for cannon and that was a major killer for BJ printers.

Hope this helped,
RnR

[bluecat]

Great catch, RnR :cool: ... I used to do tech support for Gateway and people would call in with a complaint like that and I new that they had been sent a refurb printer that someone failed to clean the catch tank. We would then automatically put an order in for a "new" printer for the customer (just a special code on ten order) ...

That tank really makes a mess and there is no guarantee it will not get "flipped" at least once by the shipper ... :( ...

Those calls were really embarrassing because the customer is not stupid and they wouod know they had been sent a used machine.

Blue

Well, have a glass of Lemonade. If all else fails I still have the clunker.

[Silverwitch]

Seeing as how I'm generally 10 degrees colder than anyone else I know Gunner, I shall revel in the all that heat - bring it on!! :bigredgri

Haven't read any of the author you suggested (ye Gods, I've forgotten her name already and I only read it a moment ago!!), however, will re-read your post and see if I can get something from the library. I'm not a great mystery/murder type fan, but having said that, have just read a couple of books by a guy called Phil Rickman. A bit like the Vicar of Dibly meets Cracker with Paganism thrown in. Thoroughly enjoyed them.

[gunner]

i think you might enjoy elisabeth peters' books, along with good adventureous stories her main character "amelia peabody" is and interesting portrait of an independent minded late victorian era english woman who feels quite free to comment on her times and society.

[sherry]

If someone will please let me know where the funds are to be sent I'd be more than happy to pitch in!!

this is great !!

[rantnraven]

Originally posted by sherry
If someone will please let me know where the funds are to be sent I'd be more than happy to pitch in!!

this is great !!

I have sent a PM with the information.

Thank you for your thoughts,
RnR