• The move to the new server is done. There are some software and database maintenance updates in process. This has us passing the hat around to help out. We appreciate any donations. Seriously, even a dollar helps. The payment page may be found here - https://www.audiokarma.org/support.html

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Thanks for the update. I doubt that anyone is questioning the decisions. You've been the point man on this and we all owe you a tip of the hat for that.
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Thanks, Watthour.

I hope I didn't sound defensive. I did ask for suggestions/comments. My previous post was intended to help update those that may not have read all the previous comments as this thread is getting long.

I think CT Jim has better described what appears to me at least to be the best choice (at least to me). I'd love to get Mark a cell phone (with tethering) as it makes contact easier. I'm really only able to reach him via his dad's cell at the hospital. However, Mark hasn't used a cell in the past.

BTW, I just checked and there is $2,374.41 in the PayPal account. To date, no checks have arrived by standard mail.
 
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money sent.

I feel like I finally am able to give back a mere portion of what it would have taken to get my 1250 up to spec. Without Mark I would likely still not have it done.

Sorry Robie I too am not smart enough to read your message.

My email is my username at yahoo.

Get well soon Mark.
 
Robie,

You and I have already PM'd but I want to take the opportunity so say publicly that I'm proud to be a part of such a generous community that has not hesitated to help "a member of the family" in need. Everyone who has contributed has my utmost respect, especially you Robie. You have provided us with a way to help someone who has been so very generous with all of us. For that, I'm sure everyone is very grateful.

And so, a very heartfelt thank you.

And to Mark, get better. You sir, are truly missed.
 
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Robie,

You and I have already PM'd but I want to take the opportunity so say publicly that I'm proud to be a part of such a generous community that has not hesitated to help "a member of the family" in need. Everyone who has contributed has my utmost respect, especially you Robie. You have provided us with a way to help someone who has been so very generous with all of us. For that, I'm sure everyone is very grateful.

And so, a very heartfelt thank you.

And to Mark, get better. You sir, are truly missed.
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+1 :thmbsp:
 
Just my 02 here. Stop by a Radioshack near the hospital and inquire about the virgin mobile internet stick. Should be @79.99 no contract and $50 per month giving Mark 3G speeds. Simple to set up and once out of the hospital he can discontinue using it with no penalty. Also, look into a cooling pad to set the laptop on while he is using it to keep it from becoming uncomfortably warm.
Lee

Thanks for the updates too.
 
xlbee said:
You have provided us with a way to help someone who has been so very generous with all of us. For that, I'm sure everyone is very grateful.
And so, a very heartfelt thank you.
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Bob,

this is exactly it! I followed and read all posts several times - I'm sure many do. Your decision concerning buying the dell laptop was perfect. Outstanding!!

Frank
 
I think we can close the 2012 Member of the Year voting before it even opens. I know very well that this effort had nothing but absolute concern and generosity of time/spirit/resources behind it from the very start, but nonetheless it needs to be recognized and acknowledged. If anyone here has connections to a newspaper they might like the story that has come together.
 
Overundr1 said:
Just my 02 here. Stop by a Radioshack near the hospital and inquire about the virgin mobile internet stick. Should be @79.99 no contract and $50 per month giving Mark 3G speeds. Simple to set up and once out of the hospital he can discontinue using it with no penalty. Also, look into a cooling pad to set the laptop on while he is using it to keep it from becoming uncomfortably warm.
Lee

Thanks for the updates too.
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Overundr1, Thanks for your advice. It's worth far more than $.02. I'll stop by my local RS tomorrow and pick one of those up and have the bill directed to me.

UPDATE:

I spoke with Mark's dad tonight and while he was home when I finally reached him he said that Mark is on an upward curve. He's had 2 good days in a row and is getting stronger each day. I look forward to when Mark can report this and maybe do a better job of reporting first hand.

More tomorrow when I pick up and deliver the device described above. Perhaps we'll be hearing from Mark himself!!!!!

I'm proud to share a wee bit AK with each and every one of you. Y'all are incredible and demonstrated it here.
 
MTF fund

Robie said:
Any one wishing to donate to Mark's computer fund, please PM me and I'll reply with my contact info. I'll be contacting all who have pledged above. While I work today, perhaps I'll have my wife just go buy the one suggested above. While I'd love to buy him a Mac, he's a Windows guy (XP).

You have my word, that all funds will be used solely for that purpose and I'll provide an accounting to all at the end of the process.

As far as any surplus funds (if there are any) as suggested above, I'm inclined to say that they should just go to Mark rather than returned. Do y'all agree?
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For all the hand holding and patient coddling MTF provides and the wealth of knowlege he has spread here, I owe him.

Please PM me the fund info.
 
Hey Mark, glad to hear you're doing better.
Too bad you're not closer, talking about stereos & guns would be a nice visit.
 
Just back from the hospital and setting up and installing the Virgin 3G USB internet device (about $89 after tax). Thanks again, Overundr1! I put $20 of data on it for this month and will up it if he sees fit.

He was having a tough day today. He wanted to post and started one but didn't finish it. I'm sure he will be posting soon. He is a very determined guy.

His dad insisted on a pic so here is Mark resting his eyes with his shiny new laptop and some old guy.

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Mark,

Glad you are on your way to recovery. You'll be right as rain and in the pink right quick!

Hope to hear from you soon!

Thank you,

B.
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Don't spend much time in the Pioneer forums these days and had no idea that Mark was so unwell.:no:
Best wishes Mark and hope you get well soon. I've just been reading this thread, the generoisty of this place brought a tear to my eye. You guys are just awesome.:thmbsp:

Cheers
Glen
 
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All Together

All together now:

Robie! Robie!! Robie!!! ROBIE!! ROBIE!!!

And we mean it, Robie. Really. You ARE a saint, dude.
 
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