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Squidward said:
I am glad to see you back in cyberspace, Mark! Hope you continue to gain strength and recover!



Giving charitably, like anything else worth doing, isn't easy. While it was my knee-jerk reaction to read Mark's post as the humility we're all accustomed to, I believe there is a deeper concern; We don't want to tip the careful balance of Mark's life out of alignment any further than it's already been, and ironically an unexpected influx of raw cash might unintentionally do just that. What I'm reading here is that methods of support all come with varying degrees of complexity and consequence.
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Best wishes

Mark:

Sorry to hear about your illness but so glad to see your are heading the recovery right away. I accidentally saw the sticky post just yesterday. Too late to do anything now but keep wishing you getting better and find out strength everyday...

Take it easy and take good rest!
 
whew! . . . just got caught up!! . . . glad to see Mark is making improvements . . . hope to see him ready for full-on forum fun and frivolities fast! . . .and kudos to all for being great, compassionate . . . . beings!!

Jim
 
Good news Robie. Keep up the fight Mark and you'll be home soon lets pray. We all hit bumps or hit the ditch on this road of life. But like you and many, we just fix ourselves with the help of others and keep on truckin. Hope to see you home soon!
 
SMKSoundPro said:
Hello all.
I am relatively new to AK, but have been active on Lansing Heritage for many years. I have a client that came to me with his Pioneer SA-9900 purchase from eBay and I googled sa-9900 repair. Markthefixer's threads came up. After reading as much as possible about the repairs and parts choices, I emailed Mark last night to ask if he is interested in fixing this. His reply was a link to this thread, and my wife and I have read it from page 1. I would like to make a donation to Mark's paypal account. (Can Robie send me the info?)

I will try to fix this 9900 with all of the info found here, and want to add my appreciation to Mark and Robie, and all of the forumites here, that encourage man's humanity to man. It is rare and beautiful to read, to see and experience. Please continue to get better! Thank you.
Best wishes from Anchorage,Alaska (the other AK)
Sincerely,
Scott Koeller
smksoundpro
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Welcome Scott and thanks for your great post! I had family in Anchorage until a couple years ago. USAF.

To everyone else: That there is evidence that it ain't just us. AK is a bright light. :yes:
 
Mark, haven't visited AK in awhile and was alarmed when I saw this thread. So glad to hear that your situation is improving.

My best wishes for a fast and speedy recovery. You are a rare and gifted individual. And you don't keep the light for yourself - you shine for everyone here at AK! Thanks for "illuminating" us!

Richard
 
Great to hear about your positive progress, Mark! I look forward to meeting/conversing with you when you return. All the best!
 
still alive, exit from hospital more than a month in future, more unknown

ragged tired from ventilator hi-jinks, even on weekend.

between tired, and no schematics or service manuals available to me here, NO advice, sorry.
 
markthefixer said:
still alive, exit from hospital more than a month in future, more unknown

ragged tired from ventilator hi-jinks, even on weekend.

between tired, and no schematics or service manuals available to me here, NO advice, sorry.
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Right now,Mark you come first---nevermind the tech advice....Look out for #1.
Glad you are progressing --hang in there!!
James:yes:
 
Mark, I have been repairing speakers for over 16 years now. Many moons ago you got me started on a sx 780 that I cooked both the stk packs on. After the repair it got a recap. I've been following your threads since. I now have 2 sx1010, 2 sx1250, sx838, sx890, sx750, 2 sa950, sa1050 and another dozen receivers.
You are a special person Mark. I know how good I feel when I can help someone out and to think of the numbers you have helped. You have to have a great inner glow.

Roy
 
markthefixer said:
still alive, exit from hospital more than a month in future, more unknown

ragged tired from ventilator hi-jinks, even on weekend.

between tired, and no schematics or service manuals available to me here, NO advice, sorry.
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Just hang in there Mark and don't give the nurses a hard time! :D
 
markthefixer said:
still alive, exit from hospital more than a month in future, more unknown

ragged tired from ventilator hi-jinks, even on weekend.

between tired, and no schematics or service manuals available to me here, NO advice, sorry.
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yeah dont worry about us here. You need to get better. If we cant figure out how to help each other while your down...then we dont need it. You have been a great help here. So relax now. get better then....we'll bug ya for advice!

Get better soon
Tim
 
The only reason I've ever fixed anything stereo is because of the information I either culled from searching Mark's posts, or got from the man directly through help threads I initiated. Since coming here a bit over a year ago, I've restored to service 4 Pioneer receivers, 1 Sansui integrated amp, and 2 turntables. All using the knowledge and troubleshooting tips I've gained here - and largely sourced from Mark.

Hope you feel better soon, Mark.
 
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Just a note to let you know I check this thread quite often to see how you are doing... Many of us do :) Always pleased to see you posting, when you can! Take care of yourself, first and foremost! See ya later, Mark! :)
 
There isn't much more that can be added to what others have said here other than the fact that there are many people here who speak highly of you because of your giving nature. Now it's time that you take from others who want the best for you,especially the professionals who will see you get through the ever frustrating time period it takes to recuperate.
 
Ventilator probably needs a recap and idle current adjustment. Anyway, days fly fast, get well, Mark. Any time I drill a hole in an eraser, I am wishing you the best for such an ingenious advice!
 
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