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FW: Ugh, a horrible request. (ADMIN) (fwd)




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From:  Chip Atkinson [SMTP:chip-at-pupman-dot-com]
Sent:  Tuesday, February 17, 1998 4:03 AM
To:  Tesla List
Subject:  Re: Ugh, a horrible request. (ADMIN) (fwd)

Jim,

I'll accept donations any time!  Rather than last, think of it as the most
recent. 

Chip

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On Mon, 16 Feb 1998, Tesla List wrote:

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> From:  HomerLea-at-aol-dot-com [SMTP:HomerLea-at-aol-dot-com]
> Sent:  Monday, February 16, 1998 11:21 AM
> To:  tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
> Subject:  Re: Ugh, a horrible request. (ADMIN) (fwd)
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> 
> OK, I am finally feeling sufficiently guilty to get up out of my chair and
> send a donation. I hope I am not the only slow one, but thought i would post
> this in case there are any other slow people out there or maybe some who have
> joined the list recently.
> 
> jim heagy
> 
> In a message dated 97-09-26 05:10:52 EDT, you write:
> 
> > Greetings all,
> >  
> >  Sorry to start off my moderation duties with this kind of stuff.
> >  
> >  As most of you already know I started this tesla coil mailing list back in
> >  1994 and moderated it from then to about 6 months ago, and have always
> >  maintained it as well.  In 1996, I brought the list into my house by
> >  purchasing a computer and getting an ISP.  The list started out with about
> >  5 to 10 people then, and has grown to about 380 people. 
> >  
> >  Now that I've given my introduction, the real reason for this is that
> >  I am writing to ask for voluntary contributions to help support the list
> >  and the needs of the machine that I use to run it.  I would like to
> >  purchase additional tapes and perhaps a disk drive or two so that I can
> >  provide more reliable service and be able to come back quickly in the
> >  event of a problem.  I will also apply additional money towards paying for
> >  the ISP.
> >  
> >  As I stated, this is entirely voluntary, but (laying on a little guilt
> >  trip :-) ) consider the amount that you have benefitted from this list.
> >  For many, this list has been the gateway to tesla coil knowledge and has
> >  allowed them to construct and perfect thier coils.  
> >  
> >  I will also be happy to take donations.  I could use the following
> >  equipment:  
> >  a SCSI (II or III) pci card (Buslogic or Adaptec 2940 preferred)
> >  90 or 120 meter 4mm DAT dapes
> >  IDE or SCSI disks
> >  A flatbed scanner :-)
> >  Extra IDE controller card(s)
> >  
> >  
> >  Thanks for your patience and attention.  Here's my address, phone number,
> >  and e-mail:
> >  
> >  Chip Atkinson
> >  7675 Matai Ct. 
> >  Niwot, CO 80503
> >  USA
> >  (303) 652-3616
> >  chip-at-pupman-dot-com
> >  chip-at-xig-dot-com (work)
> >  
> 
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