-=> Doug Cooper wrote to Dennisk <=-

 De> out of date.  An XT system didn't get you far in 1993, but it only cost
 De> $30 AUD.  That reminds me, I have to find where it is.  I never got rid
 De> of it.
 De>

 DC> Yeah I think I got rid of my XT around that time, however it was a
 DC> great computer for BBS'ing back in the day, but by 93 the "Clone Wars"
 DC> was beginning within the computer business and prices were unbelievably
 DC> cheap.  I worked for a company called Ultimate Electronics, and we'd
 DC> sell them literally out of a truck (Truck load sale,) as the buiness we
 DC> were doing on our custom made close brand was insane.  Thats the time I
 DC> upgraded to a Pentium.  At 13 I had my first job at a carwash.  I
 DC> worked a few hours each day after school.  I saved for almost a year
 DC> and bought myself a Diamond Back Pro Series BMX bike.  My parents also
 DC> never had money nor gave it when asked, asside from 10 cents to "check
 DC> in" while out riding bikes with my friends, for the payphone haha!


The XT is the "classic car" of the PC world.  Such a nice looking machine, at
least to me it is.  My mum didn't really want me taking up a part time job (I
wanted one to buy a 386), because it would apparently detract from my studies. 
At that time, I was in my final years of high school.  I was loaned a 386
instead by my uncle.

 De> in the trash, or the oceans.  Think about whether that toy will really
 De> give you enjoyment, or whether it is just shiny plastic blobs where you
 De> have to collect 100 of them.
 De>

 DC> Thats a tough sale but a great spin!  We didn't accomplish that so ...
 DC> so now I really emphasize donating to a food pantry locally here that
 DC> also has clothing and toys/household items.  Those in poverty can apply
 DC> and get free food.  While there, they can grab whatever toys and
 DC> clothing is there. We've volunteered there a few times, and did a cub
 DC> scout tour of the place when I lead the den.  So at least once every
 DC> few months we have a purge party, and collect a minimum of two boxes of
 DC> toys per kid, and take them to the pantry.

 DC> --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A45 2020/02/18 (Windows/32)


An incredibly tough sale!  Actually impossible really, unless you put your foot
down and flat out say "no".  No need to feel bad about it, within a day or two,
they've forgotten they ever wanted it!

Donating to the food pantry sounds like a great idea.  My wife has suggested
quite a few times we should during christmas, donate old toys and go
help/volunteer, but it hasn't actually happened yet.  Need to step up here.

Just out of interest, why are you in Fidonet?


... Dennis Katsonis
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