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General Forums => Aces High Classifieds => Topic started by: Dragon on December 11, 2010, 01:54:04 PM
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First, let me copy and paste what I wrote on the 125th Spartan forums:
A long time ago, in a galax....oops, wrong story.
But, 22 years ago, in a city not to far from here, two kids gave up their paternal rights to their newborn daughter, in hopes that the receiving parents would be able to support her and raise her in an environment that was a bit more stable than their own. Not a birthday, nor even a month, nary even a day went by without one of them wondering and waiting for some kind of word of the well-being or whereabouts of the girl they named Tracy Ann.
6 years later, a letter is returned with a note from the new homeowner stating that the family had moved. She didn't know where too, but had found a 1" x 1" picture of a small girl while cleaning the house and she included this picture with her response, knowing that it was the daughter that they had so sought to get in touch with.
Skipping forward to October of 2006, the expectations of contact begin to grow as the child is now 18 years old and an 18 year old promise between mothers for the child to be aware of her adoptive status brings hope. Internet searches, MY Space, Facebook and other attempts to contact the now young adult provide nothing but frustration.
Now Tuesday, December 7, 2010 shall now be known as more than a day of infamy, since the long lost daughter on that day successfully made contact with her paternal parents and sister.
Sarah Jane (the name given upon signing the adoption papers) contacted me through facebook. Her message "I don't know if you remember me, but I think I am your daughter, please let me know"
I'm not normally the facebook kind of person, but for the last 3 night, yes, my prettythang was planted at the computer. She spent some time chatting to Stephanie and SWkiljoy over the last few days too.
Sarah is married to Dustin and they have two beautiful daughters, Lexi and Cassie, and they still live in the great state of Oklahoma. (i had to get some sarcasm in here somewhere) We spent well over an hour on the phone with them last night. Lexi, who is 4, called me her new pawpaw. <tears> Cassie at 10 months could be heard in the background, but well, you know.
It's weird becoming a grandfather, and I did it 4 years ago without knowing. Sue and I are now thinking of a vacation in the great st, er, Oklahoma next year because they REALLY want to meet us.
<S> My Brothers
What I am hoping for is to see if we can get together to assemble a computer for them. My financial situation doesn't allow for me to be able to contribute too much, in fact, if I hadn't received the free 3 month certificates at the Dayton gathering, I might not have been able to play for the last few months.
No need for an uber game comp, but just something that will give them access to the internet and play some educational games for the 4 year old.
I just talked to TD and he he donate the case, OS and assembly.
Looking for a full system including mouse, keyboard and monitor. If you can help, either post it or PM TilDeath and I.
Thanks.
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Touching story sir. :salute
I have a labtop if nothing else works for you however idk if my parents would give it away.
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PM sent to TD
I may have some drives and maybe a vid card need to rip a couple of machines apart to see what they have. I know one or two are in good working order as is. They are of older tech p4 423 and 478 one has rambus memory. Not sure if that would help but I know there may be drives available.
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Hey Dragon, I have a few extra wired keyboards and mice that I could donate. P.M. me and we'll see what we can do for getting it to you. :salute
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I'll bust Rich a call tomorrow.
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Guys if you could post here what you have available we can see as a group the components available and whats needed. My suggestion is input and output devices be shipped directly to the end user. This way we are not paying shipping twice. I have an old working system here too that I could ship on Monday, but I was hoping we could maybe piece together a half decent system. I can get P-4 Socket 478 CPU's for about 10 bucs (new). This would make a very fast system GHz wise, so we are seeking a good working order socket 478 MB.
One person offered to donate 25.00, if we got a few offers like this I can build a new system for about 225 to 275. I will donate the case, OS and some monies if we can get some donations. PLEASE DO NOT send me money out of the blue. If you can do something cash/check/mo send me a PM and I will keep a running tab and see how close we can get.
A monitor is going to be the hardest item we will need. If we can part together a system and get a few money donations we maybe able to purchase and ship a new monitor. NewEgg has monitors starting at about 90 with shipping.
I know the economy is not the best right now, but this is the season of giving. What goes around, comes around, lets see what we can do as a community.
:salute All
TD
EDIT: Ms. TD has told me she will donate $50.00
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I'm in
Let me know
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I've got 2 1gig ram sticks (ddr2), a 500w psu, and a 9400gt gfx card sitting around.
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I'm pretty sure I could scrounge $25 up. Send me a PM where I can mail a check. :cheers:
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I made a thread a while back on part I have I don't need I would be willing to part with for free since it's a good cause. :)
Biostar NF61S-M2 TE Ver. 6.x motherboard
* Socket : AM2
* Support Dual Channel DDR2 533/667/800 MHz
# 2 x DDR2 DIMM Memory Slot
# Max. Supports up to 4GB Memory
* 2 x PCI Slots
# 1 x PCI-E x1 Slot
# 1 x PCI-E x16 Slot
* NVIDIA GeForce 6100 GPU, On Board Graphic Max. Memory Share Up to 256MB
AMD Athlon X2 4850e with heatsink and fan
* Socket AM2
* Core Speed (MHz) 2500
* Voltages 1.15/1.20/1.25V
* Max Temps (C) 78'C
* Wattage 45 W
* L1 Cache Size (KB) 128
* L1 Cache Count 2
* L2 Cache Size (KB) 512
* L2 Cache Count 2
Full ATX case.
* Risers included
* Black exterior, silver interior
* No Damage, hinged front panel door covering 5.25" bays
* Optional fans 1x 120mm {Clear, 4-pin}, 1x 80mm {black, 3-pin}
* 4x 5.25" Bays
* No PSU included
I also have a 17" MAG Innovations monitor but it should be noted it's not in great condition.
The screen will turn green if the cord is not properly supported (loose wire) and there is very light black haze near the top right of the screen (barely noticeable in most lighting).
* LCD
* Non-Wide Screen
* 17" at 1280x1024 resolution max
* VGA
Raptor did mention possibly wanting the monitor but have yet to hear from him again.
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@1701 The monitor will be a hard item to come by. Can you call me at when its good for you to discuss the GREEN screen, or I can call you if you PM me your digits
TD
Rich
678-634-0431
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Rich
I have a computer that just needs all the data backed up and it would be ready to roll. It is a AMD based system that is less than 2 years old.
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Unless someone has a better monitor to donate I have this one ready to go. TD and I talked and he said he'll get the cord fixed so that's covered.
When asked, it can be shipped out. :)
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No parts, but would like to help Pm sent Rich
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PM sent TD for the monitor and vid card and power supply, if that isnt needed let me know what you need and i can and will get it.
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Ok heres the list plus what I sent in your PM TD
NV15 agp
NV17 agp
512 Mb rambus 400 memory 4x128
4x continuity cards for rambus
NEC CDRW 40x
48X cdrom
SB live PCI
Turtle Beach PCI sound
Intel P4 478 2.0 Ghz
Intel P4 478 1.7 Ghz
Dell Intel based 478 MB with rambus slots AGP
Via based 478 MB with 640 Mb 333mhz RAM and AGP Have INF disk
Made in china ethernet card
Or I can send 25.00 bucks
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WOW :x, I really wasn't sure what to expect. You guys are incredible. Thank you sooooo much.
:salute
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I can donate $25.00 maybe a little more PM me
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Like I said... if we can get enough cash offers then we can build a new and reliable system that she will not have to worry about. If you can make a cash donation, please post the amount here and we can get a running tab.
It's been nice speaking with the guys I have never talked with before.
Thanks Guys
TD
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I may be able to donate some money as well (paypal) but I'll have to check to see what I have, that time of year and all. :) I'd guess ~$20-30, I know it's not much.
Really is a great community and proven more so when these types of things happen.
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Like I said... if we can get enough cash offers then we can build a new and reliable system that she will not have to worry about. If you can make a cash donation, please post the amount here and we can get a running tab.
It's been nice speaking with the guys I have never talked with before.
Thanks Guys
TD
I think I can give $20 to both Chef and you. I'll give you a call sometime this week and PayPal it to you.
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Ill throw $25 into the kitty
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I'm good for $25. Possibly a bit more if necessary.
And yes, this community is the best one on the net hands down.
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I believe we are at 215.00 if my math is correct. Close to a new system @ about 275.00 or so. If all agree, I think we give it until Thursday this week and as a group see where we are, new system, some new parts, old parts new monitor etc.
I think this is only fair since the community is putting the money/parts in then the community should decide how it is spent.
TD
Rich
678-634-0431
Feel free to call me with questions or just to shoot the *#*^
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I've already responded to a lot of PM's, but I wanted to just put this out here. TD has agreed to pretty much handle everything for this project. It doesn't do any good to send anything to me, it needs to go to Rich.
Again, thanks to all of ya for your help.
:rock
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I might have donated until you insulted Oklahoma, former home and birthplace of my ancestors. You really think Cleveland's better? LOL
AH well, since the end result is going to an Okie family, I'll see if I can scrape something up.
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I might have donated until you insulted Oklahoma, former home and birthplace of my ancestors. You really think Cleveland's better? LOL
AH well, since the end result is going to an Okie family, I'll see if I can scrape something up.
Edit:
ooops, just noticed some taxes I gotta pay by the end of the month, I'll toss 10 bucks in though.
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OK folks lets make a decision. We have parts and we have almost enough for a new system. We have monitor offers from a 17" working order to 19" with a lose wire. Keyboard and mouse I have and can ship with what ever we decide.
NOTE: I have done this once before and the parts sent either never arrived or were not working.
My vote is a new system costing 250 to 280. As stated I will toss in the build and the OS. If you vote to build pleas state that.
Ms TD is donating $50.00. If you are making a cash donation please show the total as you make your post. Contact me for the PayPal info or address for a check.EXAMPLE: If you post after me and donating $25.00 please show, Total so far 75.00. This way we know where we are at
Total so far is $50.00
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New build
I'm in for $25
$75 total
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New build
Im in for $25
Total $100
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If your paying by check, please make the check payable to
Richard Hoberman
Mail to:
Richard Hoberman
415 Millhaven Ct
Johns Creek, GA 30005
If your sending by PayPal
Send money to:
TD@TDcomputersystems.com
Thank you for your Donation.
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i have a 700 watt power supply
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New build
25.00
Total 125.00
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i have a 700 watt power supply
Kilz nice offer, but the cost of shipping from Alaska to Georgia should be between 20 and 30 dollars. Not worth the expense when I can get new for about that. Rather then ship that can you donate a few bucks?
TD
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Here's 20 for a new build
Total 145.00
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Parts purchased, will be building tonight. Still hoping for some more donations.
TD
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Check your PM's TD.
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Rokit
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Build I'll do 50.00. 195.00
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If we keep at this pace, we maybe able to get a new monitor too. WOOOO HOOOO. :salute to all that have made a donation and to those who will be.
TD
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So I just got off the phone with Rich. I want to thank all of you that have made this possible. We are very close to making this dream come true. If I thought it would help I'd post this:
MISSION POSTED CMON GUYS WE NEED HELP
Again, thanks to all of ya.
<S> you guys :rock
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I can donate $35. Total $220.
Sorry it took a bit to respond, been busy with moving.
:salute
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:salute
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another $20 otw
Merry Christmas!
total $240?
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You guys are coming through :salute If this keeps up we will have enough for a new monitor too. About 140.00 more and we will have the money for a monitor also. I will post the PayPal money received so all can see. I will block out last names but will show all money from Yesterday to Monday. If there is an excess, I will purchase new keyboard and mouse, speakers, mouse pad.... it will all go to the benefactor. Spoke with Dragon and we agreed to ship on Monday. I will post pics of the system by the end of the weekend. I am building it but I have to finish systems I have in the works for Christmas.
TD
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System Pics
Specs:
Case: Cooler Master Elite
MB: BioStar A780L
CPU: AMD Athlon II X2 250 3.0 GHz
Mem: 2GB 1066
HD: WD 500GB SATA
DVD: Samsung DVD Combo Drive
OS: Microsoft Win XP Pro 32bit
Bought a New Keyboard and Mouse for her too.
(http://www.tdcomputersystems.com/builds/dragon_daughter/01.jpg)
(http://www.tdcomputersystems.com/builds/dragon_daughter/02.jpg)
(http://www.tdcomputersystems.com/builds/dragon_daughter/03.jpg)
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Gents,
Once again you've stepped up and proved to me that this is the absolute best group of folks online :aok
Nicely done TD.
Thank you :salute
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Gents,
Once again you've stepped up and proved to me that this is the absolute best group of folks online :aok
Nicely done TD.
Thank you :salute
Agreed Bro. I don't post often, been here long time. This was a Just Cause! And I'm absolutely impressed with the turn out of support and consideration(s). Yall have damned well earned my respect. And who says there's no Christmas.....to find a long lost Daughter, after so many years, and then have TOTAL strangers come together to provide........
Salute to all, as yall did good........true meaning of Christmas!
Salute,
SWrokit
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Donations: We got eight PayPal donations and I am expecting one check for 25.00. The total dollars collected including Mrs. TD's $50.00 412.54. The system parts were 293.27, new keyboard and mouse 29.94, FedEx 51.34. Leaves to total at 37.99. I will send a gift card for 40.00 with the system. I also donated a copy of MS Office Student and Home. I thought she needed some productivity software to make use of the system. I know we still need a monitor (preferably working without issues, these are not computer people), I can use the extra 40.00 to assist in shipping of a monitor if needed. Keep me apprised, the system is shipping Monday afternoon late 4:30pm est.
(http://www.tdcomputersystems.com/builds/dragon_daughter/paypal.jpg)
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I checked on Amazon, and found a bunch of monitors from 17 to 19" for @ $100
Heres one
http://www.amazon.com/AOC-931SWL-19-Inch-Class-Monitor/dp/B002MTF4JE/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1292845148&sr=8-17
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I'm supplying the monitor, 19" with built in speakers.
Thanks again all of ya.
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Excellent response from an awesome community. My apologies for not being able to contribute, but I'm skint at the moment.
<S> all who gave in this thread.
Wurzel
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Nice job everyone, especially you TD.
:salute
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Takes a lot to impress me, however.......Salute Folks!!
<S>
Rokit
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Update -
The computer, mouse, keyboard, etc. arrived in perfect condition (TD sure knows how to pack em) yesterday and the monitor and speakers arrived today.
I just spoke to Sarah and (through a storm of tears) she wanted to thank all who helped make this possible.
:salute and Thanks.