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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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Chip Atkinson
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--- If I can't fix it, I can fix it so it can't be fixed --
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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
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> In a message dated 97-09-26 05:10:52 EDT, you write:
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> > 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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