Subj : Re: Hi There
To   : Dennisk
From : Doug Cooper
Date : Sat May 09 2020 08:01:12

 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 out of date.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> 

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

 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> 

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

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