Secret Plots Redux

[billroper]

In this post from about a month ago, I describe a plan to get decadentdave a new/old computer along with modern screen-reading software. Shortly after that, daisy_knotwise was diagnosed with endometrial cancer (since happily removed) and life got a bit busy on this end of the world.

In the meantime, I have successfully resuscitated the dual-processor Windows XP Professional system. I have ordered the 60-day trial version of Window-Eyes which appears to be a good choice, although Dave would be a better judge of that once he gets his hands on the software.

And Karen Cooper has thoughtfully volunteered to accept contributions via PayPal at karenc@visi.com. Or you could send me a check at 725 Citadel Ct., Des Plaines IL 60016 if that's simpler for you.

We'll still need to sort out the logistics of getting the working computer to Winnipeg, but I suspect it can be mongoled there through Mpls. We'll see...

So, shall we begin?

Comments

[blueeyedtigress.livejournal.com]

Bill, I think I'm loosing my marbles -- I know I meant to give you a contribution to this when I saw you last month. Did I? %P

[billroper]

I don't recall, but let me check with daisy_knotwise...

[katyhh.livejournal.com]

Can Karen's PayPal account accept credit card payments?

[minnehaha.livejournal.com]

Yes, sure, I'll take anything.

K.

[jodimuse.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much for getting this started, Bill! I've made a contribution to Karen's paypal account. :) Let us know how things develop!

[minnehaha.livejournal.com]

You might be first; I have't checked yet!

K. [and I'll pass the heads-up on to others, discreetly. Everyone should spread the word. Bill, what are we looking to collect, dollar-wise?

K.

[billroper]

The full package with the maintenance agreement -- upgrades strike me as a good idea, given Dave's previous experience! -- is $1150. I think you also suggested adding in a decent set of headphones, but that's not going to be a lot more money, I suspect.

[minnehaha.livejournal.com]

Has Dave been to visit yet and try out the new package yet?

K. [I've lost track of these details]

[billroper]

Dave is arriving today. I haven't yet installed the evaluation software, because I ordered it on Sunday and it hasn't arrived yet. But it's coming from Ft. Wayne, so I have hopes of seeing it pretty promptly. :)

[patoadam]

Sent to Karen.

[tollermom]

Donation sent! :-)

[catalana.livejournal.com]

I'll send a donation as soon as I make sure I do actually get paid tomorrow. *grin* Defaulting on rent and car payment would be bad.

[carolf.livejournal.com]

Hey Bill,

Check as agreed will be in the mail as soon as I

1) write it
2) envelope, address and stamp it
and
3) walk it to the mailbox

all of which I will do as soon as I finish reading LJ.
Will be out in tomorrow's mail.

[joecoustic.livejournal.com]

I just sent you a check in the mail about an hour ago.