Re: Keys resurfaces

2015-09-04 Thread William Donzelli
> With the storage situation, does this mean he is in violation of his > 501(c)(3) requirements? Probably not, since 501c3 is basically a tax thing. He might be in violation for not really being "public", however. > What does this mean for that vanload of gear Keys took out from under me via > fa

Re: Keys resurfaces

2015-09-04 Thread Tothwolf
On Fri, 4 Sep 2015, jwsmobile wrote: On 9/4/2015 12:54 PM, Tothwolf wrote: On Fri, 4 Sep 2015, William Donzelli wrote: It seems to happen all the time with collectables (I must admit I have a loft room full, and I don't have anywhere to exhibit) but to me this needs PEOPLE and then a PLAN and

Re: Keys resurfaces

2015-09-04 Thread jwsmobile
He got a big collection of SDS systems which I helped store the tape drives and printers for. Al was supposed to get the media, but it never got to me to get to Al and back. thanks Jim On 9/4/2015 12:54 PM, Tothwolf wrote: On Fri, 4 Sep 2015, William Donzelli wrote: It seems to happen all

Re: Keys resurfaces

2015-09-04 Thread Sean Caron
I agree; it seems like if he really needed to raise some money, he could offer even a few of those choice pieces to other collectors ... sounds like he's got plenty of stuff other collectors would offer good money for, if it's not completely soaked or corroded out ... Best, Sean On Fri, Sep 4,

Re: Keys resurfaces

2015-09-04 Thread Tothwolf
On Fri, 4 Sep 2015, William Donzelli wrote: It seems to happen all the time with collectables (I must admit I have a loft room full, and I don't have anywhere to exhibit) but to me this needs PEOPLE and then a PLAN and lastly a Kick Starter project to get it exhibitable, if indeed any of it is

Re: Keys resurfaces

2015-09-04 Thread William Donzelli
> It seems to happen all the time with collectables (I must admit I have a > loft room full, and I don't have anywhere to exhibit) but to me this needs > PEOPLE and then a PLAN and lastly a Kick Starter project to get it > exhibitable, if indeed any of it is exhibit able. I can't see any responses

RE: Keys resurfaces

2015-09-04 Thread Dave G4UGM
To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts > > Subject: Re: Keys resurfaces > > While I've not yet completely forgiven Mr. Keys for swiping a van load of VAX > systems (including a bunch of MicroVAX 3100, 4000/VLC, etc) over a decade > ago when I had offered

Re: Keys resurfaces

2015-09-04 Thread Lee Courtney
" I'm 70 years old, and if I can't make a go of this, all that equipment will get recycled or hauled off for scrap or dumped in a landfill. And all of that documentation will go with it." A web page is not the solution to his problem. A new home for his collection is. Lee C. On Fri, Sep 4, 2015

Re: Keys resurfaces

2015-09-04 Thread Tothwolf
While I've not yet completely forgiven Mr. Keys for swiping a van load of VAX systems (including a bunch of MicroVAX 3100, 4000/VLC, etc) over a decade ago when I had offered him some wide format printers and large monitors, I'm willing to talk to him and see what can be done if others are also

RE: Keys resurfaces

2015-09-04 Thread Jay West
As always, my hosting company will gladly provide hosting services to any classic computing related website at no charge. I'll send him an email offering same. I don't want to offer free web development though, someone else can step up with that work if they wish :)