From Colin Hards Thursday, July 10, 2003 7:38 PM:
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The best solution would be for the next speaker to collect the machines after an earlier group meeting, but if this is not possible then I'd be happy to deliver them (let's say Norfolk) at a convenient time to the home of speaker. I could also store a few machines in between whiles if this was necessary.
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I have one old machine in my loft and will be retiring another in a month or two, and would be happy to donate them. Perhaps over time group members upgrading could donate their old systems to the group rather than bin them,
An excellent idea and, as you say, a good way to make use of some of the old bits and bobs we all seem to accumulate. We have some old monitors here a work I think I can get one or two of if they'd be of use.
I think you've put your finger on the important thing which is having someone who's able to store the stuff and co-ordinate its use. This could turn out to be a bit time consuming for you, is that going to cause you any problems in the longer term?
Just a thought, how would having this kit in you home (I'm presuming that that's where you'd be keeping it meantime's) affect your household insurance cover? It might be worth checking that out, just in case it compromises you in some way (having been involved with something similar with the BCS in Berkshire, I know how funny insurance companies can be about this sort of thing).
Regards,
Keith ____________ Where does a wise man look for pebbles? On a beach. Where does the wise man hide a leaf? In a forest. G.K. Chesterton