A Present to Mudcat and Max

Subject: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Rapparee
Date: 09 Dec 07 - 05:59 PM

So I PMed Max and it turns out he's running a 100GB external on this thing and he could really, really use more drive space. (I think he wet his pants over the idea.)

Why did I email Max? I offered to buy him a 1TB external drive (USD 300 to 500). Thought it would make a nice gift.

Then the wind blew a door and broke it off in its casing. Not only will the door have to be replaced, but the whole thing that fits into the wall as well. It will most likely cost less than the deductible on the insurance, which means it comes out of my pocket. And I don't have money in there right now for a 1TB drive AND to have a new door put in.

So.....I'll make this challenge:

I'm in for USD 100.00 around the end of December/first week in January. Who else is?

If you'd like, PM me and I'll act as banker (with full accounting to all who want it) and send it all to Max in one check. Or send it to Max yourself, noting it's for the 1TB drive. Or just buy him a 1TB drive with external SATA and firewire. I don't care.

Let's just get her done, folks.

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: katlaughing
Date: 09 Dec 07 - 06:22 PM

Grand Idea, Rapaire! I like your style.:-)

Folks, I can also attest to our Master Librarian cum swordsman's trustworthy banking as it was he who collected for the First Annual Mudcat Living Treasure Award and also was its most generous supporter.

In that light, I am good for a donation, not sure how much until nearer the end of the year. I'll PM you when I know, Rapaire, and thank you!

katlovingMudcat!

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: maeve
Date: 09 Dec 07 - 06:42 PM

I'll send whatever I can. Thanks for the start!

maeve

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Leadfingers
Date: 09 Dec 07 - 07:26 PM

As an impoverished pensioner and part time gigging muso , I dont have a lot of spare , but I am sure I can cough up something ! I'll be in touch Rap !!

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Fergie
Date: 09 Dec 07 - 07:35 PM

I've just sent 20Euro directly to Max via Paypal stating that it is a contribution for a 1TB external drive. Good idea Rapaire well done.
Fergus Russell AKA Fergie

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: bobad
Date: 09 Dec 07 - 07:40 PM

Just sent my donation to Max.

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: artbrooks
Date: 09 Dec 07 - 07:43 PM

OK, I'm in for $50

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: gnu
Date: 09 Dec 07 - 07:46 PM

Sounds good, but I'll have to wait for month end to do the arithmetic.

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Bill D
Date: 09 Dec 07 - 08:27 PM

How fancy are we thinking? This shouldn't be too hard or take too big a bite from any one person if this set is a good example. Storage is a lot cheaper than it was just a year ago. Are there better ones? (I have 2 smaller Iomega external drives..) I'll go in for $10-15. I'll watch this and see what the verdict is.

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Bill D
Date: 09 Dec 07 - 08:28 PM

That was 1.5TB... this one is just 1 TB.

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Charley Noble
Date: 09 Dec 07 - 08:49 PM

I'm in for a hundred, no questions asked.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: catspaw49
Date: 09 Dec 07 - 09:37 PM

Well, I just sent $25. by PayPal. Fergie sent a bit over that in Euro so at least $50 at Mudcat Central now.   Rap and Charley are in for a hundred each, but ya' know if only 12 of us went for 25 each we'd be there........Or let's give it a few days and then Rap and Charlie can make up whatever. I betcha' we can get more than we need and have a bonus left over for the Spiegel kid to use for something else!

Spaw

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Rapparee
Date: 09 Dec 07 - 10:03 PM

Betcha he'd like a brand new whompin' big ol' server or two.....

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Celtaddict
Date: 09 Dec 07 - 10:04 PM

I'm in. Thanks, Max.

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Padre
Date: 09 Dec 07 - 10:23 PM

Count me in as well

Padre

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Beer
Date: 09 Dec 07 - 11:01 PM

Great idea. I'm in. Will send you and international money order.
Beer (adrien)

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: M.Ted
Date: 09 Dec 07 - 11:24 PM

How do we send do the paypal thing? I'll make a contribution--and we should really shoot for the 1.5 not the 1--

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 09 Dec 07 - 11:28 PM

I've never used paypal, so I would like to know, too. I normally send money via Dick and Camsco.

sandra

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Peace
Date: 09 Dec 07 - 11:29 PM

With you on that M.Ted.

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: artbrooks
Date: 10 Dec 07 - 12:05 AM

You have to have a personal PayPal account to send via them. They verify that your bank account is real...basically by making a 5 cent deposit and withdrawal. Then, when you do a PayPal payment, they take the money directly from your account - essentially like using a debit card. Start here - but I'm not sure about people in Oz and other outlandish such places.

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Seamus Kennedy
Date: 10 Dec 07 - 12:50 AM

Rapaire, count me in too.

Seamus

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 10 Dec 07 - 01:04 AM

Depending on where you choose to purchase the equipment, you can sometimes get a generous discount by simply linking to the site through an academic institution. It may be that my computer has a cookie that lets me though, but you might want to try this link (http://www.uta.edu/oit/computerstore/cpu_systems.html to see if it lets you through for a discount.

I'll have to check the finances at the end of the month before committing to this one. I put a new roof on the house three weeks ago. That left my pocketbook in a real twist. :-/

SRS

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Amos
Date: 10 Dec 07 - 02:38 AM

This is a fine and noble thread, Sir Rapaire. Well done.


A

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: maeve
Date: 10 Dec 07 - 06:35 AM

The 1.5 makes sense to me, as long as we're doing this. Rapaire, Max, what do you think?

maeve

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Rapparee
Date: 10 Dec 07 - 08:53 AM

Contrary to my emails, this is one place where bigger IS better.

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: maeve
Date: 10 Dec 07 - 10:01 AM

Good. Let's do it up right. I'll send what I can.

maeve

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Max
Date: 10 Dec 07 - 10:12 AM

I've already gotten $400 via paypal. That'll just about do it. My thoughts are that 1TB is sufficient, and I need it to have a Firewire 400/800 connection to the server. Everything else is too slow. I am seeing some with USB, Firewire and Firewire 800 which would be great for all kinds of uses.

Thanks to everyone who contributed, and thanks Repaire for the idea.

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: MMario
Date: 10 Dec 07 - 10:21 AM

Ignore the man. keep sending money. it's christmas season and maybe he'll treat himself to a new toy he doesn't actually *NEED* in order to keep Mudcat up and running. or bring back mudcat radio.

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: GUEST,A regular
Date: 10 Dec 07 - 10:29 AM

Rapaire--I'll send the money anyway.

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 10 Dec 07 - 10:45 AM

That is good news! Thanks, Mike, for setting this up. (And good luck getting your door fixed before it gets any colder!)

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: katlaughing
Date: 10 Dec 07 - 10:55 AM

I second that, MMario, esp. the "bring back Mudcat radio!"

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: maeve
Date: 10 Dec 07 - 11:01 AM

I've sent mine.

maeve

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Rapparee
Date: 10 Dec 07 - 12:12 PM

I'm ignoring Max. There are more things the Cat can use, including Mudcat Radio.

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Seamus Kennedy
Date: 10 Dec 07 - 12:13 PM

For those who wish to pay by PayPal, can the Mudelves post ana dress or link?

Thanks.

Seamus

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: bobad
Date: 10 Dec 07 - 12:22 PM

If you click the Mudcat logo on the home page it will take you to a Pay Pal link.

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Jeri
Date: 10 Dec 07 - 12:42 PM

The banjofish. Now isn't 'banjofish' a heck of a band name?!

Ignore what Max said. What does he know anyway?

(I did at least wait until he posted. I haven't been sure he was still around anymore.)

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: MMario
Date: 10 Dec 07 - 12:58 PM

paypal (if you don't use the link) can go to [e-mail]

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Beer
Date: 10 Dec 07 - 03:05 PM

Well I registered on PayPal but can't do anything for 3 to 5 days. At which time paypal will have withdrawn a small amount then I'm to verify it. Anyway, it will be done.
Beer (adrien)

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Cool Beans
Date: 10 Dec 07 - 06:36 PM

I'm in, too, Rap. PM me with your address and tell whom to make out the check to. (Cash? That's a funny name....)
Marty

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: MartinRyan
Date: 10 Dec 07 - 07:00 PM

Done.

Regards

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: johnadams
Date: 10 Dec 07 - 07:28 PM

Likewise.

J

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Uncle Phil
Date: 10 Dec 07 - 11:08 PM

Done via Paypal
- Phil and Michelle

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: catspaw49
Date: 11 Dec 07 - 07:41 AM

Sounds to me like a real success but there is always the chance that few mmore bucks from a few more folks might add in some other goodie!

Hint

Spaw

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: maeve
Date: 11 Dec 07 - 07:43 AM

And if ten more folks will donate this week I'll scrape up a bit more to send along to Max. What say ye?

maeve

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: MMario
Date: 11 Dec 07 - 10:02 AM

mine went in yesterday

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Seamus Kennedy
Date: 11 Dec 07 - 10:23 AM

Done.

Seamus

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 11 Dec 07 - 10:13 PM

Me too--this website is a gift -- my check is on its way (I just sent Sins a check for something else -- forgot to address it so it came bouncing back home to Mama -- THAT's how to deal with checks!!!!!!

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Beer
Date: 11 Dec 07 - 10:25 PM

Hay this paypal works pretty good. money sent.

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: maeve
Date: 12 Dec 07 - 05:57 AM

That's four more out of ten. Who can step up next?

maeve

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: maeve
Date: 12 Dec 07 - 04:22 PM

Five, including Celtaddict who donated yesterday, thereby winning my Eagles songbook. Thanks, everyone. Five more generous souls and I'll make another donation myself.

maeve

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Cool Beans
Date: 12 Dec 07 - 04:38 PM

Check's in the mail, Rap. Really.

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Rowan
Date: 12 Dec 07 - 07:07 PM

Sent my IMO by snail mail direct to Mudcat.

Cheers, Rowan

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: open mike
Date: 12 Dec 07 - 10:26 PM

you can also set up the pay pal account to be on your credit card..
it does not have to come out of a bank account.

thanx everyone for adding your 2 cents, or dollars or euros, etc to
this good cause!

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: MMario
Date: 13 Dec 07 - 09:15 AM

bringing back up

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: maeve
Date: 14 Dec 07 - 08:48 AM

Refresh for other contributions

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Roger the Skiffler
Date: 14 Dec 07 - 09:23 AM

I still find AOL security stops PayPal sending me the confirmatory e-mail so I can use it to donate. I'll go through UK agents as usual.

RtS

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: maeve
Date: 14 Dec 07 - 09:50 AM

I'll count Roger as number eight. I'd better start scraping for another donation myself!

Who will be next?

maeve

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 14 Dec 07 - 10:10 AM

Okay, I just sent in a very modest sum to Max @ mudcat via PayPal. Count my head, please!

SRS

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 14 Dec 07 - 10:12 AM

Oh--just one more to go on maeve's offer.

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: maeve
Date: 14 Dec 07 - 10:14 AM

Thanks, Stilly! One more.

maeve, turning out pockets and looking in bureau drawers...

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Newport Boy
Date: 14 Dec 07 - 10:42 AM

Ok, add my name - but I need a way to get the money to Max. I can't (won't) do PayPal.

Someone let me know how to send it.

Phil

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: MMario
Date: 14 Dec 07 - 10:45 AM

Max D. Spiegel
The Mudcat Cafe
P.O. Box 3006
West Chester, PA 19381

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Newport Boy
Date: 14 Dec 07 - 11:01 AM

Thanks MMario, but I'm in UK. Overseas transfers are costly for small sums.

Phil

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: MMario
Date: 14 Dec 07 - 11:07 AM

That's what is nice about PayPal - no exchange fees.

so - you need to contact the Friends of Mudcat.

PM John Routledge

or Micca

or Giok

any of them should be able to give you details.

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: maeve
Date: 14 Dec 07 - 11:57 AM

Newport Boy- Thanks for joining in! Post here when you've sent your donation, and I'll send in my newest donation as wel: That's ten as requested! Thank you, 'Catters!

Folks, keep 'em coming!Snail mail, Paypal, Friends of Mudcat, auctions...

maeve

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Art Thieme
Date: 14 Dec 07 - 12:07 PM

Put me down too. By snailmail.

Art

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: bradfordian
Date: 14 Dec 07 - 01:52 PM

Funds just now sent by paypal. But don't expect to see it yet; it takes 11 days for paypal to process & clear, & that's it without going over the pond!!! (Wonder what happens to my money in those 11 days!!!)
Brad

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: SINSULL
Date: 14 Dec 07 - 02:43 PM

?????????
Mine is an instant transaction thru Paypal.
M

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 14 Dec 07 - 08:38 PM

finally got of me proverbial & joined Paypal.

I have a very sore neck from reading all the conditions (they did suggest printing them) then they told me I already had an account!!

So my transaction was an instant $50 to Max, too.

eventually

sandra (getting older & more forgetful)

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: GUEST,Sheila
Date: 15 Dec 07 - 12:18 PM

The check's in the mail. Happy Holidays!
Sheila

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Newport Boy
Date: 15 Dec 07 - 05:11 PM

I haven't forgotten - I'm waiting a response from Friends of Mudcat for a method of sending the money.

Phil

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Micca
Date: 15 Dec 07 - 05:50 PM

Phil, I have replied to you,

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: The Barden of England
Date: 16 Dec 07 - 06:20 AM

Just sent a donation via PayPal. Max and the mudcat crew deserve our support whenever we can afford to help.
John Barden

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: maeve
Date: 17 Dec 07 - 10:20 AM

Leap up and greet the newest donors!

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Newport Boy
Date: 17 Dec 07 - 11:39 AM

Mine's now in to Friends of Mudcat.

Phil

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Banjiman
Date: 17 Dec 07 - 11:56 AM

Sent via PayPal.......I now feel better about some of the publicity we've had for the folk club and our music.

Thanks Mudcat!

Paul

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: SINSULL
Date: 18 Dec 07 - 08:12 AM

Refresh...anyone else?

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Rapparee
Date: 18 Dec 07 - 09:04 AM

There are checks and things coming to me, which I'll gather together and send to Max around New Year's Day.

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: maeve
Date: 18 Dec 07 - 01:41 PM

I'll send in my 10 for 1 bid (so to speak) around New Years, as well. Thank you again to those who responded to my offer.

maeve

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: maeve
Date: 19 Dec 07 - 08:42 PM

Rise up, 'catters and donate...

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: bradfordian
Date: 29 Dec 07 - 05:46 AM

My donation finally cleared my account yesterday. That's 14 days!!! Who says electronic is fast? Paypal sucks!!!!

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: maeve
Date: 29 Dec 07 - 07:32 AM

branfordian- Thank you for your donation. It's unfortunate you've had a frustrating time with Paypal. If your account was being "verified" that might explain the delay.

Thanks again,

maeve

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Jeri
Date: 29 Dec 07 - 07:53 AM

My money was taken out (per their e-mail to me) immediately after I sent it. Of course, I keep a small amount in the account for the odd impulse-buy of a CD, and I've had it since I sold a guy a pennywhistle a few years back.

Bradfordian, next time, it ought to move a lot faster, but the speed may depend on where the money comes from. If it's in a paypal account or you use a credit card, it may take less time than taking the money from your bank account.

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: artbrooks
Date: 29 Dec 07 - 09:07 AM

The retirement check came in, so mine goes out today.

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: artbrooks
Date: 29 Dec 07 - 09:12 AM

BTW, don't forget to redeem your pledges!!

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Rapparee
Date: 29 Dec 07 - 09:53 AM

I've got promises from a couple of people, a check from another, and they'll all go out shortly.

Anyone know how much we've raised to date?

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: maeve
Date: 29 Dec 07 - 09:56 AM

I've still got to send in my 10 for 1 challenge donation, but it'll be after our monthly flea market in January.

maeve

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: artbrooks
Date: 29 Dec 07 - 10:09 AM

Rap, a lot of it (including mine this am) went directly to Max, so you probably should check with him.

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Rapparee
Date: 29 Dec 07 - 10:38 AM

I'm hoping he'll post here and let us know.

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: danensis
Date: 29 Dec 07 - 10:49 AM

Perhaps he might get enough for a backup server?

I've just sent my mite by paypal,

John

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Charley Noble
Date: 29 Dec 07 - 02:45 PM

Actually, I'm in for $50, not $100. Check in mail.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Jeri
Date: 18 Feb 08 - 10:14 AM

Max posted once in this thread, over two months ago. Does anyone know what happened?

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Beer
Date: 18 Feb 08 - 10:49 AM

Was wondering the same thing.
Beer (adrien)

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Donuel
Date: 18 Feb 08 - 05:06 PM

What is the paypal email for Max?

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Jeri
Date: 18 Feb 08 - 05:09 PM

max(at)mudcat.org

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 18 Feb 08 - 09:33 PM

Amazing what you can do with a whole bunch of modest donations, isn't it?

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: maeve
Date: 18 Feb 08 - 09:35 PM

My extra challenge donation went in this week, as well as the Weaver Rose auction payment.

maeve

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Max
Date: 19 Feb 08 - 04:43 PM

We did great. Thank every one of you. We got more than we needed for the external drive, so the rest will go into the kitty for the yearly expenses. Extra Special thanks to Repaire, Joe Offer and the Friends of Mudcat. You guys are awesome.

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: katlaughing
Date: 19 Feb 08 - 04:46 PM

That's great to hear, Max. Thanks!

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Tig
Date: 19 Feb 08 - 04:48 PM

Do I get the 100 or has someone beaten me?

Thanks for everything Max. Hope the Col K Perma-hugs money is helping a tiny bit.

Hugs
Tig
xxx

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: GUEST
Date: 19 Feb 08 - 04:49 PM

GUEST got 100...

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 19 Feb 08 - 05:09 PM

Aw shucks Max, it was nothin'.
On behalf of the UK Friends of Mudcat, let me say, it was a pleasure to be of help, and speaking personally, I get more than my money's worth from Mudcat.


Great news BTW

G¦¬]

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Jeri
Date: 19 Feb 08 - 05:18 PM

Great to know there's enough to get a new external hard drive, with some left over.

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Beer
Date: 19 Feb 08 - 06:03 PM

Great news Max.
Continued success.
Beer (adrien)

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: Rapparee
Date: 19 Feb 08 - 07:57 PM

Good! (I'll send the rest of what I owe soon.)

Subject: RE: A Present to Mudcat and Max
From: samirich
Date: 19 Feb 08 - 08:12 PM

I have been out of touch for sometime but would like to throw my hat or is that cash in the proverbial ring. Keep up the good work.