Bob from Black Rock phoned me up and asked me to give his regards to the forum.

He hasn’t been on the forum for quite a while, mostly because he doesn’t have a computer. His Laptop died a couple of months ago and he hasn’t yet got a replacement.

He’s been having a lot of problems, including health, girl problems, finances and mental health problems. You probably know that he recovered from prostate cancer years ago, but he still has minor urinary problems that affect his sleeping patterns. He claims that he couldn’t have a dog because he wouldn’t even have the money to feed it, money is the main reason he hasn’t replaced his laptop. A couple of months ago he took out a court order to stop his former girlfriend from pestering him. He claims he has memory problems. And subclinical depression. In short, he’s a bit of a mess.

Bob’s been a big help to me in my work on rockets. He lined up someone to machine a rocket motor for me.

That’s a shame. I know he’s elderly, but not ancient. All the best wishes Bob.

so, how much would a puta cost for Bob, and can we, as a forum, afford it?

Boris said:

so, how much would a puta cost for Bob, and can we, as a forum, afford it?

Should be able to get something up and running for browsing for $200-$300.

we can afford that. surly?

Dropbear said:

Boris said:

so, how much would a puta cost for Bob, and can we, as a forum, afford it?

Should be able to get something up and running for browsing for $200-$300.

Where? If so I’ll buy it for him. Checking MSY catalog There’s an MSY store withing walking distance of my home, and Tech Talk used to like them. What about these?

HP 15-R040TU $300
ACER Aspire E5-511-24RH $329

Good to hear Bob’s alive & kicking, even if not exactly thriving :)

A new laptop for him sounds a worthy Xmas gift idea. If someone who knows about laptops could take charge of choosing and buying it (I’ve only ever owned desktops), I’m sure we’d get enough donations. Alternatively we could donate the money directly to Bob if he’s able to get one himself. I’ll throw in $50.

Internet could cost Bob much more (per year) than computer. What would be his cheapest option?

mollwollfumble said:

Internet could cost Bob much more (per year) than computer. What would be his cheapest option?

Yeah, getting the computer is less than half the problem. One year’s internet would be more than twice the cost of a computer for Bob.

virgin wireless, $40PM 12 gigs. same cost as a puta.

mollwollfumble said:

Bob from Black Rock phoned me up and asked me to give his regards to the forum.

He hasn’t been on the forum for quite a while, mostly because he doesn’t have a computer. His Laptop died a couple of months ago and he hasn’t yet got a replacement.

He’s been having a lot of problems, including health, girl problems, finances and mental health problems. You probably know that he recovered from prostate cancer years ago, but he still has minor urinary problems that affect his sleeping patterns. He claims that he couldn’t have a dog because he wouldn’t even have the money to feed it, money is the main reason he hasn’t replaced his laptop. A couple of months ago he took out a court order to stop his former girlfriend from pestering him. He claims he has memory problems. And subclinical depression. In short, he’s a bit of a mess.

Bob’s been a big help to me in my work on rockets. He lined up someone to machine a rocket motor for me.

Please give Bob big hugs from me.

Tell him I will disco dance repeatly sending disco vibes to assist in his healing.

Also I am sorry to read that he is having such a crap time of it.

Well is there a contact point?

tauto said:

Well is there a contact point?

+1

for cards and some TLC also some disco inspired youtubes, and maybe a homemade personal one from me disco dancing with my disco dancing ball.

Many hugs to Bob from Black Rock!

Where is this… Black rock?

melbourne coast SE, towards franston.

Well he can’t have my spare brick lap top running xubuntu then…

I remember meeting Bob in person about five years ago.
He’s such a lovely human being.

Although money’s a bit tight for us at the moment, I’m sure that we would be able to spare $50 or so to go towards buying him a new laptop, or one of those internet dongley things.

Molly, do you still have either SB’s or my contact number?

I have missed this thread and willing to kick in if ways and means can be described.

mollwollfumble said:

mollwollfumble said:

Internet could cost Bob much more (per year) than computer. What would be his cheapest option?

Yeah, getting the computer is less than half the problem. One year’s internet would be more than twice the cost of a computer for Bob.

Speak to the local council, many have access programs for that sort of gear, RSL if he is ex service or Lions etc.

AwesomeO said:

mollwollfumble said:

mollwollfumble said:

Internet could cost Bob much more (per year) than computer. What would be his cheapest option?

Yeah, getting the computer is less than half the problem. One year’s internet would be more than twice the cost of a computer for Bob.

Speak to the local council, many have access programs for that sort of gear, RSL if he is ex service or Lions etc.

Get him a laptop and he can use it at macdonalds. Or steal his neighbours…

Laptops are so cheap these days I might get myself one to watch DVDs in bed.

Bubblecar said:

Laptops are so cheap these days I might get myself one to watch DVDs in bed.

Yes I got rid of an old misbehaving desk top for a laptop. It was cheaper, way better than the desk top (though that is more a function of my belated updating) and I envisaged using it in hospital or at least, easy to take to a computer shop if I had problems. With a full size monitor and keyboard there is no difference and it is a much smaller visual footprint.

AwesomeO said:

Bubblecar said:

Laptops are so cheap these days I might get myself one to watch DVDs in bed.

Yes I got rid of an old misbehaving desk top for a laptop. It was cheaper, way better than the desk top (though that is more a function of my belated updating) and I envisaged using it in hospital or at least, easy to take to a computer shop if I had problems. With a full size monitor and keyboard there is no difference and it is a much smaller visual footprint.

I have an excellent desktop machine and a fully working backup desktop, so my laptop purchase will just be an indulgence :)

AwesomeO said:

AwesomeO said:

mollwollfumble said:

Yeah, getting the computer is less than half the problem. One year’s internet would be more than twice the cost of a computer for Bob.

Speak to the local council, many have access programs for that sort of gear, RSL if he is ex service or Lions etc.

Get him a laptop and he can use it at macdonalds. Or steal his neighbours…

Something, something. Great advice, this forum provides!