Who collects (reads the mailing list...?) vintage computers in Quebec, Canada?

From: Don Maslin <donm_at_cts.com>
Date: Sun Oct 15 16:55:00 2000

On Sun, 15 Oct 2000, Lawrence Walker wrote:

>
>
> > Hi
> >
> > Sometimes I think I may be the only vintage computer collector in
> > Quebec, Canada.
> >
> > I would like to hear if anybody else does any collecting around here
> > (Montreal area)
> >
> > I have yet to find anybody to trade or talk collecting face-to-face
> > anywhere around here even if I have posted on several montreal
> > newsgroups that I am looking to buy/trade this kinda stuff...
> >
> > When I mention I collect vintage computers, people look at me like I
> > am due for a trip in the "wacko wagon"...
> >
> > Computers are tough to find here (not like california...) I have
> > managed to accumulate/fix/restore approx 50 micros (all working) from
> > the 197x-198x early 1990's...lotta books, software and peripherals...
> >
> > Those who feel sad for me can send me their Lisa's, TRS model IIIs and
> > Next boxes ;->
> >
> > ...things I will probably never find around here and I refuse to
> > purchase them on ebay for a zillion bucks...
> >
> > Thanks for reading
> > Claude
> >
> There's a fair number of Canucks on the list but the only one in
> Montreal I can recall is Doug Spence <hrothgar_at_total.net>
> Haven't seen any posts from him for a while but he should still
> have his old collection and possible treasure bin sources. There
> was a very good place in St. Laurent that had lots of good stuff but
> last I heard they had some hassle with the city licensors. Doug
> would know if they are still in business. I'm in Toronto but have kids
> and grandchildren there so I occasionally visit.
>
> Yeah, you gotta envy those California guys, if it doesn't all slide
> into the Pacific. :^))

What we are planning on is that it will just slide further west and then
be beachfront on both sides :)
                                                 - don
 
> ciao larry
>
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> lgwalker_at_look.ca
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Received on Sun Oct 15 2000 - 16:55:00 BST