You know, this whole dust up has me thinking. I wonder the following:
(1) if each one on the list should create and publish for "internal" (i.e.,
list) use a general collections list. I don't mean a complete inventory, but
rather a high-level summary of our collections, so that all of us are aware
as to what each of us posesses so in the absence of specific intentions in a
will people with specific backgrounds can help disperse the collection.
Maybe this database functionality could be added to the classiccmp.org site
as part of a "member profile" section.
(2) if we should appoint several members of the list to a team of collection
evaluators/dispersers. This group could consist of maybe 5-10 people each
with backgrounds in specific collections (i.e., a DEC guy, a Commodore guy,
etc.) so that they can evaluate and manage the dispersal of a member's
collection. The #1 guy would be responsible for making contact, and each of
us would at least let our relatives/wives/SOs know who that person is so the
call does not seem out of the blue.
This whole setup may sound too formal for a group without formal
organization, but I think it could minimize any future conflicts or hurt
feelings.
Rich
Rich Cini
Collector of classic computers
Build Master for the Altair32 Emulation Project
Web site:
http://highgate.comm.sfu.ca/~rcini/classiccmp/
/************************************************************/
-----Original Message-----
From: cctalk-bounces_at_classiccmp.org
[mailto:cctalk-bounces_at_classiccmp.org]On Behalf Of Fred Cisin
Sent: Sunday, September 26, 2004 9:14 PM
To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts
Subject: Re: Made first phone call
When I die, I hope that y'all contact my friends and relatives
immediately.
The executor of my will would prefer that you bring a big truck,
and/or provide dumpsters.
If you don't know me well enough to know who to contact,
write to deadguy_at_xenosoft.com
--
Grumpy Ol' Fred
Received on Mon Sep 27 2004 - 20:25:04 BST