Re: Retrology Computing: Beyond ReactiveMicro

[Michael J. Mahon <mjmahon@aol.com>]

Sean Fahey <a2fan@hotmail.com> wrote:
> On Friday, December 7, 2012 3:28:44 AM UTC-6, Michael J. Mahon wrote:
>  
>> more than a few people (yes, you!), and I don't have a long time to "place"
>> the many items. The likely result is that much of my collection (pile?) is
>> destined for--what?--the dumpster?
> 
> Some of us actively rescue the collections of our departed community
> members and enshrine them online, spread it around, etc. to insure whats
> left is with appreciative, like-minded people.
> 
> I don't mean to sound morbid, but I (and some others I know) have given a
> great deal of thought to what would happen to our collections if
> something were to happen to us. We've discussed it with each other
> because we're not getting any younger and we're concerned how our loved
> ones would deal with these sizable, sometimes valuable possessions. Like
> you suggested, would it all end up in a dumpster? One of my dying wishes
> would be 'no' -- someone else can enjoy it.
> 
> So, in my case - I have a pact with a few good friends who are also avid
> Apple II enthusiasts. They've agreed to help my wife deal with my
> collection if I were to die suddenly. I've made my Wife aware of this
> because she has no clue what is what in my collection (and I've started
> an inventory and valuation because of that). These friends will help
> redistribute or eBay my collection -- or my wife might just give it all
> away (if I'm dead, who am I to argue) but she'll at least have and idea
> what everything is worth, and know who to call on for help when the time
> comes. I can trust my friends to do the right thing, and not just strip
> the goodies and run. I've promised to do the same thing for them.
> 
> I encourage everyone to make similar arrangements

I find myself in complete agreement with you goals and considerations about
the future. My problem is that I don't have a bunch of local people who
share my interests, complicating any timely dispersal. 

Further, I'm going to be downsizing considerably within the year, but
certainly don't have time to manage a thousand eBay auctions!

-michael - NadaNet 3.1 and AppleCrate II: http://home.comcast.net/~mjmahon