Guest guest Posted February 24, 2000 Report Share Posted February 24, 2000 Wouldn't it be nice to play Santa Claus and have the computers just show up at these people's homes? Just send the computer with connection directions and directions on how to subscribe to the NF2 Crew (don't let them know it's coming!) Then you could send your friends secret Santa messages and you and they will be connected after that. I think it'd be a neat idea. June Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2000 Report Share Posted February 24, 2000 Marie I also know of a lady in Calgary that has NF2. She can not afford a computer! Marnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2000 Report Share Posted February 24, 2000 And there are now companies out there like NetZero.com that free internet acess, so there is no reason they can't join. Mikey A in Pittsburgh At 04:56 AM 2/24/2000 -0700, you wrote: > > >Marie > >I also know of a lady in Calgary that has NF2. She can not afford a computer! >Marnie > > >See what's happening for NF2Con 2000! >http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/DeckDr/earld/nf2convegas2000.html > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2000 Report Share Posted February 24, 2000 Send me names and addresses and I will contact her by snail mail. Marie Computers > > >Marie > >I also know of a lady in Calgary that has NF2. She can not afford a computer! >Marnie > > >See what's happening for NF2Con 2000! >http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/DeckDr/earld/nf2convegas2000.html > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2000 Report Share Posted February 24, 2000 When I get some names and get further on this, I would like you to give me some info on companies with free internet access that I can forward. marie Re: Computers > > > >And there are now companies out there like NetZero.com that free internet >acess, so there is no reason they can't join. >Mikey A in Pittsburgh > >At 04:56 AM 2/24/2000 -0700, you wrote: >> >> >>Marie >> >>I also know of a lady in Calgary that has NF2. She can not afford a >computer! >>Marnie >> >> >>See what's happening for NF2Con 2000! >>http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/DeckDr/earld/nf2convegas2000.html >> >> > > >See what's happening for NF2Con 2000! >http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/DeckDr/earld/nf2convegas2000.html > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2000 Report Share Posted February 24, 2000 Marie, In Canada, there is 3web.com (limited coverage). However, altavista.com, excite.com, and even simpsons.com, have free access available. (limited to major centers only) In Canada, Freenet, provides low-cost (text only) access. (I remember the good old days when text based was all there was for us poor University students ... memories, all alone in the moooon-liiiiggghhhhttttt) > When I get some names and get further on this, I would like you to give me > some info on companies with free internet access that I can forward. marie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2000 Report Share Posted February 25, 2000 Marie, Did give you Frisen's address? They have a fax and could you hear Nettie if I gave you a phone number? sheryn Computers > > > > > > > >Marie > > > >I also know of a lady in Calgary that has NF2. She can not afford a > computer! > >Marnie > > > > > >See what's happening for NF2Con 2000! > >http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/DeckDr/earld/nf2convegas2000.html > > > > > > > See what's happening for NF2Con 2000! > http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/DeckDr/earld/nf2convegas2000.html > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2000 Report Share Posted February 25, 2000 Thanks, I will save that info; is it okay, if I hear from people in Canada, that I give them your e mail address if they have problems; course come to think of it, would good would that do, if they are having problems they won't be getting on line!! marie Re: Computers > > >Marie, > >In Canada, there is 3web.com (limited coverage). However, altavista.com, excite.com, and even simpsons.com, have free access available. (limited to major centers only) In Canada, Freenet, provides low-cost (text only) access. (I remember the good old days when text based was all there was for us poor University students ... memories, all alone in the moooon-liiiiggghhhhttttt) > > > >> When I get some names and get further on this, I would like you to give me >> some info on companies with free internet access that I can forward. marie > > >See what's happening for NF2Con 2000! >http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/DeckDr/earld/nf2convegas2000.html > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2000 Report Share Posted February 25, 2000 No one gave me the Friesen's address; if you have a fax number that would be best. Marie Re: Computers > > >Marie, >Did give you Frisen's address? They have a fax and could you hear >Nettie if I gave you a phone number? >sheryn > Computers >> >> >> > >> > >> >Marie >> > >> >I also know of a lady in Calgary that has NF2. She can not afford a >> computer! >> >Marnie >> > >> > >> >See what's happening for NF2Con 2000! >> >http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/DeckDr/earld/nf2convegas2000.html >> > >> > >> >> >> See what's happening for NF2Con 2000! >> http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/DeckDr/earld/nf2convegas2000.html >> > > >See what's happening for NF2Con 2000! >http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/DeckDr/earld/nf2convegas2000.html > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2000 Report Share Posted February 25, 2000 Hi Marie, We are just stepping out for supper Marie, I'll send you this info. I'd be interested to hearing of others in Canada and communication as well. Feel free to give them our address. I'd love to talk with them. I'm going to try to reach Pam and find out how they made out in Calgary last weekend and we'd planned to call Friesen's this evening. Is there anything I could ask them for you? Could I give them your address perhaps? I hope you can help them out! I think susie especially would love a computer. Philip has been deaf along time and would probably be amazed. Sheryn Computers > >> > >> > >> > > >> > > >> >Marie > >> > > >> >I also know of a lady in Calgary that has NF2. She can not afford a > >> computer! > >> >Marnie > >> > > >> > > >> >See what's happening for NF2Con 2000! > >> >http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/DeckDr/earld/nf2convegas2000.html > >> > > >> > > >> > >> > >> See what's happening for NF2Con 2000! > >> http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/DeckDr/earld/nf2convegas2000.html > >> > > > > > >See what's happening for NF2Con 2000! > >http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/DeckDr/earld/nf2convegas2000.html > > > > > > > See what's happening for NF2Con 2000! > http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/DeckDr/earld/nf2convegas2000.html > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2000 Report Share Posted February 25, 2000 I met Suzie and the family twice in LA; I had my laptop with me, and actually Philip showed more interest than Suzie did, altho she was, I am sure, not up to par. Feel free to give my address and my greetings! Tell --oh man I am having a senior moment--I forget the mother's name--it's not Nellie is it??--don't tell her I forgot her name!! Gray is also in touch with me if it is easier for them to contact her? If they get a computer, is there anyone that can show them the basics to get them on lin e?? Marie and if you need my snail mail address, let me know. Re: Computers > > >Hi Marie, > >We are just stepping out for supper Marie, I'll send you this info. I'd be >interested to hearing of others in Canada and communication as well. Feel >free to give them our address. I'd love to talk with them. >I'm going to try to reach Pam and find out how they made out in Calgary last >weekend and we'd planned to call Friesen's this evening. Is there anything I >could ask them for you? Could I give them your address perhaps? I hope you >can help them out! I think susie especially would love a computer. Philip >has been deaf along time and would probably be amazed. >Sheryn > Computers >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> > >> >> >Marie >> >> > >> >> >I also know of a lady in Calgary that has NF2. She can not afford a >> >> computer! >> >> >Marnie >> >> > >> >> > >> >> >See what's happening for NF2Con 2000! >> >> >http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/DeckDr/earld/nf2convegas2000.html >> >> > >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> >> See what's happening for NF2Con 2000! >> >> http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/DeckDr/earld/nf2convegas2000.html >> >> >> > >> > >> >See what's happening for NF2Con 2000! >> >http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/DeckDr/earld/nf2convegas2000.html >> > >> > >> >> >> See what's happening for NF2Con 2000! >> http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/DeckDr/earld/nf2convegas2000.html >> >> > > >See what's happening for NF2Con 2000! >http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/DeckDr/earld/nf2convegas2000.html > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2000 Report Share Posted February 26, 2000 Marie, I can show them a bit more than the basics, but there are other factors to consider about them going online. First, they live a helluva long ways in northern Alberta, so none of those free ISPs I mentioned earlier would be good for them (long distance charges). The second issue is whether or not they would be able to find an ISP up there that is a local call. If it came to it, I could help set them up (ie, look for a local ISP, set up connection, help them get on the Crew, and whatnot). But again, them living in N. Alberta is a factor, since we live so far apart. > > > I met Suzie and the family twice in LA; I had my laptop with me, and > actually Philip showed more interest than Suzie did, altho she was, I am > sure, not up to par. Feel free to give my address and my greetings! > Tell --oh man I am having a senior moment--I forget the mother's name--it's > not Nellie is it??--don't tell her I forgot her name!! Gray is also > in touch with me if it is easier for them to contact her? If they get a > computer, is there anyone that can show them the basics to get them on lin > e?? Marie and if you need my snail mail address, let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2000 Report Share Posted February 26, 2000 In a message dated 2/26/2000 7:40:20 PM Eastern Standard Time, jchartra@... writes: << There may be a local ISP that they can use (for a moderate fee, I am sure) in like Peace River, or somewhere up there. As I said, I'll look around. >> Try www.thelist.com (I can't remember if it only lists US providers) Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2000 Report Share Posted February 26, 2000 sharon, has some good points; anyway we can find out about internet providers in the area where the Friesen's live? Sure don't want them ship them a computer that they end up not able to use. Marie Re: Computers > > >Marie, I can show them a bit more than the basics, but there are other factors to consider about them going online. First, they live a helluva long ways in northern Alberta, so none of those free ISPs I mentioned earlier would be good for them (long distance charges). The second issue is whether or not they would be able to find an ISP up there that is a local call. If it came to it, I could help set them up (ie, look for a local ISP, set up connection, help them get on the Crew, and whatnot). But again, them living in N. Alberta is a factor, since we live so far apart. > > > >> >> >> I met Suzie and the family twice in LA; I had my laptop with me, and >> actually Philip showed more interest than Suzie did, altho she was, I am >> sure, not up to par. Feel free to give my address and my greetings! >> Tell --oh man I am having a senior moment--I forget the mother's name--it's >> not Nellie is it??--don't tell her I forgot her name!! Gray is also >> in touch with me if it is easier for them to contact her? If they get a >> computer, is there anyone that can show them the basics to get them on lin >> e?? Marie and if you need my snail mail address, let me know. > > > >See what's happening for NF2Con 2000! >http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/DeckDr/earld/nf2convegas2000.html > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2000 Report Share Posted February 26, 2000 Marie, there are now some FREE internet service providers out there. My son is using Netzero. You can check out their page at www.netzero.com They should even have the acess numbers listed there. Mike At 06:11 PM 2/26/2000 -0500, you wrote: > > >sharon, has some good points; anyway we can find out about internet >providers in the area where the Friesen's live? >Sure don't want them ship them a computer that they end up not able to use. >Marie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2000 Report Share Posted February 26, 2000 Dude, First of all NetZero only works for the States. Second of all, I mentioned several free access providers in a previous post. Unfortunately, the closest local access numbers for all the free ISPs are Edmonton, Which is still a very long distance call for the Friesens. But not to dispair! There may be a local ISP that they can use (for a moderate fee, I am sure) in like Peace River, or somewhere up there. As I said, I'll look around. Re: Computers > > > Marie, there are now some FREE internet service providers out there. My son > is using Netzero. You can check out their page at www.netzero.com > They should even have the acess numbers listed there. > Mike > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2000 Report Share Posted February 27, 2000 Did you see 's post about doubting that they are going to find an access number that is not a toll free number? However wonder if they have one of those 800 numbers like AOL does where it is not exactly free but lower? If you just dial it up and download your messages and then go off line to read and reply, and then reconnect to send, it's not too bad; I used to operate that way with Prodigy when I first got on. But I'll save the tip.' Marie PS I mean to order a hat and shirt, just haven't gotten to it yet! Re: Computers > > >Marie, there are now some FREE internet service providers out there. My son > is using Netzero. You can check out their page at www.netzero.com >They should even have the acess numbers listed there. >Mike > > >At 06:11 PM 2/26/2000 -0500, you wrote: >> >> >>sharon, has some good points; anyway we can find out about internet >>providers in the area where the Friesen's live? >>Sure don't want them ship them a computer that they end up not able to use. >>Marie > > > >See what's happening for NF2Con 2000! >http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/DeckDr/earld/nf2convegas2000.html > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2000 Report Share Posted February 27, 2000 Thanks , we in the States are not well versed in Canadian geography, like you are in US geography! Gray had an excellent idea of states locations, etc whereas I am a total dunce about the provinces! All I know is Toronto on Montreal are on the East Coast, and I know where Edmonton is because I visited . Marie Re: Computers > > >Dude, First of all NetZero only works for the States. Second of all, I mentioned several free access providers in a previous post. Unfortunately, the closest local access numbers for all the free ISPs are Edmonton, Which is still a very long distance call for the Friesens. But not to dispair! There may be a local ISP that they can use (for a moderate fee, I am sure) in like Peace River, or somewhere up there. As I said, I'll look around. > > > > > Re: Computers > > >> >> >> Marie, there are now some FREE internet service providers out there. My son >> is using Netzero. You can check out their page at www.netzero.com >> They should even have the acess numbers listed there. >> Mike >> > > > >See what's happening for NF2Con 2000! >http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/DeckDr/earld/nf2convegas2000.html > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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