Lab Notes, 5/11/04
Present: Sherral Stamatovich, Frank Bradley, Judy Bradley, Terry Click, Jay
Schlatter, Mike Cook, Ken "Chris" Wharton, Ross Cosner, Andrew Hromis, Ryan
Myers, Tom Brown
:: Deman Fiesta
There were a lot of volunteers at lab, and we disassembled a lot of
computers. Unfortunately, I didn't count the boxes. We are running through
old computers at a fast clip now, so fast that we are low on boxes to
demanufacture.
I plan to meet with volunteers later this week or weekend to load the Loser
Cruiser (87 Astro) with computers from The Barn. We need a fresh supply of
boxes to recycle at the Sally.
:: Barn Supplies
Recycled parts are literally piling up at The Barn. We desperately need to
obtain pallets and gaylords.
Not having pallets and gaylords in place will double our work. We are
dumping the disassembled components on the floor. When we get gaylords,
we'll have to shovel piled up parts into containers, carry them to the
gaylords and dump them in...duplication of effort.
Any ideas where to get pallets and gaylords free or at reasonable prices?
:: Monitors and Copier at CC
Catholic Charities donated two Sun monitors which probably have the type of
connector the SGI Indigo boxes require.
The CC also has a 21" or 25" Apple Mac monitor -- the thing is huge. I
suppose it can be adapted to use with regular video cards. Does anybody
know someone who might want it?
Lastly, the CC has a floor standing Epson copier to donate. It will require
a moving dolly, at least two strong backs and a truck to get it -- we
probably don't want to lay it on its side. Apparently it needs toner and a
software driver. I'll ask if it works. We can get it next week during lab
if we want it.
Any volunteers?
:: Frank and Judy Are Grandparents Again
Frank and Judy's daughter delivered an 8+ pound child by emergency
C-section. The mother's blood pressure was dangerously elevated and the
baby's BP dropped like a rock. Mother and child are fine now. I think Judy
said the newborn is a female.
:: New Volunteers
Ross Cosner, Ryan Myers and Andrew Hromis are college students in computer
related majors at IU and Purdue. The trio plans to donate time this summer
to FreeGeek. Last night was their first visit. They had fun.
:: Olin's Shoulder
Olin's physical therapist thinks he has a torn rotator cuff. A specialist
will examine the shoulder soon. Olin didn't miss lab because of his
shoulder -- he had a plumbers meeting to attend.
Tom
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