A Great Big Thankyou

[jjjnettie]

Thank you everyone for your very generous gesture.
I've never met, or not met in person as the case may be, people as caring and big hearted as you lot.
When Paul and Houghy presented me with the laptop, I was speechless. Something that doesn't happen very often to me. LOL.
You've made me feel very happy indeed.
So before I short circuit the keyboard, it's got me crying again, I just have to say one more time, Thank you.

[matt]

Hope it brings you much happiness, jjj:)

Enjoy!

[Phil]

Cool jjj great to see you got the lappy. Hope to see some more of you photos now.
Phil

[Glenhuon]

Not sure what this relates to, but just confirms what I was thinking, that I've joined a real nice group of people. :)

[ballaratdragons]

:)

Glad to help :thumbsup:

[Dennis]

1Ponders (Paul) organised a “secret” collection for Jeanette whilst she was recently in hospital. A bunch of IIS’ers managed to club together to purchase a new laptop as a get well gift, with a few accessories, before JJJ could log on again and spring the surprise.

Paul presented the gift to Jeanette at the Qld Astrofest, who was absolutely blown away with the kindness of her IIS mates and soon put the gear to good use. I spent the first evening listening to the strains of “Dark Side of the Moon” on the new PC, as it wafted over on the faintest of late night breezes – simply delicious.

Cheers

Dennis

[h0ughy]

yes originally it was going to be an astro goody and a bunch of flowers for her from Paul and me but then it grew - slightly;)

[RB]

I hope it brings as much pleasure to you jjj as you have brought to us reading your posts and viewing your images here on IIS and for being such a wonderful person that you are.

:)

[erick]

Now that is a very fitting christening! Nothing holding you back now jjj - lets see those images! :)

[h0ughy]

yes here are the images JJJ would kill me for (for taking that is)

[h0ughy]

I do have to ask - did you post this from the new lappy?:whistle:

[avandonk]

The look on your face is enough thanks for all of us jjjnettie. I think some thanks should go to the people who organised this fine gesture. My 2C worth!

Bert

[ving]

:love::sad:thats a beautiful gesture guys...

:)

[netwolf]

Hope you enjoy it it jjj, waiting to see what you churn out with it.
Hats of to Paul and h0ughy for organizing it all.

[gbeal]

Such is IIS huh, well done guys, very nice. Just a shame about those trousers Ponders. Lap it up JJJ.

[[1ponders]]

Hey, I was in my sleek geek mode for the week :D


You weren't the only one with a tear in the eye Jeanette.....hey h0ughy ;) :poke:

While I can't speak for h0ughy (though I often do :lol: ) it was a pleasure to do something to help lift your spirits, and what ever small thing I did it was more than matched by the generosity of the "Get Well Crew".

[matt]

I strongly second that sentiment:thumbsup:

[CoombellKid]

What a wonderful thing to do :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:, for a wonderful person :D:D:D

On'ya guys! I'm sure jjjnettie will have lots of fun with that!!!

Sorry I missed the boat :shrug:

regards,CS

[astroron]

:hi:Jeanette glad you liked the surprise:)It was great to see you up and around, even though a little tired at times:(
I hope you get lots of use out of it:)
See you in a few weeks time :thumbsup:Ron
A great effort Paul and Houghy:thumbsup:

[radu5er]

Very well done gentlemen. :thumbsup:

Enjoy it jjj...in my short time here as a member I have come to realize that this group is filled with lots of true blue 'mates', and you blokes have just proven it once again. :D

[danielsun]

Glad you liked the surprise jjj ;) and a job well done by Mr ponders and Houghy for organising it and putting it all together :thumbsup:

[Lee]

Pats on the back to Houghy and Paul - true gents.... :thumbsup:
And to all of those who chipped in of course!

[xstream]

Enjoy Jeanette!
I have tears in my eyes just looking at the expression on your face from Dave's images.
To me this is what IIS is all about, helping those when the chips are down or are in need of encouragement or just help in general and this is what sets us aside from all other forums.
Thanks Paul and Dave, you are true friends and gentleman.

[Ric]

Great photos Houghy, JJJ certainly looks a surprised and happy camper. I love seeing piccies like that.

A big well done to all of you that made it all happen, pour yourselves a big beer for that one.

Cheers

[jjjnettie]

Another thank you is in order.
I received a PM from Greg Bryant today, letting me know that a years subscription to Sky and Telescope in the mail.
Thanks very very much Greg.

[netwolf]

Wow jjj, hats of Greg.

[WadeH]

Well done to Paul and Houghy for getting this little venture organised. :thumbsup:

And its great to see you getting over one of the great hurdles that life has a nasty habit of throwing in our way Jeanette. I'm just pleased that I could be a very small part of this and make your day just that little bit better.

Houghies pictures just say it all. :) :)

[Gargoyle_Steve]

It's a beaut looking laptop Jeanette - Randall and I got a chance to see it at Astrofest in advance of your arrival as Paul was transferring some wonderful (and legal!) software to it. You're a great gal and it was a pleasure to be a tiny part of this. Again hats of to Paul and h0ughy for getting the ball rolling and organising this all for you.

I hope you have a great time with it, and I'm sure you have those pesky G-Star drivers loaded by now. Looking forward to seeing you in full action with it next time we meet up.

PS: I saw the coffee cart at the Yowie Park on the way home - there looked to be a good crowd with both a bike club and a vintage car outing present.
Hope it made a killing! :P

[jjjnettie]

Yep, the bikers love their coffee.

[spacezebra]

Congrats JJJ

Yes, totally agree - nothing stopping you now.

Cheers Petra

[Zubenel]

I am quite dismayed that I miised out on this "amazing Event":sadeyes: I suppose that what happens when you don't keep an eye on this oresome sight!!:rofl:
I look forwards to see it at rons in action. Cheers Wes

[jjjnettie]

Aww, Wes.
It was the positive thoughts from so many people here that sustained through this time. So don't feel that you missed out. You were there all the time.

[beren]

:) Wow fantastic, congrats Jeanette look forward to seeing your images and wish you the very best and well done to Paul, Houghy and Greg and to all who contributed or passed on thoughts :thumbsup:

[Sausageman]

Nice one Paul and Houghy,

I would have liked to have been there but I have been on an aircraft maintenance course.

Houghy's pics are priceless.

Stay well JJJ.

Mike.

[acropolite]

Good to see you're enjoying your new toys JJJ :D and as Paul said we hope it helps lift your spirits. I'm annoyed (with myself) for missing the presentation, Paul told me, but I got sidetracked and missed it. Just as well h0ughy took some pix...:ashamed:

[h0ughy]

Phil I took pictures of just about anything, including some tasmainians:scared::P. JJJ and I even had a picture quick draw - she won.. digital cameras at 20 paces :whistle:;):lol:

[Dennis]

A bit of an understatement methinks - I would go so far as to say you actually appeared to have the Pentax K10D grafted onto the end of your arm…:whistle::whistle:

Cheers

Dennis