That’s definitely special.  I never knew Rick Hanson first-hand, as he had
unfortunately passed away already by the time I joined the community.  I
have read some of his old posts and answers to questions, and they reflect
his smart, humorous, and generous nature abundantly.

Nonetheless, seeing his business card puts a couple of things newly in
perspective to me.  First, what a great legacy he left with this group!
Second, even his “old” posts that I’ve seen came many years after the prime
time of the Model 100 and related machines.  Almost without exception, I
would bet very few of us work with these computers as our “day job”
anymore.  This hobby that we find utterly gripping and that fills us with
so much delight and appreciation is, at heart, a passion for all of us and
an  often under-appreciated labor of love for many.  That’s how it was for
Rick and how it is still today for the community he helped form and nurture
so caringly - we earn our living many ways, but we’re united by a love of
these aging but still magnificent machines.  Good reasons to always stay
curious, live humbly, share openly, and treat fellow hobbyists with respect
and empathy.

Long live Rick’s memory and Club 100!

Best wishes,
Anthony




On Thursday, February 7, 2019, Gary Weber <[email protected]> wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> I came across this in my stash of stuff, and thought I'd snap a photo and
> pass it along, in honor of a dearly departed friend of ours.
>
> https://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q53/gweber68/IMG_6137_zpssyk9tqn7.jpg
>
> --
> Gary Weber
> [email protected]
>

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