Hello Misc@ To give everyone a status update on the Alpha replacement, we're doing reasonably well on pledges--thanks to all who've stepped up thus far--and at this point it looks like we have funds to cover the repair of the existing machine and / or the purchase of the replacement on.
If we're lucky and should the stars align just right, we *may* perhaps have funds to cover both, so that we can have a spare in the event of a future problem. <crosses fingers> Of important note is that there are a couple of people who've stepped up with fairly significant pledges, so both they and everyone else who has come forward with smaller donations is VERY important to the success of this deal. One pledge that doesn't turn into loot in the bank could be bad news for us. That said, I'll have more news for everyone, including the pledge / donation total thus far, in the next day or so as last minute decisions and donations are made. Thanks to all who've pledged / donated so far. Details will follow on both the machine choice and donation details / instructions in the next couple of days. Best, Kevin
