The Webmaster has expressed a desire to acquire a better camera, with the hopes of installing it by next Spring. The cost is approximately $800.00. If you look at the Weirs Channel cam site, you will notice that Scott has a similar desire and extends the price to about $1100. - this includes a tele lens and appropriate software.
Just a thought, but does anyone else have a desire for a webcam at Meredith and Wolfeboro, as part of this site, also.
That would make the total = 3 webcams and a cost of approximately $3300.
Currently, there are 950 members of this site.
If 1/4 of the membership, approximately 238 members, were to contribute $15.00 each, the webcam fund would swell to $3570.00. That should be enough for Don to purchase and setup his "dream" cameras.
Don has contributed his time, effort, energy, and personal funds to the generous betterment of the rest of us who utilize this site to maintain some degree of sanity and also seek advice from those more knowledgeable and experienced.
Despite what the Federal Reserve Board and "crazy" Al say, some are "enjoying" challenging times and may not be able to financially support this effort, although their desire to do so is just as strong.
That's why it is hoped that perhaps 1/4 of the membership would be able to make a donation.
This site has been a win-win situation for a lot of its members and it is my opinion, yours may differ, that supporting Don's one desire would be a generous show of support for all he has done to enrich our lives, even if just a little better.
This post may come as a shock to Don; because it is posted without his prior knowledge. I just decided to "take the bull by the horns" and let the chips fall where they may. Some may donate; others may flame this post - that's life in a free society.
As you can see by the following quote, Don does not desire to "put his hand out"; I, on the other hand, am not bashful asking for donations that will directly benefit the membership of this wonderful site.
Please think about this opportunity to show your appreciation to Don.
Thank you in advance,
GWC...
P.S.-
NOTE: You will need to read the Webmaster's post # 7, with regards to any donations.
I elected to send a money order to his address; rather than use
PayPal - scroll down to
"Make a cash contribution." You will have to email Don for his address, If you elect to pay by check. Yes, the check is in the mail
- consider the camera fund as a reality. It is up to the rest of those able, to allow its goal to be reached.
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Originally Posted by webmaster
Sorry if I sounded annoyed. I didn't mean to. I was just sending a quick reply as I flew out the door for work.
The failed power supply is just one of those little transformers that you plug into the wall to power or charge devices like cell phones, etc. Fortunately it is a minor expense although I have got my eye on a real high-quality camera ($800) that I hope to purchase this winter and have operating for next season. The quality would beat anything on the Lake right now. Here's a sample of what it can do:
Many of you have asked how to make a donation or otherwise help support this site. I've put together a new page with several options.
I have been reluctant to add this page because the site is and will always be 100% free to visitors. I don't like to put my hand out and I would really prefer to have advertisers fund it. However, many of you have asked so here it is.
Thanks to everyone for all the nice emails, support and encouragement.
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