[Rhodes22-list] E-mail service (WAS. . . and an Open Reply... Like this, Slim)

Tue May 6 12:37:12 EDT 2008

5GIG is quite a bit unless you download movies or lots of iTunes....and some places (mine) can't get Sprint....

  And if anyone is considering going to an EVDO modem, check out 3GStore.com.

  These guys are totally in the loop as far as this technology is concerned. Absolutely top notch info...they set everything up with the Verizon account...free 30/day trial...

  And if you have a Verizon cell phone & put both wireless accounts on the same bill, you save $10.00/mo. Not sure if it a limited time....

  Funny story associated with my setting up my modem:

  My laptop was having issues so I called tech as I was unsure about several of the choices.
  Now the company is in Chicage...as is the # to call for tech.

  We'd chit chat while rebooting, etc...turns out he was in VA, not Illinois (the tech guys work from home from around the country).

  It turns out he was in a town about 20 mi from where I used to work & teach.

  I asked him if he were familiar with the town..and there ws a brief silence.

  He asked if I'd known any (Smiths)...I named some that I'd taught...silence again...

  The family I'd taught was his uncles, aunts , and FATHER.

  Small world.

  elle

Jack Chirch <jchirch at gmail.com> wrote:
  Good point, Hank. IMHO, Gmail's greatest feature is its price. Like Elle,
I've moved over to a broad-band wireless service, & my carrier (Verizon)
doesn't provide email service. Since my experience w/ web-based email has
been crappy without exception, I was tickled to find that the guys @ Google
would provide 'real' email service for $0.

BTW, for those interested, Verizon's broadband wireless has been reliable,
and fast (far faster than Hughes' satellitesevice)--at least for the first
two weeks. Price is $59/mo, and it's completely portable--just a single
little USB modem the size of a matchbook, that doesn't care what computer
it's plugged into. For anybody who can't get good cable or DSL service, this
is worth looking at. Caveat: Verizon's service has a 5 Gigabyte per month
cap. Sprint's is 'unlimited'.

-----Original Message-----
From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Hank
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 9:29 PM
To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] . . . and an Open Reply... Like this, Slim

Jack,

If you do that then you lose the greatest feature of Gmail, which is the
grouping of conversations. To me, this truly is the greatest invention
since sliced bread.

Hank

On Mon, May 5, 2008 at 9:01 PM, Jack Chirch wrote:

> Set G-mail up to use your own e-mail client (Outlook, Outlook 
> Express,
> etc.) Gmail has its own POP3 and SMTP servers and will behave just 
> like your ISP's mail service.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Steven Alm
> Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 6:48 PM
> To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Open letter to "da list" and an Open Reply...
>
> Hey Gmail users: I can't seem to figure out how to change the subject 
> line.
> I can start a new thread with an original msg and original subject but 
> if I'm replying to others' I can't change it. Anybody?
>
> Slim
>
> On Mon, May 5, 2008 at 5:33 PM, Tootle wrote:
>
> >
> > You would think that those who can type so much in the Message part 
> > could correctly type a few words in the subject line?
> >
> > Maybe Michael M could program it so that it has to be a new or 
> > modified subject to post?
> >
> > Maybe we should have a 100 word limit on posts?
> >
> > Ed K
> > Greenville, SC, USA
> > http://www.nabble.com/file/p17071461/Florida.jpg Florida.jpg
> >
> >
> >
> > R22MikeW wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > To the Rhodie list,
> > >
> > > My reason for joining "da list" and staying on for nearly two 
> > > years has been that the list generates interesting conversations 
> > > about life (sailing, political, book reviews, etc.) by a great 
> > > diversity of people whose only common thread is that they have 
> > > been touched by the Rhodes 22 sailboat. Some are owners, some 
> > > have owned and some are looking to acquire their first Rhodes 22. 
> > > Interestingly, there is no requirement that members have any
association with sailing.
> > >
> > > Some of the "sailing only" types have attempted to rid the list of 
> > > discussions not pertaining to sailing. While quoting the list 
> > > charter clearly shows that most all topics are acceptable and 
> > > breathes life into the list, I can understand why some would like 
> > > to simply talk about sailing. For those, I renew the request that 
> > > we change the subject line appropriately so that filters can 
> > > remove unwanted discussions. If we
> > want
> > > folks like BigAl to participate,and I do, we must be more diligent 
> > > about the subject line modifiers. I appreciate all of the 
> > > contributions and
> > do
> > > not want to send anyone to another list. On the other hand, I do 
> > > not
> > wish
> > > to be told to "Stay off our mailing list place" either (unless 
> > > maybe by
> > > MJM.)
> > >
> > > Finally, some discussions of late have gone well beyond the point 
> > > of a "gentlemanly discussion" or even providing information (yes, 
> > > unfortunately, I participated in at least one.) I find that the 
> > > level
> > of
> > > frustration and personal abuse has increased dramatically for 
> > > several members recently. I think that it is great to have a 
> > > lively discussion about sailing or politics (factual or otherwise) 
> > > but name calling never works. I would ask that the personal 
> > > attacks be limited since they do nothing except to inflame and inflict
injury.
> > > It seems, from some of
> > the
> > > comments, that it has gotten so bad that MJM needed to step in.
> > >
> > > Since I joined the list, I have met several Rhodies, participated 
> > > in restoration of, launch of or just assisted with their R22's and 
> > > I am certain that many other members have as well. It has been 
> > > rewarding and just plain fun. I think that it's great that plans 
> > > for Rhodie parties
> > are
> > > made and look forward to meeting and sailing with many of you. 
> > > The last thing that any Rhodie could possibly want would be to 
> > > alienate a list member through bullying. It just doesn't make sense
to me.
> > >
> > > THINK about what you are saying and WHY before you hit the send 
> > > button
> > and
> > > please keep the subject line accurate for the benefit of those who 
> > > want
> > to
> > > limit their reading material.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > s/v Shanghai'd Summer ('81)
> > > Nissequogue River, NY
> > > __________________________________________________
> > > Use Rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org, Help? www.rhodes22.org/list
> > >
> > >
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> >
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