A Memorial to Kreij - Gone 10 years but never forgotten- check out the latest build(s)

[lexluthermiester]

I still remember when he used to give me great advice in pm. There was also that time he asked me to proofread his resume for a job he was going for. And now he's gone along with other people I knew, mostly due to cancer. Life is cruel like that.

True. What I remember of him is that he was friendly. Losing friends is not easy. Losing them too early is always pain.

 

[LifeOnMars]

Miss you buddy, such a kind soul. Love all the work you guys do to remember one of TPU's valued members from yesteryear. Which reminds me, must do another game giveaway soon.
Always smile when I fire up one of these games again, here's to you Dean

 

[bogmali]

UPDATE: Decided to list the 2nd system.

 

[bogmali]

@phill would like to award the two systems that I am offering and ship them within the next two weeks just in time for the holidays. If you could spearhead the process to raffle them with your preferred method

 

[phill]

@phill would like to award the two systems that I am offering and ship them within the next two weeks just in time for the holidays. If you could spearhead the process to raffle them with your preferred method

No preferred method at all from me mate, what was done previously?? Is that an acceptable route to still use??

 

[bogmali]

No preferred method at all from me mate, what was done previously?? Is that an acceptable route to still use??

Not sure how the others were processed but I'm certain whatever it is you have in mind would be acceptable Also, I am only shipping to Continental US (CONUS) destinations due to cost.

 

[Mussels]

@W1zzard has some randomised methods for forum contests, he can probably help out (he'd just need a list of entrants?)

 

[W1zzard]

just use random.org to pick a list position

 

[64K]

just use random.org to pick a list position

I second that. It's simple to use. When I do giveaways I use it. I make a list of entrants and say random.org comes back with a 10 then I count down my list to the tenth entrant and they are the winner.

 

[stinger608]

just use random.org to pick a list position

I second that. It's simple to use. When I do giveaways I use it. I make a list of entrants and say random.org comes back with a 10 then I count down my list to the tenth entrant and they are the winner.

Yeppers, pretty sure that's how it's been done in the past as well.

I think that @Norton used this method.

A couple of times, another member would receive the separate parts and assemble a system, then send it out.

However, as has been stated, @bogmali has 2 completed systems, so there is no need for someone to receive parts from various donors and do an assembly.

 

[lexluthermiester]

I think that @Norton used this method.

What happened to Norton? Haven't seen him in years..

 

[thebluebumblebee]

What happened to Norton? Haven't seen him in years..

Life.

 

[lexluthermiester]

Life.

So much so that he doesn't chime in anymore?

 

[thebluebumblebee]

So much so that he doesn't chime in anymore?

Yes. Look at the top 2 crunchers on the (WCG) team. Neither of them has the time that they'd like to dedicate to the team, so they stay away.

 

[Solaris17]

So much so that he doesn't chime in anymore?

From the last time I spoke to him yes.

 

[qubit]

What happened to Norton? Haven't seen him in years..

I remember he helped me out with buying a graphics card off someone here many, many moons ago. Great member, really trustworthy, shame he's not around here anymore.

If he ever showed up again, I'm sure he'd get a big welcome back from us long timers who knew him.

 

[stinger608]

So much so that he doesn't chime in anymore?

I think that he was overwhelmed with trying to run the crunching team, posting on the forums, and life, that he had to choose between his life/family that he left the site for some time.

It would be nice if he would just stop in once in awhile and say "hey"

 

[Mussels]

We all get overwhelmed with life, even I've gone quiet for days/weeks as it gets in the way

Tis nice to have people pop in and say hello every now and then, this threads been good for a few old timers to pop up, as has general nonsense

 

[phill]

Not sure how the others were processed but I'm certain whatever it is you have in mind would be acceptable Also, I am only shipping to Continental US (CONUS) destinations due to cost.

Massive apologies everyone, I've been all over the place of late.

If you wish to arrange things yourselves, that's perfectly fine with me. Not wishing to bug anyone or to frustrate anyone either so if there's anything that you'd like me to do (send out mail to everyone in the team, I can do that!!)

Apologies for being a not so good captain

 

[qubit]

No problem. Yer heart's in the right place and you meant well so that's what matters.

 

[phill]

I'm hoping to have a few more bits and pieces to 'raffle'/give away so as soon as my mate can get 5 minutes to make sure it works, I'll post a few pics up and we can go from there I'd like to hope we will have a few things to give away for Christmas/New Year, so I hope none will disappoint

It's open to anyone active I think is the best way to do it?? I'll message out but will save that anyone actively crunching, will be able to put their name down Has anyone got anything else to add? Requirements etc.? @bogmali anything from you sir about the two machines your going to be so amazingly offering as well??

 

[bogmali]

It's open to anyone active I think is the best way to do it?? I'll message out but will save that anyone actively crunching, will be able to put their name down Has anyone got anything else to add? Requirements etc.? @bogmali anything from you sir about the two machines your going to be so amazingly offering as well??

With the 2 machines that I am donating, they will need to go to U.S. addresses due to costs. I will also swap a GTX-1060 in place of that Quadro FX-580.

 

[lexluthermiester]

I will also swap a GTX-1060 in place of that Quadro FX-580.

That's a nice swap!

 

[phill]

With the 2 machines that I am donating, they will need to go to U.S. addresses due to costs. I will also swap a GTX-1060 in place of that Quadro FX-580.

Can't blame you there, I've a few things that are over in the US I'll be giving away as soon as my mate gets in gear and can find the time to make sure things work ! lol

Maybe I will put out a message to everyone in the team and then if they come to us, maybe we can get a few more crunchers that way..

Any rules from you Bogmali because of what your giving away I'm perfectly happy with because I didn't wish to have someone to win something and then just fall off the face of the earth.. Long standing members and contributors only I think??

 

[bogmali]

Any rules from you Bogmali because of what your giving away I'm perfectly happy with because I didn't wish to have someone to win something and then just fall off the face of the earth.. Long standing members and contributors only I think??

Yessir