FRIENDS OF TEX

[The Bigfoot]

Hey sidedraft,

Yes,

http://hinshawrising.blogspot.com/

This is TEX. I just found out about this as well.

The message I posted for Tex was posted on thursday night at this message board...

http://www.allstocks.com/stockmessageboard/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi/ubb/get_topic/f/14/t/004495/p/1.html?

thanks,

Bigfoot

[sidedraft]

Where did TEX post that, and when did he post that on his HOME board?

[The Bigfoot]

HEEYA! POST BY TEX!



Hey, gang,

Can't quite say, "I'm back" just yet, but I had to thank you...one and all. For one thing, I'm writing to you on my brand new Dell laptop, with the Intel Core2 Duo chip and studio monitor, four mountains of RAM and a mountain range of storage, plus DVD R/W drive. Quite a machine you all ponied up for...My daughter delivered it last week, and I'm still test-driving, but it's a really nice machine and a wonderful aid to me right now. Thank You.

Second: I tried to read this thread at one sitting...and couldn't do it. I got too choked up.

In other words, I also appreciate your kind words and strong support. You are the best, and you explain why this remains my home board. And, yup, I know some pals from da Hub chipped in, too, but it all started here. Again, my thanks...

As for me, I'm in a safe place, getting lots of good food (for instance, breakfast today was a celery-laced omlette, wild-pig sausage, peaches and kajillion-grain toast with juice and hot tea) and as much exercise as I can handle.

I had an outpatient follow-up today--basically, I've got a long way to go but I walk better every day and the docs say I'm ahead of schedule...

Oh...thanks also for the welcome you gave my daughter. Y'all are one class act, all the way.

Warm wishes and highest regards...I'll start being around some, slowly but surely.

Yer pal,

Tex

[The Bigfoot]

To those of you who are wondering...

The laptop should have been presented to Tex last Wednesday. Still waiting for word from Nina or possibly Tex himself as to current status since he got out of the hospital.

Also no word as of yet as to why that postcard was returned as undeliverable. Have asked for a double check of address but it is correct according to what was originally posted.

Updates will follow as info becomes available.

[The Bigfoot]

Just got back in town.

Have heard that there is a problem with the P.O. Box address.

I will be investigating that in the next few days.

GREAT NEWS regarding TEX. Thanks for posting updates during my abscence CJIM!

BF

[CJIM]

No updates the last few days, expecting to hear some good news soon though. Hopefuly right from Tex.

[ScovilleUnits]

TEX update?

Simply would like an update when you have the time.

Thank you,
Scov.

[CJIM]

Update

nina-de-tex




And, all: Dad will see this for himself shortly because, today, HE'S OUT OF THE HOSPITAL! As soon as he gets his bearings and feels up to it, I know he'll be checking in here with you all. And since I figured he'd see this thread before I'm able to get there with the laptop on Wednesday, I went ahead and told him our surprise this morning. He is so very touched.

You're a wonderful, wonderful group of people.

love,
Niña de Tex

[righty]

Outstanding effort folks....TEX could not ask for a better bunch of pals.


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[Stock]

Got it. Thanks.

[The Bigfoot]

Nina-de-tex update 8-07 Tex's home

Also, as far as the house goes, Peaser, it's going to need a new roof, new back corner re-framed, and all flooring, drywall, and cabinetry/built-in shelving throughout will have to ripped out due to smoke damage. Not the best news, sure, but despite their fire damage, both Dad and the house are able to be repaired. And that's a good thing!

[The Bigfoot]

Sidedraft/Generic et al,

Nina has indeed opened up a P.O. Box

You can send cards to

Friends of Tex (Unless you've got his name)
P.O. Box 884
Hurst, TX 76053

I will also put this into the I-box.

Thanks!

[sidedraft]

You might suggest to nina that she get PO box for a short while. We could send the cards to the PO box, then she could collect and deliver them. That way privacy could be maintained.

[Stock]

Is there is a hospital or place he is staying? This was what I was thinking.

I understand if that's not possible, but I wanted to ask.

[The Bigfoot]

Generic,

That's a good question. I'll ask Nina if she has one she feels comfortable giving out.

Thanks!

[Stock]

Is there an address to send a get well card?

[The Bigfoot]

Sorry guys, I don't have PM's here, so I have to respond on the public board.

Side.... no addresses, I can promise that.

Soldier Hard, you should get a confirm email almost right away. CC should be charged the next day by PayPal.

Thanks,

Bigfoot

[Jenna A]

That is really awesome guys.... Get Better Texy!!!

[BooDog]

Doin good here, getting a little more time in nowadays.
I hear Tex is doing better hope to see him back on here soon!

[The Bigfoot]

[PennyPincher]

LOL,once a month,I have a bright idea. I guess you got my august idea. lol

[The Bigfoot]

Thank you for suggesting it!!!!!!!

Now I feel like I'm not always interupting everybodies play but still able to get the word out.

Salut!

Bigfoot

[The Bigfoot]

Thanks a bunch Soldier Hard!

[The Bigfoot]

Nina-de-tex update 08-06-08

Sorry not to have posted sooner - I got swamped at work.

Your end of day total: $998.43

You guys hit the goal and I'll be presenting his Friends of Tex Laptop from you all next week!

[ScovilleUnits]

Thanks doing this Board

[PennyPincher]

I see you took the idea and ran Bigfoot,good job.

[$oldier Hard]

You will have my offering in minutes. Great idea and hope the money poors in.

[$oldier Hard]

Yep I dooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

[Empire State]

You know Tex, Right?

[$oldier Hard]

LOL. Nice twist.

[Empire State]

$$$$$$0000oldiWEEEEEEEEEEEEWWEAZELLLLLLL

[$oldier Hard]

WEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAZZZZZZZZLLLLLLLLLLLLe

[Empire State]

Hey Boo - whatsup..how's the market treating you?


SCA exploded!!!!!!!!!

[Empire State]

Good idea Bigfoot! :)

[BooDog]

Very cool Bigfoot! Thank you. Best wishes to Tex and his family.

[The Bigfoot]

Nina-de-Tex Fund update #2 08-05-08

La Niña, here.

Thought you all might like to know you've doubled what you had this morning and your Friends of Tex Laptop Fund is now at $824.85. This has happened in just 24 hours. You guys do not kid around.

Good night,
NdT

[The Bigfoot]

Nina-de-tex update 08-05-08

Wow, you all.

As promised, I'm here to post your progress. Here's what you've done in less than 24 hours:

NET: $482.86 (that's less the paypal fees, of course.)

I can't wait to see his face when I tell him where his shiny new laptop came from. He's going to be stunned.

NdT

[The Bigfoot]

Nina-de-tex posted 08-04-08

Thanks, Glassman. Dad will be so touched. If it happens quickly enough, I can deliver it to him next week when I return to Texas. I think a goal of $800-$1000 would get him a nice, dependable machine, don't you? And since he won't be settled back in his house for some months, a laptop will be the perfect thing.

Since I have no way of projecting what you guys will end up raising, I guess if there's a huge surplus, rest assured that it will go towards his mounting medical costs and costs of living, as he does not have medical insurance and won't be able to work for some time. I will report the progress of the fund daily. I know you guys like fast, frequent updates.

You're a great, supportive community for one another. What a blessing.

Sincerely,
NdT

[The Bigfoot]

Glassman Update posted 08-04-08

I am told Tex is making good progress.
His computer was destroyed in the fire, and he's going to have a long recovery.

i've requested that Tex's family (nina) set up an account so we could all get together to get Tex a laptop. I lost a house to a fire about ten years ago and the insurance was a pain in the butt, and slow as ****, and i wasn't even hurt. I am assuming that he's going to be in the hospital for quite awhile yet, and i bet a laptop would make his time there alot better. Besides, we'll hear from him sooner...


https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=YerPalTex%40gmail%2ecom&item_name=Friends%20of%20Tex%20Laptop%20Fund&no_shipping=0&no_note=1&tax=0¤cy_code=USD&lc=US&bn=PP%2dDonationsBF&charset=UTF%2d8

[The Bigfoot]

Nina-de-Tex update posted 8-03-08

Hello, all.

Just wanted to let you know that today is the fourth day that Dad's been off the ventilator (though he still has a tracheostomy.) Things are looking great and his sedation has been tapered off, so he's able to communicate in a meaningful way these days, by writing things down. It won't be long (and understand that our perspective on "long" has been permanently altered by his now 5 weeks in the hospital) until he can check in here himself and give you his own update.

Thanks again for all your kind words. You - even in the semi-anonymous world of the Web - have definitely met the man I know. He's true blue, for sure.

-- Niña de Tex

[The Bigfoot]

Original post of Nina de Tex 7-29-08

Hello.
I have been encouraged by one of your fellow boarders to post news of my father here.

Dad (a.k.a. "T e x") was burned in a fire in his home. He got burned pretty badly, but the worst of his injuries was the damage to his lungs caused by smoke inhalation. He is making an amazing recovery and I have no doubts that he'll be posting for himself within the next couple of months (sooner, I hope). But for now, he is in the hospital, stable, but not really able to communicate due to his sedation.

I knew he was active on a stock bb, but I didn't know which one. His computers were incinerated by the fire, so his online contingent has had to remain a mystery to us until one of you reached out. (Thank you!)

Please forgive me for not providing more information than this. I know he thought well of this community, but as I do not know you myself, and as his profile does not indicate that he shared his name, I have decided it's best to leave it at this.

I would encourage you to direct any well-wishes you may have for him through this board, because I know he will be eager to be back in touch when he is able. And in case you're wondering: Yes. He will recover. I have no doubts. Not a one.

Blessings to you all,
My Father's Daughter
a.k.a Niña de Tex