SPCA Donation thread - In honor of gshisme

AsSiMiLaTeD
AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
edited April 2 in Clubhouse Archives
As most probably know by now, long time member gshisme has passed away - see THIS thread.

His family has asked that donations be made to their local SPCA in lieu of flowers or gifts, so I thought it would be cool if we can all chip in a little and do a single larger donation from Club Polk.

It doesn't have to be much. Hell I'm not rich by any stretch, but I'm sure I can find a way to scrounge up $20 or $30 to throw in. Remember we're not just honiring their wishes, but also helping a good cause.

If you're interested, just post here and I'll contact you via PM for details. I figure let's leave this open until a week from Sunday, a week and a half should be enough time. If you'd rather your donation be confidential, just PM me and I'll keep it that way.

I'd also like to send a small note along with the donation, but my wordsmithing sucks, so if someone would volunteer to write up just a short note on behalf of Club Polk, that would be excellent.

I think that covers it.

EDIT: For those who are in, see THIS post

EDIT: Please see THIS update post

RIP Greg
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited August 2006
    How about this:

    This donation is in memory of Gregory S Hart, and is contributed by the members of the Club Polk Internet Audio Forum. Gregory, or Gishme as he was known as on the forum, was a long time member and contributor to the forum. His presence and contributions to the forum will be missed by all. We are saddened by his passing, and the members of the forum wish to pass on their sympathy and best wishes to his family. Please accept this donation in Gregory's memory.

    Not sure I got his name spelling and screen name right, so please correct that if I didn't. Doug.
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • Mike682
    Mike682 Posts: 2,074
    edited August 2006
    Count me in

    Mike
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited August 2006
    I did not know he passed way. Oh man, what a loss. God Bless.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited August 2006
    In

    RT1
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited August 2006
    Like Flint. Who's gonna be the central money person? Nevermind, I see it's Polkmaniac. Good man.
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  • polrbehr
    polrbehr Posts: 2,834
    edited August 2006
    Count me in as well.
    So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?


    http://audiomilitia.proboards.com/
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  • bert26
    bert26 Posts: 320
    edited August 2006
    Like Flynn for me...

    Thanks for organizing PM.

    Chris
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    Polk Monitor 30 - HK DPR1005
    SVS PB12 ISD/2
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    Sony SXRD 60"
    ShengYa CS-10

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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited August 2006
    Certainly in - you want a check or paypal?
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited August 2006
    OK, I've responded with a 'form' message via PM to everone who's explicitly said they're in. If you're in and don't have a PM from me, please let me know.

    Once I've heard back from everyone, I'll post here how much Club Polk will be donating to the SPCA on behalf of Greg. Like I said, I'll keep this open until a week from Sunday, and get the donation sent that week.
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 7,658
    edited August 2006
    Definately!
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited August 2006
    I'm definately in.....
    HT Optoma HD25 LV on 80" DIY Screen, Anthem MRX 300 Receiver, Pioneer Elite BDP 51FD Polk CS350LS, Polk SDA1C, Polk FX300, Polk RT55, Dual EBS Adire Shiva 320watt tuned to 17hz, ICs-DIY Twisted Prs, Speaker-Raymond Cable

    2 Channel Thorens TD 318 Grado ZF1, SACD/CD Marantz 8260, Soundstream/Krell DAC1, Audio Mirror PP1, Odyssey Stratos, ADS L-1290, ICs-DIY Twisted , Speaker-Raymond Cable
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  • izafar
    izafar Posts: 819
    edited August 2006
    Thanks for doing this PM, count me in.
    -izafar

    Goldenear Technology Triton 1 - Benchmark AHB2 - Benchmark LA4 - Auralic Vega - Auralic Aries Mini - Marantz TT-15S1 - Clearaudio Nano
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  • DollarDave
    DollarDave Posts: 2,575
    edited August 2006
    I'm in.
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  • marker
    marker Posts: 1,084
    edited August 2006
    I'm in.

    I know Greg (Gishme) would be proud of this we are doing.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited August 2006
    Put me in if a check is ok....
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited August 2006
    In. (leaving on vacation this Sat (for 1 week) though so be patient if I am slow responding to PM)

    Michael

    Edit - paypal sent.
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited August 2006
    By the way guys...if you're going to do a check or money order please drop me a PM and let me know how much, that way I don't have to wait on all those to arrive before I send this out.
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  • opus
    opus Posts: 1,252
    edited August 2006
    in and PM sent to Polkmaniac.

    RIP Bro
    The Flea rig
    Hitachi 50VG825 LCD
    Rotel RSP 1066 (pre) :)-flea market
    B&K St-202 (mains)-flea market
    Carver M 200t (x2) (center and surrounds)-flea market
    Blu-Ray..PS3 (dvd player)
    Polk RTA-11t-flea market
    LsiC, Fxi30's
    Dual SVS PC-Utra's (1 port blocked) thanks MikeC78
    Behringer Feedback Destroyer    -flea market
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
    edited August 2006
    In. PM sent in a few minutes.

    RIP gshisme!
    No excuses!
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited August 2006
    He was a real cool guy.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited August 2006
    PM sent. I'll get the check out tommorrow..

    "Live everyday like it's your last..." May God bless and keep you Greg.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited August 2006
    dude, I had no idea he passed.

    the guy drove me my first pair of SDA's from PA all the way to my house. All I had to do was give him the money for the speakers and a beer. we hooked up my newly aquired SDA 2B's and listenned for a while and shot the ****. Cool guy.

    he even threw in a pair of transparent wave 200 speaker cables in the deal now that I think of it. they still pull duty in the theater as we speak.

    Needless to say, I'm emphatically in! Polkmaniac, PM me at your convenience with the info.
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited August 2006
    Send me a PM please.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,732
    edited August 2006
    Holy crap... when did this happen?

    Will money order be ok?

    vr3mxdmicblce2k7@gmail.com
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  • unc2701
    unc2701 Posts: 3,587
    edited August 2006
    In- hit me with a PM
    Gallo Ref 3.1 : Bryston 4b SST : Musical fidelity CD Pre : VPI HW-19
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited August 2006
    In.Paypal please
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
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    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
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    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited August 2006
    What would work better? MO or check? If it's the same to you, I think a MO would work out better for me.

    I'm in.
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
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    In Storage
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  • Poee7R
    Poee7R Posts: 904
    edited August 2006
    i know im a new guy, but this is good for many reasons. Im in.


    Dave
    Once again we meet at last.
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited August 2006
    I guess I forgot to say "in" when I quickly tried to help out with the wordsmithing. Doug.
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • cindy100
    cindy100 Posts: 256
    edited August 2006
    Polkmaniac,

    Please send me a PM with information as to where I can send a check or Paypal, whichever would be easier for you.

    Thanks,

    Cindy
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