Miss Janet's hostel, the good and the bad

[Gaiter]

thickredhair,

That's standard desktop RAM memory -- look for the specs "PC3200" or "400mhz", "184-pin DIMM" to make sure you get the right module. Don't buy from Dell as they'll charge a fortune ($71!!). I prefer Crucial brand memory, eg http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820146532 -- right now NewEgg.com has this for $38 shipped. Other brands can be found cheaper but I've had good experiences with NewEgg and with Crucial memory.

I can't really afford to buy a stick right now, was hoping someone might have one. (i'm graduating from college next week!!!, living off of nothing, ramen diet, luckly parents still give me gas money)

If you're serious about donating your computer, holler at me and maybe I can arrange to pick it up and get it to Miss Janet's place.

ha and pass up an excuse to go up there myself? as long as my schedule works out, i'll be able to get up there, assuming gas doesn't go up to $4/gal

-gaiter

[Uncle Silly]

I can't really afford to buy a stick right now, was hoping someone might have one.

yeah, i got that; i'm in the same boat. just figured i'd point out the specs on what was needed and supply a cheaper alternative to the link you gave, in case someone decided to be generous and buy the part outright.

ha and pass up an excuse to go up there myself? as long as my schedule works out, i'll be able to get up there, assuming gas doesn't go up to $4/gal

fair enuff! but don't bet on the gas, apparently it's already there in Chicago area...

[StarLyte]

I just want to say thanks Uncle Silly...you always show your kindness and generosity to the AT Community.....I remember when you helped Trail Angel Mary with her computer last year....

[mweinstone]

why trail angel mary is great. because i say so.

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxomatthewski smootches tam.

[Heater]

thickredhair,

That's standard desktop RAM memory -- look for the specs "PC3200" or "400mhz", "184-pin DIMM" to make sure you get the right module. Don't buy from Dell as they'll charge a fortune ($71!!). I prefer Crucial brand memory, eg http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820146532 -- right now NewEgg.com has this for $38 shipped. Other brands can be found cheaper but I've had good experiences with NewEgg and with Crucial memory.

If you're serious about donating your computer, holler at me and maybe I can arrange to pick it up and get it to Miss Janet's place.

--silly

Piggybacking your post to Thickredhair,

Also, find out how much additional memory the motherboard will take. Some of the older motherboards will not handle much memory by today's standards. Not only can that be a waste of money and time but it can also cause serious problems with your system if you try to update with too much memory.

You can get a copy of Everest free edition to get a snapshot of your hardwear if you don't know what is actually in your computer.

[Gaiter]

it has one- 256 stick in it now, it can handle two sticks of either 256 or 512

[Chaco Taco]

Is it usually busy at Miss Janet's in mid August?

[thestin]

Is it usually busy at Miss Janet's in mid August?

Not this year, since Miss Janet has posted that she is closing her hostel in a few weeks.

[Overpass]

Not this year, since Miss Janet has posted that she is closing her hostel in a few weeks.

Why? Could someone post a link to her post? This is the first I've heard of this and am supper-bummed...

[thestin]

Miss Janet is selling her home and looking for a new place. There have been a couple of threads here about it. Do a search...

[rhjanes]

the one today is entitled "ho Hum" and was started by her-own-self

[Jim Adams]

I met and stayed at Janet's on my 2002 thru and found her to be an incredible lady! I consider her to be a very good friend and have stopped at her place EVERY time that I've had the chance....I have yet to stop when there were no hikers there... no matter what month!

geek

[Overpass]

Miss Janet is selling her home and looking for a new place. There have been a couple of threads here about it. Do a search...

Thanks. I did in fact do a search before posting. Nothing. The new "ho-hum" thread doesnt' give any info on the "why" or where...

[Heater]

Why? Could someone post a link to her post? This is the first I've heard of this and am supper-bummed...

http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/show...480#post368480

[minnesotasmith]

scratch that....i mean i will be coming from johnson city....I-26

thanks!

Hit both the great Chinese buffet restaurant there and the outfitter. There is no buffet in Erwin that I know of, and no outfitter (unless you count Uncle Johnny's).

[the goat]

There is no buffet in Erwin that I know of,

KFC buffet.

[minnesotasmith]

Question is, where is her new hostel located, and when will it open?

[Hikerhead]

She's buying Rusty's place and having it moved closer to the trail.

[minnesotasmith]

Where is her new place going to be located?

[Heater]

Where is her new place going to be located?

She said she found a place she liked but wasn't specific on the location because I think she has not actually bought the place yet. IOW... there is no "new place" yet or... it has not been announced.

Hope she finds something soon!