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    De> out of date.  An XT system didn't get you far in 1993, but it only cost   
    De> $30 AUD.  That reminds me, I have to find where it is.  I never got rid   
    De> of it.   
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   Yeah I think I got rid of my XT around that time, however it was a great   
   computer for BBS'ing back in the day, but by 93 the "Clone Wars" was   
   beginning within the computer business and prices were unbelievably cheap.  I   
   worked for a company called Ultimate Electronics, and we'd sell them   
   literally out of a truck (Truck load sale,) as the buiness we were doing on   
   our custom made close brand was insane.  Thats the time I upgraded to a   
   Pentium.  At 13 I had my first job at a carwash.  I worked a few hours each   
   day after school.  I saved for almost a year and bought myself a Diamond Back   
   Pro Series BMX bike.  My parents also never had money nor gave it when asked,   
   asside from 10 cents to "check in" while out riding bikes with my friends,   
   for the payphone haha!   
      
    De> in the trash, or the oceans.  Think about whether that toy will really   
    De> give you enjoyment, or whether it is just shiny plastic blobs where you   
    De> have to collect 100 of them.   
    De>    
      
   Thats a tough sale but a great spin!  We didn't accomplish that so ... so now   
   I really emphasize donating to a food pantry locally here that also has   
   clothing and toys/household items.  Those in poverty can apply and get free   
   food.  While there, they can grab whatever toys and clothing is there.     
   We've volunteered there a few times, and did a cub scout tour of the place   
   when I lead the den.  So at least once every few months we have a purge   
   party, and collect a minimum of two boxes of toys per kid, and take them to   
   the pantry.   
      
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