Xmas Gift Card for Eric

**gofour3** · 11-30-2009, 11:36 PM

A few of us were thinking it would be a nice idea to get Eric a Xmas gift card for all the work he has done fixing our Pentax cameras over the last year.

I will purchase a gift card for the “Outback Steak House” and post the receipt later Tuesday. I’ll put in $25.00 as he rescued my old KX after some local repair hacks almost ruined it. Eric spent way more time fixing it than what he charged me, so I owe him big time.

Please PM me if you are interested in joining in. You can reimburse me via PayPal for any amount that you want to chip in.

Thanks, Phil.

**ChrisPlatt** · 12-01-2009, 03:46 PM

I'm in. I hope others will join Phil in this generous gesture.

Chris

**gofour3** · 12-01-2009, 05:55 PM

Hi:

I ordered a $75.00USD gift card from the "Outback Steak House" restaurant for Eric and it will be sent to his home.

I’ll pay $25.00 plus the shipping, so if you folks want to contribute the $50.00 balance that would be great.

Please send me a PM if you want to donate and I’ll send you my PayPal id.

See the order info below in red.

Thanks, Phil.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Dear Philip,

Thank you for your order of Outback Steakhouse gift cards. Please know that your order has been received and is being processed. For your records, we have included a summary of your order.
*If you registered as an Outback Member when placing your order you can check the current status of your order by clicking on the following link http://outback.com/store/ordertracking.aspx.
*If you did not register when placing your order you will not be able to view the order status through our website. However, you will receive a second email from us once your order has shipped.
If you have any further questions or concerns regarding your order, please contact us toll free at 1-877-670-GDAY. Thank you for making Outback Steakhouse your restaurant of choice.

Order #387175
Shipping Address

Eric Hendrickson
272 Shoffner Rd
Sharps Chapel , TN 37866-2319

Phone(H): 865-278-1051
Phone(W):

$75, All Occasion Gift Cards QTY 1 : $75.00
Shipping Total: $1.95
Shipping Method: Standard Delivery

To: Eric
From: Pentax Forum Members
Message: The Pentax forum film users just wanted to say thanks for all the hard work you put into fixing our cherished Pentax cameras. Because of your efforts you let us continue to take pictures they way we want to, using a film camera. Take care and happy holidays and all the best for 2010!!

**monochrome** · 12-01-2009, 06:28 PM

Phil: Thank you for thinking of this and for taking the time to put this together. As a few here have said - this is a poor substitute for sending Eric an Apprentice, but a wonderful and thoughtful idea. Many, many of us owe the next twenty years of our hobby to his diligence.

PM Sent

Swift1 · 12-02-2009, 06:36 PM

I will help out with $25. Eric was a huge help getting my 67 back in working condition.

Swift1

**monochrome** · 12-02-2009, 06:38 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Phil: Thank you for thinking of this and for taking the time to put this together. As a few here have said - this is a poor substitute for sending Eric an Apprentice, but a wonderful and thoughtful idea. Many, many of us owe the next twenty years of our hobby to his diligence.

PM Sent

In case it wasn't clear, I'm in, so that makes 4.

**gofour3** · 12-02-2009, 06:43 PM

Thanks Paul & Swift1.

We are up to $50.00 in funds, just $25.00 to go.

Thanks, Phil.

Ole · 12-02-2009, 07:30 PM

I'm in, PM sent.

Swift1 · 12-02-2009, 07:40 PM

PM sent.
Swift1

SteveM · 12-02-2009, 07:52 PM

Im in - PM sent

**monochrome** · 12-02-2009, 09:47 PM

PP Sent for Gift.

**gofour3** · 12-03-2009, 08:38 AM

Thanks everyone for their contributions towards Eric’s gift cards. We have raised $125.00 so far!! $75.00 went to the “Outback Steakhouse” gift card and the remaining $50.00 will go towards an Amex gift card.

I will leave the thread open over the weekend to see if anyone else wants to contribute and close it Monday evening. I will then purchase an Amex gift card and post the receipt. It takes a couple weeks for delivery, unless you want to pay higher courier shipping charges.

Thanks again,

Phil.

straightshooter · 12-05-2009, 10:54 AM

I'm in. Eric did wonders with a S1a for me.

PM sent.

CW

**monochrome** · 12-05-2009, 11:23 AM

Well, this is slowly getting some traction - thanks straightshooter. I like to buy 'em, try 'em and sell 'em. Eric has brought many a camera body or lens back to life for me over the years. For those that I ended up selling I always got the value of the CLA back until this year. Even so, somebody has a 20 year hobby ahead and usually doesn't really know why. I don't mind so much losing a few dollas on a deal if somebody else is happy.

Right now I have a K2DMD that I bought, plus my original 1977 KX and 1984 MESuper that have been made as new again. They are my keepers (the K is more a collector camera than a user, although I plan to get out with it once or twice a year). The only thing I really want that I lack is a late model LX, and I'm not ready to open that can 'o worms yet, but when I do . . .

jsherman999 · 12-05-2009, 11:30 AM

I'm in. He's cleaned a couple things for me, and didn't even charge for one because he couldn't get an internal assembly apart. He spent a lot of time on it and returned it 80% cleaner than when I sent, except for the internal elements he couldn't get to. No charge. I'll buy his dessert!

11-30-2009, 11:36 PM	#1
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,088	Xmas Gift Card for Eric A few of us were thinking it would be a nice idea to get Eric a Xmas gift card for all the work he has done fixing our Pentax cameras over the last year. I will purchase a gift card for the “Outback Steak House” and post the receipt later Tuesday. I’ll put in $25.00 as he rescued my old KX after some local repair hacks almost ruined it. Eric spent way more time fixing it than what he charged me, so I owe him big time. Please PM me if you are interested in joining in. You can reimburse me via PayPal for any amount that you want to chip in. Thanks, Phil.

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12-01-2009, 03:46 PM	#2
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,692	I'm in. I hope others will join Phil in this generous gesture. Chris

12-01-2009, 05:55 PM	#3
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,088 Original Poster	Hi: I ordered a $75.00USD gift card from the "Outback Steak House" restaurant for Eric and it will be sent to his home. I’ll pay $25.00 plus the shipping, so if you folks want to contribute the $50.00 balance that would be great. Please send me a PM if you want to donate and I’ll send you my PayPal id. See the order info below in red. Thanks, Phil. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dear Philip, Thank you for your order of Outback Steakhouse gift cards. Please know that your order has been received and is being processed. For your records, we have included a summary of your order. If you registered as an Outback Member when placing your order you can check the current status of your order by clicking on the following link http://outback.com/store/ordertracking.aspx. If you did not register when placing your order you will not be able to view the order status through our website. However, you will receive a second email from us once your order has shipped. If you have any further questions or concerns regarding your order, please contact us toll free at 1-877-670-GDAY. Thank you for making Outback Steakhouse your restaurant of choice. Order #387175 Shipping Address Eric Hendrickson 272 Shoffner Rd Sharps Chapel , TN 37866-2319 Phone(H): 865-278-1051 Phone(W): $75, All Occasion Gift Cards QTY 1 : $75.00 Shipping Total: $1.95 Shipping Method: Standard Delivery To: Eric From: Pentax Forum Members Message: The Pentax forum film users just wanted to say thanks for all the hard work you put into fixing our cherished Pentax cameras. Because of your efforts you let us continue to take pictures they way we want to, using a film camera. Take care and happy holidays and all the best for 2010!!

12-01-2009, 06:28 PM	#4
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Phil: Thank you for thinking of this and for taking the time to put this together. As a few here have said - this is a poor substitute for sending Eric an Apprentice, but a wonderful and thoughtful idea. Many, many of us owe the next twenty years of our hobby to his diligence. PM Sent

12-02-2009, 06:36 PM	#5
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	I will help out with $25. Eric was a huge help getting my 67 back in working condition. Swift1

12-02-2009, 06:38 PM	#6
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by monochrome Phil: Thank you for thinking of this and for taking the time to put this together. As a few here have said - this is a poor substitute for sending Eric an Apprentice, but a wonderful and thoughtful idea. Many, many of us owe the next twenty years of our hobby to his diligence. PM Sent In case it wasn't clear, I'm in, so that makes 4.

12-02-2009, 06:43 PM	#7
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,088 Original Poster	Thanks Paul & Swift1. We are up to $50.00 in funds, just $25.00 to go. Thanks, Phil.

12-02-2009, 07:30 PM	#8
Ole Administrator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,408	I'm in, PM sent.

12-02-2009, 07:40 PM	#9
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	PM sent. Swift1

12-02-2009, 07:52 PM	#10
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	Im in - PM sent

12-02-2009, 09:47 PM	#11
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	PP Sent for Gift.

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12-03-2009, 08:38 AM	#12
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,088 Original Poster	Thanks everyone for their contributions towards Eric’s gift cards. We have raised $125.00 so far!! $75.00 went to the “Outback Steakhouse” gift card and the remaining $50.00 will go towards an Amex gift card. I will leave the thread open over the weekend to see if anyone else wants to contribute and close it Monday evening. I will then purchase an Amex gift card and post the receipt. It takes a couple weeks for delivery, unless you want to pay higher courier shipping charges. Thanks again, Phil.

12-05-2009, 10:54 AM	#13
straightshooter Inactive Account Join Date: May 2008 Location: Forest Park, Georgia/Jacksonville, Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 633	I'm in. Eric did wonders with a S1a for me. PM sent. CW

12-05-2009, 11:23 AM	#14
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Well, this is slowly getting some traction - thanks straightshooter. I like to buy 'em, try 'em and sell 'em. Eric has brought many a camera body or lens back to life for me over the years. For those that I ended up selling I always got the value of the CLA back until this year. Even so, somebody has a 20 year hobby ahead and usually doesn't really know why. I don't mind so much losing a few dollas on a deal if somebody else is happy. Right now I have a K2DMD that I bought, plus my original 1977 KX and 1984 MESuper that have been made as new again. They are my keepers (the K is more a collector camera than a user, although I plan to get out with it once or twice a year). The only thing I really want that I lack is a late model LX, and I'm not ready to open that can 'o worms yet, but when I do . . .

12-05-2009, 11:30 AM	#15
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	I'm in. He's cleaned a couple things for me, and didn't even charge for one because he couldn't get an internal assembly apart. He spent a lot of time on it and returned it 80% cleaner than when I sent, except for the internal elements he couldn't get to. No charge. I'll buy his dessert!