[Coco] [Color Computer] Opinion time

[KnudsenMJ at aol.com]

In a message dated 4/1/06 7:38:09 PM Eastern Daylight Time,  
gene.heskett at verizon.net writes:

>Supportwise, I've been keeping a GE on the air for 25 years  
>after Harris bought them, and I won't go into detail on the lack of  
>support they provide since Marge Brown retired.   She knew  everything.  
>However, it was built like a tank, designed back in  the 50's, so the 
>main expendables are tubes, fan belts & plumbing  stuff since its water 
>cooled.  Except for 4-1000 tubes,  everything is still available, for a 
>price...  About 2 more years  and its done anyway.  Then I can say 
>truthfully that I am finally  retired. :-)



I actually got to see Gene's "baby", up on the W. Va. mountaintop.  It  
really is a sight to see, as is the studio, the tower disappearing up into the  
clouds, and not to mention the Jeep ride up (and back down!).
 
If any other Coco Nuts have to urge to visit Gene, it's worth the  trip!  
--Mike K.