[Ron Ramirez]

Thanks to everyone for the well wishes, I really appreciate your kindness.

Paul - as I mentioned earlier in this thread, I bought myself the 37-690 as a graduation present for myself, having earned my associate degree in Information Technology, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Theta Kappa (3.974 GPA). Not bad for an old man.

Tom (TA) - That is a very nice thing to say, thank you!

Arran - Sorry, I don't have a video camera. (Although, I think Debbie might have one?) Anyway, this 37-690 is working and has been worked on in the recent past. However, at some point I am probably going to go through it again. I looked under the upper chassis and found that none of the bakelite blocks had been rebuilt; new yellow Mylar caps were connected across the bakelite blocks instead. This set deserves a proper electronic restoration, and as time allows, it shall receive one. I guess I had better start saving those old wax paper caps for when the time comes to do this, else I'll be in the same boat as Etech when he redid his 38-690. I usually don't bother restuffing wax paper caps. But on a really nice set such as this one, yes, I will take the extra effort to do this.