iPad 2 for someone who can use it

G G · 12-10-2016, 09:54 AM

Hello brothers,

As most of you know I lost my only sibling (younger brother) 5 years ago this month. My Mama had been diagnosed with cancer not long before Mike died and she made it to November of 2012 and lost her battle with the cancer.

Her cancer was well advanced when they found it. I wanted to buy her an iPad so that when she didn't feel like or no longer could sit at the computer and stay in touch with family and friends, but I didn't really have the money at the time. I posted a thread here on Cigar Asylum simply asking for help with ideas to get her one, and within 2 hours yall had not only donated money for the iPad but enough for a very nice folding case/stand. It was even bought by a brother and shipped to her and within a few days she had it. She loved that iPad and used it until she died. When se died my dad gave the iPad to me and I used it for a couple years until my wife and I bought two iPad Air 2s for ourselves.

After I bought our Air 2s, I had several times wanted to give it away to someone here, but found it very hard to get rid of anything that had belonged to my Mama. My dad doesn't stay at his house much anymore and told me several years ago to do something with Mama's clothes when I wanted to. He couldn't deal with it and neither could I for a long time. I just in the last 6 month's was able to donate her clothes to a local Church that has a great clothing ministry.

I posted all that because I don't want anyone here to think I was hoarding it. I should have gave it back to this community a long time ago, but it was hard for me to let it go even though it's not being used. Sigsauer just gave me something and somehow it inspired me to try to give the iPad to someone whom I hope can find a use for it.

I hope someone can use it even though it is an older version, and I know Mama would have wanted someone to get some use out of it. It's not necessary but it would be great if it could go to someone's kid that otherwise might not have one.

It's an iPad 2 128 gig with a case/stand. I have the box, but not sure about the charger. It's in really good shape as well. Whoever wants it can have it and again apologies for not doing this sooner. Let me know and I will send it to you.

Thanks and God Bless

Tio Gato · 12-10-2016, 06:32 PM

Greg, that's such a cool thing to do. I lost my parents not long ago and found it hard to let their stuff go. After 3 years I finally did it. It felt so good knowing someone could use it.

Gator Nation would be proud. Peace Brother.

The Poet · 12-10-2016, 06:46 PM

Greg, if you can't find a better option (which should not be too hard

) I could use a portable wifi-able device. Give plenty of others a chance to give you those better options however, as I have no urgent pressing need.

Nice offer, BTW

G G · 12-10-2016, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Poet

Greg, if you can't find a better option (which should not be too hard

) I could use a portable wifi-able device. Give plenty of others a chance to give you those better options however, as I have no urgent pressing need.

Nice offer, BTW

I forgot to mention that it is wifi only, but will def fit your needs.

The Poet · 12-10-2016, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by G G

I forgot to mention that it is wifi only, but will def fit your needs.

I figured, so if you can't find a nicer home in a week or so put my name on the short list. Thanks.

G G · 12-10-2016, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Poet

I figured, so if you can't find a nicer home in a week or so put my name on the short list. Thanks.

Will do.

G G · 12-12-2016, 04:22 PM

Bump. I was hoping someone knew a kid that could use this. If not Thomas has spoken and I will abide by his wishes to give this another three days or so.

Thanks

WhiteMamba · 12-12-2016, 06:06 PM

Not that I don't want thomas to have it but another option would be the troop auction in the spring.

icehog3 · 12-12-2016, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteMamba

Not that I don't want thomas to have it but another option would be the troop auction in the spring.

You could do that with the Jaybird headphones too.

WhiteMamba · 12-12-2016, 08:39 PM

I could if I didn't decide to keep them.

Adriftpanda · 12-12-2016, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

You could do that with the Jaybird headphones too.

good play.

Greg, awesome thing that you're doing. Big kudos to you brother. I'm sure there is someone that could use this.

Don Fernando · 12-13-2016, 09:04 AM

My stepdaughter will come to The Netherlands soon to live with my and my wife/her mother and my iPad died recently.

G G · 12-13-2016, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

My stepdaughter will come to The Netherlands soon to live with my and my wife/her mother and my iPad died recently.

It's an ipad 2 but i updated it to iOS 10 and it seemed to run it well. You okay with that? I will send it. PM me an addy. What is the best way to ship to you from here Ferdie?

The Poet · 12-13-2016, 11:42 AM

Sounds like the good home you were looking for, Greg. Best of luck with it going forward, Ferdi.

G G · 12-19-2016, 09:57 AM

Okay. I waited to hear from Ferdie and didn't, so i messaged him on facebook and he sent his addy. Gonna ship it to him for his daughter.

Don Fernando · 12-19-2016, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G G

It's an ipad 2 but i updated it to iOS 10 and it seemed to run it well. You okay with that? I will send it. PM me an addy. What is the best way to ship to you from here Ferdie?

Thank you so much Greg, you're an amazing botl!

An Ipad 2 is more than enough for a 6 year old that only wants to play simple games and video chat with her cousin in Singapore.

Don Fernando · 12-19-2016, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G G

Okay. I waited to hear from Ferdie and didn't, so i messaged him on facebook and he sent his addy. Gonna ship it to him for his daughter.

Sorry, I haven't been on the board in a few days. Busy updating my own blog, painstakingly downloaded all old pictures, watermarking them, uploading again, adding new categories.

G G · 12-19-2016, 02:42 PM

It's all good Ferdie. I will get it out soon. I am very happy that someone will get it that can use it.

Don Fernando · 02-22-2017, 08:20 AM

Greg, you made a little girl very very happy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39TX...ature=youtu.be

yourchoice · 02-22-2017, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Fernando

Greg, you made a little girl very very happy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39TX...ature=youtu.be

Awesome.

12-10-2016, 09:54 AM	#1
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	iPad 2 for someone who can use it Hello brothers, As most of you know I lost my only sibling (younger brother) 5 years ago this month. My Mama had been diagnosed with cancer not long before Mike died and she made it to November of 2012 and lost her battle with the cancer. Her cancer was well advanced when they found it. I wanted to buy her an iPad so that when she didn't feel like or no longer could sit at the computer and stay in touch with family and friends, but I didn't really have the money at the time. I posted a thread here on Cigar Asylum simply asking for help with ideas to get her one, and within 2 hours yall had not only donated money for the iPad but enough for a very nice folding case/stand. It was even bought by a brother and shipped to her and within a few days she had it. She loved that iPad and used it until she died. When se died my dad gave the iPad to me and I used it for a couple years until my wife and I bought two iPad Air 2s for ourselves. After I bought our Air 2s, I had several times wanted to give it away to someone here, but found it very hard to get rid of anything that had belonged to my Mama. My dad doesn't stay at his house much anymore and told me several years ago to do something with Mama's clothes when I wanted to. He couldn't deal with it and neither could I for a long time. I just in the last 6 month's was able to donate her clothes to a local Church that has a great clothing ministry. I posted all that because I don't want anyone here to think I was hoarding it. I should have gave it back to this community a long time ago, but it was hard for me to let it go even though it's not being used. Sigsauer just gave me something and somehow it inspired me to try to give the iPad to someone whom I hope can find a use for it. I hope someone can use it even though it is an older version, and I know Mama would have wanted someone to get some use out of it. It's not necessary but it would be great if it could go to someone's kid that otherwise might not have one. It's an iPad 2 128 gig with a case/stand. I have the box, but not sure about the charger. It's in really good shape as well. Whoever wants it can have it and again apologies for not doing this sooner. Let me know and I will send it to you. Thanks and God Bless

12-10-2016, 06:32 PM	#2
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,075 Trading: (11)	Re: iPad 2 for someone who can use it Greg, that's such a cool thing to do. I lost my parents not long ago and found it hard to let their stuff go. After 3 years I finally did it. It felt so good knowing someone could use it. Gator Nation would be proud. Peace Brother. __________________ "You stink like cigars Uncle Kitty!" Said my Boo age 3. "Kid, take care of your family and the hell with anyone else" My Grandpa Bubba.

12-10-2016, 06:46 PM	#3
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: iPad 2 for someone who can use it Greg, if you can't find a better option (which should not be too hard ) I could use a portable wifi-able device. Give plenty of others a chance to give you those better options however, as I have no urgent pressing need. Nice offer, BTW __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

12-12-2016, 04:22 PM	#7
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Re: iPad 2 for someone who can use it Bump. I was hoping someone knew a kid that could use this. If not Thomas has spoken and I will abide by his wishes to give this another three days or so. Thanks

12-12-2016, 06:06 PM	#8
WhiteMamba I'm scared of Neil. Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Michael Location: Catawba, NC Posts: 2,135 Trading: (28)	Re: iPad 2 for someone who can use it Not that I don't want thomas to have it but another option would be the troop auction in the spring. __________________ Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10

12-12-2016, 08:39 PM	#10
WhiteMamba I'm scared of Neil. Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Michael Location: Catawba, NC Posts: 2,135 Trading: (28)	Re: iPad 2 for someone who can use it I could if I didn't decide to keep them. __________________ Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10

12-13-2016, 09:04 AM	#12
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Re: iPad 2 for someone who can use it My stepdaughter will come to The Netherlands soon to live with my and my wife/her mother and my iPad died recently. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

12-13-2016, 11:42 AM	#14
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: iPad 2 for someone who can use it Sounds like the good home you were looking for, Greg. Best of luck with it going forward, Ferdi. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

12-19-2016, 09:57 AM	#15
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Re: iPad 2 for someone who can use it Okay. I waited to hear from Ferdie and didn't, so i messaged him on facebook and he sent his addy. Gonna ship it to him for his daughter.

12-19-2016, 02:42 PM	#18
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Re: iPad 2 for someone who can use it It's all good Ferdie. I will get it out soon. I am very happy that someone will get it that can use it.

02-22-2017, 08:20 AM	#19
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Re: iPad 2 for someone who can use it Greg, you made a little girl very very happy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39TX...ature=youtu.be __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.