With a few bumps in the road (some additional items needed; promised help not arriving) Leslie's system was installed on Aug 14 and 16. She was shocked and very moved by the care and generosity shown to her.

I have used the virtual system builder to post photos and tell some of the story. I anticipate Leslie will be sending me a "thank you" note for everyone on Audiogon, which I will post in the thread once I receive it.

In addition to the major items donated by A'gon members as described in the virtual system, a big "thank you" goes out to Leslie's local counsel, David Ghannam and Tim Attalla, who donated a new Sony widescreen TV.

The system sounds and looks great. Leslie is thrilled. When you think about it, this is an amazing and wonderful thing we've all done. Can you imagine being in Leslie's shoes and having someone show up at your house and install this for you?

I learned that Leslie is a very generous person, who has frequently had her generosity taken advantage of by others. To her and her niece's recollection, this is the first time that something really generous has been done for her.

Thank you to the many A'gon members who donated items not specifically described in the virtual system -- the cables, vibration control, CDs and videos. This was a wonderful and very moving experience (even if my 51 year-old shins are still sore from kneeling on the floor for 2 days).

Maybe this will be just the first system donated by Audiogon members to deserving individuals? The future, and the ability to make dreams come true -- as shown by this event -- are ours.

Many, many thanks to everyone.

Warmest regards,

Paul Frumkin