Soleil Weather Needs You
I installed my weather station almost 4 years ago and decided to publish it on the web. At the time it was simply a challenge and a fun thing to do. I had no idea that soleilweather.com would evolve into a weather information source which would be accessed from every continent in the world except Antarctic. The feedback I received from friends and neighbors was astounding. This feedback has encouraged me to continue to update and maintain the site. Unfortunately with age, more and more maintenance is needed on the equipment. Two years ago I replaced the old PC I was using for the server with a new computer. This was after having to replace a failed disk drive and power supply at different times. The UPS which I installed when the website was started failed about two months ago and has not been replaced. Now the instruments themselves are beginning to need service.
I have come to realize that the maintenance cost along with the yearly operating cost for domain registration, website space and utilities for a 24/7 server have simply exceeded what I am willing to invest to maintain the site.
Therefore I am appealing to you, the users, to help defray the cost by making a small donation. I believe that if everyone who finds this site useful would contribute at least $5.00 a year, all the expenses could be met and possibly some enhancements made.
I am committing to continue the site for at least one additional year, primarily because of a generous donation from a neighbor in the Great Sky community. If at the end of 2012 the site is not self supporting, I will be forced to take it down. If the site becomes nonviable, any funds remaining in the account will be donated to North Georgia Angle House, Inc. here in Cherokee County.
IF you are a regular user of Soleil Weather, I encourage you to make a small donation to help keep the site available. Donations may be made by clicking on the button below. Payment is processed through PayPal and may be made by credit card or PayPal account. No PayPal account is needed to make a donation and there are no fees charged to donate. This is a non-recurring charge. The only information I receive is your name and email address. Of course donations may be made in person as well.
Thank you,
Wendell