Hi

Looking for a Macintosh OS X paid tutor for my 75-year-old buddy,
who's new to computers but who is now really stoked on the technology.

He's a neat guy, but is totally new to computers.  He's not disabled
in any way and is generally very sharp -- just really lost in the
computer woods.  He'll have a 17" Imac running OS X which I will
completely configure for him before shipping it to him (we started on
a 15").

The setup we want is for someone to visit him in Longwood FL about
3 times a week for about an hour to review the basics -- like the
difference between quitting an app and dismissing its window with the
red button.  Also, he's fairly fearless and sometimes gets himself
into little jams that need to be fixed (like accidently removing his
mail app from the dock).

This gig should last several months.  Good rates paid to the right
person.

Forget classroom instruction.  I had him here in Seattle for a week;
and he's absorbed all the concepts, but needs guided practice,
practice, practice until things sink in.  Plus a little
troubleshooting to set him straight when he wanders into a problem.

Hi Twopiome,

Thanks for the question. This is certainly a great gesture, and I'm
sure we all wish we had this type of support when we were first
getting into computers yo those many years ago.

As I was thinking about the best way to attack this, I decided it was
best to stay away from the retail computer shops as well as the
in-seat training schools. I think you need someone more flexible, and
someone who's used to doing in-home computer training. These people
exist in every city, but seldom have the resources to advertise, so it
is often hard to find them.

My first stop was

The Real Yellow Pages
http://www.realpages.com

I did a search for computers in Longwood, FL.

I began calling various computer retail outlets in the Longwood area
hoping to get a referral. After several unfruitful calls, I finally
hit on one. I talked to a salesman at The MacStation in Longwood.
Their phone number is (407) 767-8788. He just happened to know of a
gentleman who pretty much exclusively does Macintosh in-home computer
training, system setup and configuration, software installation, and
software training. His contact info is:

Phil Robertson
(407) 831-2425 Office
(407) 924-1761 Mobile

He comes highly recommended, and regularly does work for The
MacStation retail store.

I was going to give you some additional alternatives, but I haven't
really come up with anything else. The one school I called is out of
business, and no one else could give me the name of anyone
knowledgeable in the Macintosh arena.

I hope this answers your question adequately. If this doesn't work
out, respond with an answer clarification request and I'll keep
looking. Good luck, and thanks for the question. I wish I had a friend
like you!

Prof

I contacted Phil and he seems to be just what we are looking for.  He
made some suggestions over the phone that will save us a few bucks
too.  You hit the jackpot, Prof.

Hi.

Unfortunately for you (but for me also :) all I found was this site:

http://www.macfl.com/index.htm

Also I have an idea for you: contact a College or an University in
Orlando and ask for students that know (or learn) Macintosh and live
in Longwood.

By the way, Longwoord is Longwood?

That's it. I hope it helps.

It was fun to read your question!

ldcdc-ga

Hello twopiome-ga 

since I searched on this question and I found somebody that could do
what you are asking I am going to post the answer here even though the
question has already been answered. Here it is

" ...
I just received your message from FLMUG. It's great when people are
ready to learn new things!

My name is Hal, and I'm a Mac consultant. My company, MacFL helps
people with their computer all day long and we're not too far from
your friend. We would be more than willing to help out.

MacFL provides training, software and hardware support, networking,
database and application development, and we also help with some
Windows issues.

Our rates are $100/hour and we have a two hour minimum. However, in a
long term relationship that you are suggesting, we do provide a
discount if 30 or more hours are purchased at $85/hour, paid in
advance.

You can visit MacFL's web page here: <http://www.macfl.com>.

Thanks, Hal"

You can also contact Hal at hal@macfl.com

silviares