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changed username to BobSlopsema Mr Jive: Hi Bob BobSlopsema: Richard, you are BACK!!! richc: grettings all BobSlopsema: hi Doug.....right? richc: yes, got in yesterday about lunchtime Mr Jive: Yes....I have a question for you. BobSlopsema: have a GOOD trip Richard? richc: did very well; the good ol' Merc never missed a beat BobSlopsema: COOL! BobSlopsema: when you gonna try out the van??? BobSlopsema: that's why you got it right? richc: went from home to New Brunswick and back, sort of by a devious route Mr Jive: Bob-The audio software I purchased from you on ebay-is it self executing? richc: tried out the van last year but it demands premium while towing BobSlopsema: OUCH! BobSlopsema: now, Doug........did you get video tunes maybe???? richc: also had a lot of two=lane curvy roads and upgrades and needed more passing power Mr Jive: Yes the video tunes. BobSlopsema: video tunes IS self booting Mr Jive: Hmmm. I tried that and the system just went to the typwriter. richc: how did you get a copy of Video Tunes, BOB? I never could get the author to sell it to me BobSlopsema: just got it on a tape with other stuff I think, from .................Dan.....Pease BobSlopsema: got some orgiinals around here somewhere richc: Right. I forget who wrote it now, but I even phoned him to ask to buy more BobSlopsema: that is so old, I'd consider it freeware....... richc: He admitted he had a bunch of tapes and docs sitting around but couldn't be bothered getting them out BobSlopsema: so SCREW 'em! richc: Just had no interest in getting "free" money for "junk" Mr Jive: Freeware! Wasn't free for me. lol BobSlopsema: what a jerk! BobSlopsema: well ya didn't download it either! :-) BobSlopsema: gimme your address doug & I will send you another that works! richc: Was camped not far from North Billerica last week - sort of tempted to drop by his place but lost the address Mr Jive: Actually I was wanting the Smartbasic tape.....funny though fate got me two more. BobSlopsema: does that work???? richc: Doug, don't think I know you - care to tell me more? Mr Jive: Yes BobSlopsema: Doug..........frogot now..... Mr Jive: I'm from Cheyenne, Wyo. richc: OK, then you were on at least once before I went away BobSlopsema: DERKS!!!! BobSlopsema: my memory is NOT gone, just on vacation! ;-) richc: you're still young, Bob; that's my excuse BobSlopsema: :-) richc: by the way, James says he can't make it on till 10 tonight Mr Jive: Doug Dirks, P. O. Box 2024, Cheyenne, Wyo. 82003 BobSlopsema: ok, so I spelled it wrong, SHOOT me!!!! :-( Mr Jive: lol richc: Nice country you live in, Doug, though maybe not over the next few months Mr Jive: Anyway I got good news and bad news BobSlopsema: oh, oh.......... Mr Jive: The good news is the Adam System I ordered on ebay works. richc: I've heard some of them do BobSlopsema: theo one with the disk drives???? Mr Jive: The bad news is it has a bad case of RF interference on the TV display. richc: have you tried it with a proper monitor? Mr Jive: Uh, no disk drives, just one tape BobSlopsema: tried a GOOD cable and tv switch???? richc: have youi tried switching channels on the TV? Mr Jive: The RF is coming from the computer because when I pull the reset switch it "goes away" BobSlopsema: KNOWN good with another aDAM??? BobSlopsema: try using the "monitor" output next to the tv outlet Mr Jive: The tv is ok and the cable is ok. BobSlopsema: sound is gone, but should be good picture richc: did you try both channels, 3 and 4? Mr Jive: What is the "monitor" output....is it baseband video? Mr Jive: Yes it was on both channels. richc: just composite - anh old Commodore or Magnavox or TI or Atari monitor should work Mr Jive: That means no audio, right? BobSlopsema: don't know what it is, just that is labeled MONITOR and has no sound BobSlopsema: or audio...... Mr Jive: aha.....how about the third output....what is it called.... richc: If you use the Monitor jack you need another cable from the DIN for sound BobSlopsema: "hole"..... ;-) richc: Actually, you can get both video and sound from the DIN plug if you have the right cable Mr Jive: S-video I think BobSlopsema: aux video.......AKA monitor with sound BobSlopsema: using a "fixed" video cable Mr Jive: I have that input on my big-screen tv at home, I should try it. richc: I use Commodore 1702 composite monitors on my Adams Mr Jive: I think I've got the right cable to because I tried hooking my laptop computer up to my tv once. Mr Jive: It wasn't pretty. BobSlopsema: don't know about that; but a cable can be made to go from the din plug to separaten video & audio for a composite monitor richc: Also have noticed some Adams with rotten tv output are just fine with the monitor richc: I use a straight RCA cable from the monitor jack for video BobSlopsema: sometimes coiling the rcs cable helps; or using a tv booster wired into the line boosts the signal enough BobSlopsema: but then ya gotta make those cables too OR get adapters richc: Then I have a 5-pin DIN plug with just one RCA cable from the appropriate jack for audio
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changed username to Guy B. BobSlopsema: YES, that is the "fix" tha coleco did richc: yes, some Adams came with them in the package Guy B.: Rich, welcome back. How was your trip? BobSlopsema: jsut 2 magnets wrapped around the cable BobSlopsema: HI GUY!!!!!! Mr Jive: Hi Guy B Guy B.: Hello All!! richc: great, Guy, glad to see you again richc: we're trying to solve Doug's tv output problems Guy B.: What did I miss? Seems my ISP was a little slow tonight. BobSlopsema: hey GUY!!!! how clse are you to Downer's Grove??????? BobSlopsema: we was talkin about YOU!!!!!! ;-) Guy B.: I'm about a 1/2 hour's drive from here. BobSlopsema: guy there has 2 ADAM's for nuthin Guy B.: Who has them? BobSlopsema: I sent him email offering shipping but no reply yet. he really wanted someone to pick them up richc: well, not nuthin, but just enough to show you're serious BobSlopsema: HANG ON BOYS!!!!! BobSlopsema: I am ridding myself of excess and am trying to find a home for my old Adam richc: What, Judy caught up with you? BobSlopsema: stuff. I am in Downers Grove near Chicago. If you know of someone who Mr Jive: lol BobSlopsema: wants this and is in the area and can pick it up, please let me know. I BobSlopsema: probably want $50.00 as a token so I know they are serious and it won't end BobSlopsema: up being thrown out. That is negotiable though. BobSlopsema: Jim Lytle Guy B.: Now the only part is where in Downers Grove. I'm familiar with some of the area. BobSlopsema: home 630-632-5191 BobSlopsema: cell 630 632 5191 Guy B.: I though I saw his name in the recent e-mail. BobSlopsema: thought he was cheaper,,,,,,,,, richc: yes, he sent the offer to the mailing list, Guy BobSlopsema: was with 2 systms and modem and parts Guy B.: I'll get a hold of him and see if he's still has them. richc: old Adams don't move fast, Guy Guy B.: Well. I'll go send him an e-mail right now. Be right back. richc: Live it up, Guy - phone him BobSlopsema: what a GUY!!! ;-) richc: did you follow up with Don Buetelman, Bob? BobSlopsema: so you and Frances ready to settle down till next spring????? BobSlopsema: yup, and no reply Guy B.: Ok, I sent him an e-mail. I'll check for his reply tomorrow.
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changed username to BobSlopsema rich-c: sorry folks, I seem to have got dropped BobSlopsema: hey dudes, JACK is back! BobSlopsema: I got dumped also! Guy B.: Bob, I sent Jim and e-mail reply offering to pick both of them up. BobSlopsema: YO GUY!!! BobSlopsema: you there Doug???? Mr Jive: I've got something REALLY funny to tell you about my ADAM. rich-c: go ahead BobSlopsema: fire away! Mr Jive: My boss was coming to Chey from Casper, so I took my new Adam to work and set it up. Mr Jive: He took my old computer away cause I wouldn't sign the company's socialist "I wont abuse my computer" letter. BobSlopsema: hooked on a scanner; mouse, etc....... BobSlopsema: :-) BobSlopsema: and left ya with NO computer? Mr Jive: So when he showed up I was using my Adam to do reports. Mr Jive: I printed one out for him on the daisy wheel printer "Tackety tack tack tack" rich-c: And how did he like real honest-to-God-looking impact type? BobSlopsema: ha, ha!!!!!!!! Mr Jive: You should have seen the look on his face. BobSlopsema: :-) :-) BobSlopsema: NOW, if youhad used a dot matrix printer he wouldn't have had 2nd thoughts, just asked youWHERE in the blazes yougot a new computer rich-c: I still think Adam turns out a better looking formal letter Mr Jive: The next day our office received two new Pentium 3 833Mhz machines. BobSlopsema: hot dawg!!!! it worked!! rich-c: Now you should send them back because they're too prone to crashing Mr Jive: lol BobSlopsema: :-) rich-c: tell hi m the Adam is more productive Mr Jive: Iol rich Mr Jive: I even was able to connect to the Casper Bulliten board with the 300 baud modem! Guy B.: Anyone want a old 486 computer minus the drives? I'm going to get rid of it after I transfer all my files to my Pentium. The only thing wrong is a dead CMOS battery. rich-c: Well hey live it up - get yourself a Sydmodem - 1200 baud!!! Mr Jive: WOW 4 times as fast! BobSlopsema: nope Guy, dead cmos battery just "KILLED" the value of the ol' 486...... :-) rich-c: I don't think a 486 is worth the shipping cost these days Guy B.: The computer still runs anyway. No takers, eh! BobSlopsema: only if it is in a laptop rich-c: Probably has one of those welded-in batteries, too BobSlopsema: start a "collection" !!!! BobSlopsema: naturally! Guy B.: I think it is. It's a barrell shaped battery. BobSlopsema: but should have a double pin to add on a battery pack rich-c: Some of the old ones the battery was almost impossible for a non-technician to replace Guy B.: Well, after I get a new system in a few months, the P133 will be the backup to the emulator and Adamserve. rich-c: Anyway, I have a 486 with a working battery (I thibnk) BobSlopsema: now, that is NOT fair!!! ADAMservi is supposed to run on a 386 w/ 360k drives! rich-c: No. No. It's for an XT!!! BobSlopsema: and you want to make a pentium a slave to the adam............ Guy B.: Bob, remember Rich D. said it will run on ANY computer with a serial port connection. Mr Jive: Most of those 486's use a 3V lithium cell....available at any Ripoff (Radio) Shack. BobSlopsema: maybe we ought to make a setup next convention with the fastest paentium serving the ADAM....... BobSlopsema: yup. prolly correct...... rich-c: Let's have some real class and make that an Athlon BobSlopsema: what's an Athlon????? Guy B.: Don't know if my new system will be a Intel or a AMD yet.
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changed username to Ron M. Guy B.: The Athlon is the new 1 ghz processor. BobSlopsema: oh, oh, a "stranger".......... Guy B.: Hi Ron. Ron M.: Evening Mr Jive: Hi ron BobSlopsema: and a STRANGE one it is!!!!! BobSlopsema: Hi Ron!!!!! Ron M.: now now. Just because I live on an island which until an hour ago was without power Ron M.: Hi All! rich-c: Hello Ron Ron M.: we didn't pay our hamsters enough it seems BobSlopsema: WOW! a modern civilization you live in! BobSlopsema: how long withOUT power??? Ron M.: however, all is now well Ron M.: Oh, only 1/2 hour or so, but you know how it is.... seems like forever Ron M.: Now I have an hour's work to do going around here resetting all the electronic clocks
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changed username to Guy B. Guy B.: Ok, We all got hit tonight. Ron M.: Accident. Somebody hit a power pole up the way rich-c: Happens Ron M.: don't have no details Ron M.: welcome back Rich Guy B.: Did lose power Ron? rich-c: thanks Ron Ron M.: fortunately it all happened before nitefall rich-c: hope you didn't get a power surge Ron M.: Rich, Elmer gave those Amiga mags to me, and I haven't mailed them yet. There's a pile Ron M.: will probably have to do it in installments rich-c: Frances will be delighted to get them, but no rush rich-c: we have a five-week magazine backlog to catch up on Ron M.: right will get 'em wrapped up Ron M.: Has James been in yet? Guy B.: Ron, did you get the e-mail about Jim Lytle offer two Adams? I'm not that far from him. I'd offered to pick them up. rich-c: OK but as I say don't rush - but then Canada Post won't, either Ron M.: yes, I believe I did...was that the gent in the Chicago area? Ron M.: you got that right Rich Guy B.: Yes. he's about 15 miles from me. Ron M.: 2 of em eh? BobSlopsema: and some assorted parts, but what???? rich-c: James can't make it until 10 - has a class Ron M.: We could always use another raffle for Bob S to win Guy B.: Next year's raffle??? BobSlopsema: yae right! rich-c: better him than me - I'm overloaded Ron M.: anybody bid on that one on e-bay? Ron M.: Had the works with it rich-c: did it sell? Ron M.: not sure. Last I looked the bid was $25. Ron M.: And that would be one hell of a deal I tell ya BobSlopsema: no bid and NO it did not sell. he got $255 US for it and didn't meet reserve price Mr Jive: I got mine for $30 on ebay rich-c: once there's a bid it sells, unless there's a reserve Ron M.: It had hard drive and everything Mr Jive: aha BobSlopsema: sold the guy the hd unit about 6 months ago BobSlopsema: recognized the labeling on it Ron M.: not sure how long bidding was going on for Ron M.: oh really! Ron M.: verry interesting rich-c: we still do seem to attract the odd dilettante Ron M.: simply cannot justify another around here, no matter how well equipped rich-c: now if someone would only offer an Amiga 2000 keyboard for Jack Pines... Ron M.: speaking of Jack, had a call from PJ last Sat night rich-c: tell us more!!! Guy B.: How's PJ doing? Ron M.: she wants some Xmas music for a project she has in mind. and thinks I can play it Ron M.: she sounded better than usual rich-c: I'd bet she's right rich-c: now that Bob's back functioning it's taken a lot of stress off her Ron M.: well....gonna see what I can do. Told her her timing was just about right. Was about to start for the card Ron M.: Yes. Bob is fine rich-c: Anyway, did she say something about Jack? Ron M.: gather some of the family 'situations' are quieter for the moment rich-c: that's a relief Ron M.: no, not really. Rich rich-c: saw his emails when I was reviewing my mail yesterday Ron M.: we did talk a bit about the rough times he 's had lately Ron M.: but she didn't mention having spoken to him recently rich-c: seems that his luck has been turning of late, though Ron M.: Wouldn't want to be without a job in this world Ron M.: well I am, I suppose, but that's different rich-c: yeah - and ain't it great? Ron M.: ya got that right, son rich-c: besides, when would you ever find time to go to work? Ron M.: exactly. rich-c: Now I have to clean the trailer and two vehicles - fortunately looks like our good weather will hold Ron M.: Wonder if James found any DSDD disks. I sent him a box, but maybe he found some already Ron M.: oh yea.... the after travel fallout rich-c: I've told him I have the discs available, and the printer ribbons he wants Guy B.: I should have my webpages up pretty soon. I'm working on the documentation for using the emulator utilities. Anything you guys think I should put in? Ron M.: I take it all the assorted vehicles performed well BobSlopsema: a picture of your own self!!!! rich-c: Yes, Pam borrowed the van whjile we wre away to schlep some stuff doen from their trailer Ron M.: a job jar for wouldbe writers of ANN articles Ron M.: ic rich-c: she said she liked driving it - surprising since she has a Taurus Ron M.: interesting Ron M.: someday I'm gonna have a website rich-c: anyway, the Mighty Behemoth did his thing nobly - now has 171,000 miles on the clock Ron M.: just barely run in rich-c: yes, Fords are durable Guy B.: The docs will be in Word 6.0 format so it can be read with Word 6.0 and up and Wordpad. Ron M.: That's a good decision Guy rich-c: Sensible appraoch, Guiy Ron M.: you want to make stuff readable rich-c: The idea is to make the work accessible to everyone Ron M.: Mr. Jive is quiet Ron M.: speak up boy, don't be shy rich-c: Yes, Doug's been doing a lot of lurking since you came in Mr Jive: Sorry I was cruising the tube Guy B.: I did that since not everyone has Word 95, 97 or 2000. Although I'm using Word 97 on the notebook for it. Ron M.: aha..... a case of divided attention rich-c: By the way, has Michael been on of late? Ron M.: dunno. haven't seen him here in a while Guy B.: I think he was here last month briefly, but not recently. rich-c: yes, we're missing Dr. D and Dale and a few othes, too Ron M.: You know, Guy, two or three years ago, I wouldn't have presumed that for wordprocessors, but Ron M.: I was just trying to think of someone I know who doesn't have one of those three Guy B.: Dale was here last week. Ron M.: and I can't rich-c: I don't have any version of Word Guy B.: Well, all three versions of Word can read and write some older formats. Ron M.: well there ya go. And there might be a few of our Mac club members who don't.... for reasons of politics rich-c: All I have is what came in Win3.1 and 95 Ron M.: Wordpad Ron M.: and Write Guy B.: Wordpad will read Word 6.0 format. rich-c: Have StarOffice too but am having trouble learning it Ron M.: I'm a wordprocessor junkie Ron M.: I know some people here Rich who have said the same thing of Star Office. I have it too, but rich-c: it's the Adam heritage Ron M.: haven't used it much Guy B.: I have Wordperfect 6.0 on my desktop. Ron M.: Appleworks 6 is an absolute disaster Ron M.: 5 was better, but it's a matter of look and feel, and the Apple stuff doesn't have it rich-c: Pam is here - she says Hi rich-c: Ron Ron M.: Still go pretty much to Word 2000 Ron M.: Hi Pam Ron M.: how ya doin BobSlopsema: hi Pam! Guy B.: Hi Pam! Mr Jive: Who's Pam? Ron M.: Rich Clee's daughter rich-c: Things would be going well if I didn't have to work for a living - as it is, I'm sort of addicted to eating and otherwise, quite well thanks Ron M.: I should say daughter of Rich and Frances Mr Jive: cool Ron M.: well Pam, what you need is a nice fat government pension Ron M.: and as for being addicted to eating, I can certainly relate to that Ron M.: have given up pretty much everything else Mr Jive: me too me too Ron M.: food, marriage, sex, rich-c: Unfortunately, that's about 25 years in the future - if you think of another way to acquire one, please let me know! Ron M.: you know Guy B.: Well, looks like I'm going to be dating again.
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changed username to james james: morning gents :) Mr Jive: Hi james rich-c: Hi, James Ron M.: hey James! Guy B.: Hi James, how's everything going in Japan? james: hey, we got the whole gang here. cool :) Ron M.: good for you Guy Mr Jive: How are things in Japan? james: not to bad, just finished teaching a computer class. Mr Jive: 'cept for Dale james: today it's partially cloudy, about 20C Ron M.: And do they know anything more James? Guy B.: What's the class yout teaching? rich-c: Weather seems just like Toronto recently james: i like to think they do :) i'm teaching m$ word 2000. james: nice to have you back rich :) BobSlopsema: hi james! rich-c: Thanks, james: hey bob :) your tape, (and ron's) is on its way as of yesterday afternoon. Guy B.: Oh, how do you like it? How about that new Office Assistant. Ron M.: James, the package of diskettes left here today. Apologize for the delay james: i'd like to harpoon that stupid dolphin. james: no problem ron. you said you had flooding or something? rich-c: Hey, we got the disk drive there okay! Ron M.: yes... been a little wet around here james: yes! i was most impressed. rich-c: Gee, imagine that. It's been wet in B.C. james: have they dried up at all ron? hope you didn't have too much damage. james: yeah, it never rains in bc.. Ron M.: so wet in fact that the water outside forced its way inside Ron M.: have now diverted downspouts at the front of the house into the neighbour's yard Ron M.: both sides james: hee hee. rich-c: Bet your neighbors must love you BobSlopsema: bet they LUV that! Ron M.: we'll see Ron M.: it stopped raining the day I did it james: you're going to like this tape bob :) rich-c: Watch out for harpoons Ron M.: and hasn't rained since BobSlopsema: willhave to try it out and maybe buy the game eh? james: it's a fun game. Ron M.: you within site of dolphins James? rich-c: Don't worry, Murphy will oblige Ron M.: oh..... sorry... misunderstood james: only the stupid office assistant in ms word.. james: (it's a dolphin, in case you're not familiar with it) Ron M.: I turn that off james: first thing i did. Ron M.: ok.... all I got is a stupid little paper clip dude on a bicycle james: just as annoying as that stupid paper clip guy. if they spent as much time debugging windows 98 as they did making stupid little animations BobSlopsema: tha is BILL Gates! james: we'd have a much more stable os i think. Ron M.: "You appear to be writing a letter, do you want some help?" Ron M.: NO rich-c: I went in to a computer shop today. Ron M.: bad business Rich james: did you buy anything? rich-c: They still want $125.00 for the Win98 upgrade. Ron M.: :) BobSlopsema: HORSE SHIT!!!! rich-c: Does tha tell us something about WinMe? BobSlopsema: I can get you one a LOT cheaper than that sir Ron M.: if you're gonna do anything like that Rich, I hear Win ME is the way to go Ron M.: but I'm staying with 98 BobSlopsema: course that's canadian $$$ eh? Guy B.: You have to be kidding! You can that at a computer show for about hald that. rich-c: My processor is too slow and I don't ahve enough memory Guy B.: Half that. james: i won't divulge what i paid for the full version of win98 japanese. BobSlopsema: gotta convert Guy Ron M.: hier I'll bet james: it's enough to make me seriously consider my next computer being a mac. Guy B.: I got a Win95 with USB support for my new system. Ron M.: Oh well then you have to get into OS9 and OS X Mr Jive: lol james rich-c: Hold on, Amiga will rise again! Ron M.: And right at the moment the mother of all boards on my iMac is blown and the iMac is in the shop Ron M.: fortunately still under warranty Ron M.: so MAC around here is a dirty word rich-c: How did you manage tha, Ron? BobSlopsema: the new one??? Ron M.: I dunno BobSlopsema: shucks mon Ron M.: It died rich-c: WE warned you about those push pins Ron M.: :) Ron M.: Hell, I didn't even take the iMac apart... Ron M.: wouldn't touch it Ron M.: yup the new one james: maybe it got jealous.. rich-c: Coward! You can even see in without opening it! Ron M.: think so... BobSlopsema: that's IT!!! the thing got sunstroke Guy B.: Ron, what if you want to put in more memory? You got to open it up to put in the memory boards. Ron M.: too many old junk boxes around ... it didn't feel like it was part of the scene rich-c: In B.C? james: sunstroke in b.c.? i doubt it. Ron M.: I rely on my local Mac dealer for all that.... did in fact have more memory installed james: aah. rich beat me to it again. Ron M.: Although I was there when he did it, it's not any more difficult that a dos box Ron M.: oh well. It's all enough to bring me back to aDAM james: all computers are basically the same thing. rich-c: That isn't difficult enough? james: some are just more temperamental than others.. Ron M.: so.... hopefully I'll have it back in a week or so. They got Steve Jobs working on soldering the new motherboard james: :D in his garage? Ron M.: well, it's like Scotty said on Star Trek. Ron M.: The more complicated the plumbing Ron M.: the easier it is to stop the drain james: aye, sir! james: i'm a big fan of the original series. Ron M.: :) rich-c: didn't he also say something about there being no intelligent life down here? Ron M.: indeed he did Ron M.: and he was probably right james: speaking of plumbing.. (be back in a sec.) rich-c: there are days when I have to agree (Pam) Ron M.: don't pee long rich-c: Ron, that was a really bad pun Ron M.: where ya workin these days Pam? Ron M.: i know I got a million of 'em rich-c: I work for Speedy Auto Service in the head office as a claims administrator. Mr Jive: Has anyone seen Scott lately? rich-c: And don't ask, you really don't want to know the details Ron M.: sounds like fun Ron M.: claims administrator.... one of those people everybody loves to hate Ron M.: eh? rich-c: They like me enough when I'm handing out money Ron M.: yeah.... I suppose they would....but just say NO once, just try it rich-c: I have, and I'm still sorting out the mess Ron M.: I'll bet rich-c: Some days I feel like I should just stand on the street corner rich-c: and yell free money Ron M.: would be about the same thing eh? rich-c: Sometimes it feels that way Ron M.: you'd have to be a real 'people' person I'd imagine rich-c: I was the receptionist for six years before falling into claims by default. 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changed username to Meeka james: i'm back.. Mr Jive: Hi Meeka Guy B.: Hi Meeka, how's everything with you? rich-c: Renting beer, James? Ron M.: indeed Meeka: Hi everyone james: i wish.. :) rich-c: Hi, Meeka Ron M.: Hi Meeka ! james: oh crap. another earthquake. rich-c: This seems to be daughters night (Pam) Ron M.: what, right now James? Mr Jive: Wow really james rich-c: Earthquake? ????? Guy B.: You Ok James? james: hi pam, i don't think we've met :) james: yeah. a "little" one. maybe a 2 or 3. Ron M.: scary Ron M.: even at 2 or 3 rich-c: I don't believe we have either, but I've heard stories Ron M.: I'd prefer that needle really still Guy B.: Japan has them quite a bit lately. rich-c: Ron, if you don' t like tremblers, you're in the wrong part of the world BobSlopsema: hi Meeka! Mr Jive: Try Wyoming.....I've never felt a tremor james: well, a few weeks ago, we weren't far from the epicenter of a 7 mag quake. luckily it wasn't an urban area. even though it james: was bigger than the one that hit kobe, there were no casualties. Ron M.: Oh I know..... have been to preparedness sessions here Ron M.: not a question of if.... a question of when rich-c: We had one in Toronto not too long ago, but most of us didn't even feel it. Guy B.: I remember when that one hit Kobe. Boy, it really was bad there. Ron M.: Got freezers full of water and first aid kits.... and all james: up until about a month ago, it'd been seismically quite quiet in this part of japan. since the quake, we get tremors everyday. Ron M.: They say we have to be self-supporting for 72 hours Guy B.: Could it be that a big could be coming there? rich-c: NIce to know that this time people were prepared james: something i should look at doing. we'd have been up poo-poo creek if the power and water had gone out. rich-c: James, have you read Arthur Clarke's "Richter 10"? Ron M.: well, I do some of the things here....certainly haven't done everything that is prescribed james: no. i probably should. Ron M.: When they talk about it here, they talk about 8.2 on Richter scale rich-c: That definitely qualifies as big Ron M.: Depending on who you listen to, the west coast could move 90 miles or so east Guy B.: Some guy a few years predicted that a earthquake would hit at the San Madrid fault that was in Missouri. It never happened. rich-c: Welcome to Alberta Ron M.: 65 million years ago, the Island I live on was completely under water james: earthquakes are difficult to predict. we just don't know enough yet. Ron M.: and they're saying it could be again rich-c: Guy, have you ever read about the last time the Madrid fault acted up? Ron M.: no tell us more Rich james: wow, ron remembers what it was like 65 million years ago.. ;) rich-c: OOH, old jokes! Ron M.: yeah.... something about primordial ooze Ron M.: me and Bob Dole were the only two around rich-c: and you said you weren't slime Guy B.: Many years ago, but some experts think one will hit in the next few years. It would be felt here in Chicago. james: i get enough old jokes at a tender 26, so now it's my turn ;) Ron M.: out here it's about shifting of tectonic (sp?) plates Ron M.: way under the Pacific there's a whole lot of stuff goin' on james: i was recently looking at a plate map. all of japan is right along a fault line. so's california. (to be expected, i guess) rich-c: Yes you and James are riding the ring of fire out there Ron M.: the Pacific Rim Ron M.: and Tire Company
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changed username to WBurnside rich-c: Someday you have to try the earthquake trail in Marin County, CA - it brings home exactly what happens james: beats freezing to death. Guy B.: There's WB. BobSlopsema: hi Willie!! WBurnside: Hello all! rich-c: Hi willy, how's college life? james: morning :() Ron M.: Oddly enough, the only earthquake I've ever experienced was while living in Ottawa BobSlopsema: NO, I haven't found those NIAD's yet......... Ron M.: was like a train running through the family room BobSlopsema: but I WILL get to it again......... james: i remember having one in ottawa too. they say ottawa and the area will be more seismically active in the future. WBurnside: Rich-C you are back! Good to talk to you! Ron M.: kHi Willie BobSlopsema: meantime CONGRATULATE ME!!!! I am grandpa for time # 2 BobSlopsema: lst thursday 4PM Ron M.: hey! Ron M.: Excellent Bob. Congrats rich-c: Congratulations, Bob james: congrats :) Guy B.: AH, great Bob, what did Mandy have? BobSlopsema: tank you tank you......... WBurnside: Way to GO!!!! Grandpa! Ron M.: e-mail me a cigar BobSlopsema: not mandy! Sherri! older daughter james: probably a baby.. Meeka: there are pictues on my site if you want to see what he looks like BobSlopsema: boy 7 lbs 6 oz BobSlopsema: Mandy due in January Ron M.: yes pls Guy B.: Oh, Sorry. What's this one named? BobSlopsema: Micahel BobSlopsema: Michael Meeka: michael Guy B.: Good name. You have to send us pics when you get them to us. BobSlopsema: should scan a pic of a cigar and send it to the list eh? james: so how are things in wyoming, mr jive? Ron M.: yup rich-c: here's one now (cigar) Mr Jive: test test james: you're still here. rich-c: you're still on Doug BobSlopsema: testing the internet????? BobSlopsema: orjust your keyboard? Guy B.: Bob, how's Mandy doing? BobSlopsema: she is doing fine Guy. getting "plump" as they say
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changed username to Mr Jive rich-c: welcome back, doug BobSlopsema: WB DD!!! Guy B.: That's good, tell her I said Hi. james: he's ba-ack.. BobSlopsema: will do! Ron M.: sounds like the Slopsemas need a bigger family table Mr Jive: Dang everything got quiet for a while BobSlopsema: naw just more highchairs! Ron M.: :)) rich-c: Pam and Frances congratulate Sherri Guy B.: Your going to have your hands quite full with grandkids running all over the place now. BobSlopsema: will tell her from ALL james: i'll know in about a week or so if things are going to get a little bigger around here. Ron M.: the inexorable passage of time BobSlopsema: heck only got 1 that moves!
rich-c changed username to PAM BobSlopsema: gotta wait about a year for the other 2 BobSlopsema: cool james! Ron M.: like the way you put that Bob BobSlopsema: man, that newborn don't do NUTHIN'!!! BobSlopsema: cries and eats! BobSlopsema: oh, and that other messy business...... PAM: YEAH but in a couple of years, they will never stay still Meeka: he make those cute babie sounds too Ron M.: what was the old saying...... a hollow tube at one end, and a complete lack of responsibility at the other Guy B.: Well, gang I have to go, but my vacation is finally next week and I'm definately looking forward to some rest from all the overtime I've been putting in. PAM: wet at both ends Ron M.: ya PAM: Enjoy your vacation, Guy Ron M.: niters Guy BobSlopsema: that's good Pam!!!! Meeka: see ya BobSlopsema: nite Guy! Ron M.: stay cool Guy B.: I will definately, will be spending 1 day with my new girlfriend. Ron M.: take her with you PAM: Bob, have you noticed the price of diapers just went up? BobSlopsema: whoa!! no wonder he is looking forwqard to vacation!!! BobSlopsema: nope, I don't buy, but Judy (wife) says YES Guy B.: Just met her Sunday Bob, and she was very pretty. 34 years old. BobSlopsema: for just a throw awasy dry thingy too....... PAM: do you see a connection here? Ron M.: haven't had much to do with the price of diapers for the past 28 years BobSlopsema: she is WAY to young for you bud! ;-) Ron M.: my son doesn't wear the now BobSlopsema: hope not Ron james: :D Ron M.: them I mean Guy B.: Hey, perfect for me. She wants to have kids. Something I didn't have the first time. james: i tease my father in law about needing diapers soon. james: sonny wow! i'm an old man now.. Ron M.: don't laugh James, that sort of thing happens BobSlopsema: don't rush into anything, now, son.......listen to ol' dad........ james: i know, i know. Ron M.: ol' Dad! Cmon PAM: Gentlemen, he's single and wants kids. From a female point of view, he's a good catch! Guy B.: Ok, see you guys next week. And Yes, I'll be careful. First date is Sunday. Dinner date. BobSlopsema: Guy is just an impulsive kid!!!! BobSlopsema: ber good Guy! PAM: Have fun Ron M.: have fun Guy Ron M.: enjoy Guy B.: I will. Thanks.
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BobSlopsema left chat session Ron M.: did you ever use the ADAM, Pam? PAM: No, the ADAm came out just before I got interested in computers, and then I went straight to Dos boxes PAM: However, I did hear about them on a regular basis Ron M.: I see. Ron M.: Oh, I'm sure you did Ron M.: :) PAM: GEe, ya think? Ron M.: Just trying to think what year it was when I first met you. james: so where do you live pam? Ron M.: have an idea we were on our way back from ADAMCON 3 and that would have been what? Ron M.: 1991/ PAM: Hard to say, met is a relative term. I knew about alot of you before we came face to face. James, I live in Toronto, not very far from my parents PAM: You're right Ron, doesn't seem that long ago tho Ron M.: no, not at all PAM: James, since I hear you know Toronto, I live at Weston and Lawrence Mr Jive: Well everyone, gotta go for this evening. See you all next week. Meeka: bye james: bye mrjive :) Ron M.: nite J PAM: Bye, Doug. Have a good one Mr Jive: Thanks for the advice.
Mr Jive left chat session Ron M.: did we say anything useful? PAM: Once in a while james: i'm familiar with the downtown core, have never spent more than a few days there though. what part of toronto are you in? PAM: Believe it or not, Weston. james: :D PAM: South of the 401, on the border with Etobicoke james: 401, yes fun driving that is. PAM: I avoid it whenever possible PAM: Dad says he still has the shakes from towing the trailer in yesterday Ron M.: 16 lanes of resentment riddled angry humans WBurnside: Well! Gentle people! I must be going! Sleep beckons and it is a tough master! james: fortunatley, not an issue for me :) i don't regularly commute to toronto! Ron M.: that probably isn't fair
WBurnside left chat session PAM: Sounds like Ron knows, too. Goodnite, Willy! Ron M.: nite Willie.. y'all come back now Meeka: bye Ron M.: first time I approached from the east ..... that's what I saw....they were all grinning wildly Ron M.: laughing uncontrollably PAM: Well folks, since I do have to commute home yet, I am turning this back to Dad. Thanks for the chat, I haven't laughed like this for ages. ; ) Meeka: drive safe Ron M.: nice talking with ya Pam.
PAM changed username to Rich C Rich C: you too Ron M.: go straight home now... no stopping at the bar getting drunk james: nice meeting you pam :) Rich C: I don't drink and drive - I might hit a bump and spill my drink! Ron M.: good point! Rich C: G'nite all Ron M.: put father back on Rich C: He's here Rich C: You wouldn't believe what I saw on 401 yesterday Ron M.: oh? Ron M.: tell us more Rich C: Guy in a Jetta - he was running the merge from 427 onto 401 - six lanes of weaving trucks Rich C: He was reading engineering papers!!! Ron M.: I thought you were going to say talking on a cell phone james: while driving? Rich C: It even got Frances going Ron M.: he was probably doing that too Rich C: She pounded on teh car window and screamed at him!!! james: is it still legal to use a cell phone in the car while driving in ontario? Ron M.: probably some assignment that snuck up on him Meeka: thats kinda hard to picture Rich C: Been listening to me and Pam while driving too long, I guess Rich C: In Toronto, who cares about legal? Ron M.: we loose more engineers that way Rich C: A stop sign doesn't even mean slow down Rich C: A red light is an interesting suggestion james: :) well here if you're caught using a cell phone while driving it's a $300 fine. Ron M.: I remember the weaving trucks part from last July Ron M.: my Cabbie had a death wish Rich C: No, just expereince Ron M.: :) james: saw a truck driver in osaka reading a pornographic comic while driving.. Rich C: Here defensive driving means being even more aggerssive than the next guy Ron M.: do unto others before they do unto you Meeka: that and ME FIRST Rich C: I had more phenomenal avoidances between the city limjts and home than on 2000 miles of Interstate Ron M.: ah, thank the dear Lord for rural areas Rich C: AMEN Ron M.: we have our problems here, but not many and certainly not as fast Ron M.: the occasional power pole Rich C: Yes, with the trailer I have to hold 100 klicks and even get passed by kids on pushbikes Ron M.: rotfl Rich Ron M.: survival of the fittest Rich C: Fleetest? Ron M.: And to think I actually applied twice to go there Rich C: As in have your accident behind me? Ron M.: almost got one job james: couldn't pay me enough to live in toronto. Rich C: Guess Murphy was taking that week off - count your blessings Ron M.: Would have ended up with a daily commute to Yonge and Sheppard Rich C: From where? james: that sounds like fun and a half. Ron M.: well, probably Guelph Rich C: Now that's a real fun trip Ron M.: I didn't actually get as far as buying a house Rich C: That's not a commute, that's a trip Ron M.: but that's where some of my would-have-been colleagues were living Rich C: Yes, some of the commutes are really long Ron M.: The Good Lord was watching over me, and I ended up in Winnipeg instead Ron M.: some would argue that Rich C: When I was working we had one colleague living in Barrie Ron M.: I can believe it Ron M.: At one time in the mid-80's Transport Canada actually contemplated a move from Willowdale Rich C: Winnipeg? that's my historic family turf Ron M.: they couldn't recruit anyone to work there Rich C: They got frozen out, which is why I live in the banana belt Ron M.: yes...... my boss at the time said, "You won't be bothered by it....it's a dry cold" Ron M.: apparently he said that to everyone coming from BC Rich C: The emphasis is still on the second word Ron M.: exactly Rich C: and notice the omission of the word wind Ron M.: 40 below is 40 below Rich C: Can you say "Portage and Main"? Ron M.: as in Portage and Main....... the office was only 2 blocks from there Rich C: Easy iif you are coming from upwind Ron M.: even bundled in my parka....it was cold Rich C: otherwise, fuggedaboutit Ron M.: anyway, all of that is in the rear view mirror james: :) Rich C: and blessedly so Ron M.: yes james: i can't imagine why anyone would want to live in a big city. i just don't understand it. Ron M.: here a good southeaster can depress almost as effectively Rich C: anyhow, Frances wants me to take out the garbage and recycling Ron M.: I'm with you there James. We're about 60,000 here and even that is too big Rich C: so looks like I'm going to have to take off now Meeka: take care james: i'm of the opinion that humans weren't designed to live in groups of more than about 20,000. Rich C: thanks Meeka, hope to see you next week Ron M.: Ok Rich. I'll send some magazines to Frances with the next day or so Meeka: if i remember Ron M.: you're right James james: by rich! hope to see you again next week. Rich C: terrific Ron, back atcha soon Ron M.: When I lived in this valley 30 years ago, that's all there were here Ron M.: Nige Rich Rich C: right James - take care Ron M.: i mean NIte Rich C: Bye now, all
Rich C left chat session Ron M.: the expansion has been noticeable james: i'm also of the opinion that we don't need a world-wide population of anymore than about 1.5 billion. Ron M.: however, whenever I go to Vancouver to visit son Jeff, I come back thankful Ron M.: and over there, you KNOW what population is Ron M.: I dont think we really have any idea in this country james: i wouldn't be comfortable in anything bigger than ottawa and it's growing so fast now. Meeka: too many :) Ron M.: What's the population of Grand Rapids, Meeka? james: i noticed how populous japan was when i first came over. just the lack of space between houses etc. james: where i am really is atypical. Ron M.: yes, density you've probably got Meeka: I have no idea. james: the population of japan is however in decline. will shave off about a fifth over the next 40 years. Ron M.: seems to me Meeka that 28th st was awfully crowded. Was that the one the ADAMCON 9 hotel was on? Meeka: yes. Meeka: it is always crowded Ron M.: smaller families James? Meeka: that is one of the main ways across town james: yes. below replacement fertility levels and the highest proportion of elederly in the world. Ron M.: yeah and it seemed like every time I looked out there about 20000 cars were using it Ron M.: really? Meeka: it never seems to slow down. james: yup. within the next 10 years 1 in every 3 people will be 65 or older. Ron M.: we've got that happening here.... although I don't think the proportion is anywhere near that Ron M.: we're next door to one of Canada's largest airforce bases, and everyone retires here Ron M.: so there's a lot of grey hair Ron M.: I fit right in james: :) well imagine that on a *national* scale and that's japan. Ron M.: yeah Ron M.: ic james: a preview of sorts. james: if it weren'T for immigration, canada would stop growing too. Ron M.: expect so. Ron M.: I do know that the Vancouver area grows more and more oriental each year Ron M.: many many newecomers from Hong Kong, Japan and what we call the far east james: hong couver :) i read alot of demographics statistics. something like 45% of immigrants to canada are now from asia. Ron M.: I can believe it. All you have to do is go to Richmond..... just by Vanocuver Airport Ron M.: Honestly, I feel in the minority there james: you probably are. Ron M.: and these people have money too james: well, the ones that come over are the ones who can afford it, unless they're refugees. Ron M.: yes, mostly. For the most part they have much to offer Ron M.: there are exceptions of course Meeka: well guys, I had better go. Have to call doug and see if he is on his way home yet. james: i think overall, immigration is good for canada. james: take care :) Ron M.: Say Hi to him Meeka.... and have a good week you two Ron M.: e-mail me the site with the new arrival's pictures Meeka: will do. that is if I can get him to spend some time at home not at work. Ron M.: work? what's that? Meeka: the site is meeka.hollowdreams.com the pictures are in the family page Meeka: work is all doug seems to do lately Ron M.: gotcha... Ron M.: :( Ron M.: niters Meeka: its good for the checkbook but not for the personal life Ron M.: No, there's a balance there somewhere, and sometimes it's difficult to find Meeka: not this week :) Ron M.: believe me.... I know all about that..... and my marital situation is a result Meeka: big voicemail project going on Ron M.: long story Ron M.: always something eh? Meeka: ya. ok see ya later. Ron M.: bi
Meeka left chat session Ron M.: James....got a question for you james: sure :) Ron M.: in your school there, are you alone or do you have other teachers? james: right now, i'm going at it alone. Ron M.: Was telling Mom a little about you today... about what you said about being Janitor, Principal, admin assistant, etc Ron M.: and she asked doesn't he have anyone on s Ron M.: taff? Ron M.: staff? james: for the time being, i'm just going it alone. since i teach small groups it's still a one man operation. Ron M.: so not all your students would be there at once? james: that would kill me. no, i usually teach about 2 or 3 at a time, some groups of 4. Ron M.: ok. That sounds do-able james: and a few that come individually. james: i can't imagine having 60 kids in there all day! Ron M.: nope Ron M.: neither could I Ron M.: ok so that clears that up james: i've invited my younger brother to come for a few months next year. if he's interested, Ron M.: If your ears were burning today, we were talking about you james: he may help me teach to save money for his college tuition. james: before i came on? Ron M.: Is he a teacher? james: no, he's studying business i think, but i could give him some overseas experience. Ron M.: no, earlier this afternoon (here that is) Ron M.: would be a great experience for anyone james: if you ever catch a travel bug, you're welcome to come. Ron M.: he's lucky to have the opportunity Ron M.: well, I tell ya, one of these days james: he's still undecided, if you can believe it. these kids today. Ron M.: Japan has always been a place where I've wanted to go Ron M.: there and Australia james: i offer him free room & board, food. all he has to do is come for a few months and teach a few hours a day and i guarantee him Ron M.: but the pocket book right now is...... modest james: his tuition and textbooks for the year.. james: japan can be expensive. since you're retired, you coudl travel in the off season and save *alot* on airfare. Ron M.: sounds like a good deal to me james: he'S not sure if he can sacrifice 10 weekends of getting into a drunken stupor with his buddies up at the cottage. Ron M.: will have to keep that in mind james: he'd still have a full month of summer vacation when he got back. Ron M.: oh yea.... I see Ron M.: some can't see the forest for the trees james: in october, you can fly round trip for under $1000 cdn. nothing to sneeze at but alot cheaper than the summer. james: i'm keeping his visit to under 3 months to save paperwork re visas etc. Ron M.: this year I'll have to content myself with Edmonton for Christmas james: family out there? Ron M.: yes a sister, and a brother in Calgary who'll be joining us Ron M.: My son is coming over from Vancouver Ron M.: the whole fam damily Ron M.: or what's left of us james: that's nice. this year will be my second christmas away from my family. i really felt it last year but this year won't be james: so bad. Ron M.: and you're sooo far away. Imagine that would be a challenge all right james: i'm not much of a christmas person, but i do like to see my family during one of the few times everyone can get together. Ron M.: customs are different Ron M.: I am and I'm not. Let's just say the people are more important james: my mother is nice, she makes a turkey dinner when we come to visit, even if it's march :D Ron M.: love it when we get together Ron M.: just to make up for lost times james: i agree. i'm hoping *next* year, after the trip with my students that a few months later, my wife and i can make a personal visit. james: with any luck, there'll be 3 of us by then. Ron M.: more grandparents in the making? Ron M.: :) james: first time grandparents on both sides if things work out. Ron M.: anyway, I 'm gonna call it a night James james: i should have lunch and maybe take a nap. Ron M.: see ya next week. NOt sure how long it'll take for the disks to transit, but they're on their way Ron M.: sleep well james: nice chatting with you ron :) Ron M.: likewise sir
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