rich-c: confirm
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changed username to FredK FredK: Hi rich-c rich-c: hi there Fred - et bonjour FredK: coment tu va? rich-c: comment ca va aujourd'hui? rich-c: je vaid tres bien, merci
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DerDoktor\ changed username to DerDoktor rich-c: heil, Herr Doktor FredK: this one is more evident to guess! rich-c: Toronto folks don't talk to Clevelanders these days rich-c: we're too embarrassed FredK: guten abend DerDoktor: Ich habe gehšrt, dass wir heute abend auf dem Coleco-ADAM sprechen kšnnen. DerDoktor: Verdammt, es hat meine Umlauten gegessen.
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changed username to BobS DerDoktor: (Rats, it ate my umlauts) rich-c: hello Bob, you're almost on time tonoght BobS: HELLO Canada & US !!!!!!! DerDoktor: What was that about Toronto not talking to Cleveland?
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changed username to Judy FredK: ohne vorte! rich-c: you look at the weekend baseball results? rich-c: trust me, 'round here we'd rather not FredK: Hi Bob Judy: hello, everyone BobS: hiya Fred rich-c: hello Judy, see you slipped in while I was checking some mail DerDoktor: Didn't look, sorry... Judy: I just got here rich-c: shall w4e say teh Blue Jays did not cover themselves with glory? DerDoktor: Sat. I was at a wedding in Toledo, Sun. I hung around home, Mon. we went to see Spy Kids 3D.
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changed username to Daniel B rich-c: we had one football game Sunday and a doubleheader Monday - kept me watching rich-c: salut, Daniel Daniel B: Hello! Yes it's me! Daniel Bienvenu! =) FredK: Salut toi! Judy: hi, Daniel BobS: hi Daniel Daniel B: salut Fred! Daniel B: salut Rich! Daniel B: hi Judy! BobS: 'tis I.....Daniel say Daniel B: hi Bob! rich-c: before you assk, Daniel, have had some distractions of late but will mail the book a.s.a.p. Daniel B: hi "DerDoktor" :P Daniel B: no rush for the document DerDoktor: Hi Daniel...my French is not good enough to initiate any conversation :-) rich-c: speaking for yourself or your buddy, Daniel? ;-) DerDoktor: I know some colors, and can count to 39. DerDoktor: And sing a bit of (bad spelling) Sur La Pont D'Avignon... FredK: brb Daniel B: You know "Frère Jacques" and "Au clair de la lune"? rich-c: don't even know Aupres de ma blonde??? DerDoktor: I know Frere Jacques. Not the words to Clair de la Lune. DerDoktor: And I never heard of what Richard just mentioned. DerDoktor: I am a poor global citizen. DerDoktor: I am lucky to know the words to O, Canada! rich-c: heavens! at lasst we have found a gap in your erudition! rich-c: emind us to teach you the real and original versioin - it's in French DerDoktor: Nor do I know the words to (more bad spelling) La Marseilles. DerDoktor: But I can play the tune in marching band. rich-c: much easier to remember than teh English version, the words to which change with evry political fad DerDoktor: Other bits of bad French that I know... DerDoktor: Honi soit que mal y pense. DerDoktor: But that's medieval IIRC. rich-c: that is actually quite archaic French DerDoktor: Normal probably. Daniel B: "Auprès de ma blonde" ! hehehe! DerDoktor: But some Normal-descended royalty use it for a motto...Order of the Garter? Daniel B: "Qu'il fait bon, fait bon, fait bon... Au près de ma blonde qu'il fait bon... dormir" :p DerDoktor: oops, Norman-descended rich-c: "fait bon" ou "fait beau", Daniel? DerDoktor: And I know enough to muddle through Edgar Allan Poe's Auguste Dupin detective stories. Daniel B: normally it's "fait bon" because it means "it's good"
moved to room Meeting Place DerDoktor: Something good about a blonde, eh?
changed username to Guy B. rich-c: but the other would mean "it's beautiful" DerDoktor: Too bad all mine are brunettes. Guy B.: Greetings!!! Daniel B: Yeah! this song said how good is to not be alone. BobS: Hi Duy DerDoktor: And one sorta-redhead. BobS: Guy rich-c: to the English mind (if any) that might make even more sense rich-c: hello Guy, welcome abaord Daniel B: Hi Guy! rich-c: actually, Daniel, the song dates back to the wars with teh Netherlands FredK: Hi Guy Guy B.: Despite continuing working overtime. I'm here Judy: hi, Guy DerDoktor: I will be leaving (temporarily) at 9:30 for a change of venue: rich-c: why, are you at teh University now? DerDoktor: I have to run an extra session in the robot lab from 10:00 to midnight tonight. DerDoktor: I'm at home, and have to go down to campus, ugh. rich-c: that's a wild hour - thought Guy had overtime troubles DerDoktor: My staff have deserted me and not been able to offer anything. Judy: bummer, Dr D DerDoktor: Well, 3 grad students have assignments due tomorrow, that can't be due unless they get into the lab to finish them. Daniel B: me too... I have to go at 21h30. Guy B.: My website will be updated hopefully, by the weekend. Will have some new additions to the Qbasic and VB webpages. DerDoktor: Joan won't get off work tonight until 12:30, so I will just wait in the lab for her to call, then meet her. Daniel B: QBasic and VB... :) I used them many times. rich-c: who's minding the kids? DerDoktor: Younger 2 are in bed already, older 2 can mind the store. rich-c: keep forgetting they're getting old enough to drive! Guy B.: Even balance there Dr.D. DerDoktor: The reason the session is starting at 10:00 is because I had to wait for Christina to get home from a soccer game (about 15 minutes ago). BobS: Christina and Elanor ????????? they fight like sisters don't they ??????? rich-c: are you contributing or just doing the heavy looking on? DerDoktor: Only Christina is driving age yet (still must take final test later this month). Judy: nice they are getting older, do not have to have a babysitter anymore DerDoktor: They mostly stay out of each other's way. BobS: she WILL pass.......it equates to FREEDOM !!!!!! DerDoktor: Still has to learn to parallel park a minivan. Guy B.: I think she will do great on her test. She's got the best instructor, her dad. DerDoktor: (Joan can barely do that...bumpers have the scuffs to prove it) DerDoktor: Well, I haven't had to do much instructing, she is pretty stable on the road.
moved to room Meeting Place rich-c: yes, parking vans is easy when you use the Braille system DerDoktor: Elanor is the one I worry about. DerDoktor: But still 3 years from now...
changed username to james Guy B.: You got to admit Dr. D, that she is doing very well to this point, right? DerDoktor: Hello James. rich-c: good morning, james james: good morning Guy B.: Hi James DerDoktor: Of course I admit it. james: admit what, rich? FredK: Hi James BobS: good morning JAMES Judy: hi, James BobS: and ALL of Japan !!!!!!! DerDoktor: Admit that my 16-year-old is a good driver. james: hi bob, fredk, richc james: heh heh DerDoktor: Better than her mom (ducks) james: i've been driving since i was 16 FredK: lol
(Guy B. laughs heartily) rich-c: actually when I started you could get a learners permit at 15 and I did james: my students find that hard to believe Guy B.: I got my license when I was 16, but I didn't get to drive until 2 years later. Especially when I started college. james: in japan, you can't drive until you're 18 and if you're still in high school, you're not allowed rich-c: so I have now been driving for 58 years DerDoktor: I was almost 17, I had to do it in the summer between junior and senior year. FredK: afraid of crash course! DerDoktor: 15.5 for learner's permit here too.
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changed username to Meeka rich-c: hello Meeka DerDoktor: I just couldn't schedule the 9-week high school driver's ed course because of other classes, so I had to go to a school. james: do they have anything like ontario's graduated licencing system in any of the u.s. states? Meeka: hello Judy: hi, again, meeka DerDoktor: I don't know what the Ontario system is... james: bonjour dan! rich-c: I believe that they do in some, james DerDoktor: Hola Meeka. rich-c: some of the guys wre talking about it on the Autoweek chat Daniel B: bonjour James Guy B.: Hi Meeka Daniel B: hi Meeka james: @doc, basically you acquire levels of licencing in phases. when you start out, you can't drive on the freeway or after dark etc rich-c: btw, james, you know the election's been called? DerDoktor: Now's when I have to take off...be back in about 30 minutes. james: you mean for ontario? yeah, i was reading about that rich-c: c u ltr, Rich DerDoktor: Off to the robot lab...poof.
DerDoktor left chat session rich-c: right, we get our shot at these clowns Oct. 2 Guy B.: He disappears fast. james: i've grown more cynical and jaded than i used to be. i really think it makes little difference who you vote for rich-c: I'm not voting for anybody, I'm voting against them james: pardon my apathy, unlike people your age, my generation doesn't have a point of reference when it comes to politicians following through on what they say in an election campaign rich-c: it's easy - take teh threats as promises and the promises as threats BobS: you only get to vote in the least of all evils James.........HOPEFULLY BobS: I like that analogy Richard james: i'm told by historians that there was a time when they had a modicum of decency and integrity. rich-c: if you don't like it, if it's totally dippy, they're gonna do it james: and half a functionning brain james: heh. yeah, like sheila copps. i read what her platform was. no thanks. rich-c: there was - in fact just a week or two Bill Davis was carving teh current party up and down teh back - and front - and sides james: whoa.. something smells not good. brb. rich-c: he does not approve of what they have done to teh party he built rich-c: btw, fred and Daniel - you just had an elelction; seen any change yet? FredK: Too early to judge for me, but dont feel any change though rich-c: do you think Charest actually will "un-amalgamate" Montreal? james: back james: i just changed case's politician james: i mean diaper. Daniel B: Personnaly, i don't like talking politic. james: easy mistake since they're usually full of the same thing FredK: Well, I am not sure that the population will back the project due to costs involved....but who knows rich-c: right, Fred - unscrambling an omelet is not easy rich-c: wish it wre feasible for Toronto but there's just no way FredK: yeah and I am like Daniel, dont really like politics FredK: Yes they said YYZ was a problem so they copied here, why make it simple when it could be done difficult rich-c: I am in agreement with you two basically, it's just that the pols are so meddlesome you cant get away from them
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changed username to Ron Ron: Yo james: heh heh rich-c: you're right, Ron it is - welcome Meeka: hello Ron: Well, wonder no more BobS: YO RONALD Judy: hello, Ron Daniel B: hi Ron BobS: ya made it !!!!!!! FredK: Hi Ron james: hi ron Ron: parcel arrived, my good man Bob Daniel B: Sorry... but I have to go now Ron: Hi y'all james: bye dan! BobS: Question ron !!!!! get the package yet?????? Meeka: ok, ngiht Daniel FredK: Bonsoir Dan, a+ rich-c: OK Daniel, take it easy, a la prochaine BobS: COOL Ron: yup Daniel B: be right back in about one hour. ... Good night! Ron: arrived today BobS: nite Daniel Ron: Was it something I said Daniel? BobS: intact I presume ?????? rich-c: my cheque get there yet, Ron? Guy B.: Bye Daniel Judy: nite Guy B.: Hi Ron Ron: TO BOB.... yes sir. Have not yet installed it...... will do so tonite Ron: yes Rich....didn't I e-mail you on that? Ron: some time ago rich-c: may have - things have been a tad busy around here, for various reasons Daniel B: * poof *
Daniel B left chat session Ron: ah rich-c: tend to have trouble keeping all my ducks in a row rich-c: go for my post-surgical exam tomorrow afternoon Ron: me too...... best I can do is shoot the suckers BobS: To Ron.........shipping insured was ungodly cost prohibitive, so let it go Air Letter post.....and prayed !!!!! Ron: Well the Gods were listening Bob. BobS: so, Richard......feeling good ??????? Judy: when is surgery, Rich FredK: lol rich-c: yes, seem to be back on my feed and all rich-c: the physio did seem to undo the extra hurt on my hip from the accident BobS: installed sipps and ran memery test on it by filing it up with files (big ones) and it went right on up to the top rich-c: so now I can go get clerance for the operation from the internist on Sept. 15th Judy: missed the post, Rich BobS: and then surgury when?????????? BobS: maybe before Christmas??????? rich-c: I think once I'm cleared it should be sometime in November Ron: right Bob, I notice I now have a full Meg of Ram on it Ron: and NOT A PUSH PIN IN SIGHT !!! BobS: ya mon Meeka: lol Ron: neat little plug for the Mem expander rich-c: Ron: then it may work but it will never keep working! Ron: hey..... what do I do with that??? rich-c: push pins forever! Judy: yes, no more push pins!!! Ron: :) Ron: right on Rich Meeka: waht about the aligator clips, I seem to recall some of those in use ;) Ron: you must have seen my other ADAM Meeka. It has aligators in there Judy: they are history Ron: actually, yes... as I recall there was an aligator clip too BobS: forgot to send the alligator system in the package.....wil have to get it in El Paso nex year rich-c: no, Judy, likely still current events - though with historic roots Ron: I am not worried Ron: much Ron: I'll have to send ya some coin for labour costs
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moved to room Meeting Place BobS: thought you woould not cry too hard james: back
changed username to Colecoguy Meeka: wb
changed username to Dr.D.-lab james: thanks :D rich-c: hello Michael, havent seen you for a while Judy: not on his board any more BobS: just pay off the cable bill for conventinoa nd we are set BobS: yo Michaela BobS: lor somethin like that Ron: James...... with a touch of luck, your parcel will be in the mail tomorrow rich-c: and Rich, didnt take you long to make the trip Colecoguy: Hey Everyone How are you all, see the con' was a sucess THanks to Ron M Guy B.: HI Mike, long time no see. Ron: to Ottawa Dr.D.-lab: No traffic, I am amazed. james: perfect Ron: More to everyone else than me, Mike james: it'll likely get there before i do BobS: yo DOC Colecoguy: Hey so good to see you all Colecoguy: I have been busy too Dr.D.-lab: Is that Michael Hurst as Colecoguy? Judy: welcome back, Dr D james: maybe. this is afterall canada post we're talking about
moved to room Meeting Place Ron: Bob, did you get my unending report? Dr.D.-lab: Hello Ron. Colecoguy: yes it is Dr. D Ron: aha Dr. D.... greetings
changed username to E fever Dr.D.-lab: Hi Michael. BobS: got the report sir.......THANKS Judy: hi, Michael Ron: good rich-c: now who id E fever - that's a new one BobS: Erin......and where is Pamela??????? Judy: hello, E Dr.D.-lab: I started to write a report during my return layover in Chicago...on the laptop...need to finish it. Guy B.: Welcom Back Dr. D. E fever: hi Bob E fever: lol BobS: need input Dr D.........finish it E fever: election fever is a brewin' Dr.D.-lab: E fever must be some hot chick. rich-c: don't know whre Pamela is tonight
moved to room Meeting Place E fever: *blush* Dr.D.-lab: Or else someone crazed about Elections.
changed username to Pamela rich-c: but then not sure whre she is - maybe at the trailer? Ron: somebody fax Dr. D a roundtuit BobS: bout time girl !!!!!!! Meeka: hello Pam Judy: hi, Pam Colecoguy: Yes I can hardly wait to ge t rid of them Hurry up E fever: Pam asked me earlier if i would be on and said she looked forward to chatting E fever: hi Pam Pamela: I'm here rich-c: oh hi Pam. about time you showed up ;-) Colecoguy: hey Pam Pamela: sorry - better late than never Colecoguy: good to see you Dr.D.-lab: Hello Pamela. E fever: hi Judy....sorry a little slow tonight Colecoguy: I haven't been here in so long I almost forgot how it works E fever: and thank you Dr. D Pamela: Sorry Rin, was nagging you and then was late myself Judy: no, problem, Erin rich-c: you just type and hit return, Michael ;-) Guy B.: Hi Pam
(Guy B. gives Pamela a can of Diet Coke.) Dr.D.-lab: Very welcome, E fever. Pamela: Hey Michael - how are you darling? Colecoguy: Yes I know Rich, Say hello to Francis Pamela: thanks Guy Dr.D.-lab: All we need is Frances to have the whole Clee clan here. Colecoguy: Very good sweety Been at the trailer since May 12th rich-c: yes, she's checking over my shoulder evry once in a while Dr.D.-lab: Unless she is peering over Richard's shoulder... Ron: Hi Frances Colecoguy: Oh thats good Pamela: Hi, Mom E fever: hi Aunt Frances Colecoguy: I have had the best summer yet Pam Colecoguy: I am in Keene Ontario Pamela: good to know Michael Judy: hi, Frances Pamela: where's that? Colecoguy: In a Park called Shady Acres Pamela: sounds like a rest home! Ron: Where the hell is Keene? Colecoguy: Near Peterborough BobS: Hi Frances Ron: ah rich-c: Frances says to tell you hi all around FredK: cover with forest! Colecoguy: hey Fran Colecoguy: no none at all Colecoguy: mostly lake Pamela: Rich, you're still at work? Colecoguy: Rice Lake that is Dr.D.-lab: Newly returned, Pam.
moved to room Meeting Place Pamela: as in home and then back? Dr.D.-lab: I was at home ab out 20 minutes ago, chatting away.
changed username to zonker Pamela: HI zonker rich-c: hello Zonker! the gangs all here! Meeka: hello Zonker :) zonker: greetings earthlings Colecoguy: Hey Zonk BobS: CRAZY Zonk.......how is??????? Ron: so Dr. D. has CASE shuddered to a successful opening? Dr.D.-lab: But I had to run an extra session in the robot lab tonight for the benefit of 3 slow students with lab reports due tomorrow. Judy: hi, Zonk Colecoguy: oh oh Dr.D.-lab: CASE...pah, it sickens me. E fever: hi Zonker Ron: oh oh Colecoguy: Its a Job Pamela: yeah, that's part of the reason I'm late - didn't leave the office till nearly 7:00 Dr.D.-lab: They now have a Flash animation on the main webpage shilling for contributions. Ron: be that my fellow west coaster? Dr.D.-lab: Es ist der Zonker... Guy B.: Zonker, you made it. rich-c: there are people with teh patience to sit through a Flash load for an ad pitch? Colecoguy: so what else is new most of the schools here do the same now too BobS: oh jeez, now he is being shy........ Oh Zonker........ zonker: yowsah...hows the weather up your way, ron? tis bloody hot here. Ron: same, my son. not a cloud in the sky Guy B.: Hold on, I got something for you.
(Guy B. gives zonker a can of Diet Coke.) Dr.D.-lab: They try to spin it as "you too can help reinvent CASE". A big turnoff to any grad of Western Reserve University. zonker: uh oh....guys gonna throw a potato at me. stop him!! Colecoguy: We wish it was warm here, have closed the door and windows and started up the furnce just before I joined you here Dr.D.-lab: <spud gun, fooom!> Pamela: keep this up and you'll run out, Guy rich-c: ah c/ zonker: oh,uh....my fault,thanks for the coke. yeah, thats what i meant to say. Dr.D.-lab: <potato enters jet stream> Judy: we had the rain this week-end that you need up there Guy B.: I've got a full 24 can case. rich-c: ah c'mon, Michael, it got up to 74 for a bit today Dr.D.-lab: <homing in on SEATAC> E fever: plenty to go around Ron: trouble with potatoes travelling the jet stream east to west is that they can't do it Colecoguy: yea but its going down to 9 up here to night Ron: they's have to fly into a headwind Guy B.: Steer that past Boeing Field then to Kent Dr.D.-lab: <engaging potato warp drive> Dr.D.-lab: <tells earth's rotation to stick it> E fever: LOLOLOL zonker: over 50 consectutive days at 70 or above....a record here!! :) Pamela: tee he Ron: well.... if you put it that way..... bring on the potato Colecoguy: BTW PJ says hi Richard he is under the table snoring Dr.D.-lab: <Seattle meteorologist observe what they think is snow> rich-c: the weather radio just said we'll get a low of 14 tonight, Michael Pamela: just how is PJ now Michael? Ron: PJ has been re-incarnated? zonker: dr d HAHAHAHA!! Pamela: sorry, I meant how old? Colecoguy: I am close to the lake so take 5 degress off rich-c: for our US friends, that's 57 in your skinny degrees Dr.D.-lab: <potato became Potato Buds during atmospheric reentry> Judy: they said 58 on the news here this morning,Zonk Colecoguy: 18 at the end of June E fever: LOLOLOLOLOLOL Pamela: boy, he's an old man Guy B.: HI Erin, just noticed you now. Dr.D.-lab: <zonker is saved> E fever: hi Guy Colecoguy: I can't beleive how well hes doing BobS: get any rain to speak of yet Zonik.....or Ron????????? rich-c: any pooch still around at 18 is doing great if he's breathing Colecoguy: its a 4 block walk to the boat and he does it regularly zonker: nope, none since y Ron: about 12 drops a week ago, not much more for weeks Dr.D.-lab: A dog at age 18?!?! zonker: er none since y'all were up this way. Dr.D.-lab: Hope he/she can still see and walk. Ron: supposed to fall apart this coming weekend- Rain for Sat and Sun zonker: oh yeah,dr. d. ....mine lived to be almost 19. Ron: but they've said that before rich-c: they'll be happy to see that in the interior, Ron Dr.D.-lab: <Potato Buds turn to Potato Soup> Pamela: PJ is a big attention suck too - he's living on love Pamela: ick, Rich Colecoguy: well the other day I was digging a hole to plant an anntena and was so busy that he poped open the door and took a stroll down to the boat by himself zonker: ron, keep that stuff NORTH of the border, please. Dr.D.-lab: I've never personally seen a dog older than 11. Judy: we would have given you our rain, it rained on our party this week-end Colecoguy: it was only when a neighbour down by the dck calle dthat I noted he was gone Pamela: our cats are 14 BobS: bummer dude....say on tv that the big fire near Kamloops was taking off again and out of control Dr.D.-lab: All varieties of mongrel...all usually blind or nearly so, and bad hind legs. zonker: yeah, i didn't watch the news tonite...how IS the fire in bc? Colecoguy: dock rich-c: we can smell the smoke here in Toronto every once in a while Dr.D.-lab: So if you got a healthy dog to 18-19, that's great. Pamela: so the dog walks himself - you have to love it zonker: mine was a norwegian elkhound. and she got pretty lame near the end there. Colecoguy: he was down there sitting by the boat cryng cause he wanted a boat ride Colecoguy: he knew the way thought rich-c: that's PJ all teh way Pamela: <in interview> So, Michael, would you say your dog is just a bit spoiled? Colecoguy: for sure I am really surprised by this behavoiur as he usually is stuck to me like clue on paper rich-c: (naw, just a bit smarter than his owner ;-0) Dr.D.-lab: <rim shot> Colecoguy: noooooo not at all Pam zonker: judy,.i'm not complaining re: lack of rain, we get enough of that in the winter.
(A dog howls in the distance) Pamela: LOL Colecoguy: and PJ appears Judy: that is better than snow!!! zonker: suddenly a shot rang out Dr.D.-lab: Colonel Mustard falls to the floor of the Conservatory!
(Guy B. throws a hot potato at BobS.)
(The lights sudddenly go out) rich-c: handing over to Frances for a minute zonker: ah-HA. guy is trying to deceive me by throwin' taters at bob. Colecoguy: hey Francis E fever: no lights out anymore thanks Colecoguy: hope life is treating you good Pamela: what, you no like the dark? BobS: OUCH rich-c: Michael, that's Frances Dr.D.-lab: Well, it's 10:04 and none of the 3 guys who said that they needed to complete their work in the lab have shown up. Colecoguy: Thanks E fever: depends..... Colecoguy: sorry BobS: get it right Mike
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(Everyone laughs mockingly at BobS) Pamela: HI, Mom zonker: uh, dr. d? i dont think they is gonna show up.... Judy: is better to loose the lights now than in the winter E fever: hi Aunt Frances!!!! Colecoguy: awasted trip eh Nice of those folks to ask for help ey Rich
(Guy B. smiles) frances: Hi, you-all. I would like your indulgence to make a brief report to Pam and Erin zonker: zonker is very confused by the relationship amongst folk in this chat.
(Guy B. hands zonker a tissue.) Colecoguy: no prob Dr.D.-lab: a knock at the door...one student is here. E fever: okie dokie Colecoguy: go aheasd zonker: go ahead francEs. BobS: GIVE 'EM AN "F" for failing to show Pamela: do you want to repair to another room Mom? Judy: I would think that would not be cool for there grades, Dr D Colecoguy: for sure Bob zonker: why is the one your in broken? hahhahahahahahhahaha frances: Kids, went to see Grammie yesterday. Her breathing is very jerky and I think it is shallower. Pamela: That was to be expected Mom E fever: Mom's here too zonker: then again, i keep thinking bob is my uncle, so what do *I* know. frances: Crisencia says that she is not eating anything, just drinks a little and doesn't open her eyes. E fever: has the Dr. seen her? Judy: how old is she now, Frances? BobS: watch it zonk........ frances: I'm sure he has, Erin, but there is nothing to be done Pamela: 100 Judy zonker: not eating is not a good sign. E fever: i was just curious as to whether or not the Dr. had an opinion zonker: are there instructions to feed her? or just let her be? james: 100? wow.. is this your grandmother, pam? BobS: my 93 1/2 yr old aunt just went that way......... Pamela: how long has it been since she's eaten anything? frances: no it is not Zonker, but she is not going to live forever and, as Pam said, she is 100. Pamela: Yes, James BobS: so Pam is stilll a babe, eh James???????? james: wow E fever: mine toooooo James james: given what life expectancy was 100 years ago, that's a long life frances: About a week, Pam Judy: that is something!!! zonker: my heart goes out to you all. Dr.D.-lab: oops, a student interrupt... Pamela: so, shortly after we were there then frances: Erin, would you report to your mother? Dr.D.-lab: E, what did you want my opinion of? zonker: student interruptus? BobS: so we have TWO babes right here............ and a LONG life ahead Pamela: thanks, Zonker - its not unexpected E fever: just did don't worry E fever: not you Dr. D.........my Grammy's Doctor james: ok, so erin, just so i follow you are pam's sister or cousin? Colecoguy: my thoughts are with the family zonker: speaking of long life....BOB!! did you go visit your doctor? FredK: trophy! Colecoguy: I hope all goes well and that she does not suffer Dr.D.-lab: Ahh, scrolled back to see. E fever: cousin BobS: not yet Zonk......next week Tues Pamela: Erin is my cousin, James frances: Erin is my sister's daughter, my neice Dr.D.-lab: And Pam is my semicousin. james: lol frances: niece Judy: he goes to the doctor next Tuesday BobS: heck Dr D, you are just friends with Pammie zonker: thats good, bob. JUDY! make sure he GOES. Colecoguy: and I think shes the sister I always wanted Pamela: Mom, do we have any idea how much longer she might hold out? Judy: I am going with him!!! Pamela: oh, you guys are so sweet <sniff> Dr.D.-lab: At least James has read HHGTTG :-) BobS: Michael, ya can't pick your sisters or brothersd, they jsut happen james: i take a towel with me anywhere i go :D frances: No, I thought she would not last this long Dr.D.-lab: Frances, your Mom has not eaten for a week?!? zonker: good job, judy. Pamela: well, if she follows Grampy's example, it may be a while Guy B.: My dog saw another dog out there and was driving me nuts. frances: Probably not, Rich - but you realize that she is 100 Colecoguy: I know I got one siste r I talk to and one I don't want to hear from and one who's here and I haven't talked to in a long time E fever: and if she follows Grampy's example it will be an ood day E fever: odd zonker: dont blame the dog,guy, you were nuts a long time ago. james: lol Pamela: like Halloween : ) james: good one Colecoguy: lllololool Colecoguy: :-) frances: old people often stop eating james: i'm told all the fruits and nuts live in l.a. :P Pamela: FYI my grandfather died on February 29th E fever: go figure frances: Anyway, I wanted to report while I have them both together E fever: well thanks for the update Pamela: thanks Mom zonker: no porblem, frances...heck thats why we is here. frances: Yes he did and because of that he lost a month's pension james: are you serious? that's absurd zonker: can anyone here give me the definition of "porblem"? frances: ! Pamela: well, speak sharply to him the next time you see him : ) frances: Anyway, back to Richard. See you-all james: bye frances Pamela: Mom, will call tomorrow Colecoguy: bye Frances BobS: that is lkke a problem only NOT, kinda like a NOT problem....... Judy: bye Frances E fever: i think porblem speaks for itself zonker: bye bye frances. Pamela: night night zonker: and hello richard. Colecoguy: taake care of yourself E fever: bye Aunt Frances
frances changed username to rich-c Pamela: porblem - a type of acne? Judy: some people here are sick BobS: I am sick.......... zonker: MOST of the people here are sick. BobS: or Zonk thinks so Judy: that is true james: i'm tired. his majesty had me up far too early today zonker: unka bob! you behave yerself rich-c: some sort of dys-digititis? zonker: the little tyrant had you up and going at the crack of dawn, eh? Pamela: another name for fimble ningers perhaps? rich-c: that's the layman's term E fever: Pam watch you language james: well, the crack of 7.30 which is plenty early enough Judy: they are good at that, James Colecoguy: well I just wanted to come in for a few and let you all know I am still alive and thinking of you all stay in touch through the adam list and we will talk soon zonker: english, watch yours? rich-c: OK Michael, now that you are back james: considering he's been getting up closer to 9 or 9.30 the last couple weeks, it was a bit of a jerk on my schedule E fever: lol Pamela: Michael, when you come home give me a call and we'll do lunch, okay? zonker: does anyone know if mike is still alive and well? :) Pamela: there's a rumour, Zonk Colecoguy: Everyone take care and we'll be in touch soon Pamela: don't forget to call me! zonker: niters, mike james: we will :P rich-c: right, Michael - you know about teh new mailing list? E fever: bye bye Dr.D.-lab: Bye Michael. Colecoguy: Pam I will be home next week will call you at work in am for lunch date Dr.D.-lab: (I am back from student interrupts.) Judy: night, Michael Colecoguy: bye all take care Pamela: I'm on vacation next week Michael, make it after the 16th rich-c: night Michael Colecoguy: night all take care zonker: doesn't take long for you to edjikate 'em, dr. d. Pamela: night Dr.D.-lab: Wish I got a vacation :-( Colecoguy: ok sounds good Pam Guy B.: Bye Michael Colecoguy: bbye all :-) BobS: vacation.....AGAIN ????????????????????????
Colecoguy left chat session zonker: so? you were WORKING at adamcon? :) Pamela: says the king of cruises! Dr.D.-lab: I have never been to an ADAMcon as a simple delegate/spectator. FredK: Tom? zonker: bob works 4 weeks a year and takes 48 weeks of vacation. E fever: Pam...... Dr.D.-lab: Even my first, ADAMcon IV, I was running around doing stuff to help B.A.S.I.C. run the convention. BobS: that's an idea...had not thought of it that way james: what a slacker Pamela: quick Fred, very quick Judy: he wishes that is for sure zonker: hmmm....i think dr. d. is giving me a slippery answer. Pamela: yes Rin? E fever: when are you coming to "the centre of the universe"? Pamela: soon, baby . . .soon james: morphologically "Rin" looks like a slimmed down version of "Ron" zonker: oh, man! good one fred i missed it. Dr.D.-lab: Well, ADAMcon as a "vacation" for me would mean that I just show up and go to sessions, not have to prepare a presentation etc. E fever: hehehe FredK: Sorry I just do that! Pamela: probably after we close the trailer zonker: say wha' happen to ron? he fall asleep at the keyboard? rich-c: when are you shutting down teh trailer, Pam? Dr.D.-lab: I've never seen Ms Rin, but I'd hope she'd be cuter than a slim Ron :-) Dr.D.-lab: No offense to Ron, of course. E fever: LOLOLOL Pamela: hang on Dad Dr.D.-lab: I think Ron makes a better guy than gal. zonker: yeah dad hang on. Dr.D.-lab: Hang on Sloopy E fever: i look like a sprite zonker: oh! got ya drd....yeah, i gave that up long ago. Dr.D.-lab: Sprite...hmmm zonker: sloopy hang on Pamela: Thanksgiving weekend, Dad Pamela: do sprites have freckles? rich-c: easy there Erin, we have your photo on file here, you know..... ;-0 zonker: when is ca thanksgiving? FredK: I am thursty all of a sudden Pamela: 2nd Monday of October Dr.D.-lab: Trying to think if Sprite is greenish or brownish. E fever: oh dear gad zonker: gad zooks Dr.D.-lab: Leafy tree sprite vs. earthy wood sprite. E fever: i am not photogenic rich-c: to Rin: Gotcha! Pamela: go for the latter, Rich Pamela: what horse manure, Erin E fever: earthy wood sprite ....."red" wood zonker: but don't walk under the latter, bad luck, Dr.D.-lab: Yes, I remembered the redhead part :-) Pamela: she's "cute" Pamela: and she hates that Dr.D.-lab: Well, wood sprites are valuable parts of the forest ecosystem. E fever: sorry....i always seem to associate myself with the red flames......habit FredK: gots to get going gang good gite! Ron: got tied up on the fone zonker: why the quotation marks around cute? rich-c: pity we cant post graphics in teh chat window BobS: well slap her pic up on Meeka's site.......... zonker: niters fred Pamela: nite Freddy Dr.D.-lab: Bye Fred. E fever: nite Fred BobS: nite Fred Ron: somebody mistook me for one who knows something Pamela: Ron, there's this thing called an answering machine . . . Ron: about scanners Judy: nite Fred james: fred are you still here? zonker: yeah, i know....it's a curse being good looking. <sigh> rich-c: nite Fred Meeka: ok, i just missed somethin....who;s pic dad? BobS: how's come the phone works when yoa re onnline?????????? computer should tie upthe phone for sure.......... Dr.D.-lab: E fever's james: fred, how do you say "driveway" in french? BobS: rin's......... Pamela: Meeka, wake up BobS: then we would know what she looks lie' BobS: like Meeka: lol Ron: sometimes it would be nice.... but this ADSL rig...does both at the same time FredK: Entrée Meeka: ok
Guy B. left chat session BobS: see......modern stuff is NOT good zonker: meeka only pays attention when she sees her own name.
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changed username to Guy B. james: thanks fred! Meeka: lol, do not zonker: so we can talk about her but NEVER mention her name. Guy B.: I have returned. zonker: shell never know Meeka: wb FredK: no prob bob!! hehe c ya James! Meeka: :P E fever: LOL E fever: nice james: bye! BobS: touche !!!!!!! guy is back jack........ Pamela: Erin, we should send meeka the "biker" picture rich-c: you snuck out so quietly, Guym the applet never even noticed you were gone Guy B.: Lost the rest of the messages. E fever: i don't even know if i still have that Pamela: I might FredK: *poof*
FredK left chat session Pamela: somewhere . . . zonker: anybody know where guy is? E fever: now that was a good shot Pamela: yes it was E fever: but i was like 15 Ron: Chicago guy or Ottawa guy or Coleco guy BobS: think he went to see his junk emails Zonk E fever: i'm going to swoon that was almost 10 years ago Pamela: no, you were older than that, were'nt you? rich-c: it's OK Guy, Dale is keeping an archive now reasonably up to date zonker: i think he went to check the porn sites myself. E fever: it was b4 Marie zonker: sorry ron just messing with guy b. for a change. BobS: could be........he does disappear a lot lately Ron: i c Pamela: was it REALLY? BobS: why is Ron feeling un picked on ?????? Pamela: he answered the phone Ron: not likely E fever: yuppers Ron: nothing ever changes in that regard zonker: i try to be nice to past adamcon chair people, with the exception of YOU unka bob. Meeka: lol Ron: Thank ya Zonk Pamela: you haven't changed that much Erin zonker: btw, have "we" had any further conversation with the stones re: adamcon? BobS: WATCH that bud.... Ron: You'll all be happy to know that I haven't dropped anything this week zonker: yes, that's right kids the rolling stones at the next con!! E fever: i just got cuter Judy: yes, we did call them
(E fever groans loudly) Pamela: and more modest : ) Meeka: good fir you ron
(E fever winks) Ron: an achievement to be sure
(Guy B. gives Meeka a can of Diet Coke.) zonker: he only drops things at adamcons. Pamela: I thought that was a prerequisite to things working right, Ron Meeka: ty Guy Dr.D.-lab: Where is this swoon-inducing photo of Ms Rin? Guy B.: Might as well pass the Diet Cokes around. Ron: Will have to acquire myself another floppy drive for the Toshiba I fear rich-c: still, I'm going to be watching how temperatures go in El Paso later this month Dr.D.-lab: I could use a good swoon right now, lab is boring. Pamela: I have it Rich james: someone's being fussy BobS: use TWO hands Ron and you won't drop near so many things Pamela: but no scanner Ron: right Bob Dr.D.-lab: Hmmm. zonker: not ME, james james: so i will see you all next week james: lol Dr.D.-lab: Bye James. Pamela: I'll have to give it to Dad to scan and e-mail to Meeka Ron: James... when are you going to Ottawa? E fever: this just means I will have to go to the next convention rich-c: OK james, take care and see you next round james: awww.. does zonker need a bottle and change? zonker: nite nite james E fever: bye James Pamela: okay James - hugs to you both Guy B.: Bye James Judy: they said it would be a good time to come, she will take time off of work rich-c: I think we may have a pic of our own, Pam BobS: nite James james: thanks. time for lunch methinks. bye! zonker: pam, just how far from mum and dad do you live? Ron: nite James.... nite Case Pamela: about 15 minutes by car, Zonker james: *poof* smaller *poof* Judy: night , James zonker: i didn't know jean worked. cool!
james left chat session rich-c: 25 minutess in snow, two hours in rush hour ;-) Judy: two jobs Pamela: heck, I could walk it in two hours zonker: jeez, i can see living near yer mum, but that old guy she married.....:) Guy B.: SNOW, don't mention that word yet. Ron: time for doing Christmas cards soon Dr.D.-lab: Yes, Christmas cards in PowerPaint. Pamela: well, they come as a matched set, Zonker zonker: oh yeah another advantage to living in god's country ....VERY little snow. he-he-he Ron: yup rich-c: oh, the old fart is rooted to his computer, barely notice he's around Ron: ya got that right Zonker E fever: LOL Dr.D.-lab: I could make a PowerPaint card of Rin's photo. Pamela: don't laugh - just try calling them some night zonker: does she come in and chuck a sandwhich at you now and then, rich? Dr.D.-lab: If photo and desired message are provided. BobS: there ya go !!!!! then she will be famous E fever: LOLOLOLOL Ron: maybe this year I'll get a format that Bob can actually read E fever: i doubt everyone wants to see my face for X mas Dr.D.-lab: Have you seen the ones I did last Christmas of my girls? rich-c: naw, have to slap my own togehter, Zonk zonker: no we've already established that bob can't read. E fever: i haven't no Guy B.: Getting a little cooler here in the Windy City. Pamela: that's what we should use the biker photo for ! Judy: be nice, Zonk Dr.D.-lab: Hmm...guess I need to put them up as JPEGs so people with web browsers can see them. Ron: now this is a family Christmas card eh? Pamela: the ADAM's family? Dr.D.-lab: I started with digital photos, so it will work with a scan. E fever: LOLOL Meeka: ok, I am off, talk to you all next week Pamela: night Meeka zonker: tish, you spoke french! Judy: it is getting cooler here too, Guy Dr.D.-lab: I have dibs on Uncle Fester... Ron: niters Meeka. Go straight home now zonker: niters meeka rich-c: see you Meeka - take care E fever: night Meeka Meeka: I am home :) Ron: oh Judy: nite, Meeka see you soon Dr.D.-lab: Bye Meeka. BobS: hey Ron......mum recover from our visit yet?????????? zonker: now how far away does meeka live from bob and judy? zonker: (my i'm full of questions tonite) Meeka: 15 minutes or so Ron: oh yes.... she thought you guys were so cool Dr.D.-lab: The procedure for making a PowerPaint Christmas card out of a photo is pretty straightforward. Guy B.: Bye Meeka BobS: bout 15 minutes by automobile Dr.D.-lab: You have to use non-ADAM computers to make it, though. zonker: hey, meeka can't answer,she's not here. and we can talk about her now. rich-c: the younger generation has found out about tactful distances ;-) Judy: about 15 minutes or so Meeka: :P ha ha Zonk Dr.D.-lab: But most folks have the requisite computers nowadays, so it's not a limitation. E fever: i've never seen a PowerPaint production b4...that i know of Dr.D.-lab: A whopping 256 x 192 pixel image :-) Ron: All I need is one to tie around my neck so I wont drop it Dr.D.-lab: In only 16 colors.
Meeka left chat session Dr.D.-lab: Specially dithered to display on an ADAM. rich-c: I'm not sure a 32-bit computer will go that low Ron: Dr. D..... a favour if you can.... Dr.D.-lab: Yes? Ron: put your powerpoint presentation up on your FTP site? Pamela: ask Mom to show them to you the next time you're here, Erin E fever: okie dokie Dr.D.-lab: Sure. Didn't I give it to Dale to put up? I thought I had... Pamela: which may be sooner than we think, given circumstances Dr.D.-lab: It's only 100-odd K. zonker: i thought if it wasn't in logo, frances couldn't do it.:) Ron: Don't see it yet, but then maybe I'm not looking in the right place Ron: can you attach it to an e-mail? Dr.D.-lab: I hadn't seen it up there the last time I looked, either. Pamela: Mom can load a program with the best of them Zonker rich-c: oh, Frances is doing all her pictures on the Amiga now zonker: good woman, that frances. Pamela: she's a wiz with the Amiga Dr.D.-lab: I could, but it's a bit 'gainst my religion to send binary files in E-mail :-) E fever: very possibly....Darcy in Bruce's office is hooking me up with some websites for Headhunters and HR offices.....she knows quite a few people looking for room mates Ron: no problem.. let me know where I can go get it....(I tend to agree with you on that) Dr.D.-lab: Are you still looking for a new situation, Rin? Pamela: do me a favour and forward those HR / headhunter sites to me at work E fever: i'm looking toward the lights and culture of the big city E fever: will do Pamela: (shhh, don't disillusion her) E fever: and with this election I may be there shortly Dr.D.-lab: I guess that means Cleveland is out, then. Ron: News that is totally unrelated....... rich-c: you can relax, Pam, Speedy is making a profit these days Ron: I have been summoned for jury duty Ron: first time in my life Pamela: that doesn't have much to do with my interest in getting out Dad Ron: anybody ever been thru that?\ Judy: bummer, Ron Dr.D.-lab: Me. zonker: oh! it's a rather interesting situation, ron. have been called twice. i liked it. rich-c: will the judicial system survive this? Ron: ok Dr.D.-lab: Not sure how it will compare to the drill in Canada, though. E fever: i was summoned Dr.D.-lab: Never sat on a jury, though. Guy B.: Well folks got to check the e-mail. Maybe Saturday if I'm not working. Otherwise, I'll see you all next week. Dr.D.-lab: Bye Guy. Ron: well, first they form a panel of jurors, then the lawyers pick...so it might not go any further than that E fever: bye bye Guy zonker: would be interesting to see the simularaties/differences twixt us and ca rich-c: OK Guy, Saturday maybe, Wed for sure - take care Pamela: okay Guy - good nite - I'll see you in two weeks (vacation next week) Judy: my name came up when Doug was in pre-school, they let me off because I was driving him every day Guy B.: I have and I was excused. Dr.D.-lab: I spent my week waiting to get picked, they never wanted me. zonker: bye bye guy Dr.D.-lab: This was 10 years ago. Guy B.: Enjoy your vacation Pam. Ron: right Judy.....that sounds like a reasonable thing E fever: i was excused on account of my hearing Pamela: thank you - I'm looking forward to it zonker: i've served on two juries. very educational.
Guy B. left chat session Dr.D.-lab: Last spring I got called, but I was excused because it conflicted with the classes I was teaching...my Chairman wrote a letter of support. Ron: just saw your question Rich...... I am not sure Dr.D.-lab: It was grand jury duty, too, so I would have been tied up for 3 months. Dr.D.-lab: It would have been very interesting, but no way I had the time. rich-c: I never got called for jury duty - maybe they avoided teachers who wre automatically exempt Ron: yeah that would have been a bit much Judy: we have been in too many court rooms were nothing gets done Ron: oh well... we shall see what it's all about rich-c: they don't usually want you if you're retired, either Ron: Sept 23 I am to present myself zonker: i didn't realize teacher were excempt. but i suppose that makes sense. rich-c: too much patience (a.k.a. time on the hands?) for an assembly-line process Ron: wonder which ADAMCON t-shirt I should wear? Pamela: Russell got called a couple of years ago but was excused because he was covering an ill coworkers position for three months and they couldn't do without him Dr.D.-lab: My week in the barrel, they kept looking for jurors for medical malpractice cases...so nobody wanted a Ph.D. in biology with 2 years of med school.
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changed username to Dale Pamela: Hi, Dale Dale: Hi all. zonker: ron! HAHAHAHAHAHA!! E fever: hi Dale Ron: Hey Dr.D.-lab: Dale, did you get a copy of my ADAMcon PowerPoint presentation? Judy: hi, Dale rich-c: hello Dale BobS: hi Dale Pamela: by the way, thanks for the tees Ron - they fit great Dr.D.-lab: I thought you had for the adamcon.org webpage, but I am not sure. Dr.D.-lab: Ron was asking me about it. zonker: greetings dale Ron: good Pam. Glad to hear it Dr.D.-lab: So Pam can be properly attired at ADAMcon 16! BobS: wear AC-01 rich-c: btw, Pam, you jnbow you are entitled to your own web page Ron: I don't have an 01 BobS: then the next day wear AC-10 and see if anyone notices Ron: missed 1 and 6 Dale: Rich, I think so... E fever: so where is the ADAMCON next year? Pamela: what the heck would I do with a web page, Dad? Ron: ok... I get cha Dr.D.-lab: You have PJ's, but not sure it's the right size. BobS: wear the oldest one and then move up by day Pamela: El Paso, Texas zonker: el paso texas Dale: Yes, it is in my "almost posted" directory. Dr.D.-lab: Catch flies, Pam? Ron: don't think that one would fit..... by the way...... I am remiss bigtime rich-c: just a place to put up files (photos, etc. ) for friends and family BobS: didn't you get an 01 @ AC10 as a reprint???????? BobS: that's where I got mine Ron: I had pJ 's tshirt ready to bring to the banquet...and I forgot it E fever: Uncle Richard....mom wants to know approximately when you hip thing started? Ron: yup...that one I got Bob Pamela: I'm not that organized Dad BobS: so....back to plan one rich-c: good for those who don't like email attachments, especially big ones zonker: oh richard has been hip for YEARS Ron: ok Pamela: if I did that Rich, I'd disappoint the cats Dr.D.-lab: E-mail attachments are EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEVIL. E fever: lol rich-c: let's see - I think it was early in 2002 Ron: agreed Dr. D Dr.D.-lab: Cat hacking up a flyball, ewww. Judy: I agree,` Dr D zonker: do NOT open attachements E fever: ok Ron: spam zonker: kids i have to shuffle off.... Dr.D.-lab: Especially ones that say Sobig... Ron: and more spam Pamela: any word on the surgery yet Dad? Dr.D.-lab: ...to Buffalo? zonker: so i will type slowly.... Ron: these days.... I get spam....nothing important, just spam E fever: CHEERS Zonker!!! Judy: night, Zonk zonker: so that everyone can say good bye to me.... Pamela: g'nite Zonker rich-c: don't be chicken, Zonk - a good firewall, a good antivirus, set up Windows right and attachemnts are perfectly safe zonker: and i can revel in the attention....:) BobS: see ya Zonk....say HI to Linda Dr.D.-lab: G O O D N I G H T , Z O N K E R Ron: By zonker...... you to eh? go straight home zonker: so i guess i best be going.... rich-c: night Zonk Dr.D.-lab: So why don't you get going? :-) Dale: Richard, I don't know about perfectly, but certainly much safer. zonker: i'll drive right home now.... E fever: hehe zonker: 5 zonker: 4 zonker: 3 zonker: 2 zonker: 1 Ron: since we've all said goodnight, yes zonker: <poof> rich-c: Pam, I see the internist on the 15th, date set after that
zonker left chat session rich-c: current guessing is sometime in November Pamela: how long in recovery? Dale: Virus software is usually an after affair. That is it protects against know virsuses. rich-c: some also look for patterns and/or monitor for suspicious activity, Dale - not that I should be telling you! Dr.D.-lab: The best protection against viruses is to read your E-mail on a computer species that is immune to the virus. Dale: BTW, Jill says hi to everyone, but she has already gone to bed, since she has an early morning meeting. Dr.D.-lab: All the viruses since about 1988 have been targeted against DOS/Windows machines.
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left chat session Ron: Hi Jillian, Nite Jillian Dr.D.-lab: Hi/Bye Jill. rich-c: couple weeks on my back, couple more wheelchair, few more two canes, few months I'm doing Olympic sprints Judy: tell her hi in the morning than
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Dr.D.-lab moved to room Meeting Place Pamela: to the Olympic sprints, that is rich-c: just as long as it doesnt interfere with the Grey CUp Dr.D.-lab: Pam, a brief word in The Garden? (promise brief) Dale: Richard, the porctection I read about only proctect against known virus strategies, not innovative ones. Pamela: we can always get that on tape, Dad Pamela: sure Rich Pamela: I'm going now Dr.D.-lab: thanks...transferring
Dr.D.-lab moved to room The Garden Dale: Our email server at work scans out .pif, .com, .scr, .vbs and .js attachments.
Pamela moved to room The Garden rich-c: Dale, I think some of the independents like AVG and Anti-Vir are more ambitious Dr.D.-lab: Oops, thought it would be blue on white again. Pamela: I'm here Pamela: tis for me Dale: It makes most email viruses inert. Dr.D.-lab: Since this is brief.... Dr.D.-lab: I get black on blue, but I can live. Dr.D.-lab: Anyway...about your Dad's surgery... Pamela: are you sure, we can go to the loungd Dale: I really hate false positives. Dr.D.-lab: I was thinking... Pamela: what about? Dr.D.-lab: He's seemed really down about the whole prospect. rich-c: that's teh fancy way; I just have Windows show all suffixes and weed them manually Dr.D.-lab: And I was wondering, after the surgery sometime... Pamela: ? Dr.D.-lab: ...if I/anyone else from here were to come up and visit him, if it would cheer him up any. rich-c: I have never had a false positive, but then I have few viruses Dale: Well I set up the server for users who aren't quite so alert. :-( Pamela: he'd be thrilled, Rich - and so would I Dr.D.-lab: Whenever enough time had passed for it not to be painful or a hassle (couple months, whatever). rich-c: that's the advantage of a personal computer under one's exclusive control Dale: I like to disect ones I get, but I also refuse to run Outlook ever. Dr.D.-lab: I've talked to him a fair amount 1-on-1 in the Saturday chats, it's been sucking the vigor out of him. Dale: It seems to be like painting a big target sign on your forehead. Dr.D.-lab: And missing ADAMcon was a sore blow./ rich-c: agreed - I've been on Eudora for years, though I have Pegasus on the laptop, just for nark Dr.D.-lab: Just trying to think of something to tide him (and your Mom) over until the next ADAMcon. Pamela: yes, I know - we all look forward to it Dr.D.-lab: So tell me if I'm crazy or not. Ron: My e-mail comes in on my iMac first. Doesn't make me completely immune, but at least that way I know what's coming to the Duron Box Pamela: it's more the pain than anything else that's affecting him - he may actually be looking forward to getting this overwith Ron: virus dudes don't seem to bother Mac much Judy: it is that time again, so nite all talk at you next week rich-c: also use a couple of webmail addresses to hand out to sites I'm suspicious of Pamela: I know that he's been very unhappy wiht not being able to travel E fever: good nite Judy Dr.D.-lab: Schedule-wise, early January would be the time I would most likely be able to get away to visit (I would need 3 days). Pamela: it's been two years since they were able to get away in the trailer Ron: be well Judy rich-c: goodnight Judy Dale: See you later Judy. E fever: have a good one
Judy left chat session BobS: so you all now what that means......boo hoo...... Pamela: they (we) would love to see you anytime BobS: I gotta go too and help the invalid wife go up the stairs......... Pamela: would you fly or drive? rich-c: right -go join your bride, Bob ;-) E fever: nite nite Bob Dr.D.-lab: Drive, especially if I brought anyone along. Ron: so I shall go install my mib3 and new pushpinless memory expander Dale: Bye Bob. BobS: so see ya's next week cept for pam.........bummer.......but have fun dear Dr.D.-lab: Too costly to fly. Dr.D.-lab: It's only 5 hours, assuming no snowdrifts :-) Pamela: are you comfortable with travelling the corridor at that time of year? rich-c: she's off chatting with Dr. D. elsewhere Dale: Did Daniel come tonight? BobS: say nite to jill and Jeffy Ron: may the force be with you all Dr.D.-lab: I've not driven it in winter before, but I am not afraid of driving in winter weather. Dale: Will do Bob. rich-c: yes, he was on for some time earlier but had to leave at 9.30 Dr.D.-lab: Who knows, we might get another mild winter. Pamela: what's nice is that we wouldn't need a lot of notice BobS: sa-right!!!!!! ralph viedersehen
BobS left chat session Dale: Too bad. I was hoping I'd get a chance to talk to him more tonight.. Dr.D.-lab: Well, it would be minimally intrusive: drive up one day, be there the next day, leave the 3rd day. Ron: (mitchell disappears toward the western sunset) Pamela: I'm all for the idea Rich Dr.D.-lab: Stay at motel, only show up when convenient for you and your Dad/. rich-c: he was on very promptly at 9, I guess because his time was short Dr.D.-lab: Plenty of other stuff to do in Canada :-)
Ron left chat session rich-c: nite Ron Dale: Busy time for me. I have 4 new people starting this month. 3 returning co-ops, and a new full timer. Pamela: true . . . Dr.D.-lab: So, if you think that this is at least a reasonable thing to think about , I will keep thinking about it. Pamela: absolutely, it's a wonderful idea rich-c: that should be keeping you hopping Dale: Hi E fever. I missed the introduction. rich-c: I didnt get the job gossip at Adamcon; you'll have to fill me in Pamela: let's wait till we get a surgery date, then talk about it some more so we have a better idea of timing E fever: Hi Dale Dr.D.-lab: It could be as little as stop off at your Dad's house for an afternoon, bringing in a cold supper, or Chinese food, etc., and leaving before it got too tiring. rich-c: Rin has election fever Dr.D.-lab: Schedule would be contingent on your Dad's recovery etc. Pamela: that's a long way to come for one afternoon, my friend Dale: Well, we've now got 4 customers in production. E fever: i've become a Jack (or Jill) of all trades Pamela: besides, they'll want to see more of you than that Dr.D.-lab: Yeah, but your Dad is worth it :-) And you are, too :-) Pamela: I think I'm blushing Dale: And so have expanded from 6 full time employees to 12 (including co-ops) Dr.D.-lab: Who knows, maybe BobS could converge on the same day. rich-c: still seeking a more favourable situtaion though, I gather, Rin Dr.D.-lab: (I haven't asked or even suggested it) Pamela: a mini convention, I love it. Maybe we could swing Erin at the same time Dr.D.-lab: So, let's keep this mum and on the back burner, and see what happens. E fever: well I like Bruce....he's mellow Pamela: works for me - I'm all for this. Dr.D.-lab: There you go, might cheer up Rin too. rich-c: that's always a help. Rin E fever: TO is closer in my sights now Dr.D.-lab: Shall we go back to Meeting Place before everyone else leaves? :-) Pamela: she is good in groups - she'll revel in it rich-c: so are you doing web design or graphics, Dale? Pamela: yes, lets - I'm away Dr.D.-lab: Bye
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Pamela moved to room Meeting Place Dale: Both. Dr.D.-lab: We are back. See, it was short. Pamela: HI, we're back E fever: were you talking about me again rich-c: but the enphasis is on creating software packages, isnt it? E fever: ;) Dale: I do for Bell Mobility a web site that lets you personalize your phone with a personal photo as a screensaver. Pamela: no baby Dr.D.-lab: Yes, and all good things, I assure you. Pamela: well, not really E fever: ooooo contradiction Pamela: your name did come up briefly Dale: And for Future Shop the largest photo sharing site in Canada. E fever: better get you stories straight Dr.D.-lab: The Grinch got a wonderful, awful idea, and needed Dr. Seuss to bounce it off of. E fever: lol rich-c: we're at war with Ma Bell - my computer is on a strict no-cookie diet Dr.D.-lab: Don't worry, we won't be in the headlines in tomorrow's paper. rich-c: that's a relief Pamela: Dr. Seuss thinks it's wonderful E fever: ok......huh? E fever: lol Dr.D.-lab: And the Grinch's heart grew three sizes that day... Dale: And I have a mail order retailer in the US that does digital prints thorugh our servers in Toronto, and the same for a wholesaler in New Zealand. E fever: one fish, two fish Pamela: red fish, blue fish E fever: hehehehe Dr.D.-lab: old fish, new fish rich-c: seems you're building up quite a clientele, Dale Dr.D.-lab: this one has a little star E fever: LOLOLOLOLOL Dr.D.-lab: this one has a little car Pamela: lots fish, few fish Dr.D.-lab: say, what a lot of fish there are! Pamela: do you like green eggs and ham?
(E fever laughs heartily) Dr.D.-lab: not in a house, not with a mouse Dr.D.-lab: I do not like them here or there Dr.D.-lab: I do not like them anywhere E fever: not with a fox, not in a box Dr.D.-lab: can you tell I have 4 kids? E fever: ....depends on the fox though Pamela: never match Dr. Seuss wits with a man with four children rich-c: why I think that we saw them on Mulberry St. Dr.D.-lab: if, sir, you, sir, choose to chew, sir, new blue goo then you, sir, do, sir! E fever: LOLOLOLOLOL Dale: New Socks. Dale: Two Socks. Dale: Who's socks? Dale: Sue's socks. Dale: Who sees who sew who's new socks? Dr.D.-lab: Mr. Fox, sir, I won't do it. I can't say it. I won't chew it. E fever: <ladies and getlemen the regression process is now in effect.....let's take a closer look> Dale: You see Sue sew Sue's new socks now. Pamela: the time has come Pamela: the walrus said Pamela: to talk of many things Pamela: of shoes and ships and sealing wax Dr.D.-lab: The thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as best I could; but when he ventured upon insult, I vowed revenge. -- Poe's Kiddie Komix Pamela: and cabbages and kings Pamela: and if the sea is boiling hot Pamela: and whether pigs have wings Pamela: Here's onefor you Dad Pamela: Alligator pie, alligator pie E fever: you have now enetered the Twilight Zone E fever: LOL rich-c: oh dear - don't do that, it dates me Pamela: If I don't get some, I think I'm gonna die Dr.D.-lab: In Khazad-dum did Mithrandir a stately Balrog-foe defeat, where wings the Flame of Udun fanned, through caverns delved by Dwarvish hand, down to a lode elite. Pamela: give away the green grass, give away the sky Pamela: but don't give away my alligator pie E fever: i finally read the last book of that!!!!!!!!!!!! Dale: Twas brilig and the slity toves did gyre and gimble ine the wabe. Dr.D.-lab: Congratulations, and welcome to the Secret Society! Ms. Pamela will instruct you in the Secret Handshake. rich-c: speaking of which, Pam, gonna loan me Harry for the operation? Pamela: sure Dad - before that if you want Dr.D.-lab: Harry Potter and the Mysterious Meat. E fever: LOL Dale: All mimsy were the borogoves and the momwraths out grabe. Pamela: which became mysterious after the great blackout of 2003 Dr.D.-lab: Harry Potter and the Vicar of St. Catharine's Pamela: and why the ham and eggs were green rich-c: especially around Aylmer (local allusion, ich) Dr.D.-lab: Harry Potter and the Anti-Gravity Paint E fever: lol Dale: E fever, you now know what happens in book seven !? Dale: Wow. Pamela: I am rereading the Valdemar series rich-c: Pam, LOTR/1 - your copy is on dvd, right? E fever: oh that's right Dr. D. you're Harry Potter was the Socerer's Stone, not Philosopher's Pamela: yes it is Dad Dale: Should I ask you to fill me in, or just wait. Dr.D.-lab: Alas, yes, our retarded American publishers don't know about alchemy. Dale: It'll be 8 years by my recconing before the seventh comes out. Pamela: However, I think we could arrange to loan you the DVD player if you were so inclined Dr.D.-lab: The Philosopher's Stone, the Elixir of Life, Paracelsus, and all that. E fever: LOL rich-c: I may yet give in to teh urge to add a dvd burner to my computer Dr.D.-lab: When all 7 books have been written, and all of JKR's typos and plot blunders have been rectified, *then* I will buy the entire British edition in hardcover. rich-c: god knows what I'd do with something that could take a 4.7 gig file, but the idea is fascinating Pamela: not only could you have LOTR1 (and 2, when we get it), but you could watch the two HP movies too E fever: I actually haven'tread the Harry Potter books Dr.D.-lab: Wait for the extended edition DVD of LOTR2. Pamela: you HAVEN'T??? rich-c: I see LG now have a burned that handles five formats Dr.D.-lab: I think you would like them, Rin. Pam will correct me, of course. Pamela: Erin, I'm ashamed of you Dr.D.-lab: I haven't seen anything in your writing that suggests you wouldn't like them, Rin. E fever: no I've mover to James Clemens series........The Banned and the Banished rich-c: since as far as I know there are only three forats, I assume they are treating write and rewite as two different ones Dr.D.-lab: I have been reading a pile of non-fiction lately. E fever: i haven't read in about 2 years so I have a lot of osmosis to take care of Dr.D.-lab: The HP books sweep you right along. rich-c: anyway a dvd burner that handles all formats for $200 is looking pretty attractive Dr.D.-lab: I'd not be surprised if over a long weekend you could polish off a whole book. Pamela: we shall have to fix that Erin - but Dad has first dibs on book five Dale: You need to handle DVD+R, DVD-R DVD+RW DVD-RW as special cases. :-( Dr.D.-lab: Depending on how fast your read. Dr.D.-lab: You read, that is. Dr.D.-lab: I have read them all the first time straight through with practically no breaks. rich-c: I think the LG drive claims to handle those four and DVD RAM, Dale E fever: takes me less than 2 evening to finish the 500 pagers ........hopefully wouldn'e need a whole w/e Dr.D.-lab: Book 5 in 6 hours, all night the first night we had it. Pamela: I got the first one some time after Goblet of Fire came out - read it, and went straight out and bought the other three E fever: i took about 10 total on the last LOTR Pamela: then reread them Pamela: then wrestled Russell for them rich-c: anyhow, all, time for me to say adieu Dr.D.-lab: No harm in not liking them, though, I know some folks who don't. Surprisingly, twenty-somethings, they think it vapid and unreal. Dr.D.-lab: Good night, Richard. rich-c: so long, and thanks for all the fish Dale: Well DVD-RAM is totally and completely different from all of the above. E fever: G'nite uncle Richard Pamela: Nite Daddy - will call tomorrow Pamela: sleep tight Dr.D.-lab: Appropriate since we recited "One Fish Two Fish..." rich-c: right. Dale - I'll have to investigate further rich-c: maybe that's why their drive is about $200 and the others around $130 Dale: Gnight Richard. rich-c: anyhow - time to go - night now Dale: I'm just reading the Salmon of Doubt by Dougals Adam Dale: (Adams) Pamela: have you read the others Dale? rich-c: *poof*
rich-c left chat session Dale: I even have an autographed copy of A Last Chance To See. Dale: Never got into the Meaning of Liff and sequal though. Pamela: I haven't read them but Russell has - and he quotes them at me endlessly. Makes me want to read them in self defense Pamela: Who was it who recommended Terry Pratchett to me? Dale: I quite like the hitch hikers series Pamela: Rich, was that you? Dale: That was me. Did it work out? Pamela: Actually, I'm going to see Emily tomorrow night and will ask her if she has the ones you recommended I start with E fever: (I'm at a loss now) Dr.D.-lab: Not me, never read Mr. Pratchett.
(Dale gives E fever a can of Diet Coke.) Pamela: (note to self: take note with me to work) Dr.D.-lab: People on the Tolkien and HP newsgroups rail endlessly about how bad he is after his 1st book. E fever: Slurrrrrp Pamela: it must be a love it or hate it thing Dr.D.-lab: But I can't judge myself...but those negative reviews have sort of motivated me not to look them up. Dale: Well, I've read more than twenty of his novels and keep coming back for more. Dr.D.-lab: The complaint is that it's the same book over and over and over, and longer each time to sell more books. Dr.D.-lab: Dunno if that's fair or not. Pamela: I'm definitely a Mercedes Lackey fan, but she's not writing fast enough for me Pamela: gotta get another addiction and give that one a rest Dale: I've wondered if critics would complain about that. But it really isn't my experience. Dale: There are lots of disjoint characters in a wide world, with 5 major locales. Pamela: Hopefully Dale, I'll be able to get Night Watch and read them over vacation and let you know Dale: There are some recurring jokes, but they are really built in personna character traits, and are progressively mentioned more and more in passing. Dale: What can I say, I'm also a BIG Asterix and Obelix fan. And their jokes are reused a lot. Dr.D.-lab: The last 3 books I've read are (1) a 1967 pdp-8 computer manual, (2) a book about Schliemann excavating Troy, and (3) a book about the discovery of the planet Neptune by how it perturbed the orbit of Uranus. Pamela: any hidden info, ie things that get mentioned in passing that turn out to be major revelations later on? Dale: And they make fun of themselves for it. Dr.D.-lab: And I'm waiting for my copy of the Columbia Accident Investigation Report, Volume I, to arrive (though I have looked at the PDF version already released online). Pamela: Oh, I used to read Asterix and Obelix all the time E fever: i've been hooked on Fantasy novels as of late Pamela: such as Erin? Dr.D.-lab: Can you recommend some good ones, Rin? E fever: well....i enjoy the series i started....easy read.....Wit'ch Fire is the first E fever: James Clemens Pamela: Author? Pamela: ah E fever: just picked it up out of the blue Dale: Pamela, I think you and I could get along at a book store. :-) E fever: I'm almost done Wit'ch Storm Pamela: oh no doubt, Dale Dr.D.-lab: interesting spelling Wit'ch ? Pamela: but it's dangerous to set me loose in one Pamela: $100 later Pamela: after discount Dale: I spent a lot of time at a half price books store. But they moved. Pamela: which ones? Dale: Note much selection but lots of stock rotation and great prices. E fever: it's quite interesting it's about an old magick that abandons it's mages....all men......and then in the future 5 ceturies later a women is granted the power as a 14 year old girl and has to travel to a far off land to harness and learn about her power to defeat the Dark Lord Dale: It's called "Half Price Books and Less", and it's in Oshawa, but there is another location on Yong just a little way north of Eaton's Centre if I remember fcorrectly. E fever: line from the first book........Men see only degrees of power, while women see the warp and weave of strength's tapestry Pamela: I knew of htat one - the other ones I knew of were Handy Book Exchange on Avenue Road at Melrose, the place and Yonge and Cummer, and the one on Mt. Pleasant above Eglinton E fever: AND Pamela: Also, on Eglinton between Mt. Pleasant and Bayview on the north side E fever: the Wit'ch is a red head E fever: : D Pamela: that figures, Rin Dale: I mush have watched every Buffy th4e Vampire episode on TV. But I tried a book, and it just seemed so vapid that I couldn't get into it. Dr.D.-lab: Are you practicing your spell-casting, Rin? Pamela: Russell's gotten into Buffy too - just as the series ended E fever: ; ) Pamela: what magic system Erin? E fever: only positive ....it comes back on you 3-fold either way Dale: Well I'm not too far from Eg and Bayview. I'll have to look around there. Pamela: this was quite a while ago Dale, so I don't know if they're still there, but it was on the north side, closer to Bayview in a small plaza-like building Pamela: the one on mt. pleasant was on the west side, not too far north of Eglinton Dr.D.-lab: I am laughing...last night we watched the DVD of "Monty Python and the Holy Grail", and I am thinking about the proof-that-she's-a-witch scene. Dale: LOL E fever: LOLOLOL Pamela: I don't remember it - but it has to be ten years since I saw it Dale: I got to see it in a theatre when they rereleased it about 2 years ago. Pamela: I think I'm running out of steam here E fever: i think i am going to study the philosophy of Wicca.......it seems interesting Dr.D.-lab: If she weighs as much as a duck...then she's made of wood...and therefore....A WITCH!!!!!!!!!! E fever: LOL Pamela: ah, right Dr.D.-lab: "Who are you who are so wise in the ways of science?" Pamela: I have an encyclopedia of white magic here Erin, if you want to borrow it E fever: that would be AWESOME Pamela: just remind me the next time I see you (or am coming to see you) Dr.D.-lab: What's in it, Pam? E fever: i hope i remember Pamela: hmm, let me see . . . Pamela: spell casting, making a talisman, rites and rituals, love and money spells, weather lore, healing magic, blessings and protections Pamela: it's a seasonal guide E fever: i'm intrigued Dr.D.-lab: I confess I know nothing of the ground rules of serious magic, worldview, etc. Pamela: starts with samhaine and goes right through the year to Michaelmas and back to samhaine Pamela: it depends on which magic system you subscribe to Rich - Wicca is spell casting Dr.D.-lab: AFAIK, I don't subscribe to any :-) Dr.D.-lab: I may use a HP spell in jest, though. Dr.D.-lab: Accio! and Expelliarmus! get used a lot at home. E fever: hey Pam you have anything on fine-tuning one's own intuition Pamela: I don't Erin, but Lindsay might - I can check E fever: i keep having premonitions and am curious to see if I can focus it Pamela: actually erin, premonitions are often a sign of high psi factor Dr.D.-lab: Hopefully good premonitions... Pamela: you realize our parents would be aghast at such nonsense Dr.D.-lab: I am a scientist, so I am "from Missouri" on it (i.e., "show me"). Dr.D.-lab: So far, no proofs have crossed my radar. Pamela: re psi ability or magic, Rich? Dr.D.-lab: Either. Dr.D.-lab: But I am content to stay out of belief systems unless someone's gun barrel is imposing them on me :-) Dale: Rich, I've seen scientifically convincing techniques to study Psi levels. Pamela: a good philosophy, I would say Dale: But I haven't looked into studies that use the techniques. Dr.D.-lab: I wouldn't be surprised if our brains can do more than we imagine. Dr.D.-lab: But until I get a clear message from Joan or something, I will not bother much about it personally. Pamela: I've seen nothing to disprove it either way and I'm inclined to believe Pamela: Rin, no comment? Dr.D.-lab: I'm thinking of a hamburger... Dale: <grin> Dr.D.-lab: My stomach sees it in its mind's eye... Pamela: cheese, pickles and onions, right? Dale: I'm thinking of Fries ;-) Dr.D.-lab: Lettuce and tomato and ketchup, actually :-) Dr.D.-lab: I might just try to twist Joan's arm to hit the 24-hour diner after she gets off work tonight. Pamela: you're not broadcasting loudly enough . . . Dr.D.-lab: Hahaha Dr.D.-lab: Tummy is actually rumbling audibly :-)
moved to room Meeting Place Pamela: and I thought that was thunder Dr.D.-lab: Sound isn't travelling over the net, though. Dr.D.-lab: hahaha
changed username to Erin Pamela: Rin, what happened? Erin: I have no clue what just happened Pamela: did you get dumped? Dr.D.-lab: A twain of Erins...be very afraid, we are outnumbered. Erin: bad bad bad choice of words Pamela: and twins run in her family : ) Dr.D.-lab: Hope I haven't stepped in something through ignorance... Pamela: sorry Pamela: no the dumped part, Rich Erin: no prob....i'm good Erin: i'm in contact with the Leader's bus daily Pamela: through whom? Erin: his A**holiness Pamela: okay - why? Erin: b/c we are supposed to be friends Pamela: pitch him off the bus : ) Erin: lol Dr.D.-lab: That's a new title I haven't heard for someone of the (ig)nobility. Pamela: I like it - rather inventive Erin: yeah that's the nice one the other is POSCS Dr.D.-lab: I can guess about the POS part... Pamela: I don't think i want the translation for that Erin: C*ck sucker Erin: sorry Erin: very un ladylike Pamela: Erin - I'm shocked! Erin: *rolling eyes* Dr.D.-lab: Must be real vermin, that one... Erin: well Pamela: I thought I taught you to be more inventive than that Erin: time will tell....he has indicated more than he had probably hoped through discussion and emails Pamela: my version was a little milder - I just think he's pond scum Erin: i have him figured out Erin: but for now i am choosing to rise above the situation Dr.D.-lab: I take it you're stuck riding the bus with some unpleasant person who shares the same route/schedule you do every day? Erin: no......in our Provincial election he is riding on the bus with the leader of the party that i want to win Erin: when there's no election he's the leader's driver Erin: and personal aide Erin: i'm also unfortunately in love with the Jack a** Dr.D.-lab: Ouch. Pamela: Erin, you'll only get more hurt if you stay in contact with him Pamela: that one is no friend of yours Erin: i have my reservations Pamela: let me see if I can find the appropriate transformation spell - to get his exterior to match the interior Dr.D.-lab: Everto! Erin: or vice versa....that may be more pleasant Erin: spells for good not evil Erin: it will come back 3-fold Dr.D.-lab: All we can offer here is a 3-fold safe place... Pamela: how about a good old fashioned curse or two? Erin: same problem Erin: que sera sera Erin: i have premonitions.....i'd like to see if they're right Pamela: and a few extra ears to listen Dr.D.-lab: And a hamburger. Erin: LOLOL Pamela: oh good, now I'm hungry too Dale: And fries. Dr.D.-lab: I think I'm getting one, whether Joan wants to come or not. Erin: I feel better having reemed him out in an email Dr.D.-lab: Onion rings for me... Dale: good nite all. Erin: ....chocolate shake Pamela: I can't sleep on a full tummy - stop it Erin: g'nite Dale Dr.D.-lab: Good night, Dale. I am up to page 80 of scanning your ATM. Pamela: g'nite Dale -hugs to you all Pamela: is that the same one I just copied for Daniel, Rich? Dale: Great Rich. Can't wait to have that info on my laptop. Dale: Lighter than the tome. Pamela: too true Dale Pamela: it's amazing how much tree parts weigh Dr.D.-lab: Not sure if it's the same document, Pam. Dale's copy is *very* different from the 2-volume set I bought at ADAMcon IV. Dr.D.-lab: I think mine is an earlier version, but I'm not sure. Dale: I have two other editions still. Erin: oh look i disappeared Dale: I haven't done detailed comparisons. Dr.D.-lab: Dale's copy has lots of stuff mine doesn't, and vice versa. Pamela: lots of programming, some of it info from Coleco dating back to '82 or so? Dr.D.-lab: Yes. Pamela: 698 pages? Dr.D.-lab: I haven't counted :-) probably close to that Pamela: sounds like the same one then Pamela: it's still all greek to me Dale: There are very different editions but all are about the same length. Dr.D.-lab: I will be scanning for a while...but I want to get it done so I can ship the original back to Dale. Dr.D.-lab: It's spell-casting for the computer...how to invoke the Deep Magic to get it to do what you want it to. Erin: lol Pamela: sounds like dark magic to me : ) Dr.D.-lab: Deep, dark, it's all semantics :-) Erin: :-) Dale: Next Rich I should figure out how to get you my large schematic drawings of the Adam. Dr.D.-lab: There is EEEVIL in the ADAM operating systems, though. Pamela: and push pins Dr.D.-lab: Re: schematics, have you looked at my PDF scans from Richard's full-size set? Dale: I have but not recently. Dr.D.-lab: If any of yours are better, I'd be glad to scan them, but if they are the same, there isn't much point. Dr.D.-lab: Hmm, I never thought of doing sympathetic magic with an ADAM. Dale: Others have said that mine are pretty clean. Dr.D.-lab: Well, look at my PDFs and use your judgement. Dr.D.-lab: Stick some pushpins in the CPU, indeed :-) Pamela: chewing gum and baling wire anyone? Oh I forgot, those are for cars Dr.D.-lab: Stone knives and bearskins. Erin: i just hit it...that works for tv's Dr.D.-lab: haha Dr.D.-lab: Some folks do that for computers, too, Rin. Pamela: so why not for monitors? Erin: i haven't had to.......yet Dr.D.-lab: You should see Herman Mason bang on a misbehaving hard drive sometime... Pamela: a fearsome sight : ) Dale: I had a monitor wit5h sa loose wire. Dr.D.-lab: And his partner George Koczwara cringe... Dale: Hitting often did the trick. Dr.D.-lab: Usually hitting a monitor to fix it means that the flyback transformer is about to blow. Pamela: didn't work on ours Erin: when in doubt Pamela: the what? Dr.D.-lab: It's an expensive part inside a monitor. Erin: it's never the cheap parts Dr.D.-lab: Replacing it usually costs more than buying another monitor. Pamela: well, that's probably what it was - if it's expensive around here, it will break Dr.D.-lab: Yeah...today, in the lab, some equipment failed. Pamela: just ask my car Dr.D.-lab: We have a water filtration system for the slug aquaria. Dr.D.-lab: 4 cartridges, sorta like a fancy water softener. Dale: Have you been showing them Finding Nemo? Dr.D.-lab: The last cartridge got clogged and water was pouring out. Dr.D.-lab: The last cartridge must be replaced...and it's the one that costs $900. Erin: yikes Pamela: no way to unclog it, huh? Dr.D.-lab: No slugs in Finding Nemo! I was disappointed. Dale: It is part of an elaborate scheme for the slugs to escape. Dr.D.-lab: But otherwise loved the film. Dale: (you know) Erin: Little Mermaid had slugs Dr.D.-lab: haha Erin: i think Dr.D.-lab: No way to unclog it, Rin, alas... Dr.D.-lab: It was probably damaged during the blackout, when the distilled water input failed and got tap-grade water instead. Erin: Little Mermaid DOES have slugs Dr.D.-lab: You're right, Rin. Erin: they're even mentioned in the Under the Sea song Dr.D.-lab: The water that comes out of this filter is super-clean. Pamela: they don't live in the water do they Rich? Dr.D.-lab: They do, after we then add special sea salts to it. Pamela: completely submerged? Dr.D.-lab: Have I ever sung our family's version of "Under the Sea" for you, Pam? Dr.D.-lab: Completely submerged...they are fully aquatic. Pamela: I don't think so Rich Dr.D.-lab: Prepare to groan... Pamela: I didn't realize that Dr.D.-lab: Under the sea Dr.D.-lab: Under the sea Dr.D.-lab: All of the people Dr.D.-lab: On the "Titanic" Dr.D.-lab: Under the sea! Dr.D.-lab: <fin>
(Erin laughs heartily) Pamela: groan! Dr.D.-lab: We sang that in a theatre once, and got bad stares. Dr.D.-lab: We didn't care :-) Dale: IT was sad when the great ship went down... Dale: to the bottom of the......... Pamela: oh it was sad Pamela: so sad Dr.D.-lab: We have "bad" versions of several Disney songs. Pamela: it was sad when the great ship went down Erin: now that's something to look forward to Dr.D Pamela: husbands and wives, little children lost their lives Pamela: it was sad when the great ship went down Dr.D.-lab: I know, Pam :-( Pamela: Old camp song - good for harmony Dr.D.-lab: Here's one from "Pinocchio": Dr.D.-lab: When you wish upon a fish Erin: yay Dr.D.-lab: Makes no difference what you wish Dr.D.-lab: If you wish upon a fish Dr.D.-lab: It won't come true! Dale: Well, I left Star Wars Ep II saying "I can't believe they destryed the Enterprise!" Erin: LOLOLOLOL Dr.D.-lab: If your heart is in your spleen Pamela: LOL Dr.D.-lab: Viscera are too extreme Dr.D.-lab: When you wish upon a fish Erin: LOLOLOL Pamela: Rin, do you remember your old Guide camp songs? Erin: I remember Rose Erin: that's 'bout it Erin: I'm still laughing at Dale Pamela: if we practice, we can probably amaze and astound Dr.D.-lab: Were you both Girl Guides? Pamela: yes we were, although Erin was much more successful Erin: youngest in SW On to get all round cord Erin: at the time Pamela: just about every badge in the book Dale: Erin, I couldn't say that coming out of a Star Trek movie, because they do that like every one. Erin: i know Dale but that was great Erin: lol Pamela: I got too old for guides too fast Erin: i got bored with guides Dr.D.-lab: The mother of one girl in a Brownie troop that Joan ran was originally Canadian, had been a Girl Guide, and felt that it had been too militant. Pamela: well, where was the challenge? Dr.D.-lab: Lots of marching and drilling, she said. Erin: militant.........oh please Dr.D.-lab: She didn't want her girls to do that. Pamela: not in our companies Dr.D.-lab: Joan had to work hard to reassure her that there was no drilling or marching.. Erin: must have been the leader of that particular group Dr.D.-lab: I never heard of marching and drilling except at the very very origins of the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides. Pamela: me either Erin: ditto Pamela: where was she from? Dr.D.-lab: I guess it died out in the US, but stayed around elsewhere. Dr.D.-lab: Hmmm...not sure where in Canada she comes from. Dale: There is the odd leader herre and there that believes in it, but not many. Erin: yeah.....our militant wing in Canada plans to over take the world through the use of Viagra Dr.D.-lab: My sisters were in Girl Scouts, there was never anything like it then. Pamela: that's interesting - Erin's and my experiences were about 15 years apart, and neither of us went through that Dr.D.-lab: So it must have been the wacko troop leader, then. Dale: I've met scouts from hundreds of troups, and probably only two or three were big on drilling. Dr.D.-lab: Joan just phoned, she is ready to go home...and I am ready to lobby for a late-night hamburger :-) Dale: It all comes from ex-military I think, who carry it over to everything. Erin: hehe Dale: Soccer too, sometimes. Pamela: Are you going to pick her up? Dr.D.-lab: Yes, I will walk 100 meters from here to the hospital. Pamela: OH yes, I forgot you're at the lab Dr.D.-lab: She drove, as did I, but I will walk her to the car. Erin: awwww Pamela: such a gentleman Dr.D.-lab: It will be about the most I've seen of her this week, since she has been evening shift. Dr.D.-lab: We overlap about 10 minutes. Pamela: I know that feeling Dale: Well I've already said goodbye long ago. Dale: So poof! Dr.D.-lab: haha Dr.D.-lab: Bye Dale. Pamela: shift works sucks Erin: bye D Pamela: bye Dale Dr.D.-lab: At least she was off the 3-day weekend here, for the first time in n years. Erin: i think this chicks gonna fly
Dale left chat session Dr.D.-lab: cheep cheep Pamela: Russell worked the weekend Pamela: so it's bedtime, I guess Dr.D.-lab: Thanks for stopping by tonight, Rin. Erin: i'm a chick but i 'ain't cheep Erin: ;) Pamela: no comment Dr.D.-lab: No ma'am, didn't mean to imply that. Dr.D.-lab: Missus seems to be a high-class lady. Erin: poor Rich...i swear i have tramautized you the past couple of chats Dr.D.-lab: Mah Southern accent doesn't carry well in typing...Ah was bein' a Gentleman. Erin: LOLOL Erin: much obliged Dr.D.-lab: G'Night to y'all. Pamela: nite, Rich Dr.D.-lab: <poof> Pamela: see you in two
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