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changed username to Daniel Bienvenu Daniel Bienvenu: HA-AH! Daniel Bienvenu: Dr.D: je t'ai vu!
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changed username to Dr.D. Daniel Bienvenu: Dr.D: Don't go away this time! Dr.D.: Hi Daniel, I killed the chat window by accident. Dr.D.: I didn't even realize that you were here. Dr.D.: I just opened it up early because I was at the terminal. Daniel Bienvenu: hi! How are you? Dr.D.: It's been a very busy week since the last chat...I am sort of tired out. Dr.D.: I won't be at the chat very long tonight, just long enough to say hello to everyone. Dr.D.: I haven't been to bed sooner than 1:00 AM for over a week, and I need to stop that long streak tonight :-) Daniel Bienvenu: James is in Yahoo Messenger... he said almost the same thing as you "extremly tired" (I translated) Dr.D.: Haha. Dr.D.: I need to go to bed now and not wake up until noon tomorrow; but that is not an option. Daniel Bienvenu: why? because of the adamcon chat tonight? Daniel Bienvenu: go sleep now... I'm here! I will check them all :P Dr.D.: Yes, the chat tonight, and classes tomorrow. Dr.D.: (Sorry for the delay; I am trying to get some of the kids to go to bed). Daniel Bienvenu: You can't find someone to go teach tommorow? Daniel Bienvenu: At least, you can miss the chat tonight. Dr.D.: No, not tomorrow. Dr.D.: There is a big multi-robot obstacle avoidance checkout test scheduled for tomorrow morning. Dr.D.: I have to be there. Dr.D.: Did you see my long repost of the ADAMcon 6 Programmers Meeting summary? Daniel Bienvenu: yes, i see it. Dr.D.: It was so long ago...I would not have remembered those details now, had I not written them down back then. Dr.D.: I guess that is why diaries and logfiles are good historical documents. Dr.D.: Back in a little bit... Daniel Bienvenu: It's normal to not remember everything. But why this particular e-mail is the reason why you have to be online tonight? Dr.D.: I'm back. Dr.D.: I'm not here tonight because of that particular E-mail, Daniel. Dr.D.: I was just curious what you thought of it, since that was from a time in the ADAM community when you didn't know about us, and we didn't know about you. Daniel Bienvenu: I readed many ADAM text you writed. Dr.D.: I have written a lot of ADAM texts :-) Daniel Bienvenu: My prefered ones are about the color palette. Dr.D.: Haha, everyone else hated them who read "This Week With My Coleco ADAM" :-) Dr.D.: I think you and maybe Marcel de Kogel are the only ones who liked them.
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changed username to Harvie Powis Dr.D.: They were too technical for everyone else. Harvie Powis: Hello Dr.D.: Hello Harvie.
moved to room Meeting Place Harvie Powis: So what's up Doc?
changed username to rich-c Daniel Bienvenu: hello Harvie Daniel Bienvenu: Hello Rich-c Harvie Powis: Hi Daniel Dr.D.: Up is temperatures in Cleveland, a bit more bearable than last week. rich-c: Hey, the gang's not only here, they're early! Dr.D.: And some more sunshine. Dr.D.: Hi Richard. rich-c: greetings Harvie, Daniel, Dr.D Dr.D.: Daniel and I were here early I think just because we were at our computers already. Harvie Powis: Hi Rich rich-c: well, so was I, but I was over on Autoweek chat rich-c: busy day - Pamela stopped by and she had some computer questions too Dr.D.: I was telling Daniel that it will not be another late night for me tonight... Dr.D.: I think I will be in bed by 10:00 PM.
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changed username to Hungry Pamela Dr.D.: Too many late hours in the last week...but I did get my other big lab presentation done over the weekend, delivered it on Monday. rich-c: hi daughter, still not fed? Dr.D.: Eat some chocolate, Pam. Hungry Pamela: working on it now - being nuked as we speak Harvie Powis: You just have to learn to sleep fast Doc Hungry Pamela: you'd think an hour would be plenty of time to get home and get fed, but nooooo Dr.D.: That's the problem, Harvie, sleep goes by too fast :-) rich-c: too many cats, Pam? Hungry Pamela: you need to learn to sleep more, Rich Dr.D.: Tell everyone else around me that :-) Harvie Powis: No Pam , just faster rich-c: hey, I don't have a time I have to be up, and I still often dont get enough sleep Hungry Pamela: nah, the Esso on Dufferin was at 69.5 so I stopped to fill up, then stopped at Allyson's to drop off the stuff I picked up from you rich-c: I trust she was appropriately delighted with your haul? ;-) Hungry Pamela: of course! Dr.D.: Oh, your petrol prices are down somewhat now? IIRC I paid 74.2 when I left Toronto on the 25th of January. Dr.D.: I think they have only gone up around here. Hungry Pamela: gas wouldn't have taken so long but it's finally warm enough to wash the windows so I did. Did you know there's a world out there? rich-c: ours go up and down like a yo-yo on a string, and often aren't consistent even from block to block Hungry Pamela: prices have been up and down, Rich Hungry Pamela: best I've seen recently was 65.9 rich-c: reminds me it's time I refilled the washer resevoir on the van Hungry Pamela: of course, there was a lineup out onto the road and every pump was in use at the time Dr.D.: IIRC it was $1.63/gallon when I left Cleveland on January 23rd...it was $1.70-something on Monday. Hungry Pamela: oh, I ran out of that too Dad Harvie Powis: Pamela, I saw the world out there and threw some mud on the windshield Dr.D.: I'd have to look in the cash book in the car to be sure. Dr.D.: Has your snow abated any yet? rich-c: I can identify with that, Hzarv! Dr.D.: We've not had any snow for a while, just enough sun in the daytime to start to melt some stuff, but still very cold at night. Hungry Pamela: someone else threw mud on my windshield, and I drive in rush hour traffic so as much as I'd like to ignore the world, I thought I'd better be able to see it anyway rich-c: we are hovering either side of freezing next few days, precip maybe late tomorrow, and Friday 80% Dr.D.: The result in our back driveway is some patches of thick ice. Hungry Pamela: and someone pooped on the drivers door window too - how rude Dr.D.: Yuck, Pam! rich-c: great fun on our street - broken water main on one side, gas leak on the other Hungry Pamela: brb, going to get my din din Dr.D.: Oh my...well, light the gas and melt the ice :-)
moved to room Meeting Place rich-c: nothing like looking up around midnight and seeing a big gas company emergency truck parked in front of your house
changed username to Cynthia rich-c: hi Cynthia, how are things in Windsor?
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changed username to Chick Pea Chick Pea: hello every1 Cynthia: Very boring as usual rich-c: hello Marie, Cynthia just came on, Pam is off for a minute to grab dinner Chick Pea: hi mum Hungry Pamela: Hi, Aunt C! Cynthia: hi Marie Hungry Pamela: Hi, Marie rich-c: Erin hasn't shown up yet; don't know her plans Chick Pea: hi pam Cynthia: Hi Pam Hungry Pamela: didn't talk to her today either Chick Pea: she said she'll be here Hungry Pamela: how are you dear Auntie? rich-c: we're comparing weather around - mostly lots of snow left but geting towards melting temperatures Cynthia: Quite tired Hungry Pamela: did you work tonite? Cynthia: yes I did Hungry Pamela: then I'm not surprised you're tired Hungry Pamela: Are you at Graeme's or at home? Chick Pea: what time mum i went there but i didn't see u Cynthia: It was just a short shift but lots of walking Chick Pea: i was hoping to run into u Cynthia: I am at home Cynthia: I worked fro 4 to7 Chick Pea: what time where u at work? Hungry Pamela: and how are things down there? Cynthia: I worked from 4to 7 Cynthia: Very boring without my puppy dog Chick Pea: ok i was there before rich-c: adopt a computer - they're less demanding Hungry Pamela: have you considered fostering, Aunt Cynthia? Or volunteering at the pound? Daniel Bienvenu: James say "hello" rich-c: that's what Lindsay does, isn't it, Pam? Hungry Pamela: tell him hi back, Daniel Cynthia: no they are not Garth just built a new one and it is a oain in the butt Hungry Pamela: yes it ios Dad rich-c: oh, was james on earlier, or are you two emailing?
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changed username to Erin Dr.D.: IIRC Daniel said it was MSN. rich-c: hello Erin, looking forward to teh big move? Hungry Pamela: hi Rin - the whole family is here now Erin: hi all Hungry Pamela: why is it a pain, Aunt C? Dr.D.: Hello Ms. Rin. rich-c: I don't dare look at IIRC - basically when I'm online it's for a purpose I don't want interrupted Erin: Hello Doctore Cynthia: not quite Garth and Graeme aren't here Chick Pea: hi erin Erin: I am looking forward to the big move, yes Dr.D.: Not IRC (Internet Relay Chat), but IIRC (If I Recall Correctly). Daniel Bienvenu: Hi! Erin: hey Chick pea Daniel Bienvenu: James is in Y! messenger... not MSN :) Cynthia: hi Erin rich-c: OK - but isn't IRC an MSN thing anyway? Dr.D.: One of those chat things... Dr.D.: No, IRC is originally a Unix thing. Erin: hi mom Hungry Pamela: well, you know what I mean - everyone we might reasonably expect to show up here : ) Daniel Bienvenu: Y! Messenger is almost the same thing as AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) and MSN... but it's Yahoo rich-c: you mean you don't have to sign up somewhere to get it? Harvie Powis: Don't you know Dr. MSN runs on a linux server? rich-c: oh - one of those dign here for spam deals Hungry Pamela: well that disappeared in a hurry Dr.D.: Wouldn't surprise me...Windows isn't reliable enough to host it :-) <dons asbestos underwear>
Hungry Pamela changed username to Pamela Dr.D.: What was your supper, Pam? Daniel Bienvenu: because I registered for a Geocities web page, I have an e-mail account and this e-mail is used for the messenger. Pamela: send pictures, Rich! Pamela: Stouffers Bistro Pesto Chicken - yum Dr.D.: It's a bit itchy, but it is flame-retardant. Dr.D.: Pepto Bismol Chicken, did you say? Chick Pea: yes she did mum Chick Pea: i'll trim it tomorrow rich-c: must be academic surplus - the real world has switched to Nomex these days :-) Pamela: no no, no heartburn involved Pamela: the new Bistro line is quite delicious Dr.D.: No, it's the respiratory hazards that have made asbestos go away. Dr.D.: My supper was home-made chicken soup with carrots, celery, and turnips. rich-c: I know - they've changed Asbestos, P.Q. into a ghost town Chick Pea: abour 5 or 5:15 rich-c: pity, practically the only burg in the province not named for a saint Dr.D.: Joan put it in a pot to simmer before she went to work this afternoon. Pamela: ya gotta love these dinners in a bowl - eight minutes in the microwave and they're ready to eat Dr.D.: Convenient they certainly are. rich-c: the problem is finding space to put the microwave Harvie Powis: You place it where the range used to be, rich Pamela: we made space for the microwave, Dad Pamela: around here we couldn't live without one rich-c: 'fraid that doesn't quite work hereabouts, Harvie ;-) Chick Pea: ohhhhh i know eirn told me Dr.D.: I could live without one...but I don't think the girls could. Pamela: ya gotta remember Harvie, their stove predates me and I'm pushing 39 rich-c: of course, Americans don't have lectric kettles so they use the microwave to make coffee Dr.D.: You're as old as Jack Benny now, Pam. Pamela: almost Rich Harvie Powis: Haven't caught up to the disposable socirty yet rich? Pamela: gotta few months to go rich-c: I suspect she's too young to get that, Rich Dr.D.: Haha, not yet, Harvie. Pamela: give me a little credit, Dad rich-c: well, Jack Benny was off the air by the time you were paying attention, Pam rich-c: and Harvie, we've talked seriously of having our stove rebuilt Harvie Powis: He;s still on the comedy channel once a week Pamela: so were Tom Lehrer and Victor Borge but I have some knowledge of them : ) rich-c: new insulation, new burners, a few tweaks and it'd be good for another half-centurey Cynthia: Richard how is my sister? rich-c: well, Tom Lehrer you had your parents subversive influence - Borge, too Dr.D.: Jack Benny had great timing. Pamela: well then, does Jack Benny not follow? Dr.D.: I think his funniest bit ever is "Your money or your life!". rich-c: carefully avoiding the chat tonight, the Amiga meeting is tomorrow and she wants to frame her questions Dr.D.: About 3 lines...but stretched into 5 minutes by facial expressions. rich-c: yes, Benny was arguably teh all-time master of timing - at worst a tie with Bob hope Pamela: She's fine, Aunt Cynthia - Dad's taking good care of her : ) Pamela: she's feeling organized enough to organize her plastic bags rich-c: Rich or Harvie: if I want to add a fifth IDE device (via a PCI bus card connector) will my BIOS support it?
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left chat session Pamela: what happened, Erin? Dr.D.: Goodness, I have no idea, Richard...I thought IDE was 2 devices. Dr.D.: Per interface, slave and master. Erin: what do you mean, Pam Pamela: you disappeared and reappeared Pamela: nice trick, by the way : ) rich-c: I have two IDE connectors that support two devices each, but they're all in use Harvie Powis: I think the controller on the add-on card tells the BIOS how to handle it, rich Erin: oh I dunno.......Princess needed to be at the top i guess lol Pamela: we're eating your pie, by the way rich-c: so if I want to add in the Syquest EZ135 I just got, it might be workable? rich-c: that's assuming there's a Win98SE driver for it, of course Pamela: and I forgot to give you a piece of wedding cake Dr.D.: Ick, still a piece of cake? Harvie Powis: I think so,rich. Get a promise IDE card Pamela: Aunt Cynthia, didn't you say something about coming down at the end of March? Pamela: it's frozen, Rich Erin: oh right Dr.D.: Mummified by now :-) rich-c: OK, I'll keep that option in mind. I think my RAID connector is a promise Chick Pea: bye every1 Pamela: I beg to differ - it's well wrapped and sealed in another freezer container Pamela: it should be fine Cynthia: Yes I hope to be down from the29th to April 1st Pamela: night, Rie Pamela: Cool! rich-c: leaving , MZArie? 'night, then Erin: nite Chick pea Dr.D.: Well, the Egyptians put all kinds of nested layers of sarcophagi around their mummies... Chick Pea: night every1 Harvie Powis: Good wedding cake is well marinated with rum and will not die ")
Chick Pea left chat session Pamela: I'll probably still be on the unemployed list then Dr.D.: Good night...well, Chick Pea beat me to it. Pamela: able to spend some quality time with you Dr.D.: :-( Pam rich-c: what brings you to our town, Cynthia? Pamela: oh don't fret, Rich Cynthia: well you can visit with while rin is at work Pamela: it will hopefully be only for a couple of weeks Pamela: Yay! Pamela: lots of time to sit and gossip Pamela: and no long distance : ) Pamela: by the way, remember our nice long chat after Christmas?
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changed username to Judy rich-c: will you be able to bunk in your daughter's new apartment, Cynthia? Pamela: Hi Judy Dr.D.: Judy, back from Florida? rich-c: hey Judy, where's the old man? Judy: Hi, yes I am back, boo hoo
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changed username to SunnyBob Judy: sitting right here rich-c: OK, I can identify with that, Judy ;-) Harvie Powis: Did you leave Bob there? Dr.D.: I bet it feels like 100 below compared to toasty Florida. SunnyBob: yup rich-c: naw, now he's here too - allo, Roberto Judy: don't know what he is up to, thought he was already on Pamela: Hi, Bob SunnyBob: huya fellas and gals SunnyBob: huya SunnyBob: hiya Pamela: Judy, I have a favour to ask SunnyBob: whew. that was hard Judy: what is it?
(SunnyBob groans loudly) Dr.D.: Hello Bob, too. SunnyBob: CAREFUL....that is a little touchy.....on my sunburn ~~~~ Judy: it was a real bummer going out this morning Pamela: I need you to check the price of a three pack of Just My Size cotton hi cut briefs in size 11 at your local Walmart / Target / whatever and let me know how much it is with tax Cynthia: I certainly hope so Dr.D.: <blushes> Judy: will do, just a minute have to write it down Pamela: brb, gonna kiss my husband goodbye rich-c: Erin, things a little more quiet at work this week? SunnyBob: comeon.Dr D.......with a wife and 4 girls you gotta get tough boy !!!!!!!! Pamela: if you could check that the next time you're there I'd appreciate it Pamela: thus speaks the father of two daughters Judy: will do, not a problem Cynthia: Yeah shes not in Ottawa Pamela: many thanks Dr.D.: Haha Bob. rich-c: exactly - figured the heat has been transferred for a while Dr.D.: Hey, I've even had to buy undies and other unmentionables for them...I can deal. Pamela: it's other peoples unmentionables that make you blush? SunnyBob: good man Rch Cynthia: Nite all got an early morning Pamela: okay - call you Sunday? Judy: if they even have them, I had trouble the last time I was looking for underwear, couldn't find what I usually wear rich-c: OK Cynthia, take care Dr.D.: Well, while we *are* family here of a sort...it's not quite the same :-) Cynthia: Promises promises Pamela: Walmart is usually pretty good - that's where I got the last set, when we were in GR
Cynthia left chat session Judy: ok, otherwise Meijer is good with that sort of thing, also Pamela: very cool. rich-c: shows how out of date I am - last time I ws by, Meijer was groceries only and nowhere near GR
SunnyBob changed username to BobS Dr.D.: No Meijer's up as far north as us yet, Judy, though lots of them down south of Columbus. Pamela: you can't get the stupid things here, and they're the most comfy undies going BobS: ah Richard, may be different one...... Judy: Meijer has been in town for years, many stores BobS: there is the local chain and then there is another chain w/ same name soemwhere else Erin: well folks....I gotta go pack Pamela: and Just My Size won't ship from their website to Canada Erin: thought I'd just stop bye to say hi Pamela: ah Rin Pamela: okay rich-c: OK Erin, see you later Judy: hi, Erin BobS: PACK!!!!!!! leavin home ??????? Dr.D.: Packing is over-rated. Pamela: have a good trip. When are you home? Judy: bye Erin Pamela: no leaving for home, Bob Erin: 4 tomorrow Dr.D.: I think she has a political trip. rich-c: no, she's changing home - going to live in the same building as Pam Erin: have a good night all!!!!! Pamela: trip to Windsor this weekend Erin: :-) Dr.D.: Starting her campaign for PM :-) Erin: <poof>
Erin left chat session Pamela: nite Rin Dr.D.: Bye Rin... Judy: trav eling is the pits Dr.D.: Rats, missed her. rich-c: at the moment, the job of PM here is not too popular Pamela: you're right though Rich - political convention this weekend in Windsor BobS: AND.....poof....she was gone Judy: flying is for the birds Pamela: then she has to pack to move in here rich-c: Pam's landlord doesn't advertise vacancies any more, just tells Pam Pamela: that move will be easy, it's Ally's move I'm shuddering over Dr.D.: Does Pam get a cut of the recruiting?
(BobS smiles) Pamela: oh, I wish Judy: do you get a cut in rent, Pam Pamela: would that it were so Judy - but I do have the goodwill of the landlord : ) Judy: Mandy moved while we were gone Dr.D.: Well, don't be too good a finder if you can't get a finder's fee, Pam. Pamela: Lindsay brought us in here, we brought in Kimberly, then Allyson. Allyson brought in Monique, now Ally's moving out and Erin is getting her apartment Judy: we called her to find out if she was all moved before we would lea ve Florida
(Pamela) Harvie Powis: Good move Judy :)
(Pamela) rich-c: yes, Allyson has an awful lot of fiddly breakables, right? Judy: didn't want to move that stuff again Pamela: That's supposed to say Pamela giggles - gotta fix that Pamela: Heck Dad, Allyson has a lot of everything Dr.D.: Pamela is without action.
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(Pamela laughs heartily) rich-c: guess Dale hasn't got that programmed properly yet Pamela: there, that worked Dr.D.: None of the default actions are ever what I want. Dr.D.: So I will just make my own. Dr.D.: <Rich laughs like a maniacal Toon vehicle> Pamela: that's what I tried to do Rich - obviously I didn't do it right Pamela: laughs evilly is one I really want
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changed username to Daniel Bienvenu rich-c: I see you'tre back, Daniel Pamela: I've gotta go get a sweater - it's getting cold in here Judy: Hi, Daniel Daniel Bienvenu: Hi! Daniel Bienvenu: A phone call to do... and my computer use a dialup modem. :)
(BobS) rich-c: yes, it causes conflicts, Daniel Harvie Powis: Do you think that was a dig at you Doc? Pamela: that's what the cell phone is for Daniel : ) Dr.D.: Hello Daniel. rich-c: Frances is using tht as an excuse to push for us to get a DSL line Dr.D.: Haha no digs at me, Harvie. Daniel Bienvenu: my fortune is not enough to pay a cell phone rich-c: actually I think it's because she's spending more time on this computer than I am Dr.D.: Pam knows better :-) Dr.D.: Though I do think she would beat me in an all-out battle... Pamela: of what? Dr.D.: Of wits, asides, rejoinders, repartee. Harvie Powis: Richard, I hesitated getting DSL but would hate to go back to dial-up Pamela: I doubt it Rich Dr.D.: You get in good zingers, Pam :-) Pamela: sometimes but sometimes I'm half armed : ) rich-c: you stayed with Tamco for teh DSL, Harvie? Harvie Powis: Yes, I can't imagine there is a better ISP than John Pamela: Harvie, you're on Tamco too? Pamela: cool Pamela: I did not know that rich-c: it's a one man outfit - but that does mean you get a voice you know when you yell for help Dr.D.: Too bad my ISP got eaten this summer and everything has gone to perdition... Harvie Powis: Yes Pam, I was his first non-commercial DSL customer rich-c: which ISP did you lose, Rich? Pamela: and he sends nice replies to your emails, especially when you ask him for name changes due to marriage : ) Daniel Bienvenu: maybe it's not important... I started a connect four game to be in the rom "Explosion and cie". Pamela: Wow! Dr.D.: APKnet. Dr.D.: Was swallowed by E-xpedient in July. Dr.D.: Hostile takeover. rich-c: but you still have your email address with them? Dr.D.: They kept the "brand"...but all the personnel are gone. Dr.D.: I would not be surprised if in a year or so they just fold it all into e-xpedient.com rich-c: I gather we may have to change where we send your email soon, then Dr.D.: Of course I'd let everyone know. Pamela: darn - that was so easy to remember rich-c: maybe Bob can get you in to Netpenny Harvie Powis: And when the domain registration expires you will have to change Dr.D.: I am only being pessimistic..who really knows. Pamela: Harvie, what do you do? Pamela: employment wise, I mean rich-c: BTW, Bob, I assume Netpenny is offfered up in northest Michigan, around the thumb? BobS: joined Hightream.net while in Florida and it is going good......$10 US a month BobS: netpenny is everywhere I think Harvie Powis: It's hard to explain Pam, I'm a Jack of many trades Pamela: are you self-employed? rich-c: have a cursor crony who was tossed off Speed Channel chat for finding a way to beat their bad-language censor rich-c: Daniel, he was using the ASCII-number substitution trick Pamela: that must have taken talent Daniel Bienvenu: ? rich-c: oh no, I can do teh same thing using the All-chars TSR, it's just too much effort Harvie Powis: Yes, mainly I sub-contract to my brother-in-law. I design, build, install and maintain, mainly sewage pumping stations.
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changed username to Guy B. Guy B.: Greetings!!! BobS: Higuy rich-c: hello Guy, how's life in the Winless City? Dr.D.: Hello Guy. Pamela: Ohhhh! Pamela: Hi Guy Guy B.: Windy and in the 40's, Finally! rich-c: 40s! hey, you're livin' it up, man Harvie Powis: We also did all the mechanical installation of the Central De-icing Facility at Pearson Airport Pamela: Commercial, Harvie?
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changed username to Meeka Meeka: hello BobS: ah Guy ........'tis not spring yet sir rich-c: hi Meeka Pamela: Hello Meeka! Dr.D.: I am going to take Pam's advice and go sleep some more...and maybe try to cram in some of Harvie's that I sleep faster. Guy B.: Who cares. We needed this Bob. Dr.D.: Mini-robot contest in class tomorrow first thing. Pamela: sounds like a good idea Rich rich-c: go for it, Rich - we'll miss you but we understand very well Dr.D.: So I should be awake for it. Daniel Bienvenu: YES! robot contest! BobS: RIGHT....warmth is lways appreciated Dr.D.: Yes, obstacle avoidance check-out day. Harvie Powis: Good night Doc Guy B.: See you Dr. D BobS: nite Rich Dr.D.: BTW, the Egg Hunt this semester is Sunday, 2 May. Daniel Bienvenu: Good night Dr.D.! Pamela: oh, fun! Enjoy, Rich rich-c: don't be shy about sending some our way, Guy Dr.D.: Good night, all. Pamela: G'nite Dr.D.: Energize, Mr. Scott... Dr.D.: <transporter effect>
Dr.D. left chat session Pamela: Busy night tonite Pamela: lots of in and out Pamela: yes Guy, please send some of the heat up here - I'm freezing Guy B.: Your still cold up there Rich? Daniel Bienvenu: ... rich-c: well, we got pretty close to freezing today, and tomorrow may be better Guy B.: Well, then we should give some to you guys then. Guy B.: Were expecting rain on Friday. Harvie Powis: The bananas will be ripe in a couple of days if this heat wave stays around Guy rich-c: right, don't forhget to unload a little for Bobn on the way by BobS: we'll "let you have it" about Sunday !!!!!!!!!!!!!1 Pamela: we need it sooner than that Bob Pamela: lots of activity happening Friday and Saturday rich-c: just so I don't have to drive tomorrow night in freezing rain... rich-c: verglas is SO bad for my morale Pamela: hear hear BobS: there, there Harvie Powis: What's the weather like in Quebec Daniel? Pamela: at this rate I'm going to need a hot toddy and a blanket Daniel Bienvenu: cold... but ok! rich-c: they have pictures of the Ice Hotel in Quebec in today's Toronto Star Daniel Bienvenu: really? Pamela: we've got to find a way to better insulate this room Harvie Powis: Is Conan's dog in them? :) rich-c: yes, big spread in teh food section, actually - maybe you should try their website (thestar,com) Guy B.: We still have about a month of winter left and St. Patrick's Day is one month away too. rich-c: still, the average temperature is rising every day, and every day is longer rich-c: we'll be to the equinox in another31 days Guy B.: The days are starting to get longer too. Harvie Powis: We quite often get a heavy snowfall mid-March, just to keep our attention Pamela: I must admit it's nice to come home in the light for a change Guy B.: No more snow. rich-c: and don't forget the traditional first week of April storm Pamela: it's not the March ones that bother me Harvie, it's the ones in April! rich-c: but actually, four more weeks and we'll be getting fit for human habitation again Pamela: which, IMHO, is too darn late for snow Guy B.: I remember one in 1975 that dumped 9 inched here. Got out of school early because of it. Pamela: we got one in '74 I think Harvie Powis: I remember one year it was 80 iat Easter and snow on Victoria Day rich-c: that wasnt that long ago either, was it, Harv? Pamela: that must have been the year I fell off my bike on Easter Sunday Harvie Powis: I think that was 72 Guy B.: In 1974 on April 3rd. Severe weather hit half the U.S. here. Over 900 tornadoes that day. rich-c: I remember in '62 we had a long winter that lingered late, then suddenly jumped to 80 - man did that snow go in a hurry Pamela: that would be about right. Remember that Dad? I walked home in the storm with Maureen from school rich-c: right, that's consistent, Pam Pamela: I also remember getting home, then having to go out in it again because Maureen didn't want to walk the rest of the way by herself Pamela: I walked her to the path rich-c: like winter 1948 - we wre able to play baseball in the schoolyard right up to Christmas
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changed username to Daniel Bienvenu rich-c: been out and back, Daniel? Daniel Bienvenu: ...disconnected... Pamela: I also remember a storm in junior high that I had to walk home in rich-c: and did the Star have anything on the site? Daniel Bienvenu: i can't find any ice hotel in the star rich-c: when you go too long without saying anything, this program seems to disconnect you Daniel Bienvenu: ... Pamela: Meeka, how's the exercise program going? Daniel Bienvenu: funny, I didn't find any ice hotel in the star... and i don't use drug Harvie Powis: I see Daniel is listed twice in the current users box Pamela: we could fix that : )
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Hey it's Me! requested to ban Daniel Bienvenu
Guy B. confirmed ban
Pamela confirmed ban
Meeka confirmed ban
Hey it's Me! changed username to Daniel Bienvenu Pamela: see? Guy B.: Ok Daniel Meeka: not bad, but not great either
Judy confirmed ban
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changed username to SunnyBob Meeka: I lost 3 pounds and 1" in a month Guy B.: What happened to Aloha Bob? Pamela: so what's not great about that? Meeka: I was hopeing it would go a bit faster, I am not good withthe whole delayed gratification thing :P Pamela: Oh, I understand rich-c: Daniel, if you click under the "Features" box at top left ehre it says food, that will take you to the right page Pamela: but you have to keep it up rich-c: then if you click on "the IT drink" it will take you to teh full story (it's about vodka" Pamela: you'll start seeing results more quickly soon rich-c: only one of the pictures is reproduced, though :=( Pamela: and remember, muscle weighs more than fat Meeka: ya, I know. It will be easier to do when I go back to part time too, cuz then I can do it in the mornign before I go to work without having to get up at 6am Meeka: yup Pamela: 6 a.m. Ick. rich-c: why, what time do you get up, Pam? Pamela: 6:45 or 7:00 depending on how many times I hit the snooze Pamela: also depending on when I went to bed the night before rich-c: oh, I had the impression it was earlier than that Pamela: alarm goes off at 6:30 but unless I have an early meeting I never get up then Guy B.: I get up at 4 AM during the week. 5 AM if going in on Saturday (Yes, I Am Again), otherwise 6:30 AM. 7 AM on Sunday rich-c: as in the time I get up in the morning depends on the time I go to bed in the morning Pamela: something like that Dad : )
moved to room Meeting Place Daniel Bienvenu: thanks Rich! :) I found it!
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ME changed username to BobSME Pamela: wouldn't surprise me. After all, I got just about everything else : )
BobSME changed username to BobS rich-c: OK, sorry they didn't have the other photos that are in the paper edition, Daniel Guy B.: Aha, It's Aloha Bob! BobS: aloha, em boiy Daniel Bienvenu: it's ok! :) Pamela: which reminds me, indirectly, that we got the wedding pictures from Art BobS: darn puter froze TWO times, so got another one out Guy B.: Can't wait to see those Pam BobS: like me sellping????? Pamela: guess I'm going to have to get someone to post them for me Guy B.: Which system Bob? BobS: farn dingers.......... BobS: HP 133 BobS: laptop Guy B.: So, you're using the desktop? Pamela: but also, I want to bring them over so you and Mom can go through them and see which ones you'd like copies of, Dad BobS: was working great, althoug the keyboard is a little smaller than the Toshiba Harvie Powis: Sure Bob, I'll bet you're still on the beach and people keep tripping on that 300 foot Lan cable :) BobS: nope, all laptop on router and wireless Guy B.: What about the desktops? rich-c: OK, and I can do scans and send them to Meeka or Rich or such if you like BobS: those are in the basement and it is chilly down there!!!!!!!! BobS: YOUCH.......want warmth Meeka: cool :) Pamela: actually, that won't be necessary - Kimberly and Art had a CD done when they got the pictures developed Guy B.: You should have one of the desktops upstairs. rich-c: oh, well then all you have to do is get online and upload them Pamela: all I have to do is get the CD from them (and from you with Mom's pictures, and from Lindsay) BobS: oh yea, got one UPstairs, but not up there......... Pamela: the CD got misplaced in their move Guy B.: Working on a budget using Adamcalc. The one that came with it is buggy. rich-c: reminds me - how did the move go? forgot to ask Pamela: Kimberly's move? Surely you jest. How else could it have gone except perfectly? We're talking the master of organization here. rich-c: Pardon me! Old men forget... BobS: what was buggy Guy?????? ADAMcalc or some pd budget program? or Coleco budget program???? Guy B.: The Home budget that is included on Adamcalc. BobS: ahso Daniel Bienvenu: to help james (and me) go check www.colecoshop.com and send comments to me or james or in the adamcon mailing list. Judy: Meeka, we went to see Mandy's apartment tonight, it is really nice Guy B.: The totals don't come out correctly. So, I'm creating my own. BobS: we ALSO have budget........what I bring home.......Judy spends !!!!! Works out pretty good........ Judy: you will have to get over there and get the tour from Ryan, what a hoot!! Meeka: yes, I saw it when I brought Ryan home the other night Pamela: she gathered about a dozen extra people and a Budget panel van and we moved all the boxes on Friday evening. We had a box brigade going from the condo to the parking lot, and from the driveway into the house on the other end. Whole truck loaded in about an hour, and unloaded in about half an hour. Guy B.: Should watch what she buys then. Harvie Powis: Is Colecoshop up now Daniel? Pamela: that's the way it's supposed to work Bob Judy: didn't know that, did Ryan give you a tour? Daniel Bienvenu: there is a "coming soon..." temporary page. Meeka: lol, I like your budget dad Guy B.: Even though I have Excel. I want to give Adamcalc a try at it. rich-c: I can tell you, Guy, that Adamcalc straight makes a fine budget spreadsheet Pamela: Ick, I don't like Excel Guy B.: I do like the Hold/Release feature. Meeka: kinda, he would walk into the room and tell you what was going to go in there Pamela: prefer Lotus 1-2-3 Meeka: it was kinda empty still when I saw it Harvie Powis: Judy, If you are only spending what he brings home you ain't tryin hard enough :) Judy: I did spend a little in Florida BobS: a LOT rich-c: Frances used Adamcalc for all our wrok till she was a couple of years into the Amiga - now she uses that Guy B.: I also have in addition to Adamcalc and Excel. Quadro Pro, Judy: but we want to retire someday with money left over Pamela: you mean your kids aren't going to support you in your old age Judy? : ) Harvie Powis: As if that can ever happen :) Judy: bought two suitcases and had them both filled by the time we came home Pamela: wow, I should have sent you shopping in Florida! Judy: don't think so rich-c: Guy, look at Easy Office at e-press.com - it's a big download but it's free Guy B.: I read in today's paper that some companies may ask older workers to stay on longer since some the Baby Boomers are hitting retirement age. Pamela: why do I hear Meeka snickering in the background? Judy: yes, got some great deals!!! Meeka: cuz I am rich-c: and they have a pretty attractive spreadsheet, if I recall Pamela: thought so Guy B.: Can't get enough younger ones. Harvie Powis: Niether can I Guy Guy B.: I also have OpenOffice.Org and that has a spreadsheet. BobS: well........IF the money were ; to say;....DOUBLE...and the hours to cut 1/2........maybe Judy: that would be nice, they are doing good and could problably afford to take care of us Daniel Bienvenu: easy office? it's a shareware or a freeware? rich-c: I have the older version, Star Office, but never use it rich-c: easy office has a time-unlimited free sample version
Judy left chat session Guy B.: OpenOffice is freeware. It's from the same sourcecode as Staroffice. rich-c: it's so good youll be tempted to but teh full version but you don't need it Meeka: lol, we still have a spare room ;) Pamela: you mean you haven't filled it with crafts yet Meeka? Meeka: nope, my nephews use it when they come over. there are a pair of twin beds in there Pamela: you're not trying hard enough Daniel Bienvenu: ??? editing DPF file? Daniel Bienvenu: PDF files? Guy B.: As long as the older version works for what you need. Why upgrade. I'm still using Quicken 99. rich-c: OpenOffice is a fantastically good free office suite - but on dialup it takes all night and half the day to download Guy B.: Took 30 minutes on DSL to download. rich-c: by DSL standards, that's a big chunk of eternity Daniel Bienvenu: 30 minutes?... and a dialup modem? 3 days? Guy B.: That's why I love it. Netzero still hasn't canceled my account yet.
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changed username to Judy Guy B.: Except for Judy. rich-c: Easy Office will take a while to download - in fact, I did it on a cable connection at Videolink if I recall Pamela: Boy, you two are really having trouble tonite Judy: I am here, again
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Daniel Bienvenu confirmed ban Pamela: the Slopsemas have arrived Guy B.: Well folks, got to run. I'll see you all later. Have to work again this Saturday. rich-c: anyway Daniel try Easy office - set it up as you go to bed, it'll be by morning ;-) Pamela: again Pamela: nite Guy Daniel Bienvenu: taquin va! rich-c: OK Guy, see you next week then Guy B.: Can use the extra money. Harvie Powis: Goodnight Guy Guy B.: Poof
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changed username to BobS Pamela: there we go BobS: here I is BobS: feel like a bath towel !!!!!!!!!!!! Judy: bye, Guy BobS: thrown here and there......... rich-c: is that what you get with a $4.95/mo. connection? Harvie Powis: Just can't take the hint eh Bob :) BobS: nope $9 a month rich-c: hey, living it up - highstream, then? BobS: and already have highstream paid for, but not using in Mi yet....... BobS: will cancel local one and switch over......soon Pamela: actually, I think that Guy has the right idea. Judy, can I leave that research with you? Judy: what is that a bout, Pam Pamela: the Just My Size BobS: oh....dsl would be nice....but costly compared to $9 a month for all over the US connections Judy: yes, you can Pamela: great - thank you BobS: SAR RIGHT pilgrim Pamela: with that, I think I'm going to turn in
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changed username to Colecoshop Judy: that is one thing I do really well, shop!!!! Meeka: ok night pam BobS: \and ??????? BobS: this is...... rich-c: if we do extensive travelling it could be worth our looking at it BobS: nite Pam Colecoshop: yes, i was disconnected again! Judy: night, Pam
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Judy confirmed ban Pamela: I only hire the best, Judy
Colecoshop changed username to Daniel Bienvenu BobS: bummer dude rich-c: goodnight, daughter BobS: hire????????????????? Pamela: figure of speech, Bob Judy: hire Judy: he thinks I need a job BobS: OLE taco !!!!!!! Pamela: I'm going to bed before I get picked on some more. Goodnight all! Meeka: night Daniel Bienvenu: yeah! goodnight all! Pamela: kerpoof! rich-c: nitey nite Harvie Powis: Good night Pam Pamela: nite Daddy Judy: night again BobS: auf wiedersehen
Pamela left chat session Daniel Bienvenu: It almost time to sleep. BobS: g'bye Daniel Bienvenu: bonne nuit tout le monde! Daniel Bienvenu: *pouf* rich-c: you're on your way, Daniel? bonsoir! Daniel Bienvenu: bonsoir
Daniel Bienvenu left chat session Meeka: ok, bed time for me too Meeka: see ya next week rich-c: nite Meeka Judy: night , meeka and daniel rich-c: guess it's just about time for all us old folks to turn in Harvie Powis: I think I'll back on out gracefully (as if I ever did anything gracefully) Judy: think it is time for me also, so good night everyone BobS: for us also........had a good trip home from Florida, but one heck of a day today ......... WORK (four letter word) and all rich-c: OK Harvie, see you Saturday or next week BobS: need to find a way to retire rich-c: goodnight, all BobS: so GOODbye guys!!!!! Harvie Powis: Nite all
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