Harvie: Hello, is that Eric Danz?
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changed username to BobS BobS: howdy mates !!!!!! Harvie: Hi Bob BobS: how is ?????? Harvie: Not sure who our other member is
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changed username to rich-c BobS: kinda dark here so fingers might not work too good BobS: hiya Richard Harvie: But we are nuts aren't we rich-c: hi, see you folks are early tonight BobS: wellthat IS true harvie Harvie: Hi rich BobS: no9pe, West Wing just came on before I got on rich-c: gather eric is a lurker at the moment BobS: so must be 9pm BobS: mst be rich-c: actually, it's 9.04 ;-)
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changed username to Daniel Bienvenu rich-c: salut, Daniel Harvie: Hi Daniel BobS: question Richard.....did we not see Howard Egglastein (?) here once befroe ....years ago ????? BobS: HI Daniel Daniel Bienvenu: hello BobS: or maybe it cas on Compuserve
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changed username to rich=c rich=c: bounced already - looks like one of those nights BobS: ok, daniel.........just remember to COME back BobS: oh oh richartd BobS: maybe it is the weather rich=c: and please don't take me off with you!!!
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Harvie confirmed ban BobS: still here rich ???/ rich=c: no Bob, it seems to to whenever someone comes in or leaves - I get bounced
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changed username to Eric BobS: well, maybe Dniel can just leave without leabing rich=c: see, now we have two Erics for some reason rich=c: maybe he is suffering from the same phenomenon BobS: hew is TWOMS BobS: TWINS Eric: sorry, I think i loged on twice rich=c: farn dingers? Daniel Bienvenu: we need the phone for the internet and to call someone. Daniel Bienvenu: we can't do both at the same time rich=c: no problem, Eric, tell us who you are (if you like) and let's chat BobS: well go gently daniel Eric: I live in alabama BobS: richar dis fragile rich=c: you just have to get DSL, then you can do both BobS: cool Eric, warm weather ther yet.........
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changed username to Kit Kat BobS: I am from MIchgian, richard and harvie are in Toronti rich=c: good on you, Eric, we don't know many folks there BobS: toronto rich=c: so is that Rie or Rin now? Kit Kat: Rin...hi Uncle Richard BobS: tis a kitty cat BobS: OH NO , tis Erin !!!!! Kit Kat: hi all rich=c: no, she has a kitty kat Harvie: Hello Erin Kit Kat: :-) rich=c: you in Toronto or Windsor tonight, Rin? Kit Kat: Toronto rich=c: OK, we have a new guest from Alabama - be nice to him Harvie: So Eric, how did you find us? Kit Kat: hi there Alabama Eric: i sub to the email letters BobS: oh you can call me.......MR Rogers.....I am so sweet Kit Kat: hehe Bobs rich=c: you're on teh coladam mailing list? you must be an oldtimer Eric: yea but i just read BobS: reading is fine Eric.......keeps your interest showing rich=c: that's your choice, obviously, but we always welcome especially those you choose to talk as well rich=c: keeps teh group from getting too ingrown BobS: actually, we make no profound decisions or anything here BobS: just shoot the stuff Eric: I'm looking for the reedy soft library. rich=c: btw, you guys realize this is the anniversary of my implant? BobS: ah ha.........Richard may have some...... Daniel Bienvenu: I'm really sorry, I have to do a phone call now. see you later. :-) BobS: Jack Reedy is no longer actibe in ANY way I believe
moved to room Meeting Place Kit Kat: yes indeed rich=c: I have a bunch of Reedy games for sale - which ones do you want?
changed username to Judy Kit Kat: hi Judy BobS: he was located about 15 miles from me, but I could never get any response from him Harvie: Hello Judy Judy: Hi, all rich=c: hi Judy, Frances is on the laptop but hasn't joined us Daniel Bienvenu: hi Judy, soory I va to leave for a couple of minuts
Daniel Bienvenu left chat session BobS: Reddy did have some nice software,.....games, and utilities BobS: Reedy
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changed username to Pamela Kit Kat: Hi Pammie BobS: well Richard.....tell Frances to COME ON IN rich=c: hello daughter Pamela: hi all Eric: I had a ddp of reedy soft library but my adams dead Judy: hi, Pam BobS: oh bummer mon Harvie: Hello Pam BobS: Richard got those too.......... rich=c: I did Bob, she even looked over my shoulder - but she says she's busy with something else BobS: lot so those.......
Kit Kat created action SO/Bday rich=c: she wants to know how Judy's father is doing BobS: oh PIFFLE Pamela: I just dropped in to tell you all that I'm here and I'll be right back - gotta go do something quickly BobS: oh for CRING OUT LOUD Pam rich=c: OK Pamela: it's been a busy night Bob Judy: better, but now he is going to a nerv doc tomorrow rich=c: replacement Adams are easy to come by Pamela: anyway, brb
Pamela left chat session BobS: and this is new, WHY ????? Judy: the hip is doing great but the circulation in the other foot is not good rich=c: I was telling the others earlier this is the anniversary of my implant BobS: and it is doing welll, yes ?????? rich=c: and my other leg ain't so great, but that's from a recent fall and infection Judy: congrats BobS: and HOW is the heart rythmn doing ???? Harvie: Time for your 50,000 mile checkup rich? Judy: that doesn't sound very good, you are not supposed to fall rich=c: Franfes made up a little electronic anniversary card which she shared with the hip grpoup on MSN Kit Kat: hehe BobS: COOL, the lady is multi taskable
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changed username to Howard rich=c: howard, you the one who sent that email around today? BobS: mine is good, staying in rythmn and down around 60-70 BobS: hi Howard Howard: Yep - I had trouble getting the chat thing to load... rich=c: wow, a little slower and we can plant you ;-) Kit Kat: hi Howard BobS: loads slow anyway BobS: and sometimes throws right on out rich=c: you are one of the real pioneers of Adam Howard: Hi. Sorry to stir up so much trouble, but I hated the ifdea of tossing such a bizarrely useless item. :) rich=c: did you work with Phil Kosowski at all?
moved to room Meeting Place BobS: tell me Howard........I think I recall you coming into either a chat here or on Compuserve years ago....am I nuts????? Judy: hi, Howard
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changed username to Dr.42 Howard: Pioneer, eh? I guess that's true. It was largely designed when oi started there - I was just one of the people that made it work. Pamela: Okay, I'm back BobS: and Dr D is here too Pam
(Kit Kat sings HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Dr.42) Pamela: Hi Rich - Happy Birthday Dr.42: haha Judy: welcome back, Pam Harvie: Hi Doc Dr.42: thanks Pam Judy: Hi, Dr D rich=c: hi Dr. D. - we have Howard on from teh pioneer days, and Eric from Alabama Howard: Phil Kosowski doesn;t sound familiar. Did he work in CT? BobS: from Coleco history, it sounded like YOU had amore work to do taht the designers Dr.42: Hello Howard. Dr.42: I am so sorry that I can't stay very long tonight. BobS: wathc the farn dingers....... Dr.42: My evening has been planned for me. BobS: eat yet Dr D ???? Dr.42: And my presence is requested very soon. Pamela: we understand Rich BobS: or eating now??? Howard: I really can't stay either. Dr.42: Yes I ate, got back home. rich=c: not sure - Phil was in teh Amsterdam (NY) operation, did have some prototype stuff Dr.42: But the girls want me to watch a tape they got for me, before it gets so late that they have to go to bed. BobS: AND Phil calined to have a asement full of boxed ADAM's rich=c: anyway, Howard, your offer took us all by surprise and is hugely welcome Howard: It was a pretty ambitious design to get working and shipped in a few months. It took a lot of us to get it out the door. BobS: basement BobS: kids first Dr D Dr.42: Understatement Howard...all my computer science/engineer students are very impressed with the ADAM hardware/OS support. Dr.42: Just the applications were kinda iffy... rich=c: that it was - it would be great if you dropped by here occasionally and answered questions Howard: I didn't have much interface with the guys in Amsterdam. It's quite likely that he had a bunch of boxed units. I had several myself. rich=c: there's even less inside information on Adam than on Amiga Dr.42: I'll stop back later if I can, depending on how late people are still logged in here. BobS: Phil had some pictures once at a convention Pamela: sounds good Kit Kat: bye Rich BobS: we will be here till about 11pm Dr D Dr.42: Okay, if I am releaased by then :-) Judy: then bye Dr D rich=c: yes, I was by Phil's place once and saw his Adams - he also had one of the prototytpe interfaces Howard: You have to remember that the marketing wanted everything to be cute. It's hard to be cute and useful at the same time. Dr.42: bye Kit-Kat (Rin I presume?) Kit Kat: yes :-) rich=c: it was neat when he booted up in Adamcalc and it showed the icon none of us knew was there Pamela: how was your day Rin? Kit Kat: long but good Dr.42: All right, hailing frequencies closed for now...looking forward to reading the chat log with Howard's tale. Dr.42: <poof>
Dr.42 left chat session rich=c: anyway, Howard, Dr. D. is our more or less historical curator Howard: ADAMCalc was a pretty awesome piece of software. The Logo was pretty interesting too. My favorite though was the CP/M Howard: implementation. Watching CP/M boot off of tape is pretty wild. rich=c: it was Adamcalc that sold my wife on computers - but she claims the the Adam logo is still the best ever written BobS: as for prototypes, Richard..........i understood that Jim Notini had a 1200 baud modem, you ever hear bout that rich=c: I have a Sydmodem but never saw a Coleco 1200, though I heard talk BobS: and he had a small disk drive prototype.....where he supposedly go tthem I don't know....other taht thru NIAD
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Pamela moved to room Ms. Rin's Room Pamela: I'm on the way Kit Kat: allo allo Pamela: no, I'm here Kit Kat: hehe Kit Kat: yes you are Pamela: gee it's awful dark in here Kit Kat: lol Howard: There was one 1200 baud sample modem that we built up and one set of 3 1/4" disk drive pair. The disks went off with the Lazer Kit Kat: dark grey Pamela: kinda like Russell's hair BobS: heck, Howard.....we used only a tape drive for a couple of years.....my computer science son cut his teeth on the ADAM Pamela: : ) Kit Kat: hehe Kit Kat: kinda like that yes Pamela: sorry, being a meanie rich=c: come to think pf it, I believe there was talk of NIAD having some sample stuff Kit Kat: only to him :-) Pamela: anyway, how did things go once the election results were in? Howard: guys to Calif. I think the 1200 baud modem either died or went back to Anchor Automation (they made the modem) Kit Kat: the majority of us were pretty down Pamela: at least it wasn't a disaster like in 2000 rich=c: the Lazer? that the bunch that wrote Adamcalc? Kit Kat: well yeah....but to some it was a disaster anyway Pamela: and really, would Kerry have been that much better? Kit Kat: for Agriculture that was iffy Pamela: I wondered about that Kit Kat: but for the world...I think better Howard: The bunch that did SmartBASIC for sure. I don't know if they also did ADAMCalc. The code was written by two absolutely superb Z80 programmers. rich=c: Dr. D. tracked down one of them a while a go and had quite an interesting talk, apparently Harvie: What part of the country are you in Howard? Pamela: well it remains to be seen if Bush accepts resignations from his team or not Kit Kat: it's really quite depressing...I mean the good news is that after these 4 years he can never run again Howard: That was probably Joel he tracked down. I think Joel sent a bunch of SPLAT and JKL Utilities documentation to an ADAMCon once. Kit Kat: but then we were reminded there is one more Bush left Pamela: yeah, and that is good news Pamela: who, Jeb? Kit Kat: yeah BobS: YES, Joel Lagerquist Howard: I'm in New Hampshire now. I joined up with BYTE Magazine after I left CT. Pamela: actually, many people are of the opinion that Jeb Bush would have made a better president Kit Kat: it's definitely possible Eric: thanks Kit Kat: I think he may have been okay BobS: gaveDr D rights for womething or other and everything Pamela: definitely not as stoopid rich=c: moved to teh DOS world, then Pamela: or at least, stupid sounding Kit Kat: yeah...he has some style and grace to him rich=c: I think the docs for JKL utilities wre on teh disc, but I bet Dr. D. got more and better Pamela: did you see the hacks are looking to Hillary Clinton to run in 2008? BobS: hasn't everyone Richard ?????? 'cept for some who toys with the older models......... Kit Kat: yeah I saw thet....the Democrats just don't seem to get it Kit Kat: they need someone who has charisma Pamela: actually I think she'd make an excellent president Harvie: Linux Bob...Linux I say Kit Kat: I think there is he same stoic feel about her as with Gore and Kerry rich=c: yes, I still have my Adam set up and running and on occasion use it Howard: I don't know what he did, exactly. Joel wrote the two apps and I put together the packaging. I later had betas out of an integrated development environment Pamela: of all the First Ladies, she's the only one who has gone into politics herself, and the only one who was actively engaged in her husband's presidency Howard: (editor and macro assembler) but decided not to sell them -- way too much piracy in that market. :( Kit Kat: the Dems need another Bill BobS: oh JHarvie...........someog us have enough problems with windoes!!!!!!! Pamela: well they have four years to come up with one Pamela: if they haven't already started looking rich=c: nt to mention our online spell checks... Kit Kat: let's hope there is someone there and that he is from the South Harvie: Me too, that's why I went to Linux Kit Kat: they can't win if he is not from the South BobS: what is amazing is how the ibm world cannot just plug in a card like the ADAM.....and it WORKS Kit Kat: or she Pamela: my only concern about a Southern president is fundamentalism Howard: I'd love to hear more about what you guys are up to, but it's way past my bedtime. I'll try and catch up with you next week. rich=c: btw, did you see that for third world markets MS is now putting out a Windows Lite? BobS: super Howard, flad you stopped by BobS: glad Kit Kat: that's why they need a Democrat from the South...Bill was Arkansas rich=c: do come back soon and often, Howard Kit Kat: and he was fabulous BobS: which is what Richard ?????? Howard: I hope I haven't started a feeding frenzy over a dopey old printer, but it sounds like any of you will give it a good home. Pamela: now if he'd just been able to keep his hands to himself . . . rich=c: a cheaoie version of Windows for sale in Htailand, Malaysia, India, that area Kit Kat: to most people it's a big joke and doesn't overshadow what he did for the country and the world for that matter rich=c: you had better believe it, Howard - we'll even fight over it Howard: Night, all! Pamela: that's the problem with Clinton - all he'll be remembered for is the Lewinsky scandal, and not all of the good things that came before it BobS: that's right Howard.......jsut don' dump it BobS: ite BobS: mite BobS: nite Harvie: Goodnight sir rich=c: nite
Howard left chat session BobS: andRichard, does this cheapy version work better becasue it is mor user friendly ?????? Kit Kat: not most people...they all still love him despite rich=c: hey Eric, you sure picked teh right time to make your first appea4rance Kit Kat: most could care less BobS: ya mon Kit Kat: most, had they had Hillary as a wife, would have done it too Pamela: well talk about things that got blown out of proportion rich=c: no, the royalty they charge for the crippled version is less, lets computers sell cheaper Eric: yea i just being quite and letting the rest of you talk to howard rich=c: in southeast Asia MS is taking a real kicking from Linux and Open Source BobS: woudl be awesome to have all the paperwork from the 'fly on the wall' in Coelco headquarters and research and dfelvelopment rich=c: tell us about it - teh real inside story from an insider Pamela: the whole thing should have been a non issue - what happened wasn't for public consumption and should have been dealt with between Bill and Hilary, and perhaps Chelsea BobS: what is Open Source ????? Harvie: "Windows Lite" Boots directly to a BSOD, saves all the time waiting for the crash :) rich=c: freebie software written for Linux - Open Office, GIMP, that sort of thing BobS: ok Kit Kat: exactly Pamela: I can't believe we're talking politics again Kit Kat: I can't think of Trudeau's quote off the top of my head Harvie: The source code is freely available to anyone Pamela: I'm sure you must get enough of this at work Pamela: quote on what? BobS: I need the finished enchilada Kit Kat: the cool part is now that I have a job I love in politics I enjoy politics again BobS: installed too BTW Eric: I didnt want to spoil the nightly chat and ask for disk images of reedy soft libary for adamem BobS: why not?????? Pamela: enjoying your job is good Kit Kat: something about politics staying out of the bedroom of the nation.....or something like that rich=c: because they are still commercial, Bob, and under copyright BobS: email me Eric..........adamcomputer@highstream.net and I can see if I have the ADAMEM images Pamela: "the government has no place in the bedrooms of the nation"? BobS: still ? Kit Kat: that's the one Eric: thanks Bobs Pamela: it's something like that Kit Kat: something like that yeah
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changed username to rich+c Pamela: while I think of it, I did get all four hours of H2O for you
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changed username to Daniel Bienvenu BobS: or somethin Kit Kat: OH you are so AWESOME Daniel Bienvenu: good evening! Kit Kat: I missed the last 45 minutes BobS: will the REAL Richard plese STAND up? Kit Kat: thank you thank you thank you Judy: welcome back Daniel BobS: welcome back Daniel Pamela: your entirely welcome rich+c: oh, that's why I got bounced - merde, Daniel ;-) Kit Kat: did you watch any of it Kit Kat: ?? Harvie: He can't, he told you he's got a bum leg :) Pamela: no, I didn't have time with Emily and Chris over on Sunday evening BobS: oh yea harvie, I forgot Pamela: and Monday, I was busy fighting with Russell BobS: sorry Richard Kit Kat: OMG it is *so* good Kit Kat: oh? Daniel Bienvenu: I'm sorry Rich Pamela: just housework stuff - same old same old rich+c: that's OK, the infection will go away and meantime I can walk if I don't push it Kit Kat: ahhh Kit Kat: okay BobS: stan d onthe leg with the new fake hop !!!!!!!! BobS: hi[p BobS: hip Pamela: on the upside, the front of the apartment looks amazing BobS: GOT IT Kit Kat: hehe :-) rich+c: reminds me - we have a pair of crutches in the basement BobS: well use them Pamela: we've decided we'll have to have people over for dinner every six weeks or so to keep us from messing it up again
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Harvie confirmed ban Daniel Bienvenu: I think its a problem with the Java version in your system. rich+c: I will if necessary thouI have no expereience Kit Kat: proa good plan Kit Kat: probably BobS: althoug a cane is LOTS easier and better Pamela: hee hee Kit Kat: wow Kit Kat: that was weird BobS: heck, use TWO canes Judy: walker is the easier way Pamela: what was? rich+c: yes, I used a cane exclusively after my surgery Kit Kat: my original spelling of probably = proa Pamela: I got it anyway - I figured you were going for prob Kit Kat: I had enough with consonants apparently rich+c: Daniel, I have the "latest and greatest" Java from Sun - might that be the problem? Pamela: I'll be out on Friday night and again on Sunday if you want to come up and watch the tape Kit Kat: very cool Pamela: and Russell is on afternoons so he won't be around Kit Kat: probably Sunday then BobS: AH, you ar4e playing with the new stuff again BobS: probably got little insects in it Pamela: okay. I'm heading out to Katherine's for dinner and aim to be there around four, which means I'll leave here around 3:30 and won't be back till 10:00 or so rich+c: well, no, it's 1.3.1 or something but that hasn't been updated for 12 - 18 months Pamela: perhaps I could prevail upon you to feed the cats for me : ) Kit Kat: okie Day Kit Kat: oh I think I can handle that :-)
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left chat session Pamela: do you have any interest in coming to the Pampered Chef party with me on Friday night? rich+c: who's incoming? Guy or Ron? Kit Kat: Pampered chef? rich+c: fell off again - that usually means Guy Pamela: like a Tupperware party only with cook and bake ware Pamela: you're not obligated to buy anything
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left chat session Daniel Bienvenu: ??? BobS: tis.............. Harvie: Gone BobS: a ghost for halloween rich+c: what is teh date on the 1.4.1 Daniel?
moved to room Meeting Place BobS: maybe it is Casper Pamela: it's supposed to start at 7:00 or 7:30, I have to check - but it's only about 10 minutes away BobS: coem oni !!!!!!!
left chat session BobS: maybe Ron Daniel Bienvenu: good question... let me check BobS: gone like the winf Harvie: Full marks for persistance BobS: wind Kit Kat: can I let you know Friday...see where I am at in the afternoon? Pamela: you don't have to decide until the last minute Kit Kat: oh okay cool Pamela: just keep me posted Kit Kat: I'll let you know then then :-) rich+c: sorry Daniel - mine is 1.4.1 Java 2 platform standard edition Pamela: btw, have you been communicating with Guy at all? Kit Kat: nope, why? Eric: can a normal ddp drive format an audio tape? Pamela: wondering if you knew he was going to try again with Karen Kit Kat: oh.....no I didn't know that...wow BobS: Java is what makes this caht possible is it not ??????? rich+c: since Ron went to DSL he's been OK for connections, same with James Kit Kat: when did this happen? Pamela: he told me last week Daniel Bienvenu: Well, that probably means my guess was not a good one Pamela: says he's aware of the pitfalls rich+c: a normal DDP drive can't format anything BobS: no......but a tape recorder can format a new blank 60 minute tape Kit Kat: hey maybe the break was the best thing possible Kit Kat: hopefully Daniel Bienvenu: you have then the same java version than me? Pamela: I wrote him a long e-mail asking him to think verrrry carefully about it Kit Kat: good idea BobS: and quite well too Eric........but sony 50;s seem to work the best Daniel Bienvenu: amazing Judy: night all I am goin g to call it a night, talk at you next week Pamela: I stopped short of giving advice, but asked some very pointed questions rich+c: if you don't mind it dying abruptly - it's strictly emergency stuff Pamela: he wrote back saying he wasn't going to fall into the trap again. I hope not. Harvie: Goodnight Judy Daniel Bienvenu: bye Judy! rich+c: night Judy, glad to have you by Kit Kat: fingers crossed
Judy left chat session Kit Kat: hopefully she had a wake-up call Pamela: well if all else fails, we'll be here to pick up the pieces BobS: have many reg tapes made into adam data packs Eric and theya re jsut as reliable as the real ones Pamela: I'd like to slap her upside the head Eric: I just removed the pins from the ddp drive
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Harvie left chat session Daniel Bienvenu: test Ronald: It's going to be one of those nights
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rich:c left chat session Harvie-too: Hello Daniel Bienvenu: :-( Ronald: gonna go back out and try again- this isn't working
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changed username to BobS Daniel Bienvenu: I'm not sure... but I think we had all a problem BobS: the WEST couast is herad form
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Seems like it's going to be one of those nights
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rich:c : rich:c: OK, gather everyone got dumped this time
Tis Ronald BobS: just quit doing anything Daniel Bienvenu: I didn't quit... I simply wait BobS: well tell yourself you are Ronald
rich:c : rich:c: might of known Ron would mess us up ;-)
changed username to Ronald Daniel Bienvenu: so it unfreeze by itself BobS: the Ronald: Ok..... now be nice BobS: the wet' coast to be sure Ronald: Hey! BobS: I cut out and went ot Dr D;s page, then back here 2 times Ronald: Just 'cause I screw things up doesn't mean I'm all bad eh?
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rich:c : rich:c: well, aren't you into the rainy season, Ron?
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rich:c : rich:c: like every hour instead of just every day? ;-)
changed username to Pamela Pamela: we're back Ronald: pretty much Rich, and cold too, but today wasn't bad Rin: hi all Ronald: Hi Rin BobS: about time you joined us girls Rin: Hello Ronald Pamela: sorry
rich:c : rich:c: yes, we got lucky with a glorious sunny but chill day today, but the forecast is bleak Ronald: Neat message from Howard today eh?
rich:c : rich:c: hey, guess what Rin: sorry got kicked off Pamela: we took our girl talk elsewhere so you guys could speak geek Ronald: yes? Pamela: Hi Ron Pamela: Hi Daniel
rich:c : rich:c: we have chickadees in the back yard - first in over two years!!! Ronald: Hi Pamela Daniel Bienvenu: Hi Pam! Ronald: cool! Pamela: then both of us got dumped BobS: yes and I was telling Richard. i think I ran into him once befroe.....on the old Compuserve chat or somewhere
rich:c : rich:c: they even found a red-breasted nuthatch to keep them company Ronald: Yeah, name seems familiar Pamela: have you moved the feeder back to the side yard yet Dad? Harvie-too: Howard was here tonight Ron BobS: we have a wood pecker who eats off the suet feeder (with seed inside)
rich:c : rich:c: no, now they have decided to tear down the house next door Ronald: geez.... I missed him Ronald: bummer
rich:c : rich:c: they wre going to modify it but found the foundations were suspect Pamela: oh hell Dad, they're going to raze it? BobS: ow, now pamela Ronald: So I take it that everyone's in agreement with Dr. D. being keeper of the items?
rich:c : rich:c: seems so - seems water leakage in the basement caused too much damage
rich:c : rich:c: as long as he will take them, of course BobS: don't know, I offered also......howard makes the decision I guess, tis his stuff.......bBUT we can all sheck it out next summer with Dale !!!!!! Ronald: got a copy of a reply from him to Howard. He as said he would be willing Pamela: sorry, Bob, I feel pretty strongly about this
rich:c : rich:c: anyway the feeder stays out back now till the snow flies Ronald: true Bob BobS: I GUESS Ronald: did my cheque arrive Bob? BobS: but calm down now panm....... BobS: yes TAHNKS BobS: or thereabouts Ronald: Thank the Good Lord
rich:c : (rich:c gives rich:c a nice tall frosty Guinness) Pamela: you're late, Dad Pamela: where is Guy tonite I wonder? Ronald: Guiness is good for you. (but only at room temperature) BobS: hmmmmmm.....good wuaetion eric: thanks for the email rich BobS: question Pamela: are you sure that's what it said Bob? Ronald: who is eric? (have we been introduced?) Ronald: many moons ago on compuserve? eric: no i'm from alabama BobS: what said ???????? Ronald: aha Pamela: Eric, I've been terribly rude - welcome Ronald: good to meet ya eric: thnaks all BobS: no lie Pam
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changed username to Guy B. Ronald: I'm north of the border and west of Toronto BobS: ONLY if ya want to be Richard Guy B.: Greetings!!!! Ronald: quite a lot west Pamela: well, that answers that question
rich:c : rich:c: no, just on hold I guess Daniel Bienvenu: hello BobS: hi Guy Pamela: Hi, Guy Rin: hi Guy Ronald: There's Chicago Harvie-too: Hello Guy
rich:c : rich:c: like about halfway to Tokyo, I'd reckon Guy B.: Seems Rich is having trouble again. BobS: Ron is on Vancouver Island,,,,,,and yes that is WEST Ronald: :)
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changed username to james Pamela: 'bout as west as you can get and still be on the continent Harvie-too: Hello James james: good morning/evening Pamela: Hi James Daniel Bienvenu: hi james Guy B.: Hi James Ronald: speaking of further west james: sorry for my recent absenteeism Ronald: there he is
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(007 music plays in the background) james: hi ron, rich, dan james: hi guy, pam james: how is everyone? Ronald: don't forget eric from Alabama james: hi eric, have we met? BobS: Hiya James Pamela: staying out of trouble for the most part James Daniel Bienvenu: I'm fine, thank you
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changed username to rich&c Ronald: I'm wearin' my AC 16 T-shirt ..... I FEEL GOOD...... I JUST KnEW That I would BobS: or should I say. japan is home ???? james: well given recent election results over there, i'm quite happy to be on this side of the ball rich&c: oh, it's james that sh0oved me aside this time Pamela: and you look splendid in purple Ron BobS: gives ya a real lift, eh ??? rich&c: goodmorning anyway, james james: heh heh Ronald: my fav colour
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rich&c confirmed ban Guy B.: Well, we got Bushwhacked again for the next 4 years. rich&c: reminds me, I stilhaven't got my t-shoirt yet Pamela: you'll have to nag Rich, Dad Ronald: Don't know whether to say "congratulations" or what eh? BobS: well you survived the last 4 years Guy, it will only get better this 4 years rich&c: is it final or are the lawyers into it again? BobS: it is final james: kerry conceded the election rich&c: pity - now God help America Ronald: Had to get Dr. D. to explain what the provisional ballots were all about Ronald: got it now BobS: popular vote was bigger than either of Clinto's victoriews james: i'll just duck my head down over here for four years rich&c: in fact it was bigger than any since 1962 in percentage turnout Ronald: so what happens now if every single one of those challenged votes is for Kerry? james: how much worse can it get, right? (famous last words) Pamela: don't ask James james: ron, don't think it matters since he went ahead and conceded BobS: provisional ballot = those who cannot or will not go to their assigned precint to vote and want to vote somewhere else james: it's a moot point now Ronald: oh right rich&c: we are in no hurry to find out - but we will james: personally, i wouldn't have given up so easily james: i'd at least rather *know* i lost rather than having nagging doubts james: or "what-if"s BobS: he got beat mon..........dont' act like the fool Gore did and drag it all out and still give in Ronald: well, according to CNN's analysis (which I trust unquestioningly) - he didn't have much choice
moved to room Meeting Place james: but whatever, better to look forward and just deal with it. at least you guys have term limits down there BobS: what I heard was that even if all the provisional votes were Kerry, it would still not give him the victory
changed username to rich/c Ronald: he must have been painfully aware of 4 years ago, I would think james: 11 years of chretien were about 7 too many for me rich/c: OK, who's the wise guy this time? BobS: 8 yeatrs and out Guy B.: Hi Rin Rin: hi Guy BobS: with a good pernsion too I might add Pamela: yeah, I'm definitely in the wrong business : ( james: so that was some interesting email on the adam list james: about the prototype stuff Guy B.: Ok, how does everyone feel about Adamcon 18 in Chicago for 2006? BobS: yes, James Howard was here tonight also Ronald: wasn't it though! rich/c: niece, you need to open the door more gently when you come in ;-) Pamela: Yay! BobS: we will take it into advisement Guy Rin: I think it's brilliant Guy :-) james: hey chicago.. what time of year? 2006.. BobS: vut other than that ......sounds good Pamela: oh sure, blame it on Erin Rin: hehe rich/c: any time you fell like it, Guy, unless Daniel wants to do something in Quebec City BobS: WHAM< james: i've got no more weddings etc to attend to after next year so i could probably fly through chicago on my way to ottawa for a bit Guy B.: I'm going to try for July. Pamela: now the tables are turned, cousin mine Rin: yeah.....shocking isn't it Pamela: not to me : ) Ronald: have suggested (most strongly) to my dear son that his wedding be next June, not July Pamela: just don't pick the hottest, most humid month of the year Guy james: july? he's gonna roast Ronald: not that I have any say in the matter rich/c: July in Chicago? will the power grid stand the a/c demand? james: well he's getting married though so either way he's cooked :P Ronald: yeah.... like I said, "Man, you're goin' down!!" Pamela: are you suggesting that Jeff is a goose James? Guy B.: Jeanene is going to help me out on it. And I have a couple of hotels in mind that will be near the highways and O'Hare Airport for those flying in. james: there's a reason marriage is referred to as an institution rich/c: besides, July is the Molson Indy in Toronto Pamela: which reminds me, I haven't heard anything from Dale rich/c: and I might have a buddy or two want to show up james: that being you have to be insane to get into it Pamela: it's in July next year Dad Pamela: well, then colour me nuts Ronald: yes... think the date has already been set Ronald: for 17 I mean james: my youngest brother is getting married in oct 2005. i'm going to have to brush up on my italian Ronald: you too eh? Guy B.: If July is not good, perhaps either late August or September. Ronald: my future daughter-in-law is Italian BobS: fjust look back at past Dale Wick ADAMCON's and use those weekend dates for this year.......Dale has it all figured out the aevery 5 years the dates are the saem Guy B.: Didn't Dale say July for next year's? rich/c: late August or just after Labour Day makes me much more optimistic BobS: depends on Dr D Pamela: he did BobS: s scheduel too Harvie-too: Oops, gotta go (phone call), see you next week Pamela: nite Harvie BobS: nite Haevie rich/c: not that our area can't get pretty nasty late August - rmember "Exhibition Weather", Ron? Guy B.: Bye Harvie Ronald: get that Harvie will ya
Harvie-too left chat session Ronald: oh yes rich/c: see you Harvie james: bye, harvie Daniel Bienvenu: bye harvie rich/c: any people in our group still collecting Colecovision games? Pamela: hey, the last time I went to the Ex I nearly froze Daniel Bienvenu: me, but I don't have cash james: what do you have rich? rich/c: I don't have any but heard a mention of a collection of about 50 Daniel Bienvenu: I have approx 80 games rich/c: not sure if it's still there or not rich/c: ditto Daniel but like yours mine are not for sale Daniel Bienvenu: ho! are you talking about the auction I see on ebay last week? Guy B.: Bob, I will send you an e-mail shortly on some help for a hotel. BobS: hmmmm,.......don't need to collect, got probably 50 or 60 Ronald: I have some carts - also not really for sale, but I haven't used the much rich/c: what was on eBay, Daniel? BobS: ok but dfon't get oo excited yet guy....lots of time andhotels change Pamela: yeah, sometimes they become condos Guy B.: I know, I just want to get some ideas on what I need to do. And doesn't hurt to plan ahead. Rin: yeah really Daniel Bienvenu: someone I know decided to sell his colecovision collection in one shot BobS: that is true Guy............planning is everyting rich/c: recommend late spring or early fall, summer's too hot in Chicago rich/c: how did he do on it? Rin: ahh Chicago I remember it well Ronald: Oh... speaking of stuff.... Robert my son.... BobS: some computer museum guy is trying to sell and he wants a 'but it now' price of 400,00.00 US Guy B.: That's true Rich. And work wise for me, September could work out. BobS: stuff......yes ron Ronald: ya know that Toshiba floppy drive I dropped on the cement last year? Ronald: The one that doesn't work BobS: oh no.......... BobS: ya Ronald: Just picked up a new on from eBay....'tis enroute as we speak BobS: cool BobS: SON;T DROP IT Ronald: are you interested in a free non-working Toshiba floppy drive and case? BobS: no, shipping is too much and don't need the case here Guy B.: I bought a new HP inkjet printer and I cannot get it to print at all. Ronald: ok. just thot I'd ask Ronald: so I shall dispose of it or keep it or something rich/c: if it's new it's got a warranty, though they'll likely just replace it james: bbs Pamela: stupid question Guy - but is there an ink cartridge in it? Ronald: no, it's not new Rich rich/c: rpinters exist primatily to sell overpriced ink BobS: exactlyRichard Ronald: believe it! rich/c: well, he said NEW printer... Ronald: somebody just gave me an Epson C82. Damn thing has 4 carts in it BobS: what did ya get Guy ?????? Ronald: or is it 5 BobS: ouch Ronald: black, yellow, blue and cyan eric: when is the next chat? Ronald: costs $90. Cdn at Future Shop to replace the lot Ronald: I gave the damn thing away BobS: just ordered $150 worth of ink carts for my Canon Guy B.: Well, I bought it on a closeout at Sam's club. No box, but it had everything else. Including two brand new inkjet cartridges. Even went to HP's web site. And tried their solution, still won't even print a test page. BobS: next Wed sime time and place Eric rich/c: every Wednesday at 9, sometimes a few of us come Saturdays at 3 - all times Eastern Guy B.: It's a HP 5650. Pamela: next Wednesday, same time Eric, and a few people gather on Saturdays at 3:00, depending on availability Ronald: we're here every week Eric. And usually just about as intelligent BobS: call them Guy........they are good and will tell you to take it back if needs be eric: thanks see you all later BobS: OR take it somewhere else for replacement
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changed username to Dr.42 Guy B.: I had the HP on the Athlon and was going to put the Lexmark on the Dell. Now the Lexmark is back on the Athlon and tried the HP on the Dell. Pamela: Hi again, Rich Dr.42: I am back. Rin: hi Rich rich/c: welcome back, Dr. D. BobS: Rich Guy B.: Dr. D Dr.42: Hi everyone. BobS: hi your own self
(Pamela sings HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Dr.42) rich/c: that suggests you know the cable is OK - it's a USB? Ronald: he knows the meaning of life, the universe and everything Dr.42: :-) Ronald: Many happy returns Dr. D. Pamela: 42 Dr.42: But the Ultimate Question remains unknown. BobS: HAPPY B-DAY Rich rich/c: didn't realize Rich - many happy returns Dr.42: Thanks everyone. Guy B.: The printer has both USB and parellal. I have a dot matrix on the parellal port on the Dell. Ronald: but as he said, earlier today... having the answer doesn't necessarily mean that you know the question Guy B.: Happy Birthday Dr D. Dr.42: I thought I sent it out to the list today, Richard. Ronald: 42.... good Lord.... he's but a chile rich/c: may have missed it in teh excitement of Howard's offer, Rich Ronald: child BobS: man you getting on in years.........but you won't catch us !!!!!!!! Guy B.: I know I can two printers on the same computer. rich/c: and BTW if the burden sounds heavy, there are others here who would share it
(BobS stops and smells the flowers.)
(BobS gives Dr.42 a nice tall frosty Guinness) Dr.42: You better hope I don't, Bob, the alternative to not having more birthdays is not very pleasant :-) BobS: yes, that is true Daniel Bienvenu: C'est l'anniversaire de Dr.D? Pamela: oui, Daniel Daniel Bienvenu: :-) Dr.42: Oui Daniel Daniel Bienvenu: Excuse me, I didn't bring any gift for you Dr.42: Neither did anyone else, so don't feel bad :-) Ronald: Apparently Howard was here earlier.... I missed him Ronald: what did he have to say? rich/c: send him your latest Adam game beta, Daniel 8-) Dr.42: I caught that he was here, but couldn't stay to listen/talk. Ronald: ah Daniel Bienvenu: Adam game bete? :-) Pamela: so what was on the tape from the girls Rich? Dr.42: I will read the chat log to find out what I missed. Guy B.: Good news on Abby. Leg is all healed and she may have a bone spur on her knee on her left hind leg. But, otherwise she is fine and she is walking quite well on it. rich/c: we chatted for some while - you can see the transcript Pamela: that is good news Guy Dr.42: It was 2 episodes of the original 1964 "Johnny Quest". rich/c: sounds great, Guy Dr.42: Or rather "Jonny Quest" rich/c: me, I still have 14 football tapes to watch BobS: that is old sports Richard Dr.42: Went to a deli for supper, had corned beef and tongue on rye. Pamela: you get what you ask for, Dad : ) BobS: ya already know the outcome Guy B.: But, my original vet really screwed up on her. The only thing that they did right was she did have mites and the treatment is done on that. So, the second vet will most likely be our new vet. rich/c: all this season, they're ones Pam got while I was away BobS: something to do on a cold winter's night Pamela: Hello, my name is Pamela, I'm a football widow and orphan . . . rich/c: as it happens I don't Bob, we hardly ever buy a paper when we're tqavelling Ronald: Hi Pamela! rich/c: we get our weather from the weather radio and do not take along a tv BobS: poor Pamela......a hard life yo lead Pamela: it's a hard life with only one TV and one VCR in the house Ronald: My heavens! How do you survive? rich/c: well, you did have access to my VCR if that suited... Pamela: and all the CFL games are in direct competition with my Friday and Saturday night TLC programs Pamela: it's called compromise Ron Dr.42: I could probably survive on no TV/VCR. Ronald: mm Pamela: Russell's only home once every three weeks Ronald: yes, I suppose that would work Pamela: um, rephrase - Russell only gets one weekend in three off rich/c: wqell, we do so whenever we travel, Rich, weeks at a time Guy B.: Well folks, got to run. I see how Saturday is. Otherwise, I'll see you all next week. Rin: good night Guy Ronald: Nite Guy. Be well Dr.42: Bye Guy. BobS: nite Guy Dr.42: Well, Richard, there isn't much on TV any more that I care to see anyhow :-( Ronald: I'm still in CNN Junkie Mode Dr.42: That is why I said I could probably live without it. Ronald: we're into an analysis of the warpup BobS: watch TVland ........... Ronald: wrapup Guy B.: Ok, I'm gone. Poof rich/c: see you Guy
Guy B. left chat session rich/c: I watch open wheel rqacing and Canadian football - period rich/c: but I admit I do value and enjoy those Dr.42: No need to apologize for it, Richard. Pamela: speaking of watching stuff Dad - did Mom ever watch that Lego episode of While You Were Out? Dr.42: My schedule did not permit regular TV for so long, I no longer have it as a habit. Ronald: for me it's either Law and Order or election night coverage rich/c: by average standards, I effectively don't watch tv Dr.42: (Glad there is no election discussion here tonight!) Ronald: The Bureau of Broadcast Measurement sent me a survey once. rich/c: not yet Pam, she's preoccupied with other things Ronald: logged exactly 15 minutes of Tv time in a 7 day period Ronald: not much for them to go on rich/c: believe it or not she's on adamcon.org right now, but reading the archives Dr.42: 25-part series on the Life and Times of St. Thomas Aquinas. Pamela: oh oh . . . Dr.42: Why oh-oh? Pamela: just trying to remember if I've said anything that might get me into trouble : ) BobS: Ron, you ngot to be sick of Law and Order !!!!!!! we can watch it at least once every night and sometime with dish we can catch it again rich/c: there are times when Pam and Rin forgot the chats are logged... Rin: when?? Ronald: yup Bob... that's about it. It's on two or three times a night here Pamela: ???? rich/c: btw, you might upset Bob, but I suspect your political reactions would be greeted with some sympathy otherwise Ronald: Mother likes it, I like it, so that's what we watch Pamela: I am a-political Ronald: a political what? Rin: hehe Ronald: your political views are without form and voic Ronald: void Ronald: /?? Pamela: or get voided : ) rich/c: on the other hand, Rin has very pronounced opinions Rin: indeed Dr.42: Has Frances found any good dirt in the logs? Pamela: since when is that news? Rin: lol :-) rich/c: not that she's reacted to, Rich - though I might hear a few things later rich/c: and of course so might Pam... BobS: she is tudying it well eh ?? BobS: studying Pamela: I repeat - oh oh Dr.42: Nobody has talked about you or Frances behind your backs AFAIK. Ronald: must read the logs some time rich/c: well even when we're away we have two young monitors to defend our interests BobS: oh well gang, time to go to bed.....and HOW you ask di I know this ????? The CSI program is done !!!!!!!! Dr.42: Whodunnit? Pamela: the butler, of course BobS: so the news comes on and that measn bedtime !!!! Ronald: sounds about right Bob rich/c: figures - goodnight then, Bob (and Judy) Dr.42: Col. Mustard with the candlestick in the Conservatory. Ronald: say hi to Judy Pamela: goodnight, Bob BobS: see ya's nest week....mostly becasue i can't remember to come on Sat Pamela: say bye (and hi!) to Judy Rin: nite Bob and Judy BobS: adious Daniel Bienvenu: Sorry boys and girls, me sleepy. BobS: senor's and senorits Dr.42: Bye Bob, BobS: 'ao
BobS left chat session Ronald: eyes closed all..... you're pushing 11 pm Daniel Bienvenu: good night everyone rich/c: you aren't the only one, Daniel - it was a hard night last night Dr.42: Senioritis, that is when seniors in high school/college don't want to work. Ronald: me.... I have stuff to do Daniel Bienvenu: see you next week Pamela: you know what's scary is I understand what he's saying Daniel Bienvenu: bon anniversaire Dr.D rich/c: see you, Daniel - take care Rin: nite Daniel Dr.42: Bye Daniel. Pamela: nite Daniel Daniel Bienvenu: * poof * Ronald: for the next 12 months, Dr. D. you're in phase with life, the universe and everything Ronald: after that, who knows
Daniel Bienvenu left chat session Dr.42: I may be out of phase anyway :-) Ronald: ya think? Ronald: I am, I know rich/c: "In the Beginning, God created the Universe. Since, this has generally been conceded to be a bad idea" Dr.42: Yep. Ronald: and on the 7th day did He rest, saying, "ok Murphy, take over" Dr.42: haha that is about right too. Pamela: oh yes Dad, I forgot you've read Hitchikers rich/c: I haven't - one of my cursor cronys uses it in his signature Dr.42: haha Dr.42: You should read it, Richard. Dr.42: You'd find it amusing. Ronald: I feel like I have, but I have not Dr.42: And Ron, too. Ronald: osmosis from my son Jeff Pamela: ditto Ron rich/c: one of these days I just might, if I ever have time Pamela: osmosis from Russell Dr.42: It's probably pirated on the network somewhere. Pamela: such as the "pan galactic gargle blaster" rich/c: lately I've been getting my fantasy from Guy Gavriel Kay Ronald: 5th rate planet, scheduled for destruction to make way for a galactic interchange Dr.42: I've been getting my dystopias from the news... Pamela: flying = tripping and missing the ground Ronald: rotfl rich/c: no shortage there; you should log on to thestar.com and reead some columnists rich/c: I th9ink you would find a number of them cater to your prejudices Dr.42: I tried, have to be a subscriber. Pamela: which reminds me Dad - do you want to read our Doonesbury collection? Dr.42: I wore my "BOB" Church of the SubGenius and "NIXON/AGNEW" buttons today as political protest. rich/c: maybe swap for the one I bought while we wre away? sounds good Pamela: all 20 something of them : ) Ronald: that must have gone over well Dr. D. rich/c: no you don't, not just to look, Rich Ronald: speaking of Dr. D Dr.42: Yes :-) rich/c: they try to push it but don't enforce it Ronald: I was looking at the ugly prof photo's recently Dr.42: Wore them to the restaurant tonight, got some blank stares. Ronald: in my considered opinion Dr.42: And you are still alive.... Ronald: this year's garb, was good.... but I can see why you only came 6th Ronald: just my opinion, you understand Dr.42: That was last year that I was 6th. Ronald: 0h... I err Dr.42: This year I am either 1st or 2nd, haven't gotten the final tally. Rin: what were you this year? Pamela: when do you find out? Ronald: the mermaid? Dr.42: It was promised to me Monday, but have heard nothing, and have been polite about not pressing. Dr.42: Yes. Ronald: mmm Dr.42: Hairiel was either #1 or #2. Ronald: ok... shows ya what I know Dr.42: It was the robot costume that was #6, it was too nice and not ugly. Dr.42: Or scary. Dr.42: Mermaid was scary to everyone. Ronald: my fav is the dude with the hand coming out of mouth. etc etc Pamela: you scared me Rich Dr.42: I win on style points I think, but it all depends on how much money was ponied up. Rin: my office thought it was very original rich/c: stayed up too late to watch teh election lst night rich/c: so getting on to time for me to check out Ronald: you too eh Rich? Rin: good night Uncle Richard Ronald: and late was LATE in your parts Pamela: nite Daddy Pamela: sleep tight Rin: I think I'm gone as well Rin: early morning rich/c: yep, and we don't have your time advantage for such things Pamela: will call soonest Rin: have a good night all Ronald: indeed Pamela: night Rin Rin: 'til next week Ronald: niters Rin Dr.42: I went to bed at 10 PM figuring Bush would win it. rich/c: OK, night all Ronald: go straight home now Dr.42: And that if not, I could get a birthday present surprise.
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rich/c left chat session Ronald: I had the tv on all night, so I caught bits and pieces of later developments Dr.42: I got up just as Tom Brokaw was signing off NBC saying it was his last election in the anchor chair after 42 years in TV. Ronald: there's that number again Pamela: I checked before I went to bed last night and again when I got up Ronald: I knew there was allignment in the universe Pamela: nothing had changed Dr.42: haha Pamela: that's scary - he got into TV the year you were born Dr.42: Yep. Ronald: CNN just noted this might be the last time that Dan Rather Tom Brokaw do election night Dr.42: He was the first "young" anchorman. Pamela: makes 42 seem sorta short, doesn't it Dr.42: Walter Cronkite was "older" on CBS. Dr.42: ABC I think had Frank Reynolds, Howard K. Smith, and Harry Reasoner back then. Ronald: is Walter still alive? Pamela: is Harry Reasoner still on 60 minutes? Dr.42: After Huntley-Brinkley went off the air in 1970, it was Brinkley for a while, then John Chancellor. Dr.42: Yes Pam. Dr.42: Walter is, he is not very sharp any more, still has the voice, but can't ad lib any more :-( Ronald: must be in his 80s or 90's eh? Dr.42: Yes. Pamela: well guys, I'm drifting, so it's time for me to go to bed Pamela: (note to self - get more sleep on Tuesday nights) Ronald: remember him from a show in the mid-50s.... "You are There" Dr.42: At the 30th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landings, CNN had him and Chuck Yeager on...Walter just couldn't get the words out. Ronald: What kind of a day was it, a day like all days, full of events which alter and illuminate our time" Dr.42: Good night, Pam. Ronald: Nite Pam Pamela: many happy returns of the day, Rich Dr.42: He reprised "You Are There" on Saturday mornings for kids in early 1970s. Dr.42: I watched that version of it. Dr.42: The adult version was older than me. Ronald: ah... missed that Pamela: night Ron Ronald: any guys and gals Pamela: 3 Pamela: 2 Pamela: 1 Ronald: I'm outa here... see ya next week Pamela: kerpoof
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Ronald left chat session Dr.42: And is james asleep? Dr.42: I guess so. Dr.42: Good night James. Dr.42: <poof>
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