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changed username to Harvie Harvie: Howdy rich-c: Hi Harv. looks like a simu;ltanepous arrival rich-c: getting a bit of a chill on today Harvie: Who gets first place? :) rich-c: loks like I edged you this time ;-) rich-c: want to hold on a second? there's a URL you will love Harvie: Story of my life, day late and a dollar short rich-c: wait till I see if I can paste it in here rich-c: http://www.nata2.info/humor/flash/switchlinux3.swf rich-c: I recommend it; it's ahoot
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changed username to BobS rich-c: greetings, Robert Harvie: Hi Bob BobS: HI dudes rich-c: how are things in Michigan? Cold? BobS: nobody around eh???? rich-c: hey, I'm somebody!!! BobS: cold and SNOWY......had 7 inches from 3pm until about 5:30pm BobS: knida nasty BobS: driving was the pits rich-c: that will keep the old snow shovel warm BobS: came home @ 4:20 and STAYED Harvie: We got 10 inches but that was wide not deep rich-c: yes, maybe I should get snow tires BobS: tomorrow (US thanksgiving) will take out the blowers and clean up
moved to room Meeting Place rich-c: well, I got to see what my van would look like with a white roof
changed username to Shortcake BobS: don't kniw if it is supposed to hit you or not Shortcake: hello every1 rich-c: I guess that's Erin joining us BobS: HEY shortstuff Shortcake: nope rich-c: well, we were supposed to get high 3C and rain late in the day BobS: and.......??? rich-c: by 1 p.m. it was below zero and sleet rich-c: must be Marie, then BobS: we'll just call ya Erin anyways............................................... Harvie: Hi Marie BobS: MARY ?????? BobS: who daT Shortcake: Marie it is
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changed username to Daniel Bienvenu rich-c: Marie is a friend of Erin's in Windsor Daniel Bienvenu: oui, c'est moi! hello! Harvie: Hi Daniel Shortcake: bonjour
Shortcake left chat session rich-c: bonsoir, Daniel - avez-vous recu assez de neige aujlurd'hui? Daniel Bienvenu: hi harvie,rich,bob and shortcake? BobS: Hi Daniel BobS: Marie BobS: go figure....... Daniel Bienvenu: @rich : no snow... raining all day rich-c: notice my French spelling is no better than my English rich-c: don't worry, you'll likely get the stuff Bob has had and we're about to have ;-( BobS: great snowstorm, had all the holiday travel screwed up good rich-c: here's a suggestion, Bob BobS: ya rich-c: on a rear-wheel drive vehicle, are snow ties on teh rear only ok? BobS: ya mon dat's where dey GO
moved to room Meeting Place rich-c: and if you want special tires all round, how about ice tires front and snows rear?
changed username to Pamela rich-c: hi daughter Pamela: Brr Pamela: Hi Harvie: Hi Pam BobS: my car is so heavy full of tools that I need air schocks to hold it up and I don't need snow tires rich-c: hey, you've got your cats to keep you warm BobS: Pmmie BobS: ya here too !!!!!! Daniel Bienvenu: saturday night, we had a mix of snow and hail(?) BobS: her Pamela: you'd think wouldn't you Harvie: Best to put Rubber tires all around :) rich-c: that sort of thing is real "fun", Daniel rich-c: I was thinking about steering and stopping, Bob Pamela: ah, winter. Ain't it marvellous? rich-c: just luvverly BobS: just have some tread on the front ones and they will be fine rich-c: oh, Pam, I was wrong and your mother hasn't dug out the answer yet rich-c: maybe we can persuade her to later Pamela: tell her whenever she can, thank you : ) Pamela: know anyone who actually builds cabinets? Harvie, I'd be open to suggestions from you too rich-c: I think that is how she will manage it anyhow
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changed username to Judy Pamela: Hi Judy rich-c: hello Judy Pamela: brb Judy: Hi, everyone Harvie: Hi Judy rich-c: Daniel, you were at a show over the weekend, weren't you? Daniel Bienvenu: yes, a meeting rich-c: for gamers? how did it go? BobS: winter strom warnign is what they call it here guys and gals BobS: storm Pamela: ick, Bob Daniel Bienvenu: classic gamers were there to seel or trade stuff. personnaly, I was there to show coleco stuff. rich-c: we haven't had teh weather radio on today, just looked at teh papers - they were wrong Judy: it really is awful out there tonight Pamela: I feel for Russell having to come home in this rich-c: how was the Coleco stuff received? Much interest? Harvie: Pam, my brother-in- law builds cabinets, the best part is that by the time he finishes them they are true antiques :) BobS: and ???????? were they all impressed????? Judy: at 6 we had 6.5 inches of snow Daniel Bienvenu: http://ccjvq.rocks.it/ Daniel Bienvenu: the meeting was in a videogame store Pamela: I'm looking for a recommendation for a coworker Harvie. Is he interested in a commission? Daniel Bienvenu: and the teenagers there prefered to play my coleco games than xbox and ps2. Harvie: No he plays at it and takes forever rich-c: would you believe that does not surprise me, Daniel? Pamela: ah. Well, if you come up with any bright ideas in the Mississauga / Brampton area, I'd be interested to hear of it. Daniel Bienvenu: the link I give there is for the pictures rich-c: Pam do you remember your uncle Gordon's friend Bryan Black (Apple)? Pamela: yes rich-c: did you know he's an expert cabinet maker and teaching woodworking in St. Catharines? Pamela: actually, I believe you mentioned it when he called recently. But, he's in St. Catharines - isn't that too far away? rich-c: I believe he still sometimes accepts work on commission - but his prices should be high rich-c: what, a 90-minute drive? well, it is becoming winter in Canada... Pamela: well, then please provide his contact information and I'll pass it on. Can't hurt! rich-c: anyway, he is a trained, qualified, professional cabinet maker, apparently Pamela: and, if he doesn't want the work, he may be able to recommend someone closer who does. rich-c: try BRB@spinfinder.com or 905-646-9285
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changed username to Ron Ron: Hey! rich-c: He's with us - our warmest welcome, Ron Harvie: Hello Ron Judy: Hi, Ron Pamela: thanks Dad - got it Pamela: Hi Ronnie! BobS: RONALD !!!!! Daniel Bienvenu: hi ron BobS: welcome back stranger !!!! Ron: Appreciate all the kind and warm wishes you guys sent over the past week BobS: we have some SNOW saved for you.......want it shipped out ?????? rich-c: it's been an advednture for all of us, Ron Ron: Ummmmm.......... thanks, but no thanks BobS: hey.......we's FAMILY, eh ???? Ron: Good to know you're there, you guys Ron: right rich-c: that's very mutual, Ron Judy: we are Ron: we sure had a house full over the weekend rich-c: I'll bet - you have a lot of family there and on teh mainland Pamela: and you've had lots of practice : ) rich-c: guess you'd have got the group from Edmonchuk too Ron: yup, 9 of us in all. Had to ship two of 'em off to the local motel Pamela: send bedrolls! Ron: right rich-c: do you still have any folks left in PEI, Ron? Ron: Jeff had a roll-away in the basement BobS: ok, was thinkin......[OUCH].....and how's this....sister Stephanie .... brother Dave.......you.....any more????? BobS: plus assorted and asundry others Ron: yes, two first cousins on PEI, 1 in NB. they couldn't make it oiut, but we sure communicated lots rich-c: that's the joy of the internet - these days it's so much easier to stay in touch Ron: cousin and husband from Edmonton, Steph's partner, Floyd, and his daughter Penny Ron: Son Jeff, and my ex Ron: right Rich rich-c: so any idea how things are going to sort themselves out now? BobS: good thing ya had a house,,,,,not and apartment !!!!! Ron: lets just say that all the beds got used.. spent the day washing sheets and pillowcases Ron: right Bob Pamela: or if you must have an apartment, make sure you have a cousin and a sister-in-law to share the load (and the space) in the same building rich-c: yes, I would imagine, and I expect the kitchen needs attention too Ron: cleaning lady came in this morning Ron: she's been working for Mom for 12 years, so we had a nice chat Pamela: did you warn her before hand? rich-c: that I expect was much needed - and appreciated - help Ron: oh yes Pam Judy: that sounds like my kind of cleaning let someone else do it Ron: right Judy.....delegate and disappear Pamela: oh, don't I wish, Judy! BobS: you got a cleaning person ??????? RUSSELL ??? Judy: me tooo, don't have a cleaning lady BobS: WOW what a GUY Ron: I told her she can carry on until I decide what to do with the house Pamela: ROTFL, Bob Ron: anyway...... life goes on rich-c: I gather you're undecided as to whether to stay or leave Ron: yes ..... it's really too much house for me Ron: but we'll see BobS: but the POOL ?????? and the leaves ???? and the DEER ?????? rich-c: how about teh area itself - like it or would you be happier on teh mainland? Ron: I know.... Judy: just take your time deciding, Ron Ron: intend to stay in the area. Can't think of anywhere else I'd rather live Judy: it is beautiful there rich-c: if real estate there is appreciating like real estate here, that house could leaave you in quite munificent condition, Ron Ron: but yes, there's lots of time. Besides it will probably take me 6 months to have umpteen garage sales Ron: 35 trips to landfill, etc etc Ron: It is Rich rich-c: yes - make sure you leave a LOT of time for those; you'll need it Ron: :) Judy: not really the garage sale time, is it? BobS: but, but RON, itonly has a carport.....ya can't have a 'garage' sale then................................ Ron: no, April is better here
(BobS gives Ron a can of Coke) Ron: carport sale then rich-c: on our street, little bungalows like ours sell for over $400,000 - and are immediately knocked down Ron: tks Bob Judy: is really not the weather for it her today, 6.5" at 6 tonight BobS: no prollem mon Ron: wouldn't be surprised if somebody did that here Rich. It's the land they're after rich-c: exactly - but a ticky 45 x 120 ft. lot with conservative zoning? Pamela: never underestimate the power of the "hot property" rich-c: I've even seen stuff like it before - but I'm still shocked Pamela: what's scary is, they spend the 400k and THEN spend more to build a new house Ron: Well, this house was built in 1967, and it's not in bad shape really, but it is "older" now Ron: just like me rich-c: yes - the real esstate agents now call Roberta "million dollar alley" rich-c: ours was built in 1953 Pamela: so what is Fairlawn?????? rich-c: nearly totally mansionized now - and likely seven figures to get in, more on corners Pamela: mega ouch Ron: Well, we are not quite the big city, yet, but the past six months, the market around here has been quite a seller's marker Ron: market rich-c: guys on teh car board are complaining about real estate prices in California rich-c: say you can't find a house you can buy on an income under six figures Ron: house prices here are about half what they are in Vancouver Ron: but going up rich-c: Vancouver was totally notorious last boom - gather they're at it again Ron: yup rich-c: hey, you're in a small town on an island - that isn't a boomtime recipe Ron: Jeff and Francesca just paid almost 250 G's for a 2 bedroom condo Ron: in Burnaby rich-c: and did the realtor wear a gun and mask? Ron: right Ron: presumably it has a roof that doesn't leak BobS: YIKES rich-c: not that that would be out of line in Toronto, and we aren't restricted by mountains Ron: Vancouver had a big dustup a couple of years ago with a whole bunch of leaky condo's rich-c: yes, that was really a scandal - did they ever get it fully resolved? BobS: well Jeff is in the right place to raise heck about it Ron: nope.... still in the courts Ron: exactly Bob.... he'll just revoke somebody's building permit rich-c: and there it will stay till a whole generation of lawyers retire on teh proceeds Ron: make 'em an offer they can't refuse Ron: that's right Rich Ron: Is there a date yet for ADAMCon 17? rich-c: we had condo problems here, too - garages couldn't cope with teh salt runoff from cars Ron: wedding day is July 2 Ron: need to make a plan rich-c: have we even decided where it's going to be? I think Daniel should host it ;-) Ron: thought Dale was doing that rich-c: maybe he could be talked out of it - isn't teh thrill gone by now? Daniel Bienvenu: me? no, I'm not good to organize a meeting. rich-c: more like a family reunion these days, Daniel Judy: no, think they want to have it Pamela: July 14th through 17th, I believe, Ron Ron: seems I read that somewhere Pam, so that'll work ok BobS: Dale will NOT be talked out of it.....somebody QUICK !!!! when was AC07 and AC12???? Ron: yeah, every 5 years BobS: think it about 7 or later rich-c: just as long as it isn't Molson Indy weekend, in case any of my car-chat cronies decide to attend Pamela: 1995 and 2000, Bob Ron: will probably show up in Toronto in a tux. Will have forgotten to take the damn thing off rich-c: Toronto also had Adamcon 02, remember Pamela: hubba hubba, Ron : ) BobS: AC 12 was July 20-23 Judy: would like to see that, Ron rich-c: so Jeff is going formal, is he? Ron: :) BobS: Dale has it figured out that every five years the dates are the same for that weekend Ron: yup. Roman Catholic and formal Ron: Francesca is RC Pamela: ooo boy Ron: Jeff is agnostic Pamela: good luck to them rich-c: well, Toronto is tolerable from Victoria Day or earlier till about two weeks after Labour day - in a bad year Ron: although he tells me she's not serious RC rich-c: that's not uncommon, Ron Pamela: I would think not, since they're cohabitating, are they not? Ron: not an issue for me, but I think it was for Mom Ron: starting today yes Ron: they just took possession of the condo Ron: so they've got a few months to discover whether or not they can stand eachother rich-c: and will be moving in a.s.a.p Ron: apparently they had to hire a cleaner to make the place up to snuff.... it was not rich-c: I gather they bought used, then, rather than new Pamela: not surprising, Ron Ron: told Jeff to send the bill to the former owner Ron: it's about 2 years old I gather rich-c: maybe the more drastic troubles will have manifested themselves, then Ron: could be BobS: hopw so !!!! rich-c: of course I assume Jeff made sure before they bought rich-c: Pam, you mother has been checking and can't find anything Ron: I have to go over to Van in a couple of weeks to sign some witness papers that the church requires... so I'll get a first hand look rich-c: yes, that should give you a good idea Ron: been a while since I've been to the big city rich-c: prediction: you'll find traffic even worse than last time Ron: expect so Pamela: no brainer, Dad Ron: I go there every second year to remind myself why I live here Pamela: tell Mom thanks anyway. If she has any luck, let me know but no rush. rich-c: there are advantages in being in Burnaby - sometimes you can still move around Pamela: I'm absenting myself for a few minutes - have to send an e-mail. Back as soon as I can. Ron: for those of you who don't know, Burnaby is adjacent to Vancouver rich-c: it will depend on how good the transit links are to the job sites Ron: all part of the same metropolitan area Ron: I'm told the skytrain takes them everywhere in short order rich-c: well, if they're handy to teh skytrain, that's a major asset Ron: yup rich-c: it likely also means they have good local shopping Ron: so I understand rich-c: last ime we were out there we stayed near teh border since we were going to Deattle Ron: next key over Rich rich-c: but we wandered about teh city too before and after Adamcon rich-c: got a bit of a sense of teh suburban layout Ron: actually - for a city - Vancouver is easy enough to navigate -- if you know where you're going rich-c: I was not at all impressed with getting about downtown, especially as we picked up the car at the airport Ron: brb - there is a Diet Coke in the fridge calling me rich-c: in that area there are navigation problems, and we had streets closed for repair to boot Ron: right rich-c: anyway - rest of you ignore this, it's medical for Bob BobS: ok rich-c: got changed medication last week - diltiazem from 240 to 360, add digoxin Ron: rings a bell. Think Mom was on that rich-c: pulse dropped to 68 and appeared regular - since, 68 to 78, usually about 71 rich-c: systolic b.p. went up from ca. 125 to about ca. `145 but diastolica stayed just over 60 rich-c: beat appears regular in the b.p. meter monitor rich-c: not out of teh woods yet but the prognosis looks optimistic BobS: hmmmmm don't know about digoxin .....pulse sounds good and bp not too bad....... rich-c: how does that tally with your experience? BobS: that is good !!!!! mine bounces in and out......regularly BobS: the diltiazem did nothing........ rich-c: well, I'm to have a 48-hour Holter in late January BobS: finally go onto Zestril (generic now) and that is workin to hold down bp rich-c: wondering if the digoxin has some sort of synergistic effect? BobS: don't know rich-c: btw the irbesarten was not changed BobS: the WHAT ??? rich-c: anyway teh change was up the diltiazem add teh digoxin rich-c: and teh change appeared really dramatic BobS: different strokes for different folks......ya know rich-c: irbesarten is the chemical name, not sure what any proprietary one would be rich-c: anyway it's early days yet but at least I have some cause for optimism BobS: ahso.......BTW, no james tonight Judy: I am now a proud owner of another snowbaby Ron: congrats Judy Ron: from? rich-c: no james, no Erin, no Dr. D Judy: ebay Ron: aha rich-c: and Guy hasn't turned up either, or eric Judy: my collection is growing Ron: been looking on there more lately..... I just go shopping.... BobS: ya them too Ron: Do you guys sell on there? Judy: we do a lot of shopping, too cheep to buy much BobS: Ebay gives us an interest and a place to blow cahs ron Judy: Bob does Ron: right Ron: I might try a few items Ron: just to see if anyone bites BobS: not antiaues, pricing too cheap......selll the odd computer stuff we get thru aquasitions and Doug rich-c: one hears some wild tales, Ron rich-c: both positive and negative
(rich-c gives rich-c a nice tall frosty Guinness) Judy: we have done all right on there BobS: seller is usually ok...get paid check (and hold) or money order Ron: bought another floppy drive for the Toshiba, only to discover that the first one (the one I dropped) still works. So now I have two floppies BobS: thought it DIDn't !!!!! Ron: ok... noted Bob. I take it you have had bad experience with Pay Pal? Ron: yeah, well, I took the cover off and fixed it Ron: the rails for the read/write head were slightly out of line Ron: so it was stuck BobS: yes, used to take it .....some guy paid for as is modems ( compaqs-wierd buggers those) them complained to Paypal Ron: moved 'em back to where they were supposed to be, and all was well rich-c: the problem with PayPal is that they do all their transactions in US$ BobS: who intrun ignored my defense of as is and gave his cah back Ron: geez rich-c: and will not credit your account in US$, they insist on converting it Ron: aha I see rich-c: buy or sell you get dinged both ways' Pamela: sorry about that folks - I'm back Judy: welcome back BobS: doesn;'t surpirise me Richard Pamela: had to send my Avon order to my rep, and it was huge, so took a while Ron: so you end up paying the spread twice Pamela: can't do it from work : ( rich-c: yes, and the exchange rate is very volatile right now, too BobS: supposed to be WORKIN there hon ....not placing Avon orders rich-c: but the Avon orders are from her co-workers! Judy: i don't order Avon anymore, the gal drops off the book but when you order from her you never get the stuff Ron: don't use the stuff Pamela: give me some credit Bob, I wouldn't do it on company time - but we're not allowed to do it at all BobS: but seems like the biggest problem richard....would be that they take avantage of the exchange rate all the time BobS: well that takes care of the ones who DO it on company time rich-c: no, it's that effectively I buy only and pay from a US$ charge card - so it goes "over and back" which is stoopid Ron: Bob, I take it you don't have much problem with rubber checks? Pamela: we're told we're not supposed to sell anything at the office so it's become an underground rich-c: I mean, if I can have a charge card and bank account in US$, why won't PayPal work with it? Daniel Bienvenu: Sorry guys, my computer is slowing down. I have to close some windows. I have to leave now. Well talk to you next week (not saturday). bonne nuit à tous! Pamela: night Daniel BobS: nope, we don't ship until 14 days after check receipt, by then you will get it back from the bank.....never had one come back BobS: nite Daniel rich-c: a reasonable rule, Pam, but I guess someone can slip you an order at break Ron: ok Harvie: Goodnight Daniel Judy: some times that may work to your advantage, Pam, then everyone isn't hitting you up for something Pamela: well, I've told them I'm not the one selling - I'm just the middleman rich-c: bonne nuit, Daniel - see you next Wed Daniel Bienvenu: bonne nuit Pam, Judy, Ron' Rich, Bob and Harvie.
Daniel Bienvenu left chat session Pamela: and, if I choose to look at my brochure on my (unpaid) lunch hour, there's not much anyone can do about it BobS: get money orders about 75% of the time Ron: don't get fingers stuck in the windows Daniel Pamela: if someone wants to borrow the brochure, I'm happy to lend it Judy: Sher was complaining about that this week, first child in school and everytime she turns they are asking for more can goods or money for something else rich-c: I have an M.O. on teh way from England for a copy of Dragon's Lair Pamela: if it comes back with a bit of paper stuck inside, who am I to argue? rich-c: also a buyer who wants the Hackers Guide - found I had a copy BobS: think I got a couple more rich rich-c: real, not photocopies? Pamela: same goes around here Judy - everyone is selling something to raise money for something BobS: real Ron: speaking of which - are we still preserving ADAM stuff no matter who has it? BobS: heck I been buying stuff for years BobS: yes BobS: YES Ron: If I do leave this house, somethings willl have to go BobS: well taht is what mail is for Ron: ya rich-c: I'm out to get rid of my inoperative stuff Ron: If I do move, hopefully I'll get a place with some storage space Pamela: Dad, do you want help with that? I'll be happy to provide manual labour if you need it rich-c: if I could find museums wanting exhibits, I could donate half a dozen inoperative Exp.3 assemblies Harvie: You better hope Frances isn't :) rich-c: current propect is I'll take out teh mbs for chip salvage, save teh lids, send the cases to landfill rich-c: but I could assemble all the pieces for a credible museum exhibit - just don't turn it on Ron: :) Pamela: Dad, can you ask Mom for the name of that house book she wants please? I didn't write it down and can't remember it Ron: My sister is on my case about all the stuff downstairs Ron: I ignore her Pamela: why is she on your case? BobS: and she doesn't live there........GO FIGURE Ron: she thinks I''m a pack rat Ron: And she's right BobS: so ????? rich-c: women are like that, Ron - especially sisters Pamela: still - it's your house Judy: and her point is? Ron: why keep so much? Harvie: Seems to be what sisters do Ron rich-c: Pam - it's Terence Conran's House Book, Third Edition BobS: so she recognizes you.....so what ? Ron: naw.... I exaggerate.... she's not seriously on my case BobS: PLEASE don't tell her what she does.......... Ron: just a little bit
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(BobS gives Ron some poutine.) Ron: yum
(BobS reboots Ron's computer remotely.) Ron: !! Pamela: thanks Dad Ron: hey! Ron: it's just been defragged..... works better now rich-c: yes, I try to defrag weekly, also scandisc Pamela: once a week religiously around here, ever since Russell crashed the hard drive on the 486 rich-c: it does seem to cut down on the BSODs Ron: right at the moment, the house belongs to the estate, and I am the executor Harvie: You don't have to do that Bob, Microsoft does that itself Ron: POWER!! BobS: that's true Harvie Pamela: but power turns into headaches Ron rich-c: Harvie, have you been to that URL I gave you earlier, yet? Pamela: just ask my mother : ) Ron: I have a to-do list that's miles long Pamela: I'll bet Ron: overwhelming Harvie: Was planning to visit apre chat Ron: but it will all get done rich-c: OK, I think you'll enjoy it rich-c: or, before we forget, folks Judy: Pam, i finished my tree skirt, just in time to get the tree up, been working on it since right after Christmas last year rich-c: THE ARGOS WON THE GREY CUP!!!!! Ron: AAAARRRRGGGGOOOOO's Pamela: x-stitch or quilting, Judy? Congratulations either way Ron: BC didn't play welll enought to win Judy: cross stitch Pamela: AAAARRRRGGGGOOOOs Ron: echo in here Pamela: wow, lotta work. Which pattern? rich-c: or, did BC play well but Toronto play better? Judy: was on burlap and I did snowbabies on it Ron: one or the other, but BC didn't play as well as they have Pamela: cool! rich-c: I was quite impressed with BC overall BobS: up and down; forth and back,; thru and thru........ Judy: was a bit of a pain Pamela: that's a pattern I haven't seen before - did you purchase it? Ron: always had a soft spot for Pinball Clements Ron: don't really know why Pamela: it's the grin, Ron Ron: ah that's it rich-c: well, looks like he's got his union card as a pukka coach now! Judy: no, Meeka found some patterns in a book of a friend and I made up the order Ron: yes, he certainly has Harvie: Because he is real Ron rich-c: and teh fact that he is apparently a really seriously nice guy, Ron Pamela: so it's original too - very neat Ron: yeah Harvie, I get that impression Pamela: I've seen some of the tree skirt patterns - there's some serious workload in them Judy: and then I crocheted a lace edge for it Pamela: I'm still trying to finish three projects Pamela: all for friends Judy: this wasn't as much stitching as some Ron: they just announced today that Wally Bono (sp??) is going in for open heart surgery rich-c: hate to suggest any team run by Wally Buono or Don Matthews might find itself outcoached - but teh proof of teh pudding... Pamela: I haven't been in the mood for stitching lately, don't know why Ron: Buono right Judy: I decided I will not try to start anything new until I finish some of the things I have started Ron: well, they certainly were on Sunday Pamela: so much for his cholesterol meds ads rich-c: anyway, he's had his before, he'll get his wins again Judy: my quilt is almost finished rich-c: he wasn't advertising cholesterol meds, he was pushing lifestyles that don't need them Ron: ironic Judy: I went thru that for a while rich-c: I don't know - I gather he needed a bypass which I admit does imply cholesterol blockage Ron: be right back, the dryer has finsihed the last load of sheets, and I hate ironing rich-c: that sound familiar, Pam? Pamela: it's been a while too - I have a guest book cover for Kimberly that's three quarters finished - I could probably finish it in a day or two. Since the wedding was in June 2003, I'm a little behind : ) BobS: YA\ Pamela: yes it does, Dad Pamela: I just need to be in the right frame of mind. Once I get into it, I'll get a lot done. rich-c: hmmm - I wonder if that's inherited? Pamela: Hopefully I'll have Jessica's birth announcement done before her first birthday : ) Judy: just sit down and do it, is better then to stitch with a friend, gets you back at it Pamela: yeah, but my stitching buddy is Kimberly! Pamela: : ) rich-c: want me to send you a scan of that story on Marilyn, Pam? Pamela: no, just hold onto the clipping Dad rich-c: OK - rmember my computer has a program that makes it effectively a photocopier rich-c: for next time you drop by to visit Pamela: I'll remember that, especially if we ever find Erin's biker babe photos Harvie: Well I gotta go, goodnight all and Happy Thanksgiving to the Slopsemas rich-c: those would likely do better as jpegs Pamela: night Harvie BobS: nite Harvie rich-c: you've been quiet - anyhow goodnight, Harvie, see you next week Judy: thanks and good night Harvie
Harvie left chat session Ron: right Pamela: so yeah Judy, I haven't been accomplishing a lot Pamela: I'm hoping that once I have some other things settled that I'll be able to get back into it BobS: well winter is here pam....and taht means a lot of home time and time to get crafty Pamela: you should see my to-do list, Bob - it rivals Ron's! Judy: that can work BobS: and mine Ron: then it's long Pamela: four pages in my daytimer and counting Ron: still need a way of turning leaves into ten dollar bills Ron: and weeds Judy: I am now taking care of Ryan three days a week so I may not get anything done BobS: won't happen Ron Pamela: tens? Ron: well 20's then rich-c: by now the bottom of mine must have extended to Comox, Ron - keep an eye out for it Pamela: how do you like the new twenties, by the way? Ron: wet 20's Ron: my leaf vac is useless Ron: I don't Pamela: no? how come? Ron: Can't wait for Herman to see one rich-c: leaf vac? how decadent - we use a rake Ron: beginning to look like the old Italian Lira Ron: well so do I Rich.... except in my lazier moments rich-c: you mean with all the anti-counterfieting stuff on them? Judy: us to, went out there Tuesday and raked for a while Ryan kept taking the rake, he doesn't last long Pamela: I'm having fun telling people about the sculpture in the bottom left hand corner on the back, and how I've seen the real thing Ron: But then I've only had one go thru my wallet, so far, so I'm not really in a position to comment Pamela: they're amazed that it fills a room Judy: wanted to jump the pile, more like in the pile Pamela: shocking, Judy : ) rich-c: not sure I've seen any yet either - what's the sculpture, that Reid that's in the UBC collection? Judy: got one bag full, what a wonder!!! Pamela: yes, the Reid raven / clamshell piece Judy: he thought it was great today when it started snowing rich-c: Frances collects all the leaves from our pear tree - apparently they don't mat down when used as winter mulch Ron: had to chop down an oak last month. Hydro wasn't happy with it, the neighbour was afraid of it, and as it turned out they were both justified Ron: main trunk was split and rotting Pamela: how old was it Ron? Ron: so that one won't produce leaves for a while Ron: at least 42 years rich-c: damn shame, Ron, but it had to be done Pamela: that's too bad Ron: I know. I hate it when trees have to go Judy: but the bigger they get the more leaves they leave Ron: Hydro made me an offer I couldn't refuse. They did it and disposed of the result for free Pamela: that's one of the things I love about my neighbourhood - lots of very old, well established trees lining the streets BobS: ya just have to plant a baby one Ron rich-c: yes - found teh cherry trees next door annoying - till the builder bulldozed them BobS: COOL Ron: exactly Bob t'willl be done Judy: but you rent and don't have to rake Ron: expect so Pamela: how about a chestnut, Ron? I can send you some fruits for seeding rich-c: did you notice Pam that your address will change to "Church Street WEston"? BobS: little trees don't leave much in the way of leaves Ron: they do well out here. There are many downtown Pamela: actually, they haven't informed us yet Dad Ron: why not rich-c: apparently it's part of teh package but much is still being negoptiated Pamela: there's been a lot of controversy over the name change here rich-c: yes, that's why the name was protected - both Churches are historic streets of some importance Pamela: the people of Weston don't want the name change, argue that it pre-dates the Toronto street and that Toronto should modify theirs instead Judy: well, it is that time of the night when you can turn into a pumkin, but not a pie, hav e to go and take care of the pies now Pamela: if all they do is add Weston as a modifier, we'll be fine rich-c: given the hazard of losing the Weston name in teh anonymity of teh city, I'd opt for preserving it in teh street name Pamela: as it is, I always use Weston as my "city" when I address things Judy: so night all and happy thanksgiving even if it isn't your thanksgiving Pamela: good night Judy - Happy Thanksgiving to you Ron: yours is this weekend Judy? rich-c: right Judy, you and yours enjioy the holiday, see you next week Judy: tomorrow Ron: Happy Thanksgiving rich-c: well so far, Pam, the Post Office has been encouraging that
Judy left chat session Pamela: I have no argument with that rich-c: when there's an "Elmhurst" they prefer North York or Etobicoke to Toronto Pamela: but there are a lot of streets in Weston that are duplicated throughout the city rich-c: yes, you'll get to keep some, lose others Ron: Isn't it all Toronto now? BobS: mama says......."say goo-nite Bobby" .....so NITE ALL Ron: g''nite Bob Pamela: Lippincott, Denison, King, Elm St, Elsmere, just to name a few
BobS left chat session Pamela: g'nite Bob Pamela: Happy Turkey Day rich-c: yes, Ron, dammit, but teh Post Office encourages teh use of the historic names to avoid duplicate road name confusion Ron: oh... I see rich-c: nite Ronert, Sat or Wed as fortune favours Pamela: after the amalgamation, we were told everyone from Steeles to the Lakeshore and from Renforth to Port Union had to use Toronto Pamela: and why should the post office actually read the postal codes anyway? rich-c: apparently the denizens of teh dulicated roads are daying "find a better answer" Pamela: absolutely rich-c: the pressure to change is coming from the 911 dispatchers Ron: long, sad story Pamela: wouldn't have been a problem if they hadn't amalgamated Pamela: old gripe rich-c: I remember when Rexdale was changed to Etobicoke the Post Office started returning mail "for proper address" Ron: out here we are still three solitudes Ron: amalgamation was voted down Ron: in a referendum Pamela: speaking of which Dad, tell Mom I got a chuckle out of the address on Russell's birthday card - she left off the province when addressing it : ) rich-c: here we didnt get a vote - the neo-cons decided on it and the city got no say Ron: yes, I heard that rich-c: its been a mess ever since rich-c: well, she had the postal code on it - maybe they noticed teh M Pamela: I sincerely hope that the post office can find Toronto : ) Pamela: although recent experience says otherwise sometimes rich-c: we got rid of Harris but unfortunately teh omelet can't be unscrambled Ron: sounds like turmoil chez vous rich-c: well, it happens when you're stoopid enough to elect Tories Pamela: try moving and put a forward on your mail, and you'll learn the meaning of turmoil rich-c: and especially when you're stupid enough to re-elect them Ron: we have our own version of Tories. They call themselves Liberals rich-c: so I've heard and know what you mean rich-c: they're Liberals like the Bush mob are Republicans Ron: here it's either right or left. There's nothing in between Ron: exactly rich-c: actually in Ontario the Liberals are desperately trying to hold to the centre Ron: indeed Pamela: if you folks are getting into politics, I'm leaving rich-c: any old how, we're getting on towards bedtime - about time to pack it in Pamela: yeah, it's that time, isn't it rich-c: Ron, see you Saturday or Wednesday, whatever Ron: yeah I think so rich-c: OK - goodnight, all Ron: right Rich. again, thanks for the good wishes Ron: g'nite Pamela: well I'll see you next week Pamela: g'nite Ron Ron: be good rich-c: take this as an encore, Ron Pamela: Dad, will talk to you soon
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