rich-c: hi guy GoHabsGo: hey rich-c: greetings from sunny Spring Green GoHabsGo: greetings from windy Montreal... GoHabsGo: Where is Spring Green? rich-c: you had a bit of breeze too, did you? rich-c: south central Wisconsin, a tad west of Madison rich-c: oh, how did the Alouettes do last weekend? GoHabsGo: Don't follow Football at all. GoHabsGo: Well, glad to see you are enjoying myself, me, I'm pulling 14 hrs days on average at work. rich-c: oh, I had the impression Montreal was quite stuck on the Als GoHabsGo: Rich: Maybe, but I'm not your typical Montreal I guess.
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changed username to BobS rich-c: that is a long shift for a new papa - how come? BobS: HEY DUDES BobS: hows the camping going????? rich-c: hi Bob GoHabsGo: Not a father yet Rich... BobS: but soon, eh rich-c: depends - had to get the furnace fixed yesterday, and a gas line on the van today GoHabsGo: Yes soon, that's when my 14 hrs shifts will stop at work, until then, I'm raking in the mooolah. rich-c: yes, overtime does have its compensations
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GoHabsGo confirmed ban Roberto: you'se guys still here????? rich-c: the dire predictions about Wisconsin weather this week have been rather overstated GoHabsGo: I'm here Bob Roberto: SUPER, so youa re gettgin some decent weather there? rich-c: yep, we're here rich-c: more than was predicted Roberto: would hate to see you get rained off rich-c: one of our carnuts has been on weather.com which is predicting sort of hurricanes, earthquakes and early morning volcanoes Roberto: for Wisconsin????? Roberto: naw rich-c: so each day I have been posting a pictue of beautiful sunny weather here Roberto: cool rich-c: some days had to wait till 5 p.m. for the sun to break through Roberto: at least you had the sun rich-c: and did dodge a number of showers, and had some very cold winds Roberto: weather here says lots of rain also, but 3/4 does not materialize Roberto: Hey Guy....how's Sandra holding up? Roberto: freeze warning by you tonight dude rich-c: well, I take off NOAA and environment Csanada, which semm to be much more accurate rich-c: yes, NOAA does say patchy frost maybe around here tonight Roberto: just keep the furnace running Roberto: assume you have one....and working rich-c: but now that the furnace is fixed, who cares? rich-c: yes, it needed expert laying on of hands fer yrs of neglect, but it runs Roberto: that is a good thing.......sometimes when summer comes around, we'uns forget about the furnace and IF it works
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changed username to Pamela Pamela: Hi, Dad! Roberto: hey Pam!!!!!!! Roberto: welcome home dear Pamela: Hey, Bob and Guy rich-c: well we havent done enough camping in the last five years or so to need it so it never got tested Roberto: before it got COLD rich-c: hi daughter Roberto: assuming it will be cold tonight in Toronto also GoHabsGo: well, ladies and germs, it's time for me to head off to bed, have to be up at 4:30 AM, as usual... was a pleasure. Pamela: Current temp about 11 C, I believe - supposed to go down to 8 overnight Roberto: but, it feels good to be a homeless wanderer now doesn't it?????? Pamela: gnite, Guy - what's the word on Sandra? rich-c: good to have you, Guy, even if for the short while rich-c: keep us posted on the new offspring, soon at it comes Roberto: SANDRA my man Pamela: I gather still no baby?
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Roberto changed username to BobS Pamela: sheesh Dad, you're having trouble BobS: kill someone Pamela: the joys of wireless connections
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Pamela confirmed ban BobS: still here richard ???? BobS: say YES MON rich-2: haven't had that kind of trouble on any other server, Pam BobS: may be Dale's puter......sure took guy long enough to leave Pamela: it was very slow for me until Guy left - suddenly everything has sped up rich-2: Pam, did you get your mother's email today? BobS: so, how was the trailer ma'am ????? BobS: twas where you desserted us to last week yes???? Pamela: Dad, the last e-mail I got from you was dated the 17th Pamela: sent to work or home? rich-2: she sent it to you at work Pamela: Bob, the trailer was damp, cool and cloudy except for Sunday - but it still beat being at home Pamela: if she sent it after 4:30 I won't get it till tomorrow, Dad BobS: AMEN rich-2: she needs to have an appointment with Dr. Taradesh cancelled rich-2: she sent it before noon Toronto time, Pam Pamela: didn't come thru, Dad - sent from the Tamco address? rich-2: yes, she sent it via Tamco Pamela: anyway, can you give me the deets now? rich-2: she has an appointment with Dr Taradesh in the next couple of days that must be cancelled Pamela: I must admit to being disappointed, Bob - we usually have really good weather during our September holidays rich-2: he charges for missed appointments Pamela: who is he and do I need to look up the number or do you have it with you? BobS: oh no, can't do that......here in the states, we have VERY strict rules about telling anybody anything........a REAL pain in the backside.....and besides, everyone knows the info anyways rich-2: we do not have the number with us rich-2: he is our previous dermatologist Pamela: alright, hang on while I find a phonebook rich-2: unfortunately the information is on our calendar nd his card is on my sep table rich-2: but that is of little use to you here and now Pamela: Taradesh - 200 St. Clair West? rich-2: anyway he is on St. Clair Ave. W. rich-2: you got him Pamela: okay, got the number - will call in the a.m. BobS: man yoguys are GOOD rich-2: if he asks why the cancellation, we have gone to anolgther guy who does not keep us waiting six months for appointments BobS: but it really bugs you when you are not home and need to get some info that is there Pamela: okay, will advise if asked rich-2: please do phone asap in the a.m. Pamela: I must admit, I love being able to get in touch while you're away rich-2: I kept naggibg your mother to do it before we left and she just wouldnt Pamela: saves on phone bills, too rich-2: yes, we have the wireless internet here, and will have it at Elkhart Lake too Pamela: now if we could just wire the trailer . . . : ) rich-2: but then I'll bet you haven't checked your emaqil since last Sunday Pamela: I checked it twice tonite - at 6:00 and again just before I came here - so, you lost that bet : ) BobS: do they charge you extra for the wireless??? rich-2: do check it regularly because I will be trying to keep you posted each time we have a connection Pamela: 133 e-mails, of which 130 were sh** BobS: in today's world it must be fast becoming a requirement for a lot of pricate campgrounds BobS: HYE, welcome to my world Pam.....what a bunch of junk lately BobS: HEY Pamela: normally I do Dad, but you might recall we were a little absent last week : ) rich-2: oh, what's the score on cherry 7-up? a ocal super has both cans and two quart bottles Pamela: we still have two cases Dad - I think we're okay for now, but thanks. rich-2: yes, you got in a week about as much spam as we get in two days rich-2: OK I can walk past the display with a clear conscience then
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changed username to Guy B. and Annie rich-2: the Walmartin Dodgeville was small and didnt havethe undies you wanted - we'll keep trying rich-2: hello Guy Pamela: thanks : ) Pamela: Hi, Guy BobS: hey Guy BobS: to late ya missed the other Guy Guy B. and Annie: Greetings. Sorry to be late. Today is Annie's Birthday Pamela: is your Mailwasher working alright, Bob? Pamela: I seem to remember something about a pet cafe Guy - did you go? rich-2: I find Mailwasher can sometimes be very cranky BobS: works great BobS: best program i ever bought rich-2: especvially when new spam arrives when you're clearing the current lot Pamela: I know that it's much less cranky if you use it every day and it doesn't have to process too many messages at a time Pamela: yours wasn't freeware, Bob? Guy B. and Annie: Annie, Jeanene and I went to the K9 Cookie Factory in Oak Park. She got to sample homemade cookies and we bought some treats and toys for her birthday. rich-2: well, start by telling it NOT to bounce any messages BobS: bought the version to do as many email addresses as I input into it Pamela: puppy got spoiled on her birthday : ) BobS: and it has more features....cost like $35 US suggested donation Pamela: I guess that's part of the issue - I have the freeware version rich-2: Guy, it's npow the orange line that runs from Midway to Union Station, right? BobS: nope, delete, bounce and blacklist.....then when they reappear, they are already marked to dump Guy B. and Annie: Oh yes, and I took photos tonight. Which includes a carob donut with a candle on it. Pamela: is the donut now in Annie? : ) Guy B. and Annie: The Orange line runs from Midway to the Loop elevated. Guy B. and Annie: Yes rich-2: right - got a buddy arriving there tomorrow, needs to get to Elgin rich-2: told him the El and Metra were his fastest combination Pamela: we were discussing Chicago again over the weekend - both of us agree we'd like to go back rich-2: in fact in Chicago traffic it should beat a taxi by miles Guy B. and Annie: There is a Metra line that goes to Elgin. rich-2: yes, e know, he looked it up (with a little coaching) Pamela: as with any city, dedicated subway train line is usually faster than car Pamela: does Metra stand for something, Guy? rich-2: Metro Rail, isn't it? Pamela: what's the public transit situation like in GR, Bob? Do you have decent bus service? Guy B. and Annie: Metropolitan Rail rich-2: it's early days yet, but we are toying with the idea of going home the way we came here Pamela: what was the reason for heading home south of the lake, Dad? rich-2: getting around Chicago is such a hassle BobS: IF you want to go where the buses go, yes they have service......probably very acceptable. Goes to the downtown area, malls, main routes thru town BobS: doen't run all night long, but....... rich-2: likely bedtter weather, Pam, and campgrounds not yet closing up for the season Pamela: ah rich-2: but that killer traffic is so hard on our nerves rich-2: your mother got spoiled coming out, it was a very calm drive Pamela: I wouldn't do it, Dad - not towing. Come home over the top - less traffic Pamela: It would be easier on my nerves, too : ) rich-2: yeah, we wouldn't be back to sheer lunacy till 401 in London Pamela: come in on a Sunday morning if you can Pamela: Bob, do you two have any more trips planned for the year, or is that it? BobS: got one planned for the first weekend in OCtober rich-2: we often stay last night out in Milton to get the early break Pamela: where ya goin? rich-2: but we got out OK in mid-morning on a weekday BobS: taking Judy's folks along on a color tour up north to the Mackinac bridge hopefully Pamela: if you can come into Milton early on Saturday, and aim to arrive in Toronto by 11:00 am Sunday, you'll be rockin Pamela: coming in is usually worse, I find, Dad BobS: hopefully the weather will be nice and semi warm and no rain, etc rich-2: better be, Bob, we'll be pAssing through about then Pamela: fingers toes and eyeballs crossed for you, Bob - hope that same weather is the forecast for Mom and Dad rich-2: we will likely take a week for teh trip - very slow and easy Pamela: got a tentative timetable, Dad? rich-2: thinking Oct. 9th would be a good time to get back Pamela: Thanksgiving day? Good choice rich-2: well, it fits with various of our Agendas Pamela: usually virtually no traffic on stat holidays BobS: should be an awesome drive thru the UP.....stick to the south route US 2........tv says color is already @ 65% in north country....so along Lake Michigan shoudl be little later Pamela: can you drive and rubberneck, Bob? rich-2: yes, when we came out that way the trees were starting to turn - they are starting now in Wisconsin too BobS: sure, no people wasy up there to hit !!!!! Pamela: always a bonus : ) rich-2: and you have to slow down to the slowest common denominator Pamela: we're starting to get colour at the trailer too - just unexpected flashes here and there rich-2: the road is two lane with only 18 passing lanes in 128 miles BobS: would like to camp just south and east of bridge in a compground with a bridge view......have a fire and look at the bridge at night............ Pamela: came back from town along the back road last week and went by a tree that was all green except for one branch which was a brilliant sunset red BobS: but depends on weather rich-2: we actually camped just over the bridge on US2 out of St. Ignace rich-2: hd a view of the bridge from the beach Pamela: isn't Frankenmuth up there somewhere? rich-2: no, it's mainland, well down, not that far above Port Huron Pamela: oh, okay. The upper peninsula is tourist country though, isn't it? rich-2: not that much, most tourists want more bright lights rich-2: very ttractive for fishing and hunting, though, except Ontario's is next door and even better Pamela: it's the sort of place I'd like to go wandering if we ever have time and $$ Pamela: just like I'd like to spend a week travelling in SW Ontario and explore all the places we see on the "tourist" boards on the way to Windsor rich-2: time's the issue - though I didn't see much in the way of fancy motels here Pamela: who needs fancy? As long as it has a bed and a shower, I'm happy BobS: not much till yo hit St Ignace i don't think BobS: mostly little mom & pop motels along the roads till yo hit the big cities Pamela: remember Dad, I spent many years in the trailer too and that's all it really is - a rolling hotel room rich-2: the stretch between Escanaba and ST. Ignace doesn't have too many motels, I would say rich-2: great area for custom cutlery though BobS: too true rich-2: their food specialties are psties and smoked fish Pamela: That's what you can get for me at the supermarket Dad - cans or bottles of Hawaiin Punch in Fruit Juicy Red - the same stuff I was drinking in Chicago rich-2: how many Pamela: if cans, get two 12 packs - if bottles, two sixpacks (if that's how they come). I prefer bottles if you can find them - better flavour rich-2: how big are the bottles? Pamela: I knew there was something I should have imported! Pamela: dunno - hang on, let me do some quick research BobS: and I think that pasties are a kind of meat inside a pocket type of bread........ BobS: dont' have Hawaiian puch in Toronto? rich-2: yes, they are the work food of miners in Cornwall, historically BobS: kinda like Hot Pockets.......... Pamela: either 750 ml or 1 L or the equivalent in oz., Dad Pamela: Hot Pockets are something else you can't get here Pamela: Bob, you used to be able to get Hawaiian punch in powder form here, but I haven't seen it in years rich-2: not like the big 2 quart bottles the others come in,then? Pamela: only as a last resort, Dad - I'd like to be able to take the bottles with me to work if I can Pamela: or cans Pamela: want to see if you can find a liquor store too? rich-2: OK, I just haven't seen the smaller bottles - all seem to jump from 355ml cans to 2l bottles rich-2: don't have liquor stores here - it's sold in supermarkets BobS: now ain't that a bummer, IN the grocery !!!!! Pamela: if they still make California coolers, I'd love a four pack - citrus or original flavour, I think BobS: the nerve! BobS: whoa, haven't seen them lately here rich-2: if I see them I will try to remember Pamela: In Ontario you get liquor at the LCBO or the Beer Store, and some grocery stores have small, independent booths but that's all Bob Pamela: I guess I should say alcohol BobS: HOOCH, white Lightning...BOOZE Pamela: obviously, you have my drift : ) Pamela: altho', I ain't touchin' no white lightning, thank you BobS: ok, good idea.........dont' taste good anyway Pamela: somehow with that stuff , I don't think taste is an issue BobS: put my finger in a tasted it once at a distillery.......yuck rich-2: Pam, can you repeat your wants on the Hawaiin Punch? Pamela: Fruit Juicy Red, in order of preference: 750 ml or 1L bottles - 2 six packs, or 2 cases of 12 cans, or last resort, a couple of 2L bottles (or equivalent Imperial measurement) rich-2: we shared a mason jar of moonshime t Watkins Glen - strawberry flavour Pamela: where did you get moonshine, strawberry flavoured no less??? BobS: and ??????? BobS: prolly don't ask Pamela: prolly right : ) BobS: when your voice returns, you holler GOOOOOOOOD BobS: and then collapse rich-2: it tasted good, and our buddy from North Carolina brought it along Pamela: so where did he get it? rich-2: I tried about one thimblefull and decided tghat was my quota for the evening rich-2: North Carolina Pamela: probably brought it along in lieu of spare gas : ) Pamela: did Mom try it? BobS: nope, lightning has about 25% less mielage than regular rich-2: down there, any good ol'boy can get it BobS: stinking ethanol Pamela: any port in a storm, Bob : ) BobS: yes ma'am rich-2: no, she does not like the hard stuff, especially neat Pamela: depends on the stuff - me, I like my Baileys rich-2: this weekend we will be having a regional beer tsteoff BobS: ah ha BobS: stay near the front of the line rich-2: I'm netering Biere Noire and Wellington Imperial Stgout, and expectg to win hands down Pamela: you'll have to keep me posted, Dad rich-2: we have Boulevard beer coming up from Kansas City, don't know what from Atlanta BobS: a HOT weekend for sure rich-2: test Pamela: you;re here Pamela: oops rich-2: ok, just a hestitation, didn't get lost BobS: a minor glitch in the pipeline of life, yes Pamela: : ) Pamela: anyway, I'm glad you're having a good time, Dad, and I know you're looking forward to the weekend rich-2: pity we cant also do a tasteoff of Chicago hot dog vs Wisconsin bratwurst Pamela: hot dog would win with me - not a sausage fan here rich-2: yes, if we can only get our confused crew togeher, should be geat rich-2: gee, and here I thought I raised you right! BobS: he is haviNG TOO MUCH FUN Pam Pamela: in all the important stuff, Dad :) rich-2: wonder where our tohers are tonight - Ropn, james, Harvie Pamela: good question rich-2: james said he intended to try to join us rich-2: where are Mr. & Mrs. Drushel? Pamela: I'm gonna head out though, I'm exhausted and I'd like to get a good night's sleep for a change Pamela: dunno BobS: well shoot Pam, then we'll lhave to leave too ,kind of slow tonight rich-2: likely instant messAging, I'd imgine Pamela: think you could manage to call me Sunday night at home Dad? rich-2: seriously doubt it, Pam; will be crousing with the boys rich-2: I will ask your mother, though Pamela: either that or Monday night, around 9:00 pm Toronto time rich-2: I will also try to send you emails to keep you posted Pamela: okay. Will reply when and if Mom's email from today comes through Pamela: and I will call the doctor first thing in the morning rich-2: I will send mine to your account at Tamco rich-2: and, don't be surprised if we extend our stay at Elkhart Lake Pamela: okay. FYI, Russell is still at the trailer -I'm heading up on Friday night straight from work and we'll be home around dinner time on Sunday rich-2: one way or another you'll be kept well informed Pamela: okay. Safe trip, Daddy - drive safely. Say goodnight to Mom for me. rich-2: anyway, time's getting on for you, I know Pamela: Bob, say hi to Judy too please rich-2: good night to you, too - take care Pamela: goodnight, Guy - give Annie a birthday hug for me Pamela: (PRIVATE) hugs to you too Guy B. and Annie: (PRIVATE) Bye Pam and Hugs too Pamela: okay, I'm outta here. Kerpoof!
Pamela left chat session BobS: yes Pam wsill do BobS: and she WAS Guy B. and Annie: Well, I'm going to catch up with some e-mails and I'm chatting with a friend on Yahoo IM, so I'll see you all next week. rich-2: wonder if our paths will cross during your trip, Bob? rich-2: OK Guy, goodnight nd see you next week (if possible) Guy B. and Annie: I will be here. BobS: don't know...we are 'planning' on leaving here like the 4th or 5th and then heading north rich-2: and I'll hope to be BobS: hit the briedge by Sat and then back down thru Traverse city BobS: nite Guy Guy B. and Annie: Ok, I'm gone. Poof
Guy B. and Annie left chat session BobS: not planning on heading too far over the bridge if at all BobS: but what the hey, IF I see you I will wave, eh? :-) BobS: course some of the time to leave here depends on the weather BobS: would like no rain and a little warmth IF we need to alter a few days rich-2: right - we'll likely be wanting to come down either the 5th or 6th thinking exit Port Huron the *th or erlier rich-2: yep - passing in the night BobS: how did you come up? thru Port Huron or Soo St Marie????? BobS: Soo St Marie might be kinda nice trip into Toronto also rich-2: through Port Huron then up from Flint rich-2: roads and weatehr aren't as good in Northern Ontario BobS: ok that makes sense then rich-2: we will have the Michigan interstaes available if we want to make time BobS: jsut stay away from the nuts on the road BobS: true rich-2: yes, our route is less frequented, which helps rich-2: all of course subject tochange without notice BobS: and at this time of year, you shouldn't have too much traffic until Port Huron and then thinning out until near Toronto BobS: yes? rich-2: well, actually, 401 is a mess from London in, but till then, we're smilin' BobS: well just take it easy thru there rich-2: right - meantime, time to wind it up rich-2: so hope to join you next week BobS: yup maybe be lilcky and see you next week BobS: lucky BobS: nite then,.......say HI to Frances rich-2: never know - see how it works out BobS: and happy vacationing rich-2: will do, and you give our best to Judy BobS: yup BobS: sill dor BobS: will do rich-2: goodnight noiw BobS: nite
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