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changed username to Guy Foster rich-c: hi, pWed Nov 01 20:59:08 GMT-05:00 2006: Guy Foster : Guy Foster: Greetingz. Guy Foster: Tired, sleeping on average 4 hrs a night... rich-c: is that zzzzz as in don't you wish? rich-c: figued as much - early parenthood cuts in on the rest Guy Foster: Yeah, lots of running around, and it doesn't stop. rich-c: so how are mother and daughter doing? Guy Foster: Daughter is fine, mother is pooped as hell. rich-c: yes, that sort of figures - it wasn't that easy a pregnancy Guy Foster: We're both so tired, getting used to the new life, BUT I still find time for Adamcon, so, it's probably not as bad. rich-c: that's a good and solid point if view rich-c: life goes own, despite temporary distrubsances Guy Foster: Beauty of life. Also been doing a good 30 KMs per day cycling to and from work, not used to it, so it's tiring. Guy Foster: Wonder where Dan is tonight, he's usually on time... rich-c: oh, Daniel is not THAT precise, sometimes a bit early, sometimes a few minutes late rich-c: but, why the cycling? especially in this weather? Guy Foster: It was beautiful today... Been cycling for a few months now, but took a few weeks off. It's something I enjoy doing. Picked up a studded tire, so I plan on doing it in the winter too... It's just one of those things like skiing in the cold, I like cycling in the cold. rich-c: to each his own - I'm a bit beyond the years for such things rich-c: but I confess that the thought of cycling amid Montreal trafficc would scare me spitless Guy Foster: It's never too late to bike, it's very low impact. Yeah, I cycle on Sherbrooke and De Maisonneuve daily during rush hour traffic. Makes me appeciate my life. rich-c: howeverr little may be left of it, in that stew? rich-c: do they have bicycle lanes on Montreal streeets? Guy Foster: Yeah, some of them do, but not enough to get me home, about 20% of my ride is on bike lanes, the rest, I got to fend for myself. rich-c: we have a very vociferous bicycle lobby in Toronto rich-c: they don't think much of the way bike lanes are enforced, or the drivers otherwise Guy Foster: Yeah, a lot of people on the bike forum I visit daily are from Toronto, lots of cyclists. rich-c: I imagine you get a pretty sympathetic earful, then rich-c: you could easily spend all your time comparing horror stories Guy Foster: not really, I don't really read the local forums, perhaps I should though as it seems I'm missing out on some interesting stories. Here in Montreal we have this thing called Critical Mass where hundreds of cyclists meet up once a month and take over the streets of Montreal to protest against cars and cyclists that are killed. Guy Foster: Critical Mass happens everywhere across North America, Toronto has one too. rich-c: yes, I've read about that - and I think they are headed for BIG trouble Guy Foster: why's that? rich-c: people who go out of their way to be pains in the butt to others generally meet a comeuppance Guy Foster: So why not crack down on drivers who drive recklessly? They're big pains in the butt! rich-c: I agree with you 100% - but at least they do get caught and ticketed at times Guy Foster: I've never been to one of those Critical Mass thingies, so I can't really give first hand experience, but I plan on going in a few weeks. rich-c: maybe it isn't really the place for a new papa right now - there are risks Guy Foster: Life would be too plain without risks! rich-c: sort of like picket lines that block entrances - every once in a while someone loses it and drives right through Guy Foster: But yeah, there's risks involved, sure.... Guy Foster: But, it's just a big bike ride through the streets, most of the time, it's very friendly and peaceful. Guy Foster: Yeah, strikes and picket lines are pretty rough, lots of emotions. rich-c: here it tends to be a traffic-blocking mass running deliberately slowly on a critical street at rush hour Guy Foster: Yeah, we'll see how it goes, will give you a full report in 3 weeks! rich-c: me, I don't drive downtown at all, and usually drive in off-peak hours to the extent Toronto has any Guy Foster: I hate driving in rush hour traffic too... so annoying. rich-c: yes, that's why Critical Mass is unwise - like teasing and already enraged rattlesnake Guy Foster: Or teasing a bull with a red cape! Anyways, as much as I'd love to stay, my eyes are closing and need to catch some zzzzzs. Waking up at 4:30 AM tomorrow... long day ahead! rich-c: now, we should have Daniel appearing - he didn't send a note saying he wouldn't be here rich-c: know where you're coming from, Guy - hope things have eased by next week Guy Foster: thanks, take cre RICH
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changed username to Daniel Daniel: good evening Rich rich-c: salut, Daniel - Guy was looking for you but had to leave rich-c: seems our group is a bit thin this evening Daniel: I will check on Yahoo Messenger rich-c: you mean with Guy? rich-c: he is really tired, he left because he was desperate for sleep Daniel: ok, I will just check if he's online. rich-c: right - I never use any of those programs myself, so I forget they exist
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changed username to Ronald Ronald: Evening all. rich-c: greetings to the wet coast Ronald: tomorrow we will be wet Daniel: hi Ron Ronald: for the moment we're cold Ronald: Hi Daniel rich-c: we are a little short of "all" at the moment, but we're trying Ronald: was gonna say rich-c: GuyF was here earlier, but he has to get up at 4.30 a.m. Ronald: eMac is now back home after having had Mother of all boards replaced - under warranty Ronald: groan! 4:30 am ?? Ronald: baby related? rich-c: don't know where the Drushels or Slopsemas are, or Guy B rich-c: oh yes, new child and exhausted mother - the first few weeks are rough Ronald: Seem to remember that part Ronald: not fun as I recall rich-c: yes, you'll always remember enough of it to be understanding Ronald: yes Daniel: I will present my powerpoint about Coleco programming at the Arcadia festival next friday. I'm suddently stressed. rich-c: so your eMac went and died on you? rich-c: what's the Arcadia Festival, Daniel? Ronald: yeah.... something called a kernel panic. Seems that there was a recall. My Dealer alerted me to it Ronald: Yes, Daniel I can well understand that. rich-c: OK - I'm not even going to ask; some things it's better not to know 8-) Ronald: A festival of Arcadians? Ronald: presumably computer oriented Arcadians rich-c: presumably Arcade (game) oriented computer folk Daniel: the program (schedule) of this event is available www.festivalarcadia.com Ronald: right rich-c: is this the first presentation you've done, Daniel? rich-c: and will you be doing it in English or French? Daniel: except the one I improvised at the Adamcon last year? and the one I did for ma master in computer science? yes. Ronald: aha Daniel: it will be in french. I asked Guy Foster to be part of the presentation. rich-c: in short your first general public one for a group not familiar to you Ronald: you'll do fine rich-c: well, with Guy for moral support, and no language fusses, you will be fine Daniel: Unfortunatly, Guy told me last week that he will not be free for this. rich-c: that is indeed a pity, though more than easily understandable Ronald: bribe him Daniel: I suppose Guy wanted to talk about this tonight rich-c: doesn't matter, Daniel knows his stuff and more - he'll knock 'em dead Ronald: aha, Trois jours de jeu sans pause Ronald: celui-ci sera formidable rich-c: j'wespere il y aura pleine de cafe! rich-c: how many folks will be there, Daniel? Ronald: I like the skull and the music Ronald: Hip Hop rich-c: I'm not going there right now - I'm just trying out IE7 which I downloaded last night rich-c: to say the least, not too familiar with it yet Daniel: last year... I suppose it was about 5000 visitors Ronald: mm. sounds like quite a gathering rich-c: though when I am, I'll be able to open sites like that in tabs Daniel: I downloaded Firefox 2.0 with a couple of modules for it. pretty cool. Ronald: using two computers (macs) rich-c: how many gaming systems represented, Daniel? All of them 8-bit? Daniel: In fact, retro gaming is only a zone in this giant festival. rich-c: I'm planning Firefox 2.0 but read a notice that an extension that sounds very useful can be had for 1.5.0.7 only Daniel: new games, consoles, and many companies showing there stuff rich-c: right - sounds very hard core Daniel: a scene for some mutliplayer contests, music performances, etc. Daniel: last year, it was difficult to just talk to someone.
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changed username to Brian rich-c: far too much for us old folks, but I'm sure you'll have a ball, Daniel Daniel: yes, flashback because Atari Canada give the money to pay this zone... and displayed some Flashback 2.0 consoles at the same time. rich-c: hello Brian? Brian: Hi all Brian: stumbled in here while researching old Adam info Ronald: Hey Brian! Daniel: hello rich-c: greetings - what brings you by tonight? Brian: oh Brian: i was thinking about my Adam I had in college Brian: and how I typed everyone's papers... rich-c: hope you'll find the stumble cushy enough to hang around a bit Brian: so funny I should think about that almost 20 years later. Ronald: We Ronald: are still here Ronald: were are you? Brian: New York, NY rich-c: yes - I bought my Adam because finally someone had built a typewriter that worked properly (in my views) Brian: ha -- letter quality! Ronald: Big Apple rich-c: which part of NYC? Ronald: Did you ever meet Rob Frieman? Brian: I'm in Lower Manhattan - Battery Park City Brian: Ronald: no, don't know that name. rich-c: Rob was out on Long Island, wasn't he? Ronald: Think Rob was Long Island, yes rich-c: nice turf - most of the time Brian: yes Brian: Downtown is sooo busy now. rich-c: but a little too close to 9/11 Brian: right out my window in fact. rich-c: I am in Toronto, Daniel is in Quebec City, Ron is in Vancouver Brian: Hello Canadians Ronald: And I'm on the west coast - Vancouver Island Brian: Originally from Seattle (Whidbey Island!) Ronald: Yup... I know where that is... Brian: ferried to Vancouver Island a couple times Brian: yep rich-c: we're waiting for Dr. D from Cleveland, Guy from Chicago, and Robert from Grand Rapids Brian: what is the discussion like here usually? Brian: (sorry if I'm re-hashing what has already happened) rich-c: they are usually here by now, but sometimes slip up Ronald: Not at all Brian. Enjoy your reminiscences rich-c: well, by now we are a pretty familiar bunch of friends and talk about personal stuff and computers Daniel: usually we talk about weather, health, some news and events in our lives. Ronald: There are about 20-25 of us left who still keep in touch Daniel: personally, I try to talk about programming. rich-c: my daughter may well appear shortly - she often watches tv till 10 Brian: ahh Ronald: Do you still have an ADAM Brian? Brian: I married my wife *partly* because of the Adam Brian: No!! I want mine back!! Brian: :-) rich-c: yes, Daniel was telling us about an arcade games show where he is to deliver a powerpoint presentation Brian: I'm about ready to buy one somwhere Ronald: I have 5 out here, although I don't use them regularly at all Ronald: Well, if you can't find one closer, we can fix you up Brian: Ronald: Sounds great! rich-c: yes, I have a good number, but can't access them right now Brian: Can I guess that this group is in the 40 something age bracket? rich-c: having back spasms so can't get up and down stairs carrying things Brian: oy Ronald: not good Rich rich-c: oh, I'll get over it Daniel: I'm one of the youngest adults around here. Brian: (still kids at heart) rich-c: yes, our group runs from middle 20s to my 76 Ronald: Our 19th annual gathering will be in Ottawa next year Brian: so the 20 yr olds have no idea what it was like in the 80's Brian: ha Daniel: in year 1984, when Coleco Adam was out, I had only 9 years old. Ronald: you qualify as 2nd generation Daniel Ronald: I'm 62 Brian: 40 here in NY Brian: I'd like to get a Colecovision & ADAM for my 12 yr old son rich-c: hey, even nine year olds could handle some games Ronald: Sure like the music on the Acadia Website Danie Brian: show him what it was like 'in the day' Ronald: Daniel rich-c: you're just younger than my daughter Daniel: I programmed a lot on a Commodore Vic-20. I saw only a Coleco Adam for the first time , late in the '90s. Ronald: Have you tried the ADAM Emulator Brian? Brian: Ronald: no! not yet. Ronald: there's a download that will make it possible for you to run ADAM on your IBM.... free.... Brian: Daniel: I had a Vic-20 - rememeber taking the power supply out of the case so it wouldn't over heat Ronald: who's got the website? rich-c: I still have a bare Vic20 in the basement - have never used it Ronald: www.komcon.org, I think Ronald: it was written by Marcel deKogel, who's from Holland Brian: in case I forget: brian@boydgroupsolutions.com if you ever need a NYC contact (Brian Boyd) Ronald: Allows you to set up a virtual ADAM rich-c: the weasel is, the joystick emulation sucks Ronald: Great Brian got that noted Daniel: I lost my original vic-20, but I have another one, just like new, the computer still white.
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changed username to rich-1 Daniel: if you have problem to run AdamEm on your computer, try running it with DOS emulator DOSBOX. rich-1: sorry, knocked myself off Ronald: I'm a Mac Freak Daniel: trs-80, yes. one ti99/4a,and a fully functionnal Commodore 64 with 3 drives rich-1: no Trash-80 here, but could I interest you in a TI-99/4A? ; - ) Ronald: got eMac, 2 iMacs, SE SE30 rich-1: basically (and unhappily) I'm stuck with Windows these days Ronald: poor kid
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changed username to james rich-1: I think it is either the Alt key or Windows key that keeps knocking me off james: afternoon everyone rich-1: good morning, james - how are things in Nippon? james: warm and sunny Ronald: Hey James...... Brian Boyd, meet James deCarlo -- James is in Japan james: we're in the high teens low 20s still james: hello brian Ronald: Brian is in New York City Brian: brb Daniel: the windows key, it's ctrl+alt in one button. but I use windows button for at least two things. rich-1: colour me green with envy - we're little over 0 at the moment (metric, Brian) Daniel: windows+d : show desktop (minimize all the application windows?) james: so how is everyone? Daniel: windows+e : open a file/folder explorer Ronald: able to sit up and take nourishment Daniel: hello james Daniel: I'm fine Ronald: which I'm doing Daniel: but stressed for next week. rich-1: yes, but how do I recover when it closes my browser? Ronald: no idea Rich Daniel: check this : www.festivalarcadia.com james: did something happen, ron? rich-1: exactly my problem - I can tell you control-z does not do it Ronald: not that I know of Daniel: I will talk about Coleco programming november 10. rich-1: brb Ronald: Daniel has a presentation to make Ronald: Just keep the music on the festivalacadia site playing Daniel... you can dance your way through it Ronald: is that ever cool Brian: Hi James from NYC Daniel: nintendo will certainly show its new wii console with a couple of games. and me, at the same time and event, I will talk about how people can do games for the ColecoVision. Brian: Great to meet you all. I hope to see you again. Brian: I'll put this in my calendar for next week. Ronald: We're here every Wed night Brian james: nice to meet you brian james: speak for yourself, ron :P Ronald: drop in when you can... there's usually a few more of us Brian: Until then, thanks for bringing back some *warm* memories. Nice folks here. Ronald: I know I know rich-1: come back often, Brian - great to have you\ james: just givin ya grief. how are things on the wet coast? Brian: you got it! Daniel: sometimes, we are more than 5 to chat. Ronald: oh yes, we're about as nice (and nutty) as they come james: by brian! Brian: great group it seems Brian: bye Brian: ttyl Daniel: bye Brian Ronald: nite Brian
Brian left chat session Ronald: sometimes I'm not here Wed nights Ronald: had 3 meetings to go to last week between 5 pm and 8 pm james: i prefer thursday mornings. how are you doing, rich? rich-1: yes, you've been very delinquent of late Ronald: so much for retirement Ronald: oh yes... forgot about the time lapse rich-1: another bout of pneumonia - seeing the respirologist tomorrow afternoon Ronald: Hot rums Rich...tilll you can't see the end of the bed rich-1: afraid pneumonia takes a bit more than that, Ron Ronald: Yes, I suppose so Ronald: Daniel, how long is your presentation to be? rich-1: but in many cases antibiotics like the one I'm on will knock it down james: always a good thing
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changed username to Guy B. Guy B.: Greetings!!!! rich-1: well, at my age you have to expect things like that Daniel: Hi GuyB Ronald: Hey Daniel, I see a 3 day pass to the show is only $20. That's pretty good rich-1: hello, Guy - you're late Ronald: Evening Mr. Bona rich-1: we actually had another American on, from NYC Daniel: the schedule is in a PDF file in the web site, it supposed to be 45 minutes. so it will be a quick introduction. Guy B.: I know. Had to see the doctor, then had to do a couple of errands. Take care of Annie then have something to eat. Ronald: tu aura du parler bien vite rich-1: yes - you working folk have so much to fill up your time james: yeah, pesky work always getting in the way of loafing rich-1: so how is the new school doing in Japan? Ronald: so much for my use of the future imperfect.... doesn't look right Daniel: even if I can write a game in 2 hours, I can't talk about all you have to know about Coleco programming in 45 minutes... 45 hours maybe, but not 45 minutes. Ronald: yeah right rich-1: try il tu faudra parler bien vite (vivment?) Ronald: that looks better Rich james: up to five students at the new place james: with another couple potentials Ronald: aha... a beginning James james: and i have 90 at my school here rich-1: isn't that how many you started the original with? james: which is helping to offset the quarts of red ink i'm spilling on the new place james: yeah, started out small here Daniel: my personal record is a frog game written in one hour and fifty seven minutes in QuickBasic. james: only difference being is that here i had no overhead until after i had a good base rich-1: ha! at this rate of growth you'll be a tycoon in three years james: but it'll come together james: sign is going up on monday, new flyers are going out soon Ronald: That's quite an achievement Daniel james: once the second is established and i work through the potential staffing difficulties, i'm going to start a 3rd james: very hard to find part-time help where i am and the position just won't be full time for awhile rich-1: I guess Daniel's presentation will have to be an "overview" Daniel: for the minigame compo this year, it took me 6 hours to program Jump or Die. Daniel: I never reach the 2 hours again james: the third will be about the same distance from here in the opposite direction, which makes me nice and central Ronald: brb james: we're finally building our own place too rich-1: and when you get enough, james, you franchise them and live off the profits 8-) Daniel: yes, an overview. a few info about Coleco, the console and then a game sample. Ronald: James..... the Tim Horton of the educational world james: i'm hoping to eventually become a more support / managerial role, though i'd still be hands on for awhile yet james: lol rich-1: sounds like you have it well planned and ready, Daniel james: i actually don't want to get too big james: because then i end up being like these chain schools i've come to loathe james: mcnova rich-1: well, as long as the yen get big enough... james: so i'd like to concentrate on these 2 or potentially 3 or 4 places with a focus on education and quality, personal interaction with the students Ronald: Just avoid Income Trusts Daniel: no choice, the organisation asked to have a copy of my presentation last week-end. I did one in a rush. it's a powerpoint, about 70 pages. So I will pass them very quickly to stay in the 45 minutes. rich-1: yes, I would say so, Daniel! Ronald: Yes, Daniel you can do that. james: no canada trip next year, unfortunately. don't have the numbers. just as well though as i have enough on my plate as is without trying to plan that james: and getting a house built. hope to break ground in march rich-1: hope that does not rule out a personal Canada trip Ronald: understood James. We're disappointed, but given what you've got on your plate, that's how it has to be Daniel: my job, my actual contract, it's extended again... the next limit is january 6th. james: it's just too expensive. short of the new place taking off, and i mean reaching a good 30 or 40 kids by the spring, it's just not feasible Ronald: good Daniel... that's a hopeful sign rich-1: why are we not surprised, Daniel? james: but at this rate, it could be a full year before i reach anywhere near that point. that's fine, i can be patient and stay the course james: just not goin anywhere for awhile rich-1: they've found out you're good - now they need to take you on permanent Daniel: I know well the system now. Keeping me is not futile. Ronald: James, I suspect what you're doing will be worth it in the long run james: permanent employment would be very good dan! rich-1: it's the prudent and profitable thing to do, james - but it ain't no fun james: i agree, despite my frustration of a month ago Daniel: that's impossible with this company... I'm afraid.
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changed username to BobS james: and the second being breaking even overall on the startup costs rich-1: well, Roberto, you finally made it BobS: howdy ya'll Guy B.: Hi Bob Ronald: Hey Bob james: i think pizza would be appropriate for such a celebration Ronald: Both would be significant achievements James rich-1: in Japan, pizza ain't like it is here james: indeed it isn't Daniel: well, the company is running well of the work of two guys, if one leave, the company may be in difficulty. and they work only with small contracts (a few months at a time) rich-1: in fact maybe you should open a joint on the side - DeCarlo's Real Pizza Ronald: Bob, we had a fellow here from NYC earlier, a fellow named Brian Boyd Daniel: ... I can't read what I written james: as close as a thing called "sacrilege" that i'll ever acknowledge Daniel: I hope you understand I tried to say james: rich, y'know in all honesty i have actually considered that Daniel: again... word missing... Daniel: I'm probably tired. rich-1: I think we've caught it, Daniel, even if you didn't know you got it right Daniel: hi Bob! BobS: hi Daniel james: the pizza that isn't totally blasphemed by what they put on it (corn, mayo, tuna, squid ink, potato) is very pricy james: $30 for what is basically a medium over there Ronald: Oh YUUUCHHH! rich-1: to be honest in turn, I wasn't entireely joking, james james: so a pizza place, even a small one is something i'd like to do and hire staff to take on Daniel: Please note that I will be at the Arcadia Festival next week. I will talk about Coleco programming during time Nintendo will show its new console at the same event. Ronald: will look forward to knowing how it went Daniel rich-1: maybe I should send you a menu from our local gourmet pizza place james: if in the very least, a place that is marginally profitable from which i can get free pizza at my beckoning :D rich-1: sounds like a plan, james rich-1: your big problem would be getting cured meats and cheese james: when this second school finally takes off, i will likely pull out of the place i am now, buy a plot of land and build Daniel: I need to sleep, we are in a rush at my job, working on a new version of the system for next week. james: would rather build up equity than pay rent rich-1: understood, Daniel - take care of yourself james: that is easier to get now here at a reasonable cost than before BobS: so waht's thise NEXT SCHOOL business james? Ronald: Yeah Danial, go lie down...... good luck with the presentation Daniel: nice to talk to you again James james: bob, in sept i started a second school BobS: for? BobS: differenta ges, or curriculum? Daniel: good night BobS: night Daniel james: a year from now, i'd like to be working on a 3rd, if not sooner. i have a location in mind. from there i'd settle down a bit james: i don't want too many schools Daniel: talk to you next week. rich-1: bonsoir, Daniel Guy B.: Night Daniel james: different location Daniel: I think I want a school with my name. :-) I'm really tired... bye! BobS: and who is gonna teach in the satellite schools? Daniel: * poof * james: the house we're going to buy will come with one of these: http://www.regency-fire.com/Gas/Stoves/Ultimate/index.php
Daniel left chat session rich-1: actually, it's to give him a base while he introduces Japan to real pizza ; - 0 Guy B.: There is a new version of Firefox. I'm downloading it now. james: the idea is that i hire a teacher, hopefully i can get it up to a full-time position eventually james: and that we work between the schools so the students get exposed to more james: there's pizza hut and a few places that aren't too bad, but there is work to be done rich-1: I was about to d/l 2.0, Guy, but found an extension that only works with 1,5,0.7 rich-1: it looks so promising I'm delaying the conversion BobS: hey James, more power to you in this endeaver james: the house will also come with one of these: james: http://www.mortgage101.com/ james: heh heh james: and a rather large one at that. i'll be rich's age by the time the damn thing is paid off rich-1: but I got Internet explorer 7 last night and am testing it here now james: or maybe ron's age Ronald: old..... I mean, really really old eh? rich-1: absolutely ancient, Ron Ronald: :) Ronald: he'll get there before that Ronald: We'll see him at Adamcon 35 Ronald: that makes me 87 rich-1: with mansions in Japan and Ottawa, a fleet of Mercedes', ... Ronald: yeah rich-1: so Bob, you are uncharacteristically quiet - what gives? BobS: am awestruck with your conversations BobS: :-) Guy B.: I have to see if any of mine will work with version 2 once I install it. Ronald: geez ! doesn't take much rich-1: they'd be even better if you were a part of them rich-1: you mean Firefox 2.0, Guy? My cursor cronies whop've tried it like it Ronald: Hey Rich... got tickets for Jeff and I to the Western CFL final Ronald: nosebleed section, but somewhere in the building I presume BobS: that tis true, but I am surrounded by 'puter guru's you know rich-1: bet on BC BobS: COOL ron, when is that? Ronald: Of course..... we do not yet know who our opponent is Ronald: Nov 12 rich-1: final is two weeks Sunday and should be good Ronald: BC Lions vs either Calgary of Saskatchewan BobS: and this game is in a warm{kinda} place? Ronald: Yup... indoors rich-1: if it's Saskatchewan, it should be a corker of a game Ronald: never been to BC Place Stadium rich-1: take your earplugs - apparently it's deafening Ronald: yes, so I understand, and It'll be a sell out rich-1: whee! 50,000 screaming fans all letting loose at once Ronald: right.... like LOUD BobS: then HAVE FUN MON rich-1: and Bob, footbal indoors is for sissies - ask Green Bay or Denver or Buffalo Ronald: Oh yes sir.... intend to do just that. Daughter in law says it can be a father/son thing...she's not interested Ronald: have to agree Rich.... but hey..... out here it can get real wet on the field real fast were it not for that roof rich-1: females often show a stronger sense of self-preservation BobS: NO WAY Richard.........to cold outdoors is BAD for yourhealth Ronald: something about football at 23 deg F rich-1: well, they've had snow in Calgary, and cold now, so maybe this weekends game will be - traditional... Ronald: Have seen Quarterbacks cave because their hands were too cold to handle the ball rich-1: well, I've seen close to that but no cigar - but it's tough rich-1: remember the Ice Bowl Grey Cup in Montreal a while back? Ronald: they have to go to the big honkin' warm fan in the sidelines inbetween plays rich-1: yes, I'd hate to think how much propane they consume in a game Ronald: exactly Ronald: but not in BC Place rich-1: only Grey Cup I ever saw was the Mud Bowl in Toronto in the late '40s Ronald: right rich-1: no, in BC place in fact the problem is in reverse - hard to cool it enough Ronald: was at one in Montreal 1982 I think. Don't remember much about it Ronald: :) Ronald: Ottawa vs Edmonton Ronald: remember JC Watts? rich-1: likely saw it on tv, but don't recall Ronald: He was a rookie QB that year for Ottawa, and darned near won the game Ronald: he's now a Senator from Oklahoma Ronald: I think rich-1: right - I remember him - now he's a Republican politician Ronald: yup rich-1: did he make the Senate? I thought he was a Representative Ronald: the had something like a 21-3 lead at half time over Warren Moon and Wilkie and Co. They lost it by a field goal in the last minute of play rich-1: anyway, unless he's an off-year senator, he could well be unemployed after next Tuesday BobS: ouch, Guy B.: Well folks, I'm going to go. Will be taking Annie out soon. I should be earlier next week. See you all then. Ronald: you may well be right Rich.... not sure BobS: nite Guy rich-1: see you Guy BobS: did GuyF stop by tonight? Ronald: Nite Guy. Be well BobS: wonder how he is holding up Guy B.: Poof
Guy B. left chat session rich-1: yes, he was first on after me - but he goes to work at 4.30 a.m. BobS: tha would make for an early night every night rich-1: he is dreadfully tired - just like any parents are the first few months BobS: was visiting Judy's folks tonight and next week will be at my folks for while at night, so late again.......sigh BobS: can belive taht BobS: that Ronald: family priorities rich-1: well, don't be so late we all give up and go home ; - ) BobS: yup, have to have them you know. both sets of parents in 80's so make time count whilest we can BobS: try not richar BobS: d Ronald: exactly Bob BobS: hey Ron.....how's the weather by you? BobS: saw the COLD weather in Washington and Oregon BobS: REAL cold Ronald: yeah we've got some kind of off shore outflow happening here..... we're pretty much right on freezing Ronald: supposed to moderate tomorrow BobS: too early for taht, isn't it? Ronald: seems to be affecting the entire coast rich-1: buddy in Calgary said they went Halloweening in blowing snow lat night, Bob BobS: course, our weather is all screwed up here also Ronald: yep... usually doesn't happen till Jan BobS: rain like crazy and colder thatn normal BobS: YIKES, we had freezing temps here, but no snow rich-1: we have been very cloudy and cold - 30's F Ronald: kids had to bundle up last night. Felt sorry for 'em rich-1: have had snow showers but they vanish fast and melt away james: apologies Ronald: At one point I looked out and there were more parents on the street than kids BobS: AND the Nat'l Weather svc says warmer than normal for Nov james: was on the phone. looks like someone is interested in the new place Ronald: aha... another customer james: sunny and 20 over here :D Ronald: oh be quiet James! james: think i'm going to go outside for a walk to enjoy it BobS: we had only about 65 kids from 6:15pm thru 7:30pm and then they just stoppped.......strange james: i've been thinking of taking up golf too Ronald: well sure eh. I would Ronald: sure...rub it in james: heh heh james: october here was really nice Ronald: Was out last Sunday morning for what is probably my last golf game..... windy....chilly....no fun rich-1: in our neighbourhood, kids no longer come by Ronald: I'm not that dedicated BobS: don't get too smug james, you'll get yours james: we got ours last year james: over 2 meters of snow in december Ronald: yeah Rich...that was the case at Mom's place. But here it's a younger neighbourhood rich-1: well ours is heavily Jewish and they just don't celebrate Christian activities BobS: remember sir, December is just around the corner Ronald: Christian? is that what it is? rich-1: I can wait james: silly me, thinking the samhain festival was pagan :P Ronald: Oh by the way Robert..... are we doing the Christmas card this year? BobS: no way, halloween is strictly NOT christian in any way BobS: absolutely ron if you would be so kind rich-1: sure - All Hallows Eve - gather the Catholic church still celebrates All Hallows feast day Ronald: Ok... will have to get my A** in gear james: yeah, exactly why the right wing fundy nutbars have their panties in a knot about it Ronald: so all you good and loyal ADAM users who would like to contibute to the annual Xmas card.... a nag message will follow soon rich-1: yes, they don't like pagan overtones on a Christian celebration rich-1: they have other strange ideas too Ronald: there was just such a nutbar on the radio yesterday morning....talking about why UNICEF will no longer give the little change boxes to kids Ronald: Some political malarky about doing more meaningful fundraising rich-1: thought that was because there wre excessive losses Ronald: no, apparently the raised Millions with that method Ronald: they raised Ronald: Oh well. life goes on despite my failure to believe the BC rich-1: but it wasn't Politicall Correct - so make it toast. Right Ronald: BS Ronald: BS BC whatever BobS: so guys.......tis time I headed for the sack Ronald: pretty much Rich BobS: I want you ALL to behave till next week !!!! (grin) Ronald: See Kerry put his foot in it again rich-1: my tolerance for political correctness is fading rapidly in my old age BobS: say HI to wives, significant otherws, or whoever!!!! Ronald: Ok Bob... Hi to Judy rich-1: will do Bob, and our best to Judy BobS: yup, and even the strong democaratic senator in MI is calling for Kerry's apology BobS: bye ya'll Ronald: tee hee
BobS left chat session rich-1: well, our Jenny is a pretty straight girl Ronald: But then we have Peter Mckay rich-1: guess it's time I chucked it in too - need my sack time these days Ronald: right men. I shall see what's in my fridge for supper Ronald: take care of yourself Rich james: arright, i should get some work done here too james: and go outside for that nice sunny walk or bike ride Ronald: Hopefully next week all.... rich-1: very good - james, tell me when you want that pizza menu ; - ) Ronald: niters all rich-1: see you all next week, then rich-1: ttfn Ronald: pooooofff!
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