rich-c: salut, Daniel - tu es de bonne heure, comme d'habitude!
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changed username to BobSlopsema BobSlopsema: HI Daniel BobSlopsema: got to get Jean Stone on here, so stay with me, I may be gone for a few minutes rich-c: Daniel isn't in this room right now, Bob - p.s., welcome rich-c: you hope to get Jean? that will be great, Bob
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moved to room Meeting Place rich-c: I will go for that BobSlopsema: Jack died in april.........diabetes related w/ losing weight and losing the other leg
changed username to Judy BobSlopsema: she has been in the hospital for 2 week periods about 3 times this spring and early summer Judy: Hi, All rich-c: well, that is bad news, though I regret to say not unexpected rich-c: good evening, Judy Judy: do it is not Judy: hi, Rich rich-c: why has Jean been in hospotal, Bob? Judy: still rather sad Judy: broke a bone, in her leg rich-c: agreed, Judy, losing one of our little group is always hard Judy: she does have knee replacement on both rich-c: how did she do that? mishap, or osteoporosis? Judy: at lease they got to talk and were prepared as perpared as one can be Judy: not sure of that Judy: we didn't talk real long Judy: at this time Bob is trying to get her on, talking to her on the phone right now rich-c: Frances says she had hip replacements, too Judy: yes, she did and had trouble with all of it rich-c: Jack and Jean were married for a very long time - going on 60 years, I might guess Judy: 65 years rich-c: that's a pity - trouble with knees is commons but hips more often go well rich-c: passed teh diamond anniversary - that really is an achievement Judy: yes, it is
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changed username to Dr. D. Dr. D.: Hi all. Dr. D.: hold a sec rich-c: we think we have done well coming up 52 years - the thought of 13 more is amazing Judy: hi, Dr D rich-c: hello Rich Judy: my parents just had their 60th Judy: she does not have Java so Bob is working on that Judy: with her rich-c: wow, good for them - not that you and Bob aren't benefitting from their example! rich-c: she not only has to have Java, with XP the latest Java may not work Dr. D.: Okay I am back. Judy: Bob's parents had celebrated theirs in january- also 60 years Dr. D.: Trying a different keyboard on my laptop, external that i. Dr. D.: is. rich-c: (see above, good examples ; - ) ) Judy: and not working, corectly
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changed username to Cinnamon Judy: that could be a problem, DR D rich-c: hello Erin Dr. D.: Since I just had to replace the internal HD yet again, less than a year :-( Judy: hi, Erin Cinnamon: hi Uncle Richard Cinnamon: Hi Judy Judy: Bob is talking to Jean Stone Dr. D.: The HD is right where you rest your left hand on the case to type. Dr. D.: Jean! How is she? Cinnamon: oh cool, how is she? rich-c: you did? that seems like an awfully poor MTBF, Rich - something else causing it? Dr. D.: Hi spicy gal Judy: Jack died in April Cinnamon: Hi Hubbys Dr. D.: Not sure. It was replaced a year ago after 2 years. Cinnamon: oh dear :-( Dr. D.: He did, oh no :-( Dr. D.: Well, El Paso was defintely a good thing to have done. rich-c: yes, you made it just in time, so to speak Judy: she has also been in the hospital, problem with broken leg, two surgeries, one to go Judy: that is true really glad that we went when we did Dr. D.: I was just about to ask how she is holding up. Dr. D.: Did she fall? Judy: I think so, just before Jack died Dr. D.: blah Judy: we didn't talk too long last night and what she did say is a little hassy Dr. D.: hassy? rich-c: it's so easy, as the yers go by - Rich, they were married 65 years Judy: Rich where can we get Java 5, that will work with chat? Dr. D.: www.sun.com/java maybe? rich-c: I think sun.com or sun.java.com offers it Dr. D.: or start with Sun and look for a link to Java. Dr. D.: This chat client was compiled under an ancient version of Java that sometimes acts up rich-c: Pamela thinks she has Java 6 on her new laptop, but it works for chat Dr. D.: Not sure what the latest version is, think at least 5. rich-c: but I had to take Jave 6 off mine Judy: does anyone have 6? Dr. D.: But this chat should work under Java 3
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changed username to Guy B. rich-c: on our experience it will work up to 5 Judy: they can't find anything under 6 Dr. D.: I have whatever Apple puts on their Macs, guessing 5.
changed username to Pamela Guy B.: Greetings!!!! rich-c: hello Guy, hello Pam Cinnamon: hi Pam
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changed username to FamilyGuy Pamela: Hi folks, be totally present shortly - am getting organized Judy: hi, Pam Dr. D.: How is Life, The Universe, And Everything? FamilyGuy: Yellow everyone. Guy B.: That has to be Guy? Dr. D.: Citroen to you :-) FamilyGuy: I wouldn't be caught dead driving a Citroen thank you. Judy: hi, Guy rich-c: no, Citroen is a car - the fruit is citron Dr. D.: oe, o-umlaut, something Dr. D.: a lemon by any other name would drive as bad Guy B.: Ok, my vacation dates for the con have been approved for work. So that's done. Now, we need to hear what the costs are going to be? FamilyGuy: Ahhhh a little bit of Shakespeare... rich-c: well, if you can afford to maintain it, a Citroen SM is a quite magnificant car FamilyGuy: Never had a chance to see a Citroen Rich. Dr. D.: SM ROTFL bet it is fun to work on all week just to drive on Sundays rich-c: Neil was muttering aoubt roughtly $350 US, wasn't he? Pamela: okay, that's better Pamela: now I can see the computer and am not blinding Russell Guy B.: That's what he mentioned, but he hasn't put up anything officially. rich-c: gather you had a problem with your lighting, Pam? Pamela: So, hello Dad, Rich, Erin, Judy, Bob, Guy, Daniel and Guy Guy B.: HI Pam Dr. D.: I thought his announcement E-mail was official. Pamela: Rich, I can't speak to the universe but life and everything are just dandy thank you Guy B.: The dates and the hotel is. FamilyGuy: Still can't decided if I want continental or american breakfast. rich-c: well, he gave a close approximation, but didn't have one or two of the details nailed down - meeting room mainly, I think Dr. D.: Hope to say hi this weekend with Gretchen in tow. Pamela: I think the amount of $360 is firm Judy: they have the Java so hopefully she will be on soon Dr. D.: Well alas we Drushels have decided that we cannot, again, afford to go. Pamela: spend the two bucks, Guy - otherwise you'll be hungry again in an hour FamilyGuy: But, does American include EVERYTHING that Continental has? That's my big dilemma. rich-c: for the latecomers: Jean Stone may be on. Warning: we lost Jack in April Dr. D.: Total event would be $1K whn we figure transportation and the extras. Guy B.: And you know us. We get hungry very easily Pamela: Oh dear Dr. D.: So sadly Rin and I will have to be content with a T-shirt order, again. Guy B.: That's what I'm estimating for me alone. I will have to rent a car to get there. rich-c: far as I know the American is the continental, plus hot extras Pamela: as Erin knows, protein stays with you longer than carbs BobSlopsema: Jean has supposedly installed java 5.0 and is rebooting now....... Judy: us either Dr BobSlopsema: hopefully it will work to get her into chat Guy B.: But, I can get a discount for the car rental. Cinnamon: well more so that our anniversary is the weekend following and if we go to con we won't be together for our anniversary FamilyGuy: I'm debating whether or not to take the car. The train is pretty cheap from Montreal to Ottawa, and pleasant scenery. Pamela: I thought you were cycling, Guy? Guy B.: Guy, you will have to figure if the train stop is near the hotel. rich-c: yes, and it costs $8 a day to park the car, apparently FamilyGuy: Decided not to, wife wants to come with me, and need to help her with the luggage, carriage, etc... She's pregnant again, did I tell you guys? Pamela: there are mixed messages about parking - one part of the sight says it's free, another says there's a charge Dr. D.: No, but congrats! FamilyGuy: Thanks Dr. D... Pamela: you mentioned it but hadn't confirmed. Congratulations, Guy Dr. D.: Now you will have 2 tape drives in your ADAM :-) FamilyGuy: Yes, it's confirmed, it's a girl.... 4 months into it. rich-c: I figure that with my handicap sticker it will be no charge, anyway Judy: Congratulations, Guy FamilyGuy: Rich: Handicap stickers from Ontario don't work in Quebec... Dr. D.: hehehehe rich-c: oh? it is local discretion, but my understanding has been they are effectively accepted everywhere FamilyGuy: Thanks all... we're excited about a 2nd child, very sureal especially since it feels like a few weeks ago that we were expecting our first. Pamela: Rich, I hope we'll see you while you're here but we don't want to intrude - I know you and Erin don't get to spend a lot of time together. rich-c: it has been a pretty close interval, Guy - but that is often a good thing Pamela: Erin, did your mother get a hold of you? Judy: when is the baby due?
moved to room Meeting Place FamilyGuy: Rich: They will be 14 months apart. Cinnamon: she did, very cool FamilyGuy: Judy: Dec. 20th is the due date, but Sandra was late last time.... So I might get a Xmas baby. Judy: very cool Pamela: (note to self, start cleaning house now )
changed username to jean stone Dr. D.: We haven't got a firm itinerary yet, mostly just expecting to be outside a lot. A beach will be involved, but whether just something off Lakeshore Drive or else taking the ferry to Toronto Island, we have not decided. Cinnamon: (PRIVATE) sorry bout yesterday btw....had a meeting from 5 to 6 and then Tom's farewell thingy Judy: wellcome Jean rich-c: a big hearty welcome to you, Jean Dr. D.: Hi Jean. FamilyGuy: Hey Daniel, comment ca va mon chum? Guy B.: Hi Jean. How are you? Cinnamon: hi Jean
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changed username to Fred Fred: Hi all Daniel Bienvenu: coudonc, il y a du monde ce soir! rich-c: hey, Fred, welcome aboard! Judy: hi, Fred FamilyGuy: Dan: Faut pas se plaindre. BobSlopsema: HIYA Fred Pamela: Hi, Fred jean stone: hey people! i'm still alive! I have along history. rich-c: Fred, Daniel, Jean Stone is here - she hosted the El Paso Adamcon Pamela: Jean, it's nice to see you. I want to thank you again for the lovely afghan you made for El Paso - I was the one who won it and I love it rich-c: as you can see, Jean, we have a couple of Quebec members of late Daniel Bienvenu: El Paso? Guy B.: Hi Fred Daniel Bienvenu: when? Cinnamon: 2004 FamilyGuy: Rich: Those darn Quebecers, won't leave us alone! ;) rich-c: yes, I think 14 or 15 - there were the two I couldn't get to - likely 2003, when I had my hip done Fred: sudden hunger for cereal Judy: Bob is trying to get Jean up on who everyone is Dr. D.: My eldest daughter is currently in archaeology field school in the Austin area, where all the flooding has been... Dr. D.: fortunately their dig is on high ground and the rains are flowing away from them. Dr. D.: Just spoke to her by phone today, we were kinda worried. rich-c: yes, they have been having a real time in Texas and Oklahoma, I gather FamilyGuy: El Paso, was that the one before Whitby? Dr. D.: 18 inches of rain in 6 hours Christina said. Pamela: yes, Guy rich-c: had to replace the exhaust on the van so saw a lot of the news channel this afternoon Dr. D.: They are safe but very wet, too wet to do any excavating. rich-c: pity - the ground sure must be soft! jean stone: I hate to let you that Jack died April 17 of this year. He had lost his other leg and was not happy. Pamela: wow, that's a lot of rain BobSlopsema: JEAN, IF WANT BIGGER LETTERING, click on EXTRAS on the top line and select INCREASE FONT SIZE Dr. D.: Too soft. The dig is systematic, you have to go down by layers and document what you find. Pamela: I'm so sorry to hear that, Jean - our condolences rich-c: I was looking at NOAA earlier and it seems the nasty stuff has skirted around Chicago, Cleveland and Toronto Dr. D.: We had sprinkles of rain today, nothing bad, softball practice was not cancelled. jean stone: I fell just before he went to the veteran's hospital inAlbuquerque and it has been the pitts! Dr. D.: So sorry to hear about Jack, Jean. Cinnamon: very sorry to hear Jean BobSlopsema: BUT, the good news........Jean is semi healthy NOW Pamela: were you injured, Jean? Dr. D.: Why Albuquerque? BobSlopsema: just needs some slip pad in the knee joint, right? rich-c: wre you injured when you fell, Jean? BobSlopsema: richard can commissorate with you about hospitals Jean....................... BobSlopsema: he practically lived in one this spring
moved to room Meeting Place jean stone: Since I have Pagets disease of the bone, the screws they put into my knee did not like it and they had to be replaced two times
changed username to rich-1 Dr. D.: ow rich-1: that sucks, Jean Judy: bummer Dr. D.: you are a case study for my human physiology class BobSlopsema: RICARD, yo hit the wrong keyboard key again ? Pamela: ick rich-1: sorry folks, I hit the wrong key and dumped myself jean stone: I realize that I am NOT doing a good job with this, BobSlopsema: Richard, take that key OFF the keyboard BobSlopsema: and leave a hole rich-1: Jean, I was just trying to express my regrets over Jack - you two were married so long Judy: did they have to put in a special kind of screw then? BobSlopsema: so I kinda missed the start here...........has Neil officially thrown the convention open so you can register???? rich-1: well, he wants to know who's coming, but hasn't finalized the price Pamela: we don't hare registration info yet Bob rich-1: but he wants us to register by July 5th, so go figure BobSlopsema: fer cryin out loud mon............. jean stone: As far as being a model for Paget's. I am! I also have Paget's of the breast of which they took about half. Pamela: but we do have pricing BobSlopsema: so........Pagents disease is NOT just a bone disease????????????????????????? jean stone: As for the srews, the doctor put in more each time and finally the femur healed Dr. D.: I got to be a model for my human anatomy class this fall: during an exam in November, half of whch was about the GI tract, I had a gall bladder attack that put me in the hospital. rich-1: sheesh - I though I was having problems, but I'm getting off real easy jean stone: You all do remember that I have fake knees and hips Dr. D.: I had to get my gall bladder out during Finals Week. I brought the 1-inch-diameter stone to the final for them to look at. Pamela: we prefer the term "new and improved" Jean : ) jean stone: the knee that was injured needs something put between the upper and lower to stabalize my walking. that comes next rich-1: I hope at least you hip replacement went as well as mine Judy: just looked up pagets in my medical dictionary Pamela: what does it say, Judy? Judy: there is quite a write-up in there BobSlopsema: says IF YOU GOT IT< YOU REAL SICKLY jean stone: as for gall stones..fair, fat and forty! Dr. D.: hehe not fat I don't think, grey/white and 44 Daniel Bienvenu: question : july 26th... it's the first day of convention or we have to be at the hotel this date? Judy: bone disease named afterSir James Paget Dr. D.: Never had a problem at all until the attack, then it was misery. Cinnamon: certainly not fat rich-1: oh, if the 26th is the Thursday, it's basicallly the check-in day but purely social activities - jean stone: I wish that I were able to be there but I nned this last"revision" Its hell to be 85 years old!! Dr. D.: Hope not Sweetie rich-1: you can arrive Friday morning and not miss anything technical (except breakfast ; - ) ) Dr. D.: Well there is still the Saturda-night chat Dr. D.: That is the best that Erin and I will be able to do, since we cannot attend this year either. Pamela: Jean, if you make it 85, that's a helluva accomplishment (pardon the grammar) BobSlopsema: (PRIVATE) feel bad here too Jean, Judy, myself, Doug & Meeka won't be able to come to ADAMcon either Judy: and she is still teaching rich-1: considering teh alternative, Jean - hesaven can wait BobSlopsema: REMEM BER Jean.........saturday night chat @ 8pm central time............July the 28th (????) Pamela: that would be right, Bob jean stone: I hope that they will forgive me for not getting a crochet thing done. Maybe next time! Daniel Bienvenu: for me it's... dentist on July 26, morning. I've just remember that this week. BobSlopsema: nobody can fauylt anyone for the lack of such Dr. D.: I am going to have to consider alternatives and sign off for the night...I am beat from moving office furniture the last few days (I am moved to a new office on campus), plus 2 hours of softball practice with Diana and Gretchen tonigt. Ugh. rich-1: I think we would find that forgiveness comes very easily, Jean - your's allowed a sabattical from time to time :-) Judy: you are forgiven, but no need to be forgiven, you do not have to make one every year BobSlopsema: change it Daniel..........depends on your mode of transportaion to adamcon jean stone: or better still...have a drawing and whoever wins can tell me what color they want. it might take a couple of weeks. maybe they would rather have a pancho. I nake beautiful ones, just let me know Dr. D.: So good night all, nice to see you here Jean, and say hi to anyone who stops in afterwards. rich-1: OK Rich, rest those roughed-up muscles, they'll need it. Take care Pamela: Rich, to answer your earlier question re: e-mail, use work during business hours and the home address evenings and weekends. If in doubt, copy to both BobSlopsema: just htink Dr D............................it gets harder as we age..............words of siedom Daniel Bienvenu: bonne nuit Dr.D. Dr. D.: I know Bob. Dr. D.: <poof>
Dr. D. left chat session Pamela: Goodnight, Rich - see you on the weekend. I'm looking forward to seeing Gretchen Pamela: Dad, FYI, Cynthia is coming down for a couple of days on the weekend BobSlopsema: so anyway........for the new guys on the block............................... rich-1: Erin, Rich is coming up here, is he? jean stone: i've been here once so maybe I'll find my way back. Thanks to all
jean stone left chat session rich-1: we'd love to see you as a regular, Jean BobSlopsema: Jean Stone along with husband Jack were attendees and participants at most of the conventions thru aoubt ADAMcon 12, and then we brought the convention to them in El Paso for ADAMcon 16 Cinnamon: he is with Gretchen BobSlopsema: and POOF she went BobSlopsema: anyway, a lovely lady and a great ADAM fan......... rich-1: where is Cynthia planning to stay? Cinnamon: 10p...need to call My Hubbys before he is completely out BobSlopsema: and they both loved the fact we came to them for an ADAMcon Pamela: here, with us, as Erin already has a houseful : ) BobSlopsema: be good Erin Cinnamon: have a g'nite all Pamela: gnite Rin Fred: Bye Erin Cinnamon: that's no fun Bobs ;-) Daniel Bienvenu: bonne nuit cinnamon ;-) Pamela: (PRIVATE) love you rich-1: nite Rin Cinnamon: (PRIVATE) love you too BobSlopsema: so how are you hanging in there Richard???????
Cinnamon left chat session BobSlopsema: exercising and behaving ? Judy: night Rin Guy B.: Night Rin Pamela: wow, she poofed in a hurry Guy B.: And fast rich-1: oh, the back is healing nicely - been cutting back on the pain control this week BobSlopsema: that's good BobSlopsema: and the legs????? Guy B.: Oh Pam, I forgot to answer your question last week> Yes, I'm plan to fly up to Ottawa Daniel Bienvenu: I tried some homebrews for PSP, including those made by Dale Wick. It's great! Fred: Daniel did you get your problems fixed last week (work)? rich-1: still use teh walker when I go out, but short stuff I get by with a cane rich-1: even made it down to the basement a couple of time (challenging stairs) Daniel Bienvenu: well, at work last week, it was a big rush to be ready for an expo. now we have to be ready for the installation process. Pamela: are you staying for more than the convention Guy? rich-1: how did the expo go, Daniel? everything ready in time? Pamela: or just for the four days? Judy: just opened up the house, turned off the ac, letting in the outside air, finally cooling off Daniel Bienvenu: based on news I've got, everything went well at the expo. but, to be honnest, I don't think we were ready because we still working on the system today. Pamela: our front hasn't come thru yet, Judy - still hot Pamela: Guy?? rich-1: yes, it's due later - they've been threatening us with severe thunderstorms but while theyre all around us, none here Daniel Bienvenu: GUY! Daniel Bienvenu: ... Pamela: the sunset was gorgeous as a result, all pinks and oranges and purples rich-1: yes, we had to turn on our a/c yesterday for the first time this year Daniel Bienvenu: tonight, here, ... raining ... storm... lot of noise rich-1: it's fascinating to watch the weather flow on Environment Canada and NOAA rich-1: all teh big masses of trouble carefully flowing around our cities BobSlopsema: Richard, did Jean ever answer you on how long her and Jack were married?????? BobSlopsema: twas 65 years Pamela: that's okay - I was worried about not being on chat because of the storms rich-1: bummer, Daniel - you shouldn't have the front yet - it just cleared Chicago, Grand Rapids and Cleveland Pamela: wow, they must have married young BobSlopsema: Jean was 20 and i believe Jack was 22 or so Daniel Bienvenu: ??? ... Pamela: How long have you and Judy been married, Bob? BobSlopsema: we spent some time with them when we came early for AC16 and enjoyed it immensely Judy: we had the storms this morning rich-1: we watch the movement of air masses on the weather sites, Daniel BobSlopsema: 38 yrs BobSlopsema: and a half Fred: The front can come back weather it does let us know back about the front! Pamela: wow - talk about marrying young! BobSlopsema: ya....... BobSlopsema: and I am only 35 rich-1: haven't looked at the forecast for Montreal Judy: as Ryan says, ya right Pamela: : ) rich-1: but it should be a great night for the CFL opener here tomorrow! Pamela: I need another tv Daniel Bienvenu: be right back
Daniel Bienvenu left chat session BobSlopsema: Vancouver Island = wet weather; onto Chicago; onto Grand Rapids; onto Windsor;onto Toronto; onto Ottawa; onto Montreal; onto Quebec rich-1: your mother is sulking because we have the laptop in front of the tv and she will have to move BobSlopsema: a simple path to follow
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changed username to Daniel Bienvenu rich-1: what I need now is a path to the fridge - beer time Pamela: well since mine just got hijacked again by the CFL until November . . . : ) BobSlopsema: your laptop????????? Pamela: I'm about to become a football widow again. I'm just glad Russell only follows the CFL Fred: what king rich? BobSlopsema: or tv................. Fred: knid Fred: kind Fred: dagnabit! Pamela: if he was an NFL fan, there would be a divorce, I'm sure : ) BobSlopsema: oh, Richard gets the beer of the week club brew Pamela: you've got that keyboard too Fred - the one that can't spell : ) BobSlopsema: farn dingere Derf.....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;-) Fred: :) BobSlopsema: so THAT is the problem, and i alwasy thought it had something to do wiht ME !!!!!!!!!! Judy: I have one of these keyboards, it just doesn't type well Pamela: nahh Judy: my backspace is the most used key rich-1: oh, during chat I have a craft brew - which I have varies, I'm sampling them a six pack at a time BobSlopsema: prolly chinese rejects keyborads, eh??????? Pamela: me, I made friends with the backspace key early on
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changed username to james rich-1: tonight I have Black Oaj Nut Brown Ale Pamela: Dad also has one : ) james: morning all BobSlopsema: hiya James Pamela: Hi James! Fred: Hey James! rich-1: morning, james Fred: Where is that from Rich? Judy: hi, James james: how is everyone? Daniel Bienvenu: I'm fine Judy: doing rich-1: it's brewed in Oakville, just down the QEW BobSlopsema: we are HOT or soon to be HOT and looking forward to cooler Pamela: Hot thank you james: http://page18.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/w8505090 james: http://page18.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/w8495774 rich-1: what's that url, james? james: a couple of auctions i have up Pamela: whatcha selling James? BobSlopsema: you selling eh? Judy: and the brain is turning to mush, way too much studying james: going to see if i can BobSlopsema: trouble is, I can't bid becasue it is in japanese and I son't speak it Daniel Bienvenu: dômo dômo Pamela: Judy, how is Excel going? james: well i'm trying to sell in japan Judy: I have my first exam Thursday the 5th Pamela: minor detail : ) Fred: nice Pamela: in james: so i'll see if they move at all Pamela: Excel?? Judy: done with Excel, and I am going to take my Word exam rich-1: previous one was Mill St. Coffee Porter, Fred Fred: nice again! Judy: then I will have to study for Excel Pamela: weird setup, Judy - finish a course and start another but don't write the exam till after BobSlopsema: kinda Judy: no end in sight to stop studying
BobSlopsema changed username to BobS james: i'm also prepping an auction for a complete adam system rich-1: now I can get Unibroue beers here, too - like La Maudite - that's something new Daniel Bienvenu: you are selling Aquattack? it's a rare item... a great value for a collector FamilyGuy: We still cannot get Kokanee over here. Judy: you have to schedule the exam on your own, some take the class over Judy: not just set at the end of the class rich-1: well, the LCBO suddenly discovered there was a market for craft beers Judy: way to much to take in in 4 days, need to make it stick before taking the exam FamilyGuy: Do you guys get Belle Guele in Ontario? It's an awesome beer. rich-1: in fact they just opened a new store in a power centre near us that has a huge choice, world-wide Pamela: is that the one behind Yorkdale, Dad? rich-1: Belle Guele? Haven't heard of that one - may have to wait till I get to Adamcon for that Pamela: sorry, north of rich-1: yes, Pam - whole big refrigerated room - seriously neat FamilyGuy: I have a friend who lives in Ottawa who's a devoted beer drinker. If you can find a few hours and get away from it all, we can go drinking. Pamela: I'll have to get up there soon - I want to go into Linens 'n things too FamilyGuy: He's sure to know all of the best spots that have the best beer around the area. rich-1: Frances may have her views on that - but carefully sittang and sipping a few, yeah, that's fun FamilyGuy: What she doesn't know won't hurt her. <wink> <wink> <wink> <crack on the head, ouch, Frances!!!> rich-1: when I met the carnuts crowd at Road America last fall we each brough a prize local beer to show off FamilyGuy: That could be a good idea... maybe I should just bring you some Belle Guele and you can sip it in the hotel. rich-1: I took down six Biere Noire - McCauslan's St. Ambroise stout - it scored big FamilyGuy: Ah, you're one of those.... dark beer drinkers... rich-1: yes, I have found that I much fancy a good oatmeal stout FamilyGuy: Haven't acquired the tastebuds yet for dark beer... it just doesn't go down. FamilyGuy: never tried an oatmeal stout, actually didn't know that existed. rich-1: well, our guy from Kansas City had a weissbeer that went down really well too - I was impressed Pamela: my father despairs of me and is glad I married well - I can't drink beer at all but my husband loves the more unusual stuff too FamilyGuy: Pam: You're married??? I thought you were single.... rich-1: ; - ) Pamela: and Russell says baseline is "Mother Guinness is sacred nectar" FamilyGuy: Guiness, yuk. BobS: oh no, MRS Vilneff rich-1: bah - Guiness is sissy stuff - women's stout Pamela: I've been married since 12/31/03, Guy and we cohabitated for 15 years before that FamilyGuy: Pam: Ahhh, didn't know that, see, we learn something new form each other at every chat! rich-1: maybe I should find a good weissbeer and see how she likes that - might be more to her taste Pamela: you can debate taht with Russell directly, Dad : )
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changed username to Daniel Bienvenu Pamela: Guy, you didn't meet Russell in 'Whitby because he had to work and was unable to get the time off for the convention rich-1: oh, I'll just hand him some real stout and he'll catch on quick enough james: http://www.decarlo.ca/auctions/coleco/auction-04.jpg Judy: that is the only beer that I really like, but you can't get it around here, have to go to the carribean Fred: very nice! rich-1: Oh? the LCBO carries a very nice Jamaican stout, and lately has added one from Sri Lanka BobS: nicea picture James james: thanks Pamela: I just can't stomach the stuff, and I've tried - don't like the flavour of the hops and too bitter fore me james: so if i can sell adams here, i may be in the market james: if people have superfluous adams, i may be able to take them off your hands rich-1: I know where to find a few, james james: i'm sure you do! rich-1: a number of them even work
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Guy B. confirmed ban Pamela: if you want them anytime soon, better give us some lead time James - Russell and I will be charged with getting them out of the basement james: ok james: well i'll know before i come over if this one sells
FamilyGuy confirmed ban rich-1: anyway, daughter, not all beers are heavily hopped - McAuslan's even make one with apricot flavour Daniel Bienvenu: I just asked firefox to install a flash plugin to see a video, and I had a timeout here. Pamela: sorry Dad, I doubt you'll ever sway me rich-1: that's odd; Firefox plugins seem very quick usually rich-1: a nice Belgian one with cherry flavour, maybe? Pamela: give me a good bottle of soda pop wine any time Pamela: that's about my limit Daniel Bienvenu: someone tells me that karaoke still popular in japan... and he talks about a song I never heard before. rich-1: just so long as it's sweet enough, right? Pamela: I like my Wild Vines : ) Daniel Bienvenu: I've just found a web page with the videoclip... now I've see eveything. lol Pamela: what song, Daniel? Daniel Bienvenu: The Blue Hearts - Linda Linda Judy: have you tried Captain Morgan's Parrot Bay, very good, Pam Daniel Bienvenu: the web page I found... Daniel Bienvenu: http://stage6.divx.com/Japanese-Music-Videos-With-Subs/video/1173758/The-Blue-Hearts---Linda-Linda-(Subs) rich-1: that's a run-based cooler, Judy? Pamela: doesn't ring any bells, Daniel Fred: You drink it repeatedly! rich-1: highlight, control-c, and paste into the ddress line, Pam Pamela: No I haven't Judy, but I'm not much of a rum drinker, either Pamela: I doubt I can run it Dad, not on dialup Judy: they are rum based and very good rich-1: me, my specialty is wine formally, beer for informal occasions Pamela: I'd rather have a Bellini, or a Fuzzy Navel if I'm drinking hard liquor Judy: just a different form of cooler Pamela: what I want to know Judy is whether California coolers are still available in the US rich-1: likely you can download it in the background then run it intact, Pam Judy: that doesn't sound like anything that I have had rich-1: your mother and I went looking for them last fall, but couldn't even find anyone who remembered them rich-1: they wre just about the original coolers - wonder why they couldn't defend their market? Judy: don't think that we ever had them around here Pamela: they were really good Judy, citrus based and made with sparkling wine I think, or carbonated water and wine - they even had pulp in them Pamela: very light, very refreshing on a hot day james: alright, i need to go and do some more english with aiden Pamela: but I think they came out back in '87 or '88 james: i'll pop back on in a half hour or so and see if people are still around Judy: bye, James Pamela: goodnight James, I'll not be here Fred: Bye James! rich-1: OK james, good luck with the lessons james: thanks Fred: Arigatou! BobS: niute james james: i have a willing student and with an attention span of 5 mins, he's ahead of the junior hs girls rich-1: good om him! Pamela: doesn't surprise me - the first seven or eight years are the best for learning other languages james: the younger the better, but i don't take 'em under 5 in most cases Guy B.: Nite James james: i simply don't have the temperament for it Daniel Bienvenu: bonne journée james Daniel Bienvenu: byebye Fred: Dewa Mata! james: bye for now! james: mata ne! james: *poof* rich-1: anyway, Fred and Guy, maybe we should think of each bringing a six-pack of a personal favourite ti the 'con
james left chat session Guy B.: Any ideas? rich-1: then sharing them each evening in tasing sessions Fred: Well, my selection from time to time is really the known stuff like MooseHead,Rickards Red, nothing out of the ordinary really! Daniel Bienvenu: bravo... je vais retenir ça... dewa mata = see you rich-1: sorry, I was thinking Guy F = I don't think you drink beer, do you, Guy B? Judy: I am done in, so night all, until next week Pamela: good night Judy Daniel Bienvenu: bonne nuit judy
Judy left chat session Fred: Nite Judy! rich-1: night Judy, good luck with the larnin" Fred: Sauf le 'ne' je sais pas Dan! Daniel Bienvenu: selon aout.com, ne voudrais dire ici : encore (again) Daniel Bienvenu: err... about.com Fred: k merci! Daniel Bienvenu: http://japanese.about.com/blsjp.htm Daniel Bienvenu: http://japanese.about.com/blsjp34_11.htm Pamela: translation program, I'm assuming rich-1: you prefer about.com to babelfish? Daniel Bienvenu: well, it's google who bring me to this page, that is pretty good. Fred: that one rich you need to know Kanji I think! Pamela: I'm not surprised - I'm pretty sure you can find just about anything on Google Guy B.: Well folks, guess I won't know if Neil might get on. But, I'll check the log in a couple of days. I'll see if I can be here next week. The 4th is on Wednesday. Pamela: Guy! Guy B.: I'm here rich-1: oh, well, happy Independence Day, Guy - bope you will still jpoin us! Pamela: you never answered tonites questions : ) Guy B.: If I'm here, I'll be on. Daniel Bienvenu: http://www.ponpokopon.net/cours.html (page en français pour apprendre quelques mots et structures en japonais) BobS: will plan on being here next Wed Pamela: are you planning to stay in Ottawa for more than just the convention? Guy B.: Convention only. Pamela: : ( Pamela: then you may not need to rent a car Daniel Bienvenu: and me too, I can't stay after the convention... sorry Guy B.: Why? Fred: Cool Dan! Merci pour les réf. Pamela: most of the attractions etc are within walking distance of the hotel BobS: well kids, I am gong to head for bed also........... Guy B.: But, how will I get there from the airport? Pamela: good night Bob BobS: be good and see yua necxt week Guy B.: Nite Bob BobS: GOOD nite\
BobS left chat session FamilyGuy: yeah same here, got a super long day tomorrow.... need to finish packing, and the day after that it's the big moving day for me.... so need all my rest. Pamela: there is probably a shuttle or you can take a cab, or one of us can pick you up FamilyGuy: take care all. rich-1: OK Bob, see you next week - glad you got Jean on, too
FamilyGuy left chat session Daniel Bienvenu: je n'ai appris que les chiffres... et encore je n'arrive pas à retenir 100, 1000, 10000, etc. Fred: Nite Daniel Bienvenu: bonne nuit fred Guy B.: Well, I should be here. See you all next week then. Daniel Bienvenu: bonne nuit guy Daniel Bienvenu: bonne nuit à tous Pamela: good nite. Fred: Bonne nuit Dan! Pamela: (PRIVATE) Hugs to you Guy B.: (PRIVATE) Hugs from Annie and I Fred: Take care all! Daniel Bienvenu: talk to you next week. in july... and soon at the convention. Guy B.: Bye Fred Guy B.: Poof
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Daniel Bienvenu left chat session rich-1: heavens, all leaving at once - OK, goodnight, bon soir, all
Fred left chat session Pamela: anyway Dad, with Cynthia here on the weekend, perhaps we should do dinner rich-1: guess that's it then daughter - any big plans for Dominion Day? Pamela: she's coming in Sunday afternoon and leaving Tuesday morning rich-1: you have to fix that with your mother butI'm willing - suggestions? Pamela: so Sunday night I'm guessing Pamela: and I guess I'd better call you so we can talk instead Pamela: I was going to say tomorrow Pamela: but only if I want to talk to Mom as you and Russell will absorbed in the football game rich-1: yes, it's easier to negotiate on the phone - just don't tread on the CFL ; - ) rich-1: oh and by the way, if you want a spare tv, you know we have the old 13" set, don't you? Pamela: Yes I know but I don't think I need it that desparately Pamela: theres not much to tread on during the summer Pamela: we'll see, actually we still have our old 13 " - or Erin has it
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changed username to james Pamela: and I know it's cable ready james: wow james: that died quickely Pamela: WB James rich-1: well, you know how it is here, jsut know if needed it can be had james: *quickly Pamela: everyone bailed at the same time rich-1: might as well since it will be unusable in two years anyway james: everyone gearing up for the con? Pamela: how did the lessons go, James? james: sounds like the most important issue was what draft to bring james: oh, going alright Pamela: pretty much, we just need final word from Neil and information on where to sign up rich-1: oh yes james, everyone packs it in at 11 p.m. - fussy about their bedtimes james: i'm trying to get some kind of educational co-op here going with the other parents Pamela: do you speak Japanese at home James? james: to get all of our kids more english education james: no, we try to speak english as much as possible Pamela: you and Miyuki, I mean james: case will talk to me in english. it needs work but the foundations are there james: aiden needs a lot more rich-1: james, Pamela and I will likely be going up to Ottawa a few days early - might we cross paths? james: it's quite possible that we could meet for lunch Pamela: I'm surprised - I would think that if that's what you speak most that's what they'd pick up rich-1: Pamela is our more skilled social negotiator so AI'll leave it to her james: well aiden is in fulltime daycare james: and case is in kindergarden Pamela: ohhh, okay james: and all of their friends speak japanese james: soo.. Pamela: and in both places, they speak Japanese james: not much incentive or need for them to speak english Pamela: I hope they're both fully bilingual james: that's my hope james: i was looking at english international schools here Pamela: get 'em early : ) james: the closest is in hiroshima rich-1: yes, the home influence still remains very strong james: they both understand well james: but their english is not where i want it to be Pamela: you can always fall back on not "hearing" them if they respond in Japanese rich-1: I noticed in my day kids from immigrant homes were usually fluent in the home language james: the international schools are unfortunately not financially feasible short of whoring myself out james: they likely have both their parents speaking said language natively Pamela: I think you have enough on your plate as it is James : ) james: lol. i doubt i'd fetch the price needed anyway rich-1: no, and I assume they'd be residential with all those costs and worries james: yup james: quite pricy james: if we had just one child, i could maybe swing it james: but not with two Pamela: even so, would you really want them away from you for weeks at a time? james: would help if my wife earned more than minimum wage james: it's been a point of contention james: because i'm alwasy tied to her schedule james: but she brings in very little. i earn 90% of our income so it's stupid rich-1: yes, that can make for tensions over time Pamela: yeah, we've been dealing with that around here too - life revolves around the person working the shift work james: well it's been 9 years james: it's not so much the accomodating her james: but the fact that it's not really putting us ahead. i have to deal with all the crap but don't see many benefits Pamela: what does she do, James? rich-1: you want to see some return on your time investment james: she packs fish for minimum wage at my father-in-law's store james: including weekends and national holidays james: so i can hardly ever get out because of course the schools are closed james: so for the sake of her working a few hours on a saturday or sunday morning, i have to be cooped up here all the time james: not saying i expect her to take the kids all the time Pamela: have you found any solutions? james: but this is b.s. rich-1: maybe it's time she sought alternative employment - but I can sense the trouble in that idea james: none that were cheap ;) james: hitmen these days are pricy Pamela: for? rich-1: I gather papa-san retains pergaps excessive influence? Pamela: the wife or the in laws? james: i get along well with my father in law james: but the sooner i can afford to get her out of there, the better rich-1: yes, it sounds like a matter of no small urgency Pamela: she speaks excellent English James - would you be better off if she worked at the school with you? Pamela: would having an extra teacher allow you to take on more students? james: someone's gotta watch the kids in the evening james: get them ready for bed etc james: the grandparents aren't around much james: and certainly not up for such duties james: and no, i don't want her in there with me. not at the same time anyway james: would drive me bonkers rich-1: it would have to be separate classes in separate rooms rich-1: but then that is how such systems work anyway james: anyway, it wouldn't be feasible right now to have us both working in the evenings james: which is another point of contention since she gets nothing done in the afternoons james: even when the kids aren't around. she's lazy and disorganized rich-1: I am NOT going to go there james: lol Pamela: exactly what I was going to say james: anyway, nothing to worry about james: so when were you expecting to be in ottawa? Pamela: okay, changing the subject Pamela: the plan at this point is to drive down on Sunday the 22nd rich-1: my guess is Frances and I will likely go up on the Monday, but that isn't carved in stone Pamela: at least that's what we're plotting - I dont know when Mom and Dad are going james: lol james: well a weekday morning or afternoon for a couple of hours might be doable Pamela: we'll stay thru the convention and leave on Monday the 30th Pamela: when are you there James? Pamela: and remember, we'll have wheels james: in theory we get in on thursday night Pamela: the 19th? james: yeah Pamela: and stay thru? james: i'm going to have to call aeroplan as they *still* haven't emailed me my tickets rich-1: in theory - you're coming Air Canada, then? james: i think the 1st james: yes, narita through toronto then catching a connecting flight to ottawa Pamela: but can't get away for any of the convention? : ( james: no Pamela: that sucks james: that's the weekend we celebrate my father's birthday james: and my brothers will be in town too Pamela: so how do we reach you once we get into town? rich-1: after all, you do know where we will be staying james: i'll be checking my email rich-1: anyway, I am going to have to shut down now rich-1: and let you two have at it james: lol Pamela: we're staying at the Best Western Cartier on Laurier in Hull james: have a good evening rich Pamela: Dad, will call tomorrow. Goodnight! rich-1: thanks, james, catch you next week james: hopefully! rich-1: Pam, assume you'll phone next day or two? rich-1: OK - goodnight now, then james: lol, she just said she'd call you tomorrow ;) Pamela: and James, you can call my cell phone at four one six -833-8815 rich-1: yes, these postings do cross james: thanks pam rich-1: colour me gone Pamela: I'll have it with me and charged at all times
rich-1 left chat session james: i'll have to see what the family has planned. i know my mom wants to do a bunch of stuff with case Pamela: it will be long distance to call james: but i may be able to slip out for a bit Pamela: we'll find a way, it's been too long james: indeed Pamela: however, for tonite I should follow Dad's example and go to bed Pamela: we'll figure it out james: i might take a nap or get some work done here soon james: have a good evening! Pamela: you too, see you next week! Pamela: kerpoof
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