Meeka: hello rich-c: hi meeka, you're on early rich-c: how's the weather ovedr in GR? Meeka: cold and snowy rich-c: ouch - you have now what we'll have in about 12 hours - that doesn't sound nice Meeka: not to bad, just the light flufly intermitten flurries now rich-c: we have no snow falling at the moment but it is forecast rich-c: our temperature is around -10C which would be about 14F Meeka: they say we will be in single digits tonight rich-c: I.m not sure ours is to be quite that bad, and I think we are to get near freezing (0C) on the weekend
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moved to room Meeting Place rich-c: hello Bob, how goes it? Meeka: hey dad BobS: hi kids!!!!! BobS: little late but made it on
changed username to JEAN STONE BobS: how's things? rich-c: hey we vhave JEAN!!! BobS: storm comingyour way Richard Meeka: hi Jean :-) BobS: HI JEAN!!!!! rich-c: hello to deep in the heart of TExas JEAN STONE: THE OLD LADY WHO FORGETS TO GET ON ON wEDNESDAY NIGHT!! BobS: so? we'll take yoiu any way we can rich-c: hey, once you pass 70, you're allowed the odd memory leak BobS: you dear, are ALWAYS welcome JEAN STONE: I still need to know WHEN we are going to meet. Meeka: lol, i not waiting till 70 for that Meeka: I do that now LOL rich-c: you mean Adamcon? BobS: how's the weather there in El paso ??????? seems frm the weather map that youa re kinda cold also BobS: yes, ADAMCON rich-c: Pam went down to look at the St. Catharines Holiday in earlier this week JEAN STONE: It is cold!!! BobS: Pam needs to come on and enlighten us all BobS: thougth so Jean......... rich-c: I have no doubt she'll be here shortly, Bob JEAN STONE: I wish you guys would keep your cold weather at home! BobS: Judy says HI Jean..........adn we LIKE to share our cold with all !!!!! rich-c: I believe she's thinking last or second-last weekend in June - don't have a calendar handy JEAN STONE: I need to renew my passport and that takes some time.
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changed username to Daniel Bienvenu rich-c: salut, Daniel - ca va? Daniel Bienvenu: bonsoir tout le monde! vous allez bien? BobS: RENEW IT !!!!!! you just might use it for ADAMCON or something else anyway BobS: good evening Daniel Daniel Bienvenu: salut Rich, oui, ca va! Meeka: hello BobS: SALUTE !!!!!!!!!! rich-c: got enough snow down there, Daniel ;-) JEAN STONE: Buenos dias, amgias y amigos! Daniel Bienvenu: Well, I had a bad luck tonight... maybe I will be afraid again to take a bus during night. rich-c: why, what happened - did it fall off the road? BobS: oh oh........what happened Daniel Daniel Bienvenu: Someone was sitting nervously beside me, always trying to not touch the seat by pulling himself up, always taking breath by opening the window, and always acting like a doorman for the back part of the bus. JEAN STONE: Well, our conversation seems to be cold, too Daniel Bienvenu: this guy simply lose is mind, acting that strange, and not respecting every person who talk to him in french. rich-c: anyway, the conference date will be June and affected by Ron's trip to Italy and Dr. D's presentation in Pittsburgh rich-c: ivre ou fou? Daniel Bienvenu: he said crazy things like "you are dead meat" to someone who simply touch him to asking to let him pass to the seats free where I was. Daniel Bienvenu: I had the feeling to be trap, otage by default. rich-c: ce saison, tout le monde au Quebec parle francais, n'est-ce pas? Aucun des touristes? JEAN STONE: thank you all when you have a set date, please let me know asap...I need to get back to crocheting the afghan BobS: just another NUT case person, who meeds to be on medication
JEAN STONE left chat session BobS: BOOM she left quickly rich-c: it hass nothing to do with teh bus or the time, Daniel, the world is full of such people Daniel Bienvenu: he yells werid things about temprature, russian, jerks, bishop,.... very crazy person. he left out the bus when he realized he must get out or talk to the police that was coming. rich-c: the3re is no way that you can avoid them, really Daniel Bienvenu: a woman was molested by him just because she refused to speak english with him. rich-c: do your buses have radio links to the police? rich-c: that is very strange in Quebec City - or was this on the South Shore?
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changed username to Pamela Pamela: greetings rich-c: hi daughter Pamela: where is everyone else? rich-c: the gang breathlessly awaits your Adamcon update BobS: WHAT ???????? we are here Meeka: hi Pam rich-c: Jean Stone left, got tired waiting Daniel Bienvenu: Well, there is a part of Quebec city that is filled with strange people, but not all are like him. And unfortunatly, my work is inside this part of the town, like all the other multimedia companies who got subvention from the government to be there. Pamela: Jean was here?? rich-c: others haven't arrived yet Meeka: yup, for a few quick minutes Pamela: well heck, you all know I'm usually late : ) rich-c: where is that, Daniel, down in Lower Town? rich-c: we gave her a few clues anyway Pamela: just what clues did you give?? rich-c: place and governing factors for date Daniel Bienvenu: yes, it's called Lower Town... Saint-Roch (pronunced Rock). the best place to find poeple in detress, with money problem with different results like being molested by a gang. It's a rough place, but I have to deal with it. rich-c: actually around the Vieux Carre it's also very touristy, if I recall Pamela: sorry, stepped away for a second Daniel Bienvenu: Carre? .... D'Youville? it's not affected by these people... but you may find some trouble maker who came from other cities. Daniel Bienvenu: specially during "fete de la Saint-Jean" rich-c: downtown Toronto is quite similar, but on a larger scale - there are no-go areas very near very fancy ones rich-c: anyway, the big square in Lower Town, that's d'Youville, is it? Daniel Bienvenu: if you don't want trouble, stay away from lower town. stay with the tourists or where there are huge shoping centers. rich-c: but St. Jean Baptiste day isn't until what - June 24th? Daniel Bienvenu: well, it's the occasion to many to be drunk and lose their minds for a night. and it's a very significative day here in Quebec rich-c: not that problem people can't show up any day, any place rich-c: yes, the fete national Daniel Bienvenu: unfortunatly, my birthday is june 18th, a week before, so as soon as my birthday pass, I'm afraid of what is going to happend in my town. rich-c: don't fuss it, you are not aggressive, but you are big enough to take care of yourself Daniel Bienvenu: so, being away from Quebec in june because of the adamcon annual meeting is not a problem for me. Pamela: it happens everywhere Daniel Pamela: well that's good news : ) rich-c: a drunk will challenge anyone of course, but you are not a weak lookming target Pamela: however unless you want to stay and play tourist after the convention, you'll be back in Quebec for the 24th rich-c: Pam, will Daniel's birthday be within the days you are looking at, then? Pamela: yes Pamela: June 19 - 22nd Meeka: what days are that pam Daniel Bienvenu: ho... it's fixed already? Pamela: it's not set in stone Daniel, but those are the dates I'm looking at rich-c: so you'll be a day older the day you get there than when you left ;-) Daniel Bienvenu: so, I can't deal yet with my boss for the adamcon meeting dates? Pamela: I'm about 80% sure at this point that those will be the days Meeka: will let Doug know, I know we are busy the week before that Pamela: so go ahead rich-c: Rich doesn't know which day he has to give his paper on Pamela: I was looking at the week before, but it was a bad date for Ron, for you two and for Dale and Jillian Pamela: well if he has to leave early, it will be on the Sunday Daniel Bienvenu: I wonder which face my boss will make if I say, "I'm 80% sure I will not be in town for june 19-22" Pamela: so he'll get most of the convention in before he has to leave - he may miss the banquet rich-c: en anglais, I think it would be interpreted as 'what the hell?" Pamela: Daniel if I have to change the dates, they will be very very different anyway rich-c: like different part of the year, right? Pamela: yes Pamela: Meeka, do you think you two might be able to attend? Daniel Bienvenu: that's better... "I'm 80% sure I will not be in town during the period june 19-22, and 20% during a very very different period" rich-c: right, summer (July/August) is out because it is tourist country and prices are excessive Meeka: if it is that weekend it is possible, Doug and I will still have to talk, we been waiting for a more definate date to discuss it rich-c: right, and you still have your medical issues, don't you? Meeka: thats not that big of an issue Meeka: I can carry any of it I need in the country with me alosng with documents from my dr rich-c: my surgery is now set for Feb. 28th so I should be well back in shape Pamela: unless several people come to me and say "those dates are impossible" then I'm pretty sure we're set Pamela: brb, gonna go get my dinner from the mic Meeka: k rich-c: from all we've heard so far they seem to fit, though of course the Wicks may have problems given their business demands
BobS changed username to Judy Meeka: i will talk to doug and then we will see Judy: hello, everyone Meeka: hi mom rich-c: Daniel, I forget - do you drink wine at all? rich-c: hi Judy Judy: Bob is working on my computer so I have his Meeka: lol rich-c: taking over for the old man, are you? Judy: he has to change a part on my computer rich-c: same sort of thing happens around here, Judy Meeka: the cd actung up agian Judy: yes rich-c: I can't use the laptop after dinner - that's Frances' time Meeka: lol, that problem doesnt happen around here Judy: no, it is blinking again rich-c: you mean the in-use light? Meeka: the backlight on the screen Pamela: num, num hi Judy Judy: screen inverter rich-c: that sounds like fairly expensive trouble Meeka: not really Meeka: doug replaced one in an old one of ours Judy: thing lasts so long and then it starts up again Meeka: the hard part is sometimes finding the part rich-c: my understanding is that if the screen goes, it's time to pitch the laptop Pamela: while I have you all here, can I get some e-mail addresses? One at a time? Judy: we have extras he buys them by two Pamela: and no Dad I don't need yours : ) Daniel Bienvenu: during special occasions, I may drink wine. But I don't drink wine as many times as you probably. Pamela: this will be for a mailing list so take that into consideration rich-c: just asking, Daniel, because we wil be right in the heart of Ontario's wine growing region Meeka: stitchinbandit@yahoo.com Judy: jslopsema@sbcglobal.net Pamela: thank you - next?
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Judy changed username to BobS Daniel Bienvenu: always mine at yahoo... newcoleco@yahoo.fr ... the .fr is important. rich-c: if enough are interested we can probably organize a tasting trip to one or more wineries Pamela: thank you BobS: si senorita BobS: you are WELCOME Pamela: I'm assuming, Judy and Meeka, that I don't also have to mail Bob and Doug, correct? BobS: .......for what? rich-c: in fact if we wanted to spring for the extra big $$$ a couple of the wineries have first-rate restaurants Meeka: prob not BobS: si senorita
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changed username to Guy B. rich-c: I think they are still on speaking terms, Pam ;-) Pamela: okay, good Guy B.: Greetings from cold and snowy Chicago JudyS: should not be a problem, Bob checks most of the email anyway Pamela: that's a lot of $$$$$$$$$$$$$, Dad rich-c: hello, Guy - frozen solid yet? Pamela: Hi, Guy JudyS: hi, Guy Meeka: hi guy Guy B.: We were last weekend and another one is coming in now Pamela: Guy, before I forget, I need an e-mail address for the Adamcon updates rich-c: not always as much as you think, Pam, especially if you only want one glass of wine JudyS: how about snow? Do you have tons? Pamela: and does anyone have Murray's and Jean's emails? BobS: jstone1@elp.rr.com Guy B.: You can use bonag@sbcglobal.net Pamela: thank you Bob BobS: murray.........you are on your own my dear Pamela: and thank you Guy rich-c: murray is at eagle.ca but I don't know what name form he uses Pamela: Ron probably has it - I'll send him an e-mail : ) Pamela: I'm thinking I might set up a temp gmail account for this Pamela: that way hopefully no one will think it's spam Pamela: something like Adamcon20news@gmail.com? JudyS: that sounds like a plan Pamela: just popped into my head now rich-c: not sure gmail will allow that, Pam Pamela: why not Dad? rich-c: AdamCon they might pass Pamela: how about XX? rich-c: all the ISPs are afraid you're going to set up a server or big mailing list Daniel Bienvenu: we have to be invited to have a gmail account. so you will invite yourself to have an account? rich-c: remember the problem Dale is having at the moment Pamela: I already have one, Daniel rich-c: I'll invite her if I have to Pamela: yes but that's his isp, I believe Meeka: you could try "AC20news" if that one doesnt work Pam Pamela: also a good suggestion, Meeka rich-c: I suspect, Meeka, if it sounds non-personal they won't allow it rich-c: but "AdamCon or Adamcon could be an Adam Conrad, for example Meeka: why not, they allow all sorts of weird things rich-c: not gmail they don't they are very fussy Pamela: I would use mine, but a lot of people don't know me by my initials, or by my married name rich-c: and they are wise in the ways if information gathering and filtration Pamela: I suppose I could always e-mail them and ask if they won't allow it Meeka: just try it, all they can say is try agian Pamela: what I like about gmail is it's not connected to our ISP in any way so I'm less likely to get weird spam later on Pamela: I've been using it a lot lately rich-c: I'd say try to set it up as AdamCon or even Adam_Con and see what reaction you get Pamela: in addition, all my communications with hotels and such has been through gmail rich-c: yes, and far as I can see gmail has the best spam filters around Pamela: and finally, it's portable - I don't have to be at home to access the account rich-c: I don't think I have ever seen a spam originating from gmail, either Pamela: actually, come to think of it, XX is probably a bad choice - it might get nixed Daniel Bienvenu: this discussion is very interresting, but I have to leave now... I need to sleep, and try to sleep well, because tomorow is my rush day to finish a playable project for my work. rich-c: quite - listen to your papa, young lady ;-) Pamela: yes papa Pamela: sorry Daniel, I know I'm going on and on JudyS: night Daniel rich-c: right Daniel, get your rest, take it easy - bonsoir, et a la prochaine Pamela: that will ease once I get the news letter set up Daniel Bienvenu: Oh, my Papa, to me he was so wonderful . Oh, my Papa, to me he was so good... Pamela: goodnight Daniel Daniel Bienvenu: bonne nuit! rich-c: gee Daniel, I thought you were too young to remember that one! Daniel Bienvenu: Well, wikipedia helped me for this one... I only remember the "oh my papa" part. Pamela: so why does that bring Oh Susanna to mind??? Meeka: crying
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(A dog howls in the distance) JudyS: why crying? Pamela: "now don't you cry for me" Meeka: right Pamela: actually, I think it's the cadence - oh my papa, oh susanna Daniel Bienvenu: oh susanna? it's a funny music to play. Meeka: lol, if you say so Pamela: LOL is right, now I'll have Oh Susanna running around in my head all night : ) Pamela: brb, I have to go and get my laundry - be about five minutes rich-c: Bob, how do I go about removing an action? BobS: in what?????? BobS: or where???? rich-c: the menu at the top of the page
(A dog howls in the distance) rich-c: easy to add one but not to remove it BobS: that did not work BobS: how do ayou add one? rich-c: in edit, create new action - so simple even I can do it BobS: hmmm....kinda neat, eh? Daniel Bienvenu: oh suzanna! music in an original way : http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=RVcU5DOJ7sg Daniel Bienvenu: look at 5:10 lol Daniel Bienvenu: good night!
Daniel Bienvenu left chat session rich-c: bonne nuit, Daniel BobS: nite daniel Meeka: nigth BobS: tried to go to the spaniel chat website.........error messages BobS: so can't find outthere rich-c: Dale or Dr. D. would know but they aren't on rich-c: it isn't a big deal anyway JudyS: I am going to call it a night, been a long week and it is only half done, go figure rich-c: some weeks are like that, Judy - take care
JudyS left chat session Pamela: good night Judy Pamela: darn laundry isn't cooked Pamela: I had to put it back in for another round Pamela: my kingdom for ensuite washer and dryer rich-c: what, too much for the dryer? Guy B.: Bye Judy Pamela: yeah, its an oversize dryer so I tried to feed it most of two loads Pamela: it tried, but didn't succeed rich-c: but it isn't that much oversize? Pamela: exactly Pamela: btw Dad, your suggestion about Craig's list was an excellent one Pamela: I found a number of interesting ads rich-c: anyway, Pam, if we end up in St. Catharines, any ideas about diversions? Pamela: not yet - I'm working on that Pamela: gimme a break Dad, let me get the hotel settled first rich-c: I think a few minutes to the multiple locks on the Welland Canal might be in order rich-c: think we could draft Dr. D. as a designated driver for a winery tour? Pamela: tell you what Dad, you do the research and give me a complete presentation BobS: been there, done that, nice but short on excitement BobS: great idea Pam Pamela: you have an assignment too Bob - you need to start thinking about your convention presentation Meeka: k, i gonna head off towards bed Meeka: have a good week Guy B.: Bye Meeka Pamela: okay Meeka, thanks for the good suggestions rich-c: the net stuff we ended up looking at down there included flea markets, neat used book store
Meeka left chat session rich-c: did you know there's a church in St. Catharines where your gret-grandfather was the minister? rich-c: night, Meeka BobS: uh uh ............ Pamela: yes, but I doubt that's of much interest to the rest of the group : ) rich-c: that notion had occurred to me... Pamela: uh uh you're not presenting, or uh oh, got me, Bob? BobS: HA ! gotcv\ha ! rich-c: all sorts of small stuff, hydro plant, flower clock, butterfly conservatory, just viewing the Falls BobS: wil have to think of something appropriate.....and/or interestign Pamela: note to self: set up spreadsheet for schedule! rich-c: well, consider what you and Judy and Diug and Meeka might find interesting, and let us know BobS: IF I don't start working less, won'thave TIME to think of anything rich-c: it's nice country, even just riding around exploring it is fun BobS: would be nicwe if D&M could make it this year Pamela: Guy, same goes for you - please start thinking about your presentation BobS: we are tentatively planning on coming rich-c: lots of history too, but all sites of battles where the Americans got beaten Pamela: good thing Bob, because you're included in all my planning : ) Pamela: by the way, what is Jean's daughter's name? Pamela: I would love to have D & M be able to attend BobS: Melanie Stone-Douglas Pamela: Dad, do you have any ambitions towards presenting a session? Pamela: thank you Bob - I had her as Daughter Stone on my list : ) rich-c: I'll be lucky to even get to a session Pamela: I understand from Jean that she's planning to bring Melanie with her rich-c: wish I know enough about the Adam to actually say anything but I don't BobS: Melanie and/or more daughters Pamela: bringing more than Melanie?? We may need more rooms. That would make the hotel happy : ) rich-c: how old is Jean now, btw? I know she's older than me Pamela: and btw Dad, I've checked with both hotels and they both have handicapped rooms Pamela: and lots of handicapped parking rich-c: good show, long as I can get around them without killing myself rich-c: anyway, who knows how I'll be doing by that time? rich-c: I reckon Jean is more likely to need a handicap room than I BobS: she is about 85 married 65 yrs berfore Jack died Guy B.: Hmm, ok Pam. Pamela: I'm working to ensure that I take accessability into consideration wherever possible, Dad rich-c: yes, and she's showing a bit of wear around the edges rich-c: do remember we have a wheelchair we could bring down for her to use if necessary rich-c: we'll get Guy to push it - he's young and vigourous Pamela: I had a question I wanted to put to everyone regarding the meeting room - does anyone feel it's necessary to have it Thursday night? (and if I've already asked this, my apologies, Dad's senior moments are contagious) BobS: I think that we could very easily dispense with having it available on Thurs evening............most times in the past years it has not been used Pamela: Dad? Guy? Your opinions? rich-c: I echo Bob's view - if necessary we'll go take over a corner of the hotel pub, they'll welcome the business Guy B.: The only thing we would need the meeting room for on Thursday is for our laptops rich-c: the Holoday Inn at least had wifi in every room Guy B.: But, we can always use our hotel rooms for that Pamela: as does the Quality Inn BobS: a quiet corner of the hotel lobby would even suffice with our group numbers Pamela: there's hispeed wireless all over the hotel Pamela: that's what I thought to do Bob - use the lobby area as a "meet and greet" area rich-c: well, with luck, they may be a bit better than last year, if we add the SLopsemas and Drushels and Stones and don't lose any Wicks Pamela: and if the Fosters can come rich-c: btw Pamela, don't forget to talk to Dale about setting up an Adamcon 20 website BobS: well sounds good !!!!!! keep us informed if before next Wed, time to head off for the sack ya know Pamela: thanks Dad, I'll add that to my notes BobS: good girl Pamela: Bob, thanks for the input - have a good night and a great week BobS: when the dates are set i will alter my webpage to reflect also BobS: nite Clee's and guy Guy B.: Well folks, I'm going to take off here. Will try to get in earlier next week. Snow slowed me down tonight rich-c: right Bob, get your 40 winks, take care, see you next week
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