Daniel Bienvenu: Guy? Daniel Bienvenu: Which one? Daniel Bienvenu: Guy B? Vac-Guy: HI Daniel, yeah it's me. Vac is short for vacation for me this week Daniel Bienvenu: It's mid-september already... Geocities closing in october Daniel Bienvenu: I'm worrying because I have no done yet a new web site Daniel Bienvenu: what about your web site? Daniel Bienvenu: any transfer to admacon.org or another server? Vac-Guy: I've saved my pages and I'm going to transfer them by the end of the week\
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changed username to rich-c Vac-Guy: I signed up for a free site at t45.com rich-c: bonsoir, mes amis Vac-Guy: HI Rich rich-c: littler slow coming in the evening rich-c: what's the new site for? Daniel Bienvenu: bonsoir rich rich-c: salut, Daniel Vac-Guy: That's where my website will be going. I'm planning to do the transfer over by the weekend rich-c: you're on vacation now? Vac-Guy: Yep rich-c: thought you had a big workload or transfer or something coming on? Vac-Guy: Oh no. Needed a break from work. Been working too hard. I do have two more weeks after this one to take, plus a personal day off Vac-Guy: Annie's been happy I'm home this week. She's been getting more walks from me rich-c: ah, I don't have those issues any more - and I am not sorry
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changed username to BobS rich-c: allo, Roberto Vac-Guy: HI Bob\ BobS: a vacuum cleaner salesman?????? Vac-Guy: Bob Daniel Bienvenu: hi Bob BobS: hi gang rich-c: gather this is not the week the Slopsemas are going camping BobS: Fri am until Sep 28th Richard Vac-Guy: Where are you heading to? rich-c: ah - close but no cigar - OK rich-c: Pamela is up at their trailer, went up today, home Sunday
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changed username to Judy Daniel Bienvenu: bonsoir judy Vac-Guy: HI Judy BobS: Washington Dc via Lancaster Pennsylvania rich-c: so far no joy but if she gets lucky she will jopin us - don't hold your breath Judy: Hi, Rich, Daniel and Vac-Guy rich-c: hi Judy Vac-Guy: Vac is short for vacation for me this week BobS: for caht she could use plain ol dial up rich-c: well, the line has to go through the ISP, that's the bottleneck rich-c: but yes, the line speed wouldn't matter on chat rich-c: why are you off to Lancaster? Not enough Dutchmen in Michigan? ; -) BobS: going to the Sight & Sound theatre.......play about creation "In the Beginning"....folks were there a few years ago and loved it, so.... BobS: trip is for them, not us rich-c: right - taking the Crown Vic or the RV? BobS: rv BobS: got one Marquis and a tiny Chevy rich-c: good - lots of good campground around Lancaster BobS: Walmart baby rich-c: for Washington we have liked the Cherry Hill CG out on the rich-c: beltway rich-c: or the Dept. of the Interior campground down south BobS: we are looking at the Greenbelt campground....close in and CHEAP BobS: $16 per night.....not hookups, but we don't need any, and it has a dump station rich-c: don't know that one - where is it? BobS: just northeast of Washington inside the 495 beltway rich-c: in one of the parks up that way? BobS: thinkthat is thename of the park BobS: tis in Greenbelt Maryland rich-c: OK, the Interior park is down off 95 around Manassas - easy drive to the end of the Mettro rich-c: I do hope you do not plan to drive into Washington Judy: going to take the trolley around town BobS: yup, gonna do it mon BobS: park at Union Station or the old conventio center and take the trolley around rich-c: even I would not drive in Washington - even in Sept. 2001 when teh traffic was thin Daniel Bienvenu: I didn't know that Patrick Swayze was dead. Judy: yes, think he died yesterday rich-c: some sort of cancer, I believe rich-c: you got a fixed itinery set up, or planning to make it up as you go along? BobS: people tend to get the heck out the way for a motorhome 10' high rich-c: you haven't been to Washington lately, have you? rich-c: and don't take it anywhere they will suspect you of harbouring a truck bomb BobS: I don't care where I take it, that is a fact rich-c: I hear you, Bob, but Washington is just too much of a hassle - can't drive it, can't park it Judy: we don't have a fixed itinery, have to be flexable with Mom and Dad BobS: in early park and out late rich-c: our plan when there tends to be to take the Metro to the Mall (all the lines join there, like the Loop in Chicago) BobS: we are lazy rich-c: park where? Judy: we like to have the motor home somewhere not to far away in case we need something BobS: Union Station has about 2000 spots for all kinds of transportation and the Old convention Center has parking for about 600 with a lik ti the mall area rich-c: I assume both are on one of the Metro lines? Judy: yes, and the trolley line rich-c: OK, I can't recall ever seeing a trolley in Washington - are those the buses that imitate a San Francisco cable car? Daniel Bienvenu: where are the others? Pam? Ron? Dr.D? Erin? Dale? Neil? Judy: yes rich-c: Pam is up at her trailer, Daniel, and hasn't got a connection so far rich-c: have no idea what's with the Drushels- they should be settled now in Cleveland rich-c: maybe you can find a clue of their Facebook pages rich-c: and maybe the Wicks and Ron will turn up later, or maybe not Daniel Bienvenu: I feel like there are some people missing tonight in teh chat room Daniel Bienvenu: And I feel useless in the current conversation rich-c: we are also missig Meeka, Guy Foster, Luc, and a few less regular ones rich-c: sorry, I am fairly familiar with a tourist's Washington, so was offering Bob some tips Daniel Bienvenu: I've never went in DC rich-c: pay attention, you'll be doing the same thing for most of us for Montreal rich-c: it's early days, you ae young yet, but you should plan on a few days investigating DC when the time is ripe Daniel Bienvenu: Montreal is not my domain... I have no real clues about Montreal, I'm more a guy from Quebec rich-c: well m hoping as you get further on in the planning you'll become more familiar Daniel Bienvenu: I'm unable to tell you where are this or this important road in Montreal BobS: yes Daniel BobS: the ocmputer is an unlimited source of bu!!shit, but also information on various places BobS: computer rich-c: well, Montreal is another place where sane people don't drive anyway rich-c: I suggest you look up the Newseum and see that you get there, Bob BobS: limited time and dependent on what dad wants to see and how they hold up physically to the time alloted rich-c: right, do they have any assistive devices? even a cane makes a great difference in some cases Judy: have a cane and wheelchair Judy: maybe two wheelchairs rich-c: OK, wheelchairs are very awkward but if necessary you use them rich-c: do they have any walkers like mine, with the basket and seat? BobS: nope couldn't find any BobS: debatging whether to take along the eztra wheelcahir or not BobS: got canes and 1 chair for sure rich-c: couldn't find any? heavens, here every big drugstore has them rich-c: and in my neighbourhood, half the population use them ; - ) BobS: cheapo type here...... rich-c: mine was not very expensive, and our shops are very greedy rich-c: it depends on what their problems are - I can't stand up fully without killing my back rich-c: but when I can push my little cart along and sit when I'm tired, I can go a good time and distance rich-c: you may have seen it at Meijer Gardens Judy: no back trouble just bad legs and feet Daniel Bienvenu: I'm wearing the meijer garden hat you gave me... it's cold here, and I did feel the need to use it. rich-c: you might get them to test one - the fact that you can lean on them seems to help the lega and feet too Judy: was cool here today also but is supposed to warm up some again tomorrow rich-c: yes, we're getting our first chill - we haven't had any rain for over two weeks now Judy: 15 dry days in a row here rich-c: we were about 12C when got up this morning, Daniel - what about you? Daniel Bienvenu: this morning? I don't know, but we expect this week a 9C Daniel Bienvenu: one morning rich-c: single digits overnight - the cool is sneaking up on us BobS: about wht we had here also Richard BobS: tonight colder though Daniel Bienvenu: tonight... it's about 4C only here rich-c: our tomatoes don't like it and have cut their production way back Daniel Bienvenu: 4C is about 39F rich-c: that's only about 40F, seriously chilly BobS: THAT is too cold this early Daniel Bienvenu: I'm happy to wear a hat. rich-c: but no ice in the St.Laurent for a few weeks yet! ; - )
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changed username to Pamela BobS: PAMELA Pamela: woohoo! Vac-Guy: Hi Pam Daniel Bienvenu: Well, I remember seeing ice in the street october during the last years BobS: welcoem to America !!!!!! Judy: hi, Pam rich-c: hey daughter, you made it - on dialup or dsl? Daniel Bienvenu: Hello Pamela! Pamela: dialup Pamela: computer is really slow too rich-c: well, it will work for chat, which is very slow anyway Pamela: anyway I made it Pamela: so what did I miss? BobS: us rich-c: and that is what counts BobS: dialup is the old standby and works just right for chat rich-c: yes, they are off to Washington Friday with the folks - back the 28th Judy: we were talking about our trip to Washington DC Daniel Bienvenu: I did write a page with Pamela the science teacher... I've decided to give this character a low resistence to stress situations. rich-c: and I ws recommending they suggest walkers like mine to the folks Pamela: who is they? Daniel Bienvenu: *replace with by about rich-c: who you asking? Pamela: you DAd Daniel Bienvenu: So, I did use the song you suggested to me last time. rich-c: then, Bob and Judy - they saw mine at Meijer Gardens Pamela: good Daniel Bienvenu: So, Pauline did talk with Pamela and Russell in the story. Daniel Bienvenu: But the situation turned as a chaos when the big ennemy in the story enter the house. Pamela: @Daniel - shocking (not) Pamela: okay I'm a little less confused now - missed Judy's line about the trip Pamela: so Bob and Judy, you're going to DC with your folks? Daniel Bienvenu: The bad guy did appears as someone they know, Bill the hero of the story. Pamela: which set? Daniel Bienvenu: So, he was able to enter and from there he planned to capture them Daniel Bienvenu: Pauline saved the day, but the bad guy costume did electroshock her somehow. BobS: Judy's parents Daniel Bienvenu: Too much stress for Pamela... Russell was the last one on his feet. BobS: he was the one injured in WW2 and wants to see the memorils Daniel Bienvenu: So, it was quite an adventure... and I did write it in rhymes rich-c: will he be wanting to visit teh National Cemetery at Arlington, too? I believe you can drive there rich-c: tho' come to think of it, I believe it has a Metro stop too Judy: yes he wants to go their also Judy: it is on the trolley route also Daniel Bienvenu: I've stoped the story at the point where the bad guy escape, and Pauline decided to leave Pamela and Russell to the policemen who answered the emergency call. rich-c: research it first, it may take a lot of internal travelling Judy: the trolley has 18 different stops with 30 minutes between trolleys Judy: and we can ride it 2 days in a row Judy: already bought tickets Daniel Bienvenu: I have to admit that it was quite difficult to write 2 pages in rhymes and keep going with the story at the same time, and all in english. rich-c: that's OK, you may have sightseeing tickets but point to point fast movess the Metro works well rich-c: but on the periphery - Beltway and beyond - it's use the car rich-c: if you go to the Manassas battlefield, look for the battery compartment cap from my camera BobS: can yo identify it??????? specifically????? BobS: but prolly won't go there anyways rich-c: oh yes, the one that fits a Fujica ST-705 is very distinctive 8 - ) BobS: oh THAT ONE !!!!! ok, will see if we can trace itdown rich-c: just in case you take along a metal detector - it was in the tall grass not far from a couple of cannons Judy: we are going to be watching Bob on TV right now Daniel Bienvenu: Pam : I don't know if you want to read the story I've written, I did somehow preserve a copy of the text. rich-c: what is Bob doing on tv right now? Judy: they had a piece on Habitat rich-c: ah, one of the news channels, then?
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changed username to PEV Daniel Bienvenu: Pam again? BobS: yes 2 channels picked it up rich-c: how come you're twins? PEV: allright, trying this again Judy: are you having troubles Pam? Daniel Bienvenu: So... Did you miss many minutes? BobS: are you peeved??????? Daniel Bienvenu: zero is not there rich-c: no, it's Pam Eileen Villnef BobS: and a GOOD thing Judy: he really ticked you off, Daniel Daniel Bienvenu: I've never used the word jerk that much before zero Judy: I seeee Daniel Bienvenu: was so happy to see him kicked again and again rich-c: don't let the jerks get to you, Daniel - that's what they want to do - just blow them off rich-c: exactly, when they can't annoy you, they go away - so kick them off BobS: IF you get upset, that is what those types want and they win....IF you blow them off, YOU WIN rich-c: any chance John can get you DSL up there, Pam? rich-c: test rich-c: I am here, is anybody else? Judy: I am still here rich-c: I was wondering - everyone has gone silent Judy: did you think you were kicked out, Rich? Judy: was watching the news for a moment rich-c: I considered the possibility, but a test post said I was still on Judy: Bob is checking the weather in Washington rich-c: I guess Pam and Daniel must be chatting privately rich-c: and well he should - has the heat broken there yet? Judy: or Pam got dumped again rich-c: possibly, though her connection should be fairly firm Judy: sounds like we may get some rain on Mon and Tue but will have to just go with it BobS: oh yes, the warm is AgGONE rich-c: usually the hot and muggy backs off in Washington just before mid-September BobS: going to be int he 70's but rain possible Tues thru Thurs rich-c: that's OK, trekking around Washington you want it warm but not too hot Judy: 70's it about the right temp for me Judy: not too hot but not cold rich-c: yes, in my old age I prefer it nearer 75, but old folks are like that rich-c: temperture thast matches your age is pretty good BobS: then dad needs 85* F BobS: too hot Judy: don't think they would like it that hot Daniel Bienvenu: here it's almost time to sleep. rich-c: and don't be surprised if he wears a sweater or even coat if it's 70 Daniel Bienvenu: I was checking my mails... and I've published a video at teh same time rich-c: ah, we are wondering where Pamela got to Daniel Bienvenu: goodnight all! Judy: multi tasking, Daniel? rich-c: I was wearing a cardigan today, and it was 70+ Daniel Bienvenu: somehow multitasking... but I can only type in one window at a time Judy: good night Daniel rich-c: bonsoir, Daniel. A la prochaine! Daniel Bienvenu: bonsoir Rich, Bob, Judy, GuyB, Pam BobS: nite Daniel Daniel Bienvenu: bonsoir = good night (or goodnight? or goodnite?) BobS: ya Vac-Guy: Nite Daniel rich-c: any of those, Daniel - isn't English confusing? Daniel Bienvenu: yes Daniel Bienvenu: * poof * rich-c: that's OK, les Anglais have problems with it too! rich-c: I see Pamela just vanished rich-c: wonder if she will try to restablish the connection? rich-c: Bob, depending on your route, you might go by the Gettysburg battlefiels, too - will you stop? BobS: nope, not planning on it BobS: we wnet there years ago and had a good tome because we hired an onboard interpreter rich-c: if you have any slack and it fits, considerit - it is worth seeing BobS: colonial williamsburg is more attractive rich-c: yep, been there a couple of times, go again in a heartbeat rich-c: with a run across to Monticello, too rich-c: or perhaps even better to the Maritime Museum at Virginia Beah BobS: want to see Monticello also BobS: been to Mount Vernon....... BobS: got to spread the presidents aroudn rich-c: oddly enough, we have an even more fascinating house in Nova Scotia - but the two form a fascinating contrast rich-c: yeah, since you have one in your own back yard, so to speak... rich-c: have to admit Grand Rapids proved a lot more interesting than I expected when we came Judy: i think anywhere is like that, Rich, are always places to see rich-c: up to a point, Judy, but your town is particularly well endowed rich-c: and remember I live in a city of 2.5 million with "lots of everything" so I get spoiled BobS: Toronto is just bigger and harder to navigate rich-c: yes, even for us locals and we know the tricks rich-c: when a car guy like me won't drive downtown, it's really rough down there Judy: think i will call it a night, talk to you in a couple of weeks, rich BobS: well, I am almost fallilng asleep here in the chair BobS: so will see ya's in 2 weeks OK ?????? rich-c: yes, my beer is beginning to be felt, too rich-c: right, Robert, have a good and safe trip, see the sights and enjoy BobS: nite
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