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changed username to Meeka Meeka: hellpo rich - c: hello meeka rich - c: sorry I was in another page, took a minute to type rich - c: you're the firsst of the Slopsemas by tonight Meeka: i see that
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changed username to BD-Guy Meeka: cold BD-Guy: Greetings Meeka: but we had some sunshine today so that was nice rich - c: is it cold in Chicago, Guy? Meeka: hi guy BD-Guy: It is still cold, but it will warm up tomorrow rich - c: we are pretty good, getting some snow showers from streamers off Lake Huron BD-Guy: Yes, the sun was a great sign today. My car is back at the dealership with the Trac Off light coming back on this afternoon rich - c: sorry, what does that mean? rich - c: is that something like the ABS light? BD-Guy: Something with the tracking system. The dealership did a reprogramming to turn the light off. But, apparently they didn't do it right rich - c: new cars are so complicated only dealers can service them, and often they get defeated
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changed username to Brian rich - c: hello Brian, and welcome BD-Guy: My mechanic said this system would cost him over $15,000 and maybe only 2 or 3 he would need to do. So, it wasn't worth it to him Meeka: hi rian Meeka: brian** Brian: hello to all BD-Guy: HI Brian BD-Guy: Be back rich - c: so which Brian are you? Meeka: he is the one who is on chat Rich LOL ;-) rich - c: well, we've had a couple of those over time, too rich - c: anyway Brian, what brings you by? rich - c: sees our visitor has left Meeka: guess so rich - c: gather it is fairly cold for all of us, then Meeka: ya, i guess ie is officially winter here now rich - c: nope, not for five more days - the solstice is teh 21st rich - c: although sunset has already started to move later, it was one minute later today than yseterday rich - c: but sunrise will still keep getting later to compensate rich - c: still, only five more days (four really) till it stops and turns around Meeka: if you say so Meeka: i dont keep track :P rich - c: oh, when I was working I kept close watch on such things rich - c: how I welcomed when I no longer needed to use my headlights, coming home from work rich - c: I so look forward to the end of January, when the returning sun becomes really obvious rich - c: any idea why your folks are late tonight, meeka? Meeka: not really sure Meeka: think they had to drop ryan off at cadiets tonight, but that should have been right after dinner rich - c: they are usually earliy on, first ten minutes rich - c: wonder if cadets had some sort of Christmas event, or something Meeka: dont know rich - c: unusual, but then Daniel isn't here either and he is usually first rich - c: I guess the duties of Christmas are catching up Meeka: guess so
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changed username to Guy B. Guy B.: Knock myself off rich - c: looks like Guy timed out Guy B.: I'm back Meeka: wb rich - c: our group is kind of thin on the ground tonight rich - c: we're wondering where everybody has got to rich - c: so Guy, I gather you did not take your car to the dealer
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changed username to Dale Dale: Hi ya. Guy B.: HI Dale Meeka: hi dale Dale: Busy night tonight? rich - c: hi Dale, welcome Dale: I had too meetings, so I couldn't be on early. Dale: two* rich - c: no, hardly anyone has anything to say Dale: But my second one ended early, which is nice. rich - c: it's a definite help, that's for sure Dale: A nice quiet snowy night then. rich - c: is it snowing out your way?
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changed username to PEV Guy B.: HI Pam rich - c: we've been watching the snow streamers off Lake Huron and Georgian Bay on the rarar PEV: jeepers I'm late again rich - c: hi daughter PEV: hi there Dale: I sure is here. Lots of light fluffy snow too. Dale: My favorite kind. PEV: Happy Birthday Guy! rich - c: easy to shovel? Dale: To be sure. rich - c: for good or bad, that's no longer an issue for me Dale: That first snow fall followed by rain was a real killer to shovel. But this snow should be a breeze. PEV: ah the joys of being at that end of the lake rich - c: yes, just sort of wave a broom at it PEV: no snow here PEV: but we don' t get weather in Weston : ) rich - c: we've had snow showers, streamers coming down off Lake Huron, a bit during the day Meeka: aahhhaa, found out where the old peoples are rich - c: I think in Whitby their streamis is coming off Georgian Bay Meeka: they are dropping off the old folks then going home, said they will be home in a few min and get on Meeka: they were out viewing light displays PEV: a nice way to spend an evening : ) rich - c: good, we shall look forward to seeing them rich - c: Dale and Pam, watching the radar today was really interesting PEV: I'm sure rich - c: watching the streams bulk up then attenuate Dale: Just watching the clouds out the window was pretty interesting today. Dale: They were very active. rich - c: and seeing them come from various lakes rich - c: do you have your lights out, Meeka? Meeka: not outside rich - c: tree up inside? Meeka: ya Meeka: and my villlage on the cupboards rich - c: how do you set your tree time? Advent to Epiphany? PEV: I'm glad someone is organized PEV: no tree here yet rich - c: we don't have one inside, but have a small firbe optic one on the porch - very pretty Meeka: the tree doesnt have time, just decorations rich - c: we also have a string of 100 LED lights wandering around the bushes PEV: we're still looking to replace our old treee rich - c: sorry, when we gave up trees ours went to the Sally Anns PEV: that's okay Dad we want one a little larger anyway rich - c: yes, you've always had a bit more space to exploit PEV: I think we're gonna put it in the back room this year PEV: that was R's suggestion PEV: not a bad idea PEV: at least I'm done shopping Meeka: im not Meeka: sherri and i are going friday to hopefully finish up rich - c: well, your mother got the turkey today, and his the pudding assembly line going rich - c: only shopping I have to do is personal and that can wait PEV: I went out yesterday, started at 8:30 and was done by 1:00 PEV: very happy about that PEV: things fell into place for me rich - c: that's a pretty good performance rich - c: mind you, I could likely match it, without leaving the LCBO PEV: including, all three stores at Sherway were within the same pod, and two right across from one another PEV: so no walking all over the mall rich - c: that is much easier all the way PEV: I was very afraid that Blacks and Hallmark were going to be on the other side of the mall from one another rich - c: oh, everyone, tonight go to: www.thestar.com rich - c: look down toward the bottom of the page - theere is a story on an octopus rich - c: there is also a video that it absolutely totally hilarious PEV: lessee, I went to the bank then to Tim Hortons for breakfast, then on to Walmart, then the mall, then Home Depot, La Senza, Addition Elle, Canadian Tire, the LCBO and Marks PEV: and walked back in here by 1:00 PEV: my kind of power shopping rich - c: I think I got out of bed around 8.30 but I'm not sure - it was early for me PEV: oh I had a terrible time getting myself moving PEV: didn't sleep very well Monday night rich - c: couldn't get your mom out to shop till almost 1 p.m. - lunch was late rich - c: well as you know when I get up in the morning reflects when I get to bed in the morning PEV: I'm glad I caught you before you went out PEV: I was very much afraid you would already have left without getting an answer from me rich - c: you did, just barely PEV: did Mom laugh? rich - c: no, she just looked smug and played mysterious PEV: LOL Meeka: lmao, now i have that song rolling around in my head PEV: I got off the computer early last night and was late to work this morning so I didn't see her post until just before I called you Dale: Well, no tree for me until school lets out on Friday, then we'll start real Christmas shopping and so on. Meeka: doug just played the gummy bear song PEV: that's okay, the hippopotamus song is still running around in my head PEV: Telus is using it in an ad campaign PEV: driving me nuts rich - c: yes, you family folks run on a different schedule Meeka: ya, i like that one too PEV: are you getting a real tree, Dale? rich - c: we haven't turned on the tv since the Grey Cup, and won't again till the Daytona 500 rich - c: btw, Pam, did you see that the Argos fired their coach at last? PEV: that's okay Dad I haven't read a newspaper in at least the same amount of time : ) rich - c: thought Russell might have picked up on it and mentioned it PEV: no, R didn't say anything rich - c: check when he comes in, maybe you can give him a pleasant surprise Dale: No, artifical for me. rich - c: saving trees or saving annual trips, Dale? Dale: My brother was always alergic to the real trees and I never got into the habit. PEV: I'd love to have a real tree but here it's not practical rich - c: Neil, you mean? How does he survive up there in the Laurentians? Meeka: i like real ones, but they dont mix well with a dog in the house LOL Dale: Not actually Neil, but one of my other brothers, Brian. PEV: nor cats, when we had them Dale: The last time my parents go a real tree, it lasted inside about two days, then spent the rest of Christmas on our porch. rich - c: ah, ok, I was sort of wondering - how is Neil doing? PEV: the first christmas we had the cats, they managed to knock over the tree Dale: It was a nicely decorated porch tree though. PEV: LOL Dale PEV: after that we tethered it to the wall until they got too big to climb it Dale: Neil actually just got a new car. So he's doing alright. PEV: that's good news rich - c: new car, or new to him car? PEV: is this to replace the one that broke down on the way to Niagara? Dale: His old car wasn't doing well, but then someone ran into him on Autoroute 5 near where AdamCon was held actually Dale: And they wrote it off. So he used the cheque to replace it. Dale: He prefers new-new cars. rich - c: I hope he wasn't hurt! Dale: It has a USB port in the dash, and can play the MP3s from my USB key for example. PEV: what did he get Dale? Dale: And has built in XM radio, at least while the free trial lasts. rich - c: these days the clue seems to be to pick them by the length of the warranty Dale: One that is very similar to his old one actually. A Pontiac G5. PEV: nice PEV: you seem to be a GM family rich - c: I gather he got an extremely attractive price on it then, since it will soon be an orphan Dale: Yes, the one that broke down on the way to Niagra. It's interesting to buy a car in Ontario, with Quebec plates. Dale: Not me, I have a Dodge Calbur. PEV: me I'm a Ford person PEV: but we all know that Dale: And Jill claims to hate her Pontiac Vibe, but primarily because it is grey. rich - c: our locak Pontiac dealer is now selling Kias instead PEV: colour is easy to fix PEV: not cheap, but easy Dale: That's what I said. Dale: But she'd rather be a grinch I think. PEV: : ) PEV: mind you I understand where she's coming from
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changed username to Daniel B. Guy B.: Hi Daniel PEV: Hi Daniel Daniel B.: Bonsoir! Dale: But apparently it pleased the US Treasury department, whatever they know. rich - c: salut, Daniel - tu es en retard PEV: I think it's like Ford and Mercury PEV: same vehicle under the lights and grill rich - c: or Chrysler killing off Plymouth, just as they did with DeSoto decades earlier Daniel B.: I was away... not able to use internet tonight until now rich - c: having a bad case of internet deprivation now? ; - ) PEV: BTW, where does one get a DSL hub? rich - c: oh, you want the two computers on line? I think you need a router rich - c: go down to Staples and they'll sell you whatever they have in stock that give the biggest commission PEV: Erin brought a hub with her when she was up that was marked Lego Lab, so you can imagine how long Rich has had it : ) rich - c: or you can do the same at Future Shop PEV: ick I don't like Future Shop PEV: prefer Best Buy rich - c: well, Best Buy is the same outfit but has different policies Daniel B.: I did try hard hat mac(k)... and now I'm sure I've played this game before... probably with my old commodore 64 computer. Dale: Probably Daniel. PEV: better policies Dale: Yes, a router is the way to go. PEV: including not assuming that the man is the purchasing power rich - c: I am not sure that anyone but Adam had a version of HardHat Mac, but I could easily be wrong Dale: I like the Linksys ones, but not for any reason that you'd care about Pam. PEV: grrrr Dale: So get the one that is on sale maybe. PEV: basically all I want to do is run two computers off the DSL line at the same time PEV: is that a router? Dale: Wikipedia says that Hardhat Mac was available for several platforms. rich - c: it will do the job and it will offer a built-in firewall of sortsd Dale: That's what a router does Pam. rich - c: that's how your mother and I handle ours, Pam PEV: we'll wait till after Christmas to investigate since we won't have two until then at least rich - c: someday I'll figure out a way to actually network them Dale: There's always a router on for boxing day sale it seems. Look for the ads then. Daniel B.: seeing that both fire buttons are used for hardhat mac... I wonder how I did play this game on Commodore 64. Dale: Some amazing prices too. rich - c: I got a used one from George on Dufferin Dale: Staples or Best Buy seem like the best places to get them on Boxing Day sales. rich - c: got a Tiger Direct flyer today - maybe they have one on sale, Pam rich - c: hold on while I look PEV: not much point in getting one till we have two to use Dad Daniel B.: I've a linksys I can give to you... of course I'm not near you. PEV: I appreciate the sentiment Daniel rich - c: the flyer has four from $33 to $110 PEV: okay PEV: good to know rich - c: they are all wireless - you may be better with a hardwired unit PEV: yes I want a wired unit rich - c: saved having to encrypt everything and balks intruders from your connectiion rich - c: but wireless is the fad so be prepared to argue Daniel B.: but, rich, models like the linksys I don't use can be used as not a wireless by simply not putting the anthena on it. rich - c: do you have any used computer dealers in your area? PEV: dunno, why? rich - c: you may have to find one to get a hardwired unit - at least you'll save money
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changed username to BobS" PEV: not nearly, Daniel PEV: Hi Bob BobS": Hi kids!!!!! Daniel B.: Hello Bob, rich - c: well, Bob, 'bout time you showed up! BobS": finally got hoem Daniel B.: thanks for the dsk files rich - c: been waiting all night to brag at you PEV: uh oh
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changed username to Judy PEV: it's output I need rich - c: hi Judy Judy: Hi, everyone better late than never BobS": on what Richard????? Daniel B.: you can consider them as output PEV: hi Judy rich - c: just telling Bob, been waiting all night to brag at you Judy: we just saw the Christmas lights of all Christmas lights Daniel B.: just saying that there is one reserved for the DSL cable... the others are for your computers rich - c: really big display? did you take a photo? will you put it on the Adam list? Daniel B.: It was sell as a wireless router, but I was able to use it as a not wireless router for years... well, before I did change of internet provider. Judy: no, didn't have a camera but you can look at www.holidayroadlights.com rich - c: Daniel, are you saying a wireless Linksys can be used in hard-wired mode? Dale: For sure. Daniel B.: the model I did pay for, yes Dale: It usually has 4 hard wired Ethernet ports. Daniel B.: I don't know if it's still the case with modern ones Judy: we had no idea that it would be that big Judy: yes BobS": yup, it can do both BobS": we have done it at conventions Guy B.: Hi Bob BobS": hey Guy Guy B.: How much snow did you get from the lake? rich - c: ok, I was telling the others, go to www.thestar.com and scroll way down the page to the octopus. Run the video. Daniel B.: we did get snow monday and yesterday... but today it was sunny. rich - c: guess that is Pam's answer then, Bob BobS": last week got about 10-11 inches from the storm Guy B.: Got about 2 inches here. Almost all gone, just the cold now rich - c: but an ethernet router will do the same job, right? mine has a ice flexible ten ports Guy B.: Whoa, that's a heck of a lot of snow. BobS": WHat?????? Guy B.: Ten ports? PEV: yes it is a lot of snow. Thank you for not sending it all this way. Guy B.: Gee, mine has 4 and 3 are in use PEV: Guy, are you paying attention? rich - c: yes, I think one is phone line input, another is modem, two are computers and a bunch unused BobS": what aM I looking at onthe Star.com PEV: the octopus, says Dad PEV: bottom of the page Meeka: our router has 24 ports PEV: holy cow rich - c: the video of the octopus, down bottom left on the page - scroll down PEV: GUY! BobS": ok Daniel B.: this octopus is a great inspiration. I want a robot capable of this intelligence. rich - c: and Bob, listen close - we have had the squirrels baffled for four solid days! Daniel B.: Direct link video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DoWdHOtlrk rich - c: for now they have even gone away and stopped trying PEV: quick, patent the idea Dad BobS": what did you do to them??? rich - c: fisrt we got an antenna clamp and put it on the feeder pole BobS": and THEN ??????? rich - c: then we got a split narrow stovepipe, closed it with radiator hose clamps, and hung it from the antenna clamp rich - c: and the little !@#%^$&*( STILL GOT UP IT FIRST TRY rich - c: so I went down and got a spray can of Fluid Film, a lubricant they use on North Sea oil rigs BobS": geta BIGGER fricking hammer mon BobS": COOL!!!!!!! rich - c: and a coated the pipe with Fluid Film to a fare-thee-well BobS": slip sliding away BobS": YIPPEE rich - c: they were taking a running start halfway across the yard, jumping up, and sliding down on their butts PEV: I sincerely hope you got this on video, Dad BobS": that would bew a good one to send amazing animal tricks rich - c: I'm hoping the lubricant will last a while, just respray any time they beat it PEV: it's not poisonous, is it Dad? rich - c: like WD40, don't drink it or any petroleum-based product BobS": wo cares, darn the pesky little varmints Judy: than it would be just one less rich - c: but would you tighten a screw you'd lubricated with WD40 first? BobS": they will just smell oily ontheir li'l hands Daniel B.: If I'm calculating right, next adamcon chat will be december 23, and then 30... is it right or we should use saturday instead? BobS": no, use the reg times BobS": they are 2 days before the holiday(s) rich - c: the stuff in blended with lanolin which helps make it stick longer Daniel B.: technically yes... and technically we are in a rush to finish preparing stuff BobS": we are??????? rich - c: that's OK, long as they are not the actual holidays, no problem, Daniel Judy: the lanolin will make their fur softer Daniel B.: yes, we... I'm not alone here. PEV: i'm never done before midnight on the 24th anyway BobS": we're DONE rich - c: we just need to have dinner ready to feed Pam, and we bought the turkey today PEV: wrapped too? BobS": turkey is for thanksgiving, ham is for chrustmas Daniel B.: I'm really tired tonight, I don't know why... probably because it's time for me to leave the chat. Daniel B.: goodnight! Meeka: night
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Guy B. confirmed ban rich - c: I still have the enclosure letter to do some of my Christmas cards, but have mailed others BobS": play Harthat Mack Daniel
changed username to JudyS Daniel B.: welcome back Judy Daniel B.: take care and talk to you next week then. bye! JudyS: stupid computer dumped me BobS": nite D BobS": stupid battery puucked rich - c: night then, Daniel - a la prochaine Guy B.: Well folks. Two more vacation days and I'm done for this year. Have some things to do tomorrow. My car back in the shop, so I'll see you all next week JudyS: night Daniel Daniel B.: * pouf * Meeka: night guy BobS": blimy,mate......auf wiedersehen PEV: Happy Birthday Guy JudyS: night Guy
Daniel B. left chat session rich - c: happy birthday, Guy - see you next week Guy B.: Thanks Pam BobS": hb Guy PEV: gnite BobS": HB Guy B.: Thank you all. JudyS: and Happy birthday JudyS: night Meeka, talk to you later BobS": wht did I miss tonight ???????? Guy B.: Poof rich - c: you're off, Meeka? good night to you, then
Guy B. left chat session BobS": anything important BobS": ma is tryin to throw her out Meeka: no, i not going yet PEV: I bookmarked your site Judy, will go look later JudyS: sorry about that thought you were leaving, Meeka instead of saying good night to Guy rich - c: not really, conversation was limited BobS": am looking forward to warm weather JudyS: yes, do that was quite a sight rich - c: I'm still trying to find out what's going on with Guy's car Meeka: no need to go to bed yet, doug came home tonight and said he taking his last two days for the year off tomorrow and friday so I dont have to get up early with him tomorrow BobS": ANd you better have a FAST comptuer and DSL connection to see it JudyS: and all done with music, had a radio station set up with the music BobS": ah, I am also off for 2 days....... Meeka: lol JudyS: I thought he had to watch what days he takes off? Meeka: these are "comp" days that have to be used by end of year PEV: I'm still trying to decide when to use my last day Meeka: diff than his vacation days BobS": next Friday rich - c: what's this warmer bit? you folks off for a cruise soon? PEV: nah, that's taken JudyS: or loose them
Dale confirmed ban BobS": ya mon JudyS: next week rich - c: when are you going? BobS": leave day after Christmas......week of goofing off, then 14 days of cruising rich - c: so we won't see you till well into the new year? PEV: nice! BobS": be home the 18 oif jan JudyS: tree is saying it is time for bed just clicked off rich - c: Caribbean? JudyS: yes, Western PEV: wise tree : ) BobS": we could "try" to get on chat if we can find a McD's on Wed and on the ship PEV: we'll be here : ) rich - c: on the ship is likely to be pretty pricey, I've heard BobS": perks, my man JudyS: no we get some free time rich - c: well then you know when to spend it - don't forget the time difference BobS": hmmmmmm PEV: I think I had better follow Guy's lead PEV: I'm pooped rich - c: we should do that too, but then we'd have to put up with the U.S. border guards rich - c: OK, night daughter, take care PEV: night daddy PEV: goodnight all, see you next week BobS": nite pam PEV: kerpoof rich - c: how paranoid are they when a liner comes in from cruising?
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