Judy: what PEV: Hi Bob, where are you? Daniel Bienvenu: didn't test it yet, Bob BobS: good hon and you??????? Judy: in Florida BobS: well test it mon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Judy: sunny Florida PEV: how was the trip? BobS: cold PEV: Hi Dad, Daniel and Guy too : ) Judy: first warm day we had was today and it was beautiful today PEV: I gather you took the RV rich-c: ah, you are here - what did you forget? PEV: chat <blush> Judy: yes, we are now sitting in the motorhome now
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Meeka: for the second one pam PEV: nice : ) PEV: colour me jealous Meeka: we are staying on dry land with my parents while they are on the first one Judy: who are you asking? BobS: but DUDE, you are the only post it note there!!!!!!!!!!! PEV: you Judy Meeka: we will be in ft. meyers Judy: we are near Tampa right now rich-c: yes, flying a US internal route you should get no more security hassles than usual Meeka: we are the first flight out in the morning so it shouldnt be too backed up yet BobS: heading towards West Palm Beach area on New Years Eve and then to Lauderdale on New Years Day Judy: good luck with that PEV: Lord, I've heard stories of arriving at 3:00 am BobS: like BEFORE you leave the airport?????????? Judy: that is what we are hearing also, Pam PEV: yes Bob BobS: some people are NUTS and just screw up the system by coming TOO early BobS: news said some coming 6-8hours preflight BobS: all they do is MUCK up the system rich-c: that wasn't what happened here; the rules for flights from outside the US were screwed up beyond belief Judy: there are crazies born every minute rich-c: we had people in line for eight hours and then told their flight had been cancelled Judy: due to what? BobS: bet that p*ssed them off rich-c: what America does with foreigners is not what they do to Americans Judy: not true sometimes they treat us worse rich-c: they came up with all sorts of crazy rules - on the busiest flying day of the year, effective on announcement Judy: they need to provile rich-c: believe me on this you got off so easy you wouldn't believe it Judy: file PEV: trouble is there's no consistency from airport to airport PEV: we found that when flying to Chicago BobS: pilot said Simon says "you can stand up" BobS: simon says, "everybody back to your seat" Judy: I have not been treated well let me tell you and Bob wasnt either that is why we prefer not to fly rich-c: if you're flying internally in Canada, or not to the US, no problem - just do not fly to the US rich-c: because you aren't going to get there anyway BobS: we don't even want to fly within the US anyjore PEV: note to self: go only where we can drive for the next little while Daniel Bienvenu: bonne annee! happy new year! ... in advance rich-c: drive to Buffalo or Detroit and fly from there BobS: TSDA is a bunch of unruly jerks.....I have to be nice and taht is as nice as I can be PEV: well as long as you're comfortable driving in snow, you're probably okay BobS: no prob Pam Judy: we only had that in Michigan BobS: snow is just heavy rain PEV: which is what scares me Bob rich-c: et joyeuse fete a toi, Daniel PEV: people don't adjust for the conditions Meeka: flying is not as fun as it used to be, but sometimes u just gotta do it PEV: Merci, Daniel : ) et a vous Judy: we had snow for about 2 hours and then we went out of it BobS: flying gets you there fast. but other than that is a PAIN in the backside PEV: well given how hard it is to convince R to fly anyway, I doubt it'll be an issue by the time we do it again Judy: just be patient and smile alot rich-c: yes, these days with NOAA online and nationwide weather forecasts, dodging snow is fairly easy PEV: for short hop flights, sometimes it might be better to take the train or drive Judy: and then we won't give you any hassles on the way home Meeka: lol, ty :-) BobS: and just about as fast rich-c: well, Obama sounded a little put off with TSA, maybe he'll "ecourage" them to clean up their act BobS: they NEED to start profiling Judy: meeka, had our flurry tonight Meeka: cool BobS: get the Israelies to show them how......they have non of this crap Meeka: we had fritters tonight Judy: felt we needed to buy something to use their internet BobS: went o Mickey D's, got some food and free wifi rich-c: oh, the El Al system wasn't invented in America - they'll never accept it BobS: although we have the free wifi coming becasue it si ATT and so are we Judy: that sounds good too BobS: probalby not Richard, but that is what we need Judy: we had dinner tonight sitting between the gulf and the bay Judy: what a view PEV: oh, you poor things, such hardship : ) rich-c: never mind, our guys are slow learners too, just not quite so bad rich-c: I gotta go get my beer - brb PEV: Meeka when do you fly out? Judy: was a little noisy with traffic driving past Judy: we had to shut the window was too noisy Meeka: 8 am on the first, but we spending the night in a hotel in detroit, so we realy leave around noon tomorrow PEV: probably a good call Judy: how is the weather, Meeka? PEV: and Judy, when do you leave Ft. Lauderdale? Judy: sunday we get on the ship Meeka: ok, right now, but they are saying an inch or two overnight Judy: I talked to mom this afternoon and she thought you would be having snow for the next few days rich-c: need to let my beer warm up just a tad - but it will do that quickly Judy: so they had to go out to dinner tonight Meeka: ya, thats what we heard too, but hoping they are a day off agian so we can get outta here first rich-c: I think in the Great Lakes area the weathermen are having a problem staying on top of things right now BobS: but an inch ir two is nothing by the time you hit Portland onthe way to Lansing rich-c: the weather is in a strange pattern that is apparently not really predictable - they are offering best guesses
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changed username to LucMiron Judy: yes, they couldn't get it right if their life depended on it Daniel Bienvenu: Bonsoir Luc BobS: I LUC PEV: considering how d**n cold it was yesterday . . . BobS: HI PEV: Hi Luc Judy: Hi, Luc Daniel Bienvenu: Bonne annee a l'avance! LucMiron: Hi people! Meeka: hello BobS: it was COLD, freezing the am and then only about 50 F and windy in the afternoon rich-c: salut, Luc LucMiron: You may be interested to know that Eduardo delivered the final release candidate of Gulkave today. Daniel Bienvenu: someone did asked me where to buy transparent cases... i did answer to find teampixelboyu PEV: we had a deep freeze yesterday Bob LucMiron: I have no casings to sell. I do have transparent casings in reserve, but they are for my own future use. PEV: it was minus 15 with windhill of minus 25 Daniel Bienvenu: honnestly, what I want to know is what did block in the porting process in the first place. Judy: we did have cold weather until today even down here Judy: was only in the 50's the last couple of days Daniel Bienvenu: what Eduardo did see that GuyF didn't see in the first place. PEV: I'd take that : ) LucMiron: what blocked the porting of Gulkave? Well, in the last month, it was mostly the port of Track & Field. :) rich-c: well, cold is relative, but I know what you mean BobS: it sucks to be you Judy: that is true Daniel Bienvenu: minus 30 here... PEV: don't worry, it warmed up considerably today - all the way up to freezing PEV: you've got our weather from yesterday Daniel LucMiron: Eduardo simply fixed (and also optimized) the problem of the SG-1000's HALT opcode. rich-c: yiou got ours from yesterday, Daniel - sympathy! LucMiron: Gulkave runs like a dream now. Almost no slowdown (except when the screen is filled with enemy bullets), and very little flicker. rich-c: Daniel, how is the planning for Adamcon doing? LucMiron: Yeah, what rich said. :) BobS: there is a Hooters right next to Mickey D's and the parking lot is loaded with those patrons rich-c: we are getting some of the Quebec craft beers here now, and my tongue is already hanging out! BobS: roll it back in Richard rich-c: you're not tasting what I am at the moment, Bob BobS: oh rich-c: otherwise you'd be headed north out of the parking lot to get a taste yourself - 1500 miles north! Judy: Meeka, when you get down go to Beall's on Fri at the outlet for shorts for Doug Judy: you get 15% for non seniors on Fri Meeka: ok? Meeka: ahhh PEV: are stores open on Friday? Daniel Bienvenu: The planning for the Adamcon... not worked much on this yet. I know it's not good from my part, but this will change in 2010. Judy: we went on Mon and I found 2 pairs of shorts and a bathing suit and dad found jeans long enough rich-c: well, we need firm dates now, and you need to be talking to a hotel Daniel Bienvenu: dates are decided... based on our disponibilities Judy: some are rich-c: have to stir up Guy a little since I gather it will be in his area Meeka: we will have to wait till just before we leave, we dont get in till 12:30 and then we have a three hour drive to moms, by then we will prob be done for the day Daniel Bienvenu: so I know when... just don't reserve a place yet PEV: remember PEV: Daniel, June is wedding month PEV: don't wait too long PEV: things book up fast Judy: next week will work rich-c: not reserve, but know who is willing to offer what BobS: Bealls Outlets are EVERYWHERE rich-c: remember freeway acess and reasonable distance to teh airport matters BobS: well kids......tis the bewitching hour here in Florida methinks PEV: also accessability for some of the older members of the group is very important BobS: we have to gas up and then bed down t=for the night rich-c: Montreal has lots of great restaurants, just make sure some are handy for us Judy: yes, we have to find a place to stay yet tonight so goodnight all until next week Meeka: night PEV: glad you made it tonite, Bob and Judy BobS: so, the next time we communicate it will be from the middle of the Caribbean Sea PEV: Happy New Year! Judy: safe flying and all that BobS: ta ta rich-c: yes, gota get to Walmart before the 40-footers BobS: nop;e, Travel america Plaza I think Daniel Bienvenu: I know that GuyF wants a particular hotel, because it's near his home, and so he'll not pay for a room. I don't think it's near the airport, but it's near to something for sure Judy: yes, happy new year to all and to all a good night
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Judy left chat session LucMiron: Bye Bob! Happy New Year1 Meeka: ua, i gonna go too Daniel Bienvenu: bye Meeka LucMiron: bye Meeka! HNY! PEV: get some rest Meeka, the next 24 are gonna be busy rich-c: Meeka, you and Doug too, Happy New Year and a safe trip! Meeka: I have things to do yet before tomorrow PEV: Happy New Year to you and Doug Meeka: happy new year to all LucMiron: So has GuyF dropped by this chatroom lately? Guy B: Ok back
Meeka left chat session Daniel Bienvenu: I didn't see GuyF today Guy B: Must be working hard rich-c: no, Guy has only been by once in the last few months - we need to talk to him rich-c: we lifers can cope, but the newer members are already getting very antsy Daniel Bienvenu: I know that he checks his facebook sometimes rich-c: well, I'm not on Facebook, but Frances and Pam are - maybe they can "remind" him PEV: we'll have to flag him and see what happens LucMiron: Good idea. rich-c: yes, just a friendly nudge, but a firm one PEV: I think Guy's biggest problem is time right now Daniel Bienvenu: I'll have to go now. LucMiron: He's got the kind of job that can keep him locked in long rush periods... rich-c: that would certainly make sense, but it's running out on planning, too Guy B: Bye Daniel, Happy New Year Daniel Bienvenu: thanks Luc for the update, Guyf will be happy to hear that LucMiron: Bye D.! HNY! Daniel Bienvenu: ... about gulkave rich-c: bonsoir, Daniel, bonne anee Daniel Bienvenu: bonne annee a toi aussi PEV: goodnight Daniel, and Happy New Year! Daniel Bienvenu: best wishes! bye! Daniel Bienvenu: *pouf*
Daniel Bienvenu left chat session rich-c: wow, that sort of fell apart quickly - still, at year-end, folks get pushed for time LucMiron: Gonna watch all 24 episodes of 24 (season 7) on DVD next week-end. Should be fun. :) rich-c: no idea what 24 might be, but do enjoy it PEV: TV program, Dad LucMiron: 24, with Kiefer Sutherland. :) rich-c: Luc, our tv has been off since the Grey Cup, and won't go on again till the Daytona 500 (maybe) rich-c: Frances hasn't looked at it since - well, too long to remember PEV: Sept 11, 2001? rich-c: we sort of aren' rich-c: t tv people LucMiron: I don't watch a lot of TV either. I mostly watch a few programs on Sunday nights, but that's about it. PEV: whereas we are video addicts rich-c: I watch F1 racing and the CFL LucMiron: What about hockey? rich-c: I just find the internetso much more fascinating rich-c: Harold Ballard permanenly destroyed my interest in hockey rich-c: I used to be an avid fan, dropped everything for HNIC, every show PEV: used to go to games too rich-c: when I could but tickets were rare and expensive rich-c: of course they still are PEV: I wouldn't pay what they're asking for tickets these days rich-c: at least now they are paying my pension PEV: LOL rich-c: Ontario Teachers Pension Plan own a major chunck of the Leafs, Luc LucMiron: I see. :) LucMiron: Well, I shall be taking my leave of you fine ladies and gentlemen. Happy New Year to everyone! rich-c: you have some similar pension funds in Quebec rich-c: bonne annee a toi, luc! LucMiron: Merci! PEV: Happy New Year Luc rich-c: a la prochaince annee
LucMiron left chat session Guy B: Bye Luc, Happy New Year rich-c: trying to remember the Quebec plan - Caisse de Depot et Placement, I think rich-c: so Pam, any news? PEV: about what? PEV: we're very boring around here : ) rich-c: nothing I can think of - it's the same here rich-c: nothing really to talk about PEV: although I'm reminded we have an anniversary tomorrow PEV: can you believe, it almost slipped my mind? rich-c: right, congratulations to both of you PEV: our thanks : ) rich-c: me, I have to learn how to be a webmaster - overnight PEV: no problem ( as long as you don't plan to sleep) PEV: you go live when? rich-c: yes, there is that unfortunate little obstacle rich-c: John is going to have to do some heavy-duty coaching PEV: well he lives for heavy duty PEV: I'll try not to pester him tomorrow then rich-c: don't know about that, but he is built for it rich-c: oh I don't expect to be after him for a ew days yet PEV: oh good, maybe I'll catch him in time to fix my e-mail download rich-c: have to make a very severe reduction in my fund of ignorance PEV: LOL rich-c: it isn't working? PEV: well you have a rich pool to fish in Papa PEV: no hasn't been for a while which is why I've been using Horde rich-c: you are so right, daughter - but don't tell anyone else PEV: not a big fan of Horde rich-c: oh, I have found the shortcuts and find Horde works very conveniently PEV: to quote Erin, "meh" rich-c: well, I don't know what you are doing, and if there is a way to make it easier PEV: speaking of whom, they're heading to Windsor tomorrow PEV: I am jealous - I want more time with my Rin rich-c: like when the first 20 come up, I just use the master box to check them all - then uncheck the non-spams rich-c: down to see her brothers? will Cynthia and Gord be there too? PEV: oh I know, but when you have 180 messages it takes a while to go through them all PEV: and it's such a pain to get in, I don't do it often enough PEV: no, Cynthia and Gordon were supposed to go but apparently Cynthia hurt her back yesterday rich-c: oh, when you can do a mass check, mass purge and mass delete, it isn't that bad rich-c: that's why you have 180 - it would take me five days to get that many PEV: oh that's at least a couple of weeks worth rich-c: mind you, I do it a few times every day so there is no buildup - all very fast PEV: but like I said it's such a pain to get in I don't do it often enough rich-c: so how did Cynthis hurt her back? PEV: fell apparently PEV: I asked for more info but didn't get it rich-c: anyway, what's the pain to get in? you should have automatic fillin of name and password PEV: it's the PW rich-c: I'll get your mother to coax her - falls leading to hurt backs can be big issues, I've noticed PEV: I'll get more info if I call Guy B: Well folks. Have to get an early start as I take my car in again. Have a Happy New Year rich-c: yes, your mom says she knows, she just didn't tell me rich-c: good luck with the car, Guy, and Happy New Year PEV: Happy New Year, Guy! Guy B: Poof
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