BobS: YO Daniel !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Daniel Bienvenu: sorry, you're not teh first one Daniel Bienvenu: heelo Bob BobS: bummer dude BobS: getting some interest from the colecovisiongroup up your way Daniel Bienvenu: It appears, yes. BobS: GREAT BobS: you have any ideas for a schedule yet????? BobS: think Yann wants some time, and David Hill BobS: Dale of course Daniel Bienvenu: most of the fun seems to be concentrate on saturday and sunday... so I guess I'll fill the blank and start the presentation friday, like last year. Daniel Bienvenu: Well, I've heard from Dale wick yet... He will certainly do something, but I don't know what. Daniel Bienvenu: *I've not heard BobS: you can probably book Dale for a Sat morning and a Sunday morning Daniel Bienvenu: So far, I know that Dave Hill should be there for the weekend... landing friday pm. BobS: wonder where Richard is BobS: David maybe on sunday afternoon Daniel Bienvenu: ron is preparing presentations in DVD format BobS: that is right also Daniel Bienvenu: Guy Bona said he can bring back presentations of utilities and emulators. Daniel Bienvenu: new people there, so why not talking about some stuff we know BobS: that would work, a short session, but we could make it longer by demonstating HOW to move files into the emulator BobS: good ideas BobS: wonder ifr Richard is not feeling good; or that his modem is not workigna gain Daniel Bienvenu: As for people from Montreal, specially JF Dupuis, Luc Miron... they tend to be present only the last day (sunday).
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changed username to rich-c Daniel Bienvenu: So, like stated last week, sunday sounds to be "the videogame day". BobS: HELLO richard rich-c: g'day. mates Daniel Bienvenu: Well, I did contact Guy Foster and I've got no reply yet... so I don't know if he finds a restaurant for the banquet already. rich-c: guess we can live with that, Daniel - where's the banquest?
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changed username to Guy B. rich-c: OK, with his house and job and kids he's busy, but it's time to move now Guy B.: Greetings!!! Daniel Bienvenu: Hello Justin, Guy B. Justin: Hi there. rich-c: hi jUSTIN BobS: HI guys rich-c: HELLO gUY Daniel Bienvenu: I've read your message talking about learning again SmartBASIC, justin. Justin: Hey guys. Justin: Ah yes, sent that an hour ago. Guy B.: Got my new PC from work over the weekend. Not setup yet Daniel Bienvenu: I'm not familiar with SmartBASIC, but I can code in BASIC no problem. Daniel Bienvenu: So, if you have questions about SmartBASIC... ask someone else. Justin: Seems all BASIC is alike, but obviously not identical. Justin: lol ok Daniel rich-c: well, BASIC has a lot of dialects, but basically (pardon the pun) they are pretty much the same Justin: tru dat Daniel Bienvenu: each machine got his set of special instructions, pokes and peeks addresses... impossible to keep track of everything. Guy B.: No they are not. Smartbasic is close to Apple's, except certain peeks and pokes. Justin: eh? rich-c: well, Guy Cousineau wrote a commented disassembly of SmartBASIC which can still be had Justin: What did Krue use for Waterline? Guy B.: One of the Niad newsletters have a chart comparing the poke addresses to Smartbasic Daniel Bienvenu: Well, based on what I did understand, there is a limit to the similiraties between coleco adam and apple, even when talking about smartbasic. rich-c: you're quite corr4ect - different BIOS, different CPUs Guy B.: At least Microsoft didn't do Adam's Basic Justin: HEY! Be right back... Guy B.: Me too
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changed username to Judy Guy B.: Hi Judy rich-c: hi Judy Daniel Bienvenu: Hello Judy Judy: hi, Daniel, Justin, Guy and Rich rich-c: well, I suspect that they did want to make it easy for Apple programmers to transition Judy: I see you are back on line, Rich rich-c: but remember both machines have instruction sets that support cp/M SO THEY CAN'T BE THAT DIFFERENT ANYWAY rich-c: sorry about that - switched keyboardds so my fingers don't land where they should! Daniel Bienvenu: No problem, Rich. Daniel Bienvenu: I've a technical question. BobS: back in the day...........Compujter Shopper had the programs you could type in for TRS80, Commodore, ADAM, Apple and TI's .... just with some variations in the commnads Daniel Bienvenu: based on an approximation of the coleco adam computer, rich-c: yes, I remember those Daniel Bienvenu: there is this "master 6801" thing that somehow deal with allthe "6801" stuff like tapes and disks. but what about the modem? rich-c: the master 6801 governs the Adamnet which also has a couple of slave 6801s in the devices rich-c: lets teh Adam do a crude for of multitasking, e.g running a game while loading the next part Daniel Bienvenu: By looking at "hacker's guide", they listed the keyboard, printer, tape and disk, but not the modem, to be part of this adamnet, master 6801, thing. Daniel Bienvenu: So, is the modem part of adamnet or not? rich-c: right, far as I know the modem was a device on its own, needed its own program and driver BobS: darn Daniel. do you have to ASK the HARD questions???? rich-c: but Dr. D. or Dale would know top of the head Daniel Bienvenu: well, I just openned the hacker's guide, on the first pages and see no place for the modem in their schema. rich-c: don't have my Hackers Guide handy and can't reach it at the moment BobS: the modem was also a serial interface...................... BobS: and that may mean that it was not an adamnet device rich-c: yes, Sid Carter made the first Adam serial card out of a modem, didn't he? BobS: the fact that it was a serial device made it possible to to make the SydModem BobS: yes Richard Daniel Bienvenu: serial card... what is the purpose of this card? rich-c: but teh Adamnet is a serial system so that doesn't automatically excluse it
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changed username to Meeka Daniel Bienvenu: hello Meeka Meeka: hello rich-c: among other things it will support an external printer, Daniel BobS: Hi Meeka rich-c: hello Meeka Judy: hi, Meeka BobS: a parallel card in the center slot goes to a printer...............and it is not n ADAMnet device either rich-c: sorry - you're right - I should look in my Adam more often! BobS: Eve Electronics used the 60pin side port for serial/parallel & 80 column monitor use Daniel Bienvenu: 80 columns? Coleco Adam with 80 columns display? BobS: I firmly believe that Coleco designers intended the slots for exactly what the third party developers found they could work with BobS: YES, Eve had a unit and so did Orphanware
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changed username to LucMiron rich-c: yes, Big John at Eve worked out how it could be done LucMiron: Hi. :) Daniel Bienvenu: Bonsoir Luc BobS: Hi Luc rich-c: salut, Luc Meeka: hi luic Daniel Bienvenu: J'espere que tu peux m'aider, j'ai deux questions pour toi concernant ADAMCon 22. Judy: Hi, Luc Meeka: luc** LucMiron: I have question about AdamCon too. :) Daniel Bienvenu: Good BobS: see, I unnerstan french............I pickedup what Daniel said concernign aDAMCON Daniel Bienvenu: before... how are you, Luc? LucMiron: I'm doing okay. Could be a little better though, but I won't bore you all with my petty problems. :) rich-c: did you get the firsdt half of his sentence? Daniel Bienvenu: I did located the low pitched note, I think I can fix that no problem... but not done it yet. BobS: he wants a maid??????? BobS: or not Daniel Bienvenu: "m'aider" = "help me" rich-c: nope, hopes Luc can aid (help) him - compare espere to aspire Justin: Here's MY question. I've been playing with the Virtual ADAM lately and using the SmartBASIC on there.. Well, is there a way to write up a long coded BASIC program in a text editor like NotePad or WORD, save the file, and then re-open it in SmartBASIC? Daniel Bienvenu: souds like "maid", so in a sense you got it. Daniel Bienvenu: just don't get the meaning Meeka: doug says sort of, but it is complicated rich-c: m'aider = mayday, that';s wehre the distress caqll came from Justin: sort of... hmm... Justin: that means there's HOPE! rich-c: why not just compose it in SmartWriter and go from there? that's how it was done originally Daniel Bienvenu: Luc? Daniel Bienvenu: @Luc : What are your questions about this ADAMCon? Justin: What if I wanted to sample code from the internet? BobS: got a point there Justin.........you can load and look at any basic program in SmartWriter and alter it LucMiron: @Daniel: About Boxxle, there's no big hurry, but it would be nice if this issue could be resolved eventually. Your tunes are all very well done, but those few notes in the main game song really need to be fixed. We can talk about it later, at your leisure. rich-c: there's Adam code on the internet? Meeka: you will get good at typing at least :-) Justin: From the newsletters. Justin: As for using SmartWRITER, how does that work? LucMiron: Anyhow, my question about Adamcon is directed at rich-c. rich-c: go for it, Luc Daniel Bienvenu: I did write a program in SmartBASIC if you want... it's my (humble) updated version of what I've found in the hacker's guide. It converts a string that represents an hexadecimal value into a decimal value. Decimal values are useful for many of us, programmers. BobS: in Virtual ADAM , you cna boot to Smartwriter Daniel Bienvenu: 5 REM hex to dec converter Daniel Bienvenu: 10 x$ = "0123456789ABCDEF" LucMiron: @rich-c: Daniel told me you are the treasurer (or whatever) for Adamcon 22, and I need to know how much I need to pay to have a table and also show a presentation. Daniel Bienvenu: 20 INPUT b$ Daniel Bienvenu: 30 v = 0 Daniel Bienvenu: 40 FOR x = 1 TO LEN(b$): FOR k = 1 TO 16 rich-c: OK, that's actually Bobn's department - he's the adviser, I just handle the money LucMiron: Okay... Daniel Bienvenu: 50 IF MID$(b$,x,1) = MID$(x$,k,1) THEN v = v * 16: v = v + (k - 1): k =16 LucMiron: Daniel told me it's 60$. Is that per day? Daniel Bienvenu: 60 NEXT k,x BobS: yup Daniel Bienvenu: 70 PRINT x Daniel Bienvenu: 80 END BobS: table spcare to sell is FREE BobS: good deal eh? LucMiron: Yep. :) Daniel Bienvenu: err... my mistake Daniel Bienvenu: 70 PRINT v Daniel Bienvenu: ;-) LucMiron: So let's say people who live nearby the hotel in Laval want to drop by. Is there an entry fee for casual visitors? rich-c: if they want to participate, yes - drop in for an hour, likely no Daniel Bienvenu: saying hello is free. BobS: What Richard said !!!!!!!!!1111 rich-c: realize we're pretty informal, Luc, and play a lot of this by ear LucMiron: Define "participate". :) BobS: HI !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!;-) rich-c: basically if you want the services (meeting room, lunch, etc) you chip in like everyone else Daniel Bienvenu: Well, sitting down on a chair or staying at the meeting room during the convention, is participating. (as far as I know) BobS: just to stop and look, free....................stay and learn, pay ?????????? BobS: we try to be easy to work with Luc Daniel Bienvenu: because the participation fees is based on the location cost of the meeting room BobS: very easy rich-c: yes, that's a pretty good description LucMiron: Alright, so if I show a small presentation at one point, all the attendees need to pay 60$? BobS: the room rent is the killer here...........and if they go to lunch, we incurr extra costs Daniel Bienvenu: well, as you may know, the $60 includes lunch based on the registration form. rich-c: no, it's rooled into the overall convention fee for the full members rich-c: but essentially that's how it's handled in setting the convention price LucMiron: @rish-c: What does that mean, in plain english? rich-c: it means everyone who comes and takes part, pays, proportional to their participation rich-c: it's a communal thing, we all benefit and we all pay what it costs to support it LucMiron: Sorry, it's still not clear to me. LucMiron: I'm slow tonight, I guess. BobS: we dont' usually have peoplel come for just a little bit unless to to sya HI rich-c: what is giving you the problem, Luc? ask away, we have nothing to hide Justin: You talking to me? BobS: ok guys......Daniel and Richard...............hows this $60-day + lunch..........$30 half day only........... say HI =FREE LucMiron: Well, let's say someone was to run an ad in a local newspaper, inviting people to Adamcon... You can see where this question is going... rich-c: Luc, at the moment BobS: will that work, so Luc and others know what to expect. IF thye want to stay and play all day, fine...... rich-c: I think we would have to check with the hotel on that - they might want an esxtra fee BobS: we WANt to promote the convention for the ADAM and ColecoVision, but we need to pay the bills with those who come also rich-c: it's one thing to rent a meeting space and another to set up a public shop LucMiron: I see... So it should be considered a private convention of sorts... BobS: as long as we are in our meeting room with our own people, the hotel should not have a problem
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changed username to Pamela rich-c: yes, but if we represent our activity as a meeting and use it as a sample room, the hotel could get very shirty Pamela: well, I made it LucMiron: Hi Pam. Pamela: Hi everyone rich-c: hi daughter Justin: Well, it's late folks. Good night. rich-c: night Justin Judy: hi, Pam Daniel Bienvenu: goodnight Justin Judy: night Justin BobS: HI PAM Pamela: nightJustin Daniel Bienvenu: Hello Pam LucMiron: Well, that clarifies things. So I pay for my own presentation, and the people who will attend will have paid their own hotel fees. Is that essentially correct?
Justin left chat session BobS: nite Justin rich-c: well, if you wish to participate, you pay just like the rest of the participants, and yes, we will all have paid our fees BobS: YES, Luc.........and you can see that if you advertise that you will be selling carts at such and such a hotel that day AT the ADAM convention...the hotel could become VERY shrityh rich-c: others who come in from outside to see a special event will also be expected to chip in - fair enough? LucMiron: Yep, that sounds fair. BobS: does that make sense Luc???????? BobS: we do NOT want to turn anyone away or make them unwelcome, but we need to do ti inbouncdss BobS: in bounds LucMiron: So a guy like J-F (the guy behind CollectorVision) who wants to attend all day long (and perhaps even sell a few CV carts while he's there) and attend the presentations will need to pay 60$ per day? BobS: Daniel had a hard enough time finding the hotel, we don't want them trying to charge us extra for any problems we create BobS: YES rich-c: also realize we have to order lunches way in advance, Luc, so we do need to know how many we will have rich-c: the hotel will not let us bring in our own food to the meeting room LucMiron: Were such details explained in the Adamcon announcement on AtariAge? People need to know these things... Daniel Bienvenu: Well, the hotel only told me so far to not destroy anything, putting nothing on the walls, and not bring food from outside in the meeting room. never told me to not seel friendly a bunch of stuff during the convention. rich-c: yes, and I believe that Jean-Francois has already been told how it works Daniel Bienvenu: *sorry for mistyping, tonight. LucMiron: *you're forgiven. ;) BobS: its those farn dingers Daniel Pamela: Daniel, did you see my Pamela: FB message on the poster? Daniel Bienvenu: I've a problem with my keyboard with the letter N which sometimes doesn't work. Daniel Bienvenu: I've see your message on Facebook, Pam. rich-c: what we do among ourselves - which includes any paid day mambers - I would regard as none of the hotel's business Daniel Bienvenu: see? the letter N just didn't work here Daniel Bienvenu: *I've seen it, yes rich-c: I think we had better not cross the line from private trading into retail selling - and it's a wavy line Pamela: it's just amazing and I love it BobS: my whole keyboard goes CARAZY somtiems. and I don' thtink that it is operator error Daniel Bienvenu: I see no close in the contract to not allow trading and selling stuff. rich-c: I haven't studied it that closely, Daniel, but I'll bet there is some loose verbiage in there BobS: that is good......then we can make EVERYONE happy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111 rich-c: it's not that they won't rent space for a selling show - they just want more money for it Daniel Bienvenu: extorsion? rich-c: they would likely regard any such activity by us as a breach rich-c: they are a very anal uptight bunch BobS: we keep it a secret rich-c: by advertising and having a mob knocking down the doors? rich-c: seriously, if teh front desk has 20 strangers come by asking where the convention room is, they are going to get very curious rich-c: and that curiosity has teh potential to cost us Daniel Bienvenu: no need for secret, just keep it low profile should be fine. anyway, I remember going to another convention and at the end there was cd-roms and stuff for sale at the exit of the conference room, so it's common practice. Pamela: also remember that the meeting room probably has a limit on the number of people it can safely accomodate LucMiron: @Daniel: You told me when I arrived here that you had two Adamcon-related questions for me. Have I answered them? BobS: yes, I agree, we can't advertise it as a sale,,,,,,,but only as the ADAM/ColecoVision convention Pamela: and a "dealer room" may also raise insurance issues Daniel Bienvenu: Well, I don't know how much time you need for a presentation and which day and time you can do that. BobS: Danile said he needed a maid....................and something else...................<grin> Pamela: heck Bob we all need a maid! Daniel Bienvenu: hopefully, my webcam doesn't work< LucMiron: I haven't decided yet what I'm going to talk about. Probably an exposé about my BasicVision project. A few words about my Team Pixelboy projects... BobS: me too......................oops, I got one....................ME rich-c: fortunately I'm using the desktop which doesn't have a webcam Judy: no, you don't Daniel Bienvenu: As an approximation, would you say that 1 hour is enough for you to make your presentation. rich-c: essentially, Luc, what do you feel the Adam people need to know about your present and planned projects? Judy: at least not me as the maid LucMiron: To be honest, I'm more into the ColecoVision than the ADAM. I hope that won't be an issue... Daniel Bienvenu: It's my case too, Luc. I'm more ColecoVision than Coleco ADAM. BobS: nope.......we are even learning to program games with Dale wick rich-c: Daniel, you know how Adam presentations tend to run overtime - prepare to be generous Daniel Bienvenu: But, one doesn't exclude the other Daniel Bienvenu: I'm fully prepared to make a scheduling time sheet with big margins
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changed username to Dale rich-c: the Adam is basically an expanded Colecovision, so you can't talk about one without the other Dale: Hi all. Pamela: Hi Dale Meeka: hi dale Daniel Bienvenu: anyway, I only remember one Adamcon to be able to keep the schedule... even if it was starting later. rich-c: hi Dale LucMiron: Aside from my own, how many presentations are lined up so far? Judy: hi, Dale Pamela: it certainly wasn't mine! LucMiron: Hi Dale. :-) Pamela: the beauty of schedules is they're flexible : ) BobS: mostly the sessions are secretive Luc.....meaning not planned out yet.............I told ya, we are a loose bunch and "go with the flow" Daniel Bienvenu: Number of presentations? So far... 2 by Ron (DVD), 1 by guy B, 1 by myself, maybe 2 by Dale, 1 by Dave Hill, and you... that's about it. BobS: was thinking about one too Daniel LucMiron: Yeah, you go with the flow, but you have to pay in advance... ;-) BobS: NOW you are getging into it Luc !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Judy: that about sums it up, Luc Daniel Bienvenu: Well, Luc, can you tell me for sure which day and daytime (like Sunday PM) you would like to make yoru presentation. Guy B.: Ok back Guy B.: Hi Pam Pamela: hi there : ) LucMiron: Okay, so with all these presentations, who is organizing the schedule (loosely or not)? Judy: welcome back, Guy rich-c: I hope p.m. means afternoon, not evening, Daniel Dale: Daniel asked me to make the schedule. rich-c: it's up to Daniel, Luc Dale: When are you going to be there Luc? Pamela: do we have a banquet venue yet? BobS: HI DALE BobS: sneaked in didi ya?????????????? BobS: ya Pam EAT rich-c: no, Guy Foster was supposed to be looking into it but he hasn't reported back yet Dale: I said Hi when I arrived. Guy B.: I'm going to fly this time. BobS: I missed ya LucMiron: Okay, well, as long as it's in the after-noon, I don't care which day my presentation is scheduled, so whoever is preparing the presentation schedule can just tell me which hour is open. rich-c: OK, I'm sure there are direct flights Chicago-Montreal rich-c: anyone know if the hotel has an airport shuttle? Guy B.: I'm checking into Porter Airlines as they fly from Midway Pamela: I didn't see one advertised on the website Guy B.: Good question, Daniel do they have one? Pamela: however it looks like we're fairly close to the airport Daniel Bienvenu: ??? I don't know what to answer rich-c: you will likely have to change planes in Toronto which is their hub, but the layover should be short Pamela: so cab fare if necessary would not be prohibitive Guy B.: You're right Rich and check in with customs too in Toronto rich-c: he'll likely arrive at a time when one of us can go fetch him Daniel Bienvenu: Keep in mind that I'm not living in Laval, so I know about near to nothing about things you can find in Laval. Dale: GuyF had recommended a place back in January. Pamela: Luc, do you know the area at all? rich-c: likely you'll get pre-cleared in Chicago, Guy - you know they fly Q400s? LucMiron: I've lived in Laval for over 30 years. :-) rich-c: OK, what's a good nearby restaurant that will offer a prix-fixe menu to a group? Pamela: on the map it looks like we're fairly close to the airport - is that a reasonable conclusion? Guy B.: I read it at their website. Bombardier is also making our new L cars for Chicago. CTA is testing 8 new cars now on the Red Line Pamela: and how much of a nightmare is it to get into and out of the airport? rich-c: just taht they are turboprop aircraft so lower and slower than jets Meeka: ok, i am off for the night Meeka: see ya next wreek LucMiron: @rich: That's not something I can know off-hand. One would need to make a few phone calls... Pamela: night Meeka!
Meeka left chat session rich-c: night, meeka LucMiron: @Pamela: About the airport. If you're talking about Pierre-Elliot-Trudeau, then yes, it's not that far away from Laval. Just travel autoroute 13 up north until you cross the river. rich-c: if you want to share some ideas with Dale/Daniel/GuyF, Luc, it would be helpful Pamela: has anyone asked the hotel for their recommendation? rich-c: I think they do catering so I CAN GUESS WHAT IT WOULD BE rich-c: ficky stingersrsagain LucMiron: I don't know if they have group-prices, but how about Boston Pizza? Guy B.: Just out of curiousity. I checked out fares from O'Hare almost $700 roundtrip. Porter would be half that amount Pamela: might not be private enough Luc rich-c: how about a place where our Americans can taste some Quebec cooking - cassoulet? maple syrup pie? LucMiron: Oh, you want "private".. :-) LucMiron: How many people are we talking about again? Dale: "sugar pie" Pamela: well, semi-private at least - so we can all hear each other without shouting and have some control over the environment rich-c: about 20, Luc Daniel Bienvenu: I was checking my luggages ( is it the right word?), and inside one I've fid back Luc's phone number @ job... rich-c: Daniel, don't you have a discount long distance service like YAK for instance? rich-c: our bills from them are so small they're ridiculous LucMiron: How about an indian restaurant? I know this nice little place which may offer group specials... Daniel Bienvenu: err. no, but I can't go back in time to change that Daniel Bienvenu: I suppose I can check it out rich-c: yes, and there are many others, some you just dial in for each call Pamela: we're always open to suggestions : ) rich-c: Indian is a bit dicey, many tend to go overboard on the spices rich-c: you have to remember, Luc, us old folks have tender digestive systems Daniel Bienvenu: last year it was in a "full peanuts" restaurant. delicious, but I did find out lately that I was somehow intolerant to that much of peanuts. Guy B.: Some people are allergic to peanuts. At least I'm not LucMiron: Laval is very "urban", in the sense that you can't expect to find "local cuisine". We have the usual restaurants (Pizza Hut, Wendy's, etc.) and specialty restaurants (greek, chinese, indian, etc.) but if you want to taste stuff like maple products, you have to venture out of the greater Montreal area, and I'm afraid I can't help much with that... rich-c: other than fish, what allergies have we in our group? BobS: we need a place close in a steak house type restauarant, with some chicken fare as well Guy B.: As long some the restaurants are within walking distance, that would be fine with me Pamela: nothing I can't work around Guy B.: Daniel, guess you are working on the banquet? rich-c: you can ride with whoever has a car, Guy - we have two empty seats in the van LucMiron: In walking distance??? Do you know where the hotel is actually located?? Pamela: and two in the truck rich-c: and Dale, are you even coming? time's a-fleeting Guy B.: Oh good. Dale: I am indeed coming. Dale: But not my family. Pamela: is that a fantasy, Luc? rich-c: yes, it's up on the Autproute out by the Carrefour Laval Dale: Stated that I was coming two weeks ago, I believe. BobS: tha you did Dale BobS: we were counting up and it looks like we are having a nice size group this year rich-c: OK, who are you sharing with? Daniel? Pamela: I gather Laval is not a "walking distance" kind of place BobS: abou the same as last year PLUS the Montreal programmerss and CV group LucMiron: @Pamela: Well, you'll find nice restaurants really close by, if you use a car to get around. But by foot, you'll be a rather unhappy camper... Dale: Yes, Rich, Daniel was the idea. rich-c: ATTENTION B! BlES cANADIENS SONT LA! eNCORE UNE FOIS! vIVE lES gLOORIEUX!!! LucMiron: Canadiens won! How would have thought?! Daniel Bienvenu: capslock power! LucMiron: How=who BobS: We will have transportation I am sure rich-c: NOBODY, BUT AIN'T IT GREAT? Cnadian club in teh finals Pamela: we'll have enough car space for everyone - just need consensus with respect to destination BobS: game between Montreal and Penguins tonight?????????????? game 7??? Pamela: yes, the Habs won, Bob LucMiron: That shouldn't be too much of a problem. :) BobS: think that was onthe news tonight rich-c: yep, Montreal won game and series LucMiron: @BobS. Yep. Canadiens won 5 to 2 over the Penguins. BobS: COOL, don't follow hockey though Pamela: as you can imagine, we Canadians are quite pleased : ) Daniel Bienvenu: From what I've seen, it started very very early with 4 goals. I think the goaler was not really there. rich-c: Rich and Erin driving? Dave and Samantha are Pamela: yes, Erin and Rich are driving Pamela: they'll come through the US most of the way Daniel Bienvenu: landing friday for lunch or pm Judy: we are driving also BobS: I can DRIVE YOU CRAZY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 rich-c: will Guy room with Murray, and Dale with Daniel? or are there time conflicts? LucMiron: I have to take a shower before it's too late into the evening, so I will be taking my leave. But before I go, I just wanted to mention two things... BobS: assume Murray will want a single room Richard...usually does Dale: Murray usually prefers a private room. BobS: YES, Luc,........waiting rich-c: go ahead, Luc Pamela: thanks for you input Luc Dale: We'll stay out here Luc. Pamela: : ) Dale LucMiron: First of all, I think Bob sent me a PRIVATE message which I didn't answer (the chatroom got too hectic), but anyhow, I'll need to schedule my presentation and also I'll need to know who I will be sending the 60$ to. BobS: money to Richard BobS: if you don' thave the registrtion form.... http://ann.hollowdreams.com to find it
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changed username to Steve Guy B.: Hi Steve Steve: Hello all. Pamela: Hi Steve Daniel Bienvenu: money ... rich clee BobS: IH Steve BobS: HI rich-c: hello Stev e - did you see Montreal won 5-2? Steve: Sorry I'm late. I had to have a bit of a cry over the Bruins losing to the Flyers. LucMiron: Got it. My second point is that the indian restaurant I mentioned earlier is not that spicy. I ate there just yesterday (before going to see Iron Man 2) and it's good food. Steve: No Rish. I didn't. but I heard they were up 4-2 Dale: Hi Steve. BobS: we can consider it maybe, tis up to the rest of the group LucMiron: It's a small place but it can easely accomodate 20 people. The downside is that it's not that close to the hotel... Steve: How has everyone been? It's finally spring weather here. Almost summery. rich-c: I like it, Frances will eat it, but I don't know how the others may feel - a good Italian might be more tactful Pamela: certainly we should keep our options open Dale: Cold here at the moment Steve. But by Friday it'll be warmer. LucMiron: Alright, but how does the restaurant issue work with the banquet thing? Dale: Certainly not as cold as it was on the weekend. Daniel Bienvenu: Driving to the restaurant is not an issue... if there is a nice parking and can accomodate handicaped people. LucMiron: "handicaped" as in wheelchairs? rich-c: we negotiate a fixed price per person, tax and pourboire incls. Aloow each one menu choice. Alcohol separate for the individual. Pamela: I would say rather "disability-friendly", Luc Dale: Recently we've been doing a reduced menu thing. That works for mot places for our size of group. rich-c: like, if I can get in with my cane and the stairs have a railing, I'm OK LucMiron: @rich-c: Yeah, I figure that, but I'm talking about timing. If the banquet is in the evening, when does the restaurant thing happen? Pamela: ie. decent lighting, aisles wide enough to accomodate a walker, not too many stairs, washrooms also easily accessible, and decent handicapped parking rich-c: we usually try to arrive around 7 p.m. but there is some flexibility Steve: brb. Gotta put my littlest one to bed. rich-c: earlier can help if anyone is on a plane out that night, but I don't expect that LucMiron: Okay, I need to go now. I'm not clear on the banquet-vs-restaurant issue, so we'll need to discuss it at length next week. Guy B.: Bob, is it raining by you yet? Dale: Most people stay until Monday morning. rich-c: a decednt wine list is a definite asset Pamela: banquet is at the restaurant, Luc - does that help? Daniel Bienvenu: ans usually, after restaurant, it's taking pictures time , passing banner ceremonity (only pictures, no music) and clean up the conference room. LucMiron: The banquet is not a service offered by the hotel? BobS: haven't looked outside yet Guy BobS: NO Daniel Bienvenu: We do all wear the same t-shirt of the convention sunday for the pictures. Pamela: no, it's simply the term we use for the closing evening gathering rich-c: well, after teh banquest at the restaurant we return to the hotel Daniel Bienvenu: well, not the same t-shirt, Daniel Bienvenu: lol Pamela: LOL Daniel : ) LucMiron: Okay, well, gotta go. Bye! BobS: little teeny tiny bit of rain so far
LucMiron left chat session Daniel Bienvenu: bye luc BobS: byre luc Pamela: thanks Luc! BobS: I am NOT wearing YORU tshirt Daniel rich-c: Luc, if there are questions, do you have my email? Daniel Bienvenu: *he's gone already Pamela: speaking of Tshirts, who's in charge? rich-c: OK, Daniel, would you pass it on to him then? Dale: We don't do the banquet at the hotel, because we are a smaller group, and it works out better to go to a nice place nearby usually. Daniel Bienvenu: I did delegate this job to Bob Daniel Bienvenu: Bob offers me to make the t-shirts and bring them at the convention rich-c: So how does everyone feel about an Indian restaurant? BobS: and NO Pamela, you are NOT wearing MY tshirt Daniel Bienvenu: Ive accepted Pamela: Robert, I'm assuming 3XL tees are available, although not listed on the form? Daniel Bienvenu: lol BobS: si senorita Pamela: ok, good to know BobS: private message me your order Dale: I like indian, okay. But I've rarely done it with a large group. Daniel Bienvenu: wearing teh same t-shirts... what I was thinking when writing this BobS: as long as you think it will ge good and NOT to spicy for us gringo's.................... Daniel Bienvenu: it makes no sense if we think about it... wearing the same t-shirt, that's impossible. Pamela: as much as I like the idea of the Indian restaurant, there are some who probably won't be able to tolerate it Judy: yes, I do bland Pamela: we'd be better off with a restaurant which offers a wider range of fare Guy B.: It is here rich-c: last Indian restaurant we went to, in Corning, NY, was very accomodating on the point Daniel Bienvenu: We can trust what Luc said about not being too spicy. For my part, I like eating spicy stuff... except when it's really spicy. BobS: maybve can look on the web for a steak type restaurant Daniel Bienvenu: steakhouse? rich-c: in Quebec I'll bet an Italian would be better Pamela: there is a list of restaurants that are close to the hotel on the hotel's website Bob rich-c: hey Steve, has your parcel got there yet? Steve: Not yet RIch. I was kinda looking for it today too. I got 3 packages on Monday, but it wasn't one of them. I'm betting tomorrow is the day. rich-c: I'm surprised, Steve. Service has been good here lately BobS: SUGAR JETS!!!!!!! don't say such things................ Guy B.: Ok folks. I'm going to go here. Will see you all next week Steve: I got a package on Monday here that had been sent from your neck of the woods on Last Monday, but when I watched the tracking number, it seemed to stay at the depot for at least 3 days so who the heck knows. I'm not worried yet. Pamela: g'nite Guy Judy: night Guy BobS: nit eguy Steve: LAter Guy. BobS: next week HERE, ya??????? rich-c: night Guy Guy B.: Poof
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changed username to JIm JIm: hi all Pamela: hi Jim Daniel Bienvenu: hello rich-c: hello Jim - you arrived just as everyone left! Daniel Bienvenu: not everyone hopefully JIm: yeah, touch with kids and wife JIm: homework, karate, dinner, dishes, etc., etc. rich-c: yes, our theoretical time is good, but in practice it can be rough Pamela: yes life has a bad habit of getting in the way doesn't it? JIm: and then some Pamela.... wouldn't change a thing though Pamela: got that right : ) JIm: so how is everyone rich-c: Dale, what canwe expect on your Adamcon attendance? Pamela: my day sucked, thanks - and you? : ) rich-c: how many nights, single or more, etc? Dale: I'll be there the usual Thursday evening to Monday morning. JIm: Pamela - the kids are still up and it's after 10.... not good! Pamela: oh my! rich-c: OK, four nights - great - private room or sharing? Pamela: agreed - not good Pamela: and much as I would love to stick around, it's almost bedtime for me Dale: Didn't you see that I said earlier that I planned to share with Daniel. Dale: Or are you not talking to me? JIm: Daniel - really enjoyed your YouTube video about ADAMcon rich-c: didn't but guessed it might be the case - I'm pleased to hear it Steve: Well, it's been areally cold spring. I just hope the summer is hot as heck. Last year was a bust. JIm: Daniel - the controller was a great idea! Pamela: I'm outta here, gentlemen Pamela: goodnight to all JIm: night Pamela rich-c: night daughter Pamela: g'nite Dad Pamela: kerpoof
Pamela left chat session Daniel Bienvenu: Thanks Jim Daniel Bienvenu: I did put myself on the poster... did you see that? rich-c: remember I need the money for the 15th, Dale JIm: No Daniel... I missed it, will have to watch again. rich-c: and you two mean that we meet our guarantee plus Dale: I'm paid on Saturday, so I can drop it off I guess. rich-c: fits me fine, Dale, if it suits you Steve: where is the poster Daniel? Daniel Bienvenu: If you look at the coleco controller. on the top of it, there is the same donkey kong as the one in the colecovision game donkey kong. and on the side, there is a guy in an orange space suite... it's me. Daniel Bienvenu: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1350095&l=59b4d569bb&id=1186488586 rich-c: oh that's what that figure is about! Daniel Bienvenu: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1350096&l=e7b003d7b1&id=1186488586 rich-c: any url for those of us who don't have a Facebook account, Daniel? Daniel Bienvenu: I guess...it's supposed to be the "public link" thing Steve: Ah, I see you on the left side beside the youtube video JIm: Check out Daniel's other YouTube videos as well... some outstanding stuff! Steve: And peeking out from behind the controller rich-c: I saw one of teh videos - very impressive Daniel Bienvenu: There still one video I would like to finish before the convention... need to modify a few parts and continue it... Rich have already seen it. Steve: @Rich: what ya drinking tonight? you know I gotta ask. Daniel Bienvenu: yes, it's peeking out from the side of the controller, and I did the same on my youtube channel. rich-c: Unibroue Maudite - very nive 9% live ale made from hops with a sort of nutmeg flavour Daniel Bienvenu: you can see me clearly in fact in the space suit at my youtube channel. http://www.youtube.com/user/newcoleco rich-c: I'm told Chambly is not far from Laval and I should go visit them ;-) Steve: Sounds like fun rich-c: well, I plan to bring home some Boreal stout and Died de ciel Peche Mortel stout from Adamcon rich-c: possibly some otehrs if there's a good depanneur nearby rich-c: ever since McAuslan showed them teh market there has been a growing craft brewing movement in Quebec rich-c: and man, are some of those folks craqft! ; - ) rich-c: crafty Steve: I was wondering what that word was ;-) Steve: thought it was some strange french word rich-c: I'm not surprised rich-c: sometimes my thoughts outrun my fingers Daniel Bienvenu: I'm about to leave too... I'm kinda tired. But I would like to say thanks to Jim for all his emails to the adamcon mailing list... very interresting stuff, and very appreciate Daniel Bienvenu: goodnight Rich, Steve, Dale. bye! Daniel Bienvenu: bye Jim! JIm: night Daniel rich-c: bonsoir, Daniel, et dormez content Daniel Bienvenu: I'll try to ;-) Dale: I'm tired tonight too. Dale: So I'll head out. Dale: I'll see you all next week though. Steve: adieu JIm: night Dale rich-c: OK, our best to Jill and Jeffy Dale: Will do. rich-c: and I've been on since 9 p.m. so teh screne is starting to blur JIm: time for me as well, sorry I didn't make it earlier rich-c: I think it's time for me to pack it in too JIm: night Rich and Steve rich-c: night Jim, and Steve, guess you're last man standing Dale: bye all.
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