Rickzzy: is anybody there???
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changed username to Ophelia Ophelia: hi Uncle Richard rich-c: hi Rin, figured it might be you rich-c: why the Shakepearean allusion? Ophelia: :-) Ophelia: i'm not sure
moved to room Meeting Place rich-c: you can tell your mom that we wre checking into shipping the secretary today Ophelia: just felt like an Ophelia.....must be the weather
changed username to Dr.D. rich-c: the first quote was for $900 - don't think she wants it that badly rich-c: hi Rich Ophelia: ok.....Mom wants to know how Aunt Frances is doing Dr.D.: The Mad Ophelia! Beware! Ophelia: hi Dr. D rich-c: oh, Frances is tired (unsurprisingly) so she's taking a small snooze right now Ophelia: she wasn't mad.......just misunderstood Ophelia: how's her spirits Dr.D.: Hope you're not planning on Ophelia's end... rich-c: a bit on the bewildered side -after 13 years on duty, she hasnt adjusted to the fact that it's over Ophelia: understandable Dr.D.: ? Richard, has Francis' mother died? Dr.D.: Frances', I mean. rich-c: besides, she's had to go through your grandmother's effects, get the room cleared, that sort of thing Ophelia: yes Dr. D Ophelia: on Thursday rich-c: yes Rich, we lost her last Thursday - Rin and her paert of the family wre up for the funeral Saturday Dr.D.: I am sorry to hear...I presume this was the Clee unavailability for chat Saturday. Dr.D.: Sigh. Ophelia: yeah we were taking up their chat time Ophelia: :-) rich-c: yes - didn't say so directly but figured the more perceptive would guess Dr.D.: I think only Guy and I showed up. Dr.D.: And we didn't even talk about you folks. rich-c: well, I hope you two managed to have a satisfactory session Dr.D.: (what *did* we talk about, I can't remember!) Dr.D.: I know that Frances' mom was very old and not very with it...but I am very sorry for her. rich-c: I know often the limited attendance can give an opportunity for some very construcive results Dr.D.: I hope that you are all holding up okay. Ophelia: my mother seems to be totally lost rich-c: yes, she passed her 100th birthday in April, but wss far gone by then Dr.D.: She was not expecting this, Rin? rich-c: basically hadn't opened her eyes for a year Ophelia: oh Uncle Richard mom wanted me to tell you she is planning a trip up there in October Ophelia: well, it was very expected .....but it has hit her pretty hard rich-c: really? what for, Rin? Ophelia: just to visit Dr.D.: Good enough reason. rich-c: OK, I don't know when my hip operation will be but the guessing is November Ophelia: ok....she will likely be up in November too....but that's for the convention Dr.D.: Still waiting on the exact date from your orthopaedist? rich-c: btw, Rich, Pam is at the trailer so wont be on tonight rich-c: more or less, Rich - I have to get vetted by the internist on Monday - certified fit Dr.D.: So that means I can spar with Rin without competition :-) Ophelia: precisely :-) Dr.D.: <bows to opponent> rich-c: they'll never admit it but I suspect the internist's report may have some bearing on where I end up in the queue Dr.D.: Have you completely recovered from the cholecystectomy? rich-c: long as I get my chance to vote first (Oct. 2) Ophelia: LOL Dr.D.: There's always absentee, right? Ophelia: and advanced poll rich-c: oh yes, but I want the satisfaction of doing it in person Dr.D.: I expect Rin to cut me to ribbons, since she more than holds her own against me and Pam combined. rich-c: anyway, far as I can tell, I'm pretty well healed, yes Ophelia: well thank you Dr.D.: That's good, Richard. rich-c: did I tell you they found stones up to 5CM in me?!! Dr.D.: I spent 1.5 hours in a seminar today learning about how conflict is good for learning in the classroom. Dr.D.: 5 cm, wow...did they let you keep them? (did you want them?) Ophelia: defensive logic rich-c: depends on teh conflict - some can be a learning experience rich-c: no, the pathology lab has first dibs - even the surgeon can't have the trophy Dr.D.: Actually, the thesis of the moderator was that learning could not take place unless there was some kind of tension between teacher and student. rich-c: and getting that out with a laparascope must have been a treat Dr.D.: I was selected to participate in a semester-long Learning Fellowship Program here, weekly seminars with 19 other faculty plus 3 moderators. Ophelia: what kind of tension? Dr.D.: The tension between the student not quite believing what the teacher is saying...and the teacher not being quite sure that he understands it well enough to be taught. rich-c: yes, there's a difference between a chess match and a shouting match Ophelia: depending on the degree of tension would have to be a variable Dr.D.: If both teacher and student are a bit wary, or chary, then they are more attentive. Dr.D.: Of course, knock-down drag-out fighting is right out. Ophelia: LOL Dr.D.: Well, they're paying me $4K minus taxes to participate. rich-c: I see a certain amount of both on my bulletin board, but the moderators clamp down hard and fast on bad behaviour Dr.D.: On top of existing salary, too, so it's not a zero-sum game. Ophelia: so you're not just doing it in the name of science Dr.D.: I'm hoping to get a modern laptop computer out of the proceeds...but I have to hope that nothing more important comes up. Ophelia: ; -) rich-c: I gather they're hoping you-all wil come up with a new theoretical construct of some sort, then Dr.D.: Like yesterday, when a leak developed in the gas tank of our 1989 Dodge Caravan... Dr.D.: $620 to replace the entire gas tank, the original was rusted and not salvagable :-( Ophelia: that sucks
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changed username to Guy B. Ophelia: hi Guy Guy B.: Greetings!!! rich-c: don't you have any companies around there that rebuild gas tanks? rich-c: greetings, Guy Dr.D.: 5 CWRU presidents ago, the president said "Learning is suffering". Ophelia: and vice versa Dr.D.: A poster appeared subsequently on campus, my freshman year, which fortunately I have saved a copy of: Dr.D.: A photo of said president with graffiti goatee like Lenin, and the quote. Guy B.: Only 4 of us here! rich-c: I gather CWRU goes through presidents in a hurry Ophelia: lol Dr.D.: Below his photo, a photo of Charleton Heston as a galley slave from "Ben Hur".
(rich-c gives Guy B. a can of Diet Coke.)
(Ophelia laughs heartily) Dr.D.: The president was identified only as "Top Dog, Emeritus" because he had retired. Guy B.: Thanks Rich Ophelia: sir, yes sir Dr.D.: Yes Richard, we've gone through presidents...Toepfer about 1970-1979, the quote guy; Ragone, lasted 5 years; Pytte, lasted 12 years; rich-c: Pam's at teh trailer, Guy, so I had to look after the family obligations ;-) Dr.D.: Auston, lasted 1 year and quit in a fit of pique; Wagner, interim for 1 year; and now Hundert. rich-c: seems they wear out quickly in these latter days Dr.D.: Wagner just became president of Emory University in Atlanta; he was runner-up for the latest permanent job here at CWRU. Dr.D.: Many of us wish that he had been kept. Dr.D.: The current guy is the one behind the school "rebranding" and new paperclip logo. Dr.D.: BTW, hi Guy. Guy B.: Hi Dr. D. How's the weather by you? Got to 80 here today. rich-c: "If it ain't bust, don't fix it" - but some folks never can figure that out Dr.D.: Cold at night, hot in the daytime. Dr.D.: Leaves are falling in earnest now...fall is here. Ophelia: my memory sucks.....Guy where are you situated? rich-c: I'm not sure we got much over 68 today though we wre supposed to get higer 70s
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changed username to Fredk Fredk: Hi all Guy B.: Hi Fred Dr.D.: Hello Fred. Ophelia: ahhh Chicago Ophelia: hi Fred rich-c: he's in Chicago, Rin, so his weather tonight is yours tomorrow rich-c: bonjour, Fred - comment ca va? Fredk: tres bien merci et vous? rich-c: comee ci, comme ca - Fredk: pas plus que ca? Guy B.: We have been warm the last couple of days. But a change is coming this weekend. Dr.D.: Say Rin, does "Ophelia" mean you're blonde now? I always see a blonde when I read "Hamlet"... Guy B.: My dog Abby is going into the vet this Saturday. Her annual shots and her urinary tract infection is back, again! rich-c: ma belle-mere est mort; elee avait plus de cent ans, mais c'est dommage Ophelia: do they acyually say blonde or golden? Dr.D.: Hmmm... Fredk: wow, cest extraordinaire mais triste en meme temps, mes sinceres condoleances. Ophelia: golden actually refers to red, so I've heard -- flaxen = blonde rich-c: nous vous remerci, de FGrances et moi; et Rin Ophelia: (The Red head Encyclopedia) rich-c: at any rate, Fred, certainly no surprise, but a landmark has been lost, so to speak Guy B.: What color is your hair, Rin? Ophelia: red Ophelia: *blush*
moved to room Meeting Place Guy B.: Natural red? Ophelia: yuppers Dr.D.: Just trying to Google up a quick plaintext of Hamlet to search... rich-c: it runs in her family, Guy
changed username to Judy Guy B.: Wow. rich-c: hello Judy, where's the old man? Guy B.: Hi Judy, where the Grand Poopah? Ophelia: hi Judy Fredk: Hi Judy Ophelia: ...thanks Guy Judy: hi, everyone Judy: right here, I thought he was already on Dr.D.: Found one... rich-c: probably still fiddling with the network connection, I guess Ophelia: lol Guy B.: Not yet. Probably cussing the laptop again. Dr.D.: "golden" appears 3 times in "Hamlet". Ophelia: thus the fair Ophelia is a red-head
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changed username to BobS BobS: AH HA Ophelia: i didn't think they actually referred to her hair colour Guy B.: There is is. The Grand Poopah. Hi Bob rich-c: ah, there he is now - guess Judy showed him how to work the computer ;-) BobS: hiya Guy Judy: don't know what he is up to, has been working on a laptop for my parents neighbor Ophelia: any depictions of her always have red hair Ophelia: that I've seen anyway Guy B.: Rin, do you any siblings and how many? Ophelia: 2 brothers BobS: c.o.m.p.u.t.e.r.?????????? Guy B.: Younger or older than you? Ophelia: one is blonde the other a redhead Ophelia: both younger Ophelia: one married Ophelia: 2 kids Dr.D.: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern? rich-c: it's a thingy that's starting to replace the abacus, Bob Ophelia: LOL BobS: ahso......... BobS: cornfUshius say.......... Guy B.: Wow, an aunt already. That's great. rich-c: these days, ae computers worth fixing any more? BobS: sure, don't give in to the throwaway mentality Ophelia: i know it's shocking Guy B.: Guess you guys heard. More flaws in WinXP. Dr.D.: Better than grandmother at 30 like some of the women Joan sees at the hospital... rich-c: yeah, but upgrades are so cheap, there comes a time when the difference isn't, so to speak Dr.D.: The existence of WinXP is a flaw... BobS: and like WHY don rich-c: just more reason to stick with 98SE, for all its warts BobS: does that surprise you Guy??????????????????????? Dr.D.: Hi Bob and Judy (just getting around to greetings) Guy B.: I already heard about over 60 flaws just for this OS alone. Makes you want to puke in Billy boy's face and say I told you so. Guy B.: That's why I'm staying with 98SE. Judy: Hello, Dr D rich-c: actually, it depends on how serious the flaws really are - there are degrees rich-c: but then it can also depend on your feelings about the complication of operating systems BobS: Hi rich BobS: ONLY upgrade when you have to for reason's of new hardware, etc rich-c: I mean, it's nice to have a browser and word processor and all that stuff included, but at what price? BobS: righto Guy B.: It's all with security leaks. Now Microsoft says Service Pack 2 will come out next year with all the fiexes that are out or being released now. rich-c: agreed, Bob - but for instance when my monitor blows I'll likely dump it for an LCD screen Dr.D.: Upgrade to ADAM :-) rich-c: and as I was saying last week, DVD read-writers are now coming down to the level of why do without them? Dr.D.: BTW, the annual Beloit College list of things that incoming freshman know/don't know mentioned the ADAM. BobS: and so why wait until next year????? If the patches are there now and you need them do it NOW and forget next year rich-c: scarey that some3 of them wouldn't have been born when the Adam was discontinued BobS: tesyting
BobS left chat session Guy B.: But those DVD disks are still high. rich-c: youse is here, Bob Guy B.: Lost Bob rich-c: the single format re-writers are about $130 now, multi-format $200 (Canadian) Dr.D.: Here is the exact quote: Dr.D.: 30. Adam and PC Junior computers had vanished from the market before this generation went online. Ophelia: and Judy Dr.D.: Full list is at http://www.beloit.edu/%7Epubaff/releases/2003/03mindsetlist.html Dr.D.: Guy, I just bought a box of 10 DVD-Rs for $22. rich-c: scarey how young kids are when they start university - but twas ever thus Dr.D.: Actually, bought 4 boxes at that price. Guy B.: So I guess they are coming down in price then. Dr.D.: I used them to burn all the DVDs of the video from my summer robot course, to mail out to the participants. rich-c: my litmus test for age is - can you remember when bread and milk wre delivered to your door from a horse-drawn cart? Dr.D.: Nope. Ophelia: sorry Dr.D.: But we did have the Isaly's Dairy milkman until 1976. rich-c: as it happens I can - so 23 skidoo, kid ;-) Dr.D.: Your Uncle's the bee's knees, ain't he, Rin? Ophelia: so I'm learning rich-c: on DVDs - when they're rewritable and hold 4.7 gig each, is $2.50 so exorbitant? Dr.D.: Not rewritable yet AFAIK. Dr.D.: I don't think that there' Dr.D.: there's *any* rewritable DVD media.
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changed username to judy BobS: ya mon. got lost in space BobS: and is everyone else alright????? Dr.D.: WARNING WARNING DANGER DANGER rich-c: and it looks like you took Judy with you, tho' she's now back judy: I am back
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changed username to james BobS: WIERD james: good morning rich-c: good morning james BobS: all of audden everyting stopped judy: hi, James BobS: hi james Dr.D.: It was James who knocked you out... Fredk: Hi James BobS: THAS it Guy B.: Hi James james: how is everyone? Ophelia: hi James james: oh sure, blame me :P james: so what's everyone up to? judy: someone has to take the blame rich-c: we're all dumping on Bob Dr.D.: "James" and "blame" have the same vowel. BobS: boo hoo Dr.D.: And the same consonant after the vowel. Dr.D.: Correlation is causation. Q.E.D. james: in otherwords they rhyme :P Dr.D.: You may now count the angels sitting on the head of your pin. rich-c: I'm still working on that post hoc fallacy BobS: say WHAT?????? james: of course if correlation were in fact causation, we could assume that the reason 100% of people eventually die is because 100% of them drink water Dr.D.: This lesson in logic has been brought to you by the Ministry of Addled Brains and Silly Thoughts. Fredk: lol BobS: how' the bod richard....gonna make it??????? Dr.D.: And remember, 62.4% of all statistics are made up. Ophelia: hehehe rich-c: well, the gall bladder seems to be healing nicely - I can certainly eat what I please - indeed, unwisely Dr.D.: That's why 3 out of 4 British housewives can't tell the difference between Whizzo Butter and a dead crab. BobS: that's good, now onto the HIP judy: that is great, Rich james: and 54.8% of people are more likely to believe something with a statistic attached to it rich-c: no, Rich, it's 42.6% - you got the numbers reversed judy: most people are really dumb rich-c: of course, that's for those done on the spot rich-c: yes Bob, I go to see the internist Monday, he's the one who gives the nihil obstat on that james: so things are going better, rich? Fredk: I am not supprised we only use like 3% of our brain capacity judy: Monday Bob will be in the hospital james: i'd be surprised if we use that much some days rich-c: well, the main obstacle is out of the way, now it's a matter of scheduling Dr.D.: Oh, it's all being used...just in the background where you aren't conscious of it. Dr.D.: Bob in hospital?!?! Ophelia: that's where dreams come in james: autonomic functions etc. imagine if we actually had to think about digestion and breathing. we'd never get anything done Dr.D.: Is that a threat, Judy? :-) :-) :-) rich-c: oh no - more heart trouble, Bob, or something else? judy: yes, he is going to be shocked Dr.D.: Frying pan to head :-) james: @ophelia, have we met? Dr.D.: Oh, serious stuff, ouch... rich-c: is that a day procedure or will he be in for a while? judy: yes, it is Dr.D.: In English lit, James :-) BobS: I am fibbing and they will DEfibralate me Ophelia: @james......not in person....that I'm aware of BobS: hopefully 2-4 hours Dr.D.: Let's try that out on Geo. W. first and see if it works. judy: in and out will take a couple of hours james: lol james: can't make things any worse rich-c: it won't - no heart Ophelia: lol Dr.D.: <eeevil grin> judy: he will only be put out for about 5 minutes james: just give him another pretzel Dr.D.: Guess the Wizard didn't have anything in his little bag for Georgie... Dr.D.: Are you a candidate for a pacemaker, Bob? judy: he hasn't been on for a while, has he? Dr.D.: I meant Georgie W. Bush, not our usual curmudgeon. judy: no, the doctor said not rich-c: our George isnt a curmudgeon, just a bit of a whiner Dr.D.: So jumper cables instead. rich-c: I am the curmudgeon Dr.D.: He seems awful cranky and crabby to me. rich-c: on the chat board I'm described as "Curmudgeon, Cluster class" Dr.D.: Your typing doesn't seem curmudgeonly to me, Richard. rich-c: you haven't seen me holding forth on the politcal scene - well not much, anyway Ophelia: what's a curmudgeon? rich-c: grumpy old man Ophelia: ahhhh Dr.D.: A crabby old guy who is very set in his ways. Fredk: thank you Rin judy: then later he has to have a heart cath Ophelia: no prob Ophelia: i was almost embarassed to ask....but what the heck.....i didn't know rich-c: what's the heart catheterization for, Judy? Dr.D.: I shall endeavor in future to avoid superfluous flummery in my vocabularification, Ms. Rin. :-) Fredk: Rin, its dangerous out there....but somebody has to come out sometimes! judy: he does have some heart damage, wants to look for possible blockages Ophelia: how magnamimous of you Dr.D.: "Quite sporting of the little black duck, isn't it?" -- Daffy rich-c: are they thinking stent or something? Ophelia: thanks for the support Fred!! Fredk: Suffering suckatash! judy: don't know, just talking of looking in to see what is going on rich-c: pleath, Fred, that'th thuffering thuccotash! Ophelia: hehehe Dr.D.: I have a silly poem for Ophelia, sent to me by a friend in E-mail:
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changed username to Daniel B Fredk: thanks thats thbetter! Guy B.: Hi Daniel Ophelia: ok rich-c: salut, Daniel, ca va? Daniel B: hi Guy! Dr.D.: Here goes: Fredk: Salut Daniel judy: hi, Daniel Daniel B: salut Rich! oui ca va! et toi? Daniel B: Salut Fred! Dr.D.: Hickory pickory poo, Daniel B: hi Judy! Dr.D.: The mouse ran in your shoe. Dr.D.: Your foot went in, rich-c: assez bien, merci Dr.D.: The mouse was then Dr.D.: Ickory stickory goo. Daniel B: Rich: Dr.D. chante une contine? Dr.D.: <finis>
(Ophelia groans loudly) rich-c: rich, that's SICK! Ophelia: LOL Fredk: better than the old lady in a shue! Dr.D.: I thought it was clever...but then, you know me... Fredk: or Andy dice clay!.....maybe not judy: you are one sick puppy, Dr D Dr.D.: No ADC for me. Dr.D.: woof woof, Judy :-) Ophelia: *giggles" james: lol Dr.D.: Here's another one: Ophelia: ready Dr.D.: Old Mother Hubbard went to the cupboard Dr.D.: To get her poor daugher a dress. Dr.D.: When she got there, Dr.D.: The cupboard was bare, Dr.D.: And so was her daughter, I guess! Dr.D.: <finis> Ophelia: LOLOLOLOLOL BobS: porno!!!!! BobS: and on the ADAM chatline Fredk: did the old mother survive? judy: the other one was better Ophelia: my kinda quality
(Ophelia winks) Dr.D.: Okay, no more Fractured Fairy Tales in this Bullwinkle & Rocky Hour... james: reminds of a list "children's books we'll never see" james: bi-curious george Dr.D.: The Film Society here is going to run its own Gong Show when they show Chuck Barris' autobiography movie "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind". Dr.D.: I am going to be a "ringer" act in case they need to fill some time, or someone doesn't show up. Dr.D.: I have many gongable talents. rich-c: and if in doubt, bring along one of your robots rich-c: they bring down the house every time Dr.D.: I could get gonged straight off by bringing an ADAM and writing a SmartBASIC program... Dr.D.: But I have decided to do musical comedy instead. Dr.D.: Most of you know what "The Gong Show" was, I hope? Dr.D.: Maybe not Daniel or Fred. Fredk: nada james: the gong show.. i've heard historical anecdotes.. judy: yes, we do, Dr Guy B.: Boy, how could I forget about that one. Chuck Barris, he stunk at that show. rich-c: I heard of it but never looked at it Dr.D.: Okay, basic premise is a twisted talent show: variety acts, 3 judges, with a big metal gong behind them. If the act is bad, the judges can cut it short by ringing the gong. Ophelia: i've been well edu-macated in the fine arts (not seen it though) Daniel B: I never see the gong show... but I know it exists. rich-c: let's see - you'll be doing a supporting part from Finian's Rainbow? Dr.D.: If the act survives to completion, it is scored by the judges. Best score wins some stupid prize. Daniel B: there was one gong show at my university Dr.D.: The acts were almost always stupid and bizzare. Guy B.: Or you get Gonged. james: his highness has fallen asleep on my back. i shall return momentarily Dr.D.: No Richard, I will be "Nature Boy". Ophelia: hehehe rich-c: which musical is that from? Dr.D.: I will play a lilting sylvan tune on my recorder, dressed as Tarzan. Fredk: thats why!
(Ophelia laughs heartily) Dr.D.: Except that I play the recorder through my nose :-) Ophelia: truly a Kodak moment judy: bong, bong, bong rich-c: if you do that, you're supposed to have one for each nostril Dr.D.: That's why I'm a "ringer", guaranteed laughs (and gong). rich-c: and play two-part harmony Fredk: lol james: bong Dr.D.: I don't know how to play the Greek double recorder, or I would. rich-c: hmm - how are you on the Pan pipes, then? Dr.D.: My inspiration was the Monty Python sketch about the man with a tape recorder up his nose. Dr.D.: Pan pipes, Zamvir I am not :-) rich-c: ah, all these programs I've heard of but never seen Dr.D.: I can play pretty good serious recorder. BobS: I can't play NAYTHING Fredk: Well consider me gong for the night, chiao , arigato,bonsoir, bye, gute nacht,dobranots! BobS: ANYTHING Dr.D.: But the object of this Gong Show isn't talent, but weird talent (or funny no-talent). Daniel B: Bye fred! Ophelia: ciao Fred rich-c: bonsoir, Fred, a la prochaine Guy B.: Bye Fred Dr.D.: Bye Fred. Fredk: *poof*
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Ophelia confirmed ban Guy B.: They have free and retail programs.
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changed username to Judy rich-c: I have popup stoppers in both Naviscope and Internet Organizer Pro Ophelia: must be the full moon Bob Guy B.: Popup Stopper works with both browsers and there is an update feature. Judy: something isn't liking us Dr.D.: We like you, Judy!!!! rich-c: I'm using IE 6.0 only - got fed up with Netscape and found Opera a bit clunky, if fast Bobs: it is something......... Judy: thanks, Dr D, but the computer doesn't tonight Bobs: all of a sudeden we lose the network connection
(Ophelia gives Bobs a can of Diet Coke.) Dr.D.: <Dr.D. gives Bob & Judy a subspace internet relay satellite connection> Bobs: TANKS, I needed taht Ophelia: what....my gifts not good enough Dr. D? Judy: this one is working so good Guy B.: I stayed with Netscape 4.79. Haven't downloaded the newest version. But word has it, that Netscape is ready to throw in the towel.
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changed username to bair Ophelia: ohhhh.......ok then...hehehe Bobs: the way that microsoft treats them Bobs: Mr BAIR Dr.D.: Gotta love the phosphoric acid. Bobs: how is mon??????? Guy B.: It's the Bair. Hi Bob rich-c: I have heard the Mozilla 1.0 (Netscape less the AOL crap) is pretty good Judy: hi, Mr Bair Dr.D.: Hello Bob Bair, long time, no type. rich-c: all hail the Bair! Guy B.: Actually, some websites show Netscape as Mozilla. Yes, I heard that it's very good. I think the website is www.mozilla.org bair: it still hard this is his birthday rich-c: I think you're right, Guy. I may try it some time Guy B.: Well, Happy Birthday! Bobs: oh man......... Bobs: no guy, it was son Tim's bday Bobs: BAD day rich-c: that makes it especially hard, Bob - condolences Guy B.: Oh man. Wrong one. Didn't know that. Bobs: we missed you and Virginia in Vancouver bob Dr.D.: I hadn't heard about Tim until this past ADAMcon, Bob...I am so very sorry for you and Virginia. Dr.D.: Second BobS about missing you both. Judy: say hi to Virginia, Bob Guy B.: Sorry to hear about that Bob. How's Virginia? Bobs: heck Bob.......give here HUG for all of us :-) Bobs: still hard ata work and spending time on Covil Defense after hours?????? Bobs: spelling sucks eh??? bair: is there a chance to fine paddles for four players for atri warlords Bobs: don't look my way Bob, I don't know Guy B.: You mean the game paddles, Bob B? Dr.D.: Tonight at a restaurant me and the girls played 2-player Mr. Do, on an original tabletop console. Dr.D.: One play, 25 cents, 2-player, 50 cents. bair: it is emergency management now bair: yes Dr.D.: The restaurant owners say that they get $50/week from it. It is very popular. Bobs: forgot...... rich-c: you folks at lesst escaped teh big blackoput, didn't you, Bob? Dr.D.: And it's almost exactly like the ColecoVision version of Mr. Do. Dr.D.: So the girls were pretty good at playing it. bair: yes Guy B.: I don't know if I have an extra set or not. I'll have to see. rich-c: you're lucky - we wre out for 25 hours Bobs: so you want........to FIND extra paddles OR use 4 paddles to play the game ???? bair: we gave all of the games to my newhew rich-c: what do the paddles look like, Bob? Ophelia: i'm officially tramautized....had to kill really REALLY BIG SPIDER bair: each has two paddles a piece Judy: oh, yuk!!!! Dr.D.: Why, it probably would eat REALLY BIG FLIES. rich-c: huh - our Official Window Spider hasn't moved from his place for three days Bobs: take it easy "george" it will get better....and all the spiders will be gone rich-c: we have no shortage of fruit flies, but surely he must have to move to catch them Ophelia: if i wasn't freaking out so badly..... Ophelia: thanks Bobs Dr.D.: "Come into my parlor" said the Spider to the Fly... Guy B.: You hate spiders Rin? Ophelia: and i gave you a diet coke and everything Dr.D.: DC would probably kill spiders. Dr.D.: (It'll probably kill people) Ophelia: terrified......i have only just recently learned to kill them Judy: spiders are the worse, right up there with bees Guy B.: Yep, no don't about that. rich-c: bair, wht do Atari paddles look like? Guy B.: How about wasps. I got stung by them. rich-c: I like spiders - at least I like them better than the things they eat Dr.D.: I leave them alone, they leave me alone. I think the last time I got stung by a bee was when I had to mow the grass next to a beekeeper's hives. bair: they have a knob that turns Dr.D.: About 20 years ago. Guy B.: The paddles look like a small controller with a knob. bair: yes Ophelia: well the spider began running toward me.......that just won't do Judy: I got stung Labor Day at the beach rich-c: OK, maybe I have some, maybe they work - I have a box of weird old joysticks and stuff downstairs Dr.D.: An alumnus of my fraternity had some hives in the back yard of the fraternity house, and one of the house details I had over the summer I lived at the house was mowing the lawn. bair: I think they have a picture of tennis paddles Dr.D.: Usually they would leave you alone to mow around the hives, but one afternoon one bee got mad at me and stung my back. Ophelia: oh nice Dr.D.: Since I am not allergic to beestings, it only hurt for a little while. Judy: we found a large hive when we were taking the motor home out the last time Dr.D.: Naturally, I would be more careful were I known to be allergic to their stings. Judy: same with me, Dr D rich-c: bees are reluctant to sting, since stinging is usually fatal to them Guy B.: There two of the same ones. One has a sticker of paddles, the other is a steering one for the Indy 500 game. bair: there are two paddles to each plug and two plugs let four play Dr.D.: It *is* fatal to bees---there are barbs on the stinger that let it go in, but resist going out (like a fishook). Dr.D.: When the bee pulls away, the stinger (plus an autonomous poison gland) remain behind. The bee dies. bair: yes guy Dr.D.: BIOL 101 for today :-) Ophelia: : -) rich-c: well, I may have a pair, Bob, just can't say for sure now Judy: we were having trouble with bees at the pond but not anymore maybe Bob killed them all in the hive Dr.D.: "The mother kangaroo protects her young by carring them in her pouch. You too can protect your family with insurance from Mutual of Omaha--the People Who Pay" -- Marlin Perkins Ophelia: LOL bair: my number is 1 260 347 1394 or emabair@legtel.com Guy B.: Well gang. Got to go check the e-mail. I'll see you all next week. I'm working this Saturday and the dog has a vet appt. rich-c: Guy, is there any way to make an image of an Adam disc that can be read for transmission in DOS (IE, etc.?) Ophelia: bye Guy bair: that is so you can get back to me either way Judy: night Guy Dr.D.: My number is also up...so I am going to adjourn for this week.
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changed username to Jillian Ophelia: bye bye Dr. D Judy: night Dr D Jillian: Greetings all. Dr.D.: Good to see you all tonight, especially Ophelia and Mr. Bair. Bobs: Hi Jill Judy: hi, Jillian Bobs: bye Dr Ophelia: *blush* rich-c: nite, Guy and Rich Dr.D.: And bye to Jill before I poof out of here. rich-c: and hello Jillian' Dr.D.: <poof> Jillian: I just popped in to say that Dale {Bye Dr. D} is still working but would rather be chatting. Judy: how is Jeffy, Jill?
Dr.D. left chat session Jillian: He is great. Bobs: say Hi to Dale AND Jeffy Jillian: He had a cold over the weekend. Bobs: aw.....bummer Judy: getting big, I bet Jillian: which he very generously shared with his parents. Ophelia: i think it's time to fly myself Ophelia: hope you all have a great night Judy: they tend to do that Ophelia: see you next week rich-c: nite Rin, talk at you soon bair: I don't think I have ever met ophelia Jillian: He is getting tall. and using a lot more words too. rich-c: keep us posted on your mother's plans Ophelia: I'm Rich-c's niece Ophelia: will do Judy: you are teaching him to share, aren't you? Bobs: ACTUALLy Erin by birth name....... Jillian: If he's in the right mood he'll repeat anything we say. bair: you never share food Ophelia: yes sorry.....i'nm incognito Bobs: rin SO soon you leaving>>>>====?????? Judy: night Erin Ophelia: yuppers.........the full moon calls Jillian: Yes we are teaching him to share. He's good at sharing most things. except Pens and quarters. Bobs: now it is time....."ti watcha you mouf" as 2 yr old Ryan says Jillian: He's best at sharing sneezes though. Judy: so you have to watch your what you say Jillian: oh yes. Ophelia: (fades to black)
Ophelia left chat session Jillian: I was playing a game{losing} and a curse word slipped out while he was beside me. and he popped right up and repeated it. bair: how did the Adam con. go Judy: that is what I taught Ryan, when Bob says something Ryan should not Jillian: Well enough that I was totally jealous about not being there, BobB. Judy: Bob has had that with Ryan, several times rich-c: did you not make it to the 'con, Jill? I didnt know that Bobs: ADAMCON went greaat Bob.......a long distance away, but a great vacation also with extra days there........ Judy: and you were missed Bobs: visit www.adamcon.org and 'see' and read the daily reports Jillian: Is he still with you? I thought his mom{Mandy?} was up on her feet again? Jillian: I couldn't get the time off work, since I only started in March. bair: ok Judy: yes, she is but I watch him two days a week and more rich-c: that's a pity - oh well, wait till next year when we can all make it again Judy: daycare is so high, she can't afford it unless she gets some help Jillian: Dale spent an two days on the island. Went to the buchart gardens and took a zillion pictures. Jillian: We pay more in daycare than we do in rent. rich-c: they have lots of pictures on the various websites, Bob Jillian: Next year, we're going to switch to adopting a livein grandmother. It will be cheaper. Judy: hers isn't that much but it is really too much for her Bobs: gooing to El Paso Tx to visit the Stone's for ADAMCON 16.....so ya'll GOT to come rich-c: still wish it wre half past October instead of September Judy: next week I will have Ryan two days and Josh and Michael one Judy: busy week Jillian: It started at 60$ a day and has dropped to 48$ but still can't imagine doing it on my own. Jillian: I imagine they keep you hopping. Jillian: Jeffy keeps me plenty busy with only one. Judy: Mandy is paying 160 for three days Jillian: Ours went down at 18 months. Bobs: 2 is even better, then they can fight !!!!!!! Jillian: That sounds like such a positive... not! Judy: hers is going up as he gets older, rate increases Jillian: What do they fight over? Jillian: Is that usual in your area? Judy: anything, everything Jillian: Here they have to have so many staff per child at different ages, so they have to price it higher for younger. Judy: don't know, that is where she started and we don't want to change him, he has been though enough Jillian: Yes. I can understand that. I'm not looking forward to taking Jeffy out when the time comes. Judy: I thought that was the way here too, but they are having staff problems and then the price went up Bobs: daycare sucks!!!!!! bair: bob didyou need any money Judy: they do a lot of things with the kids Jillian: Well if he's happy then it's worth it. Judy: he is, but needs to rest up on the days he is here Jillian: I think staying home and going insane would suck more, Bobs. Jillian: Jeffy does that too. Bobs: naw, you'd have more time and you wouldn't GO insane Jillian: They tell us he sleeps for about 30 minutes at daycare, once a day only. bair: hey bob did you go to sleep Bobs: nope am here Jillian: On the weekend, he will have a 3 or 4 hour nap if we let him. Jillian: You mean I'm already there, Bobs? Judy: Ryan sleeps about 3 hours here bair: did you need any money for the con. Bobs: gotta get asome $$$$ from you soon.....looks like AC16 will be alright, but am buying parts to have on hand for ADAM users to have before they disappear into never never land Jillian: Do you know how much he sleeps at night?
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changed username to Daniel B Jillian: Hey Daniel. Daniel B: problem with my computer Daniel B: hey! rich-c: welcome back Daniel Bobs: hi Daniel
(Everyone welcomes Daniel B) Judy: from 8:30 until about 8 in the morning Jillian: About the same as Jeffy. rich-c: wanted to tell you, Daniel, still havent shipped the book Bobs: not yet bob, but soon........just is charged on my charge card, so I am not worrying until it comes and i total it up Judy: he has needed a lot of sleep rich-c: Frances lost her mother thursday and we have had other duties Jillian: If I need to take him to daycare, he gets up at 7:30 and he is dressed and out the door by 8:00. Day care feeds him breakfast then. Judy: tell her we are thinking of her, Rich Daniel B: rich: I see... Jillian: Many condolences, Rich. rich-c: thank you, all rich-c: as you know it was not unexpected Bobs: our sympathy Richard......even though it was expected and hoped for (with her condition) bair: both of you take care it is hard Bobs: she was.......100???? rich-c: you're right Bob - in many ways a relief to all rich-c: yes, she had her 100th birthday back in April Judy: how is Frances doing? Bobs: but still a shock of sorts when it does happen rich-c: loaded with the associated duties so hasnt had much time to think Bobs: like Judy says......it was still mom Judy: give her a hug from me, Rich Jillian: Me too, Rich. rich-c: yes - Frances' sister (Erin's mom) is also taking it badly Bobs: ya know, no matter how big you get.......mom and dad still worry and you are still the child........ bair: will phone is ringing by all Bobs: no matter HOW old ya are Jillian: by Bobb. Bobs: bye Bob Judy: bye Bair Daniel B: I feel like someone who has no rights to be here... rich-c: yes, although when you're feeling intimations of mortality yourself, it makes it a little easier Bobs: why Daniel ??????? Judy: why, Daniel? Bobs: like it or not...ya'll is ONE OF US rich-c: why, Daniel? you are an active and important membeer of the community now Jillian: Daniel, you have the right to be here. rich-c: you have already made some very major contributions Jillian: As Rich says, you are an important member of the community. Bobs: heck, if ya are BREATHING and here, you have the right to be here Bobs: in a way....you even were at the convention !!!!!!! Daniel B: Each time, the discussion is about family... and I'm not a member of our family. Jillian: More than I was. rich-c: well, you havent been around as long Daniel B: it 's more like a private discussion Bobs: but we don't discriminate !!!!! rich-c: but then, you havent been around your wife's folks that long, but you;re still family there
(Bobs smiles) Jillian: no. it's not private, it's community. Jillian: you are a member. Bobs: that is how ya learn Daniel Judy: stick around and you will be one too, that is how it works
(Jillian quaffs a cold glass of fresh milk.) Bobs: heck, we took Jilllian in UNSEEN a few years back and she didn't want us to leave and go home!!!! Bobs: and that worked out, eh Jill ?????? Jillian: exactly. I agreed to organize AC7 before I'd met anyone but Dale. Daniel B: I suppose you are right. but i feel like this. Jillian: or maybe I'd met the Clees. Bobs: so you see...........we are easy to ive with Bobs: live Daniel B: I'm sure you are good persons, that's not the problem. Bobs: oh but of COURSE, we are really GREAT persons......... rich-c: we are always finding new friends, Daniel - like Fred and George
(Bobs winks) rich-c: and for tht matter Scott is really a newcomer Bobs: let's not get into the George thing Jillian: I still consider myself a newcomer. Bobs: why Jill ???????? Bobs: heck, that was like........8 years ago Jillian: Maybe when I finish that game it will be different, but I don't have a lot of expecerience with the ADAM yet. Jillian: and Dr. D has said in the past that he still feels like a newbie. Jillian: because there is so much to learn. Daniel B: I never really use an Adam computer but I have one. I'm not a member of Rich's family and I never remember who is who here. Judy: that is okay Jill, I don't do much on the Adam, never did Daniel B: except for some of you Jillian: That's ok. That's what name tags are for. rich-c: and these days many of us do not do a great deal on the Adam Judy: just ask questions we will cue you in on anything yoou want to know
Bobs changed username to EL Magnifico EL Magnifico: so now you know MY name....... Jillian: or tell us about your family or work or city or whatever you want. EL Magnifico: and I am NOT conceited........... Jillian: We're great listeners. rich-c: I thinbk someone just got a little swelling north of the neck...
EL Magnifico changed username to Roberto Jillian: and Bob is just a little over the top, but very lovable. Roberto: hallo......... Roberto: back......you see
(Jillian slaps Roberto playfully) Roberto: OUCH Judy: and I live with hime Daniel B: ok, there is any genealogy information about the adamcon active members? Who maried who and who is the father of who? It's like a puzzle each time I came here and the discussion start about familly. Jillian: Can't help you there, Judy. Roberto: and on the 'wet' coast...Ron says.........Bob Jillian: Well, I married Dale and we had Jeffy. Judy: Bob and I are married, Doug is our son and married to Meeka Roberto: Pam is Rich Clee's daughter......Erin is his niece Roberto: Jill is dale Wick's bride and Jeffy is their son Jillian: James is a canadian living in Japan. Roberto: with his wife Myuki and son Case Roberto: and some guy named Daniel B lives in Quebec City............ Daniel B: :) Jillian: Neil is Dale's brother. rich-c: So our Canadians are you, Fred, Dale & Jill, Frances & Rich (and Pam & Erin) and Ron Roberto: Guy Bona from chicago.........Ron Mitchell on Vancouver Island Roberto: now a QUIZ !!!!!!!! Jillian: Zonker is in Seattle. rich-c: his ral name is Bart Lynch Judy: Bob Bair is from Ind and wife is Virginia Jillian: Judy takes care of Ryan who is thier{Judy and Bob's} grandson. His mother is Mandy. rich-c: Scott lives ner Denver Roberto: and the sweetest 80 year old couple you could ever meet are Jack and Jean Stone.....hosts for next years convention Jillian: Jeff is Ron's son. Roberto: NOW you are confusedm eh????? Jillian: I wonder if this should be posted on a page somewhere. Judy: hope that will help you a little!!!! Jillian: Did all that help Daniel or is it just too much? rich-c: remember you can see photos with names on a number of websites including adamcon,org (this one) Roberto: too much......... Roberto: we still here Daniel B: I take some notes Roberto: Pam is at the trailer??????? Roberto: that's good Daniel Daniel B: I feel like having too many information at the same time. rich-c: yes, she and Russell went up lasst night, for a week Roberto: ok rich-c: she may or may not be back for chat next week Roberto: kinda like computer overload, Daniel Judy: and if in doubt just ask Jillian: I think I'll try and get all that on a web page on adamcon.org soon. rich-c: yes, and you ahve the language obstacle too - we recognize that Daniel B: Jack and Jean Stone... next convention is in Texas so they are living in Texas? Jillian: El Paso texas. rich-c: yes, they live in El Paso Roberto: yup.....El Paso......right on west end bordering on Mexico Jillian: I can't wait. I love Texas. Jillian: I've only been once, but wanted to stay soo much. rich-c: It's one of the six states we havent visited yet and we are looking forward to it Daniel B: The part i don't fully understand is : Frances & Rich (and Pam & Erin) Judy: well, better call it a night, have to watch Ryan tomorrow , so talk at you next week Roberto: start priming the vacation well then Jillian.......proabably mid Sept Jillian: Nite Judy. Good luck. Roberto: pam is daughter.....Erin is niece to Rich and Frances
Judy left chat session Daniel B: bye Judy Jillian: Pam is Frances & Rich Clee's daughter. rich-c: OK - my wife is Frances, our daughter is Pam. Erin is the child of Frances' sister thus my niece and Pam's cousin Jillian: It may not help that Dr. D is a Rich as well. Jillian: That's who we forgot in our spew. Jillian: I knew there was someone. Jillian: Probably more than one. rich-c: in fact that's why he signs on as Dr.D., to avoid confusion Roberto: well, kids........Judy is gone now,,,battery died and she was leaving anyway...... and NOW i am going too...... Roberto: you know what they say.....OBEY your wife........... rich-c: night then Robert, and same to Judy since we missed her Jillian: Dr. D is Rich Drushell, his wife is??, his daughters are Christine, and three others that I can't remember. Roberto: or she will make life miserable for ya Daniel B: and you Roberto... where are you in all this familly? Roberto: or something like taht !!!! Roberto: nite ALL Jillian: Night Bobs. Daniel B: Bob = Robert... Roberto: sitting in Michigan...nno relation.......jsut Judy and I and son Doug and his wife Meeka rich-c: Robert and Judy Slopsema live in Michigan, Doug is their son and Meeka his wife so their daughter-in-law Roberto: just friends with EVERYONE Roberto: nite
Roberto left chat session Daniel B: bonne nuit Jillian: Rich do you remember Dr. D's family names better than I do? rich-c: well, his wife is Joan, Elanor is another daughter, and Gretchen - can't remember the fourth offhand Daniel B: Elanor... this name remember someting... she talked here somtimes, isn't it? Jillian: Yes she has. rich-c: yes, both she and Christine have been on a few times when you havbe been here, Daniel rich-c: they are all very chrming young girls - Rich is bringing them up well Jillian: I've just been corrected. It's Christina. rich-c: you're right, Jill - sorry 'bout that Jillian: It's not my name, I'm not offended. rich-c: Joan as a nurse at the University hospital, and a Ph.D. in pediatric nursing (one of the very few in the U.S.) Jillian: I feel bad that we can't remember the third girls name. rich-c: yes - us old folks have an excuse, but you're young ;-) Daniel B: So, there is not connection between Rich (you) and Dr. Rich D. when was the first time you meet Dr. D? Jillian: Sometimes I seem to be ageing faster than most others. rich-c: Rich is a post-doctoral researcher at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland rich-c: he is a professor by courtesy , the Doctor comes from his Ph.D. rich-c: he was associated with the B.A.S.I.C. group (Best Adam Support in Cleveland) when they hosted Adamcon 4 rich-c: he had just discovered the a few months previously Daniel B: and I have a big question. I don't know if it's mentioned somewhere but who was the first to start ADAMCON? rich-c: Patricia Herrintgton organized Adamcom I in Orlando, Fla. rich-c: With Ken Batcher and Dave Hill (and others) I organized Adamcon II Daniel B: so, you were at every ADAMCON meeting? Jillian: Dale says that #1 was hosted by Monty Neice. Pat was a member of the user group called MOAUG but not actively involved in planning. rich-c: no, I was still working and could not attend Adamcon I Jillian: MOAUG is Metro Orlando Adam User's Group. Jillian: Dale was there. rich-c: and as you know I missed 15 this year because of my health problems Jillian: Are those the only two you've missed? Jillian: Dale hasn't missed one yet. Although this year was a tight squeeze. rich-c: yes, Dale is the only one with perfect attendance now that Pat has gone Daniel B: It's the only one... Dale. How many Dale there are? rich-c: As Jill will tell you, there is only one Dale ;-) (sory, Daniel, anglo joke) Jillian: Only the one that I married. but there is noone else who has attended all of the conventions. Daniel B: I think I catch the joke rich-c: even Dale's brother Neil has missed a couple Jillian: Neil has missed lots in recent years. Jillian: I think that he has missed 4 of the last 5. Daniel B: The only Dale I knoe id Dale Wick... So, it's Dale Wick who participated to every ADAMCON meeting? Jillian: Yes. rich-c: I thought he had turned up, albeit briefly, for a couple of thosbut then us old folks' memories play tricks Jillian: He is president of the MTAG user group, who meet monthly and have 3 active members. Jillian: I could be wrong too. Daniel B: My Coleco programming presentation was presented by the "master of the adamcon". That's an honnor. Daniel B: :D Jillian: I don't think he thinks of himself that way. :) Jillian: MTAG is Metro Toronto Adam Group. Jillian: I go to the meetings once in a while, but mostly I babysitt. so I don't consider myself active. Daniel B: I didn't received any news from Dale until last week. just before, he writed some messages about my tools and the sound format. and now... nothing. Do you think he finish analyzing my coleco programming document and tools? Jillian: I'd better sign off now. Staying up late and missing sleep won't help my cold any. Jillian: He has been ULTRA busy at work recently. rich-c: take care, Jill, and goodnight Daniel B: ok Daniel B: good night Jillian Daniel B: good night Rich too Daniel B: bonne nuit! Jillian: He has mentioned the power points slides to me, but I don't think he'll get to them this weekend Jillian: Good night all. Jillian: [poof] rich-c: goodnight et bonne nuit a vous, Daniel
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