rich-c: bonjour, Daniel Daniel Bienvenu: bonjour
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changed username to BobS Daniel Bienvenu: oui, et toi? rich-c: hi Roberto BobS: RICHARD rich-c: tres bien, merci BobS: welcome back mon rich-c: yeah, got an all new left rear suspension BobS: how's the hip? rich-c: they say six weeks for some freedom, six months for total healing BobS: butb doing good???? rich-c: let's just say I expect to be feeling pretty good at the 6 week mark BobS: thas good, progress is what you want rich-c: I am up on my hind legs and full of beans, though I can't roam much BobS: and now Frances doesn't have to bus it all over to get to you rich-c: driving Frances nuts keeping me from doing the things that arent good for me BobS: probably....... BobS: I can rich-c: Frances says to tell you the legs on the bed are doing fine but she had to pad them with foam to make them stable BobS: I can't imagine you as a wallflower rich-c: that I'm not; if I can't go out I'll just holler at everyone more or the internet BobS: watch a lot of sports rich-c: havent turned on teh tv since I got home, don't expect to till February BobS: what??????? BobS: no races or football?????? rich-c: that is usual for me once the Grey Cup has been played
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changed username to Princess rich-c: nope, next race of significance is the Daytona 500 BobS: kinda ran out of the stuff you want, eh? Princess: hi uncle Richard how are you feeling? rich-c: hi Rin, you still in Windsor? Princess: yup until Sat. or Sun. rich-c: when you come up for the new job wil you have access to a home computer? BobS: get that cushy job yet erin?????? Princess: waiting on some calls tonite to clarify travel schedule Princess: i will Princess: high speed rich-c: so you'll be able to chat from here then Princess: yes Bob Princess: I did BobS: COOL !!!!!!! Princess: yup no problem BobS: and that job would be what???? rich-c: where will you be staying, Erin? Princess: I will be staying with Bruce Crozier's E.A. for a little while to start, she lives on Osington rich-c: On Ossington - what's the nearest cross street? Princess: I am a new Geneal Assistant (GA) with the Provincial Minister of Agriculture and food Princess: (General) Princess: Harbard I believe Princess: 10 minute bus ride to Queen's Park rich-c: ah, fairly well down then, though the restaurant strip on on College is pretty lively Princess: yeah right downtown...pretty cool and convenient (and damn lucky) rich-c: which bus runs across there? Wellesley? rich-c: yes, it's a very transitional street, some nice, some less so BobS: that sounds IMPRESSIVE Rin Princess: i believe so....I gather the bus takes you right to Queen's Park and the stop is like 20 ft. away from the front door Princess: thanks Bob Princess: *blush* rich-c: don't count on that 10 minutes in a Toronto rush hour - especially if it snows Princess: yeah that's what Darcie says BobS: and da winter is upon us almost rich-c: still, if it's really bad, you can walk up to the Bloor subway station and use the subway to Queens Park Princess: very true rich-c: even when it snows the subway gets through Princess: unless the power goes (G. forbid) rich-c: just remind Dalton that's what got Ernie tossed out ;-) Princess: hehe rich-c: that's all right, I'm already mad at him over the new power rates Princess: at least they are waiting until April BobS: oops, trouble in paradise already? rich-c: yes, but his discount break point assumes you have all gas heating and appliances rich-c: our house is all-electricso most of our consumption will be in the high price bracket Princess: it's all about conservation....and hey I can always talk to the Minister responsible since I will be up there and know the guy :-) rich-c: but yes, we do need to increase the price of power to true cost levels rich-c: frankly, I doubt his competence - not necessarily his goodwill, but his competence BobS: BUT, what is the true cost????? that can be firgured multiple ways I am sure
moved to room Meeting Place BobS: and since when does an elected official truely be the right person for the job
changed username to Pamela rich-c: you estimated how many megawatt or terawatt hours the plant will generate before depreciating to zero BobS: YO Pam Pamela: bleh Princess: hi Pammie Pamela: hi Daniel Bienvenu: hi Pam rich-c: you divide that by the cost of the plant rich-c: hi daughter, stomach quieter now? Pamela: well so far BobS: oh, not the flu is it??? Princess: you sick? Pamela: stomach flu I think Bob Pamela: got my flu shot last Friday BobS: oh YUCK
moved to room Meeting Place Pamela: obviously not the right mix for this one
changed username to Ron Pamela: How' rich-c: yes, but that likely didn't cover the strain that you got, Pam BobS: MR Mitchell !!!!!!! Pamela: s the packing going Rin? Pamela: Hi Ron Ron: Evening all Princess: slowly but surely rich-c: you're early, Ron BobS: Judy says Pam........she was sick to ther stomach the whole day after getting the flu shot Ron: Well hey, look who it is! rich-c: gee, I got mine and never felt anything - not even the needle Pamela: this was four days Judy - I got sick Monday night after being exposed to my sister in law who had it Ron: Welcome back, my son Princess: hey? BobS: a stranger no doubt, eh Ron????? Princess: will Rich be joining us tonite? rich-c: yes, Pam came down and fetched me home Friday morning BobS: don't know Rin.......didn't say he was NOT coming Princess: okie dokie rich-c: she used my truck. Hint: if you need transport home from a leg opeation, a Safari van makes life REAL easy Princess: with all the excitement I haven't had time to email him Ron: yes Bob, that's true - a stranger in our midst rich-c: she even brought a step stool - just use the assist bars, step, and in BobS: sounds like a new guy....or with new parts Ron Ron: Robert my son Daniel Bienvenu: hi Ron BobS: how's the battle going with the disk????? Ron: not doing too well with the Christmas card BobS: oh, oh Daniel Bienvenu: Ron: I have a message for you from James Pamela: next hint: don't drive your father's truck with him in it! Pamela: other than that it went well Daniel Bienvenu: (James) Ron: did you get my cheque? Ron: Mom was in the hospital over the weekend (bladder infection and dehydration) having to play chief orderly BobS: wh, he was really mellow wasn't he????? Ron: she's doing better now, so I'm hoping to get with it rich-c: why? other than wanting a little more competitive spirit, I thought you did fine ;-) Pamela: thanks Dad rich-c: besides you drove a big wide vehicle in Toronto traffic without knocking any corners off Ron: Yup, got the cheque Ron: tks Pamela: I'm fine in the van when you're not in it, Dad Pamela: it's driving with the owner that makes one nervous rich-c: it's OK daughter, I know the imperatives of Toronto traffic survival Daniel Bienvenu: There is a problem with the christmas card, Ron? What is the problem? Ron: getting at it Pamela: in my experience no one likes to be riding in their own car with someone else doing the driving, even if they trust that person implicitly BobS: you got to watch mum Ron Ron: I know that's priority rich-c: which also applies to all the contributors, right? Pamela: Ron, is Mum home now? Ron: still kinda shaky. She's being referred to an internist rich-c: yes, with us old folks dehydration is not to be taken lightly Pamela: get over it Dad - you're not anywhere near creaky yet Ron: brb - phone call rich-c: especially with the new left rear suspension ;-) Pamela: exactly : ) Ron: back Pamela: Dad, are you two going to need anything over the next few days? rich-c: so Daniel, I gather you and James have built up quite a working relationship Daniel Bienvenu: The relationship is good rich-c: not that we know of, nothing major - your mother shopped today Pamela: is the milk holding out? rich-c: I get the idea that you two are making real progress BobS: and without ya;ll to drive here, HOW did Frances shop???? Ron: Anyway - hopefully will get at the card over the next day or so Pamela: she walked to the plaza and took her bundle buggy Bob Daniel Bienvenu: James is at his work now. But his current project is working on web site to sell Coleco games. rich-c: likely have enough milk to last to Saturday, Pam BobS: AHSO.........walkin' is good exercise too Pamela: her Ferrarri, as Dad calls it Pamela: okay Dad, we can work that in rich-c: actually she took buses part way over and back, Pam Ron: Sorry Pam, missed your question above.....yes, Mom is now home. So I'm trying my best not to poison both of us BobS: and NOW is the telling time.....are or are NOT a good cook ?????? BobS: are you or are you NOT rich-c: is he then helping you with your website, or a joint venture, Daniel? Ron: an adequate, but unstimulating cook Pamela: good call Ron. Our best to her. If the Dr didn't tell you, cranberry juice is good Ron: yes, have heard about cranberry Pamela: it comes in pills too Ron: now that I didn't know Pamela: Rin, you're awfully quiet BobS: "liquid" berries ?!?!?!?!?! Pamela: no comment? Princess: on the phone...sorry Ron: will have to check out the local health food place rich-c: just stay away from grapefruit Ron: s'ok....she doesn't like that anyway (grapefruit that is) Ron: I do BobS: when WE are here, you think the phone is more important Rin?????? Pamela: you may actually be able to get the pills in your local pharmacy rich-c: I'm an addict but can't have it - it's contra'd with one of my medications Pamela: the way her life is going at the moment Bob, probably Ron: brb rich-c: when I told them that at hospital they said yes, that's why they don't offer grapefruit in the place Daniel Bienvenu: Well, James is doing a web site to sell cartridges. and the project doesn't include my coleco web site. it's a brand new web site. rich-c: seems all of a sudden the researchers are finding all sorts of nasty interactions Pamela: brb, gonna get some socks - my toes are cold Ron: cold toes, warm heart rich-c: I do hope you two will make a deal so he can sell your cartridges, Daniel BobS: speaking of warm toes..........how's the wetter on the island???? Daniel Bienvenu: His goal is helping programmers like me to sell his new ColecoVision games. Ron: just around freezing. We've had frost the past 3 days running BobS: 'cause we will be getiing it soon Ron: clear and cold BobS: that is nto normal is it????? BobS: not rich-c: a most worthy endeavour - let's hope you two "catch a wave" BobS: thought you had mild winters Ron: not much coming from here right now. Although, I hear the end of the week there's rain on its way Ron: nope, not normal for here, the clear and cold thing rich-c: we are supposed to be somewhat dark and damp next couple of days Ron: brb.... mother want's her tea rich-c: ah yes, the great British morale restorative rich-c: in fact, Frances managed to make it for herself when I was away BobS: rain here tomorrow and then maybe alittle snow for Fri w/ warmer and rain over the weekend Pamela: okay Mom, if you're watching, you have my permission to swat Daddy Daniel Bienvenu: It's not the first time a project like this web site (to sell cartridges) is in development. I hope James' project will be done soon. rich-c: have you had your first snow yet, Bob? BobS: oh yes Princess: sorry bout that....i will be arriving in TO on Sunday by train BobS: had a near blizzard on Mon BobS: 3.3" of snow but about 12" sideways I think Pamela: what caused the change in plans Rin? Ron: there rich-c: ah - we had an overnight dusting but it melted away early in the day Pamela: we did? last night? Princess: Pat can't afford to drive up Pamela: ahhh, gotcha rich-c: Daniel, the others wre more commercial exploiters, interested in making money not advancing knowledge rich-c: you two have a more wholesome approach, that's why we're cheering for you Pamela: have you found out where Darcy lives yet? Princess: Ossington and Harbard Pamela: Harbord goes that far west? Dad? rich-c: it's Harbord, Rin
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changed username to Chick Pea Pamela: Hi, Rie Chick Pea: hello every1 Chick Pea: hi pam Princess: i'm being Phonetic rich-c: yes, it's like an extension of Wellesley-Hoskin, west from Spadina Pamela: gotta look that up Princess: hey Chickpea Daniel Bienvenu: yeah... it's why James project is good because he want to use it for his coleco projects too. so, I'm sure the project will be fair. rich-c: hello Marie Chick Pea: hi Doodle Bug Daniel Bienvenu: Excuse me... I have to go now. see you later Chick Pea: hi uncle richard how r u feeling/ Pamela: au revoir Daniel rich-c: OK Daniel, take care and good luck Ron: later Daniel BobS: be good Daniel Ron: be well BobS: Ronald, did you get any extra submissions of pics???? Princess: Marie I'm NOT leaving on Sat. Chick Pea: how is every1???? Chick Pea: ohhh ur not????? BobS: good Marie Pamela: icky, thank you - how about you? Chick Pea: so ur not going at all then??? Princess: Pat can't afford it Chick Pea: y r u icky??? Princess: ha ha Pamela: says she with hope in her voice Chick Pea: i tried rich-c: Ron, for us could you recycle - again, please? Pamela: I'm icky because fo the stomach flu Rie Chick Pea: ewwww i'm glad ur there Ron: I'm lost. "Chick Pea", "Doodle Bug", "Princess". BobS: and we are NOT Pamela: I am too - I don't want anyone else to get this believe me Princess: Pincess=Doodle bug=Rin Princess: ;-) BobS: Chick Pea = Marie Princess: precisely Chick Pea: very good bob BobS: go ti? Pamela: yup Princess: i'll brb have to book my train Ron: Don't think I've met Marie BobS: ya mon......er lady.....or whatever rich-c: she's a buddy of Erin's in Windsor Chick Pea: where did Doodle Bug go? Pamela: Marie is Erin's best friend BobS: relation?????? or not???? Ron: ah Pamela: to book her train Rie BobS: got it !!!!! Pamela: almost relation, Bob Chick Pea: ohhh Pamela: she was dating Graeme (middle cuz) for a long time, and lived with my family Ron: I'm slower these days Chick Pea: u better take care of her htere Pamela: we'll try Rie, but I can't watch over her 24/7 rich-c: I'm afriad in the big city it's every man (or girl) for him/her self Chick Pea: i know that rich-c: we can offer very good advice; we can't require that it be heeded Pamela: nice thing is, to call her will not be long distance : ) Chick Pea: true Pamela: my phone bill can stand the break Chick Pea: lol rich-c: don't recall that causing much conversational abbreviation anyway Ron: Son Jeff on MSN chat. Pamela: it didn't Dad - it just means it will cost less Ron: gonna have to split the laptop in two rich-c: of course, with cals 4 cents/min there is slack for loose chat BobS: the little apple can do ti Ron Ron: Nope.... he doesn't want to talk to me rich-c: with a hatchet? Pamela: he doesn't? Pamela: why not? Ron: nope.... not just now Ron: he would have said hello or something, and he hasn't rich-c: no doubt he'll turn up when he's ready Ron: I know he's signed on, but that doesn't mean he wants to talk BobS: well youa re being SHUNNED just like the Amish do....... Ron: yup Ron: If he wants me, he'll rattle my chain Chick Pea: pam do u know when she's leaving Chick Pea: ? BobS: and loudly too I assume Pamela: Sunday, Marie Pamela: she's coming down by train rich-c: btw, ComputerFest here is offering Pentium laptops, $99 up BobS: how's he liking the whole deal in Vancouver????/ BobS: gathered at AC15 that he was doing ok Chick Pea: ok then Pamela: so if she has an early morning train, don't keep her out too late on Saturday night, okay? Princess: hi I'm back Ron: very well Bob. He's really happy there in the big city Pamela: so when's your train, miss Mew? Princess: hey PAm wanna pick me up on Sunday?? Pamela: sorry, miss Moo Ron: yes. They keep him busy issuing building permits BobS: long as he likes the job BobS: that is what counts Ron: yup..... which he does Pamela: I may not be able to Rin - what time is your train? Ron: Whats this about a pickup? Princess: I'm taking the 9:55AM out Pamela: puts you hear at 2:00 ish? Princess: yup 1:37PM Princess: I'm moving to TO Ron rich-c: that's assuming the train is on time - which is dodgy Pamela: Russell and I have probable plans for Sunday afternoon Erin Ron: ah... Toronto the good Princess: ok i'll take a cab Pamela: I'll let you know, okay? Princess: no prob it's all good rich-c: if you don't have much luggage, you can take a subway and bus Ron: it IS ALLgood Pamela: you might be better off that way anyway Rin - I wouldn't want to try driving in that mess downtown Princess: i'll have a fair bit....i'm trying to pack for 3 weeks
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changed username to Daniel Bienvenu Daniel Bienvenu: back! rich-c: hello Daniel, welcome back Ron: re-hi Daniel Daniel Bienvenu: re-hi Ron! Pamela: Just remember Erin, you can wash in between - you don't have to pack 21 outfits Daniel Bienvenu: hello rich Princess: well I know that but i have to bring bedding with me and towels and stuff rich-c: finally got a break down there in Quebec City, did you? Pamela: Is Darcy's place an apartment or a house? Princess: main floor of a house rich-c: you're going to need a truck, Erin! Princess: not yet Princess: when I get in to something more permanent then yes Chick Pea: nooooooooooooooooooooo Daniel Bienvenu: the "quebec" question is for me? rich-c: yes, Daniel Pamela: I know, Rie, it's hard. I'm sorry babe Daniel Bienvenu: rich: i don't understand the question :p rich-c: way of saying you usually don't get a chance to reappear once you've signed off here - did better tonight rich-c: did you move from Laval to home or something? Princess: Chickpea do you know the details for Sat. night Chick Pea: no not yet Chick Pea: y/ Chick Pea: ? Princess: do you mind if Patricia comes Princess: ? Chick Pea: no not at all Princess: coo Pamela: where are you going? Daniel Bienvenu: hehe! someone nedded the phone... and it was faster than normal :) rich-c: right - we basically have that problem here, except Frances and I both concede the computer priority Pamela: I have one thing to say, Dad - two phone lines! Daniel Bienvenu: here, we don't have two phone lines. rich-c: cheaper to get dsl with one of the independents Pamela: Erin, what are you doing on Sat night? rich-c: have an ad for one $24.95/mo staying at that price Princess: hanging out Pamela: how illuminating Princess: getting together with the girls rich-c: illuminating, maybe; reassuring, no Chick Pea: and jason Princess: he he Princess: oops Pamela: poor Jason - he'll be drowned Ron: back in a few min folks....... need to do nursing stuff BobS: that is a good price Richard rich-c: go for it, Ron Daniel Bienvenu: (totally another subject) The only tool I don't do for the Coleco projects is a "music composer" :) rich-c: it's a very good price indeed, Bob rich-c: what sort of music composer, Daniel? Daniel Bienvenu: www.geocities.com/newcoleco2/rom rich-c: are you talking essentially a sound driver? Daniel Bienvenu: the url is for you... to download my rom REVERSI Chick Pea: he's use too it Daniel Bienvenu: no I'm talking about adding music in coleco project Pamela: what's your place like, Marie? Chick Pea: what do u mena? Pamela: apartment? one/two bedroom? Daniel Bienvenu: a tool to compose music is needed for coleco programmers Daniel Bienvenu: I know that Dale Wick did something (probably in Java) to compose music rich-c: OK Daniel, downloaded the URL Chick Pea: i live with jason's p'rents rich-c: there have been various music composer for Coleco Pamela: I didn't know that - I thought you two were living on your own rich-c: Frances usue Logo to program songs very effectively Pamela: so you're in the basement? BobS: g Daniel Bienvenu: My tools are pragrammed in VB for Windows. The music composer must be for Windows. Chick Pea: no we both have bedrooms on the top floor Pamela: ah Daniel Bienvenu: This way, my tools could be like a SUITE Chick Pea: yes ahhhhhhh the fyn Daniel Bienvenu: a kit Chick Pea: fun rich-c: oh, sorry, I thought you were thinking of the Adam environment Daniel Bienvenu: programming toolkit rich-c: I keep forgetting how easily you can apply one to the other Pamela: we'll go into that more at a later date in person : ) Chick Pea: yeha it's great Princess: well I think I will be heading home now rich-c: between you, james and Guy, there will be quite a toolbox soon Chick Pea: no princess rich-c: you arent at home, Rion? Pamela: good idea, Rin. Tell Graeme and Sabrina hi for me, please - and send hugs and kisses Princess: nope I'm at Graeme's Princess: k rich-c: OK - tell the hot rodders the best from me Princess: i have to Chickpea, everyone's going to bed Princess: :( Chick Pea: alrighty them Princess: i'll call you on my break tomorrow rich-c: OK, take it easy then, Erin Daniel Bienvenu: If someone here have one hour to lost... play my Reversi game at MASTER skill level. :) Chick Pea: ok nighty night
moved to room Meeting Place Pamela: Erin, I'll keep you posted on meeting you Sunday Princess: thanks uncle Richard -- I will be sure to call when I get into town
changed username to BobS rich-c: sounds like you've built a reall challenge, Daniel Princess: sounds good Pam
BobS requested to ban BobS
Pamela confirmed ban
Princess confirmed ban
rich-c confirmed ban Pamela: gnite sweetie Chick Pea: alrighty then i'm off too nighty night all
moved to room Meeting Place Princess: nitey nite rich-c: goodnight Marie
changed username to Robert Chick Pea: night Pamela: Nite, Rie - hugs and kisses Princess: nite Chickpea Daniel Bienvenu: bye Marie! Princess: night all Chick Pea: hugs and kisses
Robert requested to ban BobS
Princess confirmed ban
rich-c confirmed ban Robert: dat's better
Chick Pea left chat session Robert: got dumped off the net......must be my wireless rich-c: seems like Bob is having connection troubles Princess: i was just saying g'night Bob Princess: 'til next week Robert: be good Rin Princess: tee hee yeah right ;-)
Princess left chat session rich-c: going to be interesting having Erin in Toronto Pamela: yes it is Robert: mum a llttle demanding Ron ??????? Pamela: I wonder whether we'll see any more of her rich-c: just one more reason for not sleeping well some nights rich-c: I think her job and getting settled in is going to keep her busy for a while Pamela: she'll be okay Dad - she has a level head on her shoulders rich-c: she is going to need it, down in that swinging singles country Pamela: she'll be so tired at first, she'll be in bed every night at 9:00 rich-c: still, she has a useful job and I reckon she wants to keep it Pamela: exactly Pamela: besides, we can always threaten to tell her mother on her : ) rich-c: wonder how long it wil take them to find out where she should fit in? Pamela: she says her position will be GA Pamela: she has some good ideas that she hopes to implement, and she's drawing a lot from her experience with Susan rich-c: doubletalk for entry level - dogsbody, as the Brits say rich-c: face it, everyone in the Ministers office will be new, pretty well Pamela: actually they're looking forward to having her in the office as the person with the experience - they were practically begging her to arrive asap rich-c: they'll all get shoved around till their special skills start to show Pamela: that's why the rush in arriving rich-c: that's encouraging, at least Pamela: we discussed it a bit last night. She could end up running the show! rich-c: if she does show well it will be noted and appreciated Pamela: so, how do I get a job like this? rich-c: there's quite a line between political and civil service jobs and she'll have to honour it Pamela: her office is on Grenville, apparently - not too far from mine rich-c: turn into a mindless political partisan and work your butt off for a candidate who wins Pamela: well - that's not happening any time soon - any other suggestions? rich-c: then hope he's got enough jobs to go round for the deserving who want them rich-c: naw, there will be anohther election and all the jobs will be gone by that time, Pam Pamela: shucks Pamela: guess I'll just have to keep looking then
Ron confirmed ban
Ron confirmed ban rich-c: yep, pols who can win ten elections in a row are few and far between Ron: How many Bob S do I have to remove Robert: ALL Robert: am on now as Robert, so's Robert: I don't get cornfused Ron: oh ic Pamela: it's been nearly 20 years since I interviewed for a job Ron: out with Bob S, in with Robert Pamela: things have changed some since then Ron: Someday I will make someone a good wife Robert: got trashed and when I got back here......TWINS rich-c: well, that's a situtation not without its merits Pamela: doesn't help with what the interviewers nowadays are looking for Pamela: I'm clueless rich-c: learned not to keep computers in the kitchen cupboards now, Ron? Ron: These days, I review resumes, been quite a while since I actually wrote one Ron: Oh Lord.... I'd completely forgotten about that Pamela: so what do you look for on a resume, Ron? rich-c: not surprising; I doubt many HR people could really describe what they really want in a candidate Ron: 1107 -- 210 Gloucester Daniel Bienvenu: Ron: missing pictures for the christmas card? is that the problem? Robert: reviewing resumes for what Ron????? Robert: got a job you need filling???? Ron: Could use some Daniel, but mostly it's the MIDI Christmas Carols rich-c: yes, we always wondered where you kept your food Robert: they are reuseable Ron Ron: Hate repeating them..... prefer to play new each year.... but this year I might have to Robert: dig out some old ones and they will be new.......... Ron: at the Kentucky Fried Chicken place just down the way rich-c: ah - right Ron: yeah.....looks like that's what it's gonna hafta be Bob Ron: Are you guys going on a cruise first week in Dec.?? Robert: that works Ron no prollem mon Robert: leaving the 13th Ron: Ok..... that's better Robert: week later than last year for D&M's anniversary cruise rich-c: where are you going cruising this time? Ron: you'll have it out to the public well before then Robert: out of Miami to St Thomas, San Juan, St Marteen Robert: and Bahama's rich-c: that ought to keep you into mischief Ron: I'm suddenly jealous rich-c: about how many pounds do you gain per week cruising? Pamela: Kimberly did that one - loved it. Which cruise line? Robert: no gain Robert: give you small portions Robert: no supersizing rich-c: I thought you said you enjoyed the cruise Robert: love it !!!!! rich-c: most folks seem to say it isn't the portion size, it's the frequncy of offers Robert: where else yougonna be treated like a king and queen Robert: oh, you can eat almost nonstop Robert: IF you want rich-c: dont know but wouldnt mind finding out Robert: but we do a lot of walking also Ron: This would not be good for the guy on the other side of the mirror Pamela: which cruise line? Ron: I would need to do daily laps of the vessel rich-c: my thinking too - I can resist anything but temptation
moved to room Meeting Place Ron: everything in moderation, including moderation
changed username to Guy B. rich-c: well, hello Guy - better late than never Pamela: hello, Guy Guy B.: Greetings and Happy Thanksgiving to all in USA! Daniel Bienvenu: hello Guy Guy B.: Welcome Back Rich!! rich-c: thanks Guy Ron: Oh yes...... best Thanksgiving wishes to all south of the border Guy B.: How do you feel? Ron: had forgotten Ron: Hi Guy Guy B.: Hi Ron, Daniel and Pam Robert: Hi Guy rich-c: just fine - should be useful before Christmas, ready to run marathons by May Guy B.: HI Robert Guy B.: That's great. I take it your doing a step at a time! rich-c: Oh yes, was out for a walk today - but then was on the leg within 72 hours of the surgery Robert: how did the walk go ??????? Pamela: BOB - WHICH CRUISE LINE???? Robert: no pain ???? rich-c: it's really amazing - you come off the operating table with a weight-bearing leg Robert: Royal Caribbean Pamela: thank you Robert: NONE ELSE Robert: you want ot feel like royalty ?????? go Royal Caribbean Ron: Really quite amazing Rich, when you put it like that
(Robert winks) Guy B.: They wanted to get you moving. rich-c: very little uncontrolled pain even in the first hours, and that abated over the days Guy B.: And where's the Slopsema clan tonight? Were they on earlier? Robert: they have found that it works alot better to not languish in the sack but get moving Robert: nope, jsut me rich-c: yes, they are scared purple of blot clots and their complications Robert: Judy is here playing around with xmas bookmarks for her sisters rich-c: sorry, blood clots Guy B.: Oh that's you? Robert: ya mon Robert: tis I Guy B.: Where is everyone else? Robert: me own self in the cyber flesh Pamela: you missed Erin and Marie Robert: like????? Pamela: no sign of Dr. D so far rich-c: well, james is missing Robert: you come late Guy, ya miss the girls Robert: right Guy B.: Sometimes you can fool me with your disguises. Ron: How was James talking to Daniel? Guy B.: I did! Aw shucks. Robert: and ussually Dr D leaves email about not coming Pamela: oh well Guy - next week Pamela: and I think I'll head out Daniel Bienvenu: I talked with James before the adamcon chat session... (if it's the question) Guy B.: Yeah! There is next week. A big month coming up for me. rich-c: anyway if you miss Wednesday there's always Saturday Ron: ah.... ok Daniel, je comprends rich-c: OK, take care of that upset tummy, daughter Pamela: I am Dad, thanks rich-c: talk to you later on then - take care Guy B.: Bye Pam. Pamela: i'm going to put it and my sorry a** to bed Robert: go STRAIGHT to be d Pam Pamela: goodnite Guy, Bob, Ron, Daniel rich-c: nite Pam Ron: hot rums Pam..... Pamela: I will , believe me Bob Guy B.: I'll reserve that Diet Coke next time for you. Pamela: oh yuck Ron, nothing with grease in it right now Pamela: thanks Guy. Ron: sorry Guy B.: Get some rest Pam. Pamela: I'm outta here, all - see you next week. Gnite! Pamela: kerpoof
Pamela left chat session Ron: I will bid you all a fond farewell Guy B.: Bye Ron. Ron: since it's time you were alll in bed rich-c: right, take care of your mother there, Ron Ron: yes sir..... that I willl do Robert: nite Ron rich-c: niters, then Robert: tis about that time
Ron left chat session Guy B.: I'm having some problems with the DSL, so I'm on dialup tonight. Hopefully, I fix it shortly. rich-c: yes, I promised Frances she could have the computer for a Google search at 11 Robert: SAY WHAT ??????? Robert: thought that was the answer Robert: and now I am disappointed rich-c: nothing works perfectly; some things are just more reliable than others Guy B.: Something got messed up. I might have to uninstall connection manager and reinstall it again. I tried Internet Connection Sharing and I found that I had to do it a different way. So, I made changes and will have to retry it again. rich-c: ah, the joys of software configuration - and reconfiguration - and reconfiguration... Robert: could be Guy.......doug is the guru around here, once I get away fromt he ADAM, nothing works easily Robert: WHY can't it be siimple Robert: why, why, why rich-c: because then they couldnt sell overpriced maintenance contracts Robert: plug and play is a sick idea of what it should be........ Robert: true Guy B.: Tell me about it. I had a dandy time trying to figure out what went wrong. So I found the article that I printed out and turned out to be I had the connection wrong. rich-c: don't worry Guy, there will be an upgrade out (at modest extra price) very soon... Guy B.: Then the Outpost Firewall didn't quite work out. So, I'm going to try another firewall. rich-c: will Zone Alarm work with your configuration? Guy B.: That hung up the system. I took it off. Robert: well kids., see ya's later OK ?????? Robert: nitey nite time rich-c: Strange - almost all that I've heard about it is positive Guy B.: Bye Bob. Tell everyone I said Hi. Robert: be well and don't do anythign I would not do !!!!!!!!! rich-c: OK Bob, take it easy, niter now Robert: POOF, bye,........bam !!!
Robert left chat session rich-c: still, Guy, I know that there's always some software/hardware configuration some program won't work with rich-c: does the job perfectly for 999 - the lord help #1000 Guy B.: I figured out the start/stop button was missing, so for sure that I will have to reinstall Connection Manager again. rich-c: not sure I know that program Guy B.: I'm still using Netzero, but SBC Dialup is also on the system. So, if I have a problem with the DSL, I have dialup as a backup. rich-c: most ads for DSL I've seen mention 10 hours or so a month of dialup as included rich-c: (Frances has decided to go play with her Amiga nad leave Google to tomorrow) Guy B.: Unlimited dialup is included with the DSL at no extra charge with mine and I can put it on my other two systems. rich-c: that's a lot better deal than most I've seen coming out of the U.S. Guy B.: Comcast, you don't get any dialup. It's cable and priced higher that DSL. Daniel Bienvenu: sorry.. my syster needed the computer rich-c: most cable and DSL is wildly overpriced; the telcos are unconscionably greedy rich-c: ah, my multitasking tonight has consisted of killing spams on arrival Guy B.: SBC thought they could compete with Comcast and with those who are frustrated with AOL and MSN. It worked, they signed up alot of new subscribers. I'm getting mine at $26.95 a month for 1 year. rich-c: by American standards, that isn't bad rich-c: by many Canadian standards, it's quite good - unless you know where the discounters are Guy B.: Well, I'm going to get going. I'll see you all either Saturday or next week. rich-c: OK Guy, look for you either or both Guy B.: Ok, Rich. Daniel Bienvenu: I can'T promise to be online saturday
Guy B. left chat session Daniel Bienvenu: bye Rich! rich-c: I'll likely be on almost every Saturday all winter Daniel Bienvenu: have fun with Reversi! rich-c: nite Guy, take care rich-c: bien sur - bonsoir! Daniel Bienvenu: bonsoir! :)
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