Dr.D.: Haha Rin and I beat BobS here
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changed username to Testarossa Testarossa: hi all Dr.D.: Mmmm, Testarossa
changed username to Western Mitch Dale/AC17: Hi All
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changed username to JudySlopsema Western Mitch: This really feels wierd Dr.D.: Well Ron... JudySlopsema: Hi, everyone Dr.D.: I would be in my room, except I would have to pay extra :-S Pamela: Judy where are you? Testarossa: hi Bobs and Judys Western Mitch: Do you have to pay extra for the internet cable?
JudySlopsema changed username to Judy Judy: in our room Pamela: ah, okay Judy: bob isn't on yet Pamela: welll tell him to hurry up! Judy: he is still working on that Dr.D.: That is what the popup wegpage said last night when we tried it out, Ron. Dr.D.: webpage Dr.D.: Fingers are still digesting dinner at Denny's Judy: how was the pool? Testarossa: and on the card in the room
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changed username to rich-c Testarossa: it was great...nice and comfy pool Pamela: lovely, Judy Pamela: warm and easy to get into, but cool enough that it cools you down Guy Foster: This is the most eeri feeling ever! Chatting with a bunch of people that are right in front of me.
Western Mitch left chat session rich-c: evening, everyone Pamela: hey Testarossa: hi Uncle Richard Dr.D.: You are young, Guy, so adapt :-) Pamela: dad\ Judy: we will have to get in there a little later Dr.D.: Hello Richard Pamela: sorry, that's supposed to say Hey,
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changed username to Western Mitch Judy: at least we are in a different room Testarossa: how are you feeling Uncle?
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changed username to Guy B. Pamela: I'm on Neil's spare (!) laptop at the con Guy B.: Greetings from Whitby! Western Mitch: Hey Mr. Clee rich-c: that's up to Dale and his server Western Mitch: How are you? Dr.D.: No Richard it is you...your connection is the only one that ever does this. Guy B.: HI Rich Judy: Hello, Richard, how are you doing? rich-c: hey Ron your oled team is lading 20-0 in thee second quarter Dr.D.: Yes, we have heard serious medical stuff about your leg... Western Mitch: Ottawa?
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changed username to Neil Guy B.: Rich, do you have Powerpoint on your computer? rich-c: oh you should see it (and will) Pamela: are you coming tomorrow dad? rich-c: I have a front pouch pack with tubesrunning outint5o my ARM
moved to room Meeting Place Pamela: Dad is borgified! rich-c: i HOPE TO MAKE IT, pAM
moved to room Meeting Place Pamela: I hope you do too Dad - it's weird without you
changed username to BobS rich-c: right now I am on the new laptop nd mytyping is very slow BobS: AH HA Neil: We'll all be happy to see you here if you can make it. BobS: I am here Judy: yes we will and Francis also BobS: just look out the door in the conference room; up 3 floors and see the computer almost hanging out the window pointed westward rich-c: wello, don't go running off to lunch at 11 a.m. - we might not even make it bythen ; - ) Neil: Lunch is scheduled for 12, as long as we're not running behind ... BobS: lUNCH ..........we need FOOD ! Pamela: hey
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changed username to Ron and Harvie BobS: hey tis been about 20 minutes since nourishment Pamela: as long as you're on the road by 11:00 you should be okay for traffic Dad rich-c: OK I hope to get Guy to hel aet up Adamem on the new computer
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changed username to Testarossa Judy: yes, it is Sunday, not a normal traffic day BobS: YEA RICHARD Pamela: traffic won't get bad until about noon Ron and Harvie: test test Pamela: no one in this city gets up early on Pamela: Sunday BobS: test test....OK YOU ARE HERE Ron and Harvie: Hello from Harvie Testarossa: hehe Dr.D.: Testing Testarossa: :-) BobS: hello TO Harvie Guy B.: Sure I will help setup the emulator on your computer. Dr.D.: Hooray Rin and I just did a shift from chairs over to the conference table in the session room.
(BobS gives Ron and Harvie some poutine.) Testarossa: woo-hoo Judy: what are you testing for?
Guy Foster changed username to Guy and Daniel Dr.D.: To make sure my network connection had not died. Ron and Harvie: rabies rich-c: be aware i CANT GET INHTO A NORMALO CAR RIGHT NOW ns with the intravwnus thwe truck requires some contortiions too Testarossa: Riches... Pamela: well the handicapped parking spot is literally right outside the front door of the hotel and is about 20 feet from the meeting room BobS: hey harv.....did you get the wireless card to erin yet?????????? Judy: I am finely warm Guy B.: Rich, if you have Powerpoint on your computer here is the link to download my presentation I did yesterday. http://f2.pg.briefcase.yahoo.com/bonag_3
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changed username to rich-2 Testarossa: Harvie got it to me Bobs :-) Testarossa: and I'm very grateful
(Guy B. gives Pamela a can of Diet Coke.) Pamela: thanksGuy Guy B.: Your welcome.
(BobS reboots Guy and Daniel's computer remotely.) Pamela: and thanks for letting me drive your car - it was a lot of fun rich-2: got drooped again - Dale, qwhaT DOES YOUR SERVER Hve GFinst me, NYWay? Guy B.: What the??? Judy: Bob just gave me some too Dr.D.: Would you like to buy a vowel?
BobS requested to ban rich-c Pamela: Dale's not in the room, Dad
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Ron and Harvie confirmed ban rich-2: oh, he is out pulling my plug, I guess ; - ) BobS: and the correct answer IS ??????? Pamela: I'll take a $ please BobS: for what????? Pamela: oh, not a vowel, sorry rich-2: Ron, Ottawa is now up 27-4 BobS: 10:30pm .......... POOL PARTY !!!!!!! Dr.D.: Been there, done that, Bob. Judy: or just before Pamela: I already got wet Testarossa: hehe Judy: so??? Dr.D.: It closes at 11 PM Herr Roberto BobS: but but......we went to eat......and.....and Pamela: I can't drive in a wet bathing suit Testarossa: poor Bobs Dr.D.: that is why we came back here first...swim, eat, chat BobS: I know just 30 minutes to get wet and sleepy inthe whirlpool Judy: we were hungry Pamela: neil's computer is making dire announcements BobS: were DYIN here we were .....f or food Dr.D.: I ate a 3-scoop chocolate ice cream cone at the gardens, that tided me over, Judy. BobS: such as Guy B.: I hope everyone liked my presentation on the AdamEm utilities yesterday. This is the first time I ever did one and without any classes. I have it at work, but one supervisor would probably question on why I want to take unless it's work related. Thus, I did this without taking any classes. Judy: we just had a single Pamela: three scoops?? Dr.D.: It was great, Guy. Judy: you did fine,Guy Guy B.: Thank you.
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changed username to Frances Pamela: Hey Mom Testarossa: hi Aunt Frances BobS: HEY Frances Guy B.: Hi Frances Dr.D.: Hello Frances rich-3: ah, that's why I gbot bounced Judy: Hi, Frances Ron and Harvie: Hi Frances -(Ron) are we going to see you tomorrow? Guy B.: Oh boy Rich. It seems to happen to you too often. Frances: Hi, everyone and yes, we plan to be there tomorrow, unless something goes wrong, which I suppose it could Pamela: Mom are you on the desktop? Frances: Yes Judy: Bob is working in the kitchen right now Pamela: wow the network card works Pamela: that's cool Guy B.: That's great Frances. Will be looking forward to seeing you tomorrow. Testarossa: how are you Daniel..I see you watching over there :-) rich-3: yes, she's on Win98 and IE Pamela: someday, i'm going to have 21st century technology on my computer
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rich-3 confirmed ban Frances: Pam, your dad is in the living room with the laptop & simultaneously wata foot ball game
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Dr.D. confirmed ban Frances: Watching rich-3: abd I am on rich-3: Firefox and XP Frances: But you may find me snoozing in a corner tomorrow because I have not slept well for 2 nights Pamela: that's like Russell with his game on the computer and watchingTV at the same time Pamela: Mom there's a really comfy couch just outside the room that's great for naps
Guy and Daniel confirmed ban Frances: Has he told you about his gadget? Guy B.: I'm still on this legacy, but very useful notebook with Win95 and have Office 95 for which I have two databases that I'm working on. So, it still does the job. Pamela: what gadget? Frances: Ron, has Jeff got himself married, or is he planning it? Richard is sort of vague on the subject. Guy and Daniel: (Daniel) hello Pam, Guy, 'rin, Judy, Dr.D, Bob, Neil, Frances, Ron, Harvie, Dale, and specially rich-c Guy and Daniel: i'm fine Testarossa: hi Daniel Frances: His portable I.V. Guy B.: Glad the both of you are here. Judy: Hi, Daniel and Guy Ron and Harvie: Frances, He's already married. July 2nd was the wedding . Was there for the better part of a week. Ron and Harvie: Went very well Pamela: I haven't talked to him today so no rich-3: glad to hear that Neil: We heard something about the portable I.V. rich-3: I mentioned it earlier, Pam Guy B.: Rich C, which leg is giving you the trouble? Pamela: that's not a lot of info, Dad rich-3: a nnedle in my arm. pump on my belt, tube connecting them
BobS confirmed ban Pamela: cool Frances: Spouse, what's a nnedle? rich-3: mostly the left lg but the right one has problems too Dr.D.: Hi-tech junkie Guy B.: Oh boy, are you able to walk on them? Neil: Still learning to use that laptop keybord I see. rich-3: scared the hell out of the doctor I suspect Dr.D.: I am entertaining Erin by completing the last few slides of my presention for tomorrow. Frances: The left leg is the one he injured but he now has a characteristic cellulitis rash on his right leg. rich-3: yes, cant bend the left one enough to get into a car, though Pamela: are you talking about the Doc at the hospital Dad? Guy B.: Oh boy. That's not good at all. How did that happen? Frances: Yes, Guy, he can walk but the leg doesn't bend very well and getting in and out of the van is hard, and so are stairs. rich-3: yes, Pam rich-3: I fell, Guy - twice Pamela: thought so Guy B.: Ouch. rich-3: definitely, Guy BobS: throw him in the back andtake off Frances Pamela: klutz Frances: Can't drive, Bob BobS: oh shuchs then Pamela: small problem Bob - Mom doesn't drive Dr.D.: He should hire a driver...find some stuffy gent named Geeves Frances: He drives okay, once in place Dr.D.: To bring the Bentley 'round Guy B.: Take your time getting here. Judy: that sounds like a plan Dr D rich-3: Jeeves thinks trucksw are infra dig Pamela: ???? Frances: Trucks are beneath him rich-3: infra dignitatum - beneaTH HIS DIGNITY Dr.D.: Better than beneath a truck... Dr.D.: subito piano Pamela: good thing we have Neil here to translate Pamela: ouch, Rich rich-3: the problem with this keyboard is the cxaps lock is too close to theshift key Testarossa: HI DANIEL <waves> Guy B.: Had Abby at the vet before I left. Blisters flared up again on her paws. Trying a stronger medication, but the vet is very sure that she has an allergy to something outside. Pamela: the problem I'm having with Neil's spare is the shift and the enter are too close together Frances: I agree - I've been using it too and it keeps happening to me too Dr.D.: Now we are communicating via semaphore across the conference table. Pamela: may just be the heat Guy Pamela: now we're getting semaphore rich-3: somehow that doesnt bother me on this one ewvwn though that'sa how it's set up Guy B.: Could be a possibility too. Been hot up in my area. Pamela: much hilarity ensues Frances: Decode semaphore Dr.D.: tee hee said she and yclept the window to rich-3: why was she named after a window? Dr.D.: You need to reread "The Miller's Tale", Chaucer... Frances: Are you-all sitting around one table and talking via computer? Wouldn't ordinary speech be easier Guy B.: Most of us are Frances. Testarossa: probably Dr.D.: Then you couldn't hear us, Frances. Pamela: you'd think but we're typing across the table instead Dr.D.: NOT EVEN IF I SHOUTED Pamela: NO SHOUTING! Frances: True, Rich Judy: not Bob and I we are in our own room Neil: Only 9 of us are sitting around the one table. Ron and Harvie: Rich and Frances - are you interested in having a try at the Mighty Mitchell Award? Dr.D.: PRIMAL SCREAMM
Dale/AC17 confirmed ban Dr.D.: Yes I have to write my MMA entry.
Dale/AC17 confirmed ban Dr.D.: And so does Testarossa. Dr.D.: Guess we can do that later. Ron and Harvie: A top ten list of " Frances: Myself, I don't know about it. Noticed an e-mail on the subject but didn't get it read rich-3: don't think it's our sort of challe nge, Ron Judy: it is Much to Cold in there for me Pamela: not much later left Testarossa: as I have never used an ADAM......we'll have to see how that is gonna work Ron and Harvie: Things I miss out on because I don't use my Adam as much any more Ron and Harvie: a list of 10 things Guy B.: I feel like a Popsicle with this A/C running on me. Pamela: you and I have a date with a couple of screwdrivers tomorrow, Erin Frances: Too cold where they are Judy? Testarossa: :-( Pamela: want the afghan ? BobS: a really nice one it is too Frances Ron and Harvie: the afghan is MINE BobS: bring your cash Judy: yes, every where we go they have the AC turned to freeZing Guy B.: If the Slopsema clan did it a few years ago. I think the both of you can do it. rich-3: I cansympathize, Guy - in the hospitAL IT FELT LIKE THEY WERE SEEKING THE FROSTBITE TRADE Dr.D.: I should buy some tickets. Dr.D.: I have lots of $CA Guy B.: I never have my own A/C at home this cold. Testarossa: where should we put the cash? Pamela: we have gremlins rich-3: we keep ours at 7tF Ron and Harvie: too cold Rich Guy and Daniel: You can give me the cash, thanks. $$$ rich-3: sorry, 75 Frances: ??? Testarossa: <smirk> Pamela: Judy's freezing all the time and I'm comfortable BobS: got to wait until tomorrow and I will take ALL your money and give tickets in return
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changed username to Christina Pamela: modern commerce at work BobS: YO Christina !!!!!!!! Christina: HELLO ADAM PEOPLE!! BobS: welcome my dear Pamela: Hey Christina! rich-3: well no, mostly just in the evenings for some reason Testarossa: yay little red stubs of paper for little green bits of paper Testarossa: hi Christina Dr.D.: Hi Christina! Judy: wish I had one with me Guy B.: Since Jeanene has Abby at her place and hers are on. They are keeping cool. I let her use my A/C, since I have a bigger one in my apt. So, she has one in her living room and one in the bedroom. Dr.D.: How did you remember the chat? Christina: HEY daddy Frances: Hi, Christina Dr.D.: I forgot to remind you... Guy B.: HI Christina Judy: hi, Christina Dr.D.: <hugs> Hi Christina Christina: mum remembered rich-3: welcome, Christina Neil: The thermostat in the meeting room is currently displaying "72 degrees" in "large friendly letters" Dr.D.: I thought she was at the TMBG concert Ron and Harvie: Hi Christina Pamela: how are things in Cleveland, C? BobS: but it is more like.......66 Christina: we got back at 5:30 Dr.D.: BTW I sent Mom the address and phone # for the hotel finally Dr.D.: How was the concert? Dr.D.: We got back from our excursion to a local garden about then too. Christina: The concert was fine Christina: it rained during the second show Guy B.: Who was at the concert? Christina: but we were under a huge tent thing Dr.D.: I am sure Mom was in heaven...did she get to meet the Johns after all the legwork she did for them? Christina: Last night she met the dan's and Marty Christina: and she got a signed cd for Elanor Dr.D.: Oooh Guy B.: How is Elanor doing Christina? Christina: She is good Christina: she is almost done with summer school Guy B.: She's in high school now, isn't she? Dr.D.: Yes, just one more week. Christina: she's taking gym and health Dr.D.: 10th grade this fall Guy Guy B.: Wow Frances: What is she doing at summer school? Christina: FRESHMAN FOR ME Pamela: how are your preparations for college coming along Christina? Christina: okay Guy B.: What are you taking at college? Frances: Starting college, Christina? Christina: I've got towels, bedding, and a new laptop Christina: THANX daddy rich-3: another one with caps lock rouble Christina: sorry I get excited Guy B.: This is BIG step for you Christina. Frances: And the most important of these is a new laptop! Christina: At school i'm majoring in archeaology and maybe a minor in arty Pamela: don't forget your teddy bear Pamela: or whatever furry critter offers comfort Christina: it will probably be my blankie Pamela: : ) rich-3: some keyboards are jusat trecherous that way, Christina Guy B.: What college are you attending? Judy: that sounds like a good thing to take along Christina: Mercyhurt College in Erie, PA Dr.D.: Is the laptop still working well? Christina: Mercyhurst Guy B.: Ah that's right. When do you start? Pamela: Freudian slip Christina? Christina: YEP, i've got tons of music and video clips to keep me entertained rich-3: that's a college, not a university? Christina: Move in day is August 27 Frances: Erie isn't far away Pamela: did any of you get out to get HP and the HBP last night? Dr.D.: Hehe downloading via DSL... Christina: yes it is run by the nuns of mercy Guy B.: Not too far away. Getting nervous about leaving home? Dr.D.: just be careful not to buy anything. Christina: in the 80's it was a high school Dr.D.: Hi thee to a nunnery, I think not Dr.D.: Hie Christina: I didn't Dr.D.: :-) Frances: Why that particular school, christina? Christina: the music is all mine on cd Guy B.: What kind of music do you listen to? Christina: It has one of the best archeaology programs in the country Pamela: brb Christina: about 98% of the worlds parishable artifacts go through that school Dr.D.: Are the other sisters there Christina? Frances: How did yuou get interested in archaeology? Christina: I like all sorts of music Neil: Three of us went to Brooklin Shopper's Drug Mart at midnight and bought Harry Potter. They sold about half of their stock between ... Neil: 12 and 12:15 am. Dr.D.: You can login from the Mac and from your laptop. Christina: the beatles, john mayer, maroon 5 Christina: right now I am on the MAC Dr.D.: Then you could put the other sisters on. Christina: OKAY let me call them down Ron and Harvie: Yes, I am now the proud owner of the latest Harry Potter novel, and I have not read any of the previous Guy B.: I listen to Classic Rock, with instrumentals and oldies right behind. I listen to The Beatles too. My sister is a huge Beatle fan. She has some master recordings of some of their albums. Christina: mum got her copy of HArry Potter rich-3: Ithink I got my new laptop juszt in time -the old one is acting srangely Christina: I love the oldies Dr.D.: Strange how? Neil: What's a "master recording"? Ron and Harvie: Oldies rule! Dr.D.: Don't tell me anything about HP 'til I get a chance to read it. Dr.D.: There was a group of folks here who went out to a bookstore last night to get their copies.
Christina changed username to Gretchen Dr.D.: I may go get one for myself Monday while Erin is at work. rich-3: did you get a copy, Pam Gretchen: HI Testarossa: hi Gretchen Judy: Hi Gretchen Guy B.: It's the original record that came from the recording studio and that record is used to make the copies. Dr.D.: Hello Gretchen! rich-3: hello Gretchen Guy B.: HI Gretchen Gretchen: Hi daddy Dr.D.: <hugs> to all of you Dr.D.: <kiss> Dr.D.: Did you enjoy the kids concert? Gretchen: How are you Neil: Pam's out of the room, but she said her copy was being delivered to her office. Dr.D.: I am good Gretchen. Gretchen: Yeah <with insane laughter> Guy B.: How old are you now Gretchen? Dr.D.: Old enough to be dangerous, Guy. Gretchen: 9 Guy B.: Dr D, she can't be that bad. Dr.D.: She is not bad at all. Dr.D.: She is just dangerously clever. Gretchen: Oh yes I can Guy B.: Sounds like she's doing just fine. Dr.D.: She has learned all of her older sisters' tricks. Pamela: will get mine tomorrow Dad Pamela: hey Pamela: Gretchen Guy B.: Ah, you better be careful Gretchen. Gretchen: bye, see ya later Gretchen: Here's Diana Guy B.: Bye Gretchen. Testarossa: bye Gretchen
Gretchen changed username to Diana Diana: Hello Testarossa: hi Diana Dr.D.: Hello Diana. Dr.D.: And bye Gretch Guy B.: Here's the other one. How are you Diana? Pamela: greetings Diana rich-3: OK hope you enjoy it, Pam - did youget a pre-ordewr discount? Diana: 11, 12 in August Dr.D.: On the same day Christina goes to college. rich-3: welcome Diana Neil: At Shopper's last night it was 40% off the cover price. Pamela: paid a whole $5.44 for it after 40% preorder discount, $25.00 gift card and Indigo/ Judy: Hi, Diana Pamela: Chapters discount Diana: Christina's present is that she is leaving rich-3: that's pretty good, Pam Testarossa: <smirk> Diana: sorry, I'll still be sad Testarossa: of course you will :-) Dr.D.: haha Pamela: ya gotta love it Dr.D.: I think the younger 2 will take over the older 2's room...and Elanor will go into the single. Guy B.: You're going to miss your sister when she leaves for college. But, look on the bright side. You have your other 2 sisters. Dr.D.: Leaving Christina, I don't know where :-) Pamela: oops I misplaced my sister? Diana: HEE hee rich-3: it isnt like Erie is a million miles away Dr.D.: Just 2 hours east on I-90 Pamela: Rich is Christina planning to come home for holidays? Dr.D.: At least that is how long it took me to get there on Thursday. Diana: bye from diana, here comes Elanor Dr.D.: Bye <kiss> Pamela: night Diana Testarossa: bye Diana Dr.D.: (Erin is Testarossa by the way) Guy B.: That is if your not Speedy Gonzalez. rich-3: hail and farewell, Ele Dr.D.: Thee faaastes maaaaus eeen all Meeeehico Guy B.: Bye Diana Diana: I lied here is Christina Dr.D.: haha Guy B.: Yee Haaaa! rich-3: Elanor and diana
Diana changed username to Christina Dr.D.: Andale andale Testarossa: hi again Christina Pamela: arriba Christina: I'm back Ron and Harvie: I'm having trouble keeping you all straight Dr.D.: At Pamela: yes AFAIK Guy B.: Welcome back Christina. Dr.D.: She isn't being kicked out :-) Christina: yeah there are just so many of us Dr.D.: She will likely be working over summers though. Pamela: so where will she sleep if the others are playing musical bedrooms? Ron and Harvie: :) Christina: not yet Dr.D.: I was just speculating. Testarossa: <smirk> Christina: I will sleep on the floor Guy B.: Are you nervous about leaving home? Ron and Harvie: It's ok. Your dad just re-introduced me to you all Dr.D.: She can sleep in the spare room with me and all the ADAM stuff :-S Christina: it has become my new home Pamela: true Christina: Okay here is Elanor and I will travel to my laptop Dr.D.: We can always draw lots...have a game of skill to determine who gets what room. Pamela: do any of you have your own room now? Dr.D.: Or roll dice. Neil: Christina, did you say "98% of the perishable artifacts"? What are "perishable artifacts"?
Christina changed username to Elanor Guy B.: Hi Elanor. How are you doing? Testarossa: hi Elanor Ron and Harvie: artifacts that perish Elanor: hold on,nina needs to get her laptop Dr.D.: hehe Pamela: Hi Elanor Elanor: hi! How are you guys doing? Dr.D.: I figured she was typing from her laptop before. Pamela: we're having fun but missing you Neil: We're all doing great! Elanor: No it is on the computer Dr.D.: We are keeping very busy...went swimming earlier tonight. BobS: bloody good actually Testarossa: having a very good time Judy: Hi, Elanor
Ron and Harvie changed username to Ron Guy B.: I hear your going to be a sophomre this fall, eh! Guy B.: sophomore Elanor: Hello to everyone Dr.D.: Spent the afternoon at an outdoor garden full of 1/12th scale miniature houses. Pamela: farn dingers Dr.D.: Gubby would love it. Ron: well enough for an overheated old guy Elanor Pamela: it's all the keyboard's fault Judy: have you been doing any stitching, Elanor? Dr.D.: She needs an ADAM with SmartKeys Dr.D.: Gretchen has been doing some, Judy, Joan has been teaching her cross-stitch. Dr.D.: She has made a couple things already. Judy: good for her Elanor: Yes I am almost finished with a cross stich and then I will finish my quilt Guy B.: You're getting very talented Elanor. Judy: you are quiltimg? Elanor: I know Guy B.: Still have that pink mascot? Elanor: Yes I am learning how to do it with a quilt my month
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changed username to Christina Elanor: yes I still have Adam the pink thing Ron: wireless in the meeting room Rich Dr.D.: We are sharing a single net connection here Richard. Christina: I have finnaly come back Guy B.: We have the hi-speed here Rich. Judy: a quilt block every month? Ron: ethernet hi speed in the rooms - ya gotta get a cable Dr.D.: There is a hub into one DSL port in the conference room. Guy B.: But, some of us are using the cables. Dr.D.: SOme people are using wireless, but it doesn't stay up long enough for me. Elanor: Yes I have done six squares and I need to do the other six BobS: OR if your room faces the conference room,........put the laptop on the window sill and get the wireless signa' rich-3: lots of choice, then BobS: been working all night that way Judy: I did one of them, also Christina: So Daddy, how is can-ad-a? Elanor: Cool! What did it look like when you were done? Dr.D.: Canada is fine. Dr.D.: Food is great, people are great. Testarossa: he got you guys more chocolate Guy B.: We had a little rain up here. Testarossa: :-) Pamela: : ) Ron: We're still here, north of the border Dr.D.: Yes more Canadian candy. Pamela: it's like a sauna outside no Dr.D.: Also something fun for Gretchen. Elanor: We go a lot of rain today Dr.D.: I got her a miniature squeezable rubber chicken. Guy B.: Did you? Christina: how was the putine?? Dr.D.: It is about 6 inches long. Dr.D.: No poutine yet...every time I mention it to Erin, she says no. Elanor: there was a down pour Testarossa: 'cause it's the wrong one you keep mentioning Neil: Well we may mostly be sitting around one table using wireless Internet, but at least we haven't crashed the hotel switchboard like we did at a couple of earlier AdamCon chat sessions in previous years. Guy B.: Whoa, I guess you guys haven't had a lot of rain either. Ron: P-O-U-T-I-N-E Judy: I never finished it off, the colors of the blocks were not good, so it is just sitting around looking dumb Pamela: oops BobS: CRASH Dr.D.: I have eaten the poutine Erin likes from KFC, and it is not bad. BobS: like taht Neil ??????? Christina: Sorry that stuff sounds disgusting Pamela: ugh BobS: I am with you Christina Ron: Bob did you drop my computer on the floor again? Testarossa: gotta try it first :-D Ron: You're right Christina Elanor: Some of my squares are smaller then others so I will have to fix it Testarossa: but yes it does sound gross Dr.D.: Well, it is different, but be nice: we have 3 people from Quebec here at the convention, and it is their national delicacy. Pamela: it's actually quite good Christina BobS: nope not yet, darn thing takes too long to boot up so it is packed inthe laptop bag Christina: Daddy I 've got a question Ron: cheeze curds, french fries and gravy Ron: all mixed together in an amorphous mass Guy B.: I was wondering what was in that. Christina: My computer will not automatically scroll I have to do it, can I fix that Testarossa: mmm melty Dr.D.: Not automatically scroll? Pamela: check your scroll lock key Dr.D.: Are you running Explorer? Neil: Bob: "like taht Neil?" I don't understand. Christina: Yes I am running internet explorer Dr.D.: I don't know...it just automatically scrolls in XP here... rich-3: likely more to come, Guy Judy: a friend of mine had that trouble with here squares also Christina: it does it okay on the Mac Dr.D.: Harvie is telling me that you have to move your cursor down to the bottom of the window. BobS: heck, I don't either neil Elanor: none of my friend cross stick or quilt, the knit Dr.D.: Or out of the text-typing window. Christina: Oh well mine is just stupid Pamela: I detect a whiff of Mac snobbery here Dr.D.: No...Harvie says it is Exploder that is stuped, and I agree. Christina: Elanor forgot the "Y" Guy B.: Maybe not. Just stubborn. BobS: tis a wee bonny machine, eh? Dr.D.: Hey, she is on a Dell 810 laptop Ron: we are busy thinking different rich-3: 30 - 18 Ron, end of the third Dr.D.: Stupid Judy: I have now taken up crocheting Dr.D.: Neil is castigating me for my typoing Ron: Yea...... !!! Testarossa: <smirk> Pamela: Ottawa vs who Dad? Judy: for something diffferent Christina: They are quoting Disaster Squad Pamela: I love the new words we're inventing Guy B.: Everyone is entitled to slip a little. With the exception of Bob. Dr.D.: Erin loves Disaster Squad rich-3: Calgary BobS: huh ?????? BobS: mine own self ?????? Elanor: Is this any better? Is it safe? Dr.D.: NOOOOO Christina: Help me BobS: better.....ummYES.....safe?????? NO Christina: save me from this insanity Dr.D.: "Disaster Squad" is a private joke. Elanor: Ha HA ha Dr.D.: it is an independent student film the Film Society showed in February. Dr.D.: I bought a copy of it, it is a total scream. Christina: it is a movie made by some of daddy's students Dr.D.: 4 high school friends took 4 years to make their own movie...hilarity ensues Pamela: and insanity Dr.D.: They obviously grow older during the movie... Guy B.: Boy, I remember that in high school. Did not do a good job in the editing. Dr.D.: And had to go back to refilm some stuff that was filmed earlier, so cuts back and forth between old and new versions of the people in the same scene. Christina: I am now getting the entire film Dr.D.: This thing is very professionally edited and done, great homebrew SFX. Dr.D.: The girls have it memorized. Testarossa: it was done quite well Christina: and they quote it every day Dr.D.: Don't feel bad, Erin's brothers hated it, too. Elanor: for a student film Testarossa: nephew's liked it though Pamela: it was very entertaining and if you're not paying close attention, the age differences are not apparent Christina: my friends thought that it was just weird Dr.D.: Nephew's Mom didn't, though Ron: Dale and Daniel are devising a program to calculate the meaning of life Testarossa: <smirk> Elanor: My friends thought it was funny Testarossa: bad influences we are Ron: It's up on the screen Christina: your friends are weird Dr.D.: Have too much fun we do, hmmm? Pamela: we already know it's 42 rich-3: thought they had that already Elanor: No robbie is the really weird one Testarossa: :-) Ron: yess.. but you must also know the ultimate questiohn Christina: yes with half a head of hair Ron: question Dr.D.: I am not as weird as them, at least, Christina... Dr.D.: At least I don't think I am. Dr.D.: Your mileage may vary. Christina: well, Christina: doctor Who Elanor: well what? Guy B.: brb Dr.D.: I realize that The Doctor is not everyone's cup of tea. Christina: brb, be right back Christina: Elanor Elanor: what about be? Christina: he has strange teeth Christina: the doctor Christina: oh no they are quoting again Dr.D.: Maybe there are no dentists on Gallifrey. Dr.D.: After all, the Daleks did destroy the planet... Christina: they are fasinated with his srewdriver Dr.D.: And nobody to take his dental insurance card. Elanor: Extermante Christina: and extermination and the "are you my mummy" Dr.D.: The "mummy" one was a bit much yes. Dr.D.: But the Daleks have always said EX-TER-MI-NATE Christina: retarded like a fox is the worst catch phrase ever Elanor: jumpin' Jesus in a lobster bin Pamela: Dad FYI when you pull into the parking lot of the hotel, be careful of the front end - the entrance is quite steep and many people have bottomed out on it (judging by the scrapes in the pavement)
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changed username to Rin Dr.D.: So we lost our network connection. Murray: Hi everyone rich-3: OK thanks for the tip, Pam. Luckily we have pretty good clearNCES Rin: hi Murray Pamela: hey Murray, you made it Judy: hi, Murray Judy: long time no see Pamela: how are the horses Guy B.: I'm back. Guy B.: HI Murray Murray: I got home about 30 minutes ago. SOme rain here and there Murray: The horses were standing at the gate. rich-3: hello Murray, havent heard from you for a while Dr.D.: Christina, I just told Ron Mitchell about the "Fedex me to Poop-Town" quote Dr.D.: He thought it was funny Christina: yeah that was funny Ron: where have you been! We're hungry, and you'r e gadding about the countryside Pamela: sounds like the cat after a long day Dr.D.: Just so out of nowhere...guess I should burn Ron a DVD. Elanor: Tests? I was never good at tests! Christina: we had lovely chinese food this evening Dr.D.: I could do it...I have the image here on the computer. Ron: please Dr.D.: Mmmm Chinese Dr.D.: Rin and I ate at Denny's tonight. Christina: funny face breakfast? Dr.D.: I had a bowl of beef vegetable soup and a grilled chicken salad with honey mustard. Rin: na...salads Guy B.: I've had some Thai food. My favorite is sweet and sour chicken. Murray: How are you Rich? It's been quite a while! Dr.D.: Thai is good too Guy. Dr.D.: Erin had what, taco salad? Christina: they are playing with the Steve Erwin toy Rin: yep Dr.D.: And some apple-y dessert. Guy B.: We have a Thai restaurant in the area. Dr.D.: I had a banana split for dessert Christina: Oh yeakh we say Charlie and the Chocoalate factory Rin: yessir Dr.D.: How is it? Christina: I ca't type rich-3: sort of the worswe fror wear, Murray, but hanging in there Elanor: You me we saw Dr.D.: I understood her...just want to know how it was. Elanor: I can't do it either Christina: Elanor can't type either Dr.D.: Ron has departed for a pounding device. Christina: it was good, Johnny Depp was a bit creepy Pamela: strangely enough I understood all that Guy B.: Elanor, do what I did. Take a typing course while you're in high school. Christina: the music was awesome Pamela: he looks like a girl in the movie Pamela: really strange Dr.D.: Were there Oompa-Loompas? Murray: I've been thinking about you over this ADAMcon particularly with the history of ADAM. Christina: and the oompa-lumpas were hilarious Dr.D.: Good Dr.D.: Oom Pa Loom Pa Oompaty Do Guy B.: This movie must be better than Willie Wonka. Christina: his father was Christopher Lee Dr.D.: Hehe Pamela: I don't know if that's good advice Christina - I got 55 in my typing course in high school Dr.D.: Hammer Films Dracula rich-3: I am flattered, Murray Dr.D.: Christopher Lee is a great creepy horror actor...you should see "Dracula Has Risen From The Grave" sometime. Christina: he is a dentist rich-3: well, that's creepy 8 - ) Guy B.: Glad I took a typing course. I ended up using it when I had to do some programming in college and later when I got my first job. Now, I type everyday. Murray: Hope to see everyone tomorrow. My satellite connection hiccups at 10:00 Nite all! Guy B.: Bye Murray. Elanor: (^_^) (<_>) (0_0) rich-3: nite Murray
Murray left chat session Pamela: nite Murray see you ihn the a.m. Christina: sooo weird Rin: bye Murray Dr.D.: Bye Murray! Dr.D.: What is that code Elanor? Christina: she just likes making funny faces Elanor: (?_?) Guy B.: I think she is telling you something Dr.D. Dr.D.: Dale says it is Hello Kitty-speak Dr.D.: meow Rin: HELLO KITTY!!! Christina: Daddy, tell the little ones to bathe!! Dr.D.: uh-oh Dr.D.: Okay stinky kids, hit the shower
(A dog howls in the distance) BobS: fireworks going off Neil Dr.D.: If Mom is watching...tell them to go wash Neil: I should go look out the door.
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changed username to Mitch Dr.D.: THERE ARE FIREWORKS HERE!!!! GOING TO LOOK Guy B.: Sure it's not lightning???? Christina: fireworks for what? Mitch: everybody went away Christina: thay don't like us anymore Elanor: Come BBBBBAAAAAAACCCCCK! Christina: Where are you, I can't find you rich-3: here but quiet BobS: it is Whitby days or something Elanor: Nina put on music! Yes! BobS: fireworks down on the waterfront and viewed form the 4th floor is GOOD Christina: So El how is the music? BobS: this makes TWO years in a row we had fireworks in honor of the ADAM convention !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Elanor: GOOD! Christina: Do you know what the fireworks are for? rich-3: yes, we were at atkins Glen for the 4th of July and the display over the lKEW rich-3: lake was fantastic Guy and Daniel: (Daniel : I'm here... just had to fix something with my library) Guy and Daniel: (my coleco toolkit library : getput) Christina: Okay, now we are dancing in ojur basement Elanor: She means our Christina: shut it Christina: El do you like my running mix? Elanor: Yes It is nice
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changed username to james james: good morning Elanor: Fine it is great! rich-3: morning. james james: how is everyone? james: i'd have been on sooner but my kids had other plans Guy and Daniel: (bonsoir JAMES Christina: just great I worked hard on this mix, the minutes that it took to move it into a folder and all I get is a great rich-3: hanging in there james: hi guy, dan james: glad to see everyone has made it soundly BobS: hey james Elanor: it is Fantastic BobS: busy watchign fireworks here we qare Guy and Daniel: je suis au Adamcon, c'est merveilleux Elanor: your back Guy and Daniel: Guy et les autres sont sortis voir un feu d<artifice rich-3: Ottawa leads Calgary 33-18, three minutes lewft - smile, jamesa Christina: Yeah, my computer is scrollin on its own james: wow, when did hockey scores get so high? :P Christina: wait I lied
Guy and Daniel changed username to Daniel james: brb, i don't quite trust case Daniel: I hope you are ok Rich rich-3: OK enough to see you tomorrow I hope, Daniel Christina: How is it across the basement Elanor? Daniel: oh, really? Pamela: hey James james: hi pam Elanor: It is just great Christina: is the music too loud? Elanor: no james: so how is the 'con going? Christina: Gotta love that Bon Jovi Pamela: well the fireworks are beautiful but I feel guilty about leaving so abruptly Elanor: yes it is goosd Christina: goosd? Elanor: good james: i think she meant "good" Christina: really? Daniel: going fine i hope, for me, it looks just great. Christina: just messin with you Pamela: James, everyone else is outside (except Daniel) watching the fireworks Elanor: I know Christina: I have to et a whole years worth in before I leave in a month Pamela: Dad in answer to your question, it's Harbour days here in rich-3: Frances says she fell off but has to go do some chorea NYWay Christina: I forgot the "G" Pamela: Whitby and there are tall ships in the harbour as well Daniel: I were supposed to sleep at Dale's house, but the plan changed and I'm staying at the hotel, in Dale's "suite". rich-3: good show - Pam, you going home tonight? Pamela: get what Christina? Pamela: yes I am Dad Pamela: but not till the fireworks are over : ) Christina: Teasing and giving her a hard time Christina: She knows that I'm just Joshin Pamela: ahhhh - gotcha Daniel: I took many pictures today, probably more than 150, at the cullen garden. Elanor: poor me (-_-) rich-3: want to bring that French GP tape for me then tomorrow james: what fireworks would these be? Pamela: I have it with me Pamela: planning ahead Christina: But because of me leaving, you get yor own room Elanor: my own room? Yes!!! Pamela: remember El, when Christina is gone, you get to be top dog for a while rich-3: good show Pam Christina: that is what I heard arounfd the rumor mill james: i'd love my own room.. Elanor: some times I don't want to be Christina: yeah el, you have to cook and clean and watch after the children Pamela: gotta be an only for that James Christina: and DRIVE!!!! hee hee james: i'm an "only" father, that doesn't count? :P Pamela: that wasn't quite what I meant : ) Pamela: sorry James james: i sleep with case more often than not but damn he's fidgety Christina: She has to take over all of my old duties Pamela: why do you sleep with him? james: who would think a 3 y.o. could be such a bed hog Christina: Have fun ELanor james: i sleep with him because he doesn't snore Elanor: I think so Daniel: I also did a presentation today with Guy. I talked about Colecoshop, Guy said that this part was good. I talked also about Coleco programming related stuff like my SoundBank project, but I didn<t have much time to prepare well a conference so... I<m not sure they understand. james: dan, did you show them colecoshop? Pamela: I'm sorry I missed it Daniel Christina: Are you down El? Pamela: I'm going to try to be earlier tomorrow Elanor: no I am up Pamela: I love this Drushel shorthand Christina: No, I'm taller than you Christina: thanx we try Elanor: so... Pamela: tee hee Daniel: I give a piece of paper to everyone one with a laptop here before the presentation with the URL of the Colecoshop forum. Christina: I'm more up than you, so you are down to me Elanor: I am up to jane Christina: Evryone is up to JANE Christina: even an ant james: speak english (or french) you people :P
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changed username to james rich-c: OK who tripped over the poqwwer cord? james: well we're a big crowd now, aren't we?
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changed username to Neil Rich: Dale said it had to be rebootedd. arg: hey, how come no matter when i sign on i get shoved to the bottom? :P Pamela: Dale pulled the plug
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changed username to Dale/AC17 arg: hi ron Dale/AC17: Hi ya. rich-c: who is arg/ Dale/AC17: I think that we lost some people. Dale/AC17: But there are a few online again. arg: it's a mystery Redwood Ron: hi arg rich-c: THEY'LL BE Back, except Franca who lft eRLIER Rich: It probably killed my girls' connexion Pamela: I think it's either the Slopesemas or James Dale/AC17: I'll be changing my spaniel server Java VM for next week's chat to see if it works better. Rich: LeAvE tHe RaNsOm In SmAlL uMaRkEd BiLlS Pamela: just who do you think we're gonna pay for? arg: fOR sAlE USed caPSLocK kEY Pamela: cHeaP Rich: Intermittently used by a little old ADAMite only on Saturdays and Wednesdays rich-c: right, and they dont have experience with this server's moods Redwood Ron: i prefer the lower case eh Pamela: would that be US or Canadian dollars? Rich: Altairian Dollars Rich: And a clean towel Rin: 3 Altarian dollars Redwood Ron: we are getting dangerously close to insanity again arg: how about something a little less exotic like a giant stone wheel that i can trade for a new wife or new canoe Rich: free Pan-Galactic Gargle-Blaster Pamela: we walked across that line many hours ago arg: (i'll take the canoe) Rich: Trade it away for box #3 Pamela: somewhere around the miniature Flyer Rin: gold brick and lemon sold separately Rich: What did he win, Jay? Guy B.: Guess Bob and Judy must have called it the night. Rich: A year's supply of Rice-A-Roni, the San Francisco treat! Rich: They were going swimming at 10:30 PM, remember? Redwood Ron: bob and judy probably went swimming Guy B.: Oh yes. Rin: maybe they'll stop by and say hi rich-c: yes, they have to get up early tomorrow Pamela: well , Rich - a beautiful set of Samsonite luggage and a trip to the moon Rich: Not dripping wet near all these electronics!!!! Rich: A $25 gift certificate from the Spiegel catalogue. Pamela: hmm, someone got a camera? <evil laugh>
(Guy B. hugs Pamela) rich-c: Pam, don't forget they are doing a lot of night conatruction work on 401 Rich: James is arg? rich-c: you will have a challenging drive home Guy B.: Argghhhh! Redwood Ron: James probably SAID "arg" Pamela: a tripod just passed under my nose Rich: Sounds like a fortune cookie from the Mandarin, Richard. Redwood Ron: is that as in "invalid arg"?? rich-c: could well be
arg changed username to james james: i've been unmasked :D Pamela: I'm probably not going to take the 401 james: hey, i'm no invalid. not yet :P Rich: It was Pam who said it, James. Pamela: at least not very far Guy B.: How's Japan? Redwood Ron: I see nothing wrong with the 401 Pamela: since it's so late i'll probably go get R from work james: hot and very humid rich-c: oh, give it a shot, it may be OK Pamela: yes here too James Redwood Ron: It brought me here in a strange car after a night with no sleep Redwood Ron: and I didn't hit anybody Rin: hehe Guy B.: Same here in Whitby and were freezing like Popsicles in the hotel with COLDDDDDD A/C. Pamela: we just had a rain shower after a day of 30 plus temps james: so everyone there seems to be having fun Rin: good car, good 401 Redwood Ron: yes Pamela: now it's like a sauna outside Redwood Ron: fun? yes Pamela: good car is in question rich-c: yes, but at night many lanes are closed, Ron Neil: If you can multi-task, there is a descrition of "Whitby Harbour Day" here http://www.dentistryondundas.com/templates/2/home.php3?rootID=16&parentID=15075 james: i've got the a/c on Redwood Ron: that's the mafia car Rich: I like cold A/D. Rich: A/C Redwood Ron: It looks like it should be shot at Rich: Rin is shivery though Pamela: but Guy let me drive his Jeep Liberty today Pamela: that was fun Rich: Have to rectify that Guy B.: Maybe we should put an ice bucket on your feet Dr. D. Rich: Ice bucket, I have some Coke bottles to put in one Rich: Tres romantique Guy B.: Even better. Rin: hehe Rich: I know a tiny bit of French, Daniel Pamela: there is a lot of non-verbal communication going on in here Pamela: most of it derisive Guy B.: Instead of a Dodge Neon, the rental company let me have a Jeep Liberty. rich-c: we sort of got that impression, Pam Pamela: actually I think that's the wrong word Rich: Derivative Guy B.: Mind you, this is a really nice car, compare to my Chevy Cavalier. Redwood Ron: I got a Chrysler something or other - 800 ?? Redwood Ron: 300 Redwood Ron: alls I know is that when I tried to open the door, all hell broke loose Redwood Ron: I don't know about these alarm systems rich-c: that's their big hot rod - what did you do to deserve that? Rich: Alarms exist to keep the owners out of their cars Guy B.: At least I know my car better than the Jeep. Redwood Ron: arrived a day late Rich: Ron is a Special Ticket Pamela: maybe you should do that more often, Ron Redwood Ron: they were expecting me at 9 am on the 13th Rich: All the traffic lights turn green when he drives by. Redwood Ron: which is exactly what I'd told them in my reservation Pamela: someone called it a Mafia car Rin: that was Bobs Redwood Ron: so the said you either get a convertible or the Chrysler Pamela: good description, I think Rich: Dual machine guns under the headlights Guy B.: Ah so he has the special one. Pamela: and you didn't get the convertible????????????? Redwood Ron: and bill is going to be higher rich-c: it has that look - especially the fleet version, I expect Rich: Ron will make them an offer they can't refuse. Redwood Ron: Naw.... not with this humidity - it didn't appeal to me Pamela: the fleet versions usually have all the bells and whistles too Redwood Ron: I want something I can turn into an ice box Rich: Or his cousin Vinnie will be coming to talk to them. Pamela: I'm with you R Pamela: on Rich: And Vinnie is a man of few words. Redwood Ron: good Rich: So if they know what's good for 'em, they'll give Ron a good deal. Pamela: unfortunately my A/C still needs fixing Redwood Ron: I wish Pamela: so on Wednesday I was driving around in a very windy oven Redwood Ron: interesting image Pamela Rich: James is quiet...changing diapers? Pamela: Bob and Judy are here dripping all over the wires james: just lurking james: cleaning up a few small things here Rich: We are being silly here James. james: guy is going to give me a video feed via his yahoo webcam james: *via his webcam on yahoo Redwood Ron: contribute an intelligent idea James Rich: My back is starting to get sore from sitting in the chairs in this conference room though. rich-c: small things being infants? Redwood Ron: we're short of them james: an intelligent idea.. not sure you're asking the right guy but let me try to come up with something :P james: has anyone/everyone seen colecoshop? Redwood Ron: yes James- have it now bookmarked Neil: We had a demo of colecoshop this morning here. Rich: Want to buy some games we do Redwood Ron: James, we gotta get you to one of these shindigs Pamela: want to play games james: when and if i ever get dns working, we'll have a proper domain name with which to access it Pamela: we're working on it Ron james: it's been coming along bit by bit Pamela: AC20 james: literally at times Redwood Ron: oh yes - 20 that sounds like a plan Rich: My arm is already being twisted about AC 20 james: plan to have a proper main page w/ a link to the forums, a proper colecoshop store and some other goodies Pamela: James, the webcam is up Redwood Ron: so colecoshop is yours James ? james: hey, i can see people Pamela: are they dead? Rin: lol Redwood Ron: live or dead? james: actually, funny you should mention that pam Rich: Daniel is pointing it at Neil Wick now james: cause my son kinda freaked us out yesterday james: hi neil! Rin: oh? Neil: Hi Pamela: oh, what happened? rich-c: thyey just kind of move funny, eh?
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changed username to BobS james: well my wife's grandmother passed away last sunday and we had the funeral on monday BobS: ok, got wacked,, but back Rich: It's Dr. D. in the tie rich-c: roberto is bak - hi Guy B.: Oh you are! Rich: Hi James Rich: I am waving james: camera feed has died Rich: Rin and I got dressed up for dinner. Pamela: bobs is upstairs Rich: That is Rin now BobS: good swim, water cold like hotel a/c james: you broke it, rich :P Rich: I am too handsome Rich: Couldn't stand it james: so anyway, they were at her grandmother's house yesterday BobS: guy and daniel got lost? james: and he's just *staring* out the window, standing very still when he says rich-c: hope you are not expecting us to dress for dinner tomorrow james: "mommy, mommy, grandma is here" BobS: can't see ya rich Rin: that's freaky... Rich: Rin and I had a night out, Richard. james: i was somewhat disconcerted to say the least
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changed username to Guy F james: whodat? Pamela: did he explain further? Rich: Did you see Rin on the webcam, James? Rich: Ron Mitchell Rich: waving Rin: my goodness Guy F: Me, Guy Foster james: hi ron! BobS: RICHARD, ya better have clothes N BobS: ON james: hi dale Redwood Ron: you getting this James? Rich: Now it is Guy Bona james: nice to see some faces to go with the names rich-c: just barely, Bob - it is awkwRD GETTING A SLEEVE OVER THE IV LINE Rich: Now it is Ms. Rin waving Rich: My Rin Rich: And Dr.D Rich: <just kissed Rin> Redwood Ron: We need a cam at your end James Rich: She is blushing james: missed that actually Rich: Replay Rin: hi James james: video feed is maybe one frame every 5 seconds, at best Rich: darn be isn't looking Pamela: 'you two are disgusting" Rich: he Neil: Pam says "That's too close" Pamela: sorry about the close up there James james: if you give me a minute to get somewhat decent, i'll turn on my webcam Rich: You are just jealous that Russell isn't here Rin: LOL Pamela: somewhat? Rich: Be sure to clean up the keyboard james: well i'm only half decent right now, and i won't say which half rich-c: any old how folks, much still to do this evening Pamela: nope - we've been getting told that for nearly 20 years Rich: hehe james: getting dizzy here guys Rich: Mystery and anticipation Redwood Ron: now there's an image Rin: hehehe BobS: so have a good night Richard and come if ya can, eh? james: lol rich-c: hope to join you all for lunch tomorrow Rich: Yeah probably ought to go to sleep soon Rich: I am getting giddy Pamela: Dad, we'll see you tomorrow - if you can't come, call my cell Guy B.: Hope to see you then. Rin: and goofy Redwood Ron: getting? Rich: Rin is kicking me in the shins to behave Pamela: otherwise, what is your ETA? Rin: <smirk> Rin: not kicking Rin: nudging james: brb rich-c: long as the nurse gets here inime to chane my i/v Rich: <I bruise easily> Pamela: okay Pamela: let me know Pamela: what time did she come this morning? rich-c: we're shooting for lunch, 401 willing Pamela: okay Guy B.: Ok, Rich C. Bring your notebook and We'll get the emulator running on it. rich-c: she was here a bit afer 9 Redwood Ron: look forward to seeing you my friend james: you can see me now. hardly formal wear but at least i'm not soft porn anymore Rich: Pam says "good" Rin: LOL Redwood Ron: I can't wait james: THERE. ARE. FOUR. LIGHTS! rich-c: thanks and good night all - see you tomorrow james: stop pointing at the ceiling :P Rich: hehe Rin: good night Uncle Richard Pamela: night DAddy BobS: YIKES james. cover UP Rich: Bye Richard james: cover up what? Redwood Ron: Hey! Pamela: HI JAMES! Redwood Ron: there he is BobS: guten tag richard rich-c: colour me gone james: hi Rin: hi James
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changed username to <undefined> Neil: No we haven't engineered putting you on the big screen. At least not yet. james: no rush :P Redwood Ron: ain't technology grand! Pamela: what you don't relish being six feet high? james: would be grander if i could use it to sleep at night Pamela: sleep is a commodity that you give up when you have kids james: hi dan! Rich: Erin is laughing at me. BobS: NOW what did you do Rich? Pamela: James can you see what Dale has on the big screen at the moment? Rich: If I told you, Erin would kill me. james: i see desk with people sitting at it Rich: Photos coming soon maybe Rin: hehe Redwood Ron: James, you're looking far too serious Rich: I am waving Rich: I was anyway BobS: tis a taable w/ bodies sitting at it james: sorry, that happens when i concentrate Redwood Ron: right - I did that once Pamela: that's Daniel wving the camera around Pamela: waving Rich: Well since this is ADAMcon we should all CONcentrate james: *groan* Redwood Ron: Ohhhhhh! Rin: <groan> Redwood Ron: bad Rich: I told you I am losing it. Rin: hehe Rich: Who is Mr. Undefined? james: 'tis still black Rich: Or Ms.? Pamela: Walmart Rin: Canadian Tire Rich: Canadian Tire james: you could try canada, though i assure you they're made in taiwan Rich: right across the street, we saw many Rich: ROTFL Rin: LOL Pamela: lol Pamela: okay, Rich is getting silly Guy B.: Ok, wiseguy. You just volunteered to get my flags. Rin: hehe Rich: No I simply told you what Rin and I saw there yesterday. Pamela: James now can you see the big screen? james: no, no images coming through Rich: It's night time here, silly Rich: Our photons are all asleep Pamela: okay Guy is working on it Rich: My eyes are falling asleep too Rin: me 2 Rin: sigh Guy B.: Looks like I'll be turning in soon myself. james: hi guys Guy B.: James, can you see me? james: yup! Guy F: Dale and Guy B Guy B.: I have Erin next to me. Rin: hi James Rich: Just gave Rin a kiss james: i can see that :P Rich: She is my sweetie Rich: <kiss> Rich: She is too giggly to respond Rin: <blushing> Rich: Or embarrassed Rin: hehe Rin: <kiss> Guy B.: Don't mind those two James. They like the attention. Rich: Okay we will go stand in the corner james: ewww Rich: <dons dunce caps> Pamela: opposite corners james: THERE ARE FOUR LIGHTS! Rich: Hey I didn't mean anything like that! Rich: Though now that you mention it... Pamela: I know Rich: She is poking me again Pamela: <evil laugh> james: what's that on the screen? Rich: I am a bad student
(Guy B. gives Rin a yummy bar of chocolate.) Rin: thanks Guy :-) Redwood Ron: Dale is trying to draw a horse Guy B.: Now, don't eat it all at once. james: sec.. Redwood Ron: and not doing well Rich: (Chocolate gives Rich a zit) Rin: HEY james: sec.. i'm not talking to myself here, even though it might look like that from that end
(Guy B. creates a new action for Rich) Rich: uh-oh Rin: <smirk> Rich: Which action, Guy?
(Guy B. smiles) BobS: chewing chocolate
(Guy B. throws a hot potato at Rich.) Pamela: I'm coming up there to get some
(We secretly replaced Rich's Diet Coke with Folger's Crystals.)
(Everyone laughs mockingly at Rich)
(Rich creates a new action for Rich) Rich: Rich says Nya-Nya Guy B.: Only the Shadow know. Guy B.: Knows. Rich: Dat be some Shadow den james: great view
(007 music plays in the background) Rich: Not the anal probe now! james: meet aiden Pamela: can you see up Daniel's nose? james: trtyttmy james: frxzxxhjjjjjjjjjjjjj Rich: Aidenish Pamela: hang on James Rich: It probably looks better in Kanji BobS: gonnago to bed now gang....see most of you in the morning; james be good ....... those here, BEHAVE Rich: haha
BobS left chat session Rich: Vice squad will be called soon Redwood Ron: Nite Bob Guy B.: Oh uh. Redwood Ron: sleep well Rin: nitey nite Bobs! Pamela: night Bob and Judy Pamela: I'm leaving shortly Guy B.: Ok Bob. Bye james: aiden is cranky Guy B.: Me too. Rich: Me 3 Pamela: me four Rin: 5 Rich: Okay I am going to close hailing frequencies for tonight, sir. Rich: Sirs Rich: ma'ams Pamela: night Rich Rin: as am I Rich: Sirmams Rin: night all Rich: Good night James Rin: sleep well Pamela: night Rin Rin: bye James Pamela: I"m heading out too james: bye Rin: Bye Pam Rin: til it be 'morrow some
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Pamela left chat session james: bonjour dan, ca va? james: tu quittes aussi? james: my hand is stuck. cool i can wave at you and type at the same time now james: hello? Neil: hello Neil: I was just looking at your picture james: hope your eyes are ok Guy F: (Daniel : I will go sleep in 10 minutes.) Guy F: ca va james: yeah, i might do the same Guy F: what time is there? james: dale, thanks for your help earlier in the week james: noon:30 Guy F: tired? :) james: kids had me up early. didn't sleep well after 7.30 this morning Guy F: I'm going to sleep too James, I'm off!!! james: bye! Neil: Well, I guess we're wrapping up for the night Guy F: James: Get earplugs!!! So you can sleep better at night. Redwood Ron: good seeing you James james: earplugs unfortunately won't stop the kids from jumping up and down on my back james: you too ron. one of these days it'll be in person Guy F: Electric tazer gun perhaps? Redwood Ron: that's what dads are for james: thought has crossed my mind Guy F: hahaa Redwood Ron: anyway, I go..... be well all james: 'nite ron Redwood Ron: Goodnight from Harvie james: methinks it's time for lunch soon
Redwood Ron left chat session james: who's coming in i wonder james: anyone here? Dale/AC17: James, glad to help. james: unfortunately it's still not working :P Dale/AC17: I think that yuo should set ns1.adamcon.org as your secondard DNS server. james: ok, i'll try that james: but i wonder if the changes i made have even taken effect Dale/AC17: We'll work more on it wednesday to get you farther. james: should i be doing an rndc reload before restarting bind? james: that would be very much appreciated Dale/AC17: It typically takes 72 hours for new DNS servers to propigate world wide. james: ok, well it's been at least that, and the fact it doesn't work locally seems to indicate something is not right Neil: Still here, but closing down soon. I have to wait another 46 minutes to start transferring another digital video tape to my computer. Dale/AC17: Definately it should always work locally. james: i've got the bind9 manual and i'm going to try and look through it Dale/AC17: I'm still working on my presentation for tomorrow. james: what are you presenting? Neil: Sometimes it can take much more than 72 hours ... james: well i'll give it a few more days Neil: I've seem DNS changes take more than a week to propagate to some nodes ON THE Internet. Dale/AC17: My topic is Game Balancing Dale/AC17: And I did an hour of theory on Friday james: sounds interesting james: i'd really like to make it to a con sometime. i haven't been to a single oen james: *one Dale/AC17: And hour of demoing some games and discussing the theory today james: neat Dale/AC17: And tomorrow it is hands on. james: well i think once colecoshop goes "live" with some advertising we'll start to gain mass james: so people will be building games?
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Dale/AC17 confirmed ban Dale/AC17: It is more realistic to think that we will be tuning one or two of my sample games. Guy Foster: Dale: I can't wait to start building my first game too James. It's so demanding. james: what i need is time james: that is a good exercise too though Dale/AC17: I'm just trying to clear my mind enough to fingure out if I can reasonablely use my "Warm Fuzzy's Quest for Salad" game Dale/AC17: and apply some of the game balancing strategies to it. james: i'd like to make an ultima style rpg game for the coleco but the adam would certainly be a better platform on which to run such a game Guy Foster: Well, the good thing about retro game programming is that you're not really pressed for time, like the developpers used to be, so you can create something of higher quality. james: until we get some hardware going Dale/AC17: Guy, you haven't worked through a whole game. Dale/AC17: ? Guy Foster: Dale: No, never. Dale/AC17: Okay. Guy Foster: Dale: Been doing demos, and learning the Colecovision. I started a few games, but never finished them due to boredom. Dale/AC17: Well, my games are terible. But I'm trying to make ones which are more fun. Dale/AC17: In January I took a course based on "The Art of Computer Game Design". Guy Foster: Your conference and book your recommended is awesome, it was truly the highlight of the conference for me. james: what book is this? Dale/AC17: That is what my game balancing session came from. james: in a nutshell, what is "game balancing"? Dale/AC17: Hmmm....I have a PDF here.... Guy Foster: James: I can send it to you if you want, I have it in .PDF format, it was written by David Crane, author of Pitfall and River Raid and some other awesome games. james: he'd definitely be the authority james: sure james: my address is james at folkwolf dot net james: whenever you get the chance. i can bug you about it again on wednesday if you're busy now Dale/AC17: Check out: Guy Foster: Just sent the file (.PDF) to James. Dale/AC17: http://www.adamcon.org/17/gamebalance-theory.pdf Dale/AC17: The book Dale/AC17: "Art of Computer Game Design" is actually by Chris Crawford. Guy Foster: Ah yes, true. Guy Foster: sleepy.... zzzzZzzz Dale/AC17: Do you see the PDF? Dale/AC17: (the one on AdamCon.org?) Dale/AC17: We can talk about it more on Wednesday. It is pulled directly from the relevant sections of Crawford's book, with Colecovision examples where I could think of them. james: got the pdf from guy Dale/AC17: And contemporary examples where I couldn't (the book was published in 1982).
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changed username to Ron Dale/AC17: I'll post it soonish hopefully. Guy Foster: Dale: Oh great, so I won't feel like I missed out by not being able to attend tomorrow. Ron: yo..... you guys still here Guy Foster: yoyo Dale/AC17: I don't know about the hands on session. They are typically difficult to follow from a recording. We'll see how it turns out. Dale/AC17: Ron, no, we're being good, and are fast asleep for tomorrow's sessions. ;-) Dale/AC17: (ie to rest up for tomorrow's information). Ron: right..... am about to do the same Ron: See ya's tomorraw Dale/AC17: Or maybe I'm preping for tomorrow's session. Ron: I know..... you probably won't get to bed for another hour Neil: I think it's going to take a day or two before I have the Real Audio ready to go. Ron: at least Ron: Must go see what my pics look like from thisafternoon - nite all... see ya tomorrow
Ron left chat session Guy Foster: Ya, would be nice if we could all exchange the pics we took from the Adamcon, I have quite a lot.... over 100 for sure! Dale/AC17: I'd like that Guy. I've done that in past years. Dale/AC17: Neil is thinking of bulk burning CDs, like he did at AC15. Dale/AC17: To be distributed mostly Monday morning. Neil: Okay, my next tape is starting to transfer, so I'm going to leave that going and sign off now. Guy Foster: Allright, Cry Baby is starting on TV now.... gonna go see it! :)
Neil left chat session james: m james: anyone still here? Dale/AC17: I asked you a Q a while back. Dale/AC17: Didi you look at the PDF? Dale/AC17: (I provide a link to my presentation slides) james: oh, sorry no james: hang on james: got it now james: was just talking to guy about stuff like plastic molds and custom boxes james: but i really should go for lunch Dale/AC17: ttyl then. james: read through it james: very interesting james: have you presented this yet? Dale/AC17: We learned today that the application of the techniques on the Colecovision games are extremely superficialy. Dale/AC17: Yes that was Friday's presentation. Dale/AC17: If you look at the schedule at http://www.adamcon.org/17/schedule.html Dale/AC17: you'll see what we've been doing approximately. james: has the venue for next year's con been decided yet? Dale/AC17: It will be discussed at the ANN meeting. Dale/AC17: Any suggestions? james: yokota :D
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<undefined> left chat session james: hey dale, you still there? james: on that page you sent me, the link to the friday photo gallery goes to thursday's james: was able to access the friday pics by just substituting "fri" in the url Dale/AC17: True. Dale/AC17: I'm still working on that site. Dale/AC17: I haven't announced it to the mailing list. Dale/AC17: I'll post Saturday's pictures tomorrow morning, I guess. james: ok, just thought i'd bring it to your attention Dale/AC17: np. I was aware. james: well since yokota isn't feasible for most people, how about something near dan's end? Dale/AC17: I always have trouble updating the daily reports when I'm running the 'Con, and I've signed up for too many sessions that I haven't distilled into presentations ahead of time :-( james: :D you like to keep busy Dale/AC17: So I'll catch up eventually. james: i keep telling myself that. so far i haven't managed to do so Dale/AC17: I think I'm going to focus on a shortest path thing for the presentation tomorrow. That's what I worked on in February, so that is usually how I choose what to present. james: i hear kids crying. i should probably go help. james: i look forward to talking to everyone again on wednesday james: good luck w/ your presentations! Dale/AC17: see you later.
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