Daniel Bienvenu: bonsoir rich Daniel Bienvenu: how are you tonight? rich-c: bonsoir, Daniel. Comment ca va? C'est assez froids, n'est-ce pas? Daniel Bienvenu: il fait froid, oui Daniel Bienvenu: we have an internet connection problem here at my work rich-c: ici nous avons ~-15C rich-c: likely to much contraction in the wires ;-) rich-c: I managed to really wreck my back a couple of nights back, and now hurt big Daniel Bienvenu: the internet provider changed its systeme, and now it's worst than ever Daniel Bienvenu: ici c'est aussi -15C rich-c: there have been a lot of conections messed p in the Toronto area too of late Daniel Bienvenu: poor rich... try to not rush yourself, take care, please! rich-c: not sure what's going on but I get the impression of plans ill made Daniel Bienvenu: guy foster say hello to everybody rich-c: oh, the doctor seems to think I will be able to walk freely within six months Daniel Bienvenu: six months?... it's the adamcon meeting in six months! rich-c: I gather Guy was on but couldn't stay, then Daniel Bienvenu: Guy Foster wasn't online tonight... he is in vacations rich-c: well, bodies heal at thier own preferreed speed, and pushing them does not pay rich-c: I am sitting on the "office" swivel chair with a heating pad on my back Daniel Bienvenu: based on the new version.... I have to eat 8 portions of fruits and vegetables
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changed username to Guy B. Daniel Bienvenu: bonsoir Guy B rich-c: you mean the new Canada Food Guide? Guy B.: Greetings from COLDDDDDDD Chicago! Daniel Bienvenu: yes rich rich-c: hi Guy Guy B.: Rich, how are you feeling? Guy B.: Hi Daniel rich-c: oh - if I felt a little better I'd be dead ;-) Guy B.: In other words, you're feeling quite rotten right now. rich-c: I fell off my chair last night while trying to move it and the aftermath was not funny Guy B.: Francis filled us in last week what happened to you. rich-c: oh, there has been more foolery since Daniel Bienvenu: here it's about -15C (5F) Guy B.: Which computer are you on? Guy B.: I'm in the kitchen with dinner cooking right now in the oven. rich-c: the desktop, Frances is using the laptop Guy B.: Is it very cold up there? rich-c: yes, about same here as in Quebec City Guy B.: I haven't seen it this cold in a long time. Even Annie knows how cold it is and she is wearing her purple jacket when we go out for a walk. rich-c: I have been content to sit on the swivel chair with the newspaper in front and heating pad behind Guy B.: That should keep you warm rich-c: oh it does, but I keep dropping off to sleep and getting very little done rich-c: between the warmth and the Tylenol 3 snoozing is SO cosy Guy B.: I imagine that. Even I'm using a blanket while watching TV in the living room. I had frost buildup around the balcony door. It's pretty well melted now that the temps are slowing going up. rich-c: not even getting the paper read, nor watched any movies or stuff rich-c: well, we are not looking at anything in the way of a warming trend any time soon Guy B.: Teens for the rest of this week, but we will see the 20's next week. Don't know when a thaw will occur though. rich-c: well, we had a long run of good luck, so won't complain rich-c: characteristically, the coldest day of the year here is January 23rd, for what that is worth rich-c: at least the hours of daylight are beginning to fatten a little Daniel Bienvenu: er... january 23rd?... i think it was about -20F rich-c: I woke up briefly at 6 a.m. and it was plain a clear dawn was about to break - very oretty Guy B.: That it is. Sun settting here aroung 5:15 and climbing and sun coming up before 7 AM
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changed username to BobS BobS: hi people BobS: how's the back RICHARD? Guy B.: HI Bob, Keeping warm and how much lake effect snow did you get? rich-c: Daniel, there's weather and there's climate. Weather says in many years Jan. 23 will be cold, it can even be the coldest BobS: probably got about 12" Guy BobS: ALL strictly lake effect Guy B.: Oh my. BobS: closed schools for 3 days BobS: roads simply...SUCKED rich-c: hi Roberto - took a nasty tumble off the swivel chair last night and tore things up though BobS: finally today it warmed enough to get some melting with the sun BobS: good god Richard!!!!!! BobS: you have GOT to STOP that stuff ! Guy B.: Yesterday wasn't any better here with the snow and the cold. Roads were very slick. Guess you heard about the chain reaction accidents here. BobS: YOU richard are getting to be more hassle than my father in law...... ;-) rich-c: I had some even choicer comments - especially when the paramedics had to lift me up BobS: so what is the prognosis now sir ?????? Daniel Bienvenu: here, it's... carnaval time. Carnaval de Québec with Bonhomme Carnaval :-) rich-c: well essentiaaly I have a cracked lumbar vertabra which causes back spasms Daniel Bienvenu: I'm planning to go see the snow sculptures soon. rich-c: yes, I keep forgetting about Carnival - should find a way for Bob to go there rich-c: anyway, reasonably trustworthy walking may take up to six months to come back rich-c: meanwhile I scoot myself around on one of the office swivel chairs rich-c: and can bring up the wheelchair from the basement if needed
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changed username to james Daniel Bienvenu: bonjour james Guy B.: HI James james: hi BobS: 2HI James james: how is everyone? BobS: Richard, you got 4 wheels on that chair....or five ????? rich-c: the community nurse was quite startled at all the aids we had when she came by this morning BobS: IF only 4, then GET a five wheel one rich-c: hi james james: long time james: i hope everyone has been well rich-c: it's one of the five-wheel patterns, Rob BobS: and you and Miyuki and the yung uns Daniel Bienvenu: before I forgot... Guy Foster is doing a nice trip, he is in vacations... he told me to say "hello!" for him here to everybody! Daniel Bienvenu: "hello!" james: the kids are good BobS: Vacation !!!!!! shame on him, where is he? rich-c: et au retour, bonne vacance, Guy! Daniel Bienvenu: err... don't ask me where Guy Foster is... I forgot... james: i had a guest here for december and january james: so was quite busy james: did someone have an accident on an office chair? rich-c: business or social, james? james: social mostly Daniel Bienvenu: I'm at work, and we are in a rush to finalize an updated version of the system to show it as a final version in a couple of weeks. rich-c: yes - I cracked a vertabra so was using the chair as a scooter
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changed username to Judy Guy B.: HI Judy Daniel Bienvenu: the quality-assurance (QA) is right after next week... rich-c: unfortunately last night when I went to sit down on it, it squirted out from under me rich-c: welcome Judy Daniel Bienvenu: bonsoir Judy Daniel Bienvenu: bonsoir Bob Judy: Hi, Guy, Daniel, Rich and James Judy: not Cool Rich rich-c: I must say when the local medical backing goes into full-scale operation, they are pretty impressive rich-c: since Frances can't lift me and I didn't want lifting, she called 911 Daniel Bienvenu: carnival... carnaval... snow sculptures... bonhomme... and I'm at work... well, I will try taking pictures saturday james: it must have been quite painful. i hope you're alright Daniel Bienvenu: I hope too, rich rich-c: the paras got here quick. wporked out a method to get me to where I could be worked on Judy: and? james: all the king's horses.. rich-c: I ended up dragging a plastic garden chair into the living room and sleeping in it - quite comfy it was, too Judy: you must have been drugged rich-c: this a.m. the public health nurse came by to assess my lumps and bruises and put on new dressig and stuff rich-c: yes, I've need to pop Tylenol 3's four times a day Judy: you better be careful they will take Frances away for abuise Daniel Bienvenu: oops... it's 22:00 now... sorry, I have to return home soon. well, talk to you later... take care! aurevoir! Judy: they will think someone is pushing you around rich-c: she claims I'm so cantankerous she's going to report me ;-) Judy: night drive careful Daniel rich-c: bonsoir, Daniel - a la prochaine! james: later dan! Judy: ok!!! Daniel Bienvenu: *poof*
Daniel Bienvenu left chat session Judy: glad my dad is doing better than you are rich-c: yes, hVING A BACK THAT CAN'T BEMOVFED ANYWAY DROPPED IN A TWIST IS NOT MY FAVOURITE SPORT rich-c: sorry for shouting... Judy: they not only gave him a new knee they also removed a piece of medal from the bone rich-c: I'm glad to hear that; I got off with a hip replacement back when, as you know Judy: some times you feel like shouting when things aren't going so good Judy: yes, he has one of them also Judy: but the weather here couldn't have been any worse rich-c: bet he'll te'' you of the two, changing hip parts is a lot easier Judy: Bob and I were the only ones to make it to the hospital Sat and Sun Judy: yes, I think he is thinking that right now rich-c: we have had bitter cold but no significant snow so far - though no doubt old Iupier Pluvius has plans Judy: the doctor had to do some digging for the schrapnel, it was in the way of the place for the pin Judy: we had the snow and the cold, schools were closed for 2 days rich-c: when the wind is from the northwest we get cold but you get blizzards rich-c: we are also getting some fine photos from "Winterpeg" - they are really getting a dusting Judy: the roads still need cleaning, but it is so cold that salt doesn't work Judy: was getting slippery again tonight coming home Judy: was beautiful looking out of dads window, 7th fkoor over looking the city Guy B.: Well folks, my dinner is ready. I'll see you all next week. Judy: night Guy rich-c: Pam was all thrilled today - they got stuck at the office with a brand new F-250 they needed in the compound out be Bolton rich-c: night Guy, take care Guy B.: Poof
Guy B. left chat session rich-c: so when she volunteered to drive it out, everyone heaved a great sigh of relief Judy: good for her rich-c: she thinks Ford pick 'em ups are a real deal, and really got herself a fun drive rich-c: she just hopes they rich-c: ll remember next timme they are over-trucked os short-staffed that she can and will do i Judy: what ever floats your boat, right rich-c: yep - but IIRC your family knows a few things about [ick-ups too rich-c: anyway she got to drive a honkin' great diesel and it was a real yippee trip for her Judy: that is cool
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changed username to Ron's Vista Judy: Bob is working on a cover letter for a job interview , hopefully tomorrow Ron's Vista: Yo! james: hi ron Judy: hi, Ron james: you using vista now? Ron's Vista: sorry to be late - was out for supper Ron's Vista: yeh... you know me.... can't say no to nuthin' rich-c: Ron! You DIDN'T!!! duck everyone, he's gone over to the Dark Side!!!!! james: better than out to lunch Ron's Vista: <grin> james: but upon hearing what you just said, i may have to take that back ;) Ron's Vista: had a visitor over from Port Alberni rich-c: I knew it - the rot started the second someone mentioed Intel Ron's Vista: Well, you see it was like this....... had a power supply problem about a week ago, and had to take the computer into my guru down town. And he talked me into it Ron's Vista: That's my story, and I'm stickin' to it rich-c: you need a higher level of sales resistance, Ron Judy: and is it working? Ron's Vista: oh yes. It's a little paranoid, but it works much better than XP did Ron's Vista: Son Jeff says he's not surprised to hear that I caved. He himself says he'll wait for the next system rich-c: the stories I'm seeing in the techie newsletters range from hold off for now to don't touch it with a ten foot pole Ron's Vista: smart lad, my son Judy: Bob is doing ok on XP Ron's Vista: I know Judy, most people do. But me, for some reason Ron's Vista: no Judy: I am still on 98 but will be moving up soon Ron's Vista: right rich-c: well XP is too damn paternalistic - I want my keyboard controlling my computer, not some wet behind the ears geek in Redmond james: lol Ron's Vista: I believe only half of what I read and much less of what my common sense tells me Judy: we have Doug that is all we need rich-c: you should read the techie newsletters in general - they are very down on it Ron's Vista: Yes, well if I had Doug, I wouldn't worry either rich-c: yes, that is a circumstance that alters the case sometimes Ron's Vista: I've read a fair bit of that stuff Rich. Doesn't seem to have detered my desire to be the first kid on the block rich-c: so, may the Lord have mercy on your soul... you'll need all you can get Judy: someone has to be first Ron's Vista: indeed rich-c: OK, so be it - let him jump and see how long the scream lassts before he hits bottom james: i have one machine that i set up with xp late last year james: everything else is still on win2k james: except the adam Ron's Vista: In my own defence, I will say that I got the full version of Vista Home Premium for the cost of the upgrade version Ron's Vista: saving about $120. Judy: can't be much worse than your fall, Rich rich-c: XP is just generally a dog's breakfast, not programmed to be malicious like Vista Ron's Vista: Oh yes, and Rich - how are you doing? Ron's Vista: heard nasty rumors last week Judy: got worse this week, Ron Ron's Vista: Well, that depends on what you mean by malicious Rich. I think that's to some extent media hype. Certainly haven't seen any malicious here yet Ron's Vista: oh? rich-c: oh, dumped myself a real nasty lasst night - but got a quick response from 911 to pick me up again Ron's Vista: geez! rich-c: so they sent in a community nurse and supplies to help me this morning rich-c: and will send a OT assessor to make sure I have all the handicap tools I need Ron's Vista: good Ron's Vista: we worry about you my son rich-c: you should see how my legs have swollen up - paramedic says there must be 45 - 50 lbs. of fluid trtaipped in there Judy: have they put you in some kind of brace, rich Ron's Vista: Good Lord! Judy: how come? rich-c: nope, that isn't apprpriate - this is just a matter of letting time do its trick
Ron's Vista changed username to Ronald rich-c: I do not have a single sock, shoe or slipper that fits at the moment Ronald: that is definately a problem Judy: why all the fluid? rich-c: well, since I'm in no shape to go anywhere anyway it means little rich-c: I don't know, Judy - though I was already on meds for fluid buildup, and you know Ronald: did anyone say anything about congestive heart failure? Ronald: reason I ask is that Mother had similar problems rich-c: problem is to get teh fluid out - I'm onfour Lasix a day now rich-c: same with my younge3r brother, Ron, but heart failure seems not in the cards in this case Ronald: ok Judy: that is good!!! rich-c: just an obstinate bloddy-minded bod rich-c: it's all bandaged up now Ronald: no fun rich-c: which is frustrating, as I want Pam to see the little geyser field that squirts up when I flex my fooot rich-c: she is coming over after work tomorrow to take Frances out shopping and all rich-c: cleanup is messy but it's quite a sight! Ronald: I'll bet rich-c: I find it quite mesmerizing and even Frances seems to feel the show is worth the cleanup rich-c: so since I seem to be colecting our quota of medical miseries, I trust all the rest of us are well? Ronald: well here Rich Judy: we are too, Rich rich-c: not sure Bob and Judy can see out from under the snow to tell how they are ;-) BobS: oh no, we are on the top of the snowpile Ronald: except that Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde are still duking it out inside my head over food consumption Judy: it has been pretty nasty around here Ronald: Hey Bob rich-c: I feel I'm suffering from too much medical attention - I'm quite vinundated with offers of help I don't need or really want Ronald: hmmm rich-c: about three differrent flavours of nurses, good paramedics, assessment teams dumping tons of "well you might need them" medical supplies Judy: you better just take the help that is offered to you, Rich BobS: Yo Ron BobS: was'up???? Ronald: want to find ways of interchanging my weight and my bowling average BobS: not possible sir rich-c: won't say I have no choice, or that I know better than them - I just wish I could sort of say hey, save some for folks who are really sick Ronald: tell me about it Judy: you sound like you are, Rich Judy: a sickly body that is rich-c: look, at my age if I'm still here by definition I am not that sick BobS: yo have a point there Richard rich-c: I am uncomfortable, sometimes don't respond well to treatment Ronald: oh - by the way folks - slightly different subject - I attempted to contact Neil Wick by phone a couple of days ago, to ask him if he'd settled on a date for Adamcon yet. No answer. Left a message on his machine, but he has not responded BobS: but you could be in a lot better health, so BE CAREFUL Ronald: Maybe he's out of town rich-c: but I feel insultingly inconvenienced, not like my life is being threatened BobS: don't get excited ron.........you know how things go Ronald: Fluid buildup can be very serious if not treated Rich. You better let em do their thing rich-c: yes, the Wicks are pretty busy guys right now rich-c: oh, I've been monitored and treated on the fluid buildup for months Ronald: Well only trouble is, I have plan to head onward from there to PEI, so need to do some forward planning (yeah... me PLAN (rotfl)) Judy: what are they up to? BobS: would be nice to know the when and why of convention rich-c: well, Dale has this new idea for graphics that is apparently very promising rich-c: be nice if they could whip up something interesting for the gamers rich-c: they have been talking mid-July far as I can tell rich-c: brb Ronald: a moment of silence Judy: had to get something to drink BobS: or two moments BobS: just diet stuff roln BobS: Ron BobS: mothing exciting Ronald: ah yes.... have my Diet Coke here Judy: so how is the weather on the island, Ron Ronald: in a word - WET Judy: diet Root Beer for me Ronald: drizzle, rain, followed by precipitation BobS: well, we would GLADLY sent you some snow james: ours is all gone Ronald: Um..... thanks, but no thanks james: doesn't last long when it's sunny and 15 Judy: oh that doesn't sound too good, at lease the snow was beatiful Ronald: you had snow James? Judy: awful to drive on but you can't have everything BobS: send us some SUN James Ronald: Yeah James Ronald: order it up James Ronald: weather travels from west to east Ronald: and you're wester than I am rich-c: don't get uppity, Ron, we know who's west of us giving the weasther conveyor another spin Ronald: shh!! rich-c: (jumps up and down, pointing - Ronnie did it!!! ronnie did it!!! Ronald: yes, and I'm driving a Chrysler which doesn't give me any carbon emission credits at all BobS: bummer dude Ronald: :( rich-c: well, there is a lot that needs to be done in terms of carbon emissions, but as usual the government is going off half-cocked Ronald: t'was ever thus rich-c: yes - poloticians always have to meddle, and the less they know the more meddlesome they become Ronald: Bob, hear you have an interview tomorrow? Ronald: or did I hear right? james: we had about 30 cm last week, and it's long gone rich-c: guess he doen Judy: he has to call tomorrow to a place for a second interview BobS: hopefully a; second interview.........part time job at retirement home......will see Ronald: good luck my son james: interview.. retirement home? BobS: would fill in the gap that unemployment money is leaving nonw that it is done Ronald: yes it would rich-c: pity we can't just somehow out and show them the quality they can buy for the money james: ah ok bob, so you mean working there, right ;) BobS: yes james BobS: 23 hours per week Ronald: better than a kick in the head BobS: ya mon Judy: much rich-c: not always, though - but most are on the up and up Ronald: I keep thinking about you two....... you work hard all your life, and what does it get you? Ronald: Not fair. Not fair at all rich-c: regrets that you didn't get a government job... BobS: would like to see the part time turn into full time with benefits and more pay......and more pay......and security, and then retirement james: and when you do retire, you'll be right there :D james: you can finish work one night and wake up as a resident the next morning.. BobS: basically there aren't any decent jobs here........the decent ones are not coming open and the flaky ones are just that, YES Judy: be nice,` James Ronald: yeah, from the sounds of it Michigan is in a rough patch Judy: they are, big time rich-c: yes, they are too dependent on a regulated industry BobS: REALLY BIG TIME rich-c: and the regulators don't know squat about the industry they are regulating james: what industry is that? BobS: the foreign imports are killing the labor force wages, the loss of jobs to Mexico, Mexico's loss of jobs to China, etc, etc, is all playhing into the whole scene rich-c: auto Ronald: the automobile james: oh james: duh james: yeah Ronald: and all related thereto Ronald: which in Michigan, is pretty well everything BobS: and cars are most of the problem, yes, the trickle down effect on everything from plastics to tailpipes james: well yeah, why build cars in the u.s. when you can pay mexicans 50 cents a day to build nissans, right? BobS: and then Electrolux goes to Mexico......onad on and on james: and yeah, with cheapass parts made by slave labour in china Ronald: will the last one to leave please turn out the lights james: you turnin in? BobS: maybe true James....BUT we have the lifestyle we enjoy because of the countries like hnina Ronald: no. - was talking about the state of Michigan james: oh BobS: Chihna BobS: China james: it's a fine line BobS: after WW2, was Japan, then Taiwan, then Phillipines, then, then and finally China james: people don't want to pay more, but then mitch and boan when the economy tanks and jobs leave rich-c: gotta remember it's past 11 p.m. on this side of the world, and we didn't getmuch sleep last night BobS: and next decade another porr country working for less james: yeah, after china i wonder who.. james: i'd say at least a few decades for china james: china is *huge* james: it's also a huge mess BobS: lot of India technology here.........tech support .....how can companies afford the phone bills to send tech support to India Ronald: OH Lord! Don't get me onto call centres! james: voip? it's literally cents per the minute planetwide rich-c: yes, but if they can keep the proles quiet with the fruits of some growth, pazzunts aren't the most critical audience james: so if the call price is low, they can pay some indian guy $10 a day versus someone at home $7/hr Judy: and you can't talk to them, they don't speak so good english Ronald: exactly BobS: I guess, but phone problems like Ron alludes to, are killing ALL of us, yes?????? james: generally the indians that speak good english are the ones that are too educated to work in a call centre anyway BobS: and you can't unnerstan them so good either BobS: RIGHT ON BobS: anyway, kids.....gonna head for bed and read the paper and prepare for tomorrow rich-c: seems pretty smart to me, Bob BobS: I appreciate your chatting with me as I commisurate with ya'll rich-c: maybe by then I will be able to type properly too BobS: so a fond adios and goobye Ronald: least we can do Bob Ronald: g'nite sir BobS: be good and RICHARD-STAY HEALTHY BobS: we'll see ya'll next week !!!!! rich-c: good luck, both of ya Judy: yea, it is that time again, so night all, until next week
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Judy left chat session Ronald: niters rich-c: which means I'm on the bubble too - so au reviour, folks Ronald: Rich - best of luck with this..... hope it clears up real soon rich-c: colour me gone
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