rich-c: salut, Daniel Daniel Bienvenu: salut rich Daniel Bienvenu: je ne peux rester longtemps... I can't stay for a long period of time tonight rich-c: tu es de bonne heure - comme d'habitude? rich-c: c'est dommage - Ron aussi n'ira ici ce soir Daniel Bienvenu: I try to be online each week, but tonight it's a permission I'm giving to me because I have many things to do before tomorow. rich-c: did you catch his email? Daniel Bienvenu: I saw his email, yes rich-c: yes, I think that's the case for most of us, Daniel rich-c: we all do have other obligations - like I have to sort out a disc drive for Luc Miron Daniel Bienvenu: meeting tomorow at montreal, i have to prepare my stuff tonight rich-c: how are you going down there, train, drive, or bus?
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changed username to james james: hello! rich-c: good morning, james Daniel Bienvenu: my immediate superior, my "supevisor" will take me at 6:45 rich-c: you're on early tonight so I get to talk to you rich-c: so you will be going by car, then? james: i've hardly been on at all lately. how have you been, rich? james: hi dan Daniel Bienvenu: hello, james, I can't stay because I have to prepare my stuff for the meeting tomorow Daniel Bienvenu: I can talk a few minutes, but not much more... rich-c: well, as you know I've had my troubles, james, but I seem to be recovering well rich-c: well, Daniel, at least you get a chance to check things out with james james: i am glad to hear you are recovering, rich. are you back at home? james: big meeting, dan? rich-c: oh yes, I've been home for a couple of weeks now james: nice, and frances is putting up with you ok? rich-c: first time I got sprung I was sent away with a bronchial infection Daniel Bienvenu: well, deadline before installing the system and I have to admit that we are still receiving information about what they want, it's a nitemare. rich-c: which after five days sent me back to hospital for another five rich-c: but since then things have been going decently rich-c: Frances is bearing up well under the strain, but it is a strain Daniel Bienvenu: not much time to implement and test... have to be done quick and functional... that's a nitemare for me rich-c: at least she has her chauffeur and computer-fixer back ;-) james: you're driving? rich-c: sure, been drtiving since the day I got home - remember I have a van so it's easy to get into rich-c: they had to send me home in an ambulance because I can't fold into an ordinary car
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changed username to Pamela rich-c: but I can climb up into the truck and once in, a seat is a seat, more or less Daniel Bienvenu: hi Pam james: well that's good that you've got some mobility rich-c: hi daughter, how was teh trailer Pamela: good evening Pamela: weren't at the trailer over the weekend Dad - we stayed home Pamela: ya gotta start reading your calendar, Dad : ) rich-c: yes, I take my walker out daily, even made it over to the plazqa and back one day (~1.5 KM return) rich-c: right- it was the two weeks before - I'm so busy I lose track these days Pamela: I know the feeling - getting slammed at work rich-c: really loading you up, are they? Pamela: oh yeah rich-c: hope they do understand you do have your limits Pamela: today was one of those days when I said to myself "remind me again why I left Somerville?" rich-c: I assume everyone there has the same problem? Pamela: pretty much - we have a number of renewals coming up and I'm behind on some stuff. However, sooner or later it will get done. rich-c: this sort of thing is seasonal, I hope? Pamela: so do I : ) rich-c: I know Guy B. has that sort of cycle Pamela: well next year I'll be better organized and more familiar, which will help Pamela: right now I'm still on the learning curve rich-c: yes, that's why they pay senior help more - they've learned the tricks and produce better
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changed username to Meeka rich-c: hi Judy, dragging the old man in with you? Daniel Bienvenu: hi judy Pamela: Meeka! Hi! Meeka: hello Meeka: how are you rich-c: hey - Meeka! been a long time! Pamela: was just saying I'm really busy Meeka: ya, I know Meeka: I cant get on from home Judy: Hi, Pam, Daniel, James, Rich Pamela: how are you doing? Meeka: we are at mom & dads tonigth Judy: we are sitting outside with a fire Meeka: pretty good rich-c: you can't? how come, Meeka? Meeka: finally having some warm weather rich-c: yes, we were nice today and are scheduled for a semi-scorcher tomorrow Pamela: I hear we're getting the warm stuff tomorrow - was still reasonable today Meeka: because the firewall that doug has set at home wont let us for some reasonn he hasnt figured out yet Meeka: we come over here with our same laptops and it works just fine rich-c: uh - tell Doug that firewalls are supposed to stop traffic from the other direction ;-) Meeka: ya well Judy: we had 92 on our thermometer here at home, don't know what is it really was Meeka: he says it set to just block inbound Pamela: ick - it's too early in the season for that kind of heat rich-c: (actually that's quite unfair, firewalls are supposed to work both ways) Judy: what it really was(that is) Meeka: doesnt feel that icky warm yet Meeka: the hu,midity is pretty low yet Pamela: obviously low enough to be outside enjoying a fire : ) Meeka: yup rich-c: we just had something around 25 - that would be 77° F Judy: I am getting a little cool need to go in and get a jacket on Meeka: wimp :P Pamela: Judy do you have a portable fire pit or an actual hole in the ground? Judy: thanks rich-c: yes, it's so much easier when it cools down at night Meeka: they have a portable one that Sherri gave them for x-mas
Judy changed username to BobS Pamela: oooh - details please rich-c: in fact if I wsn't cozied up to the computer I would need my sweater now Meeka: details of what? rich-c: ah, Robert, see you've decided to join in Pamela: the fire pit Pamela: Hi, Bob Meeka: ahhh BobS: hi kids Daniel Bienvenu: hi bob Meeka: its black mesh with a fire in it :) BobS: the fire is warm and shiny and it is like camping at the trailer rich-c: remember Pamela has the use of a trailer on some summer weekends Pamela: just the fire pit, or a table around it? Round or square? How big? BobS: well Richard, I didn't have my coputer out here and Judy was playing a game with this one Meeka: aout 3 foot tall Meeka: rectangle Meeka: stands on legs rich-c: well isn't that what 'puters are for, Bob? Meeka: where you put the wood is about as big as a medium size grill BobS: square firepit on the deck with palm trees and cool glasses of sweet drinks with little umbrellas in them Meeka: lol Pamela: hmm BobS: PAM, you could have one too.....just hang it out the windoe and light it BobS: IF you get a gas log one, you dont' have ot have wood either Pamela: we've been looking at them for the trailer - Russell has been drooling for a couple of years - but can't figure out which is the best, and what to do with it in the off season rich-c: oh, she could put it on the balcony, but Russell doesn't like heights Meeka: face him towards the house then Pamela: heck Meeka, I can't even get him out on the balcony Meeka: lol Pamela: we're on the fifth floor, and the balcony railing is a steel affair but is very open - too open for him
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changed username to Guy B. Pamela: I've often thought that we should try and enclose it somehow but have had no brilliant ideas Daniel Bienvenu: hello guy Guy B.: Greetings All!! Pamela: I didn't say it was no problem : ) Pamela: Hi, Guy rich-c: hello Guy, how's Chicago? heat wave passed yet? Meeka: hello Guy B.: Very warm, upper 80's here. But, we have rain coming for tomorrow. Pamela: but he says being on a plane he's so high up it's not real anymore rich-c: just so long as it's sunny for Sunday in Indianapolis, Guy BobS: get some plastic lattice Pam and wire it to the inside of the railing Pamela: that's a thought, Bob Pamela: I also had some vague ideas about the webbing used to fix lawn chairs rich-c: you'd have to run it up pretty high though, wouldn't you? Pamela: just enclosing the railing would help, I think, Dad rich-c: tell the landlord it's to discourage the pigeons Pamela: right now you can look through the railing right to the ground, and that's part of what bothers him BobS: not as solid though Pam.......can get the lattice in 24 inch pieces by 8 feet long Pamela: are you talking the white hard plastic stuff, Bob? Guy B.: They are talking about rain here Saturday night into Sunday. BobS: yes Pam, although you can get it in colors too Daniel Bienvenu: I'm really sorry but I have to go now... I still have tons of things to prepare for the meeting tomorow morning. talk to you next week, and keep me informed about the adamcon. take care! bye! Guy B.: Bye Daniel Pamela: hmm. I was thinking you were talking about the flexible plastic stuff that you wind through chicken wire fences. That's a good idea.
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changed username to zZzGuyzZz rich-c: OK Daniel, glad you were here - a la prochaine! zZzGuyzZz: Where do you think you're going Dan? :) Daniel Bienvenu: goodnight guyf hehehe Pamela: Gui, WAKE UP Daniel Bienvenu: goodnight ! james: i should get going too zZzGuyzZz: Dan: Take care... at least I got to see you tonight on-line! ;) rich-c: strike getting to you, Fos? james: i might pop back on in a little while though zZzGuyzZz: Geez, is it my presence that is making everyone leave? Pamela: shoot James, I didn't even get a chance to say hi BobS: oh no, this lattice is about 1/4" thick with about 2" square 'holes' in it, can be cut with a small saw rich-c: yes, you wre very quiet tonight, james james: just working on some things here Daniel Bienvenu: before I forgot, the special fancy menu for the minigame cartridge is not done yet, but I have a plan. Daniel Bienvenu: bye bye
Daniel Bienvenu left chat session Pamela: Okay Bob, I know whereof you speak. It's got to be something I can work with myself (for obvious reasons) rich-c: look for it, Daniel Pamela: come back if you can, James zZzGuyzZz: ciao
zZzGuyzZz left chat session james: yeah, i'd like to hear more about the con if anyone has any info Pamela: so far, the most we know is either the third weekend in August, or sometime in July, James Pamela: Bob, do you think I could use "duzzits" to attach the lattice? You know, those little white plastic ties used for computer cables and such? james: hmm.. rich-c: neil keeps promising information, but we still arent seeing any BobS: absolutley Pam !!!!!!!! james: ok, was just curious Pamela: okay, gotta keep that in mind. rich-c: Pam, any idea where the Drushels are tonight? rich-c: Rich's father is quite ill, isn't he? Pamela: no idea, Dad. Erin came home before me so I didn't get a chance to talk to her. Rich may be en route here, I can't remember when he was supposed to arrive. Pamela: I haven't heard anything further about Terry, Dad. rich-c: oh, he's coming up this week? Pamela: Bob, how is your Dad doing? Pamela: yes, for the Memorial Day weekend rich-c: ah, right, the US holiday is out of phase with ours this year Pamela: shoot, we lost Foster and Bona rich-c: wonder where they went? BobS: he is dong well Pam, on antibiotics which brought him back to the ER on Monday night, but is ok now BobS: needs to get some hearing aids soon Pamela: that's good to hear, Bob : )
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changed username to Guy B. rich-c: welcome back, Guy Guy B.: Ok, I'm back. I froze up. rich-c: oh, which computer are you using tonight? Pamela: we lost both you and Foster at teh same time, Guy Guy B.: Athlon 850 with Win98. Pamela: Meeka, are you still doing x-stitch? rich-c: thought that one was pretty stable, Guy? rich-c: using IE or Firefox? Meeka: yup Guy B.: I'm ugraded to OpenOffice 2.2 and a new version of Java was installed. I'm on Firefox. Meeka: workin on the last of 7 angels on a tree skirt right now rich-c: ah, OK. I accepted the Java update and the chat kept rejecting me till I reverted to the old one Meeka: www.stitchery.hollowdreams.com under WIP Guy B.: I'm running Java 1.6 Pamela: any suggestions for how to secure a really short end? I had to pick out a line (because for some reason I can't count) and one of the lines was a turnaround point. I can pick out the stitches, but I'm going to have to secure them somehow. rich-c: I think mine is 1.5.something, with teh trouble coming when I updated to 1.6 Meeka: you can use a really fine crochet hook rich-c: mind you, I am running XP which is trouble in itself Meeka: or you can inset the needle through the back before you thread it Pamela: actually the crochet hook is an excellent idea - I think the ends are going to be too short for threading - it's only a couple of stitches, so the ends will be really short Meeka: or if you have more stitches to do right next to it, you can tuck the end under them as you put those in rich-c: Guy, what is gas around your area today? Pamela: I might try that too. The new ones will run perpendicular to the current line. It's the frame around a Pooh birth announcement. it's supposed to be 105 stitches wide - I put in 107 Pamela: since there's a patchwork that goes around that, I couldn't just leave it or I would have thrown everything off Pamela: really annoying Meeka: lol Meeka: that sounds like somethin Judy would do Meeka: me, i fudge if at all posible Pamela: oh sure - laugh. You should have seen me when I discovered it - the air around me was blue
BobS changed username to Judy Judy: it is me again rich-c: taken it back from the old man, have you, Judy? Pamela: I have fudged on more than one occasion -there's at least one Pooh out there who's a little fatter than he should be, but I couldn't do it with this one. rich-c: has he gone off to play the games now? Judy: had to fix some strawberry shortcake for the group rich-c: oh, our strawberries aren't in yet, but we're hoping fairly soon Pamela: Do you know which kit I mean? Green frame intersected with yellow star, surrounded by light and dark blue patchwork with pink flowers - Pooh in the middle with a hunny container and the writing above him. Judy: these are from CA but they are really good ones Guy B.: Gas is at $3.69 Meeka: yup rich-c: ah - one of our eccentricities, on tender fruits we only buy local Judy: didn't take the computer away but the strawberries were to big a pull rich-c: but then tend to have them every day the season lasts - asparagus, peaches, strawberries, other seasonal treats Pamela: i'm a little behind - the "baby" is going to be three this August and there's been another one in the meantime Pamela: I figure by the time the second one is three, I'll have his done : ) rich-c: you're getting off easy, Guy - one of my cursor cronies in Calgary reports $1.33 a litre - that's over $5.02 a US gallong Judy: then you better hurry or change and make it for the new baby Judy: and make something else for the older one Pamela: well Jessica is the one with the Pooh themed room so I can't really change my mind : ) rich-c: with our dollar topping 92¢ US now, the US $ price is little different Pamela: I've been off stitching for a while but am starting to get back into it. Seems to be seasonal for me - more in the summer than the winter Judy: that does make a difference you will have to stick with it the way you planned Meeka: I do it all the time:P Pamela: of course, it might help if I learned to count : ) Meeka: usually does Judy: I have not been doing anything just homework Judy: but I have completed that class Pamela: Meeka, how many tree skirts is this now? Pamela: woo hoo, Judy Meeka: this is the second one I have done Pamela: I'd love to have one but I figure by the time I could finish one, I'll be too old to enjoy it : ) Judy: yes, it was a dandy, glad to have it done Pamela: I'm thinking of asking my mom-in-law to do one for me, she's been doing a lot of stitching recently Meeka: lol, well, it only costs money Meeka: I have a friend that has been droling over it and I keep tellin her that for the right price I will do one Pamela: I have so many half finished projects and dozens of kits, I'll never get through them all. My kits are on the to-do list for weeding, if I ever get back into this room to clean Pamela: Russell's cousin has tossed off at least half a dozen. They take her about a month. I don't know how you and she do it. Meeka: uears of practice and limited interuptions Meeka: doug plays on his puter and I stitch Pamela: I know lots of people who stitch and watch TV - can't do that either Meeka: ya rich-c: considering what tv programming is worth these days, why watch it anyway? Judy: you can't stitch and watch tv at the same time Meeka: I normally have my stitchin in my lap, the TV one and most night have my laptop next to me with instant messanger up & am talking to friends Pamela: I likes what I likes - it may be trash TV but it's my trash : ) james: plenty of that on the tv for sure Pamela: how on earth do you keep track of where you are in a pattern? rich-c: oh well, you may be pleased to know I'm making some progress through Harry Potter james: it's not any better over ehre james: *here Meeka: not sure just do james: suffice it to say, i may have been happier before i could understand it all Judy: the commercials are a good time to take the cross stitch up and not watching tv Meeka: I ahve been know to ready them upside down before too :P Pamela: good thing Dad - I'm gonna need it back before long Pamela: show off : ) rich-c: yes, the government is going to allow more commercials on antenna tv soon Judy: that is for sure!!!! Meeka: everyone has to have a talent of some kind I guess Judy: they have enough already don't need more rich-c: well, I only watch my selected races and football games, and that's it Pamela: yes, the CRTC in it's infinite wisdom rich-c: they are also going to make us all buy digital tv sets by 2011 Pamela: I suspect that the end result will be people will get so fed up that they'll simply stop watching TV Judy: that is supposed to go thru here also rich-c: I'm close to that - I cancel my satellite seervice two months a year Pamela: I can't imagine not having the cable - Russell would go nuts rich-c: figure if I'm not going to turn the machine on anyway, why pay for a signal? Pamela: we were without TV for the first two months we lived together, and without Cable for the first two years rich-c: otherwise known as the "good old days" Pamela: not if you live in this house : ) Pamela: my husband, the TV addict rich-c: as you know I only got satellite (cable equivalent) fairly recently Judy: we were without dish for about a year but we have it again, but there are some nights there still isn't anything to watch Pamela: 57, 157 or 257 channels - sometimes there's still nothing on Judy: like Sunday night and i was alone, Bob was working security rich-c: maybe by 2011 the few things I want to watch will be on streaming internet anyway so I won't need a tv Judy: they are trying to give him some extra hours, Guy B.: Heard from Ron. He won't be on the chat much. Joined a cycling group though the end of August and they meet on Wednesdays. rich-c: glad to see he is getting some consideration, Judy rich-c: yes, saw his posting to the list, Guy Pamela: yes, i saw his e-mail earlier, Guy. Ron on a bicycle. Hmmm Guy B.: That would be good for him. rich-c: he is working on that weight loss pretty seriously, Pam Judy: yea, this place really seems to care about him, just wish they would give him full time rich-c: mind you, in all justice, he certainly needs to Pamela: yes, it will be good for him. I'm just having trouble with the mental picture : ) Judy: didn't know that he was into cycling Meeka: me too Pam Guy B.: I'm walking with Annie among the 17 year cicadas that emerged here in Chicago this week. rich-c: likely he is only now conditioned to the point whre he can attempt it, Judy rich-c: knew they were due, they are out today, are they, Guy? Pamela: ick, Guy Pamela: isn't it early for cicadas? Judy: good for him, our bikes came down from the hooks so we will be off soon on ours Guy B.: Some came out Sunday. But, they are appearing more numerous now. Now, I wonder how noisy they will be??? rich-c: well you two are slim and in pretty fair condition anyway, Judy - not so critical for you Pamela: the joy of that is Guy, you don't have to listen to them if you don't want to : ) Meeka: ya, I need to get mine down too now that we are minus a boat in our garage Judy: in a couple of weeks we have plans to go to Traverse City again and 10 miles sounds liike a long way today Guy B.: And I'm trying to get it down myself. Annie decides she wants to walk on the bike trail now, with me in tow. rich-c: me, I'm happy if I can walk over to our plaza right now Judy: how is it going, Rich? Pamela: so who walks who, Guy? : )
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changed username to rich-1 Guy B.: When I'm at work. Jeanene has her and she walks her. When I'm home, then I walk her.
changed username to BobS Guy B.: Bob, you're back. Judy: or she walks you, Guy BobS: si senot\r Pamela: that's the picture I had, Judy : ) Judy: yes, he had to bring Dad home rich-1: anyway, Judy, I am able to walk fair distances with my walker and do so every day BobS: dad had a LONG day BobS: so I had to bring him home and tell him NOT to tell mysister about the long day Guy B.: She knows what she wants to do. And when she wants to go out. She will literally climb on me to tell me. Judy: keep up the good work, Rich, keep walking rich-1: still can't cope with the basement stairs - no bannister rich-1: and the doctor signed my handicap parking permit in good conscience Guy B.: Good Rich. Pamela: glad you remembered the renewal, Dad : ) rich-1: but I go shopping with Frances every week, and run other errands rich-1: didn't have to remember, Pam, the province sent me a renewal form rich-1: can't stand very long, but working on it Pamela: which reminds me, I need to get in and renew my plate sticker soon Pamela: especially if I don't want to do it at the last minute rich-1: your birthday isn't till late June, you have reasonable time yet rich-1: though I realize your time off when the bureau is open is kind of scanty Pamela: you'd think so, but time has been getting away from me lately rich-1: yes, it has a habit of doing that - I'm still trying to set up my CPAP mask Pamela: get the new one finally? rich-1: oh yes, it came last week as promised, I think Friday - within the ten days, anyway BobS: what's to set up? BobS: kinda fits your face and plugs onto the air, yes?????? rich-1: you have to get the adjusting straps right so the leakage is tolerable rich-1: that isn't as easy as it sounds - you need to play with mask angles and strap tightness rich-1: but when it finally does work - the bliss of real sleep at least! BobS: AND you also hope that the strap don't snap you back!!!!!!!!! :-) Pamela: I don't know how you do it - I don't think I could tolerate it rich-1: oddly enough, when you get it right, you can all but forget it is even there Judy: me either don't think I could put one of them on my face and go to sleep Pamela: I'll take your word for it : ) rich-1: and when you have had a real sleep instead of an apneac sleep the difference is incredible Judy: but then going to sleep is not an easy thing anyway rich-1: it's not going to sleep, Judy, it's getting deep, refreshing sleep - no snoring, no stoppage of breathing Judy: that may be so, Rich but I don't do sleep well rich-1: when the CPAP setup is working optimally, seven hours sleep is more than sufficient for me rich-1: depends on why you aren't sleeping welll, Judy - the cause is sleep apnea only for some, and not all of those can or should be treated BobS: it may help you completely Richard, but I can't imagine sleeping with the mask either rich-1: Frances is setting up a study for herself but neither of us has a clue what the result will be Judy: that is not my problem, don't know what the problem is but sleep is not an easy thing for me rich-1: even though she notoriously has great difficulty slee[ing rich-1: Frances says that on the apnea support group there are a number who desperately need the mask but can't get their heads around it rich-1: but if the thought's unthinkable that seems a clue you don't need it anyway Pamela: well her results should be interesting. rich-1: yes - she has found a place she thinks she could tolerate and has asked her doctor for the referral Judy: yes, she has trouble sleeping also, doesn't she> Pamela: where is the clinic, Dad? rich-1: most of the sleep labs, Judy, tend to be pretty uninviting, overheated, overgrown closets with clueless attendants BobS: you will have to excuse our false typing here, it is kinda hard to see out here by the fire............. Meeka: k, Doug says time to go home Pamela: you're doing okay, Bob
Meeka left chat session Pamela: g'nite Meeka! Pamela: oops rich-1: it's at Bayview and Eglinton, Pam, near where we lived before you were born BobS: we'd send you a picture, but mycell pphone is not a camera phone rich-1: night Meeka - our best to Doug Guy B.: Well, I'm going to go myself. Anyone heard from Neil if he has set any dates? Pamela: no word yet, Guy. rich-1: mine is, I just haven't looked up how to use it rich-1: nothing yet, Guy Guy B.: Ok, folks I'll see you all next week. Pamela: Gnite Guy - stay cool : ) Pamela: (PRIVATE) Hugs to you. Guy B.: (PRIVATE) Me too and Annie does too. Guy B.: Poof rich-1: I still haven't figured out how to make our cordless phone work yet BobS: nite guy
Guy B. left chat session Pamela: sheesh Dad, I brought you the instruction book : ) rich-1: yes, but it doesn't tell you how to turn it on or turn it off Pamela: it's under the phone Judy: don't you just plug it in and use it Pamela: push talk to turn it on, and end to turn it off Judy: that is the proi Pamela: I'll give you a lesson next time I'm over rich-1: I tried to take over a call from the main phone yesterday and got an earful of hetrodyning rich-1: it doesnt have a button marked talk and the book says press any button, which doesn't work Judy: problem with the phone we have now you have to push end not talk like the last one and sometimes it doesn''t get turned off rich-1: there isn't an end button either - it's not like the cell phone Pamela: press any button to answer, Dad. rich-1: I did but it didn't Pamela: end, off, something like that. rich-1: I did get it off, eventually, but it was kind of strange rich-1: and then I wasn't sure if it was ready to react to the next call Pamela: we'll review the next time I'm over rich-1: it interacts with teh landline phone but there is no information as to how rich-1: right - we need you to help take down the Xmas lights, anyway james: your lights are still up? :D turn 'em on heh heh Pamela: maybe I'll send Russell : ) Pamela: oh wait, that's a ladder job. Never mind. rich-1: he's dodgy about heights, Pam rich-1: james, one does nt climb shaky laddrs with a nice freshly broken back Pamela: question though Dad, if we take them down now, who's gonna put them up come December? Pamela: (wait for it) rich-1: who knows? we'll worry about that when the time comes james: i'd say just leave 'em up, now you're ready for christmas of this year, which is only another 7 months off :D Pamela: geez, gotta start my Christmas shopping james: i tend to avoid climbing shaky ladders period, unbroken back or otherwise rich-1: maybe by then I'll be fit to do the job myself, as I did last fall james: mine's done james: cause people are getting a whole lot of nothing this year Pamela: yes, by Miyuki : ) Judy: I can't think of Christmas now only school rich-1: I think james can identify with that, Judy Pamela: nothing like a litte advance planning. I must admit, I did start mine in August last year
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Pamela confirmed ban rich-1: bounce yourself, Bob? Roberto: back again, w2ouldn't show my typing Roberto: no I was here and reading, but couldn' Roberto: talk
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changed username to Ron Judy: I find that I tend to spend more money that way because I just keep on buying Roberto: MR MITCHELL Ron: made it! Pamela: Hi, Ron - back from cycling? Roberto: and how are ya lad ? Ron: yeah.... about 5 mi james: that's why i like my solution. saves time and money. Judy: hi, Ron james: and lots of it. Ron: my legs are like rubber rich-1: oh - hitting the windows key dumps you completely - maybe it's alt that just stops the display? Roberto: bicycling or motrocycling ????? james: have a good ride? Pamela: it does have it good points, James : ) Ron: bicycling rich-1: hello Ron, made it after all, did you? Roberto: good exercise my man Roberto: and GOOD for you for doin it james: whippin yerself into shape eh? Ron: yep....... not all that far, but we're working up to it. Each week we go a little more Pamela: is this your first night out, Ron? Roberto: that's the way to do it james: that's the way to go Ron: hadn't been on a bicycle in about 12 years james: i'm gonna sue roberto for copyright infringement Ron: no Pamela, it's the 2nd Roberto: at what point did you start ???? 1 mile????? Ron: We meet in behind the local pharmacy and proceed fromt here Pamela: whoops, lost Dad again james: the first 50' are the hardest
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changed username to rich-2 Ron: Glad you guys are still here Pamela: I haven't been on a bike since mine was stolen from the old building rich-2: this time it wasn't the windows key - control maybe? Pamela: at least ten years james: since the first 50' is where you get your butt off the sofa / bed / floor Roberto: we was waitin for ya Judy: good for you Ron, we have to get started again, the bikes are off the hooks but I have to feel up to it Ron: well between the bells, locks, carrying bags, pumps, yada yada and the bike itself I've got about $600. tied up in this thing Ron: So I better use it Roberto: you went WHOLE hog in to this sport, eh ? Ron: I figure with the price of gas up here, I should cycle everywhere I go in Comox and leave the car in the driveway Pamela: what kind of bike Ron? Judy: you have a better bike than I have rich-2: that's OK, Paul Tracy is using a bike to recover from a vertabra shattered in mid-April Ron: It's a Norco "Rideau" . Hybrid type 1/2 mountain bike, 1/2 touring rich-2: he is currently logging 80 KM a day as therapy Ron: not that I'll be taking it on mountains james: a few of those near where you are Pamela: multi geared, I'm assuming Ron: gee Rich, I never heard about that Roberto: UP MOUNT WASHINGTON ?????? ARE YOU CRAZY ??????? Ron: no way Bob. james: ron, do you have a horn and those colourful streamers that come out of the handle grips? :D Ron: I'll be lucky to make it up Comox Hill rich-2: yes, he hopes to be back racing at Portland June 10th Ron: the beast has 21 speeds of which I use about 7 Pamela: I think those only come with banana seats, James : ) Judy: we do have bells and they come in real handy at times james: banana seats are options my dear. gotta pay the bux if you want one of those :D Ron: Nah..... I bought a BELL!! Can you believe it! Judy: to get people out of your way Ron: ding ding rich-2: of copurse Tracy is half my age, and arguably one of the 100 fittest people in the world Ron: actually we have to get our act together when travelling in single file Ron: there are about 35 of us Ron: and sometimes we tend to double up james: wow Pamela: a bike gang! Ron: yeah rich-2: I'll bet passing drivers let you know how they feel about that Ron: yes, there have been a few comments Ron: some not so polite Pamela: the whole idea is great Ron rich-2: I admit this does not surprise me Ron: yes, sure feels like a workout james: people are so rude Ron: Especially motorists who are cyclists themselves Pamela: so do we get a picture of you in your helmet, Ron? Ron: like there's a switch Ron: well hey - I'll see what I can do Ron: That Ron: is the next step rich-2: yes, usually "reasonable driver" is an oxymoron - no comment about "reasonable cyclistA" Ron: to take my backpack of camera gear on the bike and go exploring Ron: with the camera james: here he is james: http://www.geocities.com/oryeus/tronGuy.jpg Ron: Still no word on the Con? james: the only word seems to be "mum" rich-2: no, the curtain of silence seems to have descended once again james: neil has not volunteered much info Ron: I did talk to him while I was back there, (on the phone). He said he was going to have a date within a day or two (of then) Ron: obviously something got in the way Judy: well guys, it has been a long week and it is only half over so I will be saying goodnight to all Ron: Night Judy....glad I caught up with you here Roberto: aswill I good people Pamela: goodnight Judy, enjoy your long weekend : ) rich-2: right Judy, good lucj with the studies Pamela: Night, Bob Roberto: she has next week OFF from school Roberto: can ya believe that?????? rich-2: goodnight Bob, sleep tight Roberto: gonna Judy: I will and no school next week due to the holiday Ron: she's probably entitled Pamela: woo hoo : ) Ron: party time!
Judy left chat session Roberto: still catching up for missing Sunday night while I worked security at my 1/2 day job Roberto: picks up some hours eh? rich-2: and at this point all hours are welcome Roberto: but the all night thing sucks Pamela: ah, the joys of shift work Ron: Hows that going Bob? Roberto: htat is about it Ron Roberto: rich Roberto: whoever rich-2: ask Russell for advice, he's an expert on all-nighters Roberto: I love the job, cep;t for the pool cleaning (hot and sticky in there) but I am only getting 23 hours per week Pamela: I must say, he's good at the shift work thing Roberto: 32 or so would be most welcome. or even 40 Pamela: me, I'm a 9 to 5 person Roberto: I tend to agree with you Pam Ron: yeah, 23 is probably gonna leave you a little short Roberto: but could work into the night thing IF it was all ninghts....... Pamela: it's all in the planning, Bob Roberto: yes, and np benefits of any kind, not even holiday pay Pamela: and making sure you get enough sleep Roberto: anyway, good night good people for this week Roberto: ta ta
Roberto left chat session Pamela: ciao! rich-2: a bed of roses it is not Ron: night Bob. Be well rich-2: nite Bob Pamela: well folks, if i'm going to get my sleep I'd better go too Pamela: 6:15 comes awfully early rich-2: OK daughter, FYI Monaco, Indy and a major NASCAR on Sunday Ron: So it would seem that the way this thing will work out is that I can join you for the first 1/2 hour of the chat and then if you're still around circa 11pm your time, I can drop in then Ron: guess it's better than nothing rich-2: your mother may be lonely ;-) Pamela: okay, we'll be at the trailer this weekend but I'll try to call you on Thursday or Friday evening to make plans Ron: How are you doing Rich? Pamela: Mom will be thrilled you're out of her hair : ) Pamela: anyway, I'm going. Goodnight James, Ron Pamela: gnite Daddy Ron: Nite Pamela...go straight home now rich-2: on the road to recovery, Ron - can't sprint 400 meters but can walk 40 (with a cane) Pamela: kerpoof!
Pamela left chat session Ron: well that's positive sir. sounds better than a few weeks back rich-2: definitely is - I'm limited but have basic mobility for shopping, doctor appointments, that sort of thing Ron: good rich-2: doing without the brace, but still find the walker helpful - it includes a seat and shopping basket james: well it's good that you are keeping active james: i think that makes all the difference Ron: Yes, mother used to have one of those and found the same thing rich-2: oh yes, I do my little hike daily quite religiously Ron: and yes- active is good Ron: Ya do what ya can rich-2: that's about it, Ron - and the more and longer you do, the longer you can Ron: exactly Ron: Anyway people, glad I caught ya. Haven't had supper yet, so I think I better go find something rich-2: I'd like to do better, but for a guy not that far short of 80, I'm getting by james: i need breakfast and lunch myself Ron: right Rich...... one day at a time rich-2: yes, bet tht cycling built up an appetite - enjoy your meal Ron: thank y'all. See ya next week the good Lord willin' rich-2: look for it Ron - till then Ron: "nite james: later! Ron: kerpooooooofff
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