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changed username to Daniel Bienvenu Daniel Bienvenu: hello Rich Daniel Bienvenu: be right be rich-c: it this time, I see ;-) rich-c: hi Daniel, how goes it? Daniel Bienvenu: still have things to do for the job, but tonight I have to burn a dvd with tvshows I recorded during the last month. Daniel Bienvenu: my hd is full and i need space rich-c: well, burning a DVD is pretty much a background task that should not interfere rich-c: and it is a good way to free up space on the HD rich-c: how big is your hard disc?
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changed username to Meeka Daniel Bienvenu: hi meeka Meeka: hello
changed username to Pamela Daniel Bienvenu: hi pam rich-c: hello meeka, how are things tonight? Pamela: Hi everyone Meeka: ok rich-c: greetings daughter, didn't see you there
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changed username to BobS rich-c: how was the weekend at the trailer? Pamela: twas good thanks Daniel Bienvenu: my hd is about 100gig but actually 95% full, I need to free up to 20%, otherwise I will have to buy another hd and delay the problem of space. rich-c: hello Robert Pamela: we had beautiful weather Daniel Bienvenu: hi Bob
changed username to Sir Guy the 3rd Daniel Bienvenu: hi Guy Pamela: Hi Bob, Hi Guy Sir Guy the 3rd: Hello all. BobS: HEY DUDES, what happened last week......we came on last seek about 10pm and nobody was here Sir Guy the 3rd: Dan: Delete the 3X files... :) rich-c: I'm not even going to ask how someone fills a 100 gig hard disc - in the business, it happens, I know Daniel Bienvenu: working for my job, big rush Pamela: was dead Bob, no one was on or saying anything rich-c: hello, Guy Daniel Bienvenu: still in rush but I need to talk about the adamcon Sir Guy the 3rd: Hiya Rich! Pamela: so, I bailed about 9:30 rich-c: we all waited around for you to show up, Bob, but funally gave up Sir Guy the 3rd: Adamcon? Did we get any booking confirmations? Pamela: we have a confirmed date but that's it Guy Pamela: no location, no dollars yet rich-c: nope - we got the dates but no firm place - Neil is working on it, he says BobS: we were at Judy's folks until 10pm Daniel Bienvenu: july 21... is still valid or it's july 28th? Pamela: 28th rich-c: Daniel, why don't you buy an external USB disc for storage? They are very cheap now Sir Guy the 3rd: July 28 I belive Daniel Bienvenu: @rich : it's also full. rich-c: last weekend in July, whichever that is Sir Guy the 3rd: Rich: That's what I did, got an external USB/Firewire enclosure, a cheap IDE hard drive, and have 320 gigs of external portable storage. Pamela: actually 26th to 29th rich-c: guess you'll just end up keeping Seagate in business single-handed, you two
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changed username to Ginger Pamela: Hi Rin Sir Guy the 3rd: Rich: I download A LOT of podcasts, home videos, etc... need the space. Ginger: hi Pam Ginger: hi all Pamela: how was your day? rich-c: hello Rin, how was the wedding? get her safely married off? Meeka: hello BobS: RIN !!!!!! Ginger: long but okay Ginger: wedding was very good rich-c: with Marie, you always worry just a little Ginger: always a little :-) rich-c: I have a 40 gig main drive and 160 gig USB drive - only partition 1 of the main drive is close to full Daniel Bienvenu: I need a confirmation for the date this week. Pamela: Rin, finally saw the ad for the outdoor art show at city hall - it's July 7th and 8th rich-c: well, go with the 28th - if Neil won't do it, you and Guy get it together and the trest of us will come BobS: Richard.......WHAT is your email???????? cleechez@tamcotec.com ...........yes?????? BobS: I got a bounced email from that address Ginger: oh good rich-c: that's one, Bob, I also have webmail Pamela: and we're clear for the following weekend for Purple Turtle - Lin agreed to swap weekends with us Sir Guy the 3rd: Rich: I don't live in Ottawa... probably anyone can call the hotel and book, but I have faith with Neil... rich-c: the internet is less than perfect, Bob - these things do happen BobS: anyway........I have an inquiry from England about disk drives, have you got any larger disk drives? Pamela: so are you clear for that weekend? Ginger: very cool
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changed username to Guy B. Ginger: so far...I'll let Rich know rich-c: if you encounter a problem, send a copy to blueboxer2, the gmail.com address Pamela: Hi, Guy Guy B.: Greetings, I'm on the notebook while watching the Cubs. Sir Guy the 3rd: Hi Guy... hmm, feels like I'm talking to myself, but in fact, I'm not!!! How strange. Guy B.: HI Guy. By the way, I am the third Guy in the family. Pamela: if you're clear, we can go up on the Saturday morning and stay until Sunday evening - that will mean the cats are only alone overnight rich-c: no, at the moment I have no disc drives not promised elsewhere, and no prospect of more of any type rich-c: and yes, I have alse heard from Blighty Sir Guy the 3rd: Guy B: You are? I'm the first and probably the last Guy in the family. Guy B.: Then you should carry on the tradition. Sir Guy the 3rd: Guy: My wife just confessed to me about 30 minutes ago, belive it or not, that she hates my name. I was so offended!!! Pamela: Meeka, are you and Doug contemplating attending the convention? rich-c: hello, Chicago Guy Pamela: English or French version, Gui? Guy B.: Tell her that there are some of us with that name out there. Meeka: no, not at this point Sir Guy the 3rd: Well, Guy is Guy is Guy, no matter what language you write it in. Guy B.: Weather it's the French or the Italian Pamela: well : ( Guy B.: Exactly Sir Guy the 3rd: I'm sure she would still hate the Swahilian version of Guy. :) Guy B.: My grandfather's name is Gaetano. Sir Guy the 3rd: Ah yes, a very noble Italian name. Sir Guy the 3rd: I heard that the Italian version of our name is Guido. Guy B.: It could be Guy rich-c: bet james will know if he shows up Sir Guy the 3rd: Is he Italian? rich-c: oh yes Sir Guy the 3rd: Ahh, didn't know that about him... My wife is Sicilian.
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changed username to Dr. D. Guy B.: Hi Dr D Daniel Bienvenu: hi Dr.D rich-c: hello Rich Pamela: Hello Rich Dr. D.: Hi all. Guy B.: Meeka, is Bob and Judy coming on later? Dr. D.: I see the movie star is here to be rescued from the island... Guy B.: Sorry, there he is. rich-c: have you ever managed to get anything done with those Adam drives I gave you? Ginger: ha ha Dr. D.: I can build anything but a boat. Pamela: by the professor? : ) Dr. D.: Yes Pam Dr. D.: Richard were you talking to me? If so, answer is, alas no, they are still boxed and in the spare bedroom. Sir Guy the 3rd: Be right back, have to bottle feed my daughter... be back in 5-10 mins. Dr. D.: I am not sure if a genuine ADAM has ever been fired up here in the apartment :-( rich-c: figured as much - there are folks want them but I could never do anything with them Dr. D.: I probably could if I had any time to try. Guy B.: I thought I let you all know that the Powerpoint slideshows I showed last year, have been resaved and uploaded back to my Yahoo Briefcase files. They are now compatable with Powerpoint 97 on up and OpenOffice Impress. rich-c: it would be much appreciated if you could, Rich
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changed username to Judy Guy B.: Hi Judy rich-c: hello Judy Judy: Hi, All!!! Pamela: Hi Judy Dr. D.: My admin job is a mess for the summer, 2 faculty leaving, 2 new hires, and I have to teach new courses. Guy B.: Wow, a near full house tonight. Only person is missing is Ron rich-c: got as many here tonight as we had few last week Dr. D.: And we *MIGHT* be getting some lab renovations too. Pamela: again, Rich? When did you acquire those? Pamela: the courses, I mean Dr. D.: Acquire what? Dr. D.: ah Judy: we were on last week, late and no one was here Dr. D.: Well, the 2 faculty leaving created certain holes in teaching coverage. Pamela: ahh rich-c: yes, if no one shows by 10 p.m., we pack up and go home Dr. D.: And in the redistribution of existing faculty, it was decided to hire someone to do my anatomy and physiology. Dr. D.: I had to rush back from Windsor Monday to meet with the new hire in the afternoon. Judy: we weren't home and when we did get on there wasn't anyone here Dr. D.: I still have my comparative anatomy lab...but I will be moved to teach the nursing chemistry courses again, after a layoff of 8 years. BobS: thought that the ADAM community died off or somtething Dr. D.: That will begin in Spring 2008. rich-c: right, Judy, we had been on for an hour or 90 minutes and finally gave up
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Guy B & Annie changed username to Guy B. Guy B.: Ok, I'm back. Dr. D.: I did a human one in the past, too, but the med school refused to give us cadavers this year. Pamela: surprise, surprise Rich Judy: that is the worst class that I have had to take Dr. D.: You have a cadaver lab Judy? Judy: I am in the middle of Excel right now Pamela: how did Word go, Judy? Judy: no just a book Dr. D.: ah Judy: the w Judy: word was a pretty good one Dr. D.: I'd take anatomy over MS Office products any day Judy: had an instructor this past week that I thought was going to leave in the middle of the class Judy: not me, Dr D
Sir Guy the 3rd confirmed ban Dr. D.: Well, in anatomy I can cut, at least, no paste though rich-c: how come, Judy? yoou-all that unruly? Judy: the one gal in my class is a real airhead and he did not know how to handle it Pamela: paste won't stick, Rich? Dr. D.: Not to slimy embalmed stuff rich-c: right - I assume he doesn't have teacher training Pamela: yummy : ) Judy: no cut stuff, Dr D Dr. D.: Well technically Richard, I don't have teacher training either Dr. D.: Though I welcome any evals you care to give based on my presentation style. rich-c: I know and there are CWRU students who will sweart your're an exception Pamela: Judy, Russell says to give her more liquid paper for her screen : ) Dr. D.: My anatomy/physiology alumni are upset that I am not teaching it any more. Dr. D.: I told them I wasn't being sacked, it was personnel shifting. Dr. D.: The new hire is enthusiastic and willing to make a go of it. rich-c: true, but the lack of teacher training can show up in some university staff Judy: she would be done with the bottle and the class wouldn't have started Pamela: you've laid a good base Rich - the new hire should have no trouble Dr. D.: I am going to give him some of my stuff, for transition, but he has free reign. rich-c: that's rein, Rich Dr. D.: He has no cadaver experience though, so that leaves me an opening for a future lab-only course. Pamela: LOL Judy Dr. D.: yes arrrgh Dr. D.: dunno why I did that rich-c: gotcha Dr. D.: I was thinking correct one and typed the other anyhow rich-c: your keyboard forgotten how to spell, too? Pamela: brain and fingers not connected is not unusual here Rich : ) Dr. D.: Well, if he does it well enough, it will be a reign of instruction :-) Dr. D.: Ginger must be Facebooking or something because she is not responsive through a variety of communication channels. Ginger: nope...watching Buffy rich-c: I'll remember that if I need any vampires slain Dr. D.: I think you have given enough blood Richard :-) Pamela: my father, the pincushion Dr. D.: I gotta find out about my Dad, he has been getting nerve blocks for his bad back recently, plenty needles there. rich-c: oh, I'm told I got quite a replacement slosh, though I never knew it Pamela: meant to ask you Rich, how Terry is doing - any better? Dr. D.: The girls and I are going to see him tomorrow, it's his 67th birthday. rich-c: good on him Dr. D.: I haven't seen him for about a month, he and Gail came up to one of Diana's home track meets. Dr. D.: He was walking with a cane, seems shorter than ever, but did not appear to be in pain. Dr. D.: I guess I'll get the whole scoop tomorrow. Pamela: Bob, what about your Dad?
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Ginger confirmed ban Daniel Bienvenu: I think I push the Rich key on my keyboard. :-) BobS: probably Sir Guy the 3rd: My mom went to the doctor today to get her ears unclogged, she couldn't hear a single thing anymore from both ears... rich-c: the left one or the right-hand one, Daniel ; - ) BobS: twas my dad's problem also Guy Dr. D.: hehe which is the Rich Sinister, which the Rich Dexter... BobS: the wax can do a number onthe ears Sir Guy the 3rd: BobS: They removed a lot of build up and now she can hear much better, but hearing aids will probably have to come in soon... Daniel Bienvenu: it's the left one, rich BobS: same deal with dad Guy............he still ahs one bad ear, but they fitted him for a hearing aid in the other ear today rich-c: great heavens, I have never heard of a buildup that heavy, Guy BobS: he said the smple one they had helped trmendousl;y Pamela: ROTFL - I'm surprised Erin can't hear me howling from down there : ) Dr. D.: She is too busy Buffying Sir Guy the 3rd: Rich: Oh yes, it gets bad... water got in her ears and that's when everything went from bad to worse... to a point that she couldn't even hear me yelling. rich-c: oh, get a water lock and yes, nothing gets through - but usually it shakes out easily Pamela: I had buildup like that once upon a time - completely blocked the hearing in one ear for a couple of days Pamela: was really weird Dr. D.: If I do minor swab daily after I get out of the shower, then I never get any wax in my ears. Pamela: was even weirder when I got it removed - everything was tinny for a couple of days Ginger: episode done Dr. D.: Of course I have always cleaned the canals with soapy pinky finger in the shower.
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changed username to james Guy B.: Hi James Ginger: Buffy 10, Zombies 0 james: hello Pamela: James, Hi rich-c: good morning, james james: how is everyone this fine evening? Guy B.: Good. Pamela: well, thank you sir Pamela: and yourself? BobS: GOOD MORNING JAPAN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! rich-c: 'tis indeed a very fine evening here, james, clear and just pleasantly cool james: not too bad Guy B.: How's everything in Japan? Sir Guy the 3rd: Dr. D: That's external buildup, actually my Doctor told me thet worse thing to do is to try and clean the insides of the ear with Q-tips, it jams the wax and packs it in even more. Dr. D.: If you already have a canal full of crud, that is absolutely true. rich-c: what's the rule? nothing smaller into your ear than your elbow? that's how it was when I grew up Dr. D.: However, since I have some feel for the anatomy, I guess I have learned how to clean in there without packing it down. rich-c: I remember once I had a blockage the doctor flushed it out with a syringe Dr. D.: I only ever get stuff any more if I run out of Q-Tips and take a week to remember to buy more at the store. Dr. D.: Wire loop on a probe is good, too. Pamela: my doc said a couple of drops of warmed olive oil in the ear once a month should prevent buildup Dr. D.: But only if you are peering into someone else's ear. rich-c: there's also a med - OTC? - caled Auralgan that seems to work Pamela: I was amazed at how much wax they flushed out - the size of the end of my pinky. No wonder I couldn't hear anything! Sir Guy the 3rd: Rich: That's my philosophy too, nothing smaller than an elbow goes into my ear canal... Pamela: alright Rich, here's a question for you - what causes the itchies in your ear? Sir Guy the 3rd: itchies? what itchies? Dr. D.: The larvae of the remaining indigenous life forms on Ceti Alpha 5... Pamela: : ) Dr. D.: But assuming you are not on Ceti Alpha 5... james: lol Dr. D.: Probably the same thing that makes you itch anywhere else. Warm, dirty, wet... Sir Guy the 3rd: Dry? Dr. D.: Or that. Dr. D.: Hairs growing up through wax :-) Sir Guy the 3rd: Gold bond! Pamela: Gold bond lotion - gotta love it Sir Guy the 3rd: Pour some Gold Bond down your ear canal, should soothe your itchies forever. Dr. D.: Gold Bond is a counter-irritant, makes a different kind of tingle that masks the itch. Dr. D.: Vicks Vapo-Rub does the same thing, also Ben-Gay. rich-c: I thought Vicks was for ingrown toenails Dr. D.: Camphor, oil of wintergreen, mustard plaster...all common counter-irritants. Pamela: Buckley's White Rub Dr. D.: Grandma D. put it on my chest for colds. If I had a stuffy nose, on my upper lip. Opens stuff right up, or did in 1970. rich-c: actually, it helped when a stuffy nose was making my CPAP machine hard to use Pamela: give me a good curry for opening up the sinuses - works every time james: so has the con been decided? Dr. D.: Vicks is just camphor dissolved in white petrolatum...mothballs + Vaseline, if you will. rich-c: select Mexican, or Thai, or Szechwan receipes help too rich-c: well, the date has been decided, and the place if they ever get the contract signed rich-c: but that hasn't happened yet, that we've heard james: what are the dates? rich-c: Pam, are you taking your extra days before or after? rich-c: last weekend in July, james Pamela: before i think Dad rich-c: keep us posted, we may want to coordinate Ginger: all right folks...I'm going to bail...up too early this morning...have a good nite Pamela: gnite Rin rich-c: OK Rin, take care and get your rest Meeka: night Ginger: (PRIVATE) love you BobS: night Rin Pamela: (PRIVATE) love you Dr. D.: Nite Rin <kiss> james: last weekend in july.. that's too bad Ginger: nitey nite Ginger: nite honeys <kiss>
Ginger left chat session rich-c: just misses for you, I believe, james? james: yes, unfortunately BobS: Rich, how's things progressing on the paper work front for getting Rin into the US ???? BobS: still nothing in stone? Dr. D.: Uncle Sam has cashed the check for the next-to-last filing, over a month ago, but has not yet sent the paper "confirmation" that is required to file the very last paperwork. Dr. D.: So still waiting. Daniel Bienvenu: I read again the emails from Neil, and it's true, he decided july 26-29 for the adamcon. Pamela: is there any way to check on the process? BobS: Judy says......"WHAYT a pain, you know?" BobS: and I agree........bureacrats Dr. D.: than worry about new immigrant applications. Dr. D.: Hey it cropped my sentence Daniel Bienvenu: test Guy B.: Yes, that's correct Daniel. Now we're waiting where it's going to be and the costs. Dr. D.: What I wrote was, given the passport application backlog, I bet HS has pulled all its people off other stuff to process the backlog there, rather than... Daniel Bienvenu: I sent an email to my boss... tonight. Dr. D.: And end of this month, HS is upping many of the fees for immigration applications. Dr. D.: Permanent residency app is going from $300ish to almost $1K Dr. D.: For example. Dr. D.: They are milking it for cash now. Pamela: thats nuts Dr. D.: Not if the aim of immigration policy is actually to discourage immigration. rich-c: no, that's Bush and his mob Dr. D.: Americans really don't want more immigrants. james: unfortunately, they are discouraging the right kind of immigration Dr. D.: Rather those who managed to immigrate here, now look down on those who haven't made it yet. james: that is, those willing to go through the process Pamela: exactly rich-c: or at least think they don't which these days is the same thing rich-c: yes, it's the progeny of the first wetbacks who are snootiest of all - the DAR types james: dar? rich-c: Daughers of the American Revolution Pamela: Daughters Pamela: Dad beat me to it rich-c: keyboard still can't spell Dr. D.: hehe Dr. D.: Join the club Richard :-) rich-c: well, I've had the spell check turned off for weeks since I found I was ignoring it anyway Pamela: I found the backspace key on the laptop very quickly : ) rich-c: well, at the moment I'm preoccupied Pamela: wiyh what? Pamela: oops rich-c: the sample beer tonight is Black Oak Nut Brown Ale Dr. D.: I prefer Hires Root Beer :-) Pamela: well ice cream is causing my problems
Meeka left chat session Daniel Bienvenu: it was my birthday, and I bought a psp. Pamela: when Daniel? Daniel Bienvenu: it was monday rich-c: psp? Pamela: Happy Belated! rich-c: joyeux fete Pamela: Play Pamela: Station Pamela: Personal Pamela: (I think) rich-c: is that something like a Colecovision? Pamela: on steroids : ) Daniel Bienvenu: ... Portable Daniel Bienvenu: Dale did his own games for this game system... I want to try. Pamela: I got myself an Mp3 player Pamela: a 1G for a whole $30 Dr. D.: I don't know that many songs Dr. D.: Nor own nor listen to that many Pamela: that's why a 1G Dr. D.: I drive to/from Toronto or to/from Windsor in silence rich-c: I do - but I'll bet they aren't available for download Pamela: burned them from my CD's Dr. D.: I am the wrong generation to need a soundtrack for my waking life. rich-c: burned or ripped? Pamela: burned to laptop, ripped to MP3 player rich-c: oh, if I am driving alone I'll always have a classical music station playing Pamela: Rich you're the same generation as I am Dr. D.: Chronologically...but I think I am "older" in my tastes than the rest of the 40somethings Dr. D.: Just like silence. Dr. D.: Or rather not too much of any music, even stuff I like. rich-c: yes, I think you are right, Rich Pamela: sometimes I do too, but it's nice to be able to pop on my headphones and tune out the world once in a while Dr. D.: I have a whole world in my head already :-) Daniel Bienvenu: @GuyB : did you try OpenOffice 2.2 ? rich-c: as lomg as the world isnt sneaking up to do you some nasties Pamela: plus, I love to sing Pamela: and it gives me an excuse to do so when I'm alone Dr. D.: "FIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII-GA-ROOOOOOOOO" rich-c: there's a new version out of Open Office? rich-c: this beer is better than I though last week Dr. D.: I think I am going to sing myself to sleep...have to be on campus for an 8:30 seminar, so beddy-bye time for me. Dr. D.: Good night all. Pamela: just about anything - I sing along to the Marineland commercials sometimes rich-c: night for now, Rich Pamela: Night, Rich Dr. D.: <poof>
Dr. D. left chat session Guy B.: He's fast. Daniel Bienvenu: bonne nuit Dr.D. ... too fast rich-c: I see we have lost Judy too - when did she go, and Meeka Pamela: he's too quick for us Pamela: 20 minutes or so, Dad rich-c: Pam, has Barbara got the tree cut away and the roof fixed yet? rich-c: must have left when I was getting my beer Pamela: tree parts on her side of the fence are down and removed, no idea on the roof rich-c: no new damage yesterday, I hope? james: i'm afraid i'll have to get going here too Pamela: lost her phone service : ) Pamela: okay James, good night james: once again, i can not see my desk and i need to catch up from having had guests here rich-c: OK james, good to have you abaoard - take care Pamela: chronic issue for me : ) james: enjoy the con this year! quite a shame i can't go rich-c: does she have a cell phone? Pamela: we're sorry too James james: *poof*
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changed username to BobS rich-c: if we only remembered, maybe we should start to turn ours on when the POTS breaks down Daniel Bienvenu: bonsoir Nel! Daniel Bienvenu: err... Neil... sorry Daniel Bienvenu: news? rich-c: hello Neil Neil: Bonsoir tout le monde. I delivered the signed contract to the hotel today. The meeting room is booked. The guest rooms are reserved. Guy B.: Where at? Neil: I have to give them a list of who's coming by July 5. rich-c: OK, Frances and I. Do we get a special rate for extra days, and do they get credited to the convention? Neil: It's the Best Western Cartier Hotel & Conference Centre in Gatineau. “Awarded best property of the year by Tourism Québec" rich-c: you WILL be sending confirmation to the Adam list tonight, right? Daniel Bienvenu: ME ME ME Guy B.: Great Neil. Neil: As far as I know, I can reserve whatever days you want at the Adamcon rate. rich-c: is that the Best Western you started with or another in the chain? Pamela: and what is the rate, Neil? Neil: I will send some details to the list tonight. The room rate is $95/room/night. Yes, it's the Best Western I mentioned before. (They just finished a $2 million renovation) Daniel Bienvenu: wow rich-c: what are the taxes, Neil? it is in Quebec Pamela: as far as I know we're coming, it's just a matter of for how long Guy B.: Count me in too. I've already reserved the dates and it should be no problem with work. rich-c: we will want at minimum Thurs-Fri-Sat-Sun and likely a couple of more Neil: It's right downtown, so we won't be driving through hours of traffic jams to get places like last year. And if you're on the river side, you can see parliament hill on the other side and the Art Gallery right across the bridge. Pamela: should be 15% Dad Daniel Bienvenu: TVQ is 7.5% TPS is 7% rich-c: there is a neat show of Impressionists on at the Gallery at the moment Guy B.: It's near Ottawa, right? Pamela: lots of other exhibits too Neil: (So 1/2% less tax than Ontario) rich-c: you can see it from your room Guy - Parliament Hill, that is Guy B.: This should be good then. Daniel Bienvenu: err.... TPS is not 6% now? so it's TPS 6% , TVQ 7.5% Pamela: PST is 6%, Daniel Guy B.: Where is the hotel located? rich-c: yes Guy, in Ottawa they have just re-done the War Museum, too, and it's been very well reviewed Daniel Bienvenu: I see, for you it's PST, for me it's TPS Neil: GST not PST Daniel Bienvenu: anyway Guy B.: Ok, thanks Rich. Neil, how much will it be this year? Pamela: sorry you're right Daniel Bienvenu: ($ + 6%) + 7.5% = total rich-c: if you can afford extra days, Guy, book them - it will be worth in rich-c: the hotel is in the National Capital Region - our equivalent of DC Guy B.: I'll stay the four days, since when I get back. Workload will be waiting for me and possibly overtime too. Daniel Bienvenu: .... that's approx 14% finaly Neil: The hotel is right by the river. There is only a park (Jacques-Cartier) and a street between the hotel and the river. Ottawa is on the other side of the river. The Museum of Civilization is kind of "kitty-corner" across the road (one block up) rich-c: Ottawa and Gatineau are demarcated by teh Ottawa river which splits them Guy B.: Neil, let us know where to send you the money at as well. I could get it off this weekend to you. Guy B.: Better get my new digital camera ready for this one. rich-c: or would you rather we book directly with the hotle? Daniel Bienvenu: if there is a t-shirt, I will take a XL. L may be not enough. rich-c: yes, Guy, Ottawa is very photogenic Neil: I told the hotel that I would give them the list. It seemed more straightforward than everyone booking separately. Guy B.: That's one thing I always loved about Canada , is the sites. rich-c: and we then pay on arrival? likely the best plan
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Pamela confirmed ban Guy B.: Welcome Back, Bob Roberto: was outside bidding Doug & Meeka farewell for the night Guy B.: Sounds good Neil. rich-c: I will happily settle for a "continental" breakfast - it's more than I usually have anyway Neil: I think it will be okay to pay on arrival, as long as I have definite plans from everyone. I don't have to give them money until we leave. rich-c: welcome back, Bob rich-c: whtever - I can phone them my VISA number, or if they're secure book on the 'bet rich-c: Frances already has the place bookmarked! Pamela: got a link, Dad?
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changed username to Judy S rich-c: hello back, Judy Pamela: sure Pamela: wb Judy Neil: Their continental breakfast is pretty good. I suppose people could always order "a la carte" if they want extra, but I think I could offer two options to individual attendees (there will be vouchers to give to the restaurant) Judy S: there I am back after 2 hair cuts and setting up my test site Neil: Hi Pam. rich-c: that would be fine with me Neil: They have my MasterCard number, so everything is set for now. rich-c: Pam, your Ma says its very complicated - easier to Google Best Western Hotel Gatineau Queback and take what comes - will be about the fifth down Pamela: can you give us a ballpark figure for the con, Neil? Pamela: ok, Dad Roberto: well kids.........Judy and I will not be able to come this year, with me part time employed and Judy in school Pamela: that sucks big time Pamela: Bo Pamela: b Pamela: I wish we could find a way to change that Roberto: si senorita rich-c: four nights $460, plus (?) for conference room, lunch if taken, and banquet Judy S: yes, but we have to do what we have to do Pamela: just know you will be sorely missed Neil: A search for "Best Western Cartier" works perfectly. Roberto: and we appreciate that my dear rich-c: understood Judy, but if there were a way... Judy S: we will miss you guys also Roberto: thought I had a great line on a great job, but that got axed to some degree today Judy S: is too far away for us to attend Roberto: won't even get a shot at 2nd interview until after July 4th Judy S: but he is a least getting the interviews lately, so maybe soon something will break Neil: Be sure to click on "Virtual tour" on the website. There are a number of 360 degree views. Guy B.: Well folks, will be taking out Annie soon. Neil, keep us posted on everything. Will see you all next week. Pamela: gnite Guy Judy S: night Guy rich-c: nite Guy Pamela: (PRIVATE) hugs to you Roberto: nite Guy Neil: g'hight Guy Guy B.: (PRIVATE) Me too Pam Guy B.: Poof
Guy B. left chat session rich-c: so what are you thinking, Neil - around $600 each all in? Neil: Bob, we'll miss you. You will be able to attend the Adamcon chat I hope. Roberto: ABSOLUTELY Judy S: yes, we will be on line Neil: So long as you're willing to share a room with someone, I think it'll be around $300 per person. Pamela: Neil, any way to set up a web cam so they can join us virtually? (Having no idea how that might work) Neil: I'm going to see what I can do about the webcam thing. There is wireless everwhere and one wired connection in the meeting room. Daniel Bienvenu: give me your address, I will give you a check. Neil: If we need to have more than one computer with a wire, we can probably hook up a router. rich-c: OK Neil, just tell us who is to be paid how and when and we will attend to it Roberto: and on that note, we will have to bid ya Neil: I'll send my address to the mailing list in the email tonight. I think I will confer with Dale or Jill by phone tonight to see what incidental expense I haven't though of. Roberto: 'll a farewell for thsi evening Roberto: and hit the sack......... Neil: Have a good night Bob. Judy S: time to call it a night, so night all until next week Pamela: good night Bob - see you next week Roberto: see ya's next week !!!!!! Pamela: good night Judy
Roberto left chat session rich-c: OK Robert, night to you and Judy - till next week
Judy S left chat session rich-c: (oh btw, everything is go with Pennsylvania) Daniel Bienvenu: bonne nuit! Daniel Bienvenu: rush continue this week. rich-c: bonsoir, Ddaniel - a la prochaine! Pamela: go do your thing, Daniel Neil: I hear that Tony Morehen is planning to come to Adamcon. Pamela: Ron will know for sure, Neil rich-c: won't that be super-terrific? rich-c: now all we need is for Guy Cousineau to come in from PEI Pamela: also, I think that Daniel has a couple of friends who would like to attend Neil: Ron is sending him the info on the dates today. rich-c: the more, the better, that's for sure Daniel Bienvenu: yes, Steve Begin from Quebec. Daniel Bienvenu: bye!
Daniel Bienvenu left chat session rich-c: so, Pam, we have a race this weekend but nothing major - you? Pamela: so, Richard, Frances, Neil, Jillian, Dale, Jeffrey, Pamela, Russell, Erin, Rich, Murray, Daniel, Guy F., Pamela: Sandra, Tamara, Ron, Pamela: Guy B. Pamela: Daniel's friend Steve Pamela: Tony Morehen Neil: Well, I probably should sign off soon. I just wanted to drop in with the news. The noisy construction across the street starts at 7 am. rich-c: with always the qualification on my health, but I'm feeling pretty good right now Pamela: that's 17 and I'm missing someone, I'm sure rich-c: and you have a lot of writing to do first, Neil. Goodnight and take care, then Pamela: waiting the e-mail iwth bated breath, Neil : ) Neil: There is room for about 14 around the table in the room, but there's lots of extra space also. We could instead have had a gigantic room in the basement, rich-c: The more intimate is likely better Neil: but it has not windows and I decided on the one upstairs, close to the rastaurant, right beside the registration desk. rich-c: especially if we have many out playing tourist rich-c: do get a line on promising places for dinners and lunches, depending on how they're arranged Pamela: we'll deal one way or the other Neil Pamela: anyway, it's bedtime and I want to go look at the hotel site Neil: Okay, I'd better sign off now. Good night. rich-c: OK daughter, keep us posted, meanwhile goodnight Pamela: good night - see you next week rich-c: and goodnight ot you, Neil
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