BobS: hi Guy BobS: lonely?????? Guy B.: Hi Bob Guy B.: Just got here BobS: me too BobS: hot hot hot
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changed username to Daniel Bienvenu BobS: today was a humid bugger and 85 here BobS: YO Daniel
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changed username to Dale Dale: Hi ya. BobS: Dale TOO BobS: Hi dale Daniel Bienvenu: Hi Bob, Dale and GuyB BobS: ready for convention????? Dale: Why is everyone on so early. BobS: tis 9pm Guy B.: Hi Dale and Daniel Dale: Well, I don't know but it's soon. Daniel Bienvenu: ready? not yet... but I'm working on it. BobS: actually 9:02 BobS: Richard shoulda been here already Dale: And next wednesday I'll be at Walking with Dinosaurs Live! Tour. BobS: where's that? BobS: and what is it? Dale: That's at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto. BobS: close to home Dale: It is on in Toronto Wednesday-Sunday duing AdamCon. Dale: http://www.dinosaurlive.com/ Daniel Bienvenu: Dale, will you send me a new version of Get Booty before the convention or I will have to bring my solder iron at the hotel to make the cartridges live? Dale: I want to send at least one before the convention. Dale: Will you be able to bring your programmable cart? I somehow haven't bought one yet. Daniel Bienvenu: I'm working on the graphic menu tonight, and I need to know which size will be your game in the cartridge? I think it's actually under 6K, maybe 5K.
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changed username to rich-c Daniel Bienvenu: I have my eprom programmer... somewhere... I have to search for it, because it's not pluged already. Guy B.: Hi Rich
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changed username to Pamela Daniel Bienvenu: hi pam, Rich Guy B.: HI Pam BobS: goday mate Richard Pamela: allo / bonsoir rich-c: ah Pam, you did get on! BobS: hi Pamela !!!!! Dale: Yup, it is still <5k I guess. Pamela: internet came up while I was talking to John rich-c: did you talk gto Jhn or are you on dialup, Pam? Pamela: no DSL Pamela: I told him of all the nights not to be on this is NOT it Dale: The current version is 4530 bytes. Dale: And fixing those last few bugs it should be <5k still. rich-c: so you are on with DSL then? Pamela: yes rich-c: wonder what was bugging your line - we are fine, been on all day Daniel Bienvenu: Well Pam, I don't know who will get me to the airport, but I'm happy to be able to go to the convention again. Pamela: I'm thrilled that you're able to fly Daniel Dale: The local electronics component store has 27c256 DIP eproms for $6 each. Pamela: someone will be there, rest assured Dale: Does that sound okay? Daniel Bienvenu: So, when I posted my check, I did a mistake on the envelop or it simply goes to the wrong address by mistake? rich-c: well, there will certainly be someone to pick you up in Hamilton and take you there after, Daniel Pamela: mistake on the envelope - it's M9N, you had M6N Pamela: that's okay, it got here Pamela: and by the way Daniel, I loved the card - I'm bringing it with me so everyone can see it : ) rich-c: the post office never pays any attention to the postal codes anyway Daniel Bienvenu: it's expensive, Dale. Let me check if the eprom programmer can handle teh 27256 BobS: you ready for next week Pam ???????? Dale: Well they are willing to negotiate on the price, if I buy a bunch at once. Pamela: pretty much, Bob Dale: How much should I pay? BobS: BTW, remind me take the raffle tickets via EMAIL Pamela: okay
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changed username to Judy BobS: made my list of things to bring, but think I forgot the tickets onthat list......... Judy: Hi, everyone rich-c: Pam and Russell are going down early, on Tuesday. Frances adn I plan to, too Guy B.: Hi Judy rich-c: welcome aboard, Judy BobS: we are still planning on Thurs midnight and arival for breakfast Pamela: Done : ) Pamela: Hi Judy BobS: oh, and we willb e bringing a friend also.....hope it is not too late, but Adam will come too rich-c: by that time we should eb well ensconced Judy: ya, who sleeps in the night Pamela: couple things you should know Bob BobS: he doesn't take too much to keep him happy BobS: oh oh, sounds serious Pamela: your best trip is through Sarnia rather than Detroit Daniel Bienvenu: Each time, maybe I was lucky, I did pay approx 2$ each 27c256 eeprom chip, and they came from old PC motherboards (bios was stored in these kind of chip). Dale: I'm not sure when we will be arriving. I'm still thinking of doing a "1 hour car rally" starting at 4pm for Jeffrey's school. BobS: planning on that rich-c: long as the hotel is pet-friendly BobS: thru Lansing to Sarnia, onto 401 to St Catherine's Dale: Wow, $2 each? Really. But they all need to be erased first. Interesting. Pamela: I 75 is apparently under construction through Detroit. Hwy 401 is under construction for about 1/2 hour outside Windsor. And, they've closed the Tilbury rest stop for reconstruction Pamela: so you're better to come through Sarnia, take 402 to 401 rich-c: actually you'll get 402 at Sarnia, pick up 401 and the traffic at London Pamela: and take 403 outside Woodstock towards Brantford, Hamilton and Niagara rich-c: then you'll turn off that onto the 403 for St. Catharines so you don't go near Toronto Judy: that is the way we were planning on traveling Daniel Bienvenu: amd am27256, Fujitsu mbm27256, Intel D27256, Thomson M27256. These are the models EPROM 27256 I can burn with the eprom programmer. Pamela: Guy, are you paying attention? Pamela: Your reminder e-mail has been sent Bob BobS: 25 lot on Ebay Auctions of the eprom chips currently @ $17 - used; erased Pamela: Guy! Judy: must be he is not rich-c: Guy never pays attetnion, Pamela BobS: always chatting with some female...................... Dale: I think they have 75 of the amd27256 but I can't remember if those were tubes if 6 or singles. Judy: not a good idea rich-c: yeah, often enough named Annie - or watching the ball game Pamela: brb, gonna go get my dinner Daniel Bienvenu: amd am27c256, asi smj27c256, atmel at27c256r, cypress 27c256, cypress 27c256t, fairchild fm27c256, fairchild nm27c256, fairchild nmc27c256, fujitsu mbm27c256a, hitachi hn27c256a, hn27c256g, hn27c256h Dale: Last time I went through Detroit, it was very efficient. rich-c: is there any chip in that series your burner can't handle, Daniel? Daniel Bienvenu: you can't erase 27256 chips, it's "one shot" Dale: So if they already have a bios on them, then how did you put your game on them too? Pamela: back Daniel Bienvenu: they are chips my eprom programmer can handle. Pamela: where's Meeka tonite? BobS: but they have to be empty.......virgin..........not written too ????? Dale: So 27c256 isn't the right thing to get then? Judy: welcome back, whats for dinner Pamela: sirloin pot pie Daniel Bienvenu: I bought an eraser that uses UV light with teh 27c256 (the C between 27 and 256 means it must be reset by using UV). BobS: ah HA Pamela: microwaveable : ) Judy: don't know was talking to her earlier today rich-c: we have to find a way to introduce these folks to some of the Presidents Choice goodies, Pam Pamela: oh yeah Daniel Bienvenu: I didn't contacted Neil directly about my travel by plane rather than using bus to ottawa.
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changed username to Meeka BobS: hi meeka rich-c: maybe have some PC Dexcadent Choolate Chip cookies in the meeting room? Pamela: there she is Guy B.: Hi Meeka Pamela: Hi Meeka Meeka: hello rich-c: hey, Guy is here, Pam Pamela: we were just talking about you Meeka rich-c: welcome Meeka Pamela: that's not a bad idea, DAd but we're not supposed to have outside food in the meeting room Dale: Well, he'll want to know where he's meeting you Daniel. Dale: He came to Brooklin on the weekend to see the Brooklin Spring Fair. Pamela: means we'll have to find a way to disguise our Coke (the hotel is Pepsi) Daniel Bienvenu: the actual eeproms I have in stock, and erased with my uv eraser thing, are nmc27c256q Pamela: and put our nibbles in generic containers rich-c: if Daniel is going to fly, why does he have to meet Neil? Meeka: good things I hope Pam Pamela: do you want me to send him an e-mail Daniel? Pamela: always Meeka : ) Judy: hi Meeka Dale: Daniel where are you flying to? Daniel Bienvenu: I hope he will not suddently change is mind about going to the adamcon. Meeka: hi mom Daniel Bienvenu: I'm flying to Hamilton... I sent details to Rich (at least) Dale: He is going to AdamCon, and will have to go back to Ottawa for Saturday. Dale: He was looking forward to travelling with you. Oh well. Judy: we are sitting outside and the wren is singing away Guy B.: Cubs are winning 7-0 rich-c: Daniel has his flights booked for Thursday and Monday - Air Canada to Hamilton, via Montreal Pamela: yes he's putting a lot of mileage on the car that weekend, Dale Judy: so glad to hear the hawk just flew in and landed in the rose busy right next to the tree the wren house is in Judy: thought that he may have gotten the wren Pamela: oops Daniel Bienvenu: Yeah, it was the plan, but my father wanted to offer me a gift for my birthday and he said "why not traveling by plane?" so he gave me air miles points to pay my tickets 100$ rather than 600$. and 100$ is less than Bus to Ottawa and then gas to Niagara falls. Meeka: thats good then rich-c: that is really neat, Daniel, and I think you will enjoy the flight BobS: COOL Daniel Judy: was quite a sight to see, but don't want to lose the birds rich-c: do you change planes in Montreal or does the flight just stop there? Meeka: send him my way, I have plenty of squirles and rabbits for him Daniel Bienvenu: I hope Neil will forgive me to not pay part of the gas like it was planned. Pamela: the nice thing, Daniel will save himself quite a bit of travel time by flying - unfortunately it means he won't get to spend as much time with Neil BobS: thos one prefers small birds BobS: he is a snacker Meeka Judy: went out to find mom a feeder for dad for fathers day that won't allow squirles rich-c: we have a hawk seems to have taken up residence in the neighbourhood lately Pamela: Dale, with this development, do you think Neil will want to come back on Sunday? Meeka: any luck Judy: called Wild Bird, they had one for $129.95 rich-c: Frances got a picture of him sitting on teh back fence about a month ago Judy: she said no way Judy: yes, found one for 19.95 Daniel Bienvenu: Dale, because soldering means toxic vapors, I need to do this not inside the hotel... and I may have to bought a brand new one to avoid too much problems at the security airport rich-c: I guarantee, Judy, it will not defeat the squirrels. Neither will the more expensive one rich-c: the only difference is how long it takes them to shew their way in BobS: put the soldering iron in your checked bag Daniel Judy: yes, the expensive one does, my sister has one Daniel Bienvenu: I always need 2 solder iron ... well, those I have are cheap and I have to replace the iron or bought a new one. Pamela: perhaps not a good idea Bob - it's a slow burning intense heat source BobS: for $130 it comes with a security guard Judy: it is called a Yankee Spinner BobS: but it won't be plugged IN Pam Daniel Bienvenu: The hard part is all the pcbs to be in the cartridges. Daniel Bienvenu: I have to bring them with me. Daniel Bienvenu: otherwise, no cartridge for the adamcon Pamela: yes but that's the sort of thing that makes security nervous Judy: spins the squirles right off rich-c: you will be flying only in Canada, Daniel - most of our security people are more or less sane BobS: NONE anyuwhere are sane Richard BobS: they are aLL nuts Pamela: Guy, did you see the info I posted earlier about Detroit? rich-c: I did say more or less, Bob - you see few stories from Canada on schneier.com Daniel Bienvenu: a solder iron, they may think it's a futurist weapon, but pcbs... Judy: is all clouding up BobS: Detroit.......MOtown.......Piston City...........//construction........ Guy B.: No, where was it? rich-c: what are pcbs, Daniel? Judy: Meeka, the butterflies just came on Meeka: cool Pamela: I just mentioned to Bob that he should come through Sarnia rather than Detroit Pamela: have you decided which way to come? BobS: there was construction in central Detroit when we were there last year Daniel Bienvenu: the little circuits to put the chip (that contains the game ) to be in the cartridges I sent by post to Dale. BobS: well.......priority type mail to Sale would not be problem.......... BobS: Dale BobS: correct????? rich-c: right, the circuit boards - yes, mailing them likely was a good idea Meeka: brb, need a drink Pamela: apparently I75 is so torn up they're detouring people through the city BobS: was then also BobS: and NOT pretty Daniel Bienvenu: the other solution is, if Dale can bring my stock to the convention, I ship all the pcbs tomorow by mail... and I will be free to use the airplane Guy B.: I have the map up of the route. Pamela: Garth went over to Ann Arbour on Saturday night and told me about it when he got back Pamela: are you coming through the US or Canada Guy? rich-c: well the Lansing - Port Huron -402-401-403 route is much easier driving and far less traffic Guy B.: I would be coming through Michigan rich-c: he's using the same route as the Slopsemas, Pam Guy B.: According to the directions, I take I-94 to I-69 Pamela: so come through at Sarnia, take 402 to the 401, then 403 exits just past Woodstock down to Brantford, Hamilton and Niagara Falls (and St. Catharines) Guy B.: Then to the I-94/-I-60 east ramp which then changes to Hwy 402 Blue Water Bridger Guy B.: Bridge Daniel Bienvenu: well, there still the eeproms to bring too... well, I suppose I can put them with the pcbs in a box and ship them all to Dale... or maybe Pam, or maybe the hotel if they are more sane than the airport. rich-c: St. Catharines is actually on the Queen Elizabeth Way but if you get to 403 and the QEW, you're in Pamela: that works Pamela: Guy Pamela: Daniel if you can ship them to the hotel directly c/o me, we can store them till you arrive on Thursday Guy B.: Yep, that what is says on the directions BobS: roight mate Pamela: I can let the hotel know the package is coming rich-c: Daniel, don't worry - you just have small stuff anyway, though circuit boards do make security nervous when they x-ray Guy B.: By the way. Got more work done on the car, so it's pretty well set Pamela: good to know Guy BobS: zig round the square, then take a left and a right thern be straight........... Pamela: dosey do and allemande left Guy B.: New brakes, fuel injectors and a new battery. Going to check the tires next Guy B.: Just turned 47000 miles rich-c: I just had my a/c and exhaust gaskets done - over a kilobuck with the new condenser Judy: Doug and Meeka had some work done on there van, that we are taking so we are all set, also Daniel Bienvenu: To be sure to not make any mistake, can you please give me the "TODO" list and the correct address to ship my electronic stuff and then avoid "probably" minutes of problems at the security? Guy B.: I'm recording some more music to burn, so I can listen to them on the way Guy B.: Oh, I'll have somewhat a surprise for you all. It's involving my Cochlear Speech processor rich-c: Daniel, check with the Post Office but you may find an Expresspost envelope will do the job for you Judy: didn't know that it was a speech processor Pamela: Daniel, I'll send you an e-mail with the proper hotel address and how to address the box Daniel Bienvenu: The last time I did sent my stuff to where a convention was done (in usa), my stock was simply put aside by the hotel and when the people in charge of the convention was leaving the hotel, they saw the box... but too late for the convention. Guy B.: It is. The implant is was surgically implanted rich-c: well, all you need is a "hold for arrival" address label and teh front desk will have it waiting rich-c: you can even send it to yourself at the hotel that way Daniel Bienvenu: I prefer to send it to the person in charge of the convention. Pamela: that would be me : ) Judy: \then it isn't just a hearing device rich-c: don't worry anyway Daniel, remember all of us will be online at the hotel and checking our email while we are there Pamela: I just spoke to the hotel (I LOVE having DSL!) Daniel it's fine to mail the box and I'll send you an e-mail outlining exactly what the label should say rich-c: yes, since Pamela will be there two days early it should be easy Daniel Bienvenu: I will need the phone number, to call when I will be at Hamilton airport. rich-c: she can even send you an email saying it has arrived if it gets there in time Pamela: however I recommend that you send it as fast as possible and get it off tomorrow if you can in order to ensure that it arrives on time Pamela: Daniel I'll put my cell number in the e-mail as well Daniel Bienvenu: I will prepare the electronic stuff tonight to ship it early in the morning... in express if needed. Pamela: make sure you print it off and take it with you in your wallet rich-c: Daniel, if you get stuck, my cellphone number is 416-399-6541 Pamela: writing the e-mail now - be right back rich-c: I normally leave it off but will turn it on when your flight is due in Hamilton Daniel Bienvenu: Dale still online with us? ... Normally I'm the one almost quiet during chat sessions. Dale: I'm here. rich-c: the only question is which of us will pick you up at the airport - we are all interested in seeing it Dale: I'm just distracted. But I'm following. rich-c: just make sure we all know the number of your flight rich-c: do you change planes in Monteal or go straight through? Judy: there we are back inside Judy: the mosquitos were coming rich-c: ah yes - last thing we need at rthis point is a case of West Nile virus Pamela: There, it's done, Daniel Judy: I already have two bites of some kind Pamela: Dale, I'm having trouble finding a t-shirt for Jillian. Any suggestions? Dale: Hmm... Dale: Not really. Dale: Either you can find it or you can't. Pamela: well if worse comes to worst, hers will be a slightly different colour than the rest Pamela: I'm not completely out of ideas yet Pamela: does anyone have any suggestions for an alternate to Photoshop? Dale: Have you tried photo.net It is quite good. BobS: no BobS: maybe Meeka does Pamela: is that online Dale? Dale: Err: http://www.getpaint.net/ rich-c: for what, Pam? is it something Irfanview can do or do you need Ultimate Paint? Daniel Bienvenu: opensource GIMP is more a paintshop than photoshop, and someone did a "photoshop look" to use GIMP with a "photoshop look'n feel" interface, but it's not exactly what you are looking for. Pamela: I suppose I could try using Powerpoint Meeka: i use mgi photosuite for most of my simple editing Pamela: the most difficult part is superimposing the flags on the picture of Niagara rich-c: Pam, phone me later, I have lots Dale: I like GIMP, but the Windows version requires a little more work installing than the average user is willing to do. Pamela: what about Picasa? Daniel Bienvenu: wait a minute, I did send some details with hours about my "plane travel". Pamela: yes you did Daniel Daniel Bienvenu: picasa is most to adjust and manage pictures Dale: Or if you want to make more of a drawing than a painting I quite like http://www.inkscape.org/ rich-c: no, it's very awkward to use,, and dangerous as well - unless you want your picture on the side of a bus Dale: It's awesome. Daniel Bienvenu: inkscape? it's drawing with vectors, right? Dale: Right. Dale: It is like Adobe Illustrator. rich-c: yes, Dale, but have you read the EULA? Use Picasa and you sign away ownership of your pictures Pamela: anyone know Powerpoint? Daniel Bienvenu: I don't have a cellphone, so I will use a public phone with some quarters to try contacting you when I will be at the air port. Meeka: i only have very basic skills with it pam rich-c: no, although there is a Linux equivalent that's been ported to Windows - I have it somewhere Pamela: we will try to be there before you land Daniel Pamela: making a phone call unnecessary rich-c: you wont need to Daniel, if we have the flight number we will be waiting in the concourse Daniel Bienvenu: I wonder if there is any french service at the Hamilton airport... Pamela: However, do send me the flight numbers please
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changed username to Roberto rich-c: in fact if security allows we will be right outside teh baggage pickup door Roberto: "solly cholly, gonna hibernate now" Pamela: ya gotta talk more, Bob : ) rich-c: Pam, is Hamilton an international airport? Roberto: ok Pamela: I have no idea Pamela: Daniel. do you have your flight number handy? Pamela: oh, and which airline Meeka: well we took Daniel down to see the admissions guy at davenport tonight Pamela: how did it go Meeka? rich-c: yesa, and airports are run by independent authorities - still, I'm sure Hamilton has service in French Roberto: and?????? Dale: Richard, what are you talking about Picassa? I've never used picassa as far as I know. Pamela: Ron uses it rich-c: it's an Air Canada flight Pam, he did say that Daniel Bienvenu: AC7885 ... well, it the number I've got in the confirmation form.
moved to room Meeting Place Meeka: good, sounds like Doug is seriously talking about going back for a second batchelors degree also
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Meeka confirmed ban JudyS: back again Meeka: wb JudyS: phone rang and computer went to sleep Daniel Bienvenu: in exactly 7 days, it's my birthday. rich-c: as soon as you have got your luggage, Danilel, just walk to the public area outside of the security perimeter Dale: Happy Birthday in 7 days Daniel. Dale: :-D rich-c: one of us will be there and maybe quite a bunch
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changed username to Pamela Pamela: I think I just found the Daddy button rich-c: those who can meet you include Frances and I, Pam and Russell, and Ron JudyS: is it that time of the night rich-c: I don't think Jean will be up to it as she does not know the area Roberto: WHAM !!!! and you are off Pamela: I think I knocked myself off, Judy Roberto: that mean you are expired ? JudyS: my computer did it Pamela: nope, just klutzy : ) Pamela: my mouse pad is way too sensitive rich-c: guess I better get my beer for reinforcement Pamela: drives me nuts and connecting a regular mouse doesn't disable it Pamela: I'm forever brushing it with my thumb or my bracelet JudyS: we were just talking about hybernating and that is what it did Pamela: usually doesn't knock me off but it did this time Meeka: mom, did you catch the comment about your son going back to college Roberto: yes we did JudyS: no, what is that about Roberto: for what 2nd degree? Meeka: for a 2nd batchleors degree JudyS: in what Pamela: a second bachelors rather than a master, Meeka? Meeka: computers of course :-P JudyS: what would that do for him? Meeka: yes Pam, thats what he says Dale: Pam, is there a written schedule yet? Pamela: not yet Dale, I was going to work on that this weekend. Any preferences, besides Sunday afternoon? Meeka: could possibly get more money JudyS: P and C will pay for it, won't they? Dale: I like my talks to be spread out, and not on Friday morning if possible. Dale: Neil was saying that his topic would be Friday sometime, since he'll be away Saturday and much of Sunday. Pamela: I'll have to schedule Neil on Friday anyway, its the only day he has Meeka: but he can get remeburse through wook for a lot of it as long as he passes the couse with a certian grade point Daniel Bienvenu: I'm sure people will not want to stay inside during hours a friday morning to listen to my speech about coleco sounds... it's too technical. rich-c: I am surprised that he would not find a masters more advantageous Meeka: I think a lot of it is having someone to go through classes with/studdy buddies Pamela: you want six hours right Dale? JudyS: are there that many classes that he can take that he doesn't already know? Meeka: masters is more work, batchelors is easier to get Dale: Well, 3-6 hours. Dale: But I was hoping to know ahead of time how much to prepare. Dale: I was going to be preparing between now and Monday. JudyS: how many classes would he have to take? Meeka: yes, and some of them he can take as a refresher class in the new pieces since he went through Dale: Thursday I'm off work, but I'll certainly be packing all day. rich-c: I suspect Dale you'd better set up for six - it's easier to cut back than load on Pamela: You let me know how much time you need and I'll schedule accordingly. So, how much work do you want to do? Pamela: I also have Neil, Daniel Bienvenu: go for 6 hours Dale: I have a variety of things to talk about. Dale: What's going on on Saturday? Pamela: Daniel, Ron, Guy and Rich on the schedule. Pamela: Bob, you too? Dale: When is the off site event? Pamela: in the afternoon on Saturday Dale: Daniel votes for 6 hours. Dale: So I'll have 4 topics I think. Dale: Neil could go for 1 or 2 hours. He hasn't told me a preference. Guy B.: I've got to start mine. rich-c: put teh heavy ones early in the morning, since us old folks likely won't need them anyway Daniel Bienvenu: I like listening to some tutorial stuff in video format. I did watch Dr.D. dvd about graphics two times in a row... to finaly find a mistake, but it's ok. ;-) rich-c: when Neil gets wound up on Coleco history, it's better if he had two hours to work with Pamela: Bob? Am I putting you on the schedule? rich-c: how about Murray? is he doing anything? Pamela: aside from the ANN meeting, of course JudyS: Meeka, how did your basement fair with all the rain we have had? Pamela: um . . . lemme check Roberto: only as a fill in Pam....we will bring along the compact flash "hard drive" system........ Meeka: i think him and doug were going to do an info session on the hard drive thing pam Dale: Murray requires a couple of months to prep his talk in my experience. rich-c: we have to see that, Bob Meeka: it is a bit damp agian, but not as bad as this spring Roberto: AND, did not5 Doug get a sparc drive working with the ADAM as well??????? working thru the same principle as the compact flash????? rich-c: I assume if Murray isn't signed up now, he isn't going to be JudyS: did you ever get the guy to come out to give you a price on eves Pamela: Murray didn't say anything about presenting but I can squeeze him in if I have to Meeka: ya, one of the three has shown up so far Meeka: they said about 200 installed JudyS: not real eager to work are they? rich-c: you don't have any eavestroughs, Meeka? Meeka: dont know dad, you would have to ask him Meeka: guess not Meeka: dont have any on the back of the garage Pamela: why do we not have any women on the agenda??? Meeka: and its causing water problems in the basement JudyS: he thought that sounds about right rich-c: we';re waiting for your presentation, Pam Pamela: not me, I'm the host Pamela: I have enough to do thanks Roberto: price sounds about right Meeka rich-c: excuses, excuses JudyS: cause you have to have a computer brain Pamela: and besides, I am on the agenda - as keynote Pamela: so there (nyah, nyah) rich-c: I don't think Jean is up to it, but maybe your mother could show Logo again Pamela: she says, maturely Daniel Bienvenu: At whiteby, I talked too much, and then we didn't had the funny contest that was scheduled after. I don't know if there is any funny contest in the current schedule, but I think it should be fun to add one. Pamela: only if she's feeling up to it Dad JudyS: there you go, a lady on the agenda, takes the pressure off the rest of us Dale: I told Jill that she has to present Meeka: :-) Dale: But she says that her last topic was stupid... Pamela: no it wasn't Dale Pamela: 'twas very interesting Guy B.: Cubs Win Final 7-2 Dale: I said that it was cool. Pamela: Dale, you're bringing the projector, correct? Dale: But I'm not sure if she bought into it. :-D Dale: My projector. Pamela: please Dale: It'll be there with bells on. Pamela: otherwise we're sunk Dale: Sunk? Pamela: Dad, have you found the projection screen yet? rich-c: down with all hands Dale: blub blub blub. JudyS: we will all be looking for the bells, then Dale: ^G^G^G Dale: (ASCII BEL character is Control+G) Daniel Bienvenu: I've just catch sunk... thanks Dale. :-) Dale: ;-) rich-c: I am right noqw physically looking at it (or actually the box it is in) Pamela: good, thank you Pamela: now if everyone packs a power bar and heavy duty extension we're rocking rich-c: I also haVE A NOTE ON THE CALENDAR JudyS: are you staying calm, Pam? rich-c: oops, sorry, didn't mean to shout Pamela: I doubt we'll need them all but it's better to be safe than sorry Meeka: i have two or three power bars on my list Pamela: so far, Judy Meeka: whatever I can find when I pack Pamela: but it's like the wedding - I will likely melt down on Monday : ) JudyS: good for you, it will be great rich-c: I have one power bar and can look for an HD cord - I gather an indoor cord won't do? Pamela: my car will be packed to the gills Pamela: we may need a three prong Dad, hence the outdoor Pamela: don't forget to mark your cords and power bars, everyone rich-c: I'll check for three-prong indoor (I also have a cheater but the hotel would not like that)
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changed username to BobS Pamela: I have faith in you Daniel rich-c: don't worry Daniel, there will be free time and likely a place to work too Meeka: durring the general "oh sh-t this is working, please pause for repairs" session LOL Pamela: LOL Meeka Meeka: isnt working **** Pamela: Bob, you're bringing an ADAM? rich-c: you have been to an Adamcon, Daniel - you know they work, somehow BobS: ya Daniel Bienvenu: I have no power bar I can bring... or I will have to turn of my desktop computer during my vacations... that is not good because I use it as a digital tv recorder during its free time. Pamela: okay I'll need to make sure there's a place to set it up JudyS: have to have one there Pamela: don't worry Daniel, we should have enough to cover rich-c: don't worry about it, Daniel - just arrive with what YOU need, we can handle the rest rich-c: if worst comes to worst there's likely a Canadian Tire within walking distance Dale: I probably have 4 perminant AdamCon powerbars. rich-c: if you have a laptop, Daaniel, feel free to bring that BobS: RIGHT !!!! and I can bring my Canadian Tire money ! Pamela: wow, that's perfect Dale Dale: That are always ready to go along with my hub and many ethernet cables. Meeka: i got some of that too Daniel Bienvenu: well, I will need my laptop, some clothings, money, a toothbrush, and a couple of things I will not send already to the hotel. Pamela: you can have my .90 cents worth : ) rich-c: since we're on wireless I don't think we will need the network cables Meeka: i think i have a whole two bucks worth now Pamela: wow, how did you manage that Meeka? Meeka: doesnt hurt to have a couple though rich Pamela: which reminds me I need to make a trip to Crappy Tire rich-c: I don't even want to think about the extra stuff I have to bring (meds, machines, etc.) Meeka: one of the last canadian ac's we picked some up i think Pamela: Dad will you need help packing the van? Dale: Well, there is always some reason that the wireless might not work well for at least some people. rich-c: no but we may have some spare space if you need some Pamela: I may take you up on that : ) We'll see rich-c: remember stuff can always be put under and on the walker Pamela: between my luggage, Russell's, Erin's, the printer, the computer, the two boxes from Jean and assorted amusements, I'm gonna be packed rich-c: well, we should have room for lots and lots of overflow if needed Pamela: thank goodness for folding seats Pamela: I also need to remind Erin to be packed by Monday night rich-c: as long as your mother doesn 't insist on bringing her whole wardrobe, of course Meeka: mom, you busy tomorrow Pamela: oh please, Mom packs the lightest of any of us, including Russell Pamela: oh yes, let us not forget the T-shirts as well Daniel Bienvenu: I will need to bring my colecovision to test the cartridges... I can't just solder the chip and put the circuit in the cartridge, I have to test them... ho well, I will bring my console. JudyS: no, just have to go to the grocery store rich-c: we will likely be able to take the computer, printer, Jeans' boxes with no trouble Pamela: nah, we should be okay Pamela: you'd be amazed at how much I can cram into the back of the truck Meeka: k, i was thinking i would stop by, i have to go to hobby lobby and jcpennies rich-c: likely I can cope with those as well - it's very negotiable, Pam JudyS: will see you then Pamela: BTW Bob Judy and Meeka, I asked the hotel about getting you into your rooms when you arrive on Friday morning - they're going to do their best rich-c: yes, but remember I have a pukka truck with good loading doors - and can afford to have the inside view blocked rich-c: it was built to carry cargo with no interior mirror anyway, so to speak JudyS: that would be great, Pam Pamela: we'll see Dad, I'll know by Monday night Daniel Bienvenu: my actual colecovision uses rca cables rather than the rf-switch. Pamela: if we can't get you in Friday morning, we'll store your stuff in one of our rooms until yours are ready rich-c: yes - btw did you find out if breakfast in included for the extra days? Pamela: it is not, Dad Daniel Bienvenu: so , it should be more easier for me to find a way to test the games with a console that uses rca cables JudyS: would be nice to have the room for the day but we can make do Pamela: didn't have to ask, I already knew that JudyS: we are pretty easy going, ya know Dale: Did you install a mod for that Daniel? rich-c: well, I expected as much, but thought I would check - for weight control purposes I would rather eat in my room Pamela: sorry Judy, that comment was re: breakfast : ) Meeka: as long as we got a room by bed time i am good rich-c: though it would be nice if the place had a toaster! Pamela: bring your own : ) Meeka: :-P rich-c: I had though of that - or even buy a new one, we are dubious about the one we have Pamela: what the heck, if the rooms can accomodate microwaves, they can certainly accomodate the draw of a toaster rich-c: the rooms have microwaves? can you make toast in a microwave? Dale: Not really. Dale: It makes really great soggy bread though. Meeka: oooh, microwaves in rooms means we could make popcorn Pamela: not all of the rooms have microwaves, only a few, and not the disability friendly ones unfortunately Dale: I use the microwave to make grilled cheese on occasion. Dale: But it is quite messy. Pamela: and no you can't make toast in a microwave unless you want tasty hockey pucks rich-c: also great for making that morning coffee (ceramic pot, please!) BobS: well time to go Pamela: coffee can be done - there are coffee pots in the rooms I believe Meeka: ya, us too BobS: will talk at ya next week from convention headquarters central Pamela: sorry, coffee makers Meeka: doug has to be at work by 7:30 now cuz thats when daniel has to get there Pamela: we'll be there! BobS: and see ya on Fri !!!!!!! JudyS: yes, night all
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Guy B. left chat session Dale: So will we be back from the outing/dinner on time for the traditional Saturday evening chat Pam? Pamela: yes Dale Pamela: I've scheduled it for 8:00 but that's flexible rich-c: anyway, Daniel, do not worry - just get on your plane at the right place, get off in Hamilton, and we will look after the rest rich-c: you have Pam's phone and my phone and the hotel phone - some one is going to answer! Daniel Bienvenu: Should I take my laptop with me inside the place to be sure to not have it lost like the rest of the luggage Pamela: that's probably a good idea Daniel Dale: I usually carry my laptop as carry on luggage for sure. rich-c: You are allowed certain carry-on luggage - carry on what you would least want to lose Dale: Lately we've been doing some kind of a "challenge" on Friday nights. Dale: Before that it was called "Free Time" Daniel Bienvenu: my laptop with the presentation ready inside it is crucial Dale: It is almost the same :-D Pamela: who is we, and what kind of challeng? Daniel Bienvenu: plus the eprom burner for the cartridge Dale: Well I think last year the challenge was "Do something on the Adam that you haven't done recently" Dale: Then I gave some example activities, I guess. Pamela: oh at the con - you lost me for a second rich-c: should we bring some programs, perhaps? Logo? Adamcalc? Dale: In the more distant past Friday evening was used to demo new commercial Adam products. Dale: But there aren't any of those these days. Pamela: I guess it will depend on how hard the Mighty Mitchell award challenge is rich-c: unless there's a USB disc drive interface? Pamela: don't forget that Dale: Sorry mine isn't ready yet. rich-c: but Doug's is and Ron is getting there Dale: But there will be the new minigame collection that Daniel, Guy and I are releasing at AdamCon. rich-c: so there you are rich-c: will there be enough monitors? Daniel Bienvenu: and I hope GuyF will be with us to talk about this project togheter and have a picture of the official release rich-c: no, Guy Foster is not able to come Dale: I thought he was coming for sure? Pamela: hopefully he'll be able to attend via cyberspace rich-c: we are all very disappointed; he only told us last week rich-c: yes, he did say he would be monitoring the internet feed Pamela: I'm sorry Dale I thought you knew Dale: I guess I missed the news. rich-c: well he sort of broke it as a bombshell Pamela: I guess I can understand, given that they bought a house and added anothe mouth this year Pamela: still, I'm disappointed rich-c: essentially, he doesn't want to come alone, which figures, but en famille costs too much Dale: Always a tough choice. Daniel Bienvenu: well, maybe we can have GuyF with Internet, by using webcam like we did last time with the web site stikcam, or something like that. Dale: It's quite possible Daniel. rich-c: he swas talking about doing that, Daniel Pamela: we're not missing many this year - just Guy and James Daniel Bienvenu: so, a picture of us with the cartridge is possible then. ;-) Pamela: too bad we don't have holo-technology yet rich-c: yes, he can send an image on the net and we'll paste it in Pamela: : ) Dale: Ah well, next year, we'll do the holo-telepresence. Pamela: We're counting on you Dale rich-c: Pam, do check with me about photo-editing and paint programs - what you need I have Pamela: so, any last minute questions? Dale: That's pretty good Pam. Dale: Did you email me a bunch of stuff to put on Adamcon.org? rich-c: yes, but I can't remember what they are ; - ) Pamela: you can call me, Daddy Dale: Will you be able to email me the schedule as soon as it's ready to adamcon.org? Pamela: yes, I can do that Dale - both the schedule and the convention info Dale: Super. Pamela: sometime this weekend Dale: dalemwick@hotmail.com is the place to send it to. Pamela: that's the addy I have on adamcon20news, right? Pamela: answering myself, yes Dale: I think so. Pamela: I check that at least twice a day so if you think of anything, send it there Pamela: anyway gentlemen, I'm for bed rich-c: OK Daniel, you have our phone numbers and email addresses, we have your flight number and time Daniel Bienvenu: goodnight rich-c: night Pamela Dale: Thanks Pam Dale: See you in a week. Pamela: woohoo! Pamela: goodnight Dale and Daniel Dale: I hope to get there Thursday night between 6 and 9pm Daniel Bienvenu: the only thing with the plane is I had to leave very early monday morning... well, goodnight and see you later. Dale: But I'm always late I guess. rich-c: we will likely be off meeting Daniel Pamela: I'll be hanging around the lobby waiting rich-c: it';s OK Daniel, we will find a way to get you on your way rich-c: Dale, see you when you arrive Pamela: goodnight Daddy, will call Friday so write down your questions rich-c: I'll try to have a beer on ice ; - ) rich-c: OK Pam will make notes Pamela: I'm outta here Dale: Where will we find the reception when we check in? Pamela: right in front of you : ) Pamela: I'll be hanging out in the lobby to greet people rich-c: I think he means the convention reception, Pam Pamela: I'll let you know rich-c: anyway, time to fold it for the night Pamela: yes, I'm definitely going . . . Pamela: kerpoof Pamela: g'nite! rich-c: and I am closing down too
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