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Last post by green 17 Jul 2010 19:30
As I actually have a bloody weekend off, I was wondering - anybody feel like a chat tomorrow? Tomorrow being, say, 10pm UK time, which make it 8am Oz time, and... something else American and Cannucklehead time.
condorcandi
Gatchamaniac
posted 2 Jul 2010 14:23
Interested, but have to figure out the time difference -I think it might be 4:00 pm PST.
10 pm in London would be 2 PM pacific time/ 5PM eastern (if world clock is right).
I'd be interested and should be able to make that time, but it depends on if the kids behave.
condorcandi
Gatchamaniac
posted 2 Jul 2010 14:34
Thanks, Amethyst!
Of course, I'm interested!! That would be on Saturday for most of you, but Sunday morning for those of us in Oz.
I take it we'll use the chat room here
UnpublishedWriter
Gatchamaniac
posted 2 Jul 2010 14:45
And I'll be on the desk at an apartment building inhabited by mostly decent fixed-income folks who just got their government checks.
Darn.
damn!! We'll miss you UW!! Have to try to fnd a time when you can come.
Originally posted by amethyst 10 pm in London would be 2 PM pacific time/ 5PM eastern (if world clock is right). I'd be interested and should be able to make that time, but it depends on if the kids behave.I think the solution to that is called 'Duct Tape'.
god I wish! actually the best is to make sure that they are all occupied or send at least on to Grandma's. Now that is a possibility.
condorcandi
Gatchamaniac
posted 2 Jul 2010 15:55
Or across the street. It being Saturday, the neighbors (and their kids) will be home.
I love this neighborhod and little dead end street... 
Originally posted by Madilayn I take it we'll use the chat room hereHow does this work? I've never been in a chat room before...what does it look like? In other words, how would I find it if I can be on at that time? (guess your answer will be a good clue if you want me in on your chat or not...!)
Good question RI. Has anyone used the chatroom here? Do we use the username and password for the boards or do we have to reregister? Would we create a room for us or what? Forgive my ignorance but I've only had any luck with Yahell (scary ain't it?).
I've used the chatroom here before. It works best in IE.
You access it through the protal page - on the menue there is an option for "chat". The direct link to it is CHAT ROOM LINK
Go into that - put in a user name (you don't need a password) and then for the room choose default.
I open the tutorial iin a separate page/window/tab as it tells you what you canuse for icons etc.
Thelink to the chat tutorial is TUTORIAL LINK
I want to try to be a part of it, but I'll have to see if it's too technical for me. Also, I don't use IE, so I may not be able to do it. Oh well, if I can't, while you guys are chatting away, I'll just work on my story.
Don't feel bad Garnet -- Maddy lost me after "you access it through..."!
I will try, but it may be over my head, as I am not that computer savvy (but I am trying and am willing to learn...)
RI, I just tried it and it is real simple.
Click on Maddy's link above
were it says username: type the name you want seen in the chat room RIgirl, Lee, whatever
two sections below that you'll see Chat room options
where it says default chat rooms, click the arrow and choose default.
Then click chat.
Will give it a go -- and hopefully it'll work! Thanks Amethyst!
You know, it just occured to me that, while it is a great idea to set up a time that we can all get together, with the chat function so readily available we didn't actually have to do that...
We could chat any time there's more than one of us on board....
It also occured to me that I've been a member now for something like nine months - and I didn't even know there was a chat function!
*wanders off to bang head against wall*
Just one thing with this particular chat room - if you're idle for 5 minutes or more, it kickes you out. So every couple of minutes, even if you don't say something, just like type a full stop and send it and it will keep you active
Meanie!
I would recommend using IE for the chatroom. Firefox seems to want to put all new messages at the top of the window, whilst IE shows them at the bottom. Personnalchoice, I know, but I prefer reading downwards.
For me, I'd just be happy if I get the messages at all -- top or bottom!
littlewolf
Forum God
posted 3 Jul 2010 06:46
okay I feel a little overwhelmed, it;'s like a whole new language, BUT It wil be worth it..
Oh, this could be interesting. I don't use Firefox either. Hope it works with Safari.
Chat rooms are different environments but they can be fun. Just remember if you are addressing a specific person, put their name in the message so that person knows you are speaking to them and not the group in general, though the group in general may respond (it is a public conversation after all). Don't be overwhelmed by the numerous topics, you'll catch up. If something happened a page ago that you want to refer back to, just copy a snippet for reference, but it's not needed for everything. Hope this helps for you newbies (we were all there, too, at some time).
Originally posted by Garnet Oh, this could be interesting. I don't use Firefox either. Hope it works with Safari.Try it before hand; if it doesn't work Firefox much room without the add-ons and can be easily deleted unless you want it as a back or like the chat and want to keep it for that.
I miss the yahoo chat. it was much cleaner and didn't blink at me every five seconds like a deranged clock.
Sorry, but I'm not going to be able to make it.
Damn! Sorry to hear that, Amethyst. We're missing you!
I know, I just don't think that I should be there at the moment.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 5 Jul 2010 15:35
I missed the chatting since I was on dial up. I hope everyone enjoyed themselves.
We sure did, Cloud. It lasted 10 hours! The chat log has been posted
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 5 Jul 2010 16:51
I could not managed to chat for 10 hours after being up all day. I would have fallen asleep a couple of hours in. Although it sounds like I may have woken up in the morning and been able to join in again.
condorcandi
Gatchamaniac
posted 5 Jul 2010 18:35
If you want to see it, Maddy posted the chat.
Creative Corner ---> The Chat Logs ---> Chat - 4 July!!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 5 Jul 2010 18:37
Thank you CC.
I have seen it and scanned through it briefly.
Hi!
SJ and I have decided we're getting together again for another chat...
So same place, same time - in about um... 8 hours from this post...
Last minute, spur of the moment... But hey - it could be fun!
Hope to see you all there!
I shall do my best! Need to get a load of washing done and out first though!
Well - you're up now so do it now *snigger*
That's it, bed time for me... So I can be up in four hours...
To chat...
If I don't make it.... Um.... I really wanted to but slept through my alarm...
SJ_SwanJun
Forum Goddess
posted 17 Jul 2010 14:21
heh heh ...
So it is 5:20 Toronto time ... After negotiations with Flash, I am not able to make it into chat until Joshie is asleep ...
At around 9 ... so almost 4 hours from now...
I am not sure what time that makes it for you fine ladies...
OK - makes it about 11am for me!
And lets Green get some sleep
Looks about 4:00 pm my time.
<------- is here.....
is kinda awake.....
Meh. I'll, um, would like to say do something constructive but that ain't gonna happen! 
You know - I just had a brilliant thought.
Do you think if we give Cep lots of kisses and huggles that he would add something like a time converter to the site? Or even world clocks?
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 17 Jul 2010 15:23
There is no harm in asking and seeing what he says.
I use the converter on my computer, but I have seen several people mention it would be nice to have a link to a world clock.
condorcandi
Gatchamaniac
posted 17 Jul 2010 15:29
It would help -and beats googling and wiking.
Cloud, just wanna say -love your Snowy Owl over on the IF.
My problem is that every site I go to seems to have the wrong time for my city...
*whispers* Even on this one, the converter is out by an hour
That's because it's set to GMT and takes into account daylight saving time in Britain.
So it's always an hour out for Aussies.
condorcandi
Gatchamaniac
posted 17 Jul 2010 16:21
*mutters about annoying online conversion tables*
I'll just check the chat room every half hour or so. Sooner or later I'll get it right.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 17 Jul 2010 16:35
Originally posted by Madilayn That's because it's set to GMT and takes into account daylight saving time in Britain. So it's always an hour out for Aussies.I would have to go have another look, but can't you set it to adjust to Daylight Savings Time and Standard Time? Maybe it is one of the other sites that I can click on the little button that says whether I am in DST or not, then the system does the conversion. Of course it does not tell me what time it is in Sydney, or Brisbane. Britain I know because I have relatives there and I am calling them all the time so I NEED to know that conversion.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 17 Jul 2010 16:43
Originally posted by condorcandi *mutters about annoying online conversion tables* I'll just check the chat room every half hour or so. Sooner or later I'll get it right.9:00 Toronto (Eastern) time would be - 3 hours California (Pacific) time so 6:00. I am basing this on SJ's reply that it will be around 9:00. Joshie may decide to take longer to go to bed, knowing Mom has big plans for the night. I am not sure where you are located Condorcandi but I seem to recall you are out in the Western States somewhere. I hope that helps.
Um... It's 9.15 my time and we're getting together in 2 hours and fifteen minutes from when I post this, okay, Candi?
Britain I know because I have relatives there and I am calling them all the time so I NEED to know that conversioSame here, Cloud!!
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 17 Jul 2010 17:00
I thought you would as well, Maddy. Your name came to mind as I was typing that. I almost put in a "as I am sure Maddy does." 
condorcandi
Gatchamaniac
posted 17 Jul 2010 17:23
16:45 my time
+2:15 hours/min
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19:00 or 7 pm
THANK YOU GREEN!
You're welcome, Candi!
You know what I'm like with time lines *snort*
There seems to be issues with the Chat room.
For chat today, go to to the BirdGo chat room
condorcandi
Gatchamaniac
posted 17 Jul 2010 18:19
Thanks Maddy!
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