Host VKN in AL> Lori filled us in on the vist to her church
on Sunday by Bill Clinton
CLB522 (in TN)> Wasn't my wife there?
Host VKN in AL> Yes it will be up over the weekend
> Of course she was there/here
CLB522 (in TN)> *Preacher Bill* went to church, last sunday?? Ive
heard about how he knows all the songs and doesn't need a hymnal.
rofl
Host VKN in AL> She added to the enjoyment!!!!
> Well she said he was quite sad
> and expressed the sadness openly to the congregation.
CLB522 (in TN)> ?
CLB522 (in TN)> "sad"?
CLB522 (in TN)> Why?
Host VKN in AL> Number i because it was the first time in 25 years
that he was not campaigning
[Thu Nov 02 11:15:00 CST 2000] AltaCann (MD) has no profile.
Host VKN in AL> Number 2 because he was fearful that no one would invite him to
speak
CLB522 (in TN)> You oughtta stop!!!!!! ROTFL]
Host VKN in AL> Wher on her pastor said "you are always welcome here
Mr President"
> ane the crowd went in an uproar
[Thu Nov 02 11:15:36 CST 2000] AltaCann (MD):
CANNADAY*WEBB*DILLARD*THOMPSON*MARTIN*WHITE*TATE
in VA
CLB522 (in TN)> hEYYY aLTA cann
AltaCann (MD)> Greetings Seeker!
Host VKN in AL> Alta!!!!!
CLB522 (in TN)> Oh my!!! lolol From president to preacher?? In a Black
church?? Ut oh!! LOOKOUT!!!
Host VKN in AL> Look out is so right
AltaCann (MD)> Clinto hold his own in the Black church!
Host VKN in AL> and Mz Alta how are you today?
CLB522 (in TN)> As they say in the country: "fer a minute, anyhoo"
Host VKN in AL> fer a minnit
CLB522 (in TN)> lolololol
AltaCann (MD)> He attends mine often. In fact, It was Metropolitan AME
where he held his inagural Religious activities and has bee back
several time/
AltaCann (MD)> awful ..trying to type and eat
AltaCann (MD)> I declare the President needs to check his roots!
Host VKN in AL> Cuz did you know that you can see the profile of a
person when they enter the room?
CLB522 (in TN)> I've been doing that since you said it before. I really
like that idea.
Host VKN in AL> Type, read and chat? Now that is a aaaaaaan one plate, Alta
Host VKN in AL> I think you can also get an audio signal as well.
CLB522 (in TN)> I found that,too!!
Host VKN in AL> Not sure how the Win differs from the Mac
CLB522 (in TN)> I wonder if Prz Clinton has really checked his roots?
CLB522 (in TN)> Iuse the Netscape browser and those options are
right at the top.
AltaCann (MD)> VKN and all did you see the post from the writer on the
Forum. She is writing an article for Family PC magazine. I subscribe to it
and it's pretty good.
Host VKN in AL> Cuz like most white "if da trufe be known"
[Thu Nov 02 11:20:58 CST 2000] E.T.: WILLIAMS-NJ, CAMPBELL-NC,
THOMAS-FL, SMITH-VA...
Host VKN in AL> Heyyyyyyy ET
E.T.> Hello, all!
[Thu Nov 02 11:21:01 CST 2000] Jeter: Jeter, Geter, Geder
geder@onebox.com
Host VKN in AL> HeyyyyyJeter
Jeter> Mornin' y.all
CLB522 (in TN)> Heyyy Jeter and E.T. !!
CLB522 (in TN)> Now you *knowwwwww*!!!
Host VKN in AL> Alta I did not see as yet.
AltaCann (MD)> I am certain Clinton know it. I have met him on three
occasions and he defintely has an African spirit. You can sense it!
Host VKN in AL> Alta it is an evident charisma
CLB522 (in TN)> Alta, was there, possibly, something in the woodpile?
Host VKN in AL> ~
Host VKN in AL> Now now CLB
CLB522 (in TN)> I know! I better stop.......rofl
AltaCann (MD)> I just got of th phone from calling her. I am checking for
her past articles. VKN and all pleae read her post and respond. This
would make a great PR item for Afrigeneas.
Host VKN in AL> Hey all Alabama death index is free for ten days
AltaCann (MD)> Gurrrrrrrrrl, it is a whole lot of somethings in his
woodpile!
Host VKN in AL> Alta I will do that.
Jeter> Alta, I missed it, who's post?
Host VKN in AL> That index is at Ancestry.com
AltaCann (MD)> She also writes for TIME
Jeter> Never mind, I know!
Host VKN in AL> Jeter we missed you last night and we had a great time
[Thu Nov 02 11:26:39 CST 2000] Art (Ohio): AA's Adams, Lawrence,
Reno, Thomas in OH, KY, IN, NC
CLB522 (in TN)> Heyyyy Art
Host VKN in AL> Heyyyyyy Art
Art (Ohio)> Hi everyone
Jeter> Hello, Art!
E.T.> Art...Hey
Jeter> Yea! I caught the tail-end of the chat..
Host VKN in AL> Jeter I will send you the unedited log.
AltaCann (MD)> Susanna ?? posted on the Forum, seeking those you
have made ancestral discoveries for a special interest story for Family
PC magazine
CLB522 (in TN)> Could you add me onto your email addy for that log,
please?
Host VKN in AL> Alta is that who also writes for TIME?
Host VKN in AL> I sure will CLB
AltaCann (MD)> Yes, this Susanna person.
Jeter> Thanks, VKN, brb
Art (Ohio)> Saw that, and AL death index free for 10 days on
Ancestry.com 1908-1959
[Thu Nov 02 11:29:11 CST 2000] Jeter (in CA): Jeter, Geter, Geder
geder@onebox.com
Host VKN in AL> CLB how is the slave owner search going?
Jeter (in CA)> I'm back...
Host VKN in AL> Jeter are you in Richmond?
CLB522 (in TN)> I believe I've got one and possibly two more.
AltaCann (MD)> VKN what you want to do is offer somethig for this
story and then try to get them to do a full feature on Afrigeneas. These
is the stuff that funders love and we are looking at that.
E.T.> Okay...okay...I guess I'd better get 'with' the protocol here!
....
Host VKN in AL> Sounds great Alta
Jeter (in CA)> No, Oakland
AltaCann (MD)> (((((((Art)))))) ... I am so sorry, did you think I had
forgotten you?
Host VKN in AL> Will get to it and get on it.
[Thu Nov 02 11:31:00 CST 2000] E.T.(CA): WILLIAMS-NJ,
CAMPBELL-NC, THOMAS-FL, SMITH-VA..
.
Host VKN in AL> Heyyy Et you got with it!
E.T.(CA)> whimper...
Host VKN in AL> LOL
AltaCann (MD)> ROFL at E.T>
AltaCann (MD)> You know I am always thinking $$$$$
Art (Ohio)> I was kinda wonderin, alta
Host VKN in AL> and Alta that is a good thing.
AltaCann (MD)> Awwwwwwww .... no way!
Jeter (in CA)> protocol is a .....
Host VKN in AL> What do you think, group, of having a beginners night
each Monday evening? Could go from 8-12
CLB522 (in TN)> Now THAT sounds great!!
AltaCann (MD)> Well we certainly need on one of the nights.
CLB522 (in TN)> The beginners have really taken to that newbie
board!!
Host VKN in AL> and change Hosts on the hour?
Host VKN in AL> So would need 8 hosts to cover the four hour period?
Jeter (in CA)> I'm all for it!
AltaCann (MD)> 8-12 ..... are you going to have hosts in shifts?
CLB522 (in TN)> One problem
E.T.(CA)> If so, VKN, detailed instructions should precede in a
message to the mailing list, I think!
Host VKN in AL> Yes Alta
Host VKN in AL> Point out problem Cuz
CLB522 (in TN)> Monday Night football, rofl
AltaCann (MD)> Or have 4 hosts in hour shifts
Host VKN in AL> Agreed ET
Art (Ohio)> Does sound good, exactly E.T., many folks just post a
query and look no further.
AltaCann (MD)> Or offer insufficient information
Host VKN in AL> LOL Cuz but not all genealogists are footballers she
says as she holds up hand waving ~~~~~
CLB522 (in TN)> Seriously. That problem will be over in around 5
weeks, though.
Jeter (in CA)> Maybe we can factor in a time zone/regional thang...
Host VKN in AL> Well Alta we would not want to have one person alone
AltaCann (MD)> I see
E.T.(CA)> Jeter..maybe one week for east coast, one week for central,
and one week for west coast...with everyone invited all the time.
Host VKN in AL> as the chat availability hets wider know we may
attract some trouble makers
Host VKN in AL> and as the numbers increase it can be difficult
to see all in the room at one time.
AltaCann (MD)> 8-12 should allow for all time zones to jump in
CLB522 (in TN)> How about posting the idea and watdching the
responses to figure out how to let it flow?
Jeter (in CA)> 5:00pm on the west coast may be a little too early....
AltaCann (MD)> That is so true ...more nuts out at nights
Host VKN in AL> I agree with Alta
E.T.(CA)> Alta...true...but how much time each gets is my concern.
Art (Ohio)> VKN, would there be just one main topic, or a just an open
session
AltaCann (MD)> Few people will stay for the entire four hours
Host VKN in AL> That gives West Coasters from 6-10
Jeter (in CA)> OK, I'm with that..
Host VKN in AL> Hopefu;;y it would be a come and go affair, so to speak.
> and then the unhosted time can go on forever.
> We just want to set the tone and open up the possibilities.
E.T.(CA)> We'd have to balance 'structure' and entertainment...
E.T.(CA)> some folks are scared-off by too much structure...
Host VKN in AL> True ET
E.T.(CA)> others don't want to waist their time with frivolity (sp?).
Host VKN in AL> Well they can just meander into the room next door if
that is what works for them.
> Well last night there was a person here who wanted to have her
SPECIFIC question answered
Jeter (in CA)> The host should keep folks on track...
AltaCann (MD)> I often visit the BPS software Lounge. Like our formal
chats, they use Protocol ..folks pop in and out with their questions. A
few like myself will stay and view others questions. Every now and
there is a short lesson. Similar to what Damita does.
Host VKN in AL> and she was looking for her chickasaw granma
AltaCann (MD)> The format that I mentiones allows one to answer
specific questions.
AltaCann (MD)> mentioned
Host VKN in AL> Well she may have gone away unsatisfied because her needs were
too specific.
AltaCann (MD)> Did you all find her gramma?
Art (Ohio)> VKN, is there a way/method to have posted what
transpired before a "Chatter" signs on, so they can "catch up" to the
conversation.
E.T.(CA)> Not that I know of...VKN.
Host VKN in AL> Art we could do a private chat window
E.T.(CA)> Sorry...Art!
Jeter (in CA)> This group is good in filling out their profiles....very good
class...LOL
Host VKN in AL> The problem is that connections are sometimes shaky
AltaCann (MD)> Why thank you, Mr. Jete!
Host VKN in AL> and all may bomb BUT Art it is a good thought and
worth a good try.
E.T.(CA)> ...And I think that that should be explained, VKN.
Art (Ohio)> No probelm, I just noticed last night that as new folks
entered the session "drifted" with each new person
AltaCann (MD)> Those private chat windows can be hard on the
hosts. Trying to monitor the screen and all
E.T.(CA)> Maybe 'someone' could ask Volano? (please not me??!!)
Art (Ohio)> But Alta, we're talking 'bout VKN LOL
Host VKN in AL> Alta that is why we need at least two hosts whose
roles would be pre-defined for the evening. or whatever is the time period.
Jeter (in CA)> But it's important to greet the new people and make them
comfortable...
AltaCann (MD)> I know, how foolish of me ..she can handle it
E.T.(CA)> I thought that the "private" chats were just that. Why would
that impact on the overall discussion?
Host VKN in AL> CLB can tell is a bit about greeting new people to the chat
Host VKN in AL> CLB has been hosting chats for about 5 years
CLB522 (in TN)> Oh? Well I use powerTools to do my greeting, but
that is proprietary to AOL.
Jeter (in CA)> E.T, you could track and focus (I can't multiprocess...can
barely type...LOL)
CLB522 (in TN)> Otherwise I try to inform and request their needs in as
short a space as I can.
E.T.(CA)> Track and Focus??? Duhhh!!
CLB522 (in TN)> By "inform" I mean to bring them up to speed on our
topics.
AltaCann (MD)> I also jus noticed a featue of this chat. CLB has a
really long profile. A left click while holding the cursor over the profile
creates a scroll effect and you can read the entire profile.
Host VKN in AL> ET Track=follw
Host VKN in AL> ET Focus= remain directed on object
E.T.(CA)> I need more info, VKN...Y'all know I'm disfunctional!
CLB522 (in TN)> Great observation, Alta!!!
Jeter (in CA)> You could lose track and focus (like I just did)
Host VKN in AL> at least that what it means to me. Is that on track Jeter?
E.T.(CA)> Dysfunctional (and illiterate) :=)
AltaCann (MD)> CLB ....it is BPS that runs the PowerTools Lounge I
was speaking about .. have you ever been to their sessions. They
are very well run/
CLB522 (in TN)> Last one i attended was around two years ago.
Jeter (in CA)> Huh, where am I? LOL
AltaCann (MD)> Although more technical in nature
Host VKN in AL> There is plenty of time and space for fun, genealogy
and just getting to know each other all at the same time sez I
CLB522 (in TN)> I believe in that, Cuzzie
AltaCann (MD)> I could see the beginners chat operating in a similar
fashion with some variations of course
Host VKN in AL> So what do you think of a ten minute presentation
followed by a Q&A
Host VKN in AL> followed by a Round Robin?
Host VKN in AL> as a general format?
CLB522 (in TN)> May I add an observation about AOL's Beginner's
chats?
Host VKN in AL> Please do CLB
CLB522 (in TN)> They are high speed. The HOST's have to scurry
to keep up with the crowd or people get left out.
Jeter (in CA)> I like that idea, VKN...
CLB522 (in TN)> Last time I worked one I got a headache just trying to
keep up.
E.T.(CA)> And please, let's not forget that many people cannot type
well. And I know for a fact that that scares many folks!
AltaCann (MD)> Will these presentations repeat hourly?
Host VKN in AL> That would last for about and hour
Host VKN in AL> and we then would add about 15 minutes for what I call "weather
reports" the hey how are you and good byes
CLB522 (in TN)> Questions came rapid fire!!
Jeter (in CA)> Good one ALTA, The host could copy n' paste (I think..)
Host VKN in AL> Well Alta lets think that one through together.
Host VKN in AL> Great idea jeter t could be posted in an email
AltaCann (MD)> VKN ....me thinks you invented this lunch chat to get
some committee work done! LOL!
CLB522 (in TN)> Alta, you may've just hit the nail on the head!!! :-)
AltaCann (MD)> LOL
Host VKN in AL> Ouch! nail on head hirts
Art (Ohio)> Is there a "workable" limit to the # of "chatter's" in a room.
this is all relatively new to me.
Jeter (in CA)> Hey! we're outta finger sanwiches at this back table!
Host VKN in AL> Art in the xoom room it is 25
Host VKN in AL> In this room I do not think there is a limit
E.T.(CA)> Jeter...I expand this window so that I can follow...that means
that I don't have access to my copy and paste functions.
CLB522 (in TN)> Speak up for me, Jeter. They can't hear me back
here> rofl
AltaCann (MD)> Folks are comical today! ROFL!
Host VKN in AL> CLNB I HEARS ya
CLB522 (in TN)> VKN how do you cut-n-copy the log from this room. I
can't seem to find a way......?
Host VKN in AL> Well we have really worked to day!
E.T.(CA)> We all 'seem' to be relatively experienced with this. That is
not the case with most folks...
AltaCann (MD)> Neither can I CLB!
Host VKN in AL> CLB do a select all when the cursor is in the chat windoe
Host VKN in AL> then copy
E.T.(CA)> VKN.. cut or copy and paste may be possible is one leaves
the window minimized.
Jeter (in CA)> I'm not sure, is there a limit to how much you can put in
the window?
Host VKN in AL> then run like a rabbit to a blank sheet and paste
CLB522 (in TN)> Oh!! You mean reduce the screen size and then do
that. Okie-dokie!
Host VKN in AL> Did that get confused?
CLB522 (in TN)> hahahahah sho ya right!!!
Host VKN in AL> See how that works for all
AltaCann (MD)> Are you trying to tell us how to copy the chat log?
E.T.(CA)> Sorry CLB...I should have directed my last post to you.
Host VKN in AL> ha ha ha ha
Host VKN in AL> Yes Alta
Art (Ohio)> Could ?'s for chat room discussion be posted prior to the
"room" actually being open? Say 2 hrs. before session begins. And
then the "log" showing responses to ?'s poste.
CLB522 (in TN)> I think others wanted to know that,also
Jeter (in CA)> Alta, just the presentation..
AltaCann (MD)> Like CLB..I cannot get my text to copy!
CLB522 (in TN)> Art, where'd they be posted? To the list or newbie
board?
E.T.(CA)> softly...excuse me folks, but I think we're trying to make this
too complicated!
Art (Ohio)> I don't know, perhaps the Newbie board.
AltaCann (MD)> YEs,VKN
Host VKN in AL> Put cursor in chat window
> then do a select all
> Then do a copy
> Now open a document window and paste
AltaCann (MD)> OK...
CLB522 (in TN)> Go ahead, E.T.
Jeter (in CA)> I hear ya, E.T.
Host VKN in AL> Please all give that a practice and see if it works
AltaCann (MD)> Why am I getting ht copy function from ...When I right
Click to highlight .... I lose it ...nothing happens.
CLB522 (in TN)> I'm using Netscape on my PC and that doesn't work.
AltaCann (MD)> IT is not working with MS IE either
Jeter (in CA)> this is a test: E.T.(CA)> softly...excuse me folks, but I
think we're trying to make this too complicated!
E.T.(CA)> All...as best I can tell, on PC's one cannot maximize the
Volano screen if one wants to copy and paste..
.
E.T.(CA)> one has to keep the Volano screen reduced (not minimized)
to have access to these functions.
CLB522 (in TN)> I can maximize my screen. Just cant use Select All
function.
Jeter (in CA)> I could only copy 1 line of text; I tried 7 lines..
CLB522 (in TN)> E.T. how do you do it??
AltaCann (MD)> You got more than I did Jeter ....I have never not been
able to copy a chat log...
CLB522 (in TN)> Neither have I.
Host VKN in AL > Alta you and I will do a test off line and we will
get it to work and then you can explain to the Windows people
> and CLB you and I will do the same aand that sould cover us all
AltaCann (MD)> Alright, I will try it with you!
CLB522 (in TN)> Okay.
Host VKN in AL> I use a Mac so I am not savvy ebough to explain windows.
AltaCann (MD)> Are MAC people able to capture the log?
AltaCann (MD)> You just answered my question
Host VKN in AL> Yes Alta as I explained it they can.
> BTW we are using the cheapo version of Volano
E.T.(CA)> CLB...I'm still tryin' to figure it out myself. I was only
'guessing' before!
Jeter (in CA)> another test: AltaCann (MD)> OK...AltaCann (MD)>
OK...
CLB522 (in TN)> Oh!! Okay!! lolol Sowwy!
Host VKN in AL> If we were in paid version the log would capture automatically.
> ~
Jeter (in CA)> I have a clue, i think it has something to do with carriage
returns...
E.T.(CA)> THANK YOU!!!
Host VKN in AL> Change of discussion
> T shirts are on order
> Will be in the store in about a week
> people can go to where the bookstore is an order direct
> Will have tote bags, mugs, sweats, Tank tops etc
> mousepads,
CLB522 (in TN)> I have a question
Jeter (in CA)> T shirts! Kool!
E.T.(CA)> Suggestion (for future chats)...maybe the "hosts" should state
that next to their names.
Host VKN in AL> CLB your ?
CLB522 (in TN)> E.T. you said you thought we're making this chat thing
too complicated. Explain, please?
Host VKN in AL> ET wants us to do a FAQ
> and I will work with him on that and anyone else who wants to get the
mud off of the lens LOL
E.T.(CA)> CLB...when the hosts signs on, rather than their state, write
"Host" next to their name
E.T.(CA)> VKN...I KNOW what you're up to... :=)
CLB522 (in TN)> Ohhhhhh. Those sound like some good ideas!!
> LOL ET you know me too well
AltaCann (MD)> Excellent!
E.T.(CA)> VKN...I wish, but I do see the signs.
CLB522 (in TN)> Ut oh. Nearing time to go take my *sweetie* to lunch.
> ~
> ~
CLB522 (in TN)> I'll get back to you later, Cuzzie.
Host VKN in AL> This has been a GREAT session for me today.
CLB522 (in TN)> See {{{Y'all}}}
AltaCann (MD)> I must say this is one sharp group of minds here!
Clap! Clap! Clap!
E.T.(CA)> 'bye!
Art (Ohio)> bye, CLB522
Host VKN in AL> What a beautiful bunch of people you are
> and the bunch smells pretty too LOL
AltaCann (MD)> LOL
Host VKN in AL> Well I will see all tomorrow
> Gotta go and get new eye prescrip
Jeter (in CA)> can I get some water back here!
E.T.(CA)> Jeter...quit makin' me laugh!
AltaCann (MD)> LOL .. that is what you get for being on the left coast!
Host VKN in AL> Pass that water to jeter
> [_]
> There you are jeter
Jeter (in CA)> thanx, a brotha could die of thirst...
AltaCann (MD)> \_/? ... coffee anyone?
AltaCann (MD)> Aren't we skilled today!
E.T.(CA)> Decaffe???
Host VKN in AL> Oops |_|> here is a cup for you
AltaCann (MD)> LOL
AltaCann (MD)> VKN ...I think mine is daintier!
Host VKN in AL> Alta a demi tasse
AltaCann (MD)> true ....
E.T.(CA)> Duhhhh....Huhhh??!!
Host VKN in AL> Love yall. See ya tomorrow!
Jeter (in CA)> Yo! E.T! shut that screen door, too many flies comin' in!
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