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- Thread starter direstraits
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pink shadow
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beer good said:
Damn, you're clever! Or maybe I'm just stupid...
MonkeyCatcher
New Member
I am so excited! It will be 2 am for me though, so I may be a little incoherent.
EDIT: Just wondering what everyone's Skype ID is so that I can add people to my contact list
EDIT: Just wondering what everyone's Skype ID is so that I can add people to my contact list
direstraits
Well-Known Member
lady.cordelia
New Member
that link didn't work nor did the search. i still need to get head phones, though
Gem
kickbox
lady.cordelia said:
The search probably didn't work because we were no longer there, so the sykpecast wouldn't have been running.
If you are able to get some headphones tomorrow, then around the time that Direstraits mentioned in an earlier post, he'll put a link in this thread that should lead you to us. Having said that, I have no idea whether it'll work and/or run smoothly, we got er sidetracked and talked about everything else apart from potential problems
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lady.cordelia
New Member
i'll probably have to do it next time. i am having another procedure done on my back tomorrow and i think it is around the time i have to leave my time and then i have to stay in bed for the rest of the day laying flat so that i don't have a spinal fluid leak. enough about my problems, sorry to bore you.
i do want to do it sometime, though! i hope you'll do it again. i'm sad i'll miss it. i was looking forward to it, even had it calendared in, but this came up as an emergency, so i have to do it. let me know asap when you'll do another one.
and i think it is around the time i have to leave my time and then i have to stay in bed for the rest of the day laying flat so that i don't have a spinal fluid leak. enough about my problems, sorry to bore you.i do want to do it sometime, though! i hope you'll do it again. i'm sad i'll miss it. i was looking forward to it, even had it calendared in, but this came up as an emergency, so i have to do it. let me know asap when you'll do another one.
Gem
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Poppy, you must get involved - pleasePoppy1 said:
. If you can't though, don't worry I'll fill you in on all the gossip . Skype worked really well, it sounded like DS was sitting in the next room, not half way across the world. Although I have no idea how well it will work when there are more people - chances are everything will crash
.lady.cordelia, I'm so sorry you have to have another procedure, your problems are not boring, feel free to share.
If this one actually works, then I think there will probably be more. We'll hold one especially for you if we have to.
lady.cordelia
New Member
oh, that would be nice! unfortunately, this one isn't a procedure to fix anything - it is to investigate and it is a painful one to boot! they found a mass on my spine and they think it is NOT scar tissue and my doctor is actually very concerned by its appearance (wow, that made me feel great!). so, i am quite nervous and actually wish i had someone to stay up with and talk all night, because i probably won't sleep - just browse forums or read.
i was wondering, could i use my husband's blue tooth? or any type of combined mic and ear plug? or does it have to be something from skype? when i get home i have to lay down flat, but can still look at the computer and see if anyone is still on maybe.
i was wondering, could i use my husband's blue tooth? or any type of combined mic and ear plug? or does it have to be something from skype? when i get home i have to lay down flat, but can still look at the computer and see if anyone is still on maybe.
MonkeyCatcher
New Member
Thanks for the PM Gem - I have added both you and direstraits.
My Skype ID is monkey.catcher for anyone who would like to add me (I know, really original )
My Skype ID is monkey.catcher for anyone who would like to add me (I know, really original
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Gem
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Ok MC, see you later then .
I'm not very tech savvy, but the blue tooth thingy could work, get your husband to try it out. I'll be off and on at the beginning of the chat anyway, because I have a few terrors camping in my house, but i'll try to stay as late as possible if you need someone to talk to.
.Lady.cordelia, that sounds terrible, I hope things work out ok, and it turns out to be nothing to worry about.
I'm not very tech savvy, but the blue tooth thingy could work, get your husband to try it out. I'll be off and on at the beginning of the chat anyway, because I have a few terrors camping in my house, but i'll try to stay as late as possible if you need someone to talk to.
direstraits
Well-Known Member
Hi guys!
Okay, this is it... we'll be meeting up soon.
Here are some of the things to keep in mind, and some ground rules so we all can play.
Instructions
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1. Take some deep breaths, and calm yourself. We're nice (well, Gem and I are, anyway). Doing somersaults may help too.
2. Make sure you follow the instructions here to get Skype, mic and speakers, and ensure that you are properly setup in Skype.
3. Go to skypecasts.skype.com, and search for the skypecast called "BookAndReader Forum Chitchat". Alternatively, try clicking here: https://skypecasts.skype.com/skypecasts/skypecast/detailed.html?id_talk=25514.
4. Click Join this Skypecast. You should be on the skypecast at this point. I never did get to try this option out, so I'm not sure if the whole thing will crash and burn. At any rate, you can always call me directly to let me know if you need more info. I don't know how Skype will handle me being in multiple calls, but there is always the first time in learning anything!
5. Knock yourself out chatting.
Always remember!
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1. There is a chance that you may be connected to the Skypecast, but due to bandwidth constraints, you may not hear all of us clearly. Unfortunately, in this case, there is a possibility that you will drag the whole conversation to a standstill as it affects everyone as well. I may have to mute you in this case, but don't take it personally, there is a technical reason for that. YOu can still chat with us via the chat window.
2. If you can't talk for whatever reason (due to lack of bandwidth, bad mic, etc), you can always use the chat function.
3. You are always welcome to call another member directly if you just want to talk to another person. This is helpful if you want to badmouth another member who is already in the Skypecast, and you don't want that silly sod to know.
4. Always keep a browser (or browser tab) pointing to this thread. This is the lobby throughout the duration of the chat. In the event you can't get through to the call, and can't even chat, this is the place to post. Keep an eye out for posts here so that we are constantly in contact without Skype.
I'll post more as I think of something else to say.
ds
Okay, this is it... we'll be meeting up soon.
Here are some of the things to keep in mind, and some ground rules so we all can play.
Instructions
------------
1. Take some deep breaths, and calm yourself. We're nice (well, Gem and I are, anyway). Doing somersaults may help too.
2. Make sure you follow the instructions here to get Skype, mic and speakers, and ensure that you are properly setup in Skype.
3. Go to skypecasts.skype.com, and search for the skypecast called "BookAndReader Forum Chitchat". Alternatively, try clicking here: https://skypecasts.skype.com/skypecasts/skypecast/detailed.html?id_talk=25514.
4. Click Join this Skypecast. You should be on the skypecast at this point. I never did get to try this option out, so I'm not sure if the whole thing will crash and burn. At any rate, you can always call me directly to let me know if you need more info. I don't know how Skype will handle me being in multiple calls, but there is always the first time in learning anything!
5. Knock yourself out chatting.
Always remember!
----------------
1. There is a chance that you may be connected to the Skypecast, but due to bandwidth constraints, you may not hear all of us clearly. Unfortunately, in this case, there is a possibility that you will drag the whole conversation to a standstill as it affects everyone as well. I may have to mute you in this case, but don't take it personally, there is a technical reason for that. YOu can still chat with us via the chat window.
2. If you can't talk for whatever reason (due to lack of bandwidth, bad mic, etc), you can always use the chat function.
3. You are always welcome to call another member directly if you just want to talk to another person. This is helpful if you want to badmouth another member who is already in the Skypecast, and you don't want that silly sod to know.
4. Always keep a browser (or browser tab) pointing to this thread. This is the lobby throughout the duration of the chat. In the event you can't get through to the call, and can't even chat, this is the place to post. Keep an eye out for posts here so that we are constantly in contact without Skype.
I'll post more as I think of something else to say.
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direstraits
Well-Known Member
Ell and Jenn are on. Oh my gosh, this is seriously cool.
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direstraits
Well-Known Member
If you want to join us, please at least contact us somehow and let us know your nick, if you're not using a nick that we all could recognize readily (i.e. ivan40).
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