[20:52] * Now talking in #c64friends [20:52] * Topic is 'We Adore Our C64 - and Q-Link!!' [20:52] hmmm, I had a disconnect too :/ [20:52] hmm none of these "light and fresh" teas sounds like the imperial gun powder I knew [20:53] Hello, Snogpitch [20:53] more like you needed a stomach like a leather bucket to drink it and it only took a couple cups to achieve that [20:53] * EggSnog (snogpitch@dialup-4.225.153.51.Dial1.Cincinnati1.Level3.net) Quit (Ping timeout: 255 seconds) [20:54] bogax: http://www.teatalk.com/china/basics.htm [20:54] * Snogpitch is now known as EggSnog [20:55] Just give me plain tea none of that fancy stuff [20:55] coffee for me [20:55] EggSnog: plain tea can be good, but the fancy stuff is better. you just have to learn what about plain tea you like and find fancy teas that maximize those qualities. [20:56] dunric: Am I confused or is the latest post to your forums from mid-2004? [20:56] Only two types of tea in my cupboard [20:56] Salada [20:56] Earl Grey [20:56] ok, it should work now [20:56] EggSnog: so you have a black broken-leaf or fannings orange pekoe, and you have an orange pekoe with bergamot oil added. [20:57] the links are golden [20:57] * mech (4k@dialup-4.227.106.134.Dial1.Dallas1.Level3.net) has joined #c64friends [20:57] Howdy mech [20:58] heh there was nothing subtle about the stuff I used to drink [20:58] Wow. Stale website. [20:58] kinda like you'd disolved a penny in tannic acid [20:58] bogax: they mentioned what imperial gunpowder tea is. [20:59] howdy [20:59] hey mech [20:59] * Bryan (~bryan.pop@c-69-242-40-175.hsd1.nj.comcast.net) has joined #c64friends [20:59] Hi Mech [21:00] Howdy Bryan [21:00] for any amiga guys,ibrowse 2.4 was released [21:00] PhotoJim yes and the physical description fits but the description of the resulting beverage doesn't (and not just that page) [21:00] hmm [21:00] hey Bryan [21:00] mech: COOL!!! Got a URL handy? [21:01] http://www.ibrowse-dev.net/ [21:01] hello Paul! [21:02] but maybe I'm just too much of a pussy as a tea drinker [21:03] Salada is an Orange Pekoe tea [21:03] bogax: some people don't like it... others just have to find out how to make it to their taste. I know precisely how to make it for mine, and that's why tea made at home kicks butt and tea made elsewhere is generally just okay. [21:03] Earl Grey is a Blended tea with Bergamot flavouring [21:04] sounds good [21:04] EggSnog: precisely. [21:05] may be the nasty, dark-golden-almost-black, oily, acrid, decoction that I used to drink is what tea drinkers call light and fresh and subtle [21:05] I love Earl Grey [21:05] I also like the Lemon variety [21:05] I like it a lot too [21:05] * smj (smj@ukato.freeshell.ORG) has joined #c64friends [21:05] bogax: sounds like it's just oversteeped for your tastes. [21:05] Howdy smj [21:05] hmm, no Robert Bernardo tonight [21:06] only time I overbrew it is when I'm making iced tea...don't want it to get too weak with the added ice [21:06] must be on vacation [21:06] well, I liked it just fine, but I wouldn't describe it as light, fresh or subtle [21:07] bogax: some teas are. I like Darjeelings a lot. they can be very subtle, but it takes a bit of tinkering to find the right time and amount of tea to get that subtlety. [21:07] And occasionally I'll go to a chinese restaurant and ask for hot tea there with my meal... [21:08] * James_M (~james@adsl-75-3-146-195.dsl.chcgil.sbcglobal.net) has joined #c64friends [21:08] Hello [21:08] Howdy James_M [21:08] hey James [21:09] * Balza (balza@66-81-20-224.socal.dialup.o1.com) has joined #c64friends [21:09] Hola. :) [21:09] Howdy Balza [21:10] whoah... what happened to the rest of my name? hahahahaha [21:10] did the server truncate it? [21:10] can't remember... what's the IRC command to change your name? [21:10] * ShadowM (~shadow@adsl-69-210-81-215.dsl.milwwi.ameritech.net) has joined #c64friends [21:10] Balza: /nick newnick [21:10] dunric, looks like it... [21:11] nick ... that's it! thanks! (was trying /name) [21:11] hey Shadow [21:11] Howdy ShadowM [21:11] BRB [21:11] * Balza (balza@66-81-20-224.socal.dialup.o1.com) Quit (Client Quit) [21:11] Hiya folks [21:12] * dunric_64 is away to grab some snacks [21:12] * Balzabaar (~balza@66-81-20-224.socal.dialup.o1.com) has joined #c64friends [21:12] There's the rest of my name! hahahahaha [21:12] (it ran away, so I had to run after it) [21:12] ;) [21:13] Anyone else alive in here? [21:13] Usually Chinese restaurants use the Oolong tea [21:14] * Balzabaar listens to the sound of tumbleweeds wooshing by... [21:14] lol, just us tea drinkers [21:14] EggSnog? Is that Snogpitch? [21:14] listening to the sound of code compiling... [21:15] Where LR, bussenss open late tonight? [21:16] LR is always late. ;) [21:16] "fashionably late", you might say... [21:16] ya, that's me..brb, getting laundry out of the washer [21:16] OK... when you get back, you'll have to explain the "Egg" part to me... :) [21:16] thats probably the first time fashion and lr have been in the same sentence [21:17] me too [21:17] Hello Dragos... just got your e-mail! (ref: SFD-1001) [21:17] excellent ! [21:18] I've been in here a few times... normally pretty busy on Saturday nights, but I try to make it when I can. :) [21:18] bal: dankee for bugtesting the BBS :) .. bbslister is fixed now [21:18] speaking of the SFD-1001, is there a troubleshoot manual for it online? [21:18] I see a "Tiamat" on the userlist here... That wouldn't bee, by any chance, "Tiamat Kam'en'ehar" ???? [21:19] IceB... no problem! it was a pleasure! I got a kick of the 1993 posts! hehehehe [21:20] Sorry I dropped carrier, but my dial-up connection crapped out on me. [21:20] * Hellion_1 (~Hellion_1@h69-130-178-180.69-130.unk.tds.net) has joined #c64friends [21:20] not a problem, I was curious if Cbase would exit gracefully [21:20] (it did) [21:20] heya hellion! [21:21] Hey everybody!! [21:21] Hi Hellion_1. [21:21] dragos [21:21] I think that was my first time on a Cbase BBS... Always a challenge getting used to a new command set at first... ;) [21:22] sup mech [21:22] sosdd [21:22] you? [21:22] heh.. yeah, I'm so used to it from years of using it .. once a friend of mine gets me a JiffyDOS ROM it'll be a bit faster loading the MODs [21:22] JiffyDOS RULES! its true. the best. we know. [21:22] I think I said the magic word [21:22] tired, been fixong other poeples lame cimputers all day [21:23] I've got mine running on a 64c with JiffyDOS... definately an improvement! [21:23] JiffyDOS RULES! its true. the best. we know. [21:23] JiffyDOS [21:23] JiffyDOS RULES! its true. the best. we know. [21:23] hahaha [21:24] jiffy DOS [21:24] :) [21:24] if there were a reliable place to pick it up, I'd put in an order right now.. both of the 81s I've picked up from Ebay oddly already had it built in (though it wasn't advertised) [21:24] gotta be one word, apparently. ;) [21:24] strange... maybe the owners didn't even know? [21:25] I'd think a 1581 with JiffyDOS would pick up a premium on eBay. [21:25] JiffyDOS RULES! its true. the best. we know. [21:25] one of em did cauz they sent me the old ROM in a static bag [21:25] oh no.. JiffyDos R900lEZ [21:25] JiffyDOS RULES! its true. the best. we know. [21:25] not this again. [21:25] but yeah, both ran me under $60 [21:25] * LordRonin (~lordronin@vcsweb.com) has joined #c64friends [21:25] OK, back from the laundry room [21:25] Howdy LordRonin [21:26] * Balzabaar bows gracefully to LordRonin. [21:26] Howdy Hellion_1 [21:26] Hoi Egg Snog {G} [21:26] Man just scared myself. Running Vice in Linux, hit Shft, ctl, F2. That I dumped X for a moment [21:26] HelloThere L. R. [21:26] Hoi Blazabarr: Saw your email to me in the list. Haven't read it yet. Chopped out a lot of the TML stuff first. [21:27] hey LordRonin! just got the latest Village Green a fews days ago... :) almost all read. [21:27] I'm so far behind on email right now [21:27] LR: My e-mail to you wan't in the list. [21:27] Hoi BeeMan, thanks for the files. Just haven't been online till recently. Power outage for me and my ISP. Then a frelled acount. [21:27] Bryan: Got to the Geos stuff yet? Wondering if after next issue should continue that vein. Already at page #9 today on the January issue. [21:28] LR: BTW, ... referring to your "ramblings" in the Village Green... the "better word" for "that line drop thing" in GEOS, I believe, is "carriage return". [21:28] Balzabaar: Sorry by list I mean the list that I see in pine of all my e-mail in one sequencial/chronological order. [21:28] anyone here use REUs? [21:28] I use REUs [21:29] I have an REU... [21:29] LR: Oh THAT list... hehehehe... got it! ;) [21:29] hey lord [21:29] * smj is now known as smjulmust [21:29] which models? [21:29] I've got a 1750 clone [21:29] Balzabaar: I thought of that term, but it just didn't seem to hit the mark in my mind. Heard a name for the problem once long ago and can't remember it. [21:30] smj: Got the REU part of the SCPU right here for me. Super Clone in the 128 and the 64c in the shop. [21:30] Hoi Dunric! [21:30] I've got a 1750 and I forget the other model number, it's only got 256 tho [21:30] mmmmm...smoked barbeque flavor cheese ruffles [21:30] LordRonin> no, haven't read the GEOS part yet.. [21:30] 1764 [21:30] have you used it with CP/M yet? [21:30] ya, that's it [21:30] Eggsnog: Think that is the 1764. Got one in the box in the shop. [21:30] cp/m? nah, never used it for that [21:31] Bryan: Chciken, it relates to the map on the cover. Starts out the adventure for the game. [21:31] as a side note, I did load a CP/M partition in my RamLink :/ [21:31] I never used CP/M except with a bare bones system [21:31] anyone hacked one to 1mb or more? [21:31] Haven't yet graduated to CP/M. :-( [21:31] 128D, 1571 and a 41 [21:32] vanessd did last i knew [21:32] ^1M [21:32] Got the 2meg Geos file for that task. Along with the parts of someone elses attempt at the hack. [21:32] I have a few CP/M games like Rogue and Pac-man [21:32] now the big question.. when hacking them, what chips have you used? [21:33] old Kaypro games [21:33] Bryan: How is the readbility of the newsletter? Got a problem with fade in and out. Even though the cart was cleaned and reinked for the issue. [21:34] Balzabaar: Can your critque the issue of The Village Green for me? [21:34] use a laser printer,i had tested my old HP 5l on the c128 with geocable,worked perfect ;) [21:34] Hmm spelling errors prove that I am sober again this wek. [21:34] hehe [21:34] LordRonin> I can see that, but it doesn't hurt the readibility.. [21:35] mech: Looking for a laser that will work with Post Print 3.8. Love the GeoCable. Although I am so used to the serial cable that I get paranoid that it isn't working. Since from laod time to print time is different {BG} [21:36] Bryan: Glad to hear that, #16 worked with the photocopy people to improve the readbility of the issue. Have to save for more refill kits and a new cart. [21:36] LR: Critique? How so? [21:36] I can say I like it. :) [21:36] Hellion_1 requested OP for Hellion_1. [21:36] * ChanServ sets mode: +o Hellion_1 [21:37] so has anyone gotten an IDE 64? [21:37] Gut impression of the layout and content of the newsletter. Understanding that it dies come from a heavy RPG group {G} [21:37] Hoi Hellion [21:37] LordRonin: not familiar with post print,but used hp's can be had on ebay for a few $$ working [21:37] Hey LR!! [21:37] Does anyone here use Demonoid or Underground Gamer or any of those type sites? [21:37] mech: I'll have to ask then on the COPS list for models tested and proven for Post Print. [21:38] mech: sweet device, huh? :) [21:38] LR, MP3-128 V3.0 is up and runing better then 128 wheels program [21:38] LR: Layout was good... I wouldn't go any smaller on the font size though.. "outlined" charachters were a bit hard to read... [21:39] BeeMan: Haven't any knowledge on that one. Could you email me some info? [21:39] O.K. [21:40] dunric_64: i prefer the cmd hd [21:40] but the ide64 is neet [21:40] Hi all [21:40] * Bryan has an IDE64 -> V3.4 (not +!) [21:40] yeah iti s. Hey eddie [21:40] Balzabaar: Point size is 14 in Times Roman bold. Changed to VillagePlain.pfa as an imported font. Yeah that comes from the TV show "The Prisoner" {G} Text for the adventure part is 12 point. What Rev Dave wanted for the adventure for Load Star. Streaks make the outline characters very hard to read this time around. [21:40] HEllo, Ed [21:40] * Balzabaar would love to have a CMD HD one day... [21:40] ide64 are, atm, vapor [21:40] beeman :) [21:41] no old ones being made [21:41] Hoi Edie the One, got to read and answer your mail. Chopped out 400 pieces before log on tonight. [21:41] no release dat on the new ones [21:41] heya LR [21:41] bummer [21:41] I considered getting one of those Lt. Kernals back in the day [21:41] Balzabaar has to talk very nice to score my one spare CMD HD. [21:42] You have a spare now, LordRonin? [21:42] * Balzabaar kneels before LordRonin, looks into his eyes with a puppy dog face, and says, "Pretty please?" ;) [21:42] that's...what...10 MB...so...54 floppies [21:43] I'm just happy that I got BBS software to work with 64HDD... for now, that'll do, although my end goal is to have everything on "real" Commodore equipment. [21:43] wtf are you taling about? [21:43] EggSnog: Eddie has one for the BBS at the moment. At least I hope it has arrived by now. Got one for a Zip Drive project and one extra with no PS. [21:43] you'd probably piss on the driv ein the middle of the night anyway [21:43] * LordRonin says to Balzabaar "Smeag Off". Gotta be much pretier and worship the C= headed goddes daily. {VBG} [21:44] which bbs balz [21:44] lt kernel was the holy grail back i nthe day [21:44] one bbs here local was using one [21:44] paul would have it buried [21:45] Most of the BBS's in Cincinnati were LTK's [21:45] * James_M still owns an LtK [21:45] Balzabaar: You missed a CMD HD on eBay last night. [21:45] LR: Not sure if you've seen my posts on various forums about the BBS... but I got to talk to Nick Smith on the phone a few days ago. [21:45] Hope to have mine a bit above bare bones by Feb for direct dial. [21:45] (author of All American BBS) [21:45] * dunric_ (~IceChat7@ip68-231-37-18.ph.ph.cox.net) has joined #c64friends [21:45] Went cheap too. [21:45] Golan: I usually miss the good stuff. ;) [21:45] well the host adapter anyway... [21:45] Was it "buy it now" ??? [21:45] the lt. kernal I think came in 10MB configurations [21:45] Balzabaar: Had to be off for a few days. Saw that you posted and saved those msg for later reading. [21:46] anyone used a 1750 with an SX? [21:46] not i [21:46] iirc,they draw too much power [21:46] Not really, most of the ones I have sen or the two I own are flaky in the cart socket. [21:46] unless u had the 1750 clones? [21:46] i use the 1750 clone from cld [21:46] I got Dragos's SFD-1001 as a "buy it now" auction a few days ago... should be here next week. [21:46] Balzabaar> oh.. u r Wiskow? [21:47] snog, how do I kick my old nick? [21:47] * Wildstar was kicked by dragos (Wildstar) [21:47] * Wildstar (~Wildstar@71.84.161.54) has joined #c64friends [21:47] * ChanServ sets mode: +v Wildstar [21:47] Bryan. Yup... that's my name... ;) [21:47] * dunric_64 (~IceChat7@ip68-231-37-18.ph.ph.cox.net) Quit (Ping timeout: 258 seconds) [21:47] oops [21:47] http://cgi.ebay.com/Commodore-64-128-CMD-100-MB-Hard-Drive_W0QQitemZ280061422018QQihZ018QQcate goryZ74945QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem [21:47] dunric_, I think it happened without ya [21:47] oh ok [21:47] * dunric_ is now known as dunric_64 [21:47] thanks [21:48] mech: Well the 1750 by itself is a power hog and IIRC I was told in the past it should only be used on the 128. I tried the clone and it was flaky in my two and a thrid from a member. Works fine in the 64c and the 128D. I sold a boxed 1764 that came with a new PS. If that makes any meanings. [21:48] So, dunric_64, any chance on anyone answering your quest for that disk you send out in 1996? [21:48] I have no idea [21:48] Hoi Wild*, your newsletter and the disks are at the shop. [21:48] It's almost a lost cause at this point [21:48] I've got the one you did in I think 1999? [21:49] C-128 40 column [21:49] egg: which one? [21:49] Dunric: Don't have that one. You did send me a 128 game disk around 2001 [21:49] well, it was the old version of the re-created one, if that makes any sense [21:49] http://www.geocities.com/dunric/apse.html [21:49] should be helpful [21:49] 1750 is fine on a '64 but needs neavy duty power supply [21:49] I'd have to double check of when I emailed you, but it was probably 99, since I didn't do much internet stuff in 96 [21:49] nice seeing you balzabaar [21:50] i must run til flake time is over :) [21:50] Golan: Thanks for the link... Not sure how I missed that one! I've been checking eBay quite frequently lately. 26 bids! wow! [21:50] egg: I didn't do much C= game coding in 1999...what was the name of the game? [21:50] Westfront [21:50] how many blocks? [21:50] It was for the 128 in 40 columns [21:51] how many blocks was the main file? [21:51] Don't know, I'd have to do a directory list on it... [21:51] ok, I'd be interested to hear [21:52] if it's near 197-206 or so, then let me know [21:52] * IceB-[B] scrolls up, sees the CMD sold for $200, cries [21:52] awe. [21:52] it's 229 [21:52] oh ok [21:52] $207.50, to be precise. ;) [21:52] does it run in 40 or 80 columns? [21:52] 40 [21:52] hmmm, weird [21:52] yeah, good deal actually. I've been kicking myself for 10 years for selling mine :) [21:53] I might be the re-created version [21:53] Did you score it Balzabaar? [21:53] it* [21:53] can you upload it somehow? [21:53] I've got a CMD [21:53] Nope... I didn't even see it until now... [21:53] I believe it is the recreated version [21:53] but it now or it goes in the trash [21:53] $207.50 is cheap (I think). I know KilrPilr was bidding on it. It's a shame he didn't get it. [21:53] it's on a 1571 disk [21:53] it only shipped to Canada which is why I didn't see it [21:53] kilr got it [21:53] hmmm...what does the directory display? that would tell me [21:54] The SFD-1001 that's on its way to me will be the "biggest" drive I'll have ever owned for my C64. [21:54] just ask him for a d64 and be done with it for christ sake [21:54] 229 WESTFRONT [21:54] 229 BACKUP [21:54] if i never hear westfornt again it will be too soo [21:54] Good for KP. He was interested in my spare one at MossyCon couple years back. [21:54] n [21:54] 5 WESTDATA [21:54] Actually, the seller would ship to anywhere in North America. [21:54] SPRITE [21:54] 3 WEST-TITLE [21:54] what did kp get? [21:54] 3 DEDICATION [21:54] 3 README.ST [21:54] yeah, that's the recreated version, unfortunately [21:54] As I understand a CMD HD [21:55] I'm sure he would, it just says ships to "CA" in the original entry so I think it won't show up in a standard US search .. dammit :) [21:55] wow [21:55] IceB: good catch! THAT's why I didn't see it! I knew I couldn't have missed that, with all my eBay checking lately! [21:55] the old version would have: [21:55] 206 WESTFRONT [21:55] 3 SPRITE [21:55] 3 WEST-TITLE [21:55] off ebay? [21:55] 74 WESTDATA [21:55] no matter...the version I uploaded on UCUG yahoo group is close to it [21:55] http://www.geocities.com/dunric/apse1.txt [21:56] BRB, getting laundry out of the dryer [21:56] * Eddie sets mode: +v LordRonin [21:56] Oh duhhh [21:56] Balzabaar: When I have some pocket money. I just type in Commodore and look at the entire listing. Found a phone that way tat even Robert had never seen. [21:56] Golan: He listed it for shipping to Canada only, so even if he * would * have shipped anywhere in N.America, it wouldn't show up on a search by a U.S. eBay'er. [21:56] * CJ just scrolls up [21:56] Thanks Eddie [21:56] anyone have a link for the cmd auction? [21:56] er, ACUG [21:56] :) [21:56] * golan gets it now [21:56] Astoria User's Group yahoo groups [21:57] Oh well. I guess that slip-up helped Leo. I'm just glad it went to someone in the community (as it were). [21:57] well I got my 64link cable today [21:57] I'll keep looking for one (just added it to my favorite search) ... too bad the going price has been about what I paid for mine new 10+ years ago [21:57] Golan: Interestingly enough, if the seller had listed it for shipping to U.S., or even Worldwide, he probably would have caught a MUCH higher selling price! [21:57] lordronin: it was probably the re-created version, too [21:58] dunric: Ah hasn't been caalled Astoria for over 10 years. Name changed this year to Anything Commodore Users Group. Previously it was Amiga & Commodore Users Group from about 94/95 [21:58] ah ok [21:58] NP [21:58] If only the IDE64 v4.0 would come out. That might tempt me back into real hardware. [21:59] Did that HD have the book and the disks as well? [21:59] here's the re-created version, if anyone wants it: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/acug 0447/files/CBM/C128/ [21:59] i cant believe maurice is still dragging [21:59] golan: I'd be more interested in IDE when they make it for the 128 than just the 64. [21:59] man,so many ppl would want cmd hd's and stuff ;/ [21:59] LordRonin: good point [22:00] LR: I like the new name... The previous one didn't "flow well", in my opinion. ;) [22:00] * LordRonin fanatically waving and jumping up and down. [22:00] the original had Smurf Village in it [22:00] 128? Feh! [22:00] yeah, C128/ 40 columns [22:00] there's also a C64 version [22:00] 80 too! [22:00] yeah, 80, too [22:00] but it's a different game [22:00] just same gaming universe [22:01] http://baf.wurb.com/if/person/544 [22:01] Balzabaar: There are reasons that are hinted at in the newsletter about the betrayal and theft of items. Which caused me to consider an all emcompassing name. I was the one that changed the name from Astoria to Amiga. Suggested it as a joke to the group. Before I was an officer. They were scared of the Escom closure at the time. [22:02] Think that it will also help to draw emulator users to the group to learn about the C= as well. [22:02] 50% of those games are C= based [22:02] a few Vic offerings [22:02] and Plus/4 [22:02] LR: Yeah, I remember you telling me that story... And after some reviewing of old posts on the ACUG group, I got a pretty good idea of what happened... [22:03] Still waiting and trying to have the situation rectified. [22:03] Be nice to have the Amiga software hardware and hard copy library back. Along with other things. [22:04] Golan: Guess I'll have to start doing more searching on ebay.ca for stuff... ;) [22:05] LR: The auction description for that CMD HD says "The drive is in working order, and includes serial and parallel cables, manual (not shown in photograph), and utility disc." [22:05] Weird question for the night! anyone ever se or work with a disk called "The Visable Computer 6502"? Copy I have won't load or give a directory. [22:06] If you snag a situation where someone won't ship outside Canada, let me know. I can always have them ship here and then reship. It's a hassle but if it's the only way, it's the only way. [22:06] Balzabaar: There are two disks in the manual. One the HD tools disk and I can7t remember the other one at the moment. My manuals are at the shop. :-( [22:06] golan: I'll keep you in mind along with KP on that one. [22:06] * niedobry (~bbrindle@ip24-254-142-122.rn.hr.cox.net) has joined #c64friends [22:07] Hoi niedobry [22:07] Golan: Thanks for the offer! [22:07] Evening all [22:07] The Visable Computer 6502? is it by Commodore? [22:07] Reverse shipping thing is fine with my group as well. For those that can't get the product from the states into Cananda [22:08] dunric: I don't think so. Its down in the shop at the moment. [22:08] * Dopple (~Dopple@cpe-72-225-53-131.rochester.res.rr.com) has joined #c64friends [22:08] * ChanServ sets mode: +v Dopple [22:08] Hoi Dopple [22:08] * MikeC (~MikeC@host-208-65-244-44.dyn.295.ca) has joined #c64friends [22:08] heya [22:08] Hoi MickeC [22:08] hey dopple, mike [22:08] 'lo all! [22:08] it's like, busy and stuff. Oh yea, sat nite. [22:08] Hi guys [22:08] I think people are scared off by the border but in reality, it isn't much of a hurdle. Cashing US cheques in Canada or vice versa, that's a drag. Luckily we have PayPal et al now. [22:08] Golan: I'd do the same... :-) [22:08] Good Nigiht, Seasons Greetings the beeman [22:09] Hey and hey, sorry I'm addicted to Wesnoth right now [22:09] BCNU BeeMan and Happy holidays [22:09] Lots of my Christmas shopping was from the U.S. Stuff arrived in a couple of days just as if I had ordered it from down the street. [22:09] * BeeMan (~Javauser@225-8.9-67.tampabay.res.rr.com) Quit (Quit: Leaving) [22:09] PayPal'eh [22:09] Hey Mike! Enjoying your iMac? [22:09] I've been buying and selling on eBay since March '99... I've always listed items I sell as "worldwide"... I really can't fathom why people are scared of the rest of the world. [22:09] Yeah looks like I will have to use that to pay for the mags I am getting from Athaens Greece. Since it has to be in Euros. [22:10] that's a bummer, lord [22:10] we have a helluva time shipping stuff to our canadian wineries. Gonna be an issue now since we bought Vincor. [22:10] Especially bugged me when I was stationed in Japan... I had a U.S. address (FPO military address) that anyone in the U.S. could ship to via USPS for the same price as anywhere else in the U.S.... [22:10] Not reaaly Dunric. Just saving up the bread is the problem. But it will be a large collection of paper and disk mags. [22:10] shipping outside us is a pain [22:10] cant track it well [22:11] rock on [22:11] depends how you ship [22:11] that's a good catch [22:11] yet there were people that would not ship to FPO... bugged the hell out of me... Sometimes I'd write to them and ask them to explain their "anti-military shipping policy" [22:11] canada's online tracking is a joke [22:11] it's better than it used to be [22:11] Hi Golan, actually, more the wife enjoying the iMac than myself. [22:11] Canada Post's is a joke, Canada the country doesn't have its own tracking system yet :) [22:11] PhotoJim: thats like saying a car with 3 wheels is better than 2.. lol [22:11] Mike: Always the way. [22:11] UPS tracking to/from Canada is good, and so is FedEx's, but they are pricey [22:11] mech: lol, well, tracking is a luxury. as long as the package arrives I'm happy. [22:12] mech: what's a pain? the customs form? Otherwise, the cost is just higher. And if buyers are willing to pay the higher shipping price, I don't have a problem shipping. [22:12]