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Title: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: Cliff on June 14, 2006, 07:45:49 pm
I signed up for Skype and spoke with Lisa the day before yesterday!!!  The call worked perfectly!  Anyone interested in having a Skype/(insert whatever voice-over-internet service you use) club?  On Skype you can have conference calls!!!!  The voice quality was great and you can even do video calls too.

www.skype.com

And for you cavemen and women still using dial-up, apparently Skype also works on that too, (though I'd be willing to bet the quality probably is not as good as if you were on broadband, especially if you are doing other stuff like searching for internet porn, while also making a call).  To test that theory, I will ask Rocky, a most respected Aidsmeds caveman still using dial-up, to make a call on Skype, while also doing his usual internet porn searches.  We'll report back once the call has been completed and his keyboard is in its usual sticky state.
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: JeffInNYC on June 14, 2006, 07:48:57 pm
hmmm....does this mean we can hear all those hot accents?
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: Cliff on June 14, 2006, 07:50:28 pm
Yes!  But personally I think the Texas drawl is the hottest.   :-*
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: david25luvit on June 14, 2006, 07:58:59 pm
Cliff... I guess that makes me a caveman too...being on dial up like I am.  But Yes..
I'm more than interested.  Incidentally, have you had any problems with spyware
since downloading Skype?  Any computer problems?
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: Cliff on June 14, 2006, 08:02:27 pm
Hey David,

I can't say that I've noticed any spyware with Skype.  But I to be honest, I haven't used it long enough yet.  I've only used the program for the first time, when I spoke with Lisa earlier this week.  I'll let you know if something comes up though.

- Cliff
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: Terry on June 14, 2006, 08:05:38 pm
  To test that theory, I will ask Rocky, a most respected Aidsmeds caveman still using dial-up,


Oh that's funny  ;D ;D ;D

hmmm....does this mean we can hear all those hot accents?

And some heavy breathing in the background?  ::)

Terry
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: fearless on June 14, 2006, 08:07:44 pm
I'm on Skype stephen.atkins if you ever wanna call, but given the time difference you probably need to arrange it with me first - i'm usually online here whilst at work  ;D.

Robert (Redbluff) is a dial up dinosaur and has not been able to get Skype to work from his computer
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: Cliff on June 14, 2006, 08:12:43 pm
Cool!!!! okay, I'm gonna set you up as my contact....texden is mine.

Oh....I just tried to add you and it couldn't find you.  It pulled up a bunch of stephen Atkins, but none in Australia.   ???

See if you can add me and send me a note....(it's probably me, cause I couldn't add Lisa either, she had to send me a text first). 
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: J.R.E. on June 14, 2006, 08:41:11 pm
Hello,

 I would most likely consider Skype( which I have heard is good) or some other voice over internet.

But, at the present, I am not going to add anything to this antique computer. Everything is much too unstable right now, due to the hard drive going.

Still computer shopping. I am not an impulse shopper, so, I am taking my time and checking things out.


Ray
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: fearless on June 14, 2006, 08:41:30 pm
no worries, but I'll have to do it from home tonight.
you did try stephen.atkins (with a 'dot' in the middle) - after the shirt and camera incidents I thought I should check
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: RAB on June 14, 2006, 08:54:49 pm
NOW WAIT ONE DAMN MINUTE HERE!

STOP!

IF ANYONE'S GOING TO HAVE PHONE (o.k. computer) SEX WITH LITTLE STEVE, I'M FIRST IN LINE DAMN IT!

First, if any of you sorry ass fools (not to be confused with "damn fool" though I suspect you are all from the same gene pool  :o ) paid one lick of attention to my words of wisdom, you'd remember I announced way back last November I now have DSL.   >:(

Like JRE, however, the computer I am currently using is struggling on life support and I need to get a different one before I start burdening it with some new fancy schmancy thingy ma jiggy. 

RAB
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: TedEBearNC on June 14, 2006, 10:08:05 pm
after the shirt and camera incidents I thought I should check

 :o
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: Lisa on June 14, 2006, 10:50:59 pm
Yeah Stevie....I got a whole bunch of stephen.atkins....but all I could find were the same thing Cliffy talked about. We need an e-mail addy for further clarification. My e-mail is advertised in my posting box. I would love to talk to you too!! :)
Cliff was using his laptop, but the clarity was so good, I could have sworn he was in the next room(and he is in France somewhere for gosh sakes).
I wanna ask a whole bunch of people here to download it. It is very friendly, easy to use, easy to download(4minutes with my DSL Llite), and fabulously rewarding.
If we can get a bunch of people to download it we could have the Mother of All Conference Calls!!!!!
I'm just itching to get the chance to hear the voices of so many people.
Here's the thing......    even with dial-up.....after your connectionis made, everything is smoothe sailing after that. Back in '99' I only had NetZero, and a 386 IBM with a decrepid win95, and still managed to have lengthy conversations with a man in Sydney, Australia.
The moral of this story boys and girls is that "I have dial-up" isn't going to cut it! :D

/edit/ P.S.
Whoopsie...Davey there were no problems with spyware or any form of pop-up.
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: jkinatl2 on June 14, 2006, 11:04:57 pm
I downloaded Skype, but have not configured it for the mac yet. Not sure how, exactly :)
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: Lisa on June 14, 2006, 11:12:44 pm
I saw a download for linux users, and thought I saw one for Mac users too.... once you successfully download the software, it should offer you an interactice introduction. lemme go look


BRB
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: jkinatl2 on June 14, 2006, 11:15:49 pm
Ijust redownloaded, restarted, and now I think I am online. I filled in all the junk. Even posted a photo avatar.

:)
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: Lisa on June 14, 2006, 11:19:50 pm
Cool Jon. ;D
I also just repeated my search for stevie, and it popped up at the top of the list.
Search again Cliff.
What's your name Jon?
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: RAB on June 15, 2006, 12:48:39 am
 >:(

I've spent the better part of 3 hours trying this and it isn't working.

My computer keeps locking up.

I think the problem is I'm running Windows ME, and I think it has to be either Windows XP or 2000.

RAB

Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: jkinatl2 on June 15, 2006, 12:50:50 am
I just talked to Jan (anniebc) and Lisa (sweetieweasel) on Skype via a free conference call. It rocked :)

Its WINTER in NZ. And 4 in the aftgernoon!Holy cow :)

Jonathan
(Amazed at the roundness of the earth)
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: Robert on June 15, 2006, 01:00:14 am
If I could get my Audio to work, I think I would be in business.  I'll see what happens in the next couple of days.

robert

(whose NEVER had audio in his life on a home computer...that's what happens when the other half is deaf...you go with TTY's.)
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: fearless on June 15, 2006, 01:13:06 am
Rocky,

I use Windows ME too and it works fine.

Lisa,

I'll have to check my email address when i get home
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: Cliff on June 15, 2006, 02:41:13 am
1.  Ray and Rocky, just buy a damn computer for the love of God.  Yall acting like you're purchasing a wife from Russia.  To make things easier for you.  I have decided that you both should get a Dell (Dingo got one recently).  I've included a link to Dell below.  You get a computer for as cheap as $299 (monitor excluded).

http://www.dell.com/content/products/category.aspx/desktops?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs


2.  Who in the hell told Jonathan, Lisa and Jan that they could already jump the gun and have a call without me!  How in the world does the person who started the thread, get left out.  That's wrong.  It's because I'm from Texas, isn't it?

3.  Robert, we are going to get you on....somehow, someway.  I think you have to have a connection of at least 33kps or 52kps...if you can't get your dial up to get to that connection speed, I wonder if it won't work.  I'll do some searches to see what I can find out.

4.  Would everyone who is still on dial-up look into getting broadband please.  My own 80 year-old grandmother out in rural Texas, has broadband for heaven sake people!!!!  

5.  Lil Steve, don't you start with me....it took you over 2 weeks to figure out how to post a picture for heaven sake!  It only took me a few days to figure that one out.

6.  Rocky, have you completed your internet porn/Skpe conference call test yet?  We're waiting.....
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: fearless on June 15, 2006, 05:13:55 am
hey Rocky,

you may be right indeed. i use an older version of Skype which runs with Windows ME, but when I just logged on I got referred to the 'new and improved' version which seems to require later versions of Windows.

Lisa is right too. If you search for stephen.atkins in Australia I am the first on the list.

Waiting for your calls now  ;D
Jonathon, Rocky, Jan any other takers?
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: Markmt on June 15, 2006, 06:14:32 am
I'm shinealight1962 if anyone wants to add me. Im sure I will catch you online some time :). (I have been having some delays with skype these past 2 days)..   
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: cubbybear on June 15, 2006, 06:43:22 am
Awww I wanna talk to you guys too.. I'm gonna go download skype!

Edited to add.. Okay downloaded and installed.  If you wanna chat to this aussie, add cubby.bear

Hugs
Matt
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: swede_dish on June 15, 2006, 07:37:05 am
i am SO getting in on this!
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: Cliff on June 15, 2006, 07:48:07 am
Okay.  I just got knocked off of Skype.  But before I did, I managed to speak to Jan, Alberto (Markmt), lil Steve (sort of) and Lisa (again)!!!!  It was great.  The connections were a bit funny.  I could hear Jan and Alberto perfectly, (especially Jan).  Lisa's connection was also great.  Unfortunately, I can't say the same for Lil Steve.  His porn downloads were slowing down the connection.  ;D

Note to Rocky, no need to try out the porn/skype combination.  We've already determined that Skype doesn't go well with porn.  So note to all the guys....make sure you turn off all the porn before you join a conference call.  mmmmkay.

I need to get Rasheen on this.  I miss her a lot.   :'(  :'(  :'(
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: fearless on June 15, 2006, 08:09:42 am
me bad  :'(
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: cubbybear on June 15, 2006, 08:19:13 am
Yay! I just had my first skype conversation with Jan.  She's just adorable.  I'm not a skypevirgin now.
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: RAB on June 15, 2006, 08:43:37 am
 >:(

Y'all had some sort of verbal orgy apparently!

BUGGERS!

RAB

(Who aint taking computer purchase advice from some fool who bought a $600.00 white shirt for cripe sake!)

Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: fearless on June 15, 2006, 08:54:36 am
It's all my fault. I just talked to Matt, thinking he was a virgin at the time and not realising that Jan had snuck in behind my back and gotten to him first. Damn you Jan, you get all the good men.

This time, I had closed all my porn down Cliff, but I still had the same problems with delays - i could have walked over to Matt's and delivered the message by the time my Skype call made it.

Looks like I'm gonna have to update this dinosaur dell with it's pentium II processor and update from Windows ME and download the latest version of Skype. So much to do.

Rocky,
The latest version of Skype says you need Windows 2000 or better so you may be out of luck with Windows ME.

Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: Markmt on June 15, 2006, 08:57:32 am
Hey I'm sort of jelous having to share Jan with all you guys >:( :D..... Really enjoyed chatting with you all of you Cliff (so texan), Lisa (so demure :)) Steve (gentle Aussie, well he sounded that way unless he was disctracted by something else :D), and Jan as usual radiating calm in my heart  :-*..... Well I nearly burnt my dinner with the excitment ::)....but would have been well worthed if I did anyway ....hope to chat again soon guys. :)
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: Cliff on June 15, 2006, 09:24:50 am
>:(

Y'all had some sort of verbal orgy apparently!
And the conversation, much like orgy sex, was a bit confusing.  Folks kept getting dropped off, Lil Steve was like 3 minutes behind the conversation...side calls were going on.  It was mess I tell ya.  BUT IT WAS GREAT....I CAN'T WAIT FOR ROUND TWO, (which oddly enough, is also the same reaction I usually have after orgies.....well if I did that sorta thing, which I don't....that often...hardly ever...okay every now and then....maybe once in a blue moon.)!!!

BTW Rocky- Did I ever tell you how much I hate your new avatar?  All that kicking is getting on my nerves.  I think I'm gonna put you on ignore for a day or two!   ;D  :-*   :P  Or maybe I'll just find me an annoying avatar to match.

Cliff
(Who, despite the shirt incident, is quite frugal and a very skilled shopper, unless it's an electronic gadget... then he usually can't say no, overpays for the damn thing, plays with it non-stop for 3 weeks and then it's off to the closet to collect dust for you mister.)
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: Lisa on June 15, 2006, 10:28:38 am
I just can't believe Markmt thinks I'm demure.
Yhe last time anybody thought I was demure......might have been when I was about ten. ;D *cackle  cackle guffaw*
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: heartforyou on June 15, 2006, 12:16:18 pm
allright now


I have been using Skype since last year.
Added all your names and keep getting a warning :

"explicit laguage being used in this conference call".
Well, hell

My skype name is herman2725.
Why don't you all send me an invitaion so I can properly add you guys.

Hermie

Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: penguin on June 15, 2006, 01:24:51 pm
i reloaded the new version of skype,and i've made one test call so far.  still not brilliant, but i think that probably has more to do with my mic than the actual software  :-\

i also hang out on msn...should anyone want either address, drop me a pm...call me crazy, but am not quite feeling ready to post personal contact details for the whole world to see...!

Kate
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: Lisa on June 15, 2006, 01:55:52 pm
It may be helpful to tell us what your Skype name is Kate. ;D ???

PS.....mine is lisanowak1
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: Mouse on June 15, 2006, 02:47:13 pm
I need to redownload Skype on this computer but I'll go do that right now.

I'm caffeinemouse on Skype. Although I'm not that interesting so talk to me at your own risk.
:P
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: anniebc on June 15, 2006, 06:28:08 pm
Well it looks like it's all coming together..I had a great time TRYING to talk to Cliff, Markmt, and Steve last night..there was a bit of confusion but lots of laughs on the line... :D
You guys have to get this hooked up everyone sounds so wonderful..we don't have to settle for just photos now we can actually put a voice to those we love.
Markmt has the most beautiful (and dare I say it) sexy voice and so does Cliff, and you will love Matt and Steve's great Aussie accent, two wonderful young men..so get hooked up and don't miss out.

I had a great conversation with Matt last night...and Rocky , bless his little heart called me this morning, about half and hour ago (I was just out of bed)..I think he is panicking a bit...poor wee man it's all so new to him.. :D

So far I have talked to Lisa and Jonathon (I know all about Ferrits now  ;)), Cliff, Markmt (but we have talked often) Steve, Matt and Rocky..and it's is wonderful to hear them all.
I have spoken to our little Mouse and believe me he is not boring..he is the sweetest young man to talk too..so call him.

Hugs
Jan :-*
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: The Canuck on June 15, 2006, 06:30:54 pm
It sounds like I'll have to install this friggin' thing. First I must find where I put the damn microphone ( never used it )..and if I can't locate it then will have to buy one.  :o

The Canuck
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: Cliff on June 15, 2006, 06:45:16 pm
How come Rocky calls me and when I answer, he's all surprised cause he's on his land line and "this thing" has apparently called me all on its own.   ::)  LOL. 

I just saw the note that you can get voicemail set up with this thing (though that looks like it's not free..maybe $5 for 3 months).
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: The Canuck on June 15, 2006, 06:57:49 pm
Cliff,

Rocky was talking to me when you called him up ( actually heard your voice a little over the phone ). I think he's free for a spike call now.  ;)

The Canuck
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: Basquo on June 15, 2006, 07:24:28 pm
Well this bitch (computer) is brand new so I'll try it too as soon as I get a headset/mike.

Honestly, I've never even had phone sex so if we're talking gardening and all the sudden you hear me swoon well, then, you'll know what happened.  Just warning you! :P
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: RAB on June 15, 2006, 08:29:28 pm
WARNING!

Unless you are running Windows 2000 or XP, Skype isn't (well it does sort of) going to work.

I'm running ME and it's screwing up my computer something awful.

I can't open my Home Page when I log into IE.

I've added the same 3 names to my contact list 5 times today.  The minute I put my computer on stand-by, POOF! the contacts are gone.

When I try and reboot, the computer has a hissy fit and 2 or 3 progams don't open.  When I do the 3 finger whammy it's always the same 3 programs (forget which ones now) that "aren't responding".

RAB

(Who swears tomorrow is the day he finally breaks down and ends this computer torture by going out and buying a new lap top.)
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: The Canuck on June 15, 2006, 08:43:17 pm
I run Windows XP and everything went smoothly. I just made my first test with Rocky and worked just fine. I will probably buy a better microphone though as I hate this cheap thing I got with my sound card.

The Canuck
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: TedEBearNC on June 15, 2006, 10:58:15 pm
I'll have to get this downloaded and installed this weekend and get in on the fun.  :)
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: Markmt on June 16, 2006, 05:26:48 am
I just can't believe Markmt thinks I'm demure.
Yhe last time anybody thought I was demure......might have been when I was about ten. ;D *cackle  cackle guffaw*

If I was straight you would have thrown me is an ocean of fantacy honey  ;D...thihi
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: RAB on June 16, 2006, 09:10:15 am
WARNING!

Unless you are running Windows 2000 or XP, Skype isn't (well it does sort of) going to work.

I'm running ME and it's screwing up my computer something awful.

I can't open my Home Page when I log into IE.

I've added the same 3 names to my contact list 5 times today.  The minute I put my computer on stand-by, POOF! the contacts are gone.

When I try and reboot, the computer has a hissy fit and 2 or 3 progams don't open.  When I do the 3 finger whammy it's always the same 3 programs (forget which ones now) that "aren't responding".

RAB

(Who swears tomorrow is the day he finally breaks down and ends this computer torture by going out and buying a new lap top.)



Well I didn't wait until "tomorrow", I went and got a new computer last night.  Hopefully, this will end the long saga I've been dealing with once and for all!

I'm happy with it so far (cept I miss the eraser head cursor mover, and hate the touch pad thing, but I'm told I'll get used to it). (It's got dualing processors or something like that.  Theres 2 g's (grannys?) RAM. 100 g (granny driving hard) and cool blue glowy lights all over the key board!  (I think it's an HP--don't know for sure frankly).  Oh Yeah it's also got a nice wide screen!

This all came about cause my old computer just couldn't handle the skype thingy!  I figure since Cliff suggested it, it killed my computer forcing me to buy a new one, well then he ought to pay for part of it!  Don't you all think?

RAB

(Who's probably not going to down load skype again--it scares him and he doesn't want it killing his new computer)

Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: The Canuck on June 16, 2006, 09:23:01 am
Quote
I figure since Cliff suggested it, it killed my computer forcing me to buy a new one, well then he ought to pay for part of it!  Don't you all think?

I guess so...anyone buying a $600.00 white shirt is considered wealthy.  8)

The Canuck
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: Cliff on June 16, 2006, 09:37:51 am
...is considered wealthy.
...or dumb.
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: Cliff on June 16, 2006, 09:41:31 am
(It's got dualing processors or something like that.  Theres 2 g's (grannys?) RAM. 100 g (granny driving hard) and cool blue glowy lights all over the key board!  (I think it's an HP--don't know for sure frankly).  Oh Yeah it's also got a nice wide screen!
I'm sorry.  How does someone who kept his computer for like 20 years, goes out and buys a top of the line, dual processor, 2MB Ram, widescreen laptop? 

Hmmmm, I gotta a nice, white shirt I'd like to sell you in Montreal.  It's made by Franck Somebody...
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: Mouse on June 16, 2006, 09:42:28 am
Well, someone call me.
 :D

Since Matty doesn't want to hurry up and get his microphone fixed I'm stuck with you guys.  :P
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: The Canuck on June 16, 2006, 09:42:42 am
Cliff,

Not dumb..let's say a lack of attention.  ;)

The Canuck
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: The Canuck on June 16, 2006, 09:45:13 am
Quote
How does someone who kept his computer for like 20 years, goes out and buys a top of the line, dual processor, 2MB Ram, widescreen laptop?


Most likely it'll be a '' white shirt story ''....he thinks he paid $600. but his credit card bill will be $1800.  :-X

The Canuck
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: manchesteruk on June 16, 2006, 04:37:58 pm
Oooh i've signed up i'm chris.cooney82 someone give me a shout when theres another of these conference calls going on and i'll join in if i'm about!
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: kcmetroman on June 16, 2006, 11:05:03 pm
I am mediaman06
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: jkinatl2 on June 16, 2006, 11:09:26 pm
Having thought long and hard, and going for the subtle yet original ... I am jkinatl2 :)
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: The Canuck on June 16, 2006, 11:16:25 pm
There were too many Canucks...so mine is bakc56.

The Canuck
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: Teresa on June 17, 2006, 01:36:53 am
Hubby bought me a mic so im hoping to download it tomorrow. I know im new and all but i would love to talk to you guys so i hope some of u will be willing to talk to me.

Hugs
Teresa
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: J.R.E. on June 17, 2006, 03:21:24 am
1.  Ray and Rocky, just buy a damn computer for the love of God.  Yall acting like you're purchasing a wife from Russia.  To make things easier for you.  I have decided that you both should get a Dell (Dingo got one recently).  I've included a link to Dell below.  You get a computer for as cheap as $299 (monitor excluded).




I am getting there Cliff !! :)  Checking out a couple more places in the morning. I need to get off the computer now, so I can get some sleep. I am a very cautious shopper. I am hoping the next computer, will last as long as this one has.

I was also thinking Lap-top.....


Take care-------Ray
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: TedEBearNC on June 17, 2006, 01:57:56 pm
Signed up as tedebearnc, naturally.  :)
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: Lisa on June 17, 2006, 02:09:41 pm
I had a wonderful conversation with Mr. Canuck yesterday. What a dear, and genteel man he is. I am really growing to love having this Skype.
I also got the opportunity to talk with Jaser the other night. Love ya ratboy! ;)
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: Teresa on June 17, 2006, 04:37:17 pm
i signed up at skype...im teresa.48  would love to talk to you guys.

Teresa
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: Markmt on June 18, 2006, 05:47:34 am
Hi Teresa, I am going to add you soon :). It was really great chatting to Canuk (just like Lisa explained) and to adoptable Jaser (we had no problem with the mice lingo did we?......hope we will be able to chat again soon (when in the mood :)) . I think one on one conversation is best.Its been great to put a voice to the name, I feel I know you all better.
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: The Canuck on June 18, 2006, 12:00:03 pm
It was indeed very interesting to have conversation with Lisa ( many thanks for the kind words ), Jan and Markmt. All three were interesting and extremely pleasant to talk to. At least I will feel less like a stranger to some persons at the AMG 06 in Montreal.  ;)

Now about the system itself, overall it works pretty well and done my first short test with Rocky. The reception was excellent ( like talking over the phone ) and possibly because we're both on DSL. The conversation with Lisa and Jan were a bit lesser in terms of quality but still very good. It was a bit tougher with Markmt as I had to concentrate a lot sometimes to be sure what he was exactly saying, his voice sounded a bit '' metallic '' in my speakers. I don't know what type of internet connections they have. However it might be possible the reception quality might vary from one day to another, still this is an excellent tool considering the cost ( totally free ).

The Canuck

P.S. I ignored Rocky in my introduction although he was my first test with this Skype system. It was very brief and since I talked to him over the phone several times we knew each other a bit. He's really a very nice man, funny and always a pleasure to talk to him.

P.P.S. I was a bit afraid not to mention him..he can be bitchy sometimes.  8)
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: Cliff on June 18, 2006, 12:18:24 pm
Quote
he can be bitchy sometimes
ain't that the truth!   :P
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: Markmt on June 18, 2006, 06:07:01 pm
It was a bit tougher with Markmt as I had to concentrate a lot sometimes to be sure what he was exactly saying, his voice sounded a bit '' metallic '' in my speakers.

I  A M  A  R O B O T  C A N U K ;D...looking forward to chat again.

Lisa  :-*.........my cold platter tasted delicious after chatting with you

hugs to all
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: Cliff on June 18, 2006, 06:16:58 pm

I am getting there Cliff !! :)  Checking out a couple more places in the morning. I need to get off the computer now, so I can get some sleep. I am a very cautious shopper. I am hoping the next computer, will last as long as this one has.

I was also thinking Lap-top.....


Take care-------Ray
Okay Ray....Rocky has impulsed shopped and bought his.....where's your laptop?
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: kcmetroman on June 19, 2006, 05:16:12 pm
Talked to Claude today as well.  Great Guy!  He even got a little extra bonus!  ;)
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: The Canuck on June 19, 2006, 05:17:23 pm
Yeah it was great and for the bonus..well....I turned blind.  8)

The Canuck
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: Stang5_0 on June 19, 2006, 06:10:02 pm
Mine is of course Stang5_0

Please feel free to add me :)
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: Lwood on June 20, 2006, 12:19:17 am
OK   
I'm in  ... Been Skyping about with some others so why not  ALL....   Im ' Lfiver2006'   be talkin to ya..
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: jkinatl2 on June 20, 2006, 12:30:37 am
Lwood, you tried to ring me and my slype crashed :)

Of course, I was perusing the hotties on myspace, so opening fifty web pages might hae had something to do with it :)
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: RAB on June 20, 2006, 06:22:02 pm
I obviously still don't understand this.

I was reading stuff here, when something made a noise and a box opened up and said something about . . . .well I thik it said spank a cowboy, but then it was gone.

So I clicked on the skype thingy, and said hello, but no one was there.

And that's another thing I don't understand.  When I click on people's names, I hear this boinky boiny oink, says it connecting, but then nothing happens, no one ever picks up the other end, soon a box opens that says so and so aint wanting to talk to you.  (Should I take that personally?)

Is there a tutorial or something that explains how this stupid ass thing works?

RAB

(who's getting mad as hell and he aint goona take it no more!)
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: The Canuck on June 20, 2006, 06:26:15 pm
RAB,

If the person you are calling is not connected then it's not ringing on his side...so you can't get any answers in cases like that. You can actually see if your contacts are connected or not. At this moment I'm connected and your not..so I can't call you up.

Get connected..and ring me..we'll see what happens.  ;)

The Canuck
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: RAB on July 10, 2006, 07:34:08 pm
http://clarkhoward.com/shownotes/2006/07/10/ (http://clarkhoward.com/shownotes/2006/07/10/)

Cliff

I thought SKYPE could only be from computer to computer.  (I know I know)   But apparently from now till the end of the year, people using SKYPE can not only call from computer to computer, but now they can call land lines and cell phones too--FOR FREE.  (Does that include 1-900 #'s?  He He He  :D)  Am I the only one who didn't know THAT part?  :-[


RAB

(Who is learning)
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: Rasheen on July 11, 2006, 09:30:08 pm
I need to get Rasheen on this.  I miss her a lot.   :'(  :'(  :'(


I missed you too! Unfortunately, my mom's computer is ancient and she has dial up. I will have to give it a try when I get back home. I can't wait to try it!

~Rasheen :)
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: zephyr on July 12, 2006, 10:41:06 am
Sniff :-[

Boo hoo, you guys are having all the damn fun.

The phone company keeps me in this dinosaur mode (gee whiz, Cliff). DSL is not available in my foothills community yet.

Zeph
(who would love to join the party)
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: alisenjafi on July 12, 2006, 07:37:38 pm
Hey it was super easy on my mac just drag- alisenjafi is my name
Cheers
Johnny
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: Lisa on July 12, 2006, 09:09:21 pm
Hi Johnny,
I walked through the room, and saw your message on my Skype thingy. I started to call you, but you signed off too quickly.
I'd still love to talk with you. :-*
Lisa
Title: Re: Any interest in an aidsmeds Skype/IM Club thingie
Post by: Christine on July 13, 2006, 02:51:45 pm
Hi Everyone,
I signed up too. I am christine4M

Would love to talk to everyone!
Christine