Conference vaxcat::friends

    Chris.....
    
    Y just have ta get cable....then you can see the same programs day
    after day........and don't forget to subscribe to all the specialty
    channels....then you can see what will be on the regular channels
    within the next couple of weeks.....(specilty channels on cable mean
    that for a few more dollars....you can pay to see it so that you can
    watch it for free later.....)
    
    
    Craig
    

Craig... you want to see it early so you can tell all your friends that DON'T
have it, how it ends 8^)

Chris,

   NO StarTrek channel? Hang your head in shame! 8^)

    
    
    Yeah Chris...shame......
    
    
    better get the cable so you can watch the same episode at
    6:30....change channel at 7:30.....then you get to watch DEEP SPACE 9
    at 9:00 after a seasonal repeat of Rosanne.......
    
         At least two or three times a week....
    
    Craig

    
    
    i have to rely on my friends for star trek
    
    
    fortunately some pick up the paramount feed so they see it and tape
    it a week before it ever hits the regular channel screens. So 
    I come out ahead of the crowd. 
    
    Unfortunately, I haven't seen the voyageur series ahead of schedule
    this way.
    
    I still have a complete video library of all star trek episodes as
    they come out though..so I'm not hurting too bad.
    
    
    Craig...I'm in the gatineau hills and most satelites are blocked from
    our location. :(
    
    oh well.....
    
    
    Chris
    :)

    
    
    My dish is at my cottage......clear path across the lake......
    
    And I know reception in the Gatineaus is poor at best....
    
    
    Craig
    

    
    
    	I like c-span and the discovery channel mostly. 
    
    

    
	Just took an online "Nerdity" test...here's the results. :*)
    
    
Nerdity quotient: 62.60% (313/500)

Your best friend is a microchip 
    

    
    
    MFT :	Jim Carrey movies!
    
    MFT :	Mom's...ya gotta love em!
    
    MFT	:	sexy voices!
    
    MFT	:	Chocolate Eclairs!
    
    MFT	:	Someone special! :)))
    
    MFT :	Easter Cream eggs served only the way someone special can! :))))
    		;^)
    
    MFT	:	1  more week til permanent days and a promotion take
    		effect!
    
    MFT	:	Life in general!!!
    	
    
    Chris
    :)

    
    MFT: a phone-call before leaving the office :-))
    
    
    Tina

    
    
    	MFT:
    
    	speaking to a local cop this weekend who came to see what all the
    noise was where I was target shooting. Nice guy who happens to train
    the local K-9 pooches in town. Amazing the folks you meet on the range.
    :)
    
    
    chico
    

    
    MFT:  Seeing Joyce Tomao at the See No Evil show last Friday night!
    	  She said to say hi to everybody!
    
    MFT2: Seeing an excellent show by HELP (sorry you weren't there
    Terrie!) and getting to talk to the lead guitarist who is a friend of a
    friend.
    
    MFT3: Getting *AWESOME* seats for an upcoming Icecats game! :)
    
    /jen
    

    MFT:  Loosing 4 lbs this week on Weight Watchers!
    
    H

    
    
    	Way to go holly!
    
    	Make sure to get some kind of exercise program in the works.
    
    
    chico

MFT: Finding a disconnected vacuum hose that has gotten Pink Lightning purring
like a kitty cat.

    
    
    MFT:  The thought of being packed in ice......:*)
    
    
    
    
    Terrie
    

    
    ;*>
    
    

    
    NO NO NO Terrie....we're going to see HOCKEY PLAYERS skating on ice.
    You'll not be getting packed in ice yourself...unless you do something 
    really crazy next Monday! :^)
    
    MFT: Harassing Terrie!
    
    /jen
    

    
    
    Oh, um, yeah, that's right Jen, you got it.  Ok....  heehee
    
    
    MFT: Being a good sport.
    
    
    Terrie
    

    
    
    	MFT:
    
    	thinking that jen has no clue what Terrie meant by being packed in
    ice....;*)
    
    chico

    RE: Chico ... a few back..
    
    Yup, got that covered.  We recently purchased a used universal system
    as well as just yesterday purchasing an exercise bike.
    
    H

    
    
    	re: Holly
    
    	excellent!
    
    	re: Chris
    
    	suckup....;*)
    
    

    
    
    	Finding white fluff in my belly button and not light blue...
    
    	Wow

    
    
    	Graeme! I'm so glad to hear that! ;*)
    
    

    
    MFT:  Only 4 days till I get to see EXTREME in concert at the Orpheum!
    :)
    
    /jen
    

    
    
    	I remember when I used to see little paper flyers around Hudson,
    advertising Extreme concerts. That was back when they were a local
    band.
    
    
    chico

    Chico...
    
    Was that years ago when you were aged about 40.... :->
    
    Rick.

    Ooooooooo!

    
    
    re: .27
    
    	Yeah... right. :*) Considering my 26th b-day hasn't even arrived
    yet, I don't think so....;*)
    
    
    chico

    <---- *sigh*  Still a youngster.  ;->
    
    

    
    	...and proud of it....;*)
    
    

    
    
    hey how come my reply about Terrie was set hidden?
    
    me thinks people are abusing their privs!!
    
    Chris :(

    
    
    
    
    MFT : Smee's
    
    Chris
    :)

    
    
    	re: set hidden
    
    	it twarn't me Chris! I haven't abused my privs in a couple of days
    now....;*)
    
    
    chico

    
    re -1
    
    Me neither!  We'll have to do something about that soon! ;-)
    
    Jackie

    Re .32
    
    *I* set it hidden, Chris.
    
    The problem was that the note was innocent enough but it was also
    ambiguous.
    
    Don
    *8-)

Boy, Chris... only you could get set hidden for not being specific enough... I'm
impressed 8^)

And to keep this note legal:

MFT: Going in to MIT this afternoon to hear Eric Drexler on nanotechnology (and
then a night on the town with some nerdy friends 8^)

Cruisin'Man

    
    VMFT:  Going to our blood tests and applying for the marriage license
    	    this morning!
    
    It's a beautiful day out.
    
    Dianne

    
    
    
    CONGRATS!!!!!!!!  :*)
    
    
    
    Terrie
    

    mft:  Button-strained sweaters and she that is wearing it!  ;->

    
    
    
    Who's wearing that today Hamp?
    
    
    
    
    Terrie
    

8^O

    
    
    WHAT?!?!?!?!
    

That's just my reaction when I see one (and I have just recently 8^)

Not commenting about Terrie. The person I saw was some(one/thing) else.

    
    
    Oh jeezee...I must be really dense today.....
    
    
    
    
    
    THAT"S THE WAY IT'S MADE!!!  It's a 'V' and the button loops are
    SUPPOSED to be seperated.
    

    ;->
    
    
    You know...I was gonna reply with something like....
    
    
    
    
    "You're so vain!  I bet think this note is about you.
    
    Don't you? Don't you?"
    
    
    ;->
    
    But...since you ain't vain, I decided against it.  ;->

    
    
    MFT: Searching for plain white business envelopes.
    
    
    
    
    :*)
    Terrie
    

    Ooooo!  Let me! Let me!
    
    
    ;->
    

    
    
    MFT: People who continue their educations.
    
    
    
    
    :*)
    Terrie
    

    mft:  People who vacate certain areas to continue their
          educations so other persons may??? occupy said areas.
    
    ;->
    
    Hamp

    
    
    HAMP!  :*)
    
    
    MFT: Everything said in the last few replies, seemingly so
    innocent....if you only knew....
    
    
    hehehehehe
    
    Terrei
    

    
    	MFT:
    
    	under 7 mins a mile during my lunchtime run.....
    
    
    chico
    

    
    
    Great Chico!  Hamp gave me a run for my money at lunch today too. :*)
    
    
    
    MFT: The thought of Chinese food that lasts. :*)
    
    
    Terrie
    

    
    
    	I musta missed something here....
    
    

    Yep...a entire 'Valley'...so to speak.
    
    And THAT is a MFT.  ;->

    
    
    You know....I have to apologize...
    
    We should be not carrying on like this when others in the
    file have no idea what's really going on.
    
    My apologies, ::FRIENDS.
    
    
    Hamp

    
    
    <sniff> ya mean you're not going to clue us in????
    
    

    
    
    Yes, I appologize also......
    
    
    
    Chico....nope. :*)
    
    
    Terrie
    

    
    WWWWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!
    
    

    
    MFT:  Receiving another beautiful bunch of flowers! :)
    
    /jen
    

    
    MFT:  Having a great time at the flower show last night.
    
    /jen
    

    
    
    	MFT:
    
    	almost outta here. I've been in this building since 3:15am...%*\
    
    
    chico

    
    
    CHICO!  GO HOME!!!  xOxO
    
    
    
    MFT: Got my tickets for Monday's Icecats game.  Thanks Jen and Rich!
    See you both Monday!
    
    
    
    MFT: My ring will be in Saturday!!!  YES!!!
    
    
    Terrie
    

    
    	hope I don't fall asleep at the wheel. I'll put on my Pantera
    "Vulgar display of power" tape....that'll keep me awake. The 80watt
    speakers in the back help also....;*)
    
    chico

    mft:  Hearing that my toe sucking can not be replaced.
    
    
    ;->
    

    
    
    
    MFT: Hamp's MFT.
    
    
    
    :*)
    Terrie....setting up for the kill.....
    

    SNARF!
    

    
    
    
    Was it as good for you as it was for me?  :*)
    

    
    
    
     2 snarfs Terrie!! I'm impressed!! :)))
     
    
     Chris
     :)

    
    
    
    MFT: Last night shift!! whoooo hoooooo!
    
    
    Chris
    :)

    
    	MFT:
    
    	being back in here at 6am! (NOT!)
    
    
    chico

    MFT: Elliarna & Diana Casey's photos to appear in the local newspaper.
    
         (They were talked into having their photo taken to promote a new
          youth shelter here.)
    
    Don
    *8-)

    MFT:  That ex-FRIENDS noter, Kate Risdon (used to be at Welwyn Gardens)
          is to marry Trevor Jackson in Scotland on 1-APR-1995, following
          which the loving couple will honeymoon in Turkey.
    
    Don
    *8-)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))!!!!
     

    Hey.. thats good news.. :->>>
    
    Rick.

    
    
    
    Hey Don..something to bring round on your next trip!! :))
    
    Chris
    :)

    MFT :
    
    	Reading about the new ride they have at Alton Towers... sounds
    absolutely brilliant... :->
    
    Rick.

    
    
    
    what is the ride..and what is Alton Towers ? :)))
    
    Chris
    :)

    
    
    VVVVVVVMFT:  I got my ring!!!  It came out absolutely
    GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!  :*)
    
    
    MFT2:  Icecats game tonight!
    
    
    
    Terrie
    

    MFT:  Seeing Amy Grant last night .. AWESOME concert!
    
    H

    
    
    
    
    Amy Grant!!!!
    
    
    OOooooooh I'm jealous! I love her stuff! and she'S A BABE to boot! :))
    
    Chris
    :)

    
    MFT: A super weekend full of music and friends!
    
    Extreme at the Orpheum Saturday Night
    and 
    Pete Droge at Mama Kin's last night!
    
    /jen
    

Re .77
    
    Chris,    
    
    >Hey Don..something to bring round on your next trip!! :))
    
    Oh, when the photos appear in said newspaper, I'm sure that if anyone's
    interested I could organise them a photocopy, if not an `original'.
    
    Don
    *8-)

    MFT: Getting the second half payment for my Estes contract in the mail
    today. They lived up to their 45 day net clause
    
    CheckMan!

    
    
    
    MFT	 Getting a weeks training starting april 3rd! Yess!!!
    
    
    Chris
    :)

    MFT:  Getting my dividend check in the mail yesterday!!  YES!  I can
    use this!!
    
    H

    MFT:
    	Holly sharing out her dividend cheque.... :->
    
    
    
    	I wish.... :->
    
    	Rick.

    
    MFT: Having a fun time with the gang at the hockey game last night....
    and not even passing out from lack of sleep! :^)
    
    /jen
    

    
    
    MFT :  Going to the fights, I mean Hockey game with friends last 
           night. First Pro (?) game I've been to since Bobby Orr was
           a rookie !
    
    MFT : Today's my 18 anniversary working for DEC, I mean digital !
    
    
    Rich
     

    
    
    	Hi Rich!
    
    	MFT:
    
    	going to an anti-myfavouritepasstime forum tonight at the kennedy
    library at Umass. I've got my notes and am ready to kick some butt. :*)
    
    chico

    
    
    No comment on your favorite passtime!!! :)))
    
    oh sorry....that's my favorite passtime!! hehehehe
    
    Chris
    :)

Just a child of the 60s. My favorite pastime is a bit more... er... hands on!

CM

    MFT...
    
    ...receiving my dividend check...and it being much more than I
    expected! (Now see LFT)
    
    Shi

    
    MFT:
    
    having a nice phone chat before leaving!!
    
    
    
    Tina
    *)

    
    
    mft:
    
    	Candy, post-its, front-loaders (and the people in em), hugs.
    
    
    ;->
    
    

    
    
    
    that must be an impressive front loader 2 shoes!!!:)))
    
    Chris
    ;0

    
    
    No comment.....
    
    
    
    <blush>
    Terrie
    

    
    
    MFT: Visits from sexy men in search of spankings. :*)
    
    
    
    Terrie
    

    
    
    MFT: Snarfing
    

    
    	re: .99
    
    	but I haven't arrived yet....:*(
    
    

    
    
    Hamphoney took your place....sorry.  I saved you
    some though. :*)
    
    
    
    MFT: Never being able to crack a nut again without thinking
    of our illustrious /jen!  :*)
    
    
    Terrie
    

    
    
    	I will take you up on that....:)
    
    

    
    
    VMFT: Knuckle kisses.  :*)
    
    
    
    
    
    Terrie
    

    
    mft:  Broken back-loaders.  :-o
    
    
    
    Hamp

    MFT: my kittys test came back feline lukemia negative.  vet says it's
    just a really really bad cold...
    
    she should be ok once i'm able to get her to eat and drink again...
    
    /gina

    /gina,
    
    That's much better to hear!
    
    Don
    *8-)

    
    
    
    MFT:	The weather is beautiful today,,,sunny, clear!!
    
    MFT:	the week is just about over!!!! :))

    
    
    
    MFT: Rich (aka Honey Man), and his version of 'second shift'. :*)
    
    
    
    
    
    Terrie
    

    
    
    mft:  Lunch that starts rumors.  ;->
    
    Hamp
    

    
    
    
    MFT: Where there's possible fire's, certain people can
    find rumors.  :*)
    
    
    Terrie
    

    
    
    
    MFT: Let's get Mikey...He'll try anything once...or so I've heard. :*)
    
    
    
    
    Come on in Mikey.  The water's just right, and we don't bite....
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Not too hard anyways. :*)
    
    
    Terrie
    

    
    
    
    MFT: Seeing Don and Chris peeking around as well. :*)
    And, knowing that Don's gonna *LOVE* what I'm getting ready to
    post to him.  :*) heehheee 
    
    
    Terrie
    

Lunch out with a couple of good ::friends

The quote they've been running on the radio about the WB network wednesday night
show, Muscle (and the images it brings to mind)

"They wear spandex so tight it affects MY circulation!"

ChineseMan

    
    
    
    I wonder what Don just got!!! :)))))
    
    Chris
    :)

    
    
    Nothing yet Chris....It's going via the post office.  :*)
    
    
    
    Terrie
    

    
    MFT:  A fun lunch and seeing people you LEAST expect to see!
    
    /jen
    

Re .113    
    
Terrie,    
    
    >And, knowing that Don's gonna *LOVE* what I'm getting ready to
    >post to him.  :*) heehheee 
    
    Well, Terrie, you will be going to outdo the little gift I received
    from two ladies (who will remain anonymous) some years back. The two of
    them  had just returned from a trip across to Hollywood, and while there
    they visited a place called `Fredericks' (?) ..and anyway they sent me
    this VERY personal item ..color was fire engine red.
    
    Unfortunately, it WAS cute and pretty, but it was too SMALL for me.
    
    Don
    *;-)

    
    MFT:  Today is Mothers Day here and this morning Kathryn and I had
    breakfast in bed, followed by chocolate! MMmmmmm
    
    
    Jackie

    
    
    Happy Mom's day Choc!!
    
    Chris
    :)
    
    
    MMmmmm Chocolate!!!

    
    MFT:
    
    	getting the new safe setup last night. :*)
    
    
    chico

    
    
    re -1
    
    
    trojan? or sheik? :))))

    MFT: only 9 working days till vacation!!
    
    MFT: that spring is coming
    
    MFT: a long weekend
    
    MFT: cutting my own movie
    
    
    
    Tina

    
    
    MFT: Trojan most likely.  :*)
    
    
    
    
    
    hahahahahaha
    
    :*)
    Terrie
    

    
    
    	har dee har har......
    
    chico (who's already been clipped) :*)
    
    
    

Getting my Mac at home up toi the latest OS, configuring SLIP and having
Netscape available to browse graphically!

Who says I stayed up until 2am this morning for nothing 8^)

ComputergeekMan

    MFT 1: My inaugural visit to Melbourne's first and new casino, the
    "Crown Casino" ..they only parted me company with $A40 of mine.
    
    MFT2: US noter Skip Readio is in Melbourne. I'm meeting up with him for
    a beer or twenty at Ferntree Gully, a Melbourne suburb, tomorrow
    evening.
    
    Don
    *8-)

    
    
    
    VMFT:  Great friends who are there through the good times and the bad!
    
    	   Thanks!
    
    Chris
    :)

    MFT: leaving for vacation in minn/st.paul tomorrow...  a vaca away,
         just what i need!  
    
    /gina

    
    
    
    how long is your vacation /gina?
    
    Chris
    :)

    only one week, i'm driving out with my best friends who are moving
    there :-(  then doing some sightseeing with friends i met out there
    last year :-)  and then taking a train home, i've got a private room
    on it, and am very excited about it, i like trains, but have never
    been long distance on one  :-)
    
    /gina

    
    
    
    Hope you have a great time /gina!!
    
    Chris_wanting_a_vacation_soon!!
    :)

    MFT: A lovely Italian meal at Piccolo Mondo Restaurant here.
    
    P.S. Wouldn't it have been a boring world without the Italians!
    
    Don
    *8-)

    
    
    re -1
    
    I'm sure Tina would agree with you Don!! :))
    
    Chris
    :)
    

    Re .134
    
    Chris,
    
    Well of course it'd also have been a boring world without Tina
    too..right?
    
    Don
    *8-)

    
    
    
     re -1
    
    definitely!! :)))

    
    MFT: Seeing Wen & /gina in ::friends after sucha long time... *8)
    
    Ravi.
    *8)

    re .133 - .136
    
    I'll pay you a drink at Nook's, boys!!
    
    
    Tina
    :-)))

    MFT: My niece, Lyndal, got herself engaged today.. to a lovely bloke
         whose name is Paul.
    
    Don
    *8-)
    

    
    
    MFT: Getting home last night, there was a strange car in my
    driveway.  I walked into the house to find Alan sitting in the
    livingroom with a young girl that looked to be about 16 or 17.
    He introduced me to her.  She was the daughter of one of the 
    women that works for him.  She was there to babysit.
    
    He took me out for a quiet, romantic dinner, and we talked and 
    talked and talked some more.  Even to the point where the waiter 
    commented that we seemed to be in deep conversation and that he
    didn't even want to interrupt long enough to see if we wanted
    another drink.  
    
    I'm so glad that I married this man!  We can talk about anything, and
    he is always so supportive and understanding.  I have decided to make
    alot of changes in my life over the last year, and he has supported me
    through every decision I've made.  Some of them haven't been the right
    decisions, but I would not have known if I didn't try, and he's never
    rubbed that in my face.  
    
    I've made a decision to make another change, and it might not be right,
    but I've got to give it a shot....we shall see.
    
    
    Terrie
    

    
    
    
    
    Hope the change goes well for you Terrie, whatever it may be!!!
    
    Chris
    :)

    MFT: Reading Terrie's MFT and thinking what a lucky lady she is.
    
    Jackie :-)

    
    
    	MFT:
    
    	seeing someone as happy in their marriage as I am in mine! :*)
    
    
    chico

    
    MFT:  Being sent a .BMP file for my PC of a COOL roller coaster that
    I've even ridden.
    
    Might help hold me over till the real ones open locally in about 2
    weeks!
    
    /jen
    

    
    
    
    what is the amusement park called /jen ( the local one? )
    
    Chris
    :)

    
    MFT : Starting in SHR next week. That's where the group (Storage) is
    and I won't have to worry so much about being out of sight from the
    folks making decisions.
    
    Rich
    
    
    

    
    RE: .145
    
    Amusement Parks - There are several local ones in the area.  Best
    Roller Coaster to be found at Riverside in Agawam Mass.  There are also
    local parks in NH (Canobie Lake), MASS (Whalom Park) and Rhode Island 
    (Rocky Point).
    
    /jen

    
    
    	MFT:
    
    	paintball is coming soon! Next weekend I get to shoot people for
    fun....;*)
    
    
    chico

You need a unix provider that will either set you up a SLIP account or support
you running TIA (Terminal Interface Adapter). TIA is available for $25 and my
provider has the host side already installed and set up. For $65 you can have
the TIA people set it all up for yo but I went cheap (since I didn't know if I'd
like it) and did the setup myself. Took about an hour or so over the weekend. I
needed to upgrade my ancient Mac OS as a separate piece but one that was done it
was simple. Everything else you need is shareware and available over the net.

Check out http://marketplace.com/tia/tiahome.html

I use world.std.com (Software Tool and Die) as my Unix provider
http://www.std.com/World.html

Others are available such as http://www.ultranet.com/

ComputergeekMan
racores@world.std.com
http://world.std.com/~racores/

    
    
    	thanks for the info CM!
    
    

    MFT: Voicemail messages!
    
    Thanks...it was a riot! :-))
    
    
    
    Jackie

    
    mft:  lunch with ::FRIENDS.
    
    And harassing Terrie about tomorrow!
    
    /jen
    

    
    
    MFT : NS (John) living up to his nickname by bagging lunch today
    
    VMFT: The shade of red on Terrie's face at break :-))))
    
    Rich
     

toe sucking... 8^)

    
    
    
    MFT: Pay-back, and two weeks to plan for it! :*)
    
    
    
    
    Terrie
    

MFT: Consuming 2 weeks of anyone's waking hours 8^)

MFT: Paddling down a mountain river on a beautiful spring day.

:^}:^}:^}:^}
:^}Mikey :^}
:^}:^}:^}:^}

Yesterday's Dr. Fun cartoon.

Vend-o-Temp machines 8^)

    
    <snicker snicker snicker>
    
    

    
    
    Well Don, you can be *MY* April Fool any time. :*)
    
    
    
    
    Hi Chico! :*)
    
    
    Terrie
    

    
    
    
    good stories Don!!!
    
    Chris
    :)

    MFT: Last night on TV here in Melbourne, was the actor who plays the
    part of Captain Picard in the Star Trek movies.
    
    He was interviewd on `Hey Hey, It's Saturday', along with singer Tom
    Jones. They are both neighbours in Los Angeles - live around the corner
    from one another.
    
    The new Star Trek movie has broken box office records here, having
    outsold Jurassic Park already. Captain Picard is here to promote the
    movie. He was saying that many more of the original cast were planned
    to play in the latest movie in the series, but contract negotiations
    were the stumbling block.
    
    Don
    *8-)

Unfortunately I missed "Generations", the last StarTrek movie.
But.....
as soon as it comes to the video stores....
I gonna get it. And then, hopefully, the complete collection of
all StarTrek movies will be on sale again, like it was at Christmas
time.

Generations was no huge run here, most people I talked to, were
disappointed. But it outsold Jurassic park in Down Under?????
Well, that makes me more anxious...

Martina_has_Jurassic_Park_on_video

    
    
    
    Star Trek :generations is still playing here!
    
    It is a good movie!!  you'll like it!
    
    Chris
    :)

    
    
    MFT:	very special lady ::friends :)))))

    MFT: not getting April Fooled (just sunburned)
    

    And managing to get a <snarf> first thing in the morning 8^)

    
    
    MFT1:  I talked to Hamp on the phone a little while ago.
    He says hello to everyone, and he likes his new job so far.
    He will let me know as soon as his account is all set up.
    
    
    MFT2: Saturday at lunch.....this was the dialogue.....
    
    Waitress to Rich: What can I get for you?
    ME: Oh, he'll just have a can of whipped cream and some honey.
    Waitress: No, that was last night.
    ME: Rich!  You told?!?!
    
    It was too funny!!!  :*)
    
    Terrie
    

    
    
    MFT : Thinking I'd seen that waitress someplace before :-)))
    
    Rich
    

    MFT...
    
    ...an incredibly beautiful spring day...80F...time to go hit the
    pool...
    
    ...getting a state income tax refund...it will help pay off what we owe
    the Feds...eekgads!
    
    ...today ending better than it started...
    
    Shi

    
    
    Hey Shi!
    
    wow! I just replied to your LFT! Glad things shaped up for you!!
    
    Chris
    :)

    
    
    MFT: a very special lady out there!
    
    MFT: making plans for the upcoming vacation!!
    
    Chris
    :)

MFT: a job reference from an old friend that sounds wonderful!

      
        AMFT:  Booking my flight to England!
    
    Hear that Rick Morrell!  I'm one giant step closer to a ride on
    NEMESIS! :)
    
    /jen
    

MFT: Seeing Terrie so happy she's noting all over the file! 8^)

CommuterMan (heading home)

    
    
    
    MFT: Beautiful people that make your soul fly!
    
    MFT: Long Distance!
    
    MFT: Networks!
    
    MFT: Tax refunds when you thought you owed!
    
    MFT: HUGE tax refunds whey you thought you owed BIG TIME!!
    

    
    MFT: Holidays!
    
    MFT: Flying high
    
    
    MFT: that I have loads more MFTS, but not enough time to type them
    
    
    Jackie

    MFT:
    
    	Jackie not locking herself out of the car again! :->
    
    	Rick.

    
    
    	MFT:
    
    	I don't have to go on the cart (I'm feeling better). ;*)
    
    
    chico

Hey Chico, great news!!!!

I'm very happy for you.

Hugs,
Martina

    
    
    Martina,
    
      Stop sucking up to the mods :-)))
    
    MFT : Tomorrow's Friday. 
    
    Rich
    

Hey Rich,

   is that something like an old American wisdom ???
   A famous line?
   Or just another slang statement????

   Explain please, for me and all the other aliens, if there
   are any. ;)

Martina_illiterately_flaps_her_purple_wings_and_giggles

    
    Martina,
    
      It's slang, though it could be old (CM :-)) wisdom. Means stop 
    being nice to the mods just beacuse they are in a positiobn of
    authority. In Cheeks' case it was all intended as fun.
    
    
    
    NOT 
    
    Rich
    
    
    

Hello Rich,

   thanx for the information. Now I understand!!!! ;)  ;)  ;)
   In Germany we would say something that literally translates
   to....
  
         Don't crawl into the moderators' a**!

   Oops, .......

Martina_more_knowledgeable_now
;)

    
    
    Martina,
    
      That's it !
    
    Rich
    

Somebody say "old" and "CM" in the same sentence? 8^)

That's not old, it's experienced 8^)

Martina, another similar phrase in American is "brown nosing" which is probably
and even closer translation to yours.

MFT1: Chico feeling better

MFT2: and interesting interview in an hour

CheerfulMan

    
    
    MFT1-25: :*)  All the MFT's of the day!
    
    
    Glad you're feeling better Chico.
    
    
    Terrie
    

    
    
    	MFT:
    
    	I might be going to Texas finally! Sematech is offering some more
    training....let's hope for the best!
    
    
    chico

    
    
    
    re Chico feeling better----> your not foolin anyone you know!! :))
    
    MFT: the cheap price of tires to replace the flat that I got today!
    
    MFT: more snow....lots of it!
    
    MFT: Cellular phones
    
    MFT: 4 WEEKS!!!!!!! :))))))))
    
    Chris
    :)

    MFT: folks who do some special things, but dont realise how special
    they are. :-)
    
    
    Jackie

    MFT: A cold night by an open fire and an endless supply of hot
         home-made sausage rolls and tomato sauce.
    
             (It's the coldest day we've had since October here.)
    
    Don
    *8-)
    

going to a gig yesterday night and seing my ex-colleague and his friend
playing acoustic guitar. It was great. Not a whole lot of people there,
but we had a great time. And..... it doesn't matter where they'll play
next time, I'll be there. Always ;)
"It's the kind of music that makes your day, moves you to look at things
a different way, takes you out on a journey of dreams."
(I once made a poem for this ex-colleague....)

And: getting a hug after the performance!!!!!

;)  ;)  ;)  ;)

Martina_forever_dreaming

    
    
    MFT:   getting closer!!
    
    MFT:   Sparkly dreams! :)))
    
    MFT:   less than 4 weeks!! :))))))))
    
    Chris
    :)
    

    
    
    MFT:   Coming home to find my dial in now mysteriously working!!
    	   - either my complaints were actioned remotely..or my modem reset
    	   did something.
    
    Chris
    :)

    
    
    	MFT:
    
    	great day of paintball!
    
    
    chico

Hello Chico,

   can you explain, what paintball is????

Martina_The_Illiterate_Alien
;)

    MFT: Firm foundations
    
    Jackie

    
    
    
    SNARF!!!
    
    thanks for the setup Choc!!
    
    and here here to that firmness!! :)))
    
    Chris
    :)

    
    MFT:  The PROVIDENCE BRUINS making into the playoffs! :)
    
    /jen
    

    
    
    	re: paintball
    
    	Paintball is a game played with "markers" that shoot little .68"
    paint-filled plastic balls (the markers looked like a space-gun on
    steroids). You divide up into two teams of twenty or so players and
    each team trys to get the other ones flag. If you get "shot" with a
    paint pellet, you're out for that game (usually about 15-20mins a
    game). The whole point it to keep the other team at bay and to "shoot"
    as many of them as you can.
    
    	It's great fun and the place I go to stresses safety. I like
    that. They may charge a bit more than other places, but I'll pay the
    extra to have good judges and a safe environment. I'm there to have fun
    after all....
    
    	cheers,
    
    	chico

Hello Chico!

   hey, that sounds like fun. Maybe we should think about a
   ::friends gathering at a paintball place?
   Or is it for members only?

Martina

    
    
    	It is great fun Martina, but I'm not sure how many in here would
    really be interested. It does sting a bit when you're hit by a
    paintball and it involves alot of running, climbing, crawling, etc. If
    some folks are seriously interested then I would be happy to give out
    information. Nothing like a bunch of grown men and women in camo
    running around and shooting each other! :*)
    
    
    	chico

    
    
    I love paintball...its is good fun!
    
    Chris
    :)

    
    
    MFT:  Mail from Hamp!!!  He asked that I post his e-mail here.
    
    
    US1RMC::"hamp@maelstrom.Timeplex.COM"
    
    It is case sensative, so be sure to use upper and lower case,
    exactly as above.  Load him down with mail. :*)
    
    
    xOxOxOOOO
    
    
    Terrie
    

    MFT: Brian (my hubby) passed his teacher's certification test
         this past saturday!!
         and did very well on his speech last nite at the superintendant's
         dinner celebrating the successful partnership between monty tech
    	 voc high and local business  :-)  I'm *very* proud!  
    
    /gina

    
    
    /gina!  That is wonderfull!  You have every reason to
    be proud of him!  Congrats to Brian!!! :*)
    
    
    Terrie
    

    
    VMFT:  Meeting Tina and her mum and Martina last night!
    
    A fun group night at the MFA and din-din at the Hard Rock Cafe
    afterwards.   
    
    Tina has enough Hard Rock buttons to last a lifetime!  :)
    
    /jen

MFT: I sign the new job paperwork tomorrow!

    Congratulations CM!!  Where will you be?
    
    /gina

Process Software in Framingham. Small startup that does TCP products for DEC.
I'm going to be writing a WWW server. Hopefully I'll get an attitude recharge.

CM

Congrats on the new job, CM...that's great!!!

Lola

    
    
    	excellent news CM!
    
    MFT:
    
    	watching "High Plains Drifter" again last night. Great movie...
    
    
    chico

    
    
    MFT1:  Hamp says 'hey' to everyone!
    
    
    MFT2:  When I leave here today, I won't be back till Wednesday!
    
    
    MFT3:  CrullerMan's good news!  Congrats doll!
    
    
    Terrie
    

    
    
    	MFT:
    
    	I can go out to dinner with you all tonight!
    
    
    chico

I'll be off the net at lunchtime so I'll be making the dinner arrangements this
afternoon. They'll be in the name "Digital Friends". 6pm at the picadilly Pub in
Marlboro.

Cm

    
    
    MFT:  The box of a dozen assorted 'filled' donuts
    I found in my office with a large note reading
    "Every Picture Tells a Story, Donut".
    
    Gee, I wonder who could have done that...heeheehee
    
    
    Terrie
    

    
    MFT: first aid kits and red sharpies!
         is this a hint CM?
    
    A
    

    
    
    Hey Ann, want a donut?  :*)  I've already eaten
    the cream filled one. :*)
    
    
    
    Terrie
    

    
    **I've already eaten the cream filled one. :*)
    
    Mo will be sooo disappointed!
    
    Hi A.  Hi Terrie.  Hi CM (hope it is a good day for you!)
    
    and hello to whoever else is about!
    
    /jen
    

    MFT: I've found out my birthmother's and birthbrother's names!
    	 Now I've just got to find them somehow, probably in Ca. from
    	 here in Ma...
    
    /gina

Hi Jen (and Ann and Terrie and Chico and everyone else)

Ann, you need to tell them that the First Aid kit is for the little things and
the pen is for signing the casts!

Yes, it's a good day in that I can joke around with friends like this. It's a
sad day in that I'll be out of the notesfile VERY soon.

MFT: Being recognized by my new boss in the hallway here at DEC!

CM

    
    Terrie, are there any jelly filled ones left?
    
    /gina, that is fantastic, I know exactly how you feel, good luck on
    finding them.
    
    Jim, there will be NO casts.
    
    A
    

    MFT1: Long Weekends
    
    MFT2: Spontaneous actions
    
    MFT3: The phone call I received Thursday night
    
    MFT4: Very special family times
    
    MFT5: Re-visiting places of my childhood
    
    MFT5: The Easter Bunny's special delivery
    
    
    Jackie

    
    
    
    
    MFT: weekend getaways that are not planned at all!
    
    MFT: the great news i just got!!
    
    MFT: short weeks
    
    MFT: 2.3 weeks left
    
    MFT: easter CHOColate :))))
    
    Chris
    :)
    
    

    
    
    	MFT:
    
    	candy! :) I don't usually have any around, but after easter is
    special...:)
    
    
    chico

    
    MFT: my raise!
    
    A
    

    
    re: -1
    
    Ann, Aren't you on the 2nd floor already ?
    
    MFT: Short work weeks. I'm out Thurs and Fri.
    
    MFT: The Party Fri night. 
    
    MFT: Cheeks being picked up twice !!
    
    Rich
    

    
    
    	>>    MFT: Cheeks being picked up twice !!
    
    	I must say, I enjoyed that immensely both times....:)
    
    
    chico

Cheeks has been picked up twice???? Oops, I missed something. Did
I leave too early????

;)

MFT:  Tina feeling better today.
      The party Friday night.
      Our excursion to Rockport on Saturday.

Congratulations Ann!!! I'm sure you deserved it.

Martina

    
    
    
    Congrats A!!
    
    Chris
    :)

    congrats Ann!!  Way to go!!
    
    MFT:  Ruby did fantastic at the show this weekend, even though I had to
    send her with my mother because I was too sick to go. )-:
    
    H

    
    mft:  a fun friday night get together with friends
    
    /j
    

    
    
    
    re -1
    
    I'm getting Canada ready for the Red haired invasion!!!
    
    Chris
    :)

    
    
    MFT: a day full of good news
    
    MFT: getting my own office
    
    MFT: not knowing if I really need it
    
    MFT: Grandfathers
    
    MFT: Beautiful English ladies with a fetish for chocolate
    
    MFT: Turkish Delight
    
    Chris
    :)

    
    From Livewire:
    
    Digital reports third quarter net income of $74 million
    
    Oh happy days!
    
    					Dianne Clark-Cahill

    MFT:  thunder and lightning!
    
    /gina

    MFT:  IT'S HERE!!  Our new Fatboy!
    
       :-)  <----  *huge* grin
    
    /gina

    
    
    
    that aint no way to treat a newborn!!! hehehehehe :)))))

	Could someone be kind and tell me the meaning of *Fatboy*, please.
OK, I'm new here (only one week), but haven't U be young one day? I'm happy to
be young, I'm happy to live, I'm happy to be here  and I'm happy to talk to U...
	MFT: For "Ain't life fun	

	Continuing .241, ...

	MFT: For "Ain't life fun", the snow's fallen down this night at the
altitude of 600 meters, and the mountains around us are wonderful. You'd like to
see it for sure!
	MFT: There's a french girl hidden in the world of ::FRIENDS. Say welcome
to her for me, cause my manager is back today, and I won't be able to write more
before tonite (This, this is NOT a MFT, it's here anyway!)
				see ya soon after noon,		BenJ.

    
    
    
    BenJ
    
    a fatboy is a motorcycle....or a hog as some call it!
    
    Chris
    :))

    
    MFT:  /gina getting her fatboy!
    
    MFT2: Seeing an awesome Bruins game at the Gah-den last night!
    
    MFT3: Providence Bruins won last night 7-2 over Portland putting them
    up two games to one in their playoff match!  :)
    
    /jen

    
    
    	MFT:
    
    	almost outta here!
    
    
    chico

At 4:45 I start driving to Alewife to pick up Tina
and her Mom for tonight's party.


MFT:   - seeing my ::friends again
       - getting outta here at normal working hours

;)
Martina

    
    
    MFT: Getting back my fourth test last night!  I got
    a 100%!!!!  Perfect score!!!  No mistakes!!!!  YES!!!
    This brings my average up to a 97%!!!  :*)
    
    
    
    Terrie
    

Oh Terrie, I am very happy for you. ;)
What kind of test was it?

;)
Martina

    
    
    Thanks Martina!  It was Algebra. (YUCK!!!)
    
    
    
    :*)
    Terrie
    

    
    
    SNARF!!
    
    wow!! excellent Terrie!!! 100% on Algebra!! I'm impressed!
    
    Chris
    :)

I'm glad Terrie that your encounter with good ol' buddy
Al Gebra turned out so lucky.

Hugs,
Martina
;)

    
    
    Hey Martina..have you been sniffing beer bottle caps?!!! :))))))
    
    Chris
    :)

("I see... but I cannot understand..." This sentence rhymes in French.)

The Alien looks at you with big brown eyes asking for an explanation....

;)
Martina

    
    
    You are making word games out of everything..I think this is funny!
    :)))

    
    MFT:  Going to a dinner dance last night and winning 1) 50 gals of home
    heating oil 2)  Dinner for two out at a place my husband and I frequent
    and 3)  a GALLON of Seagram's VO!
    
    /d

    >50 gals of home heating oil...
    
         The question is... do you have a oil fired heating system??
    
            Rick.
    

	MFT1: Sunday = day of the sun = sunny day = TRUE this WE!
	MFT2: I've made the turn of the Annecy lake by bicycle (about 40kms).
	MFT3: I've tested for U the Whitbread pale ale (English beer), great!

			Thinking about the life's beauty,	BenJ.  ;)

    
    RE:   <<< Note 12.257 by MARVIN::MORRELL "Nooooooo I shall
    believe....." >>>
    
        >50 gals of home heating oil...
    
        >The question is...do you have a oil fired heating system??  Yes 
    

    I was just wondering... oil fired heating systems are unusual in the
    UK.. we mainly run on Natural Gas.. :->
    
    Rick.

    MFT:  A great weekend vacation in Canada. 
          Chris doing such a wonderful job in showing Tina, her Mom and me
          around, answering all our tourist questions patiently, making
          our vacation a very special one.
    
          Thank you Chris!
    
    Martina

    
    
    
    re -1
    
    My pleasure!!!
    
    Chris
    :)

    MFT: -  standing directly in front of a t-rex in the dinosaur
            exhibition and looking straight at his gigantic teeth...
         -  live bugs, snakes, rats, mice, spiders at the "crittle
            creature" exhibition
         -  lots of fabulous dinners with ..... chocolate deserts!!!!
    
    ;)
    Martina

    
    MFT:  Seeing Rich drive by while I was out walking at lunch time.
    		and even better, he didn't try to run me down!
    
    MFT2: Having a visit from ex-deccie Cathy Finucane!  She is doing well
    for those that remember her!
    
    /jen

    MFT:   getting a system for to take home. ;)
           Then I will look for modems and can one day dial in from
           home. 
    
    ;)
    Martina

From:	CRL::"Gina.Franceschi@analog.com" "Gina F.B." 26-APR-1995 15:30:38.44
To:	subpac::sadin
CC:	
Subj:	hi!

hi chico,
well, my earlier email, if you recieved it, wasn't quite correct...
i'm not on the master list yet, but should be tomorrow, so if you 
try to send email back to me, it will just be returned...  when i
do get on it (probably tomorrow or friday) my internet adress will
be       Gina.Franceschi@Analog.Com

things are going great here so far, i'm trying to learn all about
my sun sparc10 and cadence tools...  and unix.   so, i have a question
for you cause i think you said you knew or were learning unix?  do you
know of a book Unix for Vms Users?  i'm trying to find out how to get it,
maybe get the ISBN number so i can order it...

could you post my email adress in ::friends?  and i may ask you for
some ::friends email adresses...  i didn't write some of them down :-(

also, let me know if any gatherings are coming up!
how's sematech coming along?

it's really wierd not having notes or www to read, or any email yet
for that matter!  i've only recieved one "test" mail since i've got
here!

well, hope to hear from  you...

/gina  

plse say hi to everyone in ::friends...

p.s.  we picked up the fatboy monday, i drove it a few mins last nite...
i may be getting a new kawa vulcan...  

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    Hello Chico,
    
       Philip E. Bourne "UNIX for VMS Users"   ISBN 1-55558-034-3
       by Digital Press
    
    ;)
    Martina
    
    I'll try to forward this note to Gina as well

  I just happen to have this book, and replied directly to Gina.

    And you snarfed 69 without recognizing it!
    
    ;)
    Martina

    
    
    Martina,  I already sent the information to the address in Chicos' 
    memo.  I am sure that Gina would like to hear from any of her DEC
    friends so send her a memo also.
    
    Craig
    

    Hello Craig, you tooo?????
    
    Hey, that's funny. ;)
    Gina will get tons of messagages from us with the ISBN and greetings.
    
    ;)
    Martina

    
    
    Hey we gotta show our friends that we can talk with them somehow....
    Internet is a pretty good method to use.
    
    I guess that she is not addreaable yet...I just got the error saying
    that it could not be deliverd
    
    
    

    Me to.
    
    ;(((
    
    I'll try some other formats.
    
    Martina

    
    
    	Ah, you all didn't read the letter she wrote, did you? She won't be
    on the main list until today, therefore mail will not reach her yet.
    Try sending this afternoon...
    
    
    chico

    
    
    	MFT:
    
    	giving a ride to an amiable hitch-hiker this morning. Nice guy who
    would've been in for a loooooooong walk.....I even bought him a coffee.
    :)
    
    
    chico

    MFT: vacation
    
    MFT: meeting ::friends
    
    MFT: having brunch :-))
    
    MFT: getting a lovely letter
    
    MFT: being offered a new job
    
    
    
    Tina

    >MFT: being offered a new job
    
    	Hey.. congrats on ya new job.. are you going to take it... where's
    it based??
    
    	Rick.

    
    
    
    congrats on the job offer Tina!! I'm so happy for you!
    
    Chris
    :)

    
    
    
    Hey Chico,, careful about picking up Hitch-hikers....watcht the movie
    the Hitcher starring Rutger Hauer and Mathew Broderick!!
    
    this stuff happens...it did to both my brother and sister!!!!
    scary stuff! alot of sickos out there!
    
    Chris
    :|

    Hallo Tina!
    
       glad to have you back and I am so happy for your new job offer!
       Does that mean that you're going to another Vienna site?
    
    Hugs,
    Martina

    
    
    	re: Chris
    
    	Hey man, I used to BE a hitchhiker! :*) I don't pick up just any
    slob off the sidewalk. This guy was hitching through Rutland (my very
    small home town) and was carrying a brown-bag lunch. He looked like a
    construction worker heading to work, and it turns out he was. Nice guy
    too...good conversation....:)
    
    	chico
    

    
    
    
    Chico...in both the cases i mentioned with my brother and sister, THEY
    were the hitchhikers...the drivers were the psychos.
    
    you just can't tell a person by the way they look.
    
    anyhow...i'm glad it turned out to be a nice guy that needed a ride!
    
    Chris
    :)

    
    
    	Ah, THEY were hitchin' eh? I remember getting a few rides from some
    real wacko's....'tis the chance you take when you hitch.
    
    	I know you can't tell a person by the way they look (I help teach
    some defensive awareness classes), but somedays I take my chances.
    Besides, I felt bad for the guy....I've been in his shoes before.
    
    
    chico

    MFT: Monday May 1st
    
    
    
    Tina

    Whats happening on 1st May?
    
    
    MFT: 7 days until I go on vacation!  :-)
    
    Jackie

MFT1: TGIF...
MFT2: Sunny, long WE (3 days cause Monday May 1st)...
MFT3: Drank beers yesterday night (Amberley, John courrage...)
MFT4: Sile in the eyes of a child this mornin...
MFT5: Call to some friends of mine (of my class)...
MFT6: Twix an her sensitive open mind
MFT7: Program about to run...
MFT8: Talkin to U all every day, gettin some news of the world, live...
MFT9: Life here in Annecy...

	Don't have the time for more,
			Thinkin about life's beauty,	BenJ.    :-)))))

    re .286
    
    
    Monday, 1st May is a holiday in Austria. YES!!!
    
    
    Tina_loving_long_weekends

    
    
    
    well-timed Vacation Tina!!
    
    Chris
    :)

	Tina, in Austria, is it the same than in France, i.e 1st May is the
work's fest, and so nobody works this day?

					Vacances aussi ici,	BenJ.    ;)

    re -1
    
    Yes I think so: it's the day for the workers!
    
    Great, isn't it?

	"Great, isn't it?"...	YES!
					RHAAAAAAAA  LOVELYYYY,	BenJ.	:)

    MFT:  Monday, May 1.
    
    Actually, it's my favorite day for a different day though, Tina and
    Bewj.  It's my birthday.  hahaha!  Now wasn't it nice of me to give you
    two a day off on my birthday?   heehee!
    
    H

    MFT:  not being alone on a day like today.
          
    

	H, Title meaning how old are U, if I can ask it to U.	
	
	Thanks H... Didn't realize it was U who gave us this day off...
			Wishing U a birthday happy,	BenJ.    ;)

    
    
    
    	MFT:	Less than 1 week left!!!!
    	MFT:	Clean fresh starts
    
    	Chris
    	:)
    

	MFT: 9 days till my vacation!  Seems like several of us are going at the
	     same time!!!

	Holly, my birthday's just 8 days behind yours...but many years before!!!

	Lola

    
    
    
    MFT : holidays!

    
    
    
    SET UP FOR ------>

    
    
    
    SNARF!!!
    

    
    
    	MFT:
    
    	selling my old VT-180 Robin to a gent who actually helped invent
    the VT-180! Interesting story about how the VT-180 was a basement
    project that DEC bought from a private individual.
    
    	This guy had a nice '66 LeMans too...:)
    
    
    chico

    
    
    
    
    MFT:  5 days left!!!
    
    MFT:  sharing thoughts on important issues
    
    MFT:  looking forward to a special meeting in Toronto!
    
    Chris
    :)

    
    
    MFT:  Finally finding the time on Friday to fax off the B&B
    info to Chris.  Hope it was helpfull, and I am really looking
    forward to seeing you and Jackie!  I've booked Jake Ivory's
    for 24 people just to be safe.
    
    
    Terrie
    

    MFT:  Terrie booking Jake Ivories...Thank you!  I'm looking forward to
          seeing you too! :-)
    
    
    MFT2: Finally sorting out my new travel plans!
    
    
    Jackie
    

    
    
    
    MFT:  ::Friends helping ::Friends!
    
    MFT:  the great booking I made for a B & B in Boston with Terrie's help
    
    MFT:  3 more working days until...!!! :))))
    
    Chris
    :)

    
    
    
    MFT: that Jake Ivories is booked now!
    	 Thanks a million Terrie!
    
    Big hugs!
    Chris
    :)
    

    RE: A few Back.
    
    BenJ, I'm 29 years old today.
    
    MFT:  Great husbands.
    
    MFT2:  My little kitten, Ruby, is in the top 10 kitten nationally this
    year.  
    
    Holly
    

    MFT: Holly's birthday!    Many happy returns!
    
    and congrats to Ruby, too!
    
    Jackie

    MFT:   1st of May today
    
    That means a day off in Germany. My little brother can sleep long
    today.
    Normally he gets up at 5am.... what he *hates*.
    
    ;)
    Martina

    
    
    Happy Birthday Holly!  Are you and Bob still planning on
    being at Jake Ivory's on the 13th?  I'll buy you a birthday
    drink!  :*)
    
    
    Chris, what's the name of the B&B you picked?  I'll look it up
    and see what the book says about it.
    
    
    Terrie
    

    
    
    
    Its owned and run by Julie Anne Chase 
    14 Pilkney rd is the address.
    got it through Cambridge house and AAA Acommodations.
    
    - the name of the exact house is a mystery since it was
    recommended to me By AAA who list a number of them in the area.
    I'll know the name this afternoon when they fax me the
    confirmation.
    
    Chris
    :)

    As of right now, Bob and I are planning on going to Jake Ivory's.  Will
    talk to Bob again about it tonight.
    
    Thanks for the birthday wishes everyone!!  It really lifts my spirits a
    bit.
    
    H
    

    
    	MFT:
    
    	lots done this weekend...
    
    
    chico

    
    
    	mft2:
    
    	DEC is finally going to start contributing to our SAVE programs!
    
    
    chico

>    	DEC is finally going to start contributing to our SAVE programs!
 

	:-)))))))))

MFT: Three new gold rings on their way to me!

Lola

    
    MFT:  Snowboarding this past weekend. :))))))
    
    	   What a great time we had!
    
    Wen

    
    
    HI ya Wen!
    
    Chris
    :)

	MFT: Money, money, money... (1er salaire chez DEC)
	MFT: Coming soon, some news from my lovely polonese...
	MFT: Sunny WE with my bicycle
	MFT: Call given by my familly, all is OK...
	MFT: May, my favorite month, time for lovers, time for seeing new places

			Just smile, and U'll see what I see...	BenJ.	;)

    MFT:   Somebody loves me and gave me the IDE cable I was looking for
           so desperately. ;)
    
    MFT:   Seeing BenJ happy.
           I smile and see the world through your eyes.
    
    Martina-Twix

This one is mine...
						Snarfy,		BenJ.      ;)

    Wow BenJ, that is a very nice lovely Mirror snarffff!!!!
    
    ;)
    Twix

    
    
    
    You 2 kill me!! :))))
    
    Chris
    :)

	Now, U're dead!

					Yours Lucky lukely,	BenJ.	;)

    Hello Chris!
    
       Guten Morgen lieber Chris.
    
       You made a very nice sequential snarf there: 12323.
       And your achieved it by only using the first 3 digits 1,2 and 3!
       Very good.
    
    ;)
    Martina

    
    
    HI Martina!!
    
    you and Benj are Snarf Happy!!!
    
    Chris
    :)

    Actually not: now I need a high density SCSI cable.
    
    :(
    
    I looked all over in our drawers, labs, etc. I'll find it.
    When this system is ready, I'll also have a nice collection of cables.
    
    The base system with the IDE drives and half the SCSI part runs
    already perfectly fine.
    
    ;)
    Martina

	MFT: Terrie and her efforts to help me!  She is just too great
	     for words!

	Lola

    
    
    Anything for a friend Laura, and I really didn't do that much.
    I can't give guarantees, only contacts.  But, I do hope it helps.
    
    
    Terrie
    

    
    
    
    SNARF!!

    
    
    30 or 33 Chris?  :*)
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Or 12 for that matter?  heeheehee
    
    
    Terrie
    

set up for ----->

    

SNARF!!
    

    
    
    
    that would be 30 !
    brat!! :))))))
    
    
    Chris
    :)

    you snarfed MY age! That is outrageous!!!!!!!
    
    So now I can wait until my next birthday and then snarfffff
    the next entry.
    
    ;)
    Martina

    Hello BenJ!
    
       that is good news! What does she say, will she visit you again?????
       I liked your romantic story about New Year's Eve at la tour Eiffel
    
    ;)
    Martina

    
    
    
    
    MFT:   One more work day left!!!!!
    
    
    Chris
    :)

    
    
    	MFT:
    
    	Taking 8th place in the HLO 3.452mile loops run yesterday! My time
    was 22:13..a good time for me anyway. :*)
    
    	MFT2:
    
    	still having the energy to get out and do a 4 mile run today in
    28:00...;*)
    
    chico

    
    
    
    MFT:  Chicken Chimichangas served in our cafeteria today!
    	  ( believe it or not... DEC food that is edible!! )
    
    
    a Smoothie would go down nice right now!!
    
    Chris
    :)

    
    
    MFT: Lunch with Ann, Holly, Stacey, me, and HAMP!!!!  :*)  And,
    an entire pad of post it noes filled with Hamp hugs(tm), and 
    going out to find them all over my car too!  :*)
    
    
    
    Terrie
    

    
    MFT: -1 ditto.  Terrie, your car was the first thing to catch my eye!
    	 it was funny!
    
    A
    

    re -2
    
    That sounds great Terrie!
    
    :-)
    
    Jackie

    
    MFT:  Getting my car back!
    
    MFT2: The great weather outside!
    
    :)
    
    /jen
    

    Scotland is having great weather too.......But will it last??????
    
    
    Kat

    I hope so as ive got the grass to cut tomorrow and a few Labatts to
    help me on the way    *:@)
    
    

Nice and sunny and warm in Massachusetts today, too.  About 70 F.

Lola    
    

	MFT:5 more hours to go and then I am on vacation for 10 days!
	    Bring on the Long Island Ice teas!!!

	(For those who don't know what a LIIT is, it's a *very* potent
	alcoholic beverage!!!

	MFT2: Looking forward to getting Steve's new microbrewery kit going
	      when we return!

	Lola    

    
    
    HOpe you have the best vacation Lola!
    
    Happy B-day to you
    
    	Happy b-day to you
    
    Happy B-day dear Lola!!
    
    	Happy b-day to you!!!!
    
    ( for  your birthday since we will both be out of contact! )
    
    Hugs
    Chris
    :)

	Thanks Chris, but you just snarfed my birthday number!!!!

	I better be more alert if you're around!

	Lola

    re.347....
    
    Stav,
    
        Those Labatts that are going to help you cut the grass,
        have they got big floppy ears and a fluffy tail.??
    
    Thid 

>        Those Labatts that are going to help you cut the grass,
 >       have they got big floppy ears and a fluffy tail.??
    
    Thid,

	I think you're thinking of wabatts!

	Lola
 

    
    
    The weather here is hot today!! Its about time!! :)))
    Chris
    :)

    Sid..
    
    
    No thats the Woman across the road...... she like to dress up 
    as a playboy Bunny...!!!
    
    
    *:@)

    WHERE?????????????
    
    ;)
    Martina

    .... It looks like I'm getting somewhere....
    Now I'm deep down in the Assembly language part of the firmware,
    it does not at all look like my driver is to blame ....
    
    ;)
    Martina

    Martina...glad to see you are deep down in the assembly language part
    of the firmware....makes a lot of sense to me........
    
    *:-0

    
    
    
    MFT: Kimball's for lunch today!!!  Who's gonna brave the drizzle and
    join me for whipped cream holding contests?  :*)
    
    
    
    Terrie
    

    Hello there..... good news:
    
        I've finished building my system to take home. ;) ;)
    
    Now on Monday I can start installing software. Then.....
    I will also be able to spend the evenings at home with my
    ::friends.
    
    ;)
    Martina

    MFT today:   being a LEGAL alien now. ;)
    
    Sometimes I will be an ill legal alien, especially in flu-time but
    never again illegal.
    
    ;)
    Martina_alien_with_green_antennas_and_Green_Card

    
    That's great Martina!!!
    
    A
    

    
    MFT:  Remember one year ago today when I went to Coney Island for the
    first time! :)
    
    /jen
    

    
    MFT: The *_AWESOME_* roller coaster ride I had at Ocean Park, Hongkong...
    	It had 3 inverted loops .....<wheeeee>
    
    Ravi.
    *8)

MFT1: A great sunny WE, so nice for cycling...
MFT2: 14 years of socialism over here in France... (Excuse me for talking 
	about politic, I shouldn't do it here)
MFT3: Seeing that Twix's got a cardof the same colours of her cuty antennaes.
MFT4: Reading the new Martina's poetry about Friday.

			De temps en temps aimant les Mardis,	BenJ.	;)

    
    MFT: Finally having caught up with all the unseens.....<pheeewwww>
    
    Ravi.

MFT1: Being not alone this morning.
MFT2: Beginig to anderstand what I have to do in my program.
MFT3: Going to have lunch soon.

re -1
	Ravi, from how many time didn't U connect yourself? Did U manage to read
all the unseens really?
					A bit hungry,		BenJ.	;)

    re -2
    
    hehehehehehe
    
    
    
    Tina

    
    RE: 367
    
    BenJ,
    
    	I could catch up on the unseens after devoting a 3hrtime period
    toward this activity only... hehehehehehehe
    
    Ravi.

    
    MFT:  Seeing that Ravi likes Roller Coasters too! :)
    
    /jen (who'll be at Alton and Blackpool SCREAMING on the coasters soon!)
    
    

    I was at Blackpool yesterday but the Pepsi Max Roller Coaster 
    was closed due to high wind's
    
    
    *:@(

    I was on the "Big one in Blackpool last year it's "Great"

    
    	MFT:
    
    	nice weather for a 6 mile run today.....
    
    
    chico

    
    
    	MFT:
    
    	last night of Algebra class tonight. If I do my part on tonights
    test, I'll leave the class with an 'A' or at least a 'B+' average. I
    won't complain...:)
    
    chico

    
    
    Good going Chico!  Tomorrow night is my last class of algebra.
    I did some figuring, and if I get a 78% on the final, I'll still
    end up with a 93% average. :*)  I'm PSYCHED!!  :*)  Then I start
    English Comp. one and two in three weeks.
    
    
    
    Terrie
    

    
    
    	That's excellent Terrie! I'm taking the summer off (I may take an
    EMT course tho') and then I'll start my intermediate algebra during the
    fall semester. After that it'll be advanced algebra, calculus,
    etc....fun fun fun....:)
    
    
    chico

    
    MFT:  Hearing how well everybody is doing in school.  I do really miss
    going to classes...wish DEC would still pay. :(
    
    MFT2:  Seeing an awesome concert last night by Toad the Wet Sprocket.
    
    MFT3:  The Providence Bruins staying alive in their second round
    playoff series against Albany.  :)
    
    /jen
    

    
    
    Yup, I start "Intermediate Algebra and Trigenometry" in Septemeber too.
    
    How did you do with factoring?  I HATE FACTORING!!!! :(
    
    
    Terrie
    

    
    
    Jen....DEC is paying for my classes.
    
    
    Terrie
    

    
    
    	re: factoring
    
    	actually, I got along ok with factoring. This last segment we're
    doing (calculating X and Y coordinates on cartesian squares) had me
    going for a bit, but I think I've got it nailed after finishing my
    homework last night.
    
    	I liked trig back in high school so I'm kindof looking forward to
    class in the fall.
    
    
    chico

    
    
    I never took trig before...(See Terrie biting her once long nails here)
    We never touched on cartesian coordinates in Intro this year.  It was
    not part of the required core for some reason.  They do it next class.
    But, I should breeze through that part.  I deal with them every day in
    my job.
    
    
    
    Terrie
    

    Whoooooooooooooooooooooosh!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    
    
    nipped in/out

    
    
    MFT....Seeing the little nipper nipping in and out....:-)
    
    Hi Katrina....
    
    
    Craig
    

Hello Chico and Terrie,

   how do you do that: taking classes and let Digital pay.
   Do you aim to get a degree of some sort with the classes?
   Where do you take these classes?

;)
Martina_curious

    
    
    	I take classes at Quinsigamond Community College, but Digital will
    pay for a lot of different colleges (WPI, Clark, etc). Got to your
    manager and tell him/her that you would like to make up a development
    plan with taking classes being a top priority (make sure to specify
    which classes in the development plan). You will need to re-do a
    development plan every year. Your group secretary should have all the
    forms to fill out....just sign in the right places and you're on your
    way! Make sure you get all the info from the school BEFORE you fill out
    the forms (you need to know how much the class will cost, book cost,
    tax, etc).
    
    chico

Hello BenJ,

   there is ALWAYS use for Algebra. EVERYWHERE in life.
   Whenever you need to do some calculations you need it. It is somehow
   the basic principle of living.

;)
Twix_had_lots_of_Math_in_her_Ingenieur_studies

    
    
    
    Ben, and Martina....I did pretty much the same thing as Chico.
    Only, I go to Massasoit Community College.  I have signed up
    for an associates degree program in Electronics Technology. As
    I am currently a technician, this degree will be in the field
    in which I work, and therefor required for my advancement.  That's
    the key to getting an approval on something like this.  The class 
    has to be job or advancement related in order to have them pay for
    it, or you MUST be in a degree program, and the class must be part
    of the prerequisite(sp?) of the degree.
    
    
    Terrie
    

    
    
    	re: Algebra in real life
    
    	Sure, there's lots of uses for algebra in semiconductors. Try
    figuring a theoretical vs. actual reflectance curve on an Ultra-Violet
    measurement tool WITHOUT using Planke's constant in an algebraic
    formula. :*)
    
    chico

    
    
    And try drawing a schematic without the use of cartesian coordinates,
    X,Y, AND Z....
    
    
    And yes Chico, I'd have no problem with that applied math
    problem you spoke of earlier. :*)
    
    
    Terrie
    

Actually I was referring to more basic applications like.....

   - counting how much icecream scoops you can buy with the money you have
   - counting how much beers you need to get your normal comfortlevel of
     alcohol on a particular day
   - counting how many kilometers a particular distance is that was given
     to you in miles by your US friends

;)
Martina

    MFT:  Getting a hamp hug today. (-:
    
    MFT2:  Interviewing in an outside company.  
    
    H

    
    
    pout...pout....sobbbbbbbbbbbbbb I WANT A HAMP HUG!!!!!  :(
    
    
    Holly, hope the interview went well!  Good luck!!!!!
    
    
    
    Terrie
    

    
    
    Oh, and something else to use algebra for.....
    
    
    You can figure out what the worst possible grade you could get on your
    final would be and still come out with an 'A' average.  :*)
    
    
    
    
    Terrie
    

    MFT:  I GOT A JOB OFFER!!!!!!
    
    H

    
    MFT: Holly's news! :)
    
    MFT2: Snarfing the .400!
    
    /jen
    

    
    MFT: Holly's News.   *CONGRATS*
    
    Ravi.
    *8)

	MFT: Today it's Holly's day. Hope your job offer is very interesting for
your carrere (Oups I don't know how to write it!).

				Et quand je dis jeudi...	BenJ.	;)

    
    
    	MFT:
    
    	Holly getting a job offer! Excellent news Holly!
    
    	MFT2:
    
    	Getting an A- on my final last night! My grade for the year was an
    A- also!! I'll take it....;*)
    
    
    chico

    MFT1: Holly's news
    
    MFT2: being "kissed" by a butterfly
    
    MFT3: having seen 5 red cars in one line
    
    MFT4: having seen 2 chimney-sweeps
    
    
    
    Tina

    
    
    Wonderfull news for Holly and Chico!!!!!  Congrats to the
    both of you!!!!  I love seeing good things happen for such
    good folks!!!
    
    
    Everyone pray I do as well on my final tonight... :(
    
    
    
    Terrie
    

    
    
    	no prayer necessary darlin'...you'll do great!
    
    
    chico

Hello Holly!

   that is GREAT news! Here is a big hug from me. Does that mean that
   you're leaving Digital now? Or did you get a job that allows you to stay
   with us for a while? 

Congrats to Chico and crossed fingers to Terrie. ;)

Martina 

Hello BenJ!

   Congrats on your phantastic mathematical snarf. Well done.

;)
Twix

    
    
    	MFT:
    
    	getting to see all you lovely people at Kimbals! :)
    
    	MFT2:
    
    	The woman working behind the counter telling me I look like Gerry
    Seinfeld. :*)
    
    
    chico

    
    MFT:  Finishing for a long weekend.
    
    
            Aud & Ang.............................

    
    MFT:  Seeing everyone at Kimballs today.
    
    MFT2:  Martina talking about her little baskets. :)
    
    Wen                                  

    
    MFT:  A fun time at Kimball's
    
    MFT2:  Getting to meet Jackie and Chris in person! :)
    
    /jen
    

	MFT1: The white summit of the mountains lighted by the morning sun in
the meddle of MAY...
	MFT2: The entire moon in a clear sky yesterday night...

				If U could see what I see...	BenJ.	;)

    
    
    	MFT:
    
    	Jake Ivories on saturday night! What a great show........the
    company was pretty good too....;*)
    
    
    chico

    
    
    MFT: Jake Ivory's Saturday night!!! :*)
    
    Let's see...the list of attendees....
    
    Holly and her hubby Bob
    Me and my hubby Alan
    Chris
    Jackie
    Martina
    Ann and Art
    Rich
    Stacey
    Chico and his wife Lisa
    >M< and her friend Chris
    Wendy and her hubby Tom
    /Jen
    Joann Barrows
    
    Did I forget anyone??  I hope not!
    
    Terrie
    

    MFT1:  BB's and Alice Kapipeline
    
    MFT2:  The Pussy cat song and friends who have it dedicated to me.
    
    MFT3:  getting to meet Jackie and seeing Chris again.
    
    MFT4:  Wendy and "Joy to the World" (I think that guy is still smiling!)
    
    MFT5:  The Lumberjack!
    
    MFT6:  Having a great time with everyone on Friday night at Lazer Maze.
    
    MFT7:  Jake Ivory's... what an awesome show!
    
    Holly
    

    
    MFT1:  Getting to see Jackie and Chris again
    
    MFT2:  A fun time at Jake Ivories
    
    		favorite parts:
    
    		Strawberries/chocolate/whip cream
    		Chico helping Maureen model the above whip cream
    		Having Neil play my request of "Funeral for a Friend"
    		Favorite fun song "Old McDonald had a deformed farm"
    
    MFT3: Spending time in RI with my mum yesterday!
    
    /jen

	MFT: An awesome trip!

	MFT2: The beautiful ring and blue topaz pendant Steve gave me for my
	      birthday...what a guy!

	MFT3: Coming home to find a beautiful but partially dead bouquet of
	      flowers a friend had sent...the florist *is* going to replace it!

	Lola

    
    
    
    MFT: Seeing Lola back and happy from her trip!  Welcome back
    and happy belated birthday!!! :*)
    
    
    
    Terrie
    

    
    
    MFT:  I just got off the phone with my teacher!!!
    I got an 85% on my algebra final, BUT because my grades 
    on every other test were so high, I ended up with an "A"
    for my final class grade!!!!!!  YES!!!!!!
    
    
    
    Terrie
    

	MFT: re -1

				When U're happy, I'm happy...	BenJ.	;)

    
    
    
    Thanks BenJ!!!!!  I am happy too!  I'm so happy I could
    just scream!!!!  :*)  It was such a releif to finally get
    my grade.  I've been very nervous about it.
    
    
    No Nook today, sorry.  I have to leave ::FRIENDS and go to 
    do alot of work now.  Maybe if I have time to pop in later
    I shall join you for a bottle of Champagne!! :*)
    
    
    Terrie
    

	re -1
		" I shall join you for a bottle of Champagne!! :*)"...
			Hope so!!!

	Well, remote positive energy for your work...

	Mon chef parti, je fais ce que je veux aujoud'hui...	BenJ.	:-)))

    
    
    	congrats on your test grade Terrie! Great job!
    
    
    chico

    Congratulations and hugs Terrie!
    
    My respect to the Master Of Algebra.
    
    ;)

	Way to go Terrie!!!  I'm sure we'll hear great news about your English
	placement test too!

	MFT: Getting another floral arrangement delivered today!
	
	Lola

    
    MFT:  Getting a phone call last night from my best friend's husband
    down in Florida.  It seems he wants to surprise my friend by staging
    a re-enactment of their wedding.
    
    So since I was the maid of honor, I'll be on a yacht in the middle of
    the Indian River later this summer as they say their vows over again.
    
    /jen
    

    
    
    VVVVVMFT:
    
    Last night I went for my English placement test.  The test was in two
    parts.  Part one entailed writing a 300 word minimum essay on a topic
    of their choice, which they handed out on little slips of paper.  Part
    two concisted of reading comp. skills, in which you read a paragraph or
    two and answered several questions about what you had read. There were
    40 questions, and we had 40 minutes to complete the test.
    
    When i opened my paper to see what they had given me for a subject, a
    big smile came across my face.  I knew I had it in the bag instantly.
    :*)
    
    The paper said, "In technology today we have many things that we feel
    we could not live without, such as the telephone, television, toasters,
    electric ranges, and automobiles.  Choose one item in technology, and
    describe the bad points of it.  You may choose one of the topics
    mentioned, or one of your own."
    
    I chose my own topic instantly.  My essay was almost 600 words long,
    and was about the information superhighway.  When the professor read my
    essay, he said it gave him an instant knowledge of what the
    info.superhighway was, as well as the belief that I had very strong
    feelings about the subject I had chosen.  He said it was very well
    writen, and informative.  Then he told me that I was being placed in a
    higher level English Comp. class!  :*)
    
    When we got to the reading section, I got 39 out of a possible 40
    points.  They informed me that not only did I not need to take the
    reading course, but that anyone that scored above a 35 on the test
    automatically received three credits towerds their degree, because they
    viewed it as passing the final exam for the class!
    
    I'm in seventh heaven right now!!!  :*)
    
    
    Terrie
    

	MFT1: Terrie in the seventh heaven (French: 7eme ciel). Well, how is it
there? Could I fly and join U?

	Terrie, now that U're THE master of Algebra, and now U're the best in
English Comp., what do U plan to do?

	MFT2: Discovered the FRENCH conference (EICMFG::FRENCH) and PARIS
conference (SWTHOM::PARIS). If U want to speak french, or if U plan to go to
France (esp. Paris), have a look in these conferences, it's nice! In any case,
don't worry I won't leave U for them...

						Noter crazy,	BenJ.	;)

    Wow!!!!
    
    MFT:  Terrie has 2 big important achievements
          Here are 2 big hugs.  ;)
    
    MFT:  Getting further in designing slides for my presentation on
          Monday
    
    ;)
    Martina

    MFT:  I start in my new job on Monday!  I'll be working for
    Environmental Health and Safety!
    
    H

    Hey great Holly! I cross my fingers for an easy and successful start.
    In German we would say: "Hold your ears stiff".
    Means: take care.
    
    Where will you be located?
    
    ;)
    Martina

    
    MFT:  Holly's news.  That's in PKO isn't it?
    
    /jen

    I'll be located back at MSO2.  At least I know the building well (I
    just left MSO2 last July).
    
    MFT:  Friends who care.  thanks for the well wishes everyone!
    
    Holly
    

    Thank you for staying with us.
    
    ;)

MFT: Hearing great news from both Holly and Terrie...great!!!

Lola

    
    
    Great news Holly...glad to hear about the new position...much better
    the fact that you are staying with us.....:-)
    
    
    Craig
    

    
    MFT: Terrie's news... *CONGRATS* and *HUGS*.
    
    MFT: Holly ain't going anywhere....(well not away anyways.. *8)))))
    
    Ravi.
    *8)

	MFT: Seeing the world of Friends moving, becoming more and more
important, and furthermore, more and more interresting.

			J'aime les nouveaux amis...		BenJ.	;)

    
    
    
    MFT: Holly!!!  That's wonderfull!!!  Congrats Hun!! :*)
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Terrie
    

    
    
    	re: Terrie's exam
    
    	That's excellent Terrie! way to go!!
    
    	chico

    mft:   - having such good friends and psychological support on Monday
           - the sun shining today
           - snarffffffffffffffffffffing 444
    
    ;)
    Martina

    
    MFT:  Going to a really neat sports pub last night and getting to meet
    two members of one of my favorite bands, Extreme! :)
    
    /jen
    

    
    
    MFT: My first thursday in five months without school!  i'm going to 
    go out dancing with a girlfriend of mine that I have not been able
    to spend much time with lately. :*)
    
    
    
    
    Terrie
    

    
    
    	MFT:
    
    	I'll be starting my EMT course on monday! Out of one class and into
    another....:)
    
    
    chico

what is EMT?

   Exoterrestrial Meditation Techniques???? 

;)
Martina

MFT: New friends!

Lola

    
    MFT:  Getting a postcard from Bermuda!
    
    Thanks Lola.....now I really wished I had hide in your luggage! :)
    
    /jen
    

    
    
    MFT:  2.5 weeks filled to the brim with happy and romantic times
          with the most beautiful person in the world!!!!
    MFT:  seeing so many ::Friends together in 1 place!
    MFT:  Enjoying the ::Friends get togethers soooo much!!
    MFT:  The 360degree  restaurant in the CN Tower and the Amblecote B & B
    MFT:  The OLd Bank House and Niagara on the Lake
    MFT:  Phantom of the Opera
    MFT:  Mexicali Rosa's
    MFT:  Memories
    MFT:  1836 Cabins in Vermont
    MFT:  Kimballs and Jake Ivories
    MFT:  Cheers
    MFT:  The USS Constitution
    MFT:  GREASE
    MFT:  Scenery between New York City and Syracuse to the Thousand
          Islands
    MFT:  The Keg Restaurants
    MFT:  The festival of Spring
    MFT:  Romantic walks
    MFT:  having so many MFT's and 
    	  "there's still more!!!" :))))
    
    Chris
    :)

    MFTs...
    
    ...being accepted into Film School crash course at UCLA.
    
    ...dinner with the VP of Corporate Finance for MCA.
    
    ...the aforementioned and his wife inviting Andrew and myself to their
    home for dinner on June 10...
    
    ...our company moving forward in leaps and bounds...
    
    ...my sister buying her ticket to come and spend a week with me in a
    month...
    
    Shilah

    
    MFT: travelling to Italy in two and a half weeks! YES!!!
    
    
    
    Tina

    >travelling to Italy in two and a half weeks!
    
    	How come... your not on holiday again are you????
    
    	Rick.

    re -1
    
    hehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehe
    
    You have to know how to treat your managers!!!!!!!!!1 :-)))))
    
    Italy, I'm coming.....
    
    
    
    
    Tina
    
    PS: I'll only take three days off, 'cause Thursday June 15 is a holiday
    and I'll take Friday as bridge-day.

    
    
    
    Hey Shilah...your MFT's sound great!
    
    Misty, your not taking another vacation...got a bit of a travle bug
    have you!? :)))) ( I'm one to talk) :))
    
    Chris
    :)

    So what are you upto in Italy then???
    
    checking out the Italian men??? ;->
    
    	Ricardo...

    MFT:   surviving the 2 customer presentations yesterday and getting
           very good evaluations. ;)
    
    MFT:   seeing Chris so happy about his fabulous vacation
    
    MFT:   the sun is shining and the weather is nice and warm
    
    ;)
    Martina

    MFT: all the MFTs I read today!
    
    Tina

    
    	MFT:
    
    	starting my EMT class last night. It goes from now until August
    30th with 10hrs of hospital volunteer time to boot! Lotta work, but
    it's worth it...
    
    
    chico

    MFT: knowing Martina's presentation went well after her being so
    worried about it.
    
    MFT: being happy
    
    MFT: that yesterdays visit to the dentist is over
    
    
    
    Jackie

    MFT: Doing something silly!
    
    Jackie

    
    MFT: Having wonderful friends!!!!
    
    
    
    Tina 

    
    
    
    re -2
    
    what did you do that was silly?
    
    Chris_curious
    :)

	re -2

	MFT: Talking to magic girls!!!!


				J'aime aussi mes ami(e)s,	BenJ.	:)))

    re .467
    
    Chris,
    
    Wait n see!
    
    Jackie :-) 

	MFT: Finding 2 bugs in my soft, correcting them and finaly seeing the
soft workin'. A great way to begin a long WE of fun...		:)))

				Cette fois ci, c'est fini!	BenJ.	;)

    
    
    MFT: All my friends here that supported me last friday upon
    the death of Alan's aunt.  Thank you all so much!
    
    Special thanks to Chico.  Your care and concideration in
    what you did for Alan meant more to him than words could
    describe.  Please pass along these heart felt thanks to 
    Lisa also.  You guys are the best!
    
    
    Terrie
    

    
    
    
    VVVVVMFT:  My meeting went really well!  Much better than 
    I ever immagined it would!  I had to give several people
    a piece of my mind, and my boss and their supervisor stood
    behind everything I said, reiterated with examples of their
    own, and were so supportive.
    
    Their supervisor came to me after the meeting and told me that
    he really admired me for what I did, and that too many people
    would not have the courage to stand up in front of a group of
    their associates like I did and rip them apart, siting examples
    to each of them whenever needed.
    
    IT WAS AWESOME!!!!!
    
    
    Terrie
    

    
    
    re -1
    
    wow!
    Terrie the Tiger!!
    
    or considering your old personal name , Terrie the Ti-gg-er!!! :)))
    
    Chris
    :)

  Are we going to keep Martina in suspense for another week re what EMT means?
  In case you haven't figured it out yet, it means emergency medical technician.

  Holly, what are you going to be doing in EH&S?
  Glad you will still be 'with us'. 
  It could be worse. The Digital RR club, of which I am a member, is now 80%
FORMER DECcies. The Railroad notesfile is very quiet.

    
    
    	RE: EMT
    
    	Oh, I didn't know Martina was questioning what an EMT was. Sorry
    kiddo! My EMT class (Emergency Medical Technician) is about 140hrs long
    and will last until August 30th. When I'm done I'll be able to go on
    ambulance runs, transport people to the hospital, etc. There are three
    levels of training: EMT basic (course I'm taking now), EMT I-tech (able
    to administer intravenous fluids, more advanced care, etc), and
    Paramedic (endotracheal intubation, administering drugs, defribulation,
    etc). Paramedic is about 400hrs of training (approx 1.5yrs) and much
    more than I am looking for. I'll probably make EMT I-tech tho' since
    that just requires taking a few extra classes/seminars.
    
    	I think the training is great for anyone to get, no matter if you
    want to become a volunteer/full time EMT or not. It's costing me about
    $400 out of my own pocket, but what I'm learning may save someone's
    life one day. A small price to pay...
    
    jim

    Hey Chico, thanks for the explanation. It really is a good thing to do.
    Being an EMT and go on ambulance runs is very very very challenging.
    My ex-sister-in-law is a doctor and did ambulance for a year.
    Wow, I'll never forget her stories. 
    
    Thank you Bob for urging Chico to explain. ;)
    
    Hugs,
    Martina

    
    MFT: having birthday
    
    MFT: getting many gifts
    
    MFT: getting a delicious birthday cake
    
    
    
    Tina

    
    
    	MFT:
    
    	long weekend coming up!
    
    chico

    
    
    
    SNARF!

    
    
    MFT: Last night we had company.  I went out to the yard and picked an
    enormous bouquet of lilacs for the diningroom table.  After everyone
    left, I tore all the buds off the stems, and wrapped them in
    cheesecloth.  Then I crushed them up under the heel of my foot. When
    that was done, I filled the tub with hot hot water, and drop[ped in the
    cheesecloth filled with lilac buds.  I took a nice long lilac bath.  It
    was wonderful!!!!  And this morning, I still smell like one big lilac
    bouquet!!  :*)
    
    
    Terrie
    

    
    
    	re: .481
    
    	Please don't come near me today. I will not be held responsible for
    my actions...
    
    chico (who loves the smell of lilacs. Couple that with beautiful young
    woman and the mind reels.)
    
    

    
    
    So Chico, does that mean we're doing Kimballs for
    lunch today?  :*)
    
    
    
    
    Terrie
    

    
    
    
    
    re -1  get a room you two!! :)))))
    
    Chris
    :)

    
    	ok

    
    
    Are you saying 'yes' to kimball's or to getting a room?  :*))
    
    
    
    
    
    Terrie
    

    I say yes to Kimballs.
    
    ;)
    Martina

    
    
    	can't do Kimballs today, but I'll consider the room....;*)
    
    

    
    
    
    Oh, Martina!  I missed your note!  :((  I'd have loved to go to
    Kimball's today too. :((
    
    
    I'm sorry!  We have to plan a day next week to go.
    
    
    Terrie
    

    
    
    
    MFT: Running into Holly in the cafe' here at LKG and
    finding out that she's going to be here every other
    friday now!  :*)
    
    
    
    Terrie
    

    Hello Terrie,
    
       with Holly around here every other Friday makes Friday the perfect
       day for Kimballs.
    
    ;)
    Martina_with_Chocolate_Pie

    
    
    Yes, it does, but she won't be here next friday.  How about we plan a
    trip to kimball's for this coming thursday, and the following friday as
    well?  :*)
    
    Terrie, who can never get enough.....
    
    
    
    
    
    Of Kimball's that is.  :*)
    

    
    
    Terrie who is this guy named Kim? :))))))
    
    Chris
    :)

    
    MFT: Martina understanding yucky work loads! :)
    
    VMFT: THat I put my foot down years ago...I DON'T WORK WEEKENDS!!!!
    
    /jen
    

    
    MFT: Less than a month till I leave for England/Scotland!
    
    /jen
    

    You will have a great time here in Scotland.
    
    Watch out for the wild haggis!. 8-).
    
    
    Marti

    MFT:
    
    My parents are going on vacation tomorrow, I have the appartment for a
    whole month!!!
    
    YEAH!
    
    
    Tina

I come I come I come!

Need invitation?	:-(

Well, seriously, that's avey good thing for U Tina. But be careful, one month is
not so long! When your parents are back, the appartment will have to be clean!

Do U plan to have a party to celebrate this event?

		Allant de mieux en mieux aujourd'hui...		BenJ.	;)

MFT: a 500 snarf...

		Finalement, tout va bien aujourd'hui...		BenJ.	:)
				

    re -1
    
    I don't know if there will be a party. You are right, BenJ: a month is
    not very long. 
    
    The first weekend I want to go shopping, to the museum, and to the
    cinema (it will be a long weekend), the following two weekends I'll
    spend in Italy, and then there is only one weekend left. And I have no
    idea what to do during that weekend (moreover, it's far away!!)
    
    
    
    Tina

    >I don't know if there will be a party.
    
    	Well if you have it this weekend then you've got a whole month to
    tidy up.... you could always cancel the trip to Italy... its full of
    Italians.... ;->>>
    
    	Cheers,
    	
    	Rick.

	Do agree with Rick. Better have a party before all to have the time to
clean the appartment after and to relax yourself with everything U want.
	There's something that I can't anderstand. Why do U need to have parties
only during your WE? Are U too busy/stressed in work? U're young, take this
advantage to have fun before it is too late...

						Take it easy!	BenJ.	;) 

    
    >Why do U need to have parties only during your WE?
    
    Right now I'm very stressed in work. I leave office rather late and
    come rather early in the morning. There is no time to plan and enjoy a
    party during the week. Moreover, the neighbours would kick me off if
    it's too noisy... :-))))))
    
    re -2
    
    Italy is full of Italians! YES! That's the reason why I like to go
    there .... :-) You know, the story about the Latin Lover ..... :-))))
    
    
    
    Tina

    
    
    re -1
    
    
    surely you mean latin as in spain's Don Juan?
    
    Chris
    :)

	I thought Frenchy were the best lovers. Well, foreigh girls that I know
(very well) say this. U can't see why?

			Taking lessons of assertivity...	BenJ.	;)

    
    
    o.k i know i got set hidden..but who else did ..and who hid us??
    
    Chris
    :)

    
    
    Well Chris...you know that it had to be a moderator......I would
    guess that narrows down the feild of who may have set you hidden....:-)
    
    
    Craig
    

    
    
    yes...but who is the guilty party...your supposed to send mail when 
    setting someone hidden or at least put en entry in explaining it.
    
    
    anyhow...what i put in was a legitimate term...it just had a double
    meaning! :))
    
    Chris
    :)

    
    
    I suspect that you will hear from a mod if you ahd a note set hidden. 
    It may not be immediate, as even the mods have to get some real work
    done periodically......
    
    

    Hello Chris, could you please tell me which term you put in?
    I jut stumbled over a couple of hidden messages and missed the points
    made in them.
    
    ;)
    Martina_at_the_end_of_another_busy_busy_day

	Chris was right. I got set hidden cause I was askin explanations about
what he told me. I still don't know why sure with some coke means...

			I think I'm gonna die silly...		BenJ.	;)

    MFT: Coming Saturday Kermit (a.k.a. Matt Bagdy) and his wife arrive in
         Holland!!!
    
    Charles

    
    
    
    Benj
    
    the term means " to be very sure and proud like a rooster , strutting
    around the hen house"
    
    Chris
    :)

    WOAH!! Charles!!  How are you doing?  Say hi to Matt for me please??
    
    HUGS!!
    
    MFT:  My new job.. It's really great!!
    
    H

    
    
    
    tell us about it Holly!
    
    Congrats by the way!!
    
    Hugs
    Chris
    :)

    
    MFT:  That Matt and Ren are gonna go to Holland.  Say Hi from me!
    
    LFT:  That we'll just be missing Matt & Ren in England...just off by a
    few days!
    
    /jen
    
    

    Hi Holly!
    Congrats with the job 8-)
    
    Jen,
    Matt and Ren return to the UK on Wednesday again.
    
    Charles

    
    Hi Charles!
    
    I don't arrive in England till the 27th.  I believe they'll have
    returned from the wedding by then. :(
    
    MFT: That someone I know is riding my FAVORITE roller coaster
    today...BATMAN the Ride in New Jersey! :)
    
    /jen

    
    
    
    re BATMAN
    
    
    I'm waiting eagerly to ride the new movie coming JUNE 16th!!!
    
    Holy anitcipation Batman!
    
    pre-cisely ---- old ---- chum!
    
    no time to spare...to the batmobile!!!
    
    
    "SCHWACK"
    
    			"Biff"
    
    
    BOING!
    
    
    	>ThWacK!<
    
    
    		ZZZzzzzzzzZZZZZZZiiiIIIPPPPpppppP!
    
    Chris
    (<M>)

    
    VMFT:  Picking up my airline tickets/tour info today! :)
    
    June 27th can't come fast enough! :)
    
    /jen
    

    Batman: I still have the big cup from Wild Flags Magic Mountain in
    California with BATMAN The Ride on it.....  ;)
    
    Hey Jen I share your anxiety for your vacation with you. ;) I can
    sense the great suspense inside your soul..... ;) ;) ;) 
    Let's count the days: only 26 full days left!!! ;) ;) ;)
    
    BenJ: Chris did not say "coke" but your pun actually is a great idea to
    mention that word without getting set hidden. Unfortunately we can't
    send you mail explaining what that actually means. Maybe I can try
    again,,, politically correct of course..... ;) ;) ;)
    The word "c*ck" means the extremity through which your coke finally
    leaves your body at the end of its digestion cycle. 
    
    ;)
    Martina

    
    <------------------------  hehehehehehehehe good one Martina!!!
    
    
    Chris
    :)

    
    MFT: Those who help the troubles slide into insignificance
    
    MFT2: thinking about fun things
    
    MFT3: planning fun things
    
    MFT4: foreign places
    
    
    Jackie

    MFT: Being in 168 hours in Italy!!
    
    :-))
    
    
    Tina

MFT: reading the Twix's words "Politically correct as always". Thanxs for
explanations...

					Less and less silly,	BenJ.	;)

    MFT: A FUNtastic time last night at my Home Interior Party.
    
    MFT2:  Earning "double merits".  Can't wait to get all that free
    stuff!!
    
    H

	Finishing to find my bugs on my software before going on WE!

				When it works, I love C,	BenJ.	;)

    
    MFT:  Getting an invite to drag me out of the office to go see 
    Braveheart.  SOmething about even I should be able to leave the office
    in time for the 9:45 p.m. show! :)
    
    /jen
    

    
    
    Oh /jen...your gonna love that one!!!
    
	
    Chris
    :)

    
    
    MFT:  Chris' prediction coming true.
    
    Braveheart is an awesome movie!    Amazing directions of the battle
    scenes ... but I was squirming with the flying limbs, etc.
    
    /jen
    

    
    
    
    MFT: excitement in the air...
    
    MFT: anticipating good news.
    
    MFT: things to come.....
    
    
    Chris
    :)
    

    MFT: extremely helpful colleagues
    
    MFT2: not having to wait too long for some good news
    
    MFT3: exciting things 
    
    
    Jackie

    
    MFT: T-Storms... !!
    
    MFT: No power failure during T-Storms... *8)
    
    Ravi.

    
    	MFT:
    
    	successfully completing my instructors certification courses this
    weekend. I am tired tho'....%*}
    
    
    chico

    Hello Chico, that's great news!!!
    
    Congrats on your successful certification exam.
    
    ;)
    Martina

    
    
    
    MFT:  Absolutely fantastically great news that I just got over the
          phone!! ( official version still to come in hard copy )
    
    Chris
    :)

    Well it looks like my trip is on for next week.. if I can get the
    managers to sign on the dotted line... :->
    
    I don't think I'll have time to meet up with everyone but I might be
    able to pop in & say hello to all those people who work in LKG...
    you'll just have to give me your locations.. and I'll try & find it....
    I hear that its a really small site.. ;->>>>>>>
    
    	Cheers,
    
    		Rick.

    Hello Rick,
    
    LKG is not a small site, but it is only 1 building. ;)
    I myself am in LJO, which is only minutes from LKG. So we'll possibly
    meet, too. ;)
    
    Hello folks, how about doing a Kimball's run when Rick comes here?
    Then we all can take advantage of seing him. ;)
    
    Martina

    
    MFT:  Finding amusement park coupons on my chair and in my mailbox
    today! 
    
    Thanks Lynne! :)  and thanks to whoever the mystery drop off person
    was! :)
    
    Hey.......anybody game for a day at Riverside?
    
    /jen

    
    
    
    MFT: having a feeling that the UK  is only 3 weeks away!! :))
    
    Chris
    :)

    
    MFT: Chris' news!!!! Great! Congrats!!
    
    MFT: 60 hours!!

    MFT: 39 hours till "take off". YES!!!
    
    
    
    Tina

    
    
    
    VMFT:  Work permit approved and I give my two weeks notice with Digital
           Canada today!!!
    
    
    
           and start with Digital UK in 2 weeks!!!! :)))))))
    
    
    Chris
    :)

    
    
    
    WOW!  Chris!!!  That is WONDERFULLLLLLLLLL!!!!!
    
    
    Congrats!
    
    
    Terrie
    

    
    
    
    thanks Terrie! I'm soooooooo excited!
    
    Tina..you must be getting excited now too!!
    
    Chris
    :))
    
    
    

    
    MFT: Chris' news....
    
    hmmmm...two weeks...so you SHOULD be in England when I'm there! :)
    
    /jen

    
    
    
    HI /jen
    
    Yup I'll be there!!
    
    Chris
    :)))

    Hello Chris, dear Lord and Captain!
    
       this is phantastic news! I am very happy for you. 
    All the luck and best wishes on your new adventure. May it turn out
    well and fulfill all your hopes and dreams.
    It is very exciting to move to another country. And you won't feel
    so lost, you already have the language. ;)
    
    Bon voyage et bonne chance!
    Martina
    ;)

    
    
    
    Thanks Martina
    
    It is very exciting and a bit scary too...but its nice having the
    support of so many friends!! :)))
    
    Chris_very_happy_and_excited!
    :)

    MFT today: Seing other interesting opportunities for flying.
    
    ;)
    Martina_stuck_to_the_ground_right_now_looking_for_flygrounds

    MFT: vacation!!!
    
    :-)))))
    
    
    Tina

    
    
    Here's wishing Tina a wonderful vacation!!
    
    Chris
    :)

    
    MFT: Support from ::FRIENDS.
    
    	The cat scan was a breeze.   Now I just have to wait for the
    results to see what the deal is with my sinus trouble!
    
    /jen

    MFT: Having spend a few *great* days with Matt and Ren Bagdy.
    
    Charles

    I just bought.........
    
    the Columbia Pictures collector's edition of the COMPLETE set of
    StarTrek TOS episodes. !!!!!!!!!
    
    ;))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
    
    Lieutenant Commander Martina-Data completing her history records

    
    
    You mean you signed up to get a tape each month? Or did you
    get the entire collection at once?
    
    Chris
    :)

    
    MFT:  Bank just called.  The English pounds I ordered are in! :)
    
    /jen

    
    
    
    /jen,, with all that double cream and clotted cream they serve
    over there, you needn't have ordered extra pounds, you'll gain
    plenty!!! :))))))
    
    Chris
    :)

    Especially when you pop round to the Queens house for afternoon tea.. :->
    
    	Cheers,
    
    		Rick.

    
    but I'll walk off all those calories up in the Higlands....
    
    ah........Skye, I'll be there soon! :)
    
    /jen

    Yep.. scotland is definately a nice place....
             
    	Rick.

    MFT: Booking a flight to Paris
    
    
    Jackie 

	When?

	Personnally, I'm in Paris next WE (16-17-18 June). Well, nobody cares...

				What do U plan to do in Paris?	BenJ.	;)

    
    MFT: Going to see Boston in concert at Great Woods tonight! :)
    
    /jen

    
    Jackie,
    
    I stayed at the Place des Voges...lovely location right on the oldest
    square in Paris.   If you want more info send mail!
    
    /jen

    
    MFT:  That jen made it through the trauma of hospital visits again. :)
          Way to go Jen!
          
    	  <---That jen scoffed the .69.  :)
    
    
    	  That my boss is not in again today. :)
    
    	  
    Wen

    
    
    
    thanks for all the tips Benj! that really will help!
    
    Chris
    :)

    
    
    MFT:  7 more work days til the BIG move! :)))

    
    
    	Where exactly are you moving to in England Chris?
    

    
    Moving to Reading! Working in Basingstoke.
    
    Chris
    :)