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Title: Skype Chat: 7/17 at 2pm EDT
Post by: Rico on July 10, 2011, 10:07:37 AM
I'm setting the Skype chat for next Sunday, July 17th at 2pm eastern time.  The plan is to talk summer movies, including Harry Potter.  I hope many of you can make this Skype chat.  Should be a lot of fun!   :phone

Title: Re: Skype Chat: 7/17 at 2pm EDT
Post by: Feathers on July 10, 2011, 11:16:02 AM
7pm over here for all who can't be bothered to work it out! (Assuming daylight savings time in the US)
Title: Re: Skype Chat: 7/17 at 2pm EDT
Post by: Bryancd on July 10, 2011, 12:12:01 PM
I will be in Windsor, CA racing the Vineman 70.3 Half Ironman as a qualifier for the 70.3 World Championships in Henderson, NV, Sept 9th. Give me a shout and and wish be luck!
Title: Re: Skype Chat: 7/17 at 2pm EDT
Post by: billybob476 on July 10, 2011, 01:34:33 PM
I'll most likely be camping next weekend, if that falls through or I can get on via 3G then it's a possibility.
Title: Re: Skype Chat: 7/17 at 2pm EDT
Post by: Rico on July 12, 2011, 04:08:02 PM
Little reminder bump for the weekend Skype chat.
Title: Re: Skype Chat: 7/17 at 2pm EDT
Post by: KingIsaacLinksr on July 12, 2011, 04:13:23 PM
I will be working all day that day :(....

King
Title: Re: Skype Chat: 7/17 at 2pm EDT
Post by: Geekyfanboy on July 12, 2011, 05:38:48 PM
I'm going to try and make it.. but I may be interviewing The Guild cast on Sunday for my CompanionCasts
Title: Re: Skype Chat: 7/17 at 2pm EDT
Post by: RickPeete on July 12, 2011, 08:30:48 PM
Barring any strange weather or power issues (I lost power 8 times today for short periods), I plan to participate!  Maybe even via my iPad!.. hee hee
Title: Re: Skype Chat: 7/17 at 2pm EDT
Post by: Rico on July 13, 2011, 05:13:51 AM
Quote from: Geekyfanboy on July 12, 2011, 05:38:48 PM
I'm going to try and make it.. but I may be interviewing The Guild cast on Sunday for my CompanionCasts

I sure hope you can make it Kenny.  We need our biggest Harry Potter fan there to discuss the movie!
Title: Re: Skype Chat: 7/17 at 2pm EDT
Post by: WillEagle on July 13, 2011, 05:44:53 AM
Sounds like fun but i don't have the right equipment/software to join you. I don't think. What would I need if I wanted to join. Besides Skype itself of course.
Title: Re: Skype Chat: 7/17 at 2pm EDT
Post by: billybob476 on July 13, 2011, 05:51:52 AM
Quote from: WillEagle on July 13, 2011, 05:44:53 AM
Sounds like fun but i don't have the right equipment/software to join you. I don't think. What would I need if I wanted to join. Besides Skype itself of course.

Skype and a microphone (or headset) basically.
Title: Re: Skype Chat: 7/17 at 2pm EDT
Post by: Rico on July 13, 2011, 04:11:43 PM
Quote from: WillEagle on July 13, 2011, 05:44:53 AM
Sounds like fun but i don't have the right equipment/software to join you. I don't think. What would I need if I wanted to join. Besides Skype itself of course.

What Joe said above, or a phone with Skype or iPad with Skype, etc.
Title: Re: Skype Chat: 7/17 at 2pm EDT
Post by: Bryancd on July 13, 2011, 05:28:16 PM
I love it how the iPad is becoming a ubiquitous device people assume everyone has..carry on. :)
Title: Re: Skype Chat: 7/17 at 2pm EDT
Post by: Rico on July 13, 2011, 06:29:40 PM
Quote from: Bryancd on July 13, 2011, 05:28:16 PM
I love it how the iPad is becoming a ubiquitous device people assume everyone has..carry on. :)

Oh - I certainly wasn't assuming anything.  I was just mentioning it since I know several people here have them.  Obviously any computer can handle Skype (and have for years).  I was just trying to give some other options.
Title: Re: Skype Chat: 7/17 at 2pm EDT
Post by: Jobydrone on July 14, 2011, 06:38:08 AM
Wish I could make it, but going to a christening and birthday party for my wife's nephew and siblings.  I've been tapped to play guitar and sing "Sweet Baby James" at the church after the ceremony :)
Title: Re: Skype Chat: 7/17 at 2pm EDT
Post by: billybob476 on July 14, 2011, 06:40:45 AM
Quote from: Rico on July 13, 2011, 06:29:40 PM
Quote from: Bryancd on July 13, 2011, 05:28:16 PM
I love it how the iPad is becoming a ubiquitous device people assume everyone has..carry on. :)

Oh - I certainly wasn't assuming anything.  I was just mentioning it since I know several people here have them.  Obviously any computer can handle Skype (and have for years).  I was just trying to give some other options.

The interesting thing is that there is no native Skype app for the iPad, just the iPhone version.
Title: Re: Skype Chat: 7/17 at 2pm EDT
Post by: Rico on July 14, 2011, 08:49:25 AM
Yeah, but the same is true for other apps too.  I think Hey Tell has only one version.
Title: Re: Skype Chat: 7/17 at 2pm EDT
Post by: WillEagle on July 14, 2011, 09:37:25 AM
I was thinking video. I don't have a webcam. I have a couple of headsets with mic that I used on Yahoo. So I should be good to go. And I would just need to download skype. Rico, how soon do you need to know if I can do it??
Title: Re: Skype Chat: 7/17 at 2pm EDT
Post by: billybob476 on July 14, 2011, 09:46:08 AM
Quote from: Rico on July 14, 2011, 08:49:25 AM
Yeah, but the same is true for other apps too.  I think Hey Tell has only one version.

Yeah just seems odd that such a major player doesn't have a native iPad version. I've seen some rumours it's coming.
Title: Re: Skype Chat: 7/17 at 2pm EDT
Post by: KingIsaacLinksr on July 14, 2011, 10:32:31 AM
Facebook also lacks a native iPad app too.  A lot of the major players seem to be slow on adopting it, which is fairly curious considering how popular and how well sold the iPad has been...

King
Title: Re: Skype Chat: 7/17 at 2pm EDT
Post by: billybob476 on July 14, 2011, 10:35:49 AM
Well I get it for FB, the site works just fine in Safari, whereas the SKype implementation is a bit lacking. anyways, looks like I'll be drving to the national park during the show so I don't think I'll be making this one.
Title: Re: Skype Chat: 7/17 at 2pm EDT
Post by: Meds on July 16, 2011, 01:49:26 PM
I'm hoping to jump in but as it's 7pm UK time I'll be bathing and doing the bedtime ritual with the little one as my wife's working. I'll do the best I can.
:)
Title: Re: Skype Chat: 7/17 at 2pm EDT
Post by: Rico on July 16, 2011, 03:04:13 PM
Hope some will still be able to make it. 
Title: Re: Skype Chat: 7/17 at 2pm EDT
Post by: Rico on July 17, 2011, 05:38:23 AM
Looking forward to chatting today with some of you that can make the call.
Title: Re: Skype Chat: 7/17 at 2pm EDT
Post by: moyer777 on July 17, 2011, 08:39:53 AM
I'll be there!
Title: Re: Skype Chat: 7/17 at 2pm EDT
Post by: Dangelus on July 17, 2011, 09:00:43 AM
I'm going to try and make it too :)
Title: Re: Skype Chat: 7/17 at 2pm EDT
Post by: Geekyfanboy on July 17, 2011, 09:09:01 AM
I'll be there..
Title: Re: Skype Chat: 7/17 at 2pm EDT
Post by: Rico on July 17, 2011, 09:09:12 AM
Awesome!
Title: Re: Skype Chat: 7/17 at 2pm EDT
Post by: Rico on July 17, 2011, 10:45:02 AM
Dangelus - what is your Skype ID?

- nevermind, I see a Dangelus74 on my contact list.  Is that still correct?
Title: Re: Skype Chat: 7/17 at 2pm EDT
Post by: Rico on July 17, 2011, 12:59:10 PM
Thanks guys - great chat today!
Title: Re: Skype Chat: 7/17 at 2pm EDT
Post by: Dangelus on July 17, 2011, 01:09:39 PM
Love doing these, I am glad I was able to get in this time!

Great discussion. :) thanks Rico.
Title: Re: Skype Chat: 7/17 at 2pm EDT
Post by: moyer777 on July 17, 2011, 01:11:39 PM
That was a lot of fun.  THANK YOU!
Title: Re: Skype Chat: 7/17 at 2pm EDT
Post by: billybob476 on July 17, 2011, 02:05:14 PM
Just got in from camping, looking forward to hearing you all!