Well, we've made it, and we're relaxed and happy. Currently present are Greg, Liz, Deacon, Jez, Teran, Kree, Holy Runner, and me. With a little luck, Mysticales and/or her significant other (forgive me -- I don't have access to that e-mail) may join us at some point during the week, and Infin, Jamie, and sneaky will be joining us on Wednesday (or something like that).

The house is great -- we'll upload some pics later. The beach is close and gorgeous, and the overall atmosphere is better than expected. Many special thanks to Jez, as she found the place and coordinated the initial contacts. This is working out great.

As suggested elsewhere, we have cams watching the festivities -- two, to be specific. The page auto-refreshes every 30 seconds, so you'll get a fair idea of what's going on. If and as more notebooks and cams become available, we'll look at hooking up more. Currently, both of them are present on the third floor.

Status update:

• Greg and Liz had issues with their airline, US Airways, meaning they showed up at the airport late (and a little cranky, but understandably so). Deacon ended up giving them their ride from the airport to the house.
• Teran's GPS is either psychotic or just confused, as a result of a number of weird turns that it wanted us to make. We still got here in one piece, though, and it was amusing even with the frustration.
• The first night was to be seen, but not heard, courtesy of a PS2 karaoke game. Deacon has a reputation as a good singer, but Liz put him in his place -- she really does have a great voice, and hit more combos than I think anyone.
• Teran is having too much good luck: he's sleeping in EXACTLY the same bed as he has at home.

Any notes, questions, comments, or lame statements?

Posted 02 Apr 2006 11:47:

We're going to go off and look for fresh crab and clams. It will be tasty.

Or so says Greg.

Posted 02 Apr 2006 13:10:

Follow-up: Crab fishing means access to the sound, which we do not have. We have access instead to the ocean, but it means little in either case because the local bait & tackle shop says that crab fishing is really poor this time of year anyway. Instead, we have bought many kites, and are going to go fly them.

Wow... those webcams SEE THE FUTURE!

Only Martin's, my computer time is set properly...

I feel like I'm watching a reality tv show....

Hope you all are having a great time!

I keep seeing empty rooms...

Damn, you guys havn't been there a full day yet and the kitchen counters are covered in crap!

Looks like much fun will be had.

We're having some issues with the software. Anyone have suggestions as to a good -- preferably freeware -- program that can do timed uploads with unique names?

Will this work? http://www.freewarefiles.com/program_5_56_8660.html

ALL I can see is the messy kitchen... (gee, for a chef....)

The other one doesn't work for me.

billf";p="623255 wrote:Will this work? http://www.freewarefiles.com/program_5_56_8660.html

Appreciate the try, but I need webcam software. The weird thing is that it was working for Greg (ChillCam) for a while, but for me it was just uploading constantly as often as it could make a connection, which is about three times faster than needed.

We're still trying to figure it out. I hope we'll get it shortly. Suggestions are still appreciated.

Do you have a phone with you?

I've got to make my annual call I tried calling your cell phone but only got the voice mail. I figured you may have left it behind.

His cell phone is here. If the room is empty it's because we are getting party hardy in the hot tub or something.

Ha ha! I see you! (both cameras appear to be set up on lounge room/dining area at the moment.


Have a nice week guys. I hope it was worth all the stress of trying to get it together. It looks like a great place to have a vaction.

We're in the process of getting working software in place. I think this is working now.

Playing the Hold'em

Excellent, who's winning. Hope everyone is having fun.

And I wouldn't call you geeks. , but thats cause I dont know you all well enough yet.