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Old Mar 22, 2020, 4:12 pm
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Where: On your computing device. Anything with a Zoom client. https://zoom.us/download - You probably want "Zoom Client for Meetings" or "Zoom Mobile Apps".

When: Saturday August 9 2025 @ 1700 PDT / 2000 EDT / 2130 NDT - We will likely go quite late, typically ending after 0100 PDT.

The link will be the same every week. We don't need a list, many people will be here. Just add your name if you want the link PM'd to you around 1630 PDT before the do.

Suggestion: Please include your forum handle (and optionally your name) when logging onto Zoom.

Please send me the same link as last week:
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Old May 3, 2020 | 5:11 am
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Someone let me in!

Update: Pretty sure the cow just forgot to end the meeting.

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Old May 3, 2020 | 12:21 pm
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Originally Posted by codfather
Someone let me in!

Update: Pretty sure the cow just forgot to end the meeting.
I didn't forget anything. I went to bed "early", so I left it running.
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Old May 3, 2020 | 12:36 pm
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I didn't forget anything. I went to bed "early", so I left it running.
Yea I figured as much.
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Old May 3, 2020 | 6:05 pm
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Originally Posted by canadiancow
I didn't forget anything. I went to bed "early", so I left it running.
I went to bed even earlier, but it was WAY too late for me, and I definitely didn't need that last drink!

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​​It was unfortunate (though not unexpected) that [MENTION=883658]codfather[/MENTION]'s girlfriend refused to attend.

​​​​​​@Dorian showed up by surprise... Instead of swag to hand out, he did a good job of livening up the discussion with some group Q&A.
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What day is it tomorrow or the next? Saturday yet?
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Old May 5, 2020 | 2:17 pm
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Originally Posted by expert7700
​​It was unfortunate (though not unexpected) that [MENTION=883658]codfather[/MENTION]'s girlfriend refused to attend.

​​​​​​@Dorian showed up by surprise... Instead of swag to hand out, he did a good job of livening up the discussion with some group Q&A.
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What day is it tomorrow or the next? Saturday yet?
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I know right, she was not willing to join ever after my repeated texts attempting to convince her.

I said to Cow that I plan on sleeping in from now on each Saturday so that I have enough energy to go late into the night.
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Old May 7, 2020 | 11:08 pm
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At the beginning of this discussion, there was mention of the necessity of having a camera in order to participate in the Zoom chats.
Is this still a prerequisite?
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Old May 7, 2020 | 11:24 pm
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Originally Posted by znke252
At the beginning of this discussion, there was mention of the necessity of having a camera in order to participate in the Zoom chats.
Is this still a prerequisite?
The only time I enforced it was on the first do, against the bovine, my roommate.

Two dos ago we had a great participant who technically had a camera, but there was no video signal. It was fine in that circumstance.

My main concern was someone joining under the name "bob123" and spewing crap all over the do. Given Zoom's recent upgrades, I am no longer concerned about that, especially since there have been no problems since I enabled one of those security upgrades.

So you will be permitted entry with or without video, don't worry.

That being said (and you don't need to reply to this), we're a friendly bunch, so if the issue is not wanting to show your face, rather than not being able to, you're more than welcome to join, chat, and after you feel comfortable, turn on your camera. We find the video just makes it more do-like.

And this applies to everyone, not just you.

** But we've met, so I'm pretty sure I'll be able to tell if you're actually a troll.
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Old May 7, 2020 | 11:56 pm
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Guess I'd better go find somewhere that is open that sells laptops tomorrow or I'll be stuck doing this by cell phone.
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Old May 8, 2020 | 1:22 am
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Originally Posted by nomadic.relief
Guess I'd better go find somewhere that is open that sells laptops tomorrow or I'll be stuck doing this by cell phone.
Yeah, if only bodies came with appendages capable of holding those types of devices.
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Old May 8, 2020 | 6:24 am
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Originally Posted by nomadic.relief
Sorry I'm missing tonight's Do, broke my laptop last week and I honestly don't have the energy to hold my phone and do a zoom Do. I'll catch everyone next week after a new laptop purchase.
Originally Posted by nomadic.relief
Guess I'd better go find somewhere that is open that sells laptops tomorrow or I'll be stuck doing this by cell phone.
Interim solution for you: Zoom in with your cell phone and use your open broken laptop to prop up your phone at the appropriate angle. That way you don't have to hold the phone and we don't have to watch your jiggling image.
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Old May 8, 2020 | 7:29 am
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Originally Posted by nomadic.relief
Guess I'd better go find somewhere that is open that sells laptops tomorrow or I'll be stuck doing this by cell phone.
I always use my iPad for Zoom sessions.

Just noticed this thread. What a great idea. I'll try to join tomorrow.
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Old May 8, 2020 | 11:26 am
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Originally Posted by margarita girl
I always use my iPad for Zoom sessions.

Just noticed this thread. What a great idea. I'll try to join tomorrow.
Wow, a legend may join us! Wonder what she will be drinking??
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Old May 8, 2020 | 1:30 pm
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Is the link from the first one still valid?
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Old May 8, 2020 | 1:31 pm
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Originally Posted by Sopwith
Is the link from the first one still valid?
Yes. It has not changed, there's just a waiting room now. Easier than changing the link every week or adding a password (that would also need to change).
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