Virtual Forks

limey · 03-19-2020, 06:53 AM

I recall that the old timers here had a get together called Forks a LOOONG time ago ...
As we're all cooped up indoors now for the foreseeable with little to distinguish one day from the next, mebbe it'd be good to fix a time for a weekly virtual forks, bring your own booze optional? Just a half hour time window to "check in", though of course we may blether for longer ....
Are most of you Murricans in the Eastern time zone? Would 6pm on a Saturday work for you?? That's 11pm for us Brits (may be past Carruther's bed time, but then again, he's an insomniac). And unfortunately some sort of morning time for Aliantha ...
It could be a Skype conference call, or some smart techie could come up with a better suggestion.
Whaddayall think?

fargon · 03-19-2020, 08:41 AM

If I can make it work. I'm game.

Clodfobble · 03-19-2020, 09:31 AM

Zoom lets you do free videoconferencing for 3-100 people for up to 40 minutes.

limey · 03-19-2020, 09:52 AM

I think Skype video calls (over wifi) are free without time limit? But I hear a lot of people mention zoom .....

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glatt · 03-19-2020, 11:37 AM

I've been using zoom for days!

It's pretty damn easy to use, although I've only joined meeting, haven't set one up.

The biggest issue some people have is figuring out how to click a box to turn on their camera, or click a box to turn on their microphone.

lumberjim · 03-19-2020, 11:54 AM

google hangouts can do this too.

BigV · 03-19-2020, 12:21 PM

I'm in.

BigV · 03-19-2020, 12:24 PM

We already have an established slack channel for those among us who would like text communication. It's been dormant for awhile, but I will check it this morning and see.

limey · 03-19-2020, 12:54 PM

I think a video option would be good for this (optional, of course). Does Slack do that, I can’t remember?

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limey · 03-20-2020, 09:37 AM

Right folks. Can I suggest Zoom as a platform? I’ll look into how to set it up and find out what I’ll need from y’alls to invite you.
6pm Eastern time for the Murricans, 11pm for the Brits, tomorrow, Saturday ....
I’ll be back here when I’ve taken a look at Zoom ...

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limey · 03-20-2020, 09:48 AM

Okay. To be at virtual forks tomorrow please either download the ZOOM app, or go to the webpage. Get yourselves an account (free). Message me with the email address used for your account and I’ll “schedule” the meeting.
Cheers

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BigV · 03-20-2020, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigV

We already have an established slack channel for those among us who would like text communication. It's been dormant for awhile, but I will check it this morning and see.

I love the idea of a video option.

I did confirm that the slack workspace is working. The URL is thecellar.slack.com. If you have already joined and have a username, you can enter your credentials here. If you don't have credentials, send me a PM and I'll send you an invitation.

Slack's a great, free tool. I used it back in the day when I had a paying gig, and many here use it too.

limey · 03-20-2020, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigV

I love the idea of a video option.

I did confirm that the slack workspace is working. The URL is thecellar.slack.com. If you have already joined and have a username, you can enter your credentials here. If you don't have credentials, send me a PM and I'll send you an invitation.

Slack's a great, free tool. I used it back in the day when I had a paying gig, and many here use it too.

Does Slack offer a video option? Zoom is also free and seems really easy to use for our purpose.

lumberjim · 03-20-2020, 08:46 PM

I'm not at all sure what time we close tomorrow. If I can get home in time, I'll join. Rain date some time Sunday?

footfootfoot · 03-20-2020, 08:51 PM

HA! I'd like to try to do this.

Glad I checked in today.

I have to wash a fork.

03-19-2020, 06:53 AM	#1
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	Virtual Forks I recall that the old timers here had a get together called Forks a LOOONG time ago ... As we're all cooped up indoors now for the foreseeable with little to distinguish one day from the next, mebbe it'd be good to fix a time for a weekly virtual forks, bring your own booze optional? Just a half hour time window to "check in", though of course we may blether for longer .... Are most of you Murricans in the Eastern time zone? Would 6pm on a Saturday work for you?? That's 11pm for us Brits (may be past Carruther's bed time, but then again, he's an insomniac). And unfortunately some sort of morning time for Aliantha ... It could be a Skype conference call, or some smart techie could come up with a better suggestion. Whaddayall think? __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

03-19-2020, 08:41 AM	#2
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	If I can make it work. I'm game. __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

03-19-2020, 09:31 AM	#3
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Zoom lets you do free videoconferencing for 3-100 people for up to 40 minutes. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

03-19-2020, 09:52 AM	#4
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	I think Skype video calls (over wifi) are free without time limit? But I hear a lot of people mention zoom ..... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

03-19-2020, 11:54 AM	#6
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	google hangouts can do this too. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

03-19-2020, 11:37 AM	#5
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I've been using zoom for days! It's pretty damn easy to use, although I've only joined meeting, haven't set one up. The biggest issue some people have is figuring out how to click a box to turn on their camera, or click a box to turn on their microphone.

03-19-2020, 12:21 PM	#7
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	I'm in. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

03-19-2020, 12:24 PM	#8
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	We already have an established slack channel for those among us who would like text communication. It's been dormant for awhile, but I will check it this morning and see. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

03-19-2020, 12:54 PM	#9
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	I think a video option would be good for this (optional, of course). Does Slack do that, I can’t remember? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

03-20-2020, 09:37 AM	#10
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	Right folks. Can I suggest Zoom as a platform? I’ll look into how to set it up and find out what I’ll need from y’alls to invite you. 6pm Eastern time for the Murricans, 11pm for the Brits, tomorrow, Saturday .... I’ll be back here when I’ve taken a look at Zoom ... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

03-20-2020, 09:48 AM	#11
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	Okay. To be at virtual forks tomorrow please either download the ZOOM app, or go to the webpage. Get yourselves an account (free). Message me with the email address used for your account and I’ll “schedule” the meeting. Cheers Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

03-20-2020, 08:46 PM	#14
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	I'm not at all sure what time we close tomorrow. If I can get home in time, I'll join. Rain date some time Sunday? __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

03-20-2020, 08:51 PM	#15
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	HA! I'd like to try to do this. Glad I checked in today. I have to wash a fork. __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

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