COOL FROZEN TROUT WHACKING THREAD

Subject: RE: COOL FROZEN TROUT WHACKING THREAD
From: Jeri
Date: 02 Aug 99 - 06:09 PM

I'm starting to feel a wee bit like Oppenheimer. Sorry about being so bold up there.

Subject: RE: COOL FROZEN TROUT WHACKING THREAD
From: bbc
Date: 02 Aug 99 - 04:09 PM

Thanks for those detailed directions, Jeri. I printed them out for Duane & he was up till the wee hours in the morning, working out how he can *get you* on chat next time. Watch out! We had a wonderful time, too!

love,

Barbara

Subject: RE: COOL FROZEN TROUT WHACKING THREAD
From: Jeri
Date: 01 Aug 99 - 10:38 PM

I had a great time at bbc's and just returned home. (Barb, there was no problem getting back if you don't count going about 28 miles in the wrong direction on I84 before I realized New Hampshire was slightly northeast of your house. Don't tell anyone, they'll laugh at me.)

Anyhow, this is for Duane and anyone else who has problems figuring out fish-whacking.

1. Ya gotta have mIRC installed - bbc wrote the URL
where you can get it somewhere in this thread.
2. Open up mIRC
3. Go to Tools/Popups
4. Select View/Nickname List 5. The format for stuff - example:
Retaliates!:/me smacks $$1 over the head with a catfish
Retaliates! is the name you give it and shows up in your list of smart-ass things to say.
:/ has got to be in there - it probably tells the computer 'OK, here it is, right after the :/ thingie'
'me' is what tells it to stick your user name in there
The $$1 symbol is what tells it to put in the name you're gonna highlight in to the message.

When you're done entering your smart-ass things to say, you can use them by:
In the list of users in the window on the right, right click (or left click for Lefties) the nickname of the user you want to thump. You'll get a pop up menu of smart ass things to say. Click the one you want to use.

Thanks to TonyBurns for teaching me how to do this and helping me fix my stuff.

Subject: RE: COOL FROZEN TROUT WHACKING THREAD
From: Jeri
Date: 29 Jul 99 - 04:45 PM

Well, thanks to Tony Burns at least I was able to figure out how to hit people with the appropriate fish. (Cats, don'tcha know!)

Subject: RE: COOL FROZEN TROUT WHACKING THREAD
From: bbc
Date: 29 Jul 99 - 03:33 PM

I fear that trout slapping is addictive. I may have to join TSA (Trout Slappers Anon.). "Hi, my name is bbc and I am a trout slapper!" Did that come out sounding too cheerful? Sigh.

Subject: RE: COOL FROZEN TROUT WHACKING THREAD
From: Peter T.
Date: 29 Jul 99 - 03:29 PM

Though I have not tested the trout/slap side, I have found the equivalent for MAC users at : http://www/ircle.com.
Tony's instructions work more or less the same, though there are slight differences.
yours, Peter T.

Subject: RE: COOL FROZEN TROUT WHACKING THREAD
From:
Date: 29 Jul 99 - 01:24 PM

My VOPF slap went something like this (pardon any mem lapse in advance):

hangs from the wall, covers in chocolate syrup, and sprinkles on the almonds, as an example to the others.

It was at this point I discovered mIRC slaps were customizable, and I had to be carted away for slap abuse.

Subject: RE: COOL FROZEN TROUT WHACKING THREAD
From: bbc
Date: 29 Jul 99 - 12:11 PM

Yeah, but we're sure havin' fun! :)

Subject: RE: COOL FROZEN TROUT WHACKING THREAD
From: WyoWoman
Date: 29 Jul 99 - 12:25 AM

Ok, Ok. I'm a trained observer ("Wallflower at the Orgy") and I can tell you from my years of vast experience:

YOU PEOPLE ARE ALL F**KING NUTZZZZZZZ!

(Thought you'd want a professional appraisal.)

WW

Subject: RE: COOL FROZEN TROUT WHACKING THREAD
From: bbc
Date: 29 Jul 99 - 12:08 AM

Times are really getting hot in the chatroom! Beware of fish, folks changing names--all manner of stuff! Some serious talk, too. Fun, fun, fun. Stop in, until you find someone there to talk to.

bbc (we tend to stop in at about 11 pm, EST)

Subject: RE: COOL FROZEN TROUT WHACKING THREAD
From: SeanM
Date: 28 Jul 99 - 07:03 PM

For those of us running on fairly low memory levels, the javachat has the advantage of not eating up a few more meg of memory with the client program. 'sides, you can whack someone with whatever you want... you just have to use more than one mouseclick...

;^)

M

Subject: RE: COOL FROZEN TROUT WHACKING THREAD
From: bbc
Date: 28 Jul 99 - 06:07 PM

Sorry, Jeri, maybe not tonight. Liam's Brother is leading an Irish session in our area & the 3 of us are going. Sounds great! Get me later; I'll give you a good shot!

bbc

Subject: RE: COOL FROZEN TROUT WHACKING THREAD
From: Jeri
Date: 28 Jul 99 - 05:59 PM

I perhaps may see you in there later tonight?

And have a chance to retaliate?

Subject: RE: COOL FROZEN TROUT WHACKING THREAD
From: bbc
Date: 28 Jul 99 - 05:25 PM

Sean, the Java version takes *forever* to load on my machine *and* I can't hit people w/ fish on it. What's the advantage?

Subject: RE: COOL FROZEN TROUT WHACKING THREAD
From: SeanM
Date: 28 Jul 99 - 04:45 PM

Also, if you wish to go directly to the chat room without the MIRC client...

Mudchat room

Whee!

M

Subject: RE: COOL FROZEN TROUT WHACKING THREAD
From: Tony Burns
Date: 28 Jul 99 - 04:11 PM

If anyone wants to practice in the chat room I'm there now and will likely be around for about an hour.

Subject: RE: COOL FROZEN TROUT WHACKING THREAD
From: SueH
Date: 28 Jul 99 - 11:42 AM

Hi Alison

I think the time on the messages must be American or Pacific time; I see the time for my last message was 9.51am, where actually I think it was about 2.30pm!

I thought you had to be an insomniac Mudcat addict![G]

Sue

Subject: RE: COOL FROZEN TROUT WHACKING THREAD
From: alison
Date: 28 Jul 99 - 10:23 AM

I'm in Australia Sue, when it is 4.30 am there, it's 6.30 pm here..... quite civilised really.

slainte

alison

Subject: RE: COOL FROZEN TROUT WHACKING THREAD
From: SueH
Date: 28 Jul 99 - 09:51 AM

I have discovered a bit of a problem since going into the chat room. After I exited & disconnected, my dial-up connection kept dialing up my provider again at 5 min intervals. I had to close down & restart the computer to get away from it....

Anyone else had thew same problem?

Sue

Subject: RE: COOL FROZEN TROUT WHACKING THREAD
From: bbc
Date: 28 Jul 99 - 09:05 AM

Thanks, Tony! Hope that helps all those eager, potential trout slappers!

fishily yours,

bbc

Subject: RE: COOL FROZEN TROUT WHACKING THREAD
From: Tony Burns
Date: 28 Jul 99 - 08:19 AM

Yes, trout slapping is a mIRC feature. As a matter of fact you can customize the actions and add your own. It helps if you have some programming experience but even without it you can probably make some changes. For example, I have set up my version of mIRC so that I can give other chatters my Mudcat info (full name, instruments played, geographical location) with just 2 clicks of the mouse.

For those who would like to use mIRC to chat in the Mudcat room do the following:

1) Go to the mIRC web site and download and install the latest version of the program.

2) When you start mIRC you will get an Options dialog box. It should have the Connect category selected already. If it doesn't then select it.

3) Click the Add button. This will pop up the Add Server box. Put Mudcat in the Description field and www.mudcat.org in the IRC Server field. The Port field should already read 6667. If it doesn't change it. Press the Add button.

4)Fill in your name and emial address where required and press the Connect to IRC Server button.

5) This is from memory as my customization here at work no longer reflects the original setup. You will be presented a mIRC Channels Folder. In the field at the top enter #mudcat (There is a pound sign in front of the name and it must be there.) Press the Join button and if all goes well you will be in the chat room.

That's it. The next time you start mIRC you will just have to press the Connect button and select #mudcat and press join in the Channels Folder. (You can delete all those other channels if you are only going to use Mudcat).

Happy chatting and trout slapping. (I hope I got all my html right)

Subject: RE: COOL FROZEN TROUT WHACKING THREAD
From: SueH
Date: 28 Jul 99 - 07:19 AM

Thanks Alison,

I got in without a problem but there was no-one else there.... (12.20pm UK time). Were you really writing your messager at half past 4 in the morning? Good God!

Sue

Subject: RE: COOL FROZEN TROUT WHACKING THREAD
From: alison
Date: 28 Jul 99 - 04:39 AM

Hi sue

There are a few threads..write chat in the filter box and select 30 days you'll find a few.. otherwise

Chat thread

I'm off to try it now

slainte

alison

Subject: RE: COOL FROZEN TROUT WHACKING THREAD
From: SueH
Date: 28 Jul 99 - 04:22 AM

I'm really going to have to go & have a look in the chat room, I can't resist any longer!

Can someone direct me to a thread giving instructions on how to get in, please?

Sue

Subject: RE: COOL FROZEN TROUT WHACKING THREAD
From: bbc
Date: 27 Jul 99 - 09:15 PM

Awhile ago, when people were having trouble getting into chat, Tony Burns said that he got in using mIRC rather than Java. We downloaded it & that is how we are doing chat now. Here's the URL for the mIRC homepage

http://www.mirc.co.uk/index.html

If we need more help than that, maybe Tony can assist?

Jeri & catspaw, we're sorry we beat you up last night. We thought everyone had fish to play with! Maybe we can have a re-match?

bbc

Subject: RE: COOL FROZEN TROUT WHACKING THREAD
From: Duane D.
Date: 27 Jul 99 - 08:50 PM

BTW, it's a Steelhead trout. So, don't forget your hardhat, goggles, and safety shoes (especially if you're nekkid)when visiting Mudcat Chat. Catspaw49 just took a turn at the trout, you can too!!!

Subject: RE: COOL FROZEN TROUT WHACKING THREAD
From: jon a
Date: 27 Jul 99 - 08:27 PM

Definately something fishy about this!!

You may all groan in unison now.

Jon

Subject: RE: COOL FROZEN TROUT WHACKING THREAD
From: katlaughing
Date: 27 Jul 99 - 07:58 PM

I am soooo verklept! It wouldn't let me slap myself!!!!

Subject: RE: COOL FROZEN TROUT WHACKING THREAD
From: Duane D.
Date: 27 Jul 99 - 07:58 PM

If anyone feels left out, meet me in the Mudcat chatroom and I'll slap you with a large trout (or we could have a duel).

Subject: RE: COOL FROZEN TROUT WHACKING THREAD
From: bbc
Date: 27 Jul 99 - 07:24 PM

Jeri, we are chatting in mIRC. Are you? My fish still works!

bbc

Subject: RE: COOL FROZEN TROUT WHACKING THREAD
From: Jeri
Date: 27 Jul 99 - 07:16 PM

I just was in there. I don't know if Max got tired of fish abuse and changed it, but you can only just slap people now. (Or maybe it's just me.) It says the website administrator has control over the shortcuts.

Subject: RE: COOL FROZEN TROUT WHACKING THREAD
From: bbc
Date: 27 Jul 99 - 06:08 PM

Oh, boy. That's what I get for posting & then going out shopping. Bought salmon, by the way! OK, kids, go to Mudcat chat. Click on the name of one of the folks in there w/ you, to highlight it. Then, right-click on the name. From the menu that comes up, select "slap" & see what happens. If you're worried about hurting another person, highlight your own name! My brilliant son brought this feature to our attention & we were so amused, we lost control. Yes, some of us lead dull lives & are easily amused. I'm sorry, Bert; we didn't have our choice of fish. Dan, all I know about the trout was that it was "large." It was, also, lots of fun. I expect to meet many of you in the chatroom now. I'll hit anyone w/ a trout, if you like! catspaw, I knew I could count on you for a *cool* thread! Think the ASPCA will be coming after us soon?

bbc

Subject: RE: COOL FROZEN TROUT WHACKING THREAD
From: Bert
Date: 27 Jul 99 - 05:28 PM

Also known as Flathead

Subject: RE: COOL FROZEN TROUT WHACKING THREAD
From: Bert
Date: 27 Jul 99 - 05:28 PM

Mudcat of course

Subject: RE: COOL FROZEN TROUT WHACKING THREAD
From: Liam's Brother
Date: 27 Jul 99 - 04:50 PM

What kind of catfish? There brown bullhead, channel...

Subject: RE: COOL FROZEN TROUT WHACKING THREAD
From: Liam's Brother
Date: 27 Jul 99 - 04:49 PM

If the trout was cool, it was not in Northeastern USA waters. The temp here has been over 90F (and often over 100F) almost every day this Summer.

Now tell me about this trout. First of all - no exaggeration please - how big was the trout? Second, how did it come to be in your posession? Were you angling or did you discretely place a stick of dynamite in a neighboring stream when no one was likely to be listening. Third, what kind of trout? There are numerous kinds, e.g. brown, brook, rainbow, etc.

Answer these questions and I will consider entering the fray in a topic near and dear to my heart.

All the best,
Dan

P.S. Were you really whacking each other with the fish?

Subject: RE: COOL FROZEN TROUT WHACKING THREAD
From: Bert
Date: 27 Jul 99 - 04:43 PM

Trout? - TROUT???

That's blasphemy 'round here.

Catfish ONLY in future PLEASE!!!!

Subject: RE: COOL FROZEN TROUT WHACKING THREAD
From: Jeri
Date: 27 Jul 99 - 04:28 PM

IT'S ALL TRUE!!!

We were in the chat room trying to have a serious discussion about the nature of life, and those two were busy pummeling each other with a piscene. And giggling a lot. I was a little frightened when they started going after us.

Subject: COOL FROZEN TROUT WHACKING THREAD
From: catspaw49
Date: 27 Jul 99 - 04:10 PM

Don't ask me.......bbc wanted it.....Said we needed something "COOL" in a thread and so.............Plus she and Duane spent a lot of time last nite whacking each other with a trout. It's durability would lead me to believe it was frozen....I'M NOT KIDDING ABOUT THIS.....ASK JERI!!!!!!

So here you go bbc.......take it away Miss Cool Breeze!

Spaw