Digital Archaeology: Codex (Floppy Disk) #8 (part 4)

Still continuing the exploration of the contents of this floppy disk (see the first part here, second part here and third part here). It’s amazing how much information can fit even on a 5.25″ floppy disk when it is all text. This disk is from a batch I picked up at a thrift store a number of years ago. At least some of them were apparently once owned by someone named Connie A. Buys who used to run the “Close Encounters” Special Interest Group (SIG) on Delphi in the mid 1980s.

A specific definition of this SIG was found in a previous document: “This SIG, known as “Close Encounters”, is a forum for the discussion of relationships that develop via computer services like the Source, CompuServe, and Delphi. Our primary emphasis is on the sexual aspects of those relationships.”

Everything was text based from whatever terminal program you used to dial in to Delphi’s servers. Many of these disks have forum messages, e-mails and chat session logs. All of this is pre-internet stuff and I don’t know if there are any archives in existence today of what was on Delphi in the 1980s. In any case, much of this stuff would have been private at the time and some of it is quite personal.

I’m splitting up the contents of this disk (descriptively labeled “File Disk”) since it contains a number of documents, some of which are pretty long. This document (DM1016.DOC) contains more love letters, plans for a couple of hotel meetings in Orlando and St. Petersburg (including an ASCII map), discussion of managing underage interlopers, a request to a Playboy Playmate for an autograph, a trivia contest, a survey and more. Some of the “ARNE” related stuff is also here from the first document from this disk. This is apparently the original log and you can see commands where certain e-mails were saved out to the ARNE.DOC file.


DM1016.DOC

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    # From                 Date         Subject
  
     1 BOS1A::JOEY          10-OCT-1985  Playboy
     2 BOS1A::CABUYS        11-OCT-1985  RE: Playboy
     3 BOS1A::PRINCESS      11-OCT-1985  she's doing it again
     4 BOS1A::RODM          11-OCT-1985  summons
     5 BOS1A::RODM          12-OCT-1985  missed again!
     6 BOS1A::RODM          12-OCT-1985  sex mags
     7 BOS1A::RODM          12-OCT-1985  survey
     8 BOS1A::JOEY          13-OCT-1985  Whereabouts
     9 BOS1A::RODM          14-OCT-1985  reminder
    10 BOS1A::RODM          14-OCT-1985  copy
    11 BOS1A::CABUYS        14-OCT-1985  Close Encounters SIG & Age Restriction
    12 BOS1A::ARNE          14-OCT-1985  arne
    13 BOS1A::JOHNMYSELF    15-OCT-1985  reply to joey
    14 BOS1A::JOHNMYSELF    15-OCT-1985  joey's message
    15 BOS1A::JOHNMYSELF    15-OCT-1985  kids
    16 BOS1A::JOHNMYSELF    15-OCT-1985  kids
    17 BOS1A::RODM          15-OCT-1985  A Special Delivery Copy for you!
    18 BOS1A::ARNE          15-OCT-1985  beinf.g ornery
    19 BOS1A::JOHNWG        15-OCT-1985  Could you please give me an explanation 
 
   20 BOS1A::CABUYS        15-OCT-1985  RE: reply to joey
    21 BOS1A::CABUYS        15-OCT-1985  RE: joey's message
    22 BOS1A::CABUYS        15-OCT-1985  age question
    23 BOS1A::CABUYS        15-OCT-1985  The Question of Age
    24 BOS1A::CABUYS        15-OCT-1985  Explanation about Arne
    25 BOS1A::CABUYS        15-OCT-1985  dmail exchange with Arne regarding age q
 
   26 BOS1A::CABUYS        15-OCT-1985  sig royalty reports
    27 BOS1A::CABUYS        15-OCT-1985  RE: A Special Delivery Copy for you!
    28 BOS1A::CABUYS        15-OCT-1985  Weekend message
    29 BOS1A::CABUYS        15-OCT-1985  phone calls
    30 BOS1A::ARNE          15-OCT-1985  ages
    31 BOS1A::CABUYS        15-OCT-1985  problem & solution to # of mail waiting
    32 BOS1A::CABUYS        15-OCT-1985  answer from kaplan
    33 BOS1A::CABUYS        15-OCT-1985  Sexual Trivia Contest
    34 BOS1A::CABUYS        15-OCT-1985  My *whereabouts*
    35 BOS1A::KAPLAN        15-OCT-1985  RE: Sexual Trivia Contest
    36 BOS1A::RODM          15-OCT-1985  Confession 
    37 BOS1A::JOHNMYSELF    15-OCT-1985  reply to G
    38 BOS1A::RODM          16-OCT-1985  Reservations
    39 BOS1A::RODM          16-OCT-1985  Map
    40 BOS1A::RODM          16-OCT-1985  Surprise look who and when!  read 1
 
 
    #1          10-OCT-1985 20:43:34                                        MAIL
 
From:   BOS1A::JOEY         "JOEY"
 To:     CABUYS
 Subj:   Playboy
 
 I'll make a copy and mail it to you. Have you read the article?
 
 I wasn't impressed. Maybe you will be.
 
 Hugs,
 Joe
 
 
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    #2          11-OCT-1985 17:34:45                                        MAIL
 
From:   BOS1A::CABUYS       "CONNIE"
 To:     BOS1A::JOEY,CABUYS      
 Subj:   RE: Playboy
 
 Joey,
 
 I haven't read the article.  I'm almost sure tho that it's like several
 others I have read.
 
 Anyway - not my place to judge   I just need it along with reprint
 permission I hope to get because it's pertinent to the sig.
 
 
 
 -Connie
 
 
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    #3          11-OCT-1985 21:55:04                                        MAIL
 
From:   BOS1A::PRINCESS    
 To:     CABUYS
 Subj:   she's doing it again
 
 Marti and joey are in co right now...
 oh well, ppor     oor guy
 cant warn him or would look like sour grapes
 such is life
 au revoir
 
 peggy
 
 
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    #4          11-OCT-1985 23:46:38                                        MAIL
 
From:   BOS1A::RODM        
 To:     CABUYS,RODM        
 Subj:   summons
 
 My Beloved Darling Connie,
 
 I was called to the house to make an 'appearance' after being gone so much!
 
 I was hoping to find you here  but life is not ALWAYS so kind!
 
 I am still floating around a bit from the amount we have been together!!!
 
 Oh Darling, I LOVE YOU so Very, Very Much!!!!!!
 
 I have been advised of the plans for tommorrow night!! and they don't include th
 e Co!
 I will call you as soon as I can!!!
 
 I have to go for now!
 
 I LOVE YOU     I LOVE YOU     I LOVE YOU      I LOVE YOU
 
 Love,
 
 Rod
 
 
 P.S. When we talk next REMIND me - "To the Hour!"
 
 
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    #5          12-OCT-1985 15:04:27                                        MAIL
 
From:   BOS1A::RODM        
 To:     CABUYS,RODM        
 Subj:   missed again!
 
 My Beloved Darling Connie,
 
 I called your house from my office and Dennis told me you were still at work and
 since you have been working so hard and long on what 
 I assume is the 'bad debts' I decided not to call you at your ofice   fice but should 
 be able to talk to you tommorrow!
 I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
 I guess that,s it for now !
 
 SOON!
 
 Love,
 
 Rod
 
 
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    #6          12-OCT-1985 18:20:52                                        MAIL
 
From:   BOS1A::RODM        
 To:     CABUYS,RODM        
 Subj:   sex mags
 
 My Beloved darling Connie,
 
 I only have seconds to send a survey I started  in reguard to
 tonights conference PLEAS add its basic ?'s to the co tonight and I would LOVE t
 o see the replies.
 
 You know I would be there if at all possible and I would LOVE to pose these ?'s
 
 I have one comment to make and that is to ask the woman how many do every time t
 hey find access to 
 an adult mag read it but would never admit how much they read or how often they 
 read 
 such mags!!!
 
 Survey in next message
 
 
 I LOVE YOU!!
 
 Love,
 
 Rod
 
 
 
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    #2          12-OCT-1985 18:22:18                                     SURVEY.
 
From:   BOS1A::RODM        
 To:     CABUYS,RODM        
 Subj:   survey
 
 1. Do you have or did you ever have a subscription to an 'adult'
    Magazine?
  
 2. Do you or have you ever purchased an adult magazine?
  
 3. Do you or have you ever purchased adult magazines for at least
    4 consecutive months?
  
 If  you answered yes to either question 1 or 3 Continue.  If  you 
 answered answered "no" to all the questions got to question @@.
  
 5. Did you read or view all the magazines to some extent?
  
 6.  Did  you  purchase  or  receive more  than  one  title  adult 
    magazine?
  
 7. When viewing an adult magazine did you:
    a.  Look at the pictures
    b.  Read the 'letters'
    c.  Read the articles
    d.  Scan the pages and read what gets my attention
    e.  All of the above
  
 8. What type of adult magazines have you viewed?
    a.  Adult material - Playboy, Penthouse, Playgirl, etc
    b.   Light  Pornography  which portrays sexual  activities  or 
        subjects    without   'graphic'   language   or   explicit 
        photographs
    c.  Sex related 'manuals' or 'guides'
    d.    Explicit  sex  stories  with  explicit  language  and/or 
        pictures
    
  
 @@.When time allows and you have an adult magazine available do
    you ever pick it and view it?
 
 
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    #1          13-OCT-1985 08:03:28                                        MAIL
 
From:   BOS1A::JOEY         "JOEY"
 To:     CABUYS
 Subj:   Whereabouts
 
 Just to let you know, Connie. I will be working nights Monday through
 Friday this week. I can still do whatever you need, will just have to be
 
 done in the wsee     ee hours of the morning when I get home. The week after, I
 will be on vacation. I will be home through Wednesday and Thr ursday I will
 be leaving for Memphis. Will return sometime Sunday. 
 
 Hugs,
 Joe
 
 
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    #2          14-OCT-1985 02:39:21                                        MAIL
 
From:   BOS1A::RODM        
 To:     CABUYS
 Subj:   reminder
 
 From:   BOS1A::CABUYS       "CONNIE"  9-SEP-1985 17:22
 To:     BOS1A::RODM,CABUYS      
 Subj:   RE: poetry resend
 
 Sweetheart,
 
 Your entire message was so very special to me! ANd of course, I know how
 very special that song is! 
 
 There's just one thing that would prevent me from posting it and that is a
 legal question involving the copyright of the words.  I'm sure we would have
 to have written permission to pu ost it inthe forum and we will have to
 provide proper acknowledgement to all persons involved in its writing.
 
 I can take care of getting copyright permission if you can locate an
 address where I can request such - and then we wait for a while - but the
 wait will not change the meaning or our feelings!
 
 I love you and miss you!  When can b we be together again?
 
 Love, Connie
 
 
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    #3          14-OCT-1985 02:55:42                                        MAIL
 
From:   BOS1A::RODM        
 To:     CABUYS
 Subj:   copy
 
 From:   BOS1A::RODM         20-SEP-1985 16:20
 To:     CABUYS,RODM        
 Subj:   resend w/copyright info
 
  
 So  very  often  today songs are writen with little or no  continuity  to  the 
 lyrics,  the  lyrics are burried by the intensity of the beat or rhythm of the 
 music, but every so often a song 'makes it' that has the beauty that the one I 
 am sending has.
  
 There is a lot of background to why I am so affected by this song and some  of 
 that  might  have  even prevented my even hearing it but life has  grabbed  my 
 attention and caused me to find new beauty in places I might never have gone.
  
 Until recently I didn't listen to much music at all and CERTAINLY NOT  country 
 music  but  my life was affected by several people and after emerging  from  a 
 'cave' in which I was hiding I started hearing the words to songs,  seeing the 
 fantastic  things  life  has  to give,  and learned  the  importance  sharing, 
 feeling, and loving if life is to be worth living.
  
 I  hope that everyone that reads this knows already or will realize very  soon 
 exactly who they would recite or sing these words to and perhaps give them  to 
 that person as the 'flower' for that day!
  
 ** "You Decorated My Life" (D.Hupp/B. Morrison - Pub. by: Music City Music)
   
 All my life was a paper, once plain, pure, and white
  
 'Til  you moved with your pen,  changing moods now and then,  'til the balance 
 was right
  
 Then you added some music, every note was is place
  
 And anybody could see all the changes in me, by the look on my face
  
  
 And you decorated my life. Created a world where dreams are a part
  
 And you decorated my life by painting your love all over my heart
  
 You decorated my life!
  
  
 Like a rhyme with no reason in an unfinished song
  
 There was no harmony, life meant nothing to me, until you came along
  
 And you brought out the colors. what a gentle surprise
  
 Now I'm able to see, all the things life can be, shining soft in your eyes
  
  
 And you decorated my life. Created a world where dreams are a part
  
 And you decorated my life,by painting your love all over my heart
  
 You decorated my life!
  
  **Written by: D. Hupp / B. Morrison  Published by: Music City Music, Inc.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 Permission to publish these lyrics may be gotten by written request from:
  
 Mr. Bob Beckham
 Combine Music, Inc.
 35 Music Square East
 Nashville, Tenn.  37203
  
 Request  should  state  how  reprint is to be used and that  it  is  for  Non-
 Commercial Use.
 (Combine Music now owns all assets of Music City Music)
 
 
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MAIL> A::JOHNWG        15-OCT-1985  Could you please give me an explanation 
 
   13 BOS1A::CABUYS        15-OCT-1985  RE: reply to joey
    14 BOS1A::CABUYS        15-OCT-1985  RE: joey's message
    15 BOS1A::CABUYS        15-OCT-198rea         select age
 
 
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    #1          15-OCT-1985 00:07:55                                         AGE
 
From:   BOS1A::JOHNMYSELF  
 To:     CABUYS
 Subj:   reply to joey
 
 From:   BOS1A::JOHNMYSELF   15-OCT-1985 00:05
 To:     BOS1A::JOEY,JOHNMYSELF  
 Subj:   RE: Kids
 
 Leave it be for now.  However, shouild the subject matter
 warrant, we will simply exclude them by closeing the conferec nce
 As long as they behave, and there is not "sexually related" material
 being discussed, I can't see any trouble.  Otherwise, it might be
 a good idea to explain the why and wherefore of it.
 
 
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    #2          15-OCT-1985 00:08:48                                         AGE
 
From:   BOS1A::JOHNMYSELF  
 To:     CABUYS
 Subj:   joey's message
 
 From:   BOS1A::JOEY         "JOEY" 13-OCT-1985 20:47
 To:     JOHNMYSELF
 Subj:   Kids
 
 Joyn  hn,
 There are two kids in CLE conference tonight named Glynn25 and wil1.
 
 They have progiles     files here that ss tate they are 14 and w 13 respectively.
 I haven't said anything to them. Thought I would let you handle that.
 
 If you want me to say anything to kids on here in the future let me
 
 know. 
 
 Joe
 
 
MAIL>      7 BOS1A::CABUYS        15-OCT-1985  RE: joey's message
     8 BOS1A::CABUYS        15-OCT-1985  age question
     9 BOS1A::CABUYS re       15-OCT-1985  Tahe Questiond of Age
     10 BOS1A::CABUYS        15*OUTPUT OFF*
 
 
 
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    #1          15-OCT-1985 00:11:12                                        MAIL
 
From:   BOS1A::JOHNMYSELF  
 To:     CABUYS, JOEY,JOHNMYSELF  
 Subj:   kids
 
 I  will set the membership bits for these two so that 
 they will be restricted to the general information 
 section of the sig.
 As per my previous reply to Joey, I see no harm in them
 being in non-sensitive conferences, though they will have
 to be excluded from certain types of discussions in keeping
 with sig policy and the contract.
 
 
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MAIL> 985 00:16:26                                        MAIL
 
From:   BOS1A::JOHNMYSELF  
 To:     @SIG,JOHNMYSELF  
 Subj:   kids
 
 Noticing that wil1 has already been set to '0' topic access,
 I have likewise set glynn25 to '0' topic access.
 
 
 
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    #3          15-OCT-1985 02:13:39                                        MAIL
 
From:   BOS1A::RODM        
 To:     CABUYS,RODM        
 Subj:   A Special Delivery Copy for you!
 
  
 269  15-OCT 01:21 Noteworthy News
      RE: Most Memorable lines (Re: Msg 263)
      From: RODM         To: CABUYS (NR)
  
 I REALLY like that line but the ratio doesn't apply 
  
 I have written these lines that relate to my "long distance love"
 and maybe some others in the sig might relate them to their own
 love relationship
  
  
 Always in my heart, Often on my mind, Too seldom in my arms
  
 Distance has us apart, Time often is unkind, But this never harms
  
 Such love in my heart, And after the time unwinds, A dream will be ours
  
 Rod
  
 
 
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    #4          15-OCT-1985 08:22:50                                        MAIL
 
From:   BOS1A::ARNE        
 To:     CABUYS
 Subj:   beinf g ornery
 
 Well, connie, looks like i'm in the process of being canned for  rom the sig...
 guess you're just doin' your job....would "We'll always have Parie s s" be
 laying in t on a bit too thick?
                                        arne
 
 
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    #5          15-OCT-1985 10:17:45                                        MAIL
 
From:   BOS1A::JOHNWG      
 To:     JOEY,JOHNMYSELF,CABUYS
 Subj:   Could you please give me an explanation of this?  Thanks, John
 
 From:   BOS1A::SERVICE      14-OCT-1985 13:28
 To:     JOHNWG
 Subj:   I think ARNE didn't like being excluded from Close Encounters..
 
 From:   BOS1A::ARNE         13-OCT-1985 00:04
 To:     SERVICE
 Subj:   Close Enc SIG
 
 Dear Service,
    When I started using Delphi heavily about a mon*OUTPUT OFF*
 
 
 
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    #6          15-OCT-1985 18:07:06                                        MAIL
 
From:   BOS1A::CABUYS       "CONNIE"
 To:     BOS1A::JOHNMYSELF,CABUYS      
 Subj:   RE: reply to joey
 
 What's this about? I didn't get a copy of the original message.
 
 
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    #7          15-OCT-1985 18:07:59                                        MAIL
 
From:   BOS1A::CABUYS       "CONNIE"
 To:     BOS1A::JOHNMYSELF,CABUYS      
 Subj:   RE: joey's message
 
 oops - should have read further before I sent the alst.
 
 
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    #8          15-OCT-1985 18:28:37                                        MAIL
 
From:   BOS1A::CABUYS       "CONNIE"
 To:     ARNE,JOHNMYSELF,JOEY,CABUYS      
 Subj:   age question
 
 
 Arne,
 
 I honestly have no reason to *not* believe you about your age.  I was simply
 trying to clear up a misunderstanding before it got out of hand, but it appears
 I was too late to do that.
 
 I see no reason, now that you have answered my question, to bar you from the
 sig and conferences.  I do regret and apologize for any inconvenience this may
 have caused you, and very much regret that such circumstances have caused you
 to have a bad opinion of us.  Please do understand that I was doing what I
 felt was necessary as Sig Manager in accordance with the terms of my contract
 with Delphi.
 
 If you wish to discuss this any further, please do call me collect at
 (904)-388-2531.  I do wish I had been on line at the origination of all this
 problem because I would have accepted your offer at the time about making the
 call.
 
 -Connie A. Buys, Sig Manager
 
 
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    #9          15-OCT-1985 18:33:06                                        MAIL
 
From:   BOS1A::CABUYS       "CONNIE"
 To:     @MGRS,CABUYS      
 Subj:   The Question of Age
 
 It's true that we are having kids show up in the sig.  And it's true that we
 are having adults show up who are offended when asked their age.
 
 From this date on, I will personally handle any question about age.  Until I
 can handle it, if I'm unavailable at the time of its occurrence, then the
 member is to be treated as any other member of the sig.
 
 Remember the users are paying our way here.  We must not be harsh, or appear
 offensive or unkind to them and they require handling with kid gloves.  This
 sig is young yet but has a good potential if we cultivate it carefully
 
 Thank you both co-operation and understanding it this.
 
 -Connie
 
 
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    #10         15-OCT-1985 18:52:32                                        MAIL
 
From:   BOS1A::CABUYS       "CONNIE"
 To:     JOHNWG,CABUYS      
 Subj:   Explanation about Arne
 
 John,
 
 In my next mail to you, I will send a copies of all mail messages that have
 been exchanged about Arne's age.
 
 I value your advice on this, so if, after you review it, you feel that I
 mis-handled it in any way, I would appreciate hearing from you.
 
 Also I would like to talk on the phone with you some time soon if you can let
 me know when you can be available.  (As for me, I'll be out of town from
 Thursday thru Sunday of this week, tho I will be checking on line often.)
 
 -Connie
 
 
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    #11         15-OCT-1985 18:53:00                                        MAIL
 
From:   BOS1A::CABUYS       "CONNIE"
 To:     JOHNWG,CABUYS      
 Subj:   dmail exchange with Arne regarding age question....
 
 
 
 
     #11         14-OCT-1985 19:47:26                                        MAIL
 
 From:   BOS1A::CABUYS       "CONNIE"
 To:     ARNE,@MGRS.DIS,CABUYS      
 Subj:   Close Encounters SIG & Age Restriction
 
 Hello Arne,
 
 It has come to my attention that there is some question about how old you are.
 
 One of the membership requirements we have in Close Encounters sig is that
 one must be 18 years old or older.
 
 This information has been included in many areas of the sig, including the
 non-member message and new-member messages available to you when you first
 accessed this sig.  It is a formal part of my contract with Delphi that I
 must enforce to the best of my ability.
 
 This information is also available to you in the Announcements> Membership
 section of the sig for review at any time and other such notices calling
 *all* sig members attention to this have been posted to be read automatically
 upon entry to the sig.
 
 Just in case you missed it, tho, I would like to quote as follows:
 
 "Member*OUTPUT OFF*
 
 
 
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    #12         15-OCT-1985 18:56:07                                        MAIL
 
From:   BOS1A::CABUYS       "CONNIE"
 To:     KELLY,CABUYS      
 Subj:   sig royalty reports
 
 Hi Kelly,
 
 I wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know that I've not gotten sig
 royalty reports for August or September.
 
 Could you send me copies (I know there's very little royalty - money-wise -
 involved but I need some way to chart our growth and this is my best
 method.)
 
 Thanks.
 
 -Connie
 
 
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    #12         15-OCT-1985 18:56:07                                        MAIL
 
From:   BOS1A::CABUYS       "CONNIE"
 To:     KELLY,CABUYS      
 Subj:   sig royalty reports
 
 Hi Kelly,
 
 I wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know that I've not gotten sig
 royalty reports for August or September.
 
 Could you send me copies (I know there's very little royalty - money-wise -
 involved but I need some way to chart our growth and this is my best
 method.)
 
 Thanks.
 
 -Connie
 
 
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    #29         16-OCT-1985 11:49:14                                        MAIL
 
From:   BOS1A::KELLY       
 To:     BOS1A::CABUYS
 Subj:   RE: sig royalty reports
 
 
 Connie-
 
 Due to the many system problems and down-time, we are experiencing a 
 little cash-flow problems, so royalties will be a little late.  I'm
 hoping to have these checks and reports out by the end of this month.
 
 Sorry for the inconvenience.
 
 Sincerely,
 
 Kelly
 
 
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    #30         16-OCT-1985 19:35:50                                        MAIL
 
From:   BOS1A::CABUYS       "CONNIE"
 To:     BOS1A::KAPLAN,CABUYS      
 Subj:   RE: Sexual Trivia Contest
 
 E I suspect the reason you could not send dmail to Ladylove is that you may
 have mistyped the username in some slight way  Laydlove?>.
 
 If you encounter that problem next time, then send dmail to me on the CABUYS
 account and I'll be sure you entry  gets where it is suppose to.
 
 That way it will not disqualify you.
 
 Lots of good luck with the next one!
 
 
 -Connie
 
 
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    #13         15-OCT-1985 18:58:15                                        MAIL
 
From:   BOS1A::CABUYS       "CONNIE"
 To:     BOS1A::RODM,CABUYS      
 Subj:   RE: A Special Delivery Copy for you!
 
 Darling,
 
 You continue to amaze me with your prose and poetry!  I love you so much! 
 
 I can't wait until we are together again!
 
 -Love,
 
 Connie
 
 
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    #14         15-OCT-1985 18:59:31                                        MAIL
 
From:   BOS1A::CABUYS       "CONNIE"
 To:     RODM,CABUYS      
 Subj:   Weekend message
 
 Sweetheart,
 
 I looked in my mail for a copy of that message I sent to you that has been lost.
 
My copy was also lost and since I composed it on line, it's lost forever.
 
 Oh well. Such is life.  ANyway I covered most of the details when we talked on
 the phone Sunday night.
 
 I love you!
 
 Love,
 Connie
 
 
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    #15         15-OCT-1985 19:02:51                                        MAIL
 
From:   BOS1A::CABUYS       "CONNIE"
 To:     JOHNMYSELF,CABUYS      
 Subj:   phone calls
 
 John,
 
 I tried to call you since 6 PM this evening.  Both phone lines were busy.
 I needed to talk about the "Arne" situation but now I've handled it so we'll
 have to settle for that.
 
 I hope school is going well along with everything else.
 
 
 
 -Connie
 
 
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    #16         15-OCT-1985 19:12:06                                        MAIL
 
From:   BOS1A::ARNE        
 To:     CABUYS
 Subj:   ages
 
 I very much appreciated your note.....thanks.
                              Arne
 
 
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    #17         15-OCT-1985 19:12:07                                        MAIL
 
From:   BOS1A::CABUYS       "CONNIE"
 To:     RODM,CABUYS      
 Subj:   problem & solution to # of mail waiting
 
  
 1853 14-OCT 23:58 BUG/ERROR Report
      Phantom mail
      From: SOFTAFFAIR   To: ALL
  
 I keep getting "You have 1 new Mail message" but my
 mailbox is empty. Someone mentioned this once but I don't
 recall the details. How do I get rid of it?
 Thanks!
  
 Bryan
  
 1854 15-OCT 00:51 BUG/ERROR Report
      RE: Phantom mail (Re: Msg 1853)
      From: PEABO        To: SOFTAFFAIR
  
 Go to DMAIL (not MAIL) from a SIG prompt (or MAIL from the MAIN> prompt), and
 type SETMAIL.  It will ask you what you want to change the number to.
 
 
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    #18         15-OCT-1985 19:18:47                                        MAIL
 
From:   BOS1A::CABUYS       "CONNIE"
 To:     LADYLOVE,CABUYS      
 Subj:   answer from kaplan
 
  
 266  14-OCT 21:58 Play Ground
      RE: Sexual Trivia Contest 1 (Re: Msg 238)
      From: KAPLAN       To: JOHNMYSELF (NR)
  
 Dear John:
 Here are my answers to the trivia contest.  I thought somewhere I was supposed
 to send them to "ladylove," but was just told no such user was available.
  
 Sorry to bother you with this, but please forward to the "judge" whoever he/she
 may be:
  
 1. F
 2. D
 3. A
 4. T
 5. D
 6. Monks?  They practice celebecy. Doesn't that test chastity? 
 7. It was thought that a blood vessel ran straight from the third finger, left
 hand directly to the heart (seat of "true love").
 8. 3rd date?  Or did you mean Monday, December 3rd, 1972?
 9. Hermaphrodites have sex organs of both sexes.  Human hermaphrodites are rare,
 
and are sterile.
 10. Baccus (a wild guess).  I didn't want to cheat and look it up.
  
 Tks, and this was fun.
  
 Love,
 E.
 
 
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    #19         15-OCT-1985 19:22:50                                        MAIL
 
From:   BOS1A::CABUYS       "CONNIE"
 To:     KAPLAN,CABUYS      
 Subj:   Sexual Trivia Contest
 
 I am sorry you could not send your answers to Ladylove.  I just forwarded
 your message from the board to that account and believe it, it is an existing
 account.
 
 I hate to do this too, since you put so much work into it  but the 
 rules say any message left on the board would be deleted and that person
 disqualifed from this particular contest.
 
 However! there will be a contest each month.  PLease do try again!
 
 Thanks!
 
 -Connie
 
 
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    #20         15-OCT-1985 19:26:59                                        MAIL
 
From:   BOS1A::CABUYS       "CONNIE"
 To:     JOHNMYSELF,JOEY,CABUYS      
 Subj:   My *whereabouts*
 
 
 Well, guys, I'm leaving town! 
 
 Actually I just wanted you both to know that I will be leaving Jacksonville
 on Thursday around 3PM to go to Orlando and I will not return to Jacksonville
 until either Sat. or Sun.
 
 I will have the model 100 computer with me and will check in if time allows,
 tho it might be very late.  I'm not sure I'll make the conference but will
 try to.
 
 Until then.....
  and 
 
 -Connie
 
 
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    #21         15-OCT-1985 19:59:47                                        MAIL
 
From:   BOS1A::KAPLAN      
 To:     BOS1A::CABUYS
 Subj:   RE: Sexual Trivia Contest
 
 Dear Connie:
 
 So it goes.  No work at all.  Will try again next month.  Just tell me what to
 do *exactly*.
 
 No problem.
 
 Love,
 E.
 
 
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    #22         15-OCT-1985 20:22:43                                        MAIL
 
From:   BOS1A::RODM        
 To:     CABUYS,RODM        
 Subj:   Confession 
 
 My Beloved Darling,
 
 What I started to tell you was that I 'sorta' misbehaved on 'micro' SIGbut am he
 rein confessing and coping my sin for your review and comments!
 
 1018
  
 1018 3-OCT-00:22: MANiac Central
      RE: PLAYBOY??? (Re: Msg 1017)
      From: TIGLON       To: ELLENK
  
 <<>>,
  
 Wow hon..I was the December 84 playboy fold..ah the good life!! (sure Gayle
 sure)
  
 Anyway..Ill sign your copy of Playgirl ifyou are in this months Playboy!
  
 =* tee hee *=
  
 Tiggy (blush and coovering up)
  
  
 Enter FOLLOW for related Message(s).
  
 FORUM> 1099
  
 1099 14-OCT 04:26 MANiac Central
      RE: PLAYBOY??? (Re: Msg 1018)
      From: RODM         To: TIGLON
  
 If I send you my Dec '84 Playboy I have two requests:
  
 Will you autograph the pics?
  
 Will you autograph the pics where on the pics I ask?
  
 If I don't stop now I would wind up with a LOT more requests!
 See Ya' in the other sig,
  
 Rod
  
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 1100 14-OCT 04:28 MANiac Central
      RE: PLAYBOY??? (Re: Msg 1099)
      From: TIGLON       To: RODM
  
 Rod,
  
  
   Yes I will autograph the pics.
  
  
   Hum...where ELSE E is there to sign?
  
  
   Tiggy (sharpening pencil)
  
  
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 1101 14-OCT 04:33 MANiac Central
      RE: PLAYBOY??? (Re: Msg 1100)
      From: RODM         To: TIGLON
  
 There are OTHER places you could sign - should I SHOW you!!
  
 If I do though I'd be in trouble in the other sig - huh?
  
 If you were to sign - DON'T use a SHARP pencil - PLEASE!
  
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 I wasn't REAL bad though SEE!!!
 
 Rod
 
 
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    #23         15-OCT-1985 23:06:32                                        MAIL
 
From:   BOS1A::JOHNMYSELF  
 To:     CABUYS
 Subj:   reply to G
 
 Dear Mr. Gibney;
 
   During the early portion of our scheduled conference this past
 saturday, Arne joined us.  It had been brought to our attention that
 he might not be over 18, a provision of membership as set forth in our 
 rules and the contract we hold with Delphi, and I  thought to enquire.
 He became evasive and refused to state his age directly.  Tiglon, one
 of our members was the only person who stated that he was 'old enough
 to vote' but by this time he had already impressed me and several 
 others that perhaps he should not be at our conference.  I then set up 
 a closed version of the conference until he left.
 
   I have included in this letter, a par*OUTPUT OFF*
 
 
 
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    #24         16-OCT-1985 01:26:23                                        MAIL
 
From:   BOS1A::RODM        
 To:     CABUYS,RODM        
 Subj:   Reservations
 
 My Beautifully DELICOUS Darling,
  
 Here are the motel reservations:
  
 Thursday, October 17, 1985:
  
      Howard Johnson's
      2014 W. Colonial
      Orlando, Florida
      (305) 841-8600
  
 Friday, October 18, 1985:
  
      Holiday Inn
      5300 Gulf Blvd
      St. Petersburg Beach, Florida
      (813) 360-6911
  
 The following message shows how to get to the Howard Johnson's
 and I will meet you at the Howard Johnson's Restaurant at 7:00
 Thursday evening.
  
 PLEASE bring swimwear!
  
 I LOVE YOU !  I LOVE YOU !!   I LOVE YOU !!!   I LOVE YOU !!!!
  
 Morthove,
  
 Rod
 
 
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    #25         16-OCT-1985 01:27:41                                        MAIL
 
From:   BOS1A::RODM        
 To:     CABUYS,RODM        
 Subj:   Map
 
 My Dearest Darling Connie,
  
 Here is a map of how to get to Howard Johnson's.
  
                                           ][
                                           ][
                 ^                         ][<-- Interstate 4
                 :                         ][
                 :                         ][
                 :                         ][
    K Mart       N                         ][    DOWNTOWN
     ___  Taco :              Hwy 50       ][    
    :   : Bell :               EXIT-----> /][    ORLANDO
    :   :  {}  :  W. Colonial (US 50)    / ][
 ------------------------------------------][--------------------
    **Howard:**:<----- Approx. 2 Miles---->][<--NOTE: There is
    **Johnsons*:                           ][         a Howard
    ***********:                           ][         Johnson's
    ***********:                           ][         at US 50
               :                           ][         & I-4 BUT
               :                           ][         that's NOT
               :<-Tampa St.                ][         the one !!
                                           ][
                                           
  
 See you at Howard Johnson's Restaurant at 7:00PM !!!!!!
  
 Love,
  
 Rod
 
 
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    #1          16-OCT-1985 02:42:25                                        MAIL
 
From:   BOS1A::RODM        
 To:     CABUYS,RODM        
 Subj:   Surprise look who and when! 
 
 My Darling Connie,
 
 I guess even I didn't realize how far back some thoughts do go!
 
 Look what I found and the noted thing is the theme and LOOK at WHO made 
 a 'interesting' comment NO comments were made
 that far back - an early light in the 'cave'!!!
 
 Just think where the moods of BOTH our lives were at THAT time!!
 
 ENOUGH!!!  LOOK AT THIS!!!!:
 
  
 Name: BRIEF ENCOUNTERS / CABUYS
 Type: TEXT
 Date: 19-JUL-1985 2d1:39 by JOHNMYSELF
  
  
 short
  term relationships / commentary
  
 Keywords: RELATIONSHIPS, PERSONAL, BRIEF
  
 /File: SX13.  Count:   0
  
 ACTION> 
 Ready... Press RETURN to begin:.lt
 .b 2
 
  
      Whether you call them temporary, transitory or
 short-term, relationships of this nature are here to stay.
 You are undoubtedly having them now whether you realize it or
 not.  And short-term relationships are neither inherently
 superior nor inferior to long-term ones.  They can be a
 source of joy, enrichment and satisfaction *if* you acquire
 the attitudes and skills to do two things:
      1)  Enjoy to the utmost whatever moments are spent with
 another person - no matter how few these may be.
      2)  Make agreements with others to get more - much more -
 of what people can give one another to enrich their experience
 of life *right now* instead of being limited by concerns about
 what might happen tommorrow.
      We aren't suggesting that people have no concern about
 the duration of a relationship, think only of today and not
 make promises to each other.  In fact, to have good short-term
 relationships, people must make clearer, firmer, more
 responsible promises.  However, these promises should center
 around the present and immediate future and not on some
 illusory "forever".  And life is made up of moments - moments
 of tenderness, of laughter, or devilishness, of hope, of
 insight, of success.
      You can especially enrich your life by learning how to
 share some special moments with other people - special
 moments we call * BRIEF ENCOUNTERS. *
  
  
 COMMENTS:
  
        Subject: JOY OF LIFE
        Author: RODM
 >>>>>>>Date: 11/20/84<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< WOW! >>>>>>>
  
 IF THIS WERE NOT TRUE WOULD THERE MUCH REAL CONTINUING JOY IN LIFE ??!!
  
 
 
 Love,
 
 Rod
 
 
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    #2          16-OCT-1985 02:49:13                                        MAIL
 
From:   BOS1A::RODM        
 To:     CABUYS ,RODM        
 Subj:   another FIND - This one SAD 
 
 My Darling Connie,
 
 I don't mean this to depress you or ANYTHING like that but found it and wished I
  
 I could call the author to bear !!
 
 Not as much as you my darling , but I feel a hurt in my heart at the missing
 of the REAL "Princess"!
 
  
 Name: WHO AM I / PRINCESS
 Type: TEXT
 Date: 19-JUL-1985 21:36 bdy JOHNMYSELF
  
  
 The person on-line may or may not be who they seem. One person may have
 different personalities depending on the circumstances.
  
 Keywords: PERSONAL, RELATIONSHIPS, WHO, EXPECTATIONS, OPEN
  
 /File: SX22.  Count:   0
  
        Last year I discovered that a lot of my friendships were
 coming from the computer.  Also, I found myself attracted to some
 of the people I met on-line.  This puzzled me.
        When I "met" my compu-friends on the phone it was like a
 different facet of their personality was coming across to me.
        When I  finally meet somone  I discover a 3rd facet
 and realize my true feelings about them.
        I really feel that I am 3 different identities:
        1. The Princess Leia  of Compuserve or
           Delphi - very open and flirtatious
        2. The Leia  on the phone - open but a bit more
           reserved  and
        3. Peggy - mommy and wife - less flirtatious, but still as
           open when the right feeling is there
        But in them all I am open and honest about myself, so maybe I
 am not so different after all.  Maybe as I said they are just different
 facets of the same person.  But, I believe that to really know someone
  you have to know all 3 parts.
                Who am I?
  
 Any comments?
 
 
 Rod
 
 
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    #3          16-OCT-1985 09:25:06                                        MAIL
 
From:   BOS1A::JOHNWG      
 To:     BOS1A::CABUYS
 Subj:   RE: Explanation about Arne
 
 I am in Columbus, 1-614-7643802 or 764-2106.
 Thanks,
         John
 
 
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    #1          16-OCT-1985 20:00:52                                     NEWMAIL
 
From:   BOS1A::KAPLAN      
 To:     CABUYS
 Subj:   Whatever
 
 
 
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    #2          16-OCT-1985 20:05:48                                     NEWMAIL
 
From:   BOS1A::CABUYS       "CONNIE"
 To:     BOS1A::RODM,CABUYS      
 Subj:   RE: Map
 
 Lover!
 
 I got all the info and the map!  I'll be seeing, holding, kissing, and
 *whatever*  very soon!!!
 
 I love you so very much!!!
 
 Love,
 Connie
 
 
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