I have managed to get a basic version of messenger to work – although it is not what I would call reliable by any extent of the imagination. But it works well enough that I can use this in a real program.

My version has some features that the real MSN does not have – like actually saying when the person at the other end closes their MSN window. I guess this might have some negative impact, since it would let the other party know that you have closed the window on them and potentially want to finish the conversation.

I did some shopping today for my party… Some snack foods, and some drinks mostly. More things will need to be bought, but the drinks are the heavy thing which makes them the real pain to get from the super market. I also need to finish the menu tomorrow too. I think I have about 20 or so people coming, depending on who gets baby sitters and a few other things. I am looking forward to it. I have a few friends who I have not seen for a while.