I’m pretty easy to get hold of, as most know. Here’s a list of my preferred media, plus some hints for the most effective ways to connect.

eMail

For non-work related stuff, address a note to jim at cazh1 dot com (For the uninitiated, I spell out the components of the email address so web crawlers can’t pick up the address and add it to a spam list).

Instant Messenger

During the workday, I can’t get out past the firewall with AIM, MSN, or others, so best bet is to use the Meebo bar below. If it says I’m online, it’s very probably correct; although don’t take it personally if I don’t get back to you right away, sometimes I get a a little busy.

Off hours, I’ll be on from the home office, and I’m typically connect via Pidgin to AIM, MSN, Yahoo, ICQ, Google Talk – and Meebo, of course. Again, if it says I’m online, it’s very probably correct; although if it’s 2AM in Chicago, I doubt I’m really there.

• AIM: jpmacl001
• Google Talk: jpmacl01
• ICQ: 103446093
• MSN: jpmacl at hotmail dot com
• Yahoo: jpmacl

Blackberry Instant Messenger

I’m a big fan, and I’m happy to connect via PIN or email address. I’m not “addicted to my Crackberry”, I just need to carry it around most of the time – so it’s really the best way to find me at all hours. No promises, however – I do have a life away from technology …

If you want to connect, you need to send me your PIN via email – that is one bit of information I won’t put on a web page.

How to Find your Blackberry PIN

1. Settings > Options > Status
2. Locate your PIN – middle of the page
3. Send me an email (jpmacl at cazh1 dot com) with your PIN
4. I will send you a Blackberry IM message to establish the connection.