Ok here is a portable app that you can use that easy to get into the chat room go here and download the client its a free program for windows
http://portableapps.com/apps/internet/pchat_portable once its downloaded install it then start it up you will be greeted with a window like below
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Check the EFNET under NETWORKS and enter a nickname its best to use the same nick you use here if its available you also need to enter alternative nicks in case your first choice is taken, I use hoser then hoser1 then hoser2 then hoser3
Next you will need to enter the channel name #ATV&Pilot then click OK
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When you get into the chat room you will see people in the chat on the names list on the right, type something in the channel like HI then go on with life chances of you catching another member in the chat waiting for someone to join is slim to none don't set their like a dork waiting for someone to reply lol, check back from time to time were not always their, in the old days we use to have daily meetings at about 6pm CST now its just hit and miss.