It is truly awesome how many people have embraced this communication possibility. I just found the download for a new tool by Google, that will tie in seamlessly with the framework already in place with gmail. It's Google talk. The buzz has been around for a while, and now you can download it:
http://www.Google.com/talk/
All you do is sign in with your gmail account and BAM! your own instant messaging tool based on your gmail account.
My personal account is
rufus.cochran@gmail.com drop me an IM when your team is on line
