I'm open to any of those venues. I'm easy. But this is my first preference for a way to start:


PC members cover many time zones and I'd hate to see someone excluded because geography made it impossible for them to participate at a time convenient for most others. Some of us here in the Senior Lounge have very flexible schedules, myself included. Others at PC have demanding jobs, children, and other family obligations.

But like I said, I'm willing to participate in any of the available venues. I haven't done chat for at least a decade. If it was my first choice, I'd probably still be doing it. I'm willing to try again if that's best for other people.

It's possible the venue may change over time, become more or less intense. In the real world, face to face meeting could be a very important part of the process. Working on-line gives more options and I always like having more options.

Thanks, Skeezyks!

i, personally, am a proponent of change. especially over time, the need to be flexible is paramount. how could Palmer plan for something as diverse and divergent as PC, chats and forums, social groups, etc. ??

we, as the 'feet on the ground', need to look for what there IS to support our process, not what WAS. so, to sum all the suggestions, i would think that both an Invite Only (closed to public reading, even) Social Group, AND a pass-worded Chat room, would serve us the best. i don't see why there can't be more than one Chat time, as long as we are all on the same page in the Social Group.

a month just doesn't feel long enough to me. i would prefer something like 8 weeks, with an acknowledged-in-advance absence option. what i mean is: no punishment for having a life. i am very careful what i tell about myself,,, on line and IRL. a secret shared is a secret bared. if it's secret, there's a reason. no assurances by someone i don't even know, can't look in the eye, hear the tone of voice, ask others who know her/him, will ever convince me.

i am having less secrets now that i am becoming a less judgmental person, tho. and that is the process i would like to continue and develop. what if we set an initial time and date, and let's see how many can make it? someone has to start the social group and invite everyone who has expressed an interest. i decline, as my time with PC is lessening all the time. if we get a group in Chat over 8 people, then we can elect someone to chase the cats,,, maybe ?

i propose Monday's, because there is no conflicting scheduled chat. and 11:00 a.m. EST (eastern time), because i have seen that be a good time for people who are not working. an alternate chat could be Monday evening at 7:00 p.m EST so it's not too late for people on the west coast.

whoever opens the Social Group must be available regularly to address requests and referrals; and intend to stay in touch for a while, so the process does not just wither away (in my opinion). i vote for Skeez

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Gus