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Apr 06, 2005 at 03:08 PM
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Ok, maybe I'm nuts for thinking this, but how cool would it be for PC members who live in close proximity to each other to start support groups where we could come together and talk about life issues? Many of us don't have family or friends or whatever and this would give people the opportunity to meet other members and make friends IRL that truely understand what it's like to walk a mile in our shoes. So is this a good idea or a stupid one? How many would participate?
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Apr 06, 2005 at 05:57 PM
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I think it's a wonderful idea and you can count on me to participate!
 Ry? This isn't RL?? You have impacted my life as much, if not more, had I met you face to face! Some of us like to call "RL" - 3D. 
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Apr 06, 2005 at 06:34 PM
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Oh fine you big goofy arse!!!
You know what I mean. I just thought it would be something cool to do like once a month or so. For those of us (like me) who have difficulties in social situations it could be very helpful. Hell, it could be helpful all around. Anyway, it was just a thought. BTW Tomi, you've more than impacted my life as well. I'd say you used a 20 HP jack hammer.Ry |
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Apr 06, 2005 at 07:00 PM
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i higly recommend PC members getting together in RL.....i went to Austin last November and met up with Shar.....at Central Market in the coffee shop.......we had more fun than you can imagine.....i'm moving to Austin ASAP and she and i are going to teach line-dancing to short people. xoxox pat
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Apr 06, 2005 at 07:04 PM
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Ya know, Detroit is only an hour tops for me, Ry Man.
I would love to have the opportunity to meet you IRL and give you the huge hugs I'm always sending ya! Much Love, Jenn __________________ "You ever get that feeling your guardian angel went out for a smoke?" |
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Apr 06, 2005 at 07:06 PM
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See guys, that's what I'm talking about. Jenn, there's someone else here that's in Utica which is the next town over. And you're actually about 1/2 hour from me Jenn. I live a decent bit north of Detroit.
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Apr 06, 2005 at 07:16 PM
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I live just north of Clarkston, in a wee little village called Holly (ya know, Renaissance Festival-ville? LOL)
I'm all about it, cuz you can NEVER have too many friends. Jenn __________________ "You ever get that feeling your guardian angel went out for a smoke?" |
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Apr 06, 2005 at 07:29 PM
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I'm all for an IRL meeting. Ry, that is a WONDERFUL idea.
Dolfin, you live near a Ren Faire? Do you ever go? I go to ours in Bristol every year. What fun to dress up in costume and yell "Arrrrr me hearties" and no one thinks you're nuts.
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Apr 06, 2005 at 07:52 PM
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dressing up and yelling 'aarrrrrrrrr hearties" is about one step over from Texas line-dancing for short people!
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Apr 06, 2005 at 09:44 PM
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Me, myself and I will have a wonderful time meeting in West (by gosh) Virginia.
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Apr 07, 2005 at 12:11 AM
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Ahhhhh!
 There have been a few times that I've suggested some of us getting together and I SWEAR! Not ONE response! Even told the story of when some of us from a chat room decided to get together near San Francisco. We had people from all over the US come! It was no different walking into that room than it was logging into the chat room. Everyone ran and hugged those that were coming in. It was so shocking that some already new who I was and no one had seen a pic of me! This was before we put on a tag with our screen name on it, too!  I'll never forget that "party." I've never felt so loved and accepted as I did that evening and in the following days when some of the people "shuttled" me from one town to the next where my daughter could pick me up. (happy sigh)I can give some suggestions for any gathering of this sort, if anyone really goes through with it. Ry, be careful! These gals are just vying for you, you know! LOL Is anyone in California??? 
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Apr 07, 2005 at 12:25 AM
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When I was deciding on my divorce and probably going through (just 1 of) the roughest times of my life.
I met someone online. Through a support chat. She and I shared so much and she was such a support for me. She offered for me to come stay with her out in new mexico. Mind you i'm in NJ. And also I was still getting over the fact that I couldn't really drive all that far away b/c I would get too nervous. I decided I was gonna buy a ticket and fly out there...lol. My family definately thought this was my final crack up. I flew to St. Louis. Took a connecting flight. Onto New Mexico. Stayed with her and her family for 12 days. It was pretty amazing and worked out great. So imagine the possibilities. Heck if I'm in the right frame of mind I just might even fly out further west.  ... lol
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Apr 07, 2005 at 12:39 AM
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Just a though. Since we all seem to be so far away from each other (and other issues), how would it be if we had a virtual reunion using an instant messaging client, netmeeting, a 3D client or even a webcam script installed on this site?. We could perhaps do that for starters and we would get to see and hear the people we were talking to in "real life". Web cam scripts - many are free and easy to install. I have a web cam and mic myself. Anyone else have a webcam and/or mic?. Maybe we could all plan to do this once a week or once a month or something. Just an idea. What dio you people think?
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Apr 07, 2005 at 11:53 AM
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Ummm... it's still "virtual." There's nothing like a real live hug, a real live smile, etc.
But maybe for some, it would be easier... __________________ Psalm 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. |
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Apr 07, 2005 at 02:49 PM
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Well, in the interum, we still have each other on this forum as a life-line:-). Gosh, some days I think I would go nuts if I did'nt have all of you.
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Apr 07, 2005 at 12:42 AM
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Tomi, people had better go through with it. I'd hate to get all these responses for nothing. Besides, the Detriot/Holly chapter already had 2 members. Meeting times and places TBA
I hope this works for some areas. I think it would be cool.Ry |
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Apr 07, 2005 at 12:43 AM
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GG, that's a wicked idea. You should PM that to Doc John in case he doesn't see it. WAY COOL!!! I'm definately down with that.
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Apr 07, 2005 at 03:31 AM
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omg lol ^_^ i want to do that ^_^;;
it's really scary to part of me lol.... anyway bye =D |
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Apr 08, 2005 at 12:00 PM
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Sounds like a great idea to me. I seem to be a little out of the way from everybody, though. Is anyone else on this board from the Dover, New Hampshire area?
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