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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)
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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 07:58 PM
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Jenn... Holly is about 1/2 hour from me. I know right where it is. Maybe you and I could get everyone fromt he Detroit/Flint area together.
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Apr 06, 2005 at 08:03 PM
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I would so be up for that, but I think I'm correct when I say - I'm the ONLY person here from Scotland. So it may be abit difficult lol.
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Apr 06, 2005 at 08:23 PM
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Oh my gosh Ryan, I think that is a excellent idea. In fact I was going to bring this up the other day but then lost my nerve because I thought there would be a lot of "trust" and comfort-level issues because we all have emtional problems and such. I'm shy and awkward the first time around new people but I for one would love to meet people here in person.
I have heard stories on TV where people who were afflicted with various disorders have gotten togther like once a year for a reunion. Perhaps we could all do this. Not sure how the travel and other expenses would work out but I'm thinking maybe those who had more might be able to help those who had less or maybe some carpooling or something (I'm not sure at the moment). Great idea though for sure!!. Whoops forgot to mention I live in Ocala FL and the only transportation is my roommate/friend's car which we jointly own. I'd have to take a bus I guess which would be "new and scary" to me...ahhh |
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Apr 06, 2005 at 08:55 PM
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I also think it's a great idea! Let me know if there's anything I can do to help...
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Apr 06, 2005 at 08:57 PM
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Tell us all where you live so we can meet there.
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Apr 06, 2005 at 08:59 PM
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i have been teasing you guys.......but i'm serious about this...meeting Shar was one of the nicest things i've ever done for myself...i really hope you can pull this off. i think i'm going to meet _zh in may.....keep your fingers crossed....
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Apr 06, 2005 at 09:00 PM
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That is great Pat - I think it would be nice to meet people that are on this board.
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Apr 06, 2005 at 09:03 PM
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Well, how bout I start this... I live in Shelby Township, MI. I know Dolfin lives near me. Who else?
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Apr 06, 2005 at 09:08 PM
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I can just see it now. I work myself up into a frenzy about the big "reunion" and then at the last moment I chicken out. Blah!:-). Anyone here in Florida?. It's nice and sunny down here but I don't live near the beach so there's lot's of pollen ::Achooo!!::
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Apr 06, 2005 at 09:10 PM
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GG, I'm shy and awkward around new people too, except for people that I already have some rapport with, like internet friends.
We're all "friends" here already, so it's less nerve rattling to meet face to face. I actually think it would do some of us a world of good, because even though we're accepted in our "virtual" personas a lot of us (me included) need the validation in the real world that we're worthwhile. Does that make any sense? __________________ If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space! Rondeau |
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Apr 06, 2005 at 09:13 PM
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of course it does. Shar sees me as a warrior woman and i see her as a woman with cleavage and stillettos.....it is a very fun and nice thing to do.....you already know all the ****y stuff..that's out of the way so you just visit and laugh and share.........
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