RoughCollie Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 I think it would be nice if everyone here made friends with at least one other person, or asked a family member to post here, if something happens to them. Willow is in Christchurch and no one here has said they have heard from her. Volty was in Chengdu, China, and after the earthquake there he never posted here again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5knights3maidens Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 You are so right. I was thinking about Willow but never saw a post. I really do not know who she is on here but that doesn't matter. My dd knows how to post on here for an emergency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristinaBreece Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 I think it would be nice if everyone here made friends with at least one other person, or asked a family member to post here, if something happens to them. Willow is in Christchurch and no one here has said they have heard from her. Volty was in Chengdu, China, and after the earthquake there he never posted here again. :iagree: I thought it was great that your boys posted for you while you were in the hospital! I don't *know* anyone, but I think it's a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 That's a good idea, RC. I know MamaT IRL, and thatcyndigirl is a good friend of mine. But I guess I do need to teach my husband how to post on here in case of anything bad happening. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dulcimeramy Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Some boards have forum buddies. You put your forum buddy on your short list of who to contact in emergencies, so they can update the board. I've only seen this work on smaller, more intimate boards, but there's no reason why those interested couldn't do it here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Volty was in Chengdu, China, and after the earthquake there he never posted here again. Were any Westerners killed in the China quake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 I think it would be nice if everyone here made friends with at least one other person, or asked a family member to post here, if something happens to them. Willow is in Christchurch and no one here has said they have heard from her. Volty was in Chengdu, China, and after the earthquake there he never posted here again. Completely agree. I did another search this morning to see if I'd missed an update from/about Willow and her family, but still nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb in NZ Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 I'm in NZ, but I don't know Willow IRL. I believe she lives in or around Christchurch & I live on the North Island. She may not have power back yet or may have had to move house due to issues related to the EQ. I hope she checks in soon :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mejane Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 (edited) Hope Willow is okay. There is one person here who knows me IRL well enough to know that if I disappear it means I've finally snapped and put myself through the wood chipper. She can let you know. ;) Edited March 6, 2011 by Mejane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Okay, so who wants to be my buddy? I don't have anyone close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3lilreds in NC Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 I'll be your buddy, Chucki! I don't think I have anyone close over here anymore either. I don't know anyone IRL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 I believe Christchurch still doesn't have any power, so I doubt that willow has been able to use a computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 I'll be your buddy, Chucki! I don't think I have anyone close over here anymore either. I don't know anyone IRL. Great! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginevra Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I have thought about this before. I thought about it when Rough Collie was in the hospital - my dh and/or kids would not think of updating anything here unless I could tell them to. I do have one IRL friend who is a member here, but she doesn't post often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I have several IRL friends on here and a few "virtual" friends that I am also friends with on Facebook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snipsnsnailsx5 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I dont think anyone knows me well enough to notice if I'd be missing. ;) LOL But I do think its a good idea! On a smaller, private board, we did this and when I had one of my son's my "buddy" called to check on me and asked if she could update the board. It was very sweet of her. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amydavis Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I dont think anyone knows me well enough to notice if I'd be missing. ;) LOL But I do think its a good idea! On a smaller, private board, we did this and when I had one of my son's my "buddy" called to check on me and asked if she could update the board. It was very sweet of her. :) :iagree: That's how I feel, too! LoL! I'm on here everyday, several times throughout the day, but I think I lurk more than I post. So, even though I feel like I "know" so many of you virtually - I don't think anyone would notice if I suddenly wasn't around. I have one real life friend on here, but she rarely posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I have a feeling that if I disappeared, RoughCollie would call out the National Guard. Though it would be an interesting sociological experiment to disappear and see what happens. . . .:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missesd Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Ok, so I just told hubby... he said "who said anything was gonna happen to you?" Men... I explained what was for and why. I am here so much, ya'll are in my drop down menu on Firefox ;) LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Those things make me feel really badly. Is there any way we can look for news of them via Facebook or anything? Do we know their full names? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mejane Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Ok, so I just told hubby... he said "who said anything was gonna happen to you?" Men... My husband would say, "Why, what have you done now?" :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 If you look on Volty's profile page, it says that he visited here in 2009. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I had started a post several months ago wondering how we all could keep in touch if WTM went away! I've been coming here for so long now that I'd feel absolutely LOST without all of you! Even though I'm blessed with many IRL friends, this is my one stop shopping for ANY question I have. I can always come here for an answer to just about anything! I will have to tell dh to let someone know if something happens to me. Several have my email and phone number, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 (edited) I have a feeling that if I disappeared, RoughCollie would call out the National Guard. Slick, I'd call the FBI, and I'd take the next flight to Newcastle... but only if you disappeared IRL. Otherwise, I'd just pick up the phone. Edited March 7, 2011 by RoughCollie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 If you look on Volty's profile page, it says that he visited here in 2009. Thanks. That's a relief -- I was looking at his last post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I dont think anyone knows me well enough to notice if I'd be missing. ;) :iagree: I don't think anyone would notice if I went missing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Thanks. That's a relief -- I was looking at his last post. So...anyone in Northern CA? I suppose it does not matter where the person is as long as you notify them somehow. I know of two posters who live close by but I have never met them IRL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 So...anyone in Northern CA? I suppose it does not matter where the person is as long as you notify them somehow. I know of two posters who live close by but I have never met them IRL. The person doesn't have to live close to you. I know the real names and e-mail addresses of a couple of people on this board. Some are people who live in the area. Some are people who live across the country and while I've never met them face to face, we have an affinity that we discovered on this board and have continued in PMs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCyndiGirl Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 That's a good idea, RC. I know MamaT IRL, and thatcyndigirl is a good friend of mine. But I guess I do need to teach my husband how to post on here in case of anything bad happening. :( Yep, Nakia will be able to let you all know if I am somehow maimed in an unfortunate "knitting while kayaking" disaster. And I hereby promise to let you all know if Nakia's pet snake mistakes her for his lunch. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMW Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I used to wonder about this... then my daughter joined the forum when she was having her first baby. Now I can sleep at night, peacefully knowing that you all would find out if something happened to me... after all, how can any of you sleep NOT knowing how I am doing???? (lol... that was supposed to be funny, btw) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialmama Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Yep, Nakia will be able to let you all know if I am somehow maimed in an unfortunate "knitting while kayaking" disaster. And I hereby promise to let you all know if Nakia's pet snake mistakes her for his lunch. :tongue_smilie: Bahahaha!!! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Everyone in my family would know to post here if something happened to me. My hubby has his own username which is quite obviously related to mine but he would probably post under my user name. Chucki, I'll be your buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I think it would be nice if everyone here made friends with at least one other person, or asked a family member to post here, if something happens to them. Okay Rosie, it looks like you're going to have to just suck it up and finally agree to exchange phone numbers with me in spite of my unfortunate accent. :tongue_smilie: I'm in NZ, but I don't know Willow IRL. I believe she lives in or around Christchurch & I live on the North Island. She may not have power back yet or may have had to move house due to issues related to the EQ. I hope she checks in soon :grouphug: I believe Christchurch still doesn't have any power, so I doubt that willow has been able to use a computer. :iagree::iagree: I too really wish that Willow would update and let us all know she's okay, but I think it is probably the power out as well. When we have hurricanes here we can be out of power for weeks if not longer. I'm sure an earthquake is much much worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda1951 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 On another site that I used to go to, we had a buddy. Someone not on your side of the US , If someone was from another country they would ask the moderators if there was someone else on the board near where they were to buddy with. We had one person in England a buddy with someone in German. We had phone number for contact and private emails. When the person was not on the board for say three weeks, or less , you would get in contact with the person. It usually came out that they had just taken some time off and had forgotten. As people if they are going to be off the board for a while, say for vacation or just taking a break to post that before they leave. Just an Idea. maybe someone could start a thread and see where everyone is from and the moderator can assign people to each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCyndiGirl Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 maybe someone could start a thread and see where everyone is from and the moderator can assign people to each other. "Does everyone have a moving buddy? If you don't have one:GET ONE!" ~Sheriff Woody, Toy Story I am picturing all of us holding each others hands on field trips with construction paper signs pinned to each of our sweaters, "If lost please return to The Well Trained Mind Forum". :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.... Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 :iagree: I don't think anyone would notice if I went missing. No one would notice if I went missing, too! My Shih Tzu would notice, tho. :rofl: Edited to say: My kids would come out of their rooms and say, "Hey, that science Lady's gone." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzyfizzle Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 No one would notice if I went missing, LOL I was thinking the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 There is one person whom I know very well IRL. There are several other people I have met, know casually and/or are on my facebook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 "Does everyone have a moving buddy? If you don't have one:GET ONE!" ~Sheriff Woody, Toy Story I am picturing all of us holding each others hands on field trips with construction paper signs pinned to each of our sweaters, "If lost please return to The Well Trained Mind Forum". :lol: cute. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 When I went in for dental surgery, Wolf was given a heads up that there would be someone calling to check up on me from the group. SpecialMama knows me irl, so I'm sure she'd sound the alarm if I finally snapped and ended up in a huggy coat. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 No one would notice if I went missing, too! My Shih Tzu would notice, tho. :rofl: :lol: For me, it would be the cat. She spends as much time staring at the computer screen as I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkInTheBlue Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 So, who's my buddy? ;) "Does everyone have a moving buddy? If you don't have one:GET ONE!" ~Sheriff Woody, Toy Story I am picturing all of us holding each others hands on field trips with construction paper signs pinned to each of our sweaters, "If lost please return to The Well Trained Mind Forum". :lol: Too funny! What a mental picture. :) I'm surprised at some of the people who think they aren't noticed. I'm well aware of snips and Shannon. The part that makes it hard is that we have SO many posters that it's easy for it to be a long time before we realize we haven't heard from someone. Plus we are often so split up over so many boards and so much board space. I've seen someone post on the General board that I assumed was brand new, only to see they had a higher post count than me. They must have been posting more on another of our boards. I actually can see the benefit of board buddies for those interested. My husband knows all about this board and has even posted once, I think. However, if something hastened I think this board would never cross his mind. If it were the other way around for him I know his message board wouldn't cross my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in AL Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 (edited) I dont think anyone knows me well enough to notice if I'd be missing. I'm on here everyday, several times throughout the day, but I think I lurk more than I post. So, even though I feel like I "know" so many of you virtually - I don't think anyone would notice if I suddenly wasn't around. I don't think anyone would notice if I went missing. "Does everyone have a moving buddy? If you don't have one:GET ONE!" ~Sheriff Woody, Toy Story I am picturing all of us holding each others hands on field trips with construction paper signs pinned to each of our sweaters, "If lost please return to The Well Trained Mind Forum". :lol: Love it, love it, love it!! :lol: No one would notice if I went missing, too! LOL I was thinking the same thing. So, who's my buddy? ;) Too funny! What a mental picture. :) I'm surprised at some of the people who think they aren't noticed. I'm well aware of snips and Shannon. The part that makes it hard is that we have SO many posters that it's easy for it to be a long time before we realize we haven't heard from someone. Plus we are often so split up over so many boards and so much board space. I've seen someone post on the General board that I assumed was brand new, only to see they had a higher post count than me. They must have been posting more on another of our boards. I actually can see the benefit of board buddies for those interested. My husband knows all about this board and has even posted once, I think. However, if something hastened I think this board would never cross his mind. If it were the other way around for him I know his message board wouldn't cross my mind. :iagree: So many people and so many boards. My dh would never think of posting here, but maybe I should get one of the kids to do it. I agree with everyone who said they didn't think they would be missed if they 'went missing'. Despite being here several times each day, I lurk far more than I post, so I would be very surprised if anyone missed me. I recognize all of you, though!! :D Edited March 7, 2011 by Heather in AL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 "Does everyone have a moving buddy? If you don't have one:GET ONE!" ~Sheriff Woody, Toy Story I am picturing all of us holding each others hands on field trips with construction paper signs pinned to each of our sweaters, "If lost please return to The Well Trained Mind Forum". :lol: :lol::lol::lol: I have a few people from here that would check on me. Plus y'all are on my google Chrome bookmark bar, dh would know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I'm like the others who said they aren't sure anyone would notice, but I've told my dh how to find you guys when I snap. Nakia would probably be the only one on here I know IRl. I'm not counting on her because that gross snake is going to eat her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I think we are more likely to notice and be concerned about someone who posts a prayer request for a tragedy, illness, natural disaster. . . and then disappears over someone who just stops posting gradually over time. Though every now and then I will think "I haven't heard anything from Beansprouts/ Amy in Orlando/ Alphabet Pam etc. in a while. I wonder how they are doing?" But I figure that their life has moved on in some aspects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I'm like the others who said they aren't sure anyone would notice, but I've told my dh how to find you guys when I snap. Nakia would probably be the only one on here I know IRl. I'm not counting on her because that gross snake is going to eat her. I would totally notice if you weren't here!! Plus, I'm friends with your kids on Facebook, and I'm sure they would post if you went off the deep end. And my sweet baby snakey poo is not going to eat me. I don't care what Cyndi says. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumping In Puddles Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I had started a post several months ago wondering how we all could keep in touch if WTM went away! I've been coming here for so long now that I'd feel absolutely LOST without all of you! Even though I'm blessed with many IRL friends, this is my one stop shopping for ANY question I have. I can always come here for an answer to just about anything! I will have to tell dh to let someone know if something happens to me. Several have my email and phone number, too. We should set up a WTM forum facebook page. Not a WTM fan page, but one where we could all access if the WTM is down for awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I'm in the "I don't know that anyone would notice" camp! But, I'm still pretty new around here, relatively speaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Okay Rosie, it looks like you're going to have to just suck it up and finally agree to exchange phone numbers with me in spite of my unfortunate accent. :tongue_smilie: :lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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