JudoMom Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 No one currently. Several years ago I recognized a homeschool group friend but she either went back into lurking or quit the board. Guess that's why dh calls you all my "imaginary friends." I'll start telling him about someone's situation and he look at me quizzically. "Who?" And sometimes the answer is So-and-so in Such-and-such-place or an obviously not-the-real-name username and dh's lightbulb comes on. "So it's not someone you know." "Well, I DO know them. Online!" He doesn't get it. Of course, he's an introvert who doesn't keep up with his IRL friends and family more often than he needs to. :glare: You did remind me that I am an acquaintance with someone else on this board, but they don't know they know me. I haven't outed myself to them yet, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 I'll let her know! :) I did mention she should come back. She's got news. The cutest little 2 month-old news. :D awww! That brat went and unfriended me on facebook. It could have something to do with the fact that for the year I had no internet I did not keep in touch with anyone from on FB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 I met Jennefer@SSA, karensk, and simka2 at GASC in Houston back in June. There may have been a couple of other people and I'm sorry if I forgot you. I have since run into karensk at The Homeschool Store, which was neat. :) :iagree:On the entire post. Elegantlion, AmyG and a couple others that have flitted thru my sleep deprived mind ;). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liza Lee Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 I just remembered that I'm facebook friends with Martha. So she knows my real name. I also realized that I've been bumping into MosaicMom (Is that her name now?) on forums forever and ever. We even emailed back and forth a few times, but it was maybe 10 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4wildberrys Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 (edited) I know Caryl from our tiny town---but noone else because I live in the middle of FREAKING NOWHERE!!!!! Seriously. ;) I'm also 'friends' with SWB on FB--even if she has a zillion 'friends' there---but I think that counts because I have only very few, select REAL friends on FB. Edited August 7, 2011 by 4wildberrys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oraetstudia Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Well, I know one person in real life. We used to go to church together and she lives about a mile from me, but since I haven't outed myself to her yet, I can't tell you either now can I? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnitWit Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 I went to high school with Penny from Tenny and her dh. :) (college too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Hmmm...Jann in TX, Angie in VA, Peek a Boo, Joanne, Sharon in Austin...I think that's all, but I'm old now, so I could be forgetting someone. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissKNG Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 (edited) Though we haven't met, selh09 and I text just about every day! JudahsLamb is my BFF and Tamberly is a close friend as well (both from ps)! Edited August 7, 2011 by MissKNG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarreymere Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Well, I've met Mom357, and I did try to do a playdate with TracyR but the weather didn't cooperate. We'll try again! (Tracy, my daughter from out of state came in this week to surprise me, guess I should pm you!) I really do have ten kids, but I did not give birth to all of them. I will be happy to introduce anyone :D I have pictures on facebook, my real name (gasp!) is Judith Pyrah Arnold, if anyone wants to check out my amazing collection of offspring photos. Note to cyberstalkers: I have no credit rating, am behind in my student loans, and live in rural PA with firearms and a part-Rottweiler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chepyl Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 No one :( But I'm new.....but not a troll, I promise! I tried to look at people from OK to see if anyone was near me, or of I happened to know them, but it was overwhelming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyable Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 I've met cshell in person, and Quill and I have a mutual friend but we have never (yet) met in person. I'm facebook friends with a few others I can think of, and probably some lurkers. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_l_e_0..Q_c Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 I'll let her know! :) I did mention she should come back. She's got news. The cutest little 2 month-old news. :D No way!!! Congratulate her for me! Does the 2 month-old means she's now six-tails, or is she still five-tails ? ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peachskittles Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 No one homeschools on this side of the state (ok other people do but I don't know any of them). Hence why I want to move to the other side of the state. I see lots of people on here from the other side. That probably won't happen though. But I'm real. Just quiet. Really quiet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higginszoo Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 (edited) Hmmm...Jann in TX, Angie in VA, Peek a Boo, Joanne, Sharon in Austin...I think that's all, but I'm old now, so I could be forgetting someone. :D I don't think that we've met, but there are people who have met both of us: Becky S., Liz G., Colleen B. Edited August 7, 2011 by higginszoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirch Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 I know two. Kirch is my niece-in-law(?) and SweetMissMagnolia is a friend from my homeschool group. I was just getting ready to post and trying to figure out exactly what that relationship would be called. So I guess you're my aunt-in-law! :D I just met SunkistJoy last week (she hasn't posted much). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amo_mea_filiis. Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Is anyone near me? I'd be willing to skype. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higginszoo Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 MamaSheep and I did a playdate at a museum a few years back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 I've never met anyone on the board IRL. I'm friends with just a few people here on facebook. And I own an umbrella school for Florida homeschoolers that a couple of WTM'ers use. So, if I'm a troll, I'm a pretty good one. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 I just remembered that I'm facebook friends with Martha. So she knows my real name. Don't worry. I won't out you.;) No one :( But I'm new.....but not a troll, I promise! I tried to look at people from OK to see if anyone was near me, or of I happened to know them, but it was overwhelming. Just post and ask who is near you. No weeding necessary.:) I personally have meet face to face at some point in time at least 7 people on this board, but I wouldn't feel comfortable outing them. Snicklefritz is one that I think I'm safe on. The others don't always post they live in Oklahoma and some people are private like that, kwim? Sigh. I have a bunch of free passes to the zoo. Maybe I should bribe some locals here to meet up there. When it is not 110+ degrees outside.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onceuponatime Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Is it okay to be semi-incognito as long as you are not lying or creating drama? That's not the same thing as a troll, right? There is nothing unusual about me, I just don't like the feeling of being exposed to the entire world (extreme introvert). This venue also gives me the freedom to join into conversations about topics I would shy away from in real life to keep from hurting other people's feelings, especially concerning religion. There must be others like that here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 I met eLaurie at the Cincinnati conference, but that's the only person I've met in real life from here. She lives in the Chicago area and I live in the Cleveland area. We ended up sitting next to each other at the bar in our hotel ordering dinner to go and started talking about the conference, which eventually led to talking about this board! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishboneDawn Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Is it okay to be semi-incognito as long as you are not lying or creating drama? That's not the same thing as a troll, right? There is nothing unusual about me, I just don't like the feeling of being exposed to the entire world (extreme introvert). This venue also gives me the freedom to join into conversations about topics I would shy away from in real life to keep from hurting other people's feelings, especially concerning religion. There must be others like that here. It's not the fact that nobody knows you IRL that makes folk suspicious, it's generally people who join and shortly after are spinning grand dramatic tales. I think this thread is a little tongue-in-cheek in light of recent troll issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliya Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Krazzymommy (Monica) and I are sisters-in-law. So we've met IRL :) . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linguistmama Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 I have a low post count, but I know Meggie, LittleIzumi and Veritaserum :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 (edited) Real Life? I met Kolbi when she still lived near me, and we chat on the phone from time to time. FB friends? Chrissy in WA, Dy, Abbeyej, Hillary in KS, Aubrey, Suzanne, Amy loves Bud, Nadia, etc. Did we talk on the phone once years ago? I think I was pregnant with my 8 yo. Or am I thinking of someone else? I have spken on the phone with Roughcollie too. I know Hoggirl and have met her quite a few times. I am on FB with quite a few of you :-) Edited August 7, 2011 by Quiver0f10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegularMom Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 I have a pretty low post count, but I'm real. I met *anj* and Karenciavo and SWB and a bunch of others a couple years back for dinner in Princeton, NJ. It was a lot of fun, and Susan autographed my books. (No...not THOSE books! The other ones. ) I wish I could have gone to Valley Forge (it's so close!) but I couldn't make it in the end. Darn these rocket scientists and their satellite launching schedules! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewellsmommy Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 ZooRho and I know each other irl. Although, I used to give her a hard time because I only saw her at co-op and never her son (the swimmer) :lol:. I told her I didn't think he existed. So, I guess that would make her an irl troll? :001_huh: But, then I saw him. Darn, I had almost caught one. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 I was friends with Peek A Boo before I figured out that the person I knew IRL was Peek A Boo. That was shocking to me. :lol: ... Um... can someone clue me in as to what happened there? I feel like maybe I blacked out a little and when I came to, there was a "thing" I'd missed. :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 I know hmschooln -- she introduced me to this board mom4Him-- We met on the boards and have become very good friends IRL! My dd wishes we lived closer because she LOVES playing with mom4Him's kids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 I don't know ANYBODY!!! :crying: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 I don't know ANYBODY!!! :crying: We have the same name- does that count? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphabetika Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 I know CAMom (Ronette) ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppleGreen Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Not a soul, although there are apparently several in my general vicinity based on their listed locations. I have a friend who knows a WTMer. She mentioned a very unique activity a family from their CC group participates in and I put 2 & 2 together based on info this person had in their siggy. Those troll threads always leave me feeling paranoid. Not that I am on enough, I mostly read, but I always wonder if people think I am a troll. I don't think I've ever posted any drama about my life and I probably wouldn't, but I always think "Is that why I get so few responses to my questions?" LOL But, then paranoia runs in my family, so I let it go and figure it's not that big of a deal in the grand scheme of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Is it okay to be semi-incognito as long as you are not lying or creating drama? That's not the same thing as a troll, right? There is nothing unusual about me, I just don't like the feeling of being exposed to the entire world (extreme introvert). This venue also gives me the freedom to join into conversations about topics I would shy away from in real life to keep from hurting other people's feelings, especially concerning religion. There must be others like that here. As long as you're not around here. (Salem, OR) If you were... you'd have to out yourself so we could get together :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 I know names may be off a bit but...NewLifeMom, BethinWA, HeidiMtHope, don't know about anyone else. I'm in Salem, OR and would like to meet anyone else around here :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 We have the same name- does that count? :D *sniffle* I guess that makes me feel a little better... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 I don't know ANYBODY!!! :crying: I didn't either until this past June. I actually hesitated meeting anybody, just because I'm a very private person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 I know some of you from facebook and google +. I have a handful I've never met, but talk with frequently on the phone, and I know Simka2 from my life before the Hive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mynyel Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Sadly no one. Maybe we should have a get together of the WTMers here! Anyone who wants to come to Asheville, we can have a night out somewhere doing something :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Sadly no one. Maybe we should have a get together of the WTMers here! Anyone who wants to come to Asheville, we can have a night out somewhere doing something :) Maybe the Raleigh, Fayetteville and Asheville WTMers could meet at the NC Zoo or somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Sue in PA, GSMP, Kristiana, and a couple others that don't post, but I think are members. I also know several people on here that know a couple of these people IRL and I know them from other boards, shared phone calls, etc, but have not had the opportunity to meet IRL yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 I know Laura in VA, who is now in Okinawa and doesn't post here often anymore. I'm FB with HSMomofOne--she's fab! I've met Peekaboo--she was coming to VA and stopped at a Starbucks on Ft. Belvoir so Laura and I could meet with her! It was several years ago but so fun. About 4 or 5 years ago, a wonderful WTM lady came by with her two sons and hubby, and toured the church. She had dark hair and her children were delightful, and the visit was just really fun! But (totally shamefaced here) I can't remember her name! Was it YOU?? Oh, and MarianninNOVA, I swear we will meet someday. :D (She has been so kind and even offered dinner once, but I just wasn't up for it--pretty low day--I've never forgotten it.) Someday I'm going to a convention where I can meet more of you. Does anyone fear not being liked irl by Boardies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Ellie. I am also very close in person friends with a relatively new, infrequent poster. I'm not sure of her exact username but something about homeschoolmom in AZ. I knew her when I lived in AZ. She was at my youngest son's birth, the decline of marriage #1, and the wedding of DH and myself! I have met a WTM mom @ the homeschool store. I share a past family recreational setting with a board member (we both were seasonal campers at a campground in NJ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishboneDawn Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Does anyone fear not being liked irl by Boardies? Sort of. I'm much more funny and outgoing on the boards or email lists then I am when I first meet people IRL. After I get to know them then I'm much more like I am here but I tend to worry a bit about how they'll view my reserved and sometimes awkward self if and when we first meet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommybee Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 I have met two boardies......I met Kate in CA once and I have chatted with Lunalee on occasion when we have run into each other around town. So is there a FB group for us?? I can't remember....or do some of you just befriend each other? My post count may be low but I've been around since the old board. I am on everyday reading, I just communicate poorly in writing. I much prefer to talk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 (edited) I have met a few on here who live in the area. They aren't on all that often, but they are here. Someone vouch for me please! :D The three I can think of I have met aren't on here all that much though. I can't think of their screen names though. Dawn I can vouch for you! We met when my son was checking out your homeschool cub scout troop (about 2 years ago). You also bought some of my dh's pants that I was selling (again about 2 years ago). You are real and very nice! :001_smile: I also know a couple of lurkers who live in my area. Edited August 8, 2011 by jenL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Maybe the Raleigh, Fayetteville and Asheville WTMers could meet at the NC Zoo or somewhere. Don't forget those of us in Charlotte! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 She is such a sweet gal in real life... :svengo: Kristiana... Oh, I met Kristiana a few years ago! She and her husband had supper at our house. Very nice lady. IRL I know/have met: YHZNS, CleoQc (she had supper with us, too!), Carol in Cal. (we even had seats on a plane together when leaving a conference - super fun! spent the day in airports together), PinkintheBlue, nestof3, SWB, Stacey in MA (hung out at conference and ate Thai food together after it was over), Kathy MD (who has since passed away :( ), Oak Knoll Mom, Sweetpeach, Colleen in SEVA, iquilt, daisychics, and I'm sure there are a few more...I'll post if I remember. And I might get to meet Wishbone Dawn soon, I hope (I might feel awkward, too, don't worry, lol)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted August 8, 2011 Author Share Posted August 8, 2011 Sadly no one. Maybe we should have a get together of the WTMers here! Anyone who wants to come to Asheville, we can have a night out somewhere doing something :) YES! I want to meet you!! Let's do plan something! Maybe the Raleigh, Fayetteville and Asheville WTMers could meet at the NC Zoo or somewhere. That is a fabulous idea! Let's work on that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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