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(Message started by: 1stdonna on Sep 9^th, 2007, 4:06pm)

Title: We need a buddy system
Post by 1stdonna on Sep 9^th, 2007, 4:06pm

We need a way to keep tabs on our ch'ers when they don't show up around here for awhile.

Like Helen said, we worry (when we can't reach out and touch each other) and need to hear from, or about, our family members.

Suggestions? A committee that goes through the e-mail list? Just pick a buddy? How do we know who's covered or not?

I can make a pretty long list right now of people I wonder about, even if they don't usually post regularly....like Annamarie in the Netherlands....and where's Ueli.....Andy Hathaway in Florida...Hub...Paco...Drummer..... Jack (Kack).....lcbob....so many. Are they here under different names? I think we'd pick up on their style of writing.....Where's Slammy...Jasmyn.....JudyW.....what's going on with Barb G? These people were all solid family members. How about Terry Silvernail.....our Lurker Bill.....Margaret.......jeez, the list could go on for a long time.

What to do?

Title: Re: We need a buddy system
Post by Redd on Sep 9^th, 2007, 6:52pm

I would consider purpleydog my CH buddy. She knows my phone numbers and address. Is the CH buddy thats been to my home most often. (though not often enough :) ) Alienspacebabe would have to be #2 in line, probably only because she has enough personal stuff going on that I don't want to pester her.

Title: Re: We need a buddy system
Post by clusterwife on Sep 10^th, 2007, 10:31pm

[smiley=huh.gif] [smiley=huh.gif] [smiley=huh.gif]

Title: Re: We need a buddy system
Post by purpleydog on Sep 10^th, 2007, 10:52pm

on 09/09/07 at 18:52:06, Redd wrote:

Hey Pegg. I consider you to be my clusterbuddy too. She has my phone numbers, knows my address, and knows how to contact me when it's needed.

I live with a CH'er, who obviously keeps an eye on me (the one that's not red, LOL), and who would contact Pegg, and whoever else needed to be gotten ahold of when/ if needed.

Clusterwife, a clusterbuddy is a CH'er you keep in contact with, and who keeps in contact with you. That way, if you disappear from the board for any extended length of time, your c-buddy will be able to contact you, and make sure your ok, and vice-versa. So we, on the board, don't worry about you, and you can reach out to each other when needed. A support system, if you will.

Thanks Pegg.
[smiley=hug.gif]

Now, we have to get you down here to visit. :)

Title: Re: We need a buddy system
Post by MvT on Sep 10^th, 2007, 11:03pm

msn maybe? or skype ? i'm on at least a few times a day
unless the powers out or theirs a thunderstorm.....

even when I am offline my watch can take messages...

Title: Re: We need a buddy system
Post by purpleydog on Sep 10^th, 2007, 11:19pm

on 09/10/07 at 23:03:31, MvT wrote:

msn maybe? or skype ? i'm on at least a few times a day
unless the powers out or theirs a thunderstorm.....

even when I am offline my watch can take messages...

If you were to post your ID's, someone would have an easier time of contacting you... or even your watch. ;)

Title: Re: We need a buddy system
Post by B14CK5H33P on Sep 10^th, 2007, 11:30pm

Hmm, I'm not sure there are any people on here who'd ever claim to be my buddy, much else a clusterbud.

Nowadays, I just find it hard to care, but there are still some here I care for, and some who used to be here but retreated to myspace that I stay in touch with.

Peace,
Carl

Title: Re: We need a buddy system
Post by cathip on Sep 10^th, 2007, 11:54pm

This idea has been bandied about on more than one occasion. There are a lot of people here who have a buddy... or even a collection of buddies..that said, there are, I'm certain, just as many who haven't bonded with someone.
When someone I know is missing in action, I try to make a call, but I don't know how to reach everyone, just, perhaps, 25 or 30. I am certain there are at least that many, prolly a bunch more, who would slip thru the cracks, and THAT'S wrong.
Who do you know? Who have you connected with? Whose contact numbers do you have-and who has yours? From state to state, even, is there someone fairly nearby who can go see you? Help you out in a bind, and being on the receiving end if the shoe is on the other foot?
It can be as organized, or as loose as you wish, you can have one buddy, or, as some of our standouts, you can be in tough with hundreds of CH'ers....... the point is........ someone should be able to FIND you, when the chips are down.
Makes sense, doesn't it?
Until there's no need, coz, CH is history, and even past that, coz there's a bond......who is gonna be YOUR buddy?

I'll volunteer for anyone who needs a buddy- pm me your contacts........LOL...I'm even told I give good phone! ;;D

PF everyday,
Cathi

Title: Re: We need a buddy system
Post by MvT on Sep 11^th, 2007, 6:51am

on 09/10/07 at 23:19:14, purpleydog wrote:

If you were to post your ID's, someone would have an easier time of contacting you... or even your watch. ;)

if they want to by my buddy than can send a message and ask for the id's

Title: Re: We need a buddy system
Post by BarbaraD on Sep 11^th, 2007, 7:48am

Donna,

You're right -- some of the "older" ones have been absent for a while and I do worry about them. Have been pming them and when I get an answer and know they're ok I quit worrying so much. Had one check in yesterday -- (with a good excuse I might add). But some of us do worry.

Have you heard from Andy? And Bill L (he has NOT checked in).

Some of the others have just been away from computer access for a while and will check in when they can.

I'm the world's worst about calling people (good intentions, but.....). But we do need to keep up with our "children".

Hugs BD

Title: Re: We need a buddy system
Post by The mad viking on Sep 11^th, 2007, 11:56am

Edna ,Chuck ,Cathi

Do i say anything more?

Svenn

Title: Re: We need a buddy system
Post by davyp on Sep 11^th, 2007, 1:04pm

I think we are pretty much sorted in the UK as we have our CH ~~stalker~~ Buddy in the lovely Helen. :D :-*

She was the first CH`er i had contact with and i know that is the same for quite a few of us and i know when i haven't been around for a few days i get a text or email or phone call or a burning sensation from where ever she has stuck the pins in the doll ;) ;;D

Title: Re: We need a buddy system
Post by andy on Sep 11^th, 2007, 7:49pm

Im still around.
Forgive me for being a little anti-social.
Just trying to compete for work with the damn illegals here.
They are winning...sigh

.........andy

Title: Re: We need a buddy system
Post by DonnaH on Sep 11^th, 2007, 8:18pm

Your PM made my day, Andy. It's so good to hear from you. I'll answer you tomorrow.....going to sit with a 96 year old woman tonight. I'm in the Caregiver business now, part time.

Hugs,
Donna

Title: Re: We need a buddy system
Post by alienspacebabe on Sep 11^th, 2007, 8:28pm

on 09/10/07 at 23:30:33, B14CK5H33P wrote:

I'm your buddy Carl.... or did you forget about me?

Title: Re: We need a buddy system
Post by Jonny on Sep 11^th, 2007, 8:35pm

Some people just dont want to be bothered, Bill L was here a few days ago....he didnt post, probably because he didnt want to.

Youll never have to worry about finding me! ;)

Title: Re: We need a buddy system
Post by B14CK5H33P on Sep 11^th, 2007, 11:40pm

on 09/11/07 at 20:28:24, alienspacebabe wrote:

I'm your buddy Carl.... or did you forget about me?

I stand, er sit, corrected. I know if there is anyone here who always keeps me in their thoughts, its you. And also, you are the only one who sends me cards, tea and "get out of hell free" passes.

I know you're my CH bud for always. I was just in a pissy mood when I wrote that so please disregard. :P

I thought, or hoped I was going out of cycle. The last two days have reminded me that it was just 'wishful thinking'. :-/

Peace,
Carl

Title: Re: We need a buddy system
Post by clusterwife on Sep 12^th, 2007, 12:32pm

I'll be your buddy carl, we are all in this together! Oh the love!!!!Leah

Title: Re: We need a buddy system
Post by Edna on Sep 12^th, 2007, 2:14pm

Svenn !!

That's all I need. Though the miles separate, and the computer is sometimes far apart..........we're there in each others mind and heart.

Thanks friend,

EDNA

Title: Re: We need a buddy system
Post by LeLimey on Sep 12^th, 2007, 5:32pm

I will happily be anyone's clusterbud who needs it. I'll call you and harrass your arse if you don't post and I'll make sure you know you're cared about even if I can't do anything more practical. I don't care if you are in the UK the US or anywhere else - I have the facility to hunt you down and kill :-X - I mean phone any of you anywhere and I bloody well will!

Helen (who can never have to many arses to kick!)

Title: Re: We need a buddy system
Post by PollyPocket on Sep 12^th, 2007, 5:44pm

Anyone want a midget blonde with an attitude?

Title: Re: We need a buddy system
Post by LeLimey on Sep 12^th, 2007, 6:24pm

me me me me me! !

Um.. I mean I want one not I am one ::) ;;D

Title: Re: We need a buddy system
Post by BILL_L on Sep 13^th, 2007, 6:59am

Donna, Barb

Always hiding in the wings

Bill

Title: Re: We need a buddy system
Post by DonnaH on Sep 13^th, 2007, 8:40am

Hi Bill!!! 8)

Title: Re: We need a buddy system
Post by andrewjb on Sep 13^th, 2007, 8:53am

i work long, odd hours and my short term memorys shot, but ill do what i can. andrew. :).

Title: Re: We need a buddy system
Post by DonnaH on Sep 13^th, 2007, 9:00am

Did it get shot in the wings?

(I just had to do that) :D

Title: Re: We need a buddy system
Post by Ghost on Sep 13^th, 2007, 9:12am

Goat Needs a buddy! ;;D

I promise I wont be a bad goat!

Mike

Title: Re: We need a buddy system
Post by DonnaH on Sep 13^th, 2007, 9:18am

Aren't you the guy who's running for election? So now you're here seeking buddies? Is that how you accumulate votes? Is this a political ploy?

I'll vote for you cause you're.......... you.

Title: Re: We need a buddy system
Post by LeLimey on Sep 13^th, 2007, 9:19am

You've always got me you daft wafty pillock! NOW IM ME OR I'LL HURT YOU!!! LOL

Title: Re: We need a buddy system
Post by sandie99 on Sep 13^th, 2007, 9:26am

I don't have official clusterbuddy yet either... but I have made my best supporter swear that if something happends to me, he will let you guys know about it. :)

Sanna

Title: Re: We need a buddy system
Post by luveemom on Sep 13^th, 2007, 10:49am

I need a buddy, and sometimes don't get on for a few days.....and my brain is a little mushy in the memory department from the dopeymax....but other than that I am a good egg.....

alicia

Title: Re: We need a buddy system
Post by MvT on Sep 13^th, 2007, 7:37pm

if anyone wants to be my buddy pm me :)

Title: Re: We need a buddy system
Post by MR_FLOOR on Sep 13^th, 2007, 10:55pm

Who wants to be my buddy ;;D.Seriously it's a good idea Donna.

Dave

Title: Re: We need a buddy system
Post by Rosybabe on Sep 13^th, 2007, 11:23pm

I can be everybody buddy ;;D. I am never too far from my puter ;;D.

Title: Re: We need a buddy system
Post by Ree on Sep 14^th, 2007, 3:25pm

I disappeared for a while and no one cared... and I have been here non stop til this Summer since a year after this place began...

if Dave disappears its because I flushed him... Hes about to take a swirly again...

ps if I disappear... I'm probably dead because I will be here til they have a cure, my fingers get arthritis, Dave dies or dumps me ~blah blah blah... and shame on you for not missing me. When Im not whining I have alot of good things to say.

ree
ps where is cootie?

Title: Re: We need a buddy system
Post by DonnaH on Sep 14^th, 2007, 8:33pm

Ree......I check up on you everytime I long onto MySpace. I think about you often and if I didn't see you post in a while, I would come looking for you.......I promise. I admire you for being the brave and encouraging mother that you are. I don't thnk I would have what it takes to be a mom of a couple of wonderful men serving our country.......for one.

Title: Re: We need a buddy system
Post by DonnaH on Sep 14^th, 2007, 8:37pm

I want Ueli to be my buddy. I do not have one at this time. I asked him for a long distance relationship years ago and he said yes, but I haven't received one IM or e-mail from him yet.

Ueli, will you be my bud?

Edited: Ueli, be gentle if you are going to decline.

Title: Re: We need a buddy system
Post by aloneuk on Sep 15^th, 2007, 7:39am

on 09/13/07 at 10:49:25, luveemom wrote:

I need a buddy, and sometimes don't get on for a few days.....and my brain is a little mushy in the memory department from the dopeymax....but other than that I am a good egg.....

alicia

alicia I AM YOUR BUDDY LIKE IT OR NOT !! ill be here for you always big hugs sweetie x

Title: Re: We need a buddy system
Post by luveemom on Sep 15^th, 2007, 10:59am

Thanks ike!!!! Right back at you!!! You are the BEST!!!

Thinking of you!

Alicia
((((((((HUGS)))))))))

Title: Re: We need a buddy system
Post by Rosybabe on Sep 15^th, 2007, 1:54pm

have anyone heard of Taraan, Sldrswyfe, JeffB....? [smiley=huh.gif]

Title: Re: We need a buddy system
Post by southwalessunshine on Sep 18^th, 2007, 5:07pm

Sign me up. I'll be someone's buddy if they want?