Meeting people in person, you have met online

JCT777 · #41 Postby **JCT777** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 1:12 pm

I think it would be great to meet all of you. We need to have a big storm2k picnic this summer, where everyone is invited. 8-)

therock1811 · #42 Postby **therock1811** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 2:56 pm

azsnowman wrote:Trust me, you wouldn't WANT to meet ME in public.....you'd NEVER be the same "LOL!"

Dennis

Who said we would not want to?? LOL Seriously, I've talked to Shawn (Duck) and KOW... Shawn, if I am ever in Galveston you bet I'd be at the party...but won't drink...

GalvestonDuck · #43 Postby **GalvestonDuck** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 3:22 pm

LOL! You don't have to drink to have fun, especially down here.

I rarely do, and when I do, it's Kahlua, which most people laugh about because it's not very strong.

Suzi Q · #44 Postby **Suzi Q** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 3:25 pm

And oh so tasty in those tiny chocolate cups!

GalvestonDuck · #45 Postby **GalvestonDuck** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 3:31 pm

I'll have to try that. Mine's usually in milk -- a white russian without the hard stuff.

David · #46 Postby **David** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 4:29 pm

wx247 wrote:
David wrote:Never have, and never will... being as i'm 15, and no one wants to meet someone like me.

David... I would like to meet you. Besides... the formal dial-up team should have a reunion.

Who would be in this? Beside me, you, Jacki... those 3 I know.

#47 Postby **wx247** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 4:34 pm

Shannon (when she gets back), Annette (if she isn't too busy), and others

furluvcats · #48 Postby **furluvcats** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 6:32 pm

I've met many many friends in person, that were originally online friends. I met my husband at TWC. I met my old weather buddy, Mike Siedel a few years back. My family and I met OtherHD last year. I've taken cruises with online friends, and flown all over the country to meet online friends. My friend Grimmy is a usual guest at Thanksgiving celebrations at my mothers house! It's great to meet so many folks from different backgrounds, that live in different areas. Its also a great excuse for travel!

A word of caution though, you really must know someone very well online before you go running off around the country to meet someone. A background check isn't a bad idea. There are many resources available to research someone you're intending to meet in person. And if anything about them is red flagged, don't go! I've always met people in a very public place, and felt very sure I "knew" the person well, before meeting.

And who knows who we may run into while in Cali!

#49 Postby **Stephanie** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 7:12 pm

GalvestonDuck wrote:LOL! You don't have to drink to have fun, especially down here. I rarely do, and when I do, it's Kahlua, which most people laugh about because it's not very strong.

I LOVE KAHLUA! My favorite drink is a Toasted Almond.

#50 Postby **wx247** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 7:22 pm

I want a Storm2K Picnic!!!

ColdFront77 · #51 Postby **ColdFront77** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 2:03 am

Skywatch_NC wrote:
ColdFront77 wrote:
Stephanie wrote:This is a great topic Tom!

Janswizard - great advice!

I haven't met anyone in person that I've met through the boards, though I did talk to one on the phone.

Thank you very much, Stephanie.

I can honestly say those that frequent this board with me make me feel more comfortable than from other boards... the more understanding we are of each other, i.e. not shutting each other off, if you will the better our possible meetings will be.

I would consider talking on the phone with S2K members, if we could actually have a conversation, at least somewhat. I prefer my parents to be out for awhile, as I mentioned in another thread.

Skywatch_NC wrote:Too bad I'm not related to Donald Trump...yes, his second oldest son is named Eric...and I could fly around the country and meet EVERYWXONE!!

Eric

Eric, you consider it and I agree it would be great to meet the many wonderful members of Storm2K, but for us, more so, it is easier said than done.

It's possible if you set your heart and mind to it, Tom.

It is the moment of the social interaction. I can't tell that I will feel comfortable among the "core group" here at Storm2K;
but at the same time, I do believe I will, but can't put my finger on it at this point.

#52 Postby **streetsoldier** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 2:57 am

I'd LOVE a Storm2K picnic/convention...geocentrically located re: Continental US, to maximize attendance.

This means MISSOURI!!!

firefighter16 · #53 Postby **firefighter16** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 9:16 am

Name the time and place and I will be there...

blizzard · #54 Postby **blizzard** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 9:20 am

Firefighter16 will be there with firetruck to extinguish the fire pit jct777 (John) starts while he is preparing the daily special for all to enjoy....lol

I would love to attend also. I'll bring the snow for the snowcones.

Suzi Q · #55 Postby **Suzi Q** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 9:21 am

I'll bring the TWISTER game!!! :grrr:

blizzard · #56 Postby **blizzard** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 9:25 am

Suzi Q wrote:I'll bring the TWISTER game!!!

Ouch!! that sounds like it could hurt......lol

firefighter16 · #57 Postby **firefighter16** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 9:28 am

Lets start a sign up sheet somewhere and see if it's even worht while.....

Suzi Q · #58 Postby **Suzi Q** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 9:29 am

Blizzard, not if you FOLLOW THE RULES!!!!

Guest · #59 Postby **Guest** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 9:32 am

I would be there. Okay how about this - I'll start a thread if you plan on being there and what is the farthest you would travel to meet.

Patricia

blizzard · #60 Postby **blizzard** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 9:37 am

Suzi Q wrote:Blizzard, not if you FOLLOW THE RULES!!!!

Oh! THAT twister....Whew....sorry 'bout that...lol

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