The UNOFFICIAL "I'm going for a little while..." THREAD

[Guest]

Ross ... Ann and I were talkin' on the telephone this past Sunday afternoon ... and thought that this sort of thread might be a great idea ... so that we don't "worry" so much about our fellow members.

Not sure which forum to post this in ... that "Reunions" might be best, but if you deem another forum more appropriate, please move it.

For that matter ... if ya don't think this is a good idea, that's fine too .

Anyway ... the idea of this thread is to tell people that you're going for a while, so we don't wonder where the heck ya went. And, we're NOT asking for details ... just drop a short line saying, "folks, I'm outta here ... talk to you on the flipside" ... or something crafty like that.

Or not so crafty. Just TELL us ... please.


And, Ann ... was the title correct on this? I can't remember if this was the title you noted or not. If not, tell me ... and I'll get it changed .


Thank you.



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[Ross]

I know we'd all like to know, but fact of the matter is, these people are like feral cats. Some want mega privacy and left alone, so no matter what, you ain't gonna find them. Everyone has a reason I guess. I've heard everything from discontent from valve wars, but these folks always show up for one and aren't seen or heard from until one occurs. Others simply living their lives and not feeling like they need to be here. That kind of hurts because they wanted to be here when they were new and scared. I think it would be nice for them to stick around and help others, but hey, that's me.

 

[Cooker]

I like the idea....If I disappear and don't come back and have not told you I was leaving.....I am most likely dead....but that's me ....we all need a break from time to time and I think it is good to take it when needed.....sometime we get busy, mad or whatever.....honey can you turn that damn computer off?

If we didn't care we wouldn't worry....I don't think it is being nosey....I don't care what you are doing but I care that you are ok.

 

[hensylee]

title sounds good, Cort.

We were just talking on Sunday and somebody we hadn't seen for awhile came up in the conversation - turns out a trip was the reason. We have those who post all the time and some who just stop in once in awhile. We already know that. But we know that once in awhile a regular just kinda disappears and maybe has mentioned going away on a trip or something in a thread, but it gets lost and some of us wonder about our dear members.

Yes, privacy is so very important here and we don't want to track anybody. After all that's not our purpose - valve replacement is the key to this door.

But to keep the dawgs home, we thought we had a pretty good idea. I will be happy to sign out when I go away.

a little discussion? or not?

 

[Ross]

I'd like more feed back on this issue before putting into law.

 

[marie]

I think it's a good idea and like others had said we don't need details just I won't be here for awhile. I know I go to my son's in Nashville and mostly when I've over there I don't read or post. spend evey minute I can with my grandchildren. When I get home then I'm back on. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Earline

 

[Karlynn]

I think it's a good idea. The reality is - some will post their absense notification, others will not. But that's okay, it will be nice to know.

And as far as feral cats - I can think of ways that our fearless administrator is like a feral cat - and it certainly isn't due to extended absences.

 

[Freddie]

uhmmm......Did I start something when I started a thread regarding Morgan and geebee????? I'm sorry I didn't mean to cause a headache for Ross

I think it is a good idea.

But there is always that ......say 'Family Emergency' when one doesn't have time to post. But I guess that would one down fall, and we would have to grin and try to bare the absence of that member.

Like Karlynn said:
some will post their absence notification, others will not. But that's okay, it will be nice to know.

 

[Ross]

uhmmm......Did I start something when I started a thread regarding Morgan and geebee????? I'm sorry I didn't mean to cause a headache for Ross

Yeah well God says to go check you husbands tire pressures.

 

[Blanche]

We already a mechanism for people to let us know of their comings and goings...Small Talk. That's been working well since June 2001.

As one of those feral cats, I just don't see the need. If we were to have a dedicated thread, does anyone think that someone who is leaving with hurt feelings is going to post on that thread, "I'm leaving because I have hurt feelings and you all can just go eat worms.?

It isn't broke, why fix it?

Blanche

 

[Bina]

Ross, it turned out to be MY husband's tire pressure that needed checking....we were out for lunch on sunday and I noticed the front tire appeared a bit low....so I said to him "You may want to check your tire pressure". Then I thought of you and started laughing, I must have seemed just a tiny bit CRAZY.

Regarding absences.....this ain't school.
Anyone who chooses to share their absence may do so on Small Talk.

 

[Ross]

We already a mechanism for people to let us know of their comings and goings...Small Talk. That's been working well since June 2001.

As one of those feral cats, I just don't see the need. If we were to have a dedicated thread, does anyone think that someone who is leaving with hurt feelings is going to post on that thread, "I'm leaving because I have hurt feelings and you all can just go eat worms.?

It isn't broke, why fix it?

Blanche

All the people leaving because of me moderating would be leaving notes galore during their mass exodus. You can bet they won't be pretty.

 

[WayneGM]

Nice idea, but I'm not sure we can expect this as a consistent practice. I think those who want us to know they will be away post their intentions now. I suspect those who go MIA without telling us will still do so without telling us even if we have a specific forum or thread for that purpose. They may prefer to fade away rather than draw attention to the fact they are leaving.

 

[Phyllis]

Nice idea, but I'm not sure we can expect this as a consistent practice. I think those who want us to know they will be away post their intentions now. I suspect those who go MIA without telling us will still do so without telling us even if we have a specific forum or thread for that purpose. They may prefer to fade away rather than draw attention to the fact they are leaving.

Wayne, I think that makes most sense. I try to post before going awol in small talk. If I were to leave for an extended time or permanently, I would most likely have the courtesy to post there as well. So if you don't hear from me for a long time- send out the wolves! Many, I am sure, just get caught up in their own daily life and don't have time to devote to the site anymore.

 

[Mary]

I'll go first!
We've had 5" of rain since midnight, with another 6" forecast through tomorrow!
I've got my transporation ready, and if you don't hear from me for awhile, you know the story!

 

[marie]

I'll go first!
We've had 5" of rain since midnight, with another 6" forecast through tomorrow!
I've got my transporation ready, and if you don't hear from me for awhile, you know the story!

OK me next. We have tornado watchs and very high winds.
Earline

 

[Freddie]

Wayne, I think that makes most sense. I try to post before going awol in small talk. If I were to leave for an extended time or permanently, I would most likely have the courtesy to post there as well. So if you don't hear from me for a long time- send out the wolves! Many, I am sure, just get caught up in their own daily life and don't have time to devote to the site anymore.

Its a nice idea.
True.......what Blanche said....."if its not broke why fix it". And I can understand what Bina said too "this ain't school" And of course what Karlynn said: some will post their absence notification, others will not. But that's okay, it will be nice to know.

It boils down to "courtesy". And I think the most frequent members have that.

I'm real sorry if I have started something...........maybe we should all start putting "keep in touch" or something in that regards at the end of each posting we make.

The problem would still remain on keep track on those who did post their intentions and we forget.............or should I say .........I'd forget.

Enough said......I'll go and check the tire pressures in all our vehicles.