Do you FTers know each other?
Jan 26, 2005 | 10:50 am
#31
Join Date: Feb 2003
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My old house number was 1004. Exactly five blocks away was a trade association that had the same 1004 street number. I used to get mail for individuals who worked there all the time. I figured my mail-sort box was either just above or below the mail-sort box for this trade association. Fast forward over 5 years and this crazy madman who used to work there is now a good friend. Oddly enough, I had to fly to TPA to meet him for the 1st time! 
And btw, if his stupid sister starts passing around naked baby photos of him at the next London Do... avert your eyes at all costs!
And btw, if his stupid sister starts passing around naked baby photos of him at the next London Do... avert your eyes at all costs!
Jan 26, 2005 | 10:51 am
#32
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Originally Posted by kokonutz
Fortunately (and oh-so-much LIKE me), she is an introvert so avoids the community portion of the community. Because, God knows, THAT's what I need: my stupid sister passing around naked baby photos of me at the next London Do... 
Jan 26, 2005 | 6:59 pm
#33
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hmm
I have to admit that I until recently hadn't been very interested in the "community" part of the community, having fears similar to Fraser about the FT demographics. But I'll agree with previous posters; FT is far too big not to be all-encompassing. So I am seriously thinking about attending a do or another in the very near future. 
Jan 26, 2005 | 9:47 pm
#34
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Houston, TX
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Yes!
In the last 3 years I have met lots and lots of people from FT. Many I now consider my friends, not just my online friends. I have gone on vacations outside of FT with many of them. I still occasionally go to "DOs" because I always believe you can never have too many friends.
As far as "have I ever gone some place just to meet a FT person," the answer is yes. I had been reading the posts of one unnamed FT that I just felt absolutely compelled to meet in person. I intentionally flew through his city just to meet for cocktails.
As far as "have I ever gone some place just to meet a FT person," the answer is yes. I had been reading the posts of one unnamed FT that I just felt absolutely compelled to meet in person. I intentionally flew through his city just to meet for cocktails.
Jan 27, 2005 | 3:22 am
#35
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iluv2fly writes:
Didn't you think that the baby shots were a lot cuter? I did. 
Wowser, geo1005, did you first meet Koko at the same party where you first met my sister, who fortunately arrived sans naked baby pictures, but was totallly comfortable stowing Koko in the trunk of her car. I had almost forgotten about that fun party and that amazing wine cellar. Those were my pre-digital camera and posted pictures to aide my memory days.
Too late - we already have them. And the adult ones too...
Wowser, geo1005, did you first meet Koko at the same party where you first met my sister, who fortunately arrived sans naked baby pictures, but was totallly comfortable stowing Koko in the trunk of her car. I had almost forgotten about that fun party and that amazing wine cellar.
Those were my pre-digital camera and posted pictures to aide my memory days.
Jan 27, 2005 | 3:29 am
#36
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Originally Posted by Punki
Those were my pre-digital camera and posted pictures to aide my memory days.
If I knew you well enough like most of the women here, my remark would have been "You mean they had cameras back then?" But since I don't, I'll refrain from such a comment.
Jan 27, 2005 | 5:34 am
#37
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Originally Posted by Punki
Wowser, geo1005, did you first meet Koko at the same party where you first met my sister, who fortunately arrived sans naked baby pictures, but was totallly comfortable stowing Koko in the trunk of her car. I had almost forgotten about that fun party and that amazing wine cellar. Those were my pre-digital camera and posted pictures to aide my memory days.
Those were my pre-digital camera and posted pictures to aide my memory days.That's the one! I think it was February of 1999. Great friends, good steaks and wine at Bern's.
I met that silly-freak in the lobby of the TPA Embassy Suites where Catman and I were staying. As far as the trunk of the car is concerned - is there a better place to store your 'nutz ???
As for the NoLa Princess flying about just to meet silly boys. Well, that's just silly.
Jan 27, 2005 | 9:47 pm
#38
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Originally Posted by jfe
I met the following FTers in order I met them
And each one only once, I think I scared them away
Didn't know any of them prior to FT, especially since I am the only FTer from ELP
- Cholula
- Viajero Joven
- redbeard911
- jan_az
- myefre
- TravelManKen
And each one only once, I think I scared them away
Didn't know any of them prior to FT, especially since I am the only FTer from ELP
Just haven't been in the same place at the same time, babe.
I went from meeting just 3 (bseller at ORD, and jfe and RobotDoctor at arranged meetings) to about 20 at the San Diego DO. Great night at Chevy's!
Jan 29, 2005 | 8:20 am
#40
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Originally Posted by kokonutz
...then my stupid SISTER found Flyertalk...God knows, THAT's what I need: my stupid sister passing around naked baby photos of me at the next London Do...
Originally Posted by iluv2fly
Too late - we already have them. And the adult ones too...
Jan 29, 2005 | 8:54 am
#41
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Originally Posted by bseller
Well, let's see bursa.....At this writing there have been 8 responses from different FT'ers to your original post.....
I have met 6 of them personally (and am dissapointed not to have met all 8!) - either in my home town or in other places around the globe...
Best wishes, Dave
I have met 6 of them personally (and am dissapointed not to have met all 8!) - either in my home town or in other places around the globe...
Best wishes, Dave
Jan 30, 2005 | 12:34 pm
#44
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Originally Posted by ElmhurstNick
I refuse to admit knowing any of these people. I just eat and drink where they do.