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Have you ever met

any of your akaQA pals in person?

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+11 Views: 1424 Answers: 26 Posted: 12 years ago

I've not met anyone personally yet, but keep thinking how interesting it would be to have an akaQA convention. I've shared a few e-mails.

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Ducky

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No and I'm quite sure that there would be some major surprises and probably disappointments. Years ago, I dealt with a man, by telephone, for many months. I pictured him to be in his 40's, tall, large, with a thick head of black hair and nice looking. His receptionist asked me one day (while I was holding for him) how I would describe him. When I told her, she went into hysterical laughter, saying, everyone thinks that. Let me tell you....he is about 5'3", 120 lbs, very thick glasses, an extremely large nose, completely bald, and in his mid 20's.

Of course it didn't matter and she agreed that EVERYONE loved him because he was so very efficient but.... I'm just saying.

12 years ago. Rating: 16
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FISH-O

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????

12 years ago. Rating: 20
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Bob/PKB

My closest friends are way shorter than me...well, 3-4 inches.

commented 12 years ago

figtree3

Took a fish head to oo the uh movies
Didn't have to pay to get him in!

commented 12 years ago

FISH-O

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doolittle

I think it's not odd at all to hang out with a terestrial shrimp!!! If you could handle me stopping to converse with the birds and dogs while we walked to dinner.

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jhharlan

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Only via emails.......

12 years ago. Rating: 15
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Headless Man

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No, not yet......

12 years ago. Rating: 15
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facebook

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No not yet! But isn't funny how much of us think alike?

12 years ago. Rating: 15
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Bob/PKB

It is generally the best company I keep.

commented 12 years ago

facebook

You can keep me any day BobPKB! LO..U.

commented 12 years ago

Bob/PKB

:D U2

commented 12 years ago

Mr.Den

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NO Not that I know of.......{:D

12 years ago. Rating: 15
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daren1

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No..not yet...but i'd love too..

12 years ago. Rating: 14
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Bob/PKB

Should it be a convention or all members or an invitation only?

commented 12 years ago

Ducky

All...wide open.

commented 12 years ago

daren1

I agree with "ducka' open to all, ..

commented 12 years ago

itsmee

wide open

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Bob/PKB

Open it is, then!

commented 12 years ago

eggplant

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No one.

12 years ago. Rating: 14
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Bob/PKB

Will you come to the akaQA convention? PLEEZE

commented 12 years ago

eggplant

When?

commented 12 years ago

Shootah

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No...not yet!

12 years ago. Rating: 14
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pythonlover

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I often think that if i won a huge amount of money,i would pay for whoever wanted to come to Australia, put you all up in a motel in Sydney and then we could spend the day on Sydney Harbour on a beautiful boat and get to know each other.Wouldn't it be fun ?

12 years ago. Rating: 13
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Bob/PKB

That sounds like a wonderful experience. Please keep betting! My mom was fortunate to travel in Australia many years ago and has always maintained it to be one of the most beautiful places she's visited. (she traveled extensively during the 1980s).
That is a generous thought, pythonlover. If I win a bundle, I'll pay for the trip.

commented 12 years ago

Ducky

I think we're all packed and waiting now. lol

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lambshank

I would rather go to Perth, haven't been there! lol

commented 12 years ago

ed shank

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Don't know if I like the idea. I've been shot twice already.

12 years ago. Rating: 13
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jhharlan

And third time's charm, right.....?

commented 12 years ago

Bob/PKB

Just don't give me a reason, mister. :D

commented 12 years ago

Jenn

What are you planning to do that might get you shot... You may need to stay home.

commented 12 years ago

Colleen

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I believe only Mel and PeopleLover have met so far.

12 years ago. Rating: 12
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melandrupert

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Bob well Colleen is Right I think we are the only ones which have met Peoplelover and me I dont know what he exspected from me but I think he was a bit shocked! as he said he didnt think I looked like how he thought I still dont know weather that was agood thing or a bad thing! and I didnt think at all... all I knew that he was a guy from aussie but I am glad we met wow I could have talked and talked to him sooooo interesting love him to bits so if any one wants to visit your all welcome! oxoxoxoxox

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Bob/PKB

From what I know of you, melandrupert, and the photos peoplelover has shared, it's no wonder you got along famously! It would be a happy day for me to take off for a visit with many of you!

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melandrupert

Bob/PKB it would be a happy day to for me to meet you to oxoxoxoxo

commented 12 years ago

ed shank

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Three strikes your out remember.

I've given enough people here a reason to take a shot.

12 years ago. Rating: 12
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Bob/PKB

ed shank, how can that be; your answers are always given with consideration to others' feelings and you are always softspoken and non- confrontational. You are NEVER politically incorrect; I don't understand. NOT :D
I'd run interference for you; I like that you don't mince words. Besides, you are going to be the bartender.

commented 12 years ago

ed shank

I am flattered by your kind words. You've made my day today. The champagne is on me.

commented 12 years ago

lambshank

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Pretty sure no, though in a way it would be really good, it would also take the anonymity away, not that it's a big deal but sometimes good to just have something that is almost a sounding board, or privately away from other things (such as work)

12 years ago. Rating: 12
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Bob/PKB

It's kind of cool NOT knowing, but on the other hand, it would be fun to at least see what everybody LOOKS like. Or hear their voices.

commented 12 years ago

Jenn

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I would love to... I have been saying for a while we all need to take a cruise!!!!

12 years ago. Rating: 12
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Bob/PKB

phythonlover's party sounds pretty good; will that work for you, Jenn? I'm free beginning in May. Lovely time for a vacation almost anywhere, isn't it?

commented 12 years ago

doolittle

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Actually, I was in a conversation the other day about travelling & I immediately thought, wow, it would be so nice to return to the UK and get a personal tour from a QA pal..the same with our Aussie peeps...actually, going anywhere with you guys would be interesting...because you guys are so cool.

12 years ago. Rating: 11
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FISH-O

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doolittle

Hey Fishy thanks! I'd give any of you guys a tour of my 'neck of the woods'

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FISH-O

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itsmee

doo: Where is your neck of the woods. I’ve forgotten. I remember both names and faces but I forget places.

commented 12 years ago

doolittle

The Mid-Atlantic...very close to both DC, Baltimore, and the Chesapeake Bay is "in my back yard- so to speak"

commented 12 years ago

dowsa

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Just to imagine from the answers given on AKAQA is good for me.The mind could run riot.

12 years ago. Rating: 11
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Bob/PKB

You must kinda feel like Ducka...

commented 12 years ago

dowsa

It scares me to think Ducka could be a Duck!!.And ed shank could be twins with Lamb shank poor little Lambs.Mind you Egg plant could start laying my breakfast

commented 12 years ago

Ducky

Wouldn't it be even scarier to find out that I AM NOT A DUCK!? Hmm..just what could I be?
And imagine "fish girl" turned "fish fry" ??

commented 12 years ago

dowsa

Ducka I think you are a "Swan ,Playing a part in Swan Lake .Gobbling up poor fish girl!!could you Imagine that? lol

commented 12 years ago

robertgrist

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I’m pretty sure we will all meet eventually…it’s just a matter of time.

12 years ago. Rating: 11
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Bob/PKB

.......ooh, maybe it could be like "LOST".

commented 12 years ago

Flip

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Well Bob/PKB. Every time I see your avatar I marvel at how much you look like my step daughter, so maybe we have met. Are you sure you live in Cali?

12 years ago. Rating: 11
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Bob/PKB

My mind and body function appropriately, my heart beats and lungs breathe. That's being alive. As for LIVING, not so sure, but definitely in Cali. Almost dead center.
BTW...pretty stepdaughter!

commented 12 years ago

Ducky

@Bob/PKB....LOL

commented 12 years ago

itsmee

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It wasn't akaQA but I did meet people from the other side of the U.S. from me. We met at Carmel Beach, CA and had a bonfire and read poetry. (You can’t hear anybody’s poetry when the ocean roars and the fire crackles) I hear the party went late into the night but my husband and I went home early. It was a wild bunch ... for poets!

After that first meeting lots of people fell in “love” and traveled to the other side of the U.S. (Florida -The Keys)

akaQA people would be calmer and drink less. (Maybe)

12 years ago. Rating: 8
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itsmee

November 2003

I totally forget that I wrote that. I knew the poet who gave the bon fires perhaps too well.. He lived a mile from me. Those were the daze. Was it ten years ago? Was it five years ago? Was it in another life.
I met these poet people in on-line poetry classes. I know that sounds deadly dull but I swear I have never laughed so hard. Never.
Now I'm kinda old and my shoulder and back keep me close to home but I'm fortunate to have some fun relatives,my daughter and her family live around the corner, a smattering of neighbors, and some old (not THAT old) people from the past (Sadly none of those wild poets) and most of the people who inhabit akaQA are ...so special.
My husband said, "Do you really know the people on akaQA named
Fishlet, Ducky, bulletman,figtree, pythonlover, lambshake, jhharlan,
ed shank, Colleen,Country Bumpkin, ROMOS,TSC,tabber,Bob/PKB.
gooelley loo, Ann, Facebook, Daren, Jersy, mycatsmom,benthere, headlessman,robertgrist, tabber,dowsa, nondeplume,jenn, doolittle,
val R. (Good for memory, kids)
I hope I didn't leave anyone out. Please sign here.________________.
I talk about some of you like you are REAL people who inhabit my life.
Oh my! Are any of you NOT real???

commented 10 years ago

itsmee

and Tommy!

commented 10 years ago

bulletman

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No i haven't met any Aka members , it would be fun to converse in person with all of them.

12 years ago. Rating: 7
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Bob/PKB

Thanks for your answer,b-man. Do you think we'd dare discuss religion or politics? :D

commented 12 years ago

Ducky

@Bob...better cancel the cruise..somebody may end up going overboard! lol

commented 12 years ago

bulletman

As we all live in different continents it would not be wise or suitable to discuss Religion or Politics, Ms Bob (You don't mind me calling you Ms. Bob)

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Bob/PKB

I think religion and politics should be off limits. I think we SHOULD play Pictionary and o dancing.

commented 12 years ago

tabber

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no, but if there is ever and event and chance to meet everyone, i might come if i am not too busy and can afford it at the time.

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Bob/PKB

It won't be nearly as much fun if you aren't there!

commented 12 years ago

TSC

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Colleen and I had a one night stand a few years back, but besides that, NO. ;)

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itsmee

Does she know about this, TSC?

commented 12 years ago

TSC

She was sedated. ;)

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Ducky

Hmmm...so Rob is short for Roberta?

commented 12 years ago

country bumpkin

@ Ducky LOL

commented 10 years ago

tabber

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if the members ever decide to meet. i think las vegas would be a great place. but somehow i love the fact that many of us do not know what we look like. its like brain to brain communication. that is facinating to me. but i am always happy to see picture of others.