Missing Friend Found-But Not Here in the Garden

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 9:51 am

Hello, we have managed to track down a member from here, but are having reservations regarding sending them a letter in the mail. And only because we would have to post our real address in the return part of the envelope. We have both known this member from a previous forum and then said friend dropped into nowhere along with their email address, etc. We would love to get back in touch with friend, but what would anybody here advise? The only thing I can come up with is posting a fake address on the envelope along with the fake name of course.

jennyswan · Post by **jennyswan** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 9:57 am

What about sending them an email? Do you have the email address?

Trunk Monkey · Post by **Trunk Monkey** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 10:03 am

Both of the email addresses have been shut down :-1 When you try to email, it comes right back at you "address unknown, not able to deliver".

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 10:06 am

The friend would know by our previous screen names. And no, friend does not know our real names/address, etc.

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 10:28 am

Sounds to me like the friend has cut all ties. It was his choice and for whatever reason there probably isn't anything to do. I suspect he knows you want to get in touch with him. Most people who leave message boards come back in and lurk to see what is being said about them. I think you will have to just sit back and see if he makes contact.

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 10:48 am

jimbo;825404 wrote: i had some weirdo send me a cap once with no return address ^^^^^^^^^

go figure some people you meet on line go to all that trouble sending you a cap then not want you to have their address :wah::wah:

freaking cyber geeks there is no reasoning with them :wah::wah:
:wah: You eejit. I sent those hats with a company label, return address and all.:wah:

Trunk Monkey · Post by **Trunk Monkey** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 12:12 pm

I'm so glad that people find this funny as I do not. I have his REAL name, address, and phone number along with (2) email addresses. I could see poking fun if this was a person we just met, this is a person we have known for over a year now and he is now MIA. I know in my heart he wouldn't do this unless he was unable to communicate with us. Some things are funny and some things are not :-5. Sorry to sound harsh but I am afraid for our friend :-1

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 12:26 pm

Why don't you call?

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 12:27 pm

I said the same thing. But how do you call from the US to Australia. Looks a bit perplexing.

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 12:29 pm

qsducks;825558 wrote: I said the same thing. But how do you call from the US to Australia. Looks a bit perplexing.

Why? I don't understand .... I'm not being funny, I really don't understand.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 12:31 pm

Is the same thing as if I were to call you at 610-555-5555? Ok, I know it probably sounds dumb on my part, but I've never called anybody out of this country.

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 12:31 pm

Sounds like hes having trouble of some sorts, maybe internet probs, but they dont usually bounce back unless they have cancelled the account.

Maybe their just having some time off, I know you say its out of character but hey we all act out of character now and again. Other than that, if you dont wanna call, why not just send a card saying thinking of you so they know you are worried or a text message...You could put a po box number on for a return mail.

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 12:32 pm

qsducks;825565 wrote: Is the same thing as if I were to call you at 610-555-5555? Ok, I know it probably sounds dumb on my part, but I've never called anybody out of this country.

I'm sure it is the same as when I call the UK, you need the country code, and may need to drop one of the first digits on the area code. Hang on, I will look for you.

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 12:33 pm

qsducks;825558 wrote: I said the same thing. But how do you call from the US to Australia. Looks a bit perplexing.

Step 1:

Figure out what time it is in the region you are calling. Perth, in Western Australia, is 13 hours ahead of United States Eastern Standard Time (EST) - 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time. Central Australia is 14 hours ahead of EST (9 hours ahead of GMT), and Eastern Australia, such as Brisbane, is 15 hours ahead of EST (10 hours ahead of GMT).

Step 2:

Dial 011, the international access code.

Step 3:

Dial 61, the Australian country code.

Step 4:

Dial the city code, followed by the personal phone number. Some codes for cities in Australia include 3 for Melbourne, 9 for Perth, 7 for Brisbane and 2 for Sydney.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 12:33 pm

Chez, I already bought a funny card today and I will post it tomorrow, but on the other side I'm putting a different address on the return part.

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 12:35 pm

You beat me to it Chezz. :wah:

http://www.countrycodes.com/call_from/u ... /australia

Why don't you want him/her to know your address?

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 12:37 pm

qsducks;825573 wrote: Chez, I already bought a funny card today and I will post it tomorrow, but on the other side I'm putting a different address on the return part.

how will you know they got the card?

Maybe it would be best to use A address that you can pick up mail from.

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 12:38 pm

How did you get his/her address?

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 12:42 pm

IDK, it's a little confusing to me. You know you want to trust somebody, but your really not sure, you know what I mean? After all, it's this person is a cyber friend, just don't know. But anyway, a phone call would probably be a safer bet. Also, thank you Pheasy & Chezzie.

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 12:45 pm

qsducks;825585 wrote: IDK, it's a little confusing to me. You know you want to trust somebody, but your really not sure, you know what I mean? After all, it's this person is a cyber friend, just don't know. But anyway, a phone call would probably be a safer bet. Also, thank you Pheasy & Chezzie.

welcome as always duckydoo:-6:-4

Trunk Monkey · Post by **Trunk Monkey** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 12:53 pm

As I have posted before, leave well enough alone. He knows how to contact us and let him do that. He has been a friend of mine for a very long time but sometimes, you need to let go. :-1

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 12:55 pm

Sorry TM, didn't see that post. Well, ya know what I just might do it. Who knows, right?

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 12:55 pm

Trunk Monkey;825598 wrote: As I have posted before, leave well enough alone. He knows how to contact us and let him do that. He has been a friend of mine for a very long time but sometimes, you need to let go. :-1

People don't get rid of me that easily - I would call.

Seriously though ... call him .... if you care about him that much ... what's the worst that can happen :-6

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 12:57 pm

Exactly, jeez, I mean big deal. Except for that damn phone bill:wah: although on my bill it won't show up. Just a straight deal, you pay so much a month for cable, phone, internet.

Trunk Monkey · Post by **Trunk Monkey** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 1:07 pm

Go for it but also remember the time difference. Plus remeber he never supplied his telephone number to you. God bless and good luck :-6

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 1:11 pm

Trunk Monkey;825611 wrote: Go for it but also remember the time difference. Plus remeber he never supplied his telephone number to you. God bless and good luck :-6

Ekkkk that a new slant....I dont think you should ring if you wernt given the number to be honest, you dont know the persons situation and you may cause them some problems. Best the person who got the number off him rings...Hell you could always pretend to be a saleswoman so you can at least find out their still alive and well...

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 1:14 pm

WAIT!!!! Is he married?

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 1:15 pm

:wah:Then I will post instead. What have I got to lose. Beside's Chez your probably right phone wise, might think I'm a stalker:wah:

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 1:16 pm

Chezzie;825614 wrote: Ekkkk that a new slant....I dont think you should ring if you wernt given the number to be honest, you dont know the persons situation and you may cause them some problems. Best the person who got the number off him rings...Hell you could always pretend to be a saleswoman so you can at least find out their still alive and well...

Totally agree.

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 1:17 pm

Why don't you call TM - if he gave you the number, thats saying its okay to call?

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 1:18 pm

Ok you two, I'm off for the day and no, I'm not posting the letter yet. May wait a few days for that. But Phease, are you flying out of Philly for Florida in June? Remember I'll meet you at the terminal, but ya gotta tell me which one:wah:

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 1:20 pm

qsducks;825625 wrote: Ok you two, I'm off for the day and no, I'm not posting the letter yet. May wait a few days for that. But Phease, are you flying out of Philly for Florida in June? Remember I'll meet you at the terminal, but ya gotta tell me which one:wah:

:wah: Yes I'm flying out of Philly. No sneeking in my hand luggage :wah:

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 1:22 pm

Oh, I think you'll recognize me, I'm the one with the glasses and hair extension:wah: and I should be able to fit in one of your carry-ons:wah:

Post by **spot** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 3:34 pm

Chezzie;825571 wrote: Step 2:

Dial 011, the international access code. Stop - time out - desist. I know nobody's ringing it but from the US that International access code is... ah. 011.

As you were, my mistake apparently.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 3:49 pm

spot;825722 wrote: Stop - time out - desist. I know nobody's ringing it but from the US that International access code is... ah. 011.

As you were, my mistake apparently.

Flagrant rule violation and egregious code conduct.

Unauthorized time out and desist order.

-5pts.

Joe · Post by **Joe** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 5:19 pm

You wouldn't have to put a fake address on the letter. It's simple really, just give them your email address. They can reply to that if they want to.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 6:09 am

Friend already has my email address. Instead of signing my name I signed my cyber/tag name and left my last name off the envelope.

Trunk Monkey · Post by **Trunk Monkey** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 6:13 am

Pheasy;825622 wrote: Why don't you call TM - if he gave you the number, thats saying its okay to call?

He did not give me his number. I looked it up on the internet. I cannot call even if I wanted to due to the time difference. He has all of our emails addresses if he wants to contact us. Like I said before, I'm just going to wait this one out right now. I would like to thank everyone for their concern.