a show of solidarity

[ryanarcher]

needless to say the regular posters here make up a pretty tight knit community and would probably even consider each other mates . after reading about Mick's swmbo, I found my self wondering if there could be some mechanism for notifying others of life changing events in the the members lives.
In the firefighters union, we have an elected "public information officer" who among other things notifies the union body (by email) of births, deaths, injuries requiring hospitalization, marriges, and whatever else seems appropriate. The union membership may then send flowers, etc individually if they feel like it.
Natrually it would have to be much less formal here, but i thought that we could organise a group email list that anyone who wants could put thier name on. then when someone hears word of a life changing event, an email would be shot out stating the nature of the event and the address which cards, flowers, etc could be sent. This vehicle would kind of rely on all you guys who are buddies in real life (not just this forum) and talk on the phone, etc.
Any better ideas? Without bieng a morose jerk, we have some brilliant contributing members who are getting up there in years and it sure would be a shame for them to just dissapear without a strong show of solidarity from this great group.

[Rocker]

Ryan,

I may have one foot in the grave, but don't write me off yet

Couldn't the Announcements, or perhaps the Birthday Greetings forum be used for this purpose. However, since not many of us are over 70, and we should have a life expectancy of over 80, hopefully the question won't arise for for quite a few years.

Rocker

[Zed]

are you sure your a yank ? )

[TassieKiwi]

I've often thought the same. One could shuffle off this mortal board, never to be seen again, and no-one the wiser. I would wager too that the 'other half' of the crook, incapacitated (or worse:eek: ) BB member would never get an inkling of the genuine depth of feeling from the 'community' here, as there is no channel for this.

My wife simply thinks that it is wierd that I chat to a bunch of strangers about woodwork, however.

[beejay1]

Not sure I see the need for such a vehicle personally. All members are able to post details of personal matters or events should they wish to do so and many do.
Yes there is a club spirit here and some members know others quite well and i also think the things that matter are brought to the other members' attention.
All members are generally respected by the others without the need to introduce a personal welfare or counselling column and i for one do not wish to come in here to read the obituaries thank you. I can just see it now,,,,,,,,,,

"Fred Dead.......Triton for sale"
Sorry but thats not for me. I know the idea is well intended but it could end up with people feeling obliged to send cards, flowers, gifts, etc etc simply because others are doing so and the whole thing could get out of hand.
In my opinion the forum already facilitates best wishes and thoughts and announcements to be made by anyone who wants to and to that end doesnt require embellishment.
beejay1

http://community.webshots.com/user/eunos9

[Sir Stinkalot]

Did Fred have the height riser and dust bucket? Is he willing to seperate? Check your PM

[jow104]

are you sure your a yank ? )

Zed,

Rocker used to reside and live only around 6 miles from my home. :confused:

[Wayne Davy]

I think Zed was refering to Ryan

[craigb]

Did Fred have the height riser and dust bucket? Is he willing to seperate? Check your PM

ROTFLMAO

[jow104]

I think Zed was refering to Ryan

Sorry Zed, Bellingham, remember having fresh oysters there. next day went over the Cascades, unmade roads at 8000ft.

[E. maculata]

I'm still digesting the fact that one of our American brothers uses the term "Solidarity" in the correct manner(Bludy ell next it'll be "Comrades"). Good onya Ryan, keep killing those stereotypical images for us mate.

[jow104]

I'm still digesting the fact that one of our American brothers uses the term "Solidarity" in the correct manner(Bludy ell next it'll be "Comrades"). Good onya Ryan, keep killing those stereotypical images for us mate.

Bruce ,

I have found the Americans the most generous and over the past nearly 100 years the best allies the west have ever known. Think how many yanks died in Europe and the Pacific wars when they could have stayed neutral.

[adrian]

It's a nice idea but logistically not practical. Besides, it has gone off-topic so quickly it wouldn't get support. It had as good a reception as my Safety Forum suggestion.

[ryanarcher]

Sorry David, didn't mean to imply that . Remember, you only put your name on the EMAIL list if you want to , and i expect that there will be enough people that no one would feel obliged to send flowers.
It definately will not become a bb forum for personal issues or anythig else.

Picture this hypothetical situation. Scott wongo and co. have another kid. he is definately not going to run straight to the bb to anounce the new arrival durring the first few days,, but if a fellow bb member who is a friend hears about it and shoots off a group email with the info and address of the hospital, I'm sure a few bouquet's of flowers and cards with inapropriate jokes would follow . His swmbo would then begin to forgive the amount of time he spends on the bb.

since we definately don't want our address posted on the bb, it probably would only be an email thing for those regulars who wish to join. Whattya think comrades .?
-Ryan

[silentC]

Think how many yanks died in Europe and the Pacific wars when they could have stayed neutral.

Ummm, there was the small matter of Pearl Harbour, John....

Whattya think comrades

Yes, it is something that has crossed my mind. People disappear off the air waves and you do wonder whether something unpleasant (or pleasant I suppose) has happened. Not everyone carks it from old age...

The only thing is that if the person has contacts with forum members outside the forum, then they will probably post anyway, for example when John posted regarding Bob's impending nuptials.

I suppose you could put it in your will: In the event of my death, please send an email to the woodies - but don't let any of the bastards near my shed.