How weird is meeting an Iboats aquaintance?

[QC]

I see that AK is headin' to Adelaide, Dunaruna knows that I have threatened to meet up with him in Melbourne, GetReel and I have talked about Perth, TilliamWe and I have talked about Peoria, I am going to be in Houston this week . . .<br /><br />With all of that said, how weird is it that someone would say "Hey _____ I am going to be in ____ and wondering if you would like to meet." One part of it sounds a little presumptuous i.e. I was taught never to invite myself. The other is kinda stalker like. Recipient "well his politics are kinda on the fringe, and the wife hates visitors, but I want to be polite . . . hmmmmmmm..."

 

[Dunaruna]

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I have often thought the same questions. <br /><br />Other people on iboats have met, it would be interesting to hear their thoughts on the subject.<br /><br />I recently met with triton111, he invited me to the motorcycle GP. It was a pretty brave move on his part, he didn't know me (for all he knew, I could have been a 400lb woman who munches on mars bars all day long and types on a computer). We had a great day, now he and his partner are joining myself and my family for a few days up at the lake over christmas. It's that easy - a friendship is born.<br /><br />I would think that the safest way to meet would be a drink in a cafe or pub. If things don't 'click', in 15 minutes you make excuses and leave. If everythings normal and nice, move onto a bbq at home or a restaurant. Politics & religion to be checked at the door - until the glenfiddich is openned. <br /><br />Personally, I enjoy meeting new people and learning about different cultures. My wife on the other hand, doesn't. She only comes out of her shell well after I have broken the ice - she relies on my judgment.<br /><br />My honest view is that we would certainly be living in a very boring world if we never attempted to meet and greet.<br /><br />Aldo<br /><br />Edit: On the issue of 'getreel'. I don't think I have seen him post since the 'achris' outburst. Me thinks they are both permanently offline.

 

[rodbolt]

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dunaruna<br /> thats how I met my next bride 4 years ago in venezuela. lucky she speaks english. most of her family does not. but over the years we have gotten over my lack of lingustic skills.<br /> 10 years ago I would never have thought to leave here. now I cant wait \

 

[stevens]

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Rodbolt - so that's the Venezuela connection. Great for you! You'll love it there, and they are the most beautiful and hospitable people. But you probably know that already...<br /><br />Dunaruna's recipe for meeting is probably the safest. But, yes, it would be cool to meet someone you think you know a bit and have at least something in common with.

 

[lark2004]

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Anybody comeing to Brisbane? <br />I'm getting all lonely

 

[one more cast]

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Its really kind of fun to put a real person to the name. I meet up with Bondo last spring and had a enjoyable visit with him although I did kind of take him away from his fishing. Flathead has also gave me an invite to meet him on a couple of his fishing trips but I haven't quite been able to get the timing down on that one yet.

 

[mattttt25]

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creepy

 

[neumanns]

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I have met several...liked them all!

 

[TilliamWe]

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QC, as long as you leave the ball gag & the "body massage & personal lubricant" in your hotel room, I wouldn't be weirded out at all if you called wanting to go to Sully's or out on the river! <br />Geee, Mattttttttt, I was gonna send you a note next time I was in Annapolis. Guess I won't now!

 

[TilliamWe]

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Originally posted by One More Cast:<br /> I meet up with Bondo last spring and had a enjoyable visit with him although I did kind of take him away from his fishing.

Does he really talk like he types?

 

[QC]

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Originally posted by TilliamWe:<br />

Originally posted by One More Cast:<br /> I meet up with Bondo last spring and had a enjoyable visit with him although I did kind of take him away from his fishing.

Does he really talk like he types?

Ayuh........

 

[KaGee]

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Originally posted by neumanns:<br /> I have met several...liked them all!

Is that a banjo I hear playing in the background?

 

[QC]

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Aldo,<br /><br />I think GetReel posted after that incident. Haven't seen hide nor hair of achris since . . .

 

[jtexas]

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Shouldn't be too wierd, long as it's not me. <br /><br />I've met a couple guys from here, and a few from my fishing forum, first meeting is usually at the lake. At first I was a bit leary cause of the "stalker" angle then I remembered...if you're a fishing guide, strangers call you up & you take 'em out on your boat, at least with a forum member you have some idea of the wierdness level. <br /><br />So here's an open invitation for traveling iboaters with connecting flights at DFW airport & some time to kill for lunch or a cup of coffee or a beer - my office is close by and I have access to get through security - post your schedule here, if time allows I'll meet ya there.

 

[KeltonKrew]

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I've met several and had a blast.<br /><br />Mr. & Mrs. Ladyfish and KKC came over for dinner.<br /><br />Actually KKC came down for a week, we ran the boat, etc....good experience.<br /><br />I've talked to several others on the phone and did a transaction with 1 and all were better than the average person you'd meet on the stree!

 

[JB]

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I have met mod3 and mod4. I really enjoyed both of them. Nice people.<br /><br />I met TexasNate, used to be Nate from Arkansas, last summer. Nice young man. I enjoyed our lunch together. I might not have made a good impression on him, though. Shortly afterward his posting declined and then stopped. <br /><br />High on my list of people I would like to meet are 12Footer, Paul Moir, Gonfishn, (Holy cow! There isn't enough room to name them all).

 

[technostingray]

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What am I Chopped Liver?

 

[technostingray]

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Originally posted by lark2004:<br /> Anybody comeing to Brisbane? <br />I'm getting all lonely

Yeah, I coming to Brisbane next winter er uh, summer uh??? Which dark alley do want to meet in?<br /> It's a joke, son! Joke that is. I keep pitchin' and you keep duckin!

 

[JB]

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Oh, and Chopped Liver, too.

 

[ZooMbr]

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Some would be interesting to meet just to see if they are for real! As I like people and find meeting people interesting: can stand most for a day. <br /><br />In college if I didn't have a date and wanted to go out I would call interesting names from the student directory (girls only!) and try to talk them into a date. Sometimes I had to take two (roommates) in order to get one to go. Had lots of fun times; only once I did I have to say it wasn't going to work and took them back after a pizza. Probably wouldn't work in todays climate.<br /><br />And yes I think there are many on the forum that would be interesting to spend a day with. I'd pick your brains for boating knowledge.<br /><br />For you information if you are wondering why I'm posting more than usually today. 22 and blowing snow outside!