Sad Announcement

01-15-2007, 10:10 PM

Hi Everyone,

I have a sad announcement to make. The Ohio camping trip again this year has been called off. Please don't ask me why due to it being personal reasons. Im sorry for everyone who wanted to get together and meet. We were ALL looking forward to this and me more than anybody. But unfortunately it is necessary to cancel again this year.

I have also decided to withdraw from the deaf world here online. I am very disappointed at this year being cancelled but do understand why it was cancelled and hold no hard feelings towards the person who cancelled it. I still very much care for those that I made friends with over the years. But, I also realize it is time for me to move on with my life and start worrying about myself, and finding a job, and stop worrying about meeting others.

This comes from 2 years of cancelled trips and I am fed up with doing all the work, just to have it cancelled on me. Please everyone try to understand that I need time and I need time for myself and my family now. I cannot continue making the online world my *extended family* anymore. It is way too heartbreaking as it is.

I know it is hard to understand exactly what the hell Im talking about but I am with holding names and things out of respect. Please try to understand there are many reasons behind it. And there is alot more than just cancellations behind my decision. I will be asking Alex to remove my sn from AD. So do not email me through here.

Thanks and Have A Very Good Life!

Bear

01-16-2007, 01:28 AM

WHOA!! Bear!! I must say I'm certainly shocked

& do not want to see you go. I know I can't stop you either. But only hope ya drop an e-mail or a message on how your doing. I cannot believe what I just read

I was just getting to know you more & more & will miss you my friend. I really hope you re-consider or at least stay in touch with me & other good friends here online. I did not see this coming....Whatever your decision maybe I'll honor & respect it. Take Care Bear

Cheri · 01-16-2007, 04:41 AM

Bear!!?? What the heck happened?!! I wasn't on line last nit and have no clue however-so what went on while I wasn't around. I don't want to see you go & don't want you shutting us out either. You mean so much to some of us like me.

You were there for me a lot of times when I was feeling blue, or when I needed someone to talk to, you were always there for me. I'll miss you terribly, Bear. I hope you consider coming back to us even if not in AD, but on the internet again. You'll never be forgotten especially by me.

Liebling:-))) · 01-16-2007, 05:34 AM

I'm very sorry what/how you had through. I know that feeling. You are not only one and first person who are very disappointed... We (each person) have the same as you but accept and move on then we know for the sure that we won't involve with this ever again.

I do not wish that you shut us for the good. You know that there're bad or good people around... If you know there're bad people then you will know that you won't involve with them ever again and find your way to enjoy yourself and meet new people.

I find sad that you leave AD but I respect your wish for this and remember that we will be there for you when you come back...

RedheadGrrl · 01-16-2007, 07:04 AM

darn, Bear just left. I see it said n/a. Too bad he didnt give us a chance to help him out. sigh. poor Bear

Liebling:-))) · 01-16-2007, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedheadGrrl

darn, Bear just left. I see it said n/a. Too bad he didnt give us a chance to help him out. sigh. poor Bear

"He"? I thought he is "She".

RedheadGrrl · 01-16-2007, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liebling:-)))

"He"? I thought he is "She".

uh oops I dont know the sex. So thats why I said HE

TweetyBird · 01-16-2007, 07:17 AM

oh man she left.. oh well... i am sowwy what happened to u... pls come back..

horselover61 · 01-16-2007, 07:27 AM

I am truly sorry about this Bear. I didnt know that you were involved in this kind of activties. I would be upet and fed up if it was cancelling on me too. I can understand that you need to do with your life. Take an easy and please do let us know how you are doing with you new life.

I will miss you and your wonderful posts.

DeafMonkey · 01-16-2007, 07:37 AM

Ohh already She left in AD as I see her SN said n/a

. I just found out last night and it got me spechless dont know why she leaving this AD which it suprised me. I dont know what happened to her

I wish she come back here without shutting us down

but I understand that she had choice to quit AD

.. Gonna miss you (Bear). I hope you going to be okay in everything with your life.

Cheri · 01-16-2007, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liebling:-)))

"He"? I thought he is "She".

Yes, Bear is a "she".

Yea, DeafMonkey

I'm surprised to see her account been remove that quick, I thought they would give them time to re-consider. You know how members get upset and asked for their account to be removed, but then again they were in emotional state at that time when they asked for their account to be removed, I think they should give her a least time to come back when she's ready without having her account to be removed.

MyBlueEyes · 01-16-2007, 08:10 AM

Oh I 'm speechless, she left ....

Angel · 01-16-2007, 09:10 AM

Oh wow, I'm just totally speechless and shocked at this moment of not knowing what to say here, I know I haven't been on line much to know what's going on but I'm just sad to know she's left just like that....Bear hon, I'm truly sorry to hear about the camping trip being cancelled I was so looking forward to it this summer, but I just wish you didn't have to leave like this through :sigh:

Northstar · 01-16-2007, 11:00 AM

Oh boy... I am sure Bear must feel so frustrated at having the camping trips cancelled 2 years in a row and it let her down completely... I do hope Bear will be okay somehow and in time she will come back in here.. that I hope.. but still, sad to know the camping trip is gonna be cancelled this year...

GalaxyAngel · 01-16-2007, 11:30 AM

*Breaking my heart goes out for you* I respect your wish...
will not forget you always...
I'll figure it out somehow where the location best camping out there...
Thanks for your time brings email me about arrangement but i can respect your wish and leaving AD.

Hopefully somehow around the drop by and say hi to me as drop in via email.
Take Care...
*hugs*

LovelyBlkGal · 01-16-2007, 11:31 AM

Y'all not ONLY cuz i just find out from last nite when i get home from work then i read i was like

I don't REALLY know what hella going on with this.. and i was speech that she is leaving ad w/out explain to us the reason why.. so i m gonna miss you lotts. but but but i will come visit see Bear someday and check on her

Freaky Cat · 01-16-2007, 01:06 PM

Sorry to hear that bear left AD.. but hope she will be ok.. I pray for her..

highlands · 01-16-2007, 01:25 PM

It's sad to lose a sincere friend here

anyways,I hope the best for Bear

EagleCherokee63 · 01-16-2007, 02:09 PM

I am sorry you are all upset and sad since Bear left here. I don't know Bear who is. Pray for her anyway. God's hand comfortable with Bear.

***Jolie77*** · 01-16-2007, 04:28 PM

Bear - If you are reading this, somehow, I was stunned to hear that you decided to cut everything off from the internet. I don't know what the situation is but whatever happened, I just hope that you look into your heart and to forsee that you do still have friends around here.

I do realize that you wanted to move on and to be able to focus on your life and not having to worry about meeting other people. But do know this, I am always grateful for meeting you in person and being a friend to you as much as you have to me as well.

I just hope you are doing okay and that in time it will go well for you. If you need to talk, you know where to reach me at. I know I'm almost not home at all of the time and keep missing your VP calls but do know this, you're still a friend to me. After all, you're the huggable bear, eh?

Please do take good care of yourself.

R2D2 · 01-16-2007, 09:51 PM

Sorry to hear that you've left AD Bear, you sound so disappointed over being let down. You will be missed. It sounds like you need some time out and I hope you get what you are looking for. Good luck with looking for work! And hope your CI goes okay for you as well.

01-17-2007, 01:50 AM

yeah I agree Cheri & very surprised!!
The account was removed just like that *snaps fingers*
That was really disappointing I thought.
But what can ya do?
I don't run this forum & make those decisions

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cheri

Yes, Bear is a "she".

Yea, DeafMonkey

I'm surprised to see her account been remove that quick, I thought they would give them time to re-consider. You know how members get upset and asked for their account to be removed, but then again they were in emotional state at that time when they asked for their account to be removed, I think they should give her a least time to come back when she's ready without having her account to be removed.

***Alex*** · 01-17-2007, 03:18 AM

Well, she sounded upset and serious about having her account removed, not just on on AD but TD as well, so I did that per her request.

Liebling:-))) · 01-17-2007, 04:00 AM

Yes I understood...

Northstar · 01-18-2007, 11:11 AM

Boy I can understand why Bear would be disappointed with this camping plans all cancelled once again.. I would be if that happened to me all the hard work done to get that going... I'm very disappointed at the folks who promised to show up for the camping trip but decided to flake out at the last second, that is purely disrespect for sure... come on, folks... ya cant just give an empty promise and then flake out on Bear without any warning at all... she had worked hard to get everything ready.. she did even ask me a few years ago about the trip and I was honest with her that I would dearly love to come but cannot come due to issues that would prevent me from coming, such as money issues, job problem, my parents, everything.. at least I was honest with her and I even said one day I would love to come when everything has been settled finally... it might be several years till I feel like I would be able to come... who knows... at least I was honest with Bear on this and I am sure Jo know that as well as other members I know as well..

I'm really disappointed at this happening to Bear and I hope she is okay with that...

GalaxyAngel · 01-18-2007, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Northstar

Boy I can understand why Bear would be disappointed with this camping plans all cancelled once again.. I would be if that happened to me all the hard work done to get that going... I'm very disappointed at the folks who promised to show up for the camping trip but decided to flake out at the last second, that is purely disrespect for sure... come on, folks... ya cant just give an empty promise and then flake out on Bear without any warning at all... she had worked hard to get everything ready.. she did even ask me a few years ago about the trip and I was honest with her that I would dearly love to come but cannot come due to issues that would prevent me from coming, such as money issues, job problem, my parents, everything.. at least I was honest with her and I even said one day I would love to come when everything has been settled finally... it might be several years till I feel like I would be able to come... who knows... at least I was honest with Bear on this and I am sure Jo know that as well as other members I know as well..

I'm really disappointed at this happening to Bear and I hope she is okay with that...

I have her email... but have not made decision which one the best place location yet... My hubby and I are still discussing and difficulties pick.. I have no idea why she decide call off everything.. suddenly and leaving AD..
without notification us... I want keep those contuine until we are prefer place closer to Wedding location. First of all, we are planning camping first at peele Island that where we are official.. but in OHIO yet.. which one.. I already explained my hubby turn it out cancel everything gone... so Suddenly and decide goes to change huge plan and went well smooth no problem.. Im sorry I have no idea why she worked harder for everyone who interest join and have gathering Deaf people together and blast time.. I understand what her plan to.. but be try remmy whoever cannot afford expection hard prediction the future... what ahead of plan.. too early plan.. Best 2 months plan arrangement would be great..
I'm sorry Bear I wish her could stay AD bit longer until when ready! Up to her..
Sorely I miss her and having fun chat..

Oceanblue7 · 01-18-2007, 11:33 AM

Hey Bear,

I really wish you the best in your new life, it will be exciting finding a new job and focusing on your family is more important. Please do stop by and say hi you have my aim smile..I can understand the frustration of organizing an event this big and having cancellations drop on you not fun.

Take care and have a wonderful 2007

01-15-2007, 10:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bear Guest Posts: n/a	Sad Announcement Hi Everyone, I have a sad announcement to make. The Ohio camping trip again this year has been called off. Please don't ask me why due to it being personal reasons. Im sorry for everyone who wanted to get together and meet. We were ALL looking forward to this and me more than anybody. But unfortunately it is necessary to cancel again this year. I have also decided to withdraw from the deaf world here online. I am very disappointed at this year being cancelled but do understand why it was cancelled and hold no hard feelings towards the person who cancelled it. I still very much care for those that I made friends with over the years. But, I also realize it is time for me to move on with my life and start worrying about myself, and finding a job, and stop worrying about meeting others. This comes from 2 years of cancelled trips and I am fed up with doing all the work, just to have it cancelled on me. Please everyone try to understand that I need time and I need time for myself and my family now. I cannot continue making the online world my extended family anymore. It is way too heartbreaking as it is. I know it is hard to understand exactly what the hell Im talking about but I am with holding names and things out of respect. Please try to understand there are many reasons behind it. And there is alot more than just cancellations behind my decision. I will be asking Alex to remove my sn from AD. So do not email me through here. Thanks and Have A Very Good Life! Bear

01-16-2007, 04:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
Cheri Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: All I wanted was a white knight with a good heart, soft touch, fast horse, ride me off into the sunset Posts: 20,200	Bear!!?? What the heck happened?!! I wasn't on line last nit and have no clue however-so what went on while I wasn't around. I don't want to see you go & don't want you shutting us out either. You mean so much to some of us like me. You were there for me a lot of times when I was feeling blue, or when I needed someone to talk to, you were always there for me. I'll miss you terribly, Bear. I hope you consider coming back to us even if not in AD, but on the internet again. You'll never be forgotten especially by me. __________________

01-16-2007, 05:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
Liebling:-))) me in Springfield, IL '07 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Germany Posts: 24,092	I'm very sorry what/how you had through. I know that feeling. You are not only one and first person who are very disappointed... We (each person) have the same as you but accept and move on then we know for the sure that we won't involve with this ever again. I do not wish that you shut us for the good. You know that there're bad or good people around... If you know there're bad people then you will know that you won't involve with them ever again and find your way to enjoy yourself and meet new people. I find sad that you leave AD but I respect your wish for this and remember that we will be there for you when you come back... __________________ sniffing you

01-16-2007, 11:30 AM	#15 (permalink)
GalaxyAngel That's me! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 13,436	Breaking my heart goes out for you I respect your wish... will not forget you always... I'll figure it out somehow where the location best camping out there... Thanks for your time brings email me about arrangement but i can respect your wish and leaving AD. Hopefully somehow around the drop by and say hi to me as drop in via email. Take Care... hugs __________________ Parents' proud of Logan.

01-16-2007, 01:06 PM	#17 (permalink)
Freaky Cat Space - it's like heaven! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: ArKaNsAs Posts: 10,038	Sorry to hear that bear left AD.. but hope she will be ok.. I pray for her.. __________________ "SpongeBob, that's my Krabby Patty! Give it back, you porous freak! I command you! My patty! Nooo! I'll settle for some fries." - Plankton. Freaky Cat's Blog

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01-16-2007, 01:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
JLFWildKat Guest Posts: n/a	WHOA!! Bear!! I must say I'm certainly shocked & do not want to see you go. I know I can't stop you either. But only hope ya drop an e-mail or a message on how your doing. I cannot believe what I just read I was just getting to know you more & more & will miss you my friend. I really hope you re-consider or at least stay in touch with me & other good friends here online. I did not see this coming....Whatever your decision maybe I'll honor & respect it. Take Care Bear

01-16-2007, 07:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
RedheadGrrl Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,756	darn, Bear just left. I see it said n/a. Too bad he didnt give us a chance to help him out. sigh. poor Bear

01-16-2007, 07:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
TweetyBird Summer, Summer 08 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: AlAbAmA Posts: 21,008	oh man she left.. oh well... i am sowwy what happened to u... pls come back..

01-16-2007, 07:27 AM	#9 (permalink)
horselover61 Neigh!!! Neigh!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 5,136 Blog Entries: 2	I am truly sorry about this Bear. I didnt know that you were involved in this kind of activties. I would be upet and fed up if it was cancelling on me too. I can understand that you need to do with your life. Take an easy and please do let us know how you are doing with you new life. I will miss you and your wonderful posts.

01-16-2007, 07:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
DeafMonkey SUN/MOON Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 9,548	Ohh already She left in AD as I see her SN said n/a . I just found out last night and it got me spechless dont know why she leaving this AD which it suprised me. I dont know what happened to her I wish she come back here without shutting us down but I understand that she had choice to quit AD .. Gonna miss you (Bear). I hope you going to be okay in everything with your life.

01-16-2007, 08:10 AM	#12 (permalink)
MyBlueEyes Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,146	Oh I 'm speechless, she left ....

01-16-2007, 09:10 AM	#13 (permalink)
Angel Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 18,677	Oh wow, I'm just totally speechless and shocked at this moment of not knowing what to say here, I know I haven't been on line much to know what's going on but I'm just sad to know she's left just like that....Bear hon, I'm truly sorry to hear about the camping trip being cancelled I was so looking forward to it this summer, but I just wish you didn't have to leave like this through :sigh:

01-16-2007, 11:00 AM	#14 (permalink)
Northstar Green and Gold north star Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central Canada Posts: 2,925	Oh boy... I am sure Bear must feel so frustrated at having the camping trips cancelled 2 years in a row and it let her down completely... I do hope Bear will be okay somehow and in time she will come back in here.. that I hope.. but still, sad to know the camping trip is gonna be cancelled this year...

01-16-2007, 11:31 AM	#16 (permalink)
LovelyBlkGal Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Somewhere in OHIO Posts: 3,879	Y'all not ONLY cuz i just find out from last nite when i get home from work then i read i was like I don't REALLY know what hella going on with this.. and i was speech that she is leaving ad w/out explain to us the reason why.. so i m gonna miss you lotts. but but but i will come visit see Bear someday and check on her

01-16-2007, 01:25 PM	#18 (permalink)
highlands In Love & Happy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: in an inland city Posts: 4,044	It's sad to lose a sincere friend here anyways,I hope the best for Bear __________________

01-16-2007, 02:09 PM	#19 (permalink)
EagleCherokee63 Isaiah 40:31 Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,060	I am sorry you are all upset and sad since Bear left here. I don't know Bear who is. Pray for her anyway. God's hand comfortable with Bear.

01-16-2007, 04:28 PM	#20 (permalink)
*Jolie77* Truth does not blush. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: The Bluegrass State Posts: 3,942	Bear - If you are reading this, somehow, I was stunned to hear that you decided to cut everything off from the internet. I don't know what the situation is but whatever happened, I just hope that you look into your heart and to forsee that you do still have friends around here. I do realize that you wanted to move on and to be able to focus on your life and not having to worry about meeting other people. But do know this, I am always grateful for meeting you in person and being a friend to you as much as you have to me as well. I just hope you are doing okay and that in time it will go well for you. If you need to talk, you know where to reach me at. I know I'm almost not home at all of the time and keep missing your VP calls but do know this, you're still a friend to me. After all, you're the huggable bear, eh? Please do take good care of yourself. __________________

01-16-2007, 09:51 PM	#21 (permalink)
R2D2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 2,569	Sorry to hear that you've left AD Bear, you sound so disappointed over being let down. You will be missed. It sounds like you need some time out and I hope you get what you are looking for. Good luck with looking for work! And hope your CI goes okay for you as well. __________________ Left ear implanted 9th June 2006 Activated 29th June 2006 Right ear implanted 31st August 2007 Activated 18th September Both Nucleus Freedom Cochlear implant myths

01-17-2007, 03:18 AM	#23 (permalink)
*Alex* Administrator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,139 Blog Entries: 1	Well, she sounded upset and serious about having her account removed, not just on on AD but TD as well, so I did that per her request. __________________ "Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can read." - Mark Twain

01-17-2007, 04:00 AM	#24 (permalink)
Liebling:-))) me in Springfield, IL '07 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Germany Posts: 24,092	Yes I understood... __________________ sniffing you

01-18-2007, 11:11 AM	#25 (permalink)
Northstar Green and Gold north star Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central Canada Posts: 2,925	Boy I can understand why Bear would be disappointed with this camping plans all cancelled once again.. I would be if that happened to me all the hard work done to get that going... I'm very disappointed at the folks who promised to show up for the camping trip but decided to flake out at the last second, that is purely disrespect for sure... come on, folks... ya cant just give an empty promise and then flake out on Bear without any warning at all... she had worked hard to get everything ready.. she did even ask me a few years ago about the trip and I was honest with her that I would dearly love to come but cannot come due to issues that would prevent me from coming, such as money issues, job problem, my parents, everything.. at least I was honest with her and I even said one day I would love to come when everything has been settled finally... it might be several years till I feel like I would be able to come... who knows... at least I was honest with Bear on this and I am sure Jo know that as well as other members I know as well.. I'm really disappointed at this happening to Bear and I hope she is okay with that...

01-18-2007, 11:33 AM	#27 (permalink)
Oceanblue7 My Lucky dog Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: back yard Posts: 3,545 Blog Entries: 4	Hey Bear, I really wish you the best in your new life, it will be exciting finding a new job and focusing on your family is more important. Please do stop by and say hi you have my aim smile..I can understand the frustration of organizing an event this big and having cancellations drop on you not fun. Take care and have a wonderful 2007 __________________ All year round Patriots Gal Ps.103:12 He washes our sins away into the ocean