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05 Nov 2011, 11:33 pm

I have met someone from this site before in real life. She goes by the name White Tiger on here. She is very nice and very knowledgeable. She has even written books! I did an autism event down in Oregon and that is where she lives. I live in Washington State. We live about 4 hours apart. I would love to meet others though. I go to autism groups (at least I will start a socialization group either in December or January) and I wonder if there are others from this site going there. If not I will direct them to this site!



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06 Nov 2011, 1:27 pm

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I was giving a presentation and glider mentioned that he was coming, so we got to talk for a few minutes. I was going in a lot of directions and was kind of overstimulated so it was tough, but it was awesome to meet him! He's an awesome guy both on WP and in real life.


I always thought that he would be a wonderful guy to meet. I think it's great when memebers of WrongPlanet get to meet each other. :)


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06 Nov 2011, 1:47 pm

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I'm glad you've met.

Sometimes I wonder how it would come about if I could meet other forum members in real life. Unfortunately, it isn't a real threat. :(


But you do live in one of the most beautiful cities on the planet. ;)

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06 Nov 2011, 2:21 pm

Thanks, glider. We really had a great time. They spared us no luxury, and I felt like a princess!

I had a rough rest of the day... lots of screaming and yelling and whining without many words. I was just gone. But, that's okay, because I knew that would probably happen and the morning was fantastic! Totally worth the evening, in my opinion.

I don't think they publicized this, but your organization funded the remaining money I needed for my service dog. So, my dog is fully paid for (or, at least, I have the money ready for when my dog is ready). This is an immense blessing and a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. And that cat I was carrying around was from a bag of gifts I got, and Mom got a bag too. It was just amazing. I don't know if I'll ever speak for such wonderful people again! I surely won't forget this.



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06 Nov 2011, 4:35 pm

That's so cool Glider! :thumleft:


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06 Nov 2011, 4:40 pm

DC wrote:
OJani wrote:
I'm glad you've met.

Sometimes I wonder how it would come about if I could meet other forum members in real life. Unfortunately, it isn't a real threat. :(


But you do live in one of the most beautiful cities on the planet. ;)

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That's a great photo DC. It's been a dream of mine to one day travel to and visit Budapest! I think it would be great to stay there for a bit and get the feel of the people, culture and the city. I am sure others feel the same. So you never know OJani, you might have the opportunity to meet other WrongPlanet members if you want to.


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06 Nov 2011, 4:51 pm

Tequila wrote:
OJani wrote:
Sometimes I wonder how it would come about if I could meet other forum members in real life. Unfortunately, it isn't a real threat. :(


There aren't many Hungarian members from WP I'm afraid. There might be an odd few though. Unless you'd be prepared to meet people that are on holiday?

I would, thanks. :)

DC wrote:
But you do live in one of the most beautiful cities on the planet. ;)

I might. :P



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06 Nov 2011, 4:57 pm

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That's a great photo DC. It's been a dream of mine to one day travel to and visit Budapest! I think it would be great to stay there for a bit and get the feel of the people, culture and the city. I am sure others feel the same. So you never know OJani, you might have the opportunity to meet other WrongPlanet members if you want to.

Someday you will and you'll enjoy it. Thanks to you too. And the photo is nice, btw.



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06 Nov 2011, 5:07 pm

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I would, thanks. :)


If I ever decide to come to Budapest, I'll hit you up on here beforehand. How's that? ;)



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06 Nov 2011, 9:42 pm

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Thanks, glider. We really had a great time. They spared us no luxury, and I felt like a princess!..........I don't think they publicized this, but your organization funded the remaining money I needed for my service dog. So, my dog is fully paid for (or, at least, I have the money ready for when my dog is ready). This is an immense blessing and a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. And that cat I was carrying around was from a bag of gifts I got, and Mom got a bag too. It was just amazing. I don't know if I'll ever speak for such wonderful people again! I surely won't forget this.


I am so happy that you have your funding for your service dog. I'm glad our group here in southern Ohio was able to help with that---but...you truly helped us with your insight and wisdom into autism. I am so glad I attended. I have thought a lot about what you spoke about and how I related to it personally and for my youngest son. I wish everyone here at the WrongPlanet had the opportunity to hear you speak. And I hope you are able to reach out to many autism support groups across the country. They would surely benefit from you.


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06 Nov 2011, 10:04 pm

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I always thought that he would be a wonderful guy to meet. I think it's great when memebers of WrongPlanet get to meet each other. :)


Thank you Taupey for the compliment. It is so interesting meeting people from here in real. I have met two. The first was in Chicago when my wife was on a business trip. I met Fiddlerpianist there and we had lunch together a couple times. We had great conversations. And of course the second was SuperTrouper. I enjoyed her presentation very much. I wish everyone here could listen to her.

I used to wear a WrongPlanet shirt out in public on occasion and wondered if I would ever come across another person from WrongPlanet. But if I did, no one ever came up to me to say so. Although I realize socializing often causes many of us challenges, I think many of us have a desire to meet others here.


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06 Nov 2011, 10:58 pm

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Taupey wrote:
I always thought that he would be a wonderful guy to meet. I think it's great when memebers of WrongPlanet get to meet each other. :)


Thank you Taupey for the compliment. It is so interesting meeting people from here in real. I have met two. The first was in Chicago when my wife was on a business trip. I met Fiddlerpianist there and we had lunch together a couple times. We had great conversations. And of course the second was SuperTrouper. I enjoyed her presentation very much. I wish everyone here could listen to her.

I used to wear a WrongPlanet shirt out in public on occasion and wondered if I would ever come across another person from WrongPlanet. But if I did, no one ever came up to me to say so. Although I realize socializing often causes many of us challenges, I think many of us have a desire to meet others here.


Glider18 - That would be interesting especially when you're also a musician yourself. I wish I could listen to her too even if it was just on a video it.

SuperTrouper - Do you have your presentation on video?


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07 Nov 2011, 9:29 am

glider, :) More than happy I was able to come!

Taupey, no, I don't. The only person to record my presentation is my mom, and she's too busy clicking the Powerpoint.



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07 Nov 2011, 10:07 am

Tequila wrote:
OJani wrote:
I would, thanks. :)


If I ever decide to come to Budapest, I'll hit you up on here beforehand. How's that? ;)

I would be glad to meet you or anyone else form here.



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07 Nov 2011, 10:08 am

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glider, :) More than happy I was able to come!

Taupey, no, I don't. The only person to record my presentation is my mom, and she's too busy clicking the Powerpoint.
Ah okay, I understand. :) If you ever make one, please post it, I would love to see it. I like watching videos other members make and hearing what they have to say because I can really relate to so much of what they say in them and it gives me a sense that I'm not alone. And of course that makes me feel better knowing that I'm not alone, I'm not the only one like this. Thanks SuperTrouper. :)


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07 Nov 2011, 8:09 pm

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That's nice! I wish I could meet some WP members.



I would love to meet you leah. You are like my favorite person that I have talked to that also has AS. You are beautiful and we have a lot in common. <3