RodeoMan Loc: St Joseph, Missouri

Thank you for this. I don't know if this feasible, but I think a separate category for members who have left this realm would be good. Someone connected with the person would have to connect this forum. The amount of information would no doubt vary from person to person. I have wondered what became of Blacks. I believe he was in his nineties.

waltnetto Loc: LaVerne, CA

Relieved to hear the ol' Hippy is still about and maybe getting ready to start stalking the gardens again!
I look forward to his submissions.

Horseart Loc: Alabama

So many are missing from the forum now. I think RodeoMan is right. We need a section for anyone who is connected to a missing Hogger to let us know what is going on with them.
I have been wondering if Hal is OK too...and a few others we haven't heard from in a while.

RodeoMan Loc: St Joseph, Missouri

I guess this would require each of us who are interested in this to show someone how to connect to this forum and leave a message about us. In some instances we might learn the actual names and about the lives of those we have only known by their avatars and posts.

PAR4DCR Loc: A Sunny Place

Good to hear that ED is doing OK. Look forward to his return.

Don

Ed48 Loc: Superior, Wisconsin

Ed48

Horseart Loc: Alabama

I have often wondered why we don't just use our real names here. Some of us have our Face Book pages listed, so it's easy to find out who someone is. Some have their flickr pages listed here. I have both listed.
If they have FB listed you can go there and see if anything is mentioned about something that may have happened.

It really would be nice to know what is going on with those who are absent.

AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!

I agree. Although we don't know each other personally, we do know each other well. I, for one, really miss those who drop out and would really like to know about them.

AirWalter Loc: Tipp City, Ohio

I'm really glad that so many enjoyed hearing about "Old Hippy". It will be a welcome day when we can look forward to his flower images again. I also always liked the pictures of those out of the way places with the sun rays showing through the scenery onto the roads.

RodeoMan Loc: St Joseph, Missouri

I imagine that some of us who use aliases are afraid someone will come and leave a knot on our head; so we feel it is safer to go incognito. lol I have read snooty, snotty and sneering comments made by individuals from the safety of their anonymity that they would never make to a person's face. I enjoy it much more when we are easy-going with each other. As far as knowing what is going on with folks, I often send birthday greetings to people whom I follow who have their birthday's listed. And I have sent messages to folks who joined way back in 2011 or so who have never posted or made a comment. My message is something along the lines of "Happy Birthday, I hope you are having a great day. We hogs haven't heard from you since Nov 14, 2011 (for example) and have been wondering about how you are doing"? I agree it would be good to know what is going on, especially with the now silent regular posters. I am well past the age of retirement and I would not be surprised to learn that the majority of our members are of retirement age, or if not that, they're looking at fifty in the rear view mirror.

riderxlx Loc: DFW area Texas

Good point. I always end a reply or comment with my name. When I joined I was not aware of most of this. I have no problem using my real name, which is Bruce Wayne Blackwell.
Bruce.

riderxlx Loc: DFW area Texas

I sure as hell am not hiding my real name and not afraid to do so either. I sure had my share of nasty comments and replies especially when I first joined. I always end a comment or reply with my name, Bruce. My full name is Bruce Wayne Blackwell. When I joined I used a name I had used for years for just about everything just so I could remember and keep up better. Indeed, even though most of us have never met and probably never will, we still have a common bond for each other.
My two cents for today.
Bruce.

BushDog Loc: San Antonio, TX

Thanks for the update. I’ve also noticed his absence and look forward to Old Hippy’s return.

Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas

I use my real name.

riderxlx Loc: DFW area Texas

I like that neighbor. I may change my handle to my real name. Have thought about it before after the thread I just may do it.
Bruce.