MSO489

[gamzultovah]

Yes, he went missing from this forum and another pipe forum on the same day in November.

Yes. I’ve noticed that as well.

 

[JimInks]

Just in the couple years I’ve been here, there are several “regular” members that have gone missing awhile ago or recently that I’ve wondered about:

@Ettrick puffer
@virkia
@Winterreise
@Morrison Jeremiah
@Latakia Dave

Some, I’ve worried about because of COVID, but I suppose members come and go all the time. You need look no further than some old thread with names you don’t recognize that were probably “regular” posters.

When @mawnansmiff went missing a few months back, a bunch of us got worried and were checking obituaries in Corwall, UK because we were in regular contact, then *poof!* he was gone. He’s okay and back, though.

@mso489 worries me because he seems like a constant over the years.

Latakia Dave lost interest in pipe forums. I suspect somebody upset him.

 

[SBC]

I have Tom's mailing address. Been meaning to drop him a card. Will get on that ASAP.

 

[OverMountain]

Latakia Dave lost interest in pipe forums. I suspect somebody upset him.

Where is Morrison Jeremiah? He’s been MIA too

 

[JimInks]

Where is Morrison Jeremiah? He’s been MIA too

No idea. I never had any contact with him even on forum posts.

 

[The Amish Tyrant]

Just in the couple years I’ve been here, there are several “regular” members that have gone missing awhile ago or recently that I’ve wondered about:

@Ettrick puffer
@virkia
@Winterreise
@Morrison Jeremiah
@Latakia Dave

Some, I’ve worried about because of COVID, but I suppose members come and go all the time. You need look no further than some old thread with names you don’t recognize that were probably “regular” posters.

When @mawnansmiff went missing a few months back, a bunch of us got worried and were checking obituaries in Corwall, UK because we were in regular contact, then *poof!* he was gone. He’s okay and back, though.

@mso489 worries me because he seems like a constant over the years.

While "elder" members could comment better on the topic, the general pattern I've noticed (from both being here and looking at older threads) is that a large portion of members burn out or fade away after a year or two.

The names listed in your post would be prime examples of the typical "shelf life".

 

[shanez]

Hopefully all is well with @mso489

He's always been a vibrant, knowledgeable, friendly, and encouraging member.

 

[paulfg]

While "elder" members could comment better on the topic, the general pattern I've noticed (from both being here and looking at older threads) is that a large portion of members burn out or fade away after a year or two.

The names listed in your post would be prime examples of the typical "shelf life".

theres only so many times you can read and answer the same questions,like how many bowls do you smoke a day or Petes are crap, before it becomes repetative and you slow down and maybe eventually stop

 

[mikethompson]

I have Tom's mailing address. Been meaning to drop him a card. Will get on that ASAP.

Scott you have a PM

 

[JOHN72]

I hope it's nothing serious and he'll be back soon. I also don't see sweet alabama anymore. In addition to the ones that TheIronMonkey commented on

 

[scloyd]

Another missing...last seen on the forum in August '23 is @winton

I was his Secret Santa in 2021. I hope he's okay.

 

[FurCoat]

I have Tom's mailing address. Been meaning to drop him a card. Will get on that ASAP.

I was in contact with Tom some time ago but we never met up with the Covid crap. Since then TAPS is no longer as is the Raleigh pipe show. Had we met, I wouldn't hesitate to go by his place and pay him a visit. I know he's not far from where I work. I hope he is well.

 

[HawkeyeLinus]

Latakia Dave lost interest in pipe forums. I suspect somebody upset him.

Could be, but when I last communicated with him out of concern, quite a long time ago, my impression was he was enjoying popping in more than posting but was still making pipes (which I always thought were interesting). Still, it appears he hasn't been visible now for several months and hope he's okay - true gentleman!

 

[HawkeyeLinus]

Where is Morrison Jeremiah? He’s been MIA too

He just quit altogether from what I could tell and didn't respond the last time I messaged him, which was in '22. He was kind of caught up in what was wrong with the world in general quite a bit of the time, but still had a good sense of humor and positive towards others. Too bad, would be looking him up on a trip across the pond this coming spring if he was around.

 

[TheIronMonkey]

Other guys that’ve been missing are @AJL67 and @craig61a

craig61a is active at another pipe forum. Still puffing away.

 

[CoffeeAndBourbon]

I was in contact with Tom some time ago but we never met up with the Covid crap. Since then TAPS is no longer as is the Raleigh pipe show. Had we met, I wouldn't hesitate to go by his place and pay him a visit. I know he's not far from where I work. I hope he is well.

If you have Tom's last name, could you PM that to me and I will do some looking?

 

[bullet08]

I think we need to send him a naked-singing-gram. Hope the girl is talented enough to smoke pipe and sing.

 

[David D. Davidson]

In the future I’m going to choose a hobby enjoyed primarily by healthy teenagers. I’m too delicate for the stress of worrying over our community cornerstones. MSO was actually the user who converted me from a silent lurker to a fledgling participant - after all, a group that managed to snag that friendly gentleman couldn’t be half bad, could it?

 

[Peter Peachfuzz]

What's this about other firums?

 

[jpmcwjr]

I am closing this down, as it's too painful to be constantly reminded about Tom- MSO if you will.

If anyone gets good news, or he reappears, a new and happy thread will be a delight for all.