12:00 am
hokie carla
LOL, was just about to type my guess of 78 when it flipped
12:00 am
cybernan
disappointing :(
12:04 am
cybernan
good find
12:04 am
hokie carla
thx, other d's aren't really coming easy
12:06 am
justafreep
lw4, btw
12:09 am
hokie carla
I'm surprised pudge isn't a word
12:09 am
cybernan
lol - tried it too
12:10 am
hokie carla
aha, good ones
12:10 am
Lizlin
Thanks, Freep
12:15 am
hokie carla
HOET
12:18 am
Rainiqui
nbt, nbs
12:25 am
hokie carla
well, falling asleep finally. will have to leave 14 for tomorrow. good night.
12:25 am
cybernan
you are way ahead of me
12:31 am
harpjane
found a horse
12:33 am
Lizlin
If anyone checks later on, Lickety has an extra word - fl7/48. I've emailed him to let him know.
12:34 am
mich_pdx
thx, Liz
12:35 am
Lizlin
No worries - i'm sure he'll sort it when he has time
12:35 am
Gillie
I'm guessing "flareup"
12:36 am
Lizlin
Looks likely
12:37 am
Gillie
Well, I'm going to retire with 7 left. Good bye!
1:01 am
joym999
there's an Agatha Christie detective
1:27 am
licketySplitAUS
Clues are up
4:28 am
ajbns87
Struggling with top right letter i
4:35 am
frogface
? there is no top right i
4:38 am
ajbns87
Next to w and above D
4:38 am
frogface
there is no word coming from that,
4:39 am
ajbns87
Oh jesus, I thought there was 1, sorry
4:40 am
frogface
I thought it was me confused then lol
4:41 am
ajbns87
Can't find any bottom left A's yet
4:51 am
Scrabbler
Good morning.
4:57 am
ChampFit
Just found an ar5 from that corner, ajbns
4:57 am
Scrabbler
Aha, TY.
5:24 am
ajbns87
Thanks, weird words
5:26 am
ajbns87
One more A word, got ar/5 am/6
5:26 am
Scrabbler
I need the 3rd too.
5:27 am
ChampFit
Me too. MOved on...
5:27 am
ajbns87
Need 2 more H words in top left too, got Hu 4 another word for large... But can't see others
5:34 am
Scrabbler
Same for me
5:36 am
Chris P
hi6/24 &mhu5/18
5:38 am
Scrabbler
TY. Definition for hi6 please?
5:38 am
ajbns87
Hi6, I need a letter N
5:39 am
Chris P
hi6 - wintry
5:41 am
Scrabbler
I don't see it.
5:42 am
ajbns87
Hmmm me neither,, need a clue for a braindead
5:42 am
Scrabbler
I passed halfway so that is enough for me. See you tomorrow.
5:42 am
Chris P
very similar to ha 6 meaning blood
5:45 am
ChampFit
Thx! Wouldn't have tried that.
5:47 am
ChampFit
BBL for last 11...
6:27 am
aslindy
hello all
6:56 am
dauber
If there's one thing I learned from playing Babble, it's that there are about thirty-seven different ways to spell the sound a cat makes.
6:56 am
aslindy
haha - at least!
7:33 am
mael
what, no pudge?
7:33 am
BzznBea
The first word I tried.
7:40 am
mael
a sad omission
7:40 am
mael
I'm finding all the big words first today, that's novel
7:40 am
lyv4ever
it’ a lean grid
8:06 am
mkg
Hi all. Any clues for the hi 6? I dont see a wintry word. Like nippy or freezing or snowy.
8:13 am
MollyL
hi + kind of note you send on the internet via Yahoo
8:13 am
MollyL
minus the i (eye)
8:14 am
mkg
Got it. Great clue. Ty.
8:14 am
MollyL
The note you send, MINUS the I (eye)
8:14 am
mkg
Anyone have a clue for the 8? Ty
8:18 am
Aloyisius
someone who lights a fire, mkg
8:20 am
mkg
Ty alo, what is the stat for it please?
8:21 am
Aloyisius
in8.60 ..
8:21 am
mkg
Ty got it and found it. Ty
8:21 am
Aloyisius
wtg mkg
8:22 am
mkg
Any clues for the E in the third row? Ty
8:24 am
Aloyisius
like one of Santa
8:25 am
Aloyisius
Santa's helpers
8:28 am
mkg
Got it. Ty. Ty.
8:28 am
Aloyisius
Happy February, Babblers. Yw mkg, heading on out now.
8:37 am
mael
FW! have a good day everyone
8:40 am
hokie carla
howdy folks. good job, mael.
9:02 am
marksdolly
hi Hokie!!
9:02 am
marksdolly
hello all!
9:14 am
hokie carla
hey dollly!
9:15 am
periwinkle
hi all. help with in8 pls
9:15 am
hokie carla
one who makes something worse
9:16 am
hokie carla
in7 - playing tennis might in7 your elbow
9:16 am
hokie carla
and hi peri
9:17 am
periwinkle
ty carla
9:18 am
periwinkle
was going to do some errands today but when I got to my car was not sure I could get it. when I removed the snow from my car the other day I did not clean the street around my car :(
9:19 am
periwinkle
I could probably get out but not sure I could get back it providing the space was still available. will be warmer tomorrow and the snow will be softer to shovel or it will melt
9:19 am
periwinkle
the errands can wait another day
9:19 am
hokie carla
how much snow did you get?
9:19 am
periwinkle
about 6-7 inches I think
9:20 am
periwinkle
it was soft snow and I should have shoveled the street
9:20 am
periwinkle
around my car
9:21 am
hokie carla
well, be careful out there, whatever you decide.
9:21 am
periwinkle
I will
9:22 am
periwinkle
exactly halfway and stuck
9:22 am
hokie carla
stuck on 9 left here
9:22 am
hokie carla
ooh, maybe not stuck - 8 left
9:23 am
periwinkle
di7 please
9:24 am
hokie carla
it's like a little scene made with miniatures
9:24 am
periwinkle
ty I remember making them in grade school
9:25 am
hokie carla
Oh, fun. I don't think I've ever made one.
9:29 am
hokie carla
ok, just completely made up 3 5 letter words that took.
9:29 am
car.eeyore
well done!
9:29 am
periwinkle
well done indeed
9:30 am
periwinkle
23 left bbl
9:30 am
hokie carla
still 5 left though
9:31 am
hokie carla
3 of them are 6s, so that's just great
9:31 am
car.eeyore
I just found an odd DE 6/27: to take the curls out
9:31 am
hokie carla
yeah, that one is odd
9:32 am
hokie carla
of course it has a more sciency meaning
9:33 am
car.eeyore
I used to straighten my hair in the 80's to look like all the other preppy girls. <sigh>
9:33 am
hokie carla
that's funny, I did the opposite in the 80s
9:33 am
hokie carla
all the girls did pe4s that I knew
9:34 am
hokie carla
and tall bangs!
9:34 am
car.eeyore
Oh, once I hit high school and was cheerleading, it was aquanet and poof all the way!
9:35 am
hokie carla
my hair was super straight back then but now it's very, very wavy in the back
9:35 am
hokie carla
when were you in high school, if you don't mind sharing?
9:36 am
car.eeyore
I graduated i '86
9:37 am
hokie carla
yes, big hair time
9:40 am
Uneaixoise
Clue for am**** please?
9:41 am
hokie carla
someone with no values?
9:41 am
Shirlockc
Happy Lunar New Year everyone! it's the year of the tiger 2022 -- so hope this year is purrfect, pawesome and furrtastic! Health, Happiness and Prosperity!
9:41 am
car.eeyore
Yes! Happy New Year!
9:41 am
marksdolly
a speaking am?
9:41 am
hokie carla
well thanks, shirl. back at you.
9:42 am
car.eeyore
I think it is fortuitous that the Benglas are in the Super Bowl this year!
9:43 am
hokie carla
I guess it is the year of the tiger then. unless they lose.
9:43 am
Uneaixoise
Tx hokie!!
9:44 am
Shirlockc
the zodiacs are battling as it's Bengals v. Rams.
9:45 am
hokie carla
I am an aries, guess I know who I'm rooting for
9:46 am
car.eeyore
I am too, but I am for the Bengals
9:46 am
hokie carla
nah, will prob be for the Bengals
9:47 am
rururocks
i'm ok with either team winning
9:48 am
car.eeyore
I hope it is a tight match...keeps it interesting.
9:49 am
rururocks
*note to self to start calling hokie Ramchop*
9:50 am
hokie carla
well, I've been to cincinnati and I like their colors better
9:51 am
hokie carla
hey ruru, any help with my last 5 words? need one of each: H D(2nd one) G M and R
9:51 am
car.eeyore
FW! Anyone need clues before I dive into dough making?
9:52 am
hokie carla
nice! if you can guess my words below, but I definitely don't want to keep you from dough making
9:53 am
car.eeyore
There are 2 strange PO 5's
9:53 am
car.eeyore
No, sorry...PR 5's
9:53 am
rururocks
i got mugged in Cinninnati so I'm for the rams I guess
9:53 am
hokie carla
yeah, finished the P. those were the 5s I just made up and they took.
9:53 am
hokie carla
oh no, ru!
9:53 am
car.eeyore
You still need those 3 6-letter words?
9:53 am
car.eeyore
Good lord!
9:54 am
hokie carla
I saw Federer play Mardy Fish in cincy, and was on the first row behind the server. flinched every time a ball came at us because of the way it kicked.
9:54 am
hokie carla
yes, 1 4, 1 5, and 3 6's
9:56 am
car.eeyore
DE 6/30, DE 6/27, FL 6/30, FR 6/30, Hi 6/24, MO 6/21, RO 6/30, and RO 6/27
9:57 am
car.eeyore
There are a few tricky M 4's
9:57 am
car.eeyore
Oooh! And a Lw 4
9:58 am
MollyL
Thou shalt not blurt
: D
10:00 am
car.eeyore
OK... off to make breakfast and then so....much...dough.....
10:00 am
car.eeyore
Have a wonderful day everryone!
10:01 am
hokie carla
sorry, was making a phone call. will look into those 6s.
10:04 am
hokie carla
ok, found the missing 6's, thx
10:05 am
hokie carla
freakin cat sound
10:06 am
hokie carla
let's spell one thing 30 ways!
10:08 am
hokie carla
ok, guessing this g5 is not a regular word
10:31 am
rururocks
on the surface it sort of is
10:38 am
hokie carla
I looked it up way back
10:39 am
rururocks
well done ramchop
10:43 am
hokie carla
lol, thanks
10:43 am
hokie carla
now on to some sewing!
11:00 am
hurshy
oo fun di7
11:05 am
MollyL
Let me guess. You were that kid who thought making those in school was a blast.
11:08 am
hurshy
not really, i just like when we get words that we don't often get
11:08 am
mkg
Since when is the cat noise not spelled meow????? What happened here?
11:09 am
hurshy
it is spelled several ways that enable accepts
11:09 am
hurshy
meow counts, but others do too
11:14 am
bichon
ge 5/16, pls
11:16 am
hurshy
something that is earth shaped?
11:16 am
hurshy
or has to do with earth somehow?
11:16 am
bichon
ty hurshy
11:44 am
MollyL
Here at Babble, we make up our own definitions
: D
12:01 pm
Sophie512
pudge isn't a word...... like, chubby???? it's a noun and a verb
12:19 pm
MollyL
Merriam Webster says it is a word. The Enable Word Nerds didn't include it in their holier than thou list.
12:29 pm
bichon
in 7/44, pls
12:30 pm
Sophie512
sorry, bichon, not there yet.... 33 left
12:35 pm
amandacath
in7 = to make fiery? the 8 is the one who does it
12:35 pm
bichon
ty anyway
12:35 pm
bichon
ty amanda
12:36 pm
Sophie512
yes, thank you Amanda
1:02 pm
Sophie512
8 left taking a lunch break
1:14 pm
cybernan
hello everyone - a productive morning for me :)
1:34 pm
cybernan
see that I am missing the hi 6 and the ro 6/27 - help please?
1:38 pm
cybernan
actress and wartime communications expert
1:39 pm
cybernan
*that was supposed to be headed ntpn
1:40 pm
ch1212
actress? mmmm.....
1:42 pm
welki
nan - hi6 i wasn't able to get it from the definition, so maybe this will help. a casual greeting to Mr. X with an extra vowel thrown in the middle for good measure
1:42 pm
cybernan
old time -- WWII
1:43 pm
welki
and ro6/27 - lassoed, again with a (different) vowel thrown in the middle
1:44 pm
cybernan
found the hi 6, ty
1:45 pm
ch1212
Thanks welki and nan. I had the ro 6 but now confused about who is Mr. X? Or is Mr. X and actress?
1:45 pm
cybernan
no -- do you two want the actress's name?
1:46 pm
welki
(mr. x - 60's civil rights activist)
1:46 pm
welki
the only name i can see, nan, is similar to ms. oberon
1:46 pm
cybernan
Hedy Lamarr
1:46 pm
ch1212
I got it! The actress part threw me off. Thanks!
1:47 pm
cybernan
he actress was the ntpn
1:47 pm
ch1212
what's an 'ntpn' mean?
1:48 pm
cybernan
name that proper noun -- must be in the grid but not an accepted word
1:48 pm
ch1212
Oh! Just learned something new. Thanks, Nan!
1:49 pm
cybernan
so, ntpn -- agatha christie's sleuth
1:51 pm
cybernan
can't find anything that means to lasso something - rope isn't there
1:52 pm
ch1212
nan, do you have the ro6/30, to have put a type of makeup on? Change the 4th letter to a different consonant.
1:53 pm
welki
no, but if you put a vowel in the mix, you'll have the word
1:54 pm
cybernan
it is the again that it throwing me off -- the word is ro not re
1:57 pm
ch1212
yw. bye all -- back to the grind :)
1:58 pm
Sophie512
8 left, time to get serious
1:58 pm
cybernan
11 left - time to list
2:03 pm
penquis
back for my last 9....hello all....
2:05 pm
Sophie512
hi good luck
2:06 pm
cybernan
hi pen -- did you get your new computer yet?
2:08 pm
penquis
i got the machine, but i have to bring it in to transfer all my stuff from the old one....hope to get it in tomorrow...
2:09 pm
cybernan
ok - just let me know when you have whatever you want from my profile copied
2:09 pm
penquis
i will, thanks!
2:10 pm
cybernan
a clue for the ge 6/16 please?
2:11 pm
penquis
you mean ge 5?
2:11 pm
penquis
if so, robotic ending...
2:11 pm
Sophie512
I have a 5 16 ge rock sounding word
2:12 pm
cybernan
ty sophie
2:13 pm
cybernan
yes I did mean ge 5
2:18 pm
Sophie512
down to 3, and I'm afraid they're going to be head-slappers....like I could have had a V8... I should have had that word
2:20 pm
penquis
i am done.... a few weird ones....
2:20 pm
fish223
anyone have am 6?
2:20 pm
cybernan
*!*~*!* Getting a little frustrated with all the weird words that keep appearing.
2:21 pm
penquis
yes....lacking values or humanity.....
2:21 pm
fish223
ah thanks
2:21 pm
cybernan
am 6: no lines in the sand
2:21 pm
Sophie512
yes, put an A in front of MO 5
2:21 pm
penquis
congrats, nan...
2:23 pm
cybernan
ty pen. On my way - enjoy the rest of your day. Guess you are snowed in, are you Pen?
2:23 pm
Sophie512
DI 7 may I have a clue?
2:24 pm
penquis
what you had to make in school....like a representation of a historical moment or the book you just read...three dimensional....
2:25 pm
Sophie512
perfect clue
2:25 pm
cybernan
di 7: there is a huge one of the battlefield in Gettysburg
2:25 pm
Sophie512
just saw one online my great nephew made, just for fun
2:25 pm
penquis
we only had about 14 in. of snow on Saturday....and the wind conditions reduced the amount of shoveling i had to do...
2:26 pm
cybernan
nice when it is drifting away from you ! :)
2:26 pm
Sophie512
PEN.... only doesn't go in front of the words 14 inches
2:27 pm
penquis
it does here....especially when we could have had up to two feet....
2:27 pm
Sophie512
ok, my brain is fried, FL 5
2:27 pm
cybernan
yes - they had 30 " just to the north of you
2:28 pm
penquis
what is on the top of your lit candle.....
2:28 pm
penquis
and they had about 2 feet in the Boston area....
2:28 pm
Sophie512
nope got that one
2:28 pm
cybernan
solar fl 5 -- upsets our weather
2:29 pm
penquis
bye nan....
2:29 pm
Sophie512
thanks Nan,
2:29 pm
penquis
i am also heading out....bye all....
2:30 pm
Sophie512
now to slap my head because I should have had that one, surely to goodness I can get this last one
2:31 pm
MollyL
What is is with people and slapping themselves here?
2:34 pm
Sophie512
Ha! Never mind. Fireworks, instead. What a dumb last word. Now to look it up, and forget the definition by tomorrow. Thanks so much for all of the clues. I enjoy the chat here, and those who chat.
2:35 pm
Sophie512
Anyone need a clue before I log off?
2:36 pm
zoozzoom
Only just started here, Sophie but thanks anyway.
2:43 pm
MollyL
♪♫I don't know about anybody else♫♪
♪♫When I miss an easy word, I slap myself♫♪
2:46 pm
Sophie512
cute, Molly!
2:51 pm
zoozzoom
I think I have stared more at the wordsa dn doing nothing than actually entering words lol
2:53 pm
zoozzoom
Well I say worsa what I meant was ltters lol
2:53 pm
zoozzoom
letters*
2:58 pm
zoozzoom
I can see why I am struggling. I cannot even spell in the chat log let alone in the gris itself lol
2:58 pm
zoozzoom
Still 16 words found. I must be on a roll haha!
3:04 pm
zoozzoom
I see Miss Marple is in the grid today.
3:05 pm
zoozzoom
Sorry I give up. was just trying to be light hearted. I will shupt yup now.
3:23 pm
rururocks
(thinks zooz's been hitting the hard cider)
3:25 pm
zoozzoom
Haha! Kind of, Ruru. I took OD couple of days a go and I am unfortunately recovering from that so The words will not cpme out as I type lol
3:25 pm
rururocks
what's OD?
3:26 pm
zoozzoom
I hope you are well my friend. I really think you ar a great gut if I have never told you that before mate.
3:26 pm
zoozzoom
Overdose.
3:27 pm
rururocks
omg are you ok? I think you're great too. you're a kind human being
3:27 pm
zoozzoom
Stupid me already put it in my bio thinkijg I would not be here yet this stupid body refuses to give in yet.
3:28 pm
rururocks
oh boy zooz.. you certainly don't need to go there. I'm sorry your depression has really taken front stage for you
3:29 pm
zoozzoom
Very kind of you, Ruru. I love your pund ans wit butfor me Enough is enough.
3:31 pm
rururocks
This is not the time to go out zooz. I hope you can rethink this.
3:31 pm
zoozzoom
Oh do not worry my friend when it is over I will be glad. I am exhausted lonely fed up and just want no more of it. So will tru another way soon. Please do not feel sorry for me mate. It is my choice. I just love seeing people here enjoying themselves. Just wish I could of been of of you grat guys too.
3:33 pm
zoozzoom
Plus it is always ruddy cold here haha!
3:33 pm
rururocks
you could move in with Donald and Melania it's warm there
3:35 pm
rururocks
It is not my place to interfere in your life, but I hope you change your mind. We all care about you here.. that's for sure.
3:36 pm
zoozzoom
I went to the top of a cliff here and i am scared of heights but thought 5 seconds later and it would not matter. Took loads of tabslets and before I knew it I had passed out and was in hospital. To say I groaned loudly was an undestatmenr haha1
3:37 pm
MollyL
Xoom, please contact some help. We care about you and we don't want to lose you.
3:37 pm
rururocks
wow. zooz.. I'm so sorry you feel this way
3:38 pm
zoozzoom
I know you do, My friend and others here too. But I just don't want this amymore. Thanls for always having the kindness to at least talk to me about it too, Ruru. Not easy to talk to someone whio does not want to be here anymore. So thank you.
3:39 pm
rururocks
Is it possible to make changes in your life and drop some of your responsibilities with your parents and focus on yourself and what's best for you?
3:40 pm
MollyL
Zoom, I won't pretend to know your pain. Or the darkness you feel. But I will have some faith for you, even though it seems like you have none at the moment.
3:40 pm
Lizlin
Zooz! Please get some help. It might seem awful right now but it can get better. Loads of people care for you here!
3:40 pm
zoozzoom
Thanks, Molly. You have had some stick over the years here. Some may I were justifiable but I know you have a good heart inside.â¤ï¸
3:42 pm
Trifioso
zoozoom, you know how much I care about you - I am sorry you are in such a dark frame of mind again. You saw it through before, and I KNOW you can do it again
3:42 pm
Trifioso
Please stay with us! YOU are so imporant
3:43 pm
MollyL
See Zoom, look at all the positive energy being sent your way. Please feel that.
3:44 pm
Trifioso
Obviously none of us know the pain you feel, zooz, but oh,,, the pain we all will feel if we lose you! Please stay.
3:49 pm
zoozzoom
This babble community is the best place I have ever been too for a chat and have a laugh. Please do not be upset I know I ma feeling down but my life is well to be fair not much of a life so for me This would be nice for it to end. I do get help from so called professional peeple but it does not help for some reason. Please please do not be upset that is the last thing I want people to feel. I am just a person you knew on babble. I still class you all as wonderful bunch of friends I wished I had in real life instead of having none lol. I am going to go to sleep now as the tablets are still mucking my head up A bit. Please believe me when I say this but I reallly do and did enjoy all of your company so much you would not believe. Once again a i am so sorry to be keep btinging the convo down to a sad dark level. Goodnight for now friends
3:54 pm
MollyL
Zoom, listen to that part of you that wasn't ready on the cliff. It is your best self. The self that can see a way beyond this. Please call your local emergency number for some help. Sending positive vibes your way. I hope they find their way through your darkness.
3:57 pm
Kaplan the Magne
"so-called professional people" really are professional people nd can help. Many people put scare quotes, but it is worth seeking out someone(s) who are experienced with this.
4:04 pm
wht
Zoom, Call SPIIOW at 667 247 or the Samaritans at 116 123. These are not professionals but volunteers that can help you.
4:05 pm
rururocks
zooz is off line now wht
4:07 pm
wht
That sucks. Does anyone know a name or any contact information about him. I just got the numbers I gave by googling Isle of Wight suicide prevention. Boston, MA is a bit far a way to feel able to help.
4:12 pm
rururocks
it's not a fair life for some people. It is a drag his family had not supported him and helped him with caring for his parents. I knew he was recently depressed, but really hoped it wouldn't have gone this far for him. He's such a good person.
4:13 pm
Trifioso
The last time this happened I googled the isle of wight police and they went and did a wellness check on him - I wonder if that could work again?
4:14 pm
rururocks
check where trif? how did you find him?
4:14 pm
Kaplan the Magne
Wellness checks and hot lines are not continuous care
4:14 pm
Trifioso
I am trying to remember....I emailed the police, then I think they came on here, and then I can't remember what happened next. Dr. God maybe had to get involved?
4:14 pm
Trifioso
he is in care, kaplan.
4:16 pm
Kaplan the Magne
Oh, well I hope his caretakers know what is going on. I don't know him on that level so I don't know the nature of the problem or his record.
4:17 pm
Trifioso
im going to contact the isle of wight police again. It's all I can do from here, as Wht so wisely noted.
4:18 pm
wht
Trif, great. Perhaps they have a record of the previous incident so that they can connect zoozzoom to something more meaningful for them. Thank you.
4:20 pm
Bugsaw
I am so sad to see how much zooz is struggling right now and I do hope you can get a wellness check for him. They might be able to hospitalize him and take the pressure off until his brain chemistry balances out again. He is SUCH a good person and always positive. We all need him in the world.
4:26 pm
MollyL
I have emailed Dr. God about this. He will be able to give authorities Zoom's IP address and that will help the find him.
4:26 pm
Bugsaw
Good thought, Molly. Thanks for helping.
4:27 pm
mich_pdx
Oh my goodness, just got back on and saw what's happening with Zoozzoom. My heart goes out to you! Please, hang on until things can get better. It will happen. I know you're offline, but I'm writing with my intentions for you, to get them out in the universe, for you, for God, for the earth Mother to ease your pain. Thanks Babblers who are acting to help him by contacting authorities.
4:27 pm
Trifioso
emailed the police
4:28 pm
Bugsaw
Thanks Trif.
4:28 pm
Lizlin
This is why babble is such a good place. We don’t really know each other generally, but we care about each other. I hope Zooz is able to get through this. Thanks to everyone for being so caring.
4:28 pm
MollyL
Zoom is not showing up online anymore. Those of you who pray, offer some up. For those of you who don't, good thoughts are as good as prayer.
4:28 pm
Trifioso
I am praying it helps.
4:29 pm
Trifioso
I did say in the email that they helped him before, and please to check their database, and gave them all the info I had for poor zooz
4:33 pm
Trifioso
hold on zooz, please hold on....
4:38 pm
Trifioso
does anyone know FB better than I seem to? I tried searching the babble community page to see if zooz had ever entered his real name, but I'm not 100% sure how to di it. Of course, he may never have posted there, but it was a chance
4:39 pm
rururocks
he wasn't part of the facebook community trif
4:39 pm
Trifioso
oh man. thanks
4:43 pm
grannyrose
i do know his real name. just his first name. Mike.
4:43 pm
joym999
I just came on and saw the posts from and about zooz, poor guy. The only positive thing I can think of is that I've read that most people who survive suicide attempts don't try a second time, and he says he tried a few days ago and wound up in the hospital. Also it sounds like he's crying out for help, and maybe that means that deep down inside he wants to recover. Let's hope, anyway.
4:44 pm
Trifioso
thank you, grannyrose
4:44 pm
grannyrose
aha Michael Smith. also uses LOvemusic Always. just as i have typed it.
4:44 pm
mich_pdx
I found a Flickr account with zoozzoom, Michael first name
4:44 pm
Trifioso
THANK YOU!!!!
4:46 pm
rururocks
no lacking for resourcefulness in this group
4:46 pm
grannyrose
no. thank-you Trif. if i didn't have a gp appointment i'd help you more. i hope you are in time.
4:47 pm
Trifioso
I let the police know
4:47 pm
Trifioso
I hope the police are checking their email!
4:48 pm
lexophile
I seldom come out of lurk mode, but I am bawling now. I have never had a "conversation" with Zooz, but I am just sickened by his posts today. He seems like such a genuinely kind man. We need MORE of him in this world, not less. Sending out all the prayers and positive vibes I can muster. I am heartsick
4:49 pm
MollyL
I have heard from Dr. God and asked him to call the Isle of Wight Police with any information he has for Zoom. Hope that happens.
4:49 pm
Trifioso
thank you Molly
4:49 pm
Trifioso
the police just called me
4:50 pm
Trifioso
they are asking me when the last time he did this was - does anyone remember?
4:51 pm
grannyrose
zooz himself says a few days ago, and he was hospitalised then. there can't be that many hospitals.
4:51 pm
Trifioso
there are over 500 michael smiths on the isle
4:52 pm
lexophile
I think it has been several years, but that's all I can offer. Poor, dear man. He's the kind of person I would love to have as a neighbor and/or friend...
4:52 pm
java2
Prayers for Zooz - and grateful prayers for all of you who are helping and trying to help. Bless you all.
4:53 pm
joym999
OK, I just did some math and some googling and even with a common name like Michael Smith the population of the Isle of Wight is so small that there should be approximately 15 people with that name. So I hope the police can find him! Having an IP address should really help.
4:53 pm
wht
It was more than 4 years ago because that was when I retired and I remember this playing out while I was at work.
4:54 pm
joym999
500 Michael Smiths? Wow, my math is off. It was based on the proportion of "Michael Smiths" in the US -- guess it's more common a name in the UK. I hope we can get the cops the IP address.
4:55 pm
java2
So sorry! Not what I intended - my eyes are full of tears...
4:55 pm
grannyrose
it seems there's only one public hospital on the isle.
4:56 pm
Trifioso
the officer I spoke to was REALLY nice. THey are doing their best. It's all we can do. The fact that he was in hospital will really help, as they can get in touch that way. I am REALLY hoping dr god will call them
4:56 pm
Trifioso
Thank you wht
4:56 pm
72 Temple Owl
hello
4:56 pm
Trifioso
if they call back I will let you know.
4:56 pm
welki
trif, they might be able to narrow it down a bit with some info from his profile - he posted that his brother passed away 18th may 2014 aged 53
4:56 pm
joym999
thanks so much tri
4:57 pm
Trifioso
I sent them all I could
4:57 pm
welki
and yes, thank you, trif
4:57 pm
Trifioso
I did offer them my babble password and sign on, but they wouldn't take it. Please don't thank me. I am doing what any of us would
4:58 pm
Trifioso
i have a lesson to give at 6:20,so I have to go now for a bit. I will keep my phone with me, for sure!
4:58 pm
joym999
yes, but you are actively taking the reins and strategizing instead of simply getting upset so people like you are invaluable in these situations.
4:58 pm
wht
Thank you, Trif. Any of us might have done that but you were the one who did.
4:59 pm
lexophile
Trif, I am heartened by your willingness to reach out. We are all strangers and have had run-ins with trolls online, but there is definitely a community of friendship and willingness to help each other that makes me smile...
4:59 pm
wht
Think of yourself as channeling the Babble community.
5:01 pm
wht
And who says the chat is kind of boring on days with a small grid?
5:02 pm
wht
Time for me to go to dinner. Praying for Zooz. Poof for now.
5:02 pm
joym999
true wht but this is the kind of not boring we could all do without...
5:16 pm
MollyL
The last time Zoom posted here about taking his life was August 19, 2010
5:18 pm
joym999
he posted on his profile about it a lot more recently
5:22 pm
rururocks
I hope things change.
5:22 pm
rururocks
how on earth did you ever find that molly?? holy shit
5:22 pm
MollyL
I was referring to the last time Trif contacted the Isle of Wight police
5:23 pm
MollyL
Dr. God sent me the link
5:28 pm
vashongin
Oh, I am so thankful for this Babble community to care so much. I am praying for zooz and hope he gets the care he needs.
5:33 pm
Soodle
Oh dear Lord. I hope I’m not contributing to Zoo’es angst. My intentions are only for his wellbeing. His name is Michael Rutherford, and he lives on the Isle of Wight. Zooz - if you are reading this, give me a call on 00353 86 8599916. I’d love ton
5:33 pm
Soodle
To have an oul chat with you..
5:56 pm
mich_pdx
Soodle, I hope he makes it through the night, and that he calls you <3
5:59 pm
rururocks
I don't think it's a very smart idea to post your phone # on an unsecure website... just sayin'...
6:02 pm
rururocks
maybe a credit card would be better so we can restock the PB.. it's been running low of late
6:05 pm
rururocks
(waves to saanich)
6:10 pm
saanichcat
Hi ru, any name on. Zoos? Qborowed ancint iPad and none ohfthe words come right" ultimate frustration. so world qbot zzoz
6:12 pm
saanichcat
please let me know qnnout zoos is
6:12 pm
MollyL
Zoom needs professional help right now. It is kind to offer him a phone call, but he needs people who are trained to help him. And yes, please remember that this site is not secuure so posting personal information is not a good idea.
6:12 pm
rururocks
no word.. he said he was going to sleep.. he loaded up on some pills before and recovered from that. Hopefully he'll be in a different frame of mind when he wakes and seeks help
6:14 pm
rururocks
you take care saanich ... hopefully it will work out with zooz. I'll email you what i know
6:15 pm
rururocks
he's truly one of my most favorite people here as long as I've been here
6:17 pm
Shirlockc
came in late to the convo, pls update on Zooz if any. best wishes to all
6:18 pm
MollyL
I agree Ru. Zoom always has something funny to throw into the chat. He's the best. Bless him, I hope this all passes for him soon.
6:20 pm
rururocks
I don't believe in god, but agree with bless him. A kind soul and a gentle person.
6:24 pm
MollyL
Zoom, if that is you I see online, I hope you are reading all this and know how much people are pulling for you. Lots of love and good thoughts going out from this group to you.
6:40 pm
Trifioso
Hi I am back. I called the Isle of Wight police on my way home, and gave them the updated name information. I am so anxious for our dear zoom
6:41 pm
Trifioso
Their phone system SUCKS, btw - you have to push a zillion buttons and listen to entirely too many autobots
6:44 pm
Trifioso
The officer said they have found his info, and are sending officers
6:44 pm
Trifioso
I am almost hesitant to post that......zooz, if you are reading, PLEASE know that all was done with the greatest of care and regards for you
6:48 pm
zoozzoom
Police arrived here a few minutes a go. Looked like an invasion lol. I told them I am okay. friends on babble have made me feel so much better about my situation. i am not well in the head I know that I am so sorry if I upset anyone here. I cannot help but say how I feel so once again sorry if I offended anyone. They have left now. And I need to go to sleep. I am exhasusted. Babbble is the best online game platform in the world. sorry for spelling mistakes. Mads are still wearing off. Goodnight my babbe friends â¤ï¸â¤ï¸
6:49 pm
Trifioso
oh thank you zooz - please now I meant no offense. THANK YOU for letting us know you are okay. There is SO MUCH love for you here.
6:53 pm
zoozzoom
I personally would of done the ame ting, trif so please do not feel bad about it so thank you.
6:54 pm
zoozzoom
Now sleep I must get.
6:54 pm
Trifioso
Hope to see you tomorrow. WE LOVE YOU
6:57 pm
mich_pdx
Zoozzoom - sweet dreams, and may tomorrow look brighter. We all support you.
6:58 pm
lexophile
Oh Zooz! I know I have no history with you, but you are one of my faves on here. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE know that you are loved - even if only through cyber space. I have been so heartsick for the last few hours... I am so relieved that you are still among us. Rest well, dear one....
7:01 pm
lexophile
Trif, once again you have quite possibly saved a life. What an extraordinary community we have in Babble.... I am so touched to know the lengths that decent humans will go to in order to help one another....
7:02 pm
java2
zoozzoom, you are loved, you are worthy, you are valued by many people. Please understand this and seek the help you need!
7:03 pm
Bugsaw
zooz I am so happy that the police came to let you know just how loved you are all around the world and that now you are getting the sleep you need. I look forward to seeing you here again soon.
7:24 pm
april98
I, too, am largely a lurker, but I am breathing a HUGE sigh of relief that Zooz came back online to say he was ok. We never truly know how many people we touch and, hopefully, tonight, Zooz felt all the warmth and love from all around the world that was sent directly to him.
7:28 pm
hokie carla
Decided to check in here and I'm so sorry/sad to read all this but glad for Trif and Molly and Soodle and Dr. God and anyone else that I missed that helped. I always love it when zooz comes into the chat when I'm playing. Hopefully you will get some help and relief, zooz. Seriously, we have never met, but your profile is breaking my heart. Will be thinking about you and hope to see you tomorrow.
7:36 pm
origami
I'm very glad zooz is OK.
7:40 pm
rururocks
hopefully someone can help him.. hopefully his family's pressures will lessen since it's all on him. Hopefully he can put himself first now.
7:47 pm
rururocks
he's not ok ori.. he's struggling. I hope he can find support and good counseling
7:48 pm
Trifioso
I felt encouraged that he reached out to us. I took it a sign that he wanted to stay. He just needed a bit of convicing
7:49 pm
rururocks
good job on reaching the police trif. that was pretty incredible of you to reach out to help.
7:51 pm
hokie carla
yes, and fast acting too
7:52 pm
rururocks
like nyquil
7:57 pm
Trifioso
thats me, nyquil
7:57 pm
Trifioso
I wrote back to thank/commend the officer that helped me - what a star she was! All credit to her
8:10 pm
origami
That was smart thinking Trif. And Molly as well to try via the IP address.
8:11 pm
Trifioso
thank goodness for the internet.
8:14 pm
Lizlin
Thanks for what you did Trif - others too! Zooz seems like such a nice and funny guy and I hope that his babble friends have given him some comfort. Kudos to the IoW police for responding so well.
8:14 pm
origami
I see NEF is lurking. Hi NEF!!!
8:24 pm
mab
oh zooz. so so sorry life is so awfully brutish now. i'm thinking the world even beyond babble (yes, yes such exists) may need you. if you'd like email kind of chatting you maybe can let me know here and I will post temporary email that can take you to my regular email, and on and on. poor thing. well, in the unlikely case you read back though the chog... not thomas hardy, but worse reading exists, you'll see this and lots of loving sentiments throughout. hearts, exes and o's.
10:09 pm
Nef
Hello everyone. Yes, I’ve been lurking today (& feeling pretty stupid too on this grid. I had chat off the screen for a while.
10:17 pm
Nef
Now that I’ve read back onchog for the past few hours
10:30 pm
Nef
I’m sorry I didn’t have the chat on the screen. Zoozzoom is someone I’ve considered a friend over the years, I hope he feels the same way about me & other people also.