# I have some sad news to report about Purplebear **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 11, 2001, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-some-sad-news-to-report-about-purplebear/49507 "2001-01-11T13:57:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Mr\_Bear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ecc23a/32.png) [@Mr\_Bear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Bear)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2001, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-some-sad-news-to-report-about-purplebear/49507/1 "2001-01-11T13:57:07Z")
I regretfuly must inform you that **Purplebear** won’t be posting here for much longer. She was somewhat beside herself and asked me to pass the word. She **only has 8 or 9 days left to post.** Then… well she is going to be …ummmm too busy, see I’m comming home! For those of you who read and posted to her thread (sorry no link don’t know how to do that yet) thank you for your words of encouragement. Although neither one of us is ready to say all the problems are resloved, we have made great strides. So if any of you want to post anything to her, or are looking for her in chat, you better hurry you have about 200 hrs. We will be making one public appearance in Houston for sure. If all goes as planed she should return to _ **"normal"** _ posting mid February. Please accept my apology if I scared anyone with the title or open lines.(shameful way to attract readers) ---
**Author:** ![Coldfire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a587f6/32.png) [@Coldfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coldfire)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2001, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-some-sad-news-to-report-about-purplebear/49507/2 "2001-01-11T14:13:35Z")
Mr Bear, you _bastard_ 😃 Yes, the title freaked me out BIGTIME. Glad to hear you guys are trying to work things out. I hope you two enjoy the time you have together - from experience, I know that distance only amplifies problems. There’s no replacement for proximity, when resolving problems it your aim. Have fun kids, and don’t do anything I wouldn’t do! ---
**Author:** ![TwistofFate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/cdc98d/32.png) [@TwistofFate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwistofFate)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2001, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-some-sad-news-to-report-about-purplebear/49507/3 "2001-01-11T14:48:53Z")
Mr. Bear, remind me to do 2 things if I ever meet you. 1. Slap you upside the head for scaring me that way. 😉 and 1. Let me get you a beer (or the beverage of your choice) for your honesty and bravery in working things out with Purplebear. She is a great, beautiful person who diserves all the joy that comes her way. Best of luck in the coming future for you. ---
**Author:** ![Doctor\_Jackson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doctor_jackson/32/32_2.png) [@Doctor\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doctor_Jackson)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2001, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-some-sad-news-to-report-about-purplebear/49507/4 "2001-01-11T15:19:42Z")
I don’t understand, Mr Bear. It’s great that you’re coming home, but why won’t PB be able to post for a few…OOOOooohhhh! :😊: Nevermind. ---
**Author:** ![Falcon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/49beb7/32.png) [@Falcon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Falcon)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2001, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-some-sad-news-to-report-about-purplebear/49507/5 "2001-01-11T15:31:26Z")
Dammit, Mr. Bear…I was gonna start a thread taking bets on how long Purp wouldn’t be able to post!!! 🙂 Well, there goes THAT money making idea. Glad to hear y’all are working things out, and I hope you have a WONDERFUL homecoming. ---
**Author:** ![dpr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8797f3/32.png) [@dpr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dpr)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2001, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-some-sad-news-to-report-about-purplebear/49507/6 "2001-01-11T15:34:53Z")
Woohoo!!! What great news!! Has she told you about that new webcam yet? 😃 ```auto 1972: International treaty banning biological warfare, the burglary at the Watergate starts Nixon’s eventual demise as President, US Troops finally withdraw from Vietnam, "M-A-S-H" premiered , Bobby Fischer won the international chess crown, The first female FBI agents were hired (24 years later we got Scully), last Apollo mission, Australia ordered equal pay for women, Nike Shoes began production ``` ---
**Author:** ![Coldfire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a587f6/32.png) [@Coldfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coldfire)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2001, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-some-sad-news-to-report-about-purplebear/49507/7 "2001-01-11T15:40:58Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Falcon \* > \*\*I hope you have a WONDERFUL homecoming. \*\* You can interpret _that_ any damn way you please 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Nocturne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/9fc348/32.png) [@Nocturne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nocturne)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2001, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-some-sad-news-to-report-about-purplebear/49507/8 "2001-01-11T15:43:53Z")
That’s awesome news! Best wishes to you both! ---
**Author:** ![sdimbert](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sdimbert/32/20204_2.png) [@sdimbert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sdimbert)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2001, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-some-sad-news-to-report-about-purplebear/49507/9 "2001-01-11T15:44:44Z")
**MrB** , Your wife was wonderful help to me when my wife, **jdimbert** , was away from me for 2 months. She’s quite a gal. Give her a hug for me. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Mr\_Bear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ecc23a/32.png) [@Mr\_Bear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Bear)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2001, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-some-sad-news-to-report-about-purplebear/49507/10 "2001-01-11T16:37:41Z")
**Coldfire** One question for you…what wouldn’t you do??? Inquiring minds want to know, not to mention all of the ladies on the boards!! **TwistofFate** For #1 may I suggest you use a bat, I’ve been told my head is rather hard…or was that _I am_ hard headed??? As for #2 Jose Carvio, please if it’s not too much trouble. And thank you for your kind words. **Doctor Jackson** is it safe to assume that you are a medical doctor and not a psychiatrist??? **Falcon** If you need cash, why not take bets on how long it will be before she can walk straight again???😃 **dpr** I’m not sure how to tell you this but the webcam is **not** new!!! **Nocturne** Thank you for your kinda words. **Sdimbert** I couldn’t agree with you more on that, and I will be giving her lots of hugs (and more) when I get there. ---
**Author:** ![Ayesha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c0e974/32.png) [@Ayesha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ayesha)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2001, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-some-sad-news-to-report-about-purplebear/49507/11 "2001-01-11T19:07:01Z")
MrBear, I am glad things are better. But you scared the crap out of me with that title ! I guess it’s ok if Purple doesn’t post much for a while. I can’t blame her for wanting to er, reconnect so to speak 😃 . But don’t be too hard :😊: on her when you get back, she needs to be able to at least walk into the place and talk when y’all get here ! See y’all in Houston. ::going off to find itching powder to sprinkle down the back of MrBears shirt when I meet him.:: ---
**Author:** ![Geek\_Mecha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ecae2f/32.png) [@Geek\_Mecha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Geek_Mecha)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2001, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-some-sad-news-to-report-about-purplebear/49507/12 "2001-01-11T19:08:15Z")
:😊: Oh _my_… Have fun, you two! 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Girlbysea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Girlbysea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Girlbysea)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2001, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-some-sad-news-to-report-about-purplebear/49507/13 "2001-01-11T19:27:25Z")
Mid February!!! Come on PB!! I know that you missed him more than that… You lucky thing!! Welcome home MB… We missed you too!! Just didn’t feel quite right with you out of the country… ---
**Author:** ![purrplebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/90ced4/32.png) [@purrplebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purrplebear)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2001, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-some-sad-news-to-report-about-purplebear/49507/14 "2001-01-11T19:55:37Z")
Thank you, honey, for scaring the bejeebers out of all these wonderful people. 😛 As for our challenges, I agree, we have made great strides, and I have much hope that it will only continue to get better once you’re home again. And this year you’ll be home for our anniversary too! 😃 Thanks, Coldy, I know, that wasn’t very nice of him. But, it did get you to look! 🙂 So, what wouldn’t you do? I’m curious myself. Twisty, feel free to slap him upside his head, and yes, it is a very _hard_ head. _Blush_ Thank you, you’re very sweet to say that. \ btw, that’s Jose Cuervo he likes. DrJ, do you really expect me to believe you had to figure that out? _YOU_? 😉 Thanks, Falcon, my dear friend. And, feel free to take bets on whatever you wish. I may even tell you the answer. \ Thanks, dpr, I think so too. Even if you _have_ ignored me on ICQ for weeks now. 😛 Thank you, Nocturne, it was very nice chatting with you the other night. Paddy is one lucky guy. sdimbert, you’re a pretty swell fella too. It actually helped me to see how much you love your wife. And, shucks, tweren’t nuthin’. Happy to help. Ayesha, have no fear. I’ll be able to walk. I think. _BLUSH_ See y’all in Houston. Thank you kindly, Audrey. I intend to. I think he does too. GBS! Now, now, **he** said that, _I_ didn’t. 😉 He will find out just how much I’ve missed him soon. Then we’ll _see_ which one of us has trouble walking into the Dopefest in Houston. :eek: Love ya, honey. ---
**Author:** ![Doctor\_Jackson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doctor_jackson/32/32_2.png) [@Doctor\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doctor_Jackson)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2001, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-some-sad-news-to-report-about-purplebear/49507/15 "2001-01-11T20:59:33Z")
Mr Bear queries: > [@](#): > > Doctor Jackson is it safe to assume that you are a medical doctor and not a psychiatrist??? Nope. It’s safe to assume I’m a banker. Beyond that, assume at your own risk! PB > [@](#): > > DrJ, do you really expect me to believe you had to figure that out? YOU? There are many things I have yet to figure out, and most deal with male/female interaction. Besides, you know I’m an innocent. 😛 Now y’all quit wasting time here - you got preparations to tend to! ---
**Author:** ![purrplebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/90ced4/32.png) [@purrplebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purrplebear)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2001, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-some-sad-news-to-report-about-purplebear/49507/16 "2001-01-11T22:30:50Z")
Now, DrJ, you’re no more innocent than I am. 😛 Wait, I _am_ innocent. Of many things. No, really, I am. As for the preparations… No comment, except to say that they’re well in hand. So to speak. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Narile](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/71c47a/32.png) [@Narile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Narile)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2001, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-some-sad-news-to-report-about-purplebear/49507/17 "2001-01-11T23:45:04Z")
Purplebear, just for fun and some twisting…show up at the dopemeet in a wheelchair. 🙂 Enjoy your reunion. ---
**Author:** ![Vestal\_Blue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/5e9695/32.png) [@Vestal\_Blue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vestal_Blue)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2001, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-some-sad-news-to-report-about-purplebear/49507/18 "2001-01-12T00:40:44Z")
Grreat! Mr Bear coming home! now I’ll have to buy more beer for the bear, and put the Jose Cuervo on ice…Hey! Get your hands off! That’s _his bottle!_ ---
**Author:** ![Lord\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ecccb3/32.png) [@Lord\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Jim)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2001, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-some-sad-news-to-report-about-purplebear/49507/19 "2001-01-12T01:21:29Z")
Glad you two are getting things straightened out, congrats. Jim [sub]I guess I can cross PurpleBear off my list of the ladies I am trying to get to move in with me. [/sub] ---
**Author:** ![Mr\_Bear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ecc23a/32.png) [@Mr\_Bear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Bear)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2001, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-some-sad-news-to-report-about-purplebear/49507/20 "2001-01-12T15:49:38Z")
**Ayesha** Itiching powder hmmmmm that could lead to a premature departure of the bears to find a shower:D **AudreyK** We intend too. Thank you **Girlbysea** Oh I’m sure she has missed me, but alas I will be unemployed and need to start looking for work. **DrJackson** My apologies sir for the false assumptions. **Narile** She may just really need the wheelchair, maybe both of us will need em 😃 **VestalBlue** No need for the beer or ice…since PB will be there I guess I will need a glass. **JimB** Thank you and yes cross her off the list! **PurpleBear My Love** Just so you know being full of begeeders is not healthy so it was a public service. Anniversary?? What anniversary?? I don’t remember…OOOOOh **that anniversary!** (I’ll be back heads of to the store). [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-some-sad-news-to-report-about-purplebear/49507.md?page=2)