42PETUNIAS - Page 6

Fifthfiend · 04-29-2010, 12:44 AM

It's kind of messed up that the first thing that comes to mind thinking of 42 is that one time he really got on my nerves about that thing.

But you know, it was the good kind of getting on your nerves, the sort of thing where you both at least give enough of a shit about something to want to make it cool for people and just have different ideas about what that should be.

What else I remember is he had excellent taste in videogames and webcomics. And novels, obviously.

You know what I remember thinking a bunch? "42's kind of a dork but whatev he's 17 or some shit, he'll be a pretty ace dude in like 5 or 6 years."

WELP

Dear everyone who reads this who's 17 or 18 or whatevs: whatever else happens, just, give yourself the chance to see if you're a pretty ace dude in 5 or 6 years.

I was gonna post in here earlier, but every time I tried I just ended up staring at the wall for a bunch of time.

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Originally Posted by synkr0nized

No, it's quite real. I just fulfilled a request.

42 came up in conversation today [not just with Joshelplex]. Still affects me how this came out of nowhere [to me].

Ya'll should get an admin to do up a like "self-requested ban" group, cut down on confusion the once in a rare while it comes up.

POS Industries · 04-29-2010, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Fifthfiend

I was gonna post in here earlier, but every time I tried I just ended up staring at the wall for a bunch of time.

That's mainly why I haven't been able to say much of anything. Not a particular strong suit.

If anyone's got the PayPal thing or whatever set up for buying those flowers, let me know how much I need to kick in.

synkr0nized · 04-29-2010, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Fifthfiend

Ya'll should get an admin to do up a like "self-requested ban" group, cut down on confusion the once in a rare while it comes up.

There may be some confusion in what I meant. Joshelplex had already been banned, but I lifted it temporarily so he could post here before putting it back.

Also,

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Originally Posted by Fifthfiend

Dear everyone who reads this who's 17 or 18 or whatevs: whatever else happens, just, give yourself the chance to see if you're a pretty ace dude in 5 or 6 years.

I was gonna post in here earlier, but every time I tried I just ended up staring at the wall for a bunch of time.

The first bit is a great point/advice, and the second certainly captures the response to this well. It's a pretty sobering thing.

I had hoped the forum down-time wouldn't put this on the back burner, so to speak, so these bumps to this thread have the additional benefit of maybe getting that back on track. Did a Paypal get set up, and/or is anyone still behind these efforts?

Bob The Mercenary · 04-29-2010, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Fifthfiend

Dear everyone who reads this who's 17 or 18 or whatevs: whatever else happens, just, give yourself the chance to see if you're a pretty ace dude in 5 or 6 years.

That was always the advice I gave a friend of mine. Sure, you could go through with it now. You could also do it tomorrow. Or you could wait a month and see what happens. Why not give it some time? The option of suicide is always open so why not see if things improve over the next few weeks or months? Why does it have to be now?

The very worst things to say are it's cowardly or the easy way out.

Melfice · 04-29-2010, 08:54 AM

*sigh*
I've actually told myself not to post in here, 'cause... well. I didn't really know the guy, aside from the name. I don't even remember any remarkable posts, or anything like that.

Still... he was one of NPF, and for better or worse... I've come to see NPF as a big disjointed family. (Well, at least the regulars, and 42 was a regular.)
So, I suppose... sweet dreams, bro.
See you on the other side. Sorry it had to go like this for you. Shame you couldn't try to hold on.

katiuska · 04-29-2010, 10:42 AM

I was going to say something about how 18-19 is a confusing and disorienting time in life, but I don't have anything enlightening to say about getting through it; I think we all sort of stumble our way there. I'm sorry to see this happen to him, though, and I'd be interested in contributing. Are people still doing the flowers as a separate thing, or should I just send something to the memorial?

shiney · 04-29-2010, 10:56 AM

Does anyone live near him? Near enough to get the flowers to his gravesite or whatever. If so I'm happy to let you guys go through my paypal but I have no idea how to do the delivery.

I swear to seven levels of christ if this ends up being a hoax the ban spree will not end until the world is bathed in flame.

bluestarultor · 04-29-2010, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by shiney

Does anyone live near him? Near enough to get the flowers to his gravesite or whatever. If so I'm happy to let you guys go through my paypal but I have no idea how to do the delivery.

I swear to seven levels of christ if this ends up being a hoax the ban spree will not end until the world is bathed in flame.

If it were a hoax, I'm pretty sure he would have been out with it by now. 42 wouldn't have let it run this long. I at least knew him that well.

Edit: Unless he had no intention to come back anyway, but even then.

Edit again: And even if he did pull a fast one, I have to say I'd be glad.

Ecks · 04-30-2010, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bluestarultor

If it were a hoax, I'm pretty sure he would have been out with it by now. 42 wouldn't have let it run this long. I at least knew him that well.

Edit: Unless he had no intention to come back anyway, but even then.

Edit again: And even if he did pull a fast one, I have to say I'd be glad.

Far too elaborate. Not saying I WANT him to be dead, but Facebook is a VERY public place, even for the internet. Someone who knew him or was in on the joke would've let slip something if it WAS a joke.

Again, gonna echo Melfice's comment, I didn't really know the guy, but we're all one big, not necessarily happy, dysfunctional family here at NPF. And its sad when a family member dies.

I hope 42's adventures in the Underwhere rival Mario's.

Nyx · 05-19-2010, 06:13 PM

I'll be going to 42's site at Mt. Pleasant in Toronto next week and will be happy to place petunias there for Jack. I'm sure they won't allow non-native plants to be dug in (I'll ask) but leaving them in containers should be OK. I'll take a photo. If anyone is nearby and would like to join me, you are more than welcome. Leave a post.

Jack had a final request... please help others, if at all possible, in a similar situation.

04-29-2010, 10:42 AM	#56
katiuska Unlicensed Practitioner Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 801	I was going to say something about how 18-19 is a confusing and disorienting time in life, but I don't have anything enlightening to say about getting through it; I think we all sort of stumble our way there. I'm sorry to see this happen to him, though, and I'd be interested in contributing. Are people still doing the flowers as a separate thing, or should I just send something to the memorial? __________________ If I try too hard my brain explodes, so don't expect me to be witty on purpose.

04-29-2010, 10:56 AM	#57
shiney Derrrrrrrrrrrrrp. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The land of fartz and buttz Posts: 8,266	Does anyone live near him? Near enough to get the flowers to his gravesite or whatever. If so I'm happy to let you guys go through my paypal but I have no idea how to do the delivery. I swear to seven levels of christ if this ends up being a hoax the ban spree will not end until the world is bathed in flame. __________________ boop

05-19-2010, 06:13 PM	#60
Nyx Goomba Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 4	I'll be going to 42's site at Mt. Pleasant in Toronto next week and will be happy to place petunias there for Jack. I'm sure they won't allow non-native plants to be dug in (I'll ask) but leaving them in containers should be OK. I'll take a photo. If anyone is nearby and would like to join me, you are more than welcome. Leave a post. Jack had a final request... please help others, if at all possible, in a similar situation.