Here is the short version of a story with a happy ending that will have some effect on most people here in one way or another. The relavance to the forum will be obvious in several ways. It is definatly about the wonders and the pitfalls of the internet.
The day before I was to load up and leave for the black hills flyin in Hot Springs SD. I recieved a very personal PM on this web site from a 22 year old girl looking for answers and her real father. She was looking for the basics to begin with like did I know her mother at X time, and could I be the person she was looking for. Now I have been happily married for 20 years so this kind of information is pretty scary stuff. I told her that I had known her mother and was very interested in the rest of her story but I needed more information from her. I told her that I would be gone for a few days and I would respond to her when I got back. I went to the flyin and had a good time but my mind was in other places the whole weekend. When I got home I had another PM with the information I was looking for. By now I had had time to think about time frames and if this could even be possible. I used my log book to help jog my 23 year memory lapse. I couldnt believe it but it was not only possible but probable. She told me she would be ok with DNA testing if I wanted. Then I saw her picture as you will (No DNA required!).
Now everybody pay close attention. She googled my name and came up with this website. She simply made herself a member and the rest is History. For some this might be a horror story but I think this would have been a tragedy if she hadnt been so crafty and done this. She said she probably would have never called for fear of catching me off guard and creating major problems. By getting the PM I was able to figure this out in my own time with a little less pressure.
Happy ending. I just wrapped up a week with the new found love of my life. I dont know why her mother never told me and that part really hurts. But if you could come close to squeezing in 22 years in a week we have done it. She loves the RV4. She is very adventurous loves the rolls and other manuvers and keeps asking for more. We may have a future flyer in the family. My wife and son adore her and we will all have many adventures in the future. Her finding me is one of the biggest blessings I have ever had in my life and I couldnt feel more fortunate.
Now if I did this correctly I should have 3 pics. Forgive me and give me guidence if im wrong. One of Aspyn and I in SNY with the RV4. One of Aspyn and I with our comanche in COS. And one with My wife Maureen, Aspyn, Me and son Nolan.
Ryan
The day before I was to load up and leave for the black hills flyin in Hot Springs SD. I recieved a very personal PM on this web site from a 22 year old girl looking for answers and her real father. She was looking for the basics to begin with like did I know her mother at X time, and could I be the person she was looking for. Now I have been happily married for 20 years so this kind of information is pretty scary stuff. I told her that I had known her mother and was very interested in the rest of her story but I needed more information from her. I told her that I would be gone for a few days and I would respond to her when I got back. I went to the flyin and had a good time but my mind was in other places the whole weekend. When I got home I had another PM with the information I was looking for. By now I had had time to think about time frames and if this could even be possible. I used my log book to help jog my 23 year memory lapse. I couldnt believe it but it was not only possible but probable. She told me she would be ok with DNA testing if I wanted. Then I saw her picture as you will (No DNA required!).
Now everybody pay close attention. She googled my name and came up with this website. She simply made herself a member and the rest is History. For some this might be a horror story but I think this would have been a tragedy if she hadnt been so crafty and done this. She said she probably would have never called for fear of catching me off guard and creating major problems. By getting the PM I was able to figure this out in my own time with a little less pressure.
Happy ending. I just wrapped up a week with the new found love of my life. I dont know why her mother never told me and that part really hurts. But if you could come close to squeezing in 22 years in a week we have done it. She loves the RV4. She is very adventurous loves the rolls and other manuvers and keeps asking for more. We may have a future flyer in the family. My wife and son adore her and we will all have many adventures in the future. Her finding me is one of the biggest blessings I have ever had in my life and I couldnt feel more fortunate.
Now if I did this correctly I should have 3 pics. Forgive me and give me guidence if im wrong. One of Aspyn and I in SNY with the RV4. One of Aspyn and I with our comanche in COS. And one with My wife Maureen, Aspyn, Me and son Nolan.
Ryan
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