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Title: SKYPE Fellowship & Virtual Meetups
Post by: FindingJoJo on May 05, 2013, 02:58:49 PM
Okay I am not sure if this counts but it is a place where we can have virtual meet-ups so I created aund thread for something that I was thinking about.  I know there are different time zones around the world so if others want to plan a virtual meetup to meet their time-zone.  I found out that Skype will allow you to create a group with up to 25 other skype names you can call for free at any time.  The only rule is that you will have to go skype to skype for it to be free. 

Sunday Skype Fellowship: Starting June 3rd at 1:00pm Pacific time - feel free to suggest topics for devotionals, send praise reports, volunteer for prayers and sharing your testimony. 

Thursday meet and greets: Starting Thursday May 9th at 7:00pm pacific we can do 6:00 pacific if that helps anyone.  This is to just meet everyone, discuss our goals, laugh, share a glass of wine and generally find life outside of MLC.  This is not to discuss MLC, spouse bash, be angry about them or any of that.  This is more for a socialization activity and getting to know others.
Title: Re: SKYPE Fellowship & Virtual Meetups
Post by: FindingJoJo on May 09, 2013, 07:41:22 AM
So tonight is the first Skype hey how you doing visit.  It is at 7:00 pm pacific so I you want to join in pm me you Skype information and I will do a group call.  I think that a discussion on our positive energy is on for afte we say hello.  Just remember this isn't about our MLcer at all but our journey.
Title: Re: SKYPE Fellowship & Virtual Meetups
Post by: OldPilot on May 30, 2013, 05:28:35 PM
I am going to try to stay awake for this tonight!  :)
Title: Re: SKYPE Fellowship & Virtual Meetups
Post by: trusting on May 30, 2013, 05:49:54 PM
I would love to join but I have an MLCer and two children lurking which would make it difficult.  Maybe next time...
Title: Re: SKYPE Fellowship & Virtual Meetups
Post by: FindingJoJo on May 30, 2013, 06:15:26 PM
If we need to do this earlier let me know tonight I have an emergency so it will be cancelled.  Sorry guys I just need to deal with this,
Title: Re: SKYPE Fellowship & Virtual Meetups
Post by: FindingJoJo on June 03, 2013, 02:36:08 PM
This Thursday at 6:30 pacific time we are skyping.  So far Janeway , faithfully Yours have confirmed.  Let me know if you are interested, pm me your information if you haven't already.
Title: Re: SKYPE Fellowship & Virtual Meetups
Post by: OldPilot on June 03, 2013, 04:06:49 PM
I will try to stay awake. 
Add me to the list. :) :) :)
Title: Re: SKYPE Fellowship & Virtual Meetups
Post by: What Next on June 03, 2013, 04:37:12 PM
FJJ,

I think the virtual meetup (skyping) is a great idea.  I can't join this week but will send you a pm with my skype account details and maybe next time can join.

XXX
Title: Re: SKYPE Fellowship & Virtual Meetups
Post by: FindingJoJo on June 03, 2013, 05:11:20 PM
Okay sounds good we are focusing on anything but the crisis lol.  Generating positive energy and vibes.
Title: Re: SKYPE Fellowship & Virtual Meetups
Post by: FindingJoJo on June 06, 2013, 10:44:37 PM
We had a hiccup and found out that we can use google plus hangouts for videos.  It was very nice putting faces to names.
Title: Re: SKYPE Fellowship & Virtual Meetups
Post by: OldPilot on June 07, 2013, 04:45:06 AM
Well once we got the technical difficulties ironed out it was very cool doing that.
Our little group of four is all at different spots in our journey and it was very nice chatting with you all.
Title: Re: SKYPE Fellowship & Virtual Meetups
Post by: dragonfly on June 07, 2013, 04:48:52 AM
Sunday Skype Fellowship: Starting June 3rd at 1:00pm Pacific time. What an excellent initiative!!

I looked up some conversions:
That is 9.00 PM (GMT).
Central European Time is GMT + 2 hours, so 11.00 PM (23:00)


xxDragonfly
Title: Re: SKYPE Fellowship & Virtual Meetups
Post by: FindingJoJo on June 07, 2013, 05:24:40 AM
Sunday Skype Fellowship: Starting June 3rd at 1:00pm Pacific time. What an excellent initiative!!

I looked up some conversions:
That is 9.00 PM (GMT).
Central European Time is GMT + 2 hours, so 11.00 PM (23:00)


xxDragonfly

We are using google hangouts because we can video in for free, we cant group video call in skype for free.  So please set up a google plus account I will PM you my information.
Title: Re: SKYPE Fellowship & Virtual Meetups
Post by: FindingJoJo on June 07, 2013, 05:32:12 AM
Well once we got the technical difficulties ironed out it was very cool doing that.
Our little group of four is all at different spots in our journey and it was very nice chatting with you all.

Yes it was nice once we got through the technical difficulties.  One thing I want to keep in mind is that these calls aren't for discussing MLC and we did stray to that after a while.  We will certainly support anyone who is needing the help, but these calls are to discuss the power of positive thinking and to reinforce positive outlooks.  While everyone is at different stages in this journey anyone who wants to instill positive thinking in their journey can and should no matter what stage they are in.  Use this forum to focus on MLC and follow the articles, learning all you can but our calls are not focused on MLC but improving our journey on a different level.  Everyone is at different stages and that is cool, but remember it doesn't matter how soon you are, how long you are in the MLC process positive thinking is what we are learning so timelines have no meaning.

We need to change the title of this thread to Google Hangout - Old Pilot can you help me with that.
Title: Re: SKYPE Fellowship & Virtual Meetups
Post by: Mitzpah on June 07, 2013, 06:49:22 AM
Sounds interesting - I have a Google Plus Account and OP is my friend there. ;D

I guess 1 pm is 5 pm here in Rio.

I will look into joining you on Sunday - still don't know if I will be home, but if I am, I will look for you all :)
Title: Re: SKYPE Fellowship & Virtual Meetups
Post by: OldPilot on June 13, 2013, 06:46:46 PM
I am on at 9:30PM EST tonight. - NOW

Mitzpah you are added to the hangout.
Title: Re: SKYPE Fellowship & Virtual Meetups
Post by: FindingJoJo on June 13, 2013, 07:02:42 PM
I am having Internet issues
Title: Re: SKYPE Fellowship & Virtual Meetups
Post by: 27 years on June 13, 2013, 08:26:43 PM
Wasn't able to join tonight :(  had looked forward to it and will definitely try next week if you're on again.  Just got new book which from what I've been told sounds like it will be helpful in using positive words.  Should have it read by next week and will let all know.  hope this week's went well.
Title: Re: SKYPE Fellowship & Virtual Meetups
Post by: FindingJoJo on June 13, 2013, 09:54:45 PM
Op showed up I couldn't connect and others has technical difficulties too,  my Internet went out :(.
Title: Re: SKYPE Fellowship & Virtual Meetups
Post by: Mitzpah on June 14, 2013, 05:15:31 AM
I am on at 9:30PM EST tonight. - NOW

Mitzpah you are added to the hangout.

OP,

Thanks for that - I noticed this morning, I received an e-mail saying that I had missed it :( I was so tired yesterday that I practically fell into bed, sorry!

I will keep a lookout though - I am still not quite sure how it works
Title: Re: SKYPE Fellowship & Virtual Meetups
Post by: OldPilot on June 14, 2013, 05:52:51 AM
I will keep a lookout though - I am still not quite sure how it works
First part is to show up next Thursday at 9:30 PM EST.

The rest is easy!  :) :) :)

Except I fell asleep after a while too cause nobody but jojo showed up and her internet didnt work..... :(

Maybe we can do this some other time too?
Title: Re: SKYPE Fellowship & Virtual Meetups
Post by: Mitzpah on June 14, 2013, 06:05:50 AM


Maybe we can do this some other time too?


well... it's not as if I have a full agenda  ::) Over the weekends, I am around too... I am one hour ahead of EST!
Title: Re: SKYPE Fellowship & Virtual Meetups
Post by: 27 years on June 14, 2013, 06:59:52 AM
Will keep an eye out for next meetup and try to make it.  May be a bit harder for awhile as H is back home for a bit and questions when I do anything differently (example is taking laptop up with me when I go to my room as that is not what I typically do).   Says he will eventually move to his mom's since doesn't look like he'll get his house soon,  but may not be til either OW leaves her home or things become finalized as that is his plan. 
Title: Re: SKYPE Fellowship & Virtual Meetups
Post by: FindingJoJo on June 14, 2013, 07:59:46 AM
Well I am moving to a different time zone so we should be able to move it up an hour for everyone.  I say once we get people on the hangout a there is nothing wrong with anyone scheduling a time they want to have one of these.  Just post that you want to hangout and see if others can join feel free.  The main focus was to be positive focus on living outside of the MLC world for an hour as the forum is for MLC and meet people that we can laugh with.  I hope on Sunday to eventually have a devotional and worship fellowship.  With me moving and staring a new job my time will be nuts but anyone can schedule a hangout using this thread.

My biggest fear is that it turns into MLC land and sadness.  We have enough to deal with as it is, so these are for a little redirection and uplifting fellowship.  I hope....lol
Title: Re: SKYPE Fellowship & Virtual Meetups
Post by: OldPilot on June 20, 2013, 07:45:07 AM
Its another week and I am wondering if anyone is participating tonight?

I just remembered that about 4 years ago before this board was started one of my friends used to call thursday nights,
Little Friday!

So tonight is still Little Friday and we are celebrating.........!!