Meeting Forum Members along the way.

Diogo92 · Apr 12, 2014

On this year Camiño, I've talked with @linnea.borealis about meeting each other on the way, and we gave to each other descriptions from each other.

The more I walked, the more I was convinced that I wasn't going to find anybody from the Forum.

But then, on Caldas de Reis, at café 5Jotas, I saw an "old" couple coming in. I saw Linnet and I thought "Hmmm, that face is familiar to me". After a 2 minute talk, we were very happy to finally meet each other. Up untill the end, we always talked and walked a little bit together.

I will never forget you and your husband Ken!

Cheers from this Portuguese guy

Rebekah Scott · Apr 12, 2014

One day in the Sahagun rail station I greeted a lady with a forum patch on her pack. She was very leery of me, kept her pack very near, and skittered away as soon as she could.
If you put that patch on there, someone might actually say hello. Be prepared!

Kanga · Apr 13, 2014

Rebekah Scott said:
One day in the Sahagun rail station I greeted a lady with a forum patch on her pack. She was very leery of me, kept her pack very near, and skittered away as soon as she could.

Wasn't by chance the six dogs trailing behind?

alexwalker · Apr 13, 2014

I seriously hope to meet forum members, and I'd like to see them go as well. I walk in my own tempo, and that will not suit many speedy walkers. I want peace, as well as I want to meet as many as possible of you. I will cook the evening meal for you. ;-)

Diogo92 · Apr 13, 2014

Rebekah Scott said:
One day in the Sahagun rail station I greeted a lady with a forum patch on her pack. She was very leery of me, kept her pack very near, and skittered away as soon as she could.
If you put that patch on there, someone might actually say hello. Be prepared!

It's in there:

CanPete · Apr 13, 2014

Diogo92 said:
It's in there:

View attachment 9189

Hi Diogo, did you glue those on ?

gerardcarey · Apr 13, 2014

Rebekah Scott said:
One day in the Sahagun rail station I greeted a lady with a forum patch on her pack. She was very leery of me, kept her pack very near, and skittered away as soon as she could.
If you put that patch on there, someone might actually say hello. Be prepared!

Same thing happened to me in the Biarritz railway station. I chatted away merrily to a badge wearing couple who looked a bit lost - about the bus to Bayonne and the train and times to St Jean. They were utterly bewildered and a little frightened. I have occasionally been asked where the badges can be obtained. I guess folk just like them and buy without knowing the forum ramifications.
Or maybe I'm just ugly, evil looking, and deemed a danger to all good honest travellers.
Regds
Gerard

Travellingman · Apr 13, 2014

Well, in a total of about 12 weeks on the Frances, Madrid and Ingles, I have never met another forum member, or seen a forum badge on anyone's pack. I think we are the vocal minority....

wayfarer · Apr 13, 2014

I didn't have the forum patch on my pack in 2012 but saw a few, I had it in 2013 from Sarria but saw no others. I will have it on the pack again this year and hope to meet a few of you for a chat. My daughter in law made me a "wayfarer" patch and I may sew that on for this years Camino.

Al the optimist · Apr 13, 2014

I met 4 forum members last year on the Frances. Two walking over the Napoleon saw my patch and started a conversation and the other two were in the Cathedral (I didn't have my bag with me but I was recognised from my Avatar).

t2andreo · Apr 13, 2014

Al the optimist said:
I met 4 forum members last year on the Frances. Two walking over the Napoleon saw my patch and started a conversation and the other two were in the Cathedral (I didn't have my bag with me but I was recognised from my Avatar).

You mean you actually LOOK like your avatar? Shock!

Albertinho · Apr 13, 2014

Diogo92 said:
It's in there:

View attachment 9189

Albertinho · Apr 13, 2014

I miss the whistle !

Al the optimist · Apr 13, 2014

By accident I'm afraid so Tom! I had meant to post a picture of Tom Cruise but my computer skills failed me.

Ronnie.s · Apr 13, 2014

Started Camino Frances on 9 Apr. met forum members Skye from Australia and John (Lonestar) from Texas!!

Diogo92 · Apr 13, 2014

CanPete said:
Hi Diogo, did you glue those on ?

No, all sewed.

Diogo92 · Apr 13, 2014

Albertinho said:
I miss the whistle !

It was in the pocket of my pants

clearskiescamino · Apr 13, 2014

I wore a patch last May and saw one forum member walking into Boadilla. I lost her unfortunately as she didn't stay there. Maybe I will see a few badges in May

mamadoodle · Apr 14, 2014

clearskies said:
I wore a patch last May and saw one forum member walking into Boadilla. I lost her unfortunately as she didn't stay there. Maybe I will see a few badges in May

Hi Clearskies, When are you walking in May? I'm doing a bit of leapfrogging in that I start May 12 from Pamplona, walk to Burgos and train back to Pamplona to meet my husband on May 23. If your plans coincide with mine at any point, let me know and I'll look for you!

clearskiescamino · Apr 14, 2014

mamadoodle said:
Hi Clearskies, When are you walking in May? I'm doing a bit of leapfrogging in that I start May 12 from Pamplona, walk to Burgos and train back to Pamplona to meet my husband on May 23. If your plans coincide with mine at any point, let me know and I'll look for you!

I will be leaving St Jean on May 29th. So you will be well ahead of me when I start.

Anniesantiago · Apr 14, 2014

When Frank and Ivar had the office downtown Santiago, I was there leaving some items and ran into a lady with a forum patch. Actually she noticed mine first! I ended up buying her ALTUS poncho from her because she was leaving and we were planning on walking another route. I'm sorry but I'm having a senior moment and can't recall her name. Haven't seen her on here in a while, but she used to be a frequent forum member. We've also met up with friends from Oregon and Washington. A couple of years ago we ran into our friend who was acting as hospitalera in Arres. And the best surprise of all was running into a Camino friend we'd walked with about 6 years earlier! I love the Camino!

angie · Apr 14, 2014

Al the optimist said:
By accident I'm afraid so Tom! I had meant to post a picture of Tom Cruise but my computer skills failed me.

Everytine my hubby goes for a haircut he always asks to look like Tom Cruise, unfortunately he still walks out looking like Rab c Nesbitt!

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