We have heard from Undine53's daughter via an anon here that she passed away unexpectedly in bed while reading her Bible four days ago;
Her daughter doesn't know what happened yet but it appeared to be very sudden.
Her daughter said: "She spoke fondly about this forum and the friends she made on here. Thank you for being part of my mum's life."
Undine53 produced hundreds of thought provoking posts and comments here at GAW and was a much loved contributor. She was not shy to explore controversial subjects and discuss them robustly with everyone while remaining polite and respectful throughout.
I posted this as a comment but realized it would get lost and a reply to the top post might be better...
You know I have actually had a kind of crazy thought. You guys might be able to help me with something. I know it's nuts but hear me out.
When I was little, we were all on our own, just me and mum. She created a world for me with talking buildings, funny code words and an extensive collection of cuddly toys, all with backstories, spouses, achievements, inventions.....
Her toy collection (the size of which she blamed entirely on me) is so large that, aside from the 'can't part withs' I don't know what to do. I can't throw them away; she would be horrified.
Would anyone like one of them? I'd be happy to mail them out. Something soft and tangible to remind you that no matter what happens in day to day life, your online tribe is for real. Where I can, I'll provide names and backstories if you want them. Mum was a storyteller.
So if you would like an Undine Stuffy, feel free to contact me. I will be more than happy to cover postage. All I ask is that you treat them with love and respect.
Just be aware that you are asking for contact details and make sure that anyone you send to is also aware that they are sharing their contact details over DM or whatever. This is not totally secure even though its not publicly posted.
Check that they are happy with this level of risk of doxxing.
We have heard from Undine53's daughter via an anon here that she passed away unexpectedly in bed while reading her Bible four days ago;
Her daughter doesn't know what happened yet but it appeared to be very sudden.
Her daughter said: "She spoke fondly about this forum and the friends she made on here. Thank you for being part of my mum's life."
Undine53 produced hundreds of thought provoking posts and comments here at GAW and was a much loved contributor. She was not shy to explore controversial subjects and discuss them robustly with everyone while remaining polite and respectful throughout.
u/undine53 was truly the best of us.
She looked just like I imagined she would!
I posted this as a comment but realized it would get lost and a reply to the top post might be better...
You know I have actually had a kind of crazy thought. You guys might be able to help me with something. I know it's nuts but hear me out.
When I was little, we were all on our own, just me and mum. She created a world for me with talking buildings, funny code words and an extensive collection of cuddly toys, all with backstories, spouses, achievements, inventions.....
Her toy collection (the size of which she blamed entirely on me) is so large that, aside from the 'can't part withs' I don't know what to do. I can't throw them away; she would be horrified.
Would anyone like one of them? I'd be happy to mail them out. Something soft and tangible to remind you that no matter what happens in day to day life, your online tribe is for real. Where I can, I'll provide names and backstories if you want them. Mum was a storyteller.
So if you would like an Undine Stuffy, feel free to contact me. I will be more than happy to cover postage. All I ask is that you treat them with love and respect.
Sorry if that sounds nuts.
Just be aware that you are asking for contact details and make sure that anyone you send to is also aware that they are sharing their contact details over DM or whatever. This is not totally secure even though its not publicly posted. Check that they are happy with this level of risk of doxxing.
Oh that's true, my bad.