Mclaneinc Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 Hi folks, not seen Matt / Gunstar on here for a while, nor has he been on another forum we both frequent. I've messaged him, but no reply, which is odd. Bit worried that something may have happened to his mother who he looks after, she's been quite ill for some time. Last time he was on here or the other forum was the 22nd of Jan. He's a workaholic so it's possible he is just busy, but just hoping that someone has chatted with him since. I'd knock on his door, but he's the other side of the big pond from us in the UK. Cheers, Paul.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 (edited) @Gunstar last visited January 22. So about 2 weeks. Edited February 6, 2023 by _The Doctor__ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mclaneinc Posted February 6, 2023 Author Share Posted February 6, 2023 Yup, I know it's not long, but Matt is a creature of habit, as said, hope he's just busy with work / life.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andymanone Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 4 hours ago, Mclaneinc said: Hi folks, not seen Matt / Gunstar on here for a while, nor has he been on another forum we both frequent. I've messaged him, but no reply, which is odd. Bit worried that something may have happened to his mother who he looks after, she's been quite ill for some time. Last time he was on here or the other forum was the 22nd of Jan. He's a workaholic so it's possible he is just busy, but just hoping that someone has chatted with him since. I'd knock on his door, but he's the other side of the big pond from us in the UK. Cheers, Paul.. Hi Paul, we had a similar topic in our German ABBUC forum a short time ago 🙁. Everybody was worried, but luckily I had a private email address in addition and emailed the user and I was very happy and relieved that he answered and he said: He is healthy and everything is ok, but he just needed a "ATARI break". Now he is also again regularly in the forum🙂. I hope very much, it is with Gunstar a similar situation.... Cheers, andY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilsaluki Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Gunstar, Matthew, HAS been silent of late. I know it's not his busy season (that's summer). So, yeah, concerned. He actually lives up the road (about 75 miles) from me. Matt is an old AAAUA subscribing member as I am. Matt, get in touch if possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mclaneinc Posted February 7, 2023 Author Share Posted February 7, 2023 I do hope it's a case of an Atari break Andy, but Matt isn't that sort of bloke, he's always up to some sort of modding or just doing stuff. He has a few restoration threads on the other forum and he just never stops for a breath The two main reasons of worry are the terrible weather conditions in the area he lives in and it also a little remote from looking at the satellite view. The other reason as said initially, is his mother, she was almost dead a little while back, but managed to keep going. A few of us on the other forum were going to do a video group call and asked who was up for it and zero response from a normally vocal Matt. And yes, I forgot what his business is and yep it's a summer thing, let's hope all is well as can be. Sorry for the OT thread, just looking out for a fellow forum member and old mate.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfollowell Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 1 hour ago, Mclaneinc said: Sorry for the OT thread, just looking out for a fellow forum member and old mate.. No reason to apologize for sincere concern for a friend. We should all be so lucky that the worst thing going is that someone asks about our welfare when we haven't been heard from in a while. We could all do with a few more friends like you and it would be nice if we were all a little more like you as friends. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mclaneinc Posted February 7, 2023 Author Share Posted February 7, 2023 That's very kind of you, I was always brought up to look out for people and Matt has been a good friend to many of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E474 Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Hi @Mclaneinc, If you know Gunstar's full name, or surname, you can do a search at the local newspaper, assuming you know where he lives, and that there'a a local newspaper there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mclaneinc Posted February 7, 2023 Author Share Posted February 7, 2023 I'll have a look, thanks for the hint.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashjazzcat Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 (edited) On 2/6/2023 at 4:29 PM, _The Doctor__ said: @Gunstar last visited January 22. So about 2 weeks. Same at this forum (22nd Jan): https://atari-owner.com/club/ Edited February 7, 2023 by flashjazzcat Whoops - edited link. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 (edited) I don't know how current my contact information is, but I did not find any bad news in that area for the current month. I was unable to reach him at the number I had on file, it's changed since who knows when ago. Hope he's well. I wouldn't go crazy about it for another week or so. We all have things to deal with or do from time to time. Edited February 7, 2023 by _The Doctor__ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mclaneinc Posted February 7, 2023 Author Share Posted February 7, 2023 (edited) I've done a deep search of media of various types and there's no news involving him or his mum, no obituaries recently, which is great news. I just hope it's something silly like the lines are down due to the recent awful weather etc. Yep, Jon, that was one of his other haunts as it is for a few of us. He's always showing his restoration / modding work on there. Just didn't name it in case it came across as site promotion. It's Tim Klines site.. Edited February 7, 2023 by Mclaneinc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashjazzcat Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 18 minutes ago, Mclaneinc said: Yep, Jon, that was one of his other haunts as it is for a few of us. Yes: Googling 'Atari Sector forum Baker' took me straight to it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 (edited) Little too much doxxing here on this I think. Especially if everything is fine for Matt currently and he has chosen to stay away for the time being, I don't think he would appreciate all of this personal info being posted like this. He live close to the 'Tower' but he and I have never met although we have had a few PMs exchanges over the years on various tech related things. Update: Al has removed the information (Thanks!) in question that this reply was directed towards. Edited February 9, 2023 by -^CrossBow^- 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilsaluki Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 All is public info. Nothing disclosed that a 10 year old cannot find, but I understand your sentiments. Anywho, I found some email addresses and just emailed him. He indeed may just be taking a break. But I let him know we care and just want he and his the best. DBM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 (edited) Posting confidential information in a PM is fine, re-posting it in public forum is not. @Albert , please edit to blank these out and then delete. A ten year old would not have enough information to start the process, a 10 year old with some of the information shared in a PM would though. Edited February 9, 2023 by _The Doctor__ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilsaluki Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Found all this info just now in The Google. Just trying to facilitate Mr. Doctor. If you think it violates anything, then edit, delete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Thank you for e-mailing though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilsaluki Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 I am not the Dr. Evil here, just trying to be of some assistance. Again, all this info is online, public information. We just all hope he is well and good, healthy and happy. I am sure he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mclaneinc Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share Posted February 9, 2023 Yeah I know Matt's address, we have exchanged bit's and bob's over time. Just wasn't going to post the details BUT it is all out there, for a few quid I can even get a credit, law breakage, and you name it report, but it's not my business so I don't do that. Just pointing out it is easy to get but my thing is to not post it. No disrespect to Gilsaluki, but I think also that albert should remove anything beyond he's in OK (maybe even that too) All I want is for my old mate to say he's ok, as I would with all of you lot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Do not post personal information about someone (real name, address, etc.) unless you have explicit permission to do so. I don't care if you can find the same information in Google. This will be the only warning. ..Al 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilsaluki Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Thanks, but no need to warn. I already responded that if it is not in line with established guidelines, to go ahead an delete said info. God Bless you all.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Just now, gilsaluki said: Thanks, but no need to warn. I already responded that if it is not in line with established guidelines, to go ahead an delete said info. God Bless you all.... I did remove those posts, and I know your intentions are good. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilsaluki Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Signing off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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