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Re: Can Rootschat members help? - Lost Teddy Bear 'Seeks' Owner
« Reply #369 on: Friday 07 June 13 22:12 BST (UK) »
Well done Hampshire Lass!!  :o  :o

I think we've cracked it now. I expect the journalists will do the rest.

One outstanding question - if the letter was posted to daddie and daddie died, how did the letter get back to the bear?

If Daddie was a soldier, I believe the army would have taken care of all his belongings being returned to his wife/next of kin?

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« Reply #370 on: Friday 07 June 13 23:41 BST (UK) »
Sorry I haven't been here all day but I am away from home visiting my parents.

I would just like to let those following the topic know that potential living relatives have been identified and efforts are underway behind the scenes to contact them. I would also like to make the comment that this research has been done without verification of birth, marriage and death
certs and with Baker being a frequently occurring name, it is not impossible for the wrong person to be followed.

The moderating and management team are working within the 'no living people' policy we have here which is why the names and locations have not been published openly. Once a name appears here, it is a brief moment in time before google gets hold of it and it remains out in the ether forever.

We must also observe and protect peoples right to privacy and acknowledge the reasons people chose to have ex-directory telephone numbers and 'opt out' of the electoral registers, the edited versions being made available online at 192.com and other sites.

Whilst we are all excited by the unfolding story, it may not be appropriate to telephone someone closely connected to this family out of the blue when you do not know what is going on behind their front doors.

Those that have been identified may have to be written to and this type of correspondence takes time to arrive and be replied to.

Trystan is also working behind the scenes with contacts at Bristol Airport and keeping them informed of our progress.

A huge collective pat on the back to everyone for their input and comments.
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« Reply #371 on: Saturday 08 June 13 04:23 BST (UK) »
I too had to step away from this thread yesterday, to enjoy a few hours with my grandsons & family at a posh hotel on the Dead Sea...the sacrifices we have to make  :P  But the first thing I did when I got back was to check out this thread  ;D
Wise words Dawn, yes, we have to be patient & see what transpires  :)

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« Reply #372 on: Sunday 09 June 13 05:40 BST (UK) »
Not really wishing you well,Jane.

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« Reply #373 on: Sunday 09 June 13 10:44 BST (UK) »
 ;D  The chance for a little bit of R & R  doesn't happen too often Maureen  ;D

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« Reply #374 on: Sunday 09 June 13 12:44 BST (UK) »
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

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« Reply #375 on: Monday 10 June 13 15:13 BST (UK) »
What about our teddy?hopefully this week we will know more,reason I ask is last night in the wee hours of the AM,I had a dream/nightmare of being chased by giant bears,and at 75 i dont run so fast,glad I woke up when I did,or maybe I wouldn't be around to share this little tid bit with you all. :) :)
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« Reply #376 on: Monday 10 June 13 15:34 BST (UK) »
I think everyone who's been following this is sitting on the edge of their seats  ;D

Best story I've seen/read in a while without pictures & loud voices/music, people munching crisps, bairns screaming etc.

Can't wait for the conclusion!

Hasbro are in talks & are looking into changeing their game of Cluedo & introducing an adult version which is based on this story  :P as it puts detection into real context  ::)

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« Reply #377 on: Monday 10 June 13 15:53 BST (UK) »
What about our teddy?hopefully this week we will know more,reason I ask is last night in the wee hours of the AM,I had a dream/nightmare of being chased by giant bears,and at 75 i dont run so fast,glad I woke up when I did,or maybe I wouldn't be around to share this little tid bit with you all. :) :)

 ;D ;D ;D

I hope you are feeling much better now, and the dreaming about teddy bears has stopped.
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