Hello All!

I'm Lori.. I live in California, USA.

I'm seeking an old friend, and hoping you all might help. I haven't much to go on, and it's hard to do UK searches from the US.

Please tell me if I'm in the right place.

My friend, who I've not seen in 20 years, is from Liverpool, and, according to his exwife (who gave the info grudgingly) he's back there today.

He's now somewhere about 57-67 years old. His name is David. (and yes, I do know his last name, but I'm not sure that posting it publically is the right thing to do... help!)

I remember that he was born in either Nov or May (better than nothing), that he has grown children, that he lived in the US (in Florida) for several years.

I miss him, and we're not getting any younger. (no foolin' eh?)

Can anyone there help me? I'd be so appreciative..

Thank you all in advance for taking the time to read this, and even considering my request.

Best Wishes-
Lori

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bumping again.. can't anyone help?

I think you're going to have to post a surname. Also, try on the Echo ex-pats bulletin board.

I didn't know if it was cool to do so...

Well then, his name is DAVID BRIGHT.


and if anyone knows David.. HELP! :)

please?

Lori:)

Antipathos,

Thank you for the suggestion- I've looked about, but haven't a clue on how to find said Bulletin Board.. could you point me, sil vous plait?

Thanks muchly-
Lori

Hi Lori

Click here (http://forums.liverpoolecho.co.uk/index.php) for the Echo forum, the Ex-Pats section is about halfway down the (long) page.

Good luck :PDT11

Iain

Thank you!! Will do!!

Any other ideas as well?

hugs!
L

Hiya Lori
welcome to Yo Liverpool

have you looked on 192 people search
http://www.192.com/search/people.cfm

Mandy :)

Thanks, yes.. but what's an Electoral Roll and how does one get further with the search?

I think the issue is that I'm here, in the US (close to Haight/Ashbury, BTW!) and just don't "get" the search engine.

Furthermore, I've not a clue where to go next.. I can't make a bundle of overseas calls to try and locate him. pooh.

Any other advice? I really appreciate your help!

Lor

.. I can't make a bundle of overseas calls to try and locate him. pooh.

Any other advice? I really appreciate your help!

Go to www.vonage.com change your 'phone provider to them. The fee is $25 a month + taxes and includes calls to all the USA,Canada and 5 European countries including the UK and Ireland. I have used them for almost 3 years and it is a great service.

for business purposes, I can not. :( So I'm stuck with looking this way, and praying I'll get lucky.

I so appreciate your time!!

Best-
Lor

Hiya Lori ,
There is a David Bright b 1942 Seaforth Liverpool , do you think this could be him ?

Karen

Could be, Karen! That's the most exciting news I've heard yet! Certainly, the age is about right... did what you found offer any other info? Also, how did you do that, and may I hug you now?? :) I am SO grateful for the assistance!!

Lori

Lol,
Don't build your hopes up hun , it may not be him , I have e mailed him only to ask if he ever lived in the USA,
he is /was a member of GR, Just hope he's still a member & replies , then you'll know for sure . As soon as hear i'll post on here , then you can take over .

Karen x

Hi there!

What's "GR"?

I'm not going to get too excited, I know that "David Bright" is a common-ish name, and there may well be several in the area.. but I *am* excited that you took the time to help, and I thank you so much for your efforts, even if they don't result in finding the David I seek.

You're a doll!

hugs-
Val

Hi Val .
No problem , glad if i can help in anyway ,
sorry i should have said , GR is a family history website for tracing your family , It's Genes Reunited ,

Fingers crossed he responds
Karen x

Thank you SO much! If you have any other ideas on where I might look, I'd very much appreciate the guidance!

hugs-
Val

Karen-

Hi again- I think it's the middle of the night on your side of this big pond, but here it's naptime for the rugrats, so I'm online! :)

I was wondering, besides the geneology site, are there other big reunion type sites in the UK that don't charge? Here in the US, we have several, but of course, they're of no use to me! :)

I tried "Friends Reunited", but of course they charge like $20 to send a note once you've accessed the profiles. I'll never use this option again, as I'm looking for no one else in the UK.

Any other thoughts? Thanks for helping me, I truly appreciate it!

hugs-
Lor

Hi Val .
I'm not on Friends Reunited , but i know people who are , would you like me to ask them for you , Only thing is i think you need the school attended ,
As yet our Mr Bright has not replied .
Speak to you soon
Karen

Hi Karen-

Ah, Friends Reunited must be like our ClassMates. I was able to search for "David Bright" there, and I located several in the approximate age range, but when I sent a note, I got a "pop up" that said (basically) "Oh! You want us to deliver that? Well, THAT will cost ya!" hahahah!

I'd *love* it if one of your friends would send notes to the 'David Bright collection', but it seems a lot to ask...

hugs-
Lor

Hiya Lori.
I've not forgotton you hun , Just had no response sorry . Do you know if he still lives in the Merseyside area , ?
I will keep you updated
Karen x

I so appreciate your help on this..

No, I don't know if he lives in Merseyside, or, for that matter, where he might be. :( His exwife told me he'd gone "back to Liverpool" and that's all I know. Not much to work on, I'm afraid!

Thanks for being so gracious!!

hugs-
Lori

Hiya Lori ,
Your request for David was in our Liverpool Echo this evening so hopefully someone out there will get in touch , fingers crossed for you .
Keep in touch
Karen ,xx

Oh! Terrific! (what did it say?)

:)

xoxo
Lori

Hiya Lori .
It's under the heading "SCOUSERS ABROAD"
it gives your full name + maiden name , e mail addy, Calafornia USA.

Twenty years ago I had a friend called David Bright , At the time we both lived in Florida , but sadly life took us in different directions , a few years ago i ran into his ex girlfriend who informed me that he had moved back to Liverpool , I would love the help of the Echo & it's many readers .
David would be around 63yrs old now give or take a few yrs .

Hope you get some response Lori , if he's back in Liverpool someone must know him ,:hug:

Speak to you soon
Karen x

Lori .
Did David ever mention his siblings names ??????
I've had a reply from a Gillian Bright who has a brother David ,
I've just e mailed her to ask if he ever lived in Florida .

Karen x

Hiya Lori ,
Looks like we've found your man This David did indeed live in America ! Is it ok for me to pass your e mail addy on to his sister ? :)
Love Karen

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES..

Is that enough yeses?? :)

Thank you SOOOOO much!!

xoxoxo
Lori

now that my feet are back on the ground (ahem)

I'm almost positive David had a sister named Gillian, so I'd put money on this being the right guy.

Very exciting!

Do you have my email address already? Or do I need to send it to you? Obviously I'm not going to post it publically if I can avoid it! :)

I can't tell you how exciting this is. I'm really delighted. I haven't spoken to David in 20 years.

To you, my Dear, I send a HUGE HUG! This has been a cruddy week here (my Mom had major surgery, my inlaws are staying here- ugh. the list goes on) and you've totally brightened my life! Thank you immesureably for all you've done!

hug hug hug!!
Lori

I sent you my email via PM.

xoxoo

Does any of my fellow members or guests know a bloke in the Liverpool area called David Richard Pugh?

I have a message from an old neighbour of mine that his daughter wants to make herself known to him

He is married, twice I believe, and has at least one daughter.

This information is thirty years old and I will act as a go between if David is out there and wants or doesn,t want to get involved.

Thanks.:hug:

Hiya Val (Lori)
LOL, i received your e mail , pleased as punch for ya , off to e mail his sister now , . I've everything crossed for you . Good luck !
Love Karen xxx

Hiya Chippie ,
If you can find a rough year of birth i'll have a go for you , but be real careful with this one , it can be so delicate as he & his new family may or may not wish to be contacted , PM me if you wish with any details that you have .

Take care
Love Karen x

Hiya Karen, I know what you are saying and I,m not too sure about it myself but if the lad wants to see his daughter I could help, if he doesn,t, well I never contacted him. I know how tricky these things are but I did offer my help to this old neighbour when I found her recently .

I,ll pm you when I can get further information for you, thanks.

:PDT_Aliboronz_11:looking for some old work mates,that worked in Evans Medical 1960s, Marie Murphy,Maise Owens,Edna. Lillian Blundell, Jeff Macklin,
Eric Greenwood,Ted the forklift driver,to name but a few:PDT_Aliboronz_24:

Hiya Val (Lori)
LOL, i received your e mail , pleased as punch for ya , off to e mail his sister now , . I've everything crossed for you . Good luck !
Love Karen xxx


OK, I am well and truly GRIPPED by this exchange! Did Lori find out if it was HER David Bright? I'm hoping it was, obviously. But I do need to know.

Hello, All!

Yes, I've found my David! Thank you SO much, for your help, your suggestions, your cheering!

It's been a busy week, catching up on 20 years. I can't tell you how much this means to me.

Much love to my friends in Liverpool! Someday I'll come visit, and we'll all go grab a beer! (but mine must be cold, sorry!!) :)

love and hugs!
Lori

Don't you love a happy ending ,
sniffs & puts tissues away .
Speak to you soon Lori . xx


Hi Jimmy ,
Would those names have been the maiden names or married names of the females ?
If it's their maiden names we'll have our work cut out trying to locate them , For some reason i find Men much easier to locate ," WONDER WHY " lol. after saying that , if the names are published eg in the Liverpool Echo , some ones bound to know one of them & get in touch ,
Do you have a rough year of birth , like 1940's etc .
Take care , best wishes
Karen x

Don't you love a happy ending ,
sniffs & puts tissues away .
Speak to you soon Lori . xx


Hi Jimmy ,
Would those names have been the maiden names or married names of the females ?
If it's their maiden names we'll have our work cut out trying to locate them , For some reason i find Men much easier to locate ," WONDER WHY " lol. after saying that , if the names are published eg in the Liverpool Echo , some ones bound to know one of them & get in touch ,
Do you have a rough year of birth , like 1940's etc .
Take care , best wishes
Karen x:PDT_Aliboronz_11:Thanks Karen,have made contact with jeff macklin,the girls names are maiden names as you said,they were born around 1945, found Lillian Blundells name she is married,as to are the otheirs I should imagineThanks

just read this thread right through, what a lovely story, Lori, I'm happy you 've found your friend.