I am currently looking for a local chapter of a support group for HS Reunion Site Addicts. I realize my behavior the past week has been destructive to my family and detrimental to my career. I realize I do not have the power within myself to just turn away (quitting my addiction to tobacco, cocaine, sex and prescription opiates was relatively easy compared to this).

I sit down in my office each morning, and it's the first thing I open. When I got an e-mail notifying me that I had a new message, I walked out of the middle of watching Desperate Housewives to read it (enraging my wife). I can't go to bed without first checking to see if anyone has created a new profile. I find myself staring longingly at an empty chat room, wishing anyone would join me. I keep looking at old profiles hoping new comments or pictures have been added. I've even started skipping meals so I won't missing anyone new logging on. I need help - but I can not longer afford because my addiction keeps me away from job.

I may be left with no alternative to suing the sponsors who host this site, and Susan, Buddy and Jill for creating and enhancing it so much. It my be my last hope for saving my family, my job and my sanity

I am calling for immediate Congressional action to prohibit the creation or hosting these addictive sites inside the US borders. I invite you to join me in my fight to rid our nation of the scourge.

To start with I have not laughed so hard in a long time. Your discussion tore me up and made my day.

Now I will add, you think your addiction is bad, mine is worse. I sit down thinking I'll just give it a once over for 15 minutes and hours and hours later I look up and think holy cow.

Updating the profile pictures has consumed my life, but I'm enjoying going through each one and bringing back the many good memories. Last night I went to bed with a migraine, but this morning, like a crack addict I had to have another hit and here I am.

I find that using my laptop and leaving the AC power cord unplugged until the batteries run down help to somewhat limit this addiction.

Instead of joining an addiction group. I plan on venting through this thread. My first official confession goes like this: "My name is Bud Coburn and I'm addicted to the P.G. Blazer Class of 1979 Reunion site".

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Both of you are pathetic!! It's obvious that your obsession with the site is really a coverup of your obsession with Larry Sennett.

Honestly one of the things is the hot profile picture you posted...Some things never change...LOL

I'm finding this all quite amusing, and have to admit I've been guilty of checking in several times daily since Jill emailed the link last week. Never been too addicted to mind altering substances (my mind's altered enough by age, children, etc., ha ha) however I'm definitely using the time previously spent scouring ebay, Facebook, the internet in general... looking to see who the newest update from Class of '79 is. Thanks for putting together this outlet for cheap entertainment =)

Your addicted and repeat after me "My name is Susan and I'm addicted to the PG Blazer 1979 reunion site."

Getting active participation really makes things exciting! There are others who are silently addicted, because as the Admin for this site I see them also logging in multiple times a day (they know who they are) getting their quick fix. All addicts are encouraged to participate!


Bud

Ok, well at least you guys have a valid excuse - I wasn't EVEN in your class and I find myself (as a humble guest) doing the same. EEEEEEK!

I suspected I might have a problem especially after reading the confessions of other classmates. But I told myself I was different, that I was just helping Bud get the web site going and I would be fine later. I really thought today (Monday) would be different since I actually went into the office to work. I promised myself I wouldn’t get on the site all day. Told myself that not getting on would just make this evening more exciting as there would be even more updates to review. This pep talk to myself worked!! I had lots of problems at work to focus on, the day was moving quickly and I was managing the WITHDRAWAL really well. UNTIL!!!!.......... Sherry Neeley called me!!!

Well she was laughing so hard she couldn’t even tell me what was so funny. But I knew it was going to be something she read on this website. So in true addict form, one test was all it took. Failure was imminent. I raced back to my desk and brought up the site on my work PC. “Oh sweet, sweet class of 79, what have you been up to today?” I justified my actions by convincing myself that if I didn’t actually “sign” into the site, then it was not so bad. I didn’t really have a “problem”.

So after a quick fix, uh uh I mean, review of the site, back to work I went. Less than an hour later I made my second fatal error in judgment, I checked my personal emails. And there it was…… “You have a new message at the Paul G Blazer High School Class Of 1979 web site”. OH NO!!!!!!!!

So now I have changed my work “home page” to this site and have completely given in to the “obsession”. So here it is. My name is Jill and I'm addicted to the PG Blazer 1979 reunion site."

O.K....so you've called me out on this. Yes, I'm addicted too! I thought I could check on updates Sunday afternoon and I was hooked for hours!! It's nice to see where everybody is and how things have worked out!

LOVE the site! Great job Bud, Susan & crew!!

My name is Craig, and I,m a reunion site aholic! It's been 15 seconds since my last "fix"!

To help you during the rough moments. You know when you need that slight fix, a little pick me up, etc....Take the following string:

http://view.playlist.com/14549181707/standalone

Copy and paste it to a shortcut on your PC desktop. It will give you the 1979 reunion play list player that is on the home page as a standalone. It will play in order the songs are on the lists, unless you hit the "Turn Shuffle On" icon.

I'm in tears (from laughter) at this time and have decided I NEED SOME SERIOUS HELP!!!

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Hello, My name is Brian and I'm addicted to the PG Blazer 1979 reunion site.

Well, I hit a new low today as I was arrested for DWI (Driving while internetting). You see, I just couldn't help it.... I’m required to carry a cell phone that get my work e-mail (It’s kind of my bosses leash and choke collar around my neck), and today it proved to be something even worse. I was between a lunch meeting and my office when I heard the chime that accompanies a new message. I can normally ignore this until I get back, but I knew it might me a new message from a fellow classmate, and I just had to look. It was, so I followed the link, waiting and waiting for the page to open in that little screen on my T-Mobile Dash.

It was a message from Sherry Neely (whatever), and that was all it took, I had to open and read it right then. I had just gotten to the part about “remember when Jill was blackmailing you for peanut M&M because you .....” well you get the picture. But I didn’t get to finish reading what she had to say because I encountered a little problem. Well actually a big problem. You see we have toll roads here in Houston, and I was approaching a toll booth as I was reading and I didn’t notice that patrol car in front of me before it was too late.

I tried to explain to the office that I couldn’t help it, I had a disease. But he just said something about “damn addicts” as he put the cuffs on me. My driver’s license has been suspended until I can show evidence of getting treatment for my addiction and dispose of my smart phone.

I just wondering if a blackberry will do the same thing.

It is obvious that Buddy Coburn has injected cyber heroin onto our website.

LMAO........The class of 1979 was a great class due to it's members and all the friendships that were developed over the years. I think we were all due to catch up, at least that is what I'm going to say at the next addicts meeting.

More addicts are starting to confess and I know they feel better about themselves. Remember the first road to recovery is confession, not denial.

I encourage each and everyone to make the trip to the end of the aisle, hold up your hands and cry "Help me, I'm an addict!"

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Brian.... Jill would never do that! LOL. You really have "refined" your enviable BS skills over the years.

I'm having trouble getting my work done this week.

Sherry Neeley McDavid wrote:

Just in case you, Buddy Coburn, think that I'm on this site all day. I would like to redeem myself by saying that when I get email first thing in the morning saying I have messages I get on the site and then end up minimizing it and truly working most of the day. I am not an addict. I only peek, and then of course I read from time to time. By the time lunch is over and I return to my desk, I realize I still am on the site so, of course I just minimize it again because I am so busy that I just can't take the time to actually look and then by the end of the day...I remember that I have mistakenly been on the site all day. So Brian - should these sites be illegal?? I think not because I am NOT addicted. Sorry about your mess though. Geez I hope Buddy is the only one monitoring my time and not corporate!!!

Hello, My name is Brian and a PG Blazer 1979 reunion siteaholic.

After reading the last post form out beloved classmate Luanne, I feel an extremely heavy burden upon my shoulders. Those of us who have look in the mirror, searching into the dark recesses of our soul, and come to grips with our personal demon that is this addiction, have an obligation to help those who are not strong enough to face the truth on their own.

We all know that feeling of relief as the burden of secrecy is lifted away when you speak those liberating works “I’m addicted to the PG Blazer 1979 reunion site”. It is a life changing experience that allows us to share out joy with friends, family, and even co-workers instead of sneaking around and grabbing quick fix when we think no one is looking (but remember, THE MAN always knows when you there).

I believe the time has come for an intervention. Our beloved classmate Luanne is so deep in denial and defensive about her action. Making excuses for her browsing habits, and claiming to not really being there when she is logged in. We have all been there, and it’s time to help her find freedom once again. Not be quitting, but by embracing who she has become. It’s time for her to escape the prison that the closet walls of secretly browsing has become, and come out.

Bud, as our group monitor, I implore you to organize an intervention for Luanne in the Chat room tonight. I for one will be there to help and support her in any way possible. We love you Luanne, and we just want to help.

Luanne Hunt wrote:

I'm not on here again to waste my employer's time, I just happened to peek and I just wanted to add that I have found you can look pretty busy when others look through your office door and you are deeply concentrating on "work" at your computer screen. It's the smiles and outbursts of laughter that I'm sure perplexes my department staff. I appreciate friends who are concerned as we should all have friends like that, however, I am not an addict of this website.

You all have successfully got me addicted! I just hope there is not a test or screen my employer can check to see if I am a user! Brian, you need intervention.

I call Brent several times at work and ask if he has checked the web site and he says "No Karen I really have work to do". Kings Daughters will proubly put a block on my computer before it is all over with. They know every time we are on line.

Karen, it will be OK, one good thing about working for the hospital, they know how to deal with addictions.

This site is addictive. I check in the morning before work, and try to log on at school, while watching 18 kindergarten students. I check again when I get home and then off and on in the evening. I just talked with Donna Ferrell Witt and was telling her about the site.
John is also addicted. I know that he checks several times a day.
Love the website and thanks Bud and Susan for doing this.
Vanessa

Hello, My name is Brian and a PG Blazer 1979 reunion siteaholic.

Mary Lou, I’m proud of you for having the strength to face your addiction (unlike one of our classmates). But you're still trying to hid it from others. The self realization that is admitting your addiction to yourself, even if just in private (like on your profile page) is a good thing. But true freedom, and the love help and support of your friends can only come when you find the courage to publicly stand in front of your peers and declare “I am addicted”.

You must come join the forum, there you will find that the support and caring from other who truly understand what you are going through, and it will bring you to peace and harmony as your realize, “I’m not alone”..

Garry Sennett wrote:

Vanessa Powers McKenzie wrote:

Bud may have missed his calling as "addiction counselor" he is good at it! On the other hand, he spent 30 minutes setting my computer up so I could be more efficient with my addictio! Thanks!

Craig Smith wrote:

OK, OK, OK!!!! Hello, my name is Mary and I'm a PG Blazer class of '79 reunion site addict!!!
I'm only admitting it after being coerced by Brian, and after spending every moment between biopsy procedures in my dept. this morning, looking at my messages and new profiles!! (If the hospital is keeping tabs on me, it's not going to look good. I've been on here for hours every day, off and on.)
So there, I've done it. I've taken the first step!

Congratulations Mary Lou! Welcome to the "addiction"!

LOL I know what you mean. But It is nice to see that I am not the only one that is checking it all the time.
Great Job on it.

Mary Lou Douglas Sommer wrote:

Mary - I can see where this could become a problem for some. I am really proud of you and just as I have been there for you time and again over the years, I am still here. Since I am the strong one and have my tiny bit of viewing under control, lean on me. Ha

As an internet addict for 13+ years, I think in behalf of you all I should approach the Obama Administration and see if we can get a bail out program for every one who will admit to having an addiction to the 1979 Paul G. Blazer High School website.

I know that will get Luanne on board!

~beams a smile as i slide back to my internet porn~

Might as well admit it too - My name's Elaine and I'm a Class of '79 website addict - thanks Buddy, Brian and all those who sent me messages. I've got nothing done over the past week at home, although I'm very good at work (only because they monitor our computer use - or threaten to). Apparently, I'm a controlled addict. But today, I recieved a message alert on my e-mail from the teacher I listed as 'the worst'. It about killed me to wait until I got home to see what he wrote. I read it, responded, and changed my profile 'so as not to offend anyone' and am now monitoring to see if he responds! This is crazy! This may end up curing me as I'm not going back to those days!

Elaine Saunders wrote:

I'm surprised he even remembered me. I recall how he seemed to have his favorites and treated the rest as invisible - I cringed everytime I walked in his class. It was just a silly survey question. Anyway, his message was very pleasant. I know I didn't have to change it, but I thought it must have hurt his feelings. Next thing you know, Mr. Riddle is going to be calling me down to the office!

I thought it was odd he send a message ..... then again, maybe he's addicted to the Class of '79's website! LOL!

Okay, here goes, My name is jenny and I have a problem. I have been totally wrapped up in catching up with old friends and laughing at the antics of our younger days. I have been spending way too much of my long awaited vacation at home time looking at pictures of my high school classmates grandchildren and saying "ahhh", reading how some of my classmates are right now in a warm climate or learning that they have gone back to school and are reinventing themselves for the next part of their life. And here I am staring at the computer, not reinventing anything, not even looking at my own kids or going outside into the terrible weather. So now that I've admitted my problem I'll have to ask that all of you quit the website. It's you guy who are making me do this. You're pressuring me to do something I wouldn't normally do. If one more person updates a profile or sends a message I don't know what I'll do. Just say no, jenny, just say no.

I just want to inform Buddy that although he may see me logged on several times daily, I am NOT an addict. I only log on to keep tabs on the race for Reunion Queen. It is more exciting than the Kentucky Derby and I have huge money riding on this!!!

Back again to feed the addiction! Was up till 4 am on here and Facebook chatting... pretty desperate, huh. TGIS and I can take a 'day care' nap as Yancy calls it later today (I think he's actually in the basement TV room taking his now, quieter there). Got those email notifications of messages on the PGBHS '79 site and immediately had to log on and read them! Can't control the urge!

I too need intervention. I have heard the first step is to admit you have a problem. I have a problem I am addicted as well. I have my iphone on 24/7, I have my laptop up and running as soon as I wake,and it's the last thing I turn off at night. I have had to slap my hand and make myself put the laptop down when I go to take a shower...I do realize there are some places I really don't need to take a computer. SO...maybe I'm not addicted as much as I thought, I don't use work time to sneak a peak....oh yes I do..I shall not tell a lie. I need serious help and I need it now!!! It's not fair for my grandchildren to come over and say, "Nana, come play with us, Nana, please put the computer down. Nana come back to us."
HELP ME...

I realized I might be addicted when my tech told me I had a patient with chest pain and respiratory failure while I was taking a peek at this site and all I could think was "how rude" I did tell my tech I would be right there after I finished reading a profile. Hey I know CPR!!! He was still breathing and had a heart beat!! Ok, Ok I am an addict..there I said it...

Elaine Saunders wrote:

Jill Arnett Daniel wrote:

Jenny Harrison wrote:

Nancy McPeek Young wrote:

Lisa Hall Miller wrote:

Good morning classmates!

Well all I can say is wow, you are a pitiful bunch!
I, for one, only joined last evening and only stayed online for only about 7 hours then went to bed but only after there was no one left on the site. But, you see I am new, and I had to add pictures of my puppies, and I was only going to add more things but I am strong and I have more things in life, so I didn't. Well, I was a tad sleepy too, just a little, and I kind of fell asleep with the computer on and the light on, but that still isn't a sign that I have the beginning of a problem. Nope, it only meant I was tired. I will be okay on here. I am strong, I am invinceable, I am woman!!! Ok, a little musical flashback, can't BELIEVE I just said that.

Oh, and I didn't have dreams at ALL about my high school years last night either...cough, cough....umm...well maybe one or 2, but that's it! That's all, and I CAN handle day 2 of this place, you watch! I will only be on here this morning, now, to check things out and I will resist the urge to copy everyone's e-mail address and write them today. See? I can do this. You just watch! Ha!

Ummmm...........where is everybody by the way? It is 8:55 am and I don't have any e-mails from ANYONE, and no messages on my profile....ummmm...not that I care, nope, no big deal. 8)

So..........when DO people usually get on most? JUST asking for possible future reference. That's all. Geesh!

I know Jeana. We need to be strong for our fellow classmates. It looked like I was on here most of the day on Saturday, but I was really just listening to all the great music. I didn't realize how many words I knew to so many songs.(plus I really perked up on the house cleaning). So, even though I have a great time on this site and love the updates, I am not addicted either. I am committed to the site and have given the address to at least 3 fellow classmates this past weekend, so I am a supporter but I just don't have the same problem as so many seem to be having. We are blessed.