Who Are We?

[sleekviper]

Noooo...lol

We are just having a laugh. It is a pleasure to meet everyone.

[ghoulstonstreet]

Big Plans?

Mike, I would not have the desire to write a book, just find the letters that were sent home by Jack. I figure that is what it is going to take to prove that I am right.

Are you a forensic scientist? Apparently Mike C. knows who you are!

[sleekviper]

HA!

Mike, I would not have the desire to write a book, just find the letters that were sent home by Jack. I figure that is what it is going to take to prove that I am right.

[Phil Carter]

Ill second cd's post.....do not under any circumstances discuss your interest in the Ripper cases with someone you dont know yet but would like to see naked some time.

My best regards

Mike,

this worries me...hahahahaha

best wishes

Phil

The Conferences tend to get a lot of digital ink here on the forums. The last one was a month or so ago in London. Not sure if a U.S. one is happening next year or not. It's a good time -- smart fun people who occasionally drink.

Just as occasionally as there is cool weather in England Ill venture.....Couldnt resist. But then again, whats Pub type conversation without the suds?

Ill second cd's post.....do not under any circumstances discuss your interest in the Ripper cases with someone you dont know yet but would like to see naked some time.

My best regards

[Mike Covell]

Hello Ghouls! I am yank in oklahoma, and I popped over to see if my suspect was listed. He isn't, but that is ok...all the better when I figure this out about Christmas!

Sleekviper, or Sneakyviper? You tease! Will a book be gracing our shelves at some point?

[sleekviper]

Howdy!

Hello Ghouls! I am yank in oklahoma, and I popped over to see if my suspect was listed. He isn't, but that is ok...all the better when I figure this out about Christmas!

[Mike Covell]

Been here and jtrforums.com for three years.

I love local history and tend to look at the case from a local slant, applying my knowledge to those that had links to my City.

I don't favour any suspect, nor apply myself to any set number of victims, but love the period and am interested by the case as a whole.

[ghoulstonstreet]

I have learned that it is best not to mention that you are a Ripperologist on a blind date. The evening was going fairly well when the lady asked me what my hobbies are. I casually mentioned my interest in the case along with my other hobbies ..." my look at the time, it's really getting late. Hey, this has been fun." I tried to make it clear that I myself am not a serial killer but at that point the evening was over.

c.d.

c.d., that is so hysterical!! Reminds me of the time, when I was working on a film set, when one of the very cute extras came up to me to start a little conversation. Everything was going EXTREMELY well when I decided to ask what his profession was. "Undertaker", he replied with a charming smile. I just couldn't help myself. I confess to having walked away without another word said.

[ghoulstonstreet]

Hey Ghoulston and all Ripperologists
I'm new to this casebook forum but have heard and read about JTR for decades. I'm interested in Victorian history and for some reason this case cannot be overlooked
I would like to learn more about the science of the case to see if there can be real progress made in our understanding of it
And I'll gladly join in the blah blah
blah to socialize with all you diverse people

Nell Lance

I too feel that this event was extremely important, a watershed of sorts, to modern history. The Romans and other people, such as Medievalists, killed their own IF THEY COULD COME UP WITH SOME JUSTIFICATION, such as religious transgression, insubordination to the powers that be etc. But The Ripper was the first to kill for no reason that makes any sense and get known for it. I think Nigel Nicholson's book about his eccentric parents is a good book to read. also, anything about Queen Victoria, Magnus' Edward VII, Strachey's The Victorians, and I'm sure other posters know many more than I do. Thanks. Keep posting.

[ghoulstonstreet]

Hi Ghoulston

I have termed myself 'A ripper nipper' in previous posts as I have only been interested for a few years - however my son is now being taught Jtr at school so I believe I may lose this title.

However if he keeps contradicting his teacher on the subject, and telling him his mam talks to all the 'proper' experts on the subject then i'm not sure his mark will be as good as he thinks it will.


Can't wait for parents evening!!


But it is interesting to see that the mystery is still alive from generation to generation, he was looking forward to doing a ripper walk however the school stopped doing them last year, so he will miss out on that.

tj

Hello, and thanks for your post. I am a bit shocked tho to hear that JTR is being taught to school kids. I got the impression he's not in high school or college. Don't you find that a little disturbing? Especially with the Kelly photo etc? Especially because of the obvious sexual/violence element?

[c.d.]

I have learned that it is best not to mention that you are a Ripperologist on a blind date. The evening was going fairly well when the lady asked me what my hobbies are. I casually mentioned my interest in the case along with my other hobbies ..." my look at the time, it's really getting late. Hey, this has been fun." I tried to make it clear that I myself am not a serial killer but at that point the evening was over.

c.d.

[Nell Lance]

Hey Ghoulston and all Ripperologists
I'm new to this casebook forum but have heard and read about JTR for decades. I'm interested in Victorian history and for some reason this case cannot be overlooked
I would like to learn more about the science of the case to see if there can be real progress made in our understanding of it
And I'll gladly join in the blah blah
blah to socialize with all you diverse people

Nell Lance

[tji]

Hi Ghoulston

I have termed myself 'A ripper nipper' in previous posts as I have only been interested for a few years - however my son is now being taught Jtr at school so I believe I may lose this title.

However if he keeps contradicting his teacher on the subject, and telling him his mam talks to all the 'proper' experts on the subject then i'm not sure his mark will be as good as he thinks it will.


Can't wait for parents evening!!


But it is interesting to see that the mystery is still alive from generation to generation, he was looking forward to doing a ripper walk however the school stopped doing them last year, so he will miss out on that.

tj

[jgaspard]

The Conferences tend to get a lot of digital ink here on the forums. The last one was a month or so ago in London. Not sure if a U.S. one is happening next year or not. It's a good time -- smart fun people who occasionally drink.