RIP Paul Bunbury - Respectful posts only please

cloptrop · 23-02-2012 7:02pm

Fair play to ye dude , could be nothing could be everything .

Wexlady44 · 23-02-2012 7:22pm

antkeane wrote: »

Righty, just done that.

Thanks a million for doing that.

Thank you all so much for your kindness and support.

amdublin · 23-02-2012 9:12pm

Good luck wexlady i hope paul comes home or makes contact with you soon.

Mance Rayder · 23-02-2012 9:24pm

May I ask? I'm sure it already has been mentoined before, but how tall is Paul? I commute all over the city every day and see an aweful lot of people on the 4 trains I get. I have been keeping an eye out for him but keep wondering if he is tall or short.

KKkitty · 23-02-2012 9:27pm

Wexlady I can only imagine what you're going through. I really hope this works out for you

Eod100 · 23-02-2012 9:48pm

CiscoStudent wrote: »

May I ask? I'm sure it already has been mentoined before, but how tall is Paul? I commute all over the city every day and see an aweful lot of people on the 4 trains I get. I have been keeping an eye out for him but keep wondering if he is tall or short.

Paul is 5 ft 10 inches according to the missing posters

http://cube.netsoc.tcd.ie/bunbun.jpg

antkeane · 23-02-2012 10:20pm

No worries. I gave the cops in mountjoy this thread too. Hopefully they follow it up. Best of luck.

Andy!! · 24-02-2012 4:34pm

username_x wrote: »

Is it possible that Paul purchased a new "Leap Card"?? They can be used on bus, luas and the train. It would draw less attention to him because he wouldnt have any contact with the bus driver etc., he'd just be scanning his card. May be worth finding out, as each card as a unique number, and when they are sold through paypal, the card number and list of journeys can be traced, it may give some indication as to where he is.

Leap card users have to interact to some extent with drivers, they have to go up to the cab and speak with the driver. If they have a rambler card however, they just scan it in the machine.

collier · 24-02-2012 7:16pm

Andy!! wrote: »

Leap card users have to interact to some extent with drivers, they have to go up to the cab and speak with the driver. If they have a rambler card however, they just scan it in the machine.

That is not entirely true you can use a LeapCard without interacting with the driver using the standalone validators.

I really hope Paul is safe and well and gets home soon. I am allways checking this forum for good news.

plasmaguy · 24-02-2012 9:03pm

Hi All.

I think the possibility he was heading in the direction of the ferry is an interesting lead to be honest. It would be good to rule it in or out, so as to know if he is still in Ireland or else possibly left Ireland.

Surely one or all of the ferry companies keep records of passengers?

I think it would definitely be a good idea to get in touch with them to see if they can help.

Is it possible to buy tickets at the ferry depot, without ID? I also think they have cameras at the ferry depots, definitely at Hollyhead they do.

Apart from that maybe he might have bought a ferry ticket online?

Andy!! · 25-02-2012 12:15pm

collier wrote: »

That is not entirely true you can use a LeapCard without interacting with the driver using the standalone validators.

The ones that you hold the rambler cards up to? How does the fair get decided then? As far as I am aware a leap card user has to go up to the validator thats right beside the cab and in full view of the driver.

To be honest I'm rather curious that he's been spotted in the same place he was last seen... would love to know what that's about. Hopefully it was actually him and he's still with us.

Was he having girl trouble or anything? Was he going through anything out of the ordinary that might explain his dissapearance? Could provide clues to where he might be spending his time or visiting...

ToniTuddle · 25-02-2012 4:40pm

Just a thought does he have a 3V card? You simply top them up in shops. He would be able to buy tickets for a ferry or whatever online using a 3V card? Think the limit on them is a couple of hundred.

collier · 25-02-2012 4:54pm

Andy!! wrote: »

The ones that you hold the rambler cards up to? How does the fair get decided then? As far as I am aware a leap card user has to go up to the validator thats right beside the cab and in full view of the driver.

If you use the standalone validator then the fair deducted is a flat fair of €2.40. I am not here to argue the workings of bus ticketing etc.

I constantly view this thread with the hope of coming across good news.

Paul, If you happen to view this thread please contact someone who you trust just so your familys mind can be put at ease knowing you are safe.

If anyone else happens to have any lead at all please act on it as quickly as possible do not rely on "someone else might do it".

Arkhitekton · 25-02-2012 5:41pm

Andy!! wrote: »

To be honest I'm rather curious that he's been spotted in the same place he was last seen... would love to know what that's about. Hopefully it was actually him and he's still with us.

Was he having girl trouble or anything? Was he going through anything out of the ordinary that might explain his dissapearance? Could provide clues to where he might be spending his time or visiting...

What are you talking about? When was he spotted? Are confusing his the place where he was last seen with a new sighting or something?

Also, I'm sure his family have looked into anything that could provide clues. Are you just being a bit nosy asking those questions???;)

confuseddotcom · 25-02-2012 10:37pm

Arkhitekton wrote: »

What are you talking about? When was he spotted? Are confusing his the place where he was last seen with a new sighting or something?

Also, I'm sure his family have looked into anything that could provide clues. Are you just being a bit nosy asking those questions???;)

In fairness Arkhitekton thinking aloud could be just someone voicing/writing their concerns, it doesn't necessarily mean they are being nosey. Questions being asked includes all possibilities, that can only be a good thing. Don't turn it into something negative like nosiness. Anything may be a possibility. I don't care if I'd seem nosey by doing so, I'd still mention it in case it hasn't been thought of already.

ToniTuddle wrote: »

Just a thought does he have a 3V card? You simply top them up in shops. He would be able to buy tickets for a ferry or whatever online using a 3V card? Think the limit on them is a couple of hundred.

I was thinking of that too. Or those Pre-paid Debit Cards you can buy in a shop now, you top them up in shop and you can book anything online tickets, hotels, etc. with them just like a real Credit Card. Anyone can go into a shop and buy the card, your name isn't needed for anything. But as for topping up, obviously you would have to have money on you ......

Lorna123 · 26-02-2012 11:44am

Arkhitekton wrote: »

What are you talking about? When was he spotted? Are confusing his the place where he was last seen with a new sighting or something?

Also, I'm sure his family have looked into anything that could provide clues. Are you just being a bit nosy asking those questions???;)

A bit harsh Arkhitekton, don't you think?? People are just trying to be helpful here and these kind of comments don't help one bit.

spockety · 26-02-2012 10:27pm

mod note

I am sure everyone posting here is well meaning. However the thread has already had one significant clean up and should not need another one.

Paul's family are obviously keeping tabs on this thread, and the situation is doubtlessly stressful enough for them without wading through the usual boards style to and fro.

This is not a regular thread. It is here to raise awareness of the situation. It is not here to satisfy anybody's curiosity about particulars, however well meaning they may sound or feel.

Before posting, ask yourself if you are about to post something which is genuinely helpful to the cause, or more so to your personal appetite for more detail with which you can address your own curiosity. It's understandable, it's human nature, but please stop and think before you click to post.

I am sure that messages of support are gratefully received, and I am not talking about those.

Leave moderation to the moderators. If you see a post you consider problematic for whatever reason, click the report a post button and leave it at that.

Thank you.

La0Fruitcake · 27-02-2012 12:36pm

Hi all, I have been watching this thread just like everybody else in hopes of good news and I just had a thought, a very silly one perhaps but it is all I can do to help right now, but I decided to look at a map of the surrounding areas of the o2 docklands which led me to use google maps and walk down the roads as such and keep and eye out for warehouses/parks/areas he may be keeping the head low. Silly, I know but its worth a go and anyone who has the means to get to these places could search them if they had the time. I hope to get don to Dublin soon and help

pistonsvox · 28-02-2012 7:13pm

La0Fruitcake wrote: »

Hi all, I have been watching this thread just like everybody else in hopes of good news and I just had a thought, a very silly one perhaps but it is all I can do to help right now, but I decided to look at a map of the surrounding areas of the o2 docklands which led me to use google maps and walk down the roads as such and keep and eye out for warehouses/parks/areas he may be keeping the head low. Silly, I know but its worth a go and anyone who has the means to get to these places could search them if they had the time. I hope to get don to Dublin soon and help

Was thinking the same thing! There's loads of abandoned warehouses round there that look easy enough to break into

Eod100 · 28-02-2012 10:26pm

Just saw from the Garda twitter feed (https://twitter.com/#!/GardaTraffic )
that an appeal for Paul will feature on tonight's episode of Crimecall.

This is on RTE 1 at 10.15 pm to 11.15 pm.

Eod100 · 29-02-2012 3:42pm

Eod100 wrote: »

Just saw from the Garda twitter feed (https://twitter.com/#!/GardaTraffic )
that an appeal for Paul will feature on tonight's episode of Crimecall.

This is on RTE 1 at 10.15 pm to 11.15 pm.

Just noticed on the Find Paul facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Find-Paul-Bunbury/344019265618990 ) that last night's Crimecall got some details wrong -

''Unfortunately they [Crimecall] gave the wrong date and wrong last sighting details. Paul is missing since 2nd February, not the 4th. He was last sighted at the O2/Docklands, not DCU.''

Just in case there was any confusion over this!

Eod100 · 01-03-2012 1:34pm

I didn't get a chance to watch Crimecall (and don't think its on the RTE online player) but hopefully they directed viewers to the Crimecall website which has the correct details up.

The link to this is http://www.rte.ie/tv/crimecall/this_month.html and the appeal for Paul is at the bottom of the page

Carri · 02-03-2012 11:18am

La0Fruitcake wrote: »

Hi all, I have been watching this thread just like everybody else in hopes of good news and I just had a thought, a very silly one perhaps but it is all I can do to help right now, but I decided to look at a map of the surrounding areas of the o2 docklands which led me to use google maps and walk down the roads as such and keep and eye out for warehouses/parks/areas he may be keeping the head low. Silly, I know but its worth a go and anyone who has the means to get to these places could search them if they had the time. I hope to get don to Dublin soon and help

We ran a search down there already.. Posters were put up, but thanks to the nice constant breeze, they get a bit of a battering.

az2wp0sye65487 · 02-03-2012 4:08pm

I was at the junction of Dorset St. and North Circular Rd. about half an hour ago. There was a lad standing in the middle of the road (Dorset st.) waiting to cross. He had the long hair, beard and glasses.he was wearing faded blue jeans and (I think) a leather coat. Heading along Dorset St. Towards city centre.

Edit: just looked at this thread again. The fella I saw didn't have a distinctive walk. And a lighter beard than the pic in the O/P.

Stej85 · 03-03-2012 8:53pm

Hey, im pretty sure I seen this guy down on Dame Street in the occupy movement protestors little shack they have yesterday morning at about 11:15. He had the same build, hair and beard as Paul. I can't be certain of course but I work in town and see his pic on the poster every day at my bus stop. I hope he's found safe and sound anyways!

KKkitty · 03-03-2012 9:01pm

Stej85 wrote: »

Hey, im pretty sure I seen this guy down on Dame Street in the occupy movement protestors little shack they have yesterday morning at about 11:15. He had the same build, hair and beard as Paul. I can't be certain of course but I work in town and see his pic on the poster every day at my bus stop. I hope he's found safe and sound anyways!

Report this to the An Garda Siochana. Could be something or it could be nothing.

Stej85 · 03-03-2012 9:10pm

I rang them already, said they'll look into it.

KKkitty · 03-03-2012 9:46pm

Stej85 wrote: »

I rang them already, said they'll look into it.

Please god for his family and friends it's something positive.

PurpleVintage · 06-03-2012 2:13pm

I've been quietly following this thread since the very first pages, i'm really really hoping he shows up, or at least contacts you guys. Please if you're reading, just send a little text.. call from one of those local publi phones, you don't have to say where you are, just let your mom know her beloved son is safe and healthy

I went to Ikea not too long ago, I kept looking around like a mad person for posters or for anyone that looked like him. I was ready to walk up to anyone that looked like him and talk to them (and i'm a bit shy so that doesn't happen often). I found nothing though... no posters either...

I don't see any posters in Tallaght eithe, although those would probably not stay up for too long. I'll try and print some off as soon as I can.

Bookmarked this thread, will be keeping myself updated even more often, as opposed to reading 2-5 pages every now and then.

Andy!! · 06-03-2012 5:01pm

Thing is, Paul's general appearance is very distinctive. I see a lot of guys in Dublin with long hair and that style of facial hair, I must do a double take at least once a day these days. Are there other photos of him apart from the one in the poster that people can reference?

Mr.Crinklewood · 06-03-2012 7:18pm

Two ideas popped into my head this evening in relation to this and other missing people.

Both of these would obviously require the assistance of Bus Eireann:-

- Give details of missing people on the big screen at Bus Aras.

- Give details of missing people as soon as you login to the Bus Eireann WIFI.

Neither will probably happen, but I thought I would throw it out in there in case some one has a contact with CIE.

confuseddotcom · 07-03-2012 11:27pm

Things that may have been looked into already, apologies if mentionned already, but is there any relatives in England that he would have gone to see for a few days of his time away to get away, or any music-heads know of any Festivals or Gigs coming up that maybe he could make a weekend or a few days out of, of his time away, many make super-long-"weekends" out of these Events .......

Wexlady44 · 08-03-2012 8:25pm

confuseddotcom wrote: »

Things that may have been looked into already, apologies if mentionned already, but is there any relatives in England that he would have gone to see for a few days to get away or any music-heads know of any Festivals or Gigs coming up that maybe he could make a weekend or a few days out of .......

No relatives in England that he would know. He has been missing 5 weeks today.... not just a few days unfortunately.

grey_so_what · 09-03-2012 11:59am

If any of Paul's family ever need any help in Dublin (practical everyday things, lifts, etc.) please PM me. I live near where Paul went missing and look out for him everyday. My thoughts are with you and Paul, G.

dingding · 10-03-2012 3:48am

Another option could be the Isle of Man, The ferry does not go on the same day each week. It would be interesting to find the nearest ferry after his last confirmed sighting and check that. The ferry goes from the port also.

It would have the advantage of being able to travel without a passport, and would be probably quieter than the UK.

But that was probably followed up anyway.

(I checked on Wikipedia, and the next sailing would have been on Sunday if their info is accurate)

I hope like the other posters that this all works out well and my thoughts are with Paul.

Mod's please delete this post if you feel that is inappropriate.

Sully · 10-03-2012 1:15pm

Wexlady44 wrote: »

No relatives in England that he would know. He has been missing 5 weeks today.... not just a few days unfortunately.

Spotted this on Facebook just there (10mins ago).

URGENT : Can a member of Paul Banbury Family Email Trace With a contact Number as We Have Just Received An Email we need to Discuss with them.

Facebook page is called; Trace Missing Persons Ireland.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Trace-Missing-Persons-Ireland/143712565673714

I have a screenshot of the post in the event its removed and you need it.

Hope that helps and may I wish you the very best of luck in finding him. Its a tough time and you are in my prayers.

Wexlady44 · 10-03-2012 1:23pm

Sully wrote: »

Spotted this on Facebook just there (10mins ago).

Facebook page is called; Trace Missing Persons Ireland.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Trace-Missing-Persons-Ireland/143712565673714

I have a screenshot of the post in the event its removed and you need it.

Hope that helps and may I wish you the very best of luck in finding him. Its a tough time and you are in my prayers.

Thanks a million. I just spotted it a minute ago and have emailed them.

sassychick · 10-03-2012 1:37pm

Please god let him be safe and well....

amdublin · 10-03-2012 1:41pm

GooD luck Wexlady. I hope Paul is coming home to you.

Esoteric_ · 10-03-2012 4:30pm

I really, REALLY hope that the email is good news. My thoughts are with you and your family, Wexlady. I'm going to print out some more posters and put them up around town tomorrow before work, too. The bad weather has left some of them ripped up a bit in town, unfortunately.

Sully · 10-03-2012 4:48pm

Seems to be an appeal for Waterford and other areas such as Limerick ,Tipperary, Cahir, Clomnel, and Carrick-an-suir

andyman · 10-03-2012 4:57pm

A few more sightings? :eek:

I really hope so. Would be a huge development.

ringadingding · 10-03-2012 6:55pm

I have goosepimples, get in !
Good news please !

Standard Toaster · 10-03-2012 9:10pm

Fingers and toes crossed!

daenerysstormborn3 · 10-03-2012 9:59pm

I work in Carrick-on-Suir and live in Kilkenny so will be sure to keep my eyes peeled

Ainekav · 10-03-2012 10:01pm

best of luck - think about paul every few days and hope he comes home safe.

username_x · 11-03-2012 1:14am

constantly on the look out for paul, fingers crossed for ya's!!!

slowmoe · 11-03-2012 8:59pm

I've just seen on the trace ireland facebook page that there is an urgent appeal to waterford. I live nearby and would regularly be in the city and surrounding areas and have a lot of friends there too. Just wondering if there is something/somewhere specific to look out for as i'm sharing pauls link from trace ireland on my fb and i/friends will be keeping our eyes peeled.

Prayers for pauls safe return

up for anything · 12-03-2012 7:54pm

I sent the link to my niece in Waterford and she says that there are posters all over Waterford city which can only be good.

Joko · 12-03-2012 8:28pm

Was there a sighting in Waterford? Perhaps put a sticky on the waterford regional forum?

RIP Paul Bunbury - Respectful posts only please

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