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Continuing with our festivities, we’re showcasing some of our long time and loyal Club Pogo members! Today we meet Mike from Ohio! 
First name: Mike
Screen name: Ffmed124
Tell us a little bit about yourself: I am a career Firefighter / Paramedic and currently hold the position of Captain at our Fire Department. I have lived in Ohio for the majority of my life but I was born in Bangor Maine. I still have a lot of family that live in Maine so I enjoy going back up there every few years to visit.
I have two cats who are brothers that I acquired about 4 years ago after my sister couldn’t find homes for them so I took both of them so they could stay together, their names are Spanky and Scooter.
I enjoy doing the weekly challenges and have purchased many Premium Badge Albums along with Mix-n-Match Albums. My favorite game is CLUE: Secrets & Spies, the new challenges can’t come quick enough for me. Sure hope they start putting them out a little faster. Turbo 21 is a very close second favorite game although there are many that I really enjoy playing along with a couple that I hate (ha ha).
I always played the free version through AOL when I met someone in Bingo one day who sent me a guest pass and from that point on, I was hooked. I purchased a membership and have continued it through the years and have become very good friends with Kim, the person who sent me the guest pass in the first place. Although Kim and I have never meet in person, we continue to chat via messenger services and e-mail to this date. Our friendship is one that I cherish dearly and it amazes me that it all started from a simple Bingo game, who knew? I think somethings are just meant to be, I think the world of her. I have also been fortunate enough to become friends with a few others that I continue to keep in contact with.
In 2007, I was lucky enough to be in the player spotlight and have recently received the 1000th Weekly Special Edition Badge. I have enjoyed all my time on Club Pogo and look forward to new challenges, games, and features that are yet to come. I hope that they offer more CLUE Secrets & Spies Challenges and put them out a little quicker ( hint, hint), they can’t come out quick enough.
State, Province or Country? Ohio, USA
Astrological sign? Aries
How long have you been playing on Club Pogo? Almost 10 years, I believe.
What was your first impression of Club Pogo? I was very impressed by the graphics and the layout compared to the free AOL versions.
What was the first Club Pogo Badge you earned? Other than the Official Club Pogo Member Badge, I earned the “Bonsai Badge” in Pop Fu.
What is your favorite Club Pogo game? CLUE: Secrets & Spies
What game do you find most fun for doing Club Pogo Challenges? CLUE or Turbo 21
What’s your favorite looking Club Pogo Badge? I like them all
Club Pogo has lots of features – Challenges, messaging, exclusive games, ad-free gaming… which is your favorite? I really enjoy the challenges with the ad free gaming
Do you have a favorite room? If so, which is it and in what game? Not really
Who are your favorite Pogo characters? Tiki Bros
What goes on in your mind when you’re deciding how to dress your Mini? I usually try and dress with the season
Have you made any long-term friends on Club Pogo? Yes, I have been fortunate enough to have become friends with a few people who I continue to chat with today but have never met in person. Kim, screen name njredhead08752 being the longest.
Did you attempt to do the Quackadoodle Challenge before it was changed? Yes I did, that has to be the all time hardest challenge to this day.
What makes you a unique Club Pogo fan? I have been a loyal Pogo player for years and always willing to help others earn their badge if they are having troubles with a challenge but I find many others who would do the same so that really isn’t unique.
Do you ever eat while you play? If so, what’s a favorite “Club Pogo” food? Twizzlers but any snack food works
Do you read the Pogo News? If so, what do you like most about it? Yes, it’s nice to keep up on up coming events or any browser or game issues.
Popping balloons, swapping candy, or playing cards? Hmm, cards!
Challenge Wednesday or Mini Thursday? Definitely Challenge Wednesday
Puzzle Games, Board Games, Word Games, Card Games or Solitaire? I like them all really.
Like the profile!
Thanks Amy
congrats on the 10yrs and also wiv the 1000th badge.
Thank you Laura
Hey Mike, Way to go and “Happy 10th Pogo Anniversary”!
I also want to say thank you for your giving by being a fire fighter here in Ohio!
You are another great hero right here in the “Buckeye” State!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very nice of you to share your thoughts on the last ten years.
Thank you Naynay and Happy 10th to you too!
gingerburks81546 Happy 10th Anniversary
Hey Mikey, Its Dee Rossi, miss and love ya……
Hey Mike!! July 6, 2013 4:26PM
I don’t really know you but got caught up in your story so thought I’d say Hi. I’m lucylu1833245
Awhile ago I was just lucylu1833 then I got hacked so lost my original name and 92million tokens.
I was so upset about their lack of problem solving that I have been only half hearted interested in playing the games. I live in central Texas.
Lucylu, sorry to hear about your bad experience, hope things got worked out.
Congrats, Mike for being featured. Thank you for your dedication to saving/helping people thru your firefighting and paramedic work. I live in California. A paramedic saved my life in 2003. So, I have a soft spot in my heart for paramedics. I am still trying to figure POGO out. I have done all the weekly badges that pogo has put out. I still haven’t been able to find the 1000th badge everyone is talking about. Is it because I didn’t start the year POGO started? I did some of the badges as Personal badges? Also, they talk about daily activities. I guess you were the activity for the 5th. lol Seems to be nothing for the 6th.
Hi Lura, thanks for your comments. To get the 1000th badge you had to complete 1000 weekly challenges.
Thank you, Mike, but I know that. If I have done every weekly badge that POGO has put out, then I must have at least 1000 (even if some were accomplished as personal badges). Right? Where do I find the badge?
w2g mike loved the story, it happens just like that! my cousin turned me onto it 3 yrs ago. I get memberships free thru coke rewards (fyi) save your hard earned money!…ever been leaguer, if not check out my profile link is there just a friendly little group, hagd and wtg!!
Thank you, I didn’t know about the Coke rewards!
Hello Mike nice hear your from the good old state of Maine. l am from the state of Maine my self. I been Pogo player long time also.Never won the real money .l belive its in possible to do so. l live in bangor maine when l was teenager. God Bless you and pray for you as yor fire fighter. dangerous work . l am tsh2547 here in pogo. l am on now . but not for long . so hot here for past week and rain l tried seeing rain so much . crazy weather all over the country. God Bless you ela
Thanks Ella
Hello Mike!
You have a wonderful story! I admire and appreciate that you’re a firefighter and paramedic as it takes a special person to handle that. Congratulations on 10 years with Pogo. Nice to have a “place” to go to unwind for awhile.
Celebrate!
~Ladyeagle
Every day huh?
“We have something fun planned for you every day this July.”
It’s the sixth and nothing new today..
Lies…
BTW, Congrats!
Hi Ashley, Although this is spot is to be about Mike i will answer your question. The planned fun today is Big City Adventure – Bonus! Where you can picked up 5,000 tokens just going to the game. Hope you see this before to late to collect the tokens. :)
Hi beauty….I do know this section is suppose to be about Mike. And I left my comments concerning him earlier. He seems like he is a super guy. But, where should we ask the question? There is nothing on the 10 year anniversary page to indicate there is a Big Adventure bonus. How were we suppose to figure it out? Guess?
What out for today?
close my account. I pay every month and now I can not bring my account up. I can`t even play. I have no password and never had one. I have over 4 million tokens. I do not want to lose not one. Annie85285. is all i have.”I expect a answer now.”
Hi Mike! Congratulations on being a 10 year club member and Thank You for your service as a firefighter. Here’s to another ten! ☺
Thank you and you too
Hi Mike. Congrats on your 10yrs. Thank you for your service as a firefighter. My cousin is a firefighter. Happy gaming. Good Luck to you. Kimmy
Kim,
Thank you, good luck to you also.
Nice job and story Mike. Being a long timer on Pogo I could relate to lots of stuff you had to say. I did get a big laugh when you mentioned Kim’s Pogo name. I just wonder how much junk mail she will get from that. I also know what you mean about the helping with the games. Thanks so much for all you do here and in your life. What a great man you are.
John,
Thanks. Thats is an old name for Kim which she no longer uses so it shouldn’t be a problem.
All I can say Mike is I am proud of you and if i were ever in an accident.I would love to look up and see your sweet face. Stay safe Gina
Thank you, your very kind.
Great story Mike. Congrats on your 10th year anniversary and for being in the spotlight. You deserve it. My son-in-law is a volunteer firefighter and has been for 20 years now, since he was 18 years old. Would love to add you to my friends list if you don’t mind. I like the daily challenges and the weekly Wednesday ones as well. I am sure I could use your help with some of the games. :) Happy Pogoing!!
Thanks, always willing to help if and when I can.
Since POGO must really like you, why don’t you ask them for more Ranks In Turbo?? Please & Thank You & Good Luck To You.
Sandy
Thanks Sandy, you too. I just happened to be picked for the spotlight, I’m not anything special, honestly!
TYVM Mike for the wonderful job You do. Many of times have had the rescued squad at my house for my son. they were always so kind and understanding. I wish I could do something special for them. I do give ever time they call fir Christmas money for a family. Do it for the fire fighters and the police dept. I can’t say “””” THANK YOU””””” enough. May God bless You and watch over You Cathy screen name tedybear4 you for the teddy bear run so children can get them, in time of saddest.
Thanks Cathy
Hi Mike!
So nice to see you spotlighted by Pogo! I’m a long time player also and love it! Thank you for choosing to be a fireman…the hardest job on earth! Good luck in all your game playing and I hope they give you more Clue games soon :-)
Kitty
Thank you Kitty
Thank you for all you do for us Mike. What a great story and it sounds as tho you truly enjoy what you do. What a gratifying job you must have. I have a son-in-law who is a Battalion Chief here in Washington State and I can appreciate your job even more. You are the ones first on the scene and like my son-in-law, I can see the toll it sometimes takes on him. He NEVER speaks of his work and what they see when they get to a “situation” but I know it presses hard upon his soul. He fishes for his “get-away”, so I’m glad you have Pogo for your release. Keep up the good work and stay safe. God Bless you in all you do, boomersmom1
Thank you very much boomersmom1
Great you being a 10 year member. I just want to know why I didn’t get the 10 year anniversary badge, I have all my badges done in every year. Can someone help me out here???? I sure would like to have the badge
Thanks Judy, not sure why you didn’t get the badge, try emailing Pogo.
hi mike it was very nice to read about a fellow pogo player.I am from MAINE about an 1 and half from Bangor.
Thank you, good luck in your challenges!
Thank You, Mike for the opportunity of reading all about you. We have lost 19 of our men up north in the big fire and I pray every day for their families and friends. That was a terrible loss to AZ and the firefighters. I have learned so much how the FF live and work together and everyone in our wonderful Nation has come together for our FF and also the people that lost their homes and belongings in the fire.
One time I had a very small heart attack and the men were there looking down at me when I came too and I thought I had died and gone to Heaven. You all are very dear to me and my family. I am a caregiver for 6 people over the age of 90 and when I call for help, you people are the kindest and dearest on earth. You are always very professional and I adore you all. THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE, Mike ! Vickie
lol Hi Mike. I never read this stuff, till now. Congrats on your 10 years! Im somwhere close although here n there my membership lapses for a short time. Over the years, if there is a particular game someone needs help with, I generally help out and for myself, I only do the badges for the games that I like….Congrats again and ty4 serving your area as a firefighter….tc and hage
zapper345r (Angie)
Hi Mike,HAPPY 10TH. I’m looking for some friends on pogo would like very much to me your friend.I have never been to Main,but I have some family in LAKEWOOD OHIO. I am from Pa.If you would like to me my friend here on pogo I would be honored. daisybear542
MIKE I HAD A NICE LETTER WRITTEN FOR YOU, I GOT CALLED AWAY. WHEN I CAME BACK TO FINISH IT POGO HAD ERASED IT, I WAS REALLY UPSET OVER IT.BY THE WAY MY HUSBAND,3 SONS AND I ARE ALSO FROM OHIO. WE WAS BORN AT HOME AND HAD THE SAME DOCTOR BOTH OF MY SONS WERE FIREFIGHTERS THEY GOT INJURED ON THE OTHER JOB AND HAD TO QUIT I COULDN’T BELIEVE HOW MUCH IT MET TO THEM UNTIL I SAW TEARS OUT OF GROWN MEN. I THANK GOD WE HAVE SOMEONE LIKE YOU THAT PUTS THEIR LIVES IN FRONT OF US TO KEEP US SAVE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS AND PUT A CROWN OF SAFETY ON YOU. ONE DAY LOVE WILL BRING THE TWO OF YOU AND THE LADY TOGETHER. IT SURE SOUNDS LIKE LOVE TO ME.MY NEPHEW MIKE AND HIS WIFE KELLY ARE ON THE FIRE AND SQUAD WARREN FIRE DEPT. WHEN I HEAR THEM CALLED OUT ON THE SCANNER I START PRAYING JESUS I’M YOUR CHILD PLEASE WATCH OVER THEM SURROUND THE ANGELS AND YOUR HOLY SPIRIT. HE TOLD ME I’M NOT AFRAID TO GO BECAUSE I KNOW AUNT CONNIE IS PRAYING FOR US.
MY HUSBAND WORKED AT WOOD COUNTY AIRPORT FOR 24 YRS 6 MONS. HE HAD TO GO THOUGH THAT SEALINTER WITH FIRE ON BOTH SIDES HE HAD TO CARRY A MADE UP MAN THAT WEIGHED ABOUT 125 LBS. DRAG IT OUT OF THE FIRE AND TURN THEE FIRE OFF. THE LAST TIME HE GOT BURNED REAL BAD HE A BLISTER ALL MOST A FOOTBALL. OH HOW HE SUFFERED THE GUYS KNEW THE SUIT HAD HOLES THEY SAID I BET YOU’LL GET A ACCIDENT REPORT AND STAY OFF WORK AND ALL LAUGHED HE NEVER MISSED A DAY.TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOUR KITTIES. ABOUT BEFORE I HAD TO GO GET THE CANCER REMOVED MY 13 YR OLD AUSTRAIL a dog runs sheep AND BEAGLE RUNT MIXED WE GOT HER TO THE VET BUT HER KIDNEYS QUIT. I GAVE HER A LOVE’N BEFORE SHE LEFT ME AT HOME. I HAD HER CREMATED BUY THEY SAID THEY DO ONE AT A TIME. THE LADY WORKS THERE SAID THAT A LIE THEY NORMALLY PUT 6 IN AT A TIME, THAT’S NOT RECCECUP YOU HAVE, I THOUGHT MY HEART WOULD BURST FROM SADNES. WHEN I SAID I’M GOING TO HAVE THEM CHECKED OUT. SO SHE SAID IT’S YOUR WORD AGAINST MINE. I SAID THEN YOUR REALLY NOT MY FRIEND I GUESS NOT.
MIKE MAY GOD BE WITH YOU LET HIM HOLD YOU IN HIS ARMS, WITH THAT BEING SAID.GOD BLESS conniesue0352
Hi ya Mike…(neighbor,I’m In Indiana)..congrats on ur 10th anniversary. Oddily enough my son has a cat & truck named Scooter lol. gl in the games….
Hi Mike I enjoyed reading your comments about yourself and is so nice you save people from fires and accidents. I live in Canada, a mother of 10, a jack of all trades and a master of one. My husband and I are both retired and love to travel during the summer. I have met 6 of my pogo friends and it is so nice when you talk to them after meeting them you seem to have so much more to tell them. I have 2 small dogs, a wolf sable Pomaranian, and a Eskpoo. She is part miniture American eskamoo and poodle, she is so homley she is cute and only a face a mother could love…lol I also ave a Main/Coon Manx, he is blacker than the ace of spades and his left front foot was broke at the puppy mill where I saved him from being killed. He is a one person cat and I am the one he loves. The lady you mentioned sounds like a real sweetie and hope you two meet and fall madley in love. Keep up the good work Mike. I am Canadian Native so we are called Metis. You will see by my mini that i have two teepees set up and my favorite horse close by. teepeecook4
Hi Mike,I don’t usually write here,but wanted to say congrats on 10 yrs. with pogo and thank you for your service as a firefighter and paramedic.Being from Arizona.we just lost 19 in a horrible fire in a town not far from us.May God and his angels go with you and all first responders and firefighters as you do your daily work.God Bless you all.
What is the quackadoodle badge and in what game and can it still be played to win it???????
It is in Quick Quack and yes you can do it as a personal challenge gl
Thanks you for your work as a first responder. Take care and stay safe out there! Happy Pogo 10th anniversary! ~dragon4Caitlin
It has been a tough summer so far for firefighters. Blessings to you for serving and congratulations on your fun time with POGO.
hello mike, great profile and a loyal club player indeed.. im also from ohio, born & raised in summit county !! hope you will add me to your friends list ..:)
Hey there Mike,
Sorry my letter was to long. We had so much in combine from Ohio and a family full of Firefighters. God Bless Happy 10th YEAR, YES POGO HAS GOT YOU HOOKED ONCE YOU PLAY A FEW GAMES.
conniesue0352
Hello Mike, Your first name is my favorite male name, because it was my only brother’s name that passed away in 07. God bless your sweet self for the passionate love you have in your heart for coming to the aide of people. I will pray for your continual safety on & off the job. Congrats on your long time with Pogo, I just became a member last October & am truly a hooked fan now-lol :) Take care, Gob bless you every day, love & hugs, Susie.