Recent content by randd

I know Paul in real life. If I don't post, it's only because I have nothing new to add. I am not being secretive. I check this thread every day and appreciate the news related to Paul's disappearance.

To refresh your memory, we are a couple who live on Paul's mail route. We haven't had anything relevant to post in a while, but we read this thread daily. We appreciate everyone's input. And thank you, MattJ, for posting information in this thread. We are sorry for what Paul's disappearance...

Paul's mail route in Geneva, Illinois is festooned with blue ribbons tied to trees, in hopes of his return. I can see at least ten ribbons from my windows. And many more when I take a walk. I check this thread several times a day, although I don't generally log in. So I am still listening...

We've only known Paul Batson for a few years, but know him to be super reliable and responsible; therefore, the idea that he went off the grid seems unlikely to us. This is a man looking forward to getting a new job and buying a home. And he spoke highly of his sons and his girlfriend. We also...

Someone said that Paul's friends and family have gone quiet. We are friends and are still reading your messages. We think of Paul's family many times a day and hope for the best. We keep checking the news and there never seems to be an update. Thanks very much for posting a flyer in Bozeman.

I'm with you. I'd be chilling out in a Bozeman hotel room the night before an interview. But not sure Paul would do that. He is a high-energy type of guy.

Some one is asking about the population of Batavia, Illinois, where Paul lives. Wikipedia says 26,000 or so. Paul's mail route is in Geneva, which borders on Batavia, population around 22,000, if I recall. Since this is a pretty densely populated area, I don't know believe Paul would...

We know Paul, he's our letter carrier. It has been a real shock to everyone in our neighborhood because is one of the friendliest, most likeable people you'd ever meet a He carries doggie treats in his bag and makes friends with all the dogs on his route, so that tells you something. We set...