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| Fri, 04-27-2007 - 8:07am |
Okay - I have 3 "okay's" writing and they are all the same age - chuckle - I found that funny.
One of them I have deleted. His pic was okay and he has interesting stories but I fear too much of a big time travel bug. I mean, I would like to see China one day but to travel all the time takes too much time away from my son, my business, my dogs, my house, my exercise - oh and did I mention my life. Couple this with being the same height as me and agnostic (does not believe in God) and well - you know the score - DELETE.
The next one is a tall and handsome firefighter that takes his kids fishing in the middle of the week. He came in to check his email to see if I liked his pic and he mentioned he was glad about that and said he was off to clean up and eat. So I sent him a little note back to that response saying I was very impressed that he would take his kid fishing in the middle of the week and that we were not having nearly as much fun here since DS and I had to study for a hard science test. I also mentioned I have many fond memories of fishing as a little kid.
Then the other one from the fitness site is a personal trainer. I am not too impressed with his profile because he justs says email me to find out more. He was wanting to know if I want to work out with him and I say NOT because I bet he can't keep up with me and he just seems lame from his profile and approach. I bet he is trying to get me as a client. So I deleted him.

I like how you describe the first and last one so plainly and the firefighter as "tall and handsome".... LOL
The firefighter gets my vote!!!
Okay -but he still has to write back and we all know how that goes - maybe he will become a ghost.
On the other hand, the nicest guy just emailed - but he is too far away:
The guy that ends up with you will be a very lucky man, I wish you all the
best. Have you ever had 24 out of 25 before? I haven't.
Best of luck,
MRNICESTGUY
See, I just need one of those here in my own area. Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.
Of course it probably helps that I just uploaded a few good pix - this time I decided the purpose of the pix is two-fold:
1) to look your best and get a guy of course - remember they are visual creatures and are attracted by what they SEE
2) to tell them who I really am - since most don't read the profile - if they seem me running, with a kid, and with 2 dogs, dressed up, hiking and traveling - then they will understand what I am into!
I think that's so awesome that you're getting so many responses! You go girl! I'm so rooting for you!
Me, I'm the ghost queen, but forever the optimist, I signed up for yet another OLD site. I have a lot to offer, and I refuse to give up! You ladies here inspire me so.
to tell them who I really am - since most don't read the profile
A light bulb went off - that's brilliant!
~s~
Taina - your picture is very pretty! It is good to have one after all these years of typing messages to each other!!
I am *slightly* optimistic about OLD this time around for a few reasons:
1) I had a much needed break from a whirlwind a few years ago
2) My "in real life" is quite good now - so good that I am a LOT more picky and trying to appeal to the right person for me instead of just anybody
3) the lessons I have learned on this board and from watching all my friends date and from reading a plethora of dating books have gotten me ready to just observe the beginning stages which tell you so so so much and are so simple you might overlook something if you don't concentrate on this - but this is sort of my check-list:
- he has to write a nice note on why he thinks we are a match or what he likes about me
- he has to ask me stuff about me during our email banters
- he has to want to do something that pleases ME on the first date and not be too pushy on meeting up
- no bad boy sex talk in the beginning or bad boy sex photos like ones of him in his underpants in the profile
- no spotty communication in the beginning - like disappearing for a week
- no bad dads (remember MrSurferBoy that left his 5 yo daughter somewhere else to come here and have a stupid job that he could do anywhere?)
- no separated or newly divorced
- no speak of bad past relationships in profile
- no long distance - here now ready now - no exceptions
- he cannot be agnostic or of a wierd religion
Most of all I have learned to delete delete delete and not lose patience and that it takes time. I might not meet anyone good - I have no expectations - just having fun and using this in addition to getting out of the house and being social.
Plus it does seem that there are just a lot more people online now from the past - you even see that here on our board.
Awww Shucks,(Goofy's Voice) Judy, you're making me blush! I took a mental health day off from work and finally got around to updating my profile. Thought it was time you guys saw my mug!
You really have your ducks in a row, my criteria is pretty much aligned with yours that's why so many men, don't cut the muster with me-I can spot those red flags, ASAP!
I already had one response this afternoon, he was good looking and in my neck of the woods, but he's out because he's separated. They must have a one year finalized divorce and no ex drama, so next!