Home Depot, where do you meet men?

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Registered: 06-30-2003
Home Depot, where do you meet men?
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Sun, 11-07-2004 - 5:33pm
I recently got turned on to the idea of meeting men at Home Depot or Lowe's. They have free how-to clinics there. I didn't get my butt in gear today for the any of the free clinics, but I did stop into Home Depot. I picked out some paint samples, but other than that I didn't have a mission and I wasn't prepared to meet anyone. Almost as soon as I walked in there, I caught the eye of a cute, decent looking guy. We made good eye contact and he flashed me the biggest, cutest smile. Being caught off guard, I bolted. Next time, I'd be better prepared. I know almost nothing about home improvement, so it would not be out of line at all to ask someone a question on that subject.

I'll definitely go to the free clinics (esp. the manly ones). Also, I think I'll be spending time there. I need to anyway. I need to paint my house, etc...

Where do you meet men? Please share any actual places that you meet a man. We all know bars and online.

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Registered: 05-25-2004
Sun, 11-07-2004 - 8:35pm
The gym, baseball games, football games, softball leagues, soccer, hockey, tennis lessons, being outside riding your bike or running, the grocery store on Friday or Saturday night, Starbucks or Kinkos during business hours, the UPS driver, Goodyear or other car place, lunch places near big office buildings, boat shows, car shows, athletic events such as triathlons and running races, clubs (running clubs etc.), friends of friends, friends of friends of friends.....

I think you have to live your life to the fullest and then when you least expect it you will run into him. There are as many places to meet men as there are stars in the sky.

I think you have to have the right attitude. And always look your best.

If you are going the home depot route, make sure you are wearing a cute dress. One day when I was in there, I was wearing a cute black cocktail dress over top of my bathing suit (okay so this is the type of dress that you can dress up or down) and I got a lot of looks and a lot of help.

Today I was in Einstein's in my biking outfit and talked to the nicest most gorgeous guy. Just talked, smiled and made eye contact. All for practice and good attitude. AND yesterday in Meinecke the counter clerk hollared, "you just knocked me DOWN!!" I think he was referring to my new Hollister low-rise jeans and layered tops. Expensive Victoria's secret bra is worth the bucks. Anyway, this is all for practice and good self esteem!!!!

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Registered: 04-02-2003
Sun, 11-07-2004 - 9:19pm
When I was single I met alot of good looking men (in suits!) at job fairs. LOL I was actually the one behind the booth answering questions, but MAN oh MAN, there was a fine line between informing some of them and flirting with them. I gave out several business cards, and one of the men called me and asked me on a date. It was so SWEET! but I couldn't remember who he was.lol Still...job fairs are SWARMING with eligible career-minded bachelors and not all of them are unemployed. They are looking to advance and to network.

Also I got picked up waiting at the airport once... and the gym is a good place and speed dating can be an adventure!

It helps if you are a big time flirt...which I am. =)


Edited 11/7/2004 9:20 pm ET ET by orange_clouds

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Sun, 11-07-2004 - 10:21pm
that is TOO funny! My sister told me that - they actually published an article in a local paper about the "hot spot" to meet single men was the Home Depot right by my house! HAHAHA - one day I saw a guy in there I KNOW I had seen on Match.com. It was hilarious.

Hey - get it where you can girl. Just beware - men doing construction work tend to remove their wedding rings.....

laura

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Registered: 06-30-2003
Sun, 11-07-2004 - 10:34pm
I like you. You are one woman with lots of spunk.
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Registered: 06-30-2003
Sun, 11-07-2004 - 10:36pm
Hey Laura,

That's true about the wedding ring. Around here, many white collar men don't wear wedding rings. It's very disturbing.

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Registered: 05-25-2004
Mon, 11-08-2004 - 10:07am
Thank you!! You are sweet!!

I have been in a good groove lately. For some reason I am having a lot of fun and am revelling in my "single" freedom!

Instead of longing for a guy, I am feeling like one will have to come and find me and woo me if he wants me!! :-)

I feel 17 again!!

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Registered: 06-30-2003
Mon, 11-08-2004 - 10:23am
I agree with you 100% on that. I'm only making an effort to get myself out there and be seen. Beyond looking cute and out in public, I'm not doing any more work than that. It's only a matter of time before someone takes up the chase.
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Mon, 11-08-2004 - 11:47am
I meet men everyday through what I do that I enjoy.

Graduate school, student happy hours, karate class, flirting in restaurants...men are EVERYWHERE! I swear!

Do I look at them all as candidates for dating? No...I smile at men and women, talk with everyone I meet, cashiers, custodians, fellow students. Sometimes, something clicks...and then you look further.

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Registered: 05-25-2004
Mon, 11-08-2004 - 11:53am
How long have you been divorced? How many kids do you have? I am just curious because your posts always sound like they could be mine!! I have one kid and have been divorced for almost 4 years now.
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Mon, 11-08-2004 - 12:06pm
Some men in all lines of work leave the wedding band off. I know some women who do as well. It's not a good indicator of status any more.

I've seen guys who were on the personals at places around town like, the university offices, outdoor festivals, Pier one, bars, and restaurants. Often they are with a different woman every time. I don't want to do the personals thing any more. If I meet someone in real life, great...if I don't, that's great, too. I'm doing my own thing.

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