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Jump to Page << prev | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 90 | 91 | 92 | 93 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 100 | 101 | 102 | 103 | 104 | 105 | 106 | 107 | 108 | 109 | 110 | 111 | 112 | 113 | 114 | 115 | 116 | 117 | 118 | 119 | 120 | 121 | 122 | 123 | 124 | 125 | 126 | 127 | 128 | 129 | 130 | 131 | 132 | 133 | 134 | 135 | 136 | 137 | 138 | 139 | 140 | 141 | 142 | 143 | 144 | 145 | 146 | next >> “Twinks..... I think you did a great job describing the dating thing!!! and I think we need to start a Rules for Dating thread.... LOL......” 1:11:05 PM 2/01/04 “Wanted: One middle-age man who loves, or at least likes, the wilderness and is willing to hike, backpack, and roll around in the snow. How's that for an ad?” 7:34:27 PM 2/03/04 “Which of us gets to define "middle-age?"” 7:46:15 PM 2/03/04 “I'm 43 - that's near the middle. I figure I'll live to 90 at least.” 12:16:40 AM 2/04/04 “Wing- Thats a pretty good ad!! Middle age - my definition- 30 to 80. ;)” 12:23:07 AM 2/04/04 “....my children have decided I should only date men 40-55 years old.......” 12:28:07 AM 2/04/04 “Middle age - my definition- 30 to 80. ;)" trailtrekker 12:23:07 AM 02/04/04 Whoa. I'm 31, and am NOT middle aged!!!! Sure, I'm having to deal with ear hair now, but my body hasn't given me any other hints of slowing down. Middle-aged: 40-50” 1:40:41 AM 2/04/04 “Well Artex if not having ear hair and not slowing down are signs of middle age, neither am I. BR - Aren't there good viruses and bacteria? That's what I meant, yeah, that's it.” 7:18:21 AM 2/04/04 “"....my children have decided I should only date men 40-55 years old......." divinityAnd to think I was going to give you a call despite your immaturity. Boy, all the things I would have to teach you. There's more to life than just hugs, even if hugs are real nice. Hugs.” 7:38:49 AM 2/04/04 “Middle age - my definition- 30 to 80. ;)" trailtrekker 12:23:07 AM 02/04/04 IMO middle age is a state of mind. I find it hard to relate to most of the people my age (53) because they act and seem old. I guess that can be applied to any age group though.” 8:02:51 AM 2/04/04 “No, no... I DO have ear hair. But that's about it. People consistently think I'm 25 or 26, which is fine by me.” 8:03:39 AM 2/04/04 “Artex, I'm just going to have to stand up on a chair and slap you around. Slowing down at 40-50? I'm 55, man.” 8:12:34 AM 2/04/04 “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do Rumor has it that Barbie and Ken are headed for a breakup, after all these years. Some people point to Ken's Latency Issues while others say Barbie was superficial and materialistic. Skipper could not be reached for comment.” 8:33:38 AM 2/04/04 “div, have you told your kids to stuff it yet? lol....” 8:35:29 AM 2/04/04 “ Skipper could not be reached for comment."Skipper is my name in the local pool hall!” 8:43:49 AM 2/04/04 “Nooooo Comment on That, NS, LOL” 8:52:19 AM 2/04/04 “Artex- Eeeewww! Ear Hair??? hahahaha! The nose is next! Okay, you're not middle aged, but I did mean that comment as a state of mind kind of thing. I agree with Ewker (although I'm not THAT old -lol, Ewk)- alot of middle aged folks act , well, middle aged. Not in this bunch, though. The only thing I hate is that feeling I am running out of time...” 8:54:45 AM 2/04/04 “wait- wrong thread! Shouldn't these comments be on the "age" thread??” 8:55:57 AM 2/04/04 “ "wait- wrong thread! Shouldn't these comments be on the "age" thread??"The age thread went too fast for me!” 9:04:59 AM 2/04/04 trailtrekker “I know your not that old but you know what I am talking about. What time are you running out of?” 9:37:02 AM 2/04/04 “I have that "running out of time" feeling also, and it's a big influence on many things. Thought I was the only one.” 9:42:24 AM 2/04/04 “I dunno, I thought that those braids in Artex's ear hair were quite the fashion statement. IMHO The pooka shell beads were a bit much though.” 9:42:52 AM 2/04/04 “It's just that I am so much closer to "The End" now. Want to cram as much life into as much time as possible. I guess that is good, but every now and then I get a slight panicky feeling like I may not be able to do everything I want to do.” 9:44:33 AM 2/04/04 “closer to the end? I do get that closed in feeling from time to time. I do know that you start to die the day you are born. Some people just get there faster than others.” 9:55:10 AM 2/04/04 “Looks like this thread has mutated into "Dating Sucks And Then You Die" LOL” 10:02:45 AM 2/04/04 Dating sucks??? “I wouldn't know, or at least can't remember...but, when Lizs and I were going out, it wasn't a sucky thing. I think that each person brings their own unique style of baggage into a relationship. I am guilty of doing that with Lizs. Sorry. So, going forward, I feel that wasting time on reinforcing negative energy statements like "dating sucks" represents a loser mentality. I refuse to participate in that universe...hence...dating RULES, and I wish I had a date, so that I could start to live the positive vibes that that statement represents.” 10:12:13 AM 2/04/04 Time running out? “ Repentbefore it is too late! Avoid the other side. 10:18:04 AM 2/04/04 “awww, stikmon, thanks for the apology, but I had baggage, too. That's one thing about dating when a person is out of his or her ever-so-naieve teens and 20s, when many will do just about anything to make a relationship work. You start to experience life, good and bad. And you learn from that, whether good or bad. It's part of who you are, that baggage. So, it's just a part of a person. I don't think you'll find anyone 30 and beyond without "baggage." So don't let it be a bad thing. It's made you who you are. Perhaps embrace it??? :-) No, dating certainly does not have to suck. (but then again, it certainly can.... lol... and when you're sucking while on a date, well, you're probably having FUN!! LOL!)” 10:25:28 AM 2/04/04 “"Well, I'm still here. But I don't know for how long. That's as much certainty as anyone can give me... I have some good news: I no longer have any fear of death. But I am in a pretty lonely place. No one will have sex with me. I'm so close to the end and all I want is to get laid for the last time... I have pornographic movies in my apartment, lubricants, and amyl nitrate..." Oops, wrong thread... err... this doesn't even really go with the conversation, but what you guys were talking about reminded me of this for some reason... this isn't the movie quotes thread.” 10:29:04 AM 2/04/04 “What movie is that from?” 10:33:29 AM 2/04/04 “Fight Club...” 10:34:39 AM 2/04/04 “You're sure it's not "Looking for Mr. Goodbar"?” 10:39:08 AM 2/04/04 “Got one word for ya', Artex: Electrolysis.” 10:41:04 AM 2/04/04 “Not that I can say anything of value related to dating, but I agree with Ewker and others about staying young. My kids know they couldn't keep up with me at 10,000 ft. with a 40 lb. backpack!! One of my closest friends teaching full-time with me is 83 years old and still very active. I asked him what his secret of staying "young" was. He said, "Stay away from negative old people!" I know my dad is trying to do that now that he is fully retired (age 76). ...and if it wasn't for ear hair, I wouldn't have very much at all. I'll just vicariously re-live my dating days through Artex.” 10:45:40 AM 2/04/04 “Dhutch,, sure there are a few good viruses and bacteria, I caught your meaning in the original statement but I pulled the guy thing and broke it down in a less than romatic manner. Sorry, but you are right love can be a virus. Dr. Phil, yes I've watched him, says to leave the baggage behind. To clear the slate as best as possible before entering into a new relationship. Baggage will only inhibit any positive growth. If you carry negative baggage into a new relationship you are doing nothing but planting a bad seed. Learn from bad memories don't relive them.” 10:48:36 AM 2/04/04 “I'm not saying to relive them, BR. Some people dredge up old stuff all the time and that's not good. I think the experiences akin to "baggage" make a person who he or she is. Maybe I'm just getting at the definition of baggage. To me, it can be good or bad. It's what you've learned and brought from past relationships, that helps you determine what you look for in a partner, if that's what a person is looking for. Maybe most people mean "baggage" in a negative light? I guess I can see that, cuz the stuff that sticks with a person is usually awful experiences that you don't want to repeat. But then again, you've had positive experiences that make you smile, that you take with you from a previous relationship, that help you realize how good something can be. And so, BR, after all that blabbering, how is it all going for you these days with that gal?” 10:58:21 AM 2/04/04 “To clear the slate as best as possible before entering into a new relationship. Baggage will only inhibit any positive growth. If you carry negative baggage into a new relationship you are doing nothing but planting a bad seed. Briar Rabbit 10:48:36 AM 02/04/04 I know I will have lots of old baggage that I am going to have to get rid off. I am sure some of it will be easy and some will be hard. The only thing I can offer to anyone is myself. I do have some good qualities that I had a hard time seeing but a good friend (thank you) helped me see them.” 11:11:22 AM 2/04/04 “Yes, Gremlin, but how's your ear hair?” 11:20:51 AM 2/04/04 11:46:56 AM 2/04/04 “Meanwhile, back at the oasis, the arabs were eating their dates. what?” 11:50:05 AM 2/04/04 “Why do they call the camel the ship of the desert? Because it's full of arab se(a)men.” 12:06:29 PM 2/04/04 “Hey, I'm looking for an active middle-aged man, not one that has baggage and is worried about death. I guess this wasn't the right place to put my advertisement.” 12:28:18 PM 2/04/04 “Everyone has baggage. Whether or not a relationship succeeds depends a great deal on how each deals with the other's baggage. JMHO.” 12:32:43 PM 2/04/04 “okay - baggage is okay, but obsessed with death isn't I do have my own baggage to share.” 12:41:26 PM 2/04/04 “I check most of my baggage at the terminal. Only a small carry on for me. Hey baggage is what you chose to obsess over. What's past is past, let it go.” 12:59:33 PM 2/04/04 “ "What's past is past, let it go." 1:43:29 PM 2/04/04 “Never! Never! Never! ” 1:45:24 PM 2/04/04 “...and if it wasn't for ear hair, I wouldn't have very much at all. I'll just vicariously re-live my dating days through Artex." Phil 10:45:40 AM 02/04/04 LOL! I guess I'm kind of the opposite since I have long hair now, and don't need it in my ears. :-) Okay, here's another update: I'm going out with the one girl from Friday night again tonight. She's nice and all, but I question how much we have in common (I realize it's still early though). However, another girl has entered the fray. I have a lot more in common with her, and she's also EXTREMELY attractive. Very down to earth, non-self centered, athletic (she's a volleyball player), and outdoorsy. I met her through some mutual friends on Sunday night and we totally hit it off. We already have plans to go out twice next week (can't do anything this weekend because.. well.. I'm going backpacking). When it rains, it sure does pour. Or should I say "poor". All this extra social activity is making me broke.” 1:49:35 PM 2/04/04 “Artex! You player! Ooooh, volleyball...” 1:53:25 PM 2/04/04 “Artex - Didn't you say the company was paying for the one date? Hit them with an expense report or follow-up dating. Hint at another story forecoming. they might pay!” 2:13:17 PM 2/04/04 Jump to Page << prev
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