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machrider

Joined: 12/1/2008

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How do you feel about people who've been on POF for your years? Posted: 10/8/2009 5:12:50 PM
Hey.. your lucky you got an answer. Most of my mail goes either unread or ignored.

machrider

Joined: 12/1/2008

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How do you feel about people who've been on POF for your years? Posted: 10/1/2009 4:55:54 PM
Hey.. I'm still waiting for the "Short, Fat, and Balding" type of man to come back into style. LOL

machrider

Joined: 12/1/2008

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Profile Review Posted: 4/24/2009 4:44:04 PM
Could I get a profile review? I am quite new to this and would like some constructive critisim on my profile. Any input would help. I have been out of the dating scene for 19 years. Thanks again :)

machrider

Joined: 12/1/2008

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What is your biggest turn off with the opposite sex? Posted: 4/10/2009 4:04:09 AM
Well Natasha I agree with you on most points. I can understand that you dressing up for a date is great. First impressions and all. And I agree the gent should put in the extra effort as well. But there is a caveat and it's really to do with Men's thinking. I am an older fellow and only have REALLY dated two woman, one whom I married and was with for 19 years. And to be honest, I have no idea what "dressing up" for the 00 guy is now. First casual was casual and dressing up ment a suite and tie. Then jeans became acceptable as dressing up. Then came "if you make over XX dollars, wear a suit". Now I am at a loss to what dressing up is. It's kinda like clubs nowadays. I would never go to one again. Last one I went to I asked a lady to dance, and couldn't figure out when the freaking dance stopped. Nearly had a heart attack. LOL. Being a 40 year old man in today's dating scene, you need a scorecard and a thesauras.

machrider

Joined: 12/1/2008

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Frustrating aspects of Online Dating. Posted: 4/7/2009 3:12:39 PM
Just trying to lighten the mood... make a funny.. you know.. humor?

machrider

Joined: 12/1/2008

Msg: 165 (view)

Frustrating aspects of Online Dating. Posted: 4/6/2009 6:48:23 PM
Hey, If I look good after three beer, I'm doing well. LOL

machrider

Joined: 12/1/2008

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Frustrating aspects of Online Dating. Posted: 4/3/2009 7:06:10 PM
Doesn't really matter what you look like. I can adjust my beers to compensate... ;-) What's the diffrent between a two and a ten? Bout 8 beer. Anyone wanna go for a beer?

machrider

Joined: 12/1/2008

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Frustrating aspects of Online Dating. Posted: 4/2/2009 3:58:42 PM
Just looked over you post divine, interesting, very interesting. I see something that I do find rare on here. You took the time to reply with "I am one of the forum ppl and I always check out profiles of ppl who make a post, sorry, however, not interested....good luck in your search!" Now if I was receive this my response would be "Thankyou for replying and being honest, I hope to converse more with you in the forums in the future. Have a great day :)" That is what I like to see. A nice response from a lady with a thanks, but no thanks, and good luck. Nothing fancy. Now if a guy replies to you asking you why your not interested, it's a waste of his time. He should move on. It's like being at a bar and asking a woman to dance, if she says no thanks, then nod your head and move on, don't start begging for more information. You ain't a survey taker, and your probably gonna P** off her 200 lb boyfriend who's willing to pound you into mush. Or your gonna sooner or later run into Bob the Bouncer who will give you a introduction into an interesting peice of pavement. I don't ask much, just a polite reply. Just like you did. Kudos. P.S. If they don't take the hint, send them a polite reply again with the abbreviation P.F.O.

machrider

Joined: 12/1/2008

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How to deal with a separation? Posted: 3/22/2009 8:33:01 AM
But here is an interesting question, what do you do if the other parent is using them as ammunition? For example, giving the kids that they have everything but the ones that she doesn't have nothing?

machrider

Joined: 12/1/2008

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How to deal with a separation? Posted: 3/22/2009 5:11:53 AM
How do you deal with a separation? The Kids? The lonliness? Do you start dating right away or wait? How do you deal with the ex regarding issues that may come up? How do you deal with fustration? How do you handle the kids feelings about the separation? What do you tell your kids? I just want to see how other people deal with these issues.

machrider

Joined: 12/1/2008

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Intelligence Quiz - Funny Posted: 3/22/2009 5:07:02 AM
You GOT a score of 6 out of 11 Your rating: Normal Intelligence This is based on the Simon Evans score rating system answers below Hmmm not so good.

machrider

Joined: 12/1/2008

Msg: 171 (view)

Profiles without Pictures..How do ya feel about them?? Posted: 3/18/2009 5:36:41 PM
I put mine in so people know what there looking at. No suprises when I show up at the coffe shop. LOL

machrider

Joined: 12/1/2008

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What are you worth Posted: 3/18/2009 5:35:34 PM
$225.50. Guess that ain't alot. LOL

machrider

Joined: 12/1/2008

Msg: 243 (view)

Tell an odd truth about yourself .... Posted: 3/18/2009 5:32:17 PM
I am outgoing online, but most of the time I am shy in person until I really know the others around me.

MachRider

Joined: 12/1/2008

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Nominations for Worst movie of all time Posted: 3/1/2009 8:37:24 AM
Star Trek: The Voyage Home. What's up with the damn wales???

MachRider

Joined: 12/1/2008

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Frustrating aspects of Online Dateing Posted: 3/1/2009 8:35:15 AM
Fustrating Things...Hmm.. Everybody is looking for MR/MRS perfect. When you do find someone, they try there damndest to change you. It's hard to find someone who likes you for you.

MachRider

Joined: 12/1/2008

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What turns you ON about the opposite sex Posted: 3/1/2009 8:31:45 AM
Ok I am gonna be the honest ba*****. The actual first thing that turns me on about a woman? Breasts. The actual first thing that keeps me turned on? Intelligence.

MachRider

Joined: 12/1/2008

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Trust Posted: 3/1/2009 8:29:53 AM
Trust is hard to do after a breakup I find.

MachRider

Joined: 12/1/2008

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What is your most frequent thought when looking at profiles?? Posted: 3/1/2009 8:28:03 AM
I just don't go to bars. 1) when I did go to bars, they were bars for meeting people, not picking up the latest high and 2) you could actually ask someone to dance, and KNOW when the dance was over cause the song ended. LOL

MachRider

Joined: 12/1/2008

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What is up this Friday/Saturday? Posted: 3/1/2009 8:25:42 AM
Another weekend at home for me.

MachRider

Joined: 12/1/2008

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What is your biggest turn off with the opposite sex? Posted: 3/1/2009 8:22:59 AM
I think my biggest turn off with the opposite sex is really someone worried how much I exercise, if I smoke or not. If it's not for you fine, but let me live my life as I choose to.

MachRider

Joined: 12/1/2008

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To tell or not to tell - when you catch someone cheating Posted: 3/1/2009 8:16:28 AM
I wish someone had of told me before my kids found out. Yes, they knew before I did.

MachRider

Joined: 12/1/2008

Msg: 128 (view)

What is your most frequent thought when looking at profiles?? Posted: 2/16/2009 2:59:42 PM
I see alot of people being favorites to alot, but nobody dating.

machrider

Joined: 12/1/2008

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My favourite profile catch phrases. Posted: 1/27/2009 6:08:00 PM
Why is it when I see "No Head Games" I think of someone who doesn't want to play Chess....

machrider

Joined: 12/1/2008

Msg: 67 (view)

Worse things about being single... Posted: 1/27/2009 6:02:10 PM
I agree with all of the above.

machrider

Joined: 12/1/2008

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What is your most frequent thought when looking at profiles?? Posted: 1/27/2009 6:01:07 PM
I usually think "Geez... dating sure has changed alot in 19 years". or "Geez.. not much demand for the short, fat and balding" LOL

machrider

Joined: 12/1/2008

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POF DANCE AT THE RODEO LOUNGE JAN 23, 2009 Posted: 1/17/2009 3:11:08 PM
Rule # 3. I don't sing. Period. Not unless you want to have to use a hearing aid for the rest of your life.

machrider

Joined: 12/1/2008

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men disapproving of toys as addition in lovemaking Posted: 1/17/2009 3:07:09 PM
Well we are all diffrent. But I do agree on one point, if you want you partner to try something new, then be open about what your partner wants.

machrider

Joined: 12/1/2008

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Dating by Occupation? Posted: 1/10/2009 1:01:32 PM
That's why the short bald rich guy has more choices Hey I resemble that remark... well.. except the rich part. LOL

machrider

Joined: 12/1/2008

Msg: 115 (view)

Name your fetish! Posted: 1/10/2009 5:00:36 AM
I think I only have one. I would love a dominant woman.

machrider

Joined: 12/1/2008

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industry certifications Posted: 1/10/2009 4:11:09 AM
I agree about the value. When I started working in the industry, I had certs but the only experiance with some of them were on my own home network. I knew my stuff, but without practical experiance it's hard to find employment. I was lucky enough to do some work when I was in the military that went towards my experiance. A+, Network +, MCSE, CNA

machrider

Joined: 12/1/2008

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Dating by Occupation? Posted: 1/10/2009 4:06:32 AM
You know something, it seems that as we get older, both men and women, the job seems to be the common thread. Everybody wants someone who at least has A job, not the perfect job, or the high paying job, just A job.

machrider

Joined: 12/1/2008

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Dating by Occupation? Posted: 1/8/2009 4:53:48 PM
Well men do have there screening processes. Your right, they are shallow. I have been known to resort to them when I was younger. But I think most men as they grow older change what they are looking for in women.

machrider

Joined: 12/1/2008

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Dating by Occupation? Posted: 1/7/2009 6:05:18 PM
I am not bitter with ALL woman. Just her. LOL

machrider

Joined: 12/1/2008

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Dating by Occupation? Posted: 1/7/2009 4:00:17 PM
I understand cyranohh... Although I could have used a translation back when I met my ex. "So your in the miltiary?" = You don't have alot of money but your gone away most of the time so I can spend your share. "Oh, your going to Bosnia for 7 months?" = Woohoo.. now my bf can move in. "Great, you got a really great paying civie job!" = I'll give you six years then punt your ass to the curb.

machrider

Joined: 12/1/2008

Msg: 47 (view)

POF DANCE AT THE RODEO LOUNGE JAN 23, 2009 Posted: 1/4/2009 9:03:20 AM
Thanks new dawn:)

machrider

Joined: 12/1/2008

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CompTIA A+ Posted: 1/4/2009 8:19:05 AM
As well, alot of employers are concerned about people being "paper certified" You passed the exam but do you really know your stuff? My only grace was having two years of experiance when I was in the military. You need to get out there, get some experiance.

machrider

Joined: 12/1/2008

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Nova Scotian daters Posted: 1/4/2009 8:08:11 AM
LOL Sure, I am just not a goodtime guy. Maybe it's me, maybe it's the dating scene when I was a kid. Sure we all tried to "Get Lucky" but once you did, you usually stayed with the same girl. I don't get it nowadays. Sure, I'll admit it, I have had one or two one night stands, I've done my share of "uncommon" things. But at this point in my life I am looking for more than a good lay (not that that's not a consideration).

machrider

Joined: 12/1/2008

Msg: 44 (view)

POF DANCE AT THE RODEO LOUNGE JAN 23, 2009 Posted: 1/4/2009 8:05:14 AM
What is the pre-party?

machrider

Joined: 12/1/2008

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What do men really want??? Posted: 1/3/2009 5:33:47 PM
That's exactly what I was getting at. It's not to say that I am macho (cause if you noticed, I ain't even near buff enough), it's to say that alot of men think of themselves as macho. At least with the guys I used to hang around with when I was in the forces.

machrider

Joined: 12/1/2008

Msg: 332 (view)

What do men really want??? Posted: 1/3/2009 4:18:24 PM
Personal Experiance, what others tell me they think etc.

machrider

Joined: 12/1/2008

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POF DANCE AT THE RODEO LOUNGE JAN 23, 2009 Posted: 1/3/2009 1:56:39 PM
What's the info on the PRE Party?

machrider

Joined: 12/1/2008

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No hit rule Posted: 1/3/2009 5:42:55 AM
Hi lovevampy2, here's a little story. As a young teenager I was picked on quite a bit. I turned the other cheek all the time. I just got picked on more because of it. When I turned 15 we moved from Halifax to Victoria. I started high school. Three days into high school I was picked on by another student. I finally decided that that was enough for me. He said "Do you want to go for it here and now" I said "Sure!" And smacked him accross the beak. Bloodied his nose. Three day suspension. My mother laughed her ass off when she found out. But I NEVER got picked on again.

machrider

Joined: 12/1/2008

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What do men really want??? Posted: 1/3/2009 5:35:23 AM
Well I agree and disagree on a few points. Most men are uncomfortable telling woman what they want. It's a macho thing. I find most men want someone who desires them as much as they desire the other person. Men want strong woman, but with the ability to depend on others for some things. Now here's the blunt part. Men, yes this is true, want good sex. Men do enjoy the tender love making sessions, but Men also want woman to be agressive at times. You need to find a comfortable balance. Men want women to find a tactful way of telling them if there doing something wrong. Most men want to know what a woman wants. No hints, no nudges nothing of the sort. Just say "It would be nice to have flowers once in awhile". "It would be nice if we could go out to a movie.". "It would be nice if you took out the damn garbage". Men don't like guessing games. Women do not, I say again, do NOT have the ability to use the Jedi Mind Trick!. Most men want to touch. Snuggle, enjoy the feel and smell of there partner. Most men don't want you to be attached at the hip. Men want some time out with the boys. If a Man wants this but doesn't want you to have time out with the girls, then he's an idiot. Most men want intelligent woman. If there dating Barbie, then there not in a relationship. They just want someone they can beat at crazy 8's. Yes it's true, some Men wish to be controlling. That means there insecure. Put that one on the Idiot list. I have a hard enough time controlling my own life, I sure the heck don't need to control two. Remember the Serenity Prayer. Now look what I've done. Now I seem to have a craving for Dr. Phil......

machrider

Joined: 12/1/2008

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almost due for a karaoke party arent we? Posted: 1/3/2009 5:17:29 AM
Ok. I tried karaoke once. ONCE. I sounded like someone was swinging a cat around by it's tail.

machrider

Joined: 12/1/2008

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Scent and memory Posted: 1/3/2009 5:15:17 AM
You know, I find the scent of a wood burning stove almost brings back memorys. Just can't put my finger on them. To this day I love that smell, just don't know why.

machrider

Joined: 12/1/2008

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Dating by Occupation? Posted: 1/3/2009 5:10:35 AM
I agree that everyone is superficial at some point. I don't mind taking a lady out on a date and paying for it. That's the gentleman in me. But when the person starts hitting you up for rent, food money etc.. it gets a bit irritating, if you don't live with them. Now if your living together, it should be 50-50. I spent 19 years supporting someone who didn't really want to find a job for her capabilites and only worked occasionaly. I find most woman that excel in there careers are very strong women. And beleive it or not I find that attractive. It could be considered weird.. but that's just me.

machrider

Joined: 12/1/2008

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POF DANCE AT THE RODEO LOUNGE JAN 23, 2009 Posted: 1/2/2009 5:31:50 PM
My first gathering. Can anyone tell me what to expect and how to tell who is who? Last thing I want to do is walk into the bar and ask "Oh yeah, where are all the singles from the online dating site?"

machrider

Joined: 12/1/2008

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CompTIA A+ Posted: 1/2/2009 5:26:24 PM
Well, I thought some of the exams on the MCSE were quite hard. Networking and Exchange to mention two. I didn't even attempt CCNA.

machrider

Joined: 12/1/2008

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Nova Scotian daters Posted: 1/2/2009 4:10:49 PM
That's why we have the ability to block users. I have had to do that once already. Someone looking for a "good time". That I am not interested in.

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