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Msg: 113 (view)

legalized marijuana...a possible American reality? Posted: 11/17/2009 9:56:08 PM
I have wrote this before and I'll write it again. Decriminalize it and tax the living daylights out of it. Sell it in retail outlets and in states where liquor is state controlled. Treat driving while stoned/buzzed like a dui. Meth,coke,lsd and all the other nasty drugs, keep illegal. Especially meth because id theft, mail theft, car prowls, copper theft, in my opinion, are linked to meth.

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H1N1 has mutated. We're screwed now! Posted: 11/17/2009 9:51:28 PM
Good for you George, what has the virus mutated into now? London has been quarantined? Really? You are going to need to show legitimate documentation about this. Obama's daughter's have been given the h1n1 flu shot, and for the other poster who commented about about Mercury being in the flu shots, you are correct. In Washington State Gov. Gregoire has allowed increases in mercury, for the h1n1 flu shot, not so sure about the regular flu shot. So I am annoyed that the feds and state government want us to recycle our c.f.l's because of the mercury, and our thermostats, because of the mercury, but yet, our governor allows mercury content to be increased. Common sense people, wash your hands, cover your coughs and sneezes and we will be fine.If you have any questions, ask me.

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Borrowing money after 3 weeks Posted: 11/2/2009 10:29:31 PM
Hey, uh I could use some money to uh, buy some things, uh for my broken down um car, yeah, that's it. I also have some, uh, bills I need to pay before Guido, my landscaper shows up to remove some extra limbs. Could I get your checking account number and we can just do an e.f.t? Thanks and I'll pay you back.

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Truck drivers Posted: 10/29/2009 10:50:00 PM
They want you to flash, aka Tom Leykiss and Flash Fridays. I'm too lazy to read previous replies but I'm sure someone has posted something similar.

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Am 2 years separated and scared of that first step Posted: 10/29/2009 10:45:02 PM
2 years separated? Wow, that's pretty sad. I tell you what, get legally divorced. When some guys find out you have been separated for that long, they'll chicken out.

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does he like me or just being friendly? Posted: 10/29/2009 10:37:23 PM
Sounds like a perv, and that he is using astrology to get into your short shorts. For someone to immediately announce another person is "romantic" or whatever, based on their star sign is just trying to get a little sumtin' sumtin'. Don't get your undies in bunch over him because chances are, he's used the same line on other women.

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What is it with all the poetry? Posted: 10/29/2009 10:31:03 PM
What a bunch of cheeseballs. "Perchance a glance"? Is this wingnut from the 1800's? Does he ride one of those really tall front wheeled bikes with the little tiny rear tire? Maybe he wears a monocle? "You bring the sunfire from the clouds", ugh I bet this goofball has a dreamcatcher on his rearview mirror in 82 Trans-Am and has his hair in a ponytail. They are nuts and probably smoking way too much of their own product.

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Crop Circles, what is behind this mystery ? Posted: 10/25/2009 9:55:20 PM
Hey, I just read on Google news that a british policeman has actually spotted 3 aliens inspecting their work. This is from telegraph.co.uk plus it's on the internet so it has to be true. The aliens in question are apparently blonde haired and over 6ft tall and can run really fast. So there you go, aliens that have been given hair transplants. Must be from all those abductees from Norway.

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how should I act? why cant he stop staring? Posted: 10/25/2009 9:38:14 PM
You might have a serious problem on your hands in the form of a stalker or someone who has some obsessive/compulsive issues, not to mention mother issues. I know there are some real counselors on here who could aim you in the right direction. But if I were you, try and change classes. Talk to the school administrator and see if maybe you can get pulled out of this class. If he were to be pulled out, he'd probably freak and really wig out. Don't give him any more attention verbal or internet.

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one month to live Posted: 10/24/2009 5:37:26 PM
I'd get a second, third and fourth opinion and if they all confirmed the first test result, I'd update my will, pay off all my bills, make sure my organs can be donated and are still usable, give blood one last time. Sell, donate, give away all my belongings. Have a pre-wake with the family and people who I'd want to know time is up. Make sure there are no financial debts from me, after I've been cremated. Time would definitely speed up for me I think.

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Why do men with kids respond to my ad? Posted: 10/23/2009 10:20:39 PM
so after reading your ad, I'm not sure why guys with kids would respond. Your ad very clearly states you aren't interested in single fathers. so I'm thinking, that the clowns who do respond are 1)ignorant,2)can't read 3) feel the "no kids" doesn't apply to them and their 4 children,5)somehow they feel they are such a catch that you will oversee the fact they have a couple of snotgobblers. I don't consider you to be selfish. Somewhere out there is a guy who feels like you do, and you both click.

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do we REALLY want a relationship? Posted: 10/22/2009 10:43:02 PM
I want a relationship, and a long term one at that, but I'm happy to date. In the grand scheme of things, with the projects I have going on that desperately need my attention, it's hard to get serious right now. The close to perfect woman for me would talkative, expressive, feminine, capable, non-smoker, non meth user, politically aware, low maintenance. I'm not picky but I'm also not going to settle just because I'm lonely or looking for someone better. What would I do to snag such a hottie? Sell the tornado magnet and get a real house, keep work happening on a steady basis. I won't play the "I've been hurt before card", that's just sad, because most of us have had our heart trampled by some lunkhead.

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Why do people with no photo get moody when I dont want to chat?? Posted: 10/22/2009 10:29:55 PM
No, they are being morons and juvenile. It's not that hard to get a picture on here, someone somewhere has a digital camera. I just wish the individuals on here, who have been on POF for quite some time, should really update their photos.

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Girlfriend is acting strange after one week? Posted: 10/20/2009 11:13:10 PM
Move on, she sounds like she isn't into you. Or at the least, just be "friends" with her and don't get your hopes up.

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Solar Outdoor Lighting - filling our landfill sights! Posted: 10/20/2009 11:03:47 PM
Light emitting diodes are supposed to last a lot longer longer than cfl's or halogen. I would hang onto your led's when and if they burn out, I'd imagine by then, someone will have an idea as to how to recycle them. In the mean time, I'd go for the led's. They take less energy to burn, whether it's home or auto. As for any great outdoor lights, couldn't tell you. I'm looking for the same and all I see at Hell Depot are Malibu brand which are made in China. Pfftttt. Not interested.

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Mother relinquishes all rights to her son because she can't afford his healthcare Posted: 10/20/2009 10:51:07 PM
There are situations where married people divorce to actually qualify for medicare or medicaid. Just so their children can have some kind of health care. On the CBS news this Tuesday night the 20th of October, Katie Couric said there are 6 lobbyists' for 1 congressperson. No I don't remember if those same lobbyists are working to defeat or support the current health care proposal. But I do remember a similar CBS News report where Katie said the lobbyists' are spending a million dollars a day to lobby against the current health care bill. That was back in June I think. I know I posted something about that amount back then. My confusion is, why is it such an issue to get U.S citizens affordable health care? When people throw in socialism, communism, or any other -ism's I get get flabbergasted. Wouldn't it make sense to have a healthy population so the healthy people work, pay taxes, buy consumer items and get our tanked economy back on it's feet?

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Question for all of my fellow comic book superhero fans: would a mask really hide your identity? Posted: 10/20/2009 10:41:47 PM
I know it would for me, even though it's been a long, long time since I read a comic book. But it is interesting to see how peoples' persona changes when they have a mask on, whether it's Halloween, Fat Tuesday or being a superhero. Green Lantern would work, at least in Smallville. Apparently having the right lighting or lack of lighting does wonders. When Lois did her one time shot at being a superhero, I thought I wet my pants. She was Stilleto(sp) Girl I believe.

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Safety of Professional Tanning on skin? Posted: 10/19/2009 10:43:30 PM
Who cares if you are pale? I don't, because when you are 60, you will look smoking hot! Sure you say, but what about now? Skip the fake and bake, that's dangerous. If you want to risk looking beautiful, for melanoma, then go for it. But if you want to be healthy , try the spray on tan or be genuine and stay pasty white. It's inside you, that counts.

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That split second...that changed your whole life... Posted: 10/19/2009 10:26:27 PM
I think it comes down to really bad judgment. Don't abuse your computer privileges at work by shopping at amazon or down loading nekkid women. Duhhh. You mean you can't wait until you get home? Seriously, is it that bad? Employees need to realize that when they are using the computer network at work, the employer has access to that information.

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who is on first? Posted: 10/19/2009 10:19:32 PM
He doesn't like assertive women, but does? What a moron. If a woman makes the first contact, I wouldn't consider that assertive. I consider that taking the initiative. The guy you speak of sounds like a confused individual. Hopefully his bio is a typo, otherwise, I'd move on if I were you.

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Broadband a Right? Posted: 10/17/2009 11:33:02 PM
I don't consider broadband to be a right, but it definitely seems to be a downside. Not everyone has access to the intermet, and it makes me insane when people and commercials "assume" one has internet access. "Oh yeah, can't afford gas for the car this week but better make sure I have internet paid up". Good, priorities are in place. So if France has chosen to make internet access a human right, what will they do when the isp's can't provide that "human right" 24/7? Will France give each legal citizen an extra 4 days of life for each day broadband is out? I love how people compare the U.S to Europe and somehow want to instill exact qualities in life for U.S citizens compared to European citizens. Brilliant. Somehow we can't take care of children in Appalachia, yet building schools in Africa seems to be the flavor of the year. I know, someone is going to make a crack about how does Africa compare with Europe and the U.S in regards to broadband? My point is, priorities. Will crops grow faster with higher megs of speed? Will kids in Brooklyn learn faster on windows versus open software? Will a single parent in some big city be better off because there is free wi-fi around the corner?

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Who Really is in Charge of Russia? Posted: 10/17/2009 10:59:05 PM
Where is it stated that we are the greatest nation according to God's will?-Oh and Putin is in charge.

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How to get noticed. Posted: 10/17/2009 10:55:10 PM
I write the same thing I write to others' who are looking to circulate. Volunteer. Does your city have a food bank? Maybe they need volunteers to fill packages. What about the senior center? Maybe they could use a person like you to help out once a week, you know those seniors have children who have children? Donate blood. If you aren't a felon, start reading books to kids, teach other adults how to read. You'd be surprised how high the american illiteracy rate is. Remember, try not to give with the expectation of receiving. That usually fails. Be genuine and sincere with who you are and what you do.

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He can't afford to date you! Posted: 10/17/2009 10:39:07 PM
Here's my take on the cheap thing. I do fine with the line of work I'm in. Sure it's not a real line of work where I'm gainfully employed each week. But somewhere along the way, women and men(for the opposite sex) have assumed a real paying job is 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. I missed out on a tasty woman I met off of pof because I was caught in the economic maelstrom that a few key individuals back east started. She felt that it would be best if maybe we waited until we were both gainfully employed to date again. Huh? You mean we can't do things on the low budget? I thought we were getting along? Didn't we have some really good phone conversations together? Lo and behold she shows back up on pof . Long story short, if two people are really hot and heavy for each other on all different levels, not being able to afford to date the other person should not ever be an issue. If it is, then time to move on. I can honestly say I'd date an unemployed woman, as long as she has her priorities set.

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The use of the word Cuddle Posted: 10/16/2009 10:52:01 PM
I'm confused, he wants to cuddle before you even meet? Is he wearing 3d glasses and can teleport into the future before the date? Maybe it's a Halo or World of Warcraft thing. You should break up with him before you meet, see how that works with the next goofball who suggests that.

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Love at First Profile View Posted: 10/16/2009 10:48:03 PM
There are unicorns?

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Is Every Man On Here A Felon? Posted: 10/16/2009 10:47:08 PM
I'm not a felon, never been in jail, nor arrested.But I'm not GQ material either. You should probably be up front and just ask the potential date, "hey, I've been on a bad streak lately, all the other guys I have dated, well they seem to to have this ex-con thing going on, tell me now, have you been in the big house? Did you have your voting rights recently re-installed? Can you legally own a firearm?". See how that works.

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Flue shots are more dangerous than the flu itself! Posted: 10/16/2009 10:25:33 PM
I don't consider this a manufactured pandemic. I do consider the national news anchors like Katie Couric and Bryan Williams scaring viewers, a persistent problem. I take issue with health care workers being forced to take the shot, or be fired. Know what? If that were me, I'll walk. The h1n1 vaccine has not been safely tested over a long period of time, in my opinion. I don't appreciate U.S citizens being guinea pigs-willingly or not. Common sense should be absolutely mandatory, cover your cough and sneezes, wash your hands and stay home if you think you have the flu or anything remotely close. Wash your veggies and fruits. Use your brain and your guy instinct and don't cave into the paranoia.

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The laws...they area-changin'... beware! Posted: 10/16/2009 10:01:12 PM
I wouldn't say laws are oppressive, at least where I live, but it seems like the police pick and choose who and what they pull people over for.. Everytime I go into downtown, the speed limit is 25mph, but sure as sh%t, some wingnut is riding my butt like they need to get to their meth dealer yesterday. Plus there are no left turns allowed on one intersection between certain hours of the day, however that sign is invisible and drivers seem to not see it when they look at the red light turning green. Then they get cranky when I lay on my horn. Duuuh.The sign of course, is next to the lights. I'm not sure where the cops are, or what they are or not doing. It's like it's ok to speed in Enumclaw, and to drive like a numbnut, as well as forget about yielding to oncoming traffic.

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for the gun control people Posted: 10/16/2009 9:47:28 PM
I'm going to add my 2 cents into the gun debate thing. In Seattle, the outgoing mayor, Nickels, has decided that he will ignore Washington State constitution and outlaw guns in parks, craft(hobby centers) and other public areas. So now there will be lawsuits because what he has chosen to do is unconstitutional but yet he is leaving office so it doesn't matter. I'm pro gun, pro common sense and people kill people, not guns, like so many other posters have written. If a criminal wants to bring a gun to Seattle Center or any of the myriad of city/county parks, do you think he/she is going to remember the "no guns allowed law" and think, "uh, Mayor Nickels had the city employees put up this sign in Georgetown Park that says No Guns Allowed, I better leave my gun in my Caprice and perhaps shoot at Timmy Two Fingers while he is waiting for the light to turn green at Seneca and 6th".

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WHAT PERFUMES DO YOU GUYS GO GA GA FOR? Posted: 10/16/2009 9:38:30 PM
Fresh bark, just mowed lawn, cut fir#2, oh wait sorry perfume?

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How long to wait for an answer (for an introductory message)? Posted: 10/15/2009 10:43:04 PM
I usually preface my pof e mails with, "if I'm not your type, that's ok, please don't e mail me and say You aren't whom I'm look for and good luck in your search. You just don't need to reply". I actually prefer that. Understandably, I have not had many responses. As for first messages and following ones', be your self. Don't fake it, don't write one sentence e mails. Be genuine. Because female or male, they'll know if you are full of hoo-hah.

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No pic on profile and empty inbox Posted: 10/15/2009 10:34:03 PM
If some one is not interested in the woman, I can understand not answering the pof e mails right away. But if he does reply to previous emails by you, well, I'd be suspicious. Personally, I'd move on because it sounds like the beginning of way too many red flags.

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is it compromise? right choice? sensibility? settling? Posted: 10/15/2009 10:27:13 PM
You are going to have to detail us on your incompatibility issues. I'm a big fan of compromise, but not at the expense of what makes people feel comfortable or safe. I personally hate the word "awesome", but if the woman I was smitten with trumped that cheesy, stupid, lame word, well then she would be worth putting up with that overused adjective/noun-from the 1980's.

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Would this bother you and should I talk to him about it? Posted: 10/15/2009 10:21:28 PM
The guy sounds like a moron for making a crack like that. I would suspect that he is somewhat serious about his foot in mouth maneuver. What is he 16? Hang out and flirt with another woman? Getting insecure isn't your fault because wingnut should'nt of opened his pie hole in the first place. If it were me, in your shoes, I'd give the heave ho.

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Men and needs Posted: 10/15/2009 10:16:40 PM
I wanted to feel needed when I was younger, like in my 20's and early 30's. I wanted to do that "rescue" thing. Not anymore. It's not that I don't care now, but women I'm interested in these days, I think they have a better grasp on things.

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These beautiful fall leaves ... I want to make them worthwhile Posted: 10/13/2009 10:36:14 PM
You can stick them between the pages of a really tasty book and press them. You can photgraph them in different levels of light, in color and b/w film. Buy a lens that lets you take close-up pictures, and get the really close details. You can also rake of bags and bags of leaves, take your weedwackers and through the leaves in a garbage can. Weedwack the living daylights out of them, compost them over the winter and then throw them on you and and your neighbors garden. Leaves are the best compost.

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John Mayer's latest Battle Studies - Thumbs up or down? Posted: 10/13/2009 10:31:25 PM
The only 2 good things about JM are, TMZ loves him, and that JM is smart enough to drive a Ford GT, not only a Ford GT but a Gulf Oil version Ford GT. That car is a wonderland.

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What is the truth about apple cider vinegar? Posted: 10/13/2009 10:26:34 PM
monalee1, I'm confused. What are you trying to point out in your post? I'm not trying to be mean but I'm getting a headache trying to figure out what's going on in your statements.

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New playboy issue Posted: 10/13/2009 10:21:43 PM
I'd buy it for the potential collector aspect. From what I have heard on the national news starring Ken Brockman,Playboy is having Marge on the cover to attract younger readers. Hmm, maybe if they actually had more pictorials than writings......

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President Obama wants to extend school hours for our kids Posted: 10/13/2009 10:17:01 PM
As much as I loathe the networking sites, if parents and teachers want to make progress in the 21st century, e mail, twitter, facebook, myspace or whatever it takes to get questions answered. I don't have kids myself, but I would imagine that it might be difficult for parents to schedule time off from work, to meet with the teacher about why little Johnnie/Janie is misbehaving.

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Starting Over and Over Again Posted: 10/13/2009 10:07:01 PM
Maybe the women feel like they are being smothered. I'm sure you are doing what comes naturally to you, but maybe you might be doing too much? If I ever encountered a woman who did things to brighten my life on a daily basis, maybe tuned up my Jeep while I was sleeping, and bought me really good beer from 99 Bottles in Federal Way, I'd seriously wet my pants. But if that happened all the time, it would get old. You should be you, and not compromise on that basis, but if there is a recurring pattern that might involve giving women all you can give, I'd say "whoa there". I was like the way you are now, and would bend over backwards for the woman I was sprung for, but when it got to the point it didn't matter, I stopped. You'll have to decide for yourself when the best time is to stop spinning your wheels.

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President Obama wants to extend school hours for our kids Posted: 10/11/2009 9:34:30 PM
As far as I'm concerned, the kids have it way too easy. There is nothing more depressing than seeing how the kids score on levels of math, science. I am in favor of year around school. I am in favor of doing whatever it takes to gets scores up from students in the U.S. Having them study until dinner is ridiculous. But starting school that coincides when they are closer to being awake and cognizant is important. I don't need 9th graders going to school at 7am, when they can perform better at 8am. Those teacher half day parent conference crap needs to end.

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What is the truth about apple cider vinegar? Posted: 10/11/2009 9:21:29 PM
I have used it for dealing with my sinus infections. I'm not sure about the weight loss claims. But as far as my sinus issues go, it has been effective in giving me relief. I will either mix it with water and heat it in the microwave, and inhale the fumes, or unfortunately I will drink it. The acidic nature of acv purportedly kills the bacteria in the sinus system.

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Do you guys read all/most posts in a thread before deciding to post a reply? Posted: 10/10/2009 10:29:38 PM
If I see and begin to read a lengthy, 4 paragraph post, an original post, I won't answer it. Usually though that doesn't happen in "off topic". That being written, I also won't go through each successive post in each thread. I'll glance through and if there are common replies, then I won't answer. No sense beating a dead horse(sorry PETA).

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Moon Bombing! Posted: 10/10/2009 10:19:38 PM
Whew, glad I didn't get suckered into this. Yes I know this mission was planned long before our economy went in the hopper, but somehow seeing NASA crash tax dollars into the moon just to see if they can detect water vapor. To somehow justify sending astronauts to set up a moon base based on water vapor samples jsut annoys me. We all now Mars has water on it, screw the Moon, go to Mars. Just make sure we stop bailing out the banks and car manufacturers and get Americans back to work by rebuilding our aging infrastructure first. Kind of like, eat your dinner before having dessert first kind of thing. Just sayin'.

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hello there from Canada Posted: 10/10/2009 10:12:14 PM
Spokane is a fun city. Nowhere pretentious and snotty like Seattle. I couldn't tell you though if it has the opportunities you are looking for as far as meeting people in their 30's and 40's.

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Undecided/open regarding kids Posted: 10/3/2009 9:06:00 PM
Just let a potential pof'er know you are done having kids and aren't interested in having anymore. If that bothers some guys, too bad for them. I think that yes, some guys feel their biological clock tick in their 30's. I know it was for me, but much earlier. Don't worry about scaring anyone away, those who are interested in you and want to give things a whirl, will do just fine with a dose of reality.

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Does he really want to be friends or is this a booty call? Posted: 9/21/2009 10:31:14 PM
If you date a guy for 3 months, then he wigs out and says he doesn't want a relationship, a couple of things might of happened. 1) he did get cold feet about a relationship or 2) an old flame or someone newer popped into his life and he took the mentality of the "grass is greener on the other side". Without knowing every detail, I don't think you did anything wrong. I think he just doesn't know what and who he wants. If I were you, at the very least, just stay friends with this guy. If you are wanting more of a real relationship, move on.

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Is your city bicycle friendly? Posted: 9/19/2009 9:17:36 PM
I'm all for the bike friendly thing. I ride my mountain bike as a back up when my Jeep has issues. The one thing I hate is the bike racks on buses. They only fit 2. So if you are in the middle of a bus run, and there are 2 bikes in the rack, yay! you get to wait for the next bus. The other behavior I have noticed is the arrogance on both the motorist as well as the bicyclist. I had to go into Seattle the other day, specifically a neighborhood called Fremont. As I was leaving the pet store, I noticed this Groundskeeper Willie, riding his 10 speed bike. That's all fine and good because there are a lot of bike riders in the area, seeing as it's close to the U.W. But Groundskeeper Willie was running stop signs. Not just one, but 3 of them. Maybe I'm a little slow, but I thought bikes and cars are supposed to use the same rules of the road. If bicyclists' want to have a city that is friendly and desirable towards them, it would really help if they followed the same rules as 4 wheelers. I was really pissed because if I drove like he road his bike, those clowns from Fox who provide the running commentary for the 2 hour car chases would be all over me like flies on stink. Just sayin'.

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