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Joined: 9/20/2006

Msg: 92 (view)

9/11 and how you experienced it ( personal stories) Posted: 9/10/2007 5:28:10 PM
I was at home watching it in disbelief. I come from a family of three son all of which and my father are veterans. I was in Desert Shield/Storm, my older brother was working at the Pentagon that day. He worked in the ring in which the plane stopped and lost several of his co-workers including his boss who was in a meeting at the time the plane hit. Everyone that was in that meeting was killed and my brother was supposed to have been there as well - did not get the e-mail. He received a Soldier's medal for pulling several people out of the wreckage that day. He retired there two weeks ago and still lives in VA nearby. That day struck very close to home and I thought after having been in the Desert myself (and BTW being proud of the support I had gotten while I was there from the homefront) and after 9/11 that there was no way we would ever forget whats important and WHY it is so important to stand up and fight for what we believe. Quite frankly, it is clear that the opposite is true (particularly in the media) - Remember what has happened here on our soil, remember those that paid the price then and those that continue to pay for our freedom, and be thankful for that because it is does not ever come cheap. Without becoming political, just remember that there are heroes in your midst so that there won't be terrorists there as well. Sometimes its hard to recognise either of them so expend a little extra effort on the 11th and try to remember to thank a veteran or a soldier or,for that matter, everyday folks who serve next-door... like policemen and firemen and other emergency personnel.

Joined: 9/20/2006

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When is a date actually 'confirmed'???? Posted: 3/14/2007 4:49:35 PM
I think he blew her off plain and simple. Whether it was intentional or just because he didn't care enough to call her before hiking or whether he had something else going on the side is pretty much the same thing differing only in the matter of the degree of disrespect. It is possible that there was miscommunication but not likely. Someone who had forgotten or misunderstood would have been a little more apologetic, I think. Furthermore as others have said above, he will do it again whenever he feels like it because he knows she will keep coming back. The word that comes to my mind is W.O.S. - waste of sperm. Can't do much about that... But she could re-evaluate what it is about her that makes him seem attractive to her and decide if she can live with that. THAT is something she can do something about. My guess this isn't the first time she has tied up with that type of person - they seem to gravitate toward one another.

Joined: 9/20/2006

Msg: 46 (view)

Weird Phobias Posted: 11/11/2006 6:28:21 AM
You know there is a difference between fears and phobias - Most "normal" fears are healthy and keep you on your toes. Keeping a few lights on is a healthy attitude - mounting floods in every room, sleeping with a flashlight around your neck, and generally keeping the inside and outside of the house lit sufficiently well to be seen from space might be a bit phobic. So if you wake up and your tan got darker...you might want to look into that. Otherwise, its all a matter of degree. As for toes... a lot of people have that "disgust" for toes... (others possibly a bit too much the other way have a fetish for them). That's sad because a good foot rub is quite pleasant and relaxing. Done right, it can be the best part of your body you can have massaged to relax. Spooning without foot contact (or fear of making contact) would be a bit awkward I would think. OP, IMHO you should work on that one - it would pay off.

Joined: 9/20/2006

Msg: 35 (view)

Expectations Posted: 11/6/2006 6:07:32 PM
Hmmm, expectations and more importantly, accomodation. I have to say that expectations are a normal part of the human animal and as mentioned above an essential part but one which should be kept in perspective. Everyone brings a set of expectations to the table regardless of how they may say they don't. The question is how rigidly they expect those expectations to be met and what are the deal breakers. And expectations do change. I am firmly in the "try to keep expectations in check or real". Why? Because I have been someone who lost "myself" in the process of trying to meet expectations - real or imagined. It is destructive and pointless for the "expectee" to try to do that and therefore unproductive for the "expector" as well. Does that mean you shouldn't challenge a mate? Or be challenged? I say no - therein lies stagnancy. BUT you should not try to "change" a mate and the bigger the urge you have to change them or the longer the list of things you would like to change... the more you should consider moving on. Expect the best but don't expect perfection. But there will always be expectations. As for blue, goatees, and expectations...two out of three ain't bad.

Joined: 9/20/2006

Msg: 104 (view)

Long hair on older women Posted: 10/8/2006 7:25:10 PM
Long hair is an asset - I like it. Doesn't have to be Crystal Gale length - a little over shoulder length is the sweet spot for me. I think it enhances femininity and to me that's always a good thing regardless of age. That's my opinion. BTW: I personally have no desire to grow mine that long to test out whether I would like to deal with it or not. I will concede that it may be a pain to take care off willingly and without a field test. Still like it on a woman anyway.

Joined: 9/20/2006

Msg: 47 (view)

Are we revealing too much? Posted: 10/6/2006 5:51:49 PM
piano4te, ummm, thanks for sharing... seems like that was a hair off topic though. The question was are we sharing too much... and my take is - only you can answer that question and decide what is too much. Depends on your dating goals and how you think/write. Personally, I am utterly unconcerned by what people share in a forum... its like playing an online videogame and thinking that character next to you is a hot female elf because she says she is... ummm, maybe ... or could be a middle-aged perverted Congressman instead. I think you have an opportuity in a forum to reveal as much or little about yourself as you want... and if you want it to be a true picture then craft it that way. And even if you try to be "you" it is still a "spin" game to market yourself for the intended image you are creating. As for the particularly more explicit detailed info you used as examples, you already know if you would reveal any of that by your own nature. I would say no it is unlikely to get you more (desirable) dates. And for the record, my answers are - favorite position: Yes, no sex span: negligible - always get it, one way or another swallow or spit: N/A. Sure hope this doesn't affect my bid for the Whitehouse...

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