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Sky at sunset

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Msg: 198 (view)

Why Are Over 45 Men In Love With Motorcycles? Posted: 5/1/2009 6:16:19 PM
Because they are easier to ride than horses. Women of course can handle the horses and perfer them. LOL

Sky at sunset

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men outnumber women on dating sites Fact? or Myth? Posted: 12/31/2008 7:55:28 PM
There are so many ways to look at this. For example, is the ratio consistent over age groups? How many men and how many women are "lurkers" but never contact any one? Why are most of the people on the forums women? I think it is a good way to meet people and see if their values match.

Sky at sunset

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i was wondering and looking for genuine advice Posted: 9/22/2008 3:13:23 PM
In general, a recent study supports that women get obsessed/in love with a person - after they have landed him. Once there they often will stay in bad relationships and expend much time and energy. Men get invested before they land the person - hence all these visual people on the board. I'd say that you are falling in the second half - you don't have this person and therefore it is a fantasy relationship. Everything is wonderful in fantasy relationships. Perhaps you hold on as the real world is scary and has let you down too many times. You could try going out with him and his partner - that will drive home the relationship and perhaps you might see things you don't like.

Sky at sunset

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Obsessive-Compulsive Guy Eats 23,000 Big Macs Posted: 9/11/2008 4:49:01 PM
My first thought was "why" and the second was "wow that is a lot of money" It could have bought a lot of groceries.

Sky at sunset

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Why is animal euthenasia ok, but human isn't? Posted: 9/11/2008 4:46:37 PM
On the equestrian bb's we've often discussed when is the right time to euthenize our animals. It causes us untold pain and yet, at some point we know it is the right thing to do. We agree that the animal will let us know. When they don't enjoy life, the sparkle is gone, they have chronic pain and there is no hope of a cure (old age can't be changed), then it is time to let them go. Most of my family thinks that it is up to the person to call the time for themselves. You can't ask someone else to do it as it is illegal and I think unethical to place that kind of a burden on any other human. There are usually ways to manage this unless you are suddenly incapicatated.

Sky at sunset

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I think I now understand why you are divorced. Posted: 9/8/2008 5:31:41 PM
Say Bye bye. Either he can't get over it - in which case you don't want to pay for someone else's sins. Or he isn't over it - in which case you shouldn't be with him yet if you have long term aspirations.

Sky at sunset

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Another Sacrifice at the Alter of Morality Posted: 9/7/2008 5:39:06 PM
How sad for both families. One boy is dead and the other has lost his future. In general, I find that many teenagers and early 20 somethings are much less mature than in the past or at the very least, don't really understand that actions have consequences. There is a current trend to "explain away all bad behaviour" so it isn't anyones fault anymore. You can see examples of this on both sides of the fence. IMHO: To kill is wrong and 14 yr old's are not adults. When incarserated, I would hope that he gets mandatory counselling in anger management.

Sky at sunset

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High Blood Pressure Posted: 9/6/2008 6:29:59 PM
My first thought was to go back to your doctor and remind him that you have asthma. There are many different medications available so you don't need to take something that could lead to complications. Losing weight, eating for your bp .....etc are all good. But that is not the answer for every person as just like certain medications, it doesn't work for everyone. Never forget that many people take bp medication everyday without side effects and live long active lives. High bp is called the silent killer for a reason.

Sky at sunset

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Should family be open targets by the media for candidates? Posted: 9/3/2008 7:26:23 PM
Kudo's to Obama for publically saying kids are off limits. Everyone should do the same.

Sky at sunset

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Will I look like a complete nerd if I do this? Posted: 9/3/2008 7:13:56 PM
Nope. Now if you have a few lazyboy chairs out front, I'd worry. lol Most of us either watch sports or have people in our families who want sports. 3 or 4 TV's beats the constant changing of channels.

Sky at sunset

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Ugly Guys Posted: 9/3/2008 7:11:38 PM
A choice between a fun, witty, funny, charming ugly guy who talks vs a good looking dull guy - always goes to the fun one.

Sky at sunset

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Why do nearly all women want to have kids? Posted: 9/3/2008 7:08:06 PM
It's not about you. Instead of trying to change the world, concentrate on the segment that doesn't want kids. Yes, the pool is small but you will be happier. Accept it.

Sky at sunset

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Does a guy's job really matter? Posted: 9/3/2008 6:58:05 PM
I truthfully don't think it is about the "job" as much as about the "dream". The perenial dream is to raise yourself and those around you. Freedom from worry, assurity of funds for healthcare and a safe environment for kids - those aren't shallow goals. Don't condemn people for having their dream - go find someone who agrees with your viewpoint and status.

Sky at sunset

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overweight/BBW women with fit men Posted: 9/3/2008 6:47:01 PM
Actually, studies increasingly point out that weight is not always the culprit that is thought to be. When they look at heart disease, for example, there are heart attacks waiting to happen in both segments of the population. Thin people often have high colesteral. I often wish they would factor in age - growing old is not good for your health. LOL

Sky at sunset

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Guys. Are you more attracted to helpless women? Posted: 9/2/2008 1:54:00 PM
Perhaps they are just gentlemen. My mom told me this weekend that when she went shopping she had to use her cane as it was a bad day. She commented that many men were opening doors for her and how nice that was. Mom is 83. It never occured to either of us that they were doing anything strange. Perhaps this is a generational thing?

Sky at sunset

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It's a Small World, After All - Too Small For China's Industrial Pollution Posted: 9/2/2008 1:44:13 PM
Pollution is caused by poor manufacturing processes and dated or nonexistant use of scrubbing technology. Corporations know no loyalty to countries. They are motivated to make the most money. They are global corporations and they sent the manufacturing there in the first place. Should China have more sense? Yes but they also have a huge population and poverty lets many things slide - such as the environment. The growth in China will slow down as higher wages are paid and living standards increase - but the jobs won't come back to NA only the pollution. Unfortunately, the Chinese who do care can't openly protest. The only method we have to pressure corporations is through our ability to purchase. Perhaps off topic, but I'd like to see full disclosure on goods that we purchase. If something in that dog food came from China, I would like to know that and let my purchasing power talk for me. In other words, ban goods with Chinese content until quality, safety and the environment are protected.

Sky at sunset

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College presidents seek drinking age debate ??? Posted: 9/2/2008 1:31:34 PM
On the news this weekend - it was a news clip about this topic and how many universities want the drinking age lowered. Going from memory here - Someone did a research project tracking binge drinking: 1/ if parents, particularly the mother, said nothing to the college student and 2/ if the parents, particularly the mother, gave a repeated lecture on drinking responsibly. The parents knew the kid would drink - just wanted them to avoid binging. The one's with the strong lectures had a far lower level of binge drinking. Those who had the lecture from the mother, had the lowest.

Sky at sunset

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Is red hot romance possible after 50? Posted: 9/2/2008 1:12:10 PM
Sure as long as it was possible for you before LOL

Sky at sunset

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In all Honesty.... Posted: 9/2/2008 1:08:09 PM
My first thought was that this is a public board and who would say that they do take illegal substances? That said, pot smokers are usually mellow and alcoholics can be very agressive. I'd rather deal with the happy high group.

Sky at sunset

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Are black women an endangered species? Posted: 8/31/2008 5:49:23 PM
CNN recently aired a documentary on "Black in America" . If you get a chance to see it you should. They covered it from the male and female perspectives as well as health. AIDs is an issue. I was truly saddened as these are beautiful young women with if not a great education - at least high school education - with access to condoms, etc. Poverty plays a role. Youth plays a role. The fact that black young men are often in jail where they contract AIDs plays a role. That said, Black women are not an endangered species and to them I say - you go girl. China: I have a brother and nephew living in China - no we are not asian. There are 20 million more men than women of marriagable age. It is changing their culture. Girls worry less about getting a boyfriend or being treated well as "it is easy to get another one". Family come up entire economic levels with arranged marriages so I guess there is a bit of "selling" still going on. Great odds though if you are a women.

Sky at sunset

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Are off-leash dog parks a good place to meet other singles? Posted: 8/31/2008 5:28:57 PM
Well I've had many young guys start conversations but the older guys keep to themselves - and there is not many of them. Couple of my nephews have arranged dates from meetings there.

Sky at sunset

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the ex, and the ex and again the ex Posted: 8/31/2008 5:25:03 PM
Perhaps this should be asked in the "ask a guy" section. Their answers might be interesting. Although I don't think either sex has a monopoly on complaining about ex's, this question was about guys. I have many brothers who have friends - I know too much. Guys really love to trash their ex's when with other guys - usually about how she took them to the cleaners. Learning - never try to argue with people drinking. Perhaps they get used to this talk in a social setting and it spills over into social setting on dates.

Sky at sunset

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A guy in a old crappy car ? Posted: 8/28/2008 6:27:23 PM
No, I only accept old crappy trucks. LOL I don't think an old car is near the top of the list of turn off's especially if the person getting out of it is presentable.

Sky at sunset

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how do you tell if a guy is married? Posted: 8/28/2008 5:59:17 PM
He might be telling the truth and is not married. That of course doesn't mean that he isn't living with another person. Please don't take a bad experience to heart. Just write it off as a lesson learned and go forth and date. It is his problem not yours and there is no need to make it so. It is a process of getting to know people without any guarantees.

Sky at sunset

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Croc shoes- safety vs. fashion trend Posted: 8/28/2008 5:53:50 PM
Ugly - yes. Almost as ugly as Birkenstocks with socks. Comfortable - you bet. That's reason why they have taken off. For us beach souls, they are great. For gardening, they are great. However, I don't think they are for work.

Sky at sunset

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Alabama hitting obese State workers with fee Posted: 8/28/2008 5:49:19 PM
I've worked for insurance companies. They make huge profits. Now I'm not against making profits but how do you justify raising premiums when you making record profits? You are naive if you think this is anything more than a money grab. I agree with the premise that if you charge them more, then anything that proactively reduces the risk should be covered. As stated before, an average means that there are many who don't have large claims. Perhaps if they added charges to all people - skinny or overweight - who exceed the norm it would make more sense.

Sky at sunset

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Missouri Police taser injured boy 19 times Posted: 8/28/2008 5:37:20 PM
Why do they use the taser over and over? Why 19? Couldn't you stop at 2? We've had a couple of people killed in Canada due to taser. One was in an airport and someone video taped it. They just kept pulling the trigger - why? Are the police poorly trained? Are they just not aware of how to use them? Are they just in situations that they can't handle and think people should react the same as if you shot them?

Sky at sunset

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Should we be opening up more farms? Posted: 8/27/2008 4:11:46 PM
Are there enough good farmers? It is a talent. The city I live near just passed a bilaw allowing people to have a few chickens if their lot is a certain size. What Next? Will they be letting us have outdoor clothes lines again?

Sky at sunset

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Birds do it,bees do it,and now,we learn,cows do it. Posted: 8/27/2008 4:08:47 PM
They hang out in the "BlackBerry" patches and use the GPS functions. Seriously though - did they mention horses?

Sky at sunset

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Corporate Culprit May Have Caused Honeybee Colony Collapse Disorder Posted: 8/27/2008 4:06:48 PM
Well said Serenitycw. I'm not a scientist either and am fairly well grounded; however I too have worked in large corporate HQ's and have tales that would curl your hair.

Sky at sunset

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Banned for Being Too Good Posted: 8/27/2008 4:02:12 PM
I did read the article in the news yesterday but don't claim to know all the details. My first thoughts were - wow, there are some adults here acting really badly and find that boy a different league to play in. Little guys shouldn't be terrorized by a pitcher/ringer. No he doesn't hit them but would you want to bat against a major leaguer? It's also a shame for the good pitcher to go through this. He has to know that this is too small of pool for him to be swimming in. Bad coach Bad mom Kids are the losers and deserve better role models - just my humble opinion.

Sky at sunset

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Concealed Carry Laws in Cities / Suburbs = Terrible Idea Posted: 8/27/2008 3:53:42 PM
No one "needs" to carry a gun. Why would you want to?

Sky at sunset

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College presidents seek drinking age debate ??? Posted: 8/27/2008 3:50:51 PM
As a Canadian, I can't see what all the fuss is about. Our drinking age is lower and there aren't any real problems created; however I don't see any are aliviated either. University students here can be just as stupid when it comes to drinking. I thought it was just the new generation. I suppose ours do it legally. The point is if you lower the age, nothing much would change. My daughter went to University in the US and did see the partying. We often wondered how they all got so much alcohol and parents, teachers and law enforcement looks the other way. Many parent bought the alcohol - which might mean that there is support for lowing the age.

Sky at sunset

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Judge orders girl to be renamed Posted: 8/27/2008 3:42:41 PM
However it happened - a big high five for the 9 year old. What confidence and absence of fear to fight for yourself, even against her parents. Either she is a strong willed as they are or they are really really awful parents. Changing a name is a small thing compared to changing parental responsibilities. I don't think the government is going to change anytime soon. In this case, they were asked to rule and fortunately found a judge with some guts.

Sky at sunset

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Have we become too inflexible? Posted: 8/26/2008 2:55:38 PM
I think there are realities in life - such as pensions, kids, elderly parents - that constrain how "free" we can be. Of course your soulmate would understand.

Sky at sunset

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Intellectual Attraction Posted: 8/26/2008 2:49:27 PM
Intelligence is sexy - at least to me. Right behind it comes the ability to cook. LOL There is a new dating site "Intelligentpeople.com" where you have to pass an IQ test to get in. It isn't very difficult so I went to take a look.

Sky at sunset

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First Date - Should It Be Special?? Posted: 8/18/2008 5:47:59 PM
No. I think it is too soon to be "special" although it may turn out to be that if you meet the right person. Most of the time first dates are a bit strange and I don't think we should put that much pressure or importance on them. As for Unleaded4you, I think nature would make a great first date as long as it was in a fairly public place. I don't think many women would be comfortable with that if it wasn't.

Sky at sunset

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Date showed really crass movie - is lack of class an issue? Posted: 8/18/2008 5:28:51 PM
I think a very important point is that - it takes time to truly develop a relationship. It takes many conversations, meetings and observing the date out on the town, at home, with friends and family, etc. As mature people - in age anyway - I think we often think we can figure people out immediately when the truth is that is likely impossible due to the fact that at our age we have well developed social skill sets that cover up the flaws.

Sky at sunset

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Long hair on older women Posted: 8/13/2008 1:56:38 PM
I'm pretty active and in the summer I hestitate to say this but I do perspire. I like to be able to pull my hair off my face or clip it behind when I ride. In the winter it helps me stay warm. Besides it makes me feel more sexy.

Sky at sunset

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Do men ever grow up? Posted: 8/13/2008 1:52:28 PM
well, everyone gets older in years but maturity can be avoided forever. Avoid them for relationships. Now the responsible growup that can play - I'd be happy to meet them.

Sky at sunset

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Need some advice ... Especially ladies Posted: 8/11/2008 8:41:26 PM
You sound like a nice chap - but please lighten up and put things in perspective. It was just one date and then you demanded immediate response. Many people, especially single parents (male or female), are very busy and don't read their emails constantly. Your last message was rude and rather scary for the short time that had passed.

Sky at sunset

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Are Scientists too Selfish? Posted: 8/11/2008 8:25:59 PM
Throughout the ages, scientists were multi discipline in their training. There is great synergy when you understand the advances in other areas and it is at that intersection that innovation happens. That innovation could be a great cancer solution - perhaps it will come from research completed on a space mission. So I say, scientist - continue following your interests, take the frontier of knowledge farther out and lastly, pay attention to other studies - you never know when it will pay off. I love my BlackBerry.

Sky at sunset

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Is breeding the right thing to do these days? Posted: 8/8/2008 7:23:14 PM
Wow, you really don't have any idea why people are called to have families - yes that means children. It is a good thing you don't want any and fortunatley, there are many women who also don't want children. Try meeting them instead of trying to change the ones who want them. Education and access to birth control are the best methods to control populations. Unfortunately, a great many people in the world don't have either. In North America and Europe, we have both and generally have a declining birth rate.

Sky at sunset

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Primitive Alien Life May Exist, Stephen Hawking Says Posted: 8/7/2008 8:18:33 PM
I enjoy reading Stephen Hawkings thoughts - but - how do we know he isn't the alien?

Sky at sunset

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Why is porn bad for children? Posted: 8/7/2008 8:13:59 PM
We can't equate what happened when I was kid to what is out there now on the internet. The shear volume and details of all kinds is staggering. It is not for kids to see continually when they can't put it in context or make clear decisions.

Sky at sunset

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Older Women, Same Idiotic Games Posted: 8/7/2008 6:42:40 PM
Older men, same idiotic games. Still visual and blind. LOL

Sky at sunset

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Are people REALLY as romantic and mushy as their profile states? Posted: 8/2/2008 10:56:01 AM
Well, this aspect of profiles has had me puzzled for some time. With 52 years of experience and a very logical mind, guys on POF should be the same as those in the general population with one exception. I don't see many men waxing poetic on a day to day basis. The reason that they are different - is that they want a relationship. Sometimes I read their profile and think - they want a fairytale not a relationship. And I don't think the gals are any different. Perhaps they are fudging it to come across as more attractive but I think most actually believe it. I wish them well and hope they find what they are looking for.

Sky at sunset

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Never married female, no children, early 40's - what's wrong here? Posted: 7/29/2008 4:28:14 PM
My quirky side would take over and I'd likely tell them different stories - was a man and had the sex change; abducted by aliens for child bearing years; was a nun for many years.......

Sky at sunset

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Who is that person in the mirror? Posted: 7/29/2008 4:23:41 PM
Lovely story and one I can identify with. My mother is 82 and still believes she is much younger and active. She talks a great walk. Her solution is just not to look in mirrors. On the other hand, she is interesting and interested in life. My dad, who is also well, had more trouble with aging and I see two of my brother going the same way.

Sky at sunset

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Why do YOU still make the effort. Posted: 7/29/2008 4:15:22 PM
Interesting question - while I agree that it shouldn't be "effort" and the benefits should be something you desire, I think it is definately different forming relationships later in life. Is the question on the effort or on learning to be yourself and changing your approach?

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