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coach andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

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"New Psychological Assessment" -- a joke, right? Posted: 5/22/2009 1:09:36 AM
I went through the New Psychological Assessment only to discover that I didn't reply to Question 2. I went back and answered. Then it said I didn't reply to Question 7. Again, went back and answered. Now I get "You didn't answer Question 11" -- of which there was no such question. This is a "joke," correct? I'm thinking of all those "funny as a" lines: As a joke, this was as funny a: screen door on a submarine rubber crutch in a polio ward fart in a gas chamber In other words, not very funny. I noticed that the URL for this was lostintranslation.aspx -- indeed. Canadian humor, eh

Coach Andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

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IM Posted: 4/17/2009 9:32:45 AM
It's still available on two competitor sites (exact same AV Messenger), so it's entirely a Markus decision. It really is a crappy product though and I was surprised so many services used it -- must not be a lot of choices out there. Still, it was useful.

coach andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

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Plentyoffish Paid Virtual Gifts. Posted: 11/29/2008 11:34:59 PM
Markus, I'm a big admirer of you, but I have to be honest with you. This has to be the silliest thing I've ever seen. $20 to $30 for a (not-very-good) PICTURE of a flower? C'mon. On Face-book, you have a similar concept -- but the gifts are all a buck. I think if someone sent me a paid virtual gift, it would make her stand out all right... as someone who is not in touch with reality. As Binkman said in Ghostbusters, I'd be "frightened beyond the capacity for rational thought" if someone (especially someone I hadn't met offline) spent such a sum on a picture of a flower to send me. If I am paying for flowers or a gift for someone, it will be a real one, thank you very much. If you want to continue this, I suggest making them $1 for a plain one, $3 to $5 for an animated one with music, and make them a lot more interesting and clever. Maybe you can make a deal with the guy who did the app on Face-book. Andrew

Coach Andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

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Philosophy Question: Would you rather be famous or rich? Posted: 11/6/2008 2:20:07 PM
I believe in "and" -- famous AND rich. You could also be very famous and have things handed to you. If you were rich enough, you could always by Sardi's if they didn't let you in. Now where is that seminar? ;)

Coach Andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

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Is the Big Bang Theory wrong? Posted: 11/6/2008 2:16:37 PM
I wouldn't call the theory wrong -- just that there's a possibility of more than one Big Bang. Every time the cycle begins anew, it's the Big Bang. The question would remain, however, as to how matter came into existence in the first place, and would there have been a first cycle? Perhaps, many trillions of years ago, there was nothing (or just energy), then something, then the cycle began.

Coach Andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

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The Obama Administration... Posted: 11/6/2008 2:07:53 PM
I thought the speech was terrific and moving. By the end, I was a little choked up. As to the hypothetical cabinet, interesting choices; however, I would not want John Kerry in the cabinet, and certainly not in that position. Overall, I am looking forward to the new Administration and the next four years.

Coach Andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

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When you see the same photo on here over and over again.. Posted: 10/31/2008 12:56:52 PM
I agree with this comment: What i do not understand is why people delete their profiles b/c a relationship might work. You do have the option of hiding it. I for one would not want to do my profile over again. I worked very hard on it. Once I find myself in a relationship, I would just deactivate my profile, or make it "mail-proof" (you can set the age restriction to something impossible, like only someone 92-93 can respond), change my dating status and note the relationship if I wanted to remain on the forums.

Coach Andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

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MANHATTAN Thur Oct. 23 Karaoke get together Posted: 10/8/2008 3:01:32 PM
I like this bar. I've been there several times for karaoke -- they have it several nights a week. It has a small stage right by the door. They don't have nearly as extensive a list as T.G. Whitney's but that is more than made up by it being much more suited for karaoke and for better sound. You can eat at Keats -- I'll probably get there early to have a bite -- feel free to join me. The kitchen is only open to 11. Note -- this is one of those bars where they are often sticklers for ID, even if you're obviously well past your 20's, 30's, or 40's, although not as sublimely ridiculous as Trailer Park on 23rd and 8th, where the bartender insisted on ID from my 79-year-old friend (and not to be funny, either -- he was afraid he'd be fired).

coach andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

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Do any adults like Disney World without bringing kids? Posted: 10/4/2008 10:22:28 PM
I am vividly reminded of the last time I went to Disney World, back in 1990. This was the last family vacation I ever had, when my parents, my brother and I went to Florida for my great-uncle's 95th birthday party. We made a trip to Orlando, and my family, my aunt and uncle, my cousins and their spouses all joined us at EPCOT Centre. I was disappointed to learn that no one in my family had any interest in entering the Magic Kingdom. Since I was flying home and they were driving, I wound up having an extra day to myself, and decided to visit the Magic Kingdom alone. My first thought upon entering the park was, "Where's the a Rent-A-Kid vendor?" I hadn't been to the park since I was a wide-eyed kid of nine; I was now 34, and a little jaded. I briefly kept my eyes open for a single mother with children, with thoughts of treating a few strangers, but lost my nerve to actually approach anyone. I intrepidly took off on my lone journey. I soon discovered that Disney has a policy that keeps parties together -- whether you're a group of two, four, or in some cases six people, you go onto rides as a group. I also learned that if you are a party of one, you were considered a group... of one. I quickly found the absence of company made me feel like "The Lonely Guy" from the movie of the same name. Yet I went from ride to ride, a silent participant in the fantastical worlds that make up Disney's Magic Kingdom. Without the accompanying wonderment of innocent children, I found myself increasingly detached and jaded, noticing more how the technology that was so ahead of its time in 1971 was now both obvious and anachronistic. The real kicker came when I took a ride on the sky tram that goes over the park, giving a breathtaking view of the Kingdom. As I gently flew across the park, solo, in a car built for up to six people, I saw a car coming toward me, from the opposite direction, carrying the only other single man in the park that day, a fellow of similar age wearing the kind of blue blazer that suggested he just arrived from the nearest Republic country club. He and I made eye contact as the cars passed each other, and in that moment, we both recognized our odd place in the scheme of things -- we simultaneously gave each other a salute and a nod. I realized this was no place for a lone, childless adult. Of course, a bunch of adults could have a great time there -- it's the shared experience of joy that is the key to Disney.

Coach Andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

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Can men deal with NOT getting blowjobs? Posted: 10/3/2008 1:41:23 PM
Personally, it would probably be a deal breaker. I'm very orally inclined (giving as well as receiving), and would sooner give up intercourse than give up oral sex, not that I'm giving up either. However, I know men who feel just the opposite, so I'm sure you'll find someone for whom this is not a deal breaker. That being said, I would definitely make this known at the outset, or at least as soon as it seems appropriate to discuss sex. Perhaps more importantly, I would hope you have sought counseling for the abuse. If not, I urge you to do so as soon as possible. It saddens me that someone has caused you such pain and trauma. I hope that jerk rots in hell for it.

coach andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

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MANHATTAN Thur. Sep. 18th Karaoke get together Posted: 9/18/2008 10:56:13 PM
Oh Vanilla, come up to Coogan's and I'll sing Dean for ya. Andrew

coach andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

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MANHATTAN Thur. Sep. 18th Karaoke get together Posted: 9/18/2008 9:18:57 PM
Nice to see a few of you there tonight. I never got to sing -- Matt called many people up three and four times after I put my songs in, and I gave up at 11. I'm definitely done with T.G. Whitney's. I hope we can pick a nicer place next time with better sound. I highly recommend we try Keats on 44th and Second. About the same size room. They have Karaoke Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Happening bar, a small stage by the door, excellent sound and supportive crowd. I also like some of the Japanese places with private rooms -- they only hold up to 25 people, and we'd have to split the hourly room fees (or invite a generous industrialist), but based on tonight's turnout, such a room might work. I like to go to places like Japas with two or four people on a date/double date, too.

coach andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

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Would you Canadians move to the U.S,Would you Americans move to Canada if you met someone on here? Posted: 9/18/2008 9:11:57 PM
Interesting question. Frankly, whenever I've been to Canada, I think to myself hmmm, I could live here. Toronto is like a cleaner, smaller New York. And of course, Vancouver pretends to be New York in many movies. Quebec is beautiful. My best friend through high school and college met his future wife when he visited Israel. She was from Ottawa (eh). It was one of those love-at-first-site romances, probably fueled even more by the novelty of meeting someone far away from home, but after a year, he proposed, and moved to Ottawa, since she had more holding her there than he had holding him here. That was 29 years ago, and they're still going strong, with three children. We occasionally reconnect, and I told him that the way things have been going here, he may one day look like a prophet for having made the move when he did. I've seen some of the beautiful Canadian women on this site... yeah, I could live up there!

Coach Andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

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MANHATTAN Thur. Sep. 18th Karaoke get together Posted: 9/16/2008 2:20:16 PM
I got a few e-mails asking if I'm coming, so... okay, I'm coming. I look forward to meeting many of you and making some new friends. If anyone wants to go to a piano bar afterwards, I will probably hit Mimi's around the corner on 52nd and 2nd.

Coach Andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

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virginity for sale Posted: 9/15/2008 1:32:33 PM
You should be able to Rent it Sell it Drug it Kill it I could not disagree more! There is a reason they call it "civilized society." Perhaps if we still lived in the world of "Five Points" (as in "Gangs of New York") or one run by Atilla the Hun. In our civilized world, you and I have no such rights, and for that, I am grateful.

Coach Andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

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OCTOBER 24TH MANHATTAN POF MEMBERS FOR ROMANTIC EVENING Posted: 9/15/2008 9:03:21 AM
Looks interesting but too soon to commit.

coach andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

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virginity for sale Posted: 9/14/2008 5:12:09 PM
First of all, kudos for that "beating around the bush" pun that I don't think was intentional, but still... This story reminds me of that old joke. An older, wealthy businessman approaches a beautiful young woman and says, "Young lady, would you sleep with me if I pay you one million dollars to have sex with me" The woman pauses a moment, and then says, "Well I sure would!" The man then replied, "Great... how about if I pay you twenty-five dollars?" The woman became indignant. "What kind of woman do you think I am????" He replied, "Dear, we've already established that. We're just haggling over the price!"

coach andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

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Karaoke And D.J. Party for Plenty of Fishers-Riverdale, New York Posted: 9/14/2008 4:10:28 PM
I'm not definite and I'm also signed up for the party on Thursday, but if I am still free by Wednesday I'll commit. Good to know about this place -- it's only a handful of stops uptown from me on the #1 train.

Coach Andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

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When a woman is so beautiful you can't approach her. Posted: 9/11/2008 1:01:46 PM
Do you ever wonder when you see a beautiful woman with a short, bald, not goodlooking guy and wonder how that happened? Men are intimidated by beautiful women so the only guys that's gonna talk to her are the AZZEZ.. so, when a nice guy finally makes a move she is thrilled that a nice guy finally shows up! Dammit, my secret is out!

Coach Andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

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Losing an entire family at once. Posted: 9/10/2008 3:02:41 PM
This brought up some memories. This happened to a friend of mine, 20 years ago. He lost his entire family in a horrific car crash. As if that weren't devastating enough, a few years later he fell through a glass shower door, severing a tendon. He was a dentist, and could no longer practice. He belonged to a men's organization I've been in for many years. I believe having these excellent, supportive men in his life was a huge help to his grieving process. Still, the last time I saw him, a few years ago, he was in his mid 50's, with long shaggy white hair and a wild beard, though he had a new wife, a new career as an artist, and seemed very happy, considering all that happened in his life.

Coach Andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

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Checking Your Cellphone on the Date Posted: 9/6/2008 6:34:39 PM
Personally, I make it my business normally turn my cell off altogether when I'm on a date, unless I have reason to expect a call I will need to take, and I'll inform my date of that. This is the exception to the rule. I don't usually have life or death situations or such pressing business going on that I can't go a few hours without checking my voice mail, but I can understand if someone else has such a situation. I grew up in a time before cell phones, and if I can't go a few hours without, then I have to remind myself of that simpler time, and that there's more to life than answering every phone call at the time they come in.

coach andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

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Can having sex too soon in the relationship kill your chance's? Posted: 9/5/2008 7:56:11 PM
More often than not, sex too soon can destroy the potential for a relationship. From many conversations with men and women over the years, I've come to believe that this is mainly the man's issue. It's my observation that this doesn't seem to throw things off for the woman most of the time, but can for the man. The bigger question, I think, is what is the initial intention? If two people are looking for or open to a long-term, committed relationship (the kind that in our parents' day meant forty, fifty years or more, not the "until change our minds do we part" mode that seems prevalent today), and everything else is in place, and sex happens right away, there's a pretty good shot of things working out for the long term. If one or both parties is looking for a "short-term, recreational relationship," then this is going to be a relationship based mainly on sex or attraction, and is probably not going to make for a long-term commitment. On the other hand, I've observed that it's possible, but fairly rare, for a short-term recreational relationship to be successfully converted into a long-term, committed relationship. (Now for anyone ready to protest that they have had a different experience, I agree that such conversion does sometimes happen. Many have tried and failed, and many a divorce consists of a couple where one or the other party started out with the intention of a short-term recreational relationship. If you beat the odds, then consider yourself the blessed exception!)

Coach Andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

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Deleting profile b/c of inappropriate messages from men Posted: 9/4/2008 12:51:21 PM
I am unsurprised,given your profile, OP. I must agree with the fair and lovely Dreamer. The biggest red flag is that your marital status is set to "prefer not to say." That could mean you're married, for example. Certainly anyone who is married who puts forth a profile here could expect "inappropriate" messages. The other "prefer not to say" responses are not helping you very much. To me this is the virtual equivalent of putting a "Kick Me" sign on your own back and wondering why everyone's kicking you. Take off the sign! I suggest you heed the many suggestions here to redo your profile. Imagine yourself meeting someone, say, at a dance, or even in an interview session, or . What would your answers be? Everybody's got something to hide ('cept for me and my monkey, thank you John Lennon), but do we really want to hide the basics?

Coach Andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

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The Death Penalty - When is it ever justified? Posted: 9/3/2008 9:58:13 AM
In principle, I've always been in favor of the death penalty as a fitting consequence of murder outside of self-defense. The problem I have with execution, you might say, is in its execution. I would assert that if the law were changed from "beyond a reasonable doubt" to "beyond a shadow of a doubt," there should be a death penalty for capital crimes only. As it now stands, there have been far too many instances of people being killed for crimes it was later proven they did not commit. Even one instance is probably too many. DNA evidence might not be enough, since that's not infallible.

Coach Andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

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MANHATTAN Thur. Sep. 18th Karaoke get together Posted: 9/2/2008 1:24:20 PM
As much as I enjoy karaoke and enjoyed meeting people at the last event, I would probably only go to this bar again for karaoke if we had the upstairs, preferably all to ourselves. Whitney's first-floor acoustics are atrocious, and the bar gets too crowded to really enjoy singing, in my humble opinion. Let me know if you want me to help you find another venue for the next party after this one. I appreciate your efforts, though!

Coach Andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

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Private about phone number Posted: 9/2/2008 1:04:56 PM
One solution is to get a voice mail number that you can give out but that doesn't ring on your phone. There's a company called Free Conference Call that I use for teleclasses -- ironically I got an e-mail from them an hour ago that they have a service exactly for purposes like this (they actually mentioned online dating, among other reasons to use their service). I'm sure there are others. I think it's essential to move from e-mailing to the voice if you actually want to meet someone, and there are several good alternatives to giving out your phone number. For example, you can use a service like Skype, which is a VoIP service, that let's you chat using your computer and a mic/headset. You can leave off-line messages on it as well, so this could conceivably help in a situation where someone has to cancel but does not have a phone number to call. Yahoo and A O L both offer voice chatting in Instant Messenger.

Coach Andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

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Corporate Culprit May Have Caused Honeybee Colony Collapse Disorder Posted: 8/27/2008 12:50:29 PM
Ah, from the good people who brought us heroin! (Today's factoid: Heroin was actually a trademark of Bayer in 1898, a year before they trademarked aspirin. You could get heroin over the counter until around 1910, and still get it as a legal prescription until 1924. Also, German trademarks were lost in many countries, though not Canada, as a consequence of starting World War I .) This actually sounds something out of "Michael Clayton," last year's George Clooney thriller, or some other movie, doesn't it?

coach andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

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Things that will most likley get you read/deleted after only one message... Posted: 8/25/2008 10:32:17 PM
I'm somewhere in the middle on this. I love to write, and I'm good at it, so I don't mind getting into an e-mail conversation. Unfailingly, however, these conversations lose their steam and start to fall apart as some things aren't responded to, or things get misunderstood (causing one of those "Well I nevah!" exclamations), or one or the other person is a letter or two behind. I assert you should have gone to the phones before this has happened, and then no more e-mail except of the "I'm thinking of you" or "What's up for this weekend?" variety. Ultimately, I think the context should be led by what your purpose is in communicating with someone. If the purpose is to meet and find out if there is a connection, then it would serve you to quickly find some common ground in e-mail, and then graduate to instant messages or the phone. The phone gives a completely different dynamic, and it could push things in a different direction. I'm an aural person, and I am not attracted to a deep, masculine cigarette smoke-scarred voice coming out of a woman's mouth (though I suppose if it involved me saying "Demi, come back to bed," I could get over it). I've had intense e-mail conversations die on the vine within minutes of hearing the voice. It sorta kinda reminds me of when the "Talkies" were replaced with sound movies after 1927 -- some major stars of the silent film era instantly lost their careers once put in front of a microphone for the first time.

coach andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

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Musical Influences Posted: 8/24/2008 9:43:43 PM
There are three "icons" of musical influence for me who carry roughly equal weight: The Beatles, Elvis and Sinatra, the latter two as a vocal influence. Overall, though, there is no greater influence on me than The Beatles, and John Lennon in particular. In February 1964, when I was seven and a half, my mother came to the room I shared with my six-year-old brother, and said, "Boys, I have a present for you. There is a new band, The Beatles, and they are playing on Ed Sullivan tomorrow night. Here is there first album." The album was "Meet The Beatles." (I still own this copy of the LP, though it's no longer playable after many thousands of playings.) I was instantly hooked. I watched them live on Ed Sullivan the next night, and for the succeeding two Sunday nights. I was mesmerized. Six years later, inspired by an interview Lennon gave, I started to teach myself the guitar, and soon after gave up the trumpet. Many other influences, especially guitarists, have shaped my playing, but nothing beats this first one -- and they're as relevant for me today as they were in 1964. I currently am searching for one of my greatest dream guitars -- a reissue of the Rickenbacker 1958 325 Capri made of alder wood and painted Jet Glo black (by Lennon) with a gold pickup guard, and which was the iconic guitar Lennon played in the early days of The Beatles, and which had a lot to do with the early Beatles' sound. Give me that and a Vox AC30 amp, and I'll be seven years old all over again! [Fun trivia: Lennon saw jazz guitarist/harmonica player Toots Thielemans play the guitar in Hamburg in 1960, and had to have the same guitar.

coach andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

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Do you remember your first kiss? Posted: 8/24/2008 2:08:23 PM
My first kiss.... oh man. I was one of those who was terrified of being kissed precisely because of "cooties." This fear did not abate well into adolescence, and by the time of my high school prom in June 1974, I still had not kissed a girl. I was madly and hopelessly in love with Lisa, a girl I'd been chasing throughout high school. We'd been quite close, but not romantic, though not for lack of trying on my part. After a year and a half of rejections, she finally "came around" just in time for the senior prom. I borrowed my dad's blue 1971 Buick Riviera, an otherworldly car that was the size of a boat and looked more like a rocket ship than a car, and which had the neatest motorized car seats, which were right out of a James Bond movie. I dressed up in a pair of gray jacquard pants, a blazer with the widest lapels you've ever seen, and a big blue bow-tie my mother had bought for me. We went to the prom at Leonard's of Great Neck, a beautiful catering hall in Long Island. I recall slow-dancing to "Colour My World," played by the house band that called themselves "The Commodores" after our high school football team. (Unlike the Commodores of Lionel Richie fame, these were four very straight-laced white guys in suits.) My friend Eric and his girlfriend Margie were dancing nearby, and Eric and I looked at each other with s***-eating grins on our face, as if not to believe our good fortunes. To this day, that song put me right back on that dance floor. Afterward, I drove her home, and walked her up to her apartment. I can't recall if she looked at me the right way, or just flat out asked me what was I waiting for, but all I know is we kissed for what seemed like hours, but was probably a minute or two. Our tongues danced, then entwined, and her lips were full, soft and wonderful. I was so aroused I thought I'd rip my pants, and I was intoxicated by the experience. I doubt I slept that night, just dreaming of that kiss. Lisa was the great love of my life. We dated on and off for several years. In 1985, eleven years later, I ran into her when visiting my parents shortly before they left Bayside. She was visiting from Denver, where she had relocated several years earlier. We wound up having a beautiful date on July 4th of that year. It ended with a walk through all our old spots, and then a long, lingering kiss, still magical, if surreal. She went back to Denver, and wrote me that she was very happy with her life and her boyfriend there, and that we could not "go back home" again. We never spoke again, and I can find no trace of her, so she remains a beautiful memory. Sigh....

Coach Andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

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People who post pictures of them in their bed.. Posted: 8/22/2008 1:17:20 PM
I searched the forums to see if anyone else was writing on this subject, and indeed there are plenty. I've been frankly puzzled by the number of profiles I've seen that show a woman in various come-hither poses in her bed, sometimes wearing a negligee. Almost all of these women are, to my surprise, seeking long-term, exclusive relationships. From that observation, I'm thinking that possibly they are trying to show that if you commit to a long-term relationship, the prize is that sexy woman in bed, and they are giving you a sneak preview. (For some reason, however, I am thinking of that old joke: "What's the fastest way to cure a nymphomaniac? Marry her!) Personally, I don't find such pictures particularly appealing in an ad, although I certainly wouldn't mind getting such a picture from someone I'm speaking with and actually planning to meet.

Coach Andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

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What's your favorite secret ingredient? Posted: 8/21/2008 2:08:18 PM
I don't know about the "gourmet" part, but my secret ingredient in meatloaf, meatballs and sometimes burgers is cinnamon. This was my Eastern European grandmother's secret ingredient in several meat dishes. I always loved/craved this particular dish my grandmother made called a "clubbala" (phonetic). It was, you could say, an individual meat loaf, or a meatball the size of a dinosaur egg, with a hard-boiled egg in the center. (I suppose this was "Shtetl Gourmet" cuisine!) I once grilled her (no pun intended) on her recipes, and asked her what gave the meat (and the vegetables simmering along with the meat) its distinctive flavor. I was really surprised to learn it was cinnamon, since I associate that with desserts and beverages. I've used it ever since.

coach andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

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Would you date a man if he was unemployed and living with his parents? Posted: 8/17/2008 7:32:43 AM
Is his name George Costanza? Does he work for the Yankees? If so, watch out for the bad envelopes! [Seinfeld reference, for the rest of you]

Coach Andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

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Ive met someone fantasic, his username is hornylovegod!! Posted: 8/15/2008 3:37:14 PM
I saw this post featured on the entry page and had to look -- I actually thought it was a joke until I read it. Mazel Tov!

coach andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

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MANHATTAN Thur. Aug. 14th karaoke get together Posted: 8/14/2008 10:40:09 PM
A big thanks to Vegan for putting this together, and I hope her profile issue is resolved soon. I had a great time tonight -- enjoyed meeting everyone. Some great performances, and everyone who got up and sang definitely added something to the night and made it fun. I would say the venue doesn't quite work acoustically (I thought my ears would explode from the crowd sounds bouncing off the walls, especially before the karaoke started) but the location was good, and tit was a terrific night. I look forward to the next one! Andrew

Coach Andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

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Met someone who continuously goes through women online.. Posted: 8/13/2008 11:15:09 AM
It's a well-known axiom that at least 48.9 percent and up to 73.7 percent of all statistics are made up on the spot! (duck and run)

Coach Andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

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MANHATTAN Thur. Aug. 14th karaoke get together Posted: 8/13/2008 10:30:11 AM
Jeannie, that happened to me last night with cheese and crackers! I hope I can have it fixed today or else I will be not smiling TOO broadly on Thursday. At least it's not a front toof!

Coach Andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

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Is it just me, or are testimonials a turn off ? Posted: 8/11/2008 1:02:19 PM
Personally, I've never taken a POF testimonial into much account, if at all. The relatively few I've seen have been either been from women friends, or men who apparently didn't "make the cut" (or vice versa), but friendship ensued. If a testimonial is too intimate, or sounds like the man saying them is still hoping for something, then I'd likely stay away entirely.

coach andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

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The Elusive $4 Bottle of Wine Posted: 8/10/2008 8:36:48 PM
Let me start by saying I know next to nothing about wine, other than if I like the taste of it or not. Beer, now that's another story. A couple of years ago, I was having dinner with a friend of mine, "C" (his actual nickname) who is also a business mentor. He was visiting from California, and was enjoying much financial success. C told me he had become a wine connoisseur, and was very excited to share his new passion with me. "After dinner, come out to my car. I have a case of the finest wine with me, and I'd like to give you one and find out how you like it. I might even invest in the company!" We walked over to his rented Mercedes, and he popped the trunk. "Would you prefer red or white?" I opted for red, and he handed me a bottle of Charles Shaw Merlot. He called me every week to find out if I had opened the bottle. Finally, I had, and told him I thought it was a delightful bottle of wine. "Oh, I'm so pleased," he replied. Some weeks later, I mentioned this to a mutual friend, who pretty much fell on the floor, laughing. "That's Two Buck Chuck! Man oh man, C got you good!" Quite a joker, that C!

Coach Andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

Msg: 50 (view)

MANHATTAN Thur. Aug. 14th karaoke get together Posted: 8/8/2008 2:29:46 PM
Jonathan -- don't worry, I'm 52. By the way, my brother's name is Jonathan, and he's 50 -- helluva singer, too. I want to try to figure out how to get one of his songs in my profile, actually.

Coach Andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

Msg: 49 (view)

MANHATTAN Thur. Aug. 14th karaoke get together Posted: 8/8/2008 2:28:13 PM
"I'm High Pitch!" Will High Pitch bring Kelly Clarkson? ;-)

Coach Andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

Msg: 48 (view)

MANHATTAN Thur. Aug. 14th karaoke get together Posted: 8/8/2008 2:26:55 PM
Mimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii. I've been going to Mimi's since 1976! (Umm, I was uh, 9 at the time... yeah, that's the ticket!) Mimi was actually a man -- his widow owns the bar and the building it inhabits. Mimi's is actually on the NE corner of 52nd and 2nd. I usually go on Friday nights when Hunter is there -- very flamboyant piano player who wears all sorts of signs and pictures on his head, costumes, etc., and brings his library of thousands of songs, along with dozens of props. The bar is kinda like a musical Cheers. The staff can be a bit harried, not the best service in the world, but always a fun crowd. (I prefer to sit at the bar where Lori, the bartender, will take good care of you (avoid "Star" like the plague, if she's tending bar). (If you're really lucky, she'll sing the night you go -- amazing, amazing voice.) Anyone can sing there -- just like in karaoke -- as opposed to the typical piano bar inhabited by waiters/Broadway actors who are "between shows." In fact Hunter likes to periodically announce "No show tunes!", although he's just kidding. I believe he's there on Thursdays as well. The Monday and Saturday pianists are not great accompanists.

Coach Andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

Msg: 40 (view)

MANHATTAN Thur. Aug. 14th karaoke get together Posted: 8/7/2008 1:46:03 PM
Just letting everyone know that Vegan Goddess's account was somehow deleted by a system glitch, and she had to recreate today. She can't post for three days, but she's here.So don't worry, she's definitely coming and the event is ON!

Coach Andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

Msg: 38 (view)

MANHATTAN Thur. Aug. 14th karaoke get together Posted: 8/7/2008 12:39:02 PM
Our lovely karaoke hostess canceled her account? Does this mean she won't be there? Veddy, veddy strange! Well I hope to meet many of you next Thursday!

coach andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

Msg: 18 (view)

MANHATTAN Thur. Aug. 14th karaoke get together Posted: 8/2/2008 7:10:23 PM
Since you're looking uptown did you consider Coogan's? It's around the corner from me and a great place. It looks like Cheers, with glasses hanging down above the bar. It's very accessible by train and there's parking available. They have karaoke Thursdays, Saturdays and Tuesdays. We could easily take over the table area in the back of the bar. I know the owners. Andrew

Coach Andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

Msg: 38 (view)

The 3 Day Rule Posted: 7/31/2008 2:17:04 PM
This thread is making me think of the great indie movie "Swingers," with Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn. Jon's character, Mike, can't wait to call an attractive woman he met, and Vince (Trent) warns him to wait a couple of days. Mike obsesses over it and winds up calling her ... over and over, leaving one desperate message after another, and ruins everything. I think these rules really went out with "Mystery Date." (For you young whippersnappers, that was a blind date board game for girls that was popular many years ago. I'm not making this up. Actually, this whole site is "Mystery Date" brought to life, now that I think about it!)

Coach Andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

Msg: 256 (view)

How old is too old? Posted: 7/29/2008 9:44:08 AM
I find that age differences matter less as you get older. I think a big part of it depends on what you are looking for and what he is looking for. Are you just into meeting new guys, dating, "Mr. Right Now," a boyfriend, or are you looking for a serious relationship leading to marriage? If the former, I'd say no worries, go with your gut, and enjoy the time you spend. If this were 1908 and not 2008, you'd likely be married or engaged by 18. In 2008, at 18, you're at the beginning of adulthood. You're likely to go to college, where life will change dramatically for you. You're in that transitional age where you probably still have most of your friends from high school and even childhood. At 18, you are just beginning to think of the possibilities of the future. Even if you have no desire to go to college, you'll experience much change in the next few years as you mature into being an adult. Your 30-year-old man, on the other hand, has been through all of this. At 30, most people have started thinking about families and career advancement. I would be careful to see that aside from your common interests, you are on the same page in terms of what you're looking for and expecting from each other. As to the overall question of when is old too old -- that's ultimately up to each of us. My suggestion is to not let the opinions of other people (especially people you don't know, like here) be anything more than what they are: opinions. Opinions are like rear ends: everybody has one. Listen to them if they make sense, but make up your own mind. Take guidance from your parents and people you trust who have your well being in mind, and be willing to trust your gut. Ultimately, experience is the greatest teacher.

Coach Andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

Msg: 6 (view)

The Tonight Show: When Johnny left it was a really big deal. Posted: 7/23/2008 2:17:23 PM
There's definitely something to the "context of our times" idea. Also, while Carson replaced Jack Paar, it was more than a changing of the guard. Carson's show was more of a paradigm shift, delivering an entirely different experience than his predecessor's somewhat intellectual, very talky show. (Carson was actually quite a thinker himself, but didn't play himself above fray the way Paar seemed to do.) Johnny came from a background of entertainment as a former magician, a comedian and game show host. His public television personality brought you in on the jokes with him, made you feel comfortable, and he consistently made you laugh. After nearly 30 years, losing Johnny Carson's presence was close to losing a family member for many of us. Leno is good, but he was just the successor to the King. I still miss Johnny.

Coach Andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

Msg: 4 (view)

MANHATTAN Thur. Aug. 14th karaoke get together Posted: 7/22/2008 12:10:17 PM
Finally, karaoke in Manhattan! I would love to sing with my Fellow Fishers. I've been doing a lot of open mics lately with pianists and jazz trios. Last month I sang with a 12-piece big band... a dream come true! Haven't done karaoke in a while but I'm ready! Andrew

Coach Andrew

Joined: 1/30/2007

Msg: 21 (view)

The role of texting in a relationship when you're over 45 Posted: 7/21/2008 3:43:50 PM
In six hours I'll be 52. I'm definitely a texter, I'm very "2.0" and savvy on tech issues. And I really do enjoy the occasional flirtatious text. However, I'm finally free of having to jump when the phone rings or a text comes. I can remember a time when I would pretty much jump out of the shower for a ringing phone, but no more. I have voice mail, and I even get text notifications of my voicemails. I've actually learned to turn my phone off when I'm busy or sleeping, and always when I'm on a date.

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