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doveorchid

Joined: 2/12/2007

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Pictures/discussion for the Tacoma, Sept. 26th, 2009 -- Hike at Pt Defiance Park Posted: 9/27/2009 7:38:17 AM
I was hesitant in coming to any of these events, but now that I have I really had a great time. Loved the views and the company was outstanding. Thanks for the great time and I look forward to more events.

DoveOrchid

Joined: 2/12/2007

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Single Dads - please chime in ladies and gents Posted: 8/23/2009 12:45:03 PM
If it hasn't been said loud enough already....kids never belong on a first date. I'm not sure they should be involved in the initial stages of dating even past the first date. Having dated single parents before I know that can be tough, especially when there's a strong connection. Sometimes it's easier said than done. Good luck to you tonight!

DoveOrchid

Joined: 2/12/2007

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Taste of Tacoma Posted: 6/27/2009 11:15:37 PM
I had a good time at the taste as well. I highly recommend going earlier rather than later if you can. By 4:00 it was extremely crowded. Thankfully I was on my way out by then.

DoveOrchid

Joined: 2/12/2007

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Date Night Feature Posted: 6/19/2009 12:09:34 AM
Diddy~ you're visible to people you want to date. If you search for women, you're visible to women. Rixx~ I agree....spontaneous is fun. It's just been a long time since I was truly spontaneous with a stranger. Maybe I'm overdue I can see that the list of guys who are ready for a date this Friday continues to grow! Hopefully the women's list is growing as well and success will be had. If anyone goes on a date using this feature, please let us know!

DoveOrchid

Joined: 2/12/2007

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Date Night Feature Posted: 6/15/2009 10:57:04 PM
Thanks for the info Markus. It will be interesting to see how it plays out in our region.

DoveOrchid

Joined: 2/12/2007

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Date Night Feature Posted: 6/14/2009 9:51:05 PM
Hi Fleur~ I'm not sure but I did find this in a search: http://forums.plentyoffish.com/datingPosts12483114.aspx I don't know if that will answer your question or not though.

DoveOrchid

Joined: 2/12/2007

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Date Night Feature Posted: 6/14/2009 11:27:17 AM
Looks like this option is taking off and alot more guys have signed up since I last checked. Guys--are there many women signing up?

DoveOrchid

Joined: 2/12/2007

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Date Night Feature Posted: 6/13/2009 11:08:18 PM
From the forums page, click on search, and at the top with the other clickable links you'll see "date night". It's not an event, it's a new thing where you can make your profile more visible if you're serious about going on a date for the upcoming weekend.

DoveOrchid

Joined: 2/12/2007

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Date Night Feature Posted: 6/13/2009 2:12:39 PM
What do you think of the new date night feature? Most of us are here ultimately looking for a date of some kind but would you sign up for a date on such short notice? Looks like there are about 10 guys signed up for this week. How many women are signed up?

DoveOrchid

Joined: 2/12/2007

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What does it take... Posted: 6/10/2009 11:40:43 PM
I just passed the test and got "invited" to give seventy dollars to the famously free dating site. Things that make ya go hmmm!

VeronicaAllison

Joined: 2/12/2007

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Asking for help with profile Posted: 1/5/2009 1:26:45 AM
Matt~ good profile. You could make it better by including a full body pic. I agree with the previous poster, there is no need to include your last name in your profile.

VeronicaAllison

Joined: 2/12/2007

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How can one increase their chances of catching a fish? Posted: 12/21/2008 4:01:40 PM
^^^^ You're young and "sexually liberated" (nothing wrong with that), which would definitely increase the attention you're receiving, particularly the "You are hott" type comments. I'm older & slightly more conservative and still get that, just not 15 a day. As anyone could see from the content of my profile & my filters I'm seeking more substance than that so like you, I delete them also. OP~ there are many different kinds of fish here. Figure out which kind you want and write your profile accordingly, then get it reviewed. Good luck.

VeronicaAllison

Joined: 2/12/2007

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The habits your ex had that make you glad its over. Posted: 12/19/2008 8:57:18 AM
Covering everything he ate in either 8 cups of cheese or a half gallon of ranch dressing. After we broke up he stopped doing that and lost 75 pounds.

VeronicaAllison

Joined: 2/12/2007

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Where are all the WASHINTONIANS¿ Posted: 12/18/2008 1:24:54 AM
I have to agree, The Police last summer was one of the top 5 I've ever experienced. Simply amazing.

VeronicaAllison

Joined: 2/12/2007

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Impartial review of my profile please? Posted: 12/18/2008 12:27:53 AM
^^^^He's right. Picture your dream girl (whatever age, race, hair/eye color, occupation, etc.) while comparing the following two passages: Hi! I'm looking to meet someone for a relationship. I don't want any players, users, liars, chronically unemployed, abusers, criminals, cheaters, out of shape, promiscuous, losers. If that's you, then NEXT! Vs. Hi! I'm looking for a relationship. I really appreciate a nice guy who takes care of his health, is active, family oriented, is a hard worker, romantic, is a sweetheart and is ready to settle down. If that's you, we should talk! Of course this is slightly exaggerated, but if you find the second example more attractive, you see my point. There are a few other improvements (IMO) that can be made in your profile. Pictures are often a tough part of this process but if you're able to, you should replace your current pics with more natural shots and at least one of you smiling. Post a smiling picture as your main photo. Lose the shirtless pic entirely, if you're interested in meeting a down to earth, commitment-minded woman. There are lots of threads about shirtless pics that are available for your review. I personally find your profile a little long, but that's just a personal preference. There are some good nuggets there and don't get rid of the quotes if you edit it down. Ultimately, I think you'll do well here with the women you contact. Your heart seems to be in the right place.

VeronicaAllison

Joined: 2/12/2007

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Can i get some opinions on my profile girls Posted: 12/8/2008 2:13:40 AM
Hi~ you have beautiful teeth and a cute face. Im a little bit shy but my confidence grows quickly as I get to know a person. I like your wording here and the rest of your "about me" narrative looks good. Your pictures don't represent someone who's into design, fashion and photography, in any way. Girls in your age range may not notice that though. Your headline needs improvement. As you can see from my headline (which needs improvement also), I couldn't think of a great line but I kept it positive. It may help to actually come up with a couple of first date ideas for that section. I don't think anyone takes the first date section too seriously but it's valuable space where you can share more insight about your personality.

VeronicaAllison

Joined: 2/12/2007

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Another new feature: Men/Women Who Think You are Super Hot Posted: 12/4/2008 5:57:20 PM
Mine says "Men Who Think You Are Hot"....I guess they don't think I'm "super" hot, lol. It's funny because I looked at a few of their profiles to see what this was based upon and found that most of them had the same level of education and that's about it. Many of the interests didn't match and my pic isn't available to be rated so I'm a bit baffled by this one. Even if this site provided a serious list of men who think I'm really hot, I'm not sure how useful it would be unless it was mutual. I know of at least one other site that does provide mutual ratings and you're alerted if both users think the other one is above average. I would like the rating feature here redone into something similar. It would be more useful.

VeronicaAllison

Joined: 2/12/2007

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General question Posted: 12/3/2008 7:47:55 PM
You have been chattin someone and the sex question comes out You make it sound like this is a totally normal question to ask after chatting with someone. I guess it is in some circles but it would be the end of the conversation in mine.

VeronicaAllison

Joined: 2/12/2007

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Meeting Posted: 12/3/2008 1:45:04 PM
I agree with those advising to wait at the entrance. There should be some type of seating there. That way she doesn't have to look for you or be nervous about approaching the wrong person. Wherever you meet, make sure it's agreed upon. These days, a long, expensive dinner is a bit much for a first meeting from a dating site so I wish you luck.

VeronicaAllison

Joined: 2/12/2007

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Review Before I Take It Down Posted: 12/2/2008 11:11:08 PM
Hi OP~ I agree with some of the other reviewers in that your profile is fine but could use a few minor adjustments. You say you're meeting people but claim that everyone is flaky. Perhaps you need to improve your screening process more than your profile? Just a suggestion. You should be picking up on signs that someone is flaky or weird before you invest too much of your time with them. As for your profile, I would eliminate these parts: If you are looking for a funny, intelligent, good looking, professional, stable guy that knows how to have fun, and knows how to make a woman happy, keep reading. If you are looking for a bunch of flash, and no substance, move on. The things you're describing here are very subjective and many intelligent women will be turned off by it. We can make up our own minds about who's funny & good looking. It's also very cliche (boring) in the world of dating profiles. Not looking to play games, and I hope you aren't too. This doesn't add any value to your profile . It's also a grammar errror. It's also cliche. The most important thing is the conversation. Has to be good or forget it. Just like the "move on" & "keep reading" mentioned earlier, you should eliminate anything that makes you sound like a negative, bossy a**hole, unless you're trying to attract submissives & flakes. I would much rather be outside having fun. Again, "fun" is very subjective. It would probably help to be more specific here. Women that dont play games Unbelievably, you list this as an interest. It really says more about your state of mind and how you feel about women in general than it does about who you're looking for. You might need to dig deep and get real with yourself about whether or not you're ready to start dating in an emotionally healthy manner. The rest of your profile, your pictures, and information about yourself & your son, are attractive. There are some confusing things in your profile that aren't necessarily a turn off, but things that would probably be asked about early on (by intelligent women). Honestly, I'm not usually this picky when it comes to guy's profiles. I've only picked yours apart because of the invitation to do so.

VeronicaAllison

Joined: 2/12/2007

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When is it 'new' ? Posted: 11/28/2008 12:36:40 PM
Sorry to hear the conversation ended that way. Hopefully, when things cool down you can discuss it again with a better outcome. It sounds like you've been thinking about this almost non-stop for quite some time, yet he was surprised when you brought it up. He needs some time to think about it as well.

VeronicaAllison

Joined: 2/12/2007

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Your best turkey tips and cooking on a BGE. Posted: 11/28/2008 12:19:42 AM
Scott~ I wish my aunt would've read your post before freaking out about salmonella stuffed turkey this year. She has always stuffed the bird and it's turned out great. This year she bought into the hype and cooked the stuffing separately...it had great flavor but the texture was sort of gummy and not like what she usually serves. The rest of the meal was beautiful so it would've been inconsequential if she hadn't felt so bad about it. What causes the gummy/sticky texture?

VeronicaAllison

Joined: 2/12/2007

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To he many good points posted,I'd like to add... not taking himself too seriously Posted: 11/27/2008 1:18:37 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to you as well. I'll add that a good man (and a good woman) helps clean up the kitchen after the Thanksgiving bomb has exploded and been digested...hope everyone has a great holiday.

VeronicaAllison

Joined: 2/12/2007

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ETHNIC ATTRACTION... Posted: 11/27/2008 12:42:29 PM
for example i never date black/brown men or want to only because i don't find brown skin attractive....!! infact i don't contact or converse with them either and im 50% asian...i also know that their up bringing and cultuer does not allow them to be the person i would want to be with due tio their believes................does that mak me wrong...im not racist im brown with brown children Actiongirl~ sorry to break it to you but those are very racist and offensive comments. I find it sickening that you openly and proudly state that you refuse to have anything to do with brown skinned people and you follow up your comments by saying you have brown children! This is how and why racism persists, by people like you who teach their children that you can tell everything about a person's background just by looking at their skin color. It's ridiculous and it's disgusting.

VeronicaAllison

Joined: 2/12/2007

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When is it 'new' ? Posted: 11/27/2008 12:23:04 AM
Octavia~ I was also wondering if there was more to the story. I was just trying to send support the OP's way, so no worries.

VeronicaAllison

Joined: 2/12/2007

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When is it 'new' ? Posted: 11/26/2008 11:31:04 PM
Is a 2 year relationship new? Not in my opinion. Whether or not after 2 years there should be an automatic invitation to major holidays and life's big celebrations is a personal decision. For me and my relationship style (or whatever you want to call it), I'd be unhappy if it wasn't assumed that important events were shared after that length of time. I typically haven't felt that way after 5 months, but definitely after 2 years. I have a friend who's been dating a guy for over a year and they are still in the dating phase. They barely share any important occasions and she's pretty unhappy. I have another friend who got the big honking engagement ring after a 5 year live in relationship (with children involved). That was 2 years ago and they still haven't set the date. They're obviously moving at a very slow pace, but it's the pace that's comfortable for them. Relationship 'timelines' are as individual as the people involved in them. Regardless of how savvy us women are, we still have moments when we're contemplative or unsure. There's nothing wrong with that.

VeronicaAllison

Joined: 2/12/2007

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To he many good points posted,I'd like to add... not taking himself too seriously Posted: 11/26/2008 1:08:05 PM
ONCE AGAIN MY THREAD ISN'T ABOUT GOD, therefore if you have the need to spout theology, and the man and womans place according to YOUR GOD BELIEF, start you own thread. And please start your own thread in the philosophy forum where it belongs, not here. Thanks.

VeronicaAllison

Joined: 2/12/2007

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what is you favorite way to drink eggnog Posted: 11/20/2008 11:21:25 PM
Besides straight up, Starbucks eggnog lattes. Too bad the homemade ones I've had don't taste quite as yummy.

VeronicaAllison

Joined: 2/12/2007

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Advise for dating with children Posted: 11/18/2008 1:06:42 PM
Having dated men with children I know first hand how hard it is to keep everything compartmentalized so that the kids aren't brought into the equation too early. In a perfect world, single parents should wait (at least) until the honeymoon period of a new relationship is over to bring the children into the relationship. In most circumstances, I don't think there's any harm in letting the children know you're dating. However, there's a difference between introducing the kids to someone and letting them bond with someone by spending time large amounts of time on a regular basis. Doing that too early is, as you know, playing with fire.

VeronicaAllison

Joined: 2/12/2007

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Are there any WA Ladies without kids??? Posted: 11/15/2008 11:33:22 AM
The part about competing with someone's history was about you. As I stated, I have no problems dating men with children.

VeronicaAllison

Joined: 2/12/2007

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Are there any WA Ladies without kids??? Posted: 11/15/2008 12:11:05 AM
Wookin~ I have to admit, that was interesting reading. Is it oversimplifying what you wrote by saying your main concern is not getting enough attention from a woman with children? I noticed you mentioned "focus" and "attention" several times throughout your post, in reference to children and exes taking attention away from you. As someone who has had mature relationships with involved fathers, I find this part of your analysis to be rather silly. It's also telling that you reference a "perfect" mate & allude to a "foolproof" relationship--neither of which exist in reality. You also left out one of the long-term "relationship handicaps", which would be dating 18 year olds! But at least they're easily controlled and have no history that you'd have to compete with.

VeronicaAllison

Joined: 2/12/2007

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I got this girls number then......haha Posted: 11/10/2008 9:35:53 PM
The part about her leaving without saying anything makes me think she's a bit full of herself. On the other hand, she may think you're attractive but not necessarily want to spend the rest of her night with you. Maybe she initially went out to blow off steam with girlfriends and that's all she's in the mood for. Call her in the morning and ask her out for a proper date. Her response will tell you what to do from there.

VeronicaAllison

Joined: 2/12/2007

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Obama - First Black or Biracial ... Posted: 11/4/2008 10:37:07 PM
President-elect Obama actually won 338 electoral votes to Senator McCain's 156, with 40-something electoral votes still to be decided. From what I've read, President-elect Obama identifies himself as Black or African American. I don't fault the OP for asking the question, as misinformed as she is. However, what's more important are the legions of people of all colors, ages and backgrounds who have been inspired by him to wake up, educate themselves on the issues and get involved. That alone will make the US a stronger country, regardless of which culture or political party someone identifies with.

VeronicaAllison

Joined: 2/12/2007

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Karaoke Night? Posted: 11/4/2008 10:08:05 PM
I haven't seen enough interest from enough people in the same area to make an event out of this idea, unfortunately.

VeronicaAllison

Joined: 2/12/2007

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Karaoke Night? Redmond all week Posted: 11/4/2008 10:44:16 AM
I'd love to...just not in Redmond.

VeronicaAllison

Joined: 2/12/2007

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What type of singles event would you show up to? Posted: 10/8/2008 12:20:44 AM
I played the card game at singles night at the Mariners. It was really fun and instrumental in a connection I made with someone that night. Like Tanz mentioned, we don't get anywhere near the number of people needed for something like that at our meet ups....but we can still hold out hope!

VeronicaAllison

Joined: 2/12/2007

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What type of singles event would you show up to? Posted: 10/5/2008 11:34:25 AM
Tanzanite~ I was about to write the same thing and couldn't have said it better. Rconiv~ nature walks/photoshoots is a really great idea. I'm curious about your experience with conversing at indoor singles events and why you've had such bad luck. I haven't found that to be an issue at POF events I've attended.

VeronicaAllison

Joined: 2/12/2007

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What type of singles event would you show up to? Posted: 10/2/2008 1:21:02 AM
"Forum spamming is a breach of netiquette where users repeat the same word or phrase over and over.... This is a common trolling technique. It can also be traditional spam, unpaid advertisements that are in breach of the forum's rules." Borrowed from "Internet Forum" on Wikipedia.

VeronicaAllison

Joined: 2/12/2007

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What one flaw would you NOT want your potential mate to have??? Posted: 9/29/2008 9:18:23 PM
Don't worry Fleur...I'm on that list as well.

VeronicaAllison

Joined: 2/12/2007

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Good Places to eat, and good places to take a date Posted: 9/28/2008 11:05:55 PM
I've also heard that Purple Cafe is very cool. Hopefully I can check that one out sometime soon.

VeronicaAllison

Joined: 2/12/2007

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What type of singles event would you show up to? Posted: 9/22/2008 9:51:41 PM
Harleykat~ I can tell you're a pro at setting up events! You have some fantastic ideas and tips. It would be nice if there was more interest in the WA forum since the events take such an investment of time and energy to set up. We now have someone badmouthing our events who has never even been to one. Maybe he's just saying aloud what others have been thinking.

VeronicaAllison

Joined: 2/12/2007

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What type of singles event would you show up to? Posted: 9/19/2008 10:24:09 PM
AManofAdventure~ What a great idea about having costume parties at times other than Halloween! I'm not sure how that would work as a POF event but I still like the idea. 69of2008~ The Greek Festival sounds like something that's right up my alley. I love local fairs and festivals. I have also been to Jazzbones and it's a great venue. Angelwinz~ The only consideration I'd have with an October parade would be the weather. However, there are plenty of people who are willing to brave potential rain to participate in a community event. Thanks to all for the great input...not only for me but for ANYONE considering hosting an event!

VeronicaAllison

Joined: 2/12/2007

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Midnight snacks Posted: 9/19/2008 10:08:06 PM
Sorry to be a repeater but POPCORN is always my first choice! Popcorn is such a chameleon with the ability to be sweet (Kettle), salty, cheesy or spicy (pepper or Tabasco). It can satisfy a multitude of cravings without an abundance of calories if prepared correctly. Popcorn.org is a great website for recipes!

VeronicaAllison

Joined: 2/12/2007

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Sorry Kid...Here's a Cheese Sandwich Instead!!! Posted: 9/12/2008 12:46:26 AM
Dnash~ You bring up a lot of distracting issues about kids in the lunchroom at your school that don't address the issue at hand. As adults who aren't the parents of these kids there are a lot of things we have no control over. What we do have control over is how we treat children, every single time we interact with them. I'd rather go to bed at night knowing I did the right thing, than trying to convince myself that it's okay that the young girl with the Coach bag is hungry because she's not prioritizing her spending. I agree with you about the media sensationalizing stories for ratings. In fact, that's why I specifically mentioned my source in my post, just in case anyone else had more accurate information. I don't think any of the responses were meant to attack or discredit those teachers like yourself who are really looking out for disadvantaged kids.

VeronicaAllison

Joined: 2/12/2007

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Sorry Kid...Here's a Cheese Sandwich Instead!!! Posted: 9/11/2008 10:47:02 PM
Kids who have proven they are poverty stricken or suffering a financial hardship should be given a free lunch. I am thoroughly disgusted that the school district is willing to humiliate a child as part of their collections procedure. According to media reports, they would rather throw a tray of food away than give it to a hungry student. That blows me away.

VeronicaAllison

Joined: 2/12/2007

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What type of singles event would you show up to? Posted: 9/11/2008 9:20:27 AM
Harley~Thanks for another great idea for hosting a game party instead of going to a game! Along with the costume party that's another one to seriously consider.

VeronicaAllison

Joined: 2/12/2007

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What type of singles event would you show up to? Posted: 9/11/2008 1:28:50 AM
I'm also a fan of the costume party! Maybe that'll be the frontier that gets explored next...this October. As far as location goes, I've found that most of the active members in the WA forum are either north or south of the city. The smallest event I went to was held in Fremont, with 3 members and a guest. Having said that, it was still a successful happy hour event with lots of conversation, laughs and a fantastic bartender at Tost. Seattle is full of almost unlimited places for happy hour, which is the only way to go on a budget. Great happy hour guide: http://www.sevennites.com/ As far as sporting events, I think it depends on the sport and the venue. Having been to Qwest Field, Safeco, Emerald Downs, Key Arena, Husky Stadium & Memorial Stadium, I can say that each of them holds their own unique experience. IMO: Qwest Field: Lots of overdrinking & exposure to the elements Safeco Field: I'm biased but it has a retractable roof & fans aren't as prone to overdrinking as football fans Emerald Downs: A lot of individual gamblers but fun with your own group Memorial Stadium: Most likely to get WET. Key Arena: Like going to a movie where you can't really hold a conversation during, but there's always the prefunction event or the extension of the event afterward Husky Stadium (Football): Lots of overdrinking & exposure to the elements One of the main issues with sporting events is the cost. At the M's event I hosted, our group had no problems carrying on conversations.

VeronicaAllison

Joined: 2/12/2007

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What type of singles event would you show up to? Posted: 9/10/2008 7:43:01 PM
There's one already planned in your end of the county (Tulalip) for Sept. 17th. Go to the Washington forums home page and in red it should say "Singles Events". You can find the details there and also view past events.

VeronicaAllison

Joined: 2/12/2007

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What type of singles event would you show up to? Posted: 9/10/2008 9:09:51 AM
Good idea. I'll keep it in mind if I host an event at a restaurant in the south end.

VeronicaAllison

Joined: 2/12/2007

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A Compliment Gone Terribly Wrong.... Posted: 9/9/2008 10:42:02 PM
"I liked your hair better the way it was before" equals " I don't like the way your hair looks now". It's not "probably" a poor choice of words, it is. Just own up to it. You said the wrong thing and it was offensive to her. Doesn't really matter if it's offensive to anyone else. Next time wait until you know someone better, such as if she has naturally curly hair or not, before you critique her appearance. Live and learn.

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