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candicebrea

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WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE, STORY OR POEM? Posted: 8/15/2009 5:39:06 PM
"Stimulate my mind and my body will follow"

candicebrea

Joined: 7/17/2007

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The BC Family Thread Posted: 8/9/2009 12:19:59 AM
Great Post - Meat Me! Did my chores, a river float, washed the car, cooked, cleaned and did laundry. Helped my son with his student loan app. until the dog-gone web site went down - Arrrg! Talked with the GF's about all their relationship crap. Some are happy : ) Some not so much : ( (Wondered why am I on a dating site - do I really want to meet someone after hearing everyone else's woes?) Kicked that thought to the curb..... and daydreamed about the perfect partner - hmmmm : ) (smiles) S.

candicebrea

Joined: 7/17/2007

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Vernon - where does one go to meet single ppl in RL? Posted: 8/5/2009 1:08:29 AM
I have been having lots of interesting conversations with my single friends lately and the same question keeps coming up. Where does a mid-age person (approx. 45-55yrs) go to meet other single people in their age group? So I ask the masses to brainstorm and come up with ideas to this question? or Perhaps you could share where you have met someone that lead to a date? or What places worked / what places didn't?

candicebrea

Joined: 7/17/2007

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Favorite Websites Posted: 7/12/2009 1:07:24 AM
Great Post - Hydro-Guy. I have tons of web sites saved as my fav's or bookmarked. To many to list. Now I have a tons more that I would like to check out. Thanks. ; ) PS - I think you just did the unimaginable as I think this is the first Forum discussion that there has NOT been any bashing happening - lol. Amazing - who knew it was possible - lol.

candicebrea

Joined: 7/17/2007

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what i got in my mail today Posted: 7/9/2009 7:52:26 PM
OK - One for the fella's": > Chili Cookoff > > If you can read this whole story without laughing then there's no hope > for you. I was crying by the end. > > Note: Please take time to read this slowly. If you pay attention to > the first two judges, the reaction of the third judge is even better. > For those of you who have lived in Texas, you know how true this is. > They actually have a Chili Cook-off about the time Halloween comes > around. It takes up a major portion of a parking lot at the San Antonio > City Park. Judge #3 was an inexperienced Chili taster named Frank, who > was visiting from Springfield, IL. > > Frank: "Recently, I was honored to be selected as a judge at a chili > cook-off. The original person called in sick at the last moment and I > happened to be standing there at the judge's table asking for directions > to the Coors Light truck, when the call came in. I was assured by the > other two judges (Native Texans) that the chili wouldn't be all that > spicy and, besides, they told me I could have free beer during the > tasting, so I accepted". > > Here are the scorecard notes from the event: > > CHILI # 1 - MIKE'S MANIAC MONSTER CHILI... > > Judge # 1 -- A little too heavy on the tomato. Amusing kick. > > Judge # 2 -- Nice, smooth tomato flavor. Very mild. > > Judge # 3 (Frank) -- Holy shit, what the hell is this stuff? You could remove dried paint from your driveway. Took me two beers to put the flames out. I hope that's the worst one. These Texans are crazy. > > CHILI # 2 - AUSTIN'S AFTERBURNER CHILI... > > Judge # 1 -- Smoky, with a hint of pork. Slight jalapeno tang. > > Judge # 2 -- Exciting BBQ flavor, needs more peppers to be taken seriously. > > Judge # 3 -- Keep this out of the reach of children. I'm not sure what I'm supposed to taste besides pain. I had to wave off two people who wanted to give me the Heimlich maneuver. They had to rush in more beer when they saw the look on my face. > > CHILI # 3 - FRED'S FAMOUS BURN DOWN THE BARN CHILI... > > Judge # 1 -- Excellent firehouse chili. Great kick. > > Judge # 2 -- A bit salty, good use of peppers. > > Judge # 3 -- Call the EPA. I've located a uranium spill. My nose feels like I have been snorting Drano. Everyone knows the routine by now. Get me more beer before I ignite. Barmaid pounded me on the back, now my backbone is in the front part of my chest. I'm getting shit-faced from all of the beer. > > CHILI # 4 - BUBBA'S BLACK MAGIC... > > Judge # 1 -- Black bean chili with almost no spice. Disappointing. > > Judge # 2 -- Hint of lime in the black beans. Good side dish for fish or other mild foods, not much of a chili. > > Judge # 3 -- I felt something scraping across my tongue, but was unable to taste it. Is it possible to burn out taste buds? Sally, the beermaid, was standing behind me with fresh refills. That 300-LB woman is starting to look HOT...just like this nuclear waste I'm eating! Is chili an aphrodisiac? > > CHILI # 5 LISA'S LEGAL LIP REMOVER... > > Judge # 1 -- Meaty, strong chili. Cayenne peppers freshly ground, adding considerable kick. Very impressive. > > Judge # 2 -- Chili using shredded beef, could use more tomato. Must admit the cayenne peppers make a strong statement. > > Judge # 3 -- My ears are ringing, sweat is pouring off my forehead and I can no longer focus my eyes. I farted and four people behind me needed paramedics. The contestant seemed offended when I told her that her chili had given me brain damage. Sally saved my tongue from bleeding by pouring beer directly on it from the pitcher. I wonder if I'm burning my lips off. It really pisses me off that the other judges asked me to stop screaming. Screw those rednecks. > > CHILI # 6 - VERA'S VERY VEGETARIAN VARIETY... > > Judge # 1 -- Thin yet bold vegetarian variety chili. Good balance of spices and peppers. > > Judge # 2 -- The best yet. Aggressive use of peppers, onions, and garlic. Superb. > > Judge # 3 -- My intestines are now a straight pipe filled with gaseous, sulfuric flames. I shit on myself when I farted and I'm worried it will eat through the chair. No one seems inclined to stand behind me except that Sally. Can't feel my lips anymore. I need to wipe my ass with a snow cone. > > CHILI # 7 - SUSAN'S SCREAMING SENSATION CHILI.. > > Judge # 1 -- A mediocre chili with too much reliance on canned peppers. > > Judge # 2 -- Ho hum, tastes as if the chef literally threw in a can of chili peppers at the last moment. **I should take note that I am worried about Judge # 3. He appears to be in a bit of distress as he is cursing uncontrollably. > > Judge # 3 -- You could put a grenade in my mouth, pull the pin, and I wouldn't feel a thing. I've lost sight in one eye, and the world sounds like it is made of rushing water. My shirt is covered with chili, which slid unnoticed out of my mouth. My pants are full of lava to match my shirt. At least during the autopsy, they'll know what killed me. I've decided to stop breathing it's too painful. Screw it; I'm not getting any oxygen anyway. If I need air, I'll just suck it in through the 4-inch hole in my stomach. > > CHILI # 8 - BIG TOM'S TOENAIL CURLING CHILI... > > Judge # 1 -- The perfect ending, this is a nice blend chili. Not too bold but spicy enough to declare its existence. > > Judge # 2 -- This final entry is a good, balanced chili. Neither mild nor hot. Sorry to see that most of it was lost when Judge #3 farted, passed out, fell over and pulled the chili pot down on top of himself. Not sure if he's going to make it. poor feller, wonder how he'd have reacted to really hot chili? > > Judge # 3 - No Report

candicebrea

Joined: 7/17/2007

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what i got in my mail today Posted: 7/9/2009 7:50:30 PM
OK - One for the ladies to relate to: TRY & PUT YOURSELF IN HER SHOES, THIS IS HYSTERICAL! (I don't have a clue as to who wrote this, but....WHAT A HOOT!) All hair removal methods have tricked women with their promises of easy, painless removal - The Epilady, scissors, razors, Nair and now...the wax. Read on......... My night began as any other normal weeknight. Come home, fix dinner, play with the kids.. I then had the thought that would ring painfully in my mind for the next few hours: 'Maybe I should pull the waxing kit out of the medicine cabinet.' So I headed to the site of my demise: the bathroom. It was one of those 'cold wax' kits. No melting a clump of hot wax, you just rub the strips together in your hand, they get warm and you peel them apart and press them to your leg (or wherever else) and you pull the hair right off. No muss, no fuss. How hard can it be? I mean, I'm not a genius, but I am mechanically inclined enough to figure this out. (YA THINK!?!) So I pull one of the thin strips out. Its two strips facing each other stuck together. Instead of rubbing them together, my genius kicks in so I get out the hair dryer and heat it to 1000 degrees. ('Cold wax,' yeah...right!) I lay the strip across my thigh. Hold the skin around it tight and pull. It works! OK, so it wasn't the best feeling, but it wasn't too bad. I can do this! Hair removal no longer eludes me! I am She-rah, fighter of all wayward body hair and maker of smooth skin extraordinaire. With my next wax strip I move north. After checking on the kids, I sneak back into the bathroom, for the ultimate hair fighting championship. I drop my panties and place one foot on the toilet. Using the same procedure, I apply the wax strip across the right side of my bikini line, covering the right half of my hoo-ha and stretching down to the inside of my butt cheek (it was a long strip) I inhale deeply and brace myself....RRRRIIIPPP!!!! I'm blind!!! Blinded from pain!!!!....OH MY GAWD!!!!!!!!! Vision returning, I notice that I've only managed to pull off half the strip. CRAP! Another deep breath and RIPP! Everything is spinning and spotted. I think I may pass out...must stay conscious...must stay conscious. Do I hear crashing drums??? Breathe, breathe...OK, back to normal. I want to see my trophy - a wax covered strip, the one that has caused me so much pain, with my hairy pelt sticking to it. I want to revel in the glory that is my triumph over body hair. I hold up the strip! There's no hair on it. Where is the hair??? WHERE IS THE WAX??? Slowly I ease my head down, foot still perched on the toilet. I see the hair. The hair that should be on the strip...it's not! I touch. I am touching wax. I run my fingers over the most sensitive part of my body, which is now covered in cold wax and matted hair. Then I make the next BIG mistake...remember my foot is still propped upon the toilet? I know I need to do something. So I put my foot down. Sealed shut! My butt is sealed shut. Sealed shut! I penguin walk around the bathroom trying to figure out what to do and think to myself 'Please don't let me get the urge to poop. My head may pop off!' What can I do to melt the wax? Hot water!! Hot water melts wax!! I'll run the hottest water I can stand, into the bathtub, get in, immerse the wax-covered bits and the wax should melt and I can gently wipe it off, right??? WRONG!!!!!!! I get in the tub - the water is slightly hotter than that used to torture prisoners of war or sterilize surgical equipment - I sit. Now, the only thing worse than having your nether regions glued together, is having them glued together and then glued to the bottom of the tub....in scalding hot water. Which, by the way, doesn't melt cold wax. So, now I'm stuck to the bottom of the tub as though I had cemented myself to the porcelain!! God bless the man who had convinced me a few months ago to have a phone put in the bathroom!!!!! I call my friend, thinking surely she has waxed before and has some secret of how to get me undone. It's a very good conversation starter. 'So, my butt and hoo-ha are glued together to the bottom of the tub!' There is a slight pause. She doesn't know any secret tricks for removal but she does try to hide her laughter from me. She wants to know exactly where the wax is located,'Are we talking cheeks or hole or hoo-ha?' She's laughing out loud by now...I can hear her. I give her the rundown and she suggests I call the number on the side of the box. YEAH!!!!! Right!! I should be the joke of someone else's night. While we go through various solutions. I resort to trying to scrape the wax off with a razor .. Nothing feels better than to have your girlie goodies covered in hot wax, glued shut, stuck to the tub in super hot water and then dry-shaving the sticky wax off!! By now the brain is not working, dignity has taken a major hike and I'm pretty sure I'm going to need post-Traumatic Stress counseling for this event. My friend is still talking with me when I finally see my saving grace....the lotion they give you to remove the excess wax. What do I really have to lose at this point? I rub some on and OH MY GOD!!!!!!! The scream probably woke the kids and scared the****ns out of my friend. It's sooo painful, but I really don't care. 'IT WORKS!! It works !!' I get a hearty congratulation from my friend and she hangs up. I successfully remove the remainder of the wax and then notice to my grief and despair....THE HAIR IS STILL THERE........ALL OF IT! So I recklessly shave it off. Heck, I'm numb by now. Nothing hurts. I could have amputated my own leg at this point. Next week I'm going to try hair color......

candicebrea

Joined: 7/17/2007

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Rocking The Boat At Our Age? Posted: 6/15/2009 11:39:31 PM
What about just buying a whole duplex - if things don't work out - you both still have a roof over your head - lol.

candicebrea

Joined: 7/17/2007

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Favorite Websites Posted: 5/31/2009 10:53:02 PM
Great Post - Hydro-Guy. I have tons of web sites saved as my fav's or bookmarked. To many to list. Now I have a tons more that I would like to check out. Thanks. ; ) PS - I think you just did the unimaginable as I think this is the first Forum discussion that there has NOT been any bashing happening - lol. Amazing - who knew it was possible - lol. S.

candicebrea

Joined: 7/17/2007

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Would you wear a specific ring that was designed for singles only to wear? Posted: 5/30/2009 2:19:32 AM
I read an article recently that was about a designer that produced a ring specifically for singles to wear so it would make it simpler to spot another single person without saying a word. - My question is would you wear a "singles" ring? ____________________________________________________________________ For the article see: http://ca.lifestyle.yahoo.com/family-relationships/articles/archive/cp/home_family-special_rings_for_the_single_divorced_let_fingers_do_talking_on_marital_status For the web site see: www.celibague.ca ___________________________________________________________________ A portion of the article I read is presented below: TORONTO - Jean Thibodeau wants to make life easier for singles seeking to mingle by making it simpler to spot one another without saying a word. Paul Chiasson/The canadian press: Jean Thibodeau, creator of Celibague, shows off a ring specifically designed for singles to make it easier for singles ready to mingle to make it easier to spot one another without saying a word. He wants them to put a ring on instead. Thibodeau, is the creator of Celibague, a specialized ring for fellow singles to wear as an identifier to others of their solo status. The product name incorporates the use of the French words "celibataire--single-" and "bague-" which means "ring." The 43-year-old, who split from his longtime live-in girlfriend of seven years some three years ago, says he was looking to find something to help him recognize other singles. "I decided to find something that would be easier for everyday life," he said. "Like when you do your groceries at IGA or Metro, or during an evening out with friends, accompanied by a male or female friend, it's so people will know you're single. To help men to break the ice, to go talk with the ladies." Thibodeau said the ring, a stainless-steel band with a bold blue strip around the centre, is meant to be worn on any finger of the right hand, helping to distinguish them from wedding rings which are typically worn on the left in many cultures. "The ring is very flashy," he said. "It's blue. It's sharp. It's not like a wedding band." In six months, Thibodeau said he's sold 1,100 rings, which are $39.95 each. That includes sales to international customers in Belgium and the United States. Thibodeau said if business is going well, he may come up with an English name for the ring

candicebrea

Joined: 7/17/2007

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Would you wear a specific ring that was designed for singles only to wear? Posted: 5/30/2009 2:18:11 AM
I read an article recently that was about a designer that produced a ring specifically for singles to wear so it would make it simpler to spot another single person without saying a word. - My question is would you wear a "singles" ring? ____________________________________________________________________ For the article see: http://ca.lifestyle.yahoo.com/family-relationships/articles/archive/cp/home_family-special_rings_for_the_single_divorced_let_fingers_do_talking_on_marital_status For the web site see: www.celibague.ca ___________________________________________________________________ A portion of the article I read is presented below: TORONTO - Jean Thibodeau wants to make life easier for singles seeking to mingle by making it simpler to spot one another without saying a word. Paul Chiasson/The canadian press: Jean Thibodeau, creator of Celibague, shows off a ring specifically designed for singles to make it easier for singles ready to mingle to make it easier to spot one another without saying a word. He wants them to put a ring on instead. Thibodeau, is the creator of Celibague, a specialized ring for fellow singles to wear as an identifier to others of their solo status. The product name incorporates the use of the French words "celibataire--single-" and "bague-" which means "ring." The 43-year-old, who split from his longtime live-in girlfriend of seven years some three years ago, says he was looking to find something to help him recognize other singles. "I decided to find something that would be easier for everyday life," he said. "Like when you do your groceries at IGA or Metro, or during an evening out with friends, accompanied by a male or female friend, it's so people will know you're single. To help men to break the ice, to go talk with the ladies." Thibodeau said the ring, a stainless-steel band with a bold blue strip around the centre, is meant to be worn on any finger of the right hand, helping to distinguish them from wedding rings which are typically worn on the left in many cultures. "The ring is very flashy," he said. "It's blue. It's sharp. It's not like a wedding band." In six months, Thibodeau said he's sold 1,100 rings, which are $39.95 each. That includes sales to international customers in Belgium and the United States. Thibodeau said if business is going well, he may come up with an English name for the ring

candicebrea

Joined: 7/17/2007

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Just found out my boyfriend is married! Posted: 4/19/2009 6:41:44 PM
As per a previous forum poster's response. IE: "If it were me in the wife's shoes I would want to know. Yes it could be emotional, yes she could choose to not believe you, but her husband acquired your company under totally false pretenses (claiming he's single) and should you have to end up telling her, she should know that if you had ANY clue he was married, you wouldn't have given him the time of day". And you could very well be saving her life from unknown STD's that can kill because of her husbands unfaithfulness.

candicebrea

Joined: 7/17/2007

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Discouraged Posted: 4/19/2009 6:22:09 PM
OP - I am sure glad you started this thread - I have to agree with the majority of the comments about; "if your happy in your own life it will come through in your POF profile". I rewrote my profile and hope it attracts some traffic - but if it doesn't I have a full life anyways - and when the right one comes along I'm sure I will see him. Good luck to you OP in your search for happiness.

candicebrea

Joined: 7/17/2007

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Changes in our life time Posted: 4/19/2009 7:08:14 AM
I have a heck of a time with the metric system. I still think in standard terms.

candicebrea

Joined: 7/17/2007

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Would you introduce your companion to your single friends Posted: 4/19/2009 7:07:17 AM
Most definately...

candicebrea

Joined: 7/17/2007

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Boy have things changed in the dating world! Posted: 4/19/2009 7:05:15 AM
I have no idea what the rules are anymore...

candicebrea

Joined: 7/17/2007

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Discouraged Posted: 4/18/2009 9:43:40 PM
I can relate to your thread. I find I am in a difficult position also. I would like to find a companion close to my age (5 yrs - give/take). However, men my age usually are looking for women 10-15 yrs younger than themselves. And the older men I have meet tend to lied about their age and height by significant amounts. (PS - height is significant to me only because I am so tall for a female).

candicebrea

Joined: 7/17/2007

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Long hair on older women Posted: 6/24/2008 4:21:07 AM
I think whatever length suits you the best that is how you should wear your hair. I don't think just because you are older or gray(ing) that you have to now wear your hair short. Some people just don't suit short hair no matter what their age is.

candicebrea

Joined: 7/17/2007

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Changes in our life time Posted: 6/24/2008 3:51:30 AM
I have a heck of a time with the metric system. I Still think in standard terms.

candicebrea

Joined: 7/17/2007

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Would you introduce your companion to your single friends Posted: 6/24/2008 3:26:46 AM
Most definately...

candicebrea

Joined: 7/17/2007

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Calling all 40-60Something Males? Posted: 6/24/2008 3:21:15 AM
Interesting thread... I read a profile recently and he said "Age is of little consequence to me. It is the spirit of the person that defines their position in life, not a date on a calender. I'm not going to tell you I look tens years younger than my age because I don't know that to be true. Only the person looking at your soul can determine what you look like. I'm open to meeting you not your age." what an enlighted statement if you ask me.

candicebrea

Joined: 7/17/2007

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Boy have things changed in the dating world! Posted: 6/24/2008 3:08:17 AM
I have no idea what the rules are anymore...

candicebrea

Joined: 7/17/2007

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Easter Wing Night at Toro's in Vernon March 20 Posted: 3/19/2008 3:29:42 PM
Hey CC, I just got my fish today. Shall bring him to the meet and greet. I call him woody - lol. To all the Newbies just look for woody on the Table - that's where us POF'ers will be. :)

candicebrea

Joined: 7/17/2007

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Best Love/Marriage Relationship Matches Posted: 1/4/2008 11:08:58 PM
Sagittarius II Dec 3 – Dec 10 Thanks :)

candicebrea

Joined: 7/17/2007

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Funny, but real names... Posted: 12/5/2007 10:43:35 PM
My mom had a neighbour who gave birth to a son. Their last name was Hoff. Apparently the neighbour was quite set on naming her son Jack until my mom pointed out that his name would read Jack Hoff. I also had a Uncle Harry Dyke (pronounced D*ck).

candicebrea

Joined: 7/17/2007

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The The Impotence of Proofreading Posted: 12/5/2007 10:25:10 PM
Funny clip - lol :)

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