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luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

Msg: 49 (view)

Profile details Posted: 7/28/2008 11:23:48 PM
Toilet paper: Over the top or behind the roll? For me, behind the roll is a deal breaker. Toothpaste: Lid on, Lid Off? Important to know before you let the relationship go too far. Croutons or bacon bits? Favorite type of movie? One pillow or two? a)Did you ever do something and say "Holy $%@# I can't believe I did that!"? b)Did you do it again? Have you ever been convicted of a crime? Do you prefer to cuddle or sit side-by side?

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

Msg: 21 (view)

Men...Would you feel comfortable taking your wife's last NAME? Posted: 6/8/2008 12:02:52 PM
Since I live by the rule "I would never ask a woman to do anything I wouldn't do", I would have to say yes, I would change my name if it was important to her. This is especially true if she uttered the magic phrase: "You aint got the b***s". My ex-wife changed her name to mine when we married and never changed it back afterwards until she re-married.

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

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Border Guards and Mp3 players and laptop searches Posted: 5/30/2008 9:19:40 AM
The problem is that pirating music in Canada is MANDATED by law. Each time you buy a blank CD, you are assumed to be pirating music and convicted and fined. If you don't believe me see [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Private_copying_levy[/url] Since you cannot be charged twice for the same crime, you cannot be convicted of copying music in Canada until after they repeal this levy. I never downloaded music until I realized that I had been fined hundreds of dollars for a crime I never committed, since I was in the software industry and I use stacks and stacks of blank CDs to distribute my work and to do my backups.

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

Msg: 29 (view)

Our threads are linked to Google searches Posted: 5/8/2008 12:20:52 AM
I noticed this before, since my name was given to me by an act of the Universe, I have used it elsewhere. Due to the nature of Google and the SEO on my web sites, it eventually cross references to my personal web site. There, an enterprising searcher could find my real name and google that. If you google my real name, you get ofer 2000 references. I just learn to accept that, after all I have been active on the internet since before there was an Internet available to the general public. Just sigh and get on with life.

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

Msg: 25 (view)

Success rate? Posted: 5/7/2008 11:55:34 PM
Unless you are what they commonly call a "player" it doesn't matter how many people you message and/or talk to. The important number is ONE. I was on POF for a few weeks and met one amazing woman, we were together for about 7 months. She was an amazing woman but insisted that I keep looking because a long-term committed relationship was not a comfortable place for her... Then I met someone who seems like the ONE. It's been over 8 months and no end is in sight. Did I message and or communicate with other women? Sure. Did I make friends? You bet. We still have a blast going to the events. Numbers? Who cares... I met two fantastic women. That's more than I could ever hope for. How many fish swam by my lure and passed it by? I don't know and I don't really care. I caught my limit.

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

Msg: 5 (view)

Funniest tag-lines Posted: 5/3/2008 12:57:01 AM
You may find, after a time, that "having" is not so pleasing a thing after all as "wanting".

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

Msg: 64 (view)

Waxing or Shaving? Posted: 5/3/2008 12:43:43 AM
The trick to avoiding razor bumps is to do the first strokes in the direction of hair growth. And use the 4-blade razors to reduce irritation. As for waxing... I like Nads. It's a cross between sugaring and waxing. Still stings a lot (the second strip is the hardest!) but it damages the skin a lot less. Also, I found this device that looks like a shaver but it's a dipilitator device that pulls out the hair like waxing. Great for touch-ups but WARNING: do not use it on long hairs.

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

Msg: 48 (view)

Mandatory pre employment and inccidental drug and alcohol testing. Is this legaly justifiable? Posted: 4/30/2008 10:33:03 AM
what about the pothead school bus driver? I agree, this is a serious problem as it will have a huge impact on the education of the students. The students would end-up being failed or expelled and held back a year --- because they would constantly be late for class as a result of the driver going 5 km/h the whole way!

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

Msg: 38 (view)

Sharing Emotions Posted: 4/30/2008 9:59:57 AM
I wear my heart on my sleeve. I cannot lie about my feelings although I might feign it as a way of saying: "I don't feel comfortable saying how I feel so we will substitute this faux answer...".

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

Msg: 14 (view)

Spotting a POFer on the street Posted: 4/30/2008 9:45:01 AM
Never assume the Universe doesn't know what it is doing when it presents you with unexpected circumstances. About 7 years ago, I was watching a Canucks game at a pub when a woman came up to me and asked "Haven't I seen you on Lavalife? Are you the one who likes to cook?". We were together for two and a half years and she is still one of my best friends.

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

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Sequence of events that are involved in making agreat relationship Posted: 4/23/2008 4:34:48 PM
I was reading the posts and started to think about personal relationships that started off with a "bang". Including, in fact, relationships that would have ended up with sex on the first night if I hadn't refused to let it (yes, I am a guy). It seems , in those cases, to be more about equality and the loss of gender role rules than merely about "instant gratification". If one person pursues and the other person plays hard-to-get, you have the chase and courtship. If both people are after each other, chasing each other with reckless abandon, and there are no more gender rules that say that, for example, the woman must resist the man's advances, then what is there to stop them? I am not judging whether this is a good thing or a bad thing. In fact, I agree with funnyandsweet... waiting too long can end up with you heavily invested in a relationship where you have sexual compatibility issues.

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

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SHRINKAGE - A Natural Phenomenon Posted: 4/22/2008 3:26:40 AM
Well there's always the old trick of pouring a hot cup of coffee into an under-insulated container and holding it on the drive there (not with your hands).

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

Msg: 28 (view)

Shyness and how to get over it.. Posted: 4/20/2008 1:14:08 PM
before beers, I want to make such a good impression, that I seem stiff and afraid to say stupid things as soo as I drink.. and get like 4 beers down,... Those who fail to learn from country music are doomed to repeat it. That's just dri-i-i-i-inkin' thinkin', liquor logic in a can your brain cells party, and your body believes you're superman thats just drinkin' thinkin' And here's where the trouble starts The more you drink, the better you think you are. George Canyon, Drinkin' Thinkin' BTW:I found that business networking helped my shyness a lot.

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

Msg: 14 (view)

A lie is a lie is a lie.... Posted: 4/20/2008 12:51:56 PM
While I am a very honest person, there have been many times in my life I have been accused of being too honest. That honesty may be considered a virtue, it is not socially acceptable. There is no place where it is more self-evident than in an argument. Often an argument starts when you tell the truth at a time when you should have lied. Don't try to protest that you should just not answer, since not answering is the same as giving the worst possible answer. Now you are in an argument, the ONLY way out is to lie. One person must agree to accept the other person's position REGUARGLESS of their true beliefs or feelings. You must also maintain this lie for all perpetuity, or it will be be a disaster of biblical proportions (with the exception of using it years later to provoke an argument). Often the aforementioned lie must be sealed in place with another lie (in response to "do you really mean that or are you just saying it").

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

Msg: 29 (view)

Positives we learned from past relationships Posted: 4/18/2008 12:53:51 AM
I think that slow cooking is better than fast frying. Well if you want to use a culinary metaphor, nothing improves tenderness like braising ... Turn up the heat until the pan starts to smoke. Oil the meat and thoroughly sear it on all sides. Then add some liquid and put the pan into the oven on low heat and let it simmer for a long time. Once the dish is ready, take the main dish out of the pan and set it aside briefly, to allow the juices to set. Meanwhile, to add a little sauce, crank up the heat and deglaze with something flammable. Light it on fire and pour it over the meat. Fast frying and slow cooking together can create something more amazing than either technique on it's own.

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

Msg: 28 (view)

If YOU see that someone has sent a rose, do you bother? Posted: 4/18/2008 12:22:23 AM
I sent myself the roses cause no one else sends me LOL. I just think it is silly and would never be so forward to send a man a rose. I'm still a bit old fashioned, I guess. Thanks for the idea Michey! When I am seeing someone she should get ALL of my roses. Problem is, I am seeing someone who never had a profile, she only went to events. I can just send them to myself! The answer to the question did I bother talking to someone who had sent their rose? Hey, you never know the real story until you ask. I was more likely to not to be messaging someone on 300 favorites lists, why bother if your mesage will likely scroll off the first page of their message list in a couple of hours?

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

Msg: 37 (view)

What are YOUR non-negotiables? Posted: 4/16/2008 4:59:52 PM
Apparently I don't have any. I said it was distance but now I am in a LTR with someone from Maple Ridge. Go figure.

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

Msg: 16 (view)

Positives we learned from past relationships Posted: 4/16/2008 4:29:45 PM
Every relationship changes me and gives me an opportunity to grow. With each one I take away new life skills and experience. Women love to (try to) change guys. It's in their nature. When a relationship ends, some of the changes are immediately discarded, while some you like and incorporate into your life. I was watching Beauty and the Geek with my girlfriend the other day and she said she couldn't believe I was ever like that or worse. It made me think of all the tweaks implemented by various relationships. For example: - No longer a total geek. - Washing hands fastidiously has kept me to only one bad virus every 2 years or so. - Cooking gourmet food. Each relationship adds at least one new cuisine. - Recycling. Now it feels strange to throw a toilet paper roll in the garbage. Plus they all left me with lots of great memories.

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

Msg: 16 (view)

Would you have made Red Green proud? Posted: 4/16/2008 3:48:46 PM
more humane than hand cuffs ...and it adds a little bonus when it is ripped off! Actually, I always felt more of a connection with Macgver than Red Green. With a roll of duct tape, a pocket knife, and some chewing gum you can save the world. Duct tape is also good for hemming pants and patching jackets.

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

Msg: 34 (view)

How Many Positions – a BC forum count Posted: 4/11/2008 3:03:23 AM
What? We missed Guy in front of computer, woman in front of another computer (each typing with one hand)! For actual same-location positions: Spoon (lying on side front to back). Star (front to front entwined embrace). Courtesian (Woman has legs wrapped around man) Eagle (lying down facing each other) Wheel (arched back pivoting on the pubic bone) Magpie (man sitting in a chair, woman facing him) Monkey (that one you will just have to look up) Anvil (woman has feet on shoulders of man) Oyster (man crouching, woman has knees up) arched over almost anything (and everything) soft... And who can forget woman in the middle... 699 69d Pd9 669 6dd Ppd ...

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

Msg: 9 (view)

Maple Ridge - Pitt Meadows Get togethers? Posted: 4/11/2008 2:00:38 AM
The wing night is only once per month, right? I never seem to make it because Tuesday nights I am in ... hmmm ... Maple Ridge! (Thanks to POF ) Plus Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. I think the place we had events at before was Shooters. Great venue but you have to order Pizza delivery because they stop food service really early.

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

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First Date ideas in Richmond? Posted: 4/4/2008 12:06:35 AM
The pub in the River Rock is nice, live bands and dancing plus non-alcoholic drinks are free. Steveston has lots of great places -- on a warm afternoon - the boardwalk and fish and chips, or Gary Point/the dike and maybe dancing later at the Buck and Ear. There are several great sushi places. Notably there is a place near Granville and Cooney that has the most amazing lobster boats (sorry, can't remember the name.

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

Msg: 36 (view)

starting to lose hope in this site Posted: 4/3/2008 11:35:18 PM
OP, I doubt that the percentage of guys out for a quick ride is any different here than anywhere else, online of off. You never know where you are going to meet someone special. It only takes one. Sometimes life can seem like one of those reality shows where you have to stick your hand into a tank of gross crawly things to pull out the prize buried inside.

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

Msg: 68 (view)

Posting Airbrushed Photos Posted: 4/2/2008 11:44:22 AM
smearing of a thin film of Vaseline petroleum jelly on a lens to soften images was a popular photographer's trick Actually... do not try that trick at home. Back in the olden days, we would put a little petroleum jelly on an ND or UV filter -- NEVER on the lense! It is almost impossible to get petroleum jelly off of the camera lense (trust me). Now it is easier.... just don't whipe the fingerprints off the cell phone lense before taking someone's picture. Here's another tip -- stretch an ultra-sheer panty hose over the lense to give highlights that starburst effect.

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

Msg: 31 (view)

Who's turning off their lights computers TV's etc at 8PM? Posted: 4/1/2008 3:59:58 AM
Yep... no lights, only candles from 8pm. Physically unplugged the tv and computer to save the idling power (plus any brick adapters we could find).

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

Msg: 63 (view)

Posting Airbrushed Photos Posted: 4/1/2008 3:40:23 AM
Airbrushed? Hmmm.... haven't done that since the 70's. Now I only do digital image manipulation. I manipulate most of my pictures. Colour correction, croping, lens distortion correction, etc. Sometimes there is an unwanted object in the background or a person who's image I don't have permission to post. Oh yes, and I regularly go in and "age" my pictures so I look older as I age. It's faster and easier than actually taking new pictures.

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

Msg: 14 (view)

Erotic Toys & Your Partner Posted: 4/1/2008 3:27:27 AM
A comment was made, about men feeling intimidated by their partners Toys. Which leads me to my question....( for both men & woman) I understand how many men would feel intimidated about letting their partners play with toys, especially at first. Two important tips: 1) Start with something small and work up. (Fire extinguishers are for professionals! -- see Dragonlady's note, above.) 2) Don't be shy with the lube! (Little dab'll do yah is for BRYLCREEM, not Astoglide).

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

Msg: 46 (view)

Same people...... same pictures.. Posted: 3/28/2008 11:39:35 PM
I figure that even if I have a picture up that is a year old, it's only out by 2% and that's a reasonable margin for error. Besides, the person who took my main picture really captured me. If she ever let's go of me I might change the picture . At this time that is not looking terribly likely.

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

Msg: 13 (view)

The end of phone solicitations, yeah!!! Posted: 3/28/2008 11:06:13 PM
The problem with those lists is that, like other databases and no spam lists, the truly unscrupulous operators might actually mine the list for numbers to call with scams. After all, nobody would put a number on the list if it was not the valid number of a real person who is bothered by telemarketing calls. I am not being paranoid, there really are people out to get me. They are out to get you too.

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

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SHIRT AND HAT PARTY AT STEVESTON BUCK and EAR APRIL 12th 2008 Posted: 3/28/2008 10:42:05 PM
Oh great! I love a good theme party! But what exactly is a shirt and hat party? Can we wear additional attire too? I think I read somewhere that shoes are also mandatory if we want service.

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

Msg: 37 (view)

Infidelity. . . is it her fault? Posted: 3/13/2008 7:14:36 PM
Relationships are diverse. In fact, for every pair the specific dynamics of the relationship are different. That is a number even greater than the cross product of the number of eligible partners (when you factor in variations in gender selectivity and polyamorism). To say that it is never the partner's fault, is as untrue as to claim that it is often the partner's fault. Infotainment doctors like Laura and Phil really tend to be over simplistic. I have had many friends who had been cheated on, often they thought everything was great until it really wasn't.

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

Msg: 23 (view)

Valentine's Day.....Hallmark Holiday? Posted: 1/30/2008 12:56:40 PM
Ah... Saint Valentine's Day... so often gets me into trouble. You do not need to spend a lot of money on gestures created by someone else. A few candles, bath salts, massage oils, music, dried rose petals and Champagne go a long way. As a hopeless romantic, I have been known to go overboard. After all, as a lover of "cheese" and "corn", I appreciate the opportunity to blame it on tradition.

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

Msg: 26 (view)

,,Emotional containment''- What are you thinking...? Posted: 12/5/2007 3:18:58 PM
That's good ladies.... you just keep thinking it's emotional containment. The problem is that most women (in my circle, anyway) are somewhat psychic. They know EXACTLY when the guy is thinking something that would be an unwanted conversation topic if said out loud and choose that exact moment to ask the dreaded question. I have learned to always answer honestly, since they always know if you are not being truthful. If she doesn't believe you, she will just imagine something way worse than what you were trying to hide anyway.

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

Msg: 96 (view)

If you were to date a dog, what type of dog would it be and why ??? Posted: 12/5/2007 1:54:40 PM
Well as it happens, I currently AM dating a dog. She's a lovely, friendly, yellow lab (with a bit of Je ne sais quoi); over-all a very nice lady. Note that a gentleman would never lay it right out there with the "B"-word, even if (especially if) it were accurate. Blond with just a hint of red, she is loyal (unless someone offers her a better treat), and well trained. After months of obedience classes she will now obey a wide range of commands whenever she sees fit. She is playful, cuddly, and loving. A very smart dog, she is capable of and willing to communicate her wants and needs. If you have trouble understanding her, she will not hesitate to rephrase the message in terms you cannot misinterpret. Oh yes.... and she comes with a nice owner!

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

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Interested in Events for Singles 30+ in Downtown/West Vancouver? Posted: 11/28/2007 9:45:01 AM
The rules for POF events would make it difficult to have an event downtown. You need to find a place that already has an event happening (you are not allowed to organize an event from scratch), and the place needs to be about 150 people short of capacity (to accomodate POFers swamping the place). That may be the reason that there are no events downtown. Places that fit that requirement only exist in the outskirts. I ran into this when a hall owner in Vancouver asked me about offering to host a fish-only event.

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

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Since men are visual creatures, I am curious to know Posted: 11/22/2007 9:43:35 AM
It is interesting to see not only people's stated attractants, but also their perceptions of other peoples motivations. Personally, I am attracted by hair and legs and then eyes -- they must show a keen mind and wit. As for picking up a woman who has been drinking -- a) not so interesting -- drinking dulls that fire in the eyes, and b) wouldn't feel right --- you can never be sure that there is true consent. And no, I have never slept with a woman I have just met in a bar. Not a wink.

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

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Billy Dixon Halloween Pictures Posted: 11/2/2007 6:57:28 PM
Ok so it turns out that men are not allowed to upload pictures (because you have to ask and men don't ask directions)

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

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Billy Dixon Halloween Pictures Posted: 11/2/2007 2:03:44 PM
Ok this is the third event I have been to and people ask me to take pictures but I still see no way to upload them. If anyone wants any of the pictures I took, I guess you will need to contact me directly.

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

Msg: 24 (view)

HALLOWEEN MASQUERADE DANCE SURREY WITH BILLY DIXON Posted: 10/23/2007 11:57:36 AM
For those who don't know the area, THE MAP SHOWN ABOVE IS WRONG. Click on the link for a larger map an you will get to a map/photo shat shows the correct location.

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

Msg: 60 (view)

October 21, Fraser Valley Wine Tastings/Tour and Lunch - FULLY BOOKED Posted: 10/22/2007 9:23:12 AM
Those of us on the "B" bus had a great time too! Thanks Fiery Fury!

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

Msg: 52 (view)

October 21, Langley Wine Tastings/Tour and Lunch - FULLY BOOKED Posted: 10/20/2007 10:35:08 PM
My camera will be there too.

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

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October 21, Langley Wine Tastings/Tour and Lunch Posted: 10/18/2007 5:49:29 PM
I hope they accept cards because I never pay cash for something that ends in .18. I don't want to be carrying around pennies all day.

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

Msg: 41 (view)

October 21, Langley Wine Tastings/Tour and Lunch Posted: 10/18/2007 10:32:28 AM
If we are going to a Delta winery first does this mean that the Colossus pick-up will be even earlier?

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

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POF Mixer @ MYLES on KINGSWAY FRIDAY 26THOCT Posted: 10/17/2007 12:59:07 PM
Psssst! Myles is not a very big venue so let's keep this event just between us... SHHHH. I have wanted to make it to one of their Friday night sessions for years and never got around to it. Maybe this will give me incentive to remember. It's just that this month has too many events and the next night is the Halloween party (Although if people keep posting new events and bumping it from the list the turn-out might be small).

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

Msg: 27 (view)

October 21, Langley Wine Tastings/Tour and Lunch Posted: 10/15/2007 8:32:26 AM
I think that the deadline to pay is too close to the time of the event. If everyone waits until the deadline to book, we might not have as good of an itinary, or worse yet, the event may be in quiestion until the last day.

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

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October 21, Langley Wine Tastings/Tour and Lunch Posted: 10/8/2007 12:57:38 PM
The reason that the link to pay does not work is that plentyoffish forums parse "magic characters" and mess up links as complex as paypal direct payments. I have slapped up a web page for the event that will allow people to access the secure payment site. http://winetour.romantissimo.com/ Go to this page and click on the link to pay.

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

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October 21, Langley Wine Tastings/Tour and Lunch Posted: 10/6/2007 9:03:28 AM
I am liking this more and more! Me and Dr. Evil and a busload of women!

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

Msg: 65 (view)

That's weird Posted: 10/1/2007 1:19:20 AM
It's weird that a thread about nothing could last for so long. But then again, a show about nothing lasted 9 seasons.

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

Msg: 11 (view)

DO I HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE UPSET IF I was replaced Posted: 10/1/2007 1:09:33 AM
You feel how you feel. There is no right or wrong about that. The real question is: "what should you do about your feelings?". Your friend feels she needs to do this. If you tell her up front you may come off as passive-agressive, and possibly hurt her feelings. It seems like that is not what you want to do. Talk to her about it later, if you must, after it is moot. That way you will not appear to be trying to manipulate her. It also puts you in a better position to discuss the issue if you truly feel that this relationship is toxic. Just make sure you are wearing your friend hat and not your jilted hat.

luvgeek

Joined: 4/10/2005

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October 21, Langley Wine Tastings/Tour and Lunch Posted: 9/29/2007 9:55:06 PM
Thanks for making it on Sunday! Disclaimer: Everything is subject to change, depending on what arrangements I make. Now you are making it sound like a date!

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