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-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

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the chat feature isn't for dirty talk! Posted: 5/4/2013 11:55:30 AM
Now Mara... I know you know better than that. Boredom made you ignore the big red flag. Fair enough. Sometimes we ignore red flags for the hell of it, but should understand the caveat. Now, if you provoke or initiate such conversation, that's fine. Sometimes those conversations with the right people can be fun. Just don't get offended or act like it and go back to your friends and complain about an awful guy you met because of the kind of conversation. That's booby trapping. Now Fauz, you know me better than that! LOL. I'm a lady and always will be, and I really WAS suprised by that man's attitude. I did nothing to invite either his rude anger or his lewd remarks after. I couldn't care less about having offended him! I was suprised by his bi-polar behaviour. That's all, I'm not branding every man on POF as being like 'that' or 'all alike', I AM saying that some guys are flakey, and that guy really was! LOL, that's all, not a tirade, not a rant, just a 'report' on an event, that's all. I'm sorry if I ruffled feathers, but if you got 'em and they're ruffled you need to talk to someone. Again, sorry if I upset..................just me being me.

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

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the chat feature isn't for dirty talk! Posted: 2/17/2013 4:51:45 PM
LOL, yes, you're right, of course. By way of explanation, I've been stormed in all day, it's way too quiet in here, I'm bored and tired from being housebound. Not as sharp as I used to be either, LOL, we senior ladies aren't as quick to realize what's happening as you younger ones are! Forgive me, I was on POF tonight out of boredom and just not paying attention. I still don't think I deserved his attitude, no matter if I did make a mistake and let the 'boobs' crack slip by.

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

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the chat feature isn't for dirty talk! Posted: 2/17/2013 3:48:18 PM
I just initiated a chat with a man on POF, it didn't go well at all! At first he didn't answer for a few minutes, then he did but kept his chat to one or two words at a time. I could see on the window that he was typing and since no messages arrived, I asked if he was busy? He didn't answer that but mentioned that I have nice 'boobs'. I could see he was typing quite a bit so I asked if he was chatting with others. Before I could send another message he flashed back that he wasn't chatting with others. So, I said sorry, and carried on with idle chat. He went into anger mode and said I had accused him wrongly. I had only asked if he was busy or chatting with someone else so I'd know not to bother him. His next message was asking for what he called cyber sexy talk! LOL, so I said no thanks, and ended the conversation. Now he's sending me mail to my POF mail box exclaiming what a nasty *itch I am! He said: "Now you've shown what you are." LOL, if this weren't so pathetic it would be funny. I saw his picture and thought he looked quite nice, good smile for sure, but I made a mistake. I wonder if others have had a similar experience? What should I have done? Or, did I do the right thing and just end the contact? Be careful, the nuts are taking over the world!

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

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honesty online Posted: 1/21/2013 9:49:09 AM
Thanks for your input, Fauzz, you always see both sides of the issue and that's so important here. Just because a few persons 'lie' in their profiles doesn't make it right to do so, and doesn't mean that everyone does it. The way we see ourselves is usually not at all as strangers see us. Take me, for example, I'm a senior and slim, but I explain myself as young at heart, which I am, and describe myself as average because i think most people are slim. That's just me. I've met a few men on here who state that they are interested in lots of activities, however when we meet I quickly learn that there is only one activity they're interested in and they let me know what that is real quick! liars abound. It's done for a variety of reasons, mostly to achieve a desired goal as quickly as possible. LOL Life is a learning experience, what is left of it for me is something I hope to enjoy, without having to lose my integrity or my self-esteem

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

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[2012] - Public Mass Shootings, Parents Murdering Their Own, Schools Under Fire Posted: 12/30/2012 4:26:49 PM
I've thought about this subject quite a lot, this isn't the first such incident. it's all getting worse and worse and it seems like no one knows how to deal with it or have any sort of solution for it. I think the cause is violence in our lives. We live in violent times, most of our entertainments are violent. Our children play killing games on game systems etc. so much and so often that kill doesn't mean anything to them any more! Dead doesn't mean that life is taken, it just means 'game over', the next time you play that game all the characters come back! It makes it seem like it's not 'bad' to kill, it's not permanent! This is what I thnk, I've felt this way for a long time, movies and games and stories ...........all too violent for my taste and yet pre-school kids are 'playing' violence games every day, more and more! It should be dealt with at the parental level, but parents are both working to provide all those 'games' and equipment to their toddlers so who is raising the family? TV, baby-sitters(if they're lucky), and day-care centers are doing that job and that means little true guidance of characters for the kids to develop into. Mara

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

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Return Fisher'folk' Posted: 12/30/2012 4:14:57 PM
It's good to check in and see posts from some folks i haven't seen in way too long! I agree, it would be nice to have things back the way they were, however, it ain't gonna happen. We'll just have to remember to behave ourselves better so we can keep it open. It's fun when it gets a bit rowdy but Big Bro watches and we really should act more like grown-ups, don't ya think????? Here's a topic I'm interested in.............How is that people know you live alone, you're a woman, you're sick..........and when it snows they don't think to come out and shovel you out???????????? mara

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

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Bucket List and other matters Posted: 11/5/2012 6:08:18 AM
How sweet you are! Young? Too young??? lol. Those are good ideas, and that plan is also in place. It's just that I have some things which have always meant a great deal to me.............you know what I mean, and I would like those things to belong to someone who will care for them as I have. All the usual plans are made, just tieing up loose ends is such a chore! I didn't realize I owned 76 pairs of shoes! Now I have 6 left. 2 for spring & fall, 2 for summer and 2 for winter. No one needs more than that! I've loved shoes all my life, hate feet, but love shoes! What does that say about me? So folks, how would you want things like loose ends handled? Maybe make lists for the ones who have to clear it all away, or leave sticky notes on things? That seems untidy.

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

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Bucket List and other matters Posted: 11/3/2012 4:33:19 PM
So, if you were going to make a Bucket List what would be on it? Along that same line, what would you really want done with your possessions? Suppose you had no close family members around, or those who were didn't need your 'stuff', what would you want done with it? I'm thinking about this stuff and I have a home and a car, both paid for and fairly new, loads of furniture and stuff, and don't know what to do with any of it.............................you know, just in case.

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

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Tattoos Posted: 9/16/2012 7:18:39 AM
I have 5, number 6 is coming. I'm impressed! I have a flight of butterflies in a place where only I and my Doctor can see them. I have a taste for body art but lack the hutspah(sp?) to allow them to be seen. Maybe someday I'll be brave and set my butterflies free across my back or up my arms! Whee!

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

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Empty profiles Posted: 9/6/2012 6:12:14 PM
I also so love to read under profession, plummer, mecanic, like you can't spell your own profession So true, frank-ky, it's sadly so true! These are people who never use 'spell check' and probably don't use mirrors either! If they lie about their age and education they lie about profession as well. Then they insult us by not spelling correctly thinking we can't tell the difference! Got to feel sorry for them. However, one of my Uncles was the very best mechanic ever and he couldn't read or write, sooooooooooooo................

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

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Empty profiles Posted: 8/21/2012 9:45:38 AM
And reporting them is useless. So true Finch, especially if I report them. All that happens then is that I lose my posting privledges and the 'jerk' goes on forever. I think that's what friends with a mod does for ya! This has happened to me so many times, now I just send a message to the 'jerk' telling him he's the greatest thing since sliced bread, & would he like to get sliced. Then I get banned for a while. Sure is a 'free' site. HUMMMM, I think I hear the sound of horse shoes coming my way, sigh.

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

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You're 55 & you drive like speed racer... Posted: 8/10/2012 7:29:43 AM
Here's a thought, when you're 55 or better you learned to drive in a car which lacked the response of today's vehicles so you learned to press harder on the gas pedal just to keep going. Old habits die hard. This is not an excuse, just a valid possible explanation. We of a 'certain age' drove in the days of drag racing on the street or at the local air port on the tarmac, I know I did. Today I'm told I drive too fast, I don't doubt that I do. In my defense I must say that I never caused or was in an accident while at the wheel myself. I'm a strong driver with a perfect driving record, this may not always be so but while it is I enjoy driving and especially long distance outings. I'm mindful of my passenger's sensitivities and try not to make them uncomfortable. I'm proud of my driving skill but I don't take anything for granted, I know I'm on the road with many people who may or may not have the same skill so I always expect the worse and am ready for anything to happen. So far it works for me! I'll bet anything I'm not the only one who feels this way.

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

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Are they still in Jr. High? Emotionally stuck at 45+ Posted: 8/10/2012 7:06:28 AM
This is a wonderful question! I wish I had asked it here , I've asked myself that question many times. I've met men of a certain age who thought they were still in their 20s, actually believed they still had the same looks etc as they did so long ago. It makes me laugh to think I may be just the same way, I hardly recognize the woman I see in my mirror! I hope we all 'grow up' some day, we will be so much kinder to the poor, prospective mates we meet don't you think? Imagine how unkind we must have been to the people we met who were appropriate and we thought them too old, or not rich or good enough or whatever. How insensitive and stupid can people be, to pass up a perfect mate because she/he had dentures or glasses or whatever showed their honest age. It's happened to me too! I pray I'm a more open and honest person today. I remember a lovely man I met who 'passed me by' because I have dentures, and then a few I did the same to for spite, and because I had an unrealistic vision of myself in those days, how foolish was I? And now I regret so much. All I can say is "Grow up and get REAL!"

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

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Saint John coffee meet....Tuesday night..8pm..Tim's Rothesay Avenue Posted: 7/4/2012 7:39:45 AM
That post fooled me too! I got so excited thinking the 'ole group' were having meetings again, sigh! too bad it's not true. Be nice if it were true, doesn't anyone want to go back in time and get it happening again???????

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

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Meeting Posted: 6/27/2012 11:26:39 AM
Wouldn't be nice though if either or (cuz I'm sure it can be said the other way around too) would simply come out and tell the other they aren't interested/don't see any potential/connection? Yes, that would be nice, however it rarely happens. The one usually strings the other along while they are 'busy' checking out the rest of the field. The one will only become chatty with the other once they are sure that the one is the best they can get at the time. It's sad and it's shameful and right now the women outnumber the men here so it's the ladies who are kept dangling. Get smarter with the process, maintain a distance and keep your composure, if he's worth it he'll come out of his 'shell' and respond more. If not, you check out the field yourself and cast a larger net.

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

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Local Sayings/Expressions Posted: 6/13/2012 8:25:05 AM
Just reading these posts again makes me sooooo homesick! It's been about 2 years since I've been back home. Sold the cottage and broke my own heart! I'll pop over this summer for sure, look out PEI! Or, as we say, PI, lol

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

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People of Walmart Posted: 6/7/2012 10:21:17 AM
OHHHHH, to have a camera at that moment! I wonder what the cab driver thought about that????d Wonder what the store staff were thinking also! Man! I miss all the good stuff, my store is nothing at all like that, ho hum.

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

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Return Fisher'folk' Posted: 6/7/2012 10:17:38 AM
hello and welcome back to you Splifficus. I keep an eye on the forums from time to time, so I was glad to see your post this time. What drew me back, boredom is the best answer I can give you. There was so much 'drama' on the forums for a while, it was really fun, then it stopped, people left, willingly or otherwise and it got very quiet and dull. I've received a small 'hint' that things might begin to happen again and I'm hanging around to see how that works out. Hope to see more from you...........

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

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People of Walmart Posted: 5/25/2012 10:29:45 AM
OMG! I've just been scanning that site, it's a freakin riot! I've seen some pretty outrageous sights in my local Walmart but nothing like what the southern bunch are up to on a regular basis! Try as I might I cannot understand why folks go OUT in public looking that way, and then I realize that THEY would certainly think photos of me to be odd. After all, I'm wearing clothing that covers me, all of me, no bottom biscuits or back boobs hanging out. Wouldn't it be fun to spend a day or so looking for some sights in our northern stores similar to what shows up down south? Next day off I'm going out with my camera! Gonna hit every retail store in my area! Wanna join me?

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

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Anyone up for POF group hikes/walks this summer? Posted: 5/23/2012 7:16:23 AM
This is a wonderful idea! I've walked those trails on trips to SJ from F'ton, it was great and healthy too. I'd like to propose the same idea for F'ton, as a matter of fact a few of us used to do just that every Sunday. I hope you can get it happening in your city, as I hope it will get going again in mine.

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

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pof profiles and the religion option Posted: 5/8/2012 7:32:37 AM
Most people who know me already know that I'm a 'spiritual' rather than 'religious' person. Like you, Red, I believe in God, Heaven & Hell, and all that lies between. I seldom attend services, but I pray a lot, have regular conversations with God and hope for the best. My past was different, I was sent to a convent as a youngster and set to become a Nun, however, I never took Final Vows. I live as I please and try to be happy. It works for me. At the present time I'm exploring a religion which I previously ignored, it's interesting and quite beautiful, I'll continue to study it for a long time, I think. Perhaps my thoughts have been the cause of my being largely ignored on this site, I don't know. I'd hate to believe that.

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

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weight loss Posted: 5/2/2012 2:23:00 PM
Zumba is great for weight loss and for toning, my friend B has found it excellent as a program, she's lost about 6 dress sizes now and is becoming the most popular gal at every function she attends. I'm using Ensure to help me gain weight and it's working for me now. I use it to get used to actually eating regularly. That's been my problem, I just don't manage to make time to eat. It's too easy for me to put it off and then I actually forget. What is the product you're talking about? Is there a chance it might give me an appetite? I'd try it.

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

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Pharmaceuticals - In search for a cure? Or a treatment? Posted: 4/27/2012 8:55:22 AM
I'm so happy for you FTLA, and happy to have your update. I'm sure you're on the right path towards a better quality of life with the CCSVI treatments. You are in my prayers as ever, keep us all informed of the progress you make. HUGS, Hopes and all that mushy stuff from.........Mara

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

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Have you seen any good movies lately? Posted: 4/27/2012 8:41:51 AM
Mara: Get a video card that can output to your big-screen TV, and a cable to reach it! I'd offer you one from the Bearheap but I think you're in another country... Hmmmm, you're not the first one to think I'm 'from another country', LOL. Some think I'm strickly from 'Hunger'. That's an expression which is sure to 'date' me. Actually I'm living in NB just now but have maintained homes in 2 other provinces in the past. I agree with your points and must say it's refreshing to read such a thoughtful review of any movie these days. You're good!

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

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Have you seen any good movies lately? Posted: 4/7/2012 1:27:42 PM
The War Horse was as good as 'they' said it would be, so glad to have seen it on the big screen. And now on a sad note, I will soon be unable to buy my favorite movies as previously-viewed from my favorite outlet. Free downloading has struck yet another blow to commerce, one more video rental store has bitten the dust! This is disaster to me, I enjoy watching a movie on my big screen TV, in the company of friends, rather than watching on my small computer screen. Of course I will still be able to enjoy movies at the theater as long as I can pay the ticket price, sigh.

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

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Does sexual desire really decline with advancing age? Posted: 4/7/2012 1:16:08 PM
Nope! It does not! I'm considered 'old' by the generation which 'runs' things in this day & age, but that's just their short sighted point of view. I'm very sexy, and love being so.

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

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weight loss Posted: 3/9/2012 7:18:20 AM
Hi Red, I've been reading your thread with a great interest, since I first met you I've been impressed with your desire to be healthier and 'smaller'. It looks to me like you're making it work this time too, I'm proud of you. Everyone I've ever known who was into fitness and weight loss has said that once you plateau in weight loss you might as well start measuring your progress in inches lost because that's where you'll see the progress from now on. Remember that muscle weighs more than fat and once you have lost a lot of fat you begin to replace it with muscle. This is when your clothes fit better and you look closer to the way you've always wanted to look. Your new picture shows a smaller and proud lady, looks good and I'm happy to see you looking so well. Good for you, keep this up and you'll reach your goal in no time at all! Once I reached the goal I'd set for myself I've never looked back, my only problem now is that I'd like to gain a little so as to look healthier, however gaining is nearly as tough as losing. Anyone who is trying to lose weight need only watch what you're accomplishing and they will be inspired to follow your lead. If one can do it, all can do it. Well done, Red.

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

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Birthdays coming up????? Posted: 10/10/2011 4:12:19 PM
happy Birthday WFseeksBM. i hope this year brings you all that you wish for and all that you deserve and that they're both very good! You share the same birthdate as my X, i was sure the world would end on his B'day but i was wrong, again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have fun what ever day it is, this is the only day we have right now so enjoy it!

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

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C'mon, everybody likes books, right? Posted: 9/29/2011 6:41:04 AM
I've just now come into a small flow of good reading, it's by way of trade-off too. I have a few friends who love to read as much as i do and we now just trade with each other. This way only one of us at a time has to actually buy any books, the rest of the time we circulate them among ourselves. Each one, in turn, gets to buy a few 'new to us' books, and by circulating them we never have a back log of books taking up space in our homes. Eventually we will gain new members who will bring their reading material into the group. This is working well for us, I thought you might like to give it a try as well.

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

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C'mon, everybody likes books, right? Posted: 9/15/2011 5:56:59 PM
One of my many jobs when working in Fredericton, was at Value Village, Mara. Half price off books, I was in heaven :) Almost made up with the jerks I had to work with Well little Froggie, I think I know what you mean, that discount WAS nice but it really didn't make up for a lot of the 'stuff' & the 'jerks'. But I'm still an avid reader, just buy them and hit the ground running these days, LOL I recently was given a stack of reading material which promises to last quite some time so I won't have to shop for that period, lucky me! Doctor, would you like to share some of my good fortune?

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

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Curious Posted: 9/11/2011 11:17:37 AM
We used to arrange coffee meets, they were a gathering of POF members who were like minded and full of fun and a little mischief. They were planned on line and happened regularly. We held pool parties at the local pool hall and the group grew quite large. You can see on other forums locations where those are still going on, however FreddyBeach sort of dwindled away. If you're willing, you can get them going again.

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

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How soon is TOO SOON to get into another relationship for it to be considered proper? Posted: 9/3/2011 4:23:28 PM
I think your number one rule is right on because the first key is honesty with yourself but I also wonder why so many people have such a difficulty with this concept That's the most important point that's been made so far! That is the real crux of the issue! Being honest with others is easy, but being honest with yourself is the hardest thing we do! I'm so messed up about myself that I don't even know what my favorite color is. I've spent so much of my life trying to please others by being what they wanted me to be, that I don't know who I really am now. So I'm in therapy trying to learn about who I am, what I am and what I really want. When I have to look at myself it's not easy, no fun but I will do it and learn what I have to know to be successful in life, in love and in every kind of relationship, most important of all, in friendships. Honesty is the foundation of every good and strong relationship, even the one we have with ourselves.

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

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How soon is TOO SOON to get into another relationship for it to be considered proper? Posted: 9/3/2011 6:12:26 AM
Excellent idea for debate! I'd say we all have our own rules for this issue, however, one church which i attend says it should be one year for every five years you were together. Extreme???YES! They were talking about marriage, I'm sure. It's got to be different for each of us, some get over things faster and some take a longer time to heal if the break-up was very painful. In my case, I haven't managed a successful relationship since my divorce. I'm in the first weeks of a new 'one' right now and can't really say how it may go. I can say, I'm cautious, and ready to run at the drop of a hat. If you have been wounded you need time to heal, and one of the best medicines I can think of is a new 'friendship'. Guard the old wound but be open to new things.

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

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whats wrong with POF Lol Posted: 8/27/2011 11:46:19 AM
It's not YOU k3nn37h, it's just the times we live in. Everything is fast and disposable, and plastic in this world of ours. No one takes their time for anything, and no one can wait for anything, it's instant everything, who could possibly keep up with the speed of life today. It really isn't you, I've read your profile, and you seem very sincere, and interesting too. The age group you're in sure helps a lot, your youthfulness is an asset for sure. keep busy, join groups and get out as much as possible. Don't be afraid to approach a woman you don't know, if she's in the same room with you, you already have something in common to talk about! Don't think the whole world is like POF ro any dating site, it really isn't. This isn't 'real', it's cyber-world. Best of luck to you..........

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

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Do you remember why you joined POF in the first place? Posted: 8/24/2011 6:26:18 AM
I left once I thought I found the right one...Now back on again Yes, divalicious, I'm about to 'leave' for the same reason. I think I've met mr. Right For Awhile. If he turns into Mr Right for Long Term then that's going to be just delicious, but I'm not getting my hopes up. What I am going to do is enjoy this for all it's worth and for as long as it lasts. I've come to the conclusion that what I'm being offered may be all I really want, or maybe all there is for me. Whatever, I'm going to enjoy the fun of it while it lasts. Wish me luck!

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

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C'mon, everybody likes books, right? Posted: 8/21/2011 1:30:07 PM
Almost made up with the jerks I had to work with. Now that's funny! A little close to the bone, but very funny! I love getting books at such a bargain price, there has to be a perk somewhere, that must be it. If I ever won a lottery I'd do the same, partly because books are good insulation and I do live in NB after all, and partly because I love good reading. I enjoy the movies made from books as well. if I ever return to PEI to live permanently i'll get a job at VV just to fulfill that need. Mara

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

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C'mon, everybody likes books, right? Posted: 8/19/2011 4:18:14 PM
How about Value Village as a second hand book store, their prices a pretty good. The highest price you might pay would be under $5, that's not bad. I work at VV myself so I know they have good book deals.

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

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bald guys Posted: 8/13/2011 6:53:20 PM
personally,I love bald men. I'm sure I haven't seen one bald man I wouldn't date in a heart beat! It's so clean, so sexy and turns me on more than any other look a man might have. Yul Bryner looked odd when he had hair, but once he shaved it off he looked fantastic! If you're bald, rejoice! If you're not, shave, and do it now, you'll be so much happier and I promise you will never be sorry you did it!

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

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IROCK Fredericton NB Posted: 8/12/2011 5:17:43 AM
This is not spam for real Of course it's not spam, at least I hope . You've got some interest going, don't stop now! It would be great fun to get an event happening here in FreddyBeach, it's been such a long time since the last one. Help is offered if you need it.

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

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IROCK Fredericton NB Posted: 8/12/2011 5:14:20 AM
cute fish stickers Great idea shaunstrying, those would work quite well I'm sure. You're on a roll, keep it 'rolling'. I can offer a drive to some peeps who may need transport to the place. Pick a date and if you need help it's available.

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

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IROCK Fredericton NB Posted: 8/10/2011 6:37:01 PM
Quite a few POF members are regular visitors at the I-Rock, lol, we're everywhere! The suggestion of having someone at the door withPOF ID pins or stickers is a good one, then you will know who is and who isn't POF. Simple. I think I still have several of the ones I used when attending 'events'. Those were the days! Hope this one gets some interest.

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

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weight loss Posted: 8/9/2011 8:00:43 AM
i work up more of a sweat doing that work out for 20 mins than i do going for a good half hour brisk walk. I'm sure you do work up quite a sweat, and the result is a lot of water-weight loss I'm sure, along with what ever else you may gain from the program. A 4 or 5 hour walk in the fresh air, with friends results in a substantial weight loss, no big sweat, and an improvement in breathing, building muscle and toning them is another perk and being with your friends is always a great bonus. Personally I've got my weight at a healthy 125 lbs and holding without damaging my system or bone structure and no strain on my joints, plus I never disturb my neighbors, lol. I'm not saying my way is best, just that it works for me and a some others, it doesn't hurt us in any way, it does improve us in every way. The fact that it's free is nice too.

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

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Romantic regrets. Do you have any? Posted: 8/7/2011 8:29:24 PM
I recently had the opportunity to rekindle a romance Yeah, me too, and I'm sooooo sorry I did it! All the same things that made it so wrong in the first place were still there! What was I thinking????? We can do some dumb things out of loneliness I guess, but going back into a relationship that I already ended once was the biggest mistake of my life and I'll regret it for a long time. Sure he said all the right things, "I miss you baby" and "I love you baby" and stupid me, I thought that's all it took to make it 'right'. So there we were, smiling like idiots when the "elephant in the room" raised it's ugly head, and the fear of committment issues appeared along with my own issues and we were right back in the same old mess we had escaped from a year before! Man, I didn't know I could run that fast! Point is, the posters here are right, you can't revisit the past. Thinking that you are different now won't hold water either. You may have changed and your old mate may have changed, BUT not where it counts. Here endeth the lesson.

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

Msg: 6 (view)

weight loss Posted: 8/7/2011 7:58:03 PM
Ah, Red, you sound so much better too, you're organized and have your plans set. I'll be joining the Y as well ASAP, I'm trying to gain some weight. It's nearly as tough as it is to lose weight, I hope i can be as successful as yourself. You are an inspiration and I'm proud of you. Perhaps I'll learn how to properly swim at last, I'm interested in what ever I can do to get fit. If you remember a few Summers ago we organized a regular Walking Meet and some of us POF ladies met a couple times a week and walked for time rather than distance. The Sunday group did really well, the Thurs group did OK too, but the walk was too short for my taste. It was always fun.

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

Msg: 3 (view)

weight loss Posted: 8/5/2011 4:54:52 AM
Well done Red, you look great, I'm so proud of you. You must feel so much better too, I just know your children are proud of you too. This has been quite a journey for you and you're doing it the right way too, healthy eating and exercise. Re-training your body and mind to this new (better) way of thinking will bring about everything you've ever wanted in your life. Keep up the good work.

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

Msg: 4 (view)

What do you think keeps a Soldier or Sailor or Airman in the military today? Or, what do you think Posted: 7/25/2011 7:54:45 AM
Thank you both for those remarks. I made that post well over a year ago, but I still feel the same way. Both of my Sons were/are in service to their country, two of my husbands were servicemen also and most of the men in my family for generations back were as well. i'm service born and proud of it. While my Son was 'missing' overseas many here held vigil with me while i waited for word of his safe retrieval(sp?) and were happy with me when I received the good news, he was home in in nearly one piece. Service to one's country is a proud ambition, no one should ever demean it, however, some who will never be able to understand will demean anything and everything. That's the saddest thing of all.

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

Msg: 6 (view)

Moncton pof walking club Posted: 7/18/2011 7:39:56 AM
yes, the OP has left the site, and SHE (rolling eyes!) will probably not try again. Actually I don't think anyone will try anything along those lines again. I won't, at least not in Moncton, since I live in Fredericton. I was simply trying to encourage others to take it up again in her 'name'. Bubbly had a lot of friends on this site.

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

Msg: 4 (view)

Moncton pof walking club Posted: 7/16/2011 6:19:13 AM
This seemed like a great idea, how about giving it another try folks?

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

Msg: 17 (view)

Do you remember why you joined POF in the first place? Posted: 7/15/2011 6:04:34 AM
Nice to see you Matty, the forum was always here, it just took a bit of effort to find a way in. I don't think it'll ever be the same as it was before, but perhaps change is a good thing. Welcome back, have fun, I hope the events we used to organize will happen again, the people were awesome and the parties were way too much fun. Maybe we'll even see our Diva back sometimes.

-mara-

Joined: 7/24/2005

Msg: 14 (view)

Do you remember why you joined POF in the first place? Posted: 7/14/2011 5:54:54 AM
Just thought I'd bring this one back for old time's sake. Has anything changed in all this time? What is the current atmosphere in the dating site world of NB. Since I posted that last one I've been busy enjoying the activities of a local singles' group. I have to say the real time and face to face activities are very enjoyable. There are a few such groups in my city and we're busy every weekend wilht dances and etc. Summer brings on picnics and BBQs and camping, so i'm getting a tan too as well as making friends. Now I'm wondering how all the folks who were here 2 years ago are doing, any chance of some people dropping by the forum to say hello??????

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