Michelle

That explains it. Just don't understand some people, thinking they are better/more deserving than a "real" person. Check this out: A crowded United Airlines flight was canceled. A single agent was re-booking a long line of inconvenienced travelers. Suddenly an angry passenger pushed his way to the desk. He slapped his ticket on the counter and said, "I HAVE to be on this flight and it has to be FIRST CLASS." The agent replied, "I am sorry, sir. I'll be happy to try to help you, but, I've got to help these folks first, and I'm sure we'll be able to work something out." The passenger was unimpressed. He asked loudly, so that the passengers behind him could hear, "DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA WHO I AM?" Without hesitating, the agent smiled and grabbed her public address microphone, "May I have your attention please, "she began, her voice heard clearly throughout the terminal. "We have a passenger here at Gate 14 WHO DOES NOT KNOW WHO HE IS. If anyone can help him find his identity, please come to Gate 14." With the folks behind him in line laughing hysterically, the man glared at the United agent, gritted his teeth and swore "F*** You!". Without flinching, she smiled and said, "I'm sorry sir, you'll have to get in line for that too."

I can understand all the others. What about this one?? What does that mean, needed more than I could give?

Nope, don't know who you are. Email me: bomber@bomberonline.com

Yes, F2 does have catalogs and I can get you one if you really need it. However, all of the items in their catalog will be posted on their web site very soon.

Actually it was more of a GOOD plug, all the things you said were very commendable and true. :rolleyes: I wish more men could see things that way.

Now you're just trying to make bonus points with Aisling.

I suppose there are exceptions to everything, but guys just have to realize these are EXCEPTIONS in my opinion. I just don't think people should be deemed guilty before they can even prove their innocence - MEN OR WOMEN.

All good points, but I agree with Aisling. I know it's not just men that act crazy, but it seems those are the stories you always hear about. You hardly ever hear of a woman who broke up with her husband because she wanted to drive a corvette and run around with a 19 yr old guy.

Steve, a man with such virtues and new-age attitude should have been swept up long ago!!! Yes, we should all live by blues songs.

This is why it makes me CRAZY when a guy has a GREAT girl, and he dumps her for no apparent reason. No explanation, just leaves. Or cheats. Why why when the stats show the real world, would a guy do that??? guys? Insights?

Seems to be that way with men too.

NO NO I said I DO NOT want to be included. I'm the organizer, and I'm good at keeping myself out of things like that....... So guys, bring some women folk to the SES that aren't taken, so that I can do my job!!

Where do you guys FIND these women? I know it's hard to see the real person until about 6 months, but those are some crazy stories. I also dated a psycho guy - won't get into it because it was truly scary and I still don't laugh about it. Is the moral of the story don't date someone with a Corvette???? :rolleyes: Once again, I say: What about the attractive, over 35 woman who doesn't have her head up her butt, is succesful, spontaneous, doesn't have kids or divorced, and is witty, but yet will stand up for herself in a respectful way? You know, they are out there although I am starting to think they are rare ;) Oh yea, and that don't talk about stupid things like diamonds and is NOT a psycho. <!-- / message --><!-- sig -->

HAHAHAHA good one Or they end up single because men are waaaaayyy too intimidated by them.

Sorry, I am not interested in going to Match.com. We should do a dating game at the SES or something, that might be fun..... Wait, as long as I don't have to be included.

Are those the only 2 options? No wonder guys are freaks if they think that is all they have to look forward to. What about the attractive, over 35 woman who doesnt' have her head up her butt, is succesful, spontaneous, doesn't have kids or divorced, and is witty, but yet will stand up for herself in a respectful way? You know, they are out there although I am starting to think they are rare ;) Oh yea, and that don't talk about stupid things like diamonds.

Whatever, don't assume all of our clocks are ticking. So what do you call a mid-life crisis?

It's not that it's a concern to me, but as long as you are offering just make sure he is "normal" and not a psycho stalking woman hating self centered egotistical ass that can't see beyond his own world. Oh wait, that's asking too much, right? Aisling, I don't get it either. Talk about diamonds? What is that? I don't know where these guys find their women. People never assume that men want to get married, so why do they assume it with us? It's not like they are our only hope for a fulfilling life, or we won't go on living without them. Not refering to any one on this forum, but guys spread the word to GIVE IT UP. This ain't 1955 anymore. I've got my own life to live and I just want to share it with someone that wants to have fun, not overtake theirs. I don't have that much time :o .

There are a couple of things on the list I do gladly as well, and some others I won't even begin to quote on. Like this one :" don't tell us how big the diamond has to be". I can't IMAGINE saying that! I can't even imagine talking about a diamond in the first place. Large rings just get in the way of gloves and doing cool stuff, not to mention you can scratch the bejeezus out of someone and yourself with those things!

I sat next to a guy on an airplane that was so fat he had to get an extension for his seat belt! Then he had to sit with his stubby little arms crossed over his chest because he was already taking up half of my seat. A few weeks ago, I went to Six Flags in Denver and they had to ask a guy to leave the ride because he was too fat to fit - they couldn't put down the safety bar.

I'm starting it. Are you kidding me with this???? Who says these things?? I would only care if the diamond stud in my belly ring was smaller than the one in his tongue ring :) Did you see the list of why women over 40 are so fantastic??? Who are you people? Better yet, who have you been dating? lonerider, you should worry. Oh I get it, this is how I SHOULD act if I want to keep a guy - gosh I've been so mislead. How about you get to know a girl first, and not ASS-U-ME that she is just like the "norm" and is going to do lame things like that???

Can't imagine why you are still single. I know you're just lookin' to push buttons STEVE :)

Hopefully there are some guys older than 20 that will realize this as well. Congrats man! Holly is a lucky woman to have someone that appreciates a good person in their life. (gosh, I'm such a romantic....) Hope she is doing well, by the way!

What does that mean??? Have you guys seen this? This should be the qualities all men should look for, no matter what the age. Over 40 As I grow in age, I value women who are over 40 most of all. Here are just a few reasons why: A woman over 40 will never wake you in the middle of the night to ask, What are you thinking?" She doesn't care what you think. If a woman over 40 doesn't want to watch the game, she doesn't sit around whining about it. She does something she wants to do. And it's usually something more interesting. A woman over 40 knows herself well enough to be assured in who she is,what she is, what she wants and from whom. Few women past the age of 40 give a damn what you might think about her or what she's doing. Women over 40 are dignified. They seldom have a screaming match with you at the opera or in the middle of an expensive restaurant. Of course, if you deserve it, they won't hesitate to shoot you if they think they can get away with it... Older women are generous with praise, often undeserved. They know what it's like to be unappreciated. Women get psychic as they age. You never have to confess your sins to a woman over 40. They always know. A woman over 40 looks good wearing bright red lipstick. This is not true of younger women or drag queens. Once you get past a wrinkle or two, a woman over 40 is far sexier than her younger counterpart. Older women are forthright and honest. They'll tell you right off you are a jerk if you are acting like one. You don't ever have to wonder where you stand with her.... Yes, we praise women over 40 for a multitude of reasons. Unfortunately, it's not always reciprocal. For every stunning, smart, well-coiffed, hot woman of 40+, there is a bald, paunchy relic in yellow pants making a fool of himself with some 22-year- old waitress. Ladies, I apologize for all of us. Andy Rooney

That's what happened to me! I certainly wasn't looking either. Sometimes it just happens, and you can't help it. I can't believe someone thinks I'm right???? WOW, what a bonus for the evening.... :):)