***Official*** FFA iDating Thread (1 Viewer)

[Woz]

btw, what do you guys think about this cute: http://www.plentyoffish.com/member4771309.htm#in

haven't the faintest on what to say to her

She recently moved there from California. Run with it... "How did you end up in Maple Grove? How do you like it so far? blah, blah, blah..."

went with this:Hey Michelle,

So you really moved from California to Maple Grove, huh? By choice? Aside from having every possible chain restaurant imagineable all in like 1 square mile, I can't imagine what it'd have over California's nice beaches and great weather.

oh man. i don't even know how you do it. it's incredible really.

:sigh:

 

[krista4]

OK this doesn't sound as bad on second glance. The whole "maybe we'll run into each other" thing was very bad until I realized that she was talking about Friday specifically.

She has plans Friday, that's fine. Just suggest another night and don't give her so many options this time. IMO drinks after work on a weeknight is the way to go.

right, but do i dare ask for saturday? it's been my experience that if you let meeting linger it'll never happen. but asking for saturday seems like i'd be sounding desparate. maybe something like a "let's get a drink on monday then and if we run into each other Friday, great."

Yeah, Saturday night is asking for a pretty big commitment on a first meeting. Weeknights are lower pressure."I don't want to distract you from your friends on your first night back in town. I'm sure you have a lot of catching up to do. How about drinks Monday instead?"

Perfect.

 

[mr. furley]

"I don't want to distract you from your friends on your first night back in town. I'm sure you have a lot of catching up to do. How about drinks Monday instead?"

Perfect.

 

[Otis]

THE CURRENT OTIS LINEUP:

These are the girls who I have been in contact with and have expressed varying degrees of interest (and who I think are at least moderately cute -- I have received messages from others that I simply would never find attractive). I have numbers from many and invites from some, but I haven't made the time to sift through. Maybe the FFA can help me line them up appropriately:

A. http://pictures.match.com/pictures/41/60/57464160A.jpeg

B. http://pictures.match.com/pictures/81/70/54668170B.jpeg

B2. http://pictures.match.com/pictures/81/70/54668170A.jpeg (two of her, since she's mighty cute)

C. http://pictures.match.com/pictures/40/21/46814021A.jpeg

D. http://pictures.match.com/pictures/95/73/57429573D.jpeg

E. http://pictures.match.com/pictures/63/10/42686310A.jpeg

F. http://pictures.match.com/pictures/44/05/54304405H.jpeg

G. http://pictures.match.com/pictures/85/49/54868549F.jpeg

H. http://pictures.match.com/pictures/01/79/7790179D.jpeg

I. http://pictures.match.com/pictures/46/94/55634694K.jpeg

J. http://pictures.match.com/pictures/09/57/56710957J.jpeg

K. http://pictures.match.com/pictures/64/12/48376412A.jpeg

L. http://pictures.match.com/pictures/13/90/52911390D.jpeg

M. http://pictures.match.com/pictures/18/13/36931813K.jpeg

N. http://pictures.match.com/pictures/71/23/28967123K.jpeg

O. http://pictures.match.com/pictures/38/68/33073868D.jpeg

P. http://pictures.match.com/pictures/00/65/56490065K.jpeg

Q. http://pictures.match.com/pictures/78/32/25307832B.jpeg

R. http://pictures.match.com/pictures/74/76/40107476B.jpeg

S. http://pictures.match.com/pictures/04/89/49760489H.jpeg

T. http://pictures.match.com/pictures/46/73/54814673A.jpeg

U. http://pictures.match.com/pictures/70/68/57417068A.jpeg

 

[Woz]

OK this doesn't sound as bad on second glance. The whole "maybe we'll run into each other" thing was very bad until I realized that she was talking about Friday specifically.

She has plans Friday, that's fine. Just suggest another night and don't give her so many options this time. IMO drinks after work on a weeknight is the way to go.

right, but do i dare ask for saturday? it's been my experience that if you let meeting linger it'll never happen. but asking for saturday seems like i'd be sounding desparate. maybe something like a "let's get a drink on monday then and if we run into each other Friday, great."

Yeah, Saturday night is asking for a pretty big commitment on a first meeting. Weeknights are lower pressure."I don't want to distract you from your friends on your first night back in town. I'm sure you have a lot of catching up to do. How about drinks Monday instead?"

Thinking of doing this:Hey,

I'm sure I'll be out somewhere on Friday but I'm not sure where yet. If you'd like to meet up feel free to text or call me at 555-555-5555 but I don't want to distract you from your friends for your first night back in town as I'm sure you have some catching up to do. If you'd like, how about some drinks Monday night instead?

Oh, and as for how I ended up on this site, my buddies and I up in St. Cloud had a little much to drink one night, talked about it as we have a friend who met his current fiance on a dating site, and I volunteered to try it. Since then I've been casually keeping up with it when I have time. What made you decide to try it?

- Mike

 

[Alias]

nice assortment, looks like a lot of tall ones - all yours.

 

[krista4]

OK this doesn't sound as bad on second glance. The whole "maybe we'll run into each other" thing was very bad until I realized that she was talking about Friday specifically.

She has plans Friday, that's fine. Just suggest another night and don't give her so many options this time. IMO drinks after work on a weeknight is the way to go.

right, but do i dare ask for saturday? it's been my experience that if you let meeting linger it'll never happen. but asking for saturday seems like i'd be sounding desparate. maybe something like a "let's get a drink on monday then and if we run into each other Friday, great."

Yeah, Saturday night is asking for a pretty big commitment on a first meeting. Weeknights are lower pressure."I don't want to distract you from your friends on your first night back in town. I'm sure you have a lot of catching up to do. How about drinks Monday instead?"

Thinking of doing this:Hey,

I'm sure I'll be out somewhere on Friday but I'm not sure where yet. If you'd like to meet up feel free to text or call me at 555-555-5555 but I don't want to distract you from your friends for your first night back in town as I'm sure you have some catching up to do. If you'd like, how about some drinks Monday night instead?

Oh, and as for how I ended up on this site, my buddies and I up in St. Cloud

Spoiler

had a little much to drink one night,

talked about it as we have a friend who met his current fiance on a dating site, and I volunteered to try it. Since then I've been casually keeping up with it when I have time. What made you decide to try it?

- Mike

Stop making excuses as to why such a "catch" as you is on a dating site...also makes you look like a drunk. Otherwise, very well done.

 

[Tremendous Upside]

OK this doesn't sound as bad on second glance. The whole "maybe we'll run into each other" thing was very bad until I realized that she was talking about Friday specifically.

She has plans Friday, that's fine. Just suggest another night and don't give her so many options this time. IMO drinks after work on a weeknight is the way to go.

right, but do i dare ask for saturday? it's been my experience that if you let meeting linger it'll never happen. but asking for saturday seems like i'd be sounding desparate. maybe something like a "let's get a drink on monday then and if we run into each other Friday, great."

Yeah, Saturday night is asking for a pretty big commitment on a first meeting. Weeknights are lower pressure."I don't want to distract you from your friends on your first night back in town. I'm sure you have a lot of catching up to do. How about drinks Monday instead?"

Thinking of doing this:Hey,

I'm sure I'll be out somewhere on Friday but I'm not sure where yet. If you'd like to meet up feel free to text or call me at 555-555-5555 but I don't want to distract you from your friends for your first night back in town as I'm sure you have some catching up to do. If you'd like, how about some drinks Monday night instead?

Oh, and as for how I ended up on this site, my buddies and I up in St. Cloud had a little much to drink one night, talked about it as we have a friend who met his current fiance on a dating site, and I volunteered to try it. Since then I've been casually keeping up with it when I have time. What made you decide to try it?

- Mike

Cut out the second paragraph...

 

[Alias]

OK this doesn't sound as bad on second glance. The whole "maybe we'll run into each other" thing was very bad until I realized that she was talking about Friday specifically.

She has plans Friday, that's fine. Just suggest another night and don't give her so many options this time. IMO drinks after work on a weeknight is the way to go.

right, but do i dare ask for saturday? it's been my experience that if you let meeting linger it'll never happen. but asking for saturday seems like i'd be sounding desparate. maybe something like a "let's get a drink on monday then and if we run into each other Friday, great."

Yeah, Saturday night is asking for a pretty big commitment on a first meeting. Weeknights are lower pressure."I don't want to distract you from your friends on your first night back in town. I'm sure you have a lot of catching up to do. How about drinks Monday instead?"

Thinking of doing this:Hey,

I'm sure I'll be out somewhere on Friday but I'm not sure where yet. If you'd like to meet up feel free to text or call me at 555-555-5555 but I don't want to distract you from your friends for your first night back in town as I'm sure you have some catching up to do. If you'd like, how about some drinks Monday night instead?

Oh, and as for how I ended up on this site, my buddies and I up in St. Cloud had a little much to drink one night, talked about it as we have a friend who met his current fiance on a dating site, and I volunteered to try it. Since then I've been casually keeping up with it when I have time. What made you decide to try it?

- Mike

Cut out the second paragraph...

less is more

 

[DrJ]

OK this doesn't sound as bad on second glance. The whole "maybe we'll run into each other" thing was very bad until I realized that she was talking about Friday specifically.

She has plans Friday, that's fine. Just suggest another night and don't give her so many options this time. IMO drinks after work on a weeknight is the way to go.

right, but do i dare ask for saturday? it's been my experience that if you let meeting linger it'll never happen. but asking for saturday seems like i'd be sounding desparate. maybe something like a "let's get a drink on monday then and if we run into each other Friday, great."

Yeah, Saturday night is asking for a pretty big commitment on a first meeting. Weeknights are lower pressure."I don't want to distract you from your friends on your first night back in town. I'm sure you have a lot of catching up to do. How about drinks Monday instead?"

Thinking of doing this:Hey,

I'm sure I'll be out somewhere on Friday but I'm not sure where yet. If you'd like to meet up feel free to text or call me at 555-555-5555 but I don't want to distract you from your friends for your first night back in town as I'm sure you have some catching up to do. If you'd like, how about some drinks Monday night instead?

Oh, and as for how I ended up on this site, my buddies and I up in St. Cloud

Spoiler

had a little much to drink one night,

Spoiler

talked about it as we have a friend who met his current fiance on a dating site, and I volunteered to try it. Since then I've been casually keeping up with it when I have time. What made you decide to try it?

- Mike

Stop making excuses as to why such a "catch" as you is on a dating site...also makes you look like a drunk. Otherwise, very well done.

 

[DrJ]

OK this doesn't sound as bad on second glance. The whole "maybe we'll run into each other" thing was very bad until I realized that she was talking about Friday specifically.

She has plans Friday, that's fine. Just suggest another night and don't give her so many options this time. IMO drinks after work on a weeknight is the way to go.

right, but do i dare ask for saturday? it's been my experience that if you let meeting linger it'll never happen. but asking for saturday seems like i'd be sounding desparate. maybe something like a "let's get a drink on monday then and if we run into each other Friday, great."

Yeah, Saturday night is asking for a pretty big commitment on a first meeting. Weeknights are lower pressure."I don't want to distract you from your friends on your first night back in town. I'm sure you have a lot of catching up to do. How about drinks Monday instead?"

Thinking of doing this:Hey,

I'm sure I'll be out somewhere on Friday but I'm not sure where yet. If you'd like to meet up feel free to text or call me at 555-555-5555 but I don't want to distract you from your friends for your first night back in town as I'm sure you have some catching up to do. If you'd like, how about some drinks Monday night instead?

Oh, and as for how I ended up on this site, my buddies and I up in St. Cloud had a little much to drink one night, talked about it as we have a friend who met his current fiance on a dating site, and I volunteered to try it. Since then I've been casually keeping up with it when I have time. What made you decide to try it?

- Mike

Cut out the second paragraph...

He can't cut out the second paragraph. It's the one question she asked, he pretty much has to respond in some fashion.

 

[krista4]

OK this doesn't sound as bad on second glance. The whole "maybe we'll run into each other" thing was very bad until I realized that she was talking about Friday specifically.

She has plans Friday, that's fine. Just suggest another night and don't give her so many options this time. IMO drinks after work on a weeknight is the way to go.

right, but do i dare ask for saturday? it's been my experience that if you let meeting linger it'll never happen. but asking for saturday seems like i'd be sounding desparate. maybe something like a "let's get a drink on monday then and if we run into each other Friday, great."

Yeah, Saturday night is asking for a pretty big commitment on a first meeting. Weeknights are lower pressure."I don't want to distract you from your friends on your first night back in town. I'm sure you have a lot of catching up to do. How about drinks Monday instead?"

Thinking of doing this:Hey,

I'm sure I'll be out somewhere on Friday but I'm not sure where yet. If you'd like to meet up feel free to text or call me at 555-555-5555 but I don't want to distract you from your friends for your first night back in town as I'm sure you have some catching up to do. If you'd like, how about some drinks Monday night instead?

Oh, and as for how I ended up on this site, my buddies and I up in St. Cloud

Spoiler

had a little much to drink one night,

Spoiler

talked about it as we have a friend who met his current fiance on a dating site, and I volunteered to try it. Since then I've been casually keeping up with it when I have time. What made you decide to try it?

- Mike

Spoiler

Stop making excuses as to why such a "catch" as you is on a dating site...also makes you look like a drunk. Otherwise, very well done.

Oops, also take out the word "current" in front of fiance.

 

[Drifter]

I wouldn't mention fiance.. It might come across that you're looking for one. Say "I had a friend who had success finding a long term girl"

 

[Woz]

sent w/ krista's corrections... i answered the dating questions because i don't want her to think i'm ignoring her and i'm guessing she's looking to make sure it's actually "okay" to meet me - as i've said all along this whole idating is still taboo for people in my age range. probably why i always tell girls who ask that i started it when i was drunk one night.

 

[krista4]

sent w/ krista's corrections... i answered the dating questions because i don't want her to think i'm ignoring her and i'm guessing she's looking to make sure it's actually "okay" to meet me - as i've said all along this whole idating is still taboo for people in my age range. probably why i always tell girls who ask that i started it when i was drunk one night.

X

 

[mr. furley]

as i've said all along this whole idating is still taboo for people in my age range. probably why i always tell girls who ask that i started it when i was drunk one night.

if they're on it too.. chances are they don't want you "subtly" putting them down for doing so.

 

[Woz]

sent w/ krista's corrections... i answered the dating questions because i don't want her to think i'm ignoring her and i'm guessing she's looking to make sure it's actually "okay" to meet me - as i've said all along this whole idating is still taboo for people in my age range. probably why i always tell girls who ask that i started it when i was drunk one night.

X

it is i've talked to lots of my friends about it and it's basically considered a last resort. i'm not saying that it is correct, but it is how it is.

 

[Disco Stu]

OK this doesn't sound as bad on second glance. The whole "maybe we'll run into each other" thing was very bad until I realized that she was talking about Friday specifically.

She has plans Friday, that's fine. Just suggest another night and don't give her so many options this time. IMO drinks after work on a weeknight is the way to go.

right, but do i dare ask for saturday? it's been my experience that if you let meeting linger it'll never happen. but asking for saturday seems like i'd be sounding desparate. maybe something like a "let's get a drink on monday then and if we run into each other Friday, great."

Yeah, Saturday night is asking for a pretty big commitment on a first meeting. Weeknights are lower pressure."I don't want to distract you from your friends on your first night back in town. I'm sure you have a lot of catching up to do. How about drinks Monday instead?"

Thinking of doing this:Hey,

I'm sure I'll be out somewhere on Friday but I'm not sure where yet. If you'd like to meet up feel free to text or call me at 555-555-5555 but I don't want to distract you from your friends for your first night back in town as I'm sure you have some catching up to do. If you'd like, how about some drinks Monday night instead?

Oh, and as for how I ended up on this site, my buddies and I up in St. Cloud had a little much to drink one night, talked about it as we have a friend who met his current fiance on a dating site, and I volunteered to try it. Since then I've been casually keeping up with it when I have time. What made you decide to try it?

- Mike

Cut out the second paragraph...

less is more

There's no minimum number of characters on this email stuff. I'm not sure why you feel the need to say more than what's needed.

 

[Woz]

as i've said all along this whole idating is still taboo for people in my age range. probably why i always tell girls who ask that i started it when i was drunk one night.

if they're on it too.. chances are they don't want you "subtly" putting them down for doing so.

good point, but i think my response to her was okay.

 

[mr. furley]

as i've said all along this whole idating is still taboo for people in my age range. probably why i always tell girls who ask that i started it when i was drunk one night.

if they're on it too.. chances are they don't want you "subtly" putting them down for doing so.

good point, but i think my response to her was okay.

probably your best effort so far.. but that's not saying a whole lot.

 

[Woz]

as i've said all along this whole idating is still taboo for people in my age range. probably why i always tell girls who ask that i started it when i was drunk one night.

if they're on it too.. chances are they don't want you "subtly" putting them down for doing so.

good point, but i think my response to her was okay.

probably your best effort so far.. but that's not saying a whole lot.

a backhanded compliment from furley is a top compliment anyday in my book!

 

[krista4]

sent w/ krista's corrections... i answered the dating questions because i don't want her to think i'm ignoring her and i'm guessing she's looking to make sure it's actually "okay" to meet me - as i've said all along this whole idating is still taboo for people in my age range. probably why i always tell girls who ask that i started it when i was drunk one night.

X

it is i've talked to lots of my friends about it and it's basically considered a last resort. i'm not saying that it is correct, but it is how it is.

You're right...the 20somethings can't figure out this whole iDating thingie, but my grandpa is all over it.

 

[Mr. Yuk]

Thinking of doing this:

Hey,

I'm sure I'll be out somewhere on Friday but I'm not sure where yet. If you'd like to meet up feel free to text or call me at 555-555-5555. I don't want to distract you from your friends for your first night back in town as I'm sure you have some catching up to do. If you'd like, how about some drinks Monday night instead?

Oh, and as for how I ended up on this site, my buddies and I up in St. Cloud had a little much to drink one night, talked about it as we have a friend who met his current fiance on a dating site, and I volunteered to try it. Since then I've been casually keeping up with it when I have time. What made you decide to try it?

- Mike

Cut out the wishy-washy stuff, you don't want to sound like one of those guys who, when deciding on plans with a chick are always saying,"if you'd like, or, only if you want to.' You want to sound confident, a real decision-making kind of guy.

 

[Otis]

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT> IMP MELTDOWN IN PROGRESS IN THE FFA

 

[Disco Stu]

THE CURRENT OTIS LINEUP:

These are the girls who I have been in contact with and have expressed varying degrees of interest (and who I think are at least moderately cute -- I have received messages from others that I simply would never find attractive). I have numbers from many and invites from some, but I haven't made the time to sift through. Maybe the FFA can help me line them up appropriately:

It's about time you get on this ####. Whole lotta cute happening up in there.

 

[mr. furley]

as i've said all along this whole idating is still taboo for people in my age range. probably why i always tell girls who ask that i started it when i was drunk one night.

if they're on it too.. chances are they don't want you "subtly" putting them down for doing so.

good point, but i think my response to her was okay.

probably your best effort so far.. but that's not saying a whole lot.

a backhanded compliment from furley is a top compliment anyday in my book!

 

[larry_boy_44]

sent w/ krista's corrections... i answered the dating questions because i don't want her to think i'm ignoring her and i'm guessing she's looking to make sure it's actually "okay" to meet me - as i've said all along this whole idating is still taboo for people in my age range. probably why i always tell girls who ask that i started it when i was drunk one night.

X

it is i've talked to lots of my friends about it and it's basically considered a last resort. i'm not saying that it is correct, but it is how it is.

you ever think maybe your friends are in the minority of popular opinion?

 

[Woz]

sent w/ krista's corrections... i answered the dating questions because i don't want her to think i'm ignoring her and i'm guessing she's looking to make sure it's actually "okay" to meet me - as i've said all along this whole idating is still taboo for people in my age range. probably why i always tell girls who ask that i started it when i was drunk one night.

X

it is i've talked to lots of my friends about it and it's basically considered a last resort. i'm not saying that it is correct, but it is how it is.

you ever think maybe your friends are in the minority of popular opinion?

perhaps, but they are my social sphere and i am particularly talking about girls when i say thisand this is low end 20 somethings

 

[krista4]

sent w/ krista's corrections... i answered the dating questions because i don't want her to think i'm ignoring her and i'm guessing she's looking to make sure it's actually "okay" to meet me - as i've said all along this whole idating is still taboo for people in my age range. probably why i always tell girls who ask that i started it when i was drunk one night.

X

it is i've talked to lots of my friends about it and it's basically considered a last resort. i'm not saying that it is correct, but it is how it is.

you ever think maybe your friends are in the minority of popular opinion?

perhaps, but they are my social sphere and i am particularly talking about girls when i say thisand this is low end 20 somethings

Oh, we know, GB...we know.

 

[Woz]

sent w/ krista's corrections... i answered the dating questions because i don't want her to think i'm ignoring her and i'm guessing she's looking to make sure it's actually "okay" to meet me - as i've said all along this whole idating is still taboo for people in my age range. probably why i always tell girls who ask that i started it when i was drunk one night.

X

it is i've talked to lots of my friends about it and it's basically considered a last resort. i'm not saying that it is correct, but it is how it is.

you ever think maybe your friends are in the minority of popular opinion?

perhaps, but they are my social sphere and i am particularly talking about girls when i say thisand this is low end 20 somethings

Oh, we know, GB...we know.

damn, i strike a nerve here??and i thought you liked the younger ones...

 

[Alias]

low end could also mean bottom of the barrel

 

[krista4]

low end could also mean bottom of the barrel

DING DING DING!

 

[JAA]

Got a reply, not quite what I was looking for :Hi, I am actually out of town right now in Oklahoma and have been for about 6 weeks. My mom lives down here and my dad in MN so I'm often driving between the two. I'm coming back on Thursday (a long, boring, 12 hour drive alone) but I have plans Friday evening to see my friends I haven't seen in a while and go out. Who knows maybe if you're out and about we'll end up at the same places.So as far as keeping up with the questions theme we have going, how'd you end up on this site?Have a nice afternoon,Emily She left the door open, which is nice, but I thought mayeb she'd give a "hey, I'm available for X on Y date" type thing. Also, I'm not about to try to meet up with her and her friends while they are out. So, my initial instinct is to give her a "hey have fun on the drive, count the number of cows you see or something to keep you busy and have fun with your friends. why don't you let me know a time you are free if you'd like to get together sometime" but i'll assume this is definitely the wrong play. but what is the opposite of this?

You might have to make a decision between cutting her loose or grabbing a buddy or two and meeting her out. She seems like she might be unwilling to meet without a safety net.

Yes. I would grab a buddy. She seems to be playing a little hard to get, but not very hard. She is giving you lots of opportunity to pursue her. If you want to, I would approach without beating around the bush:"Where are you planning to head out to ABC night? Me and a buddy are supposed to meet for some drinks that night and id love a chance to finally meet you in person. Woz"Short, direct, and to the point. No wiggle room. If you cant get a straight answer here, move on.

 

[JAA]

btw, what do you guys think about this cute: http://www.plentyoffish.com/member4771309.htm#in

haven't the faintest on what to say to her

Hi Michelle,I think its awesome you are so close to your mom. Id also like to get close to you and your mom. wozzybear

--------------------------

just kidding of course.

Hi Michelle,

I think its awesome you are so close to your mom. I just moved back to this area XYZ ago. From your writeup, we have a few things in common. Drop me a line if you would like to meet up sometime for drinks or dinner.

Take care,

Woz

 

[JAA]

QUESTION FOR THE PEANUT GALLERYTwo of the chicks I've been talking to lately -- perhaps the two hottest -- have kids. I'm not thrilled about getting mixed up with a non-traditional family. Ideally I meet a hottie, we marry, and make our own babies. That's that. Now, I'm noticing that, as a result of the kids, some of these absolutely smoking chicks have to lower their standards a bit, since they come with baggage. The result is that I've got two ongoing conversations with stunning women, each with two kids and around 30 years old. What's the shark play here? Do I shoplift the pootie?TIA

Otis,You need to listen to JAA. JAA recommends you take a 1 month vacation to Europe to find some Norweigan honnies. Please listen to JAA or Doctor Detriot if you need to second opinion.JAA

 

[JAA]

btw, what do you guys think about this cute: http://www.plentyoffish.com/member4771309.htm#in

haven't the faintest on what to say to her

She recently moved there from California. Run with it... "How did you end up in Maple Grove? How do you like it so far? blah, blah, blah..."

went with this:Hey Michelle,

So you really moved from California to Maple Grove, huh? By choice? Aside from having every possible chain restaurant imagineable all in like 1 square mile, I can't imagine what it'd have over California's nice beaches and great weather. I suppose I shouldn't talk though since I moved out here a couple of years ago from out by Philadelphia for law school and despite being miles away from lots of things I'm really enjoying it. The people here are pretty great (although they talk funny). Anyways, I gotta ask, what brought you out here?

- Mike

too many words, too specific IMHOWhy did you reply so quickly, arent you here for multiple opinions?

 

[Otis]

THE CURRENT OTIS LINEUP:

These are the girls who I have been in contact with and have expressed varying degrees of interest (and who I think are at least moderately cute -- I have received messages from others that I simply would never find attractive). I have numbers from many and invites from some, but I haven't made the time to sift through. Maybe the FFA can help me line them up appropriately:

It's about time you get on this ####. Whole lotta cute happening up in there.

I think I may do drinks with one after work today I have a head cold and didn't sleep but, hell, I'll only live once, right?

 

[JAA]

OK this doesn't sound as bad on second glance. The whole "maybe we'll run into each other" thing was very bad until I realized that she was talking about Friday specifically.

She has plans Friday, that's fine. Just suggest another night and don't give her so many options this time. IMO drinks after work on a weeknight is the way to go.

right, but do i dare ask for saturday? it's been my experience that if you let meeting linger it'll never happen. but asking for saturday seems like i'd be sounding desparate. maybe something like a "let's get a drink on monday then and if we run into each other Friday, great."

Yeah, Saturday night is asking for a pretty big commitment on a first meeting. Weeknights are lower pressure."I don't want to distract you from your friends on your first night back in town. I'm sure you have a lot of catching up to do. How about drinks Monday instead?"

Thinking of doing this:Hey,

I'm sure I'll be out somewhere on Friday but I'm not sure where yet. If you'd like to meet up feel free to text or call me at 555-555-5555 but I don't want to distract you from your friends for your first night back in town as I'm sure you have some catching up to do. If you'd like, how about some drinks Monday night instead?

Oh, and as for how I ended up on this site, my buddies and I up in St. Cloud

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had a little much to drink one night,

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talked about it as we have a friend who met his current fiance on a dating site, and I volunteered to try it. Since then I've been casually keeping up with it when I have time. What made you decide to try it?

- Mike

Stop making excuses as to why such a "catch" as you is on a dating site...also makes you look like a drunk. Otherwise, very well done.I think anytime a guy dogs the site he is making the lady on the other end feel bad about herself for also being on the site. Tell the truth, even if it isnt the truth:"It seems I dont have much luck in meeting nice girls out at bars and clubs. The site seemed like a much better venue to meet and get to know someone"

 

[krista4]

btw, what do you guys think about this cute: http://www.plentyoffish.com/member4771309.htm#in

haven't the faintest on what to say to her

Hi Michelle,I think its awesome you are so close to your mom. Id also like to get close to you and your mom. wozzybear

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just kidding of course.

Hi Michelle,

I think its awesome you are so close to your mom. I just moved back to this area XYZ ago. From your writeup, we have a few things in common. Drop me a line if you would like to meet up sometime for drinks or dinner.

Take care,

Woz

Why did you delete the post, Woz? BTW, I looked at this girl the other day when I was choosing people for you. I nixed her on the basis of this: "i love everything about me and i'm not one of those girls who will sit there and complain. i just want to have a god time and a great life! i live life to the fullest and have no regrets! i really can't wait to meet u!" I thought she fell into the Sweet J category of girls you should avoid, as well as not falling into your purported criterion of intelligence.

 

[KnowledgeReignsSupreme]

Otis, it's pretty obvious what type of girl you go for from those pics. The first 10 or so I looked at... all very similar.

 

[mr. furley]

Otis, it's pretty obvious what type of girl you go for from those pics. The first 10 or so I looked at... all very similar.

fraternal decuplets (sp?)

 

[krista4]

Otis, it's pretty obvious what type of girl you go for from those pics. The first 10 or so I looked at... all very similar.

Thin with long dark hair and manly jaws.

 

[Kraft...]

Otis, it's pretty obvious what type of girl you go for from those pics. The first 10 or so I looked at... all very similar.

Thin with long dark hair and manly jaws.

Interesting, I didn't notice that but looking back almost all of them have one(D and Q are the exception), whatdaya know

 

[parasaurolophus]

Otis, it's pretty obvious what type of girl you go for from those pics. The first 10 or so I looked at... all very similar.

Thin with long dark hair and manly jaws.

Interesting, I didn't notice that but looking back almost all of them have one(D and Q are the exception), whatdaya know

 

[Disco Stu]

Jesus...

About Me:Hey watz up im da type of person dat is laid bak, fun, out going, blunt, i dont like to play games and i alwayz keep it real.... im very easy to get along with until u get on mah bad side so juz stay on da good...lol...but newayz I like to party alot go 2 clubz, party u know but most of mah time is wit mah kids.

 

[krista4]

Jesus...

About Me:Hey watz up im da type of person dat is laid bak, fun, out going, blunt, i dont like to play games and i alwayz keep it real.... im very easy to get along with until u get on mah bad side so juz stay on da good...lol...but newayz I like to party alot go 2 clubz, party u know but most of mah time is wit mah kids.

Set this girl up with Mike Crimes, stat!

 

[Capella]

Jesus...

About Me:Hey watz up im da type of person dat is laid bak, fun, out going, blunt, i dont like to play games and i alwayz keep it real.... im very easy to get along with until u get on mah bad side so juz stay on da good...lol...but newayz I like to party alot go 2 clubz, party u know but most of mah time is wit mah kids.

OH NO YOU DI'INT

 

[Otis]

Otis, it's pretty obvious what type of girl you go for from those pics. The first 10 or so I looked at... all very similar.

Seriously? Please explain. I've never understood my own taste.

 

[Otis]

Otis, it's pretty obvious what type of girl you go for from those pics. The first 10 or so I looked at... all very similar.

Thin with long dark hair and manly jaws.

Is this what KRS was talking about?I never thought I liked manly chicks

 

[Capella]

Otis, it's pretty obvious what type of girl you go for from those pics. The first 10 or so I looked at... all very similar.

Seriously? Please explain. I've never understood my own taste.