RecordProducer Posted November 11, 2007 Posted November 11, 2007 Yeah sometimes those super genius types come with a whole slew of problems of their own... heheUrrrrrrrrggghhhh... don't get me started!
Trialbyfire Posted November 11, 2007 Posted November 11, 2007 Why on earth would anyone go to an autocross to watch? That's boring for guys. You go and participate. There's a class for literally every type of car, and some clubs have truck classes. There's obviously no accounting for taste, but most of the women I've spoken to who actually went and tried it said they had a good time. Edit: It's worth noting that it depends heavily on the club putting on the event. There are clubs that go out of their way to be friendly to novices, and have charismatic instructors on hand to ride along with you, and there are clubs where everyone is super compeititive and growls at you if you try to talk to them. I've been to both, and I agree with you that most women would hate going to an event at the latter. Not too many women are terribly interested in discussing camber or 50/50 weight distribution, nevermind understanding what it takes to reinforce or modify your suspension sufficiently, so you can be competitive. I can't see this as being a major draw for most women, drifting around those orange cones. No doubt there are intelligent men at the meets but most are more focused on their own cars and times, than finding a woman who might also be a competitor.
Ocean-Blue Posted November 11, 2007 Posted November 11, 2007 Urrrrrrrrggghhhh... don't get me started! Most that come off as intelligent end up being pedantic trolls who are as dumb as bricks.
pollywag Posted November 11, 2007 Posted November 11, 2007 Most that come off as intelligent end up being pedantic trolls who are as dumb as bricks. That was a double whammy post Ocean-Blue, you used the word "pedantic" which is a terrific word AND you quoted Douglas Adams. It doesn't really get much better than that! On a side note, I apologise to all the men reading because I hear all us gals talk about guys and we find something wrong with every poor fella. Now too smart is also a huge problem...I inlcude myself in this observation by the way.. I read something funny today that I think is apropos: How to Make a Woman Happy 1. a friend 2. a companion 3. a lover 4. a brother 5. a father 6. a master 7. a chef 8. an electrician 9. a carpenter 10. a plumber 11. a mechanic 12. a decorator 13. a stylist 14. a sexologist 15. a gynecologist 16. a psychologist 17. a pest exterminator 18. a psychiatrist 19. a healer 20. a good listener 21. an organizer 22. a good father 23. very clean 24. sympathetic 25. athletic 26. warm 27. attentive 28. gallant 29. intelligent 30. funny 31. creative 32. tender 33. strong 34. understanding 35. tolerant 36. prudent 37. ambitious 38. capable ! 39. courageous 40. determined 41. true 42. dependable 43. passionate 44. compassionate WITHOUT FORGETTING TO: 45. give her compliments regularly 46. love shopping 47. be honest 48. be very rich 49. not stress her out 50. not look at other girls AND AT THE SAME TIME, YOU MUST ALSO: 51. give her lots of attention, but expect little yourself 52! give her lots of time, especially time for herself 53. give her lots of space, never worrying about where she goes IT IS VERY IMPORTANT: 54. Never to forget: * birthdays * anniversaries * arrangements she makes HOW TO MAKE A MAN HAPPY 1. Show up naked 2. Bring food :lmao:
Ocean-Blue Posted November 11, 2007 Posted November 11, 2007 That was a double whammy post Ocean-Blue, you used the word "pedantic" which is a terrific word AND you quoted Douglas Adams. It doesn't really get much better than that! On a side note, I apologise to all the men reading because I hear all us gals talk about guys and we find something wrong with every poor fella. Now too smart is also a huge problem...I inlcude myself in this observation by the way.. I read something funny today that I think is apropos: How to Make a Woman Happy 1. a friend 2. a companion 3. a lover 4. a brother 5. a father 6. a master 7. a chef 8. an electrician 9. a carpenter 10. a plumber 11. a mechanic 12. a decorator 13. a stylist 14. a sexologist 15. a gynecologist 16. a psychologist 17. a pest exterminator 18. a psychiatrist 19. a healer 20. a good listener 21. an organizer 22. a good father 23. very clean 24. sympathetic 25. athletic 26. warm 27. attentive 28. gallant 29. intelligent 30. funny 31. creative 32. tender 33. strong 34. understanding 35. tolerant 36. prudent 37. ambitious 38. capable ! 39. courageous 40. determined 41. true 42. dependable 43. passionate 44. compassionate WITHOUT FORGETTING TO: 45. give her compliments regularly 46. love shopping 47. be honest 48. be very rich 49. not stress her out 50. not look at other girls AND AT THE SAME TIME, YOU MUST ALSO: 51. give her lots of attention, but expect little yourself 52! give her lots of time, especially time for herself 53. give her lots of space, never worrying about where she goes IT IS VERY IMPORTANT: 54. Never to forget: * birthdays * anniversaries * arrangements she makes HOW TO MAKE A MAN HAPPY 1. Show up naked 2. Bring food :lmao: I shall be forwarding that to my dear SO. We shall spend an inordinate amount of time going down the list, discussing how he does or does not fit each criteria. He can no longer say to me, "woman, WHAT is it that you want?!" Should he dare, I'll simply point him to this list. Muchos gracias pollywag! :bunny:
pollywag Posted November 11, 2007 Posted November 11, 2007 I shall be forwarding that to my dear SO. We shall spend an inordinate amount of time going down the list, discussing how he does or does not fit each criteria. He can no longer say to me, "woman, WHAT is it that you want?!" Should he dare, I'll simply point him to this list. Muchos gracias pollywag! :bunny: De nada Ocean!! Don't think I haven't printed this up and folded it up to put in my wallet to drag out once I meet my next "victim", because I have! God forbid I forget one of these.... :laugh:
Ocean-Blue Posted November 11, 2007 Posted November 11, 2007 De nada Ocean!! Don't think I haven't printed this up and folded it up to put in my wallet to drag out once I meet my next "victim", because I have! God forbid I forget one of these.... :laugh: While the list is cute and meant to be tongue-in-cheek (duh!), I can't help but admit that I hold my poor bf to those criteria. No wonder he's always confused.
pollywag Posted November 11, 2007 Posted November 11, 2007 While the list is cute and meant to be tongue-in-cheek (duh!), I can't help but admit that I hold my poor bf to those criteria. No wonder he's always confused. I know that's the sad truth with a lot of us women these days....we do make a very tall order to fill and our poor guys look at us like we have completely lost the plot, and some days it does really feel that way... To be brutally honest I can do with getting one third of that list the rest are just added bonuses that I would not kick a guy out of bed for doing. But wait I'm a nun-dog I don't date....so retract my last statement.
Ocean-Blue Posted November 11, 2007 Posted November 11, 2007 I know that's the sad truth with a lot of us women these days....we do make a very tall order to fill and our poor guys look at us like we have completely lost the plot, and some days it does really feel that way... To be brutally honest I can do with getting one third of that list the rest are just added bonuses that I would not kick a guy out of bed for doing. But wait I'm a nun-dog I don't date....so retract my last statement. I love your humour. I really get a kick out of the male-female dynamic. Dare I say, it's kinda cute!
pollywag Posted November 11, 2007 Posted November 11, 2007 I love your humour. I really get a kick out of the male-female dynamic. Dare I say, it's kinda cute! thanks Mother Magdalen always tells us, "My children, if we weren't nuns and living in a convent I'm sure we could have sausage every single night, who says sausage should only be for breakfast?" With that we ususally exchange confused glances amonst ourselves and entertain a long awkward pause of silence.
Lyssa Posted November 11, 2007 Posted November 11, 2007 OMFG - that is the funniest s*** I heard all day!!!!
Ocean-Blue Posted November 11, 2007 Posted November 11, 2007 thanks Mother Magdalen always tells us, "My children, if we weren't nuns and living in a convent I'm sure we could have sausage every single night, who says sausage should only be for breakfast?" With that we ususally exchange confused glances amonst ourselves and entertain a long awkward pause of silence. Nothing quite like hearing a woman of the cloth talk about sausages. I'm sure you all proceeded to self flagellate in your tiny rooms for bearing witness to such filth.
pollywag Posted November 11, 2007 Posted November 11, 2007 Nothing quite like hearing a woman of the cloth talk about sausages. I'm sure you all proceeded to self flagellate in your tiny rooms for bearing witness to such filth. Sister Myfawnny is that you? Lyssa, my child, how are you? I have missed you.
johan Posted November 11, 2007 Posted November 11, 2007 thanks Mother Magdalen always tells us, "My children, if we weren't nuns and living in a convent I'm sure we could have sausage every single night, who says sausage should only be for breakfast?" With that we ususally exchange confused glances amonst ourselves and entertain a long awkward pause of silence. Don't you mean snausages?
Ocean-Blue Posted November 11, 2007 Posted November 11, 2007 Sister Myfawnny is that you? Lyssa, my child, how are you? I have missed you. No sista'. I am too big a fan of sausage to join the calling. Although I do like to admonish myself for my evil, sinful thoughts. I think we should take this over to the Seinfeld thread. I REALLY don't want another PM from Tony. Really.
pollywag Posted November 11, 2007 Posted November 11, 2007 Don't you mean snausages? Yes I'm sure The Mother Superior would have some of those too if she could just lift her habit past her hips. We are convinced her devotion is more about not being able to pry the cloak past her hips than any deep love for the divine. It's tearing at the seams but when we hear a tear we all whistle in unison the them from the sound of music to disguise the ripping sound, as to not make her feel so bad.
Lyssa Posted November 11, 2007 Posted November 11, 2007 Lyssa, my child, how are you? I have missed you. Sister Pollywag.. I'm fine, thank you. I have missed you too! I have found myself an intelligent man.
Ocean-Blue Posted November 11, 2007 Posted November 11, 2007 Yes I'm sure The Mother Superior would have some of those too if she could just lift her habit past her hips. We are convinced her devotion is more about not being able to pry the cloak past her hips than any deep love for the divine. It's tearing at the seams but when we hear a tear we all whistle in unison the them from the sound of music to disguise the ripping sound, as to not make her feel so bad. Ahhh...no wonder you seem to be preoccupied with thoughts of sausages and the like. To be led by one who is not committed to the calling...surely you lot must be confused little pups. You need a stronger leader. Tony, please do not PM me with notification of another infraction. This thread is far too interesting to leave...and they won't take it to the Seinfeld one...so what am I to do? What am I to do?
pollywag Posted November 11, 2007 Posted November 11, 2007 Sister Pollywag.. I'm fine, thank you. I have missed you too! I have found myself an intelligent man. God bless you my child and your intelligent man, ahhh to be as fortunate as you....may the lord bless your wonderful union and bring you genius adonis-like offspring... not yet though you need to get it on for a while and enjoy some naughty times before the bun's in the oven...later may he do all that for you. Ocean I agree! What's the Seinfeld thread?? I am SO there!!
Ocean-Blue Posted November 11, 2007 Posted November 11, 2007 God bless you my child and your intelligent man, ahhh to be as fortunate as you....may the lord bless your wonderful union and bring you genius adonis-like offspring... not yet though you need to get it on for a while and enjoy some naughty times before the bun's in the oven...later may he do all that for you. Ocean I agree! What's the Seinfeld thread?? I am SO there!! It's under the Water Cooler section I think... K, I'll meet you there. I have a few comments about your very un-nunish advice to lyssa!
pollywag Posted November 11, 2007 Posted November 11, 2007 Ahhh...no wonder you seem to be preoccupied with thoughts of sausages and the like. To be led by one who is not committed to the calling...surely you lot must be confused little pups. You need a stronger leader. Tony, please do not PM me with notification of another infraction. This thread is far too interesting to leave...and they won't take it to the Seinfeld one...so what am I to do? What am I to do? Oh my child Ocean-blue you understand us all too well. Confused little pups we are indeed, no pun intended or was it? No matter.... Yes what we need is a strong leader. Would you considering usurping the Mother Superior's role if we all went into cahoots on how the shakedown would happen? We shall name it "operation release the sausage"
Author uniqueone Posted November 11, 2007 Author Posted November 11, 2007 Actually, it sounded to me like a suggestion that intrigued her so she was asking more about it to find out if it would work well for her. And if she decides it's not something she wants to do, that's her decision. Why do you care? We can offer advice on here, but that doesn't mean people have to take it! And you don't have to be rude about it. She's just looking for new ideas of places to meet people. If she's tried certain things in the past and they haven't worked and she doesn't want to try them again, she has every right to decide that. Yes, you're right BM, it wasn't that I was saying I couldn't go. I was just inquiring further what it entailed. Thanks for understanding. And I'm just ignoring those other comments anyway. Btw.....looks like I have tons of posts to catch up on in this thread......
Author uniqueone Posted November 11, 2007 Author Posted November 11, 2007 Ok that's fair so don't do hospital pick an non profit organization. Also I picked hospital charity gala events because it sort of conisides with my career it was more to network for my profession that I started doing it and as it turned out I realised it was a great way to meet single men. Also I like lavish parties and events I love putting on a cocktail dress and socializing. Yes I did it alone, I am an extrovert and yeah I suppose at first it was a little intimidating going to these things alone but you work with the other commitee members and you make acquaintences fast, I did at least. Ahhhhh......lucky you.....being an extrovert. Some people actually think I am....that's because I've taught myself how to be outgoing when I have to be. But my core personality is still introvert. Yep...introverted loner....ain't that a winner? Starngely enough, I had a woman approach me out of the blue tonight and start talking to me. (told you it happens to me a lot). I went to a movie and afterwards was in line in the restroom talking about the movie with my movie partner and i was talking about how the movie was good but how the parent in the movie didn't act enough like a parent....was trying to act too much like a friend and how too many parents today do that (the movie was "Dan in Real Life") This woman interrupts and says how she heard me talking and totally agrees and then she goes into this spiel about that topic and I think we were best friends by the time we left the restroom........ Anyway what I meant by you're lucky you're an extrovert is that it's a lot easier for you to get motivated to go out to those things. My proclivity is to stay home or if I DID go to stay along the sidelines and people-watch.
Author uniqueone Posted November 11, 2007 Author Posted November 11, 2007 Well yes, I guess that's a good point. Distance hasn't been a factor for me and the other people that were successful through this method. With that said, I met my (current:)) Prince Charming as such and he's local (my current definition of "local" that changed for another PC met years ago on a forum). In fact, strike what I said initially about finding out less beforehand this way, with the exception of maybe the picture (although people do use them as their avatars as you know) one can tell a lot about a person through nothing more than the basic stats a forum profile provides along with the writing style and the opinions expressed on it. So what types of forums did you find them on?
Author uniqueone Posted November 11, 2007 Author Posted November 11, 2007 OP, I do recommend that you expand your social network. Once you have this in place, you won't need to find places to meet men, it will happen more naturally. Part of that is true.....part not true. True....overall I'm a loner.....always have been. The part that's not true about that though is.....I don't think there are many guys in my area that I'm interested in so expanding my network won't help that much. My area doesn't have many intellectuals. The majority talk primarily of sports, beer, and camping.
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