You lil schnit! I'm going to actually TRY to date.

Soooo, how do I date? Other than the normal stuff...

Poor Feather, I am sure many of us have walked or stumbled down this path, depending on where we were, or what time it was. It can be fun but sometimes a rut.
MAKE IT FUN

You have to expand your circle. Easier said than done. I recall my sisters joining outdoor clubs, political campaigns, museum groups, sports thememd activities, all in hopes of meeting people in the area. They were single but new to to the region. They went in thinking they would meet anyone, women, men, but within their age group. Just to meet and expand their circle of friends. Low and behold someone had a get together and they slowly met more people, and it repeated. Expanding the number of people they knew............................Eventually, someone would introduce them to a young man or they would be in the mix and sometimes a positive spark was made.

They had to put themselves out in new social, recreational, and cultural situations to expand their odds of meeting people. It was nothing scientific or measured, they were just approaching it as increasing the odds in their favor......................They also got tired of Aunt Suzy saying, join a church, meet a nice boy. My sister met someone she married via a scuba diving class and trip. The other one met people rock climbing, but sparks flew during campaign work.

HMMMMMM, McCain, Clinton or Obama, a tired group but maybe there is a candidate you could gravitate towards and meet people. They have great parties, even if they loose. I am remembering Richmond in the late 80s.

It was either that or the the Knights of Columbus Singles Dances, they chose to increase the recreation/socializing/cultural options. Mostly, they had fun but within targeted groups, or just going to a different venu or out w/ different folks. Also got them out of their funk and improved their perspective. Good Luck, your personality will get you in the right place. Everyone seems to like you so your ahead of most.....
.............I think you can change it up in the Tri-state area, hmm, we will all have to look into ideas and throw them out there. Nice ideas/helpful places.

First rule is not to talk about rather or not the guy is circumsized and which you prefer.

LOL!

Heather,

Guys are easy. Find one you think you'd like to go on a date with -- whether he is the guy doing your oil change, or in line at the grocery store, or wherever. Look for a ring -- if none move to the next step. Strike up a conversation. If he's still interesting, say something like this, "You're funny (cute, nice, whatever), do you have a girlfriend"? If he says no, write down your phone number and say if you wanna go out for lunch/a drink/dinner/ whatever sometime, gimme a call."

Sounds like you've done this before Snoop.

Sorry to derail the thread, but that was pretty funny.

What the heck?

That quote was taken from another thread and I think, in Heather's round about way, she was complimenting you because of this post.

But this is only my guess. Due to the fact that I was able to translate through multiple threads, I'm starting to think I spend way too much time on these forums.

When I was dating, I did a lot of "man" things (still do, come to think of it). I got SCUBA certified, went skydiving, played pool.

Mostly, though, I drank in bars. I do NOT recommend that as a way to meet guys, however.

...or women either. I've met more shady and desperate women in bars than I could ever imagine.

I'm also easing into the dating scene... I promised myself that I'd pay off my college loan first, so now it's time. I've gone the route that com-hag suggested- there are lots of groups and activities I've joined the past few months in the Baltimore area to meet people. Unfortunately, I'm too blunt and sarcastic for my own good most of the time. It also makes me nervous that Baltimore is #2 in the country in number of diseases per population.

I've never and likely never will try the online dating services, but I work with two people who met their mates on those online services.

Heather meet Biggins
Biggins meet Heather

Remember first kid gets named after me

why baltimore Biggs? just asking


no other classes not needed for the degree at the college heather that you could maybe take? something fun you may be interested in and maybe meet somebody that way?

Froggie: ain't you got somebody for Heather? I know you hang out with your hubby's buddies( you've said so in the past)


so glad I don't have to date anymore. but, I was always a tomboy growing up and lo and behold, thats what got my hubby interested in me.( I could bait my own hook )
bars have always been bad places to "meet" someone.
I actually met my hubby at a party someone was having.

I moved to Baltimore last year since I have a good job here, so I only make it to Hagerstown every once in awhile. I do have to say there are more dating options down here though. I don't want to go back to get my master's for another year or two, so I won't meet people in classes for awhile. I did the date someone from work thing and that is disastrous. I'm very independent, so I'm in no rush at all.

In "Brangelina" tradition, we could refer to Heather & Biggins as "Higgins"...or "Bither"!!

Biggins, I just recently heard of a neat club in Baltimore called Howl at the Moon, where they have dueling baby grand pianos and some other live musicians -- the audience yells out requests and the band plays them, then everyone drunkenly sings along. I heard they do mainly 70's and 80's songs that everyone knows. Could be a fun opportunity to meet someone that's not the same old bar scene? I'm going down there next month so expect my full report.

She's met most of them, and no love match.

But if I meet any nice, single guys... I'll definitely point them in her direction!

So sweet, Froggie that was nice. A good friend to heather.

Ha! I was thinkin' the same thing!

Yea but is Biggins circumcised or is he a freak????Now that is the question.

Neat? Howl At The Moon is AWSOME!!!!! Basic idea yes, is a dueling piano bar that totally ROCKS!! Pianos, drums etc right in the middle of the room, with seating and a bar on each side of the room. Don't be fooled though, you don't just shout out a song, you have to fill out a request slip give 'em a 20 and then they will play the song; then everyone drunkenly sings along. And let me tell you, these guys rake in the dough. 70's and 80's yes, but they will play anything, older and much newer. The talent that they have and the shear knowledge of all the songs over 30-40 years is just mind blowing, even down to college and pro sports teams fight songs. For $40.00 (I think that's the right amount) you can get up on stage and play and/or sing on your own. For the same amount you can get a friend up on stage and they will do something for a birthday or bachelor/ bachelorette party.

http://www.howlatthemoon.com/baltimore_tonight.html

Been there once and had the BEST time! Very cool joint!

No!

Regretting this thread already, Com.

I can get a date, Com. Well, maybe not with my new haircut. I'm just saying it's a miserable experience.

I really do appreciate your post though. It was very thoughtful. :smoooch: xoxo

Snoop, I ALWAYS forget about the ring. It's as if I'm still in my 20's. I really never thought much about marriage anyhow.


Whoa! Not that I'd break up a marriage! I just forget to look for it.

I have a few (married/attached) girlfriends who think I have it made, being single. They are so bold! They hook me up with every other Joe Ahole that they know or happen to cross paths with.

Hrm.

They coax me every time, !, by saying that I never give anyone a chance. I always threw their ideas and men away. JUST TRY IT, HEATHER! THEY MIGHT BE YOUR NOAH.

Dagger, in my heart. Cos y'all know I love The Notebook and Noah Calhoun.

FAIL! These are times when I'm glad my attached friends are attached/married. I'm picky for a good reason.

a/s/l

I need to meet your husband. Really want to.

I have a physical ed credit that I need but I WILL NOT taking fly fishing. No. No. No.

I have fished in the Phrog's inner circle. I like her peeps... a lot. They's some good peeps.

I thought more single people would bitch about dating on this. I really don't do well with dating. Thanks for everyone's advice, but it's still weird.


Dating to me, is very foreign. Don't hitch-hike, but have dinner with a random stranger - only if he's good looking.

Never fear though, I have places to run to if I ever get needy.

Girls always do!

that's because men are Ho's

Let's do lunch soon. I think you'd enjoy my view of single men and women in this area and why dating here is so difficult.

I think I've heard your view on this before; however, I think you should share with the whole class.

It's too much to type.

Maybe I should start my own matchmaking service, just like Hitch.

it sounds like the area could use a service like that.
are you going to have it so that the other "members/clients" get to vote on wether or not someone can join the matchmaking site? I've heard theres something like that going on out in the netherworld








and i still say men are "ho's"
you guys are SO easy

Censorship at it's finest...

<--- clicky

I was an e-harmony reject. You can't answer all those questions in one sitting. I dare anyone, single or not, to try.


Edit: Don't look for me on any other dating site cos I'm not there