theonlyski 8 #26 February 9, 2013 Quote Quote Quote However once they do...when that 'motive' is taken off the table, some pretty cool and rewarding relationships come about. I bet they do, Yeah...comin' from a guy who's fished the pier at MY dropzone! Plenty of good fishin out there!"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #27 February 9, 2013 Quote Quote Quote Quote However once they do...when that 'motive' is taken off the table, some pretty cool and rewarding relationships come about. I bet they do, Yeah...comin' from a guy who's fished the pier at MY dropzone! Plenty of good fishin out there! Gossip is...you need a bigger worm! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muffie 0 #28 February 9, 2013 Quote It's interesting -- I've had a number of platonic relationships with guys, including a couple I wouldn't have minded dating.... I think it's a two-way street -- I go into most relationships expecting them to be platonic, and if I get a vibe that it's not the case, I generally either make extra effort to keep it that way, or just back way off, and leave it in "hello" territory. Obviously now I'm both married and late middle-aged, so it's not much of a problem any more Ditto. I figure most male/female friendships start with an attraction on one side or the other. Doesn't mean either person has to act on it but you can pretty much guarantee the thought is there if only for a second. Working in male-dominated fields I've always had more guy friends than female, but I rarely have to deal with that awkward moment when the guy tries something I don't want him to try. Maybe because I'm just that ugly. But more because I'm aware of the signs it's coming and I make sure to defuse the situation or not give the opening (because, as Shah taught us, being ugly is just not enough of a deterrant at your standard dropzone). I've managed to be friends with pretty much all types of guys. (Even the players know who's up for playing and who isn't.) Very, very rarely there's been a guy who didn't take the subtle hint. In which case I've threatened certain painful physical harm to his anatomy and cut off talking to him until he got the point. Being older does help with all that, though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #29 February 9, 2013 Quote I've known very few guys who are actually capable of platonic friendships with women unless they're married to them. Fixie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krip 2 #30 February 9, 2013 Hi Muffie By being older do you mean older and wiser, or to old. With a 10/1 dog to women ratio at the dz the pickings are slim for some of the dogs. Age, looks, lack of I.Q. is not going to deter the man dogs. Someone on the DZ will hit on a knot hole in a wood fence. Remember the T-Shirt Quote Just because I slept with you last night. Doesn't mean I have to jump with you today. I wonder what would happen if #5 changed her avatar to Betty White.I've had one friend request I just don't let everyone know I'm 6'2" 30yo, blond hair, blue eye's, 150#'s 6pk abs rich and fly like a bird. Check me out on Facebook Trust meShah Who that? I learned one thing from #2 in the first post I read of his. One Jump Wonder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #31 February 9, 2013 Quote Quote That makes it easier for your stalkers to find you. With your avatar and that statement, all I can think about is.. "do do do, looking out my back door..."*CRASH* "Shut the fuck up, Donny!"quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #32 February 9, 2013 Quote...you have your actual photo in your avatar. Does "she"? Or is that just your assumption, 'cause I'd like to introduce you to a man by the name of "Tuiasosopo." I'm not saying that's the case here, but DZ.com has been trolled pretty hard in the past by anonymous users. I don't know why anyone would assume a random anonymous user is who they say they are.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #33 February 9, 2013 Quote Quote Quote That makes it easier for your stalkers to find you. With your avatar and that statement, all I can think about is.. "do do do, looking out my back door..."*CRASH* "Shut the fuck up, Donny!" "Say what you will about the tenements of national socialism, Dude, but at least it's an ethos..."--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #34 February 9, 2013 Quote I'm not saying that's the case here, but DZ.com has been trolled pretty hard in the past by anonymous users. I don't know why anyone would assume a random anonymous user is who they say they are. On that topic...where the hell has Funks been? Now there was the *master* of pranking."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #35 February 9, 2013 Quote Quote Quote Quote That makes it easier for your stalkers to find you. With your avatar and that statement, all I can think about is.. "do do do, looking out my back door..."*CRASH* "Shut the fuck up, Donny!" "Say what you will about the tenements of national socialism, Dude, but at least it's an ethos..." "You brought the fuckin' Pomeranian bowling???""There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #36 February 9, 2013 QuoteQuote...you have your actual photo in your avatar. Does "she"? Or is that just your assumption, 'cause I'd like to introduce you to a man by the name of "Tuiasosopo." I'm not saying that's the case here, but DZ.com has been trolled pretty hard in the past by anonymous users. I don't know why anyone would assume a random anonymous user is who they say they are. Well, then if the 2 pictures "she" has been using lately are not really "her", then I suppose "she" has nothing to worry about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muffie 0 #37 February 9, 2013 Quote Hi Muffie By being older do you mean older and wiser, or to old. Both, but probably more of the former. As you say, some will go for anything. Quote I've had one friend request Ditto. I assumed it was a mistake and ignored it.**** And no offense to Promise5, but she is kinda a perfect fit for all y'alls preferences. I figured there was a 50/50 chance it was one of the regulars just messin' with the rest of you. But I honestly don't think anyone is actually THAT good that they could've pulled it off for this long. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #38 February 9, 2013 Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote That makes it easier for your stalkers to find you. With your avatar and that statement, all I can think about is.. "do do do, looking out my back door..."*CRASH* "Shut the fuck up, Donny!" "Say what you will about the tenements of national socialism, Dude, but at least it's an ethos..." "You brought the fuckin' Pomeranian bowling???" "I didn't rent it shoes, I didn't buy it a F***ing beer..."--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #39 February 10, 2013 Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote That makes it easier for your stalkers to find you. With your avatar and that statement, all I can think about is.. "do do do, looking out my back door..."*CRASH* "Shut the fuck up, Donny!" "Say what you will about the tenements of national socialism, Dude, but at least it's an ethos..." "You brought the fuckin' Pomeranian bowling???" "I didn't rent it shoes, I didn't buy it a F***ing beer..." WHO'S THE FUCKING NIHILIST HERE! WHAT ARE YOU, A BUNCH OF FUCKING CRYBABIES? ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 60 #40 February 10, 2013 Can I giggle now? lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #41 February 10, 2013 Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote That makes it easier for your stalkers to find you. With your avatar and that statement, all I can think about is.. "do do do, looking out my back door..."*CRASH* "Shut the fuck up, Donny!" "Say what you will about the tenements of national socialism, Dude, but at least it's an ethos..." "You brought the fuckin' Pomeranian bowling???" "I didn't rent it shoes, I didn't buy it a F***ing beer..." WHO'S THE FUCKING NIHILIST HERE! WHAT ARE YOU, A BUNCH OF FUCKING CRYBABIES? "Leads, yeah, sure. I'll just check with the boys down at the crime lab, they've got four more detectives working on the case. They got us working in shifts!""There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
promise5 17 #42 February 10, 2013 Quote Can I giggle now? Holy cow??? First there's the thing about possibly someone that wears a turtle neck could be a guy now there's the if those pics are me?? What the heck should I submit my finger print and DNA??I thought the bum pic settled all thatI did post a pic of me at 6yrs old with my twin and brother. No matter how slowly you say oranges it never sounds like gullible. Believe me I tried. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 60 #43 February 10, 2013 lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
promise5 17 #44 February 10, 2013 hhhhhmmm I wonder about you now because you have 2 cars and your probably really a scooter No matter how slowly you say oranges it never sounds like gullible. Believe me I tried. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 60 #45 February 10, 2013 Quote Quote Can I giggle now? Holy cow??? Quote Wrong lisa. lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
promise5 17 #46 February 10, 2013 I knew it!!!!!!!!!! No matter how slowly you say oranges it never sounds like gullible. Believe me I tried. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #47 February 10, 2013 So are you a hairy 50 year old guy named Phil? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #48 February 10, 2013 Quote So are you a hairy 50 year old guy named Phil? Are you STILL lookin' for him? ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TriGirl 341 #49 February 10, 2013 QuoteThere is one more thing to it, sometimes you're trying to go to user's profile but miss the link and press "Friend", from there I didn't find a way to cancel this request. Now I'm a friend of that guy who is being bashed about in the swooping forum :) Once I figure out I've done that, I'll send a PM right after apologizing for the mistake, and asking that person to please disregard. I've only done it twice, and so far that solution has worked! If the other person accepts your errant request, you can later just remove that person from your list.See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
promise5 17 #50 February 10, 2013 QuoteSo are you a hairy 50 year old guy named Phil? Crap!!!!!! not another rumor!!!!!!!!!No matter how slowly you say oranges it never sounds like gullible. Believe me I tried. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
