Nataly

Man, there are so many things wrong with your post I don't even know where to start.. Apart from anything else, I find it genuinely disheartening that women still have so far to go to gain equality, and this is precisely the sort of thing that contributes to slowing down progress on this front. I don't want to take this post to the SC, but let's just say I'm not that kind of girl. I'll earn my own spending money, thanks. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

Ewww.. But then not every guy I've liked has been physically attractive - I just have a soft-spot for funny, charismatic guys.. So I can understand a "beautiful" person with someone "ugly".. I just can't understand someone "dating" for money. The really ironic thing is that the guy from last night isn't that old (10 years older than me, which isn't necessarily a problem).. And he wasn't ugly.. So all this showiness was really unnecessary. I reckon he just doesn't have good social skills and tries to compensate with money and stuff.. Who knows.. Maybe it works on some people. I've never had much money, but I've never really found that to be a problem - if I want something, I just work hard and save up for it. I'm suspicious of "free" stuff - I don't think anything is free in life. Well.. Maybe love. But that's a whole different topic.. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

Yeah... Sounds like Nataly went all the way... If by all the way, you meant "in the opposite direction", then yes.. I went as far away from him as I possibly could If you meant I slept with him, all I can say is: no fucking way in hell, tabarnac!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

See, what kept irking me was the way he was so showy about everything. It wasn't just the bill, but he kept dropping hints about his fat salary and how much he travels, all the toys he owns etc., etc. It was a massive turn-off. He spent 99% of the evening bragging. It wasn't impressive - it was annoying. You know, the thing is, he might have turned out to be a decent guy, so I gave him a chance. When the meal was over, he suggested going back to his place. I thought "bloody hell.. this evening has been bad enough already without this final request!!!" I told him that as far as I was concerned, he should just let it go as it was just never going to happen. After all this pestering, I gave him the benefit of the doubt and met him in person, which only confirmed the impression I had gotten from his emails - he's just not my type. Would I see him again?? Hell no. And yeah.. Re the food ordering, I agree that was just plain rude. Rather surprisingly, he chose very nicely, but I'm with you - I can pick my own damn food, thank you very much. It would have been different if he had *suggested* what to order. Man, everything about him was presumptuous, rude, and just plain offensive. All this work women have done to be taken seriously, and some jerk thinks he can throw money at me and I'll be all his?? Seriously?? I think not. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

Wow.. Discount meat.. Wonder if that line ever worked??!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

Ok.. So I own up to having put my details online for a dating website in January.. By February, I concluded that as suspected, the types of people on there just weren't my cup of tea, so I took down my profile. One guy who sent me a message, however, has kept persisting we meet, and after 9 months of this, I went out with him last night. I was absolutely clear he should have no expectations other than I would pay half the bill and owe him nothing in exchange.. He took me to an eye-poppingly expensive restaurant, and I told him I only could afford something in the region of £30-£40, so we should go somewhere else. He thought this was "cute" and ordered for me, not giving me much of a choice and told me not to worry about it. But I'm an accountant, and I quickly tallied the bill, and it was close to £300.. Holy fucking shit. It made me uncomfortable. Maybe he was expecting me to be impressed, but I just found it a bit vulgar. And I kind of felt like if I hadn't explicitly TOLD him there would be no monkey business, he would have been expecting some in exchange for all the dosh he just parted with.. I just don't understand why this would impress a girl, or how a girl could lower her standards in a man because he spent money on her. *YUK*. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

My thoughts exactly. Especially with the use of the bold and colored words. Who?? ME?? I'm sure I don't know what you're talking about. I think it's a sweet post, and I'm flattered. You're flattered by your own praise??! Dear LORD.. Well, you know what they say.. Small things amuse small minds.. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

Sorry.. Was trying to be funny, but I guess I just cocked it up.. Seriously, though, you should be able to politely decline.. The whole invite sounds like the type of email that just goes straight to my junk folder.. "Please send money to this refugee who has escapes persecution in Ngudu.. Just $20 dollars per day is enough to keep Nwabbee clothed and nourished.." Umm.. No thanks. Even if it isn't a scam, it sounds pretty dull!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

I dunno.. I decline invites from friends all the time - I just tell them the truth: it's not my cup of tea. If I do end up going, at least they know it's a favour & they don't expect me to stay awake "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

Yeah.. It's rude when the visitors are doing it - it's even more reprehensible when it's the local jumpers.. Seriously.. It never ceases to amaze me the filth that some jumper seem to find acceptable.. People caught leaving a mess should be flogged publicly. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

When we talk, it helps if you at least *pretend* to listen. Listening does *not* require you to stare at our breasts. Swishing water around in a glass and putting it back in the cupboard does not constitute an acceptable way to "do the dishes" (see following link: http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=bachelor+wash) DIY - don't. Just don't. If you refuse to share the remote with a female guest, don't be surprised if she in turn refuses to share your bed.. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

I can relate.. I was away from the sport for about that length of time.. Shitty job, no money, responsibilities, etc.. I have lower jump numbers.. For my first jump coming back to the sport I did a solo at a really familiar DZ and made sure everyone knew I'd be pulling at 5k. I know a lot of people may think that's a bit over-cautious, but I just felt safer knowing I had plenty of time to react to anything bad, not to mention it allowed me to re-familiarise myself with my canopy.. The great news is that even after being away for so long, it felt really natural and instinctive for me. I *was* surprised to find my canopy was much faster than I remembered, but after a couple of jumps I felt in my grove again.. Funny thing is that I had somehow improved my sit-fly, because when I used to be current (before the break from the sport) I was trying too hard!!! Good luck, play safe, and enjoy

Dude.. SO sorry to hear that.. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

Well, at least you're wasting someone else's time instead of your own!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

I think women can get just as distracted when they feel emotional about a man as men do when they find a woman physically appealing.. The big difference is that emotional connections aren't as quick to develop as visual appeal. Just my thery "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

Better to have tried and failed than to have never tried at all. After all if you never tried nor failed what kind of drinking stories would you have to tell? I don't know.. I'm still young & it's a bit early to say *never*!!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

My day was SHIT. I'd elaborate, but why take it out on everyone else?!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

For someone else's fuck up?? Is this something that women tend to do more than men? Am I just spineless? I just had a really difficult conversation caused by someone else's cock-up.. In favour of keeping the peace, *I* somehow ended up apologising?? WTF?? I don't know what's wrong with me - this is a stupid thing to do, because it only makes the other person feel like what they've done is ok & thus encourages them to do it again. I'm so annoyed with myself. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

HOLY CRAP!!! It's been removed from your link, but I googled it.. Wow.. Just wow.. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

23 - and if I knew then how much I would end up paying for it now, I'm not sure I would have "followed my heart"... "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

Morning everyone.. Coffee.. Need coffee.. Sleepless night and lots of work to do.. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

Awww.. This is actually quite sad.. Poor Moo-Moos "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

I find her absolutely fascinating, and she has a seriously amazing body, but I can never decide if she's *attractive*. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

MWaaa ha haaa!!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

You do realise "she" was a "he"? "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss