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That image ought to catch Remi's attention. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Because the members have nothing vested and therefore less interest in the outcome. Plus I'd wonder if they're cheapskates or unable to afford $20/month. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Before or after I post to it? Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

If you're saying what I think you are (even jokingly) I kinda felt the same way before I tried it, i.e. that the only folks who would turn to match.com are the desparate ones, but I was wrong. It is useful as a filter, so a person doesn't have to waste their time with automatic deal-breakers. There are plenty of people on there who "check all the boxes" but who just seem tired of having to meet 50 people to find just one who piques their interest even a little. That's the way I approached it too, i.e. that it was unlikely I'd meet a fantastic woman on there, but that at least I'd be able to avoid those who I know immediately aren't my type, without having to get uncomfortable while telling them "Sorry, not interested." Rosa mentioned in a later post looking for "chemistry", and that will admittedly be tough to do in an electronic setting, but at least she'll be able to narrow the field and only look for it in men who she finds otherwise attractive. What can I say...last night was your turn to drunkpost, and tonight's mine! Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

When I first started I talked about it all the time. Now I rarely bring it up except in passing, and my usual response to being questioned is "yeah, it's pretty fun" and then try to change the subject (unless I think they're about to blow smoke up my ass...then I play dumb). If I have nothing better to do and they seem really interested in a first jump, I'll explain that I can take them on a tandem or teach them to jump alone. For the most part though, I couldn't give a shit whether any particular whuffo ever jumps. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I talked to my doctor about this a few weeks ago. I'm old enough now that I'm almost sure I don't want any more kids, but I'd consider having one under the right circumstances. Anyhow, I asked about the possibility of putting some tadpoles on ice before having the procedure done and he wasn't particularly impressed with the idea. He wasn't positive, but he was pretty sure the two closest sperm banks limit their customers to those with testicular cancer or some other medical condition that's about to directly or indirectly cause sterility. Of course my doctor himself wasn't real enthused about performing the procedure on a guy who's not 100% sure, but he's also a friend of mine outside of his office and he knows that I understand the gravity of the decision, so he said he'd toss the idea around and get back to me. In the meantime, I've been planning on calling the repositories (150 and 250 miles away) to find out what their policies are, but my life's been kinda hectic lately and I haven't gotten around to it. I'll try to remember to do so tomorrow and post what I find out. It really sucks that us guys only have three viable options for birth control... abstinence (sucks) condoms (not very effective and they suck in a committed relationship) vasectomy (permanent and some risk of complications). There are some potential other methods currently testing in the UK, a pill, a shot, and something else...maybe a patch. But even if those prove effective, safe, and with mild side effects, I don't imagine they'll be available to men in the US anytime soon. Too bad such avenues weren't explored decades ago... I've been complaing about it since the lack of options first affected me. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I was on there for awhile, I know some pretty cool people who were/are on there, and I've know of some real "success" stories (e.g. long-term relationships and/or marriage). You won't get much from the profiles, but it's a decent filter for who you're willing to talk to (anonymously at first). Once you each figure out whether the other can put a few words together coherently (important to some of us, and yes, you can) and neither side displays psychotic tendencies, maybe you take it a little more personal... emails, then phone numbers, then a low-pressure date somewhere public & safe. For me it didn't work. In my local area, I didn't find any surprises compared to the women I meet in real life. Without trying to sound too insulting, in my area most of the women are kinda dumb, seriously overweight, have a full litter of children, or they're psycho... and many fall into more than one category. There are a few who are intelligent, attractive, funny, active, and who have a kidloading of less than 3:1, but almost all of them are taken and the rest aren't interested in me. In my experience with match.com, I did talk to a couple very cool women, and went on a couple of decent dates (and one very bad one), but most of the interesting women lived too far away or they/I got stashed away in the friendzone. Like everyone else, given your beautiful looks and sweet personality, I'm surprised you don't have real-life guys who interest you pounding on your door. That said, since you live in a very populated area, something like match.com might help you narrow in on someone you find really appealing. Given your looks and the fact that guys will probably be all over your profile, I wouldn't be too specific in listing *exactly* what you're looking for up-front. As you can probably tell by the PMs you've gotten after posting this (and yes, I was gonna PM this response rather than post it ), a lot of guys will tell you what you want to hear up-front, in hopes of getting a shot. Basically I think the attractive people on match.com need to play it close to the vest at first, and the less desirable people need to be absolutely forthright to overcome whatever their short-comings are (in both cases I'm referring to more than just physical traits). It sucks, but that's the way I think it is. Then again, I wasn't a match.com success story, so my opinion isn't worth much. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Regardless of where a bookie put the line, I'd bet the "under". Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Your statement is woefully ignorant ... Which letter in the word "If" triggered such a reaction? Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I will come out to AZ and kick your ass.. Actually I did look kind of hot.. I'd still kick your ass though So Iwan will get embarassed, Remtard will get his ass kicked, and I'll get a beer. I'm thinking this looks like a win-win-win opportunity!!

I thought you were getting a little more giddy and a little less weepy! Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Do I need to do my "make Gia happy" thing again? Not that dressing up like a school girl again???? Why don't you have a picture of that in the folder of shame? I'm certain there were pictures taken. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Hey, you didn't even need to use slang to show that the whole "dehumanize" thing is working for you. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I already live near stockpiles of the stuff, and there's also an ongoing disposal operation. I wouldn't mind. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I think this bumps him from lurker to bonafide postwhore in one fell swoop. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

[drool] Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Is it possible that one date just wasn't enough for you to get a grasp on her sense of humor and this was just a joke? I had a gal ask me to marry her and move to Montana with her after we'd only been on a couple of dates. I hadn't yet had the chance to get to know her, so my first reaction was thinking "Holy fuck!", before considering (rightly) that she was just playing. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Meateater or spinach. Given that a decent pizza should not be sweet, pineapple & barbecue sauce have no place on one. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

No shit!!! Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Ditto...it's just one of those things that's been stuck in my head for years. Most people don't get it when I sing/quote it aloud. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

A thread about the British life got your French ass all hot & bothered, eh? Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Example attached. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Well of course not... getting fat requires serviceable choppers! Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Oy vey! You know a stopped clock is right twice a day... Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Now if only some of them had dentists... Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)