Ideas For A Good Time Wanted
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I think frog's idea is a good one. There's a Grand canyon train ride that's similar to it. That's up there by you, isn't it? Little to the east?
Quite a bit to the east, actually, but it's a great idea for later - like, if we ever decide that a weekend is in order.;) "...putting all your eggs in one basket along with your bowling ball and gym clothes only gets you scrambled eggs and an extra laundry day... " - Jeffry J. Brickley
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Dinner last night went rather well, but it's followup time. I have no idea what modern twenty-something year old ladies enjoy for entertainment. When I was that age they were into clubbing, surfing, smoking dope and strumming guitars; times have changed. I'm planning an escape from the heat for a barbeque in the mountains on Sunday, but I'm stumped for any other creative ideas beyond that. Suggestions, anyone...;) "...putting all your eggs in one basket along with your bowling ball and gym clothes only gets you scrambled eggs and an extra laundry day... " - Jeffry J. Brickley
She's twenty something and you were twenty something in the 70s ? You are my hero..... Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++
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She's twenty something and you were twenty something in the 70s ? You are my hero..... Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++
It wasn't my idea, but I'm not about to argue; a gentleman never argues with lady. I'll just go along for the adventure, and see what - if anything - comes of it. So far, though, I'm very impressed. At the very least, it can't hurt to cultivate a beautiful young friend to help me out of my rocking chair in the future.;) "...putting all your eggs in one basket along with your bowling ball and gym clothes only gets you scrambled eggs and an extra laundry day... " - Jeffry J. Brickley
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It wasn't my idea, but I'm not about to argue; a gentleman never argues with lady. I'll just go along for the adventure, and see what - if anything - comes of it. So far, though, I'm very impressed. At the very least, it can't hurt to cultivate a beautiful young friend to help me out of my rocking chair in the future.;) "...putting all your eggs in one basket along with your bowling ball and gym clothes only gets you scrambled eggs and an extra laundry day... " - Jeffry J. Brickley
She asked you ? Do you give lessons, or are you keeping it all for yourself ? Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++
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She asked you ? Do you give lessons, or are you keeping it all for yourself ? Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++
And why are YOU asking? (Turn around. It's your wife with a knife :P) :-D ahh sorry... I am having strange mood lately... must.. kill... time... Never forget: "Stay kul and happy" (I.A.)
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And why are YOU asking? (Turn around. It's your wife with a knife :P) :-D ahh sorry... I am having strange mood lately... must.. kill... time... Never forget: "Stay kul and happy" (I.A.)
David's thoughts / dnhsoftware.org / MyHTMLTidyb/c judging from the way she controls her diabetes ( not at all, despite my nagging ), I'll be in the market when I'm your age. Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++
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b/c judging from the way she controls her diabetes ( not at all, despite my nagging ), I'll be in the market when I'm your age. Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++
Christian Graus wrote: I'll be in the market when I'm your age. I assume you mean Rogers' age, not mine :) Never forget: "Stay kul and happy" (I.A.)
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Christian Graus wrote: I'll be in the market when I'm your age. I assume you mean Rogers' age, not mine :) Never forget: "Stay kul and happy" (I.A.)
David's thoughts / dnhsoftware.org / MyHTMLTidyDepends on how good the offer is... Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++
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It wasn't my idea, but I'm not about to argue; a gentleman never argues with lady. I'll just go along for the adventure, and see what - if anything - comes of it. So far, though, I'm very impressed. At the very least, it can't hurt to cultivate a beautiful young friend to help me out of my rocking chair in the future.;) "...putting all your eggs in one basket along with your bowling ball and gym clothes only gets you scrambled eggs and an extra laundry day... " - Jeffry J. Brickley
So let me ask this? Is this the first time you did *NOT* offer to buy a woman a drink? ;P
I know you can't become if you only say what you would have done and you'll miss a million miles of fun." - Len Work hard, play hard. Don't forget who you are and don't forget where you're from. Do all these things well and you won't have to wonder where you are going.
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Here in Idaho there is a very cool train that does dinner rides. You get on this baby for about 3 or 4 hours and you get dinner while you are on it. It's very cool and my wife loves the idea. It's about $70 a couple and it's a perfect 10 in terms of showing them a good time and also showing them you can be creative. The train here is done up really well and it's a perfect casual dining experience. Check into stuff like that. It's a lot of fun. Of course there's also cow tipping and ice blocking, spud gun wars and spitting contests but those are more unique to the Idaho region than anywhere else.:omg: - Rex
I know you can't become if you only say what you would have done and you'll miss a million miles of fun." - Len Work hard, play hard. Don't forget who you are and don't forget where you're from. Do all these things well and you won't have to wonder where you are going.
Maybe in Cornstalk, Iowa the idea of a 3 or 4 hour 'train ride to nowhere dinner excersion' is so exciting that you would take a 'twenty-something' there on a date. I realize your wife loves the idea but I would venture a guess that she is not 'twenty-something' and it must be considered that she lives in Iowa and probably has tipped a few in her time. If the 'twenty-something' comes from a the place where people outnumber the cows she may have more descriminating taste (pun intended). Life's a bitch ... then you marry one!!!!!!!
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Dinner last night went rather well, but it's followup time. I have no idea what modern twenty-something year old ladies enjoy for entertainment. When I was that age they were into clubbing, surfing, smoking dope and strumming guitars; times have changed. I'm planning an escape from the heat for a barbeque in the mountains on Sunday, but I'm stumped for any other creative ideas beyond that. Suggestions, anyone...;) "...putting all your eggs in one basket along with your bowling ball and gym clothes only gets you scrambled eggs and an extra laundry day... " - Jeffry J. Brickley
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Dinner last night went rather well, but it's followup time. I have no idea what modern twenty-something year old ladies enjoy for entertainment. When I was that age they were into clubbing, surfing, smoking dope and strumming guitars; times have changed. I'm planning an escape from the heat for a barbeque in the mountains on Sunday, but I'm stumped for any other creative ideas beyond that. Suggestions, anyone...;) "...putting all your eggs in one basket along with your bowling ball and gym clothes only gets you scrambled eggs and an extra laundry day... " - Jeffry J. Brickley
If you have to ask this question she is too young for you. There is nothing that looks more foolish than an old man trying to impress a young girl. Be sure to comb your hair foward before across your forehead. Maybe she won't notice your receding hairline. Then again there has to be a reason sayings like "there's no fool like an old fool" are so trans-generational. Life's a bitch ... then you marry one!!!!!!!
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Dinner last night went rather well, but it's followup time. I have no idea what modern twenty-something year old ladies enjoy for entertainment. When I was that age they were into clubbing, surfing, smoking dope and strumming guitars; times have changed. I'm planning an escape from the heat for a barbeque in the mountains on Sunday, but I'm stumped for any other creative ideas beyond that. Suggestions, anyone...;) "...putting all your eggs in one basket along with your bowling ball and gym clothes only gets you scrambled eggs and an extra laundry day... " - Jeffry J. Brickley
Roger Wright wrote: Suggestions, anyone... the zoo or a state/national park? yes, there is another reason why I don't date. ;) _________________________ Asu no koto o ieba, tenjo de nezumi ga warau. Talk about things of tomorrow and the mice in the ceiling laugh. (Japanese Proverb)
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Maybe in Cornstalk, Iowa the idea of a 3 or 4 hour 'train ride to nowhere dinner excersion' is so exciting that you would take a 'twenty-something' there on a date. I realize your wife loves the idea but I would venture a guess that she is not 'twenty-something' and it must be considered that she lives in Iowa and probably has tipped a few in her time. If the 'twenty-something' comes from a the place where people outnumber the cows she may have more descriminating taste (pun intended). Life's a bitch ... then you marry one!!!!!!!
She's actually 29, a former olympic level gymnast in better shape than most tri-athletes and pretty with it. How she got stuck with me is a real debatable question but who really cares (except all those other guys still wondering). She's pretty amazing. She'll kick just about anyone's ass on a mountain bike and laugh as she drops you as she grinds away on her middle chain-ring and the only thing you can do is pray that God kill you because you don't have enough O2 to breathe. It's Idaho not Iowa. Why don't you google-image for the Sawtooth's and then tell me a little more about Idaho and how interesting it isn't? Considering that it's one of the hottest places in the nation and growing at enormous rates you might reconsider some of your comments. If that doesn't get you then google for Tamarack Resort in Idaho another kick-ass place. My wife has never tipped a thing and she's got a whole lot more class then you just "ventured" to guess. :cool: If I seem a bit short:rose:, you don't even have a clue what my wife and I have been through and she's anything but a bitch:(. I wince even reading that quote...{SIGH} I realize you are making light but ... it's my wife:->. If you knew what potential each day held for us you would understand.:omg: You don't so I cannot pile-drive you into oblivion for it but at first I was ready to. ;P It's not a train ride to nowhere either. It starts on a river known world around for it's class 3-5 rapids (Payette River) and it follows that river up some of the most beautiful mountains you'll see. It's relaxing as all hell and while some might consider it a snooze the majority thinks it's a great time. Trust me when I say that you just have to do it to even begin to understand. It very much depends on the temperment of the people involved. The food and scenery leave very little to be desired but it could be 4 uncomfortable hours if you are not good at conversation. But in my post I said, "something like" not actually intending he drive her here... not yet anyway. ;P
I know you can't become if you only say what you would have done and you'll miss a million miles of fun." - Len Work hard, play hard. Don't forget who you are and don't forget where you're from. Do all these things well and you won't have to wonder where you are going.
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If you have to ask this question she is too young for you. There is nothing that looks more foolish than an old man trying to impress a young girl. Be sure to comb your hair foward before across your forehead. Maybe she won't notice your receding hairline. Then again there has to be a reason sayings like "there's no fool like an old fool" are so trans-generational. Life's a bitch ... then you marry one!!!!!!!
BitchyHacker wrote: Be sure to comb your hair foward before across your forehead. Maybe she won't notice your receiding hairline. If he needs any I am up to three hand-lengths of ponytail, next time I get a hair cut he can have the excess. :rolleyes: Ironically, there seems to be as many women who like balding men as like long-haired men. It can be very embarassing to have a woman walk up and ask to run her fingers through your hair.... Both seem to attrack equally well, so even if he has a receding hairline (which is not guarenteed at any age, my great-grandfather passed at 98, his hair had barely started receeding at 92), he can find someone who likes that. _________________________ Asu no koto o ieba, tenjo de nezumi ga warau. Talk about things of tomorrow and the mice in the ceiling laugh. (Japanese Proverb)
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Maybe in Cornstalk, Iowa the idea of a 3 or 4 hour 'train ride to nowhere dinner excersion' is so exciting that you would take a 'twenty-something' there on a date. I realize your wife loves the idea but I would venture a guess that she is not 'twenty-something' and it must be considered that she lives in Iowa and probably has tipped a few in her time. If the 'twenty-something' comes from a the place where people outnumber the cows she may have more descriminating taste (pun intended). Life's a bitch ... then you marry one!!!!!!!
BitchyHacker wrote: If the 'twenty-something' comes from a the place where people outnumber the cows she may have more descriminating taste (pun intended). There is an exception to every rule. I have one friend, who will probably never be more than a friend. Still I don't know why she would ever even have lunch and be seen in public with me on the rare year we get to see each other. I'm right up there with quasimodo in choice of dinner companions. But no matter the age, no matter the example, there is someone who will like that. _________________________ Asu no koto o ieba, tenjo de nezumi ga warau. Talk about things of tomorrow and the mice in the ceiling laugh. (Japanese Proverb)
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So let me ask this? Is this the first time you did *NOT* offer to buy a woman a drink? ;P
I know you can't become if you only say what you would have done and you'll miss a million miles of fun." - Len Work hard, play hard. Don't forget who you are and don't forget where you're from. Do all these things well and you won't have to wonder where you are going.
code-frog wrote: Is this the first time you did *NOT* offer to buy a woman a drink? No.;P That experiment ended about 1990. I'm much more selective now...:-D "...putting all your eggs in one basket along with your bowling ball and gym clothes only gets you scrambled eggs and an extra laundry day... " - Jeffry J. Brickley
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If you have to ask this question she is too young for you. There is nothing that looks more foolish than an old man trying to impress a young girl. Be sure to comb your hair foward before across your forehead. Maybe she won't notice your receding hairline. Then again there has to be a reason sayings like "there's no fool like an old fool" are so trans-generational. Life's a bitch ... then you marry one!!!!!!!
BitchyHacker wrote: Maybe she won't notice your receiding hairline. I don't have one, and you can't spell "receding." BitchyHacker wrote: Life's a bitch ... then you marry one!!!!!!! Nice attitude, and I guarantee that it will be self-fulfilling if you choose to keep it. I think life is an opportunity to excel, and marriage is one of the forums in which one has the chance to prove excellence. I made a mistake the first time around, thinking that I could help someone overcome emotional challenges that I can't even imagine. I won't be making the same mistake twice.:) "...putting all your eggs in one basket along with your bowling ball and gym clothes only gets you scrambled eggs and an extra laundry day... " - Jeffry J. Brickley
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She's actually 29, a former olympic level gymnast in better shape than most tri-athletes and pretty with it. How she got stuck with me is a real debatable question but who really cares (except all those other guys still wondering). She's pretty amazing. She'll kick just about anyone's ass on a mountain bike and laugh as she drops you as she grinds away on her middle chain-ring and the only thing you can do is pray that God kill you because you don't have enough O2 to breathe. It's Idaho not Iowa. Why don't you google-image for the Sawtooth's and then tell me a little more about Idaho and how interesting it isn't? Considering that it's one of the hottest places in the nation and growing at enormous rates you might reconsider some of your comments. If that doesn't get you then google for Tamarack Resort in Idaho another kick-ass place. My wife has never tipped a thing and she's got a whole lot more class then you just "ventured" to guess. :cool: If I seem a bit short:rose:, you don't even have a clue what my wife and I have been through and she's anything but a bitch:(. I wince even reading that quote...{SIGH} I realize you are making light but ... it's my wife:->. If you knew what potential each day held for us you would understand.:omg: You don't so I cannot pile-drive you into oblivion for it but at first I was ready to. ;P It's not a train ride to nowhere either. It starts on a river known world around for it's class 3-5 rapids (Payette River) and it follows that river up some of the most beautiful mountains you'll see. It's relaxing as all hell and while some might consider it a snooze the majority thinks it's a great time. Trust me when I say that you just have to do it to even begin to understand. It very much depends on the temperment of the people involved. The food and scenery leave very little to be desired but it could be 4 uncomfortable hours if you are not good at conversation. But in my post I said, "something like" not actually intending he drive her here... not yet anyway. ;P
I know you can't become if you only say what you would have done and you'll miss a million miles of fun." - Len Work hard, play hard. Don't forget who you are and don't forget where you're from. Do all these things well and you won't have to wonder where you are going.
:-D My 5, Frogger... Great response, and I'd be proud one day to meet your lady. She sounds awesome, and I have to assume that you are of similar character, else she wouldn't bother with you. I'm looking forward to meeting you both one day...:-D "...putting all your eggs in one basket along with your bowling ball and gym clothes only gets you scrambled eggs and an extra laundry day... " - Jeffry J. Brickley
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BitchyHacker wrote: If the 'twenty-something' comes from a the place where people outnumber the cows she may have more descriminating taste (pun intended). There is an exception to every rule. I have one friend, who will probably never be more than a friend. Still I don't know why she would ever even have lunch and be seen in public with me on the rare year we get to see each other. I'm right up there with quasimodo in choice of dinner companions. But no matter the age, no matter the example, there is someone who will like that. _________________________ Asu no koto o ieba, tenjo de nezumi ga warau. Talk about things of tomorrow and the mice in the ceiling laugh. (Japanese Proverb)
You might want to consider the remote (to you) possibility that you may be selling yourself short. Perhaps you may be more attractive than you think. We do tend to be our own worst critics in these matters, you know... I'm a homely muthuh, as anyone who has seen my picture knows, but I'm a gentleman, and a genuinely good person, and often that is far more important to a lady. Any man who claims to know what a woman will find attractive is a fool. They make their own choices based on standards that they persist in not sharing with us, and there is absolutely nothing we can do about it. When questioned, they have no idea how to explain their selections, although I have a private theory that the uglier you are, and the lower the standards you maintain, the better your chances are. I've never seen an exception to that rule around here, but the world is large. I think we're all clueless when it comes to relationships, especially relationships of the best kind. Best bet, to my thinking, is to roll with the punches and be happy with whatever comes your way, so long as the match is close enough to make tomorrow an event to look forward to.:-D I have no idea whether this young lady will become a wife, a lover, a friend, or a stranger I once knew. I don't care all that much what form the relationship takes; I care much more that she and I come to know each other well enough to make an informed choice. I'm having fun on this adventure, and if it ends tomorrow, that's okay - I still had fun. Not to mention a magnificent dinner...:-D "...putting all your eggs in one basket along with your bowling ball and gym clothes only gets you scrambled eggs and an extra laundry day... " - Jeffry J. Brickley