tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post2132052560103760386..comments2023-12-27T13:35:09.431-07:00Comments on Exile in Portales: Critique WantedBuckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-69602263177823968562012-03-07T12:31:34.915-07:002012-03-07T12:31:34.915-07:00Appreciate that, Darryl. But I've been down t...Appreciate that, Darryl. But I've been down that path before and it wasn't... ummm... <i>gratifying</i>. In some ways it was, of course, but not in the LARGER sense.Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-45825376438938972782012-03-07T12:30:16.555-07:002012-03-07T12:30:16.555-07:00Heh. At least used furniture or spare auto parts ...Heh. At least used furniture or spare auto parts have SOME utility left in 'em. <b>;-)</b><br /><br />Thanks for the thoughts, though, Red. You're so very kind to me!Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-12436462242005394532012-03-07T07:05:11.029-07:002012-03-07T07:05:11.029-07:00Use a traditional online dating site. C L has a no...Use a traditional online dating site. C L has a not so great rep for less than optimal meeting opportunities. Advantage to traditional dating site is that most people are literally on the same page and not looking for buying/selling whatever.<br /><br />My tuppence.Barco Sin Vela IIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15621907771132379553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-7966225506309516792012-03-06T21:16:37.591-07:002012-03-06T21:16:37.591-07:00I've been out of the blogosphere for a while; ...I've been out of the blogosphere for a while; looks like I stopped by EIP just in time.<br /><br />Buck, you are too good to put yourself on Craigslist like a piece of used furniture or a spare auto part. I'm glad you decided against it. <br /><br />Is there a nice helpful motherly lady at your dentist or doctor's office in whom you could confide; someone who could spread the word through the local wimmen's network?<br /><br />It's almost Spring. I'm hoping there's a lovely lady out there for you who's feeling the friskiness of Spring as you are.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-79430232944824275692012-03-06T17:42:06.824-07:002012-03-06T17:42:06.824-07:00Not yet.
I'm still studying on it.Not yet.<br /><br />I'm still studying on it.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10945901944078164054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-60490701723830371922012-03-06T17:17:14.407-07:002012-03-06T17:17:14.407-07:00But not right now, eh? ;-)But not right now, eh? <b>;-)</b>Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-22942875016280970012012-03-06T17:13:32.558-07:002012-03-06T17:13:32.558-07:00Thanks for the suggestion.
I might just do that...Thanks for the suggestion. <br /><br />I might just do that.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10945901944078164054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-28311112712714923182012-03-06T16:36:26.836-07:002012-03-06T16:36:26.836-07:00Ah. Goddit. Mebbe you should use the "reply...Ah. Goddit. Mebbe you should use the "reply" function in comments... that's why I went this way. Makes keepin' track MUCH easier, yanno? <b>;-)</b>Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-55504144170487108012012-03-06T16:09:50.922-07:002012-03-06T16:09:50.922-07:00In your comment...
I appreciate the rest o' w...In your comment...<br /><br /><i>I appreciate the rest o' what you said, as well, and I thank you for it. That said, I have a profound and perhaps unreasonable fear of "complications."</i><br /><br />No such thing as <b>"unreasonable"</b> when it comes to that.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10945901944078164054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-621618142717114692012-03-06T16:03:59.289-07:002012-03-06T16:03:59.289-07:00You lost me with that one. Where does "unrea...You lost me with that one. Where does "unreasonable" come in?Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-21100865724449544612012-03-06T15:46:54.296-07:002012-03-06T15:46:54.296-07:00"Unreasonable???"
When it comes to comp..."Unreasonable???"<br /><br />When it comes to <b>complications</b>, there is no such thing.<br /><br />Just my dos centavos.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10945901944078164054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-19988408151725565322012-03-06T15:01:25.379-07:002012-03-06T15:01:25.379-07:00I used to subscribe to "Psych Today," be...I used to subscribe to "Psych Today," believe it or don't!<br /><br />I appreciate the rest o' what you said, as well, and I thank you for it. That said, I have a profound and perhaps unreasonable fear of "complications."Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-59610659158619985662012-03-06T14:58:36.088-07:002012-03-06T14:58:36.088-07:00How about "height and weight proportionate?&q...How about "height and weight proportionate?" Still a lie, I know, but LESS of one.<br /><br />I fear drama, Andy... but I think I fear "complications" more.Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-35465182813879163062012-03-06T14:51:29.239-07:002012-03-06T14:51:29.239-07:00Buck, even though I am an honest man, I would DEFI...Buck, even though I am an honest man, I would DEFINITELY lie about my weight. Go with the 136 deal, and let 'em figure it out later.<br /><br />From your comment...<i>there's ZERO drama and no complications. A woman would change that.</i> No truer words, my friend.<br /><br />However, I DO know that many wimmens do NOT bring drama in to a relationship. Really! Most of those queens die off early. But "complications,"...always.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10945901944078164054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-30821459861198560332012-03-06T14:26:24.580-07:002012-03-06T14:26:24.580-07:00Buck, I'm late here, so I know you've appa...Buck, I'm late here, so I know you've apparently already decided against the ad. But I think your personal ad, CV (heh), or whatever it's called is a most admirable and straightforward document. That being said, I think what Bag said and Ed supported also makes a lot of sense. You've gotta get to the face to face meeting, that's what's most important. That first couple of seconds will probably tell you all you (and her) need to know 'bout each other. And that ain't me talking like some kinda expert, which I'm not by any stretch of the imagination. What I said there is the latest psych stuff right out of the pages of Psyc Today magazine which I just read. So, if you change your mind, I'm with Suldog, you're a good guy who deserves somebody nice.Dapper Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01230099347154360809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-6464415131711559492012-03-06T13:03:05.908-07:002012-03-06T13:03:05.908-07:00There are lotsa wimmen looking, Ed... believe me. ...There are lotsa wimmen looking, Ed... believe me. I may be five years removed from the market but I don't think it's changed all THAT much.Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-18880718961644208092012-03-06T13:01:46.452-07:002012-03-06T13:01:46.452-07:00The reason it's hard to tell if I'm seriou...The reason it's hard to tell if I'm serious or not is because I don't KNOW if I'm serious, or not. Hell, I may not even post this on CL. There's one (or mebbe two) thangs I really love about my life at the moment: there's ZERO drama and no complications. A woman would change that. No offense, mind you, I just know that to be true.Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-61866182692039108402012-03-06T12:58:58.224-07:002012-03-06T12:58:58.224-07:00Thanks, Jim. And you're right about the wimme...Thanks, Jim. And you're right about the wimmen. They KNOW.Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-73651379560625112012012-03-06T12:58:15.712-07:002012-03-06T12:58:15.712-07:00That's good feedback, Lou. I'll rework th...That's good feedback, Lou. I'll rework the first paragraph, shorten it up, and omit the COPD thang.<br /><br />Craig's List does have personals, and it's local... in the sense there's a "Clovis-Portales" CL. ABQ, too.Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-66748377265157708162012-03-06T12:56:00.976-07:002012-03-06T12:56:00.976-07:00As far as CL goes... I read ALL of the "M4W&q...As far as CL goes... I read ALL of the "M4W" Portales ads last evening jes to check out the competition, and it's LAME. That gives me the feeling I could be a big fish in a tiny puddle, at least as far as the writing of ads goes.<br /><br />Yes, 125 pounds. Really. I thought about lying and sayin' I'm 135. Really.<br /><br />You WILL be looped.Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-24568311184945223432012-03-06T12:52:36.235-07:002012-03-06T12:52:36.235-07:00Dunno how I ever ended up married...
I've had...<i>Dunno how I ever ended up married...</i><br /><br />I've had the same thoughts, Inno, but it's because I'm such a skinny lil guy who used to wear thick glasses. But I suppose there's someone for everyone (or so the songwriters tell us) and I managed to find a couple o' those "someones." Amazing, ain't it?Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-14579059172816730032012-03-06T10:22:25.611-07:002012-03-06T10:22:25.611-07:00It's a good start. If you are going to catch a...It's a good start. If you are going to catch a fish, you gotta put bait on the hook! There's bound to be someone out there looking as well. I agree with Bag Blog, I think I would leave those revelations out until later. Go for it, and good luck.Scooney Adrifthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09014731857174355364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-12350054244546179672012-03-06T08:51:45.197-07:002012-03-06T08:51:45.197-07:00I agree with Lou. There are some things that are b...I agree with Lou. There are some things that are better shared when you discover that you have met someone you actually...like.<br /><br />That said, it's hard to tell if you are being serious or not. I say - go for it, put it out there. It's refreshingly honest and that will likely tickle the people you WANT to tickle (ahem) and offend the people you wouldn't want to stand in line near.Kris, in New Englandhttp://www.noodlingonit.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-28982488115651426102012-03-06T08:45:19.859-07:002012-03-06T08:45:19.859-07:00From what I know of you, Buck, it captures your pe...From what I know of you, Buck, it captures your personality well. The photo is good. I don't think it's too much. Personally, I would write at about the same length, and not be interested in anyone so shallow that she couldn't take the time to read it.<br /><br />I guess your best critiques would be from your female readers, though. I'll wish you the best of luck, because I like you and I think you deserve someone truly nice.Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-14364340207408974162012-03-06T05:35:29.266-07:002012-03-06T05:35:29.266-07:00I think this is a good idea and I love that you ar...I think this is a good idea and I love that you are honest. I know nothing about Craig's list other than used furniture - do they really do people? I'd try another dating site. I know that it did not work well for you the first time, but it could work better this time - maybe a different site - sometimes there are local sites. I would save the COPD and teeth explanation for when I met someone face to face - a little TMI. And as a woman, I don't care to hear about your first wife - maybe that you have been divorced for 14 years - you can talk about that later, too. Just my thoughts.Bag Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01885412195900280096noreply@blogger.com