[UncleScooter]

A quick episode of Chuck Woolery's "Love Connection"

Chuck: So, Susan, tell us about the date.

Susan: Well Chuck, unfortunately my hair was a mess and I looked like a Sheepdog. But that was OK because when I met Mr. X in the park, I realized that he has a red afro and looked just like Carrot Top, so it was all good.

Chuck: (laughing) So the two of you looked like a polar bear and a bloody smurf as you strolled along the park?

Susan: Yes, that is a good picture.

Chuck: Well, Susan, what happened after that?

Susan: Well Chuck, we walked along and he told me all about his job as a lifeguard at the carwash. It sounded fascinating.

Chuck: Did you tell him about your job?

Susan: No I didn't Chuck. I sent him to ABestWeb and had him take a look for himself to see what I do for a living.

Chuck: What is ABestWeb and exactly what DO you do for a living?

Susan: Well, ABestWeb is a place where affiliate marketers and affiliate managers go screw off when they should be working, and I work for an affiliate marketing company.

Chuck: What is affiliate marketing?

Susan: It is selling things that don't belong to you.

Chuck: Isn't that a felony in most states?

Susan: Yes, unless you have a special license and know the secret handshake, then you can do it on the Internet and get away with it.

Chuck: I......see. Let's bring in Mr. X and see what he had to say.

-- Mr. X comes walking out. Debonair with a nice hair style not at all like Carrot Top. Susan is shocked!--

Chuck: He doesn't look like Carrot Top to me Susan.

Susan: <gasp> No...he does not. He looks like a young Steve McQueen. <to Mr. X> What did you do to make your red afro go away?

Mr. X: I saw your posts about your hair crisis on ABestWeb so I decided to wear my Carrot Top wig to make you feel better. How do you like me now.

-Susan runs across the stage and leaps on to Mr. X, nearly knocking him down-

Chuck: Well, I guess that answers it. We will pay for the next date if you two want to go and I would say you do. So we will send you two out to dinner and you can leave the dogs at home. Time for a message from our sponsor...ABestWeb.com? (under his breath..."I just don't get this Internet stuff" We'll be back in TWO AND TWO.

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I think I saw this episode a few weeks back.

[Rexanne]

Originally Posted by UncleScooter

A quick episode of Chuck Woolery's "Love Connection"

Chuck: So, Susan, tell us about the date.

Susan: Well Chuck, unfortunately my hair was a mess and I looked like a Sheepdog. But that was OK because when I met Mr. X in the park, I realized that he has a red afro and looked just like Carrot Top, so it was all good.

Chuck: (laughing) So the two of you looked like a polar bear and a bloody smurf as you strolled along the park?

Susan: Yes, that is a good picture.

Chuck: Well, Susan, what happened after that?

Susan: Well Chuck, we walked along and he told me all about his job as a lifeguard at the carwash. It sounded fascinating.

Chuck: Did you tell him about your job?

Susan: No I didn't Chuck. I sent him to ABestWeb and had him take a look for himself to see what I do for a living.

Chuck: What is ABestWeb and exactly what DO you do for a living?

Susan: Well, ABestWeb is a place where affiliate marketers and affiliate managers go screw off when they should be working, and I work for an affiliate marketing company.

Chuck: What is affiliate marketing?

Susan: It is selling things that don't belong to you.

Chuck: Isn't that a felony in most states?

Susan: Yes, unless you have a special license and know the secret handshake, then you can do it on the Internet and get away with it.

Chuck: I......see. Let's bring in Mr. X and see what he had to say.

-- Mr. X comes walking out. Debonair with a nice hair style not at all like Carrot Top. Susan is shocked!--

Chuck: He doesn't look like Carrot Top to me Susan.

Susan: <gasp> No...he does not. He looks like a young Steve McQueen. <to Mr. X> What did you do to make your red afro go away?

Mr. X: I saw your posts about your hair crisis on ABestWeb so I decided to wear my Carrot Top wig to make you feel better. How do you like me now.

-Susan runs across the stage and leaps on to Mr. X, nearly knocking him down-

Chuck: Well, I guess that answers it. We will pay for the next date if you two want to go and I would say you do. So we will send you two out to dinner and you can leave the dogs at home. Time for a message from our sponsor...ABestWeb.com? (under his breath..."I just don't get this Internet stuff" We'll be back in TWO AND TWO.

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I think I saw this episode a few weeks back.

LOL LOL LOL!

DO you write for TV on the side Unc? ;-)

[womanht]

How about a nice wig?

Then later, to test his sincerity, whip off the wig and see his reaction. If he still likes you anyway, you've got a gem. If he flees, good riddance. Better you find out now than later.

[Haiko de Poel, Jr.]

Ohh that was classic! Oh Man!

[Susan]

LOL, I think it's time to close this thread! Thank you, one and all for your kind and hiliarious advice. I think I can take it from here ;-)

Cheers and happy halloween!

[Susan]

ALRIGHT, I just had to open this up again....believe it or not, he ran scared...

Back to the keyboard...or hairdresser...or pet groomer....

*sigh*

[Rhea]

Susan, any guy who's scared off by a hairdo isn't worth your precious time. At least you found out early in the game. Maybe you could fix him up with your hairdresser. It'd serve them both right.

[Susan]

LOL, Rhea, I don't think it was the hairdo that scared him...but this posting and subsequent threads...I am apparently, a little too..much for him ;-)

[eVision]

Susan, what happened? What did he say - that he saw the thread?

[Neil]

WELL !! if he comes back for another read..
this is for him...
YOUR LOSS MATE !

[UncleScooter]

He ran back to the carwash.

His loss!!

[Ron Bechdolt]

Yes, yes, what happened. I just spent 15 minutes reading this thred (yeah, I read slow, don't I) and it just fizzled out. Did he even show up? Did his dog show up? Did your dogs fall in love instead? What???

[Rexanne]

Susan, disappointing at best ... onward. NEXT! :-) Besides, when your hair has grown out and you feel like yourself again, your own mental road blocks won't be there and all will be effortless. Sorry that you had that gut reaction to him and it fizzled ... probably means the next "perfect" guy is right around the corner ... your heart is just opening to the possibilities. :-)

And we want to hear all about the next guy but maybe don't give him a link to ABW. LOL - some guys just can't handle the truth.

[Susan]

Well, we had a wonderful relaxed time but I kind of sensed that he wasn't that 'interested' throughout...and afterwards, he sent me an email telling me that he felt that he and I wanted different things and that he may not be able to live up to my 'expectations'. errrrrr.....still scratching my head over that one...


And my dog (girl) wasn't too impressed with his dog (boy) anyway...

So...if anyone of you are into the dating introduction services, feel free to pm me with names, telephone numbers... ;-)

...jez kidding....really....seriously...ahem....

[Ron Bechdolt]

Whew, I've been wondering the outcome of this all day and waiting.

Now I can eat and sleep again.

[eVision]

That stinks Susan, but you said you are just starting to get back into the dating field, so this was a good trial run for the guy who is right for you!

[Ron Bechdolt]

And good for your dog, too.

[Rexanne]

Originally Posted by Susan_ShareResults

And my dog (girl) wasn't too impressed with his dog (boy) anyway...

Says it all. :-)

[Rhea]

His dog just isn't into your dog.

[Ron Bechdolt]

I've been married for 26 years and just can't fathom what it must be like out there in the dating world. I'm sure if I had to do it I would stumble over my words, say something offending or forget my deodorant on a first date.

I applaud you for your trying and hope you do well. Keep us informed but DON'T send the potential dates here. We may be family...well, that's the problem...you never introduce dates to your family until after the 20th date.

[Rexanne]

Originally Posted by Rhea

His dog just isn't into your dog.

LOL Rhea. I think HER dog just isn't into HIS dog.

Either way, it just isn't a good match. ONWARD ... there are so many great guys out there and Susan will find the one that gets a fuzzy gut over her, too. ANd hopefully she'll let us know when it happens! :-)

[Susan]

Originally Posted by 7-days

I've been married for 26 years and just can't fathom what it must be like out there in the dating world. I'm sure if I had to do it I would stumble over my words, say something offending or forget my deodorant on a first date.

I applaud you for your trying and hope you do well. Keep us informed but DON'T send the potential dates here. We may be family...well, that's the problem...you never introduce dates to your family until after the 20th date.

Maybe you're right but then again, it's a good litmus test too...if they can't cope with my online posts (which can get personal to a degree) or the fact that my family (online or offline) are crazy folks, I'd rather them find out at the start before half way through when my heart could really be broken....

Either way, I haven't laughed this much in years and I'm so glad I put up the poll in the first place because either way, you guys have been so wonderful to me...oh gosh, now I'm gonna cry...

[Rhea]

I'm probably going to regret this, but I feel compelled to tell you about the origin of my flying pigs!

When I started divorce proceedings against my then husband of 13 years an acquaintance told me that statistically, as a woman over 40, I had a better chance of being involved in a terrorist incident than of ever marrying again. She said, "Are you sure you want to divorce him? You'll remarry when pigs fly!" I wasn't prepared to spend the rest of my life married and miserable, so I proceeded with the divorce. I figured that as a single woman I stood a better chance of finding happiness.

A year and a half later I was introduced to my present husband. I knew on our second date that he was "THE ONE." When he proposed to me I took the flying pig as my personal metaphor of hope and happiness.

I wish I knew someone special I could introduce you to.

[Susan]

What a wonderful story Rhea! Having gone down the aisle twice, getting married isn't even on the agenda...I just want to have some FUN!

And lots of it..eh?

[Rexanne]

Originally Posted by Susan_ShareResults

...if they can't cope with my online posts (which can get personal to a degree) or the fact that my family (online or offline) are crazy folks, I'd rather them find out at the start before half way through when my heart could really be broken....

That's one of my best "tests." LOL - I have an insane Italian family that a guy will either love or hate. Best they leave quickly if they're gonna judge me by my family. Besides, he's gotta be cool enough to see past it and strong enough to deal with it. I figure if he wants ME, he's gonna deal with THEM and learn to enjoy the antics. Otherwise, what's the point? I wouldn't abandon my family or friends for anyone. My ex husband was exposed to my family for the first time at a holiday dinner ... a bunch of crazy Italians "screaming" at each other and "fighting." He was horrified ... coming from a very anglo-'normal' family. I thought it was hilarious but also figured he'd be bolting the next day which he didn't. He eventually figured out they weren't "screaming" or fighting, just being ITALIAN. LOL - He loved me enough to stick it out and wound up thinking my family was great and loads of fun.

Still, I'd refrain from giving the next guy a link to ABW ... this way you can let us know what he's like and how you feel without him reading it.