rwantin Forum Posts (8,924)

RE: simple wisdom

To live life in the fear of losing it is to lose the point of life itself.

RE: Why is it so hard to find a girl who doesnt want you for your money?

<Heading North...!>

I like Costa Mesa, for the most part. It's a little older relative to the rest of the area, and has a little character (kind of like Royal Oak, MI, where I moved from). The best part, I am less than four miles from the office. So many here spend a good part of their lives on the commute.

RE: what do girls look for in guys

Gurls look fer impeckable spellng and gramer.

RE: I hope

Hey. Somewhere I might fit in. Or not

RE: How would a shy guy get a cute girl to like him?

Um, er, not shy. I prefer to think of myself as, um, reserved.

RE: How would a shy guy get a cute girl to like him?

RE: has anyone had any good experiances through the sites

My last relationship came courtesy of the internet (Match.com); and we lasted some two years. Since I don't hang out in bars, well, the internet is certainly worthy of a try (again).

My expectations are pretty much in check - if I meet someone, great. If not, I'm enjoying the folks here, and the world seems a little smaller.

-Robert

RE: Bizarre and unusual facts you need to know

I have emerged from this thread that much the wiser. Now, for some reason, I feel like I need a nap

RE: Who Is Your Fave Hair Band of The 80's ?

And who could forget "Don't tell me you love me?"

RE: Who Is Your Fave Hair Band of The 80's ?

I was a huge Sammy Hagar fan. Night Ranger, Survivor, Journey, um, wow. Flashbacks. Anyone remember Aldo Nova?

RE: Happy 4th

Happy Fourth everyone!

I know it is the Fourth - someone set off a bomb in the courtyard around midnight last night, ugh. (NSA monitors please note: Bomb being slang for what was probably an M-80).

RE: Monday, Monday

Hmmmmm. I had the day off But the good news is, Cindilu, your Monday is over.

RE: Should we be in Iraq

My own personal answer to this (and again, emphasis on personal) is a resounding, adamant NO. It was wrong, plain and simple.

What bothers me is that those of us who are not in support of the war are categorized as not in support of the troops. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, that our own young men and women die there almost daily is the source of this opposition.

The only good thing about this administration is that, in two years, it can't repeat itself.

God bless, and get home safe.

RE: CAREER....or.....LOVE

This is a tough one for me. In my last relationship, to a woman I loved dearly, one of the sticking points (one of several) was my work. She hated it. I liked it. It did require occasional travel. I'd say, okay, I'll quit. I could find something else to do. But no, she did not want that, since I had been there some twenty years which makes for a fair amount of stability. It drove me nuts. A no-win situation.

I still think about this. Of course, I am here, so I guess career won. But in the end, I lose.

RE: i havent really got one have you

I guess we are supposed to pray for one!?!

RE: DO YOU REALY READ THE MESSAGE OR JUST LOOK AT PICS

Sure, there should be some interest in the pic. But perhaps the ability to form complete sentences is also of interest

RE: how did you ever come up with your CS handle(name)

Mine is my first initial and last name. I probably should change it, if I could figure out how...

RE: how do you turn someond down?

Try "thank you so much, and I wish you well in your search." Failing that, maybe "I can't that night - I have to meet my parole officer."

RE: love

So nice to hear. Yesiree, there is indeed hope!

RE: WITHIN FIFTY MILES !!!

Hey Susie,

Costa Mesa borders Newport Beach, the World's Pretention Capital (I think San Diego is about 50 miles from here). I've been here four years, and STILL a tad geographically challenged...

RE: WITHIN FIFTY MILES !!!

I like Paws idea...I think I should change my requirements to "must live in same apartment complex..."

There are a number of "locals" here in So Cal, but 100 miles equates to say, two days travel.

Maybe I should invest in a helicopter...!

RE: Hobbies

Reading.
Keeping an old diesel Mercedes running.
Motorcycles.
Keeping an old diesel Mercedes running.
Picking up hairballs (the cat's, not mine).
Keeping an old diesel Mercedes running.
History (Channel & Books).
Keeping an old diesel Mercedes running.
Lately, CS.
Keeping an old diesel Mercedes running.

RE: When you are down in the dumps, what do you do to feel better?

I used to drink, way back. Now, it's mechanical therapy in the garage. Maybe a good long motorcycle ride along the coast. Hell, per another thread, I just ordered a pizza.

RE: How was your weekend???

Most of the usual weekend tasks (I'd probably make someone a great housewife one day); and lots and lots of wrenching in the garage. Glorious.

RE: Camping with my ex.

Is it just me, or does "Camping with my Ex" sound like a new show on Fox?

RE: honor

I try to lead a reasonably honorable life, but one's conduct and deeds speak to honor more than anything else. Quick, someone find me a dragon to slay...

RE: what word describe you best when your in love......1 word only!!!

Serene.

RE: TRAFFIC JAMS

I'm with Fire on the cell phone users - especially when on the bike - just pretend they are blind and you're okay.

As far as rage goes, you can't generate enough speed here in So Cal to really get mad at anyone. Call it road irritation...

RE: How do you like your job? Do you take it home with you? Is the pay good?

<~~~~~Loves job. Of course, perhaps there is something wrong with me. I am a Product Specialist, sort of a resident car expert, for an ad agency. I've been there over 20 years, and they also moved me to So. Cal. (mixed blessing). Wealthy I'm not, but make enough for toys (re: project cars and bikes).

As far as inter-office relationships go, I am a little mixed on that, having been in one. Anything worthwhile in life involves some risk, and if it does not work out, well, you have the burden of seeing that person every day. It's been some time now, and we're quite cordial.

RE: I know I am getting old

As I am often fond of saying: "Grow up, don't grow old."