Thalassa Forum Posts (2,410)

RE: Have you ever done anything unusual.................

Flew on a plane that landed on an aircraft carrier at sea, landing via the tailhook capture of the plane....then ultimately catapulted back up again, making me a member of the "Tailhook Club".

Was the first female F-15 Avionics technician, many years back.

Spent 4 months living in a tent in a remote area of Iraq, along with a group of others, on a military camp.

Was an "extra" in a French film many years ago (never saw it and I have no idea whether I was in the film or whether it was cut in the editing room or not).

RE: CS Get-Together - ROME, ITALY - 3-5 April 2009

Oslo did send me some links, but I'm wondering if people are scattered or are most staying within a particular area (such as near the Spanish Steps or Trevi fountain, for example)?
Anyway, I will lock something in today. Really looking forward to it! See you Friday night!

RE: CS Get-Together - ROME, ITALY - 3-5 April 2009

OK...flights booked. I'll be there. Just gotta sort out the hotel, but it'll work out, I'm sure.
Managed to take Friday off from work.
See you in Roma!

RE: CS Get-Together - ROME, ITALY - 3-5 April 2009

Where are most staying?

RE: CS Get-Together - ROME, ITALY - 3-5 April 2009

I think I might be able to come!!

RE: Do Women Still...

Speaking only for myself.....
I adore romantic men, but it has to be genuine. Romance should come from the soul, not from a calendar (such as Valentine's Day or one's anniversary) and it shouldn't seem too forced or contrived. Romance isn't always a huge, sweeping gesture, either. Some of the most memorable romantic moments in my life were simple and not overdone, and they were clearly from the heart.
Yes, I do indeed love romance....at least, as far as I can remember!

Second chances

Thanks, all....
Appreciate your comments. But now, I must go catch some

'Night, everyone.

Second chances

(And also referencing post from Jan)...

It was the disappearing act. The "other woman" was someone he met and wanted to go out with and he didn't want to date 2 women at the same time, which is something that I DO respect about him, so he certainly had that as a plus. But the way he handled it sort of soured me on him in general. This is why I posted this thread, though...to examine myself a bit. Am I too rigid and too inflexible or is my gut reaction the way to go? We all make mistakes and he has been very apologetic....and, months have passed, so I don't know what he's been doing all this time. I only know that I am generally one who moves forward and doesn't usually look back. When a relationship ends for me, no matter how short or how long, I try to put it behind me and look for my next Titanic! But is there ever a time when a backwards glance is not such a bad idea?
Just wondering out loud, really.
As I mentioned initially, I forgave him and told him so. But I don't usually allow myself to be fooled twice. "Fool me once, shame on you...fool me twice...not gonna happen."
Ahhh, well. It's just all a nice puddle of mud sometimes, isn't it?

RE: Give someone a compliment

You have no idea! LOL

RE: Give someone a compliment

Thank you, Rusty. No lessons, I'm afraid...but I don't think you're in need of any. Your message was very clear and kind!

RE: Give someone a compliment

I'm not one to say in just a few words what I can say in a hundred! I write for pleasure (my own, anyway) and I tend to overdo it sometimes, but I appreciate your comment!

RE: okay boys and girls...who is lucky enough to have a cleaning lady

Ahhhhhh, but Robbie, that's not the point. We can all do it ourselves, but it's sure nice to have this one indulgence in my life. I'm rather frugal with my money (not tight, just careful) and I am not a heavy shopper. But I do treat myself to this indulgence. I work long hours many days and the last thing I want to do at night or on my precious weekends is dusting and cleaning sinks and the tub and stuff. I could never afford to treat myself this way when I was back home, but now that I live overseas and have a better take-home pay, I spring for weekly cleaning, the occasional massage, and summer pedicures!
I've been doing this for only about 5 years now...meaning that I didn't start until I was 49! I waited long enough!

Second chances

Yep...it would have made a difference, that's for sure!

Second chances

I'm really happy for you!!
Sometimes I think that it's not a husband I might want, but rather a wife! Too bad I only bat for one team....otherwise, it sure would be nice to come home after work and ask, "Honey, what's for dinner?"

RE: okay boys and girls...who is lucky enough to have a cleaning lady

I treat myself to having a woman come one day a week to clean and change/wash bedding.
I regret I didn't do it years ago. It's so nice to come home on a Friday after work and everything is so clean and nice.

Second chances

How are you? Always a pleasure to see/read you here!
I hope all is going swimmingly with you!

Second chances

Precisely. We weren't in a serious relationship, we were just beginning to see where it might go. And I actually liked the face that he wasn't going to play us side-by-side, but only wanted to see one woman. It was the fact that he just got silent.

Thanks for your comment, Michael.

Second chances

Thanks, all...I appreciate the comments.

Second chances

I agree with everyone and this was exactly my gut reaction. Sometimes, however, I wonder if I am too harsh and too unbending. I think I will stay with my gut feeling here, though, and maybe find someone else one day who I can bend a bit more for!!

RE: BLAME IT ON YOUR EX !!!!! BUT WHAT WERE YOUR FAULTS ?

I was writing mine when you posted yours! Too quick on the draw, Ship. Hope that's not always the case!

RE: BLAME IT ON YOUR EX !!!!! BUT WHAT WERE YOUR FAULTS ?

Faults?? Moi???

I can't wait til Pretzelman answers this one!

I can only say that we weren't a good match from the beginning (married a great friend, which was a thread topic recently). The love we had as dear friends didn't sustain the marriage because passion never really existed. Passion often goes from a flame to a flicker or a smoldering fire, rather than a roaring one...but it is still there, at least. We never really had it and I was too young to know how important that aspect would become to our marriage. Yes, I loved him as a good man and a dear and close friend, but I didn't love him as a woman should love a man, and I recognized that too late.
I don't blame, I don't hate, there's nothing to forgive....it's just how it was.

Now, # 2 is another story entirely!!!

Second chances

Opinions, please.
Went out with a man here for about a month or so last year and enjoyed his company. Then, all of a sudden, he pulled the old vanishing act. Silence. When I contacted him after a few days or a week or so, he replied that he was seeing another woman now (then). That was the end of that.
About a month ago, he contacted me again and has sent me several messages, the most recent one being this evening. He wrote the following:

I am not asking second chance because I am sure you will not give me that,,But this what I can do is to tell you that I am really sorry for what happenedd,I was a big pig,and stuped,,because you are really good woman,and somethimes I need a time to understand this,,Again sorry for everything..
I miss your company ,,,that is all:

(He's not a native English-speaker)

I replied that I forgive him, but I don't plan on seeing him again and I wish him well.

What is your opinion? Give the guy another chance or not?

RE: Give someone a compliment

I would compliment those who make me laugh, those who make me smile, those who make me think, those who make me feel less alone, those who make me feel more greatful, those who humble me, those who teach me, those who inspire me, and those who entertain me. I think I've covered just about everyone here in one respect or another.

Hmmmmm....I never knew that!

Pond's Cold Cream is in every respectable clown's make-up kit!

Hmmmmm....I never knew that!

Today I was reading some articles about the differences between a Democracy and a Republic (which is what America is SUPPOSED to be, as established by our forefathers, but that's another topic). While reading, I delved a bit deeper into the beliefs, differences of opinion, and interesting facts about 2 of our forefathers and early Presidents (John Adams and Thomas Jefferson). I learned that they both died on July 4, 1826, within 5 hours of each other, exactly 50 years after our Declaration of Independence was officially and fully signed.
Apparently, they didn't get along well for a number of years, but in later life, they wrote many letters to each other and had a respect for one another. And several of the articles I read said that John Adams' last words were "And Jefferson survives."
He didn't know, however, that his once nemesis (in a way) had died 5 hours earlier in Monticello, Virginia.

Anyway, this is something I never knew before and I thought it might be interesting to hear from you guys....what have you recently learned that you never knew before and found interesting?

RE: Where are you doing it right now?

Only at home, for me...never at work.

RE: Mobile Phone

It's just downright rude! It amazes me that so many people just don't get it.

RE: Mobile Phone

Useful, but can be very annoying. There is a real problem with social etiquette when it comes to using cell phones...loud talkers who don't care about anyone around them (particularly in restaurants or closed-in spaces)...people who are out on a date with someone and keep answering their phones and carrying on conversations with others...annoying ring tones...etc.
They are convenient and I don't want to be without one anymore, but they should be used with some consideration for others at the same time.

RE: anyone interested in cs meet in cyprus

Depending on when, I would certainly try to come to Cyprus. I wanted to go to Rome this weekend, but work obligations got in the way (Friday evening).
Can't promise in advance, but I would try to make it.

RE: dating advice

I don't think he considered Friday night to have been a "date", since there were 2 other women with you. If he wanted to date you and only you, he would have asked you out....alone.
Delete his number...pronto...unless, of course, you like to share your men. And since you raised the topic, I don't think you do like to share. So lose his number and lose HIM right away.