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Posted by Richard Greco (Member # 2032) on 04-20-2007, 12:13 AM:

I'm excited. It's this girl that I've been crushing on for a while now. I just up and asked her and she said yes! Wewt!!!

The Greco factor on her is a solid 7, which is great in my book. I can only describe her looks like this: Bridget Moynahan(sp) lips, I can't even describe how amazing her smile is, sultry brown eyes, and curves in all the right places [Big Grin]

Posted by Joe Redifer (Member # 3) on 04-20-2007, 12:27 AM:

"Crushing on"? That's so... so... Myspace.

Posted by Mike Blakesley (Member # 26) on 04-20-2007, 12:39 AM:

OK, now try not to drool on her and for gawds sake, don't let it slip that you rated her just a "7" on Film-Tech.

Posted by Mike Heenan (Member # 392) on 04-20-2007, 01:59 AM:

Congrats Greco... dont get too excited and be yourself. Dont be negative or self depreciating (could be mistaken for lack of confidence). I finally found myself a nice Irish cutie and having a great time so far.

Posted by Michael Schaffer (Member # 1204) on 04-20-2007, 07:28 AM:

quote: Mike Heenan
be yourself

In Greco's case, that may not be so good advice...

Posted by Bill Gabel (Member # 1105) on 04-20-2007, 09:15 AM:

THAT'S AMAZING

You made my day. Be sure to keep us all posted on the out come. [beer]

Posted by Mike Blakesley (Member # 26) on 04-20-2007, 10:25 AM:

quote: Bill Gabel
keep us all posted on the out come

I dunno, that might be too much information. [Cool]

Posted by Richard Greco (Member # 2032) on 04-20-2007, 01:14 PM:

Thanks guys...

It's good that I have something positive to look forward to now...

Now to just get back in a projection booth and I'll be a VERY happy Richard

Posted by Pravin Ratnam (Member # 1417) on 04-20-2007, 01:23 PM:

Greeeeco Suaaaaave

Posted by Richard Greco (Member # 2032) on 04-20-2007, 08:58 PM:

I got her to sing for me last night...she's pretty good...a little nervous though

Posted by Phil Hill (Member # 371) on 04-20-2007, 09:26 PM:

quote: Richard Greco
...a little nervous though

Who? You or her? [Wink]

I sincerely wish you a great, fun date Richard!

Posted by Justin West (Member # 920) on 04-20-2007, 09:34 PM:

Tell her to "sing for her supper!" That's it, baby, yeah! [puke]

Posted by Mike Heenan (Member # 392) on 04-20-2007, 10:05 PM:

nice going... I got my girl to come over tomorrow and cook for me. [thumbsup]

Posted by Richard Greco (Member # 2032) on 04-23-2007, 08:57 AM:

Wewt! It's this afternoon!!!!

Posted by Bill Gabel (Member # 1105) on 04-23-2007, 09:40 AM:

Have Fun and enjoy your day. [beer]

Posted by Jason Black (Member # 684) on 04-23-2007, 07:22 PM:

I don't think I've ever seen someone get so worked up about a date, at least here on FT..

Well, I guess ytou coudl count that time Phil got all 'dolled up', or was it 'oiled up' for the pizza guy....

[Smile]

Good luck dude.. hope it went well. If she puts out on the first date, don't make a second one...

Posted by Mark Ogden (Member # 43) on 04-23-2007, 08:15 PM:

Richard, dude, look, you sound like someone who's about to shoot off in his BVDs. You gotta relax about the whole woman thing. Let me tell you something about women: they can smell desperation the way a lion can smell fear. You're gonna scare her away before things even get going.

Take a few deep breaths and chill, fer chrissakes.

Posted by Richard Greco (Member # 2032) on 04-23-2007, 09:06 PM:

Well, it went very well IMO...

I kept the conversation light, focusing on her...and it went very well. I was relaxed too and that helped. We're going to a club in Ybor City in a week or 2...(she LOVES dancing to hip-hop)

Posted by Jason Black (Member # 684) on 04-23-2007, 09:11 PM:

If you can't dance.... NOW might be a good time to learn/brush up...

Posted by Justin West (Member # 920) on 04-23-2007, 11:47 PM:

Richard: Can you "moonwalk" or do the "centipede?" If not, take some advice from Brad Majors: "Say, do any of you guys know how to Madison?" [Cool]

Posted by Phil Hill (Member # 371) on 04-25-2007, 01:24 AM:

...or the "Time Warp"?

It's just a jump to the left.
And then a step to the right.
With your hands on your hips.
You bring your knees in tight.
But it's the pelvic thrust,
That really drives you insane.
Let's do the time-warp again.

Posted by Mike Heenan (Member # 392) on 04-25-2007, 01:45 AM:

[sleep]

Posted by Monte L Fullmer (Member # 2797) on 04-25-2007, 01:49 AM:

"Michael Rennie was there when the earth stood still"

Flash Gordon was there in his silver underwear, Claude Rains is the Invisible Man"

"GREAT SCOTT!!"

(good ol RHPS ... what a midnight show..)

Posted by Tim Reed (Member # 137) on 04-25-2007, 02:59 PM:

quote: Richard Greco
I was relaxed too and that helped.

Dude, get it while you can. In 20 years, you'll wish you had! Nice guys finish last. [Razz]

Posted by Brad Miller (Member # 2) on 04-25-2007, 09:47 PM:

quote: Richard Greco
(she LOVES dancing to hip-hop)

Whoops! Oh well, that's definitely a dealbreaker. Keep trying! [Big Grin]

Posted by Mike Heenan (Member # 392) on 04-25-2007, 10:02 PM:

quote: Tim Reed
Dude, get it while you can. In 20 years, you'll wish you had! Nice guys finish last.

Oh how true that is... lol [Roll Eyes]

Posted by Mike Blakesley (Member # 26) on 04-26-2007, 12:15 AM:

quote:
Dude, get it while you can. In 20 years, you'll wish you had!

A truer post was never posted. I had a couple of girlfriends back in the day that .... well, let's just say if I knew then what I know now. The mind reels with unrealized possibilities.

Posted by Phil Hill (Member # 371) on 04-26-2007, 01:40 AM:

How sad... you "old" guys must be living in the past and fantasizing while masturbating and NOT "getting any" REAL stuff now!

You MUST let the past go and live for today! Go out and get laid!

Posted by Tim Reed (Member # 137) on 04-26-2007, 11:55 AM:

ROFL! Hahaha! Phil, you funny. [Big Grin]

You're right, it's that mid-life crisis thing -- I'm pathetic, it's going full bore. But I am looking to you for inspiration as one who has conquered the beast! [Wink]

Posted by Phil Hill (Member # 371) on 04-26-2007, 06:05 PM:

quote: Timmy
But I am looking to you for inspiration as one who has conquered the beast!

Which Beast, Tim?

I went through my mid-life crisis when I was 15... [Razz]

If you're referring to masturbation, I'm still practicing to get it right... [thumbsup]

Posted by Tim Reed (Member # 137) on 04-26-2007, 07:34 PM:

LOL!! ROFLMAO!! Phil, you ARE something! [Wink]

(FWIW, the mid-life crisis beast and harkening to the past!) [Razz]

Posted by Gordon McLeod (Member # 33) on 04-26-2007, 09:20 PM:

Yes we are all going through midlife crisis
bring on Jen , chipper,gracia and hillary and all the rest of the film tech film crew [Big Grin]

Posted by Jennifer Pan (Member # 2035) on 04-27-2007, 04:29 AM:

Oh it's already been broughten! [The Jen]

Posted by Rachel Gilardi (Member # 1016) on 04-27-2007, 12:17 PM:

I'm staying away from this topic. We women are cynical and malicious creatures, myself included... [Wink]

Posted by Michael Schaffer (Member # 1204) on 04-27-2007, 08:09 PM:

If you want to do something really cynical, go and date Greco.

Posted by Rachel Gilardi (Member # 1016) on 04-27-2007, 09:50 PM:

I have an odd question to any guy that feels like answering. As you get older does your taste is women change a lot? Meaning, were you looking for a different type of girl when you were say 20 compared to when you were 25? Because in the last year I've gotten more interest from guys then I have my entire life... and honestly, I don't know why because I don't think I've changed that much. Eh... sorry, odd question on Greco's topic! =)

Posted by Cameron Glendinning (Member # 3516) on 04-27-2007, 10:27 PM:

Rachel, I'm just coming up to my mid life crisis, and the answer to your question is YES.

Posted by Ron Curran (Member # 3631) on 04-28-2007, 01:23 AM:

I've liked the taste of all my women.

Posted by Joe Redifer (Member # 3) on 04-28-2007, 05:30 AM:

Back when I was a teen I was EXTREMELY discriminating when it came to girls when it came to looks. Not sure why, just the way I was I guess. Now I seem to be less discriminating, though I still find plenty of girls/women unattractive. I guess I let my guard and inhibitions down. I'm still more discriminating than some of my friends are, though. There have been a few women that they have found gorgeous that I would simply pass on. I'm not attracted to Jennifer Aniston or the like, but I've never heard ANYONE say anything bad about her looks (I could write a book about 'em). I guess it just all comes down to personal taste. Also, any woman with fake parts turns me off. Not sure how I would have reacted as a teen, since I wouldn't have known the difference.

Posted by Jennifer Pan (Member # 2035) on 04-28-2007, 10:48 AM:

Rachel, that's pretty cool. You've got guys pawing for you. [Cool]

I currently have the opposite I suppose. Guys liked me a few years ago and not so much these days.

Hey, Richard... A girl who can dance to hip hop is a definite keeper. Keeping other guys off of her will be a heavy task. Best of luck doing that. [Smile]

Posted by Michael Schaffer (Member # 1204) on 04-28-2007, 10:01 PM:

quote: Rachel Gilardi
I have an odd question to any guy that feels like answering. As you get older does your taste is women change a lot? Meaning, were you looking for a different type of girl when you were say 20 compared to when you were 25? Because in the last year I've gotten more interest from guys then I have my entire life... and honestly, I don't know why because I don't think I've changed that much.

That is a really easy question to answer: most guys just get more and more desperate and less - even less - picky when they get older, and they hit on everything they think they even remotely have a chance to score. So no, it has nothing to do with you. But it's not something to be flattered by either.

Theoretically, yes, as men grow older, they should mature at least a little and be able to appreciate women more and then they should also start to see and understand the wide spectrum of qualities of women - but a lot of people are idiots, and that means they have no personal development or maturing process going on, so that doesn't happen. They just get more and more desperate as they see themselves ageing and their "chances" fading. Sad, but this is the reality. Hope that helps.

Posted by Rachel Gilardi (Member # 1016) on 04-28-2007, 10:27 PM:

Hey, I'm not insulted.. it is what it is. =) I asked one of the guys currently hitting on me this question (also a good friend), his answer was that I was the type of girl a guy could happily spend the rest of his life with. Then went into the, "you're smart, witty, attractive, and you like the same things as me". Eh, also kind of an insult because he was calling me a geeky tomboy! =) Haha.

Posted by Michael Schaffer (Member # 1204) on 04-28-2007, 10:39 PM:

Very nice. However, you must remember that these are only words anyone who doesn't have a serious speech impediment can utter. What counts is not what people say, but how they act (I mean in the sense of what they do, not in the sense of impersonating, faking, although that goes on a lot, too, and it never ceases to amaze me how easily most girls are fooled by even the worst actors) and behave (to each other as well as in general).

Posted by Mike Heenan (Member # 392) on 04-28-2007, 11:18 PM:

The same could also be said for women's maturity as well... treating all guys like second class citizens waiting for the kinght in shining armor with the arrest record and trendy barb wire tattoo on the bicep to sweep her off her feet.

Posted by Richard Greco (Member # 2032) on 04-29-2007, 12:11 AM:

Well, an update...

I'm letting things simmer between this girl and I. I'm not worried if we don't get to the clubs, because I see her alot...

Now though, I'm after this girl from my other job. She's also 18 and in High school [Big Grin]

She wants to go out to a few clubs and I might just take her next weekend [Big Grin]

That doesn't mean that the original girl isn't out of the question though, so...whatever happens, happens...you know? I like it either way because I'm acting cool and mellow all around.

I'm like a duck, cool on the surface, and working hard underneath...

Posted by Jennifer Pan (Member # 2035) on 04-29-2007, 01:36 AM:

That's good to hear and also a good way to go about things. Rushing it and pushing things just makes it awkward for a girl. Wait for her to make the move. [Wink]

Because you guys love it when a girl does. [Big Grin]

. Don't listen to me. LOL, I know nothing.

But I am glad you are letting things happens as they may.

As a girl like me, rushing things and being too forward only made me miserable. Rejection never seems to have a lighter effect as they go by, sometimes hurts a lot more as they go for me.

Posted by Justin West (Member # 920) on 04-29-2007, 01:55 AM:

quote: Richard Greco
I'm like a duck, cool on the surface, and working hard underneath...

Did someone yell, "AFLAC???!!"

[eyes]

Posted by Brad Miller (Member # 2) on 04-29-2007, 02:26 AM:

quote: Richard Greco
(she LOVES dancing to hip-hop)

quote: Richard Greco
I'm letting things simmer between this girl and I.

See? Hip-hop is ALWAYS a dealbreaker. [Razz]

Posted by Tim Reed (Member # 137) on 04-29-2007, 06:45 AM:

quote: Mike Heenan
waiting for the kinght in shining armor with the arrest record and trendy barb wire tattoo on the bicep to sweep her off her feet.

ROFL!!! That's FUNNY, Mike! [Big Grin]

Posted by James Westbrook (Member # 3690) on 04-29-2007, 02:59 PM:

Being a bachelor in my mid 40's, I like to delude myself and think I have some wisdom. I learned, for example, if one likes a particular type of woman it is best in some circumstances to keep it to one self:
Me: "I think tall gals are cool."
Cheryl (a co-worker, 5'2".): "I HATE MEN!"
I have learned to avoid "Singles" gatherings as these tend to have a large amount of women who have biological clocks that are tick-tick-ticking and are desperate for a mate.
Oh...the fascination with tall girls was a passing fad. I'm open to a female who is not...deranged.

Posted by Bobby Henderson (Member # 840) on 04-29-2007, 05:46 PM:

quote:
ROFL!!! That's FUNNY, Mike!

I'm not so sure that's a joke.

"Nice guy's disease" is, unfortunately, a very real thing. Men and women both are conditioned by our popular culture from a very early age to find mystery, excitement and attraction in things that are bad and destructive. Our society doesn't find anything sexy or appealing in anyone who lives responsibly because that's just too predictable, boring and not mysterious or dangerous. That's compounded further by the need of many Americans to chase after lifestyles they cannot afford.

And I think both genders are very tied up in judging people on their looks, more than ever in fact. The rising rate of men getting plastic surgery only confirms that. Of course, judging people first on looks is pretty stupid, but the more primitive and primal aspects of our nature has us repeating the same idiotic mistakes over and over again.

Men have always been notorious for judging women on appearance. Now lots of women are giving men a dose of their own medicine. That might seem like poetic justice, but the one thing I've observed in all my years of being single is this: there is no getting even with highly attractive people who carelessly hurt others. Confront them and they'll just laugh and move on to the next conquest. Time and its factors of aging, perhaps some VD as well as the loneliness of countless bridges burned are the only things that might dole out some justice to turds like that. Unfortunately, that's even a slim possibility. Usually the heart-breakers out there are going to do just fine. So you just have to accept that bitter truth, move on and protect yourself against such poisonous people in the future. It's hard to tell the difference between such people and an attractive person who actually does have a good heart.

I think the trick to all this is just not giving a shit about superficial, materialistic crap. Youth and beauty fade in just about all who have it. People who desire long term relationships and marriage need to choose based on what will still be there when the prettiness is all gone. But too many are too stupid to do that. Our genitals do more of the decision making than anything else.
[Razz]

quote: Michael Schaffer
most guys just get more and more desperate and less - even less - picky when they get older, and they hit on everything they think they even remotely have a chance to score. So no, it has nothing to do with you. But it's not something to be flattered by either.

I think it's true that some people will choose a mate they consider "average" to just "settle" after they've failed in chasing a lot of more attractive yet unavailable people. The person who is the object of their attention should have the right to feel insulted by it.

However, experience and pain also plays a part. I'm not a bad looking guy and have dated some really great looking women. But I've also had some painful experiences in dating very attractive women as well. It's not as easy to let down your guard and open up to the prettiest ones.

I'm more likely to approach a woman I don't know who is a little more average looking out of hopes she might be more grown up in how she handles dating. They're also not as scary. You don't know what you're in for half the time with some lady who has had people kissing her ass all her life.

That's not to say dating somebody average or even ugly looking is any means of insurance. I've even seen weird looking people do some pretty mean, underhanded shit to others. But it's all an odds game or game of balance. Everyone wants an attractive mate, but most are willing to make concessions in that area in return for someone that's actually going to stick around and be a real companion.

Posted by Hillary Charles (Member # 769) on 04-29-2007, 06:53 PM:

Boy am I late to the party! And I feel bad for missing this. [Big Grin]

Good luck on your simmering Richard. You should see ME dance to hip-hip. I'm so white I'm practically transparent. Better yet, NOBODY should see me dance at all!

Some of this thread makes me feel glad I'm married and out of the dating pool. Of course, it also means I don't get laid anymore. [Wink]

The "pretty girl vs. ugly girl" thing reminds me of an Abbott & Costello exchange:

Lou: I'd much rather marry a homely girl than a pretty girl.
Bud: Why's that?
Lou: Because a pretty girl is liable to leave me.
Bud: Well, a homely girl is just as liable to leave you.
Lou: Yeah, but who cares?

Posted by Tim Reed (Member # 137) on 04-29-2007, 08:51 PM:

Heh-heh-heh! Classic. [Smile]

quote: Bobby Henderson
Men have always been notorious for judging women on appearance. Now lots of women are giving men a dose of their own medicine.

From someone who's grown up fat, I can tell you that is nothing new... it's always been the case. A good-looking girl won't give a fat guy the time of day, and many act incredulous if you even try to exchange pleasantries with them! I wouldn't treat a dog like that. Even the most-unattractive female in school I would still talk to, and could often find something beautiful about them.

Posted by Mike Heenan (Member # 392) on 04-29-2007, 09:03 PM:

I think this photo sums things up nicely lol [Big Grin]