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#1 DandyDon

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Posted 17 March 2004 - 03:37 PM

But you've already been warned about me, right...?

Facilitating any type of Singles Groups has got to be a lot like herding cats. One big problem is that so many members don't want to be so in the first place; they want to be part of a happy couple.

But I'm not one of those. A friend would say I just like my independence, while many of my acquaintances would say that the world is a better place with me single - unfit! I'd say that no one is qualified to judge me. :D

Anyway, if we're going to work on developing a Singles Dive Group, I'm interested. Not at all interested in a Party Group, a Match-Making Group, opinions of the Formerly Single, or Marrieds looking for dive buddies - with spouses approval, so we're not about any of that, are we? <_<

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Edited by DandyDon, 17 March 2004 - 03:38 PM.

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Yeah I know: I've been branded a non-group person - doesn't play well with others. I am so upset. Posted Image Let me know if you want to have some fun, without the drama - I'm good for that.

#2 zendiver

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Posted 17 March 2004 - 03:44 PM

Anyway, if we're going to work on developing a Singles Dive Group, I'm interested.  Not at all interested in a Party Group, a Match-Making Group, opinions of the Formerly Single,  or Marrieds looking for dive buddies - with spouses approval, so we're not about any of that, are we?


Don,

Let me get this right....."You want to be part of a Singles Dive Group that DOESN'T include partying, socializing, talking, or other divers?" Is that what I just read? If not, could you please explain this a little bit more. I guess my OLD AGE is settling in because I thought that if anyone were part of a "Singles Dive GROUP" (any group for that matter) then there will be diving, socializing, partying (if you are into that), talking because you can't stay down forever....at least NOT YET!

Please help me understand this logic if you would! :D
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#3 Walter

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Posted 17 March 2004 - 05:00 PM

Hi Don,

Welcome to the site.

Different people have different goals. If you want to go on a dive trip with other singles and not party, that's fine. If others do want to party, that's fine too. It's kinda like the DIR diver who thinks everyone should be exactly like him. It's a great system, but it's not the only great system and it's not for everyone. You system of no partying works for you, Don. Don't expect it to work for everyone.

Yes, we are about developing a singles dive group. We're not about match making, but I'd be surprised if matches weren't made. I'd think of romantic connections as a very good side effect, but not our focus.

Married folks looking for dive buddies (buddyless divers) are part of the community here. Some trips will be single divers only. Other trips will be mixed single divers and buddyless divers. We'll make sure everyone knows which are which so they can be happy with their choice.

Zendiver,

I tried that "stay down forever" concept before, but somebody keeps recovering the bodies (at least most of 'em).

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Posted 17 March 2004 - 05:14 PM

Hiya Don.. :D

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Posted 17 March 2004 - 07:35 PM

Howdy Duty Don !
I bet you would have never thought to see me again after that Fiasco in Coz But scuba is a hard one to kick for sure! I'm here to help out where ever I can. If you think you have it BAD try being a single non-diver. I went bowling the other day and tried a few other things but nothing has even come close to SCUBA. So we might not dive again together but you can bet you havnt heard the last from ME. In the last year I have enough experiance's to write a novel and you fill 13 chapters alone on people that dont like to share toe nail clippers :welcome:

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#6 DandyDon

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Posted 17 March 2004 - 08:50 PM

"Let me get this right....."You want to be part of a Singles Dive Group that DOESN'T include partying, socializing, talking, or other divers?" Is that what I just read?"

Nope, not what I said. I said, in part: "Not at all interested in a Party Group, a Match-Making Group..." For one, I don't want to dive with hungover divers nor divers who request morning trips so they can sleep it off. And I don't want to see Love-Wanted ads. Actually, I am registered at Match.com, and since I started using this Wet picture that WWench took of me in Cozy as my primary photo on Match.com, I've been getting a lot more winks. :dance:

"Different people have different goals. If you want to go on a dive trip with other singles and not party, that's fine. If others do want to party, that's fine too. It's kinda like the DIR diver who thinks everyone should be exactly like him. It's a great system, but it's not the only great system and it's not for everyone. You system of no partying works for you, Don. Don't expect it to work for everyone."

See above...

"Yes, we are about developing a singles dive group. We're not about match making, but I'd be surprised if matches weren't made. I'd think of romantic connections as a very good side effect, but not our focus."

Sounds good to me.

"Married folks looking for dive buddies (buddyless divers) are part of the community here. Some trips will be single divers only. Other trips will be mixed single divers and buddyless divers. We'll make sure everyone knows which are which so they can be happy with their choice."

Ok, I'm told that they're required to register, so we'll know which they are. Fine, until they start giving "If I was single" advice. Then I'll need a rasberry smilie.

"...on people that dont like to share toe nail clippers."

I'd like to start a poll to see how many here like to share their hair brushs and toe nail clippers with assigned roomies. :mad: Where would I put that...? :welcome:

Edited by DandyDon, 17 March 2004 - 08:52 PM.

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Yeah I know: I've been branded a non-group person - doesn't play well with others. I am so upset. Posted Image Let me know if you want to have some fun, without the drama - I'm good for that.

#7 Dejah

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Posted 17 March 2004 - 09:00 PM

Hi Don, glad to see you joined us here... :welcome:

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Posted 17 March 2004 - 09:30 PM

Hey Dandy,

Welcome to the boards.

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Posted 17 March 2004 - 10:54 PM

The whole 'raspberry smilie' deal is ALL ABOUT the Don I know! Welcome to the board....Will the REAL Dandy Don "Patton" please stand up!!!

LOL!!! Glad to see the real Don is 'in the building'!! LOL!!! -ww

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#10 Walter

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Posted 18 March 2004 - 05:54 AM

Don,

Looks like we see eye to eye. Hungover people aren't divers, they're bubble watchers. Everyone needs to understand that when they sign up for trips. Diving hungover is a good way to get bent.

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Posted 19 March 2004 - 08:55 AM

Hello Dandy Don, I got an e-maill from my ex this morning telling me that he saw you in Lubbock the other night.

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Posted 19 March 2004 - 10:35 AM

Hello Dandy Don, I got an e-maill from my ex this morning telling me that he saw you in Lubbock the other night.

From Dandy Don, on Jer's computer:

Yeah, well - it seems he's seen me around ChancesR enough to know who I am when he sees me, but I don't know him when I see him. But then, I don't pay much attention to other men; never have. :missu:

He came in our store a week or two back, looking at buying a new cell-phone. Not knowing who he was, I asked for his name & phone number so I could check his account and try to offer good, professional advice - a rarity in the industry, but then - I'm supposed to be good. Anyway, when he gave me his name, :idea: I asked: "Oh, okay - would you be Sherry's ex...?!" Missed the sale.

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Posted 19 March 2004 - 02:31 PM

Don,

You crack me up and that's why I love ya!

#14 DandyDon

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Posted 19 March 2004 - 03:59 PM

Don,

You crack me up and that's why I love ya!

:twist: I love you, too, whoever you are :(

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#15 coppermaus

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Posted 19 March 2004 - 04:06 PM

Hey Don! Even though you got in here before I did, thought I'd add my welcome to your list. One back scratches the other (or something like that).

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