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[mantarraya]

Dunno 'bout you, but the way most underwater creatures go at it doesn't seem terribly romantic to me.... 'scuse me while I fertilize that pile of eggs you just dropped on the ocean floor. Sniffin' rear ends kinda puts me off, as well.

The board will be happy to know that I will pass on commenting on the "sniffin' read ends" part of your quote except to...no, I'm passing. BUT, there are some underwater creatures that do some pretty good mating dance type displays BEFORE they get to the fertilize-the-eggs part. I've seen octopi and squid do some very interesting things... And how about the fiddler crab "hey, baby" wave? Now that could be a good signal. But I think the bird world likely wins the display award as far as variety and quality of mating rituals.

Edited by lgrahamtx, 10 April 2006 - 08:47 PM.

[jholley309]

I have an idea: cue cards. About a foot square, big, bold letters easily read from a distance (at least, from safely beyond arm's reach, just in case things go badly). You know, things like "Ask Me Out", "Buy Me A Drink And Maybe You'll Get Lucky", or "I Just Want To Be Friends; Quit Grabbing My A--".

It's simple, to-the-point, and nearly impossible to misinterpret.



Cheers!

Jim

[Twinklez]

It's simple, to-the-point, and nearly impossible to misinterpret.

See key words in bold!

[waterworks]

Now comes the hard part...timing...tenure...and tenacity.

In all of what Kamala had to say...boils down (to me)....timing, tenure and tenacity....being I have spent most of my single life pursuing that.....In the last few years I have come to the realization it is simpler and a lot more fun...that.... I could go to Palau...30 dives...and back....while I am waiting for the timing, tenure and tenacity....to fall in place....Chemistry and sparks must be at play from the onset (for me)....or I'll be in Belize, Bali. Tahiti touring or diving...while she is waiting for the...timing, tenure and trnacity to fall in place....LOL

Boy, you absolutely hit the "nail on the head" (at least from another mans perspective)! It took me awhile to figure this one out.

In a capsule, I have come to the conclusion that "the train in going in this direction, and if you are interested, I'd love to have you 'come on board and share the ride. If not, the train is still going in this direction.......

[Brinybay]

Kick her in the shins. If she kicks you back you're golden.

Ooo, what if she kicks you in the wrong place? Not a good thing!

[finley]

I know I am different than a lot of other women....I truly don't play games, truly do speak my mind and am truly an open book ...and I have found...men don't really want this and dont like it. So ...naybe it is us (women) that need the cue cards.

[seafox]

I know I am different than a lot of other women....I truly don't play games, truly do speak my mind and am truly an open book ...and I have found...men don't really want this and dont like it. So ...naybe it is us (women) that need the cue cards.

In this case different is definitely good!
The way I see it, nothing beats truth. honesty and integrety.
In love. life, business, everyday.
Yes, you get disapointed more often than not, hurt from time to time, but you always feel good about yourself.
There will always be people of both sexes that play games, can't speak their minds, and hide behind false pretenses for whatever reasons.
But when you find human beings with similar attributes, they sure make incredible friends.

[drbill]

In this case different is definitely good!
The way I see it, nothing beats truth. honesty and integrety.
In love. life, business, everyday.
Yes, you get disapointed more often than not, hurt from time to time, but you always feel good about yourself.
There will always be people of both sexes that play games, can't speak their minds, and hide behind false pretenses for whatever reasons.
But when you find human beings with similar attributes, they sure make incredible friends.

Well said!

[Twinklez]

I know I am different than a lot of other women....I truly don't play games, truly do speak my mind and am truly an open book ...and I have found...men don't really want this and dont like it. So ...naybe it is us (women) that need the cue cards.

Finley, you don't need any cue cards. You are terrific just the way you are! Nongame-playing, mind-speaking, honest open-book people are truly special, and as such are far and few between. The hard thing is that a match for this type of person is also far and few between.

I agree with you in that it seems most men don't really like or want this type of woman; at the same time I think there are many women who don't want this type of man. But I don't think its so much of a like or dislike as much as it is a fear ...a lack of understanding ...not knowing how to deal with an honest and strong person.

A man I was once very attracted to told me the reason we wouldn't ever work out is because I was "so nice." He said it over and over... "You're so nice!" Almost sneering as he said it. I thought maybe being nice was a bad thing for a moment. (Now mind you...because I'm nice doesn't mean I can't be naughty when the opportunity presents.)

Down the road I realized that me being nice made him feel "not so nice." He didn't see himself as my equal...but a lesser person for whatever secret reason he held inside. It wouldn't work because I would be a reminder of what he perceived his shortcoming, and he needed someone to tower over so he could feel better about himself. Funny thing is what I knew of him he was truly a nice person as well...he just didn't know it.

You just keep being yourself. Heck, there's no better person to be! One day...Mr. Far and Few Between will pop up when you least expect him. :-)

Edited by Twinklez, 16 April 2006 - 03:44 PM.

[Desert_Diver]

I finally found the cut I was looking for: the 'courting dolphins' scene in Belize from the 'Sensational Seas' DVD on the Reef.org website. Now there's a scene that's cute, romantic, and fun. If you haven't seen it, it's a real joy to watch that segment. Most of the rest of the DVD is pretty good, as well, just too short!

http://www.reef.org/...uct=SENSATIONAL

There's a little bit of info about it at the producer's site, http://www.sensationalseas.com/ but the trailer still ain't up...

There's only a single photo of the dolphins on the sensationalseas site, but that one clip is definitely a 'must see'.

[Scubatooth]

Kick her in the shins. If she kicks you back you're golden.

Ooo, what if she kicks you in the wrong place? Not a good thing!

ok before i say anything else <this is just informational, not suggesting anything by this>

in any situation weather you are male or female if you want to incapacite(again male or female) a attacker a shot between the legs will always work.

Reason be is that there are so many nerve endings/pressure points in the pelvis that a good swift kick will cause a great deal of pain and will stop a person for several seconds (long enough to get away). a kick in the shins be be good but not stunning as long as a well placed kick between the legs

FWIW

Tooth

[jextract]

(Now mind you...because I'm nice doesn't mean I can't be naughty when the opportunity presents.)

[Blackhawk]

in any situation weather you are male or female if you want to incapacite(again male or female) a attacker a shot between the legs will always work.

Reason be is that there are so many nerve endings/pressure points in the pelvis that a good swift kick will cause a great deal of pain and will stop a person for several seconds (long enough to get away). a kick in the shins be be good but not stunning as long as a well placed kick between the legs

FWIW

Tooth

I'd recommend NOT depending on that, no telling how big the other person's pain thershold is... But that is a different discussion.

As for the women thing. You think it's really that hard? Read body langauge, is she sitting towards you? A good sign is the knees if they're pointed away from you don't bother asking. It's all in their body langauge. Which for some part they don't realize they're doing....

And always be straight and confident... in other words just ask. It's not hard. "Would you like to have drinks?" Really simple

If you haven't met before the one pick up line that all us guys should know is "Hi my name is Robert." Except with your name... Just talking does the trick most of the time

[Scubatooth]

blackhawk

i wasnt meaning that in a mena way i was just saying that from a self defense stand point (going alittle off topic on that )

tooth

[jextract]

If you haven't met before the one pick up line that all us guys should know is "Hi my name is Robert." Except with your name... Just talking does the trick most of the time

Ah, maybe that was the problem! As soon as they found out my name wasn't Robert they'd get all POed and walk off....