SWM free to good home.

[oldsteve]

Middle-aged SWM, does not work, only income is SSDI, slightly overweight, but has a good sense of humor. Smokes and drinks too much but is user friendly! Fairly well educated. Enjoys funny movies and crossword puzzles. Cannot get a grip on Sudoku yet.

Obviously, this is said with tongue firmly in cheek. I'm just trying to point out how difficult it is to meet and interact with people of the opposite sex when you're disabled. The most that I get are pity looks while cruising on my scooter. I can almost read the "Oh, you poor man" looks in their eyes. Well, that's all I wanted to say. Anyone have ideas or opinions? I look forward to hearing them.

[kicker]

Does he listen when you speak? Does he realize me being on SSDI, two kids and of a certain age (Dang!! I may not be so marketable) ( Don't I look good for all of that!!!)(See, I still got a sense of humor) Shoot, sounds good, but there is still something I have to get rid of first.

[oldsteve]

Does he listen when you speak? Does he realize me being on SSDI, two kids and of a certain age (Dang!! I may not be so marketable) ( Don't I look good for all of that!!!)(See, I still got a sense of humor) Shoot, sounds good, but there is still something I have to get rid of first.

Somebody gets what I'm trying to say.

[kicker]

Hey Steve, Bet I'm older than you. 53 next birthday.

[oldsteve]

Hey Steve, Bet I'm older than you. 53 next birthday.

Not by much! 52 next B-day.

[kicker]

And you???

[Av8rgirl]

Hi Steve...if you don't mind me asking, where in Oregon are you? I grew up in Hillsboro and am over there every month for the clinical trial I am in...

Just wanted to say hi as well!

;)

[oldsteve]

Cheryl, I'm down in Mac, not terribly far from where the Spruce Goose is. You grew up in Hillsboro? I worked at Intel there when I first moved to Oregon. It was probably still mostly farmland when you were a youngster. I hear that big companies, like Intel, bought it all up. Kinda sad, but that's "progress", I suppose. By the way, I also worked for a semiconductor equipment manufacturer based in Boise, ID. I was a field service engineer for that company at Intel. That company has since been sold. But I liked going to Boise every now and again.

[Victorya]

Shoot, sounds good, but there is still something I have to get rid of first.

Ha Ha...would that something be your husband???

[crytears]

Oh how sad, Poor Old steeve, havin to ride yer scooter around in the rain.
DON"T tell me it never rains in Oregun, cuz I live here buddy!
and kicker...OMG!! I didn't realize you can git PP MS!
I'm not the airplane Cheryl, just cheryl livin in Eagle Creek OrGun, over on the east side where everythings low, temps, houseing prices, IQ's, cars (lowriders) and everything else.
Great news recently...about east side being the slums, high crime, gangs...
I thought Hills-burrito was going that way, but ha ha am I ever wrong!

Intel over there...everythings high...IQ's, houseing prices and everything else.
Oh well...living near Meth-dacada, Insest-tacada just 3 miles outside Boring OR,
YES...there really is such place. and yes IS BORING!
But least nearly everyone has a new mobil home cuz welfare don't have nuff section 8 housing out here.

Seriously people...I so understand where you're coming from...I had to use a walker, ride a scooter for some time...
I have a MND, unknown whats wrong yet, 1st DX as Polymyositis, then no, then yes, then no...NOw says YES, but something else as well...
Also talk of MS thrown in a few times, just don't know whats wrong with my muscles...is no fun feeling awful all the time.

But I'm so very thankful the Prednisone and B12 has helped my muscle weakness....
but steroids wreak havoc on my emotions and psychie...ug!
but really sucks having people look down their noses at me because I'm no longer productive,
and depressed most the time, pain and such medications making me a nut case...
sometimes for me just sucks and I often wish I was taking a dirt nap.

I do have a wonderful and very supportive husband...but its taking its toll on him having a wife who doesn't carry the wifely load....
and gettin together to swap boogars and bumping uglies just ain't what it used to be....
like when we were young,full of life, invinciple, stupid and onry with an H! Ha LoL!

I feel bad for the yung uns who're suffering and having to live on SSI, don't have housing like some of us "older" ones have.
My husband was in the Navy...sonar tech, pingjockee on nuc sub.
He does electronics....911 and ER radio systems with Motorola corp.
But is really hard for me not having my own income, or second income to enjoy the extra's...
like we're needing new carpets...they're 19 yr old now, stinky!...but then lots of people who don't even have $ for food...
so shame on me for feeling sorry for self.
I think about those who go without even the basic, no money for their medications needed just to survive...
and 3rd world countires where children dying of hunger every 7 seconds....God...where are you?!
I wish I could take away everyones pain, suffering...make evrything better, but I'm not God...and God doesn't seem to be listening so I don't know whats going on.
For now all we can do is support eachother and keep eachother company via the internet here...didn't have such 10 years ago!
Maybe 10 years from now they'll have a cure for what ails us.
Blessings, cry Tears

[Av8rgirl]

Cheryl, I'm down in Mac, not terribly far from where the Spruce Goose is. You grew up in Hillsboro? I worked at Intel there when I first moved to Oregon. It was probably still mostly farmland when you were a youngster. I hear that big companies, like Intel, bought it all up. Kinda sad, but that's "progress", I suppose. By the way, I also worked for a semiconductor equipment manufacturer based in Boise, ID. I was a field service engineer for that company at Intel. That company has since been sold. But I liked going to Boise every now and again.

I get over that way once in awhile to check out the Aviation Museum, see what's new! I know the owners. ;)

Intel is near the airport in Hillsboro where I fly in and out of occasionally. My cousin is the Maintenance Manager for AeroAir. I've worked a couple of airshows at the Hillsboro airport.

Boise is a great place. I love it here and I don't miss the rain in Orygun!

I know where Eagle Creek is, and Boring! I buy a lot of my tree stock from a company in Boring!

[Wiix]

Middle-aged SWM, does not work, only income is SSDI, slightly overweight, but has a good sense of humor. Smokes and drinks too much but is user friendly! Fairly well educated. Enjoys funny movies and crossword puzzles. Cannot get a grip on Sudoku yet.



hey there oldsteve. I'd be Happy to learn Suduko with you. I have attempted it a few times but still haven't quite got the strategy down pat yet. I am getting an inkling { sp?? } of how it works. But talking to someone AS I learn would certainly help me, I think. I think too I have a link with instructions we could discuss. PM me if you want to talk, ok?? :D;):p

Does he listen when you speak? Does he realize me being on SSDI, two kids and of a certain age (Dang!! I may not be so marketable) ( Don't I look good for all of that!!!)(See, I still got a sense of humor) Shoot, sounds good, but there is still something I have to get rid of first.

?? :confused:

Oh how sad, Poor Old steeve, havin to ride yer scooter around in the rain.
DON"T tell me it never rains in Oregun, cuz I live here buddy!
and kicker...OMG!! I didn't realize you can git PP MS!
I'm not the airplane Cheryl, just cheryl livin in Eagle Creek OrGun, over on the east side where everythings low, temps, houseing prices, IQ's, cars (lowriders) and everything else.
Great news recently...about east side being the slums, high crime, gangs...
I thought Hills-burrito was going that way, but ha ha am I ever wrong!



I thought Hills-burrito was going that way, but ha ha am I ever wrong!

"Hills-burrito"?? :eek: http://www.hiphop-battles.com/forum/images/smilies/big/laughter06.gif

[crytears]

I finally figured out how to play this game...took me 3 tries as my grand daugher had to show me. You shoulda seen the way she rolls her eyes then says "Oh gramma!"
I'm posting a cute picture of me, but you gotta guess which one is me!
Clue....I'm wearing falsies (smile that is!)
CryTears. makes my makeup run, i think, cept I don't wear any, hummm.
I just gotta know...is that really a woman?...what is "it"?

[Wiix]

UUUMMMM, I not good at guessing. Why don't you just whisper it in my ear and give someone else a go at you. ;):hug: I won't tell. :D:p

[crytears]

UUUMMMM, I not good at guessing. Why don't you just whisper it in my ear and give someone else a go at you. ;):hug: I won't tell. :D:p
I'll whisper saweeet nuthin in yer ear....me thinks the one wearing the green bathin suit...me thinks is a...well IF she wears comfy shoes he/she ain't no woman!
I couldn't find her/his Adams apple...thats a dead give away cuz only the boys/men have those...the bigger the apple...the bigger...oyeee!
Someone slap that woman!
I'm just jealous cuz I aint as in shape as her!...pump it up girl!
I am Hans and I am Franz...and we are here to pump you up! Member? SNL?
Or did yer mama not loww you to watch such filthy trash? Ha LoL!
Oh those were the good ol days...Rosanna danna...Never mind!
OK....get this...the one wearing the bright bluegreen top...she's got the big melons...her lemon ends she's wearing, gives her away.
The one wearing black....thats me when I wearin my makeup,
my blouse is all ripped up cuz the guys were trying to get at me! oh mama! you go girhLLfren!
I'm glad my gorgeous monkey-dog was along with me protecting me!

OK...on the game...yer move next! Or can you handle it?
Might need guidence...maybe there's a expert out there that can help you make the next move!
I have some hilarious photos...but way too nasty to post here...I'd be banned from here till doomsday if I posted them!
Any suggestions...one is a big black bat with a beeeeeg huge...a...a...well the picture makes it clear he's all male in need of a mate! Ready to go!
But is down right funny!...very shocking thats fer sure! Made me laugh big time!...just don't want to meet up with him during the night! EEEEEK!

[Tootsie]

Old Steve, seriously; have you tried a dating site?

Might be another scooter user around about.:D

I don't smoke and drink only socially (seldom). Also have a DH with a lot of good time on him still!

However, there is no doubt someone for you; you are just not looking in the right places (rain?).

Hey, now listen up bub..I'm much older than you (63) so I'm your senior and really smart too:rolleyes:

Tootsie:D

[oldsteve]

Old Steve, seriously; have you tried a dating site?

Might be another scooter user around about.:D

I don't smoke and drink only socially (seldom). Also have a DH with a lot of good time on him still!

However, there is no doubt someone for you; you are just not looking in the right places (rain?).

Hey, now listen up bub..I'm much older than you (63) so I'm your senior and really smart too:rolleyes:

Tootsie:D

No, I have not tried dating sites. Nor do I really want to. Always seemed like too much flotsam and jetsam to sift through. I was married for 20+ years and don't want to play the "Dating Game" again. I don't need or want the associated 'drama'. Maybe I'll just be content with the fact that I'll be alone. At least I don't have to meet someone else's so called standards. Been there, done that. And I don't mind the rain. Was born and raised in NM, so the rain is a welcome change.

[Bobbi]

I may be moving to Oregon soon; if so, I'll do scooter races with'ya!

[TNpain]

Maybe someone needs to make a dating site for disabled people only? Hmmmm... I might just do that if there are enough people interested. I could have one online in 24 hours. PM me if you think its a good idea!


Jerry

[anotary7]

Some of us have "invisible" disabilities so it is easier to disguise. I would want someone to accept me fully for just the way I am. One place I find more acceptance is at singles events through church. Lots of singles socialize there and promote social events and meetups. Maybe this might be do-able for you. I like the idea of living with a dog as my bestest pal ever. Being disabled offers the possibility of getting past the no-dogs-allowed rules.
Sandi;)

[SeamsLikeStitches]

Hey there,

I've been disabled and single for a while now. (5 years) I was using 2 canes, now I use one sometimes. I have PN. I have used the Internet dating sites. I put pictures of myself on there with the cane. I'm right up front with guys!

I'm 49, live in/near Silicon Valley. I've met a few "jerks", but hey, you meet jerks in bars, at church, and at baseball games! It's all about statistics. You can't win if you don't play the game.

I'm financially challenged, I rent a room, I park in the blue stalls, and I don't have a 401(k). Oh, I'm allergic to dogs and cats too!

Being single has it's ups and downs. The good thing is, you can sleep all you want without feeling like you are "ignoring" someone. The bad thing is, there is no one to urge you to get out of bed to go do something "fun" when you have been feeling sorry for yourself for too long. :BeamUp:

You would be suprised at how "nurturing" women are!:hug: A lot of women aren't looking for a Knight in Shining Armor, they just want a good companion who enjoys their company, just like you are looking for. You just have to get past all the Golddiggers, stuck on themself dependent women who are materialistic and think they are better than others!

Good Luck! I haven't given up yet. :wink:(Actually I've found a nice guy that I've been dating for the last two months... we'll see how he works out.)

Like I said, you can't win if you don't play the game! :cool:

[who moi]

Good Luck! I haven't given up yet. :wink:(Actually I've found a nice guy that I've been dating for the last two months... we'll see how he works out.)



well...if it doesn't work out...may I introduce you to a very nice man?

he is the starter of this thread. Very nice guy, knowledgeable...and funny. :)

*just kidding, kinda, just kidding, kinda...

:D :D :D

(Ok, will butt out now before I get into trouble...they've called me the cupid destroyer...)

[NaeNae]

LOL u shoulda seen my singles ad!

[weegot5kiz]

nae nae the one you posted on here? that was a riot

[DM]

Hey Steve~ I happen to think a good "sense of humor" is one of the most important attributes a person can have. You have that and there's a lot of jerks/jocks out there who just don't get it. I've been blessed to have 33 yrs w/the same DH, ups downs, all arounds.

Don't give up Steve~ you are a catch.

Stepping aside to let Muwah play Cupid....

[Kitty]

No, I have not tried dating sites. Nor do I really want to. Always seemed like too much flotsam and jetsam to sift through. I was married for 20+ years and don't want to play the "Dating Game" again. I don't need or want the associated 'drama'. Maybe I'll just be content with the fact that I'll be alone. At least I don't have to meet someone else's so called standards. Been there, done that. And I don't mind the rain. Was born and raised in NM, so the rain is a welcome change.


I agree with you 100%. I have no desire for the "drama" that seems to go along with a relationship. And I am content to be alone. I've been widowed for 7 years now. I've had a couple of boyfriends since but neither worked out and seemed to be more emotionally draining than they were fulfilling. I don't need or want that. So, I'm with you in that I will not try a dating website. Besides being scary (and dangerous) I think they're a waste of money.

[who moi]

well, let's see...

we've got seams, nae nae, and herekitty.

Three awesome ladies..

just right....to play the dating game!!

I'll be UpChuck Squirrelly!!! :D

OK....*pout...don't beat me up...

( can we, can we, can we? Just for the fun of it??)

:D :D :D :D :D

I am stupid, cupid's long lost bro...

[allentgamer]

Man I wouldnt know where to start the dating game anymore. But sometimes me thinks my wife would be better off without me.

Sometimes life is a drag...........like yesterday when she dragged me around the mall! :p

Heck I think all you Oregonian singles should play the dating game together. At least you would have someone to admire that sunset :sunchair:, or share your feelings with...........and then go home! LOL!

Sounds like all of ya needs a little companionship.

Nominates Moi as the dating game host! ......Long as I get to be the announcer :Tip-Hat:

[Kitty]

Man I wouldnt know where to start the dating game anymore. But sometimes me thinks my wife would be better off without me.


Aww....I don't think she'd agree with you on that one!

I hate to say this but I believe I'm too set in my ways to be able to tolerate anyone new coming in and doing things a different way!! Wow....I sound like I'm 80 when I'm only 47! But it's the truth....there's your way and my way (the right way)!! LOL!!

Ladies my age (and older) have slim pickins out there in the dating world. Men do, too, so I'm not being one-sided here. Most single men my age have already been married and have first families. And that's fine.....but there is just too much drama that goes along with it. Ex-wives that don't want to let go much less share!! Maybe I've just gotten the "bad apples" and it's tainted my view of things.

Plus, when you have a disability it just makes things that much more complicated.

I'm content being alone....so why try to fix something that isn't broken? But........ if Prince Charming knocks on my door and passes the "two sons background check" then I'm all his!! ;)

[SeamsLikeStitches]

There's no harm in playing!
(BTW, my sister has MS and has met a fine man who adores her after her 22 year marriage ended)
I think they just want to play the game here on the site, and we can be their "subjects" while they entertain themselves.
I think it would be fun.
Of course, I live in California, so I probably would have to travel if I won any really cool prizes!


I've been playing the "Dating Game" for 18 years now! (except for a brief marriage of 2 years that should never have happened, but I was too soft when he cried and bought me a huge diamond ring and an even huger house... but he took it all back when my mom committed suicide, my 16 year old daughter had a baby, I got diagnosed with PN, went into a depression and quit having sex with him for six months. But that is a whole other chapter of this drama.)

I was just about to say "I'm good at the Dating Game", but if I've been playing it for 18 years, maybe I'm not so good at it!
What the heck... it will bring some laughter to our days and some entertainment to our computer screens!

I'll be Bachelorette #1

[who moi]

Aww....I don't think she'd agree with you on that one!

I hate to say this but I believe I'm too set in my ways to be able to tolerate anyone new coming in and doing things a different way!! Wow....I sound like I'm 80 when I'm only 47! But it's the truth....there's your way and my way (the right way)!! LOL!!

Ladies my age (and older) have slim pickins out there in the dating world. Men do, too, so I'm not being one-sided here. Most single men my age have already been married and have first families. And that's fine.....but there is just too much drama that goes along with it. Ex-wives that don't want to let go much less share!! Maybe I've just gotten the "bad apples" and it's tainted my view of things.

Plus, when you have a disability it just makes things that much more complicated.

I'm content being alone....so why try to fix something that isn't broken? But........ if Prince Charming knocks on my door and passes the "two sons background check" then I'm all his!! ;)

http://images.zwani.com/graphics/funny_pictures/images/99funny-pictures93.jpg

[who moi]

alrighty,

we've got an announcer, I am the game host, and there is a Bachelorette #1.

And we've got a fine bachelor!! :D

two more contestants and some sponsors and we're set!! :D


http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u151/rasmenn/image002-1.gif

[who moi]

btw,

would it help if the bachelor is neutered... :p (j/k)

:eek:

[oldsteve]

Hey Steve~ I happen to think a good "sense of humor" is one of the most important attributes a person can have. You have that and there's a lot of jerks/jocks out there who just don't get it. I've been blessed to have 33 yrs w/the same DH, ups downs, all arounds.

Don't give up Steve~ you are a catch.

Stepping aside to let Muwah play Cupid....

I feel more like I'm part of the catch & release program. At least they use barb-less hooks.

[who moi]

well, allen, I think your wife thank her blessings that you are with her everyday. Good men are hard to come by these days and you're definitely one of them. :)

Nae, that singles ad was hilarious...you should post it. LOL

kell ((((BIG HUGS))))

and
steve, I can understand where you're coming from....

between my teen years to my early 20's, I couldn't stand to be alone...I always needed someone around me...so if no one was around, I would go hang out somewhere to make sure I was in a crowd. Even though I would hang out by myself, it felt "safe" to be in a crowded room...

but that changed in my late 20's and into now...

I looked forward to my alone times...

I didn't kiss a girl until I was past 30 yo...and that was a major heart break for me and I was ready to be alone after that, preparing for it for the rest of my life...I was actually "happy" to be by myself...

I became very "homebodied" and rarely went out anymore...

da wife and I got together totally by "accident" and we've had talks of many points...and one of them was our alone time....she enjoys it as well as I do and while we enjoy each other's company immensely...we also tell each other whenever we'd need our alone time...

I guess what I am trying to say is that I really lucked out and found the right person...she came along when I'd given up on love...

I am not going to tell you to NOT give up...

but I can tell you this, love happens when one least expects it....and I wish it for the you and Kell and others one day...

:hug:
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q315/kimandchris2/Cartoons/Halloween%20Cartoons/SinglesParty.jpg
http://londonstimes.us/toons/cartoons/richdiesslin_black_widow_singles.jpg

[Twinkletoes]

I agree with you 100%. I have no desire for the "drama" that seems to go along with a relationship. And I am content to be alone. I've been widowed for 7 years now. I've had a couple of boyfriends since but neither worked out and seemed to be more emotionally draining than they were fulfilling. I don't need or want that. So, I'm with you in that I will not try a dating website. Besides being scary (and dangerous) I think they're a waste of money.


Nuh uh!!!!

I found my SIL on eHarmony.com!!!

Yes I did! I signed up my daughter and she got bored after 2 months. She was a single mother (and up front about it) and the site didn't come up with hardly any matches.

I had already paid the money for 3 months, so I checked in every so often. Finally my future SIL found her (he had only signed up for 1 month!!!)

It's a different way to meet, but you still fall in love (or not) the old fashioned way. :)

They've been married 3+ years now and have given my grandson two beautiful sisters. :circlelove:

[Kitty]

Awww....Twink what a great love story! I'm so glad it worked out for her.

I guess what I'm saying is that it seems like all the men my age (or older) already have first families and there is so much drama and carp going on with them that it makes trying to have a relationship very difficult. Now, I know that's not true of all men....just the ones I've met!!! :rolleyes:

I guess I tend to compare everyone I meet to Tim....which is only natural and I really can't help it. But, I also know that's not fair.

I'm not opposed to meeting someone.....but they are going to have to find me 'cause I'm not going looking for them and it will truly be "divine intervention" if they find me!! :p

[legzzalot]

But wait do you cook and clean too?

Hell, I will settle for "folds the laundry" but if "Does Dishes" pops up in there I may very well be in love!

[NaeNae]

See here's the problem with single guys my age.....they want young skinny trophy girls, not tired,fat,single moms with a disease to boot!! Seriously I have a really good sense of humor and I have always been "one of the guys" like even with all of our reps and stuff we get along great we crack up we have really intense conversation, but at the end of the day they think I am one of them!!! Only with big boobs! LOL

OK Moi for those who haven't seen it here goes again!



SWF, Divorced...twice, two kids, one dog
Body type- ummm have you heard of Goodyear?
Hobbies-running over people with my scooter at Walmart. And due to tremors I always take my drinks shaken not stirred.
Personal traits, overly fatigued due to above mentioned two kids, one dog and oh Multiple Sclerosis, sometimes can't walk unassisted, sometimes pee my pants.
BIG BOOBS and I never wear a bra since it causes me to have spasms.
If I do agree to put out be prepared for at least 15 minutes of spasms after that......Hmmmm have I forgotten anything? LOL

[Kitty]

Renee.....you're much younger than me and women my age (47) have the same problems.....men want "arm candy". A trophy to show off to their friends.

I don't want to date Shrek but looks take a back seat to a great sense of humor and a good personality (for me, anyway). I just wish men could be like that. And there's probably some out there.....apparently hiding under a rock somewhere!

I love your singles ad, though! :D The BIG BOOBS probably cancel out a couple of the other less attractive qualities you mentioned!! :p :rolleyes:

BTW....where'd you get that pic of me??

Where does OldSteve live again??? :o

[(Broken Wings)]

:)

Hi

sudoku is easy. on the 3X3 games, you do it in blocks. Each block you use the numbers 1-9 only one time, but you also have to look across and up and down the entire puzzle, because you can only enter 1-9 one time across and up and down, so it only works one way. online sudoku puzzles are better than paper. I found one that has a yellow and red background. You can check the integrity of your number placement when you complete a 3X3 section as you go. it gongs each time you check. it's cute but after a while can be annoying. you can do it.



Middle-aged SWM, does not work, only income is SSDI, slightly overweight, but has a good sense of humor. Smokes and drinks too much but is user friendly! Fairly well educated. Enjoys funny movies and crossword puzzles. Cannot get a grip on Sudoku yet.

Obviously, this is said with tongue firmly in cheek. I'm just trying to point out how difficult it is to meet and interact with people of the opposite sex when you're disabled. The most that I get are pity looks while cruising on my scooter. I can almost read the "Oh, you poor man" looks in their eyes. Well, that's all I wanted to say. Anyone have ideas or opinions? I look forward to hearing them.

[tied]

what i do is i see a "9" and i put a dot in the "9"'s place in that whole row of blanks, that whole column, and that whole square. this tells me not to put a "9" there. then i repeat this with all the other known numbers. eventually something will show up as "the only possible choice". fill that in, and then continue filling up with dots.

i am not playing the dating game. never mind sick, nobody seems to want to date fat. it seems like you put on a little weight and you become invisible.

(((old steve))), u r about my age. i don't ride a scooter but i have a dog. he used to pull me around when we went for a walk, it was a bit like water skiing. now he is old too and so sedate when we walk. i miss those days when dog walking was more like a water sport.

cruises leave from galveston so we could have our dating game on one. where's that funding tho? there just doesn't seem to be a sugar daddy handy when u need one.