The Guild 7-25-2002 What I want in a Man

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[BigWaveBetty]

What I want in a Man

Original List (age22)

1. Handsome
2. Charming
3. Financially successful
4. A caring listener
5. Witty
6. In good shape
7. Dresses with style
8. Appreciates finer things
9. Full of thoughtful surprises
10. An imaginative, romantic lover

Revised List (age 32)

1. Nice looking
(prefer hair on his head)
2. Opens car doors, holds chairs
3. Has enough money for a nice dinner
4. Listens more than talks
5. Laughs at my jokes
6. Carries bags of groceries with ease
7. Owns at least one tie
8. Appreciates a good home-cooked meal
9. Remembers birthdays and anniversary
10. Seeks romance at least once a week

Revised List (age 42)

1. Not too ugly (bald head OK)
2. Doesn't drive off until I'm in the car
3. Works steady - splurges on dinner out occasionally
4. Nods head when I'm talking
5. Usually remembers punch lines of jokes
6. Is in good enough shape to rearrange the furniture
7. Wears a shirt that covers his stomach
8. Knows not to buy champagne with screw-top lids
9. Remembers to put the toilet seat down
10. Shaves most weekends

Revised List (age 52)

1. Keeps hair in nose and ears trimmed
2. Doesn't belch or scratch in public
3. Doesn't borrow money too often
4. Doesn't nod off to sleep when I'm venting
5. Doesn't re-tell the same joke too many times
6. Is in good enough shape to get off couch on weekends
7. Usually wears matching socks and fresh underwear
8. Appreciates a good TV dinner
9. Remembers your name on occasion
10. Shaves some weekends

Revised List (age 62)

1. Doesn't scare small children
2. Remembers where bathroom is
3. Doesn't require much money for upkeep
4. Only snores lightly when asleep
5. Remembers why he's laughing
6. Is in good enough shape to stand up by himself
7. Usually wears some clothes
8. Likes soft foods
9. Remembers where he left his teeth
10. Remembers that it's the weekend

Revised List (age 72)

1. Breathing
2. Doesn't miss the toilet

[BigWaveBetty]

The family that golfs together... :-D Have fun!

That was a good story on ole Howie. hehe!

From CINDY:

INTERNATIONAL carrier. Suddenly, during the food service, the flight attendant notices an 85-year-old geezer in the back peeling his peach with a real knife, something like a Swiss Army job. She freaks. Screams, "Where'd you get that?" He explains it's his trusty one which he always carries and which he's never without. She runs to the pilot who orders her to: "Bring him to the cockpit." A passenger suggested: "Don't you think you should maybe take away his knife first?"
Only in Europe, kids, only in Europe.

Gentlemen in this age group don't understand why everyone doesn't carry a pocket knife. My Father-in-law gave our son a pocket knife and told him to carry it all the time. We had to explain that he could get expelled from school if he carried it on campus. He asked, "How in the world do you get through the day without a pocket knife?" My how times have changed.

[lodwick]

Have a super round. ;-)

[lodwick]

Yep. Before my first shotgun, .22, or BB rifle, was given to me with much fan fare my first pocket knife and whetstone. A guy wasn't properly dressed if he forgot his knife.

Thanks for that memory.

[daisyscarlett]

I am SO in my glory...Paul Newman, Tom Selleck, Bruce Willis (with hair) and Mr. Darcy all in the same thread....Sigh...And a Harrison Ford update to boot...

Dutchess, come spend part of your "coffee break" here....

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

I must still be in my 20s.

I would like to be with James Bond, but I am probably going to end up with Mini-Me.

[Timeout]

Hey, Billie! Haven't seen you in a coon's age.
Tom Selleck in "Three Men & a Baby"...now that's a man! I just melt everytime I watch him in that movie.

(Ted Danson...P-tuueeyyy! Spit him out and send him back to the girlie room!).

ENDEAVOR: You have FreepMail:

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

"The "Titanic" star, who recently split from hubby Jim Threapleton and started sleeping with Mendes,"

So we aren't calling it dating any more? We just simple sleep with people and that's it?

[BigWaveBetty]

Nothing like a little beefcake to start the day! :-)

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[Teacup]

ROFLOL! Those are good Betty. Thank God I got me a good one, LOL. Can't complain much about Mr. Teacup.

[BigWaveBetty]

So we aren't calling it dating any more? We just simple sleep with people and that's it?

Obviously you didn't get that memo. ;-)

Three Men and A Baby is the best movie, EVER!!

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

Re:Harrison Ford and Calista. How nice that he is still married and bringing his 11 year old daughter on dates with him and his honey.

Does no one have any shame anymore?

[Teacup]

Nice!

[Teacup]

How nice that he is still married and bringing his 11 year old daughter on dates with him and his honey.

He must be paying his wife off pretty good. Because in a normal divorce, this would be used against him for custody. I suppose these RICH Hollywood types think the rules are different for them.

[Carolina]

We definitely like firm men!

[BigWaveBetty]

Miles O'Keefe as Tarzan

[lodwick]

Hollywood actor Lee Marvin served as a Private First Class in the Marines in World War II. In the battle of Saipan in 1944, he was one of only nine survivors of his unit. He was seriously wounded during the battle and earned a trip home, where he spent months recovering. He was awarded the Purple Heart.

Lee Marvin died August 29, 1987 and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Section 7-A, not far from the Tomb of the Unknowns.

[Teacup]

Feast your eyes on this! ARNOLD PICS

[Teacup]

is buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Section 7-A, not far from the Tomb of the Unknowns.

I did not know that. Thanks for the info. The next time I'm out there, I'l look it up.

[Timeout]

...and Mr. Darcy

OMG, I didn't even recognize Colin Firth in that picture above.
IMHO, he should always dress like THIS:

Betty, I think this is the best movie ever made because it goes on for 6 glorious hours! Perfect rainy-winter-day movie. You will absolutely swoon over Mr. Darby. Lizzie's pretty terrific, too.

[lodwick]

Morning there - I was surprised also. Lee Marving was a much better actor than he was ever recognized for being. His character in CatBallou was simply outstanding - and didn't he win an Oscar for it?

A tremendous Thursday to all to visit The Guild.

Keep your head down and follow through mountaineer.