The Official Free Republic Singles Thread for October 20th - 22nd

Myself | October 20th, 2006 | Nowhere Man

[Nowhere Man]

Sweetest Day Weekend

Hello, I'm Nowhere Man, host for this weekend's Singles Freeper Thread. This weekend will feature "Sweetest Day." I figure I would use this opportunity for us to talk about our first love, our sweetest love, or whatever is appropriate. As you can see, I'm ready to taxi and takeoff, so as I shove the throttles forward and get the turboprops running, we are ready to go!

Many of us here, although single, have successfully found another to share their lives with with the hopes of making it a lifelong commitment. Even in today's turbulent world, it is quite possible. However, there are many of us who have not had the experience or much experience (including yours truly) on getting to this goal. I figure, I would devote this thread to "Sweetest Day" along with stories of how one has met their sweetest, a favorite story with their sweetests or perhaps ideas on how to go about getting their sweetests. As Ross Perot said, "I'm all ears," and I know I'm not the only one. One thing though, no sour grapes or "wizzing" in the pool here, at least keep it to the minimum. I'd like to keep the horror stories down, maybe we can do that another time, but I want to reinforce positive ideas, not negative ones.

[ilovew]

No, I couldn't go on Friday.

*gasp* I wanna meet Karl! It's not fair that other people get to and I don't :(

[ilovew]

I live across the street from the Capitol. And I got to do a White House tour yesterday. Woohoo! Didn't get to see very much though...

[radiohead]

My excuse for knowing about Crystal City is that I'm a native. Back in the old days (70s?), Crystal City was one of the first places to have apartment style condos go up. It was very different for the DC area. I'm not sure I've ever been there, unless I went thru on the Metro. I'm a Maryland side person myself. Northern Virginia might as well be a foreign country.

[trussell]

You're welcome. Glad someone enjoyed it.

[DollyCali]

Got this from FReeper freind Jtill via email & wanted to share it with my buddies here

apples	Protects your heart	prevents constipation	Blocks diarrhea	Improves lung capacity	Cushions joints
apricots	Combats cancer	Controls blood pressure	Saves your eyesight	Shields against Alzheimer's	Slows aging process
artichokes	Aids digestion	Lowers cholesterol	Protects your heart	Stabilizes blood sugar	Guards against liver disease
avocados	Battles diabetes	Lowers cholesterol	Helps stops strokes	Controls blood pressure	Smoothes skin
bananas	Protects your heart	Quiets a cough	Strengthens bones	Controls blood pressure	Blocks diarrhea
beans	Prevents constipation	Helps hemorrhoids	Lowers cholesterol	Combats cancer	Stabilizes blood sugar
beets	Controls blood pressure	Combats cancer	Strengthens bones	Protects your heart	Aids weight loss
blueberries	Combats cancer	Protects your heart	Stabilizes blood sugar	Boosts memory	Prevents constipation
broccoli	Strengthens bones	Saves eyesight	Combats cancer	Protects your heart	Controls blood pressure
cabbage	Combats cancer	Prevents constipation	Promotes weight loss	Protects your heart	Helps hemorrhoids
cantaloupe	Saves eyesight	Controls blood pressure	Lowers cholesterol	Combats cancer	Supports immune system
carrots	Saves eyesight	Protects your heart	Prevents constipation	Combats cancer	Promotes weight loss
cauliflower	Protects against Prostate Cancer	Combats Breast Cancer	Strengthens bones	Banishes bruises	Guards against heart disease
cherries	Protects your heart	Combats Cancer	Ends insomnia	Slows aging process	Shields against Alzheimer's
chestnuts	Promotes weight loss	Protects your heart	Lowers cholesterol	Combats Cancer	Controls blood pressure
chili peppers	Aids digestion	Soothes sore throat	Clears sinuses	Combats Cancer	Boosts immune system
figs	Promotes weight loss	Helps stops strokes	Lowers cholesterol	Combats Cancer	Controls blood pressure
fish	Protects your heart	Boosts memory	Protects your heart	Combats Cancer	Supports immune system
flax	Aids digestion	Battles diabetes	Protects your heart	Improves mental health	Boosts immune system
garlic	Lowers cholesterol	Controls blood pressure	Combats cancer	kills bacteria	Fights fungus
grapefruit	Protects against heart attacks	Promotes Weight loss	Helps stops strokes	Combats Prostate Cancer	Lowers cholesterol
grapes	saves eyesight	Conquers kidney stones	Combats cancer	Enhances blood flow	Protects your heart
green tea	Combats cancer	Protects your heart	Helps stops strokes	Promotes Weight loss	Kills bacteria
honey	Heals wounds	Aids digestion	Guards against ulcers	Increases energy	Fights allergies
lemons	Combats cancer	Protects your heart	Controls blood pressure	Smoothes skin	Stops scurvy
limes	Combats cancer	Protects your heart	Controls blood pressure	Smoothes skin	Stops scurvy
mangoes	Combats cancer	Boosts memory	Regulates thyroid	aids digestion	Shields against Alzheimer's
mushrooms	Controls blood pressure	Lowers cholesterol	Kills bacteria	Combats cancer	Strengthens bones
oats	Lowers cholesterol	Combats cancer	Battles diabetes	prevents constipation	Smoothes skin
olive oil	Protects your heart	Promotes Weight loss	Combats cancer	Battles diabetes	Smoothes skin
onions	Reduce risk of heart attack	Combats cancer	Kills bacteria	Lowers cholesterol	Fights fungus
oranges	Supports immune systems	Combats cancer	Protects your heart	Straightens respiration
peaches	prevents constipation	Combats cancer	Helps stops strokes	aids digestion	Helps hemorrhoids
peanuts	Protects against heart disease	Promotes Weight loss	Combats Prostate Cancer	Lowers cholesterol	Aggravates diverticulitis
pineapple	Strengthens bones	Relieves colds	Aids digestion	Dissolves warts	Blocks diarrhea
prunes	Slows aging process	prevents constipation	boosts memory	Lowers cholesterol	Protects against heart disease
rice	Protects your heart	Battles diabetes	Conquers kidney stones	Combats cancer	Helps stops strokes
strawberries	Combats cancer	Protects your heart	boosts memory	Calms stress
sweet potatoes	Saves your eyesight	Lifts mood	Combats cancer	Strengthens bones
tomatoes	Protects prostate	Combats cancer	Lowers cholesterol	Protects your heart
walnuts	Lowers cholesterol	Combats cancer	boosts memory	Lifts mood	Protects against heart disease
water	Promotes Weight loss	Combats cancer	Conquers kidney stones	Smoothes skin
watermelon	Protects prostate	Promotes Weig

...

[radiohead]

Thanks for the list. For more info about foods for health, I found this to be an informative, easy to read, book:

SuperFoods Rx: Fourteen Foods That Will Change Your Life,
by Steven G. Pratt, Kathy Matthews

[DollyCali]

thanks for book recommendation. I basically do a combo of Fit for Life; Macrobiotic & the Mediterranean Diets..

[rzeznikj at stout]

Lucky you...;)

I still live a quarter-mile away from the city sewage treatment plant (LOL)...;)

[ilovew]

Well, that's...exciting...

[rzeznikj at stout]

...and an abandoned food warehouse.

Yep.

But the city's been redeveloping the area. A quarter-mile to the south are homes that run between a quarter and a half-mil a piece.

[Nowhere Man]

Sorry for the late ping, was talking to my father, he turned 69 today. B-) BTW, thanx for that list of foods that promote health.

[trussell]

Happy birthday to your dad!

[DollyCali]

well I thought you were out on a "hot date"

lol

but time with dad is great!

[RockinRight]

Evening, peeps!

[DollyCali]

How did I miss your hysterical post before?

[DollyCali]

well,none of your peeps said hey?

you in DC

will you be there weekend of Nov 3? I may be there

[RockinRight]

We'll be in PA Nov. 3. Hoodie was here in Ohio this weekend.

[stylin_geek]

Hmm, well, I'm glad someone saw the humor. Perhaps it was just a bit understated?