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Hi Dolly--

Nothing happened, really.
I simply came to the realization that I was on a 'singles' thread that seemed to be populated by much younger people.
After posting for several weekends, I didn't want to just disappear without some explanation...hence, my post last night.

Since I'm not trying to fool anybody about me/my relative [don't ask for numbers... ;) ] age(part of why I posted my picture was so others can get a general feel for who they're talking to) it seemed inappropriate to continue posting.

I felt confused about other apparently regular posters, too. Some seem to be in ongoing relationships, one lucky twosome is planning a wedding and some are even married(!)

It seemed that the 'singles' thread had no clearly defined parameters...Just speaking for me, (an admitted flirt...) I certainly didn't want to offend someone with some silly thing I might say. What may be innocent fun for me may be received with less than an enthusiastic response because of a personal situtation I'm not aware of...
Then, uh oh, you've got those durned , 'unintended consequences'...

Life is complicated enough [this is starting to sound really series ;) ]...I do not want to step on toes or make enemies (I think we have all seen threads/posts where meanings can be misconstrued and, before you know it, there are hurt feelings, ruffled feathers or even real flashes of anger.) All I'm trying to do is make friends...preferably among the great, conservative, smart, funny, age-appropriate single guy population here at FR...

That's my story and I'm stickin' to it.

rezzy's last link is just tooo funny!

and some are even married(!)

Uh oh....you caught me! But it's not my fault, really. I got pinged here, I couldn't help it. LOL! ;-)

You opened up a very meaningful & VERY overdue discussion.

Thank you.. and I MEAN That. You are fun. Hope you will stick with us.no matter what