A Few of FR's Finest...Every Day...08-17-04...Blame it on St.Louie (What was your worst date?)

Billie

[Billie]

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Arggghhh! I took his suggestion.. I threw it up and *ugly* happened. Arggghhh! I know.. it stinks but it was *his* idea. Arggghhh! I can't believe *anyone* will stay around today. Arggghhh! I bet nobody's first date was *this* ugly. Arggghhh! It's all St.Louie's fault if you *hate* today's thread! Arggghhh! He *made* me do it.. I didn't wanna do it.... I Blame it ALL on ST.LOUIE!

? ? ? Sometimes it gets hard to think of ideas for new threads, so we ask for suggestions from our Finest Family... like what - or maybe even who - you would like to see featured in the future. Sometimes we hit the jackpot. Last week I asked our dear FRiend, ST.LOUIE1, aka "wolfie", if there was anything in particular he would like to see presented at the Finest (Actually, I asked him if he would like to WRITE something for us, and I would even do the backgrounds, etc. and post it for him.) He very politely turned me down on writing it, but still offered this: "BACKGROUNDS?!" he said, "You don't need elaborate backgrounds or fancy graphics - just throw out a question, like: 'What was your worst date?' and let everyone take it from there. It'll be fun, and you won't have to work so hard either." "But Fancy Graphics and Elaborate Backgrounds R Us," I pouted. "It's what we've made as our trademark at the Finest. It's what others have come to 'expect' of us. They would be so disappointed. How could I just throw out a question..... with no background, no graphics, no pretty heading? No central theme, no color scheme, no coordinated pledge graphic, no welcome ping....." "And besides, what kind of a question is that for the Finest? Most everyone here's been married so long, no one even *remembers* dating!" Undeterred, wolfie (who, himself is a handsome and dashing and debonair bachelor and has probably never even had a *worst* date in his life) insisted this thread would indeed be a winner, so I begged and pleaded with him until finally he agreed I could at least have a background. "So throw a background around it and HUSH up!" So here goes.....my reputation as a Finest Hostess aka Layout Artist aka Graphics Guru is at stake, but he made me do it. So if you hate today's thread, today's topic, BLAME IT ON ST. LOUIE! On the other hand, if you just love today's thread, well,WE done good, didn't we? :) (That last part was just for you, T Man!) Oh, yeah - the question! Finest FReepers, "What was your worst date?"

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[Aquamarine]

It was so bad, I really can't say.... : )

Mine was that way, I left the bulk of it out. lol

[Pippin]

I'm fine!

You going to the convention?

[ST.LOUIE1]

As fast as my paws can carry me! LOL

[Pippin]

LOL! ;o)

[ST.LOUIE1]

Hi, nic!! Great to see you!!

Have a worst date tale for us? Hmmmmm? : )

[Donaeus]

Howdy Billie :) It's good to be back with ya.

The horror!!! Kerry giving love advice?!?!? Does it come with an airsick bag? I think I need one. LOL

[ST.LOUIE1]

You're such a smooth operator. :)

You're such a truthful one. I so admire a truthful woman. : )

Hey! You're also a thief! Between you and Freezie stealing gifs from my page.....wolfie is gonna be gifless. LOL

[LadyX]

Laughing so hard I can barely type - - wonderful adaptation, visualops..:))

I was SO fortunate I didn't have to 'splain !!

[Aquamarine]

Thanks LOUIE, you're alot of fun.

That gif was just too irresistible, it personifies you today.

[Gabz]

GREAT story!!!!!!

[Gabz]

OUCH!!!!!!!!

[Gabz]

SMOOCH right back atchya!!!!!

[ST.LOUIE1]

Thanks, Aqua.

Wanna dance? Little Louie loves to disco. : )

[Gabz]

He's not around here in the evening because of a serious puter problem at home - but if you remind me - I will defiitely ping him here tomorrow!!!!!!

[ST.LOUIE1]

WOW! Almost knocked me silly! You smooch really good! LOL

[ST.LOUIE1]

You sure were scarce today. : (

[Billie]

Oh, that is so cute! So, see, we're also reading about when 'bad' dates go good! I love it! Thanks for sharing the story with all of us!

[Billie]

Oh, Sistah! What a funny story! Hey, I'm glad you're back and can't wait to hear Giz's "Family Vacation" account next week!

[Billie]

Good evening, nic - I've enjoyed reading the adventures and misadventures of everyone else - sure you don't want to talk about yours? :)

[Billie]

The horror!!! Kerry giving love advice?!?!? Does it come with an airsick bag? I think I need one. LOL

You know, that guy is such a joke! What does he think everyone THINKS about the stupid stuff and the stupid photo ops he does?!!! Gads! {{{{{{{shudder}}}}}}}}}}