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Dating in Winter
Well, winter has hit. Whilst some jump for joy at the thought of DVD's, tracky pants, winter comfort food and a nice bottle of red wine .... others complain constantly of the winter blues and spend the short dark days dreaming of blue sky, beach and barbeques.
What about dating through winter ?
Do you get the winter blues? Is your dating mood or enthusiasm to search online greater in the summer or winter months? Do you feel sexier in summer? More romantic in winter?
Share your seasonal secrets on the RSVP blog.
Posted June 15, 2007 3:02 PM
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Poor Rocco! All alone in the Winter blog. I'll talk to you!
Posted by: ninaschen at November 8, 2007 10:45 AM
Look at this a virtually empty blog.
Wow, I might get to post.
I may be the only one in here and up talking to myself but that could be no worse than reading the sh&^% in all the other blogs.
Posted by: rocco61 at October 30, 2007 9:29 PM
yeah! I love 'warmth' sunlight lately I am sick of constantly change weather that affected my mood :(
I love being 'tourist' again! to explore the suburb that I never visit before while enjoying nice weather!!
but... no company :(
all of my friends are busy themselves
oh well why not I explore by myself becomes like 'backpacker' hehehe
Posted by: c00lsyd at October 17, 2007 8:46 PM
Maybe I have an odd perspective on this one, but I think of a Brisbane "winter" (yaah right, like it even deserves the name) as nice outdoor T-shirt weather. I can't imagine being cold in it. I expect summer for me will be all about hiding in airconditioned buildings. I think I like winter better - I could certainly see myself getting about and doing things like, ooh, I dunno, dating?
Posted by: brushkestrel at October 17, 2007 7:58 PM
Summer has arrived. Nearly everyday this week we've had a storm. The thunder and lightning and bucketing rain.
I used to love sitting on the deck watching the summer stoms when I lived out of town. But with the divorce that house got sold and I moved to suburbia. BUT just this week I have purchased another small place with a lovely deck so once again I can sit and watch the storms.
Winter is gone, thank god. All those cold nights and only the flanellet sheets to warm me. I would rather summer any day. Winter may be great if you're part of a couple but definately not when you're single.
Summer is outdoors and don't you feel great, either watching the storms or enjoying the sunshine and just being part of it all. Yes it would be nice to share it with someone but at least it is enjoyable just being there. Even if your there alone.
Posted by: sunkissedqldr at October 14, 2007 7:46 AM
One of the things that I love about winter is the idea of snuggling up together, either in bed of a weekend, or on the couch of an afternoon, especially if its cold and wet outside.
However, summer means that picnics are on the cards, as is bushwalking/nature trails, as well as going down to the local pool/river/water hole/beach and mucking around in the water. Summer also means that thunderstorms aren't freezing cold, so when you go out and dance around in them like a loon, you aren't going to contract pneumonia. Plus, you can have water fights (super soakers can replace the garden hose, waterbombs replacing buckets), and other activities reminiscent of your childhood.
Happy Hunting everyone!!
Posted by: wraecca at October 11, 2007 6:18 PM
Summer is here already. Sailing in heavy seas and beautiful sunshine yesterday then came home to an evening thunderstorm. Beautiful.
Posted by: woodnwine at October 8, 2007 8:27 AM
Weighing in...
I love summer, here everyone smiles in the street... wears bright and minimal clothes. Yes with that comes temperatures that fry eggs on the pavement and showers are necessary more than once a day... but with a short trip there are waterholes that are very cold and picturesque and picnicing is always fun.
Give me sun and summer anyday!
Cheers.
Posted by: palatable at October 7, 2007 4:55 PM
Honest to God,I personally don't have a grudge against rsvp but if it claims to be honest and direct in how members communicate especially with the kisses well,you gotta be kidding.
I must be the most hideous creature in this planets existence because i have not gotten one ------ positive response from female members.You know i believe in freedom of speech so i hope that my blog will not be altered in any manner.
I am convinced of a few things that the so-called unpretentious girls are after and that is:(1)The perfect photogenic male.(2)Since most woman are Anglo-saxon in this country that was stolen by British imperialists,they will avoid WOGS yes a beautiful name that just goes to show how racist and narrow minded Australians are in general.(3)Discrimination against height,geez,maybe i'll grow to 7 feet tall just to impress a girl!!!!(4)I just can't believe the dribble that i read from some of the female members like"I travelled all of Europe.I went to Spain bla,bla,bla...Bollocks.Do you honestly believe that Spanish nationals give a rat's a-- about blond overweight loudmouth especially in their backyard?Unbelievable,these members don't have the faintest idea about these countries.If they can me lower than a dog in this country and entertain these pathetic fantasies about dating a "Hot latino man" they can p-ss off.I have met so many phonies on rsvp.What started as optimism has turned into a debacle.You got 'serial members' always on the net who don't have the guile to at least return the kiss.I would rather get a response saying you are an ugly b-stard than one saying niceties.Awwgive me a break!!Racists and phonies.Wake up,rsvp.I feel sorry for all the genuine males trying their goddamn hardest to find a partner.I empathize with you.Brothers,do not give up the fight.The platform has been laid.This hypocrisy is what we face.
Posted by: jessfranco at October 1, 2007 5:21 PM
Woops, before I go, can I start summer please? Things I like about dating in summer -
Putting suncream on her back because she can't reach
Having her towel ready when she comes out of the pool or surf
A cold drink at the end of a hard day
Walking barefoot
The breeze coming in through an open window
Smiling
Have a great spring because summer's just around the next corner.
Posted by: woodnwine at September 14, 2007 11:20 AM
Enjoy your dating nice people no matter what the season or the weather. Be kind to each other.
Goodbye for now.
Posted by: woodnwine at September 14, 2007 11:15 AM
2006 I missed winter in Australia.
2007 I missed summer here too. Due to I was often stayed in overseas. which is opposite weather. Thanks goodness 2007 winter is over, it chilled me to the bone. Summer coming soon then heat-wave I'm facing....wished I can escape again. But there is no such place to called Home sweet Home ..Aussie ..of course.
Posted by: Aliane at September 10, 2007 3:03 PM
GetReal......I think its bad sharing accommodation here in RSVP. I don't know if I have to cry or laugh as my clock ticking and my single days are numbered, love my freedom but fate almost knocking in my front door....Hey you remind me of Hotel California, Yeah so lovely sharing accommodation than alone, 2006 Xmas eve I was alone in Hotel California USA, at the lobby listening Xmas song it so sad. I know the lyrics of Hotel California my eldest sister tortured my ear-drum during my early 10's yr old. So I flip the record for a change....New Kids in Town.....hehe ...cheers
Posted by: Alaine at September 9, 2007 10:17 PM
hi auntykas just trying to get a bite you can cut the air with a pair of scissors up here in january very humid but very nice i come from nsw cant stand the cold anymore enjoy your posts and i think old mate woodnwine is getting disalutioned i cant blame him excuse the spelling
Posted by: chad1958 at September 9, 2007 7:14 PM
you think its cold, go to work in Walcha, we leave our drinks outside the worktruck to keep emm icy, bbbrrrrrrrrrrr.
Posted by: justyouandmebabydoll at September 8, 2007 3:47 PM
hear hear twoeyes
love your affirmation
Spring is here... people start smiling...life's good :)
Posted by: bubblesme at September 8, 2007 1:35 PM
I find it interesting that I have acutally tried to get to know people but it seems to me I have not recieved any common or nice responces as in the general hello. Is so hard to be nice to someone and acknolodge that they exsist. How about just a little respect for myself and other as people. You never know what you miss out on because you judge people to early.
Romance is to the heart like love is to the soul.....
Posted by: moonman1976 at September 8, 2007 11:07 AM
Aliane, you can expect many more happy returns on RSVP. Its like the Hotel California.
Posted by: getReal at September 8, 2007 2:32 AM
zenbayboy - check my latest blogs on Dating Over 40 and Online Dating Etiquitte and you will see what you are most likely going to be faced with on this site. Hate to appear negative because I am normally a very positive person (check back through the blogs) but honestly it is an uphill struggle dealing with some of these women. However, having said that, I wish you the best of luck because if you have patience I am sure you will find someone genuine and nice because they are also out there, just in smaller numbers.
Posted by: woodnwine at September 7, 2007 11:21 PM
Now now Chad we do have some nice weather here in Melbourne...just not at the moment...not til about November...late November...or maybe December...definately in January........k
Posted by: auntykaz at September 7, 2007 8:02 PM
to all you whinging about the cold try moving to nq it doesnt get cold townsville is the capital of australia i wouldnt live in melbourne for a bet and is there such a place as tasmania?
Posted by: chad1958 at September 7, 2007 6:04 PM
Good grief woodnwine!!
Sounds like you're truely disillusioned with the female sex. Hope that's not the case and that you're just looking for "a bite". I've never blogged before, so I can honestly say you've gotten a reaction from me!! I think you may need to explain why you think that "women are just too hard to please".
Posted by: zenbayby at September 7, 2007 3:57 PM
Dating 4 season a year....
Dating Springs....
Dating Christmas...
Dating 2008....
Dating 2009....
Dating 2010...
so..on...&...on
I am Crying here now my 1st anniversary at RSVP!!!...hehe
Posted by: Alaine at September 7, 2007 2:44 PM
HEY WW.
SOME PEOPLE DONT HAVE MUCH TO SAY, BUT YOU HAVE TO LISTEN A LONG TIME TO FIND OUT:
Posted by: TwoEyes at September 7, 2007 1:25 PM
you sound like a very sad person not all women are a waiat of time and me are just as bad theres no better sex is there
Posted by: flirt87 at September 7, 2007 1:50 AM
Dating in winter, summer, spring or autumn is all a waste of time. Women are just to hard to please no matter what the season. Enjoy your bickering everyone.
Posted by: woodnwine at September 6, 2007 11:07 PM
Well winter is over and no one seems interested in this blog any more as no one has posted on it for almost a week. Bring on summer and bid the slugs farewell for another year (Decoratress).
Posted by: woodnwine at September 4, 2007 8:20 AM
how about a blog called "dating in Spring" hehe
Posted by: auntykaz at September 3, 2007 9:40 PM
I like all four seasons. In winter I like wearing boots and my coat, and scarves. I guess I like feeling all wrapped up. I like hot bowls of soup of or, steaming cappucino, or sitting by the fire. In summer I love the longer daylight hours, I tend to get out more and do more exercise, and I love the blue skies. My most favourite time of the year is Spring. As for kisses, when you are new you don't know what you are supposed to do all the time. I only joined on Saturday, but I reply to all kisses, its just polite. But, I think a few more options are needed in the 'I'm not interested' area to allow for gentle 'sorry, not interested' options. I do not like hurting people's feelings and I don't know if some people just send these kisses out at random to see what happens, or not? Like any community, there are lots of different people here.
Posted by: Bluerainbow1 at September 3, 2007 9:40 PM
I have just turned 60, and although one might be excused for thinking something magical was about to happen when the clock struck midnight...it was in the end just another click and just another number.
Each week RSVP George control spits me out a list of my so called compatible ladies out there in cosmos cyber land. I click through the various attractive ladies, and read what their criteria is..in the end I just switch out thinking...heavens they are all so demanding...want this, must be that, 2 metres tall, the only thing they don't ask is the size of the male phallus. So do I buy any stamps to even say hello...no.. just click and accept the status quo...is that defeat or reality?? Boom boom.
Posted by: GeorgeP at September 3, 2007 7:15 PM
GUESS WHAT PEOPLE..................................................WINTER IS OVER................
ITS NOW SPRING, TIME FOR REGROWTH, BUDDING FRUIT TREES, THE SPRING RACING CARNIVAL, LADIES IN HATS, CHAMPAGNE IN THE CARPARK,
ROAST SPRING LAMB,
EYE CANDY ON THE STREETS, (lol).
No more hiding under doonas, wearing 19 layers of clothing, having to chop firewood, thinking miserable thoughts, time for getting out and walking, doing new stuff, and being positive.
My Affirmation.: This day is mine, I chose to enjoy it. I will experience all the happiness that can be found, appreciate the beautiful souls that cross my path, enjoy the opportunity to give to others whatever is appropriate. I chose thoughts that bring happiness to me. I smile and speak of things that bring happiness to those around me, and look for good in all people and every situation, thereby creating my world........THIS DAY I CHOSE TO BE HAPPY!
Posted by: TwoEyes at September 3, 2007 11:11 AM
Finally, a bit of sun and warmth this week in Tassie, and like a flower opening up to receive it, I revelled in it.... back to cold and rain again now, of course... but just that tantalising glimmer was great.
Decoratress - "scornforslugs" - hohoho and double hoho :)
You know if I was over your way I'd be out being your playmate, wind, rain or snow!
Posted by: Malsie at September 2, 2007 11:15 AM
Winter IS for curling up on the couch with that someone special.. if you don't have that someone special it is harder to get motivated to go out and meet new people. Spring has just sprung and I can feel this Winter weight lift off me and look forward to the upcoming months (hopefully with someone by my side lol)
Posted by: bubblesme at September 2, 2007 9:31 AM
Posted by: decoratress at August 29, 2007 11:16
PMDating in winter sucks.
No one except me seems motivated to leave home on freezing cold wet evenings- they get lazy & become tv slugs...
NOT ALWAYS TRUE, cos i went for a walk one night last week after work finished at midnight, for about 2 hrs. WHY cos there wasnt anyone about for dating at that time lol
Posted by: TwoEyes at August 31, 2007 3:46 AM
Dating in winter sucks.
No one except me seems motivated to leave home on freezing cold wet evenings- they get lazy & become tv slugs...
love&peace
but
scorn4slugs
decoratress
Posted by: decoratress at August 29, 2007 11:16 PM
Misc post Aug28 - duh!
Posted by: woodnwine at August 29, 2007 11:47 AM
At least we all still remember what we are missing!
And there is a lovely collection of things on this blog to remind us why we are here.
Posted by: Wishingandhoping at August 28, 2007 6:23 PM
woodnwine, champagne, champagne anytime, but especially in the warmer months.
Also a long tall vodka, lime and soda with lots of crushed ice and a slice of lime..........sublime.
The smell of the beach on you when you have spent all afternoon swimming and lazing.........
happy day.......k
Posted by: auntykaz at August 28, 2007 5:06 PM
Winter - missing someone.
Summer - missing someone.
Posted by: woodnwine at August 28, 2007 10:46 AM
Wishingandhoping - thanks for your comments, this is a nice, friendly blog. I just have to ask you one thing though - what does "making love" mean (my memory is failing me).
Posted by: woodnwine at August 27, 2007 11:08 PM
Winter - running a hot bath for someone else and making sure the water is just right, warming their side of the bed for them, sitting at a concert with a blanket wrapped around you, ponchos, chocolate.
Summer - airconditioning, slow running ceiling fans, refrigerated aloe vera on sunburn, champagne, sun roofs or convertibles.
Anytime - laughing, singing, dancing, hitting a drum.
Posted by: woodnwine at August 27, 2007 3:07 PM
Thoughts of Winter. Today is a beautiful day in Melbourne, the kind you get in late Winter when Spring is days away. Blue skies. warm sun.
Hey, we don't get them often in Melb at this time of the year so l'm going to milk it......
Tomorrow will probably be wet hehe.
But this is what l have done today
Got up early, something l don't usually do on weekends as l do it 5 days a week, got the washing organised, did a bit of the housework, sat outside with a coffee reading the paper then met a girlfriend for a late breakfast in a local caf.
Sat outside chatting and eating for a while then did some browsing of shops.
Took son out for a late lunch as it is his birthday and sat outside again for a while.
l havent been outside so much since probably April or May l'm sure.
Is was so lovely to be out and enjoying it. happy day...........k
Posted by: auntykaz at August 25, 2007 5:31 PM
Woodnwine,
Nearly everyone on this blog appreciates you and your positivity(word?) and support of others.
Just got myself that cuppa but am enjoying it none the less.
OK being able to have that cuppa in bed without having to rush to work.
Making love or just cuddling with the sound of rain on a tin roof......
You have a great weekend too!
Posted by: Wishingandhoping at August 25, 2007 7:58 AM
Winter is nearly over!!!!! Can't wait. It got to 15 in Canberra today so I got into the garden, repotted some plants, raked up heaps of leaves and got wet and dirty...can't wait for summer. Even got the ugg boots of and put thongs on!!!
Summer brings my favourite things, the smell of cut grass, flowers, a fresh house with all doors and windows open, the smell of BBQ's, eating outside, music outside, drinks near the water, swimming, the beach....have to get to the coast soon as am suffering beach withdrawal symptoms!!!!
In the last month I have been to Brisbane and Perth, loved Fremantle, and I am really envious about the lovely weather both these places have in winter, oh and they are both near water!! I love the water. I made my friends only eat at waterfront locations in both cities, outside as it was so warm. They indulged the cold canberran!! They actually thought it was cold, but it wasn't, it was above 20, so lovely. Bring on spring and summer.
Posted by: junebaby57 at August 24, 2007 11:23 PM
Little darling ... it's been a long cold lonely winter
Little darling ... it feels like years since it's been here
here comes the sun, here comes the sun and I say... it's alright
wishingandhopingmylifeaway
This is a lovely blog and even without sunshine, I can feel the warmth.
Spring, those first patches of warmth, opening your eye's in the morning and seeing clear blue and stillness in the air. Sitting on the porch in the chill air, wearing a jumper drinking your first coffee, feeling the sun's warmth making it's way thru to your skin.
Lush green countryside, the arrival of newborns. Watching them gambol in the evening light. I had horses and could stand. leaning on the fence for ages, watching the new foals, discovering the joy of their new world. I miss that.
Summer evenings with balmy air, quietly watching the light fade over the ocean. Loud raucous bar b ques with lots of laughter echoeing around the neighbourhood. The smell of freshly mowen grass and picking bindi's out of childrens feet.
"Here comes the sun....... and I say........... it's alright......"
all warm and fuzzy
wwff8
Posted by: wwff8 at August 24, 2007 12:40 PM
Thoughts for the weekend.
Winter: Being inside and looking at the rain outside, having a cup of tea brought to you in bed, sad movies.
Summer: Comedies, jumping off the back of a boat, hand surfing out the window of a car.
Any time: Being appreciated.
Posted by: woodnwine at August 24, 2007 11:24 AM
WW
YES SORRY ABOUT THE KISS. WAS BEING WAY TOO OVER THE TOP WITH THE ROMANCE THING..
stupid of me i know but thats what makes me who i am..............
Posted by: TwoEyes at August 24, 2007 4:57 AM
Can't help myself - (live in the topend)... what's winter?? LOL
Posted by: bikerbabe5 at August 22, 2007 10:33 PM
TwoEyes
Have to agree any meal cooked by someone else is always good. Smells good and tastes good. Regarding the fist kiss, not sure about that one.
Posted by: woodnwine at August 22, 2007 11:14 AM
Hello Paula we met at greenwood 18/8 - sorry didn't get you mobile - would be happy to hear from you
Posted by: wg00 at August 21, 2007 7:11 PM
this list is getting bigger.....Spring....the week prior to the AFL Grand Final the buzz in Melbourne is amazing, and Grand Final Day is the best whether your team is playing or not, whether you are there or watching on TV and of course a celebratory drink when the final siren sounds.
The Spring Racing Carvival in Melbourne is an exciting few weeks Mid October to early November, The roses at Flemington are picture perfect,the weather - well it is Melbourne after all, you get what you get.
The Australian Tennis Open in January in, you guessed it, Melbourne!!
Never played Tennis in my life but enjoy watching either at Rod Laver Arena or on TV.
OOhh this doesn't sound too good for me.
Too much Melbourne.
Okay Mooloolabah beach on a lovely October day, like the ads say, "where else but Queensland, nothing to think about but what to do later on.
Hobart's Salamanca Market on a Saturday...so much to see so many foodstalls/ cafs to choose from.
The drive across Sydney Harbour Bridge, truly breathtaking when you are not the driver.
Its not all about Melbourne l do get out!!
Happy Day......k
Posted by: auntykaz at August 21, 2007 5:53 PM
Originally I thought this was a dumb topic for a blog but I have sought refuge here because it has become just about the only one where people don't seem to get nasty towards each other. More for auntykaz's list:
Summer: steam coming off the road after a light shower, a rainbow after an afternoon storm, breakfast on the deck without a shirt on, outside parties, bikinis.
Winter: a warm bath for two, heated towel rails, a hot spa at night, inside parties, beanies, leggins.
Any season: children laughing, a champagne cork popping, opening the front door to greet somone.
Posted by: woodnwine at August 21, 2007 1:25 PM
heres some for consideration...............walking into a house and smelling the dinner having been cooked by someone else............
hands in warm leather gloves............
good smelling aftershave (on a man)
great smelling perfume (on a woman)
the smell of a freshly bathed baby.............
catching a fish.( twice in my life )
watching your child win and becoming the national champion at something....
and last but not least................
that first kiss after the minister says you may kiss the ...........? ( insert bride husband whatever fits)
Posted by: TwoEyes at August 21, 2007 3:06 AM
woodnwine they all sound lovely....amazing that its small things that bring a smile to our faces and make us feel all warm n fuzzy. I will add a few more if l may....
The buzz l get from buying something l have waited a while for eg a great frock on layby,(l am a girl afterall), the sweaty feeling from just taking the dogs for a walk, the beach on a nice warm day, not too hot just pleasantly warm.
The smell of the lawn being cut for the frst time after a cold winter, well it has been in Melbourne anyway this year. There you go just a few more.
Posted by: auntykaz at August 20, 2007 8:45 PM
Forget solariums and forget Anti-Cancer Council - big dose of (Melbourne) sunshine last weekend (after long cold miserable winter) was MOST welcome :)
Posted by: Riversong1 at August 20, 2007 8:19 PM
Gawd i LOVE Winter!!!
Everything's green and there's rain on tin roofs.
I don't feel the cold so i love to go out walking when it's raining.
It always washes away any worries the world may have brought.
Summer is overated. :cP
Posted by: Allniter at August 20, 2007 12:50 AM
Has anyone else posted some additions to auntykaz's list? It will take a while to fine out but here are some more I have thought of:
Summer - rain on a tin roof, skinnydipping with a friend, sarongs, salty hair, the glow of your skin after being out in the sun, the breeze through an open window.
Winter - Roast vegetables, mittens, trench coats, fogged up windows when you go parking, sleeping in.
Posted by: woodnwine at August 19, 2007 10:01 PM
summer: skinny dipping, good friends good barbeques good wine, picnics, swimming, laughing
winter: big coats warm hats warm hands cold feet snuggling loving laughing, walks in the rain
spring and autumn: best of both worlds warm days lovely nights. dancing, running laughing singing
friends great for any season
Posted by: shybutperky at August 19, 2007 4:46 PM
I prefer summer...those balmy Brisbane nights brings that heady sense of promise and possibility. I love winter nights at home, but summer is for getting out in the world. (Plus my face is numb for most of winter so my dating conversational skills are not exactly at their prime.)
Posted by: Naamah3 at August 17, 2007 12:00 PM
auntykaz - nice images, do you mind if I add a few?
Winter - snuggling up on a sheepskin rug watching a movie. Locking feet together in bed. Spooning. Dressing up in your favourite coat or better still lending it to someoone you love because they are shivering (and then ignoring the fact that you are now shivering because you don't care). Curries. Red wine beside the fire with friends.
Summer - lying next to someone on the beach. Cuddling in the surf. A cold drink on the back deck at the end of the day. Barbecues around the pool. Walking barefoot. Midnight swims in the backyard pool.
Both seasons - love and friendship. Good music. Arriving home to see your dog jumping for joy. Opening a hand written letter.
Posted by: woodnwine at August 17, 2007 10:58 AM
WOW alot of comments here. I like winter but I love summer. I love hot days, water and feeling free. Summer for me is good food and wine. Summer brings the best fruit and seafood yum!
Posted by: chokdee at August 15, 2007 8:54 PM
Solariums are always evil. 3 times the UV exposure of the Australian sun. Don't fall for it. Try big fuzzy jumpers instead.
Posted by: dlf99 at August 15, 2007 12:06 AM
Thoughts of Winter.My nice warm wheat bag, a big mug of hot Milo, my lovely cosy warm doona and a pair of bedsocks.......not inspiring of romance but always nice on a cold Winter's night.
A thick jumper, the fire blazing away and a cup of tea with a drop of something nice in it (medicinal purposes only).
Thoughts of Summer. nice warm breeze blowing gently on my face while l am reading a good book or the paper on the deck, preferably with a nice cold glass of wine somewhere near.
An easy summer dinner outside, chatting with friends and/or family, preferably with a nice cold glass of wine somewhere near......there is a theme to this one methinks!!
The weather can certainly affect my mood,not in a bad way, in Winter l tend to nest, and enjoy cooking luxurious casseroles,roasts and soups.
In Summer l am more "open".
However my favorite time of the year is Autumn,with beautiful days and cool nights, the best of both seasons.
Posted by: auntykaz at August 14, 2007 11:38 PM
thereshegoes..stay out of solariums. They cause premature ageing and skin cancer just as much if not more than the sun does.
The anti-cancder council warns strongly against their use. Spray tans are okay and harmless.
Posted by: mswynter at August 14, 2007 10:13 PM
Solariums are great in winter to warm you up and keep you looking healthy!
Posted by: thereshegoes at August 13, 2007 5:13 PM
Thanks, woodnwine. That was my first ever blog post and it's a treat to get a response. Little things like that can make someone's day. Next time I'm enjoying a glass of wine in front of my open wood burning fire I'll toast you! You keep smiling, too.
Posted by: heymgirl at August 9, 2007 11:53 PM
Alois.
The blogs are designed to confound.
Once a blog page has downloaded, 'dating in winter' for an example, scroll back to the top right hand of the same page to "Recent Entries".
There may be an easier way but I've yet to find it...
Posted by: TrumansCat at August 8, 2007 11:14 AM
yesterday I read about halve of blogs "dating over 40" wanted to carry on today but can't find it
Posted by: Alois Krautloher at August 7, 2007 9:50 PM
Innerwestgal31 - agree with your comments but you are on the wrong blog so you may like to resubmit so people will take notice of it.
heymgirl Aug2 - nice post! Keep smiling.
Posted by: woodnwine at August 7, 2007 10:00 AM
Wild grey sea on
A Tasmanian winter beach;
Ice wind clears my mind. -
Haiku 25
Posted by: Spike12 at August 6, 2007 12:30 PM
Heya I am very new to all of this, this being my first comment on a blog. Winter weather is the best I have to say. Winter gives you all the reasons you need to snuggle up to that special person. And if you have just met and they catch your eye it doesnt create that awkward moment of should i casually touch their hands or their leg. You both just cuddle because its so damn cold. Surprisingly I find it easier to talk and connect with someone when snuggled. As for summer who wants to get in someone elses personal space? True you are able to strip off and show what you have, BUT for those of us who are not bless with that killer summer body (reffering to myself) I find its harder to talk to people without stressing what they are thinking about my less then perfect bod... Winter is so much more relaxed and you have the excuse to be lazy because of the weather but you dont when the sun is at full beam in summer.
Posted by: chez15 at August 6, 2007 10:12 AM
In response to why guys dont reply to emails or kisses?! Well, I think it is plain rudeness and a terrible lack of manners. I have sent many kisses and half or more of guys don't reply. Personally I make a point of replying to every kiss or email received whatever the response. The old cliche of "treat people the way you want to be treated", I abide by this in everyday life!!
Reading some guys profile they write they are sick of girls not responding. So I guess the lack of manners extend both ways. Anyone reading my entry here should take it on board and from now on reply to any future kisses/emails.
Happy RSVPing!!!
Posted by: Innerwestgal31 at August 4, 2007 11:00 PM
When I was a kid, in summer I looked forward to wearing winter clothes and in winter I looked forward to wearing dresses. But hated daylight savings because I had to go to bed in daylight. Then I worked a job where I regularly put in 12-15 hour days one winter and seemed never to see the light of day. Now, years later, I still have remnants of panic as the longest day passes (and how un-golden proportion that it is over so early in the actual seaon!) but I'm getting better and learning to enjoy winter more, especially those grey or rainy days when I can light the fire in the lounge or my bedroom and make a yummy meal and do whatever. When it's sunny, unless I've got a sunny room in the house, I have to get out and be in it. In terms of romance, I once joked to a boyfriend in a text that he must have been sitting down because the sun had gone away.. the point being, joking aside, that if I want to be with someone I'll be there, rain or shine.
Posted by: heymgirl at August 2, 2007 11:27 PM
Yep know that one (Planninganddreaming) I tell myself that they have met someone else first. Makes me feel better anyway. Wish they would say so though. I wouldnt be offended in the least and would welcome them back if it didnt work out. Just would like to know
Posted by: iamhomerclees at August 2, 2007 8:59 PM
It is a mystery to me too.
I seem to get this often, as well as sending a reply email and silence.......As you ask, why bother in the first place?
Maybe they pick up before we reply......or maybe my emails are just boring. Don't know but it is annoying.
Posted by: Planninganddreaming at August 1, 2007 8:53 PM
curvybits July31
Sorry, have no idea what you are referring to.
Posted by: woodnwine at August 1, 2007 9:07 AM
woodnwine
I do agree with you - only problem is sending a kiss - would like to get to know you and then you reply - looking forward to your email - then nothing. There is question in that itself. Why bother in the first place.
Posted by: clarrice at July 31, 2007 5:18 PM
Well Hi all, I'm the newbie this is just my 2nd blog and your all sounding terrifically cheerful (or trying to be) about winter. Really woodnwine the whole point is to be chatty and cheerful and friendly, it doesnt matter if they are all chatting about monkeys in the zoo or winter time, its the effort of the conversation/blogg and hearing other members of the world give an opinion 'THATS THE POINT OF THIS'.
I personally hate miserable rainy weather (and people) but love watching storms. I much prefer the spring and autumn seasons and the sun's warmth then with out the sunburn n red nose n sweaty bodies of summer, but I love the longer evenings of summer that we have only JUST been given here in WA so i plan on enjoying them while we can - they will get voted out in 3 years (It always does!!)
continue having fun I - love to read your chats
Posted by: curvybits at July 31, 2007 1:04 PM
claretjewel
New at this so sorry if I'm imposing an unwanted comment. In regards to your profile, had a look, just one thing, stating you are attractive I feel is irrelevant. A guy will make up his own mind, you can't talk him into it. As the old saying goes, "beauty is in the eye of the beholder". Apologise in advance if I offended you in any way, but you asked.
cheers wwff8
Posted by: wwff8 at July 30, 2007 8:30 PM
Hi everyone, I have only got on RSVP last Friday. Had a few false starts prior to that briefly, but here for the long haul this time. Never knew previously about the blogs. They are fantastic, some of you really need to start a book, the dating bloopers was just too funny. I've been gliding down this section and they evolve like chinese whispers, evolving in different directions as the list gets longer. I'm going back to the main topic and put my 2c in. Summer most definitely, there is nothing nicer than bbq's with friends, walking on the beach on a balmy evening, sitting on the porch, hearing the kids playing in the evenings and only having to have a light sheet and a lazy fan to sleep under. A nice goodbye to all the heavy winter attire and bed linen. Bring everyone out of hibernation, out of their dark little burrows and out into the evening summer air, welcomed by a cool beer. Love it! WWFF8
Posted by: wwff8 at July 30, 2007 8:13 PM
claretjewel
I have to agree with hikerbob's well intentioned comments. If I saw that comment about guys paying for emails because they earn more, then looked over and saw that you describe yourself as a shopaholic (only for bargains) it would ring alarm bells for me too. You probably meant that in jest but many men might not take it that way.
Every day we hear in the media that women want to be treated as equals (and rightly so) so this is probably the wrong attitude. Hope this helps and hope your luck picks up soon.
Posted by: woodnwine at July 30, 2007 3:47 PM
claretjewel, I had a look so can toss my two cents worth in. I'm trying to give honest impressions and am concerned that this will sound like I'm judging you or dumping on you. Not my intent and please excuse me if it comes across that way.
- There is some positive stuff there but your profile seems to have a lot of negative stuff. Dating can be tough but talk about that on the blogs rather than your profile.
- Men don't necessarily earn more than women, nor do they always get to keep what they earn. Statistical averages are different to individual situations. The comment makes it look like any guy who dates you will pay for everything. Combined with the comments about shopping and travel and it does not add up.
- Have a read of the profile dealbreakers blogs. Unless you care a lot don't specify hair or eye colour.
- Try and get some other photo's. Two look like glamor shots which can make people suspicious and those two shots make the others look bad. I could be wrong about this bit but maybe a shot of you on the golf course or relaxing with a horse might help.
That's just one persons impressions. As I suggested there is some good stuff in the dealbreakers blog. I hope I've been constructive in my comments, that was my intent. Good luck in your search.
Posted by: hikerbob at July 27, 2007 9:46 PM
OMG Vino's been busted for drugs! what is wromg with these people, what a letdown, almost makes you fell like not watching the tour (almost), but actually makes me more dtermined to get fitter/ride harder under my own steam. Any other cyclists out there feeling the same way? Keep safe...
Posted by: cyclingpsycho at July 25, 2007 2:14 PM
Oh! My gosh!! No time to blog now Shawshank Redemption has started.
Sorry folks.
Posted by: activities please at July 21, 2007 8:38 PM
I love winter. I love that you can never be close enough to someone in the cold. I think there are so many more options when dating in winter too. I candle lit dinner and dvd's sounds so warm and that givesmore opurtunities to make the first move....
Summer is great but in its own way.. Its more about fun rather than getting close and comfortable..... Boys always seem more eager to push there boundaries in summer too.........
Posted by: Renee at July 21, 2007 11:49 AM
I was cut off mid sentence. Anyway, I just needed to share this with the masses out there in computer land and as far as this topic goes, Winter or Summer, Spring or Autumn, I'm having a drought!!! Why, guys please check out my profile and tell me what I'm doing wrong, I really need your feedback. Ta.
Posted by: claretjewel at July 20, 2007 5:41 PM
HELP ME!! I'm going crazy. I just sent 20 kisses in one day and my mouth is sore!! And I only want to see their photo, but no-one was showing it. I got 6 replies, granted that was all that was online, 5 said no thanks, or "I'm currently speaking to someone else and not following up at this time", or words to that effect.
Posted by: claretjewel at July 20, 2007 5:37 PM
Hi guys, beachmouse you summed it up perfectly,Summer is number one for me too,,,,,, fellow ocean swimmer. Maybe winter not my favourite at moment due to lack of some one nice to provide cuddles while dvd watching on couch. sigh sigh sigh.Trying hard to stay positive with rsvp ...... relate to MonkeyLion and Naiad18. Plus too much red wine {glass and a bit} and i am too tipsy too watch DVD. Enjoy the upcoming cold snap bloggers.
Posted by: dolphin46 at July 20, 2007 3:24 PM
There wont be any dating this weekend for sooooooooooooo many people on this site ...................
cos on sat night on Channel 9 is everyones fav movie... well at leat 70% of people on here admit to it.
THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION is on
I for one wont be watching it cos i will be working lol
But everyone else get that bottle of RED and curl up on the couch and have a fun night.............
Posted by: Rhodry at July 20, 2007 11:12 AM
Agree Raktajino, had enough of this torturous frigidity!! Bring on the sunshine gain, so we can expose our bleached winter bodies and beachmouse can thaw out her toes! (double sigh!)
Posted by: Riversong1 at July 17, 2007 11:24 PM
oh yeah raktajino..gotta hate those fat and frumpy women.. they suck.. Give me a break!! geez
Posted by: SeraphSuzie at July 17, 2007 10:08 PM
When you look at the big picture is nothing quite like an open fire a good movie a bottle of red and some one to snuggle up to failing that is always a bottle of wine and a DVD.
Not much of a substitute but one must adapt to one's surroundings
Posted by: errolmc at July 17, 2007 4:40 AM
Beachmouse I'm with you ... roll on summer .. I didnt mind boots and jeans at begining of winter but am heartily sick of them already ... funny I never get sick of my summer clothes!! Like you MonkeyLion, I too feel the disenchantment ... " Every guy I kiss is not interested in me, and it seems each kiss I get is not right for me." Trying to stay positive here .. and not overindulge in the comfort food and keep walking so I stay in reasonable shape :)
Posted by: Naiad18 at July 16, 2007 6:09 PM
Winter as a single bites. No-one to snuggle with and share body heat.
A woman can't seem to attract a guy because warm clothes make us all look fat and frumpy. Then we become fat and frumpy putting on the kilos with hot food in an effort to keep warm because there isn't another warm body keeping us warm. What a vicious circle. {sigh}
Posted by: raktajino at July 15, 2007 8:36 PM
monkeyLion, Caramilk..(cute names!)....thanks for the positive attitudes, I must admit to only 'blogging' when ive been burnt by another rsvp and tend to focus on the negative. From my experience (and those of friends also using this site) you really do have to weed thru quite a few snakes to find a keeper, but they are out there.
Hey Ninaschen, i do believe we have some mutual friends...must get one of them to give me your email!!
ok, back to the blog topis..SUMMER all the way!! Hey, Im a beachmouse right? not to mention Im about 5 kilos lighter in summer, tanned, fit from ocean swimming and alot more confident..winter sees me eating popcorn in front of the tv and not knowing how to dress when I go out on dates, jeans and boots just arent as cute as a dress and sandals !! ok ok my priorities are kind of warped....
Posted by: Beachmouse at July 13, 2007 6:59 PM
No Problem. :) Sometimes it can be hard, there are so many people on here. It's worth the wait if the right one comes along. When I feel disenchanted I spend a few minutes looking at the success stories. Works for me.
Posted by: Caramilk at July 12, 2007 4:47 PM
Hi Caramilk.
What a great way to describe dating and RSVP. "You just never know who the next kiss might be from or what's around the next email."
I've been feeling a little disenchanted with RSVP lately. Every guy I kiss is not interested in me, and it seems each kiss I get is not right for me.
So thanks for your post. It's put a new slant on things for me.
Posted by: MonkeyLion at July 12, 2007 7:03 AM
Winter for me is about snuggling on a couch for someone or sleeping in under a warm doona. It's a hard time to be single.
Summer on other hand, especially in sydney is all about being outside, at the beach, walking the dog etc.
Either way, I enjoy the exciting process that is dating and especially with RSVP. You just never know who the next kiss might be from or what's around the next email.
Posted by: Caramilk at July 11, 2007 5:29 PM
Oh maybe I was peeping through your timber shutters Ninaschen?! Te he he he
Perhaps a perfect winter date could consist of a bottle or two of red, a cheese platter, and then a sing-star battle royale :)
Thank you for the lovely words regarding my profile.... Apparently intelligence, dry wit, honesty and a big heart run in my family!
Posted by: Yucka at July 10, 2007 7:57 PM
Not sure whether I like winter or not. It's great for cuddling up to someone, when you have someone, but I'm less inclined to want to go out in winter. All those layers of clothes just to keep your body temperature anywhere near normal. On the other hand I don't like the summer much either. Too hot, don't like the fact that I can raise a sweat just thinking. Spring and autumn are the seasons for me. You have warmth and sun, but not too much heat so you can cuddle under the doona and feel warm and comfortable. You don't have to wear as many clothes (benefits there in a couple of areas) and you don't walk around looking like Rudolf the red nosed reindeer! Soo tired of the wet and cold weather we've been having lately. I'm tired of walking through life with wet feet.
Posted by: senee at July 10, 2007 7:48 PM
Why thank you Yucka. I think you may have been listening at my door! Perhaps we could do a duet, one day. Love your profile, by the way! You look familiar, somehow...
Posted by: Ninaschen at July 10, 2007 11:44 AM
Who cares? Summer or winter, what does it matter? Really, what is the point of this blog?
Posted by: woodnwine at July 9, 2007 7:44 PM
This year I'm going to try and offset my carbon emissions and during Winter I'll try to use my heater less. (I just calculated my carbon footprint!). Therefore I need a date I can cuddle up to and keep warm with! heh heh....
Posted by: ivyleafe at July 8, 2007 11:31 PM
Oh Ninaschen, don't be so modest. I am sure you have a lovely singing voice. I for one would love to hear you sing something!
Oh now there is an idea for a lovely winter date... Crowd around the Karaoke machine and sing a chorus or two of "Tainted Love" while strutting your stuff. Probably not the best first date idea. Second date perhaps :)
Posted by: Yucka at July 8, 2007 8:49 PM
I think that winter is gr8 for about a month, so that you can get into the ugg boots, and snuggle under the doona....but I love the warmer months, being at the beach when I can get there, walking around the lakes we have here, picnic's, being in water, outdoor eating, reading the weekend papers outside with coffee and wandering round open air markets....can't do any of that in the freezing cold!!!!pleeeees, warm weather come back soon!
PS...I think I have turned into a blogger, just as well I am going back to work on Monday!!!!had the last week at home, where I discovered the RSVP blogs, soooo interesting, better than doing that profile checking stuff!!
Posted by: junebaby57 at July 7, 2007 11:45 PM
C'est moi, c'est moi...
Thanks, Seraphsuzie, I'll write you a long email as soon as me Muvva goes back to NZ on Wednesday.
Ninaschen, our stamp runs out tomorrow too!! A whole month, didn't that go quickly.
I have one more stamp in store, was waiting for Mr Right, but I think his white horse must have gone lame, so I'll use it for you instead! Can't lose touch with someone who likes Camelot, now can I? I didn't know you could get it on DVD, I've got the video back in the home country, but since I ran away from home with just a stick and a spotted hanky, I couldn't bring it with me. So there's my next purchase!
Posted by: TishB at July 7, 2007 5:56 PM
I am getting myself confused! I meant TishB and whoever started the whole Camelot thing (not that I don't value your friendship too, Suzie!).
Posted by: Ninaschen at July 7, 2007 10:20 AM
Well! I just can't help myself. I was going to sit back and read the blogs rather than participate, for a while. But TishB (and Suzie) - I just knew we were a friendship made in heaven and you have confirmed that! I simply ADORE Camelot! Back in the late 60's my then flat-mate and I saw it at the ‘pictures’ something like 25 times! I sing extremely badly (believe me, I am not being modest on this occasion) but I think I could just about sing every song (I am the proud owner of the DVD, too)! We then moved on to do justice to Jesus Christ Superstar (both the movie and the stage show). Ahhh. The memories! I have a tear in my eye!
Posted by: Ninaschen at July 6, 2007 9:48 PM
YAY!! Tish is back..welcome back buddy!! We did miss you... So how is everything? I would try to catch you up with everything but I am sure Ninaschen will or already has!!
Oh that reminds me Ninaschen our stamp ran out ..boohoooo!! :-(
Posted by: SeraphSuzie at July 6, 2007 8:04 PM
I seem to be one of the exceptions in that I use the same nick here as on my profile. tlc67 .. you too are incognito , not only patience. Like nofancyname(also incognito) I also would like a human water bottle .. despite my joking to the contrary that a hot water bottle neither snores, steals the bedclothes nor breaks wind and can be kicked onto the floor when no longer required! I think I feel lonlier in the winter .. would like a companion to stay in with on cold nights... snuggle up to and listen to the sound of rain on the roof as we drift to sleep. Sumer time I can be out and about.. taking a liesurely paddle with my surfski on the river, swimming or walking on the beach. I feel the need of a companion then too but perhaps with less intensity. Spring is full of hope and summer holds promise while autumn prepares us for cold winter nights again ..
Posted by: Naiad18 at July 6, 2007 1:15 PM
I thought that I would get through winter reading blogs.
No thwarted(sp?) by rsvp, as they never seem to get them online. Why is that?
Can't they see that they are keeping many members online with them who may well have opted out otherwise.
I eagerly go to look each morning but will stop soon as there is never anything new to look at and post-lines get tired quickly if you don't get a reply for days.
I'll stop logging on soon and curl up for winter with a good book instead of a good bloke!
Posted by: Wishingandhoping at July 6, 2007 10:23 AM
So did you all miss me? My computer's been on the blink and I have soooooo missed the blogs! Thanks for the entomology lesson, Weta. I had no idea that's what weta meant. They are ugly creatures, I have to admit, but evidently I'm in for a treat when I finally see some Aussie wildlife! So far, I've been lucky.
Ninaschen, good to read your blogs again, you went a bit quiet there for a while. And Suzie, I'm back!Camelot! I thought I was the only person in the entire world who knows the soundtrack....I KNEW I was among friends here!
Posted by: TishB at July 5, 2007 7:22 PM
I love Gin and Tonic..essence of Summer!
Ice and a twist of lemon Wishing? Cheers!
Yes I remember that song. ..very romantic.
Posted by: patience at July 4, 2007 10:44 PM
I have to say i am non partial to either summer or winter although see the perks in both. I was born in VIC but now live in Brisbane.
wishfulthinker03 where have you been? its been damn freezing here for weeks. cold wind and rain for 3 days on end. Grr was like being in melbourne again. If i had to choose i would say Winter cause you can snuggle up and things like that but summer cause there is more daylight with more time for socialising.
Posted by: callmereese at July 4, 2007 7:07 PM
I came 11500 miles to get away from winter give me sunshine and warmth anyday
Posted by: aussieandirish at July 3, 2007 7:11 PM
Remember that wonderful song from Camelot- If ever I should leave you?????
I'd love a G&T with you too Patience. That would get me through the winter months.
Posted by: Wishingandhoping at July 3, 2007 10:50 AM
Say you'll love me every waking moment;
turn my head with talk of summertime.
Say you need me with you now and always;
promise me that all you say is true,
that's all I ask of you.
not quite the same as with talk of Wintertime is it....
Posted by: patience at July 2, 2007 10:56 PM
ED: Thank you for the reply.
Like answering a kiss, a reply at least indicates we are being heard.
Posted by: dlad54 at June 30, 2007 7:29 PM
Hey... the voice... Hello Mr ED :)
I just wanted to say that despite whatever hiccups it has, I just love the Bloggs - fun, interesting, enlightening, sociable (in a cyberistic sort of way) (look that up in your dictionary, Weta!)
So I just wanted to say THANK YOU. You can tell CS that of all the RSVP services, some people think this one is the best :)
(Not sure about the way you just sucked us into ARCHIVES: May07 in the middle of our Dealmaker/Breakers party though :)
Posted by: Riversong1 at June 29, 2007 9:42 PM
thanks lipstick. my bad lol
Posted by: abrisman at June 29, 2007 5:47 PM
Ninaschen, Weta & SeraphSuzie :
Thanks for your comments regarding updates to the blogs. We try and update as frequently as possible, but please remember that our office hours are 9:00am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday (Sydney AUS time). That said, a number some of our more dedicated staff do moderate the blogs after hours, and will continue to do so until we can get additional moderators in place.
Regarding the Chat service ... we are still looking for ways to integrate this into our current system. To be effective and to keep the conversation going, we need to allow members to chat with little moderation, however this proves difficult as members will often try to include contact details in these messages. We are working through some ideas at the moment and hope to bring something to the site in the coming months.
Posted by: ED at June 29, 2007 12:21 PM
hooray for weta, ninaschen & seraphsuzie. you speak my mind. the updating of the blogs is so slow & erratic! some days i read through & cannot pick up the thread, or like you, have tried to respond to something topical but 2 days later, of course, it no longer is.
why cant blogs be posted in the order the blogger posts them??
Posted by: geminikj at June 29, 2007 6:51 AM
Ninaschen, I totally agree as you know we have all talked about it. I think for the amount of money a lot of us spend on this site and the attention we give it and the blogs, it is not too much to ask to have the blogs updated more often.. most blogs on the world wide web are updated almost immediately. And yes I understand about the rules and behaviour but come on it doesn't take that long to do. And by the way where is our promised chat thing that the ED was talking about in another blog? You really need to think about giving us more scope to talk and chat to each other.
Its called customer satisfaction and at the moment we are not getting it!! ;-)
Posted by: SeraphSuzie at June 28, 2007 10:15 PM
Hi again Ed
now that I understand the principle of what determines the timing of how/when blogs get posted ( a pretty agricultural principle in my book - but hey, what would I know) are you in a position to enlighten us as to the criteria for determining whether our blogs in fact get posted at all. I chat with a number of members of the congregation who blog here regularly - and we have all had the experience of having blogs that weren't controversial/insulting/personalised/profane/whatever - but were relevant (witty even) to the current blog, yet were never posted....... is the " just luck of the draw" principle also used to determine who gets a say?
We appreciate your feedback Ed.
Weta
Posted by: Weta at June 28, 2007 10:05 PM
And while I am on a roll, RSVP, even though I have the personal email addresses of everyone I am in contact with via the blogs, I still email via RSVP (as do they) and I am very likely to spend another stamp on them to maintain that contact as it is convenient knowing when they are on-line and I can shoot off a quick email and they respond just as quickly. Corresponding via RSVP rather than personal addresses strengthens the friendship and connection.
Posted by: Ninaschen at June 28, 2007 8:57 PM
Oh Weta, on behalf of all of us on the blogs, thanks for trying. Predictably, you received the answer you get when you don't get an answer. It really is frustrating, RSVP when someone posts something that moves us and we bash out a heartfelt response and then nothing.... for hour after excruciating hour and day after excruciating day. You are not losing money by maintaining these blogs - many of us actually spend stamps contacting each other. And it keeps us on the site and then we buy more stamps to contact others because our fellow bloggers keep us encouraged and uplifted. Would you prefer we just drop out all together in frustration? So PLEASE lift your game and give us the service we crave! We will be forever grateful!
Posted by: Ninaschen at June 28, 2007 8:20 PM
Ed......thanks for that explanation......I have absolutely no idea what you mean....but thanks
Weta
Posted by: Weta at June 28, 2007 7:11 PM
Summer is definately more fun, as you can get out there and do more outdoor activities.
Posted by: Royalrose at June 28, 2007 2:02 PM
Hmm winter,well it's cold,wet and really all i want to do is snuggle up with a hot cup of coco.
Give me summer anyday,swimming til 9pm,daylightsavings,can get out and do more activities without freezing your "t*****s" off.Better for having an active datethen a nice dinner alongside the beach ahhhh,come on summer.
Posted by: sparklingfun07 at June 28, 2007 11:06 AM
I hate winter. Though i must admitt the best time to go away for a weekend to the Blue Mountains is winter.
Posted by: sicumrex at June 28, 2007 12:57 AM
Hi there RSVP Moderator, I'm curious as to how it is that some comments posted at the blog get posted within 30 minutes or so of being written and other take 30 hours or more?
Do you play favourites?
Weta
[Ed: not at all .. it's just luck of the draw!]
Posted by: Weta at June 28, 2007 12:03 AM
Yeah...winter is awesome. Great indoors weather means more hot chocolate, less spending, and more snuggling!Not that I have anything against the outdoors. It's just that summer is bad in many ways, whereas winter isn't. Summer means flies, sunburn and drought. When you look at it that way, winter just has everything going for it. It's the season to be jolly! ;)
Posted by: UltimaWizard at June 27, 2007 10:58 PM
well coming from Christchurch I haven't seen or felt winter here yet. but I prefer the winter to the summer. There are a lot more ways to warm yourself up than cool yourself down lol
Posted by: beetlebailie at June 27, 2007 4:32 PM
Living in the country area of South Australia, the weather here is very hot during summer and very cold during the winter months and there is no in between. I myself love the winter weather where there is nothing better than curling up in front of a roaring fire, drinking hot chocolate and cooking marshmallows looking up at the stars with somone special. Winter is the best time to watch the storms roll in, the sound of the thunder and watching the lightning, or curled up in bed listening to the rain. Even cuddling on the couch watching a good movie (soppy or otherwise) on a cold winters night, sharing freshly cooked popcorn. It is so much easier to get warm than what it is to get cool. During summer close body contact is a no go, the flies are disgusting and the mossies are just plain annoying, and the odour of insect repellant isn't exactly enticing.
Posted by: Harminy at June 27, 2007 3:51 PM
Winter in Brisbane is almost non-existant...but does make for good snuggling weather (when one has someone to snuggle with). Growing up in the cold of New Zealand, spending a winter in the US in a metre of snow..bring on the cold stuff I say. Summer is just way too hot to get close!
At least in winter one has an excuse to "get close" - and test the waters so to speak.
I'm going to sit back and enjoy Brisbane's two weeks of cooler weather, might even look at my coat with longing - ahhh such is life in the Sunshine State!
Posted by: wishfulthinker03 at June 27, 2007 11:57 AM
Hi there SeraphSuzi and TishB, I just love how consistently inconsistent the english language is - there are some great blogs on Deal Breakers and Deal Makers today about some of those other quirky language things, the malapropisms (such a simple and easy to understand word eh?...HA!)
Weta's as a species aren't native to NZ, TishB - but the Kiwi variety are quite distinctive - and they are mostly docile and reserved creatures......hmmm.... looks can be quite deceiving - as we here at the temple well know.
I have had cause to question my smarts in using a name that means "God of Ugly Things" in Maori.......
check my namesake out tho....... beauty is in the eye of the beholder....
ciao
Weta
Posted by: Weta at June 26, 2007 9:05 PM
i knew what u meant brisman. It was funny though hey!
Posted by: Lipstick Princess at June 26, 2007 7:56 PM
i meant blogging lol
Posted by: abrisman at June 26, 2007 4:55 PM
hehe abrisman I just had to laugh at your 'wee' spelling m istake of ...'enjoy bogging' ..it really made me laugh ....hmm the thoughts that ran through my head!! ;-)
Posted by: SeraphSuzie at June 25, 2007 10:35 PM
winter. personally i believe that this is the best season for lovers. but not so much for singles. cold lonely nights in. might make you think to much about better times or a wnt thereof. hmmmm. now to cuddle up to my pillow. lol. enjoy bogging
Posted by: abrisman at June 25, 2007 8:33 PM
Winter is good for lovin but i am heaps more comfortable in the summer, it gets pretty hot out here in the desert but there are lots of opencut pits to go swimming in to cool down. I just don't get out in winter once the sun goes down so it's pretty rare that i meet anyone, summer tho, you can go camping and sit out by an open fire looking at the stars enjoying a rum with that special friend. When friday ends you meet your friends :)
Posted by: treasuredfinder at June 25, 2007 6:48 PM
You got it in one, Suzie, even if you did get your "g" tangled with your "d". Too cold for thongs of any sort at the moment though!
I have to admit that my accent even horrifies me sometimes, but I'm working on it.
But the one word that floors me in Aus-speak is "fen-tus-teck". Surely the first two syllables are the same vowel sound??? But hey, no criticism from me, I love this place, and I'm sure Weta does too. PS Are there wetas over here, Weta? Apart from you, of course.
Posted by: TishB at June 25, 2007 6:45 PM
Hehe Weta..I knew I got it wrong.. I used to listen to Triple M of an afternoon and there was a guy who used to say something about jandles ..he had a little spiel..was very funny.
YOu know even within Australia there is different dialects..take NSW and South Australia..many words are pronounced differently such as pool, school cool etc.!!
Posted by: SeraphSuzie at June 25, 2007 12:54 PM
Hi SeraphSuzie......I reckon you're referring to Jandles...that's Kiwispeak for thongs - of the foot variety - I say this as boy born and raised in Tamakimakaurau (Auckland). Jandles were a brand of rubber thongs - and the brand became the product.
And fush n chups - don't get me started on diction...... how is castle cassel - or mall, mel? ball, call, fall, hall, pall, tall, wall, - and - mel? HA!!!!!
....just kiddin'......
Weta (Artdeco51)
Posted by: Weta at June 25, 2007 12:17 AM
hey TishB is that like the 'jangles' I think it is you wear on your feet and fush and chups?? hehe :)
Posted by: SeraphSuzie at June 24, 2007 3:00 PM
Winter?? bring it on...
I'm currently in Momma bear mode - yanno, you've heard the joke where Papa bear expects that you will wake up growling, will have hairy legs and will have excessive fat... if you haven't read the joke,you'll have to google it - or contact me for more details {sheesh, what a plug for a contact LOL}
anyway, Winter and her glorious snows and chills and wood fires is the reason I moved to Tassie. I am fortunate that I have a job that allows me a bit of a sleep in most mornings, and then I still get weekends off.
As for dating, Hobart is a dating mecca in Winter for there is always something on, be it the various markets of the weekends, or the many festivals {Mid-Winter is on this weekend with dry bright days to compliment} and then there is always just sitting in the cafe strip with the patio heaters taking away the briskness of the evening.
Yep, give me winter over summer any day of the year
Posted by: MadameSansAmant at June 23, 2007 8:18 PM
So many blogs, so little time! Actually, that's not quite true, I have heaps of time. Tonight's mission I have set myself is to add a blog to each topic. It beats television anyway!
Winter! I moved from NZ to avoid it, but it's certainly followed me here to the GC this year! But even then, in spite of having to put me cardi on, I love the blue skies and the friendly people. All good, but I'm looking forward to the late 20's again! Hot water bottles, "hotties", are great! Much better than lekky blankies. There you go, you've been given a brief lesson in Nu Zelund-speak.
Posted by: TishB at June 23, 2007 7:39 PM
SBP - Did anyone mention a human hot water bottle to warm their bed ? Mines cosy enough with just me in it. Its all about me not my bed.
Posted by: nofancyname at June 23, 2007 12:58 PM
Don't want an human hot water bottle .. don't need my bed warmed.. but perhaps someone wants to warm my heart
I love each season for what it brings.. am looking forward to a walk along the forshore this weekend rugged up to the nines and looking forward to dragging out my big woollen coat from when I lived in the northern hemisphere, mustn't forget my gloves =)
Posted by: shybutperky at June 22, 2007 9:50 PM
Winter....Hmmm first year Ive felt it cold for donkey's ages. Previously I always escaped to Magnetic Island about May...sailing, connecting with like-minded buddies. I was even accepted as a part-timer in the choir....great fun, ( they were in the ABC Classic FM Qld.State finals recently). People who choose to live on an island have a certain uniqueness I feel very comfortable with.......on Maggie, I forget what a southern winter is like...doesn't stop me snuggling though.
Posted by: hazycrippy at June 22, 2007 6:11 PM
Don't really understand how anyone can prefer summer to winter! So hot in summer, you sweat just thinking about doing anything, you get de-hydrated and sunburnt and lose all your energy. Winter is soo much better, all that cuddling under the covers while watching dvd's, hot drinks and home made soup and best of all cuddling up to someone special and not wanting them to move away because they are making you hot and sticky.
Posted by: senee at June 22, 2007 4:33 PM
Winter Rocks! I love ALL the seasons and I'm feelin' pretty darn good about this one. I really felt the Melbourne summer just DRAGGED on too long this year. It outlived its charm. I'm loving my jeans, boots and faux fur coat. I'm loving red wine (always in moderation) What i"m not loving is that the whole RSVP thing appears to have ground to a halt!! What's going on out there guys??? Bring on the inbox goodness!
Posted by: happychick1969 at June 22, 2007 2:03 PM
Chez, The guy in the west who dosnt like coming home whenits 5 degrees ....is a girl : )
Posted by: nofancyname at June 22, 2007 11:48 AM
The only good thing about winter is the footy...LOVE IT! And the rain... when we're lucky enough to actually GET rain in winter!My house is freezing, it's a constant, continual battle to get the washing dry, there's mud in your car and mud on your carpets! Frozen windscreens and water mains, ugly yellow frost bitten lawns, bare trees, colourless gardens. Runny noses and virusues, coughs, colds and visits to the doctor, not to mention your frozen can't-feel-'em anymore feet and hands. My whole mood changes in cold weather, I huddle by the heater in the lounge, and the house is stuffy as you need everything closed up to keep in the heat. I don't wan't to go out and when you do you're rugged up with jumpers and coats then have to strip off indoors. It's dark by 5pm and people go off to work in the dark and get home in the dark! To the guy in the West who doesn't like coming home when it's only 5 degrees, it's going to be minus 6 here tonight! And I'm FREEZIN'! BRING ON SUMMER! :C)
Posted by: Chez at June 22, 2007 12:27 AM
Yay! The solstice today. Now I can look forward to the summer again :)
(Not a winter person)(especially without the hot water bottle!)
Posted by: Riversong1 at June 21, 2007 8:30 PM
Hi Nofancyname, I totally agree. I wish I had a human hotwater bottle this winter.
Posted by: MonkeyLion at June 21, 2007 5:43 PM
winter brings the warm fires, hot chocolate, melted chocolate fondue i can feed u with, cute hats, snuggling up, cuddles, big warm coats, winter drives with stop ins at country pubs, playing in the snow, baking, kissing on the sofa under the doona. long boots. visiting the galleries and having coffee. Having a fire in the brazier on the back deck and toasting marshmallows. And now for next weekend.............i love winter.
Posted by: Lipstick Princess at June 21, 2007 11:49 AM
Winter is the best time of the year out in the open air horse riding, cycling, walking, running you name it we are so lucky to experience winter who would want to be in that stinky polluted city of Sydney with all that rotten humidity give me Canberra any day of the week - I lived began my career in Sydney and dont miss it at all now I have discovered Canberra!
Posted by: egmonty at June 21, 2007 10:52 AM
This will be my third winter as a single. It sucks, I want a human hot water bottle. What makes it even worse....we dont have snow over here in the west, just rain and cold. Its hard to get motivated to get all dressed up to go out when you know its going to be 5 degrees when you come home. If I had someone then it wouldnt matter, I could just stay home with the fire, some wine a movie and a hot water bottle, of the human variety of course.
Posted by: nofancyname at June 20, 2007 8:35 PM
Man, this better be a bumper ski season. There are so many women on here who ski or snowboard. I'm at the snow constantly when its good, it's one of my "things". Thinking I'll just have to be friendlier this year.
Posted by: dayan at June 19, 2007 5:26 PM
tlc67 I am about to update my profile and pictures but currently thelynathdiary has what you are looking for.
Posted by: patience at June 18, 2007 3:14 PM
i love winter
favourite time of the year
time for snuggling up for DVD's and reading magazines by the heater :D
as for dating, well i think dating can be enhanced in winter...a variety of things to do
a good idea, for those who wanna get into shape for summer, is to excercise like mad in winter...to get that summer body bak :D
Posted by: sexylatino at June 18, 2007 3:35 AM
stuff it patience what is your id so I can check out who you are? just did a search for patience and it was a bloke, figured that was possibly not you;)
Posted by: tlc67 at June 17, 2007 11:40 PM
"If Winter comes can Spring be far behind.."
Percy Bysshe Shelley
I have lived in many places. I love the Summer best, but now I live in a place with four seasons. I have learned to appreciate each one for it's own beauty and charm and the pleasure it brings.
I once lived in the tropics and loved it. Highly recommended for romance!
But even in the most idyllic of settings there is still a yearning for change and something different; too much of anything is not good.
Now back in Melbourne. I find the year and my activities are definitely seasonal and now I eagerly anticipate each lovely time of the year.
Dating is reflected in this too..more likely to meet for a movie or great plate of spaghetti in June! Winter can be a very sensual season for dating with lots of textured fabrics and romantic indoor places.
One of my favourite songs is "Baby, it's cold outside"
and I have heard many versions over time. My current(and all time) favourite is none other than the Rod Stewart and Dolly Parton version...fun and sexy and makes a girl wish for Winter to continue....
Posted by: patience at June 17, 2007 5:22 PM
It would be me looking up at the "carpet of stars"...dog would be oblivious.
And of course there was a man on that camping date....just fill in the blanks.
Posted by: TrumansCat at June 17, 2007 3:04 PM
Hey there T C i dont think that the words swigging and delicately can really go together lol but if your ever in the mood for some swagging let me know ........
I will bring the port.
Posted by: cookbrekkyfor2 at June 17, 2007 12:48 PM
well apart from the dog bit Trumans cat, I whole heartedly agree, I prefer the human company a little bit more, dogs just dont seem to understand the magic of the view when ontop of a hill looking out across a moonlit valley.
Also a lovely lady to snuggle is a lot better than a dog:)
I dont mind winter, (tasmanian originally, west coast) but cant stand the sight of snow, can be warm as toast but the first little bit of snow and I start to shiver.
give me a nice walk along the beach, straight after a storm, or watching a river flushing itself clean of the debris of life as it flows through to the ocean. the new life, the trees that look dead on the outside but are bursting with life on the inside just waiting for the first hints of warmth to release their beauty.
Yes winter is beautiful but I suppose I still prefer spring when the weather is cold but the sun is warm:)
Dating in winter, you have so many more choices, but a hot cup of coffee can really set you off to a great start:)
Posted by: tlc67 at June 16, 2007 1:10 PM
Dating in Winter is the BEST!!! Especially when you are doing it somewhere where it is snowing!
Don't have winter here unfortunately.
Posted by: Shigui at June 16, 2007 12:02 AM
Hey dlad54.....
thanks for the giggle...
These cold wintry nights are "three dog nights", the more dogs in the swag the better, the Warlpiri equivalent for an electric blanket.
Cold nights are great for camping. Sit on the swag around the campfire, swigging port (delicately of course), dog leaning & warming the thigh, looking up in wonder at the carpet of stars.
Now that is magic.
Posted by: TrumansCat at June 15, 2007 11:36 PM
Like dlad54, I'm a summer person, but unlike dlad54 I'm not big on driving around in the cold :)
Winter... dark, cold, wet outside... not so good for social life, but pretty good for internet chatting and blogging!
Posted by: Riversong1 at June 15, 2007 9:01 PM
ooooooo dlad54 I agree, I love winter...snuggling up by a fire or under a doona...reading a good book or watching a great movie...long deep conversations. Ahhhh how lovely. However I have to say I positively HATE driving in wet weather...I have had 2 car accidents in two weeks.both by idiots slamming up the back of me in too much of a hurry to get home!!!Lucky I am very insured andits not my fault!.
You know I love spring and autumn too..spring because its just nice and warm and not too hot and autumn because I really love watching the trees change colour and that little nip in the air at night. And one of the nicest things about winter is sitting in the sunshine with a great book and not being fried to a crisp!.
But...summer whilst not my favourite time of the year is great for dating for the long walks on the beach in the evening...sipping long cold iced teas on the verandah...skinny dipping at a deserted waterhole somewhere away from prying eyes (that one is a fantasy btw hehe!)
Having said all that...i think dating fits into just about any season....and anyway its not the weather or the place your at ...its the person your with that matters! ;-)
Posted by: SeraphSuzie at June 15, 2007 7:22 PM
Oh goodness Dlad54 and Trumanscat...A blogdicking competition, who'da thought it. Well. As some-one who *lurves* winter, (I moved to Melbourne
Blog now closed; thank you for your comments!
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