RSVP Blog

FemalePersuasion - I had hoped you would come to the last lunch but you seemed to have dropped off the blogs at that time. It would be great if you could come on the 1st.

Everyone is very, very welcome but we won't be publishing the venue on the blogs for a couple of reasons. 1. We need to book a table so need definite numbers. 2. We would like to have people who are genuinely interested in meeting and interacting with each other rather than people who just want to point and stare!

I have some stamps available and I'm happy to spend them on bloggers (I will email you soon, FP with details). If there is anyone else out there who wants to come for lunch, just let us know via email or the blogs and we will be happy to send the details to you, too!

There are one or two others who have expressed interest in coming. Looks like we are up to 14 people, now. Hopefully more!

Lorainer - you are on the list!

Posted by: ninaschen at November 17, 2007 6:15 PM

Femalepersuasion, I would absolutely love to meet you too....I think it will be published as RSVP haven't had a problem with the Sydney people advertising details.....want to meet Malsie too and Ninaschen et al.

Posted by: lorainer at November 17, 2007 12:44 PM

SeraphSuzie, I'm going to be very naughty here and say that good men aren't that hard to find, but a great pair of shoes is near impossible!!!

-laughing hilariously-

Seriously though, sometimes our 'perfect' or 'ideal' guy is right under our noses. BK and I were friends for quite a while before we realised that we were each exactly what each other had been looking for. Now I can't imagine why I didn't see it earlier.

However, that perfect pair of strappy, dressy heels are still eluding me....

Posted by: wraecca at November 17, 2007 12:17 PM

Still awaiting Mr G….Earl (onlinedatingguru)

Posted by: brilliantblue at November 16, 2007 11:33 PM

onlinedatingguru/expert - noticing you're a Qld person (allegedly) with big differences in profiles in the last hour or so in terms of description, just wanted to say whoever you are, whether responsible for some other profiles that have appeared on here (perhaps ageinghippie's too - I really enjoyed that one as well!) - I enjoy your creativity.
If I ever re-activate my profile, perhaps I could come to you for a few tips? I think you're very good at it, truly, whoever you are.

Posted by: malsie at November 16, 2007 11:10 PM

that was supposed to be 'that doesn't cost me my heart and soul'....sheesh!!

Posted by: seraphsuzie at November 16, 2007 10:46 PM

I wanna know wraecca why is it so bloody hard to find a nice, comfortable, good-looking man..what doesn't cost me my heart and soul... hehe ;-)

Posted by: seraphsuzie at November 16, 2007 10:45 PM

Just a reminder to everyone that the Melbourne Blogfest will be held on December 1st. A Yum Cha lunch is the go again after the last successful one. We have a few people travelling from interstate (good on you TrumansCat, Malsie and Rocco!). Plus: Weta, WaterBombe, AuntyKaz, AmDoingIt, VictoriaDownUnder, SatinAndLace, Decoratress, TrumpRider, WishingandHoping2, and possibly a few more are committed.

If you are interested in joining us, please let one of us know (either via the blogs or email) and we will pass on the venue details. All welcome!!

Posted by: ninaschen at November 16, 2007 10:45 PM

Well, gee, Eric. I need some updated photos, too. I think I can scrub up a little better than the ones that are there at the moment (thank God, I hear you say). So next time you are down South, I will book a sitting. Coffee (and maybe some delectable torte) is on me.

Posted by: ninaschen at November 16, 2007 10:38 PM

It's Murphy's law, Wraecca - when you're not looking, you'll find heaps everywhere, exactly right!! Does that help you right now? No, not at all... hope you find the perfect pair....

Posted by: malsie at November 16, 2007 10:32 PM

Why is it so bloody hard to find a nice, comfortable, good-looking pair of shoes that don't cost an arm and a leg????

-sigh-

The perils of being a woman who wants to look good in a dress....

Posted by: wraecca at November 16, 2007 10:09 PM

About having a relationship with someone way younger. Alarm bells go off in my head ."Danger, Danger Will Robinson". It is invariably not for your benefit, unless you are run by your hormones rather than your head. There's no such thing as a free lunch, or whatever.

Posted by: brane at November 16, 2007 9:23 PM

Hi all, It should be a good time. I'm thinking of catching a rivercat from the wharf down the road. I know where the place is and it should have a good atmosphere. I think I'll pass on the guiness though.
Anyone else is more than welcome , the more the merrier.

Posted by: brane at November 16, 2007 8:53 PM

Seraphsuzie

I am just taking a break from the movie ‘the Dead Girl”
Very provocative.
I am not going because.
I have been to Sydney twice this week.
I am taking my son car hunting tomorrow, he has finished his HSC and I think I may need a driver in December.
A cooked for a friend and her daughter last night and got a round of applause and drank too much 2001 bubbly.
I am not feeling too great (refer to previous response)
I will be back in Sydney next week and possibly on the Central Coast as well
I have a meeting with directors on next week which is always shit and bad news
I don’t want to go.

Apart from all the above I would have liked to meet a few of you and give you some decent photographs and try out my new equipment.
Apart from some maniac insinuating that I would misuse the photos I can guarantee that I am a professional and I do not charge for my work unless it becomes excessive with requests for enlargements etc.
Point is even if there is a get together for free portraits in the future I will do it when free from all the other garbage in my life.
It keeps me busy and my mind occupied.

Posted by: thefotografer at November 16, 2007 8:50 PM

Thanks Dolphin46 and thefotografer….maybe you can both make it to another one!

Posted by: brilliantblue at November 16, 2007 8:43 PM

Hmm not a lot going.. so where is everyone?? fotografer why aren't you coming?

Posted by: seraphsuzie at November 16, 2007 8:05 PM

Hi BB and seraphsuzie and co, sorry i won't be there tomorrow, hope you all have a great time, lets know how its goes thru the blogs. Have a drink or two for me.

Posted by: dolphin46 at November 16, 2007 8:03 PM

Hi Seraphsuzie it looks like only 5….yourself, Karencholat, brane, Funlovertoo and myself!

Posted by: brilliantblue at November 16, 2007 7:54 PM

So BB who is coming tomorrow?? I am looking forward to it!! :-)

Posted by: seraphsuzie at November 16, 2007 7:34 PM

So did u or didn't you send a kiss?????? and if you didn't ...why not???? lol. I know the bad pics put you off. ha ha ha . Happy car hunting.

Posted by: dolphin46 at November 16, 2007 7:28 PM

dolphin46

swearing on the lives of your children is carrying it a bit tooo far.......i would hate anything to happen to them !!!
maybe I was drunk at the time :)

Posted by: thefotografer at November 16, 2007 7:22 PM

Hope everyone going to the blog meet enjoys themselves.
I am off car hunting tomorrow, looks like the C4 or the Liberty.
My son eliminated the Toyota Aurion,the Mondeo(build quality so so) the Gallant, the Holden,the Honda Civic and Euro.
funny that his original choice was a Subaru and he never gave the C4 a thought till I planted it.

the meal i cooked last night was much appreciated as well, so it is always nice to help a friend.
The Russian Zsa gabor is looking forward to another English lesson next week but is starting to feel guilty and wants to cook for me,hmmmmmmmmm.......I think that is what she said..........gotta laugh it is funny how people think

Posted by: thefotografer at November 16, 2007 7:18 PM

brilliantblue - good luck sweetie, I hope it goes really well for you.

Posted by: woodnwine at November 16, 2007 7:11 PM

Hi fotografer, I swear on the lives of my children i have not got a kiss from you...... unless it was another name or profile, I apologise if i have inadvertantly not responded somewhere, but honestly cannot remember not replying to anyone. Must admit I am having more and more senior moments lately tho, so u could be right.

Posted by: dolphin46 at November 16, 2007 7:04 PM

Gee!…thanks Woodnwine…you’re not too bad yourself, don’t understand why you don’t have a flock of QLD women trying to contact you!
You have always seemed to me like the really genuine guy who enjoys life, knows how to have a good laugh and makes friends easily because of your sincere nature!
I had drinks with a really nice guy on Wednesday night, I felt really comfortable in his company to just be me which doesn’t happen very often….seeing him again Sunday.

Posted by: brilliantblue at November 16, 2007 6:54 PM

Dolphin46
2 points
You did not respond to a kiss I sent either negatively, positively or did not just reply.

So you know gal, live by your own creed.
Secondly we all think we look bad in photos and most of the time we do.
I Purchased a Gary Fong diffuser for my 580ex unit and it gives a studio quality light which is very flattering without the need for expensive studio equipment which is virtually impossible to lug around for casual photo shoots.
Avoid the use of flash except as a fill and buy a decent camera or get somebody to take your photo who knows what they are doing.

Oh!.Godfrey Fong if you are out there anywhere in Sydney I know you are no relation to this guy but the name jerked my memory so All the best if you read this.

Posted by: thefotografer at November 16, 2007 6:47 PM

phillby4 - welcome to internet dating and I am sorry to have to say it but you probably haven't seen anything yet. I have met several women who looked NOTHING like their photo and were probably much older than they said they were. Some women have told me their friends lie by up to 10 years. But the flip side is I have also met some beautiful people and made some really nice friends, you just have to sort through them. Good luck.

Posted by: woodnwine at November 16, 2007 6:33 PM

femalepersuasion - we haven't seen you for a while. I liked the post you did and think that most of what that guy had to say was pretty close to the mark.
brilliantblue - I pretty much agree with your comments too.
What I can't understand is why you and brilliantblue are still on this site, come on Melbourne & Sydney men, these women are gorgeous.

Posted by: woodnwine at November 16, 2007 6:28 PM

Hi philby4, your blog 14/11/07 struck a chord with me, but it is a common result for us "girls" as well.Not so much the fudging of ages but the sometimes rude response to kisses or the no reply at all thing.Maybe you have picked the wrong ones, but there are some of us here who are honest and down to earth.

I am usually a little reticent in sending kisses ,as like you the negative responses can be a drag. I always respond to any contact. H ave also learnt not too put too much emphasis on pic. All the people i have met have looked different to their profile pics and all in a positive way. Have figured that only a lucky few are truly photogenic.That includes myself... I cringe when i see my photos. Maybe i need some tips fotographer!!!!

Hope you experience gets better Philby, guess all good things come to those who wait.

Have a great weekend everybody.

Posted by: dolphin46 at November 16, 2007 6:28 PM

Brilliantblue
Some people never gain wisdom no matter how long they have been on this earth.

Even in a young /old relationship it takes two to tango so it is not a matter of doing something against your will.
I have always had people approaching me for my “worldliness and advice which at times I found laughable.”
I clearly remember a young friend beating my door down late a night because he had sex with his girlfriend and she starting screaming,he didn’t know what to do so he came to me because I was “experienced” in these matters.
I was the ultimate “virgin” I laughed till I cried when he was gone, the same thing happened when I was working, a number of times over a number of years people would approach me for advice on matters I did not have a clue about.
Don’t you think that sometimes our perception of what is real and what is not, is clouded by our own mind. ?

Posted by: thefotografer at November 16, 2007 6:27 PM

I agree I have a lot in common with my 21 yr old but there is no way I would ever consider a relationship with someone that young. The sorts of things you have in common with a 21yr old are not the sort of things you would base a relationship on!
My rule of thumb is nowhere near my sons age and nowhere near my fathers age!
I would like someone who’s lived long enough to have gained some wordly wisdom but not at the stage where in a couple of years they’ll be thinking of a retirement village!

Posted by: brilliantblue at November 16, 2007 6:05 PM

femalepersuasion.
I think that came about because there is a lack of proper replies available it gets pretty frustrating when there is nothing available and appropriate.

would you agree?

Posted by: thefotografer at November 16, 2007 5:55 PM

Brilliantblue
That just sounds silly’
I have more in common with my 51 year old friend’s 18 year old daughter than I do with her.
I find people my own age boring. Been there done that. I am not looking for a reflection of experience, we all share the same time and space in this world at some time regardless of age, so, that is why I think that is just a little bit of a mental restraint you have placed on your self.
You see that is just a fact that the first 10 years of existence hardly count for experience, even though most of your values and behaviors are planted in your brain before then your teen years account for little more than 5% of your life experience and I find that generation gap does not exist for me because I have always felt that generations overlap.
From what I have seen of life, people are either open minded and in touch with life or are closed minded and opinionated which rules the way they interact with others.

Posted by: thefotografer at November 16, 2007 5:41 PM

Hi Philby4….what you have experienced is what most have experienced….always going to get the good and bad experiences….just keep going…there are some lovely women on this site….it just takes time!
Two of the women from this blogging site have formed a relationship with two of the males from here and one of my friends met her man on this site….so keep listening to the positive stories, they’re a great incentive for us all!

Posted by: brilliantblue at November 16, 2007 5:23 PM

Thefotographer….I don’t believe its got anything to do with age….I just think that older women know the sort of person they’re looking for and through life experiences are not willing to make the same mistakes again…so are just probably more cautious and particular about who they date….as for myself I would prefer to date someone within my age range as I think there is more chance of having things in common.

Some women prefer the man to be older some prefer younger….its all a matter of knowing yourself!

I think younger women are more likely to go on lots of dates because you have the time and opportunity too, but when you have a family to look after you do tend to be more choosy with whom you date as time is generally a big factor!

Posted by: brilliantblue at November 16, 2007 5:13 PM

Philby4

I reckon over half the women on this site should be steered clear of,most of them have their head up where the sun don’t shine.
Interesting study I have made on this site.
Majority of women will not for for a stamp.
Girls from 18 to late 20’s are happy to date men over 15 years older but when they get into their 40’s the majority will not date anyone more than 5 years older and look for guys up to 10 years younger.

Posted by: thefotografer at November 16, 2007 4:56 PM

Femalepersuasion

Seems to me you are chastising someone who gave you a rebuff….sound like a cranky old sod to me. You just saved me more than $75.00.
Thank god you spared my life

Posted by: thefotografer at November 16, 2007 4:49 PM

Well, having just found these RSVP blogs, and being somewhat of a blog "virgin", after reading some of the recent replies in this particular blog, I do have a few comments/observations.

Firstly, when it comes to people lying about their age, I have found that quite a few women I have met do actually do it. Mind you, this is by no means a reference or indication on *all* women.

In one example (probably the worst I have experienced), this particular woman had several pictures posted on her profile, indicated her age as 37, which the pictures matched, but when I finally met her, I found that she was 43 and looked *nothing* like the photos.

In another case, I had a woman lie about her age, but only by a couple of years. She was 47, but showed herself as 43 on her profile. Fortunately for her, she was a young looking 47, and did indeed look more like 43 in real life.

I feel that the most important element of online dating etiquette is honesty. I recently met up with a woman from this site, and in her profile, she indicated that she wasn't after anything serious, which I felt was fine. After we went on the first "'date" (on the wednesday, if I recall correctly), all went well, and it was even arranged that I would take her out for her birthday the following saturday. The disappointing thing was that the next day after our first "date", I get an SMS message from her saying "sorry but I am now seeing someone seriously". So much for honesty in her profile saying that she wasn't after anything serious at the time.

Secondly, what is it with the majority of women on this site wanting guys that are 5'10 and taller, and them being so picky about it ? OK, so I'm 5'8, not really my fault that I wasn't graced with height (although, 5'8 isn't what I would consider "badly" short), however, I was fortunate enough to be graced with honesy, intelligence and many other (what I would consider) to be more important attributes than being 5'10+ tall..

Thirdly, I find that a majority of women reply to a kiss with the "notes that your profile does not match his/her ideal partner profile, go away and don't contact me again" reply, yet, when I look through their ideal partner text, and the listing on their profile, I find that we do match.

And finally, generally, I will send a kiss to see if a woman might be interested, rather than using the quite over-priced stamps (just on that note, I think it would have been better for RSVP to have not wasted money on TV advertising, but allocated that funding to make the stamps better priced).

On some occasions, I have found someone that matches me, we have similar thoughts and feelings etc etc (and they aren't these shallow "you must be 8ft tall" types), so I have (2 to 3 times) just sent an email. I would have thought that because I had spent money on a stamp, it would be decent "Online Dating Etiquette" to at least get a reply.

I must say that, after using a couple of the internet dating sites, spending money buying stamps and/or subscriptions (and being scammed by an overseas woman), I have found internet dating sites to be quite a disappointment.

In the early days of my dealings with internet dating sites, I thought they would be a great idea, especially for those that are over the pub/club scene. I figured that there must be many men and women out there looking for a nice partner/friend, and the internet would have seemed to be the ideal means to bring them together. Surely there may be some success stories (whether they are just fabricated, who knows). I have met a few women off internet dating sites, but it seems that they all have had issues with ex'es, or aren't over their husbands etc etc etc. Maybe I just seem to pick the wrong ones !

In closing, and this relates to scammers putting themselves on internet dating sites, one thing to be aware of is, if it seems to good to be true, it probably isn't. Experience has taught me to steer clear of people from overseas, especially if they are from Nigeria, are from the UK holidaying in Nigeria, or just seem to be too nice and "in love" with you right from the first email.

I hope that someone has found this informative and helpful. I notice that in these blogs, its the same "handful" of people of posting. I wonder how many are reading ?

Posted by: philby4 at November 14, 2007 1:03 AM

How about this for "Online Dating Etiquette"?

Hmmmm....the following post in The First Phone Call by: chad1958 at November 4, 2007 9:16 PM -
"how miserable is a man who complains about the cost of a phone call to his women"

is possibly, making a little more sense to me now...

After this character from Queensland emailed me direct (without a prior VK and my acceptance) to request my pic, then sending further emails (where I did give him access to my sillohette gallery pic only) and he declaring:

"ive just met a women with brains and beauty great pics i think im in love"

and after me being gently humorous with my circumspection ("do you always work so fast?") and finally mentioning I made an exception in his case by accepting his contact because he's a blogger as normally, I will not engage with a pictureless profile (he said he was unable to post a pic)
and I also mentioned...
"But I must admit, that I am a tad wary of any contact I receive from Queensland, as I hope you will understand.
I also, when approached by someone without a pic and particularly when from another state, will not engage in chat. I made a concession with yourself as you have blogged.

But, I'm still cautious.

And trying hard to stop a twitch developing, when I receive contacts from Queensland males.

Just can't help the Aussi humour breaking out... :)"

He then replied by talking about his dog Rocky and swore in his email to me (fellow bloggers would know my views on that) talked about being drunk, passing out on his couch and finished by an incorrect attribution to me with his statement/question "why dont you like qld men?"

My reply simply was: "As I said before: I'm a tad wary of people with no photos and making contact from the other side of Australia."

chad1958's reply was even more simple and quite abrupt....
less than two hours later, his profile was deleted. (Former member appearing in my inbox.)

Oh well, another Queensland male profile that has disappeared into the sunset...

Posted by: ornamentalonly at November 6, 2007 11:30 PM

Thanks Earl for changing woodnwhine to other schmuck although I do miss the monkey photo.

Posted by: woodnwine at November 6, 2007 10:11 AM

OO - I know my RSVP pic was originally posted on THAT site but the monkey one frankly was a little more attractive. I don't know what you mean by the group pic?? My RSVP profile was down for 2 weeks while I was away and just up again yesterday but same boring old photos (thanks cynicalandanonymous, still waiting for your response on that OTHER site BTW you little vixen you).

Mavis - the real Woodnwine is still up and running over there, maybe (the imposter) WoodnWhine was scared off when I contacted him on that OTHER site? Poor old cowboy, what to do? Nice song though Earl, did you sing it yourself? Do I get part royalties? How does that work?

I remain the real woodnwine and am easy to find, unlike Earl who is so confused he even has trouble finding himself in the mirror. Hope you are having fun because I am.
PS - real men drive Landcruisers, not Holden utes, Earl. They get bogged in all the BS - you need 4WD.

Posted by: woodnwine at November 4, 2007 10:28 PM

woodnwine at November 4, 2007 3:45 PM,

Your exact RSVP picture was originally posted on that other site. Your RSVP profile details attached to your pic were similar if not exact, going by memory.

Then your RSVP profile pic was changed to a group pic. Haven't looked at the site today for the changes HC mentioned.

Hope you get your fridge sorted out.

Posted by: ornamentalonly at November 4, 2007 8:06 PM

woodnwine: If you want to contact "mavis" you can do so with anyone who is in contact with Terry, Rocco or Ornamental...I'm happy for them to give you my contact details

Posted by: hiddencharms at November 4, 2007 4:10 PM

OO - sorry but I haven't had time to go through all the blogs since my return as I had a lightning caused explosion in the back of my fridge while I was away and have been busy sorting things out. Actually I'm not too worried about the other site (monkey pic of me is good, possibly better than my real pics anyway) so if people want to occupy their time and minds by doing that let them go for it. While they are busy wasting their lives doing that we are making friends and enjoying ourselves.

I'm not sure what you meant about another person asking me to contact them, mabe Mavis, as I said I've been busy. People I know include Malsie, Decoratress, Ninaschen, Wetta, SeraphSuzie, Amdoingit, Waterbombe, Funlovertoo, Moondolphin etc etc and many more regulars - RSVP really is a great place to meet people. So just ask someone you know as lots of people know this gang leader (ha, ha).

The real Woodnwine.

Posted by: woodnwine at November 4, 2007 3:45 PM

Posted by: woodnwine at November 2, 2007 4:08 PM

-exactly woodnwine.

No life, no decency, no honesty and peurile methods of taking revenge.

However, no matter how childish the actions, they can still be defamatory and cause trouble.

Just thought I'd give you advance warning as I don't like bullying, particularly when it's done in such a devious and underhanded manner.

One other person I've directly contacted, has asked you to contact them and my detailed information can be passed onto you in that way if you wish.

In the meantime, I am waiting for a response (since last night) from the media section of RSVP out of courtesy, before I contact the actual site concerned with having plaguarized as well as negatively altered profiles from this site.

Posted by: ornamentalonly at November 2, 2007 11:08 PM

Welcome back woodnwine, I hope you had an enjoyable trip away? It has been quite eventful on the blogs, quite a few nasty little spats, and some quite ridiculously funny assumptions have also been made.
Ahh, ain't life entertaining?

Posted by: wraecca at November 2, 2007 9:42 PM

Dear RSVP
when, oh when are you going to get rid of the old stuff on these blogs so they load at a decent speed? The way it loads really is deplorably slow. This blog took me about 5 minutes to post. My computer is only a month old and even it struggles - come on, you can do it!

Posted by: woodnwine at November 2, 2007 4:14 PM

ornamentalonly
I noticed this entry last night when I got home and I certainly didn't put it up. I am presuming it was Earl but can't even begin to imagine why? What would anyone hope to achieve by posting a false profile of me? Some people really seem to have no life of their own do they?

Posted by: woodnwine at November 2, 2007 4:08 PM

Hi woodnwine and welcome back.

I've just discovered some funny things going on today (not talking about on RSVP) and would like to ask if you have ever posted a profile on myspace.com as WoodnWhine?

Posted by: ornamentalonly at November 2, 2007 1:58 AM

Happy bday nina.................

glad to see that you are so well liked here.........makes all the difference. extended family even.........

welcome WW nice to have a sane male here, at least one that wants to post like you do.

has anyone noticed that this place.......ie THE BLOGS .....tends to be a very female dominated place????????????

just a thought

Posted by: twoeyes at November 2, 2007 1:22 AM

Hey waterbombe - don't pick on me while I'm away! Now I'm back I'll have to read through all the blogs to see who else has been picking on me OMG.

Posted by: woodnwine at November 2, 2007 12:40 AM

Happy belated birthday ninaschen!!!

Commiserations to you fefa63 and I hope your flu is disappearing. Rest up and spoil yourself a bit.
-Perhaps use some of this time to organise your "uncoming birthday" -love it!!! :)

Posted by: ornamentalonly at October 31, 2007 2:32 AM

Hi there Ms Waterbombe.......

apropos men judging women's youthfulness...surely You mean "some men"?...otherwise that would be biological determinism would it not?

I find women of my age group (mid fifties) are enormously attractive......and desirable......

.....and if anyone is going to falsify their CV (lie about their age -or anything else - on their profile)....that is no basis for an honest relationship....

Rationalising the individual behaviour of some men as a justification for women to misrepresent themselves is a pretty dodgy concept........ the logical extension of that argument is that we can't blame men for faking their age either.

It isn't a gender thing. It is individuals who choose and decide for themselves, to misrepresent themselves.....disingenuousness is not the exclusive domain of men.....nor is having a preferred age range less than or up to - but not older.......

Posted by: weta at October 31, 2007 1:23 AM

fotman: my true age is declared...as is my size, hieght, hair & eye colour and marital and employment stauts...last I looked, neither my birth cert or my licence contained this info...

Posted by: hiddencharms at October 30, 2007 7:56 PM

not to self- must prof rid
I ment to writ

I've only met one guy who lied - he was FIVE years older than he said.

Posted by: waterbombe at October 30, 2007 7:23 PM

dear readers
i wonder how many people lie about their age and if it is more women than men? I've only if met one guy who lied - he as FIVE years older then he said. Let's hear the horror stories.
But while men judge a woman's youthfulness by standards different to their own (yes, I'm talking to you, woodnwine :-)) , we can't blame women for faking their age. If you're a bloke and you won't consider a woman your age or 3 to 4 years older, you are part of the problem. All men now proceed immeditaely to your profiles and increase the desired age of your ideal partner to 5 years older than yourselves. So what if you then get hit on by people 10 years older than you? Is it so stressful sending a "no thanks" kiss reply? Women get heaps of hits from men way older than us, and somehow we manage to get through the next day.

Posted by: waterbombe at October 30, 2007 7:21 PM

Cameraman my age as stated in my profile is an honest and coorect interpretation of myself.

I say that with my hand on my heart..........k

Posted by: auntykaz at October 30, 2007 5:41 PM

Age faker outed on Myspace
And guess what ? it was the young boss not 27 but 32

Raises a question RSVP how many fakers have we on this site?

80-90% maybe.
Should RSVP ask for copies of birth certificates and drivers licences ?
What do you reckon members ?
In my opinion there would be a sudden migration from the under fifties to the over fifties and a lot of these age prejudice precious types would be fainting from the thought of having to declare their true age.
I would like to hear some comment.
Seems RSVP is too preoccupied with getting one of their sponsors some business to worry about a new topic to raise some decent input.

Posted by: thefotografer at October 30, 2007 3:18 PM

Good Morning fellow bloggers, I posted twice on Sunday night, but I can not see that my message got posted, and it is now Tuesday morning.

Happy Birthday Ninaschen, I hope you had a fabulous day.

I would be interested in a bloggers catch up in Sydney if it is on a weekend I can get away on.

I am actually going to Melbourne in March now, on the Canberra day long weekend. We got some of those cheap tickets that Tiger Airlines have opened up with. $140-00 return, it was such a bargain that we had to do it. Maybe you should check it out.

So have a gr8 day�jewels

Posted by: junebaby57 at October 30, 2007 7:14 AM

To the "forografer", tonight my daughter was reading your jokes.."what abbreviations in profiles really mean" (males and females), and " how to get out of a blind date", and she was laughing so much that she was in stitches!!

She decide to paste and copy them and send them to her friends, because she laughed so much!

Good on you, keep them coming!

Posted by: somelifeinmeyet at October 30, 2007 1:35 AM

Ninaschen

Sent you a happy birthday msg yesterday but it didn't get posted- so sorry it is so late!

Happy belated birthday!!!!!

karenchocolat

Posted by: karenchocolat at October 29, 2007 11:18 PM

Jenny,jenny.

I have stopped because a certain madam in Melbourne wanted me to stop otherwise she would not attend the Langham.
Now that she has fallen in a heap from fright.,I will now go hunting for a substitute wish me good will.!!

Posted by: thefotografer at October 29, 2007 7:43 PM

oh, that's tough, fefa63, how are you feeling now? And what's an uncoming birthday....is that when you subtract a year on every birthday? I suppose you'd want to think about when to start that, otherwise you'd cease to exist before you died. Just thinking subtractively, if not attractively.

Posted by: waterbombe at October 29, 2007 4:47 PM

Yes. Happy Birthday Madam.

If I could find my Common Seal, I would be able to send an ecard

Posted by: lordcholmondeley at October 29, 2007 4:35 AM

Oh...I'm so sad...

I've been offline for quite a few days, sick in bed with the flu (alone worse luck), not even wanting to look at my computer - and totally missed Ninaschen's Birthday.

So HAPPY belated BOFFDAY Ninaschen and I hope it was a great day for you. Just counting down to my "uncoming birthday" now, and still trying to get someone else from work to fill in for me that day.

The fotografer, I just loved your jokes. They made me laugh so much that I kept having coughing fits, but it was worth it. Your humour has shown a side of you that I hadn't seen before. Keep up the good work,

Jenny :)

Posted by: fefa63 at October 29, 2007 3:23 AM

Happy birthday Ninaschen!
Have you begun counting backwards like I have? -lol

Karenchocolat

Posted by: karenchocolat at October 29, 2007 1:55 AM

wishingandhoping2.........my budget doesn't run to the Langham.....but I can offer a glass of good wine and a decent antipasto at Journal late Friday arvo as a consolation.......Ninaschen's clearinghouse can give you the details.....

Posted by: weta at October 28, 2007 9:30 PM

Ninaschen.. singing ala Marilyn Monroe style..

Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday dear Ninashcen.. Happy Birthday to you...

Hope you had a wunnerful day and soon Prince Charming will sweep you off your feet ... into his convertible and into the sunset . hehe ;-) xxxx

Posted by: seraphsuzie at October 28, 2007 9:14 PM

ninaschen: Hope you enjoyed your special day. Wishing you many more...cheers!

waterbombe: Didn't mean to push your buttons.

Posted by: hiddencharms at October 28, 2007 8:47 PM

Just a quick question. When you first contact someone, do you email or kiss?

Posted by: gerryrhymeus at October 28, 2007 8:22 PM

Happy Birthday Ninaschen, hope you had a great day.

Guys, i would be interested in a bloggers meet, either Sydney or country, will travel if its under 3 hours on a weekend...jewels.

Posted by: junebaby57 at October 28, 2007 7:50 PM

Thanks everyone! I'm touched. Really! You are like some wonderful disfuntional family and I love you all. Hey SLIMY, no love coming my way from you? I'm sad. Can you see I am pouting?

Thanks again everyone!

XXX

Posted by: ninaschen at October 28, 2007 7:45 PM

Happy Birthday Ninaschen

Posted by: thefotografer at October 28, 2007 7:35 PM

Hi Ninaschen, happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you etc etc, lucky i am typing this and not singing it! Hope your day was great!!!!!

Posted by: dolphin46 at October 28, 2007 7:34 PM

Ninaschen..
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU"
AND
"HIP HIP HOORAH"
(Frohe Geburstag Nina)

Hope you had a humdinger of a day lady.... Chat soon...

Posted by: amdoingit at October 28, 2007 7:27 PM

Happy Birthday ninacshen, hope you had a great day.

As I am in Canberra, I could do a Sydney weekend or a country weekend as suggested by Wraecca, luv wine tasting, but it depends how far away she means by central west. Not sure about Melbourne yet, but it sounds fun...jewels

Posted by: junebaby57 at October 28, 2007 7:25 PM

Oh Darling Madame... why didn't you tell me? Many of the best.

Posted by: trumanscat at October 28, 2007 7:24 PM

Happy Birthday Ninaschen....hope you're having a wonderful day!

Posted by: brilliantblue at October 28, 2007 7:04 PM

Happy Birthday Ninaschen...full moon too I think.
Have a great year!

Posted by: funlovertoo at October 28, 2007 7:00 PM

happy birthday ninaschen have a good one

Posted by: chad1958 at October 28, 2007 6:59 PM

ps...brilliantblue. Just saw you'd suggested Saturday or Sunday afternoon and that would be perfect for out-of-towners.

Posted by: funlovertoo at October 28, 2007 6:57 PM

Thats great Funlovertoo!
So far we have-
Seraph susie
Karenchocolat
Dolphin46
Funlovertoo
Brilliantblue(myself)

Are there any other RSVP members intereseted in a get together in Sydney?
We will organise the venue in a central location that will hopefully suit everyone!

Posted by: brilliantblue at October 28, 2007 6:57 PM

Happy Birthday, Ninaschen.

You are one wonderful lady and that is not a pat on the back for a fellow blogger.

I can tell from your wise writings!

I was stood up today by the fotoman. Obviously a Big Mac at Pennant Hills with SLIMY won out over lunch at the Langford. Not etiquette fotoman.

I'm now drowning my sorrows in G&T or as Lurker once put it B&Ts.

Posted by: wishingandhoping2 at October 28, 2007 6:51 PM

Happy Birthday Nnaschen!!! Lots and lots of candles to you!!!!

No, I'll try again, fotografer, but now we have a cosmic link in Nina, let's take this off line and talk via ninaschen.

Posted by: waterbombe at October 28, 2007 6:46 PM

I'd love to go to a bloggers' get-together - not the first weekend of the month though...that's when my volunteer work is done.
I'm at Point Clare on the Central Coast but catch the Intercity - that goes once every hour on weekends.It stops at Hornsby, Eastwood, Strathfield and Central but I can get to the North Shore Line and inner-urban suburbs without too much difficulty.
Hope to be at an election night party in Bennelong electorate on the 24th, celebrating the new government and the demise of JH in that seat.
I guess other volunteers of whatever mindset will also be busy that day and going to election gatherings. So maybe bear that in mind?

Posted by: funlovertoo at October 28, 2007 6:41 PM

Well La Nina happy birthday to you from auntykaz....how many candles???

That's a rude question La Kaz a lady never reveals her age.

Cheers...........k

Posted by: auntykaz at October 28, 2007 6:31 PM

I'm happy to act as a clearing house, you two, if you are still having trouble with emails. I am a sticky-beak and it would keep me amused! I need amusement. It is Sunday, my birthday, and once again, no date in sight. But enjoying a nice little drop of Verse 1 with my eldest.

Posted by: ninaschen at October 28, 2007 6:25 PM

Wateroffaducksback
Would you mind if you put your handle in the subject line.
I have found one blank email from “Jude” ?

Posted by: thefotografer at October 28, 2007 5:50 PM

Niagrathawing

I have never received an email from you.
My filters are handled in London and I have not noticed any notifications from them out of the usual.
No you got that wrong I said.
“if you think you have an issue’ I didn’t say I thought you had issues .

Posted by: thefotografer at October 28, 2007 5:39 PM

woo hoo!! fotografer, you bit!!!! And what's this NiagaraFROZENOVER???? Could you mean moi?

Your (defensive) response makes my point. If someone starts talking to other people in terms of their issues/baggage, they sound just as judgmental as if they said "you have a problem". No one likes it said to them, but some people like saying it to others..."I think you have an issue there you need to sort out, Waterbombe"...that makes me feel like socking someone. It's patronising.

And another thing, fotografer, I have tried to email you twice because some of the Melbourne bloggers have been in contact with you about the BlogFest here, but you have not responded..twice. I think your spam filter chewed up my emails? Can you find them and glue them back together?

Posted by: waterbombe at October 28, 2007 5:27 PM

Waterbombe its like the term "baggage".

Such a negative description of life's experiences l think.

None of us get through life without it.........k

Posted by: auntykaz at October 28, 2007 4:02 PM

niagrafrozenover

If you mean would you like me to deal with any issues you might have ,I can do that,but off line,you can tell me what your issues are and then I will have a look to see if they are issues or just difference of opinions.
OK

Posted by: thefotografer at October 28, 2007 3:59 PM

uh oh, nobody is going to tallk to me if I say I can't stand something. Ok, I have a great deal of difficulty with "issues" talk...I leave that sort of thing to trained counsellors, the rest of us should stay away, in my opinion.... I think we do more harm than good when we try to analyse people.

Posted by: waterbombe at October 28, 2007 3:45 PM

you haven't done anything to me, hiddencharms, and that comments was directed generally, not at you. Sorry I didn't make myself clear, I was in a rush this morning. But you pressed a button - I can't stand "issues" speak, and while I'm "disclosing", I can't stand new age thinking either. I'd be interested in a discussion on one or the other or both...any takers? fotografer, you'd be an "issues" man, wouldn't you?

Posted by: waterbombe at October 28, 2007 3:22 PM

I’m off to the Newport Market Day….to have a browse through the stalls…catch up with the blogs later on!

Posted by: brilliantblue at October 28, 2007 1:22 PM

Issues? Means either bad head space or unresolved matters from their past. If issues are detected, be wary.

Posted by: whatcomesnext at October 28, 2007 1:21 PM

Q: Why is the book "Women Who Love Too Much," a disappointment for many men?
A: No phone numbers.
Q: Why is it hard for women to find men who are sensitive, caring and good looking?
A: Because those men already have boyfriends.
Q: Why do men float better than women?
A: Because they are scum.
Q: What do beer bottles and men have in common?
A: They are both empty from the neck up.
Q: How do you know when a man is planning for the future.
A: He buys TWO cases of beer.
Q: What does a man consider as a seven-course meal?
A: A pie and a six pack.
Q: Is it difficult for a man with a moustache to eat soup?
A: Yes, it's quite a strain.

Posted by: thefotografer at October 28, 2007 1:10 PM

Q. How are men like television commercials?
A. You can't believe a word either one of them says, and they both last about 30 seconds.

Q: Why is it dangerous to let your man's mind wander?
A: It's too little to be out alone.

Q: Why do men find it difficult to make eye contact?
A: Breasts don't have eyes.

Q: What is the difference between a hog and a man?
A: A hog doesn't have to sit in a bar and buy drinks all night just so he can f*** some pig.

Q: What are the three types of men?
A: The handsome, the caring, and the majority.

Posted by: thefotografer at October 28, 2007 12:41 PM

A friend asked a gentleman how it is that he never married? Replied the gentleman, "Well, I guess I just never met the right woman. I guess that I have been looking for the perfect girl."
"Oh, come on now," said the friend, "Surely you have met at least one girl that you wanted to marry."
"Yes, there was a girl, once. I guess she was the one perfect girl - the only perfect girl I really ever met. She was just the right everything. I really mean that she was the perfect girl for me." replied the gent.
"Well, why didn't you marry her," asked his friend.
The gent replied, "She was looking for the perfect man”

Posted by: thefotografer at October 28, 2007 12:38 PM

Now waterbombe, what have I ever done to you? psychobabble, analysis, power trip....??? Excuuuuuuse me!

Posted by: hiddencharms at October 28, 2007 12:07 PM

oh, god, I hate that word "issues"....it's just just a fancy way of saying "I think there's something bloody well wrong with you, and I KNOW I'm right, but I'm not going to be upfront and say so. No sirree, I'm going to hide behind this pychobabble".

What is this with analysing other people? It's a power trip, isn't it?

Posted by: waterbombe at October 28, 2007 11:43 AM

fotografer, the gloves and knickers joke was SO sexist ....sometimes you're funny, sometimes you're appalling....i can't quite get you figured....

Posted by: waterbombe at October 28, 2007 11:35 AM

thefotografer at October 27, 2007 10:32 PM

Isn't this proof positive that you have some major issues to deal with?

Posted by: hiddencharms at October 28, 2007 11:15 AM

Yes, but don't worry, I'll send you an eraser (I almost used the 'other' word but stopped myself in time, as that would be totally inappropriate).

Posted by: ninaschen at October 27, 2007 11:01 PM

Seraphsuzie and Dolphin46….do you think we should just let it float for a while to see how many others are interested so hopefully we’d have a better idea as to where a good central location would be?

Posted by: brilliantblue at October 27, 2007 10:44 PM

Well good night bloggers, i will check in tomorrow re possible get together venues. I am meant to go for ocean swim tomorrow at 8.30 am and as we have to put our clocks forward 1 hour tonight i am in danger of sleeping in and missing out on my favourite pastime. Enjoy the rest of Saturday night .

Posted by: dolphin46 at October 27, 2007 10:43 PM

AhAh Ha! Ninaschen

So that is why I have got all those funny marks on my screen.

Posted by: thefotografer at October 27, 2007 10:40 PM

Boy we are spread far and wide.. i am happy to go with the flow, I have family in Sydney who live at Botany so i can stay there, and find my way to where ever you want to meet. Am a bit slow at navigation in the big smoke.... but will do my best....

Posted by: dolphin46 at October 27, 2007 10:34 PM

Brilliantblue

Oh I’ve tried and tried and tried with no success,so I have started to trial them myself with astonishing results.
To date I have been reported and investigated by RSVP on four separate occasions.
Twelve women have taken their name off RSVP and jumped off the gap.
15 women have dated me out of spite and ordered the most expensive food and wine on the menu.

And here’s the funny one.
Three have replied apologized and wanted to meet………and then ordered the most expensive food and wine on the menu.

Posted by: thefotografer at October 27, 2007 10:32 PM

Though a little further South, Fotografer, I sent you a kiss as one or two of us down here are dateless tonight too. I would like the 'my pencil broke' option please. And if you can send that one, kudos to you.

Posted by: ninaschen at October 27, 2007 10:29 PM

I am close to Parramatta..and karenchocolat who went with me last night is in Campbelltown...

I guess a location depends on what is easier for everyone to get too.

Posted by: seraphsuzie at October 27, 2007 10:27 PM

Seraphsuzie where do you live?….I’m Thornliegh…Dolphin46 is south coast….are their any other blogers interested in a Sydney get together so we can organise a central location?

Posted by: brilliantblue at October 27, 2007 10:26 PM

Thefotografer….can you request RSVP use your custom replys? Lol!

Posted by: brilliantblue at October 27, 2007 10:17 PM

Hi Seraphsuzie... i did post ages ago that i could do a Sydney get together but nothing seemed to come of it. Plus i have not been able to blog lately as it seemed to take a trillion goes to register. I am making up for it now tho..... you guys will be sick of me soon

Posted by: dolphin46 at October 27, 2007 10:15 PM

Sorry Seraphsuzie….I didn’t know you had tried to organise a together apart from the RSVP function last Fri….do you have any ideas for a venue, date and time?

Posted by: brilliantblue at October 27, 2007 10:15 PM

Brilliant blue i am flexible on date and time, the venue could be a bit tricky... i am 3 hours away from Sydney. Do you have any ideas on venue? Am thinking possibly some where central???? Seraphsuzie where are you???? we need your input too.

pictureman i choose 2 custom replies... number 2 because of course i am a great girl!!!And number 7 cos i am real!!!!! Tough choice tho.. they were all amusing

Posted by: dolphin46 at October 27, 2007 10:12 PM

I have to laugh.. I have posted a few times for a Sydney get together and no one seemed at all interested.. go figure.. !!

Posted by: seraphsuzie at October 27, 2007 10:07 PM

Dolphinjo
Which kiss reply would you like ?
Pick one……….OK pick two .

really likes your sense of humour
thinks you have a lot in common
admires your honesty
would love to hear more about your adventures
likes your attitude to life
shares your interest in sports
thinks you have a great photo
admires your intelligence
likes your down-to-earth attitude
shares your love of the outdoors
shares your passion for movies
shares your love for the written word
shares your thirst for knowledge
shares similar taste in music
loves that you know what you want
thinks you could have a lot of fun together
feels that you could really hit it off
thinks you have a great smile
enjoys the finer things in life - just like you
would really like to get to know you
would love to see your photo
would like to be your Valentine
thinks you'd make a fortune if you bottled that smile
was blown away by your sparkling smile
thinks you're a breath of freshness
would love to meet up for coffee
you made him smile
found your profile really interesting
would really like to get to know you
thought he would say hi
would really like the password to your photo gallery
thinks you sound great
thinks you're really cute
really loves what you have said
thinks you could be great friends

Or a custom reply.

Hi so sorry I can’t reply I am just not myself lately.

Hi get lost,I know what a great girl you are but I don’t deserve somebody that nice.

Hi I didn’t reply because I am so full of myself his Master chooses not to.

Goodbye you know I will wine and dine you and treat you like a woman but the truth is I am not a real man and just want sex with a woman with a hairy chest.

Hi I can’t reply because I am having second thoughts about relationships

Hi I am in Psychotherapy at the moment and they won’t let me reply.

Hi I can’t reply because you are too real,I only want superficial women.

Hi I can’t reply because I am just a rude person.

Hi I will reply in 2 months as you are 8th on my list
Hi because I have a borderline personality disorder I don’t know who should reply.

Hi our profiles do not match (well it’s a good excuse)

Hi I have recently started seeing someone again and again and…………….

Hi I would love to reply but I just can’t

Hi I didn’t reply because I have not got the time to find out how great you are.

Hi I can’t reply because there was no electricity between us (truth is I didn’t pay my bill and have been using batteries for a while)

Hi I didn’t reply because…..ummmm…………..I can’t remember why I didn’t reply.

Hi I can’t reply because my pencil broke.

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ANY SIMILIARTY BETWEEN THIS COMPANY AND ANYBODY LIVING OR DEAD IS PURE COINCIDENTAL.
ANY BODY WITH NO SENSE OF HUMOUR NEED TO HAVE A HUMOUROLOGY
Trademark pending

Posted by: thefotografer at October 27, 2007 10:03 PM

Great Dolphin46….do you any preferences for time and date and a venue? I guess if we just set a time and date then hopefully will hear back from others wanting to come along.

Posted by: brilliantblue at October 27, 2007 10:00 PM

Hi brilliantblue, I would be interested in Sydney get together,,,,, am from South Coast and would love to meet other bloggers in Sydney!!!!

Posted by: dolphin46 at October 27, 2007 9:50 PM

OK
This is the result of tonights survey

Number of people in NSW not on a date…..2

Number of people who are in bed……………….8.65million

Number of people in NSW on a date …………8.65 million

Posted by: thefotografer at October 27, 2007 9:48 PM

There you go thefotografer????? sent u a kiss even tho i am from south coast of NSW not Sydney.... beautiful one day perfect the next!!!!!! Enjoy.

Posted by: dolphin46 at October 27, 2007 9:48 PM

I’m interested in a get together in Sydney but lets make it a sat or sun afternoon get together for drinks. Is anyone else interested?

Posted by: brilliantblue at October 27, 2007 9:48 PM

Victoria the place to be Cameraman its a well known fact!!!!!!....k

Posted by: auntykaz at October 27, 2007 9:44 PM

A guy wanted to buy a gift for his new girlfriend's birthday. As they had only started dating, after careful consideration, he decided a pair of gloves would strike the right note: personal, but not too personal.
Accompanied by the girlfriend's younger sister, he went to Myers and bought a pair of white gloves. The sister purchased a pair of panties for herself. During the wrapping, however, the clerk got the items mixed up and the sister got the gloves and the girl friend got the panties.
The guy sent the package to the girl friend with the following note:
I chose these because I noticed you are not in the habit of wearing any in the evening. If it had not been for your sister, I would have chosen the long ones with the buttons, but she wears the short ones that are easier to remove. These are a delicate shade, but the sales clerk that helped me has a pair that she has been wearing for the past three weeks and they are hardly soiled. I had her try yours on for me and she looked really smart.
I wish I was there to put them on for you the first time, as no doubt other hands will come into contact with them before I have a chance to see you again. When you take them off, remember to blow in them before putting them away as they will naturally be a little damp from wearing. Just think how many times I will kiss them during the coming year. I hope you will wear them for me Friday night. All my love.
PS: The latest style is to wear them folded down with a little fur showing.

Posted by: thefotografer at October 27, 2007 9:38 PM

hello helloHello hello!!!....is there anybody out there???
Can everybody who hasn’t got a date tonight send me a kiss so I know that half of Sydney aren’t in bed!!!

Posted by: thefotografer at October 27, 2007 9:33 PM

Niagrafalls

That’s dolphin46 and formula 64

Posted by: thefotografer at October 27, 2007 9:27 PM

ZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzz....................huh!!!!!
whats that auntykaz you have a number plate that talks to you?
Hmmmm.........girl! you need a rest!

Posted by: thefotografer at October 27, 2007 9:25 PM

well, a bloogers meet might attract a certain kind of person, but on second thoughts I'd probably try for a bloggers meet

Posted by: waterbombe at October 27, 2007 9:24 PM

thanks dolphin46, I might come up to Sydney next week and if I do I'll check out Formula46 motels.

Why don't you guys just announce a bloogers meet somewhere and see who comes out of the woodwork? You never know. When people see a time and date, that's when they decide. But ask them to email you to get the venue, just for security's sake, so you know who is turning up. Not everyone on rsvp would get a job in a convent. Sad but true.

Posted by: waterbombe at October 27, 2007 9:23 PM

Sorry I was thinking Dermit as in Kermit and not Dermott Hugh

Posted by: thefotografer at October 27, 2007 9:18 PM

don't forget Mornington Cameraman the gateway to the Peninsula and some lovely cafe's not too far to the wineries..........k

Posted by: auntykaz at October 27, 2007 9:15 PM

Cameraman Melbourne is the place to be........my numberplate says so.....k

Posted by: auntykaz at October 27, 2007 9:14 PM

Ah yes, ther are plenty of scenic places if you go looking for them or you live in the area and know about them,it is though a very difficult City to move around.

Look at Melbourne, you can walk most places or catch a tram in the city and spend all day in 4 Botanical gardens within a 5 km radius and attend 20 weddings on the weekend while you eat a pie on a park bench..and St Kilda ,just a short trip on a tram,great places that make fantastic pastries,a beach of sorts,a botanical gardens,the secret life of us,Dermit Brereton climbing into his Mercedes in a jacket with a fur collar that looks like he picked it up from St Vinnies,and not far away in Toorak all those great restaurants and bars and a street full of comedy hangouts.

Posted by: thefotografer at October 27, 2007 9:13 PM

Auntykkaz
That is true,
He does the David Hayes thing……….likes to rush his horses back to the likes of Lindsay park as quick as possible.
I guess that is because they have their own training facility and are not under scrutiny when they do what they do.

Well, I know what it’s like coming into the Cup .
No flights available in or out of Melbourne and no accommodation in Melbourne.
The trouble is you only get that break around Christmas when the prices drop and then it is on again for the tennis and the Grand prix.

Posted by: thefotografer at October 27, 2007 9:04 PM

Sydney is a beautiful place to live. Yes I live in the suburbs but one surrounded by bush and plenty of fresh air.

The best part of Sydney and nothing beats it to me is pittwater/palm beach area...just one of the most beautiful spots and 'Jonahs' restaurant for anyone who hasn't been there is a must, has the most spectacular views in Sydney.

Posted by: brilliantblue at October 27, 2007 8:14 PM

Cameraman we got Derby Day to get through yet...

That Mr Freedman l guess he has to be right with his tips sometime...l believe he has a racing compex in Rye which is my neck o the woods.....maybe l will drop in for a cuppa during the week........k

Posted by: auntykaz at October 27, 2007 8:02 PM

What a coincidence ? although she is probably in WA or SA this week, they fly her around all over the place,she used to be that cute tall blonde they used in the early Navy adds for recruitment.
I saw her about six weeks ago……she’s still cute 

Oh , meant to tell you Mr Freedman gave out his tip yesterday for the Cox plate.it was El Segundo ..and you heard it here first.David Hayes will scratch Miss Finland from the Melbourne Cup !!

Posted by: thefotografer at October 27, 2007 7:43 PM

Hey cameraman my daughter is staying in crows nest tonight.

Don't know much of Toorak other than it's pricey, and near the city.

I am well and truly a Peninsula girl these days...........k

Posted by: auntykaz at October 27, 2007 7:36 PM

Auntykaz

I have a cousin who lives in Crows Nest with her husband and that is only because she is in the Navy and gets subsidized.
Neutral bay ? You may as well talk about Toorak although I can remember Toorak had some very nice units for sale about 9 years ago for under 300,000 on Toorak rd. not far from The Como.

Try and get into Neutral bay for those Prices.
The funny thing is, I get real estate people to have a look at my house every few years and the first thing they say to me is you have Million Dollar views but not once has any of them ever offered a Million Dollars for my house,Although my son who used to live in Glebe for a while was shocked to find out what the house was worth and reckoned if you could transplant it into the Sydney area I would get way over a million for it and that was over 6 years ago.
Oh my ………….the cost of inconvienience and traffic woes,why would you pay for that 

Posted by: thefotografer at October 27, 2007 7:26 PM

ninaschen, I'm definitely coming to Melb "do" - look forward to meeting you...

welcome back, dolphin46 - great perserverance getting a post posted!

Posted by: malsie at October 27, 2007 7:21 PM

Seraphsuzie
You’re a westy and for that I include you in the out of town/Blue Mountains group

Posted by: thefotografer at October 27, 2007 7:17 PM

Sydney Harbour is, in my opinion, beautiful, and if you are stayiing on the water all the better.
I have stayed in Neutral Bay a few times and loved it.
My daughter arrived in Sydney about an hour ago on her way to Byron and navigated it well with the aid of her girlfriend and navman.

Melbourne is VERY userfriendly, and l love it when l make the trip to the big smoke.......k

Posted by: auntykaz at October 27, 2007 7:09 PM

Yippee i made it back on to blogsville!!!!! just testing to see if i can get on twice in one night.........

Waterbombe cheap accomodation in Sydney is available at the Formula 64 group of motels,,,,very cheap at about $69 a night, very basic but if a group of bloggers get together chances are that it will only be used to grab an hours sleep anyway. Think its formula 64 .... having a senior moment at present and cant remember the exact name. Must be the excitement of being able to post a comment!!!!!!!

Cheers Dolphin46

Posted by: dolphin46 at October 27, 2007 7:03 PM

oh fotografer I hope you are not including me in your comment 'I mean look at these blogs, look at the requirements of Sydneysiders for dates………..geeee how unrealistic and lazy are they becoming?'...

Hmm I have not a lot of requirements .. am flexible.. but I also know what I do and don't want..

And dolphin thanks for your lovely words.. good to see you back.. and its a bummer about the posting... it can be frustrating.. .. But hang in there!!

Posted by: seraphsuzie at October 27, 2007 6:51 PM

OK i am getting really cranky now........ how many times does one have to sign in to get a comment posted on a blog????????????????? i keep trying and last count signed in 32,009 times and still no success... ok slight exaggeration on my part but you get my drift.

I have tried to post comments in reply to posts several times, including congrats to wreacca and bk !!!! so good to read of a happy meeting from this place known as RSVP now if i could be so lucky.

Also tried to post when seraph suzie was having trials and tribulations with her son... was going thru a similar thing with my 18 year old and tried to offer encouragement,,,,, alas did not sign in properly again... hope it has resolved itself. I am sure it did as you seem so warm ,witty and wise and i love your new Hair colour.

Also Seraphsuzie i would love a Sydney bloggers meet if ever one eventuates, my funds at present wont stretch to distant forays as much as i would love to.

Most people on the blogs write with warmth, wit and wisdom and i often find myself nodding in agreement or laughing out loud at some of the comments. SLIMY u are the exception to the rule.

Good to see woodnwine back after being treated a little harshly a while ago.

To all you warm and funny people have a great Saturday night and keep blogging...... fingers crossed this makes on to this blog. Dolphin46

Posted by: dolphin46 at October 27, 2007 6:45 PM

Niagrafalls.
I have to disagree with you about Sydney.
It has the most beautiful natural harbour in the world, which Sydneysiders get to see less than I do.
That is because most of them live in the burbs.If you live in the burbs in Sydney you may as well live somewhere beautiful and with a view 200kms away.
The trouble is most Sydneysiders are there because that is where their husbands left them or because that is where their work is.
I have spent at least 50 days in the last 10 months dining in restaurants with a harbour view and in the end it is not me that sits there looking at the harbour and saying how beautiful it is, it is the Sydney women that I date.

The city is not user friendly.
The most user friendly/European style/city in Australia is Melbourne, always has been always will be.
I took a lady who lives in the Randwick area out to lunch a couple of months ago to a restaurant that used to hold two chefs hats (now one) called the Balzac and she was shocked that she didn’t know about it .
The last time she had seen that establishment was a few years ago when it was a McDonalds and she only lives 5 minutes away!!!
Most Sydneysiders unfortunately have very real restrictions on their minds and are becoming more and more like New Yorkers.
If a boat sinks in Indonesia and 200 people die than it does not make news in New York unless somebody from the Bronx is on it.
That is the way it is becoming in Sydney, I mean look at these blogs, look at the requirements of Sydneysiders for dates………..geeee how unrealistic and lazy are they becoming?
Just my thoughts.

Posted by: thefotografer at October 27, 2007 6:35 PM

yes but waterbombe it wouldn't have had to be in the City.. there are outer suburbs as well....

There doesn't seem to be many bloggers from Sydney anyway.. And I asked ages ago and no one seemed interested so am not really bothered anymore.. the rsvp events will do me..

Posted by: seraphsuzie at October 27, 2007 6:14 PM

waterbombe you dont get out much do you?

Posted by: chad1958 at October 27, 2007 6:12 PM

Sydney??? Yes!!! It's the most beautiful city in the world...the one thing wrong with Sydney is the price of accomodation. If you could possibly find something reasonable, people might attend. Does anyone have an old aunt who has a decent B&B in Sydney?

Posted by: waterbombe at October 27, 2007 6:04 PM

That's ok Suzie, I was planning it because I can find it difficult to attend functions or meets that are only for a lunch or something. This would be over the weekend instead, with a couple of different things that we could do together, depending on what people want. If you can't make it, I'm sorry we'll miss you, but if you can, that would be fantastic :)

Posted by: wraecca at October 27, 2007 5:50 PM

Oh and thanks fotografer.. :-)

and waterbombe...and sorry wraecca count me out.... probably won't have the funds.. :-)

Posted by: seraphsuzie at October 27, 2007 5:45 PM

How about a Sydney get together?? No one wants to meet in Sydney?? hmmm fair enough... I think I will just keep going to RSVP events.. if any bloggers want to meet up there thats cool. :-)

Posted by: seraphsuzie at October 27, 2007 5:43 PM

Hi all,

I thought that it might be an idea to have the Central West BlogFest in the new year? That way, it won't interrupt peoples Christmas or New Years plans, but could be done during the holidays. Yes, it will be fairly hot, but perfect weather for picnics or wine tasting. I'm thinking either the weekend of the 5th and 6th of January, or the 12th and 13th.

Also, would people prefer to find their own motel accommodation, share a cabin with the rest of the group, or (if there aren't too many people) pitch a tent (or whatever) at my place?

Let me know what you all think, and I'll start planning it in earnest over the next few weeks or so.

Posted by: wraecca at October 27, 2007 5:34 PM

Could be a go-er for me too, Wraecca. Depends on when, of course and if the finances stretch that far if it is close to the silly season.

By the way everyone, Yum Cha lunch will be on Saturday 1st December in Melbourne. If you haven't already let one of the troops know you are coming, please do so!

Posted by: ninaschen at October 27, 2007 4:55 PM

Auntykaz, I laughed when I read the reply, and took great glee in it. I took it as a compliment, so don't worry :)

So, I take it that you are also interested in a weekend up here? Right, so that's 2 so far....now we just have to decide on a date, and I'll scout out locations and accommodation for you....any other suggestions, interested bloggers?

Posted by: wraecca at October 27, 2007 3:58 PM

Wraecca the kiss reply was said very tounge in cheek just so you know........and thanks.

Hmmmm a weekend in the country........interesting......let me think...yep.............k

Posted by: auntykaz at October 27, 2007 3:53 PM

It was a joke oh purple headed one and I am sure you looked quite beautiful and I am sorry I didn’t come down to see for myself.
However I am often in Sydney and available most days for get to now the bloggers lunch or coffee.

Posted by: thefotografer at October 27, 2007 3:50 PM

Waterbombe, my suggestion regarding Central West NSW is open for ALL bloggers/RSVPers who would like to attend. Age is not a requirement, but civility is. Anyone from NSW, Vic, Qld, SA, WA, Tas, ACT and NT are welcome to attend (once we've got it organised), but I have a feeling that with the location/distance, it will mainly be people from NSW, ACT, Qld, and Vic who would attend.

Now, depending on numbers, and what people like, there are some really nice wineries around, so maybe a winery day? We can visit several wineries, do some tasting, some buying, and then later on, some indulging? And as I said, what about a theme? I think I previously suggested 'Devilish Delights' or something? I'm not sure of when, either, I'd like some input and assistance. Maybe one of the planners from the Victorian meet could help me thresh it all out?

Probably the best bet would be if people who were interested to 'kiss' me or email me, and I'll get back to them with more details. If you're going to 'kiss' me, could you please make it a 'thinks you could have a lot of fun together' one, so I know that you're interested in a fun-filled, BlogFest weekend?

Thanks everyone!!

Posted by: wraecca at October 27, 2007 3:17 PM

yep, wraecca, I'm interested in a weekend in Central NSW, and I think a few of the Melbourne people may be too.. let us know more. Oh hang on, is this meant to be a young person's gig?

Had a peek at your profile, seraphsuzie, and you would have made a superb witch. (I like witches..womanpower!) You would have looked stunning I think...good on you for getting out there! It can be hard when you are raising 3 kids alone, or even with help from an ex...and you will meet someone, just look at wraecca's story, which is as good as it can get...

And I'm not apologising somelifeinmeyet, for looking at a woman blogger's profile, (a) because i'm not homophobic and (b) because there in nothing wrong with that.

Posted by: waterbombe at October 27, 2007 3:03 PM

Hey Suzie, I would have loved to have been there last night, but as it was, I was at a friends birthday bash, working my way through about 2/3 of a bottle of rum. Didn't get smashed, though, just relaxed and happy. Strange, really. I don't tend to drink that often anymore, and when I do, it's usually just a beer or two, but last night with the rum, I wasn't actually fall-down drunk. Very happy? Yes. Smashed off my dial? No.

I am wondering, though, whether or not any other bloggers are interested in the idea I posted about a week ago, regarding meeting up in the Central West region of NSW for a weekend? I know a few of you like wine, there are some lovely wineries around, as well as some great little places to stop and eat, or just picnic at. Just let me know if you are interested, and maybe we can start the ball rolling? Maybe even a theme?

Actually, I really like the sound of a picnic.......

Posted by: wraecca at October 27, 2007 2:47 PM

tsk tsk fotografer that is not very nice.. considering you don't even know me... I actually think I looked pretty hot last night.. ..

Posted by: seraphsuzie at October 27, 2007 2:35 PM

Hmmmmmmmmm…………..so I take it you went with out a costume. ?

Posted by: thefotografer at October 27, 2007 2:28 PM

Well I went to my first RSVP event last night.. dressed as a goth type witchy poo.. cat o nine tails included. Karenchocolat and I had a great time, met some nice ladies ..but no men... well kind of did...hmm but well yeah bit strange. Anyway the event was good, but must admit it felt like being at a school dance with all the guys standing around watching the girls dance. And the majority of guys didn't dress up either..

It must have been a good night I didn't get home till 4am .. hehe..feeling a tad seedy at present too :-)

Oh but didn't see any Sydney bloggers... which was a shame... oh well maybe next time!!

Posted by: seraphsuzie at October 27, 2007 2:23 PM

wishingandwoping maybe we could be a double act l think cameraman might enjoy the challenge of witty repartee times 2...........k

Posted by: auntykaz at October 27, 2007 9:40 AM

Aunty Kaz,

I'm sure it was just an oversight and that we are all welcome...Hmmmmm, not sure I can afford the Langham...

Posted by: wishingandhoping2 at October 27, 2007 6:43 AM

Cameraman...ouch, l'm upset me and ninaschen didn't get an invite to
The Langham..........k

Posted by: auntykaz at October 26, 2007 9:53 PM

ok wishingand hoping2
i have the airtickets
and we can go for lunch in the restaurant in the Langham Hotel on Southbank?

Posted by: thefotografer at October 26, 2007 8:07 PM

What are you saying wishingandhoping2 ?
There are no attractive women in Sydney between the age of 35 and 55 who are bright enough to know that I am not gay ?and are sick and tired of taking themselves for long walks along the beach,watching the sunset alone,talking to their cat at night and dating male strippers in bars ?
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm………………………………….maybe your right.

Posted by: thefotografer at October 26, 2007 8:00 PM

You'll only find me in Melbourne.......now there's a good joke for you!

Posted by: wishingandhoping2 at October 26, 2007 7:37 PM

There you go it just goes to show how boring these blogs have become.
Can someone nominate me to take over the Blogs for RSVP ?
Obviously we are all bored to death and about to slash our wrists.
On the other had if there is somebody in Sydney between the age of 35 and 55 who is gorgeous and would like a free meal with wine at the Park Hyatt for lunch on Sunday please send a kiss in the next 5 hours,otherwiseI will have to fly to Melbourne.

Posted by: thefotografer at October 26, 2007 7:31 PM

Sydney University Study

A study conducted by Sydney Universities Department of Psychiatry has revealed that the kind of male face a woman finds attractive can differ depending on where she is in her menstrual cycle.

For instance, if she is ovulating, she is attracted to men with rugged and masculine features.

However, if she is menstruating or menopausal, she is more prone to be
attracted to a man with scissors lodged in his temple and a bat jammed
up his ass while he is on fire.