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Posted by: foodieatheart at November 24, 2011 3:15 AM

definitely not!! lol I enjoy my food too much :)

Posted by: mishka79 at November 21, 2011 7:13 PM

It has been a long time since I have been on a date for the first time with anyone. In the past I would say I ate less mostly due to nerves. It is amazing how foreign eating seems when on a first date; silly really when it is something we do all the time.

Posted by: timesrightnow1 at November 10, 2011 6:13 PM

margie284 - Each time I spoke to the guy after that he called me a 'bi-afran'. What exactly do you think that meant?

The expression comes from around the time of the the 1985 "Live Aid Concert" for the Ethiopian famine.

Heard about the Biafran who fell into a crocodile pit? He ate three of them before they could drag him out ...

It means in his view you eat without thinking, or he was being a smart ass, or was trying to see if you are naive. That is to say,

Him - You are a biafran.
You - What does that mean?

Posted by: stephen54 at August 3, 2011 10:36 PM

Eat less? God no... I might be there to get to know a person, but I'd also be hungry.

I watch my manners more, and avoid anything messy, stinky or involves fingers, but no, wouldn't eat less. And neither should the woman I'm with - she should eat what she wants. I'd be more worried if she was denying herself just to impress some near-stranger. (or eating dessert, then chastising herself under her breath)

Posted by: smky75 at August 2, 2011 7:29 PM

Would I eat less? No, can't imagine it. I don't hide the fact that food and I are very close friends. I had a 'date' a little while ago and ate more than my share of entree (oysters natural, bit of lemon juice) then salmon with a warm salad...mmmm. Had some mint tea afterwards. Each time I spoke to the guy after that he called me a 'bi-afran'. What exactly do you think that meant? I feel extremely naive. Advice requested PLEASE!!!!

Posted by: margie284 at July 15, 2011 8:03 PM

put it all). The amount I eat is more directly correlated to the taste of the food than anything else. I don't know about the company because if the company is good, I enjoy the food more and thus I eat more. If the company is bad, food is a great distraction and I eat more too. Thus if the food is bad, it's just terrible in both situations.

I find hearty eaters a turn on.

Posted by: whimsicallynuts at May 11, 2011 10:27 PM

Would I eat less? Hmm, probably not, unless I was really nervous..but I would be careful of what I chose...probably not the tomato based pasta, in case I dropped it on myself! lol And probably not the strong garlic meal...unless they order the same! :) Would perhaps be slightly concerned if they ate the steak tartare.....but that's just me!
I would hope that by the time we were sharing a meal, neither of us would be so hung up by the meal itself...but more interested in enjoying the conversation, atmosphere & fun. If it's not fun, then perhaps it's not the right person?

(oh, and no snails....slippery little suckers...) :)

Posted by: curltalk at April 25, 2011 12:14 AM

Maybe people go out to share time OVER a meal rather than going FOR the meal ? Maybe men { as a generalisation }
dont recognise the difference?
There is a lot more to a meal than eating.. Its the gathering and the time shared, the conversation and laughs etc. Cooking a meal at home with a "date" would be the same.. the preparation and time spent together, the sharing of ideas and good conversation and fun etc.
Would I order differently? Of course I would !! I am generally too interested in chatting and talking. The meal is secondary..
Ive never returned home hungry.Besides that Im not looking to meet someone to cook for .. so I would likely panic should a date sit there wolfing down the standard 3 course deal as part of his day. Forget what women order etc.. observing a man ordering and consuming a meal can also be quite informative as well.
Hmm wonder why Im still single...

Posted by: meetafocker at March 7, 2011 11:51 AM

I wouldn't change my eating habits on a date. OK I might be selective on my choices of food, but I believe I am quite well "trained" when it comes to dining etiquette, so shouldn't have to modify that in the slightest.

Posted by: newintownmelb at March 5, 2011 6:49 PM

Yes I probably would eat less and be far more careful about what I'd choose. Grilled fish, salad, no desert but I don't eat desert anyhow so that's no biggie.

Posted by: strumpetness at February 16, 2011 1:40 PM

Eat as much a you want so long as you are not Neanderthal about it

Posted by: motomojo at December 16, 2010 3:42 PM

To be honest, I don't think I eat alot, I usually only have the main, which has been the standard all my life. I don't like desserts unless it's a fruit and nut platter and entree's are great if you only want something light next, say a soup. About the only time I will really go for more is if it's say dinner first then out to a movie or the theatre then a late supper after and I too, like to pay my own way, then no one thinks they have paid for any privileges ;).

Posted by: iamgrace at November 17, 2010 12:25 AM

No;} Its the only time I may be eating a lot. Why not!! It also helps him to eat without being conscious of how much he wants to eat. But if I were overweight Id be careful with my choice and let him know.

Posted by: itstwothousand10 at November 13, 2010 7:52 PM

I'm not sure what 'cheap' restaurants are any more. We have an extremely small indian restaurant quite close to us with a young couple running it. The food is incredibly good and they keep trying to squeeze more and more tables in. The atmosphere is so good because everyone appreciates it is bursting at the seems. The young woman does the cooking and her husband is waiter and also helps cook. They work so hard in such a confined space. The prices are as amazing as the food and it's a great fun place to go.

Alternatively we have the large ocean front with the $70 steaks or $50 fish and ships. I don't know, all very nice but really when you work it out Fish and chips and a couple of glasses of wine is going to cost about $100 each. They don't call it fish and chips of course, but really that is what you get and it looks pretty flash.

I love the Freo wharf seafood restaurants, where you just order yourself, find your own table next to the ocean, grab a lovely bottle of wine and totally enjoy the food, the company and the ambience. As for paying, it's all supposed to be equality of the sexes nowadays and women can't have it both ways.

Posted by: iaminperth at August 16, 2010 2:48 PM

Would I eat less in the company of a man?.....No :)

Posted by: tonypandy at August 15, 2010 4:11 PM

Yes I like to see a man eat heartily, especially if he is enjoying my cooking and tells me so, or my choice of restaurant. Nothing worse than sitting there feeling he isn't happy with the food, service or your appetite, or having him trying to push you to either not eat or drink, or eat and drink too much. I usually prefer a coffee date till I know him a bit and then offer to pay if he seems to think I've ordered too much, usually they will back off and say that's fine. Had 1 guy who bought the 1st coffee after I had sent the email [with stamp cost] then on second coffee date told me that it was my shout!!!!. Seems my first coffee must have equated to $10. Needless to say there was never a third date...hehe. He had sat there telling me that he only went to cheap restaurants so you can guess what might have happened, didn't want to find out ...lol.
If you can't eat comfortably with the person how can you have a good relationship.
By the way check out my chocolate cake recipe on Relationship blog. Probably should have posted it here ...haha.
MsM09

Posted by: msmagnet09 at August 11, 2010 12:50 PM

Eat less what?

Posted by: mrglasshalffull at August 10, 2010 8:46 PM

I hope you offered the salad muncher a chip !

Posted by: iaminperth at August 10, 2010 1:32 PM

On further thought, Spankme, I can see even more problems.
Not eating much may make the really hopeful woman think that you are so besotted by her, you just have no appetite :)
And then there might be those who really want to spank you, but not quite in the way you intended :)

I think you need to come up with a much better plan for a cheap date, young man :)
Could always try Mc Donalds!

Posted by: amberlightrose at August 10, 2010 10:07 AM

Still laughing Spankme....
That was very funny. One hopes you are just being ironic, otherwise I can't see too many second dates on the cards :)

I think SM might be right Steff, you dated Spankme or one of his fun-loving friends!

On a date with you Spankme, three courses sounds about right; entree, main course AND sweets :)

So you order first then? Your plan must go horriby astray if she's not the 'sensitive' type!

Posted by: amberlightrose at August 10, 2010 9:17 AM

Surely all you ladies out there who say you enjoy cooking up a storm like to see a man with a hearty appetite even if you're out at a restaurant. (not meant to be sexist either - we all like to see our creations go down well) Food is a gift. It's ungrateful not to show your enjoyment. My favorite dinner time question: Are you going to eat that?

Posted by: anokayguy at August 9, 2010 3:16 PM

OMG steff88!! It must have been "spankmehoney" you were out with. He just admitted that in post below you..lol.. how funny! I can't believe anyone would actually do what you admitted "spankmehoney" If you are like that on a dinner date then I don't think many dates with you would be too much fun for the ladies concerned..

Personally, I prefer to pay my own way when out to dinner with a new friend but if the man kept insisting I would accept graciously, hopeing I was not expected to be the "dessert" later on..Lol!!

"spankmehoney" Lets hope that none of any of your future dates are reading this blog..laughs and rolls my eyes!!

Posted by: sweetmixture at August 8, 2010 10:31 AM

Ha Ha Ha!
I went on a date recently where I was in the exact opposite situation!
I was the one the ordered a proper meal and he ordered a salad!
Speaking from the other side of the table - it was kind of bizarre to see a full grown man daintily picking through his salad while I'm having a serve of calamari and chips! :) To be totally honest, it actually annoyed me simply because he looked so ridiculous sitting there with his salad and nothing else!

Posted by: steff88 at July 30, 2010 11:19 PM

Would I eat less -- yes but for the following reason

because I am such a tight fisted scrooge I would pig out at home before a dinner date

then at the dinner date just order a light salad - I expect the woman would order similar so she doesn't come across as a hog at the troth.

This equates to a cheap date

Posted by: spankmehoney at July 29, 2010 11:09 PM

This topic just reminded me of a previous guy I was dating who always made a big thing out of inviting me to dinner at the weekend and then would make constant remarks about how he had never seen a woman eat as much as I did.....How rude!!!For heavens sake..I only ate what was on the plate, did not order up extra big or anything and as he always made the remark sound facetious and sarcastic, it was extremely difficult for me to enjoy the food at times. Then when be walking back to the car he had a habit of grabbing a hold of my "extra bits" around my waist..hehehehehe and making me feel embarassed about enjoying my meal because of his remarks and actions! Sheesh!!..Rolls my eyes!!! This was not a one off thing and became quite a habit and I have not missed it one little bit since I brought an end to the friendship!.
The very nice man I am seeing now is such the opposite..Always trying to get me to eat more..especially desserts lol..coffee and cake etc...He loves to see me enjoy anything and everything but as I am diabetic I need to worry about these things..moderation being the key.
I think it is great to be with good company and enjoy good conversation, good food, accompanied by a few glasses of the "good stuff"!! Yayyyyyyyyyyy

Posted by: sweetmixture at July 14, 2010 9:18 PM

I think girls having a healthy appetite is great, the sheer enjoyment of food and company shouldn’t be shattered by portion control and the only time I'll worry portion size is if I need to make a weight class for a match

Posted by: blitztastic at June 2, 2010 7:08 PM

Couple of points: As I would never have dinner with somone without first getting to the stage where I was comfortable (just think: dinner is a long process/time if you don't know the person) that's not an issue. I wouldn't eat less, but I may be careful to choose a menu item that was not messy, or didn't require immediate teeth cleaning/checking ! Rarely eat pudding, so no problem there.

Posted by: tonypandy at May 3, 2010 11:07 AM

Definitely not. I love food too much and enjoy eating and watching others enjoy eating.

Posted by: sasi1 at April 28, 2010 4:48 PM

I think I will eat as normal. Be myself and enjoy the food.

Posted by: happypie at April 22, 2010 10:45 PM

I agree Richard. For someone to go out for dinner and then make a drama about not eating it is so childish in my opinion. If you don't want a huge meal then order an entree sized but at least show that you are enjoying the whole experience.

There are so many things on menus nowadays that I don't think anyone need fuss. I just can't stand fuss pot people, big judgemental downfall of mine I suppose. I have found most of the really fussy people I have met are not that healthy or are overweight anyway and they are so precious !

I like my food, obviously, and nothing nicer than enjoying a good meal, whatever it is with good company. It's all part of society and the ritual of life.

Posted by: iaminperth at March 21, 2010 11:59 AM

I love food too much not to eat what I want even when I'm in the company of a guy I've recently met and am keen on... life's too short not to be who you are!

Posted by: cheekygal1971 at March 18, 2010 6:02 PM

Speaking for myself (a guy) I must say I find it quite disconcerting to go out with someone who does not eat.

I love my food and sharing a meal isn't really sharing if your really eating by yourself.

That said I also do find attractive someone who has managed to keep their physique under control. For me at 44 that means I have the watch what I eat between shared meals - and build up a calorie budget to spend when it matters - eating together.

Regards

Richard, Sydney

Posted by: seeker44 at March 8, 2010 10:44 PM

I would only eat less in the company of the opposite gender if the company/conversation was far better than the food. Food is meant to be experienced and shared with great company.

Posted by: ladyleo10 at February 27, 2010 10:34 AM

I wonder what data capture mechanism the sceintists used, the scaling techniques and qualititative decisions behind the results.

The statment "has been proven" indicates perhaps naivity. Scientists (Karl Popper or even Kuhn would agree) never "prove" anything.

Posted by: ilikechocolate500 at February 20, 2010 2:19 AM

There is a great quote that sums up my dilema: "The only thing I can't resist is temptation". In a nutshell - no! I enjoy eating and would not under any circumstances moderate my eating in front of anyone.

Posted by: tjm77 at February 19, 2010 7:39 PM

I would eat the way I eat alone or with my friends as I could not pretend after all I love food and would not waste it.

Posted by: fleur1 at January 26, 2010 2:59 PM

I NEVER eat less in the company of men. I LOVE good food. I would hate being with a man who is fussy or picks at his food..especially if I had cooked it! And if he cooks it, even better. One of the most romantic things a guy can do for you is to cook you a special meal......

Posted by: haventmetuyet1 at January 20, 2010 9:14 PM

Eat less? Hmm... I don't stuff food in my mouth - that's for sure... But conversation OR sophistication can take a hike if I'm hungry. No wonder I have more fun when dining out with friends. I always find that everyone is happy and full at the end.

Posted by: koreofspring at January 2, 2010 8:53 AM

Just enjoy the food together, isn't that what it's about, getting together. Good food, good conversation and good company.

Just forget yourselves and enjoy yourselves.

Posted by: iaminperth at December 30, 2009 8:24 PM

its best to act normal,i want a man to see i have a good appetite,not pig out,but enjoy my food,if a man truly likes you,he wont be worrying about what you are eating,he is most likely just as nervous.

Posted by: countrygal09 at December 30, 2009 3:26 PM

No way. I would eat normally. Actually most guys (& girls) I know comment on what a good appetite I have for someone my size. When on a date I usually order something similar to what they're having. I never eat dessert on a date, don't want to seem greedy but will usually have some chocolate when I get home:)

Posted by: andthebestpartis at December 12, 2009 12:42 PM

If I'm really comfortable with a date, or if I do not think that there will be a second date, I will eat my normal portion, which isn't huge anyways.

If I'm uncomfortable with someone, or if he's too sizzling hot he makes me hot and bothered under the collar (hehehe! :"P), my stomach will feel like it's all knotted-up and queasy anyways and I wouldn't be able to eat much so yes, under these circumstances, I'll end up eating less! ;)

Posted by: dreamybutterfly at December 6, 2009 10:55 AM

What a load of rub bish, everyone here on this blog is terrified of eating when on a date and pretending they are so in cool that eating is normal ..Rubbish...eating small is better for the digestion especiallly when you're nervous.
Girls.. please be yourselves.. no need to pretend your something you're not.or want to be.

Posted by: barataria at December 4, 2009 11:51 PM

I wouldn't eat less, But I might eat differently. If I ate any gluten my stomach would swell up real quick and I would be falling asleep within an hour - talk about a hot date...not. *L*

Posted by: sl1970 at November 30, 2009 8:08 PM

No chance! I eat what I want on a date, how is eating less going to make you more appealing?

Posted by: sleepy31 at November 25, 2009 10:44 PM

Maybe your date just puts you off food? Kind of makes you queezy in your stomach. Oh well, good for the diet I guess.

Posted by: outofthefryingpan at November 24, 2009 3:43 PM

If I ate less in the company of a man, it would only be if I was too busy talking to finish eating, or if the food was dreadful.

Posted by: shrinkingviolet0101 at November 21, 2009 10:18 PM

It can be exciting at the dinner table when a woman is really enjoying her meal especially when it is her favorite. As a guy I always encourage my date to try the lobster dish as theatre of the meal is memeorable for both.

Posted by: speedracer9 at November 21, 2009 12:46 PM

Depending on the date I might eat more just to give myself something else to think about.... Seriously.. why eat less, unless you were so nervous about the person and the date scenario you thought you might throw up if you ate very much food.

Posted by: notahothouseflower at November 21, 2009 1:21 AM

I wouldn't necessarily eat less .. and would that mean eating less OF the opposite sex, or eating less BECAUSE of the opposite sex?

Either proposition doesn't sound too good, does it, and I'd be disinclined to acquiesce to that thought process in any case!

Cheekily here,

myst xox ;-)

Posted by: mystril at October 15, 2009 11:39 PM

My own philosophy....If I invited a friend for a dinner, coffee, cocktail drinks dates...I make sure It is my "shout" I pay the bills, doesn't need to split-up how much it cost..it is my treat and shout, don't need them to pay their shares. I am a generous person to think of.

Kept me wondering, why I was so special to all my dates doesn't want me to pay my share to split the bills. Most of time when having a date, I've always insist on paying my share, but they refused to accept, kind of, they're offended my offer when I open my purse to hand-over the money... Even in a first meet, they always pursuing me for expensive dinner date or day travels somewhere never been to ... when I refused, I see a great disappointment from their faces....
Reading the blogs comparing why ...whilst these men insisting women paying a fair share. What makes me different to them?? To be honest...Im wondering what makes me a special lady to be treated the way too important to them ...?!

Posted by: kicknpick at October 4, 2009 5:19 PM

Foods depend on the time-of-day, whether you have company and the-variety-of-food on offer. More comfortable masticating with company - be it with good or 'new' friends on a balmy afternoon or early evening. Lots of smiles & laughter...

Posted by: jobloke at September 30, 2009 1:07 PM

Depends...... if my date turns up in a ripped flannel shirt (which has happened) I would pretend I stopped at maccers before arriving. Then go to a thia restaurant by myself and comfort eat.

Posted by: butterflymaiden1 at September 28, 2009 6:51 PM

I was looking at the actual topic for a change (Ha! fancy that). Anyhoo. . .

I love love love and live food. There is no way I would intentionally not eat as much when on a date. Unless it would be due to being high-strung and nervous.

When nervous or upset I tend not to be able to eat. It's great when you want to lose some weight - just have a personal crisis!! Last time I lost 9 kg and fit back into heaps of my old clothes - not a nice way to lose the weight though - trust me!!

Also I find, despite loving food and loving to cook for people I care about and entertain - by the time I've prep'd the night before and then worked all morning before a lunch or a dinner - when the guests arrive - I can't eat what I've made - which is a great shame because it's so nice. So I just flit around, have a drink and pretend to eat. Wish I could be one of those completely relaxed C-type personalities who don't even raise an eyebrow at a Tsunami on the horizon. . . .

At least my guests seem to leave satisfied - and that's important to me.

Food and eating is such an intimate thing really . . . interesting to look into the psychology around food and eating.

Glitter x

ps Night you Mob, sleep well and sweet dreams of flying, or your new lover xo

Posted by: glitteringblue at September 18, 2009 9:06 PM

Happy weekend All!

Very prophetic whatuc....! think i like the brick walls one - challenge keeps me on my toes :)

Posted by: glitterbelle at September 18, 2009 7:02 PM

I love this one Wa'choo:

"The brick walls are not there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something. Because the brick walls are there to stop the people who don't want it badly enough."

I see things like that too.

Love Glitter.

ps I love quotes and will rustle up a few of my faves for you

Posted by: glitteringblue at September 18, 2009 6:41 PM

All good Belle, today having a quotes day.
here's a few of my faves.

"I know that you think you know what I said. But I'm not sure whether you understood that what you heard is what I meant." Alan Greenspan

"If I only had three words of advice, they would be, tell the truth. If I got three more words, I’d add, all the time." Randy Pausch

"The brick walls are not there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something. Because the brick walls are there to stop the people who don’t want it badly enough." Randy Pausch

Posted by: whatuc09 at September 18, 2009 2:06 PM

Hi Glitter - thanks, some lovely woman took it for me.

Posted by: woodnwine at September 18, 2009 7:21 AM

Hey Woody ~ gorgeous new photo of you - looking very relaxed, happy and healthy. Much better than that old shot. This photo shows the real, true and youthful you - I like it.

You are going to have to beat all the rsvp women off with a big stick!! Check him out ladies (woodnwine).

And . . .might I say, that's a FINE looking craft in the background : )))))))))))))))))))))

Luv Glitter xo ;-)

Posted by: glitteringblue at September 17, 2009 10:32 PM

Hi Grego : )

Mmmm, I don't know if I am healthy for you like a vitamin, but I do know that if you swallowed me, you would have nice side-effects for at least 12 hours . . . coming down is a bit rough - best to have a good sleep after - Not to be taken on a long-term basis ; ))

Love to you down there in Melb - my cyber dad. Hope life is getting a little gentler for you and the sun is starting to shine again xx

Luv Glitter xo
(you can always call me Dark Angel, but I know how much you hate that!)

Posted by: glitteringblue at September 17, 2009 8:16 PM

sweet whatuc :)

Lol i was having a rather analytical day yesterday!!! .... bloody accountants!

Posted by: glitterbelle at September 16, 2009 10:22 PM

Too long...

A husband and wife were sitting at the table attending the high school reunion.
The husband kept staring at a drunken lady swigging her alcohol drinks, as she sat alone at a nearby table.
The wife asked,...do you know her?
'Yes, he sighed,..she is my old girlfriend. I understand she took to a drinking right after we split-up, those many years ago,..and I hear she hasn't been sober since.
The wife answered...'' My God,.."who would think a person could go on celebrating that long ?!...
..and then the fight started...

Posted by: kicknpick at September 16, 2009 11:02 AM

Hi Belle,
Gosh, I meant lonely as in a newbie on the blogs not any other way : ))
I'm single by choice.
Yeah I sometimes wish my sons would eat half around the home, I'd be rolling in money.

Posted by: whatuc09 at September 16, 2009 6:57 AM

Hiya back whatuc!

Glad your happy to 'see' me but i'm not so glad to hear that you feel lonely.... chin up :)
Not sure if this will make any sense (i'm having a distinct lack of clarity moment) but what i am feeling is that my "singledom" is my choice, i.e. if you own your choice its easier to be positive about the consequences - the good, bad & ugly!

Never settle for lonely tho, it just represents a space you have chosen not to fill yet.... As for your chinese dinner its too bad that your son didn't experiment with the eating half theory - i suspect it would have also halved your bill!!

:)
Belle

Posted by: glitterbelle at September 15, 2009 7:57 PM

Hi Grego - to avoid confusion call me Belle..... ! :)

Posted by: glitterbelle at September 15, 2009 7:40 PM

You're funny Perthy! Chuckle chuckle! Might resolve the over-hang issue but...!?

Posted by: karen59 at September 14, 2009 6:29 PM

Wow we now have 2 Glitters and both of them are Glitter B. How to tell the difference? Is more than one Glitter a Glitterati of Glitters?

Glitter B1 and Glitter B2, at least that sounds healthy like in vitamins.

Mmmmm, now Glitter B1 be carefull with your 5m kayak on that dinky car of yours. I reckon it would be easy to a give a truck a shove up its kyber.

rgds Grego

Posted by: grego7 at September 14, 2009 12:59 PM

Hi Belle, great to see another new face has joined in.....makes me feel less lonely : ))

Well in (almost) sticking with the blog topic, my 14 year old son shouted us all out to all you can eat Chinese, we all tucked away 5 plates plus dessert....I asked my son how he would feel if he took a girl to dinner and she only ate half a plate of food.....he looked at me as though I was talking a foreign language his only comments were "why would ANYONE do that-it makes no sense", and I agree with him : )

Posted by: whatuc09 at September 14, 2009 10:32 AM

You would have to be really careful doing a three point turn I would think !!!

Posted by: iaminperth at September 14, 2009 12:23 AM

Thanks everyone!

I share your confusion on the black car Glitter... mine looks sweet until the wind blows - gets worse when you hit a muddy pot hole! but there still worth it :)

Posted by: glitterbelle at September 13, 2009 9:57 PM

I had a tinny in Darwin and putting it on the roof of the landrover was a task and a half so I hear you! It just takes practice and then once you get the knack, its much easier. At least you don't have crocs waiting at the boat ramp :)

R is just great ty :)

Posted by: willow29 at September 13, 2009 9:54 PM

Hi Wills,

It's bloody hard work! Try lifting an almost 5mt 22kg thingy above your head for any length of time (most women don't have much upper body strength). You've got to put the nose in first (apparently) then swing the arse in after - well that's what the boys told me - I'll let you know next week how I'm coming along : )) May need a few more lessons.

Yeah, I don't like my car - I am still in love with my old one (loyal) - a glitteringblue mitsubishi mirage hatch - some chick ran up the back of me and totalled it - mmmmm not happy Jan!! I still can't figure out why I chose black . . . . just one of those weird moments I guess.

How's R coming along?

Luv Glitter xo

Posted by: glitteringblue at September 13, 2009 8:42 PM

Belle - welcome to the blogs,

Glitter - Little Miss Sunshine looks good although I don't know much about kayaks. I didn't realise they were that long. It certainly hangs out either end of the car a long way.

Posted by: icycle67 at September 13, 2009 8:39 PM

Hi Belle, welcome to Blog-land.

No fear - we are quite friendly here - try a little shite stirring - and you will get on famously. Why have you changed your name so many times? I've only changed my to Dark Angel when I feel mentally/emotional F#$D up - not often. . .

Froggy, you are very norty : ) But you are right, I do make the guys at the Club smile every week - no knack required, just being the dag I am . . . : )

I am very glad you went for another paddle - and I don't care if you ever beat me - I just want you to be happy and be out there on the glittering blue ocean : )))

I'm off for a rollerblade - woo hoo!

Seeyez xo
Glitter >8)

Posted by: glitteringblue at September 13, 2009 4:45 PM

Hi Belle,
Welcome to the blogs. I too have a 5 year old border collie (x) "pup". Arent they just the best playmates?

Glitter, love your baby (and your car is pretty cute too). How do you manage to get it on and off?

Posted by: willow29 at September 13, 2009 3:57 PM

Welcome Belle to nuthouse! I look forward to your blogs and hope you enjoy the craziness that appears here, take what's relevant and dump the rest but along the way you'll love the laughs and get to know the marvelous personalities we have here. Enjoy - Alove.

Glitter (the blue one), love Little Miss Sunshine, she's a beauty and worth the wait, photo's already up. Alove x

Posted by: aloveoflife at September 13, 2009 1:35 PM

Once you work the knack out, that should make all the boys at the club smile...:)

I went for a paddle saturday morning,,, yeh, still got it thanks:)
And copy cats everywhere.. yellow ski, Mmmm.. right again girlfriend,
". . . There can be only one. . . "

FG

Posted by: feelgood76 at September 13, 2009 12:14 PM

"Oops! " she says poking head out from under rock cautiously checking for for oncoming traffic stirred by the FG...

No duplicity meant Glitteringblue - your the first and foremost glitterer! I'd defer out of respect and change away from my glitterbelle (this was profile name version #5) but it seems all the good ones are taken - which is probably why i'm on here anyway! In the meantime i'm more than happy with Belle (Thanks Karen59)

And by the way my 'puppy' is a 5 year old border collie with gourmet taste and yes he is very well fed bottomless pit!! - he's a dog but dont tell him that :)

Belle.....

Posted by: glitterbelle at September 13, 2009 12:13 PM

You are such a tease Froggy!
There can only be one Glitter... you know that.
Methinks 'Belle' might be the go!?

Welcome to the blogs Belle. Do you have a well feed Puppy? Food cooked by someone else always tastes much better than our own doesn't it?

Krazy ;)

Posted by: karen59 at September 13, 2009 11:21 AM

Hello Gorgeous Man,

I am totally loving it! It's a bit heavy to lift above my head and onto the roof racks - the boys at the club were trying to teach me a knack to it - think I've got it - but my arms are sore and still shaking from all that effort!

I have just uploaded a 2 photos onto my profile so you guys can check out my Baby Girl - should be up online by late this avo . . . I was a wee bit hung over in that shot (hehehe norty norty : )))

Heeeeyyy and what's the G O Glitterbell - you know . . . .

". . . There Can Only Be One . . . " ~ The Highlander.

Okay you lot - have a great day.

I'm off for a Girly Lunch by the beach . .

Kiss kiss xoxoxo
Luv Glitteringblue!!

ps Froggy, have you been out for another paddle yet??

Posted by: glitteringblue at September 13, 2009 10:41 AM

Hi Glitter welcome to the blogs.

Yes i will agree that food does smell a whole lot better when someone else cooks it for you. Eating it is another thing... they say dogs are a man best friend...:)

Hi Glitter ..

How is the new baby..!!! Bet your're loving it... in more ways than one !!!:))

Then there were two... Yikes

FG

Posted by: feelgood76 at September 13, 2009 6:19 AM

Hi all... lets see if i can post this time!!

agree about the wood fired pizza - Yum! But back to the thread...
If i have made a mess in the kitchen it's all worthwhile unless i end up feeding it to my dog - If some one else has gone to the trouble I'm starving! (provided it looks and smells like food ) and I'll even do the washing up! so now to find dinner....

Posted by: glitterbelle at September 12, 2009 8:49 PM

Perth, I caught up with Woody last night in Brissy - we drank too many bottles of great red wine, takeaway gourmet pizzas, chocolate, loud music, even did some silly jamming - him on guitar, me on a real antique harmonica - lots and lots of laughs - hit the wall at 2am. Completely hung over this morning *groan* but worth every Nurofen Plus - all 6 of them!!

Thought you'd like to know what the non-dieting bloggers were eating and drinking : )))

Luv Glitter >;-)

Posted by: glitteringblue at September 12, 2009 8:38 PM

How's your shoulder Maybe? You are always welcome up here for the day - bring the kids, or not - we'll got to the beach, have a chat, eat some hot chips, have an ice cream - get away from Brissy for a day. You'd be amazed how good a day up here can make you feel - put everything back into perspective. Plus sometimes girls need to "off-load" to girls - it's a girl thing . . .

Luv Glitter : )

*nuther hug 4 Maybe*

Posted by: glitteringblue at September 12, 2009 8:32 PM

As a guy, I can't say I'd be impressed by how little a lady ate if I took her out - and I'd be downright disappointed if I went to the effort of cooking a meal for her and it only got picked at...

Nerves I can understand, but intentionally under-eating? I want a girl to have fun when we go out - and I can't understand how anyone would find going hungry fun!

Posted by: swordfishtrombones at September 12, 2009 8:11 PM

'Dieting' is a swear word Perthy! I am suprised that got past the moderators!!!?

Posted by: karen59 at September 12, 2009 5:56 PM

Maybe....are you okay...you poor little petal plum....!

Luv Virgo...xoxoxo

Posted by: virgowoman2 at September 12, 2009 5:43 PM

Oh yum Perfect. I could go a whole store full of woodfired Pizza and a whole bottle of red to nurse my broken heart. No, not a bloke, I'm dieting !!!

Posted by: iaminperth at September 12, 2009 5:34 PM

Oh... poor babe! Yep, have a glass with me... then wrap your laughin' gear around a few slices of pizza!! This game is seriously flawed.... bit like the pokies, who really wins? Come to think of it, I don't play the pokies... so why the hell am I here?

Posted by: karen59 at September 12, 2009 5:32 PM

in the mood for woodfired pizza now thanks perthy...... and the vino will help my lil broken heart from a bout of unrequited love!

Posted by: maybeperfect4u at September 12, 2009 4:03 PM

Watchoo, they sound yummy! And very healthy too (*grins*).

Me&3, that's a healthy appetite! Good on you!

Perth - I luuurve woodfired pizzas. We have a w/f Pizza Cafe here and they're delicious!

Posted by: willow29 at September 10, 2009 2:51 PM

Yum MM3, Order two and I'll eat the other one. I love Pizza. We have a very small Pizza shop nearby called Ciao Bella and they have fabulous Pizzas with yum fresh stuff on. Huge woodfired oven and there is a line up sometimes , it's so good. I have to be so careful and not purchase as I am still dropping weight. Every now and then though we pick up a couple and chill out with a few glasses of vino.,

Posted by: iaminperth at September 9, 2009 5:49 PM

well..... i will eat less if im nurvouse but never to impress a guy! I am proud to say that i am addicted to pizza! Can eat a whole large one myself believe it or not! lol

Posted by: meandmythree at September 9, 2009 3:28 PM

Willow: I wouldn't dream of doing a diet dish for a special guy....or anyone special come to think of it. The closest I ever came to 'diet dish' was macadamia stuffed mushrooms.

Posted by: whatuc09 at September 9, 2009 12:50 PM

God no, I don't hold back. I love my food too and if I'm cooking for someone, its not going to be diet food.

Posted by: willow29 at September 9, 2009 12:04 PM

I always put on a couple of kilo's when I am dating... out drinking and eating a lot more! In every aspect of dating, you've got to be yourself!

Posted by: karen59 at September 7, 2009 10:27 PM

I think the pickers are just plain rude at times. After all it is sort of like a gift I think and it must be so disappointing to the person giving it.

I would look ridiculous picking at my food as I am obviously a fairly robust eater. And anyway I love it when someone else has cooked, presented and is going to do the washing up. And it's part of the whole social ceremony of being with another person and sharing good food and wine. I hate being with people who are so hung up on themselves they can't even accept a good meal without making it all about themselves.

I have two daughters, one picky as all, and it's all about her. And the other eats like a horse, loves her food and really lets the other person know. No points for guessing who is very slim and absolutely beautiful and has dates lined up panting.

Posted by: iaminperth at September 7, 2009 12:09 PM

Scarlett O'Hara in Gone With the Wind did just that. Surely we have progressed a bit since then?

Posted by: memoryofkisses at September 6, 2009 6:35 PM

I love a good meal, and I show my appreciation by walking away with a 'food baby'.

Posted by: whatuc09 at September 6, 2009 3:51 PM

Eat less to appear more attractive? Definitely not!
If the person I am dining with does not find me attractive then the amount of food I eat is not going to change that. I love food and enjoy a lovely meal but would certainly avoid to choose tricky dishes on a first date ;)

Btw I dont believe that men appreciate the sort of woman that picks on salad leaves but rather like someone who can enjoy the pleasure of sharing a meal.

Posted by: tidaldancer at September 5, 2009 9:18 PM

I know one of the thing that annoys teenage boys the most is taking a girl out for dinner and she just picks at her food. In fact I have heard many men complain of the same thing. I think most people like to see a result of their thoughtfulness and a woman picking and not eating food is a pretty selfish act. I mean surely enjoying an evening with someone kind and thoughtful enough to take you to dinner means, enjoy it, and show it and share the pleasure.

Posted by: iaminperth at September 5, 2009 8:42 PM

No, I would eat my normal amount.

I would however try to avoid dropping a piece of food into the red wine jus on my plate and have it splash all over a new white cotton shirt. Oh, and avoid spilling white wine all over the table cloth when topping up my date's glass.

Posted by: icycle67 at September 5, 2009 8:32 PM

I have got to try one of these lychee martini's, sounds divine, I'm a cosmo girl usually but can be convinced as long as it's not one of the cream filled concoctions!! Alove.

Maybe, yep, cutlery is a necessity - love it.

Posted by: aloveoflife at September 5, 2009 6:27 PM

The martinis were no where near the potency that Oney can produce....but still tasty.

Controlled shoveling....well.....depends, on the dinner companion, for a newbie, yes, very controlled. For someone who knows me well....I have been known to inhale my food : ))

Posted by: whatuc09 at September 5, 2009 2:16 PM

Never..... always be yourself, because eventually the true you will shine through and no one likes dishonest surprises.. do they.

Also... I do use cutlery on dates ;) LOL

Posted by: maybeperfect4u at September 5, 2009 2:15 PM

a controlled shovelling in is best dont you think?

Posted by: unknownauthor at September 5, 2009 11:45 AM

You crack me up.....the thought of you shovelling the food in, as fast as you can....!

How were the lychee martinis....have you still got the IV drip going...:)

Virgo...xoxo

Posted by: virgowoman2 at September 5, 2009 10:21 AM

lol....no......I don't eat less in the company of the opposite sex..I LOOOOOOVE food....and I shovel it in, regardless of the the company : ))

Posted by: whatuc09 at September 5, 2009 9:37 AM

ha ha!!
you sure you don't want to elaborate on that??

Posted by: russianballerina at September 5, 2009 9:12 AM

Non, especially at a seafood buffet! ;-)

myst xox

Posted by: mystril at September 5, 2009 9:10 AM

Would you like to elaborate on that sentence Whatey...:))

Virgo...xoxo

Posted by: virgowoman2 at September 5, 2009 8:59 AM

No.

Posted by: whatuc09 at September 5, 2009 8:25 AM