Working on the next date.
I have been online chatting trying to get myself out there, hoping to get a bite.
Other than the 22 year old and various 50-60's that don't read my preferences at all, Ive found a few potentials.

There is the fit cute tradie, whose photo of himself, taken by himself in the bathroom mirror manages to hide everything other than the rolled up sleeves of his super tight t-shirt.
But hey, those biceps looked fab in the harsh bathroom flouro lights. Gotta give credit for that.
Does it matter he only writes two sentences at a time, one of which is usually a joke about gay men or teenage phone sex?

Then there is the cute and slightly younger than me, miner, who has come back from overseas to 'settle down'. Oh dear, does that mean kids? Sometimes it just means getting a dog and a house.

An email or two was swapped with the guy who, upon more detailed examination of his profile announced himself as a malteezer, all golden and velvety on the inside. That was a bit of a worry, not sure how one goes about viewing ones insides. Note to self....read all the profile not just the stats! I already know not to believe the photos.

Speaking of stats I like to check statistics in order height, how they describe their body (athletic slim or average is ok), make sure they don't smoke and disregard star signs and politics. I do check pets....I'm not a dog fan and current ex (?) had four.

'Some high school' usually turns out to mean no emails, just talking, as it takes too long to find and hit the correct keys. Ive found they are the 'doers' and ones with open hearts. Good integrity.
'Post Graduate' typically you get lots of emails, beautifully written but when you meet them they are either full of themselves (some rightly so), or drastically at a loss for words. Or worse still, a jet setter who is so incredibly untrustworthy and the perfect 'Player'. They always smell nice and know all the gorgeous places to go on a date.
'Some college' is usually the hit. Means they were smart enough to get into a course but way too much fun to stay. Laid back and casual, realistic sorts who are always up to getting out and about. Great contributors and loyal friends.

The most interesting bloke I chatted with last night for 2 hours was a surprise. He is 8 years older than me and not someone who I would pick from his photo. He went to the effort to email me so I thought it only polite to return.
He wrote with humour and grammar and could type fast. Always a bonus!
He is one of the smart 'post graduate' ones. However maybe in his more advanced age he will not turn out to be an arrogant twit.
He tells of being really active through sport. Ive seen 50 year olds with 18 year old bodies so this aspect could prove exciting!
Age could be a problem, though.
I asked him what happened to cause the abrupt end to our chat session that night.
Answer came the next day. He embarrassingly fell asleep on the couch.
Ouch!
I'm sure I wasn't that boring and anyway,
if he falls asleep mid conversation, what else is he likely to fall asleep doing.....?

My very first blogg. Here goes.

The current situation: Ex boyfriend still hanging on. Its been a whole 2 months and hes talking marriage. He sits on my couch and doesnt speak, contribute in any way other than to jump up and do the dishes. And when he sits down he does that leaning back thing that men with beer guts do. Its only a little one, why does he have to sit like that? ooooo.

Fright or Flight has kicked in.

Got to catch up Friday night when he's going to pick up his stuff (tools and everlast T-shirt) and have 'The Talk'. Which has already been said, though admittedly, quite awkwardly via texting on the mobile.

Problem: Eveything I can think of to say on Friday would be unkind and unnecessary. So I havent really said anything which is unfair.

How to say
1. you are awesome in bed and everything caring, passionate and exciting and
2. you have helped me fix stuff in my house that I couldnt have done without you and really appreciate
3. but when we have a conversation we have nothing in common and you bore me silly?
4. you want to stay home all the time and not have friends, I love getting out and meeting people.

This situation has come about because

His Profile Online Was Not Accurate.

Dont lie about your age,
Dont have photos of you from 6 years ago when you looked like a body building hero
Dont write about your awesome life that was 6 years ago as if you live it today.