Blind Dates !

[ConeyIsBabe]

Remember those 1rnfl

I'm trying to keep the Singles Forum alive, so this topic just came to mind.

Remember those dreaded blind dates from when we were younger? Do people still do that?

Do y'all have any amusing or memorable stories about your past blind dates that you can share with us ?

My first blind date was when I was around 14ish and we went to Coney Island, of course; but that date was not memorable. When I was an immature 17-year-old, there was an unforgettable blind-date, but I'll wait to see what others say first ;)

[nONIE]

OOO Coney!

Im not single but when I saw this topic I just had to comment, brought back a very unpleasant memory.

I was fixed up by a girlfriend for a Sat. nite date, I will make it short, he brought me home kissed me goodnight and the next morning I woke up with sores covering the inside of my mouth.

YUK!! It was trenchmouth! Needless to say a quick trip to the dentist was in order.Fortunately trenchmouth(whatever that is?) :dontknow: is cured very easily and quickly with the proper mouthwash. ::)

[benj]

Coney
THANKS FOR KEEPING SINGLES ALIVE. I was married to my high school sweetheart so I cant even remember a blind date. The funny thing is I'm more worried about dating now. The thought of it scares me to death. I'm not ready yet (I think) but It gives me the shivers to think about. When I became a widower I thought I could be alone for ever but It's 3 years now and I can tell you now,being alone sucks.

[tkret]

Hi CIBabe,

Didn't have all that many blind dates over the years and cannot remember any bad ones, at all. In fact, I think they can be a lot of fun considering the anticipation. I would say that for a shy person it is probably VERY intimidating, but for someone not so shy I think they would look at it as an opportunity for an interesting encounter.

When you 14 and went on yours, did you end up on the parachute jump? Did he, at least, treat you to a Nathan's? They STILL have the best fries!!!

I'm hearing on the national weather report that you're having some heat up your way again today...is that correct? How in the heck are we going to get that place of your's sold?

[ConeyIsBabe]

This blind-date-topic is not just for singles, I only posted it here to keep the Singles Forum alive ::)

OK, Nonie, since you reported on your yuckyy blind date..... I'll 'fess up on mine, although mine is kinda embarrassing - cuz I did a bad thing!

The girlfriend who set-me-up was with her fella (who she was engaged to) and I was going to meet his friend, for a double-date. We all met, all went into NYC to go see "The Rainmaker" movie with Burt Lancaster. OMG....... without going into details....... I guess we didn't like our guys and I don't even remember why! Being the immature girls we were, during the intermission - we conspired in the ladies' rest room to skip out on them (and we did!)

Over the years, I've been remorseful for that action, as it was so immature, so mean, so unlike my true nature. Guys..... whoever you are..... I'M SORRY!

[ConeyIsBabe]

tkret..... YES, it's very hot in my neck of the woods; yesterday it was 101 in my town but it's a dry heat (no humidity). It is so dry that there is an extreme fire alert. The air is very hazy from the California fires (still burning in n/CA).

As far as selling my house ..... no response at all to my FSBO so I guess TV will be a future option and TOTV will be my inspiration. Do you have an ETA (estimated time of arrival) for relocation ?? Like I said elsewhere, I'll have to live vicariously through your adventures and those of the other TV residents having all the fun ::)

[Blondie]

Hi CIB .... I was married very young (we eloped) and I have never been on a blind date. Jim (fly boy--hubby) had a brain tumor and died 7 years ago, and I haven't dated yet blind or open-eyed ???

Why don't you come for a life style visit? I would love to meet you---and the rest of the singles folks. :)

md blondie

[nONIE]

Coney,

Isnt it strange how much we regret our childish cruel actions once we uhummm mature!

I hope your skipping out on them didnt give them an inferiority complex for life!!!

I did some pretty mean things as well in those days, I hope we are forgiven!!!

I love this topic and think it could be halarious if some of us fess up and tell their stories! LOL

[colleenj]

I haven't been on "blind" dates so to speak but I have been on dates with guys I "met" through internet dating services. I really didn't have any bad experiences because I always communicated (by phone or e-mail) long enough to be comfortable before actually meeting them. While none of them were "the one" I did enjoy meeting them- I have gone sailing, golfing, out to eat, etc.- activities that are fun when shared. As far as an actual "blind date" goes, my friends know better than to try to fix me up- whenever anyone says "you just HAVE to meet this person" is usually is someone no one else would want anything to do with. I just politely decline and tell them I would rather find my own dates.

[Rokinronda]

I never had a blind date. I had a couple of "dates "before I met Ed at 16".

[tkret]

This blind-date-topic is not just for singles, I only posted it here to keep the Singles Forum alive ::)

OK, Nonie, since you reported on your yuckyy blind date..... I'll 'fess up on mine, although mine is kinda embarrassing - cuz I did a bad thing!

The girlfriend who set-me-up was with her fella (who she was engaged to) and I was going to meet his friend, for a double-date. We all met, all went into NYC to go see "The Rainmaker" movie with Burt Lancaster. OMG....... without going into details....... I guess we didn't like our guys and I don't even remember why! Being the immature girls we were, during the intermission - we conspired in the ladies' rest room to skip out on them (and we did!)

Over the years, I've been remorseful for that action, as it was so immature, so mean, so unlike my true nature. Guys..... whoever you are..... I'M SORRY!



Oh, my Goodness, ConeyIsBabe was THAT you???? Ok, you're forgiven. :beer3:

[ConeyIsBabe]

tkret......... gee ...... THANKX !

I only hope the two guys we left in the theatre have really forgiven us! At the time, (it must have been around 1956-57) my girlfriend and I thought what we did was so funny, but in retrospect.... we were just two insensitive, dumb teenagers with bad manners!

C'mon peeps..... any other blind date stories to share ?

I did have another blind date in 1980, but I'm gonna wait until others 'fess up first before I tell ;)

[barb1191]

I've never had a blind date. All my dates had good eyesight.

OMG did I really, really say that? Am sooo ashamed..... :redface: :redface:

That definitely is a GROANER, yet I couldn't resist sharing with you. ::) ::) ::)

[bestmickey]

I've only gone on two blind dates, both in the early 70's. The first one was horrible! I did a favor for a girlfriend. She had a date with this jerk, but her favorite guy (who she later married) called at the last minute and asked her out. She desperately wanted to go with "fav guy", but didn't want to just cancel on the jerk. So, she asked me if I would go out with the jerk. To help her out, I said yes. UGH! What a mistake! The guy was overweight, wore floodwater pants (too short) with light blue socks, that didn't go up as high as his floodwater pants! His car was filthy. I tried to get him to take me to my hangout nightclub, cause I was going to have the bouncers (my buddies) kick him out. But, no, he wanted to go up to Lake George. While walking along the main strip, he picks me up and carries me. ::) Oh, I was sooooooo embarrassed. Then, on the way home, once we hit town, he purposely tries to catch every red light ... and tries kissing me. YECH! I later asked my girlfriend why she would go out with such a creep. She says it's because he takes her to nice places. IMHO, that's not a good reason to date a person.

The second blind date really was fine. A guy at work had a friend from his bowling league, and fixed me up to go to the bowling banquet with this guy. He was very nice...was studying pharmacology. We had an ok/good time. The problem was me. He was too nice. At that time of my life I only liked "bad boys", and he wasn't one.

[chachacha]

i had a blind date about two years after my husband passed away (12 years ago) because my friend who knew my husband and adored him kept telling me that this fellow was "just like georges", looked like him, great sense of humor, etc...so i agreed. of course it was a disappointment because probably no one could be like my husband. but the kicker was that this man not only did not look anything like georges, but told me he hadn't spoken to his own mother for about thirty years and did not care whether she was dead or alive, because she had not approved of his late wife. this was so totally unlike any man i would ever want to be with that i was really feeling blue afterward....things get better eventually. i have stopped trying to replace my lost love and give everyone a chance to be their own person.

[samhass]

Oh Barb, Great minds think alike!! I thought briefly about going there, but refrained.
Chacha..I think you have to look at the way a man treats his Mother. If he is good to her, He will generally be good to you. IMHO. Hope to see you at Crispers.






I've never had a blind date. All my dates had good eyesight.

OMG did I really, really say that? Am sooo ashamed..... :redface: :redface:

That definitely is a GROANER, yet I couldn't resist sharing with you. ::) ::) ::)

[KathieI]

Being the neighborhood spinster!!! I didn't get married until I was 37, now in retrospect, I probably should NEVER have gotten married!! I'm disgressing...now I sound like B3

However, because I was available, to put it nicely, I was always the one that girlfriends fixed me up with their boyfriends best friends... Probably been on 20 or more blind dates, some good, some bad. But some fun experiences, some day, when we have a jammie party I'll share the stories with you.

CIB, your not alone. I was around 17 and in a drive in movie and hated this guy, so I made believe I was going to the ladies room, and walked out of the drive in along Bruckner Blvd. to the nearest diner where I met a great guy and he took me home. Boy was my mother confused when she saw us walk in the door...

[ConeyIsBabe]

OMG..... Kathie..... thanks for sharing that tidbit! Now I don't feel so awfully guilty..... well, I still feel guilty, but we can both chalk it up to our youth! Believe it or not, I had very little dating experience when I got married at age 19. (But that's another topic!)

My last blind date was in 1980. There was a local radio program where anyone could say "My name is so&so, I live in wherever, and my phone number is ###" Well, this nice sounding gent gave his number and I called him. I arranged for us to meet outside my place of employment (the police station) and he took me to a very expensive dinner at a fancy restaurant. He was a very big spender, we went on several nice trips together; all in all it was a fun two years.

I met my current fella in 1990 and we're still friends; but like I told Bright...... he does not want to relocate back to Florida so I guess I'll be on my own when that time comes.

No more blind dates for me, though 1rnfl

[jerseygirl008]

Coney: You sure do start great threads. I (divorced in '05) recently did the internet thing. What a total waste of time. Maybe it's me - most definately is me - but guys are never honest in describing their looks. Cracks me up....... Anyway, went on a coffee date - the only way to do it because you don't have to be tortured through a long expensive dinner if its not going to work out - and it became apparent to me very quickly that the guy HATED WOMAN. He spent the first 15 minutes telling me how woman just want money and power over men. He was really getting angry. I politely left. Said, "You know ______, I don't think this is going to work out. Thanks for the coffee. Bye." Geeeeeeez, not going there ever again. Please keep the stories coming.

[tkret]

CIB, your not alone. I was around 17 and in a drive in movie and hated this guy, so I made believe I was going to the ladies room, and walked out of the drive in along Bruckner Blvd. to the nearest diner where I met a great guy and he took me home. Boy was my mother confused when she saw us walk in the door...



KathieI,

Whitestone Drive-in? Been out of NY for 25 years but visited that drive-in many times during the 60's. Cannot remember if it was near Bruckner Blvd.

[tkret]

Coney: You sure do start great threads. I (divorced in '05) recently did the internet thing. What a total waste of time. Maybe it's me - most definately is me - but guys are never honest in describing their looks. Cracks me up....... Anyway, went on a coffee date - the only way to do it because you don't have to be tortured through a long expensive dinner if its not going to work out - and it became apparent to me very quickly that the guy HATED WOMAN. He spent the first 15 minutes telling me how woman just want money and power over men. He was really getting angry. I politely left. Said, "You know ______, I don't think this is going to work out. Thanks for the coffee. Bye." Geeeeeeez, not going there ever again. Please keep the stories coming.


Hi Jerseygirl008,
Now THAT'S funny.... not laughing at you but WITH you. Not every guy is a jerk like that.

[bestmickey]

Jerseygirl, I agree that a date for coffee is the only way to do a "blind date"... IF one ever wants to go on a blind date. Fast escape if it doesn't work out.

[jmemc46]

Hi Everyone,
Guess I 've had my share of blind dates etc.I have to say I love meeting new people so I would say they were pretty good but didn't meet mister wright. Don't give up girls dating can be fun. Being alone does suck, there is so much to enjoy if you have someone to share it with.
Hope to meet you ladies soon.
Jmemc:laugh::laugh::laugh:

[cybrgeezer]

I always counted on blind dates.

I figured the worse their vision, the better I looked.

[MelZ]

Blind dates,, I remember a couple of real bad ones. Having said that sometimes you have to remember a lesson I learned as a young treasure Scuba diver. When you jump into the ocean you never know what you might bring up with you.:clap2:

Having said that my wife of 36 years and I met on a blind date.:angel::angel:

[islandgal]

I only had two blind dates only as a favor to girlfriends.
A freshman in an all girls college, I went to a university for a dance to meet the friend of my girlfriend's date. I had been with him at a frat party
for about 3 hours, not impressed and decided I had to leave. Luckily a boy I knew from home came by the frat party. Finding out he did not have
a date, he kindly drove me back to my school 3 hours away.

As a divorcee, my girlfriend wanted me to join her date and his friend for dinner. We were in one of my favorite restaurants and during cocktails,
I decided I did not like him at all. I called a taxi from the restroom and left by the side door for home.
Fortunately, both my girlfriends laughed about it.

Boomer, I am an English major, but I don't summarize well. Too much information. Help!!!!

[ConeyIsBabe]

As a divorcee, my girlfriend wanted me to join her date and his friend for dinner. We were in one of my favorite restaurants and during cocktails,
I decided I did not like him at all. I called a taxi from the restroom and left by the side door for home.
Fortunately, both my girlfriends laughed about it.

LOL..... I did the same thing (see my post #5) 52 years ago!

P.S. Glad to see this old thread become alive again :MOJE_whot:

[angel222]

I never had a blind date experience when I was younger but after 3 years of being alone after my husband's death, I was convinced by a friend to go out with her husbands co-worker - believe me, it took alot of convincing!! The date was nice (he had done alot of planning to make sure it was nice) and he was a fun guy but no real chemistry between us - I have to say though it was worth trying it since we wound up with a sort of friendship for the last two years...nothing really deep but an occasional phone call just to see how things are going. I have to admit though that I haven't said yes to any more blind dates since then so my experience level is really low..

I have been told many times since becoming a widow that sometimes we have to get out of our comfort zone and try something different -- its not always easy for me but I have spoken to some people here in the Villages that have really done just that and its worked for them.... who knows maybe they're right - just go for it!! :pepper2:

[parks61]

Looks like a rather old topic but I found it interesting. Being divorced now for 5 years I have had a number of blind dates. Setup by friends and the outcome of being on eharmony for 6 months.. Blind dates do not scare me and everyone I was on I at least had a conversation - beats being alone. I've met some scary women; and some very mean, some lonely and some very nice ladies but not a partner for me. The crazy one was funny - we met at a neutral site - she drove and I drove. She was fun to talk to but drank alittle to much. I offered to leave and meet her at another location closer to her home so she would not have far to drive home after the date. Well this crazy lady was fun but carried every weapon a person could carry. More knifes, brass knuckles, mace, pepper spray than any robber would have. Well we had fun, we danced, drank alittle more and even kissed and acted like younger adults for awhile. She was crazy and looking for a partner. Well she was not for me but we did part that night on good terms. I just made a bad date a fun night. :22yikes:

[katezbox]

I never had a blind date experience when I was younger but after 3 years of being alone after my husband's death, I was convinced by a friend to go out with her husbands co-worker - believe me, it took alot of convincing!! The date was nice (he had done alot of planning to make sure it was nice) and he was a fun guy but no real chemistry between us - I have to say though it was worth trying it since we wound up with a sort of friendship for the last two years...nothing really deep but an occasional phone call just to see how things are going. I have to admit though that I haven't said yes to any more blind dates since then so my experience level is really low..

I have been told many times since becoming a widow that sometimes we have to get out of our comfort zone and try something different -- its not always easy for me but I have spoken to some people here in the Villages that have really done just that and its worked for them.... who knows maybe they're right - just go for it!! :pepper2:


Angel,

I have never had a blind date - nope, never. When I was young and single it was due to lack of confidence that this guy would like me - and after my divorce, I met my wonderful husband a few months after. Believe me, I do count my blessings for that.

There is an expression I use with my business customers a lot - but it works with any situations. "If you continue doing things as you always have, why would you expect the results to change?" Leaving a comfort zone is tough - but can be done gradually. I think one of the best things about TV is that there is so much to all the time. You have a great set of girlfriends - let them help you try something new?

[swrinfla]

Never had any blind dates. But, I'd like to expand a little on the postings suggesting stepping out of your comfort zone.

Several years ago, a neighbor on my street in St. Louis lost her husband of more than 40 years. She carried on for three-four years as a personable widow, a friend to all. Then, at one of the street's annual adults-only party, she introduced her new husband, of one week! We were all blown away!

Especially when we learned that they had been in elementary and middle schools together, some 55-60 years before, then had run across each other at a church function.

Delightful story. And, that's more than ten years ago, they're still like love-birds.

Me, I'm still in my comfort zone after losing my wife of 40+ years almost ten years ago. But, I like my comfort zone, thank you very much! :bowdown:

SWR
:beer3:

[ConeyIsBabe]

Never had any blind dates. But, I'd like to expand a little on the postings suggesting stepping out of your comfort zone.

Several years ago, a neighbor on my street in St. Louis lost her husband of more than 40 years. She carried on for three-four years as a personable widow, a friend to all. Then, at one of the street's annual adults-only party, she introduced her new husband, of one week! We were all blown away!

Especially when we learned that they had been in elementary and middle schools together, some 55-60 years before, then had run across each other at a church function.

Delightful story. And, that's more than ten years ago, they're still like love-birds.

Me, I'm still in my comfort zone after losing my wife of 40+ years almost ten years ago. But, I like my comfort zone, thank you very much! :bowdown:

SWR
:beer3:

I agree with you SWR ~ if I ever get to TV, it would be interesting to see if I'd step out of my comfort zone and participate ~ cuz partying crowds are way out of my zone :MOJE_whot:

[Karen83]

I met my husband on a blind date, but we weren't each other's date! Our mutual friends, with their infinite wisdom, did not think we were suited for each other and fixed us up with other people and we all went on a triple date. We have no idea where those friends are today, but we just celebrated 38 years of marriage!

[happylady]

I have been a widow for 19 years. It is hard to meet nice people no matter how old you are. I enjoy traveling and I go on a lot of trips through AAA. Good luck. Fran

[joanna]

oh and did you go necking under the boardwalk lol

[jannd228]

Nice story...I lived in MA all my life, took care of an elderly family friend last year,93, like me no immediate family; he passed in February.

It was then that I decided I decided I was going to go live in TV, working my way down there from MA visiting dance studio friends I have.

I understand the comfort zone, stay in it as long as you need to or want to. I decided now was the time to leave mine

[Geewiz]

Repeat after me....I will never date another crazy person from Match.com...I will never date another crazy person from Match.com....I will never date another crazy person from Match.com...if I go back on this pledge...someone...please...shoot...me - she said she was a tall Greek girl...I said I was short but we might have a future if she liked to slow dance..especially if she wore heels...theGreek thing, I didn't get...I don't identify myself by ethnic baggage..but, to each their own...what I forgot is that the Greeks defined comedy as the absence of tragedy...sense of humor...totally missing...she kept saying I was gay...how do you argue with this short of sounding like a homophobe? I said, "Take me home and cure me"...she didn't get the joke...she said my car (a RAV4) was "gay"..I said I never looked under the hood, I hired out for that and I was OK with whatever the mechanic and car had going as long as the car ran in the morning...I will be renting a home all of October in the Villages and bringing my checkbook...wish me luck.

[chachacha]

that was a very funny post! i am sure we can all relate! better luck when you arrive here :)

[Villages PL]

When I was a young lad I set up my cousin to go on a blind date. He had been dating a girl who turned out to be mean (treated him poorly). He had broken up with her but said, "If I don't find another girl soon, I'll end up going back to her." I was dating a nice girl and he wanted to know if she had a sister. I said, "yes, and she doesn't have a boy friend." So, I set things up for a double date.

The bottom line: They liked each other, got married and raised 3 great kids.

As for myself, I don't recall ever going on a blind date.

Oops, yes, I did go on a blind date but nothing ever came of it. She was not a talker and I am not either, so it was a job trying to keep things going. Have you ever tried to have a conversation when the other person never says anything? Also, she was a drinker and I am not. So we were not a good match.