Morning Will, How's the world treating you this morning?

Yesterday, was a full busy day for me. I had to pick up parts for some of the equipment I need/have to keep the grass mowed. It was a beautiful day to be out and about, the sun was shining and the temperature was pleasant. Now if I was living in a purple bus I probably wouldn't have to worry about the grass needing cut. "punt intended"

As I mentioned, my husband wasn't around most of the time to help with the things that needed done around our hobby farm so I had to do most of it before he died. Now I don't give it much thought, I just do what it takes to get the job done. I have a son and a couple son-in-laws who I can ask if the job requires a stronger back then I have. "Life is good." It is all about attitude...

It looks like it is going to be another nice day here in central Missouri. It may rain the next couple of days but we can use some moisture just so long as it knows when enough is enough.

I do still mow grass here and 2 other places. A 1/2 acre spot where Barney is,"hopefully the last time for the season"- 20 acres near there of mine- 27.5 acres in Nagshead NC. that i own "for now"going there this Weekend. I have an offer for both and hopefully go to settlement soon! I also hold the mortgage on my Daughters home" She doesn't know this" They almost lost it once so i need to make sure they still understand things aren't free and you still need to pay your way through Life!! If anything happens to me then they own it. I'm still contemplating where to buy my permanent Home near hers"but not too close" I'm looking at one that's off the Grid there! Not sure yet, Just want to disappear at retirement. Other than that things are Peachy!! Good luck on your little farm,and No i am not looking for a Woman that has a home to share with me, I'm doing just fine as i am. Don't need to be owned yet, just wanted and needed!! Been there- done that!!

Morning Will,

You said, "Been there, done that." Isn't experience wonderful??? It sure makes' people gun shy. Some people never learn and wonder why they keep finding themselves in the same situation. And to listen to them it is always the other guy's fault.

Do you drive a designated run, local or OTR these days? It sounds like you are able to be home and take care of Barney on weekends.

I'm retired, volunteer occasionally with the developmental disabled, but mostly enjoy the peace and quiet of home. I usually start my day having a cup of coffee and scoping the forums on Mingle2. Some days I think, I need to get me a life, but I'm sure not complaining there are some really interesting people here. I gleam what I want and close a deaf ear to the weirdoes.

Yeah; that is my feeling with men too. I like having my freedom and the minute I am in a relationship; it's like I am not allowed to have my own life, do my own things, have my own thoughts as everything must be done or chosen together. Being a couple doesn't mean you should give up your individuality; it should be about sharing but not owned or controlled. Sadly; men and I don't see eye to eye on this which is why I chose to stay single.

I was otr.for the 1st 18 years then local. The last job was hauling Track Cranes for a co. that was in steel erections, done that for 9 years all over the US. I guess you could say i was a modern day trucker then?
I would haul the crane there, help set it up ,then they would fly me and the other drivers back for the next job,or fly us to take another crane down to transport to a new job. That was a lot of fun. Now i have been working for a lumber co. here 3years start at 5:00am off at 2pm hauling logs or pulpwood . Good family oriented co. And as for gunshy i'm not! You do learn from Mistakes,i've made a few but that's life and it makes you smarter!! But that's another story!

I hope you and the other ladies on here don't take this the wrong way but~~ It seems to me with what a woman has "not all" she uses it to her advantage!! (scenario) If i went to a bar to pick up women it might take me awhile to find one,A woman goes to a bar she could take a guy home for every minute she is there!! Not to mention all the free drinks. Seems like every relationship i get into has cost me to make her Happy? Maby i am too giving my own daughter said that! But what the He~double~hockeysticks is a relationship about the giving not the receiving? I was taught it needs to go both ways to workout? After my first marriage i did a lot of hiding"financially"and glad i did!

I hope you and the other ladies on here don't take this the wrong way but~~ It seems to me with what a woman has "not all" she uses it to her advantage!! (scenario) If i went to a bar to pick up women it might take me awhile to find one,A woman goes to a bar she could take a guy home for every minute she is there!!

Will, I'm not offended, I would agree with you the rules for picking up someone is different for men and woman, whether it is in a bar or at a social gathering. Generally, that is just the way it is.

If/when you are in a bar looking to hook-up/pick-up it is not much difference than picking up a lady of the night on a street corner. "Men have always been the ones paying for sex", if a man is in the market to find a wife he usually doesn't look for a soul-mate on a street corner or in a bar.

I believe the bar scene differs/varies depending on the community and culture so it is not a hard fast rule.

It is sad to mention but in my opinion these dating sites are viewed, by many/biggest part, as another way to hook-up. I believe in time that will change even now that is not true of everyone so it just takes time to sort them all out.

(((Now i have been working for a lumber co. here 3years start at 5:00am off at 2pm hauling logs or pulpwood . Good family oriented co. And as for gunshy i'm not! You do learn from Mistakes,i've made a few but that's life and it makes you smarter!! But that's another story)))


You have a normal life, a 5:00 am to 2:00 pm schedule, no sitting in a truck stop waiting for your log books to catch up with you/running out of hours too drive. Barney is where you are able to lay your head down every night to sleep. A routine, That is sweet... Does it ever get boring after all those years on the road?

No, not offended what you said as those type of women are everywhere. Myself; I don't expect a man to make me happy as I need to make me happy. I believe in having freedom in a relationship so you can go out and pursue your hobbies or being with friends. I also give the man freedom to say no to me. For instance; if a man doesn't want to accompany me to the Symphony or Opera, he can say no without consequence. He doesn't have to change who he is. He doesn't need to buy flowers, gifts, or jewelry to make me happy. He doesn't need to rescue me as I am a big girl and I can take care of myself. Me, I would insist on a pre-nup as I have my own assets and certainly don't need a man's. As for bars, don't go to them and sure as hell wouldn't go home with a guy for the night. I want to be respected for who I am as a person; respected for my intelligence and don't want to be treated like a piece of meat. I will not be treated as a one night stand which is what most guys my age want these days. I ask only one thing of a guy and that is communication. I hate when a guy is upset and lets it fester rather than telling me what is bothering him. Perhaps; my military training has made me a better person who doesn't feed off of men like a piranha.

Glad to see the no offence taken sign out from both of you!! As stated in my other post"I do my drinking at home" as i feel like it but as of now none in over 2 years! I do have it in my home"around 2 gallons" for years. As for bars i do not need to chew my arm off each weekend after i wake up neither or worry of some VD i may of caught! I guess i'm one of those stupid Men who likes remembering things? And as for multiple women,I would rather get to know "one at a time" I've seen people get names mixed up quick to make them to be the stupid one!!"Screws up everything" Guess i'm too Old Fashioned in todays world !!

Okay, we won't find you in a bar, so what will you do with/in your leisure time this weekend?

Yeah; I want to know that too.

Saturday~Mow the grass in NC. leaving tonight.
Sunday~Visit a friend in Fauquier that has terminal Cancer, i've known his brothers and sisters since the 1st grade and worked with his Father on a farm when i was 12~14. My Father,their Father and his Brothers Wifes Father all passed away the same year, starting with mine(Willie) in Feb. their Father ( Shadey) in Apr. then Mr.Arnold in June. We all kept in touch all these years.

Good Morning, it is almost 6:00 am here in Central Missouri. I'm moving slower this morning.

I'll plan to reply to this post later today. Right now my mind is focused on preparing for a trip next week. Making a list and checking it twice... I plan to pack and get ready to drive to northwest Wisconsin to visit friends and family.

Actually, I am not too far from your age group and I think sex is important to some in not uch in this age group. I know it is to me. Other things like compatability and common interests may be more important but never underestimate the pull of sex. I am sorry you had no results on this site, but you are moving anyway so maybe not such a big deal.

Welcome, I'm glad you joined the discussion. Yes i think sex is important in all relationships as well! But i use the 1 step at a time method in a relationship!! Meaning i don't expect this on my dates the first time out,but it goes with a commitment it learning everything about the person your with to further a bondage. I've heard and seen all the "war stories" on relationships not working with partners cheating! As with me if i needed Viagra for this to happen i wouldn't be here!! I've dated a few and like the last woman i wanted to see if there was a problem there as well. I don't know how to say this except for being truthful and direct so i hope this is understood by all on here!! The 1st week she showed plenty of interest then "complaining started" You take too long, My whom has dropped, i have Female problems, your too big, aim too dry etc.etc.etc. I know as you get older medical or should i say bodily problems occur in both men and women, and i respect that in a woman and i support and respect the woman i'm with!!I'm not in this to have notches on my Headboard nor use sex as a way to increase my income,my stature in life,The car, jewelry,clothes,etc. Nor to support the children i already have!! I'm in it to be a couple in ALL ASPECTS of life with you and me!! Thusfore if you call it SEX ASyou have already lost out because i say "making love" No disrespect in your caracturation of life or relationship intended!! And Thank you for joining in!!

Good post Graywolf. I have to say I agree that it should be "love making" not sex. People seem to think sex and love making are the same and thing which I find a real turn off.

Yes- now its going even further,The choking,physical punishment, abuse?what the H*LL is this world coming to anyway??? Taking an action as Love and degrading it to just a nasty habit? To each their own" LIKE THE CATTLE IN THE FIELD"?

First chance I've had to get online in a couple of days. It is good to see that there are still some folks who value sex as an expression of feeling for that special person in their life.

Friday evening some of my friends, us gals are going to have a gal's get-together, a little wine, popcorn and a whole lot of discussion in what we are looking for in a relationship. Wouldn't you love to be a little mouse?

Will, you spent time visiting with your friends over the weekend, how was your visit? Are they trying to find you a lady friend?