Well, I'm not one to admit things publicly...but here goes. I think I'm ready to date again. At least I think I am. It scares me to conjure up scenarios in my mind because I've been alone for so long, and most of the men I've dated over the past 15 years stayed around for quite some time so it isn't like I've dated a bunch...but it's time.

Here's the thing. I've not a club person (never have been) and I don't belong to a specific church group/home, and the things I DO belong to are all women things...so where does one begin?

I thought about making a sign that says, "will date for friendship" and standing on the side of the highway, but someone said they have laws against this...yes?

Suggestions? Maybe I should just wait until I get back from Ireland...yes?

Anybody got a brother who likes short, fluffy women and he has plenty of money and no mother or children or ex-wife?

Too strict? Okay, what about just no ex?

JJ - Bama Babe

Hi, JJ: It won't be long until you leave for Ireland. Perhaps, you might meet a good Irish chap there. A pub would be a good place to size them up (so I've been told).

Wow! I hadn't even thought of that...OMG...I'll be dragging my friend Nancy into every pub along the way now! Thanks for the tip Lola. I'm such a partial blonde that all I was thinking about was castles!

JJ

I got a cool brother JJ ! He's tall, handsome, 52, runs his own business (very successful), loves blues, beach walking, ...okey....now the truth...ha ha.
I got a brother...he's divorced (friendly divorce). Has his sons every other week(14 and 16, with terrible teenage issues.) It's true that he's tall, has blue eyes, a little pot belly, and salt and pepper hair. I think he's handsome...but I luv him.
It's also true that he has his own business...making enough for 2 vacations per year ( always one in Europe visiting his big sister, me). He has a home not far from the oceon, which is in dire need of a woman's hand in renovating.
Oddly enough he has a tough time finding the right one. Up to now he's been going out with women who don't want the hassles with his kids. He's very loyal, he's very very funny, and he loves to laugh as well. If he knew I was doing this he'd kill me...so this is our secret, okey?
Oh, he's a yankee! But he can do a good southern accent.

Hi, Hannelore: Secret?!! Secret?!!

"Matchmaker, Matchmaker,
Make me a match,
Find me a find,
catch me a catch
Matchmaker, Matchmaker
Look through your book,
And make me a perfect match"

Well, there you go, JJ. I'm loving this.

Lola, I just sang that outloud. Good thing nobody can hear me.

That was quick, Hannelore! I actually followed it up at home with "I saw so and so sitting in the tree...K-I-S-S-I-N-G" Gosh, I've turned into a little girl again!

Meet you out back,Lola, and don't forget the jump ropes!

Can't play outside. I've got homework to do. Would like to see you post hearts for JJ and brother though (in the absence of a tree).

Hey! Hey! YOU TWO! Cut it out already! Remember me? LOL!

Now...ahem...let's get down to brass tacts. Does this brother of yours like short, fluffy women with a strange sense of humor? Does he like to read? Does he love to watch Gone with the Wind? Grits? The Mountains? I don't like the beach.

Better yet, does he Cook? Clean House? Wait...that was for a maid...

Ahh...nevermind. I've forgotten what kind of questions to ask even. I'm hopeless. Let's go jump some rope.