Blog Police
I have been pleased with 99.9% of the wonderful ladies (and maybe men) who have used the blog. There has only been one person who has consistently been negative and virtually always wrong. She (or he) will probably get a thrill knowing I am responding to him/her-and so this will be the ONLY time I will do so. Completely inaccurate statements will be eliminated from the blog, from anybody. I'll say this once, and one time only. As of today, July 26, 2005, I have not had ONE conversation with anybody about a reality show. Nor a book. Again, I will not answer this question again. If there was ever a change, believe me, you would all know about it. It gives me great pleasure to delete the negativity and I will continue to do so without any further explanations to anybody. "You" were right on one thing though, I have way better things to do then check for the negative comments, so a good friend does check every hour so he can delete the inevitable negative and/or inaccurate comments that you will continue to send in. (Hey, get a life, or better yet, a man or a woman!!!!!!!) To everybody else, blog away and have fun!!! Richard Roe
290 Comments:
Ha ha. I am a friend of Richard Roe's and his response to her (or whomever) was pure Richard. He has a saying he lives by. "Don't take s--t from anybody, anytime." The only thing I'm surprised about was he let the very wrong comments stay on the blog for a few days. No, I am not the "blog policeman" Richard referred to, but a good friend.
Bonjour Richard,
With you 100%.......tragic to have "someone" so negative about any and everything! Quite tiresome! However it is their loss.
As I have said earlier ANGER is one letter away for DANGER!
Plus to top it off how dare ANYONE attempt to tell me or anyone else NOT to "dare to dream"!! It took a lifetime to get here and it will take way more than one finite moment from ANY one person to take the freedom to dream away from me!! I am sure I speak for many fellow Bloggettes as well!
KUDDOS!!!!!!!!!!!!
and GOOD ON YOU!!!( as we Canajuns say!)!!
YOU GO!!! There are way more of us supporting you and who beleive in your quest...than not! I am also sure the "negative garbage" stayed as long as it did because not only is it tiresome to read it is high maintenence to keep watch over and more importantly......WHO CARES!!
A la procahain et bon chance!!
La Belle form La Belle Province xox
Hi Richard, I'm so glad you laid it on the line. I couldn't be bothered contributing here for the past day or so because everything's been either negative or boring. Plus I also have better things to do. I think your idea for this adventure is fantastic and I truly hope you find your "dream girl" and at the very least, some of us have made contact and become blog friends with plans to actually meet some day. Never mind the negativity of some. Just continue on your own path and remember if one doors closes, another one opens.
I must get back to my studying and research for the course I'm taking mid-August. Whoever said teachers get all summer off???
Leslie in VanCan
I am from the land of OZ, and in our country we would say that that was one lonely, sad, woman who probably has been burned in relationships. Is that a surprise???? As we say here Richard "Good on you mate!!!" Miss Ozzie
Hey Y'all......
I don't mean to hog the blog but........
I am a huge proponent of the "power of positive thinking" so a gift for each and everyone, and...yes including: AA (Angry Anonymous!)!! This was given to me by my precious daughters, and beleive me when I say we have been to hell and back together, but we survived! We so appreciate the gift of each day!! This poem has a safe place in my heart and on my fridge where I start each and every day by reading it and appreciating ALL that we have... NOT what we don't!
"This is the beginning of a new day.
You have been given this day to use as you will.
You can waste it or use it for good.
What you do today is important because you are
Exchanging a day of your life for it.
When tomorrow comes,
This day will be gone forever;
In it's place is something that you have left behind.....
Let it be something good"
So...onwards and upwards...
Lets suck it up (an Aussie expression!!) and get this show on the road!!
Je t'adore...chacque une!!
La Belle from La Belle Province xox
I love it~ Way to go Richard!!!!! Now that is the way to say it...
get a man/woman...
yep, ya hoooo lol
I know you are busy..
and like I said before with so many women to look at you must dream about them..
soooo take a nap... dream away..
then get busy again.. you know what???? I might even get crazy enough to send in my stuff....
you just never know----
MY DREAM MIGHT COME TRUE OOOOHHH
maybe today.. maybe tomorrow.. maybe when you get my tape????
never know...
Have a Wonderful day---Dream a dream----
Wanda
to Richard
Whew!! Thank Goodness!! A voice of sense and sensibility.
And now - my take on FUN:
'Fun I love, but too much fun is of all things the most loathsome. Mirth is better than fun, and happiness is better than mirth!' You can have all the fun you want as long as your are happy. And I'm still - HAPPY :)
Richard, coeur de Lion! (I could not resist, eh!eh!) Ladies,
Good for you, RR.
I like this quote:
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at time of challenge and controversy." Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
VJ?? Reading "The Holographic Universe" by Michael Talbot would help understanding "what the Bleep do we know". Native Indian had a saying "We are all related" This movie is about quantum physics, quantum healing. The method I do is based on quantum healing. What it means is that whatever we do, say,think, affect each other therefore the entire universe. So lets stay positive and have fun in a good way!
What we are doing here is wonderful. We are opening a door to a new consciousness. Some of you have my -email and we can continue this off the blog.
Hey La Belle: do you remember the song: Cheri(e), je t'aime, cheri(e), je t'adore!
What is "chacque une??"
You all have a great evening and if you feel like it lets connect to each other by looking at Mars.
MyriaminVA
For All Good People...
(Sending “good” thoughts & small reminders :)
"People are unreasonable, illogical and self-centered. Love them anyway.
If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives. Do good anyway.
If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies. Succeed anyway.
The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway.
Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable. Be honest and frank anyway.
The biggest person with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the smallest person with the smallest mind. Think big anyway.
People favor underdogs but follow only top dogs. Fight for a few underdogs anyway.
What you spend years building may be destroyed overnight. Build anyway.
People really need help but may attack if you help them. Help people anyway.
Give the world the best you have and you might get kicked in the teeth. Give the world the best you've got anyway."
---The Paradoxical Commandments
by Dr. Kent M. Keith ---
GO, “RR” (& Ladies), GO!!!
RADIO CITY-“ella”
HI MyriaminVA!!
"Je t'adore....Chacque une."
"I adore each and every one of you!"
At times context gets "lost in translation" as the French language has some wonderful "romantic" expressions that the direct English translation just does "fit" within the same context!
ie: in French one would casually say "Je t'adore" to a casual aquaintance/friend and it is more than acceptable!
If one were to say "I adore you" in English to a casual aquaintance/friend more than likely they:
1)would get their face slapped...
OR
2)perhaps they might get lucky!!! (as it were!)
Interesting n'est pas???
La Belle xox
Yeahhhh for you Richard!!!
I think the quote about the "ultimate measure of a man..." from MyriaminVA hits the nail on the head! That is the kind of man who is attractive to a woman, not one who just says what he thinks you may want to hear, but the truth straight up. Unfortunately I think we have all fallen for the smooth talking guy, who winds up being not sincere or truthful.
I share your passion and ability to dream and dream big.
Bravo to you Richard!
POPCORN222
HI Canadian blogette,
Yes we use: I adore you more loosely that here, what I was curious to know is if "chacque une" is the canadian equivalent for "chacune" in French? meaning each. I visited Montreal briefly and will love to go there again.
A demain,
MyriaminVA
Well done. Thank you Richard.
Aside: Maybe a "blogbusters" tank top (no pun intended, ha, ha) for the store would be appropriate. Yes?
Have a great day!
Richard...
I like your style! Let's have fun and learn something from all the work Richard has been putting forth on his adventure. It makes me happy to see a man going to the extreme to find his love.
Cio...itchyfeet
to blogsmog and RR
Maybe the shirt could be labelled BOOTERS. :) Pun positively intended!
IMHO--The proceeds from the shop should go to a charity in each country we travel to----
ha haha ha this is great..
i have had so much fun the las couple of days...
thank you all..
my tummy hurts.. my cheeks are stuck, oh come on the cheeks on my face ... ha ha ha .. what were you thinking..
it is the moon and mars.. i know it is ... i have not been drinking.. i haven't.. honest...
Ladies of the blog and Richard, inestimable gent.
I thought the "e-mails from southeast asia" in today's SB newsletter extremely funny.
Also, special mention for Canadian Blogette's "flying wimp" memoirs which she shared in an earlier blog.
You all are the best story tellers ever...da fi true!
Hello Richard, I'm a medical missionary. The traveling and learning about other people's life styles is a familier adventure for me. However, I have found that being away from the U.S. at Christmas time can be a very isolating experience. You mentioned in your newsletter that you believe in reaching out and tauching other people on a daily basis. That made me feel more secure about being a part of this adventure because that came very close to the core of who I am.
By the way your jokes are like desert for me. I'm one of those
people who eats her desert first.
M.M. Corbett
Richard,
I just received the latest newsletter and checked out
the Senior Bachelor shop, but couldn't find the
statement that the proceeds or profits would be
donated to charitable cause.
Guess my mind made the leap when seeing the photo of the adorable Vietnamese children
Wouldn't that be a great idea as an adjunct to this
whole love search, to help some third world children
or health org.!!!
I'd probably buy something if that were the case!!
Hey Belizegial,
Thank you so for the "mention" please allow me to return the "mention to you.......I just read your prayer "Friends that pray together, stay together" I must admit I am not at all reigious, but spirtual, and I commend you for such a beautiful prayer!!!
take care of you and yours
a la prochain
La Belle aka "Flying Wimp" !!
Is it possible to donate the proceeds of your store
sales to some charitable cause benefitting children
or world health problems?
I'd be tempted to buy something if that were the case!!
Those adorable Vietnamese children in the photo in your newsletter gave me the idea. Imagine the possibilities when your love search is tied to something
other than your own longing!!!
There once was a sour woman who logged,
Negative comments...her truth was so fogged,
So Officer Richard stepped in and said with a grin,
"No more sh-- from you, you've been outblogged!"
To Richard
Good for you . That's the way aha aha i like it.... :-)
I'm just glad i am not him/her and thanks to people like them, without them we can't see the difference between positive and negative. That's the way i look at it.
To Happy and Ella
You make me so 'appy.:-) love positive happy people like you.
Thank you so much for great "quotes" and inspirations. I will try to stay awake for Mars tonight, i don't care if it's cloudy or bright cause i only have eyes for you....la la la... a song....it soothes your soul...
To Suzanne Mesa Arizona
Just in case you missed my response re: Link (love to help in any way i can)
Hyperlink (link) is a just a way that takes you to another document or another part of the same document...ie. when you click on this
Senior Bachelor , it takes you to where it's link to.
Bachelor/ette Shop
This is my first blog. Hope it goes through.
I went to the shop expecting to find a statement about 'proceeds from the sale of this merchandise is donated to...'. I have to say I was dissapointed not to see it.
Now I don't want to be negative first time out, so I'll close by saying that I am inspired by this whole adventure. Nothing beats a failure but a try!
All the best,
Deb
"We" are 3 little old ladies from England. About 6 weeks ago, Mr. Richard Roe appeared on GMTV, our biggest morning tellie show reaching some 6 million viewers in the UK. We have been laughing at that negative "anonymous" knowing that this is one frustrated woman (we assume it's a woman). In our country we would call her the word for a female dog, and in case it was a man we would call him a "poof." We have now self-appointed ourselves as part of the "Blog Police" and when little Missie Nasty Negative writes in, we will go right after her. Comments that are argumentative, or have a different take on things I suspect is fine with Mr. Senior Bacehlor, and with us, but the negative, apparent lies, have no place here. We like to have fun here. Go away!!
Well said, Richard. The comments were tiresome and in truth, I hadn't been back in a while because of having to plow through them. Something inside said to click on the blog link today, and I'm glad I did.
Every time I read your writing, I think, "I really like this guy more and more."
Jenny from AustinTX
Richard - WHOOOWEEE!!!!
I haven't even bothered to read past the first two, to know that we are on the same wavelength. Thank you for making it patently clear. I think some of us might have been concerned with the lack of specificity on what I think we all thought of: our privacy, and the release of personal thoughts in a venue where - Who knows how we might eventually become vulerable?
Your comments tonight, though, Richard, allayed my earlier hesitations. Bravado!! Finally!!
OK, let's get going with the real issues, from those of us who are, in all sincerety, here seriously, for the Journey, not the ride.
Well, I suppose I should read the other comments now. Goes to show how some of us don't necessarily run with the pack. Thank you, my mentors of this Blog, who have supported my same, earlier, feelings and issues. We're on the right track now!!
THANKS,RICHARD!!!
Suzan, from Forest Hills
Greetings Richard! I giggled when reading about the Karaoke singing 'Lingle Lells' ...LOL too much, what a tonic!!!!! :) Love the Teaching from Maya Angelou, I have the greatest respect for that LADY, she is so WISE and a powerhouse of knowledge, a lot to be learnt from her. Oprah had her on one of her shows talking about a certain cake recipe(which is one of Oprah's favourite recipes) the story was priceless involving a gentleman whom Maya politely managed to obtain the so called 'secret' recipe from! Radio City "ella" thank you once again for contributing towards elevating the consciousness of those of us who Blog here! Positivity creates Productivity...negativity decreases productivity!
My Beloved Mother and Father would always remind me: "Stand Tall While All Those Around You May Fall" Goodness Shall Prevail, no matter what! A fabulous show on Oprah today....LANCE ARMSTRONG and his LadyLove SHERYL CROWE, love the yellow bracelet, gotta get meself one!
Dare To Be A Daniel
Dare To Stand Alone
Dare To Have A Purpose Clear
Dare To Make It Known
from the 'out of africa'
Senior Bachelorette:)
Vj in Toronto Canada
RICHARD!!! A POSITIVE NEWSFLASH!!!!
Just had a BRAINSTORM..actually truth to tell..it was quite painful, I am not used to them anymore!!!
Please take a second and hear me out.....
I stand accountable for planting the seed re: "Senior Bachelorette Altruistic Shop" idea and do I assume full responsiblity......soooooo how do you feel about launching or supporting an initiative re: Aids Prevention, Education, Awareness Program in Africa or India or China or Asia or Russia etc or all of the above etc etc. I am sure I don't have to tell you it is so very close to becoming a pandemic crisis!
When I attended International Palliative Care Conferences over the past several years there was serious "begging" from the "powers that be" for Doctors to donate 3 months of their time to help in the fight against Aids in Africa!!!!
If you put ALL the Senior (and not so Senior) Bloggers, Bloggettes together UNIVERSALLY and COLLABORATIVELY "we" could have a serious impact on an Aids Initiative PLUS!!!!!, these would all be countires that you HAVE
OR
ARE PLANNING TO VISIT.....
you could initiate/ launch a tremendously important Altruistic Campaign PLUS Travel to these countries as ombudsman/ambassador with your ombudswoman/ambassadorette (of course!!!), monitoring and assuring the monies are being dispersed to the proper centers and programs!!! HUGE!!!!!
So.......business plan:
You could allocate plus advertise/market etc: "Senior Bachelor And Bachelorrette Shop" (SBABS???...perhaps have Bloggers suggest appropriate catchy name!!!)
A certain percentage (your choice) of all "shop" sales go to "Aids Awareness & Prevention"??? again your choice?? and perhaps ALL 100% of proceeds (your choice??) from "the Senior Bachelor/Bachelorette PURPLE Bracelet go to the same initiative. I watched Oprah today, Lance Armstrong was talking about his "Live Strong" initiative for Cancer Research...with the sales of his bracelet alone("the bracelet" I mentioned in earlier blog...so serendipidous that he was on Oprah today...I rarely
have time to watch TV in the day!!))
at $1 a pop he has generated 3.5 MILLION $$ for Cancer Research........so just close you eyes and IMAGINE what we could do......together globally!!! There are a s'load of socially conscious SINGLE SENIOR BOOMERS/BOOMERETTES out there with at least $1 or $2 or $3 .... hell at least 5 bucks in their pockets to spare for such an IMPORTANT AND RELAVENT initiative........
and....OPRAH would LOVE IT AND Perhaps if we are REALLY GOOD!!! EVEN ENDORSE IT....OF THAT I AM SURE!!!!....
I do appreciate and understand that you probably are so insanely busy that you don't know what day of the week it is.....but just close your eyes for a moment and just DREAM...IMAGINE!!!
DARE TO DREAM BIG!!!!...
REALLY REALLY BIG!!!..
AND DELEGATE!!!..
WE COULD ALL DO SOMETHING HUGE!!!!!!!
PLUS have a positive impact!........
and... there would be NO such thing as a "LOSER" in your quest
it would be a "Win/Win" scenario, we would all be winnners, (not that we aren't aready!! yah!!) for absolutely ALL concerned and for all the right reasons!!!!!!!!
Sooooo?? Whadya think??? EH???
I am now pooped...need beauty sleep desperately, almost 11pm here in the "Great White North"
La Belle Province!!! Bet y'all wish I had NEVER learned to do the BOLD thang!!
Y'all have clearly created a NIGHTMARE!!!!
Bon nuit a tous!!! et a la prochain!!
La Belle xox
Richard, as you have said and know,one cannot dwell on negativity, negative people just bring you down. Everyone has heartaches and troubles in their lives, how would we know and be able to enjoy the wonderful times if we didn't. I've always said our lives revolve around hills and valleys, it's how we deal with the valleys that really counts. Life is sooooo exciting and we CAN have fun, and keep our sense of humor no matter what. Being able to travel with someone who appreciates new countries, new people and cultures and yes, sitting somewhere watching the sunset over water (preferably with arms around each other)is the best! I for one am looking forward to that.
mms, chicago area
This is my first time blogging and I do not know if this has been discussed before but..........I think Richard should set up a website for all of the men out there that would like to step out and take a chance but do not have the courage, expertise or whatever. There are alot of us women who would love to have a man who is full of life, adventurous, intelligent, interesting etc. to spend time with. We need more "Richards" in this world! Think about it!!!!!!
Good evening EVERYONE BET YOU CAN'T GUESS WHO??????
1st~ I need to correct a couple of things... mars will be seen on the 27th of August... Sorry I got you all excited.. my daughter says it is my harmones.. I am just in NEED..lol..
and 2nd~ Richard, Did you happen to check the cab seat for hickies??? lol .. yes it is too possible.. lol .. I loved your story.. Please tell us another..
Have a great night,
I think I am going to bed early..
Wanda
Hello Everyone:
I too have remained off the blog because of the negative comments so BRAVO ZULU to Richard. Actually it was becoming tiresome and no fun. Hey I am about getting out there and being an influence of good for today--that is all I have is today and if I touch someone for the better I can rest easy at night. Some days are better than others. I do have the gift of tomorrow.
Hi R
Glad to hear the negative remarks are going to be deleted....takes the fun out of reading about your search. My children and grandchildren would say "that Vietnamese cab driver drives just like you gramma"...unfortunately I must agree!!! HA! I love reading about your adventurous travels and sure am looking forward to being part of it!!!
Ciao, KJS
to RR
Rainy Day = READ! and be thankful for the ambiance! :)
Lost Luggage = I have a spare set in the carry on, plus it's a great excuse to buy new! :)
Tangled Christmas Lights = Patience is one of my strengths. I relish the busy work while listening to Christmas music. No prob. :)
Hi Richard, thanks for clearly stating your position regarding "Ms. Negativity's" remarks. You are what I call a "straight shooter"...I am one as well...we both believe in being honest. I love your humor...but I think this gal needs more than a man or woman...maybe a spoonful of sugar? Cheers!
Celia
Count me in with the others - glad the negative comments are a thing of the past. I also didn't have time to read all that (rather glad I didn't!), much less contribute. Everyone else has commented superbly so I'm done!
Love the travelling stories in the newsletters. I had to laugh over the taxi story - don't you just love se asia? The hand flicked out the window can mean anything from 'I'm cutting in front of you - now!' to 'I'm turning right (or left)' to 'Just flicking the ash off my cigarette!'
Drivers in Crete are the same, 2 lane highway, 3 cars going the same direction with 2 trying to pass the slower vehicles (me being the slowest) while going up a hill - with an oncoming car to boot! Thankfully, no rickshaw!! After a few days, you throw caution to the wind and drive like a local... especially when trying to make an 8 am ferry and you have a good hour drive. (Just blending in!) You know, when in Rome...
Always love travelling stories - keep them coming!
Zoe
Perhaps you'd like to correct the spelling of the word conversation. . . or your friend can do that. (-:
Good Morning, Richard. . .
Have you heard of iGive.com?
For those who wish their purchase proceeds to be given to a charitable cause, this would be an ideal way to do just that.
You, the "store" sign up with iGive. Then the "customer" goes through the iGive website to make their purchase and the purchaser's charity of their choice can receive proceeds from every purchase made through iGive.com.
This would end the "war" about who would get the money.
Now, having said that, you asked for advice about the store. Are these the clothes you'd like to see the lady of your dreams wearing? Personally, I'd prefer some CoolMax clothing or some which would have evaporative capability or be quick drying rather than cotton. If you're traveling for a while, it would be nice to be able to rinse in the sink and drip dry overnight.
Happy viewing. Hope to talk with you again soon. . . on here, of course.
Take charge Richard, I love it!!!
Being negative will get nowhere with me either. You have given us reasons to dream, and to share our dreams. One of the greatest things I love about growing older is the wisdom we (can) gain with each passing day, and the way we can put wisdom to use, in our actions and our speech. Of course, this can be done at any age, but somehow it just becomes the natural thing to do as we continue to mature. Richard, this is your BLOG, and it should be respected. What you are doing is soooooo remarkable, and is lots of fun tooooo. Yes, this Blog is for the ones who still can continue to dream, and for the ones who will continue to live out their dreams.
I didn't get to post anything about Moon stories, so allow me to now. Today as it was in the high 90's here in the northeast, as I was sitting at my desk looking out at the blazing sun shinning so brightly in through the many, many windows, I though of how beautiful the moonlight is as it shines on the crusted snow on a cold winter night. Everyone, I love hearing your comments and stories, but now I must close and say goodnight.
Thank you, Richard,
For your openness in the Newsletters and Blogs.
Maya Angelou's words are truly
inspirational.
Every time I read through the Blogs, there are words of wisdom to be found. The Bloggers
are amazing in their relating
and sharing.... true Beauty!!
There is a book that has been
an "eye opener" for me:
"THE ROAD LESS TRAVELLED" by
Psychiatrist M. Scott Peck.
First sentence:
"Live is difficult. ...
Once we truly know that life
is difficult-once we truly
understand and accept it-
than life is no longer difficult."
Close to 1 AM,
I'll try to find a space in
bed between my 4 & 7 year old
granddaughters. Was able to
cajole a half asleep 2 year old
grandson into his parents' bed.
The joys of being an Oma.
Guten Abend,gute Nacht, mit Rosen
bedacht....
Ellen
Richard--I would love more information about what you project will happen after Sept. 16. How will "semi-finalists" be notified? Will there be opportunities for semifinalists to spend some quality one-on-one time with you to more adequately determine if this is indeed a 2-way match. When/how/where will the panel be taking their look?
These things, I assume, will happen AFTER Sept.16 AND if you are considering getting aquainted with SIX women in SIX weeks AND be ready to travel in November....oh my, Richard, if you think you are overwhelmed now....
There needs to be SOMETHING between the video and the plane ticket for us. I bet you have something up your sleeve....any info would be appreciated!
In the newsletter Richard said he has only seen 10% pf the videos. That's only 60 0f 600 -- we got a long wait, ladies.
To those who didn't find anything about the SHop proceeds going to charities: It is an idea which has been proposed on this blog which hopefully Richard will act upon.
I for one have been proposing a humanitarian aspect to our travels since way back. Shop proceeds would be an excellent way to do that.
Hey anonymous, look again, Richard has seen
30% of the tapes, not 10%, so that's 180 of 600+...still a lot to go though
Hello Richard,
You do have a lovely way with words. You don't beat around the bush (oopppsss, gross!)
What a job you have picking six from such a large candidate pool. All that I can think is may the best women win, and I want to be one of the best!!!!
Now what about the issue of meeting in person? When and how will this happen? Will you be traveling the country to meet the potential candidates, or will they come to you?
Thank you for any informtion you might share.
Good-night to you and all the reader's. Have a wonderful tomorrow.
Deb Eddy
Richard Thank you so much for answering each and everyone of my questions in the newsletter. I appreciate so much what you had to say on the blog title as well. Although I must say, I must have missed something somewhere! I never saw very many negative people responding, I am totally clueless about all the hoopla. Oh well, I guess I live somewhere in never - never - land. LOL
Happy You get that video sent in yet?
ClickgirlHow about you gorgeious you send in that video yet?
Ellen aka droma It is all too true that once we accept the challenges, the emotional ups and downs, physical pain, losses, there is no where to go except up and out. Thank you for your blog is was lovely. Oma that's a nice German name for Grandma. My grandchildren call me Grannie. How lucky you are to be sleeping in between those lovelies. :>)
bdnc I've think I've gone over to your other blog site. Don't want to mention the other name just incase I'm confused again. LOL But yes I saw your message and want to thank you, but no I didn't understand what link meant exactly, but then again I'm very tired tonight. Sorry LOL
Ella aka radio gal
Loved your input today, WOW, I had to read your message twice and then I printed it. It somethin I want to read every day. Life is too short to not try.
Have all you ladies received the newsletter? This is the first week I have not.
Thanks RR - it is always sad that someone has to attempt to gain so much attention through negative action. The last comments written in bold were inaccurate from everything I have read about in the either Newsletters or your web site. The comments are unnecessary and from the tone of the bloggers before me unwanted. So police away. Is there any way that the source can be traced? I imagine that police could get involved in tone were personally threatening to you.
BikingPrincess
PS - Today is my Dragon Boat race - a day on the river in the sun with a group of people that I do not know - always enjoy hearing other peoples stories. There is a guy on our team who lives in Singapore and just happened to be in town visiting his family so he is on the team.
Yesterday a rode my bike 70 miles along the same river on a trail - it was hot but awesome. My butt is just a little sore today. I have found that since I am doing more core exercises I am not as sore - seems that keeping that mid section stronger makes me sit up straighter. Of course I have a really good bike seat and use something called saddle cream as well as have a custom made bike - my gift to myself when I retired.
Good Morning Richard....Ladies,
I know I said that I would not be participating in the blog any more, but some of you certainly keep my peeking.
Happy: I loved your idea, "Booters", not Hooters, ...made me laugh out loud!
To La Belle: omg, you're on to something girl! I would pay $10 for one of those purple bracelets. It's one of my favorite colors, and not to mention the amount of monies generated for the fund! BRAVO La Belle, Richard should run,not walk for this one!
Richard, loved your comments, ataboy, this person is obvioulsy a very miserable individual and you know misery loves..lol
All my best to you Richard,
Marlyn
Richard,
It slipped my mind in my earlier post but I too think most, if not all of the proceeds from the sb shop site should go to helping those in need. Just my HO.
D
RR,
How about some pretty silver jewelry on the shopping site. A nice bangle, toe ring, necklace w/leather. You could put your sb logo on them. I'd buy.
Of course I'm sort of a jewelry lover. My favorites are D & E's, but I think silver is pretty on tanned skin in the summer. Just a thought.
DE
It's a Bright Sunny Day.....
To RR and Happy
This is what i'd do on/with:
Rainy Day= cuddle, watch and listen to the raindrops
Lost Luggage= you are right on Happy, always have spare in my carry on
Tangled Christmas= Untangle them ....
..should be Tangled Christmas lights...
Yeah Hap......did you send in your video yet? Although IMHO I don't think you have to. I think you are a top contender w/out it!
Actually, I thought it would be tough to do so, but it really wasn't all that bad.
Have a good one, I plan on doing so.
D.
Good Morning to you Richard & your friendly monitor! We girls of the blog will certainly keep him busy reading thru the day. Applause, applause for your strong and certainly clear stand. How I love a strong man. Then to make matters much better, your newsletter came along and you continue to amaze me with the way you painted the picture of that Christmas...got a little melanchony myself... then ended it hilariously with the taxi ride...made me think of some of the red necks around here in TN! Everyone, enjoy the day...Brenda
I am new and just checking to see if my blooger account is active .. remember the day when the only account we had was a bank account? lol
Tangled Christmas lights: you untangle them-perhaps with a few breaks.
Rainy day...play Yatzee with the grand kids- or read a book.
Lost luggage- that's normal for me. You carry spare panties and a clean shirt in your carry on baggage, and make due. Two trips ago, my luggage arrived, the day befoe I left to head home. Last trip, my luggage arrived a week after me, just after I got back from a backpacking safari. Now the question is how do I get you to realize that I need to be one of the women on your trip? suzy
Good Morning Richard,
Thank you for clarifying with miss negativity,I like the way you took the bull by the horns," YOU GO GUY":)I would like to point out, look at all the action you got going with just one little re-action from you (well not so little), point I'm trying to make here is we gals enjoy (and feed off) those little tid-bits you give us , they become insights into you which then based on our responses allows you to get a feel about us, soooo react away, we LOVE IT!!!!
I have something I would like to share with all, it was sent to me by one of my 11 niece's,(I'm Italian remember),I hope it won't be deleted, but I think it could be heplful to all of us who do travel and quite frankly even in our own home town's.
Please by no means take this as any kinda political issue, just SAFETY:
Good idea to follow. Please forward to family and friends!
The London terrorist bombings have promoted concerns and I share with You
what one of my European colleagues just sent. As long as everyone knows what
ICE stands for, it is not a bad idea. A useful thing to add to your mobile
address book!
It was thought up by an ambulance man/paramedic who found that when
> >>they went to the scenes of accidents there were always mobile phones
> >>but they didn't know which numbers to call and he thought that it
> >>would be a good idea if there was a nationally recognized name to
> >>file "next of kin" under.
> >>
> >>Following the disaster in London . . .East Anglian Ambulance Service
> >>have launched a national "In case of Emergency (ICE)" campaign with
> >>the support of Falklands war hero Simon Weston.
> >>The idea is that you store the word " I C E " in your mobile phone
> >>Address book, and against it enter the number of the person you
would
> >>want to be contacted "In Case of Emergency".
> >>
> >>In an emergency situation ambulance and hospital staff will then be
> >>able to quickly find out who your next of kin are and be able to
> >>contact them. It's so simple that everyone can do it. Please do.
> >>
> >>Please will you also email this to everybody in your address book,
it
> >>won't take too many 'forwards' before everybody will know about
> >>this. It really could save your life, or put a loved one's mind at
> >>rest.
> >>
> >>For more than one contact name ICE1, ICE2, ICE3 etc.>>
OK onto something else; now ladies I can tell we all have "A BOOK WITHIN US ALL"and keeping true to this blog sight where are all the travel stories from the rest of you?????????????????????
Canadian Bloggette and myself have shared soooo, WE SHOWED YOU OURS NOW YOU SHOW US YOUR'S,:):):):)LOL,remember that one?
Well off to the salt mines, talk on ya all later, and remember"MAKE IT A BLESSED DAY"
By the way Iwas once asked what well known person would you like to spend a day with,it could be anyone,political, celebrity,whatever, andmy all time favorite was the ine and only MAYA ANGELOU, she is the"BOMB"
Luv ya all,
CHI-TOWN GIRL......OPRAH COUNTRY
To: canadian bloggette
It's been a while, I'm reading your comments as I'm French Canadian born in La Belle Province and I thought it would help you and the other readers to know how to write "à la prochain" etc.
I'm aware of the "Réforme du Français" in the province of Québec but I doubt that your spelling is the right one. I mean no hurt or harm but to help you.
What I've learned in school is "à la prochaine et bonne chance", as this is feminine.
Regards to all and specially to you Mr. Roe.
Where I live, it' now 10:12 AM
Dear Richard,
Could you resend the last Newsletter? I, too, didn't get mine, and maybe by resending to all (sorry gals, but you can delete these repeats), or if not, can someone forward one to me? My email is: suzancausey@hotmail.com
Also, here's something I just got at work which, if you haven't heard before, I think it a good idea to pass on to friends and family, as I do to you:
Cellphone Emergency Contacts - ICE:
Paramedics will turn to a victim's cell phone for clues to that person's identity. You can make their job much easier with a simple idea that they are trying to get everyone to adopt: ICE.
ICE stands for In Case of Emergency. If you add an entry in the contacts list in your cell phone under ICE, with the name and phone no. of the person that the emergency services should call on your behalf, you can save them a lot of time and have your loved ones contacted quickly. It only takes a few moments of your time to do.
Paramedics know what ICE means and they look for it immediately. ICE your cell phone NOW!
Please pass this one along!
Suzan, from Forest Hills
Labelle!!!!
Brilliant!!! I'm thinking the bracelets are the best place to start and raise funds.
Also, I had this idea when I was skimming your post that there are retired MD's and various professionals who might want to get involved.
Concentrating on Single individuals would carry on the theme of connecting some of us socially. Lots of us are either retired or about to retire.
With funding we could send retired individuals with wonderful skills on a project like this, combining travel and humanitaian effort.
I am a Dietitian and have always desired to contribute in a third world country on this level, we haven't heard about everyone's background,( we know we have nurses) but this we know, that there are intelligent, sensitive, mature people blogging here and I know we have wanted to not let our connection be lost.
the barrier to this will be someone to help take a lead,
Richard has obviously, created enough for himself for the moment, and a wonderful idea like this might not take off for lack of time at the present.
Richard IF our world travels could actually benefit a cause like this, (in the future), and at the same time connect individuals our age...
Wouldn't that be a "Wildest Dream Come True"?
Love to all and a special Hi the self-appointed Blog Police from England.
How charming!!!!
P.S. I Still cannot make my name show up in blue, Oh wow is Me Would someone on Clickgirl's site help me. I will check there for technical stuff, since this site is so congested
Richard,
I'm happy to read about your adventures. I'm not an on-line shopper yet, but it is a cute idea.
Have you made a decision as to going to be in Chicago for sure? Where would we go to meet you? Are you just letting certain ladies meet with you?
Since I still work for a living I would need a little heads up. As I would really like to meet you.
CathyinCarolina
To have your name in blue, register at the blogger.com
And sign in. If you post comments as other, it will just come up in black.......
I guess my post went through ... altough I have much to do today I have been captured by the posts on this blog .... such wonderful people ... I too have not sent in my video ... but am contemplating it ... I have gone on some dates through on line dating services that seemed like I was away in a foreign country for a month and could not get home ... so I am wondering how well Richard is going to know his candidates before he sets off with them ... at one time I think I read he was going to head out around the country meetin candidates ... sorry if this was a negative thought ... just curious ... d
*LOL* ,,,,,,,,, ain't the world wide web fast .... scroll back Suzan .....
;)
On a serious note I wonder will it become a worldwide recognised thing. It's a great idea IMO.
FORESTHILLS...........I'm confused, did you miss my blog or just repeating what I had just posted, anyway glad to see it's being taken as a good idea,
later...CHI-TOWN GIRL
Sometimes, for unknown reasons, people who have signed up for the Newsletters do not receive them. You can always go to the Newsletter Page at www.seniorbachelor.com and read ALL of the Newsletters there. The most recent one takes about 2 days to get posted on this page. I try to send out one Newsletter a week, usually on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. So if you miss one, check out that page. There may be times when there will be more than one Newsletter a week. I hope to send back lots of Newsletters once the Journey is underway. I love to write about the sights, noises, food, people, etc. In fact that's the kind of writing I like to do. Ciao for now. Richard Roe
Glory Be!!!!!
I was registerd, only I always used the "other" category rather than Blogger!!!!
Thank you!!!!!
CathyinCarolina
You are so very welcome! *giggles*
I appreciate the feedback on the Shop. Unless it is a highly unusual circumstance, I have no intention, nor desire, to write anything about religion, politics, or my personal finances. While I respect the people who have written in and mentioned that I should donate any proceeds of the Shop to charity, I will make this statement one time, and one time only. I donate a percentage of my income to charity. For privacy reasons, there is no need to disclose which charities. Again, thank you for your recommendations, but going forward, let's leave the three aforementioned subjects out of this particular blog. Thank you. Richard Roe
To RR
Fair enough :-)
I will still continue to help and to be your forever blogger....*lol*
biKINGnut,
Try a gel seat. Only time it did
not help was on 2 hours on
cobblestone--one of my brothers and I were biking from Frankfurt
to the Baltic through an old area
around Solingen were only the Autobahn was asphalted.
Happy Riding!
Great blogs this time!!!
Oma Ellen
Hey CHI-TOWN, and all the others!
Egg on my face! I'm at work, and every once in a while I sneak a peek to Richard's Blog. But when I wrote my message a little while ago, I HADN'T had the time to read yours! I received it from our institution's world-wide network (and we at UBS do also have offices, subsidiaries in London, hence the high-priority notification.)
I do feel a bit foolish now, but sometimes things are worth repeating and emphasizing, n'est ce pas?
Suzan, avec scrambled eggs on face, from Forest Hills!
to Richard
re: topics :)
Richard,
Why couldn't some of us meet you in Chicago???, when you go there. And we are saying that we would come there on our own Financially)
We could have a informal lunch, we'll wear our name tags and just give you and us some exposure to each other.
Or you could conduct some interviews there and save yourself running all over the country.
Promise, we don't want to go on Oprah, unless you want to just get us in the audience to show what a great response you are having.
We just love this adventure and want to help you get to know some of us, or all of us and it looks like some of these ladies are ready, NOW .
We are so afraid that you will run out of time and energy to meet any of us.
You know we already have the dates and we could act like a bunch of "groupies" and just show up in our Limo outside Oprah's Studio to wave at you, but that wouldn't accomplish anything other than some of us getting to know each other.
Do you remember asking for some suggestions???? don't forget these are "take charge women" you are dealing with.
As a Blogger pointed out this morning, you are going to have a heck of a time doing all the interviews after Sept. 16.
Don't worry about your panel of experts, you can tell who you like. I am afraid that you are not going to have the luxury of being as methodical about this selection as you had planned.
Think about it!!!
It sounds like some great friendships or netships have developed on this blog ... that is great ... I think there are times people are negative because they are jealous ... all of us here are living life to the fullest and want all God has for us ... people who wont do what it takes to live like that do not want others to have it ... goes all the way back to cain and able ... not a new story ... d
Good morning Richard, and all bachelorettes. First I like to time out my busy day to let Richard know how I feel about what I know for sure, and what I know for sure at this very moment is that Richard you are absolutely AWSOME, AWSOME, AWSOME what a wonderful person you are. I totally enjoyed reading about your travel to SouthEast Asia thanks for sharing. Richard what I know for sure is that I am so in LOVE with the possibilities of LOVE, ROMANCE, and ADVENTURE, and loads of FUN traveling the world seeing all of it splendor with you I am excited. Well gotta go I’m still DREAMING, DREAMING, DREAMING, DREAMING, AWAY!!!!!
Lisa CHI-TOWNS #1 LOVELY LADY
P.S. Richard, M./I./H./T./D./O./A./L./T./W./Y.?????????????????:)
Hi Richard & Ladies—
Glad the negative person has been 'arrested'—how boring & repetitive she has been!!! Now, perhaps, your blog can get back to its original purpose—the search for love & romance ;] I've loved reading all the posts & will be sure to keep following as I'm really curious about who will be the chosen few!
But I have to back out of this venture & watch from the sidelines in the future because...
Two star-crossed lovers from many years ago found their ways back 'home', to each other. Never stop dreaming, because they can & do come true. I'm living one!!! You can read about it on my blog, but to understand, you need to start at the very beginning.
Best to all of you, especially you, Richard!!! Have fun, & God bless!
Jen
HI Richard I got carried away with dreaming I misspelled AWESOME so here it is AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME You are simply AWESOME"1"!!!!!!!!!!!! Richard have yourself an out of the box day DREAM even bigger than that!!!!!!:)
Lisa CHI-TOWNS#1 LOVELYLADY
BIG DREAMER
Richard, also fair enough, good on you, all said, let's all rock on and continue to dream the impossible dream............
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."
Mark Twain
Cheers all and have a great one!
La Belle xox
Bonjour again y'all
Just dreaming whilst working!! Great way to work....my work is creative so dreaming gets the creative juices flowing!!
Before I forget to mention,
during my 3 months travelling, which included, camping, treking, hiking, walking, walking and more walking, swimming, exploring, discovering etc etc I concluded by trial and error that the absolute best, most verastile and comfortable essential footwear for travel are Tevas......just FYI
Ciao
La Belle xox
OK..... Hi Lisa. Looks like I've got some competition here in Chicago, that's OK I love a challenge,but hey, since were in the same place how about we get to meet.I'm dying to get to meet the ladies of the blog and this couldn't make it any easier, plus there's nothing more I love to do then make new friends :)and since you say your Chi-Towns #1 Lovey Lady you've got nothing to worry about.
Let me know here we we'll hook it up, looking forward to meeting you :)
CHI-TOWN GIRL.....OPRAH COUNTRY
Open Heart....You have to believe in "Love at First Sight". Richard is counting on his intuition to pick his travel companion. I had a bad experience with a friend I'd known for years. He'll know within 3 minutes when he meets the lady with a sparkle in her eyes and is wearing her Traveling Shoes....believe in dreams!
You are a thoughtful man and that attracts me even more. You try to accomodate everyone that is involved in this adventure. I respect what you say and agree with most of the things you've said. I'm open to a relationship that is honest up front; that is warm and fuzzy; and the most important thing I'm open for is adventure!!
Richard,
Who is Flor Morales. That person signed for the package I mailed you containing video. I thought YOU did everything!j/k
DE
Hello Richard, Ladies
What disturb me here (not really!) is that a few ladies are spending a great amount of time and space denouncing whomever wrote the negative comments, giving it more energy than necessary. Why does it bother you so much???? just skip it! By answering him/her/it! we are giving that person exactly what s/he is looking for: Attention, Attention and more Attention.
La Belle, I love your ideas, very well thought out but 1) this is RR shop and 2) don't you think the man has enough to do right now? Let give him some breathing space. There are plenty of volunteer work we can do right in our backyard until the end of the quest.
And no, I am not "defending" RR nor I am his best friend, wish I was! My video is still in progress or the lack thereof!!! but getting there eventually. I am in no hurry.
Bonne journee, MyriaminVA
PS. to the ladies that are sorry there is no spell check here, How about a good old dicctttionnnarrry, French and/or English. (big smile) NOOOOOOOOOOOOO I am not negative, I just having a little fuuuun! LLLoL
RR, ladies,
OOOPS! I guess I should have scanned the comments before I put my 2 cents in about the shop. Thanks RR.
To the other Canadian lady: yet it would interesting for me as well to know it you lovely French Canandian are now writing in phonetics. ph = f etc.?
MyriaminVA
Hi MyriamDon't sweat the misspelled words. We know what you mean.
debbyeddy I sent you a copy of the newsletter from my email.
RichardI really enjoyed your Xmas story. How funny, but geez how lonely. Made we wonder why you would want to be away from your family during the holidays.
I don't mind travelling during the holidays, because Xmas seems to be so commercialized now adays. What happen to the good ole fashion Xmas, where everyone made something. That's what I still do. I'm either crocheting, are sewing, or painting all during the year for presents to my family. Of course it's easy to buy for the little ones, all they want is a present to open. LOL
Best Regards,
Suzanne
My applause re: negativity and your handling it and answer in reference to it Richard, as life is much too short.
I don't have much time to blog or read blogs what with all else in life daily there is to do, but I like most of what I have read occasionally.
What a great search you started as it has evolved and continues to do so into an amazing adventure. I do hope I get to be a part of it.
All the best daily to you and yours,
Ladejag :)
Anonymous, just a suggestion made in kindness, no malintent.......if it is boring to you why not add some scintillating commentary from your end... Eh??
la belle xox
Just a short comment about the online store for you Richard. I think it is a great idea and the products for the most part are super, but I think the hats are awful! The baseball cap style is ok if it were more modern and not so old fashioned. In other colors not just black and white and maybe with just "SeniorBachelor" or "Bachelorette" written in script across the front not in that circle logo style.
I am just trying to provide some positive feedback; please do not take offense as the site asks for it I believe if I read it correctly.
I love wearing hats especially traveling and in the summer time for shade as I sunburn easily. I used an umbrella oversesas rain or shine constantly. Those long gloves the Vietnamese women use are pretty ingenious too. However, a wider brimmed hat that would provide more shade would be lovely; maybe a straw color or biege, tan, light green much more like yours on the website only feminine, ladylike (girlish).
I am sure they make some somewhere. Just an idea from one who checked out your store and found all else fine.
Warm regards,
Ladejag :)
Greetings to All!!
I am in Norway with a few moments at a hotel waiting to start the fjord cruise with my 87 year old adopted granddad (it's been his life long dream), best friend and 15 year old son. I've missed quite a few bloggs for the past couple weeks, you all put a smile on my face. Attitude is everything, so think poitive and make it a great day. (that's my message for the last year on my answering machine) so cheers to all the people who make it a great day!
I use to plan on my desert hiking trips with back packs on full moons, it was awsome.
Being in London and Norway, we definately need bachelor and bachelorette items for travel. Example, rain ponchos, fanny packs, (never use the term fanny in Australia or New Zealand I mean never ever) hats with large brims ect. ect.
Also a coffee cup with senior bachelerette on one side and "Fill her up with the wisdom of the world" on the otherside.
Missed the volleyball but maybe next time.
Best Wishes to all, till the next opportunity!! Michelle Bahr
I should have gone swimming today! I've spent way too much time on the net! It is already 2:50 pm here, so bye-bye.
My apologies to all.
DE
Hey itchy feet ... I can't say that I don't believe in love at first sight ... but then here comes my question ... if when he meets HER in the prelims .... and he knows SHE is IT .... does he continue on with his plan to take six women? and of course he could meet her in the grocery store and then this would be over ... which would of course be fine with all I am sure ... finding that woman that he believes is out there whether through his trip offer or just throu