The Senior Bachelor Blog Returns!!!
Hi Folks,
I hope you all had a great weekend. I'm happy to say I received quite a few e-mails from bloggers and all were positive. They, too, felt too many of the comments were not germane to the Senior Bachelor endeavor. I, and a colleague, will monitor the comments, and will delete the ones we feel are inappropriate. I respectfully ask that you use the blog for its intended purpose which is to discuss things relative to SB. This doesn't mean we can't have some fun, and there will be some differnt views on things, and that's fine.
So comment away, and let's remember my # 1 goal with Senior Bachelor is to HAVE FUN!!! Please bear in mind my "tag line," "Promoting Romance and Adventure for People of All Ages." Richard Roe
PS- I continue to work hard reviewing the materials you have sent in. You are amazing and incredible women! I'll share some snippets in the next Senior Bachelor Newsletter.
I hope you all had a great weekend. I'm happy to say I received quite a few e-mails from bloggers and all were positive. They, too, felt too many of the comments were not germane to the Senior Bachelor endeavor. I, and a colleague, will monitor the comments, and will delete the ones we feel are inappropriate. I respectfully ask that you use the blog for its intended purpose which is to discuss things relative to SB. This doesn't mean we can't have some fun, and there will be some differnt views on things, and that's fine.
So comment away, and let's remember my # 1 goal with Senior Bachelor is to HAVE FUN!!! Please bear in mind my "tag line," "Promoting Romance and Adventure for People of All Ages." Richard Roe
PS- I continue to work hard reviewing the materials you have sent in. You are amazing and incredible women! I'll share some snippets in the next Senior Bachelor Newsletter.
205 Comments:
Interesting...I'm actually the first one to notice the blog's back? (Or have all comments in the past few hours been deleted?! :)I've been having fun of another sort--that is grandkids' visit for the 1st time. Just a warm up to make me want to take a trip of my own!---with the only person I know of who's offering a free one. No more excuses now for not getting the info to le bachelor, huh?
Thanks for being the lead off batter, Happy. (a little baseball jargon there!) Glad to have you back. Be careful playing with those grandkids. Sometimes I'm a little stiff the next day after rolling around in the sand with mine. Take care. RR
Checkin' back quickly before I answer my e-stuff for the day. Wow! Thanks for your welcome. (Pssst....It's just you and me, Babe! Let's high-tail it! We could be in NZ before anyone notices!!) Not much sand to roll in here, but folding myself into & out of the wading pool was an 'event' you won'e see on my video! :)
Dear Richard,
Glad to get this Blog opportunity back.
My Bio. etc. package should be at your end tomorrow. It was fun putting it together and pretending I was in your shoes and finding what would be really important. I hope I put together a complete package as it was all done after I got home from my 12 hour night shifts at the Hospital. It was my birthday weekend but guess it was good that I worked because I was the first to notice a problem developing and directly responsible for saving a life. I am always astonished by how many people and tasks it takes to make this world work. So much depends upon the Director putting the right people in the right places.
I hope He directs you and I to meet. Dreams are possible. Early in life I learned to believe that if I didn't had a dream, how could I have one come true?
Have fun. Do all you can. Do the fun things more.
Mary Rose
PS Welcome back Happy. Thanks for your earlier help.MRH
Richard, I'm confused, but guess if won't be the first time in my life. I thought you were promoting "Romance for People In Our Age Group". Remember marginalization?
OK - I shall do as you wish and use your blog as an information source.
Question:
1. Are you using this site as a promotion to start up a dating service?
2. Is it possible that you could notify us ladies that got put in the "isn't she cute" pile of whether we have a remote chance in meeting you or if we have been disqualified?
3. What will become of the ladies videos that are not chosen?
4. Why was the time extended from July 16th as your original date/deadline for entry to September?
5. Do you think if I were chosen, we'd have enough time to get to know each other prior to leaving the states?
6. Are we still invited to that beautiful location in Virginia?
Ok, that's all for now. LOL - will try to keep my thoughts strickly on commenting on Romancing the Roe.
I will agree with you that we needed to probably be more focus on the comments. But the anticipation of hearing news from y0u is sometimes difficult to wait for and we ladies made up other things to talk about.
Happy, will you share Richard with me. LOL
I spent the day at the pool with my grandson (4yrs old) he is just learning to swim and he's like a fish. He is the most adorable little boy with cute freckles across his nose. Love him more than the stars in the sky.
Hola Le Senior Bachelor! :)
Nice to be blogging again, afterall what do they say....'absence makes the heart grow fonder' :) My daughter called from Israel and having a blast!!!
My Middle Son had a series of 4 - 6 injections today, preparing for his trip to Uganda in October. The break from blogging mus've been a respite for you enabling you to sort through all the videos etc.
The excitement must be slowly setting in as time draws closer to departure date in November. Here's to Fun, Adventure, Travel with the potential of Romance with The Senior Bachelor...Richard Roe..alias 'Indiana Jones' :)
from
'out of africa'
Vj
Senior Bachelorette :)
Toronto Canada
Hi Richard, so glad to hear from you again. I, too, thought things were getting a little carried away. I was wondering, though, if you kept copies of the past blogs that were at least directed to you. Since you requested that we contact you through the blog, there were a few comments that I hope you will recall about me.
I spent Sunday at the beach with my 2 daughters and grandson. It was great fun looking at the world again through a child's eyes - collecting shells, looking at rocks, digging in the sand, etc. My daughter hardly got to sit down because, at 18 months, Noah is all over the place - so inquisitive! We had so much fun until he finally crashed.
Only 2 weeks before I will be able to get that video done - I, for one, am happy for the extension. Hope you pop in more often.
Leslie in VanCan
R - What single word best describes you?
Good evening everyone: Hello Richard, hello Happy and Suzanne. I agree the blog got overwhelmed. I do hope the work is not too tedious for you Richard. Seeing all of those women can be overwhelming. I agree with the comments from Suzanne and do think answering questions on a regular basis would be so beneficial. Thank you. I truly was hesitant to write anything.
I've just speed-read the 288 blogs on the previous post. A bit of blogorrhea I'd say! Ow! My neck hurts!- Anyone got suggestions? just kidding! NAR! NO Answers Required!!
To ciao...P, Wanda, catbird, BDNC, debbyeddy, Sybil, Marlyn, Maryr Thanks for thinking of me. Sybil, God love--with your mom - such a hard time. And also to Wanda. My mom recovered (and walked) from a broken hip at 84 - mainly 'cause she did NOT hear the doc say, "I don't think she'll walk again." :)
Wonderful visit with grands ! but had not one minute to blog for the whole week, Ciao...P. Now I know what addiction withdrawal is like! 'Tain't a purty sight.
to anonymous who said "move over so Cinderella can find her way through the crowd." I thought it the Prince who WENT LOOKING for Cinderella? She was busy cleaning the hearth...not pushing through the crowd. :)
to debbyeddy love the idea of us bloggers trying to fit actual talkers to the blogged stuff!! Betcha we'd have a ball doing it!
to anonymous "cuffufle" ?!! I love it! Think I'll adopt it. It sounds PA Dutchy.
to Richard, SB
It's kinda hard to talk sustained about the "Search & Journey" without more direct fuel. Surely we could each go on ad nasuem about our own why and wherefore...but that could get so saccharine..blllch.
I'm not too crazy about naseum, so I'll just say - shortly & sweetly -and only once - that I can't imagine anything wilder than going off to anywhere with anyone you/I don't know, hoping against hope that the "Wildest Dream" of finding true love doesn't turn into "Your/my Worst Nightmare".
Having said that...How stupendous it would be if that wildest dream REALLY came true!! So--nothing ventured; nothing gained.
So it's back to parlor talk for us on the blog while we wait for the chrysalis to open. "Happiness consists in activity." - O. W. Holmes - He must also have been hyper!
to suzanne mesa arizona I'm known among friends as being very generous. :) But after all - first come; first served! Ha!
Hi Ricard, Glad your back!!
Looking forward to Lots of positive Stuff here!!
Could use a good trip in a month or two!! Ha, Being sore from rolling around in the sand sounds good to me, but without the grandkids...!!
Naughty ME!!
My grandson is 18lbs now and not 4 mo. yet!! Cute Cute !!
Hi to all the other bloggers..blogettes out there!!
Now lets see....I am comment # 13....is there a sports team with 13 members!!???? Or am I just out at home plate!!
Nite Nite All.....Talk soon.
Linda
Good evening Richard and ladies...I have been watching from the sidelines from the very beginning of this adventure and when I first saw Richard on Oprah, I said to myself "I'm the one Richard is looking for!" I love to travel, I'm in the right age group (55), I'm fun, not bad looking and I adore my children ( I have 4: 36,34,32 and 21) and grandchildren ( I have 4: 16,7,5 and 4) By the way Richard, your grandchildren are adorable as are mine! I also love ice cream and take my coffee with cream and sugar as Richard does ( I pay attention to those little details). The reason I have taken so long to respond is because I wanted to watch "Pop and Me" first. I was able to get a copy at my local Hollywood Video and watched it this past weekend. Of course I loved it and watched it twice. Very well done and I got to see who Richard Roe is and I have to say that I truly like the man and would love to meet him. Maybe we'll click and maybe not, what will be will be. As someone stated to Richard, "I don't see this as a contest but as a wonderful opportunity to meet someone special". Well, when I was finally ready to post my first blog, I signed on only to find that Richard had shut it down! I must say that I fully understand why this had to be done. I felt that it wasn't Richard's blog anymore. The women had taken over. Many of whom had some interesting things to say and others that went on and on about anything and everything (kind of like what I'm doing here :)
I was born in Los Angeles and grew up in Torrance, CA which is 5 miles from Manhattan Beach.I now live on the Central Coast of California (4 hours north). I will fill in the blanks for Richard in my bio. I wasn't sure if I would follow this through to the end but then I said to myself "why not?" This is not something I would normally do. I have never used any type of dating service, although I did fill out the application for E-Harmony after Richard recommended it but I did not release it.I thought I was happy with my life just the way it is but then I realized that it really does make a difference when you have someone special to share those special moments with. As Richard described the gondolas in Venice and the beaches of Bali, just 2 weeks ago, I was walking on the beach of the Atlantis Resort,Bahamas hand in hand with my 4 year old grandson. Don't get me wrong, I love him dearly. It would have been nice to have someone holding my other hand. I will send in my bio, photo and video soon...
Happy did you send in your video yet. I was one of the first 118, so does that mean I'm first. LOL
Klew thanks for the support. Did you get that really long email from me. Politics - LOL
to suzanne mesa arizona
Nope-haven't done the dastardly deed yet. I wrote the bio that same night I saw Richard on Oprah...moment of sincere inspiration (& maybe hope, too), I 'spose. It still says what I want, so when I get out of the boonies, I'll put together the "Dreaded 3" video. If he's only looking for eye-candy rather than true "Wit, Wisdom, & Wonderfulness!" then I've got a Tai Kwan Do (sp?) neighbor I'll enlist to take my place in the video! :) Whadda ya think?!
Happy you have a simply wonderful personality and you should send in that video. Klew that goes for you too. You ladies write in all the time. Now I'm serious when I say my video is horrid with a view of the nose hairs and all. But I'm fun, fit, hilarious to be around, lovable, kind, morally healthy, free, firm, LOL was that one of the 5 - "f's".
Oh my gosh I hope I'm not breaking the code. It's just so much fun talking to the ladies. Richard if, I'm bad you can send me an email "ambieryn@cox.net" -
I don't know how to talk about romance for our ages anyway, if that's what we're suppose to do.
Now you and Klew go get those videos made, I want to be there in Virginia with some of the ladies on this site. I need some support here. LOL
I was gone for a week and returned yesterday to find the blog all blogged up or some such thing. I spent a week in Fairmont Hot Springs in British Columbia - what a beautiful place. The source of the great Columbia River is near. Mountains all about - hiking, golfing, swimming and biking. Since I am planning a loooong bike ride - from Minneapolis to New Orleans - later this summer - I went biking inbetween other activities. I spent the week with my brother and some of his family - son, daughter-in-law, their three children, as well as the other in-laws. This was a family event - full of family memories and stories of old as well as made some new memories.
When my nieces and nephew were little I would tell them "stuff" I learned from an Wise Old Indian - they believed me and to this day wonder "did she really know a wise old Indian". Once when they were younger they visited me at a camp where I was working in northern California. It was a wilderness camp high in the mountains - then they were convinced - at least for a little while - that I really did know a wise old Indian or two. Now I am telling stories to their children. And they all still wonder.
Now that the blog is back and there seems to be well over 200 messages posted - which I did make an attempt to skim over but soon became bleary and cross eyed.
Nothing like a long time friend to tell all - looks like you left out some impressive bragging, RR.
Now I must get me sleep as I have yet another training ride planned for tomorrow.
Biking Princess
I am going for
"one for six instead of six for one"
Love Sandra
G'dday Richard! Considering that it takes time for Romance to blossom and should there develop a
feeling of attraction and chemistry between you and the prospective travelling partner whilst on the journey, I for one would not cross that boundary and sleep with you, believe it or not!
It is important to go with the flow and have FUN FUN FUN, I guess it is my 'old fashioned' lofty ways 'kicking in' here! From my perspective considering that you are planning to choose more than one woman to travel with over a period of so many months, I certainly would not want to complicate matters by getting physically involved with you but enjoy the Romantic Ambience, Adventure and Spontaneous decisions along the way...smile ....smile....smile :)
Of course this is if I just happen to be one of the chosen to travel with you :) call it a WILDEST DREAM COME TRUE for sure!!!!!
'out of africa'
Senior Bachelorette :)
Vj
Toronto Canada
to suzanne mesa arizona Thanks for the compliment - but it does bring back memories of what the jocks who dated the prom queens in high school said too! Drat! Wanna loan me your body? :) I'm not complaining, mind you, and very thankful for my health.
I'm about as healthy, stubborn, hard-working, & good-looking as a Missouri mule!! Now ladies - if that doesn't put the fear in ya, I just don't know what would!
to Vj Toronto very well put.
to biking princess If suzanne decides to keep her body, can I have yours!?
to Richard
Today I check in with my financial guy to see if I need to kick the bucket earlier than I'd originally planned. "You shoulda thought about this before getting all those long-living relatives!", he said. "Spread the money out or die sooner", he said. Sheeze!!! Whatta grouch! He's spoilin' my good nature. So Help me Richard!, Help, Help me!!!
I'm primed to have a great, fun time!
Question of the day: Anyone remember who played in the musical, "Take Me Along" :) ??
Hi Richard and Bloggers!!!!
Does anyone remember the pre-lawyer's "Blogger handle" , I'd like to review her posts.
Thanks,
to cathyincarolina
CJinSOCAL or something very close---get yourself a good strong glass of ice water--you'll need it! :)
to richard
Hoo boy!--does the pink shirt at the store match the pink pants?
The Store is above & beyond, IMHO!!
I hope the "winners" will get FREEBIES!!---
Good Morning Ladies,
The blog is looking terrific. Thanks so much for participating. I'm finishing up this week's Newsletter which should go out later today. I've continued the story of my trip to SouthEast Asia last December. It's interesting reliving the experiences. Glad I write those emails and keep a journal.
The Bloggers get to preview the new Senior Bachelor Online Shop! Click on this link www.cafepress.com/seniorbachelor to see the store. This was set up by a friend of mine and it looks like a lot of fun. Let me know what you think!
Good Morning Richard, Ladies, and to all who read the Blogs!!!!
Wow! talk about Blog withdrawl! how are you? Welcome Back Happy, you were Missed!!
Thank You Richard for putting the blog site back on air... Mom is home and doing better, Thanks Happy for your encouraging words. My grandson, age 6, learned to do the cannon ball off the dock this weekend with my help and without a lifevest!! he is so proud, I am so proud, I smiled so much my cheeks charlie horsed!---
TRUE LOVE: Question
Richard, do you believe in love at 1st site?
well thats probably enough for now, I need to tend to chores, and yeah!! I am blogging again!! Hello..Everyone :)
HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY
WANDA
just checked out the store...
I need the thong, size 6, the t-shirt size junior med., and the tote, also would like a mug of black coffee fully leaded waiting for me when we meet....LOL...
ACTUALLY I LIKE THE SITE.. I THINK IT LOOKS GREAT!!!!
just my opinion.
Wanda
Welcome back Richard,
After just leaving your state a few days ago in 115 degree weather, we are now chilling out in Sedona, AZ. The last stop on my journey with my Grams before heading for home. We cut out a bit due to this excessive heat.
The Grand Canyon was beautiful, and we will explore Sedona today. Grams is still sleeping. Now Sedona is gorgeous. It's a must if you have never been here.
My kids and I are talking about our trip next year. It's called "pick up where Mom left off." I want to go rock climbing in those magnificint cliffs in Yosemitee. Do a little rapelling and some hand gliding off those cliffs. And go do some real exploring in these parks. I didn't venture far from Grams, too hot.
So back to the east coast I go ladies and Richard. My ETA back in Florida should be mid August, I must find a place to live and renew my drivers license before Sept.1st. I can't believe I overlooked that one.
But I am still willing to travel Richard and meet you. I will just be easier to find. Hope all is well with everyone.
Have an awesome day, Carol
Wanda!!!!
I thought the Thongs were for the Bachelor Himself, but I guess you're right. What Guy in his right mind would want "a dental floss wedgie". My Mistake!!!
Klew, just got your pictures. You are an extremely beautiful woman. Richard would be glad to meet you, I am sure.
Wanda.....I too was having blog withdrawals. My life had become very boring prior to this adventure.
Travelin - Sedona is just one of the beautiful areas of Arizona. To me coming up with a description of Sedona is Spiritual. I hope you got to see the church built into the side of the mountain and don't forget to go to slide rock. Water is icey cold but so much fun to go sliding down the rocks.
Happy - beauty comes from within. Love, kindness, patience (something I lack), sharing, gentle spirits are things that make up a beautiful person. Please send in your vidoe. Richard said he was even considering handicap women. So he seems to be open minded in that respect. I'm known women and men that are physically beautiful but real hateful, selfish, and abnocious. Hey out do you high-light in blue?
Richard - cute idea to promote. I realize you said you'd answer questions as you see fit, and I love the newsletters with your past travelling experience, but right now I'm pretty focused on the you and me romance. I am willing to drive to California to meet you. Do you have time to meet me? I will know the minute I look into your eyes and talk to you whether you are the man for me. What do you say, I'll pay my own way to come to see you. Name the place and time (please make it a public place). My motto is safety first. LOL
Sorry, but like I said in prior blogs, God forgot to give me patience!
Best Regards Suzanne of Mesa Arizona
HAPPY:
The question I posed is "How do you high light in the blue color?"
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Susanne:
I was one of the first 118. Probably #2 right behind you!! Hi Happy glad you are back. Everyone talks about grandchildren---I have five and my blog would be so long I couldn't write it all. My five-year old called me and told me there were no "mean people" at Vacation Bible school. Told me a few more stories, said "That is all I have to say" and hung up. We cannot roll around in the sand in the Puget Sound--we would get hypothermia and die!! To many rocks also!! Richard glad you are back!! Carry on.
KLEW
My grandaughter called last night (4yrs old) was whining and I ask her if she was sad and she said yes and I said why are you sad sweetie pie and she said, I didn't really want to talk to you grandma. LOL - from the mouths of babes. I ask her why she called and she said she only wanted to talk to Dylan (4yrs old) my grandson. Guess I didn't rate that day, only when grandma brings presents.
Glad to hear you sent in your video, I think you have a great chance of meeting our Romancing Roe.
Wonder if Phyl will come back, she was a kick wasn't she.
Best Regards Suzanne
Looks like the same old blog to me. Women just chit chatting back forth about things that are of no interest to anyone but themselves. Who wants to read all these blogs numbering as high as 200+++?
THIS IS JUST SIMPLY FOOLISHNESS
Hi Richard,
I just read one of your nemwsletters in which you gave an idea of how the selection will be. You're only talking about women to meet in the US while the search is open for the whole world. I am living in South America, I haven't sent my video as yet, I wonder if I make a chance?
Love
Sandra
In response to the previous posting from anonymous, this is not simply foolishness or women chit chatting. All who dialogue on this page are interested in richard roe's journey which includes finding out more about those who have applied for a chance to meet with him or those who are weighing their options to do so. for myself, I have enjoyed the wit and wisdom of those who have written in and have enjoyed the sense of community that can be found here.
On this end, we have just dodged a bullet named "Emily" down here in the tropics and consider ourselves lucky to have escaped the eyewall of this major category 4 storm.
all praises to Jah.
Belize Gal Where abouts in Belize do you live? Are you a native Belizian? Glad to here you were saved from Emily. A few years back I understand most of the docks especially in Placentia were lost from a Hurricane. It may have been the entire town of Placentia that was destroyed. I have a few friends there.
I travelled thru Abergris Caye, Dangriga, Placentia, Belize, Caye Caulker, up through the capital city Belmopan and San Ignacia. I didn't want to leave. Love the people, love the laid back atmosphere, the ocean is absolutely beautiful, even w/the little thumb size jellyfish. I was in Belize for a month.
The blog goes on -
Happy - I will trade some of my very muscular thighs and killer calves (biking builds leg muscles) for some of your wit and writing ability. I plan to keep my tight buns as I need them to help perch my princess bottom upon her biking throne. I will not trade my natural blond hair - minus any gray.
Perhaps I should get a "senior bachelorette" shirt for my trip - who knows what might lerk upon a bike somewhere along the Mississippi River.
RR - look forward to more trip journals - I spent nearly three weeks between Malasia and parts of Sumatra with a few days in Singapore, Bangkok and Hong Kong. It was not enough time - so I also vote for "one for six" -
Biking Princess
Suzanne, hi :)
I live in Belize City and am a native Belizean. True, a couple years ago, Placencia Village was almost wiped out by “Iris”, but it has recovered nicely. I went down for Easter holidays and it is back to normal.
You may not believe it, but some of the places you mention having visited in your Belize travels, I have never been to. I am still in the process of discovering my own country and it is wonderful indeed. The farther out you get from Belize City, the more peaceful, quiet and scenic it becomes.
Through the eyes of a child (my 12 year old daughter is learning to scuba dive this summer) I am finding out more about appreciating Belize’s marine wonders. It’s never too late to learn.....
Hello everyone, this is my first time, hope it works. Richard, hope you have watched my GREAT tape. I'm volunteering in Yellowstone this summer is it is wonderful. Have you been to the Park? Which I could attach some pictures of the elk, moose and bison. It's a full moon hope to climb to Observation Pt. and watch Old Faithful go off tonight. Take care, Lady in Yellowstone
Lady in Yellowstone, guess I should try to spell check first, but it was my first time. Looks like you have lots of reading to do so I will keep this one short.
Looked at the shop, very nice!!
Watched Old Faithful go off at lunch and answered lots of questions for the visitors. Later, Lady in Yellowstone
Howdy Richard.... I like the Bachelor Store, hoping to see some 'shades' too, maybe a Money-Belt and lightweight travelling gear ie: rain jacket...Khaki is my favourite colour for travelling :)
when backpacking...like Tilley
too! I collect Teddy Bears and the soft cuddly white Bachelor Teddy is a plus, the white Senior Bachelorette Thong/Thang :) is a must for the Trousseau :) all good things come to those who wait!!!!! :) Ooops things are gettin' a little too personal too soon :) I bet you had a smile on your face when you decided to promote the Bachelor and Bachelorette Thong/Thang :) One thing is for sure, I will not be wearing the Thong/Thang before my Senior Bachelor becomes my Senior Husband!!!!!! :)
I am giggling like a schoolgirl at this unfoldment taking place...too much :)
Love...Laugh...Live
'out of africa'
Vj
Senior Bachelorette:)
Toronto Canada
p.s. gettin' to know someone must be a slow progression starting with friendship...courting...etc. Time to bring it back!!!!!!
Richard!!!!!
I want to pose a question and maybe this can be saved for the Finalists, but I hope there will be room at some point to express our preferences on travel locations.
For instance the Amazon, Africa and the ranch in New Zealand sound like places that I would really enjoy experiencing. South East Asia, on the other hand, would not be my first choice.
So if this is not complicated enough for you, let me just interject that you may want to get the "chosen seniorbachelorette's" preferences on 1st, 2nd, 3rd choices. With all this effort on all of our parts, we all want to be "Happy Campers"
"one of the Princesses & the Pea"
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Loved the Newsletter Richard!!
But, just when I thought we could narrow down those 600 and 200 applicants to the smaller number of "GI Janes" who have applied.
Now you go and say, those "Princess & the Pea" gals can go, too!!!
Love to all!!!
Hi Richard! Just read your newsletter and thoroughly enjoyed your Dec. 2004 email adventure thru Cambodia...you make that area more and more interesting and I don't think I have seen a Rick Steves travel log on SE Asia on PBS...so far his programs are my way of traveling over the big pond! I'm with you regarding motorbikes so at the Pier of Siem Reap, I would have been hiking it. Besides after a 7 hrs. boat ride I would have to be finding a bush somewhere along the way ... if you know what I mean! Have a good evening! Brenda
Hi All, Great News Letter Richard!! Will Check out the Store Later!! Work Calls!!
Wasn't worried about the sleeping arrangements myself, but good to know!!
You are busy Richard!! Glad to hear an update on the Schedule so far!!
Hmmm.....one out of six...gives a gal more of a chance......and competition...fabulous!!
Hope all is well.....Linda
Ha, ha! "Princess and the Pea" versus "G.I. Jane"-- very funny!! There is nothing that says we CAN'T go backpacking on any part of the trip. I am merely your humble servant, Ladies. Although, after all of this I may just be looking for a little R&R myself. RR
Just read the new Newsletter. I doubt you want everyone on your door step, but I hope you can swing by Colorado on your way to Chicago. Lake in Yellowstone
To Happy, Suzanne, Klew: I really enjoy your inputs here and would love to meet you all!
Happy, when I first talked to my "financial guy" he asked me how much I wanted to leave to my kids. I said, "If there's anything left, they can have it." He said,"Right answer!"
Hi Richard, have you ever seen "The Motorcycle Diaries"? Made me want to take the same trip. I'd love to see how much Spanish I can remember. Adios por ahora. (did I get it right?)
Leslie in VanCan
Hi Richard and Ladies,
Glad to see the blog is back, but agree it was getting out of hand. Not being ugly, but did not want to hear every moment of the day from some.
I guess I missed the Princess and the Pea thing, but I do know the fiary tale.
Happy you are just histerical!
Richard glad to see your interaction, but don't ware yourself out but..since you are here and responding, I have a couple of questions...
Do you like to watch TV at all? If so what is your favorite program?
Do you like parties?
Do you like to dance?
What do your sons think of this endeavor?
The online shop is cute and clever. Hope to see your answers.
Take care!
Hiking - motor bikes - sounds like my kind of trip -
We rented motor scooters when I was in Sumatra - gears and driving on the wrong side of the road was a bit scary until I figured out which was right and which was left. The Biking Princess can maniputlate more than one kind of bike. One of my definitions for a biking princess is that she can change her own tire but only when absolutely necessary -
Biking Princess
Richard---romance is wonderful and fun and giggling and being silly is apart of that. My main thing is being friends and having respect for each other as human beings. Then romance comes naturally. Like a soft breeze in the hot summer. Then what follows--follows. Now the funny side---me-in a thong grrrrrrrrrrr! I am 62 and have had children. I am fit but as I told you I admit to having a few lumps!! I am cute though!!! We are all cute or whatever on this blog--we have all put ourselves out there for others to comment on. That is ok at my age I know what I am about. If not, then I am in trouble. I entered the adventure because I want to go and see and travel. To know what is beyond the boarders. That is the exciting part. So carry on!!!
Dear Richard,
Good info and updating in your News Letter. You paint great word pictures. They pinpoint what is important to you, more of what we are getting to like about you..
As you are reading our writings, it becomes apparent that some of us can and are already doing the Princes and GI Jane parts in our daily living. "There is nothing like a Dame" and no mistakes, just opportunities to learn.
1. How does one even count that many replies? Or make a decision? (My choises are usually started with what I don't want, cause I like to test my abilities to work with the rest.)Must be one of the reason why I have been single so long. I can only honestly work with one person at a time. = Back to giving my 100%. If I don't, what would I be saving the unused % for? In giving 100%, I have no regrets because I couldn't have done any better with what I knew at the time.[When Survival became so popular, I was encouraged to try out. I had to so NO because I couldn't do the mind games.]
2. And then there is the weighing out of each total individual. What is really true and what is ommited? We are lucky. WE ONLY HAVE ONE OF YOU. Your history reveals quality and direction. Thank you for BEING. Those applying now have more info to work with then us May People. "What will be,will be." Talking about revealing, I am wondering why more haven't filled out their profiles on the blog. You or I can click on the names and get an Bio right there. No postage needed. An instant way for us to answer some of your questions!Just wondering????
I'm reminded that by the time some people decide it is wise to watch their step, they aren't going anywhere.
Richard,I hope my package was one of the 10 you got today. Think I'll ck it's delivery.
Ladies, I hope I get to meet you through the profiles. That is where we will find "Likes" attracting and learn from each other.
:-) Mary Rose
Hi Richard and girls (I love being called a girl at my age, well most of the time)
Haven't sent in a video yet, but the more I read your newsletters Richard, the more I am tempted to do so. Sounds like it is going to be a fun time, and a relaxing time, something I am sure we all can use.
Didn't think that there would be anything but separate bedrooms. I'm glad you were up front about it.
I liked it when you said that you do not make reservations in advance. It seems that most of my time is scheduled time, gotta be here, gotta be there, sure could use something different once in a while.
I have never traveled to any of the places on the itinerary,but I will be traveling to some of them by the WEB, checking them out for now.
I did visit the store, it does have some items that I do really like.
Until next time . . . .
Great Newsletter!
I like the store concept. Some of the items leave a little to be desired, however! Would like to know what kind of success and/or headaches you get from it after 6 months or so.
My grandson (age 7) from the US east coast, just called to say "I am coming to visit so get ready."
This means I will be out of the blog-o-sphere from July 25--September 5 so that I can spend time with him and his family and later participate in a retreat.
to Richard R, SB
Well of course, I've got more'n this to say, but before someone else says THIS I just want to say: I'm laid back, low-maintenance, and even-keeled (or over-keeled, depending on your viewpoint. :) I am R & R personified!!!
So--book NZ with its sloooow, lazy sheep last and take moi. We could just spend a month "Talking Happy Talk" ( & "Richard Talk"!) and you could come home already completely rested!! Fresh for Harpo or whoever. [Now THERE'S romance for you!] Ciao :)
Richard---I have to ask Mary a question---this is not about the adventure, this is how does a person leave information on the
bio. I checked yours out. Wonderful picture. Again Richard this is a wonderful way for women with like interests to meet. Thank you for bearing with us.
Hi Klew, Setting up a profile is just accomplished by completing your Blogger file. You will also need to download Picasa And Hello for pictures. My e-mail is listed on mine if you need more help. Richard's Blog is not the place for me to get into tech stuff.
Mary R
Well, since no one has mentioned it, I want to know why the "Sr Bachelor" sweatshirt is $26.99 but the Bachelorette's is $520.99? Same for Hoodie (29.99 to 524.99) & camisole (21.99 to 515.99) [look under "view produce by type"]. Typo I presume/hope!
Also, is it ok for us to offer suggestions for adding some pizzazz to your logo?
Hola to all!!
Fun to have every one back on board .........note: sp NOT bored!!
There will most definately be serious Blog withdrawl come the end of Sept!!! See what we can do about that....... eh???
Hey Richard.......how about a Senior Bachelorette Bikini?? perhaps a travel/gym bag?? Tote bag?? a lisence plate??
All suggestions just for fun....you just never know!!
Oh yeah.....and what about a bracelet like Lance Armstrong's pink wristlet, we could have a Senior bachelorette bracelet all of our own...let the world know who the heck we are! The world is our oyster and WE dare to dream!!
WE ARE WOMEN OF A CERTAIN AGE, HEAR US ROAR!!!!!!!!
Thanks for listening and more importantly for hearing Richard, welcome back...kudos!!!
A demain et bon nuit a tous
from La Belle Province xox...good to be back in action where we all belong!!
Hey to Mod317,
Perhpas the items (sweatshirts etc) are more $$$$ because the price includes the contents,
after all we are such an invaluable commodity!!
eh??
Whaddya think??
Ciao xox
Don't women have to pay more for dry cleaning and other things?! Sorry for the pricing goof. However, maybe if you purchase the women's sweatshirt at the other price I can throw in dinner. You Ladies are way too sharp... It's going to be a heck of a trip! RR
Bonsoir Richar,
IF we were to purchase a sweatshirt......THAT would of course be dinner accompanied by a very FINE wine et toi, n'est pas??
We are so worth it, each and very one!!
Encore...... Bon niut xox
ooops!!!..pls forgive type o
RICHARD, one would think I could at least spell yr name by now!!
C'est la vie!!
xox
Hi Richard. Guess I got caught in the blog "shutdown" on my first try. So I emailed you.... Like Anonymous, South East Asia would not be my first choice. While singing on tour years ago, I was in singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Taiwan in January & February. So I know about the "steaminess," in both senses of the word, as we visited the red light and whatever-else-strikes-your-fancy district on Bugis Street in Singapore. I have the proof in my photo album. Here's hoping I'm the one and also that the trip is 1 for 6. Would love loads of time to have fun, fun, fun and for getting acquainted. Glad you stated sleeping arrangements. I never thought for a moment that sleeping arrangements would be other than separate--the only way I would travel. Even though I'm far from prudish!!!:) I'm sure you're a gentleman. I've been dreaming of travel again with lots of time to be spontaneous and and explorative. This entire idea is great fun. Wish you the best.
Magda from Santa Fe
Richard
I didn't get the latest newsletter. Everyone is talking about it and I don't have :>(
Loved the online store...maybe you could add some other taglines like..."Senor Bachelor/Bachelorettes...Over the hill my foot!" I'd like to see a hat that's a little more feminine.
Hola to all bloggers and Richard,
Whew, have been waiting with baited breath for the blog site to be reinstated and now that it has I am so relieved.
Happy....welcome back, to be sure. Hope the vaca was super good.
Spent the entire day swimming. My face hurts from too much sun.
Richad Darlink, I had my video ready to ship out, decided to review the video in an adapter, in my video player. Adapter ate the original.....so frustrating. I will try again.
I do hope that I can make the deadline of September 6th!!!!
Richard hope that you were able to rest a bit while the blog site was down.
Hope Ya'all have a most restful evening. I'm a wreak after swimming all day.
Like all the rest of the women on this site Richard I would absolutely be thrilled to meet you in person. Curious to see if YOU meet my expectations (grin). I truly doubt that we shall ever happen the numbers are against us, I fear.
Oh, BTW.....I DON'T wear a size 6 thong. I don't particularly like wearing thongs, only when I have to due to the outfit I might be wearing. Just some Debby Eddy trivia.
I like the idea of separate rooms while traveling. Gives everyone their own space. Time to write in a journal, bathe, reflect, and prepare for the next day of adventure.
Also, there is a bit intrigue involved in that, discipline too!!!!
Bye-bye Richard.....Deb Eddy
KLEW
You know I agree with you, the thong thangie days and I have left the building. LOL
LESLIE Thank you for the compliment on enjoying my blogs. You know I think all of the women that join in here are looking for the same thing. We have a void in our life, sometimes loniless is too much. Yes we all seem to have wonderful families, but it's not the same. My family is extremely important to me, but I still feel lonesome sometimes. I dream about being the nice lady Richard chooses, but none the less none of us shall be losers, because we have this wonderful opportunity to meet each other. If you scroll up you can retrieve my email and write to me anytime. It would be my pleasure to make friends with you.
WHINE WHINE WHINE RICHARD I still haven't gotten the new newsletter.
Suzanne of Mesa Arizona
Regarding Belize
I have travelled throughout Belize as well and found it beautiful, and incredibly diverse (everything from the food, scenery and wonderful people).
I attended a wedding of friends at the Pelican Beach Inn just out of Dandriga.
People came from all over the world for the wedding, boy they are a hardy lot! It was at sunrise. The steel drums and party started immediately afterwards.
If you want Myan ruins, great diving on the world's second largest barrior reef, rain forest and lots of cayes (islands) you should check it out. You will find it in Central America, just east of Guatamala.
Travelling is the best!
Very informative newsletter..also can positively say, backpacking, motorbikes, people everywhere, iffy acommodations, etc. sounds like fun to me. Can't wait to witness that first hand. I like the idea of 6 women each sharing a one month adventure with you instead of just one woman for 6 months.....ultimately, once "that special someone" emerges (should that happen of course), there will be adventures to last a lifetime. Ciao, KJS
Good Evening Richard, and all the Senior Bachelorettes.
Richard I read the Newsletter over and over. It read like an artist painting a picture. You turly feel the beauty of the country and its people. There was insite and understanding.
When I thought of your 'pink pants' All that was missing was Pat Boones white shoes.(smiling)
Question: Would you strongly give consideration to travel with (6)women,in the US that sent only, bio's/letters,and pictures?
If you do, I have my places already picked out. Don't be hasty. You just might miss your lost rib(a big smile)
If there is no mutul connection,it would be nice, to travel with someone who is an informed and fun to be with traveler. And we never know what destiny hold.
Be the turtle,take it slow and easy. Don't be so quick to rest in the shade.(smiling again)Really glad to have you back to talk too.
Oh!What will the ladies do about the visas for seperate countries?
Later! 'Dallas Queen' I have everything in action, but yet time to consider difinitely. My kid's say I think too much. By!It is 1:25 pm.
Love your gusto! Seems that age is not your barrier.
Richard, you have not mentioned anything about Europe. Have you thought about England, Italy, Monte Carlo, Cannes, Greece?
G'day Richard,
An important couple of items:
1) I believe there is a window of time that must be allowed for all the immunizations required for travel to Asia etc. Having just returned I have had all mine, so I am ready!!!, but it would be important that others should know in order to be prepared.
2) Also passports must be valid for 6 months from the date of entry into some countries ie Thailand, also a good thing for all to know.
Have a good one
a la prochain from La Belle Province xox
Good Morning Richard,
Your newsletter is great as always and sounds like trips I have relished, but I was dismayed to hear no backpacking at all on this upcoming trip. I am surprised; also I wonder if it is to be a cushy American type trip rather than the exciting adventurous kind most Americans don't ever get a chance to do that I love so much--exploring out of the way places like you mention in Cambodia, Laos, and Burma? Don't get me wrong the palace in Monaco sounds awesome but a combination of the two sounds even more divine.
Just curious-patiently waiting to meet you face-to-face I remain ladejag...
HI.....
I bet you will need some R&R after all this!!
I love the Peanuts cartoons...I am know as Lucy in my circle....Psychiatric help 5 cents..
You might need a little of that,too. HAAAAA
Linda
to RR & all bloggers
My plagarized 2 cents worth to remember during all our future travels...
A group of grade schoolers decided these were the "7 Wonders of the World": Taj Mahal, Pyramids, Grand Canyon, Panama Canal, Empire State Building, St. Peter's Basilica, & the Great Wall of China.
Except for one little girl who expresses my own heart-felt opinions and who already was "thinking outside the box". She said "there were so many, but this is my list of the best 7 Wonders of the World": to see, to hear, to touch, to taste, to feel, to laugh and to love.
Good Morning,
And How Are this Beautiful Morning?
I have finally recevieved the News Letter and just finished reading about yet another wonderful adventure! The only thing I can think of that would have made this even more exciting would have been for me to be there, :) This is My kind of go.. except I promise I would give you a ride on a motor bike and not buck you off!! I would go SLOW lol :)no really, I do have a lot of experience on riding.. Thank You for Sharing! you really do have a wonderful way with words. Your descriptive beauty
was outstanding! Okay.. enough of
that for now..
your head might get big. lol
so you have been a busy man..
well,
Happy: what do ya think? does he have time for us? If we get our stuff sent in, would we be to much for him? I mean as far as keeping his hands full? what did you think? come on now we are suppose to keep it clean now!! lol
Cathy: how are ya girl? are you gettin your stuff together? huh? me? yep!! it is in the envelope..
I am afraid it will give Richard a coranary when he receives it.. lol
(cause it has dust all over it, it has been ready for awhile, I just am procrastinating again). lol..
I am scared now though, there are so many ahead of me.. mine will be lost in the shuffle, cause, well you know, I am just one of those plain G.I. jane types, from poe dunk Montana, where nobody goes.. do you know the song? oops.. better knock it off, and close for now, I have other things I need to get done.
Richard, Don't forget to take a break once in a while and stretch, go for a walk, think aloud if you have too but always stop and smell the roses.
Have a Wonderful Day,
Wanda
Hi Richard, I like the store idea but don't know if we here in Canada can access it. Would there be any problem ordering? I really like the idea someone mentioned about a pink bracelet to identify us. Also, a more feminine hat-maybe something with a brim all around but not "old-lady-like."
BTW, I have never and never will wear a thong - ladies, surely they remind you of something. :(
SUZANNE: I have forwarded Richard's latest newsletter to you.
We finally have summer here with lovely sunny mid-20s weather (oh, mid-70s to you Americans) Off to enjoy it. Later...
Leslie in VanCan
to leslie in VanCan
Danged funny!! yep--the thong thang does remind. LOL
I'll trade weather with you--you can 'practice' for the heated up places RR wants to go. We are broiling in our own sweat here 100 w/ heat index up to 106 F. (that's about 40-ish C.I think -
Thank You To the nice lady who forwarded me copies of two of the last newsletters. Don't know why I'm not receiving them.
One of the best quotes I know of and the one that impresses me deeply:
Love is patient & kind, love is not jealous or boastful, it is not arrogant or rude. Love does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrong, but rejoices in the right. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all thing, endure all things. 1 Corinthians 13.4
Richard I love to read about your travels. The lady who mentioned your words paint a beautiful picture was so right. You know the best way to learn about a culture is to become them. I like to travel like the natives. When in Belize, that's how I traveled. Most all the places I stayed were frequented by backpackers. For some reason we assume that these places would be dirty. They were cleaner than the pricey hotels, we had everything we needed, including great books to read while sitting on the beach and some people don't realize that Belize has purified tap water you can drink.
One of the mainstays of Cambodia is a grilled fresh water fish, with a nutty sauce wrapped in spinach. WOW how healthy is that.
LESLIE
Thank you as well for forwarding newsletter, I'll be writing back in just a second.
Best Regards Suzanne is my name from Mesa Arizona :>)
Good Morning Richard,
I know that M.S. signed for my Video.,etc @11:56 yesterday so at least you have current pictures of Mary Rose, part of my background and thinking. I forgot, until I saw your "Numbers" about the Parade of us before you(I am not meaning that to be neg. I just don't know another word except preview or auditioning). Anyway it so reminded me of the dream I have had since the LONE RANGER first hit TV. I have ALWAYS wanted to ride in the Rose Bowl with my Male partner and also gallop the beaches at sunrise and sunset, then walk with my partner hand in hand---.I will remain single until I get to do that because I know it is not an impossible dream. I have everything but the male partner. You would look so handsome on my other horse. He is huge, solid black,and even better looking than Casper. Excuse me , Ladies, but the thought of Richard in that picture with me is spectacular! Another meaningful, award winning Love Story, for us, our families and inspiration for those hanging on just a little longer for their dreams to develope.
I will try to publish this under my name and profile, but if I can't get it done, I just had to say it.
My Mom always told me, "When the time is right the apple will fall." Mary Rose
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HAPPY The 7 wonders of the world was so simply stated by a 7 year old. Kids do say the most amazing things. With those wonderful gifts given to almost all of us, free of charge. The most beautiful things in life are free aren't they?
Richard, currently I'm reading "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel, which begins in India. The following just made me stop and read it over and over again. Hope you appreciate it, too.
"One such time I left town and on my way back, at a point where the land was high and I could see the sea to my left and down the road a long ways, I suddenly felt I was in heaven. The spot was in fact no different from when I had passed it not long before, but my way of seeing it had changed. The feeling, a paradoxical mix of pulsing energy and profound peace, was intense and blissful. Whereas before the road, the sea, the trees, the air, the sun all spoke differently to me, now they spoke one language of unity...Every element lived in harmonious relation with its neighbour, and all was kith and kin. I knelt a mortal, I arose an immortal. I felt like the centre of a small circle coinciding with the centre of a much larger one."
SUZANNE: those verses are special to me as they were part of my wedding ceremony - oh so long ago! Thanks for sharing.
All for now,
Leslie in VanCan
Bonjour Richard and fellow Bloggetes,
This morning I had suggested a bracelet (similar to Lance Armstrong's) for Senior Bachelorettes....after having spent a most fascinating and wonderful day with my 83 year young Mom (twas her birthday)I had a fabulous aha/lightbulb moment........the bracelet should be PURPLE! Please read on and let me know what y'all think:
The Purple Hat
At 3, she looks a therself and sees a queen
At 8, she looks a therself and sees Cinderella
At 15, she looks at herself and sees an ugly sister
At 20, she looks at herself and sees too fat/too thin, too short/ too tall, too straight/too curly, but she decides she is going out anyway
At 30 she looks at herself and sees too fat/too thin, too short/too tall, too straight/too curly, but decides she doesn't have time to fix it so she goes out anyway
At 40, she sees "clean" and goes out anyway
At 50, she sees "I am" and goes wherever she wants to go
At 60, she sees herself and reminds herself of all the people who can't see themselves in the mirror anymore, goes out and conquers the world
At 70, She looks at herself and sees wisdaom, laughter and ability, goes out and enjoys herself
At 80 She doesn't bother to look at herself, just puts on a purple hat and goes out to have fun with the world
Don't you love it?? The thing is we don't have to wait until we are 80.....we should wear purple (braclelt) now and celebrate!! Ah yes....also... purple is the colour of power.....yah!!
One last idea ........I promise.....perhaps a percentage of the profits could go towards a single mothers group, a women's shelter for abused and battered women or.... any other ideas?? This could work brilliantly and altruistically as we have such a captive audience!!!
Maybe just dreaming in techna colour....but I dare to dream!!
A la prochain xox
Hey Leslie,
I just read your blog and you will never believe!!!:
Yann Martel is a good friend of mine. I coordinated Palliative Care Volunteers at two University Hospitals and he was one of the 100 or so incredible human beings that I had the priviledge of working with. He is as remarkable as his book...will tell him you enjoyed it!!
Incerdible, but true......such a small world, 6 degrees of separation!
Ciao xox
Ah YES YES,
I might even go shopping, even though it is not one of my things, if I knew some of your proceeds were going to a charity, Preferably abused women related.
Sincerely, Mary Rose.
Richard,
Part of your "Shop" money to Charity. That is by far the BEST thing to come from this blog sight so far.
Good numbers to keep us up with would be the
"$" donater to ______.
You already have millions of people watching you. A lot of them have been survivors or still need help.
No this would not decrease your work load, but it certainly could change more lives and be amoung one of the most important accomplishments in your life. You already know a lot of us who are ready, willing and able to help.
Sincerely, Mary Rose
Richard,
Glad the blog is back! But agree, we need to keep it short and relevant.
Read about separate rooms!BUMMER!
If you are anywhere as good as you look on paper, and not using Robert Redford's body double, I was thinking a little cuddle at night with a warm body would be a perk of the trip. Give me a little hope, will the rooms at least be ajoining?
Don't want anyone to get upset-I was just kidding
Don't want anyone to get upset-I was just kidding
Don't want anyone to get upset-I was just kidding
Don't want anyone to get upset-I was just kidding
De