OK, OK, a New Blog
Hello to everyone, I agree it's no fun scrolling all the way down. I go the other way so it's easier. Let's see-what's new?? I spent last Thursday with a German television crew shooting a segment about Senior Bachelor. A few weeks ago the same happened with a British television network. The reason I do these is not that I would like more videotapes, etc., it is to continue to advance the cause that you see on the headline on all of the Newsletters; Promoting Romance and Adventure for People Of All Ages. So when I get a chance to reach people via the media, it's for that reason. Also, a little heads-up here about an idea I actually had from the blog!! And that is about cruises. I love cruises, and have always wanted to see Alaska this way, and hope to do next summer. Quite a few of you lovely ladies have suggested this may be a nice way for us all to meet!! So....perhaps a cruise with lots of Senior Bachelor folks!!! I'll have a 35mm copy of Pop&Me-the same one shown in movie theaters and I'm sure I'll have some interesting stories about the Senior Bachelor Journey!! I may mention this in the Newsletter I am writing today. I would appreciate your thoughts on this via the blog. Also, your thoughts on cruises next Fall anywhere else. Have a good week. Richard Roe AKA The Senior Bachelor
183 Comments:
Hola Richard,
1st things 1st........YEAH!!! for the new blog...."Scrollitis" healing as I type!!
2nd Re Cruise: Count me in!!! I have been to Alsaka and it is majestic!! GREAT idea!
La Belle xox
LOVE the cruise idea. I've been to Alaska five times but always on land (or tundra as it were) with the mosquitoes and bears. Heads up when planning -- pay attention to the seasonal changes. The days were so long in July you could read a book at 2:00 a.m. !
ps.....Humble apologies for the "whining".I am much better at "wining" ( as in a good full bodied red!!) Yah!
La Belle xox
That is...you could read a book OUTSIDE at 2:00a.m.--:)
I went to Alaska last summer ('04) and had a fantastic time! I would do it again but this time would like to go further up - all the way to Anchorage and do a few more "day" trips - like go right up to a glacier rather than view it from the ship. There was so much fun on board from the pool to various night clubs with different kinds of music, to lectures, Vegas-style shows, etc. I went Norwegian Freestyle because you could dress up or go casual to dinner although there were two "formal" nights. Richard, you would LOVE it! The scenery is spectacular even if I am a bit prejudiced because it's so similar to where I live. You'd have to put a jacket over that tank top, though, if you want to check out those ice bergs. ;)
I'll try to post some photos over on my own blog for those who'd like to see them. All for now,
Leslie in VanCan
WOW,WOW, WOW, I feel like a kid who just opened a gift at Xmas and got the gift he "really" wanted but didn't ask for . :):):):):):):):):
Richard soooooo happy to see your "watching us" Yes yes yes I would love to go on a cruise to Alaska, I've been told it's the only way to see it. OOOOOPS, the reason for my goofy excitement, I was the one who mentioned going cruising to Alaska(this makes me feel like Sally Fields when she won her Oscar,"you like me you really like me")just change "like me" to "read us" Seeeee how little it takes to make women happy, when are men going o get it?
ME THINKS YOU DO RICHARD.
CHI-TOWN GIRL....OPRAH COUNTRY
PS Leslie....would love to see your photo's
Greetings Richard!
A wonderful idea for a cruise, always wanted to see Alaska and have heard that cruise is incredible.....count me in too:)
No matter what be it Alaska or the Carribean it is a fun way to get everyone together and cause a 'splash!' :)
Here's to the Senior Bachelor/Bachelorette's Cruise
If you snooze you lose :)
So get ya stuff together everyone
For we're gonna have a lot of FUN
Basking in the Midday Sun
A meeting of the minds
Bachelorettes of every kind
The Senior Bachelor our Guide :)
Senior Bachelorette :)
Vj
Toronto Canada
p.s. Let me know where to send the money for the cruise when the time comes, wouldn't want to miss this opportunity!
Hello Richard,
I think the cruise idea is great. I have been to Alaska numerous times, on a ship, since I work part-time on one. It is a beautiful place, I call it God's untouched beauty!! I would love to do a cruise with you!!
Linda
Hello Again Richard!
Forgot to add, would be amazing to arrange the cruise around the FULL MOON :) WOW....the reflection of the FULL MOON on the water and the Icebergs....more likely look like a Blue Moon!
Here's to The Senior Bachelor and Bachelorettes!
Romance and Adventure for the Young At Heart :)
Senior Bachelorette:)
Vj
Toronto Canada
Great idea.
I, too, like "freestyle" cruising.
Some suggestions:
Greek Islands (Crete,Santorini,Mykonos)
Panama
Hawaiian Islands
(Oahu, Kauai, Hawaii, Maui)
British Virgin Islands (Tortola)
Richard, Let's face it...you have heard from more than 10,000 women and maybe you'll actually meet 100 or less, and you will take up to 6 women on the journey. The cruise was a heck of a good idea (thanks to whoever came up with the thought), because that way we can meet each other and Richard under really fun circumstances. I'm going to save my money and go!!
VJ: The Alaskan day is so long in the summer, doubt you could see a full moon...but nice thought....
Hooray for the Cruise!!!
Lots of SeniorBachelors
and the Now Renowned SeniorBachelorettes
Why does the same comment show up 3 or 4 times?!?!
Greetings Richard!
How about a Carribean Cruise next Fall ...leaves from Vancouver B.C. a week going from one island to the other, spend each day sightseeing and enjoying the ambience of each beautiful island, then back to the Cruise Ship for the evening, takes sail to the next island during the evening.
I have heard all about the island cruises. I have also heard of the cruises that depart from Miami for one week.....count me in no matter where or what time....let me know! I am going to save towards this trip.....something wonderful to look forward to! How about calling it the 'Making Your Dreams A Reality Cruise':)
from the 'out of africa'
Senior Bachelorette:)
Vj
Toronto Canada
p.s. We'll each have a T-Shirt, Pink for the Ladies and Blue for the Senior Bachelor ...Logo: 'Making Your Dreams A Reality!'
As a Senior Bachelorette--(love the renowned part!!!) I am all for the cruise with Richard to Alaska. Richard, you will have to find more men though because you will be worn out dancing with all of us!! The last cruise I was on, I think there were three single men. That is not enough!!! What fun, you will need the rest of a cruise (what rest?) after going on the adventure with the ladies. Alaska is simply beautiful in August and September. Well, it is beautiful anyway. Take care.
Ciao...P
Wilkommen gal! Where ya been?! Adds a bit back to our "spice rack", no? :)
RR, SB
Cruise to The Great Land sounds GREAT! COOL! Thank goodness!! I've visited Anchorage and environs during perfect weather in early September and recommend those of us from the "lower 48" take dark eye mask for sleeping since it's still 'light' then at night. An AK native & friend's description of AK nights was this: "It really never gets dark, dark." She said that the 1st time she visited the lower 48 she was terrified of the "inky darkness" and couldn't understand how we all could see!
I was fortunate that my trip to AK included a drive to Denali on one of the 25 GOOD weather days of the year for the mountain. The sight is etched in my memory so perfectly! The mountain was still almost 50 miles away and yet because of the atmosphere, it seemed as if you could just trek over there & be back in time for dinner.
Thank goodness for a new blog idea and something to dream about! When all is said and done…an Alaskan cruise is probably a fine idea. Normally I think of cruises to get somewhere that would be hard to get to any other way. I know a cruise would be interesting if there were going to be available partners. It could be called the Love Boat.
Alaska reminds me of a couple years ago I flew into Anchorage and the weather was rainy, so I looked at my friend and we said lets see what’s going on in Fairbanks. It was raining even more there so we hopped an airplane up to Barrow Pt where the sun was shinny and beautiful. Only trouble was that there were no available sleeping rooms. They actually opened up a new hotel and gave us a room for two days. We had a tour in a Hummer that was to die for, and I fell in love with a bush pilot, for those two days.
I’d certainly consider a cruise to meet new friends……
The Cruise idea is a good one. I agree that you need extra men aboard to help you see how we enter act with other men as well as with you.
Extra men need to come as we really are not a harem ... but exciting, beautiful seniors looking for exciting, handsome men ... not man.... there is only one richard ... but there are many more as wonderful as he.... sign me up!
Hey Richard! I was beginning to think you had run out of things to talk about. I enjoy reading some of the blogs, but the real exitment is in finding out what you did over the weekend. The cruise to Alaska would be so romantic. I've taken several cruises around the Greek islands, and enjoyed them tramendously. However, they have all been with either my doughter or my mother. I've always dreamed of having some
special man to cruise the fiords of Switzerland with. This might be a good trip for the group to take in the fall. I have not been this excited since my days flying for one of the major airlines as a hostess. M.M. Corbett
Anonymous..
Do you know something I don't know??? Tell me: where the heck are they, the many "as wonderful"??? Haven't come across one of them thar varmits (sp?) in them thar hills in a long long long, very looooooooooong time.....truthfully, come to think about it, I am sure I heard that they are on the "endangered species" list!! LOL
La Belle xox
You are hilarious CB, you quack me up.. har har har har
Psssstt CB, i think i've been sent to a naughty mat so i better go for now.
Goodnight all
Hello everyone, I don't have a computer here in Yellowstone, nor a TV or phone, so I only hop on when I can. Did a 17 mile hike yesterday, trying to keep in shape for Richard. I was luck enought to see three grizzly bears, two mooseie, antelope, bison and elk. That is my entertainment.
The cruise sounds great, I thought it was wonderful seeing the sun and moon at the same time at night. Would love to see the Northern Lights. A cruise to Hawaii would also be nice, and hop from island to island. How are you doing on those viedo's Richard, hope you have enjoyed the lady in red from Denver. Later, Lady in Yellowstone.
In Alaska they have more men than women. They tell you: "The odds are good, but the goods are odd" :))
I suggested Belize In fact I've been requesting quotes for the ladies and right now I'm trying to get discounts for groups. I thought Belize would be nice, because there are so many fun things you can do and see there. We have a nice Belizian woman who hasn't even seen most of her country. Sooooooooo anyone that is interested, give me an email so I can get an actuate head count. That's men included, so you gals that have nice men, we need to bring them along as well.
So keep that in your head as a potential trip for the future.
I think the cruise idea originated from CathyinCarolina and we've all been talking about it alot and I think it would be a great idea.
Takes the presure off of one person. LOL
I've requested best travel/seasonal time for Belize. I know it gets rather hot in the summer/but there's always that tropical breeze if you stay close to the ocean. Alot of the cruises are suggesting Caye Caulker and I'm not sure if that is the best caye to visit.
HEY RICHARDThere was a entire caye for sale that came with a yatch and two huge houses, wouldn't it be great if you could find out if it is still available. It would be an excellant area to film your Romance for our age.
HEY ANONYMOUS!!!
YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY WAY TOOOOOO MUCH!!
and NOW FOR THE....the GOOD news!!??
YOU SO BELONG ON A NAUGHTY MAT..........IN THE CORNER GIRL!!!and I am right there with you!!
ps..How do you feel about the "odd goods" let me guess....WHOA!! WHOA!! WHOA LE MUSIC....LA LA!!!
OK..OK..enough.now I must get serious.I am TRYING to upload "Chapter 3 Bangkok" and YOU my friend are not making it easy!!! I keep cracking up...too much!!
La Belle xox
Good evening Richard, fellow bachelorettes
I love the cruise idea, esp. if you somehow manage to include Belize in the schedule. If not, it is still a great idea, could be a yearly event to different places.
Kudos to Foresthills, Canadian Blogette, BDNC, Clickgirl, MaryR, Leslie who have set up their own blogs. Even 'moi' has made an attempt and I am enjoying networking on the other blogs.
Thought for today..."A goal not written down is just a wish and a goal that has no power to move you, will never have the force to change your life"
Have a great evening everyone.
CB
I think they need you at ClickGirls Blogsite..heard your name few times...just wanted to let you know
The Travel and Romance cruise plan is gettin bigger and better. How about that? I thought i better add that one in before i get deleted by the police again. he he
Hello Richard,
I love the cruise idea a lot. But we would have to sign up with buddies or find a singles only cruise. When you cruise alone, you pay double rate. Gets really expensive.
I was just on an Alaskan cruise this summer and want to do a one way direction this time.
And have some adventure on a cruise this time. Travelin with Grams was once in a lifetime, but I had a 90 year old chaperone. And all the shore ecusions were outrageoously priced. And I didn't want to leave Grams alone.
I hear the Cruises in New England are spectacular too. My daughter is voting for a mediteranian / Greece avdenture.
She could always come with us too. After her MCATS this month, she could use an adventure and some fun.
I am still in New Jersey, visiting family, then heading back to Florida via DC and splitting the driving with my son.
Have an awesome day everyone.
I'm a blog virgin. This is my first time. I'm very interested in the Alaska Cruise idea. I live in Vancouver (the most fabulous city in the world.....or maybe, one of), and have NEVER been on a cruise to Alaska (there is a story as to why, but I'll save that for another day) although I regularly see the ships sailing by while I rollerblade around the Stanley Park seawall.
Haven't done my video submission although my "script" is complete and I'm ready to roll. I'm a good procrastinator and let's just say I work very well under pressure....when is that deadline?
VANCOUVER! When you all arrive for the cruise, make sure you have a few extra days to enjoy our beautiful city......I'll order up NO RAIN! and give you the VIP guided tour!
to curlyinvancouver
Sept 16th - and now you are no longer a virgin, but tres experienced! :)
FYI
Not sure if this breaks Richard's blogging rules but I wanted to share a great line of travel clothing. Travel Smith. I love their clothes, really comfortable and easy to wear. Pretty too.
After all six fortunate women will need a traveling wardrobe!
DE
Good evening one and all!!
Firstly........Curlyinvancouver.....how was it for you??? Did the earth move?? HUGE LOL!!!!Just kidding around!! Hope you don't mind!
and secondly............it is 1AM..... Yawn!!.... here in the north and.........
I JUST FINISHED CHAPTER 3!! "BANGKOK".........let me know how you like it, I sure had fun even if you don't like it. Fotunately for y'all I am selecting only a very few of the 1000++ photos from my Odyssey!!
Bon Nuit a tous!!!
Best in health, love and life to all!!
La Belle xox
CB
The pictures of Bangkok were phenominal. I would have liked to see the rest!! HAHA It's on my short list of travels,(as opposed to the long list). This is a fun blog. Everyone loves the cruise, I do too!! I like the name "The Love Boat" As far as "the odds are good and the goods are odd" comment HAAAAA LOL!!! ROTFL or however that goes!!
It's not so bad to hook up with another unknown woman for a cruise. I have taken two trips with women I met briefly before traveling and it wasn't bad. We both wanted to travel and that got us thru. We had fun and lots of laughs.
RR - I scroll from the bottom up - first I collapse all comments, scroll to the end, and then try to figure out where I left off the last time but there are too many "anonymous's" in the blog - get yourself a username all you anonymous's.
Cruise - I may have made that suggestion earlier but also may have thought someone else's suggestion of a cruise was a good idea.
I have been on a crise to Alaska - for the most part there was not a lot of deck time as it was a bit chilly with a bit of rain. We went in July so one would think that weather would have been really nice. Not so.
My suggestion would be the Caribbian - I have some friends who go on biking cruises - each day they bike around a different island - yes, I know, I am the Biking Nut. Seen pictures and looks like a lot of fun with not too difficult riding.
My thinking is that in order to stimulate adventure with the possibility of romance one must be in an atmosphere of freedom and openness with a bit of playfulness thrown in for good measure - hense the Caribbian idea - AND then after the sparks are flying take that cuddling cruise to Alaska.
So RR - you will be picking six out of the whole group of absolutely wonderful women you have attracted to this blog and your adventure. Where will you find all of the other men who are looking for adventure with the possibility of romance to meet the dreams of all these women? Huh Huh??
Biking Princess
Hey Anonymous,
Quite honestly I think we Bloggettes have so much commonality that we would have a very fine time....odd goods (men) or not!!
Getting a bit punchy as it is now 2 am!!!!
And thank you....I am so glad you enjoyed my photo journalling of Bangkok!! It is such a wonderful opportunity to relive the kodak moments all the while sharing them with my new found Blog friends!!
Nighty night to all and to all sweet dreams!
La "tres tired" Belle xox
ps bikingnut
I feel your pain.........here here!!
PLEEEEEEEEASE, PRETTY PLEEASE ALL YOU "ANONYMOUS" PEOPLES OUT THERE IN BLOGVILLE...PICK A PEN NAME, ANY NAME WILL DO....JUST SO WE CAN RESPOND TO YOU BY NAME!!
DANKA AND MERCI BEAUCOUP
LA BELLE XOX
Alaskan cruise..Great!!
But I'd still like to go on an
all lady cruise of the "not
chosen". Since we are drug free
nonalcoholic nonsmokers this should be FUN! Give us a
chance to bond as we can only
do when among ourselves. The interesting
comments on this site are typical
how we can share so many subjects.
m.m.corbett: Switzerland is all
mountains, fjords are in Norway,
land of the midnight sun.
Sun and moon sharing the sky..
gorgeous!! A close runner up
to the Alps in beauty!!
2AM, Gute Nacht!( Ja,ja)
Tschuess Ellen
FYI: Here is a partial travel log I made after a cruise last summer:
July 2004
The "big ship" is a Norwegian Cruise Line newecomer. The sail away is from a pier near Honolulu’s Aloha Tower to Nawilliwilli Kauai on Sunday.
The big ship takes me to my extended paradise—Kauai (The Garden Isle); Hilo and Kona on Hawaii (The Big Island); to Maui (The Valley Isle), and back to Honolulu on Oahu on Saturday.
America’s ship, she is called, and she sails away with about 2400 people onboard for freestyle cruises around the Hawaiian Islands with shore excursions on Kauai, Hawaii, Maui and Oahu.
She is a floating city complete with eleven decks of food, fun and frolic, which include a full-service spa, an art auction, fitness center, pools and jacuzzis, golf and basketball, shuffleboard, ping pong, library, emporium, internet café, and entertainment nightly.
Ultimate pampering is key to having a good time, as is a full understanding and appreciation for freestyle cruising. When you like formal, go formal. When you like barefoot, go barefoot. Anything goes and the sooner this concept is understand the more fun and excitement flow freely.
From the lava flow on the Kona coast to the tip of Haleakalea; from the lavender fields near Kula to the jacaranda near Hana; from the Kapulua golf courses to the snorkeling near Molakini and Lanai one must marvel at this environmental paradise we call Hawaii.
Returning to Maui after a short shore excursion on Oahu, to include snorkeling at Hanama Bay and shopping at Waikiki, confirms my belief that I have found paradise on Maui, my Maui. The short, 30-minute flight from Honolulu to Kapalua is a scenic wonder not to be missed.
Hello Richard and Ladies,
Another vote for the Alaska cruise here! I've only been to Anchorage once to do some singing. I was born and raised in Washington state so I am used to cool weather. Would love to have some Alaskan Halibut and Salmon again!
Some friends of mine went cruising around the Scandinavian countries and said it was lovely. They did it in the summer. I wonder if they have Fall cruises too there before the waterways freeze up?
I had posted a message earlier today and thought it was up but now I see that it is gone. So I wanted to post again.
Richard, what a great idea to talk with the foreign press about Senior Bachelor, etc. Hope we can "Google" the interviews.
Best Wishes to all, The Dream Lives!!
The Operawench
Memoirs of the Past I can't believe that I forgot that I've been to Alaska. My gosh it was so long ago. I was 25 and went there for a company that was marketing photovoltaic's. I was there in the summer time and the sun never set. There were actually 22 hours of sunlight. I went to Sitka, Juneau, Anchorage, Fairbanks, Kenai Penisula and all the way up to Nome. I remember a great story about being in Nome.
I arrived in Nome with my superior, who was a married man in his late 40's with a family. There was only one hotel in the city. Automobile rentals were hard to come by but we needed one to get around in and we rented an automobile for $200/day. Now ladies this was 31 years ago. Can you imagine? The hotel clerk said that he had a room, but we had to share. I looked at my boss and said hmmmm, I don't think your wife would like this and I know I wouldn't like it. The rooms were very tiny with single beds and a small commode in between then. So small that each bed was pushed up against each wall on either side of the room. There was no way to have any privacy at all. The bathroom was down the hall. LOL What an experience! We went panning for gold in the mine drudge. Nome was a booming gold town in the 1940's before it burned town.
I stayed in Anchorage at the Captain Hooks hotel and fell a sleep with the drapes wide open and when I awoke I had the most incredible view out of my bedroom window. There were 100's of balloonist passing by. It seems if my memory doesn't fell me, I had a corner room and the windows came together at the corner which gave me almost a panoramic view of the city. It was awesome.
The Kenai Penisula was absolutely breath taking because of the color of the fauna. So bright, so vivid, and the air is crisp and fresh. I remember panning for gold here as well. That was a kick.
I often times tell my children that I have forgotten, more than most people know and here is a perfect example. My dawd am I old. LOL
Alaska in the summertime, yes that would be a very nice vacation. I don't suggest going there in the fall or winter though, too dark, too dreary.
HI....
Richard.....Love the Cruise idea!! Love Cruises, Too. But, The one gal is right on......Need more men.....We are all lookin and hope'in!! We all are in this for your heart....but odds are not in all our favor..lets face it....soo help us out here, bring all your single senior friends..that are lookin too....!!
Never been to Akaska but sure have it on my list!! Don't the do European Cruises, too??? Any night out on deck is fabulous esp with someone you care about!!
Linda (I'm saving , starting today!!)
Good morning everyone,
I just got am email from the last second cuise deals. Take your pick. Everything is on a huge sale right now. I like the idea of cruising the caribean and biking the islands. And I agree, bring some friends, one man all those women. But no rich old geezer allowed. Wait it would actually be fun to meet that person.
Ladies have an awesome day, Richard you have an awesome day.
Buenos Dias Muchachos (sp?) and Signor Richard,
WOW.......Just discovered something way cool!!!...in my Blog: "Queen of Choices" when you pull up a photo of my "Odyssey", leave your cursor on the bottom right of photo, a square with arrows appears after a few seconds, click on that and the photo enlargens!
What a nightmare y'all have created:I am now a certified Tech Wizard/Junkie!!!Who'd thunk??
Eat your heart out!!
BTW.... Can't wait for all you west coast chickies to wake up...I have finished my coffee and ready to play!!
Ciao Bellas
La Belle
Good Morning from Kamloops,
It's 7:30 a.m. and already 28C/82F already. It's going to be a hot hot hot day!
CB
You've done it again. Great Pictures and stories. I have started my piggy bank for the cruise, so i am getting ready to go just about anywhere next year.
Please don't send me to a naughty mat, Mr./Ms. Blog Police...
I just want to say Good Morning to all of you.... It's a great day here and the mat is not where i want to stay all day.
....hope your days are as bright as mine..... :-)
Richard,
I am one of the original 118 girls who met the May deadline.
I am a little confused here. I was under the impression your goal was to find a soul mate? What's up with wanting to plan a cruise when this is all over and setting yourself up to have dozens of women all over you? Are you even imagining that you will have a significant other by this point? Will the lucky lady be your queen of this cruise, and all others are to keep their hands off? Is anyone else a bit confused by this?
yes, I am also somewhat confused.
First it's one special woman to travel with, then 6 women...and now it's a ship load!
Hi Richard, how are you coming along with your viewing pleasures? I just have one question that I hope either you or your blog monitor could quickly answer. I seem to remember earlier on that the videos were sent to the Oprah show first and then you watched them. Are they all still going there first or are you doing it all now without input from "her"?
Anonymous,
Gee I wish you Anon guys would use a pen name...aneeway....
Would that be a "ship load" or a
"s--t load"?? LOL!!
You see even with a dumb comment like mine, you can sign a name.......cut loose and have fun, that is what it is all about, try not to take life too seriously!!!.......... It causes acne and unsightly warts !!
La Belle xox
ok, ok...
"desert wings" will be my name :)
Dear Linda in Tucson,
I agree with you.
When the first change was made, I figured Richard was not serious about his search.
Responding to email... what is that? It only took away time from those who follow the rules.
I guess you could say he is a peacemaker. That in itself is a good quality.
So a cruise?
Maybe an annual cruise.
Especially with lots of single senior men.
Who knows where this will lead
Good idea then.
anon 1
Hello from the British Blog Police, It looks like little nasty anonymous is back with her/his cutting remarks. The schedule is Richard's to make, and if you don't like it, blog off. No one is forcing you to be involved. The odds are 100% you never sent in your information and you just like to be unkind. Get a life!!!!!
GOOD ON YOU and WELCOME ...lets give a round of applause to: desert wings and Anon 1!!
and now......Anonymous,British Blog Police, do you really want us to refer to you by that name?? Eh? You may be subject to acne and warts!! Would not be a good look! Absolutely love the "blog off" advice!! yah! You go girl!
La Belle xox
to the bbpolice
hoooooo touchy touchy
I could be anon,too--if I chose or 3 or 4 or 5!!
way to go cb! :)
IS THAT BOG POLICE?
SUNNY2
Hey Morning Ladies/Richard Blog police, what's going on.
Da..da...dot...da...da...dot... rumor control....who's being obnocious - I didn't see any mean statements? Or am I in never never land again?
Must be that ultra-sensitive British sensibility. Too darned picky for MY blood!
Sunny2
Hello Richard!
I have a suggestion I would like to put forward:
If it is within my power, I would like to Sponsor a Senior Bachelorette who has always dreamed of going on a cruise but has not had the money to do so. Due to my fall April of 2004 I was recommended to a very good Lawyer whose forte is Personal Injury. I have my first appointment with him August 19th then September 1st is the second meeting with him and the insurance people pertaining to the shopping mall where I had my Fall. If all goes according to plan I am hoping to have my Settlement by the Fall and depending on the amount, I wish to make a 'Sister's Wildest Dream Come True'
You have provided us with a golden opportunity to share here, why not expand on making someone elses Dream A Reality!
Romance and Adventure for People Of All Ages :)
from the 'out of africa'
Senior Bachelorette:)
Vj
Toronto Canada
p.s. I am so excited at the thought of going on a cruise, have not had a holiday for four years!
TO THE BRITISH BLOGGETTES
Regarding Richards schedule, yes you are correct in saying that it is RR's choice to do what he wants. But don't you find it odd that he said he wasn't making a choice on Sept 16.
I was one of the first 118 ladies who sent in a video and bio and it was a rush as RR requested it to meet his deadline.
There are an awful lot of women who have been waiting for Mr. Roe's choice and I am one of them. We have tried to entertain ourselves by starting our own blogs and starting a cruise, which he now would like to be a part of and of course he's more than welcome to come, but he has to bring lots of old geezers (with teeth). LOL
I think we are growing a little tired of waiting. I don't know if you Bristish Bloggettes recall, but Mr. Roe started this adventure in April. We need more feedback from Richard.
I like the new ideas that are shared here and I like the fact that RR is reading blogs and trying to accommodate all of us. I would not want to be in his shoes.
I know that this is new for him as well - as he has never done on line dating. I have and found that it was extremely difficult to sort through the many contacts I received and then telephone interviews and then lunch meetings. It is extremely draining. So I just wonder why anyone would want to prolong the process. I was on the on-line dating thing for 1 month and had over 200 contacts. That's way to difficult for me to wade through and I didn't like it much. It was actually very stressful. LOL Especially having to tell men that there was no chemistry.
I am in search of a true soulmate - someone that I can spend my life with and quite frankly, I'm hitting rock bottom.
Oh I have a question for Richard
do you keep your home in an orderly/clean fashion?
Might be a dumb question to some of you, but I just went on a date with a man who I consider to be brilliant. He invited me to dinner at his house (this was our 3rd date) to meet his sister (an attorney) and brother (a Priest). Extremely intelligent family all well educated, and very nice. They all do alot for the community and are very kind hearted But ladies his home was a complete pig sty, there was no where to sit (I had on white pants) that wasn't covered in animal hair or food the bathroom was incredibly dirty I and didn't want my tush on his toilet seat and went to wash my hands and then dry them and the towel was oh so dirty.
I am known as the sanitation queen at my house. LOL
So now you know, I am the ultimate domesticated engineer - love cleanliness, and an orderly home.
VJ Toronto There are a bunch of ladies that are planning a cruise and I suggested to one that we might have a little fund to help those that are not able to pay there way. I have one person in mind already, but don't want her to feel embarrassed by what we are doing. I did tell her I'd see what we could do to include her on a cruise.
Please feel free to write to me at ambieryn@cox.net regarding this.
whoops there way = their way. My grammar really isn't as bad as my brain fluffs.
Hello Richard and all,
Just must say how much I like the cruise idea. I've been on many cruises but never Alaska. What about the east coast...Boston to Nova Scotia! Of course I love Hawaii,too. Then there's Belize, it's on my go there list.
If you wanted to go a little more adventurous how about a Windjammer Barefoot Cruise (of course the ship may not be large enough for all these wonderful ladies and hopefully Richard and a few additional senior bachelors. Just love the idea, I'll start saving my money.
I can understand anyone's impatience about having to wait for an answer about the Journey. However, over and over I have said the same thing. I will wait until I have viewed ALL of the videos, and that will be some time after September 16. If this is not to your choosing, and you have already sent in all of the requested information, you have the option of opting out. I certainly hope you don't, but if you are uncomfortable, that could be one solution. Also, whomever made the comment about the cruises being a little off of the Senior Bachelor track, you must have overlooked my blog, where I said I was RESPONDING to requests, it wasn't my idea, but I feel it to be a marvelous one. I have just finished a Newsletter and I will make the cruise reference in there as well. If at any time there is something you do not like about this venture, I would follow the advice of my anonymous British (or so they say) self-appointed Blog Police, and sign out from Senior Bachelor. I would not expect every person to like everything, so if you are unhappy, move on and let the rest of us enjoy the adventure. Life is too precious to have to read catty comments-generally untrue. To the other 99% of you wonderful ladies, have a good day. Richard Roe
Wow....the best of luck to you in your venture. I remember the Oprah show that you appeared on. How brave you are!! I wish I were as brave as you...unfortunately I am not...although I love to travel and would relish this opportunity, the timing is not right. Maybe another lifetime...Happy Future!!
"Promoting Romance & Adventure" might be the reason for the cruise - I doubt Richard would want to/be able to take on a whole s _ _ p load of ladies. It could be a wonderful new avenue for seniors to not only travel, but to meet someone.
Think about it, this is a man who doesn't plan to have a romantic relationship on any of those one month trial travel trips.
By next summer he may have found that one special lady. But then he may have soooo many choices it might take longer to shop than he thought.
Just my view for each of you.....Michelle
are you kidding?
if my confusion over 1,6, or a ship load of women was considered "nasty" "unkind" accept my apologies. I did not intend to upset anyone!
Oh my gosh...live laugh have fun...:) :) :)
Hey everybody -- check out singlesonthego.com -- they have single cruises for age 40+ as well as other age groups. There are also other senior dating websites -- just google senior singles travel or senior single dating. You have options if this isn't your cup-of-tea !
G'dday again Richard!
I need to clarify that I wish to Sponsor a Senior Bachelorette who wishes to travel with you and your 'posse' on a cruise, as do I!
By the way I too have my 'posse' and when the time comes and the Fates allow, I will have 'my people' meet with 'His people' :)
'posse' meaning those that have my best interest at heart and know me for many years, as yours know you :)
Have a sun-shiny day :)
from the 'out of africa'
Senior Bachelorette:)
Vj
Toronto Canada
p.s. I was hoping that the Senior Bloggettes were ALL planning to travel with you and your 'posse' on your cruise. I see that some of them are planning their own seperate cruise...oh well!
Mary Rose wherever you are -- clickgirl's blog has a thread just for sharing inspiring stories-- join us there!
Michelle said it very well when she said the idea of a cruise is Promoting Romance and Adventure. THAT is the goal. And because this is a year away, how much fun would it be to finally put a face to all of us??? We could play a little game, whereby bloggers use code names and then on the cruise we all try to match up the code name with the proper person. Now that would be hilarious!!! Richard Roe
to michelle & to desert wings
pretty much agree with your assessment (gee do you think the BBP will let ass-sessment pass?! :) (---ooooo or even let "p-ass" pass?? LOL!)
I think S--p load of anything is a danged good pun! And anyone who would consider that "nasty" has a bad streak of OLD grouch in 'em! WAY OLD! This is about Senior stuff - not Fu--yDuddy stuff. Cancelable? oh--I'm scared. :)
Sunny2
catty??
not us...
Richard-- if you're planning on showing that 35mm copy of Pop&Me, you better make sure you bring the projector to show it-- or do cruise ships have those? I think an SB and SBette cruise would be a hoot. How about a Senior version of the Dating Game ? Free makeovers or makeup consultants to pamper the ladies? Healthy, anti-oxident- filled meals ? Water volleyball games lead by RR himself? Morning stretch led by Me! Rockin and romantic baby-boomer music (didn't we have the best?)? A night of inspirational readings -- to share our wisdom? Talent show night?.....all in the name of Senior fun (isn't that part of Romance and Adventure?)
I think the cruise is a really fun idea, but for those who can't come up with that kind of $$, one thing that can be considered is a chartered sail in the Caribbean. Been there done that and it is a blast!!! There's a ton of charter companies that do that. Cruises are so huge, so impersonal and if you're looking at a big 'ole "stinkboat" in a place like the Caribbean from the deck of sailboat well, anyway... I like the personal touch!
Also another really, really fun thing is to do is rent a houseboat. They sleep up to 30 and are relatively inexpensive and can really be a blast. Hire a chef and you can really be cookin'. You can get houseboats on lake Powell and Lake Cumberland in the states. I think they rent houseboats at lake Cuomo in Switzerland - but there's the airfare.
On Belize, there is a pretty incredible place in Ambergris Caye called Victoria House. It's a really fun place that has good bungalows - and a number of them - to rent, not too expensive: Victoria House for fun there's diving, fishing, walking, talking and snorkeling at Hol Chan. Very cool place. I guess it just depends if you want scenery or new friends!
I think those of us who don't get to do the travel the world with Richard thing should get together this winter (in a warm place) Next summer for the houseboats!!!!
I'd sign my name, but the last time I did I got weird emails, so just sign me unknown...or crazy kayaker...some of you might know me!
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Dear Richard and Friends,
Does this sound like a big Singles Party developing?
Mary Rose
Mary R-- yes.
Hello Richard,
I like to focus myself on you and your thoughts, the cruise is a great idea and I think that if you meet the right girl out of the six that will travel with you,
that you will attend the cruise with her,
of that I am sure..... and you and her will togeather meet all the others.......
A ship full of people
wanting, needing and ready to share their hearts once again..... LOVE.....is all there is.
But behold Cinderella may not be able to aford this possibile way of finding her Prince....unless her fairy God Mother was to appear.
I wish to break my Golden Rule of foccusing on Richard and say the following
'Sister's Wildest Dream Come True'
Hello
'out of africa'
Senior Bachelorette
I just wanted to say that your generous offer is a loud statement to your true identity, your true self, you are a kind and thoughtful person.
It appears you cannot concieve fully enjoying yourself without sharing your joy, you travel the road of life ,a selfless being, compelled to share what you have no matter how little.
A nobel person you are, I feel honoured to share your thoughts.
Your words touched my soul and a tear was shed.
You may just be the first to donate to the,
''Fairy God Mother FUN.d.''
Count me in for helping someone go on vacation. Mine ended a month early, so I have some extra. I will gladly help out. I had the nicest complement from my former mother in law today. She saw some of the many pictures from my summer with Grams and wanted to know why I was not selling my pictures. I will gladly auction off one of the many that are beyond belief and donate all proceeds to let someone go cruising who otherwise could never afford it. And just to let you know, I was a welfare kid. Raised by a single mom of 6.
So maybe since my youngest is here, and we are leaving New Jersey in the morning to go Museum hopping in D.C.. We haven't been since the 80's. I am going on back to Florida by this weekend.
It's real life time again. One back to Talahassee, me to S. FL., maybe Sanibel next week to see my sister (who's house I am at), and move my daughter to South Florida before her 24th birthday. Which we are going to Vegas for. Her wish.
So I can finish my vacation this year.
Have fun all, I am off again tomorrow. Dinner just got here, and I want to eat before my nephews get back from Football practice.
Have an awesome night.
I now have an address, and Richard you are taking so long to choose.
to travellin'& others
Good Golly, Miss Molly!! The deadline is SEPT 16 !!!!! NOT yesterday or last week or a month ago.......contest has NOT ended yet! That means that it is still OPEN to entrants.
Am I missing something here? Are you just teasing & I'm not picking up on it? If so - sorry.
to RR
{sigh---:)
To sit and ponder and watch the moon, feeling the greatness that surrounds us,as if a baby in our mothers womb, mother nature all around, we are connected as if with an invisable umbilical cord, she sustains us with uncondional love.
Ohhh yes Richard to sit and share the moon with thee, would mean the world to me.
To hold your hand as long as I can,for me you would be the only man.
To gaze into each others eyes,never wanting to say goodbye.
To listen to the ocean roar, while kissing
you and wanting more.
The ocean blue, the moon so bright, the stars in flight,sitting there with you a dream I dare if I might.
*WAVING HANDS*
I have an idea in re to helping those who are low in funds.
If we were to help a max of 10 people, the rest of us can make equal contributions for the selected 10. (of course they hafta convince us otherwise)But if someone wishes to contribute a greater amount, the better for the rest of us, right? Our goal is getting better. Not only to promote romance but also to help others experience the greatness of life.
Richard,
I love the cruise idea too! Since your are promoting Senior relationships, I suggest that we not have a cruise ship filled only with all the ladies who are wanting to meet you. A good format would be similar to a speed dating event...equal numbers of men and women by within senior age groups. I think that would be a great approach so that there would be the possibility for lots of senior matches. Start recruiting all your male friends to attend!!
Another question...I am one of the 118 who sent their video before the May deadline to be on the television show. Do you know what is happening with that? Are we all going to be invited to attend the show?
The Sun rises and shines
The birds sing a melody
The squirrels display their talents of acobacy
Tiny creatures scamper about
A summer breeze flows through your hair
Flowers blooming and showing off their splendid colours
Roses and lavender sharing their dreamy scents
A light summer shower,
to refresh and replenish
A beautiful rainbow,
to admire
Apples and cherries
plums and stawberries
Cones dripping with honey
All of these things given unconditionly, will cost you no money
Let the spirit of giving remain unconditional
JUST A THOUGHT:
A Lottery, buy a chance to win a cruise, 50% of the proceeds to be donated to the Fairy God Mother Fun.d To pay 100% for those who cannot afford the cruise the other 50% should go to S.B. and his dream of promoting Romance & Adventure....
How would who determine who can or can not afford the cruise?
Im in on the cruise, just say when and where
Friends, Bloggettes and Richard,
Lend me your ears.......
We came promoting Romance and Adventure
In search of soulmates and the ever illusive "love of life".
But here I am to speak what I do know.
You all did want this once, not without cause:
What cause withholds you then, to go for it now?
O judgment! thou art fled to brutish beasts,
And all have lost their reason.
Yibbidy yibbidy that's all folks!
A VERY feeble attempt to use (and abuse) a quote from Shakespeare (he would role over in his grave if he saw such butchery of his works!!) Humble apologies to Shakespeare and any one else who may take offense!!
I could not resist.
No harm intended!
Parting is such sweet sorrow.....
ok.. OK... OK!!!! ...........ENOUGH!!!! I WILL NOW BE QUIET.....I PROMISE!!!
Bon nuit a tous!
La Belle xox
The possibility of all of us who are communicating with each other through the blog, but not knowing each other personally, would make meeting on a cruise a great idea. This may be too expensive for some of us, so perhaps we could meet in a national park over a long weekend or something like that. Whatever...the idea of us kindred spirits getting to know each other is a wonderful thought. Richard, keep these ideas coming!!!!
RR and Ladies of the Blog
Too much focus could make one weary.
So let's play and have some fun...I would like to start by giving you a hint for the blogger code name game - you will find me on the cruise as some of Molly Shannon's character roles.....I love it, love it, love it!!!!!!!!
Hi Everyone
Just a quickie ... could someone explain to me what exactly these mad British Blog Police are raving about. I've scrolled back albeit quickly and can find no nasty/upsetting comments from anyone except them.
My suggestion to BBP is, therefore, why don't you try 'minding yer own business' and take your own advice and 'get a life' instead of practising your small-minded aggressive vigilante type behaviour.
Having said that, it would appear from Richard's posting that he agrees with you!!!!!!!!!!!!! so as its his blog I reckon this will be the posting which will be deleted, but then, what's new ;). BDNC ... am I right in thinking that your 'naughty mat' is your way of describing being deleted??? :)
To Suzanne and Sunny2 ... *LOL*. You sound as bewildered as I am. Et tu Happy and CB!!! And yes, Linda (think it was you) it is confusing :).
Gotta dash
Love to all ... especially the emotionally healthy ones :):).
Ciao ....... Phyl
p.s. took on board suggestions re name ... merci CB and I think Biking Princess??
To BDNC, Clickgirl, CB, MaryRose and all others who have set up their own blogs..... you're brilliant .... but my question is how do I access these blogs other than trawling through stuff here to find your name and clicking on it???
Any help would be appreciated ... especially as you all invited me to visit .... unless the invitations have been withdrawn *LOL*.
Ciao ... Phyl
it looks great to go to alaska on a cruise,
but it is impossible i think,
because i am from netherland,
and in the netherlands it is impossible to do things when you have a payment from the government, so if it is possible to go there, please count me in,it's the only way to do so,i like to travel but that is impossible without money,
so i hope you will give me a chance i will be greatfull the rest of my life. bye
tineke
Hey Misty aka Phyl et all,
Good morning sunshine!! You are certainly up bright and early, eh?
Glad someone came out to play early on this magnificent beautiful suuny day!
Man alive...everyone is getting waaaaaaaaaay to serious they are all going to get acne, warts and WRINKLES ( according to the latest trial studies, which, BTW, were blind trials!!!)
Everyone's gotta loosen up and roll with the punches, drop back into the "cruising" lane (get it?? gfaw, gfaw!) Life is a cabaret my friends! Eh??
IT IS WHAT IT IS...AND IT ISN'T WHAT IT ISN'T......
and that's life in the fast lane. Comes with the territory!
Personlly I am having "way fun" as my girls would say..and thank gawd for that........last thing I need is acne and warts and WRINKLES at this point....as I said before NOT a pretty look!! yah!
Ciao Bellas, have a graaaaate (Irish for great!!??) one !
La Belle xox
o,o,o what have i done
that's not right what i have done
to beseech you,(i dont know i write it correctly) but i hope you will understand me.
lett it be please, forgif me.
bye tineke
Whoa!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just saw a new heading on our Blog sites : User status
My little fun, tales of travel and adventure, Blog site has had 66o viewers/hits!!!!!
Thanks to all 660 of you!! I am deeply touched and so glad that you enjoy the site....will post next chapter "Koh Samui" when I get a chance, next few days crazy busy!!!!
xox
Anonymous "Tineke"
No need to ask for forgiveness...you didn't beseech anyone..... to my knowledge!!!
I think you are doing great job!! all the way from the Netherlands no less!
It is all good!!
xox
to richard
What was so offensive abouyt telling you to "keep focus" (posted last night betweeb 8:03 & 9:09) that you had to delete it?
to misty
It's cause they've all already been bleeped that you find nothing there! READ FAST. This is probably headed there to the dust bin too. ain't the other blogs great!?
GOOD MORNING LADIES and GENTS:
Yes, Phyl, naughty mat is deletion.... and when you get to our blogsites, make sure you add them to your favorite.
and welcome back, welcome back:-)
CB
Excuse me!!!!....but slap me and call me suzy!!!! he he he.... sorry getting too serious about the cruise and other things... i actually put myself to sleep ... i just didn't want to be sent to a brat camp this time..... tee he he
Phyl......To access blog site a lttli more expediently: Colapse comments, scroll and click on any name in Blue and there ya go!! MUCH simpler!!
Ciao Bellas.....am off and running!!!
xox
Hi Richard, I have been on the Alaska Cruise and it's simply beautiful! Great idea and I would be willing to help you with this adventure.
Pls excuse type o's eh?......in a rush!
xox
Wow! A person disappears for a few days (the end of the hardwood flooring installation is in sight - finally!) and there's talk of cruisin'!!! Sounds like a plan! Personally, I love bikingnut's idea - cycling plus the warmer weather the Caribbean or Belize offers. Coming from the Great White North, have seen lots of 18+ hours of daylight per day - just wish there was warmer weather to go along with it!!! Don't think we've seen over 25C all summer and those days have been few and far between. Not that I object to Alaska - never been there. Just my two cents. Now - back to work!
Too bad that the Blog Police are giving the British a bad name. I was born in UK, and the police there are fine people for the most part and not nearly as censorious as on this site. The women are fun-loving, outrageous, and compassionate in general, and not deserving of deletion. It is a sad comment on this blog....probably end up deleted...why bother?