Presenting-- The Fabulous Finalists!!
Hot off the presses-- check your email box!
We just sent the Fabulous Finalists Newsletter.
Enjoy!!
Richard, Joe and Umberto
We just sent the Fabulous Finalists Newsletter.
Enjoy!!
Richard, Joe and Umberto
144 Comments:
Let me be first to post, for once!!!
Thanks, Richard for the e-mail I feel like a chosen, to get an e-mail to say that I was not forgotten!!!
Aloha Cap'n ROEmeo, 1st Mate jOE, UmbertO, Posse and Gals on the blog:)
RICHARD: nuttin' in m' email box as yet...waitin' an' anticipatin' I'm so excited, I just can't hide it, I'm about to lose control and I think I like it!
BRAVO to the 'chosen 24', now all I have to do is see who it is!!!!!
Hugs
Senior Bachelorette:)
val the gal
Now a note to everyone else who did not get the Letter!!!
It must be something about closure, but it bugged me so bad, not hearing either way.
I think someone somewhere said it was the worst insult to be ignored. I think everyone has been respectful of Richard's time and did not want to be petty.
I just wanted to help quite those thoughts that he does not care and is not considerate of peoples feelings.
I e-mailed him this am stating that I did not get a letter and while I was posting on the blog, within a half hour of e-mailing him he answered with a personal note. I am quite impressed!!!
Knowing the mamouth size of RR's project i felt this was extremely considerate and encourages me that I was not wrong about my impressions of him in Chicago.
Richard will probably not thank me for posting this, may create more work for him. But I feel that all of us put ourselves into this and to feel that you just got overlooked is somehow a message that I did not want to be left with.
I am extremely excited about the possiblities that the SB endeavor opens up to all of us!!!
We have corporately created this Adventure, so far, and the Sky is the Limit for what we can do with it now.
Any one who is discouraged, go to my Blog and post a way to contact you, there are some SB Bachelorettes who have some great ideas for further projects right now and we will get you some info.
Love to all, got to go see if I know any of the Fabulous Finalists!!!
I also checked my e-mail and have not received a newsletter as of yet...it's almost 9:30...
I'm at work so will check later...
anxious to see if any of the 24 were on my list :) (I only had a list of 12 though) I'll post it tonight for everyone to see my choices...
Hi Cathy
You were one of those on my list...although we've enver met, I just ahd a feeling about you...
I meant ever met not enver... :)
I can't spell worth a darn today but you know what I mean, right?
WOW!
Well, good luck to all. It is truly a great group of ladies.
Those of us not chosen are no less great, just not chosen.
Have a great day.
M
Good luck to all the lucky ladies! I hope this is all you hope it will be! Richard I do hope you find your "special" someone! You are are GREAT!!
I have not gotten the news letter, but I am sure they are fabulous. But let's all remember we are all FABULOUS TOO. The use of fabulous really bothers me-what are we the fabuless LOL. How about the finalist and leave it at that.
Again, I say we are all FABULOUS, no matter what anyone says.
Let's not be childish and delete this OK.
If you go to clickgirl there are several ideas going on there too. We need to unight (sp) into one blog, any ideas out there.
Hey LADY CAMP where are you?
Cathyincarolina, you have such a great picture and smile, I think you are fabulous :)
Let's see what we can do about all getting into one group. Ideas? Suggestions? etc, etc.
If you feel I am off base here, please let me know.
I am excited about taking this matter into our own hands and we control what happens in our lives. What do ya think??????
Marty
Hello cathyincarolina,
It's so good to see someone whom I know who will remember me! Cause if you don't remember our tearful hugfest in the hotel, I'll be crushed. No, I'm kidding because I know you'll remember, like I do. I find I'm more sad than I thought I'd be going into this, but at the same time I'm still excited enough to continue on the journey and root for the 24 lucky ladies. I have been watching the blog for you to return; somehow this blogging has become addictive. And you see I stumbled into how to get involved, although it took me about three tries to get it down.
Actually if you go to my site, there's nothing there because I'm not sure where to start! That's okay though, I'll find my way.
I haven't gotten the newsletter yet, either, but I'll get back to you when I do. Great to see you though. Nice picture of you!
Karen JW
Hi Everyone!
I received the latest newsletter, but the pictures don't show up. I have dial-up, and I know it's very slow, but I even walked away from my computer for awhile to give it time, and still no luck.
Is anyone else having the same problem or is it just my computer?
Nancy (in Ohio)
Ladies, Due to spam blockers, filters, old e-mail addresses, etc. there may be some people who still have not received an e-mail from me. Like Cathy in Carolina said, if you have sent in materials and have not received any notice at all, e-mail me at richard@seniorbachelor.com. The odds are 99% it is sitting in your Junk mail folder, or has been filtered out by a spam filter-which you may not even be aware of- or eaten by gremlins. Just let me know and you will get an immediate answer. Thanks, Richard Roe
Congratulations Beautiful women....especially Mary from Tulsa. Wow, Richard had 2 Mary's from Tulsa.....unfortunately for me he picked the other one but I am thrilled for you all. Good job Paula.
Yes, Marty let's plan something fun and exciting. I just got back from physical therepy ,which I am doing because I wanted to be in shape in case by any chance I were to have been chosen I wouldn't let Richard down by not being able to keep up with him....so this has been good for me even tho it didn't go the way I'd hoped. Also, I do have a lunch date tomorrow that comes from talking about Sen. Bachleor....so I guess these are the arms and legs that come from Richard..Right??? Many congratulations Fabulous 24. Much Love, Mary in Tulsa,too.
Congratulations to all the ladies Wow! Richard! You sure must have had a tough time choosing - I had NO idea there were so many gorgeous, multi-talented, and GOOD ladies out there! Best wishes to everyone.
Inspirational quote for the day:
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
I personally feel very fortunate and priviledged to be surrounded by so many vibrant, accomplished women of a "certain age".
Bon chance a tous!
La Belle xox
Aloha Cap'n ROE, JOE, UmbertO, 'rangers and gals on the blog...oooh yes now Fabulous Finalists too:)
SOFT RAIN: I ain't kiddin', no newz may be good newz but in this particular case pertaining to moi
me, I am not teasin' you believe me
Sister:) I am not on the 'Fab Final List' or I would have heard about it;)
I am still waiting to see the whooz who, but to no avail, I ain't got no information as yet, if you have the names of the 'lucky 24' please let me know
to be continued;)
Hug
Senior Bachelorette:)
val the gal
I have checked my e-mail 3X and still nothing. I guess hotmail is slow in getting our mail out today? Can someone copy and paste the names here or send me an e-mail?
Then I can read the bios and see the pics when I get off work...
Congratulations, to Connie, Paula, and Sherri, Lovely women whom I met and partied with in Chicago! I must say you all deserve to be in your position and I hope you have a fabulous time with Richard on your travel. Bon Voyage!
Karen JW
Ladies..don't wait for a newletter, go to Richard's home page and click on Fabulous Finalists and you will see both pics and bios. WOW! they ARE fabulous...Richard you STILL have some tough decisions ahead of you. God Bless you!!
love, shar
I can't find anything about the "24", and I never got a response to a personal e-mail either!! Joe, Richard, are any of the 24 women who were unable to be in MB or Chicago-my curiosity is brimming! My "hello from richard" did not appear in my "junk mail" for three days after posting, and I have yet to receive the new newsletter-someone fill me in.
Aloha...WOW Cap'n ROE, 1st Mate Joe, UmbertO, Posse, Gals on the blog and the FABULOUS FINALISTS;)
TODAY IS MY LUCKY DAY WITH THE #18
Today is the 18th October
My first Post here is the 18th!!
The release of the Fabulous 24 today the 18th! Don't mind me, I love Numerology and the #18 is VERY significant in my Life since childhood. The combination of the Hebrew Letter 'CHAI' which means 'LIFE' numerical value is 18!!! My Mother's birthday was on the 18th of the month, my Parents Wedding Anniversary was on the 18th of the month, and on and on;)
So, on this amazing day the 18th how lovely to hear of the 'chosen 24' I am thrilled for all of you, I just wish I had the names of y'all!
Wishing ALL of us CHAMPAGNE WISHES AND CAVIAR DREAMS
Hugs
Senior Bachelorette:)
val the gal
p.s. KEEP THE DREAM ALIVE!!!!
Willy, I also have MSN not hotmail but sometimes it is slow, slow, slow. My system is MSN/Webtv and at times it takes forever and a day to down load. As an expamle, I only have a limited number of mega bytes and if my mail box is quite full, an email could be bounced back. The news letter with the Fabulous Forty was received but took a very long time to download. This newsletter used up 8% of my mega bytes. Hotmail and Webtv are both provided by Microsoft, I think!!
Hope this helps. Jayne
Thanks Jayne,
I've also heard from Sylvia and she has hotmail too and we're both still waiting...
I also have a g-mail account but decided to use hotmail to correspond with everyone here...
Still waiting...I'm going to lunch and will check back in a while.
Ladiieeeeessss...STOP waiting. The answers you are seeking are on RR's home page, click on the link on the left Fabulous Finalists.
Then click on any lady's pic, and you will be taken to all bios, that you can view by hitting "next" or "previous" on bottom of page!
love, shar
Ladies if you did not get the newsletter, like me, and I have always gotten them before,
Just go to the SB Home page and click on The Fabulous Finalists,
Congrats!!! to everyone!!!
But you cannot help but root for the ladies that you met and bonded with already!!!Totally agree that you all are Fabulous!!!
Jackie, one of my pics Richard!!!
One precious Human Being!!!
Of course we remember Connie, with her banner, Connie pick me, and I hate that I did not get to know her well.
I got to know Michelle the Flying Massage Therapist more on-line than in Chicago, since we were both busy with our skits, but from our brief interaction I thought she was a grand person.
I think Corinne Jean is a Jewel, she helped us with the Marilyn skit and up to the last moment was not altogether sure that we were going to pull it off. Nor was I, talk about "Spondamonious", we had about 30 minutes practice, with Flowergirl holding out, saying that she couldn't sing, until she finally stepped forward with the "And don't cry for Us Argentina......"
Paula, I want my falsies back!!!
I am the one, if you remember that coached you to use them to seduce the Senior Bachelor into accepting the late Video,(Gentlemen Prefer Blondes)!!!
I am just kidding you, Paula, I know that the fake boobs had nothing to do with it and I did get them back, it was your undeniable zest for life that was apparent, even on the Blog, that's the reason I knew you could pull off the Marilyn thingy, but I bet sitting on Richard's lap and getting to personify this Century's Sex Symbol, didn't hurt!!!
Ladies, continue to let Miss Congeniality Show, I think this is the difference in the mature love that is apparent here!!!
We all know that we are happy with ourselves, having a significant other in our lives would just be "icing on the cake".
Thanks Cathy, I received an e-mail from Sylvia telling me to go to the SB home page to view the finalists. Some look familiar from MB...
I'll have to read the bios later when I get home...
Congratulations to all of you lovely ladies...Richard you certainly have your work cut out for you! Have fun :)
Richard: Some amazing, accomplished women!! Wow, I had no idea there are so many young widows out there!! God Bless you for 'choosing' to live and thrive..I admire you!!......Richard, what an honor for you to have a chance to get to know each of them in more depth!......I totally understand why Coach had been included, as she is 'good people' [Sigh...I was sad that I didn't see Dancing Girl...and, some others..] I know you will do your best to be a gracious host and a great traveling partner! I am sure Joe will be with you all the way, and Umberto, who I didn't have a chance to meet is such a 'hottie'! lol] I can't wait to see the pictures of some of the countries I have yet to visit and to read your always intriguing travelogues....
PLAY BALL!! LET THE GAMES BEGIN!!
And, Remember ALWAYS GO4IT !!
Peace,
CJ
WOW . I’m so embarrassed. Especially after seeing the beautiful, accomplished chosen. BUT THEY MADE A LOT OF TYPOS, How could that be? Lololol Ladies congrats – Enjoy your challenges, your hugs and “other” from Richard, and your trips and especially the company of the Roe Family.
I really need to laugh right now. I’m disappointed in myself for investing too much of myself and not seeing the outcome realistically. How do I be a loser with pride? I’m finding it impossible while saying goodbye to the immediate possibility of traveling and the disintegration of the American Prince Dream.
I’ve been trying but you all are admirably doing it so much better. All of a sudden all I’m hearing are the “pick me up out of the dirt” love songs. I’m on my way over to Cathy’s site. I’m going to push the sad thoughts out of my head; that the man who would fearlessly choose and delight in me and who I would choose back probably has his name on the Vietnam Memorial Wall—and that is why there are so many of us senior bachelorettes.
I have this--yellowed and taped on my refrigerator and usually I need to look at it about every six months but it has been several years since I read it: After her break up with Kenneth Branagh, Emma Thompson said about her mother : “She taught me that even in grief we have to live each day as it comes. If you get up each morning, have a nice breakfast, go for a walk, see your friends, have a laugh at what amuses you, then the clouds will finally pass”
I’m still trying to process what this all meant for me. When I was 16, I was standing in the third row back at the San Diego Sports Arena as Stevie Winwood and Traffic sang their new song “DUST IN THE WIND” My beautiful Sonoran boyfriend’s arms were around my shoulders and his chin on my head and Winwood had the most profound look on his face and never took his eyes off me. I was extremely flattered and stunned at this and took it as a special omen, a badge of honor for the new womanhood I was taking on. Much older now, I realize Winwood was probably terribly constipated with an explosive case of gas and was thinking to himself, “ FOCUS , FOCUS, get through this song and don’t take your eyes off that little girl or you’ll LOOSE IT!” I’m sure I have misinterpreted most everything I felt about what Richard Roe was thinking as well and that is quite all right. It's a lesson I learn over and over-- to listen to men and not intuit them. I’ve a lot to learn about men, especially the ones out of reach that I desire.
I’ve cleaned out my locker and I feel pretty embarrassed but at least now by deduction and the revelation of who he did choose we can surmise why we weren’t chosen, which is important to me in helping me define my desirability to the kind of men I want to attract. I’ve got a lot to work on. I always kind of wanted to be a groupie and this was a safe, clean way to do it. The good news? It was Richard Roe and not Donald Trump, Ted Kennedy or Keith Richards I became a groupie for. Now that would have really been sad. And thankfully it only lasted six months. I did not expect to feel this “nergative”. I am sure I will be okay in a week or so.
But right now, I can’t finish my beautiful love story book- it’s going back to the library (ROWING TO LATITUDE by Jill Fredston) and I feel like I drank a gallon of Elmer’s glue, over at CJ’s Bar & Grill, poor me another one Sweetie and make it sickly viscous! And top it with a grated Hershey Bar!--All a part of the processing of feelings and self review. Poor, average exceptional men are looking a lot better to me now. I saw one today and gridlocked in on his baby blues. It doesn’t take them 6 months and 2000 women, it takes them 20 minutes and one woman to figure out what they want. I’ll have to be really careful . I might have to eat my own words because for some reason all stops are out and I am so ready to bimbo-ize the first poor victim that comes staggering by, AND I JUST got all my shots and tests—Clean as a whistle! Ironically, whereas a month ago every man in California looked beautiful to me now they all look really scary, and perhaps that is the way it should be for me right now. I’ve cleaned out my locker and I’m on my way over to Perfect Match. I’m only going through the motions. I think it’s time I accepted my inability to connect and let go of romance. It will surprise me if I find any kind of a match. I really need to laugh about this, please forgive me for being nergative. Here’s a little black humor with a tarnished silver lining:
Scenario: Oprah : “Darlings, you have been invited here as the 1,986 losers, or should I say secondary winners!--of the Senior Bachelor Events! AND if you will look under your chairs you will find your consolation prize—YOUR OWN SENIOR BACHELORS! To suit your requested needs some of you will find deluxe blow ups and others will find beautiful bronze urns by Tuan, containing already passed on (and hygienically processed) Senior Bachelors!— already with a life time of memories come and gone for you to fantasize about enjoy and imagine at your leisure. No muss, no fuss, they are already dead and you will never grieve for this loved one and he will never cause you grief. He is all yours to set upon the mantel or by your bedside. ENJOY LADIES, no laundry, no medications, no snoring, no cranky back talk! The perfect union and a real show piece!
Laughter heals all! I think. . . A swim and workout will be even better.
P.S. Karenjw
I do remember you and how the "heart-to-heart" sharing there outside the Sunday Am gathering, empowered us!!!!
Thanks for reminding me how beautiful this entire thing has been, I could name others in that group who touched my life in the brief, spontanious interaction we had there and could not leave one another and went to lunch. Jennette from Mississippi, Jennie for Virginia Beach, Lynn from Sacremento, Flowergirl and Marilyn. (and forgive if I forgot someone).
People in that group, as in every little group which formed, that would have been grand partners for the SB, just too many that's all!!
When I think of moments like that, which we will cherish forever, a group of women embracing each other in Loving support and reminding each other that Richard was not really the Goal!!!!!
..... but that allowing this experience to remind us of what winners we already are, the happiness that we already possessed and letting this experience just enhance our selfworth.
and here today:
I am rejoicing with the Fabulous Finalists, but I am taking comfort in the incredibly loving and talented, fantasitic, gorgeous women who have gathered here and I am having that Circle again, Karen, with everyone involved and looking around, I am in great company, us "rejects" as someone else said, I tend to think in terms of just being leftover, if you will!!! Too many wonderful, women!!!!
But there is a "football huddle" going on again, and a prayer going from heart to heart to remember what survivors we are and how we were drawn to this site, because we know in our heart how Fabulous all of us are!!!!!!
Please, do not anyone be discouraged!!!!!
We are All Winners, there are just not enough Richards to go around.
Hello Ladies,
Yes, Coach is correct, if you do not have your Newsletter yet, all the Finalists are on the website- follow the new "Fabulous Finalists" link on the left of any page.
The Newsletter has a summary of their biography and a photo. The website (www.seniorbachelor.com) has their full biography and a larger version of the photo. The Newsletter should be posted on the website as well later today.
By the way, we've also updated the "Meet the Senior Bachelor" page on the website with a summary of the Chicago Event (just like we did with Manhattan Beach.)
However, we added a new fun twist! We asked Brenda ("Click Girl") to allow us to post her writings about the Chicago Event- Titled "Chicago I", "Chicago II" and "Chicago III." So scroll down the page until you see "In Your Words." Thanks, Brenda!! I'll add some photos later. Keep sending them in- it's so cool to see photos of the same event from a different perspective.
(Boy, the gremlins were out in full force this morning trying to get all this done. We've been working all weekend to get both the Newsletter and the new webpage up and wanted it all timed to change the website when we sent the Newsletter. We reviewed the gazillionth version of the Newsletter and were ready to let it fly. We phoned the webmaster to tell him to push the publish button. The server which displays the Finalist's photos had a hiccup. The Newsletter, which usually goes out as soon as I push the button was on hold. Phone calls to support and begging that the Ladies are WAITING FOR THIS!!!! and, on top of it, my cellphone lost service!! Needless to say all worked out but there are now clumps of my lovely grey hair scattered throughout my office and Umberto has learned new uses of undesirable words in the English language! I'm pretty sure the Newsletter will get to all of you today-- also, check your spam files. If our Newsletter ever made it in there just once, it usually ends up going there all the time.)
All right, I'm going to take a nap instead of eating lunch. Enjoy it all and thanks for your support of these amazing women. I think we are going to have a fun time getting to learn more about them (and them learning about you)!
-joe
PS- Lady Base Camp, I know I should never follow you-- will you accept a hug from a married California man?
You can see all the chosen ladies at Richard's web site
Hmmmmm.....you say 24 Richard.... but I count 25 ...?
They are all great looking and the bio's are fun to read.....
These are my picks... my first 6 choice's:
Paula
Vanessa
Gael
Sherri
Michelle
Jackie
Good Luck to all of you
I was just going to go away quietly...but I know there are so many who are left wondering "what happened to that obnoxious Tucson chick"? Ha ha.
Hmmmm....I guess I would sum it up by saying this has not been an overall healthy experience for me.
I've made it pretty public that I am a recovering alcoholic and my addiction went very much hand in hand with flirting online, making myself pretty in pictures yet aching on the inside. Something about the total anonymity of the internet is very alluring.
I was playing this like my chance to be the cheerleader I never was, win back the daddy I lost, inventing a confident girl I am not. Truthfully I think Richard and I both know we wouldn't have been a good romantic match but I adored the attention (both good and bad).
Sad to say I realize now it was like old addictive behavior for me...and in the end I relapsed on alcohol which is the truth about where I was the last few weeks.
So there you have it, and please be kind...I am extremely fragile right now. The relapse cost me a lot (my home, etc). I am back on track and will emerge a stronger person. I have a lot of work to do and am anxious for the Universe to reveal to me just what I was to learn from this whole experience.
I wish I had done a better job of developing true friendships, I could use a few right now.
Peace and love to you Richard...now go rock the world!!
THE OPERAWENCH SINGS!!!!!!
Hello to you all,
I'm still feeling a little bummed for not being chosen but I'm extremely happy to see that some of the gals I met at MB are amongst the 24.
Gael,'Miss Thang' I knew you would be on the List. I'm so glad I got to meet you in MB! I know Richard will enjoy getting to know you better.
I'm happy also to see Nutty Mermaid Flying Ace Michelle on the List!
Sharon/Coach, I'm glad that I got to meet you at MB at the bar. I loved listening to you converse. Thank you for sharing your story with us, I'm happy that you did what was right for you. Much love to you and Lois in Dana Point.
Lady Base Camp, We all are still the "Champions of the World"(Queen)! I hope you will continue to post here, there and everywhere.
Richard, You're the Man!!!
What an awesome group of Ladies you have chosen! I'm looking forward to the "8 Days of Adventure,and Fun" coming up at the end of the month. Rest well now, and keep smiling, you've done a good job!
Joe and Umberto, You are priceless to Richard and to all of us!
Thank you for today's lovely newsletter and the continued work on the site. May all the tension headaches slip away as you catch up on your rest.
This is a Bittersweet day for the rest of us, and we are very fortunate to have been in this together.
God's Blessings to you all,
Lois
I thinks we need a joke:
The mother-in-law stopped unexpectedly by the recently married couple's house. She rang the doorbell and stepped into the house. She saw her daughter-in-law standing naked by the door.
"What are you doing?" she asked.
"I'm waiting for my husband to come home from work.," the daughter-in-law answered.
"But you're NAKED!" the mother-in-law exclaimed.
"This is my Love Dress." the daughter-in-law explained.
"Love Dress? But you're naked!"
"My husband loves me to wear this dress! It makes him happy and it makes me happy. I would appreciate it if you would leave because he will be home from work any minute." The mother-in-law was tired of all this romantic talk and left.
On the way home she thought about the Love Dress. When she got home she got undressed, showered, put on her best perfume and waited by the front door.
Finally her husband got home. He walked in and saw her standing naked by the door.
"What are you doing?" He exclaimed.
"This is My Love Dress." She replied.
"Needs ironing." he said.
***************
LOOKING GOOD
My face in the mirror isn't wrinkled or drawn.
My house isn't dirty. The cobwebs are gone.
My garden looks lovely and so does my lawn.
I think I might never put my glasses back on.
Dear Son,
The other day I went up to a local Christian bookstore and saw a "honk if you love Jesus" bumper sticker.
I was feeling particularly sassy that day because I had just come from a thrilling choir performance, followed by a thunderous prayer meeting, so I bought the sticker and put it on my bumper. Boy, I'm glad I did! What an uplifting experience that followed!
I was stopped at a red light at a busy intersection, just lost in thought about the Lord and how good He is and I didn't notice that the light had changed. It is a good thing someone else loves Jesus because if he hadn't honked, I'd never have noticed!
I found that LOTS of people love Jesus! Why, while I was sitting there, the guy behind started honking like crazy, and then he leaned out of his window and screamed, "For the love of GOD! GO! GO! Jesus Christ, GO!"
What an exuberant cheerleader he was for Jesus!
Everyone started honking! I just leaned out of my window and started waving and smiling at all these loving people. I even honked my horn a few times to share in the love! There must have been a man from Florida back there because I heard him yelling something about a "sunny beach"... I saw another guy waving in a funny way with only his middle finger stuck up in the air. Then I asked my teenage grandson in the back seat what that meant, he said that it was probably a Hawaiian good luck sign or something.
Well, I've never met anyone from Hawaii, so I leaned out the window and gave him the good luck sign back.
A couple of the people were so caught up in the joy of the moment that they got out of their cars and started walking towards me. I bet they wanted to pray or ask what church I attended, but this is when I noticed the light had changed. So, I waved to all my sisters and brothers grinning, and drove on through the intersection.
I noticed I was the only car that got through the intersection before the light changed again and I felt kind of sad that I had to leave them after all the love we had shared, so I slowed the car down, leaned out of the window and gave them all the Hawaiian good luck sign one last time as I drove away.
Linda in Tucson, First I send you love and a big 'ol hug, even though we don't know each other. All of us have times in our lives that make us look at what we'd like in life, and the prospect that things can't change, and we are not worthy haunts us all. In the last hour, I looked at the chosen women, and felt a sudden burst of 'what the hell was I thinking even going there and dreaming that Richard would see in me everything he desires in a woman. Now that I see the women he chose, my old feelings of whether there will be someone who sees in me what I see in myself, came back and have caused me sadness.
Then, ten minutes ago, I read the words of Lady Base Camp, and realized we who were not chosen probably all feel the same way.
We may be sad because we feel we had unrealistic attitudes about what could be the outcome of this, but truly, we all are finding out so much about the women we are. The encouragement we have given and received to each other is incredible. Lady Base Camps' words were almost exactly what I was thinking and feeling. So I know I am not alone in thinking and feeling what I do.
Linda, Go to the mirror, and look at yourself, and put both your arms around yourself, and give yourself a hug. Then do it again, and that one is from me.
Don't beat yourself up for being human. For being a woman who needs to give and receive love. This experience has shown me that even though I am different from the women chosen, I am no less a loving woman with much to share with a man. ALL OF US ARE!
Love you, Karen JW
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
I posted this earlier today and am posting again as inspirational reminder for all those who are in need of a hand up....there is immeasurable value that lies within each and every one......
you have to reach in to your deep center,
acknowledge it,
touch it,
taste it,
feel it,
believe it....
and then let it shine!
La Belle xox
Ethel loves to charge around the nursing home in her wheelchair, taking corners on one wheel and getting up to a maximum speed on the long corridors.
Everybody tolerates each other, and some of the men have actually been known to join in.
The other day, Ethel was speeding up a corridor when a door opened and Mad Mike stepped out of his room with his arm outstretched, "STOP!" he said in a firm voice. "Have you got a license for that thing?"
Ethel fished around in her handbag and pulled out a Kit Kat wrapper and held it up to him. "OK" he said, and away Ethel sped down the hall.
As she took the corner near the TV lounge on one wheel, Weird William popped out in front of her and shouted, "STOP! Have you got proof of insurance?"
Ethel dug into her handbag, pulled out a beer coaster and held it up to him. William nodded and said, "Carry on, mam."
As Ethel neared the final corridor before the front door, Bonkers Brian stepped out in front of her, stark naked, holding something ferm & sizeable in his hand.
"Oh, no!" said Ethel, "Not the Breathalyzer again!"
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I must come back and say that you ladies are right on the mark with the jokes today! Laughter is definitely a quicker picker upper!
Karen JW
Softrain,
Am lovin' the humour!!
Thanks!!
La Belle xox
SSShhhh!! Don't tell Richard or Joe about this one.....
I'll swear it was'nt me that posted ....it was the Gremlins..hehehe
http://www.goodolddogs2.com/older.html
Linda I hope this brings a smile to you
Hi Lady Base Camp, You are so young, 49. I wish I could go back to that age. I hope you know that you have given so much laughter and fun to so many of us. When you can give someone laughter in the morning and then again in he evening, that's pretty darn powerful. I used to look to a T.V guy, called the "Why Guy" each morning for my laugh of the day, but since you entered the blog, I have looked to you. You are quite special!! I just know that your Knight in Shining Armor" is just around the corner. But, until he comes for you, please keep sending us your writings. All my best wishes to you. Jayne
A married couple in their early 60s were out celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary in a quiet, romantic little restaurant.
Suddenly, a tiny yet beautiful fairy appeared on their table and said, "For being such an exemplary married couple and for being faithful to each other for all this time, I will grant you each a wish."
"Ooh, I want to travel around the world with my darling husband" said the wife. The fairy moved her magic wand and - abracadabra! - two tickets for the new QM2 luxury liner appeared in her hands.
Now it was the husband's turn. He thought for a moment and said: "Well, this is all very romantic, but an opportunity like this only occurs once in a lifetime, so, I'm sorry my love, but my wish is to have a wife 30 years younger than me".
The wife, and the fairy, were deeply disappointed, but a wish is a wish...
So the fairy made a circle with her magic wand and -abracadabra! the husband was 92 years old.
The moral of this story: Men are ungrateful idiots, Fairies are female!
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TRAILER PARK RETIREMENT, A CHILD'S VIEW
After the spring break, a teacher asked her young pupils how they spent the holidays. One youngster offered the following: "We always used to spend the holidays with Grandma and Grandpa.
They used to live in a nice big brick house. But, grandpa got retarded and they moved to Floriduh. Now they live in a place with lots of other Grandmas and Grandpas. They live in a tin box and have rocks painted green to look like grass.
They ride around in huge tricycles and wear nametags because they don't know who they are anymore. They go to a big building called the wrecked center. They must have fixed it because it looks pretty good now.
They play games and do exercises there, but they don't do them very well. There is a swimming pool, too, but they all jump up and down in it with their hats on. I guess they don't know how to swim. At the gate, there is a dollhouse with a little old man who sits in it.
He watches all day so nobody can escape. Sometimes though, they do manage to sneak out. Then they go cruising in their golf carts.
Grandma used to bake cookies and other neat things, but I guess she forgot how. Nobody there cooks, they just eat out. And they eat the same thing every night, "Early Bird," whatever that is. Some of the people can't get past the old man in the dollhouse. So the ones that escape bring food back to the wrecked center and call it potluck.
My Grandma says Grandpa worked all his life to earn his retardment and says that I should work hard so I can also be retarded someday too. When I earn my retardment, I want to be the old man in the dollhouse. Then I'll let people out so they can visit their grandchildren."
Hello to All,
I am so very touched by the comments made on the blog today, following the announcement of the 24. Linda, you are ONE AMAZING WOMEN! I respect you, encourage you, love you, and HOPE you will read the words on the PEACE poem which follows. God gave it to me at one of the lowest points in my life -- an area of untold PAIN and uncertainty.
You WILLLLLLLL come back! You AREEEEEEEEEEE one Hell of a woman!
And all of US are your very best friends right now, at this very moment. Please e-mail me at
CLMPeace@AOL.com.
LadyBaseCamp, we all felt sadness, yet joy. We all felt hurt, yet relief. We all felt very natural HUMAN feelings for that is what we are --- REAL HUMAN BEINGS! REAL! A very good friend of mine called me this morning and said,
"You know what! I'm glad you didn't get chosen because you DESERVE to have a man ALL TO YOURSELF because you are so wonderful YOURSELF! Richard will always be SHARED! So Walk Tall and Live Strong! YOU are # 1 in my book!" Somehow that really got through to me in a very personal way. Let's all WALK TALL and LIVE STRONG!!! We are all FABULOUS WOMEN!!!
And now for PEACE:
Peace is so restful, it comes with God's love,
A blessed assurance, a gift from above.
Peace is a mountain, her majesty reigns.
Peace is a river, a dove 'ore the plains.
Peace comes with breathing air deep in our chests,
While watching a snowflake as gently it rests.
Peace is a sunrise, it lights up the sky.
Peace is a sunset, each day passes by.
Peace is a moment, humans in space.
Peace is God speaking sith His loving grace.
Peace is a newborn, tiny & frail.
Peace at a distance, a ship with a sail.
Peace comes not in colors, like various skin.
Peace comes in our hearts, no matter our kin.
Peace for all nations, we ask for His care.
Peace for all ages, as humbly we share.
Peace is a gift, it comes from within.
Peace gives us strength with God our best friend.
Yes, Peace is so restful, it comes with God's love...
A blessed assurance, a gift from above.
May each of you have PEACE within today and always. We are God's gift to each other right now and always. Go in peace!
For the 24, we applaude you!
You GO, GIRLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PeaceBachelorette aka CarolLee in CO
To All Of Us Beautiful Women,
One thing I have always wanted in my life is a little box, sort of like a music box. But when you open the lid you hear applause. I would stand in the middle of the room; drinking in the cheers, remembering every great thing I have done in my life, but never felt or heard any applause...
That is what we all need to do right now, sit down and think of the kindness you have shared, your thoughts and prayers for your friends, and others in the world who need our prayers. Think of the hard times in your life, that you thought you would never make it through. Think of the times when you felt you let yourself down; then remember that you always made it through.
That is evidenced by the fact that even though we all wish we were somehow more in this life, we are all still here! Willing to risk it all. We went on this journey because we all knew we have something to give, even though sometimes we doubt ourselves. Look at all of the like souls we found! This validates us all as vital, loving and DESERVING women. For us all, I say...
BRAVA! BRAVA! BRAVA!
Love to you all,
Karen JW
Hello Ladies of the blog...
As you all know now the ladies chosen for the next part of the adventure I wanted to say to you all that I am so touched by your words of encouragement and support. Honestly my heart aches for those who hurt. I still have a 1 in 24 chance to be rejected and I know that is not a great feeling.
I wanted to say to the ladies who have made me feel special on this blog...I would travel with you anywhere. I love you all..
Merrymary- you are so sweet and caring and dear to me I just want to hug you endlessly.
CathyinCarolina - I love you girl- you know I can handle your punchlines.. You are awesome and I would love to be in your presense again someday soon. You are just a FUN FUN chick! You made me better!
Lindaintuscan - I care for you so much - even through all this stuff..you have been a great friend and encouraged me all the way...so don't ever say you haven't been a friend on the blog..if it wasn't for you I would have never put my picture on the blog. I know you will make this life work and shine on...I wish I could help you see just how special you truly are..
Soft rain..thank you for such sweet works abotu me and I have to tell you all I felt sad that everyone wasn't chosen with me in this ongoing adventure.
PaminMo..I miss you and wish you a fantastic trip to Egypt.
Please ladies I thank you for being so wonderful and I am honored to be in your company ont heis blog. And my fellow 24 or 25 -(I have been traveling and haven't counted yet) Still traveling right now - Congratulations to all of you and I look forward to meeting you in CA. Richard sure has his work cut out for him...I am honored to be a part of such a great group of ladies..everyone reading this here are winners!!
From my heart..Paula
Aloha Ladiews:
i thank all of you again..for your wonderful comments..
Linda in Tucson: I just want to give you a big hug..and let you know that you are in my thoughts. You have my support and thank-you for your your honesty..That is courage and growth. You can email me anytime..you need a friend.
All of us..are winner's because we did our very best.and I do belief that the best is yet to come! I am relief and happy for this great journey.. Lady Base Camp..you are my hero. Your words are always "well said". What a gift to have.
I am happy that "Connie Pick Me! is one of Richard 's choice. She is real and very deserving to be in the running. Although I have never meet the "Flying Massage Therapist ..I like her as well. and feel that she will also make a great traveling partner. Yvonne ..I must say that you are not only a nice lady but..a beautiful person.. Meeting you the first night in "Chicago".. I wish you the best..(you are so beautiful and had such class).
I am excited and can't wait to see who will be the final six..
Mahalo,
Yvonne
Hello to all of my dear friends,
I had posted just as the other blog got shut down and my post went to cyber heaven I guess...
it wasn't as important as what I have to say now any way..
to those that Richard has chosen:
Good luck on your new journey, this will be a fantastic memory..
and to the ONE that will be Richard's soul-mate hopefully, you will be found from one of the 24, he has chosen to interact with--- in the event, it just doesn't work, you will always have this special time in your life, that all of us are supporting you, with love, and hope, that you are the one... we are watching, and praying for you..
to those that were not chosen: YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN don't you ever forget that....
No matter what trials we have been through, or what we will face, that is what makes us who we are today!
Linda: You are honest with yourself first, and honest with us too... that is strengtht and courage! here is my hug~~ here is my love ~~ my prayer~~ and my friendship~~~
I am Not a Loser, I am not a Winner, I AM A SUCCESS... YES
I AM A SUCCESS--- BECAUSE I TRY!!!
MY WHOLE LIFE, PEOPLE HAVE ATTEMTED TO KEEP ME AT THE BOOTOM OF THE LADDER, WELL I NOT GOING TO LET THAT HAPPEN IN MY EYES I AM IN THE MIDDLE ON THAT MIDDLE RUNG, HEADED TO THE TOP... I AM A SUCCESS.. AND STRIVING, STRUGGLING, EVERY DAY, TO REACH ANOTHER RUNG, SOMEDAY I WILL REACH THE STARS....
here is something else I want to come clean with.. I moved to California, with a guy, we were to be room mates, it has been 2 weeks, and he is telling me now that he is falling in love with me.. he says he can't help it...
Okay so that was my secret!!!
and I told him, well he can't fall in love with me, I was hoping to meet Richard, cause I had feelings that if Richard met me in person.. he would fall in love with me.. lol..grins.. and giggles..
no really ladies, my point is we
WE ARE A SUCCESS.... WE ARE BEAUTIFUL.. INSIDE AND OUTSIDE...
REMEMBER THAT ALWAYS...SMILE IT LOOKS GOOD ON YOU!!!!
HERES A HUG COMING YOUR WAY~~~
CONGRATS, TO THE 24 AND GOOD LUCK, .....
WANDA
Oh my gosh...Soft Rain....If you didn't bring laughter today than nobody can. I've got to copy and paste some of these for my email buddies around here. Thank you.
Welcome back Paula and Linda....Linda you are in my prayers. Paula...did you see Richard picked a Mary from Tulsa????? I didn't feel bad til then but I've told so many people about this here in Tulsa now I have to say I didn't make it but another Mary from Tulsa did. Oh well,good for her. Beings I was in real estate here so many years I know lots of people so I'm sure some of my friends will know her. I hope you both make the final 6. I'll be cheering for you both. Take care...Love to all and a special hug for Linda....Keep your chin up....ya'Hear???? We will overcome.MM
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So many of you wonderful ladies have touched me deep in my heart! New friends that are now part of my chosen family. I feel so blessed! I have learned so much from this endeavor. Reflecting on it all. Many doors have reopened and growth is inevitable and accepted with open arms. If I could give you all a big cyper hug..oh..oh...here it comes... Do you feel it?!?! Do you feel it!!
Ladies if we learned anything new about ourselves (which I believe we all have) we are all big huge winners and the biggest gift is not Richard but our new friendships.
Thank you Richard for bringing us all together! :)
I feel like all these ladies will be going to MB in my spirit with me for they are all a part of me now. Ladies you are the best!! Michelle
Do you feel it?!?.. Do you feel it?...mmmmm... another cyper HUG!!!
Dearest Richard!
If we are soulmates you will smile and understand what I meant on my friendship gift. If we truly become soulmates that would be a universal, spiritual gift from way beyond the stars!
Is the moon shining on you yet?
Michelle
The 24 chosen ladies are beautiful and have wonderful bios! No wonder it was a toughie of a pick!
RR and team: I think the hardest journey will be ahead of you. Good luck!
Ladies of the blog....you are all winners! Keep exploring! Keep on adventuring! And keep on huggin'!
Hugs to all!
Aloha Richard,Joe & Co.
LINDAINTUCSON: G-D works in mysterious ways, keep your heart open. Your sense of humour is quite infectious, keep the 'CHILD' in you alive. We all have a tale to tell and come with 'baggage'.
I wish everything that is POSITIVE and BEAUTIFUL to come your way, and it will!
SOFT RAIN: Your jokes are priceless:) 'funny girl' I too wish to meet you someday Sister!
I am going to be brutally honest, there is no way that I am able to travel with a man that I CHOOSE to spend one month with, then sit back while he travels with 5 others, a month per gal! Exclusivity is vitally important for me when choosing a potential/travelling/Life Partner/Soulmate. There are too many variables at risk within the dynamics of such a situation! Choosing a potential Soulmate is serious business even though the underlying message is FUN FUN FUN!
I want MY MAN ALL TO MYSELF with no competition thank you. I have said this from the very beginning!
I am enjoying the camraderie on the blog. Every gal has brought a special something into the lives of all of us, and continues to do so!
CHAMPAGNE WISHES AND CAVIAR DREAMS
FOR ALL OF US ON THE BLOG
LOVE
Senior Bachelorette:)
val the gal
Sent to me by an aunt, reminding me of what's really important at "our age"!! ENJOY!!!
A GOOD WAY TO LOOK AT AGE
George Carlin (Absolutely brilliant)
IF YOU DON'T READ THIS TO THE VERY END, YOU HAVE LOST A DAY IN YOUR LIFE.
George Carlin's Views on Aging
Do you realize that the only time in our lives when we like to get old is when we're kids? If you're less than 10 years old, you're so excited about aging that you think in fractions.
"How old are you?"
"I'm four and a half!" You're never thirty-six and a half. You're four and a half, going on five! That's the key.
You get into your teens, now they can't hold you back. You jump to the next number, or even a few ahead.
"How old are you?"
"I'm gonna be 16!" You could be 13, but hey, you're gonna be 16!
And then the greatest day of your life . . . you become 21. Even the words sound like a ceremony . . . YOU BECOME 21. YESSSS!!!
But then you turn 30. Oooohh, what happened there? Makes you sound like bad milk! He TURNED; we had to throw him out. There's no fun now, you're Just a sour-dumpling. What's wrong? What's changed?
You BECOME 21, you TURN 30, then you're PUSHING 40.
Whoa! Put on the brakes, it's all slipping away. Before you know it, you REACH 50 and your dreams are gone.
But wait!!! You MAKE it to 60. You didn't think you would!
So you BECOME 21, TURN 30, PUSH 40, REACH 50 and MAKE it to 60.
You've built up so much speed that you HIT 70! After that it's a day-by-day thing; you HIT Wednesday!
You get into your 80s and every day is a complete cycle; you HIT lunch; you TURN 4:30; you REACH bedtime. And it doesn't end there. Into the 90s, you start going backwards; "I Was JUST 92."
Then a strange thing happens. If you make it over 100, you become a little kid again. "I'm 100 and a half!"
May you all make it to a healthy 100 and a half!!
HOW TO STAY YOUNG
1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and height. Let the doctors worry about them. That is why you pay "them”
2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down.
3. Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever. Never let the brain idle. "An idle mind is the devil's workshop." And the devil's name is Alzheimer's.
4. Enjoy the simple things.
5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath.
6. The tears happen. Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person, who is with us our entire life, is ourselves. Be ALIVE while you are alive.
7. Surround yourself with what you love, whether it's family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, and hobbies, whatever. Your home is your refuge.
8. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable, improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.
9 Don't take guilt trips. Take a trip to the mall, even to the next county; to a foreign country but NOT to where the guilt is.
10. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity.
AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
And if you don't send this to at least 8 people - who cares? But do share this with someone. We all need to live life to its fullest each day!!
Have a wonderful day!!!!!!!
"Grow old along with me; The best is yet to be"
R. Browning - 1864
Hugs to all and Good Luck!!
Suzan
Lady Base: I wish I could give you a hug right now. You are a GREAT person and so worthy! Have you no idea what a cool person you are?! A jewel! Such a quick wit and mind! Somehow I feel you are a comfort for everyone else, but somehow not for yourself?
???
Time for a little Bonnie Raitt.
A long hug from Nevada.
Val the Gal: You are absolutely right. I couldn't 'share' either. Also the privacy issue has been bothering me for awhile. I realize RR has been rather forthright in stating that our bios and pictures would be public knowledge, but if you are a private and shy person, one is rather hesitant in this regard.
Ah well, it all worked out in the end. Yes?
This had me rolling with laughter so I thought I would share, my friend sent it from France.
HOW TO SHOWER LIKE A WOMAN
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>>>>Take off clothes and place them sectioned in the laundry basket
>>>>according to lights, darks, fast-coloureds, hand-washing etc.
>>>>
>>>>Walk to bathroom wearing long towelling dressing-gown.
>>>>
>>>>If you see husband/partner along the way, cover up any exposed areas.
>>>>
>>>>Look at your womanly physique in the mirror - make mental note to do
>>>>more sit-ups/leg-lifts etc.
>>>>
>>>>Get in the shower.
>>>>
>>>>Use face-cloth, arm-cloth, leg-cloth, long loofah, wide loofah and
>>>>pumice stone.
>>>>
>>>>Wash your hair once with cucumber and sage shampoo with 43 added
>>>>vitamins.
>>>>
>>>>Wash your hair again to make sure it is really clean.
>>>>
>>>>Condition your hair with conditioner enhanced with grapefruit and
> mint.
>>>>
>>>> Wash your face with crushed apricot facial scrub for 10 minutes
>>>>until red.
>>>>
>>>>Wash entire rest of body with ginger nut and jaffa-cake body wash.
>>>>
>>>>Rinse conditioner off hair.
>>>>
>>>>Shave armpits and legs to silky smoothness.
>>>>
>>>>Turn off shower.
>>>>
>>>>Squeegee off all wet surfaces in shower.
>>>>
>>>> Spray mould spots with tile cleaner.
>>>>
>>>> Get out of shower.
>>>>
>>>>Dry skin with towel the size of a small country.
>>>>
>>>>Wrap hair in another super absorbent towel.
>>>>
>>>>Return to bedroom wearing long dressing gown and the hand-towel on
> head.
>>>>
>>>>If you see your husband/partner along the way, cover up any exposed
>>>>areas.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>HOW TO SHOWER LIKE A MAN
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>Take off clothes while sitting on the edge of the bed and leave in a
>>>>pile on the floor.
>>>>
>>>>Walk naked to the bathroom.
>>>>
>>>>If you see your wife/partner along the way, shake willy at her making
>
>>>>the "woo-woo" sound.
>>>>
>>>>Look at your manly physique in the mirror. Admire the size of your
>>>>willy and scratch your bum.
>>>>
>>>>Get in the shower.
>>>>
>>>>Wash your face.
>>>>
>>>>Wash your armpits.
>>>>
>>>>Blow your nose in your hands and let the water rinse it off.
>>>>
>>>> Fart and laugh at how loud it sounds echoing in the shower.
>>>>
>>>>Spend majority of time washing privates and surrounding area.
>>>>
>>>>Wash your bum, leaving those coarse bum hairs stuck onto the soap.
>>>>
>>>>Wash your hair.
>>>>
>>>>Make a Shampoo Mohawk.
>>>>
>>>>Pee.
>>>>
>>>>Rinse off and get out of shower.
>>>>
>>>>Partially dry off skin.
>>>>
>>>>Fail to notice water on floor because curtain was hanging out of bath
>
>>>>the whole time.
>>>>
>>>>Admire willy size in mirror again.
>>>>
>>>>Leave shower curtain open, wet mat on floor, light and fan still on.
>>>>
>>>>If you pass wife/partner, pull off towel, shake willy at her and make
>
>>>>the "woo-woo" sound again.
>>>>
>>>>Throw wet towel on bed.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>I KNOW YOU'RE LAUGHING NOW BECAUSE ALL OF IT IS TRUE ! ! ! ! !
I AM SO ANGRY AT WHAT THIS HAS DONE TO WONDERFUL WOMEN.
I WAS AFRAID THIS WOULD HAPPEN AND THEN WHAT SOME OF US MIGHT FEEL ABOUT OURSELVES WOULD JUST BE REINFORCED.
WELL IT DIDN'T WITH ME-WHAT IT REINFORCED WAS MEN LOOK AT SHELLS NOT WHAT IS INSIDE OF WOMEN. I THINK THE HOPE WAS RR WOULD BE DIFFERENT.
Well, when I meet him at MB I knew in my gut to run, but like all of us I got caught up in the madness. The fun of sharing with wonderful women and the hopes and dreams of all of us. Instead what happen we got caught in a man's madness and his appeal to the shell. I am not saying most of these women have insides that are just as beautiful as the outside, but there are so many factors that go into relationships.
What have you proved here RR? That men only like beauty? What do you feel you have done to all of the women who feel that they are not worthy? What about them? Do you feel that now they will want to date, when they have rejected. I never remember seeing fun, fit, model looks, skinny or any other such nonesense.
Yes, I too am quilty of wanting to be choosen until I communicated with you a couple of times and found out you really didn't care about the others. I could print the sentence if I wanted to really be a ass. But right now, I want you to see and read what you have done to statisfiy your own needs.
I will bet there will be a movie/show about this. That is how it will pay for your way around the world and make you more money. You used women to reach an end to your journey.
I wonder if you or Joe have the guts to leave this on.
Joe you are wonderful and I think you know in your heart what has happened hear-just read the posting.
I think us ladies can decide for ourselve what our next journey will be and where we will go from here. I hope the women here see what has happened and why.
Enough said!
LINDA-CALL ME 480 296-4530, KEEP YOUR HEAD IN THE BLUE BOOK and do a step at a time. I am sure you can figure out why I want you to call me. Been there.
LADY CAMPER-don't you ever sell yourself short. You are special like all of the ladies on the blog. There is a man out there if you want one. Let's support each other and find that someone, help each other with problems.
WE CAN'T GIVE UP BECAUSE OF WHAT HAS HAPPENED.
I am thankful for RR and Joe getting us all together and starting this for us-we can take it from here.
I do wish the 24 best wishes and I am sure you are all wonderful inside and out. Please guard your hearts.
Again, I don't think I have ever been so angry....sorry ladies.
Let's as CJ says GO4IT
Love you all,
Marty
I just want to add that I am not in any way "blaming" Richard or this whole experience for any trouble I am experiencing. I had a joyous time....and yes, it fed my addiction for attention but there were never any promises made that were broken. I am responsible for myself and I never gave that power away.
I am thankful that perhaps this is a springboard to a self improvement leap....and I will take that trip around the world someday!
Thank you all you wonderful girls who have e-mailed me...I had no clue there were so many of you on your own recovery journey...WOW!
Ladies of the Blog,
First, let me say congratulations to the lucky 24!! I say lucky, because it could of been any of us picked for the final 24. Richard truly only knows what each of us has said in our bio and by our faces only. He truly cannot see the person inside, that's what really matters. When you spend quality time with someone, that is when you really get to know someone. So basically, it is like picking numbers out of a hat!!!! Someone had to be picked, it couldn't be all of us!! Again, with all sincerity, I wish the lucky 24 the best of fun, and luck.
I feel honored to have been a part of this. The friendships I have made are much more than I ever imagined. The friendships will last a lifetime, being picked for a possible trip will come and go.
I feel sad that so many ladies seem so down and depressed. I feel revived!!! Like so many of us have said, I stepped out of my box to join this adventure, I'm not ready to stop. I now look forward to meeting all the other bachelor's that will hopefully soon be available. I really look forward to a cruise. I hope the plans for that are listed soon so we can begin planning how much to save up for that!!!!
Ladies, hold your heads high, we are survivors.
Congratulations to my roomie, I'm Connie, pick me!!!!
Best wishes to everyone.
Linda P.
To the 24--Congratulations!!!!!! I wish this were the lottery. I picked 4 of the finalists on the list. Bette, Connie, Michelle and Paula.I truley am tickled pink for all of you. I met the 4 above women and they are all wonderful.
Richard--NICE JOB!!!!There is more to a relationship than looks. You have chosen 24 outstanding women with whom you can explore the world on so many levels. I think that you will definitely make a connection somewhere with in these 24 women. Words cannot express my well wishes for you. I truly hope that we shall meet again. Are we all invited to the wedding?
Hi Merry Mary.
Finally---to all those who are bitter, terribly hurt, disillusioned, angry and feeling rejected.Richard has been forthright and upfront throughout this whole thing. It is not his fault that you have such low self esteem that being rejected out of 2000 entries will throw you into major depression. GET OVER IT and quit whining. No one forced you to send in your videos.
Richard, Joe and Umberto. Thank You for the opportunity to let loose with some amazing women. Good night.
Sherrie, I am so sorry I forgot you. I did not know you sent in stuff. Congrats. I really enjoyed our discussion on the back of the Odessay. You are a kind and gentle person with such a loving spirit. I wish you the best througout your whole life.Best of health. Please take care of yourself. Jean
Hello Lovely Ladies, Oprah!! who was instrumental in making this all possible, Richard is still the man of the hour (s), Joe a more than a great friend to Richard, Umberto a beautiful man I hope you find your woman,
I'm compelled to put my $.02 in:
I look at the SB event as the most unusual experience that I've ever had. Now in my 50's, think I'm 30. I've flown a Cessna 150, was a flight attendant for 11 years and have become a Nurse Practitioner. Traveled the world and want to travel more. Most of all have 2 lovely children 20 & 24 and an adorable grandchild.I am blessed to have great friends. I speak 2 languages, and have not had a date in 10 years! This event has brought me out of my shell to want to live strong and love again after my divorce in 1993. Health is most important and I will say it again "we can live to be 120". There are many centurians and I with love and luck hope to be one of them. I can relate to you, each of you, who may suffer because we have to go thru the grieving stages and then it's over and we're back to living. We have self worth and each have more to give the world. I applaud the 24 wonderful ladies ....have fun and I am looking fwd to your outcome, and I am free to find my soulmate, maybe on the summer Alaskan cruise, lets promote more MEN...Hugs
Erika
Hi all,
Well.........I go away for a week and look at all that has taken place! WOW. The select group has been chosen and with such timing - the night of a full moon! How perfect.
We are all facing lots of emotions and much anguish for some of us but much excitement for those lucky gals who were the FF. I am so glad to have met several of them and in that way it brings it all close to home. This has been such a great experience for all of us and brought together such strong, intelligent and fun women with so much going for them. I am so happy to have been a part in this adventure and hope it continues for a long time to come. We can make that happen you know.
Carry on, Richard, and we can all stay tuned for the adventure ahead.
Hugs,
Chandra
hello to the "Fabulous Finalists"-CONGRATULATIONS!(Richard and his helpers will have their work cut out for them..)
and CONGRATULATIONS to the rest of the best!!--US!!!
The fantasy of Lady Base Camp's Oprah-having us in her audience and giving blow-up dolls is just a GREAT visual!...that was creative!!
There is much to say about "intention"..& we had the intention to become part of this "Adventure"..& we now have the intention to find our own"Senior Bachelor"-other than R.R.-there ARE men out there..(I have to believe that..& if not I love me & my life now)We all have so much to offer and this BLOG-has been the catalist in establishing a great arena to allow friendship & support to grow.
This whole process for me was a good way to focus on what I needed..and now I need to make some changes in my life.Life is full of change.
Linda,only speak kind words of yourself,ALL the women here-I know, ONLY wish you to find much strength. May each day bring an awareness that you can BE in each moment.That is all there is.You know kind of like Ram Das-"be here now"...
Not sure how long this Blog is going to last(nor if I will BLOG again),as the purpose has changed..but it was fun,and 6 months is 6 months...time to move on..Take Care&Enjoy,Sybil
Best wishes and congratulations to both Richard and all the finalists! All seem to be fabulous women!
Hugs to All,
Celia
OMG, I just found out who the "FF" are a few hours ago while I was at the gym. I SCREAMED when I saw petite, sweet Gael was a finalist.
I wish all 24 (25?) the best, but Gael YOU GO GIRL!!!
Gael was the first person that I meet and struck up a conversation with when I arrived in MB. I was in the pool area swimming laps and Gael came walking into the gated area and sat in a chaise to read.
We exchanged conversation and names (she is so easy to talk to). I was immediately drawn to her because my baby sister is also a Gael (Gayle).
So that first evening we made plans to dine together. I had just finished dressing when the phone rang in my room. It was Joe saying that the group of women that had arived early had been invited to met Richard, and to view the lovely MB sunset. I said that I was going to have dinner with Gael and he said she of course was included. So I called Gael told her of the change in dinner plans and off in the white vans we went.
Gael is a lovely woman. Kind and considerate. She has done wonderful things for the friends in her life. Marvelous pick Richard.
Gael was the first person I met in MB and the last person that I hugged when I departed on Friday am. I even have a photo of us hugging. And sent a copy to you Richard weeks (maybe even a month ago).
I was truly hoping that I would know at least one of the chosen!!
Nancy and Linda are you not stoked!!
Linda in Tuscon take care of YOU. All will be well. You are in my thoughts for a strong and successful recovery. You can do it girl!!!
Oh, and my Halloween costume came today. Doesn't take much to make this lady happy!!!
GO GAEL, GO GAEL, GO GAEL, GO GAEL
PS I want to learn how to do what Vicki is doing in her photo!!! Looks good.
sanfranca, what you have that many might not know is the most fabulous City and I treat myself to a trip there when I ever i can to feel the energy of the people and spirit of that wonderful place. Going there this Fri actually. What so many of of women have found are new faces with new places to explore from that chance veiwing of RR on Oprah. Lynn in Sacramento .
karenjw, that last moment in the lobby on the nineth floor Sunday, with Jeanette's words, what memories to always have with women who came from everywhere, and it didn't matter. no prima donas in that group, and oh what a lunch of laughter we all had afterward. Lynn in calif
First of all CONGRATS
to the Fantastic 24....I don't
know how Richard will narrow
it down, but just remember to
have Fun and enjoy the Adventure!!!
Just a little humor for the night!!!
You may not know this but many non-living things have a gender.
1) Ziploc Bags are Male, because they hold everything in, but you can see right through them.
2) Copiers are Female, because once turned off; it takes a while to warm them up again. It's an effective reproductive device if the right buttons are pushed, but can wreak havoc if the wrong buttons are pushed.
3) A Tire is Male, because it goes bald and it's often over-inflated.
4) A Hot Air Balloon is Male, because, to get it to go anywhere, you have to light a fire under it, and of course, there's the hot air part.
5) Sponges are Female, because they're soft, squeezable and retain water.
6) A Web Page is Female, because it's always getting hit on.
7) A Subway is Male, because it uses the same old lines to pick people up.
8) An Hourglass is Female, because over time, the weight shifts to the bottom.
9) A Hammer is Male, because it hasn't changed much over the last 5,000 years, but it's handy to have around.
10) A Remote Control is Female. Ha! You thought it'd be male, didn't you? But consider this - it gives a man pleasure, he'd be lost without it, and while he doesn't always know the right buttons to push, he keeps trying!
All amazing women...I just finished scanning the bios of the 24 ladies who will be going on to the second phase of the SB search.
Congratulations to all of you...
I was going to list the names of some of the women I thought would be chosen but I've decided not to. What does it matter anyway?
I can tell you that my name was on that list :)
Hi Linda in Tucson
I wanted to let you know how much I