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I must admit to more than 50 years of failure in trying to get onto a TV gameshow. When I graduated college, I applied to Jeopardy and had an interview scheduled but my care broke down on the way to the studio. I applied numerous times to Who wants to be a Millionaire. I took the test on line and in person. I passed each of the in person tests and was interviewed. They asked me one question on one occasion. Are you a football coach? That was the entire interview. When they had the phone in to become a contestant, I called each week without success though I passed the test most weeks. I attended a taping of the show and they gave the questionaire to be a contestant to each audience member. I was the only one called from the audience to be interviewed. Same very brief interview as each of the other times. I once applied to be on a game show which asked you to sell all your possessions and then go to Las Vegas to bet it all on one spin of the roulette wheel, Black or Red. A man in the UK had done this and LMN productions was going to make it a game show where you followed one person for the entire hour of the show and then at the end, the bet was made. I was interviewed and they asked me to be on the show. They aske for my financials and I was told I had too much money, the show could not afford the liability. I have sent in video tapes to the Amazing Race and Survivor. No so much as a nibble. I enjoy game shows very much and I think I would be an interesting contestant but apparently the show runners do not. On the other hand. my parents went to a taping of The Price is Right and my father was picked out of the audience and eventually wound up on stage. He won a freezer but could not identify which was more expensive a dinette set or two snow mobiles. Despire loud yelling from the audience otherwise, he picked the dinette set. 1500 dollars, snowmobiles 3500. So any other game show applicants out there? Any successfully make the show? Any winners? Anyone have any connections to get this off my bucket list?

Well it is good that you have not been able to identify the ones that do not.

Yes that worked. I got the first one on the sixth guess. Once I noted it was in km not miles, I was able to circle in. That there were islands off the coast helped. It was fun.

i will try worldie.teuteuf.fr. The version i tried, is Thirty Thursday. Are there other days. Considering today is Monday, perhaps not. Took me 12 guesses and a bit of help to get the 8 borderin nations.

I played bridge regularly in high school and college. After college, not many people played any more. When they took the bridge column out of the newspaper, i knew the game was dying. I did not realize that newspapers were dying too. I sometimes take a deck of cards and play out bridge hands I have dealt out. I almost always win.

While socially we all are game players to a greater or lesser extent, I am referring to actual games. I enjoy RPG and puzzle games such as Connections and Wordle on a daily basis. I also enjoy card games, everything from old maid to canasta, and board, everything from chutes and ladders to Go. I have been searching out a group for some type of organized regular game encounter. So far no luck, but I have a lead on a group that I am following up, but it seems Agricola is their game of choice and I was unfamiliar with it until reading a synopsis of it. Are there other game players here. If so, what are your favorites.

In making arrangements for lunch, which is time this encounter started, the weather was a bit hot. I would not usually ask someone which they prefer. I opted for deodroant as I thought having deodorant is the safer choice. While sex was on the table, (not actually on the table this particular time) there was still some doubt and I did not want to push it toward no with a mid-afternoon sweat fest. I came to learn, he would have enjoyed that, but I think he is in the minority;

Oliver, the host of the April Pool Party has arrived to great pomp and circumstance here in Palm Springs. I expect planning for the festivities to start this week during a lunch we are having. So those who are still undecided, it has always been a good time with like minded men many of them in appropriate pool attire or less at some time during the weekend.

Yeah the road runner saw his shadow here in Palm Springs, I guess that means we will have 52 more weeks of sun.

Why do you care if they know that you have read their message. The non response is a response. If I text someone and it said they have read it, I am adult enough to know that they may have other more pressing issues. If they have not read it, especially in the middle of a conversation, I think that perhaps the message did not get through and will repeat it in a reasonable amount of time. That amount of time is determined by the nature of the conversation. If I am asleep or otherwise occupied, I prefer that the person texting me know that rather than pursuing other communication. So if I have not read the message, they have an idea that I may have something other than my phone in my life. If it is urgent, I assume they would go old school and actually call.

I took a speed reading course while in high school. Likely a waste of the little money for discretionary activities that my parent's had. The main technique was to scan down the middle of the page and not focus on individual words per se. Their contention was that the mind would unscramble the words. It did help to speed up my reading, but required continued practice, which took the joy out of reading and so I did not continue it. Trying to picture the words painted or to hear the voice of the character while peaking in on their activitiss, gives reading much of its joy. As with many things, fast may me fun but a slow thoughtful imagination provoking trip through the experience will allow the full sensual experience to unravel, bit by bit. And when a crescendo of anticipation is reached, a change in tempt to further thrill the senses can result in a climax of great intensity.

Wow that is a lot of work. Mostly I just do, but this actually thinking thing is exhausting and can be even more so I see.

I am old school. I always use cash, except in the rare exception that the escort accepts S&H Green Stamps. I still have quite a few books filled with them. Was the fee for the service $815? Seems to be an odd amount which further adds to the fraudulent nature of this whole situation.

I recently had a hook-up/date with someone with a first time encounter with them. After showering, I was faced with the age old issue....deodorant or not. Palm Spring weather last week was in the mid 80s. I opted for deodorant. It was clear from prior conversation, that sex was a likely possibility. The date went well and eventually we retired to my bedroom. During the party time, my partner headed for a deep pit sniff and came back with an "oooh deodorant". While that did not end the festivities, in actuality it barely slowed them down at all/. Afterwards, during the post game show, I asked about deodorant and he said he finds it off putting and it tastes bad. So now I know for the next time. There was indeed a next time which was deodorant free. So first date, deodorant or no? It seems like a question I would not usually think to ask and it probably would be weird, so I do not find that to be a reasonable option. I guess the same question could be asked of fragrances.

Incredibly funny and down to earth personae. Schitt's Creek's most endearing character on a show that had so many endearing characters. She will be missed

Libido is a strange thing. There are all kinds of psychologic, spiiritual, hormonal and social components to desire. Perhaps wishing is not enough at this point as long ingrained attitudes require work and enthusiasm. So it seems loikely that you have found a happy medium for your relationship. I commend you on thirty years together.

I had a guest for three days and he brushed his teeth four times a day. He did have minty breath which made kissing him even more enjoyable, I usually brush only once sometimes twice a day. Am I underbrushing or was he a bit obsessive about this. I decided to up my brushing to at least twice a day as a result of this. I had been using mouth wash after meals at home which added one or two swishes and added one after oral sexual contact. Flossing is a two or three times a week thing. So guys. How many brushings? How many gargles? How many flosses? Recommended daily dental cleaning includes brushing teeth twice a day for two minutes with fluoride toothpaste and a soft-bristled toothbrush, flossing daily to remove plaque between teeth, and optional tongue scraping. Key practices include brushing at a 45-degree angle toward the gumline, replacing brushes every 3-4 months, and waiting an hour after acidic meals to brush.

Glad you expanded your horizons with success. You mention you need to get sexual satisfaction elsewhere. Is that true for him as well? And if so, are you just as accepting of that? I speak as a person who is not by any stretch classically attractive but I have received many a surprised partner's compliments on our sexual encounters. There is an expression I heard in high school. Date ugly girls, they try harder. I think that is true in general for those who do not have classic good looks on which to rely, We learn what works for us whether that be confidence, intelligence, sense of humor, being a raconteur, sexual prowess and imagination, some combination of those, or if you are as lucky as I am,. all of the above. Ultimately, the most beautifully wrapped present is not usually the most satisfactory gift. In the end, the wrapping is discarded and you are left with what was inside.

The bold face was not planned, it just happened and I was surprised when it did. I just did not bother to undo it. Further research on this does suggest that there are some people who think out loud in their brain most if not all the time. I believe they are talking about higher brain functions not autonomic responses, otherwise, they would probably have to spend all their waking hours thinking breath, heart beat, heart beat, heart beat, breath. Saving grace there would be it would be a very short period of time before they either figured out how to do it without thinking about it or...well breath, heartbeat, heartbeat......................sure you can cut the line.....................................................

Does her husband eat popcorn out of her box?

Welll you might get to see the Melania opening but I suspect her husband hasnt seen her opening in ....how old is Baron...18 years. And there may be some question there about in vitro.

Chances are if the parties are as popular as the movie, you will have plenty of elbow room so, do not worry about rubbing elbows with anyone.

When I enjoyed skiing, I rented a ski house for the season. When I enjoyed the beach, I rented a seasonal beach house. The cost was a bit onerous at the time, but having a house at either of those places would have been much more costly. Then there is the upkeep of such a house and taxes and other expenses. I do like the guarantee of having a place to go with a known expense, but I feel as though I can get than same convenience with a seasonal rental. However, finding a seasonal rental was not fun and the landlords I had were not actually renter friendly. When I left at the end of the season, getting a deposit back was an undertaking and usually led to confrontations and negotiations you do not have when you own a place.

I was 48 when I first hired. I had never had an experience with a man of any significance. I went through a site that had about 500 thumbnail pictures and out of those 500, I found three men attractive enough to consider having sex with them. I was basically hiring because my tolerance for women had bottomed when my wife passed away and I felt as though sex with women was somehow cheating on her. So 3 of 500. For several years my hiring practices were limited to muscular, handsome, and with a sexy quality to their photos. Over time, I have expanded my tastes. I would probably find more than 100 men on that list of 500 that I first saw. I think this is because I realised that my enjoyment was based on actions not appearanaces. Sure, the photos get the motor running, but I need someone who is willing to put the pedal to the metal in innovative and fun ways. So now my age group hiring is much broader. Though I still prefer muscular men, the bodybuilder look is not as high on my list. Socially, I now find that I will be willing to try all different styles of men. Viva la difference!!

American live over their means. They buy the newest phone, a better car, get meals delivered or go out to eat. They pay heavy interest on credit card debt. They hire expensive escorts. Of those, my phone is old, my care was 10 years old until a deer ran into it, so now I have a three year old car, I stopped getting meals in. I have one credit card and it is paid off automatically every month. When I go out to eat, it is not usually a spectacular place. As for the escorts, well we all have our needs which are a bit on the costly side. The truth is, I do not like spending money when I can avoid it. At this point in my life however, my limited travel will be economy or first class, not coach. I will allow myself the occasional financial indulgence at a restaurant. But, I rarely get wine with dinner. I think many Americans could avoid debt if they tried. I do realize, there are plenty of people who have jobs that barely let them get by. When I was in that position, I had three jobs, two full time and one part time. They allowed me to pay for school and become trained in a better paying field.