Twincam127
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 posted on 21/7/08 at 03:18 PM |
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am I a looser. hope not
Been looking at this site for quite a while and you lot know so much I dared to post this as my first post and it not even remotely about cars….
I expect I will be mocked 
I could say it was for a friend but it isn’t. I was just wondering if anyone had had any experience with dating agencies and the like, I only work
with blokes and do nightshift so chances are slim to say the least. Don’t laugh it aint funny…..well a bit maybe anyway can any of you help a sad git
like me life is passing me by
Thanks, the sad git.
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eznfrank
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| posted on 21/7/08 at 03:22 PM |
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Not me personally (married and all that) but quite a few of my mates (and my dad!!) have used dating agencies.
I think there's a lot of people in your position who don't have time to spend weeks figuring out they have zip all in common with
someone. I think the major benefit is that at least you get someone who has something (ish) in common with you.
My mates who use them have had a few girlfriends out of them and one is actually due to be married to someone he met via an agency. The other tends
to just "doink them" as he puts it but they don't seem to mind too much 
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nib1980
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| posted on 21/7/08 at 03:22 PM |
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one of the guys I work with (NO really), used one and he's happily living with his "find" now.
sounds a bit hit and miss to me but what is there to lose?
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Paul TigerB6
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| posted on 21/7/08 at 03:24 PM |
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Well what a first post!!! Welcome to the madhouse.
Mr Whippy has plenty of spare women in his office...............allegedly!!!
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RK
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| posted on 21/7/08 at 03:27 PM |
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My brother tried it for a while. Add a few stone to the pictures.
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 21/7/08 at 03:28 PM |
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 cool first post, what next?
Only know one guy who did the dating agency thing, he got married but he was a mad Nazi supporter who dressed as one too, no I’m totally serious
Must be loads these thing about but bet they are mostly single mums, how would you even know what they look like, scary!
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Paul TigerB6
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| posted on 21/7/08 at 03:29 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
cool first post, what next?
Only know one guy who did the dating agency thing, he got married but he was a mad Nazi supporter who dressed as one too, no I’m totally serious
You know Max Moseley then Mr W????
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 21/7/08 at 03:31 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Paul TigerB6
quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
cool first post, what next?
Only know one guy who did the dating agency thing, he got married but he was a mad Nazi supporter who dressed as one too, no I’m totally serious
You know Max Moseley then Mr W????
no it's another one , and my bimbos arn't spare, their all mine
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mikeb
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| posted on 21/7/08 at 03:33 PM |
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Interesting my ex who got married after splitting up with me (poot girl she was devastated) hase recently split up with hubby.
She's on a couple of dating sites up north, apparantly they are quite prevalend for the quick doink as someone put it!
Her ex hubby is doing the same and has various encounters...
Sounds like fun but I'm married, go one enjoy the fun until you find one that snares you!
M
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Jasper
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| posted on 21/7/08 at 03:34 PM |
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My sister recently married a chap (15 years younger!!!) she met online dating - and before that had lots of fun meeting people.
And the woman who works for me met a chap she's now been seeing for 2 years - can't remember which site but I can find out if you want.
Go for it, lifes MUCH too short not to be having as much fun as possible.
If you're not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room.
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jabs
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| posted on 21/7/08 at 03:39 PM |
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Datingdirect is quite good - personal experience - happly married to my "find" on there
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Twincam127
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| posted on 21/7/08 at 03:43 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by jabs
Datingdirect is quite good - personal experience - happly married to my "find" on there
Thanks thats more the kind of advice I am after
I should mention I’m 38 and would rather settle down than fool around. Does anyone dare to admit they know of good sites?
Mr Whippy you are greedy 
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 21/7/08 at 03:45 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Twincam127
Mr Whippy you are greedy
you bet ya
[Edited on 21/7/08 by Mr Whippy]
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Paul TigerB6
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| posted on 21/7/08 at 03:46 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Twincam127
Mr Whippy you are greedy
You're right there - the selfish bugger still hasnt produced a photo as evidence that these babes exist!!
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D Beddows
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| posted on 21/7/08 at 03:48 PM |
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I met the current Mrs Beddows via the medium of internet dating (long story which involves alcohol  ) - we would never have met any other way as
we'd never have gone to the same places - which would have been a shame as we've been married for nearly 2 years now and are very happy
......nothing wrong with single mothers btw Mr Whippy!
Bit wary of this thread as it's a bizaar 1st post BUT I'm not ashamed of how we met and it's amazing once you mention how you met
how many other couples 'come out of the closet' so to speak
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nick205
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| posted on 21/7/08 at 03:57 PM |
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One of my oldest friends married his first internet date last year after a 6 month romance - going well so far.
I suspect he might have been after a few "doink" encounters first though
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 21/7/08 at 03:59 PM |
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wow even just typing 'dating' in to google brings up masses of sites! Can see the point if you'd rather not waste valuable time and
money doing the usual thing, which seems rather miss than hit TBH. Most girls you come across at nights out are usually stinking drunk and more likely
to just throw up all over you
note : when I say 'You' I mean me, I'm Scottish and so talk in a daft and confusing way or so I'm told by my foreign
co-workers
[Edited on 21/7/08 by Mr Whippy]
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Paul TigerB6
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| posted on 21/7/08 at 04:33 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
wow even just typing 'dating' in to google brings up masses of sites!
[Edited on 21/7/08 by Mr Whippy]
Yeah yeah so you are trying to tell us you only just google'd it then Mr W??
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bimbleuk
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| posted on 21/7/08 at 04:34 PM |
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Here's three different senarios. First mate uses dating sites and seems to have a new girlfriend everytime I see. Hes very confident and out
going but seems to attract some nutters on occasion. His only let down is his dental hygiene which may contribute to a lot of first dates!
Second mate is single and definitely after some adventures before settling down so uses the sex date sites.
Third mate again confident professional type used a dating service and married his second date. She was another busy professional with minimal time as
she had a succesful business to run. They recenty bought a large farm plot in Devon and have had their first child this year.
So swings n round-a-bouts really and there's probably a dating site for everyones taste! Hardest thing might be finding a reputable dating
service as there's so many now.
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JoelP
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| posted on 21/7/08 at 05:10 PM |
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this thread rocks
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martinq357
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| posted on 21/7/08 at 05:44 PM |
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Go for it, they work.
Been together for 9 years, married for 7.
I was in similar situation, all blokes, shift work, most friends married.
I used Dateline in the pre 'net days, the first phone call was the worst.....
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snapper
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| posted on 21/7/08 at 06:36 PM |
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Build a kit car , you wont have the time or the money to worry about girls, if you did have the time or the money you wouldn't have the
conversation cos you would only talk about car building
I eat to survive
I drink to forget
I breath to pi55 my ex wife off (and now my ex partner)
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Twincam127
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| posted on 21/7/08 at 07:53 PM |
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Thanks for all the help, I think now know what to do
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scotlad
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| posted on 21/7/08 at 08:00 PM |
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I just married a girl i met through a dating agency 2 months ago. Joining was one of the best things i ever did- go for it- you've nothing to
lose.......
Wonderous is our great blue ship that sails around the mighty sun, and joy to everyone that rides along!
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 21/7/08 at 08:05 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by snapper
Build a kit car , you wont have the time or the money to worry about girls, if you did have the time or the money you wouldn't have the
conversation cos you would only talk about car building
Thats what i do. I now have 3 cars on the go and im thinking it might not be the cheapest way to occupy my time
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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