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pictureman6911, 78 M

11/27/2010 4:55 am
8 Articles, Score 0.0
How to help back problems.
I hurt my back climbing stairs with all my photography gear when I was doing home portraits and turns out I developed spinal stenosis between the 4th and 5th vertebrae.
I find that by ...
10    845    154    0.95    11/27/2010 4:55 am   

Parisdreamer10, 63 F

8/30/2005 10:12 am
14 Articles, Score 0.0
Some Of The Fun Things I Did With My Younger Man...
To be fair about it, after showing the Break up/ Happy Birthday letter, it has occured to me that I should probably point out some of the GOOD things about my ex-boyfriend who was 20 years ...
1    318    33    4.52    8/30/2005 10:12 am   

prettyandwise, 71 F

3/26/2008 6:15 am
3 Articles, Score 0.0
What to wear, or not
I recently met someone for the first time from SFF. It was just for coffee, however, I wore nice casual clothes. The guy shows up wearing sweat pants and a rumpled flannel shirt. In that first ...
12    259    160    1.64    3/26/2008 6:15 am   

travel4513, 50 M

7/1/2007 7:33 pm
3 Articles, Score 0.0
Finding a mature woman
I have an immense physical attration towards mature women but haven't been able to connect with anyone. I am non-pushy, approachable, and have a sense of humor. Any suggestions out ...
8    211    56    1.88    7/1/2007 7:33 pm   

John50, 70 M

4/23/2007 1:03 am
51 Articles, Score 0.0
Younger members
I notice there appears to be a lot of younger male members in this site. I cannot understand why a male of say 45 would bother with a site where the average age would be in the sixties. Do they ...
8    189    110    1.00    4/23/2007 1:03 am   

SheWoIf, 59 F

3/24/2005 5:44 pm
6 Articles, Score 0.0
INSULTS
Are you wanting a list of Insults to hurl back at others?? Are you ready to get even? Did someone insult you and your sitting there fuming and angry? But, for some reason you can't seem to hurt ...
1    179    17    5.39    3/24/2005 5:44 pm   

Rex2003, 81 M

7/27/2011 5:25 pm
3 Articles, Score 0.0
Places for Comfort
A sweet pretty lady named Breathless has touched my heart. I have a feeling it also touched the Heart of Jesus too. Actually it must have for the Bible speaks of God's love for us all and His ...
1    174    5    3.80    7/27/2011 5:25 pm   

John50, 70 M

10/28/2006 6:58 pm
51 Articles, Score 0.0
Do we expect too much?
Reading through the advice colums, I get the impression that a lot of people are dissatisfied with the people they meet up with, or who contact them through this web site. I wonder is the reason ...
1    145    40    4.75    10/28/2006 6:58 pm   

GreatSmile4U, 69 F

7/14/2006 2:29 am
3 Articles, Score 0.0
Getting a Personal Trainer???? Think again...
This is for anyone who ever attempted to get into a regular workout routine.

Dear Diary: For my 50th birthday this year, my girlfriend (the dear) purchased a ...
1    144    28    4.58    7/14/2006 2:29 am   

marcie2, 71 F

2/17/2005 7:48 am
15 Articles, Score 0.0
I owe my mother
Thought this just hit the nail on the head when we were young. It is long, but soooooo cute > My mother taught me to appreciate a job well done. >If you'r going to kill each other, do it ...
0    142    9    4.07    2/17/2005 7:48 am   

GoodManRon, 67 M

5/17/2008 6:12 am
4 Articles, Score 0.0
What Do You Think ?
What Do You Think? When I was married I never cheated on my wife but was hit on many times from married and single women. This happened on the bus to and from work (when I took it), in the grocery ...
0    124    23    1.26    5/17/2008 6:12 am   

John50, 70 M

6/15/2006 12:06 pm
51 Articles, Score 0.0
Effects of Porn.
Do any of you view porn?. What I am talking about is sexual relations between consenting adults. There is lots of it available now, in DVDs, Films, Videos, and through the written word in stories, ...
1    118    32    3.80    6/15/2006 12:06 pm   

makarsa, 60 M

11/27/2005 3:23 pm
10 Articles, Score 0.0
Restlessness and discontent
Generally I give preferance to unconvetional, new ideas, excitement and changes but become easily boared and also move on prematurely put the things unfinished.Nevertheless, can you suggest me ...
1    115    6    3.08    11/27/2005 3:23 pm   

pictureman6911, 78 M

8/29/2007 10:48 am
8 Articles, Score 0.0
Tips on exercising your PC (pubococcygeus)Muscle.
Every morning as I set in my recliner watching TV I get my penis hard and press my PC muscles till I feel my head expands for ten slow times, then I make it hard again and continue till I've done ...
0    104    9    2.14    8/29/2007 10:48 am   

DaisyMae100, 86 F

1/5/2010 5:37 am
4 Articles, Score 0.0
Happy Marriage
Three phrases for a "Happy Marriage"... <br> 1---I was wrong... <br> 2---You were right.... <br> 3---I love you... <br> ...
0    100    13    4.32    1/5/2010 5:37 am   

starwomyn, 59 F

12/24/2006 1:37 pm
6 Articles, Score 0.0
The First Chakra - The Root of is all!!!!!
The First Chakra has the major energy field found by the base of the spine. There are also whirls of energy that can be in the legs and feet. Issues with the First Chakra are Tribal Roots, ...
0    96    32    0.00    12/24/2006 1:37 pm   

BARBIESBIGSISTR, 50 F

1/12/2007 12:54 pm
7 Articles, Score 0.5
RE: Ladies be honest!!!
Well "oldschool" I happen to be one of those happily divorced women here at SFF. I can make "friends" with men AND women! This does NOT make me a lesbian or bisexual BUT it DOES make me HONEST! ...
0    91    33    7.55    1/12/2007 12:54 pm   

pictureman6911, 78 M

4/6/2007 1:23 pm
8 Articles, Score 0.0
Advise for people that have Diabetis 2
When I was in my early 40's at 190 lbs I was diagnosed with diabetes 2 and was given pills, told to go on a 1500 calorie diet and exercise. I got off the pills and have been eating right and ...
2    88    30    3.24    4/6/2007 1:23 pm   

John50, 70 M

4/25/2006 12:34 am
51 Articles, Score 0.0
Getting old
Today and old friend died. He would have been 90 in April. However for the past 5 years he had no quality of life, and required extensive care in a nursing home, and did not know anyone for the ...
1    84    14    3.62    4/25/2006 12:34 am   

isaoora_ie, 53 F

8/20/2005 3:17 am
2 Articles, Score 0.0
RE: Plus size women
It is the visual that attracts most men. Women go deeper because we are more sensitive. I do not believe all men judge by appearances. But for those who do judge by appearances society will swing ...
0    82    84    0.00    8/20/2005 3:17 am   

John50, 70 M

7/10/2008 4:37 am
51 Articles, Score 0.0
Is this site for Senior Friend Finders? ?
Looking down through the articles in this section I notice a request from a 30 year old male for sex, and a 33 year old lady looking for someone "to care for".

I am a Gold member for some ...
0    80    30    1.87    7/10/2008 4:37 am   

pictureman6911, 78 M

12/24/2006 1:15 pm
8 Articles, Score 0.0
I had faceless lady email me.
I asked why she did not post pictures and she simply did not know how so I gave her detailed instructions. So those who have not posted here is how to do it!!!!

> Hi Karina, ...
2    75    18    3.12    12/24/2006 1:15 pm   

John50, 70 M

12/24/2006 1:13 pm
51 Articles, Score 0.0
Great expectations
I notice a lot of people seem to expect too much from casual encounters on this web site. There seems to be a lot of people complaining about people they have just met, which would indicate that ...
0    75    28    5.19    12/24/2006 1:13 pm   

Pommiegirl, 63 F

1/28/2007 3:11 am
2 Articles, Score 0.0
Answering emails
I read a letter that mentioned people who never answered emails that they received. I, myself have written to certain males and they haven't even had the courtesy to write back and just say they ...
0    65    85    4.60    1/28/2007 3:11 am   

terryaki, 56 M

7/21/2007 7:40 am
10 Articles, Score 0.0
Trying too hard!
I often hear this, from married people who tell me, that I am trying too hard to find a partner. Maybe you hear this too, since you are looking on the internet. They advise that if I stop looking, ...
4    64    23    3.83    7/21/2007 7:40 am   

RandyTeacher, 55 M

11/9/2006 11:36 pm
17 Articles, Score 0.0
Sending the first e-mail: Getting Attention
In the world of online dating, you have about 10 seconds to make a good first impression, so good writing skills can really make your correspondence sparkle.
You've found a profile and ...
1    64    10    5.38    11/9/2006 11:36 pm   

pictureman6911, 78 M

9/1/2010 12:28 pm
8 Articles, Score 0.0
One of my favorite exercises!!! SEX!!!
I came across this article and thought you all might be interested. Heh, heh.
came across this article I thought you all might be interested in. LOL
Sex as Exercise: The Hard ...
0    60    16    5.19    9/1/2010 12:28 pm   

Pommiegirl, 63 F

12/13/2006 12:40 pm
2 Articles, Score 0.0
agreement with possibly pretty!!!!
I agree whole heartedly with the article by 'possibly pretty' that said that she was disappointed with not being able to view peoples' profiles only being a standard member. I, myself, have been ...
3    60    132    0.00    12/13/2006 12:40 pm   

david20051957, 55 M

12/1/2006 8:45 am
4 Articles, Score 0.0
Recipe for banannas
All you beautiful chefs out there in cyberville cafe.I have 6 bananas nearly ripe what can I bake or cook from them. You good words are most welcome.Just keep this in mind I am a single male, hope ...
2    60    0    0.00    12/1/2006 8:45 am   

artful1000, 76 F

7/31/2006 2:49 am
603 Articles, Score 0.0
Opportunity
Early or late, a visit by fate to open the gate; well worth the wait for inseperable ...
1    59    1    3.70    7/31/2006 2:49 am   

LoonBC, 60 F

10/14/2005 3:56 am
2 Articles, Score 0.0
Re. Meeting People
to delonhi....you put your article into the wrong section...here you are suppose to give advice, not receive it. Looking at your profile you didn't even fill out all the questions so how is a ...
0    53    67    0.45    10/14/2005 3:56 am   

Roberto_Falcao, 60 M

11/9/2007 9:35 pm
2 Articles, Score 0.0
Just go somewhere, anywhere....
A change of scenery every now and then is always a good thing.
In late August - early September, I was horribly stressed-out. You know the drill; a bunch of little annoying things keep ...
0    51    16    1.80    11/9/2007 9:35 pm   

scubadiver6911, 80 M

11/12/2007 11:13 am
2 Articles, Score 0.0
Copy and Paste your Emails.
Yesterday I emailed bbdelray and I clicked save mail and sent it, but it did not show up in my sent mail so asked if she received it and today she said she had not. So composed the ...
1    50    0    0.00    11/12/2007 11:13 am   

BARBIESBIGSISTR, 50 F

9/21/2011 7:22 pm
7 Articles, Score 0.5
RE: stop lecturing me on my profile....
I finally got enough points to view your profile. Personally I have no problem with it! Beautifully written and in good taste.....truly if the women have sent nasty emails your way they should SEE ...
1    48    11    2.61    9/21/2011 7:22 pm   

artful1000, 76 F

12/24/2006 12:52 pm
603 Articles, Score 0.0
Warming Trend
Cuddled up in warm fleece, or remembering a favorite smile, a familiar voice, a compliment, all warming, all the ...
1    45    5    2.82    12/24/2006 12:52 pm   

John50, 70 M

3/30/2008 12:49 am
51 Articles, Score 0.0
Hotels
Some lucky people have partners, and can go on holidays with them, and avail of normal hotel rates(per person sharing) A lot more of us travel alone, and have to pay exorbitant single supplements. I ...
2    44    7    5.33    3/30/2008 12:49 am   

Kassr, 65 M

11/17/2004 5:01 pm
12 Articles, Score 0.0
Think it... but don’t say it!
SFF in all its great wisdom used the power of censorship and denied my last attempt to post a question with regards to this subject. Maybe a toned down version of the question will make it past ...
1    44    17    2.28    11/17/2004 5:01 pm   

Roberto_Falcao, 60 M

12/1/2006 9:01 am
2 Articles, Score 0.0
How To Get Rid of Unwanted Solicitors Who Come To Your Home
No, I don't swear or throw things at them or be incredibly crude. It's helpful if you speak a foreign language that is not widely understood in your area.
Ie., when people come to my ...
2    42    5    3.14    12/1/2006 9:01 am   

david20051957, 55 M

3/1/2007 4:56 pm
4 Articles, Score 0.0
My return trip to Quebec and Ontario,Canada
Hello all you beautiful Canadians. Last year, I visit Quebec and Ontario.I love Montreal and Toronto and I have decided to go back in 2008. Where are good places to stay ...
2    41    0    0.00    3/1/2007 4:56 pm   

Kassr, 65 M

11/19/2004 2:33 pm
12 Articles, Score 0.0
RE: "Think about it..."
To the members that took the time to reply, I thank you. <br> For clarification: I totally agree that the open forum is certainly no place to talk about our sexual acts specifically. I ...
1    41    3    4.41    11/19/2004 2:33 pm   

Kassr, 65 M

11/8/2008 6:11 pm
12 Articles, Score 0.0
Really what are the chances?
Being as I live in what is referred to as a remote location [a very small mountain community] I naturally don’t expect to find “miss wonderful” close by. I have met and been ...
3    40    8    3.94    11/8/2008 6:11 pm   

pictureman6911, 78 M

8/5/2006 9:39 am
8 Articles, Score 0.0
Slant Board
When I go to Bally Total Fitness I try to use their Slant Board. I usually spend about 10 min. on it. It has adjustable positions and I choose the steepest about 45 degrees, put my knees over the ...
2    40    0    0.00    8/5/2006 9:39 am   

Kassr, 65 M

11/11/2004 9:06 pm
12 Articles, Score 0.0
Breaking the Ice
I have noticed that many times the question of how to start a conversation with someone you have just met on-line has been asked. I have been asked this same question in so many emails and on IM ...
0    39    13    2.81    11/11/2004 9:06 pm   

John50, 70 M

7/9/2007 10:51 pm
51 Articles, Score 0.0
Global Warming
Do we believe the scientists who have given us all the doom and gloom about global warming....
2    36    18    1.62    7/9/2007 10:51 pm   

loopey, 55 F

6/17/2007 1:20 am
3 Articles, Score 0.0
Lower Your Prostate Risk
Mayo Clinic researcher have found that taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin or ibuprofen may prevent or delay the development of an enlarged prostate, which can cause ...
1    36    5    2.82    6/17/2007 1:20 am   

16ncyde, 63 F

8/30/2007 8:56 am
12 Articles, Score 0.0
How Did You Get Enough Points
I've been trying to get enough points for a Gold membership. I do the groups, the voting and the responding. And my points just stay the same. I write SFF. Sometimes that helps. This last time. ...
3    35    3    4.41    8/30/2007 8:56 am   

Kassr, 65 M

12/26/2004 12:45 pm
12 Articles, Score 0.0
Dominant or submissive: Has age changed your tendencies?
I have a question that is directed more towards the ladies but comments from the gentlemen are also welcomed. Question: Do you think that with age you have become more Dominant or submissive with ...
0    35    11    2.61    12/26/2004 12:45 pm   

BARBIESBIGSISTR, 50 F

4/24/2007 5:07 am
7 Articles, Score 0.5
RE: profile titles of women
Well easyed as a woman yes indeed a mans idea of "FUN GIRL" and a womans are different...perhaps because us ladies here at SFF are not a plaything..toy..or floozie! Did you UNDERSTAND THAT? Pretty ...
0    34    27    6.82    4/24/2007 5:07 am   

MrNiceGuy1954, 55 M

4/15/2007 6:54 am
1 Article, Score 0.0
blog vs. magazine
I've been over here reading articles and I just don't see the difference between blogs and articles. You can vote on both of them and comment on both of them. What's the ...
1    34    6    1.94    4/15/2007 6:54 am   

John50, 70 M

3/16/2006 8:05 am
51 Articles, Score 0.0
Watch out
People are now using this web site to promote scams. Basically they want to get money out of a middle east, or african country, require details of your bank account, and then plunder it. I ...
1    32    6    3.08    3/16/2006 8:05 am   

david20051957, 55 M

2/21/2007 7:45 am
4 Articles, Score 0.0
I am visiting Washington DC,need advice
Hello my beautiful friends, I am planning to travel to Washington DC from Christchurch, New Zealand. I need advice about DC can you help me please. All I need is you to answer questions, I am going ...
0    30    0    0.00    2/21/2007 7:45 am   

Kassr, 65 M

11/4/2004 6:08 pm
12 Articles, Score 0.0
How about listing the “Downside”?
All of the “Friend Finders” and “Dating” sites require profiles to be filled out. I have been wondering what would happen if within the required information of a profile ...
1    30    17    2.56    11/4/2004 6:08 pm   

John50, 70 M

7/1/2006 6:23 pm
51 Articles, Score 0.0
Violence.
Why is there so much talk of violence, and war, on this site. Whether we agree or not, with the invasion of Iraq, the fact remains, that hundreds of very young Americans mostly, from very poor ...
0    28    9    5.14    7/1/2006 6:23 pm   

JustNessy, 59 F

10/2/2011 11:47 am
1 Article, Score 0.0
How to visit australia
OK, you want to come to australia - you've seen Crocodile Dundee in the movies, you watch films with australian actors, and you want some of the action out here. But what should you do to get here ...
2    27    5    2.49    10/2/2011 11:47 am   

lovethecoast, 68 F

6/9/2008 12:47 pm
1 Article, Score 0.0
telephone customer service
today i had a GOOD experience calling one of my credit card companies.

the first person i spoke with had a very heavy accent ... as i've gotten older, i have a problem understanding accents ...
0    27    7    2.79    6/9/2008 12:47 pm   

buddie, 70 F

2/16/2007 4:52 pm
5 Articles, Score 0.0
woodworking
I've been puttering with a jigsaw, sanders, etc for awhile and recently acquired my 1st scroll saw. Does anyone know a web site where I can get free patterns for small woodworking projects? Would ...
1    25    1    2.40    2/16/2007 4:52 pm   

tazmantenn, 64 M

8/2/2008 5:29 pm
218 Articles, Score 0.0
1st graders
A 1st grade school teacher had twenty-six students in her class. She presented each child in her classroom the 1st half of a well-known proverb and asked them to come up with the remainder of the ...
0    24    4    4.02    8/2/2008 5:29 pm   

dinty3, 68 M

6/17/2006 11:39 am
4 Articles, Score 0.0
RE: Must be a child of bad society
The Gothic look, Punk look, Hippy look, Clean cut look, and on and on. She Bear is right, we are all individuals and as such react to society in different ways. A child of working parents may ...
0    24    9    4.71    6/17/2006 11:39 am   

tazmantenn, 64 M

6/17/2011 3:12 am
218 Articles, Score 0.0
An Old Farmer's Advice:
An Old Farmer's Advice:

* Your fences need to be horse-high, pig-tight and bull-strong. *Keep skunks and bankers at a Distance. *Life is simpler when you plow around the stump. *A bumble bee ...
2    22    6    4.50    6/17/2011 3:12 am   

Kassr, 65 M

11/22/2004 1:34 am
12 Articles, Score 0.0
Takes My Breath Away:
Why is it that as a lady matures they seem to have the need to drown themselves in perfume? Kassr ...
3    20    21    2.63    11/22/2004 1:34 am   

scubadiver6911, 80 M

4/15/2008 5:35 am
2 Articles, Score 0.0
SLANT BOARDS
Since I have trouble with my back, having spinal stenosis between the third and fourth vertebrae I find the slant board helpful for relieving the pressure. At my Bally Total Fitness they have two of ...
1    19    1    5.00    4/15/2008 5:35 am   

Kassr, 65 M

11/14/2004 4:40 pm
12 Articles, Score 0.0
To Active for My Age?
Surfing, water skiing, moderate free style rock climbing, 4 x 4 off road driving, driving a snowmobile, camping, fishing and extreme home remodeling are some of the activities I enjoy frequently. ...
1    19    12    2.09    11/14/2004 4:40 pm   

John50, 70 M

9/26/2011 2:52 pm
51 Articles, Score 0.0
Gold member
I was a Gold Member for some years, but did not get any value from it. Indeed I failed to make any new friends either. I still visit the site as a standard member, but of course I am very restricted, ...
1    17    5    2.82    9/26/2011 2:52 pm   

John50, 70 M

12/29/2008 12:20 pm
51 Articles, Score 0.0
Whats gone wrong
I have not visited this site for some time. On checking the General Advice section of the magazine today I was disappointed to see that there has onlyb been a few posts since last July. Anyone like ...
1    16    3    0.98    12/29/2008 12:20 pm   

John50, 70 M

7/6/2011 2:14 pm
51 Articles, Score 0.0
What's wrong?
I sumitted an article to this section last March, and note there has been no post since. Why??...
2    15    6    1.94    7/6/2011 2:14 pm   

Rich1937, 73 M

8/17/2012 11:15 am
2 Articles, Score 0.0
FInally Giving Up
The general trend of SSF has been gradually more and more liberal, with some beating the drum against conservatives and drumming up support for another web site. The social tone of this site has ...
1    13    2    3.12    8/17/2012 11:15 am   

16ncyde, 63 F

7/26/2007 4:19 am
12 Articles, Score 0.0
Why Aren't My Articles Showing Up and Where are My Points?
Is anyone else having this problem? Is the SFF staff over worked or what? More than likely, an article doesn't show up and the points don't either. Sometimes the article will show after a few ...
2    11    1    2.40    7/26/2007 4:19 am   

Kassr, 65 M

11/13/2004 3:24 pm
12 Articles, Score 0.0
RE: "Now that the holidays are here, Remember to be kind.
My goodness you sure make the holiday season sound like some sort of terrible sentence imposed upon singles. And your assumptions as to what and how men deal with the holiday season seems critical ...
1    9    19    2.60    11/13/2004 3:24 pm