nuffin wrong with The Prodigy.....
me wah me wah mewah wah wah..... (Charlie says allways tell your mummy before you go off somewhere...)......... [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
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nuffin wrong with The Prodigy.....
me wah me wah mewah wah wah..... (Charlie says allways tell your mummy before you go off somewhere...)......... [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
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Originally Posted by jonnydangerous
totally agree!! prodigy are fantastic especially live! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
I'm back! :)
Can you help with my latest challenge?
Have taken a girl out for a couple of dates, all seemed to be going really well, she was even interested in going on the back of the CBR!
Now she's gone cold, and not responding to any of my phone calls or texts - this is really bizarre as we were getting along great
Will welcome your pearls of wisdom
Billy
Maybe .... she GENUINELY has lost her phone or had it stolen? Would she have any other way of contacting you?
Sorry, can't help :(
-:Blind-leading-the-blind-smiley:-
G :)
If you know her address, try writting her a letter explaining the lovely time you had with her and that you'd like to continue with it in the future.Quote:
Originally Posted by billybiker
I find texts and emails aren't really personal and it's not the same as a proper letter. She'll see that you've put the effort in and that you're genuinely interested in her [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
If that doesn't work, it seems that you're going to have to continue to search for that Mrs Right or come to some bike meets cos there's some lovely ladies within WBers :)
Billy, take the hint FFS! ::) ::) ::)
Don't be a dope mate, draw a line beneath this one and look elsewhere, there are heaps more girls out there for you to have a couple of dates with before you manage to repel them ;)
It was only a couple of dates, you haven't invested heaps of time and effort so you just have to say "Fuggit" and look elsewhere.
Ignore her, then she'll think you're a challenge instead of a given.
My Auntie Hilda is looking for a nice young man!!! ;) ;D
The Bell in Old Town Swindon has a singles night on tonight. Entry £3
Hi Billy
To help out here I need to know loads more information, but for starters:
1) How many dates did you go on?
2) What was the outcome at the end of each date? i.e. did you agree to meet again, and if so, when?
3) You mentioned she was interested to go on your bike. What did you say to her on this?
Can you also give me an idea as to how much and how often you guys spoke, texted each other etc.?
Callum
Hi Callum
We went out for 2 dates, the 1st was really well. On the 2nd I took her to dinner. The conversation got onto bikes and she let on that she'd always wanted to get on the back of a bike, but never had. So I sugested we go campling for the weekend on the bike (and a tent!)
At the end of the 2nd date she said she'll call - but didn't. So I tried to call the next day - no answer, then sent a couple of texts, but no reply. I then followed up with a couple of voice mails.
I know she's busy because she's been single a long time and is really into her sport.
The only contact I've had was a single text message saying "I'm really busy but I'll be in touch soon"
Any advice would be much appreciated
Billy :)
She's probably considering all the candidates for the position and will choose the successful one after evaluating a large enough sample of the eligible applicants. Being too keen is a killer, and continually texting and leaving messages will make you look really sad and needy ::) Like Morticia said, you've already shown yourself to be a complete pushover, and no girl will respect a doormat.
Get a ****ing grip and start looking elsewhere yourself, two dates is hardly a relationship is it?
There is an alternative........give up on the opposite sex altogether and try 'one of your own' lol lol ;) ;) ;) ;)
I can't help wondering if maybe ole Billy boy and Callum would get further in the dating game by communicating on an actual dating site and not a bike forum ::) ?? ;D
Someone will have to hold a singles come dine with me style night at theirs. I'd offer but, knowing my luck, it'll turn into some sort of sausage fest ;D
We need to start a singles topic on here so that people can be made aware of those that are single and then it'll give them the chance to meet like minded single bikers (that was hard work :P) [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Last time that was suggested, it turned in to a Hog Roast! ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by CBRowner
Last time that was suggested, it turned in to a Hog Roast! ;D[/quote]Quote:
Originally Posted by ro
I'm glad it only turned into a hog roast ;D
Last time that was suggested, it turned in to a Hog Roast! ;D[/quote]Quote:
Originally Posted by CBRowner
I'm glad it only turned into a hog roast ;D[/quote]
;D ;D
And there we have it, too much too soon! Even if you said it in a joking/sarcastic manner its still too much. A half hour ride out on a weekend for lunch somewhere would have been a FAR better suggestion.Quote:
Originally Posted by billybiker
Hi Billy
Morticia and Scotty are correct in what they say. Although their coaching methods/styles are very different! :)
Jacde, I do have a dating help site, at the moment for guys, but have a colleague (female) who is working on one for gals. However over 6,000 views does indicate that this thread is popular!! :)
There's a few clear points here that you need to work on. However it does seem a little like you're very keen on dating and wanting to find a partner.
You need to relax a lot more on the whole dating scene. Instead of going out on a 'date' think of it as a 'social meeting' for a drink, a chat and a laugh.
Then if it goes well you can repeat the exercise. But it's not a date. In fact it's a great thing to say to someone before as it takes away the pressure. Especially true if someones not dated for a while. Maybe they've come out of a long relationship or similar.
Also a couple of points from your explanation:
1) Pacing
When you get into the whole texting and phoning situation there's a real chance you can screw-up by being perceived as 'too keen' or 'too available.'
As a rule pace!
If you text her and she takes 15 minutes to reply, you then wait a similar period before texting back.
Also think about being a little random with your texts and calls. Remember 'absence makes the heart grow fonder' she needs to be 'missing you' a little.
2) Independant
You say in your email that she's been single a while.
Think about what being single means:
It means you can get do what the heck you like in your own time. You can go out on your bike when it suits you. you can watch the footy on TV. You can leave your ironing in a big heap on the sofa. Or you can clean your house so it looks like a showhome!
The point I'm making is that it brings FREEDOM.
And if you txt/phone all the time and start mentioning weekends away you're changing the status quo.
The FREEDOM is at RISK!
She may or may not realise this and often it's at a sub-conscious level, but the fact remains it will 'chip away' at someone who's been on their own a long time.
Check out the blog as today's posting discusses this in more detail:
http://tips-for-dating-uk.blogspot.com/
Overall though relax about the whole thing.
Go for drinks with some nice ladies.
On the second meeting take them for drink and maybe something different like 10 pin bowling.
Take them for dinner on the 3rd meeting.
But don't talk about weekends away or walking hand in hand on a Caribbean beach!! It's all way too soon.
It will come, all in good time.
:)
Callum
Forgot to say Davel is bang on the money too.
A 30 min ride at the weekend is perfect!
:)
Popular maybe but we're not all laughing with you ;) ;) ;D ;D ;D ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by callum
And there we have it, too much too soon! Even if you said it in a joking/sarcastic manner its still too much. A half hour ride out on a weekend for lunch somewhere would have been a FAR better suggestion.[/quote]Quote:
Originally Posted by noisy_lightning
Agree 100%. A second date mentions a camping trip to me, and I'd be running before they'd finished the sentence. Then again, relationships have never been my forte.
Stay single its a far better life - I'm loving it do what I want when I want and have to explain to no-one - shame I seem to have no time to do what I want when I want but will have soon. I spend most of my time getting fit (decided I want to get to the same fitness when I was in the Marines as a personal goal) and walking the dog
I have done a few 'dates' and 'chat ups' and realised its not for me at the moment - 1 womans phone kept going off so I said are you going to answer that or what to which she said its her husband!! Having just got out of a relationship from a cheating beatch I soon walked away >:(
It is interesting to read this discussion today. Time passes and questions are the same :) But it has to be noted, today it is easier to find a soul mate online than in real life. I personally tried several dating apps and sites (Match, Bumble, Datehookup, Happn, Tinder). All of them are popular, though some people use them only for hookups. But you know, they really work. I met my wife on one of them. Do you guys use such services today? Share your experience.
P.S. Sorry for bumping this old thread.