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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Last night I went speed dating. I know some people were interested so I hope you both read this.

What a strange experience. Nerves played a big part to begin with and I very much stumbled through the first couple of dates. I didn't really know what to say and they were a little awkward.

I relaxed a little after that (and the second glass of wine) and things went a little better.

The question I was asked most was 'How old are you?' Not sure how I feel about that.

It was good fun. Something new and a little different, I'd recommend it to anyone just for the experience.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh how interesting!! I've always wanted to try that out!!

Did you find anyone for a date??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Never NEVER again

Had my most embarrising moment at spead dating still makes me cringe now

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't think I'd enjoy the experience at all but kudos for going.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good for handsome

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Last night I went speed dating. I know some people were interested so I hope you both read this.

What a strange experience. Nerves played a big part to begin with and I very much stumbled through the first couple of dates. I didn't really know what to say and they were a little awkward.

I relaxed a little after that (and the second glass of wine) and things went a little better.

The question I was asked most was 'How old are you?' Not sure how I feel about that.

It was good fun. Something new and a little different, I'd recommend it to anyone just for the experience. "

Never done it

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

So do you just sit dowm and start asking questions. Is like a question and answer thing or conversation and how long do you get with each person

What where the other people like

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By *herbert fountainWoman
over a year ago

Hanley

"Never NEVER again

Had my most embarrising moment at spead dating still makes me cringe now"

Do tell.....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am sure all the ladies were smitten with you bud , your a total star and dashed good egg

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

How long do you get with each person?

I think it would be great. I only have about 45 seconds of conversation before I bore myself to death.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Oh how interesting!! I've always wanted to try that out!!

Did you find anyone for a date??

There were a couple of women of interest.

You get given a card which you fill out with the ones you like. Then put it onto the website, they let you know if you have any matches. No matches as yet.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Never NEVER again

Had my most embarrising moment at spead dating still makes me cringe now"

Well Now I'm interested

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I don't think I'd enjoy the experience at all but kudos for going."

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Good for handsome

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Last night I went speed dating. I know some people were interested so I hope you both read this.

What a strange experience. Nerves played a big part to begin with and I very much stumbled through the first couple of dates. I didn't really know what to say and they were a little awkward.

I relaxed a little after that (and the second glass of wine) and things went a little better.

The question I was asked most was 'How old are you?' Not sure how I feel about that.

It was good fun. Something new and a little different, I'd recommend it to anyone just for the experience.

Never done it"

Try it, it's good fun

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By *isaB45Woman
over a year ago

Fabville

As long as they didn't talk about tea...after all, there is more to you than tea & hair xxxx

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"So do you just sit dowm and start asking questions. Is like a question and answer thing or conversation and how long do you get with each person

What where the other people like"

It was 4 minutes with each person. And you pretty much just sit down and start talking and hope that it flows easily.

The other people were nice, most seemed nervous which was actually a good thing because it made me feel a bit better.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm glad.....it's good to try new things and get outside your comfort zone. ...hope you do it again x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I am sure all the ladies were smitten with you bud , your a total star and dashed good egg

Thank you Taff. Very kind of you to say.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Good on you for going out your comfortzone hatter, great achievement now i really want to go speed dating

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"How long do you get with each person?

I think it would be great. I only have about 45 seconds of conversation before I bore myself to death."

4 minutes. But it goes really quick.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"As long as they didn't talk about tea...after all, there is more to you than tea & hair xxxx"

One lady did actually talk about my hair.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Never NEVER again

Had my most embarrising moment at spead dating still makes me cringe now

Do tell....."

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm glad.....it's good to try new things and get outside your comfort zone. ...hope you do it again x"

Thanks, I might just try it again

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Do you get to know if anyone liked you or just if your a match

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Good on you for going out your comfortzone hatter, great achievement now i really want to go speed dating"

Thank you. It was good fun and just good for the experience.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Do you get to know if anyone liked you or just if your a match"

Just a match I believe.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm glad.....it's good to try new things and get outside your comfort zone. ...hope you do it again x

Thanks, I might just try it again"

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

"How long do you get with each person?

I think it would be great. I only have about 45 seconds of conversation before I bore myself to death.

4 minutes. But it goes really quick. "
4 minutes. I wouldnt have taken a breath in that time. This is where id struggle having the time limit

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Are there different ages there?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"How long do you get with each person?

I think it would be great. I only have about 45 seconds of conversation before I bore myself to death.

4 minutes. But it goes really quick. 4 minutes. I wouldnt have taken a breath in that time. This is where id struggle having the time limit"

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By *parkly MittensWoman
over a year ago

My own little world

Good for you, I'd be terrible at it.

I'd talk for the full 4 mins and forget to get the guys name

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What was the first question you asked?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Are there different ages there?"

It was for ages 28-38 but it did seem i was a few years younger than most of them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've been once. It was good fun.

I didn't match up with anyone but it was still a good laugh.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Good for you, I'd be terrible at it.

I'd talk for the full 4 mins and forget to get the guys name

Having someone who wants to talk is a good thing though.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"What was the first question you asked?"

I asked about music or books. I tried to make it different for each one so I asked about the last gig they went to, the last book they read, favourite musicians, authors etc. Nothing spectacular but things I find it easy to talk about

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I've been once. It was good fun.

I didn't match up with anyone but it was still a good laugh."

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Suppose id have to go to one for old foggies

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By *ungBlackTopMan
over a year ago

salford

I did it for the first time 2 weeks ago (a bi event). Had a mint time and 4 matches (male and females). We've spoke a few times after and arranging dates. Love old fashion dating so much more civilised than on sites like this. Thinking about starting my own bi speed dating events.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Suppose id have to go to one for old foggies

I read on the website that apparently there isn't high demand from men for seped dating events for people over 40.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I did it for the first time 2 weeks ago (a bi event). Had a mint time and 4 matches (male and females). We've spoke a few times after and arranging dates. Love old fashion dating so much more civilised than on sites like this. Thinking about starting my own bi speed dating events."

It's certainly an experience and the face to face aspect was really good. I preferred that to my time spent on online dating.

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By *ackDMissMorganCouple
over a year ago

Halifax

It's certainly an experience and the face to face aspect was really good. I preferred that to my time spent on online dating. "

So will you be going again Hatter?did you find any tea lovers .Miss

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By *ancs MinxWoman
over a year ago

Burnley

"Never NEVER again

Had my most embarrising moment at spead dating still makes me cringe now"

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

It's certainly an experience and the face to face aspect was really good. I preferred that to my time spent on online dating.

So will you be going again Hatter?did you find any tea lovers .Miss"

I didn't bring up tea, funnily enough. I may do, the main purpose of this was a friend has being trying to raise my confidence a bit. It was good fun so who knows.

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By *ackDMissMorganCouple
over a year ago

Halifax

It's certainly an experience and the face to face aspect was really good. I preferred that to my time spent on online dating.

So will you be going again Hatter?did you find any tea lovers .Miss

I didn't bring up tea, funnily enough. I may do, the main purpose of this was a friend has being trying to raise my confidence a bit. It was good fun so who knows. "

Well done for giving it a go,you always seem lovely on here so i hope it helps xx

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By *izbitMan
over a year ago

St Helens

It's a goodway to gain confidence and have a social fun evening, always cue off with a random ice breaker and avoid personal or controversial questions

Great way to actually just mix with others

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

It's certainly an experience and the face to face aspect was really good. I preferred that to my time spent on online dating.

So will you be going again Hatter?did you find any tea lovers .Miss

I didn't bring up tea, funnily enough. I may do, the main purpose of this was a friend has being trying to raise my confidence a bit. It was good fun so who knows.

Well done for giving it a go,you always seem lovely on here so i hope it helps xx"

Thank you

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"It's a goodway to gain confidence and have a social fun evening, always cue off with a random ice breaker and avoid personal or controversial questions

Great way to actually just mix with others "

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By *randMrs Spanish BrunetteCouple
over a year ago

home sweet home

That sounds like a lot of fun. Never done it. I don't think hubby would appreciate my going on dates. Somehow he's ok with me fucking people. Not complaining

MrsSB

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"That sounds like a lot of fun. Never done it. I don't think hubby would appreciate my going on dates. Somehow he's ok with me fucking people. Not complaining

MrsSB

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

"Suppose id have to go to one for old foggies

I read on the website that apparently there isn't high demand from men for seped dating events for people over 40."
whats that mean im undatable

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Suppose id have to go to one for old foggies

I read on the website that apparently there isn't high demand from men for seped dating events for people over 40.whats that mean im undatable

No it means that you'll have to go for men under 40

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

I just looked for speed dating in Liverpool.......

Apparently everyone over 55 is dead.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"As long as they didn't talk about tea...after all, there is more to you than tea & hair xxxx

One lady did actually talk about my hair. "

Ahem......

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

"Suppose id have to go to one for old foggies

I read on the website that apparently there isn't high demand from men for seped dating events for people over 40.whats that mean im undatable

No it means that you'll have to go for men under 40

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thats great cause i dont want to end up talking to decrepid old buggers

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By *odareyouMan
over a year ago

not far from iceland,,,,,, tescos is nearer though :-) (near leeds)

"Suppose id have to go to one for old foggies

I read on the website that apparently there isn't high demand from men for seped dating events for people over 40."

So is there a demand from ladies over the age of 40...

Given some of the guys on here and many other dating websites over 40 I'm surprised.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

"I just looked for speed dating in Liverpool.......

Apparently everyone over 55 is dead. "
your lucky the ones in leicester your dead at 50

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I just looked for speed dating in Liverpool.......

Apparently everyone over 55 is dead. "

Maybe it was just a very cold winter

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"As long as they didn't talk about tea...after all, there is more to you than tea & hair xxxx

One lady did actually talk about my hair.

Ahem......

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Suppose id have to go to one for old foggies

I read on the website that apparently there isn't high demand from men for seped dating events for people over 40.whats that mean im undatable

No it means that you'll have to go for men under 40

thats great cause i dont want to end up talking to decrepid old buggers

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Suppose id have to go to one for old foggies

I read on the website that apparently there isn't high demand from men for seped dating events for people over 40.

So is there a demand from ladies over the age of 40...

Given some of the guys on here and many other dating websites over 40 I'm surprised.

Apparently so.

Maybe they should do a cougar speed dating

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By *ivemeyoursoulWoman
over a year ago

Easter just around the corner!

"How long do you get with each person?

I think it would be great. I only have about 45 seconds of conversation before I bore myself to death."

I'm with you on that,think it's why I'll be single forever I can't be bothered sitting opposite someone to tell them my life story

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"As long as they didn't talk about tea...after all, there is more to you than tea & hair xxxx

One lady did actually talk about my hair.

Ahem......

I bet you didn't fess up either did you? You have no shame....

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"As long as they didn't talk about tea...after all, there is more to you than tea & hair xxxx

One lady did actually talk about my hair.

Ahem......

I bet you didn't fess up either did you? You have no shame....

No, I just flipped it about

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"As long as they didn't talk about tea...after all, there is more to you than tea & hair xxxx

One lady did actually talk about my hair.

Ahem......

I bet you didn't fess up either did you? You have no shame....

No, I just flipped it about"

Bastard.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"As long as they didn't talk about tea...after all, there is more to you than tea & hair xxxx

One lady did actually talk about my hair.

Ahem......

I bet you didn't fess up either did you? You have no shame....

No, I just flipped it about

Bastard.

It didn't work

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By *odareyouMan
over a year ago

not far from iceland,,,,,, tescos is nearer though :-) (near leeds)

"Suppose id have to go to one for old foggies

I read on the website that apparently there isn't high demand from men for seped dating events for people over 40.

So is there a demand from ladies over the age of 40...

Given some of the guys on here and many other dating websites over 40 I'm surprised.

Apparently so.

Maybe they should do a cougar speed dating

Just done a Google search and it seems 55 is the upper limit in Leeds .... Given folk tell fibs on the internet ..do they check I.D. ??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Last night I went speed dating. I know some people were interested so I hope you both read this.

What a strange experience. Nerves played a big part to begin with and I very much stumbled through the first couple of dates. I didn't really know what to say and they were a little awkward.

I relaxed a little after that (and the second glass of wine) and things went a little better.

The question I was asked most was 'How old are you?' Not sure how I feel about that.

It was good fun. Something new and a little different, I'd recommend it to anyone just for the experience. "

Glad you enjoyed it

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Suppose id have to go to one for old foggies

I read on the website that apparently there isn't high demand from men for seped dating events for people over 40.

So is there a demand from ladies over the age of 40...

Given some of the guys on here and many other dating websites over 40 I'm surprised.

Apparently so.

Maybe they should do a cougar speed dating

Just done a Google search and it seems 55 is the upper limit in Leeds .... Given folk tell fibs on the internet ..do they check I.D. ??

They didn't check mine but I got asked about my age alot.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Last night I went speed dating. I know some people were interested so I hope you both read this.

What a strange experience. Nerves played a big part to begin with and I very much stumbled through the first couple of dates. I didn't really know what to say and they were a little awkward.

I relaxed a little after that (and the second glass of wine) and things went a little better.

The question I was asked most was 'How old are you?' Not sure how I feel about that.

It was good fun. Something new and a little different, I'd recommend it to anyone just for the experience.

Glad you enjoyed it

Thank you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"As long as they didn't talk about tea...after all, there is more to you than tea & hair xxxx

One lady did actually talk about my hair.

Ahem......

I bet you didn't fess up either did you? You have no shame....

No, I just flipped it about

Bastard.

It didn't work

I shouldn't laugh......

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"As long as they didn't talk about tea...after all, there is more to you than tea & hair xxxx

One lady did actually talk about my hair.

Ahem......

I bet you didn't fess up either did you? You have no shame....

No, I just flipped it about

Bastard.

It didn't work

I shouldn't laugh......

It would have been impressive if it did work.

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

Well done you! I don't think id manage very well. Totally out of practice.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I couldn't think of a worse way to spends evening

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Well done you! I don't think id manage very well. Totally out of practice.

Last night was actually the first time I've ever been on a 'date' and I had 12 in a row.

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

i got dumped there by vanilla mates as a birthday treat.... never again...

i felt thoroughly depressed.... i can't think of a scenario where being rejected by 25 people in one night is any less than ego shattering...

no.... just no!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sounds a great idea.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I couldn't think of a worse way to spends evening

Oh I could

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over a year ago

"As long as they didn't talk about tea...after all, there is more to you than tea & hair xxxx

One lady did actually talk about my hair.

Ahem......

I bet you didn't fess up either did you? You have no shame....

No, I just flipped it about

Bastard.

It didn't work

I shouldn't laugh......

It would have been impressive if it did work.

You should try it with ribbons in.

Oh, hold on.......

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"i got dumped there by vanilla mates as a birthday treat.... never again...

i felt thoroughly depressed.... i can't think of a scenario where being rejected by 25 people in one night is any less than ego shattering...

no.... just no!!!"

I have realised that it could be quite devastating when I don't get any matches.

I'm trying not to think about that.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"As long as they didn't talk about tea...after all, there is more to you than tea & hair xxxx

One lady did actually talk about my hair.

Ahem......

I bet you didn't fess up either did you? You have no shame....

No, I just flipped it about

Bastard.

It didn't work

I shouldn't laugh......

It would have been impressive if it did work.

You should try it with ribbons in.

Oh, hold on.......

That doesn't really work either.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Maybe we should do a fab speed dating?!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Maybe we should do a fab speed dating?!

A very interesting idea.

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

There are speed dating events for 38-50 yr olds in Norwich, apparently, but that's the upper age limit.

That seems a bit unfair.

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By *eady and Willing 9Man
over a year ago

Wherever the party is @

"Last night I went speed dating. I know some people were interested so I hope you both read this.

What a strange experience. Nerves played a big part to begin with and I very much stumbled through the first couple of dates. I didn't really know what to say and they were a little awkward.

I relaxed a little after that (and the second glass of wine) and things went a little better.

The question I was asked most was 'How old are you?' Not sure how I feel about that.

It was good fun. Something new and a little different, I'd recommend it to anyone just for the experience. "

Nice one for having the balls to do it

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"There are speed dating events for 38-50 yr olds in Norwich, apparently, but that's the upper age limit.

That seems a bit unfair."

It does a seem a little unfair.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Last night I went speed dating. I know some people were interested so I hope you both read this.

What a strange experience. Nerves played a big part to begin with and I very much stumbled through the first couple of dates. I didn't really know what to say and they were a little awkward.

I relaxed a little after that (and the second glass of wine) and things went a little better.

The question I was asked most was 'How old are you?' Not sure how I feel about that.

It was good fun. Something new and a little different, I'd recommend it to anyone just for the experience.

Nice one for having the balls to do it

Thank you

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