Life in General

[vibrant]

Gee I don't know, will an ghizzer be welcome there?? Wait a minute this is the net no needs to know that I am a whizzer ghizzer. Cool!!!!!!

there's the rest of the life stages forum, along with the rest of the site, for singles to discuss other things than their angst about being single... and this particular forum is solely for that angst, worry, fear of being a spinster/bachelor.

or it would certainly seem that way.

 

[Aussie_Gareth]

I've somehow always known I'd be alone. I accepted that fact a long time ago, and it doesn't bother me one bit. Actually after recent events, I've realised that I really don't want a mate. I have a natural distrust of people, and I don't think I'd be able to trust a woman enough to give myself to her completely.

 

[JPPT1974]

God probably doesn't want me to get married and there are a bunch of good reasons. BTW, I love my independence and privacy.

 

[fishstix]

maybe the posts of singles that aren't concerned about "marriage, dating, future loves etc" are in the young adults forum?

Not all singles are young adults. Plenty of people remain single past the young adult stage.

there's the rest of the life stages forum, along with the rest of the site, for singles to discuss other things than their angst about being single... and this particular forum is solely for that angst, worry, fear of being a spinster/bachelor.

or it would certainly seem that way.

It does seem that way, although that's not what the board description says. Which is why I started this thread. I think that "angst, worry, fear of being a spinster/bachelor" is a stereotype of single people that isn't necessarily true. So, let's continue with the discussion.

Someone brought up the topic of vehicles. For those of you with vehicles, what kind do you have now and what would your dream vehicle be? (Yes, bicycles are vehicles ) I currently have an old rusty car from the early 80's. It uses a lot of gas, but it runs well and must have been well built from the start to still be running My dream vehicle would be a half-ton Chevy truck with 4 wheel drive and a regular cab and box. V8 engine, CD player, green or teal blue

 

[wildthing]

I have 1993 5.0 Mustang. 300 hp 5 on the floor and it's red. Really alot of fun even with the price of gas going thourgh the roof. Every day car is little two door Explorer. I use to race bicycles about twenty so years ago so I kept my training bike, which was an old racing bike. It was made by Trek 531 reynolds tubing. Nice and stiff and ready for a sprint. For the most part I enjoy going fast. The Explorer is used for camping/fish/hunting trips.

 

[LadyDJ]

Vehicles hmmmm....

Last September I bought a pale gold 2004 Dodge Stratus...everyone was so surprised that I didn't come home with a PT Cruiser, which is what I was really wanting, but it just didn't "feel" right when I was test driving it...not my comfort zone I guess. But the Stratus felt more like what I'm used to (traded in a '93 lds Cutlass), so I went with the Stratus. I don't really have a "dream" car...there are some that I'd love to drive just for the fun of it, but I have no desire to own them. Only possible exceptions to that would be a '56 or '57 Corvette or T-Bird.

 

[Stanfi]

Vehicles hmm too..

I have a 2002 Ranger FX4, and an 84 F150 4x4 (300 ci with Holley 390, offehauser intake, flowmaster 50 series exhuast). Yes, my money pit!

A dream car would be a 34 Ford Duece Coupe! All steel, not a kit.

 

[HoosierCanuck]

I have 1993 5.0 Mustang. 300 hp 5 on the floor and it's red. Really alot of fun even with the price of gas going thourgh the roof. Every day car is little two door Explorer. I use to race bicycles about twenty so years ago so I kept my training bike, which was an old racing bike. It was made by Trek 531 reynolds tubing. Nice and stiff and ready for a sprint. For the most part I enjoy going fast. The Explorer is used for camping/fish/hunting trips.

Ah...a man after my own heart. lol I have a 1993 Ford Mustang LX. White with blue interior. That car has gotten me practically everywhere. It's got 175,000 miles on it now and has a lot of issues so I can't use it for 'road trips to home' (Windsor, Ontario) anymore but it's still fun to drive and on a nice day with the right kind of music.....aaaaaaaaaaah.....awesome!

My dream car.....a saw a (I think) 67 Mustang convertible for sale yesterday that I was drooling over. A like the new ones too. I guess my 'dream' car at this point would be any Mustang that could safely get me to Canada at any given time.

 

[jenptcfan]

Vehicles? Funny you should ask!



I just bought a new car after selling my 10 year old car (the first car I ever had--got it when I was 16!). My new one is a Honda Civic EX and it's red and it has that wonderful new car smell! I'm a little bit excited about it, in case you couldn't tell. I've only had it for a week.

Career stuff. I think my ultimate dream career is that of a stay at home mom. A few years ago, I would have never guessed that I would say that, but God's really been changing some stuff in me for the past few years. That doesn't mean that I sit around pining about not being married or anything. I like being single. But I'm not expecting my current job to be incredibly fulfilling since I don't think it's my ultimate calling.

Other stuff I think about:
My precious puppy dog
All of my other commitments (church, work, volunteer work, friends)
How to stop running my mouth uncontrollably

 

[Spicy McHaggis]

I'm still working on what the perfect job for me would be. It would have to involve my love of finance and my desire to help kids/teens. So until I figure it out I'm working for GM, cutting pizza on the side for extra cash (it's a very convienient(sp) job).

In an effort to move my life towards what I should be doing, I started an Investment club (CCIS Holdings), right now there's ten of us learning about investing, we bought our first security a few months back.

And I just started a Paintball Outreach Ministry (10 Commandos Paintball). I organize paintball outings for youth groups. Tey use my equipment, I get everything at wholesale, so it lowers the cost per person from about $70+ to maybe $40 each. We head out, play paintball, BBQ then have a devotional. First outing is July 10th, so if you're in SE Michigan you're welcome to join us.

My next plan is to start a youth-group based financial something or other. Either a Church Investment Club, or maybe just a class on savings/investment stuff.

Oh yeah, I also co-run a yearly BBQ called "Meatfest". we get about 7 guys (r girls) on grills, BYOBeverages, food's free, so's the entertainment (bring out the TVs, watch the Lion's game in the park). Then vote on who's got the best grill skill.

When I'm a millionaire I'll build an orphanage. In the meantime I like to escape down to Mexico now and then to work at one.

So yeah, that's the all about me and nothing about being single post.

Two jobs, four if you count the club and the outreach. I need a secretary more than I need a girlfriend.

 

[Spicy McHaggis]

Other stuff I think about:

You forgot to mention the tulips.

 

[Spicy McHaggis]

I have 1993 5.0 Mustang. 300 hp 5 on the floor and it's red.

iklepac13 wipes drool off keyboard and wishes his 98 3.8l stang had more HP.

 

[HoosierCanuck]

Two jobs, four if you count the club and the outreach. I need a secretary more than I need a girlfriend.

lol...with my high-mileage car and the shack I live in at the moment I need a mechanic/handyman more than a boyfriend.

 

[Spicy McHaggis]

lol...with my high-mileage car and the shack I live in at the moment I need a mechanic/handyman more than a boyfriend.

I can fix stuff! maybe we can cut a deal!

 

[jenptcfan]

You forgot to mention the tulips.

Iklepac is right. I also think things like:

Why do my tulips hate me? Why won't they just bloom? WHY???

--sorry. I express my gardening angst in the gardening forum and iklepac has had the pleasure of reading some of my posts there.

 

[klewlis]

I'm still working on what the perfect job for me would be. It would have to involve my love of finance and my desire to help kids/teens. So until I figure it out I'm working for GM, cutting pizza on the side for extra cash (it's a very convienient(sp) job).

In an effort to move my life towards what I should be doing, I started an Investment club (CCIS Holdings), right now there's ten of us learning about investing, we bought our first security a few months back.

And I just started a Paintball Outreach Ministry (10 Commandos Paintball). I organize paintball outings for youth groups. Tey use my equipment, I get everything at wholesale, so it lowers the cost per person from about $70+ to maybe $40 each. We head out, play paintball, BBQ then have a devotional. First outing is July 10th, so if you're in SE Michigan you're welcome to join us.

My next plan is to start a youth-group based financial something or other. Either a Church Investment Club, or maybe just a class on savings/investment stuff.

Oh yeah, I also co-run a yearly BBQ called "Meatfest". we get about 7 guys (r girls) on grills, BYOBeverages, food's free, so's the entertainment (bring out the TVs, watch the Lion's game in the park). Then vote on who's got the best grill skill.

When I'm a millionaire I'll build an orphanage. In the meantime I like to escape down to Mexico now and then to work at one.

So yeah, that's the all about me and nothing about being single post.

Two jobs, four if you count the club and the outreach. I need a secretary more than I need a girlfriend.

That is all very cool.

You know, youth agencies always need financial people. I've seen a couple of job postings around here lately advertising such a thing... mainly inner city stuff, not church kids.

 

[wildthing]

iklepac13 wipes drool off keyboard and wishes his 98 3.8l stang had more HP.

Yeah you ought to see the Insurance rates on this beast. I only Insure it for 6 months. But boy what a fun 6 months. But still no speeding ticket yet I owned since it was new, it must be blessed.

 

[HoosierCanuck]

I can fix stuff! maybe we can cut a deal!

Got it! If you are familiar with the workings of a 1993 Mustang I'll bet I can offer you full-time employment. lol!! I live in a town with a GM factory so every 'mechanic' around is partial to and seems to be only familiar with GM vehicles. It's quite frustrating actually. I'm only about 4-4/12 hours from Detroit (looked at your profile). lol!

 

[Spicy McHaggis]

Iklepac is right. I also think things like:

Why do my tulips hate me? Why won't they just bloom? WHY???

--sorry. I express my gardening angst in the gardening forum and iklepac has had the pleasure of reading some of my posts there.

Hey, I killed mine back on 03, and they returned this year. There's still hope!

It's like "Night of the Living Tulip" in my backyard.

 

[Spicy McHaggis]

Got it! If you are familiar with the workings of a 1993 Mustang I'll bet I can offer you full-time employment. lol!! I live in a town with a GM factory so every 'mechanic' around is partial to and seems to be only familiar with GM vehicles. It's quite frustrating actually. I'm only about 4-4/12 hours from Detroit (looked at your profile). lol!

I was thinking more like Handyman stuff. SO far all I can do with cars is:

1. Open hood
2. Stare
3. Point

But I hear cars are just like computers, robots and rips in the fabric of time. Leave them alone, and eventually they'll fix themselves.