FROZEN FIEFDOM 

Emails To / From "Leaves"

 

  

GIMME An  "F"   

 

 GIMME An "O" 

 

 GIMME An "I" 

 

GIMME An "A"

 

 

It's my In Box, and I'll blab if I want to.   

 

 

These are  selected email exchanges between some of the men who answered my Craigslist Personals Ads.  I have deleted their email addresses, but left the name or moniker which they chose to call themselves.  Might have been an alias, as mine of "Jane" is.  I like the name Jane, and typed it in a few years back when I signed up for the mailbox.

 

I used my real name in most of my ads, and usually stated it in the first reply to any of my responders.  Some of them appeared to be a bit dim, and found that rather confusing.  It was a fine gauge for "pruning," so to speak. 

 

The 2 men whose reply and photo I found to be very attractive, did not reply again after I sent mine.  I didn't take it too personally; there's the old saying "What you're looking at, isn't looking back."  Realistically, I'm not expecting any True Love, hot roMANce, or Mr. Right to breeze into my Inbox.  Having an interesting chat with a new man is always a plus; I learned something from each of them.  And I'd be having a cup of coffee or tea somewhere, regardless.  

 

I left in the name of the coffee shops, but deleted the addresses.  The coffee and tea is good in either; I received much better service at Peet's.   

 

I know it's cumbersome, but as with most of the emails on this site; one must read them from the bottom up.  It was too much work to reformat, cut and paste, etc.

 

For ease of reading, I'll post the responders name, a brief commentary by me about them, and in some cases, a link to one or more emails that have something interesting, entertaining, or unusual about them.  I exchanged emails with many; some I met later in person, and some not at all.  Sometimes photos were exchanged, other times not.  The most common name that appeared in my in box was some form of the name Robert.  That name has a significance in the history of this mystery; although it could be unrelated.  

 

I found there to be many similarities in some of the gestures,  and few of the statements that most of them used.  There appeared to be a recognizable pattern; which didn't add up.  I don't have an exact number; I think I've had a coffee date with about 20 men between December 2007 and April 28, 2008.  That's not very many, but it's enough for my unfunded and unscientific research purposes.  I'm guessing I've had approximately 150 different responders to my ads since I've been running the series.  I would have been better organized with my  files; if I had envisioned what a bonanza of material this became.   

 

Almost none asked for my phone number prior to meeting, several did not ask for my photo, and most asked very little about me prior to our meeting up.  Over half of them made it a point to work into the conversation at approximately the same point, some version of "I'm kinda shy." 

 

How ridiculously lame!  No grown man, especially one with any game at all, would ever say such a stupid thing to a women that he wanted to impress.  I couldn't figure out why I was hearing that phrase from so many.  

 

Many of them said they had never been married.  Most said that I was their first Craigslist date, and that they were Newbies for using it for scouting prospects.  Several stated that they had not been dating for an extended time; years, in some cases.   A few had served in the military.  All were above average in intelligence.  Most, if not all, had more education than I do, but were not necessarily smarter than I am.  And most of them didn't ask the right questions. My set of questions varied; I didn't have a script. 

 

I was married for much of my adult life, but I know what questions single people ask each other, and I wasn't hearing many of them.  How odd; a wide range of men from different backgrounds, interests, and ages; with so many similarities in the questions that they asked, and those they did not.  

 

Ladies, have your online dating experiences been like this?  My online experiences a few years ago were completely different.  Most wanted a phone number, full bio, full length color photo, and almost guaranteed chemistry before they would meet up.  For so many to show up with so little advance information from me was rather unusual, and not typical of my own previous dating experiences or from what I've heard from others. 

 

As a man once said years ago,  "If you're not attracted to them physically, why would you bother to meet up?"  A version of his statement is what almost all of the men I have known would say.  Most men aren't going to date a woman unless they want to "Do" her; it's basic biology, and is the bottom line and the top goal of being on a Personals site for the majority of ordinary men.  Women have a wider range for listing themselves on the open markets, but SSSHHHHHH:  Sometimes getting laid is part of their plan too!  

 

Which was exactly why my skep-tickle eyebrows were raised. Why would so many busy L.A. men be willing to drive miles to meet me, without ever having seen a photo of me? 

 

Many responders exhibited some version of being either not too bright, would repeat themselves, would write things to come across as trying to be deliberately confusing, or as if they didn't care enough to review a previous exchange.  Some claimed to be computer newbies, or that they didn't know how to send a photo; even though they claimed to have built websites.   Many made numerous typos, and so many didn't use the spell checker, that I believe the statistics that  millions of Americans truly are functionally illiterate.    I wondered why so many men would want to waste their time replying to ads; when they came across as such a Loser!   It's all useful material for me, or more "dirt for the database" as they say in FedSpeak. 

 

 

Alphabetical Order, as it is the most logical, and at least two admitted that the name they were using was not their own. This is only a small sample of those who replied.   

 

 

Andrew:   Replied with an intriguing poem as a response to mine of "Underneath the Big Tree," and sent an attractive photo.  Perhaps he was a bit taken aback by my reply? Could have been my typos, (I am also human!)  By his last poetic line, I had the impression that he'd already seen the photo of me  wearing the red dress (same pix as posted on this site and "on file" at the CIA, with those other emails, and my employment application.)  If he wants public acknowledgment for his writing, I'd be pleased to include his name when he sends it.  This exchange is worthy of space below, even though we never met.  

 

 

Date:	Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:40:49 -0700 (PDT)
From:	"Jane" <>
Subject:	Re: Underneath the Big Tree - 44 (SFV)
To:	"AM" <>

Sensational.

 I see that you must have already read my file, Andrew.  I sent the agency the attached photo of me some time ago.  It's a self portrait, and I while I don't care to update it; I've heard throught the grapevine that countless others of me are available, and much less flattering.  My hair is long now.

I don't know anything about the correct way to write poetry or rhymes; I have never liked either of them, as a rule.  As you can see, I excel at self teaching, but I doubt if I'll win any awards for my writings.  You could, however.  Or might receive a 2 step increase next performance cycle. 

You appear to be witty and bright.  Let me know if you'd like to me up for coffee. 

Paula



AM <> wrote:

 

** CRAIGSLIST ADVISORY --- AVOID SCAMS BY DEALING LOCALLY
** Avoid: wiring money, cross-border deals, work-at-home
** Beware: cashier checks, money orders, escrow, shipping
** More Info: http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams.html

Now and then late at night when I arrive home,
I open up Craig's List and stumble across a long poem.
I used to read all the way through them, most of the time,
'Cuz they do make me smile when there's a stretch for a rhyme.

And I wonder who is on the other side of the screens,
and I try figure out what is that she means,
when she says she is looking, with some insinuation,
for tales of conspiracy, crimes and information.

I have no such stories, so I never bothered to reply.
My attraction to thinking girls I decided to deny.
But now and then I come across some of her verse,
and I think that my rhyming cannot be much worse.
Although sometimes I have some problems with meter,
I think "It's not a competition, Im not trying to beat her."

It seems that while we have a similar intent,
I can't help wondering what is is that she meant,
when she wrote regarding these themes of secrecy,
and of nefarious ties to the dark world of D.C.

And the repeated references to that old classic song,
kept intriguing me because I like my women long.
Plus the dark hair, that's always a plus,
and she seems pretty smart, so there will be much to discuss.

So, I finally decided to respond, and no longer dally,
After all she's not far , she lives in the valley.
In this last post I read, I seem to fit most of her list.
I think through the rhymes that I get her gist.

So I'll send this mail without much redaction,
and picture to see if there is physical attraction.

It would be interesting to see if hers would impress,
even if in the picture, she lacks that black dress.

-Andrew

 

 

  

Bill:  Wrote in an engaging and humorous style.  Admitted the he enjoyed cruising Craigs for all the interesting bits and blurbs that others write.  Coffee date went well, but I felt no chemistry.  I had to give him the line of  "It's probably not a match."  

 

 

Bob:    Wrote to me a few times, in response to a couple of my ads.  His location was geographically undesirable for me, but I agreed to meet for coffee.  We never met, due to his lack of keeping his own suggested plan, and I wasn't interested enough to reschedule.

 

 

Danny:    Wrote well, was pleasant, looked younger than his years, lived with his parents.  Burst into song in the coffee shop, and several other patrons looked annoyed.  After a few  loud and less than harmoniously sung lines; I suggested that he tone it down.  I was slightly embarrassed for him; he apparently enjoyed my company and suggested getting together again.  No way!   I'm not interested in a man who I'd have to train.

 

 

Jack:    Lied from the beginning.  He sent a photo, and I knew by looking at it that his name wasn't Jack; he later switched to using the name of Vernon.  He had dark hair, and a personality type that I recognized.  The coffee date went well, so we continued it at IHOP, as I was needing to eat.  He suggested that we go to Mexico for the weekend, and I later declined the invitation.  He had mentioned that he would be purchasing pot for his enjoyment while we were there, and I explained that I have a zero drug use policy.  A real twist was added when I casually said  that I might be DEA, and that he might want to keep such habits to himself; until he knew someone better.   He gave himself away with the stammered phrase of  "But They said..."   to which I replied:  "I'm not, but you wouldn't know if I were."   

 

He revealed a few other personal details that I won't share; being as he was probably a pawn, and not a pro.  If that's the best the Tree has to use; then the US Government is truly in need of having their "agents" and "bycatch" attending my Covert Ops Charm Camp.    

 

Readers:  Anyone care to guess who "They" might be???   The word "They" came up again during conversation with my April 29, 2008 date with Lou.  See below.  

 

 

 

 

Joe:   He replied to several of my ads.  He had suggested meeting, but when I suggested an actual date, place, and time; he said he had to work, and needed a raincheck.

I wrote:

Poem # 9  The Leaves of the Tree Did Rustle   (click here for Page 2)  as I was thinking about his unwillingness to meet, and we never did.   It was soon Flagged and Bagged on Craig's.   His were some of the more interesting emails and he specifically said "Alaska is a Secret."  Click here for emails from Joe:  Page 1  

Page 2    Page 3   Page 4.   

 

 

 

Jack BeNimble / Kent:  His first reply was to my ad entitled The Birthday Party Tree.  His reply carried the name of Jack BeNimble as part of the mailbox ID.  He later switched to another email box and chose the name of Kent.   Part of his email address hinted at his being a listener to Tom Leykis, which I am also.  It's no State Secret, as millions of fans of Tom's know:   Jack/Kent wasn't going to spend more than $40 on a date with me, and I knew the "3 dates, and put out or get out" rule applied.  Gotta love having the bottom line understood before the first date! 

 

 

The email exchanges are worth reading and be sure to read the subject lines.  What timing it was to have the headlines in the news of another lone foot without a body appear on the beach in British Columbia.  I haven't requested permission to reprint the article, and only included what had sent him in the email.   With my usual good humor, I sent him the pix of Big John.  Click here if you missed it before!

 

We met for a coffee date and we both wore green; as he had requested, and it is part of my Jane mailbox name.   It was a very common color on the backs of  men, women, and a few children on the street and in the coffee shop that day.  Probably because St. Paddy's Day was a few days before?   Pleasant, but we didn't have much in common overall.  Click here for each page, which are in backwards order for ease of reading.  Page 4,   Page 3,  Page 2,  Page 1. 
 

May 21, 2008 Update:  Jack/Kent replied to my most recent Ad, and some of my other Tree Series fans did also.  It won't be True Love for either of us, but we like more than one thing about each other, and can share a laugh.  Can't beat that when fishing in the L.A. dating pool.  

 

 

 

 

From:	"Jack BeNimble"   Add Mobile Alert
To:	"Jane" >
Subject:	Thank you.
Date:	Tue, 20 May 2008 09:53:51 -0700

 

 

Me now Tarzan you Jane.
When you're right you're right.
The only things I see we have in common would be, we're both intelligent but let's not stop here.
We're both attractive, good looking people.  Me more than you maybe :)
And we both seem to enjoy a taste of the dark side of humor.
 
 


 

---

Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 09:13:34 -0700
From: JANE
Subject: Re: Ahhhhhhhh..... That really is you :)
To: JACK

Jack almost suits you better than Kent.  Unlike another who started out as Jack, then switched to Vernon.  I'm still Paula. 

I don't know a thing about football, but have been known to watch a Superbowl game just to overindulge in beer and chips!  Who's playing didn't matter.

Height wasn't issue, we didn't appear to have much in common, and I knew you weren't going to spend more than $40 over the course of 3 dates; your being a student and all.

Hey, send that line to Tom!  He can call it the StagFlation Student Discount, but there is no compromising on the "put out or get out" statement.

I'm pleased to hear you received an A on your paper, and could use a brushup on grammar and punctuation myself.  I overlook my own mistakes for now; content is much more important. 

Matter of fact, here's more material right here!  You already have an Honorable Mention in the book; of course I said nice things about you.

When you find it, or hear about it in the news; you'll recognize my style and humor.  And yes, I used my real name and those of the starring characters.  Most folks who read it will have a headscratch, and say to themselves, "Shor Nuf do sound like a whole lotta folks be hidin' somethin', but it as hell isn't her!" 


______________

Jack BeNimble < wrote: I was pretty sure is was. And I'm usually pretty sure of myself.
Let me guess you're a little uncomfortable hanging out with guys shorter than you or is it that I stink?!  LOL
Truth is, I AM THE ONE that is uncomfortable hanging out with women taller than I, I do believe you are the exception to that rule.
I should have sent you my mid-term paper you could have corrected my gramatical errors before I handed it in.  Still got an A on the paper, there were a few error, i thought there would have been more.
Took me an 1 and 20 min to drive 7 miles home after work yesterday. Would be nice if people would crash off the freeway and on the freeway.
Tonight..............i'm looking forward to sinking into the couch with a cold beer and the Lakers Game and i'm not really a fan of the sport, but this is playoff basketball.
Thanks,
Kent

---

Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 13:52:50 -0700
From: JANE
Subject: Re: That is one of the nicest pieces you've written
To: JACK

Hi Jack!  Good to hear from you again.

I knew you were one of my secret fans, because you are intelligent.  And ol' Moby is still one big dick!  Haven't heard of any unattached feet landing on the shores of BC lately; perhaps there's more grinding going down in the Big Berg to the north? 

Mechanic's rules:  "Leave no part loose." or the ever popular "It's not a spare, it belongs somewhere!"

Are shoes without a full body to steer them considered "lost soles?" 

Yeah, I still have my sense of humor.  And I'm exactly as I've always been, which could explain why I've become so unpopular to some. 

PR
___________________________

 

Jack BeNimble <> wrote: ** CRAIGSLIST ADVISORY --- AVOID SCAMS BY DEALING LOCALLY
** Avoid: wiring money, cross-border deals, work-at-home
** Beware: cashier checks, money orders, escrow, shipping
** More Info: http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams.html


That could possibly be your best work and you choose to waste it on craig's list?
Go figure.
 

 

 

 

 

Lou:   We met for a coffee date at the end of April, and during a fairly generic conversation he slipped up with "They said" as he then paused and covered with, "So, you're writing a book?"   He also asked me more than once "How many more poems are you going to post?"  I didn't have the impression that his question was because he found me so fascinating or "doable" that he wanted me all to himself.  Someone who says they haven't been actively dating for years, usually isn't going to find me to be his kind of woman.  We met for coffee and an IHOP session for a 2nd date; probably not enough mutual interest for  3rd.  Pleasant, well groomed, tall, had nice hair! 

 

May 21, 2008 Update:  A few recent emails between Lou and me.  It may not be a perfect match, but we have a good time.  He now has a new bar for evaluating his future dates; if she isn't satisfied with a Fish Sandwich from McDonald's and a long drive, he's tossing her back!   I learned something from every man I met or exchanged emails with, and Lou taught me a few words in Spanish.  Ole!  

 

Jane < wrote: Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 15:05:50 -0700 (PDT)
From: Jane <>
Subject: RE: A Hot Sunday in the Valley
To: lou

You'll be the Lure?  But I know damn good and well that you can outrun me; it's no contest. 

I have my own secret "allure," and a steak on a fishing pole to drag through the surf. 

SIGH!!!  Speaking of Bait...No Jacuzzi?  What kind of L.A. man are you?  I thought it was standard seduction equipment, and sure would have worked with me!!!  I'm not cheap, but I might be easy!!

Maybe one night in the future, we'll pool the lint in our wallets to rent a mid priced
hotel room with an In Room Spa!!  So far, I have enough for the Maid's tip...

See you at 7.

 ________________

 

lou wrote:

 

Lou, you are so roMANtic!!  Stars, sand, the sounds of the surf, sea breezes...

Are you kidding me?  Splashing in the surf after dark is Foolish, and sharks feed 24/7.  

 If you have a Jacuzzi; I'll buy a bikini, and race you to it.

It's called the Sacrificial Slab, not "Slap."  And it wasn't comfy, but you were.

Tuesday is open; swing by at 7:00 and we'll flip a quarter for who drives to the destination.  I'll bring snacks, you're in charge of whatever else we'll need.

I do appreciate your sending on my box browser questions.  Always good to hear what someone who knows thinks of something that others who should can't seem to answer. 

 

 ____________________________________

 

 

From:	"lou"   Add Mobile Alert
To:	"'Jane'" <>
Subject:	RE: A Hot Sunday in the Valley
Date:	Mon, 19 May 2008 08:56:37 -0700

 

Good morning Paula,

 

So what you’re saying is it’s only the height and hair? J It was certainly not “The Final Goodbye”, hopefully not. Our last night was enjoyable and I look forward toward seeing more stars together; as many dates as possible before you depart to D.C. Do you have any free time this week?

 

The nights have been clear lately so perhaps we can plan finding another quiet-dark spot to count more shooting stars. The Slap was comfy though. Also, if you are up for heading to the beach one evening let me know. We can take a little walk, maybe get our feet wet, and then lie on a blanket and listen to the waves. Let’s plan to leave around 7pm. What do you say? Pick a date(s) and give me a call; (XXXXXXX deleted by PMR)

 

By the way, regarding your concern about your computer, I sent the code to two people that work in the Tech industry and I have not heard back yet; excuse the delay.  

 

All the best!

 

Lou

 

 

 

Hi Lou,

Just checking in to say Hello; as I didn't realize that our last"Goodnight,"  was The Final Goodbye. 

SIGH!!!  

Gosh; you were young, tall, interesting, and had hair; things were really looking up in my dating world.  Then, Poof!!  You disappeared faster than the Mothership with a full cargo bay of abductees.

OMG!  There's a paragraph right there!! 

Have a super day!  PR

 

 

 

Matt:   He liked to use the word "ironic" and we exchanged many emails.  We flirted a bit in some of them, and he always happened to be working as a carpenter in street names near where I lived.  We never met, as I knew in advance that it would never happen; but I wanted to figure out what his payoff was.   He had a way of writing things that could be interpreted in more than one way. I do the same thing myself, when the mood strikes.  And how about this for being an "in tune with women" kinda guy?  A few days after I had ordered myself 2 new green dresses and several in black to add to my collection from a mail order company named Newport News, he sent an email asking:

 

 "So, what are you wearing right now? Have

you heard of Newport News? They have a wide 

selection of very elegant & beautiful

women's attire."

Show of hands on this one Ladies, when was

the last time any man knew the name of a

women's apparel catalog or website; other

than Victoria's Secret?  That's right!  Never!!

Including the men you've lived with, and who

have picked up your packages from Newport News at

the Post Office.  Here's a man I've never met,

who just so happened to mention Newport News as

I was awaiting my most recent order from them,

and we'd never previously discussed my clothing

styles or shopping choices at all.  What a

connection!  But not the kind I wanted to

feel. He was fun emailing with for awhile, but

I knew he'd give himself away eventually.

 

Email in which Matt mentions Joe Alioto.  He never said why, and I didn't ask.  By looking at the photo he had emailed me of himself, I thought Joe Alioto could be some relative of his, when I viewed them side by side.  I posted this because when I was looking up information about the  movie "Shadowheart" which  was the posted name of a film production Gail

and I passed by out at Paramount Ranch in August 2007, the directors name is listed as Dean Alioto, and is set for release in June 2008.   Might be the film that we saw in progress, or could have been an entirely different one.   

 

 

Print - Close Window

Date:	Sun, 17 Feb 2008 21:52:46 -0800 (PST)
From:	"Matt" <>
Subject:	Re: Here's what you missed.
To:	"Jane" <>

  Hey Paula,

  I highly doubt that we'd have as much fun & intrigue
in our conversations than we would in person. But hey,
to each his/her own.I wish I was busy laying something
other than tiles.
  So what do you make of this guy? The info is to
vague for me to throw my 2 cents worth in. Is he a
writer as well?
  Do you know who Joe Alioto was? If you do not of the
top of your head then don't worry about it. 
  Talk to you later.....  

 

 

Mike:   Sat right down and whipped out a few conspiracy theories he said that he had heard recently.  One was relating to the upcoming presidential election and the outcome of the candidates; the other was about Hurricane Katrina, and how some prisoners were lined up and shot on a bridge.  Wow!  That wasn't too sexy of an opener, and given his size and background; I wasn't going to debate him.  And there was no way in hell that I was ever going to get in the sack with a man who brings up violence and killing; especially at the beginning of a first date.  I did have a second date with him, which was pleasant, but his car alarm would sound off at regular intervals during the 2 or 3 hours we spent stargazing  nearby.  He had expressed an interest in going to Area 51 with me, but after that initial introduction line; I couldn't see it happening.  

 

 

Rob:  Update of May 14, 2008.  Rob apparently doesn't understand WomanSpeak, or might not have been able to read my body language when we last communicated a few weeks ago.  Below is the 3rd email he has sent me since our less than warm goodbye on April 19, 2008.  I haven't replied to any of those.  Whatever work he was doing for "The Agency", (as he referred to his information base on me) that was being accomplished by our brief dating stint is over.  His verbal label of me as a "High Value Target" wasn't exactly sending Cupid to my heart, but certainly did confirm what I already knew.  Of course, I corrected him and stated that the proper term should be "High Value Asset."  

 

And EEEEEeeeeeeWWWWWwwwww ICK Again!  How could any US Government Agency be so lacking in originality or interesting methods of "Target Tick Off Tactics", to have to result to annoyances that could be considered "Stalking" under current laws?  Do you really want your Pawns and Pros to be sitting in the Big House for that?  Who'd be minding your Perv Cams, and Running the Feed?  It does raise the question of "Is this truly the best the US Government has to use?"  And GOD help us all if this is an example of the "Manpower" we have to use against real threats to National Security.  As many have said "It's not a War on Terror; it's a War on Us!!"  This kind of crap would be laughed at by any Foreign Targets.

 

For Christ Sake!!  How about saving the Taxpayers a buck?  In addition to that $6 million you've already blown by hovering and covering me, and scheduling a proper Face to Base meeting in your office; at my convenience?  

 

"Rob" <> wrote: Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 23:39:38 -0700
From: Rob
To: Jane
Subject: Happy Mother's Day


Hey lawdy mama! Why are you ignoring me?

 

 

He gets the most air time; as he seemed to have so much information on me, I needed to find out how he was collecting or receiving it.  I thought the first date was our last; being as he already knew such intimate details of my personal grooming habits, and he took the long road giving out any real information.   And have a look at this "After the date" summary he wrote a few days later.  It was such a whopper;  I sent it on to another Robert I know.    (He's another real person I met when I first arrived in L.A. during 2004.  (Click here to read  what I sent  to him.  Robert is featured in another story of mine; CamelYacht.  I am still writing it. )

 

That "summary" was so pathetic, that no male life form even reminiscent of a man would be caught dead with it on his computer screen.  Rob himself later agreed, and I think it's pretty clear from his later email that he didn't dream up the idea of sending me such a POS on his own.  Armed with that,

I agreed to a 2nd date to gather more information.   Productivity increased, so we had a few more dates.  I'll use any Tool, until it is no longer needed; so I am no longer seeing him.  His attitude and comments were the deal breakers.  The interactions between him and I are probably the most interesting for you.  

 

 

Below is the email exchange between us when he replied to a second ad of mine, and we agreed to meet up  on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008.   I had never sent him any photos as he mentions below, but based on his previous conversation with me and details he later volunteered; he has some sort of eagle eye view of me.  That's amazing!  We live about 12 miles apart, yet he knows about things I do in the privacy of my home and car; including the day I took photos of the door panels and interior of my car in my driveway, and he later commented on my doing so.  I made it my Mission to find out how he knows so much about me, but the answers found weren't worth the effort expended.  

ROB  wrote:

Paula,
I'll be a half hour late - 1:30, ok?  The car battery was discharged - I'm charging it right now.  Sorry!  I think I have a short circuit somewhere slow-draining.
Rob



Jane wrote:

Roger that.
Dramatic, but no drama.  Short black skirt, or long black dress?  Heels or boots?  Camo, or commando?

Good Grief!  Now every damn one of those voyeuristic peepers will have the door to Peet's swinging like those on an old time saloon!!  Bring that Agency Issued Visa Card of yours, and make mine a double. The taxpayers will be pleased to spring for the coffee...

ETA:  1:00 pm  Sat. 




>Rob  wrote:

 

Paula,
Just as long as they are not closing in on all four sides at the same time.  Leave yourself an escape route, or shute.  Maybe you'll save the taxpayers some cash too, you never know whos cover might be inadvertently blown.  I see them crashing into each other in their pursuit of the "long cool woman".  Peets is fine, take two, firetrucks or none, full moon (next Wednesday) or mostly full (tomorrow) - which do you prefer?  And don't be subtle.  It's going to be fun.  We may solve all sorts of mysteries.  Do you want to?
 

Jane wrote:
Yes, it would very much appear that I "have it all," given the various spy eyes around.  Mob on my left, Jews on my right (yep, I have some "world of finance" dirt too, Black Ops overhead, and the CIA on my ass.  That is some kind o coverage!!!  I must be costing the US taxpayers an big, big, stash of cash.  And some Internationals are floating around in the streets too, but I won't overwhelm you with those details...

Hell no, we can even meet up at Peet's again.  Why be subtle???  Nobody else is!  Perhaps they will keep the firetrucks in the station house where they belong, waiting for a true emergency.  It's a dead giveaway when nobody (like staff) makes a normal comment like "Wow!  They sure are busy today, is it a  Full moon or what?" 

Happy Valentines to you too.



Rob wrote:

Paula the tree shaker, I think your words are sprouting into lyrics.   And that mind of yours is still very much "onto something" pan-continental and omni-agency -well I think they are more incestous than they let onto.  Watch your back!  Ok I will agree with your ick retort on my summary - more like a lost puppy manifesto.  But it's different for me now, and given we agree we had a fun exchange, it does seem reasonable to "have another go" and update.  After all, nobody else "has it all" like you do.  Maybe another stroll up Ventural Bl is in the cards - or a different boulevard to trick the spies.  Have a happy Valentines.
Rob




Jane wrote:

Agencies.  Plural form of the word.  I knew I could spot an FBI guy from a CIA Fly, who appears to look differently than a Black Op flea...

And EEEeeeewwwwww, Ick.   Even you must have cringed at that Awful "After the Date" summary you wrote.  I hope "Somebody" paid you well to write it. 

I did have a very interesting time with you, and I think you are quite intelligent. Who knows?  Now that we both know the score, maybe we should have another go at it. 

Paula
 

Oh Jane, well you know what they say "build it and they will come".  When is your book going to be finished baking so I can insert my bookmarker?   The branches, the branches of the Italian tree,  I'm very certain you will find the best branch to hang your swing from.  And yes, you the long cool woman from Alaska could very well have those federal agencies on the hook... so be careful - maybe you need an alias - they are so data happy these days.



Jane wrote:
Yes, Rob.  When one entertains their adversary, and the "troops;"  the "mission" becomes an extraordinary story; with many now wanting a piece of my action. 

Your statement "I wouldn't mention Organized Crime" is in my book.  I'm still waiting to hear from that Italian Tree; I am puzzled as to why its branches are floating around, but not chatting me up. 

From what I can see, the funding sources, and payrolls have expanded beyond organized crime and a certain 3 lettered agency. Wooooeeeee!  Could one Woman from Alaska really have that big of a dirty lowdown story involving so many???  You met me, you know your answer.

 How's your Craigs dating going? 


  wrote: ** CRAIGSLIST ADVISORY --- AVOID SCAMS BY DEALING LOCALLY
** Avoid: wiring money, cross-border deals, work-at-home
** Beware: cashier checks, money orders, escrow, shipping
** More Info: http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams.html

Oh you're so creative Paula - nice photos too. Keep em coming.

 ______________________________

 

 

 

Date number 3 with Rob

 

We camped out in the desert of the 375 in ET Land one night, and spent the following night in Las Vegas for my birthday in March.  We were up late, and the next day when I phoned down to the desk to request a later checkout time; the staffer addressed me as "Mrs. ____."   I hadn't been asked for my name when we checked in; as I was a few steps away from the registration desk; so I suppose Rob might have been an Old Fashioned guy and registered us as a "Mr. and Mrs."  Who knows why? He claimed to be Catholic, and maybe in his mind lying isn't a sin, but having sex with someone that you are not married to is??   Can Catholic Guilt can still affect single men over 40??  Or perhaps he didn't want anyone to know that he was a single man sharing a room with a single woman; in Vegas?  Hooooolllleeeeeee Keeeeyyy  Rist!!! 

 

 

He repeatedly mentioned the Wayne Newton Wedding Chapel in casual conversation while we were in Vegas, and in a few later emails.  I told him that being near Groom Lake was as close to being a "Groom" as he would ever be with me.  

 

It was laughable to watch him put ON his sunglasses, as we walked to my car at dusk to drive back to L.A.  Good Grief!  What a ridiculous signal!  It's almost as bad as the window shades at the halfway mark.  I've seen that one used countless times.  His body language, and removal of them as we neared the car, confirmed his agreement with my commentary.   He didn't bother with a verbal excuse.  After that trip and night in the Castle; I wrote Poem # 35  A Peeping Tree.

        A Peeping Tree - 44 (SFV)
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
        Date: 2008-03-13, 7:33PM PDT

 

  

 

 

 

---

Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.