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Dave Grippo Funk band Hey! We were dancing at Nectar’s to Dave Grippo Funk band. I was in a striped button-down & denim hat, you were in a flowery dress. We were headed back to your place for some fun afterward when I lost you! I’ll keep my eyes open for you next time I’m downtown. When: Saturday, September 11, 2010. Where: Nectar’s. You: Woman. Me: Man. #908004 You make MY day... Every time I see you (in the blue shirt) while doing my most hated chore. You have amazing eyes & a beautiful smile. Thank you. :) When: Saturday, September 11, 2010. Where: S. Burlington CSWD. You: Man. Me: Woman. #908003 Essex Dunkin’ Donuts Turbo Coffee You light up the place w/ your big smile; lately I’ve noticed a spring in your step, also! Looks like you have been bitten by the love bug & I missed my opportunity? I wish I had worked up the courage to ask you out before! (You are blonde, drive a white Audi & your name begins with an “M”!) When: Tuesday, September 7, 2010. Where: Essex Dunkin’ Donuts. You: Woman. Me: Man. #907997
Boy at the club We met at a club & have been hanging out ever since. I want things to move further w/ us & hope you feel the same way :) When: Thursday, August 26, 2010. Where: a club. You: Man. Me: Woman. #907990 Love that yogurt I didn’t know you had left. I didn’t know you were back. I don’t have a
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Gorgeous Girl at Essex CC on TUESDAY You were working at Essex CC on Tues. afternoon when I finished a round of 18 w/ my Dad. I bought a Powerade & you had to get more quarters. You didn’t play golf & had only teed off a few times. Should have asked if you wanted to try golf again. Would you wanna get a drink or golf sometime? When: Tuesday, September 7, 2010. Where: Essex Country Club. You: Woman. Me: Man. #907984 Stunning Hiker W/ her Rottie Oscar. You were wearing pajama-like shorts & asked if I was OK w/ dogs. I was too out of breath to elaborate on being an animal lover. Would you like to hike together? When: Friday, August 20, 2010. Where: Burrows Trail. You: Woman. Me: Man. #907983 Sexy smile at Sweetwaters To the sweet blonde bombshell working on the front porch at Sweetwaters: Your smile is divine, I love that little space between your teeth & your rack is exceptional, as well. Your boyfriend better treat you like a queen; if not, I’d love to. Get at me, beautiful. When: Wednesday, September 1, 2010. Where: Sweetwaters. You: Woman. Me: Man. #907982 Wow! The moon in your hair, that turquoise skirt & your eyes ... all I can say is “Wow!” When: Tuesday, September 7, 2010. Where: in my dreams. You: Woman. Me: Man. #907981 Catching the Night Train I was sitting at the bar & you were getting some drinks. We ended up dancing the rest of the night. Should`ve taken you home, but I`m a slow learner. Never heard from you; looking for more? When: Friday, August 27, 2010. Where: On Tap. You: Woman. Me: Man. #907980
Burlington Bagel Bakery 9/4 You had a bike on your car; I had a dog in mine. I was wearing a pink dress. You caught me at my very worst, after days of not sleeping, but you seemed interesting & nice. When: Saturday, September 4, 2010. Where: Burlington Bagel Bakery.
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mistress maeve Dear Mistress Maeve,
I’ve been with my lady for a year. We have things in common that I’ve had a hard time finding in other women, like a love for anime and endless hours spent playing video games. The sex is pretty good, too, so I feel like a lucky guy most of the time. However, we definitely have a communication problem. Like any couple, there are little things about one another that bug us, and we seem to not talk about them until they fester into big arguments. After a few huge explosions, we keep coming back to the same impasse: How can we be together if we can’t talk? For my part, I know I wait too long to talk about my issues with her, but when I do get around to it, she reacts with anger and shuts down. We agree that we need to work on this, but I feel like I’m the only one making strides. I don’t want to lose her, but I don’t like where we’re headed. Help?
Signed,
Dear C.B.,
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Hats off to you for wanting to strengthen your communication skills and hang on to this rare breed of woman — not all of us like to spend our Saturday nights watching Japanese anime marathons. That said, if you’re going to win this battle, you can’t be the only one leading the charge. Are you sure your lady is willing to fight the good fight with you? If she’s on the defense, you may be wasting your time — time you could be spending playing video games. Have a talk with your girlfriend to determine whether you’re on the same page; she must understand your communication issues and be willing to match your concerted efforts to improve. If you collectively decide to move forward, set aside one evening per week to have open dialogue about your relationship. Discuss both the challenges and successes of the week. Support each other while asking for what you each need. Sure, this may seem awkward at first, but you must retrain your brains to be open and honest with each other. Eventually, with enough practice, it will become second nature.
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Brandonnxp New to Burlington? I would love to show you around! Fall is a beautiful chance. I don’t care. You made my time of year in Vermont & offers MANY day! When: Wednesday, September Steampunk, -degraded-, Christian things to do! And I couldn’t agree more1x3-cbhb-personals-alt.indd 1 6/14/10 2:39:13 PM 8, 2010. Where: shopping. You: “Apologetics” & around ... it’s definitely more about who you Woman. Me: Man. #907989 are w/ than where you are. Let’s laugh If your name starts w/ an S then this is & have some fun. When: Thursday, for you. It was good pretend. (It may not Red-headed QT September 9, 2010. Where: online. have been good pretend :( *swarms* I spy a sexy redhead in a grey Buick. You: Man. Me: Woman. #907996 If the opportunity were to arise at I have seen you around Johnson & “seek pardon”, who’d grasp it? This may Waterbury. You have a cute little robyn s reveal too much ... To be continued? dog named Pookie. I have spied you You pretty much a wild thing. Wearing Put “wrong again” or -too late- in the before in Johnson. Who are YOU?! John Deere hoodie that you stole from subject line so you know it’s you. When: When: Tuesday, September 7, 2010. me. Me about to be eaten up. Oh, sorry Tuesday, September 21, 2010. Where: Where: driving through Johnson. about the raccoon under your car. in a fiction about a real painting. You: Woman. Me: Woman. #907988 When: Thursday, September 9, 2010. You: Woman. Me: Man. #907979 Where: upstairs tripping over my shoe. Sexy Skater In Johnson Beauty on JetBlue from NY You: Woman. Me: Man. #907995 You: awesome skateboarder w/ a Sexy beauty on JetBlue flight 148 cute little Yorkie. Looking good, Taco. robyn s from NY to Burlington on 9/6. You When: Thursday, September 9, I’m still upset that I hit that raccoon w/ were wearing maroon pants & 2010. Where: Johnson skate park. your Subaru & that it made that face sitting right in front of us in 14C. You: Man. Me: Woman. #907987 at me. I love you & I’m sorry about your We (husband & I) noticed you doing car’s raccoon-splattered underbelly. a little yoga in the terminal. We’re Call me When: Wednesday, September 8, wondering if a couple would be your I just like the way you make me feel & 2010. Where: her parents’ place. thing. When: Monday, September I’d like to feel that way again. When: You: Woman. Me: Man. #907994 6, 2010. Where: JetBlue flight. You: Friday, May 21, 2010. Where: in bed. Woman. Me: Woman. #907978 You: Man. Me: Woman. #907986 Paging Dr. Daddy Flattop Gymkhana Lady Thank you for making sure I wasn’t Shaw’s pharmacy shelburne rd. butt-pregnant in the ER last night. Your You: competitor wearing denim, Blonde woman checking out w/ a hand Ahnuld impersonation made the night blue helmet, riding a blond Shetland basket at the pharmacy counter at go by much faster! When: Wednesday, w/ friend riding a paint, your name about 1:45. I was behind you in line September 8, 2010. Where: FAHC ER, maybe Kerstan. Me: silent guy on & was about to say “hi” as you turned 11 p.m. You: Man. Me: Man. #907993 bleachers. We share a passion for around. But I was captivated by your horses; maybe we could share more. smile & just watched as you walked Roller Chick at Berlin Applebee’s When: Friday, September 3, 2010. away. Would like to see that smile Smoking-hot roller chick at the Berlin Where: Champlain Valley Expo. You: again! When: Tuesday, September 7, Applebee’s on 8/25. You were a sight Woman. Me: Man. u #907977 2010. Where: Shaw’s Shelburne Rd. for sore eyes & a salve for my bruised You: Woman. Me: Man. #907985 TOFU Bulk-style mood. Thanks for being there & being awesome. When: Wednesday, August You: deciphering packages of tofu w/ 25, 2010. Where: Berlin Applebee’s. your deep, entrapping eyes & settled You: Woman. Me: Woman. #907991 for the bulk. Me: unsuccessfully tried
many times to find a noncreepy hello. I’ve never done that or this before. No to drinks, but maybe delicious veggie lasagna? Now or in the future. When: Saturday, September 4, 2010. Where: City Market/Onion River COOP. You: Woman. Me: Man. #907976