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Oldcountryboy 07/08/12 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by iceeyes (Post 5999707)
Hey everyone, I am new to the forum and am just checking things out.....

Same here! I'm not new to Homesteading Today, but new to the singletree forum. I just recently divorced and wondering if I should join up and see what goes on over here. I'm not really looking for a new wife,....Yet! As I'm still trying to recuperate from the last one. It may take a while. Was married for almost 20 years and we decided to call it quits. So here I am, single after a 20 plus year relationship and not even sure I know how to get started dating once again. Like, what do couple do when your 20 years older then the last time you dated someone you wasn't married to? Going to a movie and eating pizza sounds teenish! I don't feel old enough to go square dancing either, all though I'm 52 years of age. If age has anything to do with square dancing.

So here's my statistics:

52 years of age.
Salt & pepper hair, but still almost full head of hair. Just a slight receding on forehead.
Mustache, salt & pepper also.
5ft. 11 inches (use to be 6 ft.)
Blue eyes.
Husky built, but am overweight somewhat. (working on that)
My hobbies include: Gardening, fishing, hunting, and camping. I've always been an outdoor fellar as I was rasied in the country and I still live in the country.
I get along with almost everybody. People like to joke around with me cause they know I can take a good joke.
Race: 1/2 cherokee, 1/2 hinds 57 caucasion. (mostly french, english,and german)
Children: Four girls ages 11, 14, 17, and 28
Siblings: Four sisters, 1 brother. Only 2 sisters still live.
Homeplace: N.E. Oklahoma in the Ozark foot hills. Cold spring creeks and plenty of lakes and rivers to have fun in.
Religious: Yes, but I haven't been to church in a while. But still believe.

Type of gal looking for: Well I'm not looking yet, but you never know what might happen out there. Not really sure if I even want to get married again. However I might change my mind if she is like super rich! I haven't had that kind of luck yet, so I doubt I'll have that kind of luck in the future either. Right now I want to concentrate on building up my finances and getting some kind of life long career going on. Then maybe I'll think about marriage. Meantime, I would like to date once in a while as I do miss going out to a good resturant and enjoying a good meal once in a while.

Well that's all I can think of right now.

airwolftruker 07/09/12 11:57 PM

greetings from Arkansas!!!!!
 
Hello all,
My name is Greg.
i am very new to the forum, and im really enjoying the community of like minded friends.
I dont do very good on dating websites, so i figured i would give this a shot.
I noticed people post pics on there replies.....im sorry, i dont lnow how to do that. If you would like im me and ill email you one.

Here it goes im greg, 41 . Divorced white male
i have 1 daughter living at home
live on 5, acres
have several nubian goats, there my kids too.
I drive truck local so im home daily
Chickens and 2 dogs
6'0" and 200+ lbs.
Im looking for a companion ie. Woman that is sincere.
I dont really know how to describe myself.
if your single and intrigued, please im me and ask me anything you like. Im very honest
good luck to you.......Greg

airwolftruker 07/10/12 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Keeta (Post 5795198)
Hello! I've been reading for a while now, and felt that I should introduce myself. I'm 20, SWF, living in mid-Michigan. I work the third shift to put myself through school (I was pre-vet, but now I'm looking into botany). I'm 5'3" 115lbs with curly light brown hair. I still live with my parents because my wages won't pay tuition and rent haha. But I don't mind too much; we live on 15 acres (most is hay), that I have a vegetable garden, small orchard, and a couple of flower beds on. I spent a year in the U.P. and hope to move there in the near future!
In my free time I like to tend the plants, make crafts, read/write, and listen to music. I have a small cat, and live with one other cat and two dogs (JRTs). We used to keep chickens and ducks as well, but haven't had the time for them in a few years.

I am soo jealous, i love the up. And the lake
I. Canoe the boundry waters every time i get the chance.
good luck with botany
my middle daughter is starting college in the fall. Good luck

sapphira 07/10/12 05:18 PM

Well Hello to all of you. I am Sapphira on Homesteading Today for many years. Love the crafts, quilting threads and gardening threads. It has taken me until this year to admit I am single ! My husband was a VietNam vet and died 6+ years ago. I find myself only wishing for a man occaisionally to have a cup of coffee with and pick his brain for a few things ! Someone OUTSIDE the family ! I live in the Shenandoah valley, VA but seems no one else on here lives anywhere near. I am 65 now and look pretty good I think - or so my family says. Coff-a-cuppee anyone ?

lurnin2farm 07/16/12 01:34 PM

Hi Everyone, Been lurking for a bit and finally decided to start posting. This is quickly becoming my favorite forum, so much great info, I look forward to picking all of your brains :).

I'm 48, divorced twice, 1 daughter who just graduated college.
I am originally from CT and love New England but its just to expensive to live there. Living in Southern Ohio now. Bought a house in the hills on almost 20 acres. Am working on making a plan for it and next year will act on that plan. I live a simple life and like being self sufficient. I have a passive solar house ( I think thats what you would call it.) Needs a little ac in these really hot days but even when we lost power for a few days it was very comfortable in the house. Last winter I used less than 3 cord of wood to heat it. No furnace. If its about 28 degrees outside and sunny then no heat is needed.

Hobbies: Traveling, Photography, gardening, cooking and of course eating. I can and dehydrate as well but sadly there just arent enough hrs in the day to do it all. I love music, most kinds except death metal and rap.

I like history, the US constitution (even though noone in DC obeys it anymore) Shooting, coffee, delicious homegrown food and homemade everything. I love to cook, hate to clean.

Countries I've been to are;Hong Kong, Philippines, Canada, Mexico, Germany, Spain and Cuba. Cuba changed my life and it was there that I realized a simple life is the way to go. I visited there 7 times ( Was fined almost 9000 from the US gov because of it LOL. They can take my money but not my freedom to travel). Get out to the country there and see how people live a very simple life. I knew immediately it was the way life was intended to live.

I've also traveled all over the US and my favorite places are still in New England and also the west coast, especially Wa state but again, it got too expensive there so I am stuck here in Southern Ohio for now LOL. It's actually ok here. I live 1 1/4 miles down an old dirt road and not many people live down here so its pretty quiet most days.

I'm definitely not a main stream kind of person but have always found my own way for better or worse, its my way. Politically Ron Paul is the only person that was worth voting for. Voting for anyone else is just more of the same and wont make a bit of difference in the end.

Is the S going to HTF? 16 trillion in debt and at least 70 trillion in unfunded liabilities in the US. The answer is plain to see.

Got rid of the TV 5 years ago. Best thing I ever did. Just couldn't stand the constant ad's and being told what to think. There's a reason why they call it programming and tuning out frees your mind.

There's a little about me.

dragonfly 07/20/12 06:37 AM

Hi all! My name is Bill. I am a newbie to the site here...
I tired to post a profile pic but unable to, I guess until approved by admin...?
Anway a bit about me:
I am 61 years of age, in very good shape according to last Dr visit, as my last physical lasted 7/7/2012-7/11/2012.
I am ex LEO and a veteran, and I have been quite active in prepping and such for quite awhile now, since 1980. I have varied professions and have been married and divorced 2x. 1st marriage was 14 years/6 children, 2nd was over 18 years and 1 child, he is now 23.
They all live away from home and have their own lives and professions now.
I recently ( March 2012) finished paying off the last of 3 parcels of land in northern Arizona. It's not much, only about 7.5 acres all total...But it's paid for!
I am totally debt free: no mortgages, and no credit cards, only my car insurance and land taxes to deal with.
I am 6 ft tall, weigh in at 200 lbs, blue eyes, gray/white hair ( short).
No tattoos, no piercings, but I do have a few scars...( it happens!)
I wear glasses on occasion, have trouble with very fine print...
From years of using a camera, with long lenses and microscopes.
I currently "reside" in the north end of Phoenix, 150 miles from my land up north.
I already have loads of equipment and supplies, and 2 trailers in a secured location within 4 miles of my place, at a "caretakers" residence.
I recently had the land survey's done and now I am ready to begin fencing the parcels...
I am looking for a long term relationship with a lady that has a feel for the country life...
When I get the 1st site ( main living area) set up, I will be on "off grid" solar and wind electrical generation. Those are already purchased and 1 set of solar panels are in constant operation now for over 2 years. I also have 3 separate generators, and will be getting satellite TV and Internet service. The land I own is very remote and isolated in it's respect to a local town ( 14 miles distance) that only has a population of 400+/-.
The nearest real place to go to a grocery store or do any shopping, is over an hour's drive away. The same is true for any medical or hospital facilities.
The land is about the same as in Denver, 5,300' elevation. Mostly covered in volcanic soils and juniper and scrub oak trees ( I call them landscaping bushes!) I have seen trees, these don't really qualify, as most are 16 ft. or less in height. But, there are a lot of them! Great cover for shade and as windbreaks....
At this point in time I have a 12 x 60 mobile home up on the site, but it has to be totally refurbished, as I purchased it "stripped" to be able to build it inside the way I want it.
The land is wide open and has a great number of ( according to State game and fish dept.) a LOT of trophy sized Elk, Deer, and Antelope in my area. I have seen the Elk and the Antelope, but not the deer so far...I have to haul water in until I put in a well, as my land sits directly over a major aquifer. I have access to a 500 gallon water carrying trailer and own a vehicle to pull it. I own a number of vehicles also. The aquifer comes up ( artesian wells) in 2 places, north and south of my land parcel, about 700 feet in each direction. There are NO real roads, just dirt tracks from vehicles, and no electric power for miles... The land sets in a horseshoe shaped plateau, enclosed by 2 mountains, one to the west and the other smaller and consisting of several rolling hills to the east. To the south there is a huge canyon, about 500+ feet wide and that much or more in depth with sheer sides. 1 way in and out ( unless you know the only other way in and out) and it is very hard to find.
The plan: to set up an area for a "safe haven" living area and build a mini-ranch, to have large gardening areas ( up to 1+ acres) and a orchard ( also up to 1+ acres), raise chickens, rabbits and use the other 2 parcels for 2-4 head of cattle...
Sound at all interesting?
Please let me know if any ladies are interested...!
Thanks for your time!
Bill

BigMack 07/22/12 11:02 AM

BigMack here, D/W/M 62, 6', 250. Live in Panama City Florida, Home of the most beautiful beaches.
Was married to one woman for 41 years. Now its time to move on with life.
Would like someone to share life with, here or wherever. Own my own simple home .
Like camping and fishing, sunsets and sunrises on the beaches here.
Have land for garden(s). If you are looking for a good trustworthy person, not a cheater.
Beleiver in God. Not rich and not looking for your $$ either. Lats share life.

Roger

spacecase0 07/23/12 01:36 PM

I am a single skinny white male 39 years old, 5' 10" tall and 120 pounds,
been looking for someone for the last 20 years and have failed,
I guess I am a little odd, I like sewing, crafts, and baking as much as car racing, shooting, plant breeding, and electrical engineering
I spend my extra time learning technology for building cities and homesteading, how to build communications systems, or whatever...
I don't think my brain has a gender, and many women I have dated have left me over it (one example: they did not like that I keep a gun in a cute hello kitty backpack), I can act like I have a strong male personality for a while, but it is really just not me and I can't keep it up. but with that said I know how to and can keep a job and will defend you (that is the critical part, right ?).
I freak people out by getting ready for a collapse while still being happy and joking all the time (I guess I am not suppose to be happy when dealing with sad things, but I am likely to be happy no matter what happens)
the neat thing is that it looks like there are at least like minded people here
I am looking for someone that wants kids, and that is very very hard to find where I live (I am working on moving, but I don't know where to yet)
I have a personal seed bank set up, and lots of industrial hardware, I have things like a solar powered MP3 player that has no batteries to fail so I can have music after things fall apart (I would learn how to play music, but I have better skills making MP3 players work)
I can build pretty much anything I want and am very good at fixing things
I like conversation and have been told that I will never be boring due to my love of learning new things.
I also have a few health issues from having lime's disease but for the most part I have it under control, but have lived most of my life without any physical energy, so it is new to me to be able to do things (yay d-ribose).
I also have some food allergies (gluten is one of them), so I can't really go out to eat anywhere, and that has hurt me in the dating department, so if you like to go out to eat all the time, then I am sure not for you.
I don't smoke and only drink when making or eating dinner seems to hard (hint, you don't need a digestive system to absorb calories from alcohol).
by the way when I drink I am very nice to others and am a tad more out going than my usual that is just a bit shy.
I like happy movies and zombie movies(I see them as training films)
I really don't care about money, and am set to live with out it.
I am very spiritual but deal with it more like a science, I can now set what timeline I am on to some degree (mostly to avoid speeding tickets or bad traffic), but every religion I have joined annoys me. (I am sure that humans are a spirit having a human experience )
and I am bad at selling things, myself included (job interviews, dates, ect...)
I am old fashioned in many ways, and will at least be STD free for you.

I am sure that I forgot something here...
any questions or does everyone think I am nuts now ?

Fowler 07/24/12 12:10 PM

Hello Kitty backpack....and STD free....awesome!!!...LOL

Raven12 07/24/12 12:26 PM

A Grateful Dead lunchbox would have been more impressive but he will still fit in with this crowd. :thumb:

Raeven 07/27/12 12:01 AM

Welcome, spacecase0. :) Of course, we are already acquainted from SilCo/SusCo. Nice to see a friendly face! You'll enjoy the ladies here. They're all amazing.

Brokeneck 07/31/12 10:02 PM

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New picture not sure if it will work.....

Brokeneck 07/31/12 10:05 PM

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/m...neck1/Jeff.jpg second try....

Fowler 08/15/12 11:13 AM

...............

cindilu 08/15/12 12:18 PM

Nice...smile...

Ummmm.....cindilu, wyld, Tambo, Raven12, shan...Hellooooo come here!!....LOL

I knew I've his smile before...LOL




Wow, now I can start breathing again. Is it hawt in here or what? >LOL.

tambo 08/15/12 05:39 PM

I saw it when he posted it. I can't believe it took so long for someone to reply to it!!! I've been waiting and watching everyday since he posted it for one of you girls to see it.

glazed 08/18/12 02:22 AM

:help:

OMGoodness Gracious.

:help:

wyld thang 08/22/12 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Brokeneck (Post 6052865)

so, uh, what kind of vices does the president of the ernie fan club oversee?

goatmarm 08/25/12 07:24 PM

single mom in MA
 
I am 37, divorced, mother of two teens, working full-time, and currently living just outside of Boston. I am 5'3", with brown hair and blue eyes. I am not really new to this site, but haven't been on regularly for quite some time. I had to move, give up my goats, chickens, and farm due to divorce 2 years ago, so I haven't been very active on this site since then.
The kids and I moved closer to family, which is nice, but now we are city folk again. I miss the homesteading lifestyle. Even though it was only for about 6-7years, I enjoyed every moment of raising dairy goats, chickens, rabbits, and a small garden.
Someday I hope to be able to return to that lifestyle, but now that the kids are established here they want to finally stay put and finish highschool without changing schools. We have always had to move every few years prior to this due to the ex's military career.
I am just looking for friendly folk who I can relate to. I love hiking, music, and spending time with my kids and pets.

sustainabilly 08/25/12 07:51 PM

Hey gm. Welcome... back. There certainly are a bunch of friendly people on ST. I came here looking for pretty much the same thing. All of HT is filled with people who basically think much alike so there's always alot to check out. Look forward to reading your posts.

Brokeneck 08/29/12 03:31 PM

Awwwwww...... Thanks for the comments ladies!!!

maxine 09/12/12 11:56 AM

Hello.. I am 64, widowed for 11 years and would like to have a steady relationship, companion, and friend.. I live in southern OR, close to Eugene.. lots of interests..gardening, sewing, hiking, music, camping, gun shooting, old cars, reading..and am willing to try new adventures.. also am quite happy to just sit quietly and enjoy the view..would like to hear from someone in my area..Are there any men from OR out there?? I see some awesome women, but alas.. I'm wanting a male..!! :))

Oh yes,, great pic Brokeneck,, you're a cutie!! too young for me, but never the less..nice eye candy!! as soon as I figure out how to post a picture of myself,, I will..

whiskeylivewire 09/14/12 08:25 PM

Well, I've been on about every other board on here I guess I'll say "hi" on this one :)

35, getting divorced for the 3rd time, I have 3 kids, I'm going to college to get my degree in Special Education.

I am not looking for a relationship beyond friendship. I have a LOT of work to do on myself before I'll be any good to anyone. Friends though, friends are good.

I had chickens and Nigerian Dwarf goats but I had to leave them behind. It hurts so bad to leave the goats that I can't even visit the goat forum here because it'll make me cry....and I'm not a crier.

Here is a pic of me...
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g2...0326101943.jpg

Well, that one is small...here's another one...
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g2...ivewire/me.jpg

glazed 09/14/12 09:50 PM

:donut:

(((hello friend!)))

:donut:

elkhound 09/14/12 09:54 PM

come join in....seen ya around on forum.

hang tough.......life will get better for you.

whiskeylivewire 09/14/12 09:58 PM

Thanks and hi glazed :)

Unregistered-1427815803 09/15/12 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by whiskeylivewire (Post 6139127)
.................. I have a LOT of work to do on myself before I'll be any good to anyone. .....................

Hey. Don't ever try to "fix" yourself. Somebody will look at you, exactly the way you are, and say, "That's exactly what I've been looking for my entire life"

calliemoonbeam 09/15/12 12:51 PM

I never think to come in here, lol! Welcome to all the newcomers! This is a great place, nothing like the normal singles' meat market, and is even great for people who are not looking for a mate, but just want to talk to others about how to handle homesteading issues when you're single.

The mood can range from silly and crazy to sad and lonely, with an occasional dust-up between posters, but with some great music videos thrown in for good measure! All in all, there are a whole lot of good hearts in here!

I agree 100% with what Zong said, but the secret is...you have to learn to love yourself just the way you are! Unless of course, you're a raging drunk or doper or find using your partner as a punching bag acceptable, lol. Then you might think about making some serious changes! :D Otherwise, just be yourself and learn to love yourself and someone else will love you too.

whiskeylivewire 09/15/12 02:35 PM

Ok let me correct myself....I need to learn to pick men that don't cheat, abuse, are addicts or liars :p So that is what I mean work on me...self esteem so that I don't go "oh pick me, pick me!" (said in my best Donkey from Shrek voice) when the first person comes along who says they want me lol

Frank_P 09/15/12 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by whiskeylivewire (Post 6140242)
Ok let me correct myself....I need to learn to pick men that don't cheat, abuse, are addicts or liars :p So that is what I mean work on me...self esteem so that I don't go "oh pick me, pick me!" (said in my best Donkey from Shrek voice) when the first person comes along who says they want me lol

:thumb:

wildhorse 09/25/12 10:12 PM

Hey I'm new to singletree. I'm a 42 year old lady 5ft1 120 lb country bumpkin. Just looking for a better life one day at a time.

littlejoe 09/25/12 10:56 PM

Were you once tame, or always wild?

wildhorse 09/25/12 11:11 PM

Always wild....life is short gotta live it.

elkhound 09/25/12 11:20 PM

jump in wildhorse

jandersen 10/02/12 11:55 PM

Dwm 34 years old. Thought i would name in the hat for a lady. Ideally looking for someone to clean and cook whatever i manage to kill. Just kidding. I have small acreage that I'm working on making self suffencient. Its coming along nicely but it is lonly with my closest neighdors being camels. side note I'm heavily tattooed and ---- good looking.

jandersen 10/03/12 08:47 PM

So i thought i should put up a real profile. My names jason I'm 34 and devorced. J have a one year old son and a pitbull who is the most worthless farm dog ever but i i love him anyway. I have a small acreage with some chickens, a lamb and most recently a horse. I have several fruit trees and plan on having a large garden next year. Whats really missing is a lady to share it with. Well theres a bit about me. Looking forward to getting to know you guys.

Pheasant283 10/05/12 11:29 PM

Ok so after a few months of lurking on the singletree thread, here it goes; my name is Paul, I am a SWM, 28 yrs old, 6' 160 lbs. recently divorced. A hard working country boy. Grew up on a Ranch in NW NE., but not big enough to sustain 2 families at this time, so now live in SD and have a good day job in town, plus have my own tree planting biz., & when time allows remodel and flip houses in the tiny community I live in. Enjoy hunting & fishing. Also raise a few meat rabbits, chickens & ducks, & have an 8 month old black lab. Looking for the right little lady to settle down with to fulfill my life. Looking forward to getting to know you guys and gals. Just as soon as I figure out how to post pics I will post one of myself.

http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/...ps87f41f11.jpg

Fowler 10/06/12 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jandersen (Post 6175698)
Dwm 34 years old. Thought i would name in the hat for a lady. Ideally looking for someone to clean and cook whatever i manage to kill. Just kidding. I have small acreage that I'm working on making self suffencient. Its coming along nicely but it is lonly with my closest neighdors being camels. side note I'm heavily tattooed and ---- good looking.

Cant prove it without pics.....just sayin :teehee:

cindilu 10/06/12 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Fowler (Post 6181911)
Cant prove it without pics.....just sayin :teehee:

I think he just proved it.

jandersen 10/06/12 10:13 PM

Just for you fowler



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