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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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There had to be someone out there. Of that, I had no doubt. I thought I'd use the 'search' routine To help me seek you out. I typed the word "romance" in, Convinced you would be there. Three zillion possibilities Appeared from everywhere. True romance, and romance novels, Magazines and books, Romance the Stone and sweet romance, Romantic thoughts - GADZOOKS! I entered in the word "love". I didn't see your name. I tried "desire" and "need" and "trust"…. Results were all the same. So then I typed in "passion". Well, I could have read for hours At all the entries that appeared! (What are those golden showers?) I've been alone so long now I only want to see The smiling face of someone who Will just be nice to me. I finally typed "I need someone!", A plea in every word. The screen went blue, then said "A fatal error has occurred….". I'll try again tomorrow. Love has no substitute And, if at first you don't succeed, Reboot! Reboot! Reboot! |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Great one, Balladeer! I enjoyed this! Sure sounds like the frustrating search! But then again the 'old-fashioned way' is equally so!  ------------------ Denise |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
A very comidic way to look at loneliness and cyber romancing. I enjoyed this very much my friend. [This message has been edited by Marilyn (edited 11-04-1999).] |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
This was well done of course, but what a lonely surch across the miles of cyberspace for one with so much to give, if indeed this was you and not one of your fictional characters. [This message has been edited by Martie (edited 11-04-1999).] |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Hey, Denise and Marilyn, Thanks very much for replying. Martie...only fictional. Hopefully I'll not be reduced to that. |
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ThUnDeRkYsS Senior Member
since 1999-09-23
Posts 727Wisconsin |
Balladeer... How much well you expressed your feelings, and those of myself as well. Seems I just did one of these too LOL It is just so hard to wait... Well done, my friend. Great work!------------------ Life is what you make of it... Not what you let it be |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
Reduced? Ouch my friend....for all of those desperate hearts that accually do search out love online. I am not one of those....I am a bit of an...hmmm how do I say it...a skeptic...friendships I have encountered but.... I think it takes a couple of truely unique individuals to make cyber romance work. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Glad to see ya posting again! Another wonderful work you did! LOL Loved it! |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Dear Marilyn, either you misunderstood or, more likely, I explained myself badly. I find absolutely nothing wrong with "cyber-romance" or exploring friendships on the net which could lead to romantic ties. My "reduced" comment was aimed at anyone silly enough to use the SEARCH command to find love, in the same way you would use it to find a car. 'Twas a joke, my dear, not a slur. |
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redwriter1 Member
since 1999-07-22
Posts 480Franklin, TN |
Doesn't matter where you search. It's when you're not looking that love finds you. And ohh what a sweet shock it is.!!! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
ROFL @ fatal error and reboot!!! Just when you thought you'd found the perfect search parameters! LOL. But it figures... love isn't a matter of finding perfection but accepting and delighting in the flaws and quirks. *G* Another great one, 'Deer friend! |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
As usual....wonderfully done my friend....(Notice how nice I'm being since you've threatened me with retaliation?).... |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
LOL...... ------------------ A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extrordinaire! |
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Watcher666 Senior Member
since 1999-10-13
Posts 1606 |
LOL...enjoyed the read! ------------------ Illusion...what we see and what we do...it's all up to you. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Hey Toe buddy! Doin that nice thing kinda late now arent ya? Want some protection? hehe, Suthern'll protect ya Toe! hehehe with that big bad bat she's got! |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Dovie....just thought I'd say that...this way yanno he'll write something witty...LOL |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Yeppers Toe! I hope he does. But you know you always bring that out in him. I await it. For you guys sure do make me laugh! Thanks for the smiles! |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Bal: I've done many searches in my time but never one on that subject (I just did and oh boy..lol) and what's this about showers?..*g* Care to explain?...ooops HUSG ------------------ You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
RG: I think you and Balladeer need to go to adult for that explanation! LOL |
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Cinderella Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 152Arizona |
Searching through cyberspace can bring wonders in your life...But to lock up is worse than rebooting.... |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Bal, If your in thr stute there's no need to reboot. |
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caroline Senior Member
since 1999-08-16
Posts 1218http://members.xoom.com/belladona123/index.htm |
Great read as always, Balladeer! Made me smile ------------------ "Tread softly, for I have spread my dreams under your feet"~~William Butler Yeats |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
A very nice offering, here -- made me smile. (See?)--Kess ------------------ You cannot choose the way of your death, but the path you choose will determine its own end. |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Thanks for the smile. : ) |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I waited there, beyond the screen watching you seek your fate Alas, you passed my website by. I tried to connect, but was too late I've only had 4 hits today my Explorer waits so patiently Perhaps another browser will work now that Microsoft's a monopoly!  |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
hey gal....I've been "hitting" on ya tonight? |
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Iloveit Senior Member
since 1999-09-02
Posts 1121NM |
I just love everything you write, and yep just when I just about get it right, my netscape turns criminal, everything I try is illegal, and its reboot for me too lol, but I think the "passions" cue was the closest you are gonna find, there sure are some nice people here....and lol, if you don't *find* love at least you can read about it *g* |
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Patrick B Member
since 1999-10-28
Posts 58uk |
a joy to read |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
I see you missed not a step in my absence, Balladeer. Well done as always...though as I've said before, I should be the poster child for this internet romance thing...hehe. Femme, hurry back, I'm going nuts without you. Michael |
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redwriter1 Member
since 1999-07-22
Posts 480Franklin, TN |
amusing.. I can't seem to write "amusing".. I must be missing something.. (grin).. I never can seem to get that trivial writing thing.. (not an insult).. I just have so little time to write.. I guess maybe I'm trying to hard. It certainly takes talent to be able to write so much though. Maybe I'm taking myself too seriously. You get so many replies.. I guess I'm not doing something right.. oh well. Won't keep me from writing thou.. made me laugh .. thanks ------------------ Kay-lynn **A dream is a wish your heart makes :) |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
And can't one see it in real time? Good job, 'Deer, been missing some of your wit. |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Thanks for the laugh, well done!! ------------------ Through poetry my heart and soul truly sing... ~Isis~ (Daughter of Mystery) |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
hehehehe....good one |
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