The Dating Game - koan

[contestant3]

4. Tell me a story that you think I'd find interesting. It can be something that happened to you, something you saw or something you dream of. Capture my imagination.


I apologize for my delayed response but work has kept me from many things as of late.

A story you say? A dream maybe?

I am a worker, I enjoy keeping busy and working with my hands, when I do manage a vacation I like to go all out. I have this dream vacation I'd like to someday take.

Picture this with me if you will...

A bamboo bungalo at the edge of an exotic whitesand beach, the evening is marked by a cool westerly breeze and the sound of the palms moving gently against the back drop of exotic animal lullubys... the moon is quarter and a glimmer of moonlight shines off the water in a swath of shimmering blue-green colors leading right to our bungalo, we lazily lay in bed under the netting with it opened toward the sea as the waves curl out on the reef and crash in small swells, we watch the moonlight on the short swells in the mild climate heat as we talk quietly of our hopes and aspirations that fill our most intimate thoughts.

[contestant3]

5. Pick the top three qualities you look for in a partner and explain why you chose those qualities.
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1. Their Outlook: One must be a dreamer, Life is to short to continuously be living in the here and now and life is to unpredictible to plan everything, but a dreamer takes her imigination to the future.

2. Their Disposition: One must be Determined, one cannot give up in life no matter the opposition.

3. Their Action: They must be moved by compassion, compassion holds all of humanity together, it nurtures, it cares, it asks much of the giver, yet understands the need to care for ones own needs.

[koan]

The first question:
I liked 2's answer... suspected that 2 was female because women know how women like to be touched.
contestant1 came across confident, which is attractive, and definitely male.
contestant3 won that round because... damn, that was some good writing.

The second question:
contestant2... now I was sure you were female. It was the laugh at my jokes part I liked the "enticingly" line too.
contestant1, flattery will get you everywhere. That was a really clever answer.
contestant3 won that round because... damn, that was some good writing "exploring secrets"...

The third question:
contestant 1, I loved the dance metaphor
contestant2, that was a good approach. I don't like when people are intimidated by me so you passed well.
contestant3. That was a fun way of answering. Very different from the first answers. Very masculine and... indulgent at the same time.

The fourth question: (I love stories)
I was hoping to get a snapshot moment of a memory from each of you but you all went the same direction with it, which worked out fine.
contestant1 - very tactile, in the moment.
contestant2 - a nice picture of being comfortable with yourself which makes for good relationships
contestant3 - very nicely written that was pretty close to the snapshot idea I had in mind.

The final question:
I was going to name qualities and have you rank them but I'm glad I left it open.
contestant2. your first choice was bang on. Honesty is most important to me as well. and a sexy bum is a great bonus
contestant1 Adaptability caught me by surprise. I hadn't thought of that and I agree it's a very important thing to be capable of.
contestant3... very idealistic oriented but you found a way to not duplicate what had been said and you explained the choices well.

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It was a really great game. I've enjoyed not only trying to think of good questions (which is hard) but seeing how you all handled them. Not a single slacker in the bunch. My final choice has to be contestant3.

I almost gave up on you but you were worth the wait. Whoever you are you sure can write!

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Time to stand up and be counted, contestants!

Step out from behind the screen contestant1, the imperturbable and surprisingly sophisticated Bryn Mawr; contestant2, our very own vision of elegance, fragrance and radiance Imladris; and finally contestant3, saddle-sore but rampantly victorious, the legendary Far Rider.

[koan]

PONYBOY!!!

that's so great!

(hey, Immy - guess my flirting with you wasn't wasted, huh? )
... and Bryn very suave

Originally Posted by koan

PONYBOY!!!

that's so great!

(hey, Immy - guess my flirting with you wasn't wasted, huh?
... and Bryn very suave

ahahahahahah

OK Koan, fess up yer scared now aint ya?

It was a hoot! And ya thought I was just an old Cowboy eh?

Lookin forward to our date!

[koan]

you're proof that cowboys can be sexy, Far.

I'll join the ranks of ladies chasing you about the forums

Originally Posted by koan

you're proof that cowboys can be sexy, Far.

I'll join the ranks of ladies chasing you about the forums

hehehe, koan yer a kick in the pants darlin!

its a possibility that Im learning to be a lover not a fighter... nah!