Sunrain Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 Hello Everyone, I am new here-first post. I've thought of some places to meet new friends but don't think they are that good of places. I don't go to bars and am middle age. So, I wonder what kind of places you suggest. Link to post Share on other sites
cindy0039 Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 It depends on what kind of "friends" you're talking about. If you're a single woman and would like to meet men, I can tell you that I've recently been hit on by men at hardware/home supply stores. I was there to get paint recently and a guy kind of followed me around and finally came right out and asked me if I was married. There are always lots of guys in there and not many women. It's just an idea. Better than a bar I guess. Link to post Share on other sites
HokeyReligions Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 Do you do any volunteer activities? What are some things that interest you? Maybe you could do some volunteer work or take a leisure learning course, or teach a leisure learning course. I've made friends as a volunteer at the zoo, at a womens shelter, and going to scrapbooking "classes". I also look for company sponsored things and make friends and business contacts that way. Maybe church groups or civic organizations too. Link to post Share on other sites
quankanne Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 I've made friends as a volunteer at the zoo is this the reptilian kind you've told us about, or the human kind? Link to post Share on other sites
Author Sunrain Posted October 30, 2003 Author Share Posted October 30, 2003 Thanks for all the ideas everyone. I've thought of the church idea but have not found a church to go to yet. I could start hanging out at the hardware stores more. There is a nice big one not far away. I'll act like I am interested in something they have because I don't need anything. ha ha. I appreciate all the ideas and they seem doable. Am open to more ideas, too. Link to post Share on other sites
HokeyReligions Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 Yeah - there is more than one kind of zoo! I volunteerd at the Houston Zoo! I remember a way my girlfriend and I used to meet guys - there was this place in Michigan (still there I'm sure but I can't remember the name of it) but it was like a 30 mile long park. Kids used to drive the park and pick spots to stop (there are ball fields, an picnic areas, etc.) and it was for families too. Anyway, my girlfriend and I used to stop near a "guy" area and I'd get out and lift the car hood and have a can of oil in my hand. I never over-filled the car with oil - but we sure did get some help and met some 'cool' guys! Man! That was a LOOOONG time ago! Have you tried the personals? My brother and his wife met that way and have been together for 8 or 9 years now. Link to post Share on other sites
Author Sunrain Posted November 26, 2003 Author Share Posted November 26, 2003 That's another good idea--the parks. We have some beautiful scenic ones around here, too. I have to get out more I'm a homebody it seems. I've tried personals but now they all cost money and I really cannot afford their prices at this time. I don't like personals too much I guess. They can be a good resource for some but they have not worked for me. Often I've found that guys give a bad impression by how they write or so it seems to me. Maybe I've run into bad ones. Link to post Share on other sites
sweetapples Posted February 7, 2004 Share Posted February 7, 2004 Originally posted by cindy0039 It depends on what kind of "friends" you're talking about. If you're a single woman and would like to meet men, I can tell you that I've recently been hit on by men at hardware/home supply stores. I was there to get paint recently and a guy kind of followed me around and finally came right out and asked me if I was married. There are always lots of guys in there and not many women. It's just an idea. Better than a bar I guess. Heaps of hot women go to health stores as well. Recently I was browsing around a shop looking at the vitamins and sports supplements, I saw this beautiful girl and I went up to her and asked if she was single. However she looked at me as if I was some kind of perverted weirdo. Even though I received a bad response, it's likely that there would be a fair share of nice friendly girls you could meet. Link to post Share on other sites
KristinBean Posted February 7, 2004 Share Posted February 7, 2004 Oh, how funny! I love the oil idea. I am going to have to try something like that. A strange noise coming from the hood,,,,,,etc,,haha. More ideas for meeting people: 1.) Go to a sports game. Go with a married friend to watch her husband play on his baseball league. 2.) Start some sort of exercise group, i.e. a walking club. Put an add in the paper and suggest all interested people for the "Saturday, Greet and Beat Feet" meet at a local park. You may only meet married women, but everyone has friends and they could, in turn, introduce you to people. 3.) Read a book AT the bookstore. 4.) Buy a book with a title like The Single Woman's Guide to Home Repairs. Plop yourself down in a cafe with a coffee and get to reading. When a handsome guy is within ear shot, grab your cell phone, call a friend (wink, wink), and complain that you just can't figure out how to fix it. If he's interested, he may see it as an opportune time to start a converstation and offer his help. Every man likes to feel helpful. 5.) Volunteer at the humane society. 6.) Check your newspaper for local events. Jazz festivals, book signings, bike riding club get togethers. 7.) Check out the following website and see if there's anything in your state / area: http://www.ava.org It's called Volksmarching and is a German tradition extending across the world now-a-days. Good luck!!! Link to post Share on other sites
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