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    So there’s this guy. He’s lewey4u on OKCupid. He’s my age, seems to be gainfully employed, and yet…

    NO Winks…lol

    Oct. 3, 2009 – 5:16pm
    Hi…I’m Pat 40 in Winston….recently divorced…work in insurance/finance…love to chat we do live close by…can always use a friend to share things with…Dare we Chat?

    No. You don’t know how to end one sentence and begin another, this is NOT going to go well. I didn’t even click through to the profile. I just replied:

    Oct. 3, 2009 – 6:03pm
    Pat, I’m going to have to issue you a citation for ellipsis abuse.

    And that’s all I said. Promise. Pinky-sweah! But I’m starting to think that Pat has problems bigger than I can handle. Specifically:

    wow

    Oct. 4, 2009 – 2:04am
    wow..that;s big talk…does the citation come w/a spanking…how are you tonight…please keep in touch…my vocabulary could use the challenge…not sure about my spelling…lol

    Yeah, he went there. Biiiig surprise. /yawn

    (No subject)

    Oct. 4, 2009 – 2:08am
    Top 40 surprised me…even floored me…i bet your very sarcastic….yet lovable…Pat

    I have no idea what this guy is talking about. Top 40 WHAT? And ellipsis. AGAIN! Okayfine. I’ll respond. Sarcastic yet lovable indeed!

    Oct. 4, 2009 – 8:52am
    Pat. Seriously. There are several different methods of punctuating a sentence. I highly suggest you employ them if you wish to have an actual conversation with me.

    Sincerely,

    The chick who LIKES good punctuation, grammar and spelling.

    But it didn’t work.

    Grammer

    Oct. 6, 2009 – 9:46pm Hi, Sorry about the punctuation. My mother was a stickler for spelling. I’ll try to write literatly , living up to the standards of my BA. Did I mention I was conversing under the influence the other night. Kids in a small hotel room will invite occasisional overindulgence. Anyway, thanks for responding. We should still meet for some ice cream in Kernersville. Pat

    I’m done. Finished. This man is out of my league, since I cannot write “literatly”.

    Oct. 7, 2009 – 8:42am
    Pat, I’m pretty sure that whole “living up to my BA” ship has sailed.

    Unfortunately, he isn’t.

    (No subject)

    Oct. 17, 2009 – 1:39am
    Touche, ok I can handle your abuse. So when would you like to meet? I like your look, Kind of that 60′s, 70′s Hillary/Georgetown look. Have a great weekend. Pat

    Oct. 21, 2009 – 1:37am
    Well hello, I’ve missed your sparkling reparte. OK are we on for ice cream? Pat

    Oct. 25, 2009 – 1:41am
    Hello, .Been a while since we’ve talked. How about a drink and some sparlking conversation. Hope your well. Pat

    Second Thoughts

    Nov. 14, 2009 – 1:47am
    Hi, It’s Pat 40 in Kernersville. I see your having second thoughts over my invitation for ice cream. It wouldn’t hurt to just get to know one another over polite conversation. I hope your weekend goes well. I’m visiting my sister near Manteo. Please keep in touch. Pat

    (No subject)

    Nov. 15, 2009 – 12:17am
    Seriously, any opinions on ‘Inglorious Basterds” or The Time Travelers Wife” ? How about “The Hangover”? I think I would have enjoyed any of these with you. Take care, Pat

    (No subject)

    Nov. 27, 2009 – 2:14am
    So, have you found a love connection in Kernersville? Hi, it’s Pat your old friend in Kernersville. I hope your weekend is going well. Let’s catch up sometime.

    Most of these messages were sent between midnight and 2am. Draw your own conclusions from there, y’all. Also: isn’t there some kind of rule about contacting someone who isn’t responding?

    Don’t worry though, I will send him one last message – with a link to this post in it.

    pixel They dont always go away when you ignore them

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