Is Community Lifestyle in the Carolinas your Best Place?

I’m often asked which cities and towns in North Carolina and South Carolina are more affordable than others, and if North Carolina is more affordable than South Carolina, and vice versa.

First of all, look for communities that are less like a “resort” and more like a “community”. Remember, all those amenities cost money and someone has to pay for them making them less affordable in the long run.

Many communities in North Carolina and South Carolina have golf memberships, tennis memberships, social memberships, and even equestrian memberships. There are fees associated with all of them, and you don’t want to find out how much they are, after you settle into what you thought was your Best Place.

There can be fees for using the health club, pool, boat docks, and community room for social events. Recently, I was researching several communities in

North Carolina and I came across a golf community that had an initiation fee of $100,000! Plus yearly dues of $7,000, and a dining minimum of $1400 per year. I don’t know about you, but that’s one heck of a chunk of change

It doesn’t make much sense to choose a golf community, if you then can’t afford the membership and fees associated with it. Most communities have either a

Property Owners Association or a Homeowners Association, and each have fees associated with them.  If you own a townhouse or condominium, the fees are usually higher.

Many retirees today are seeking out retirement communities in North Carolina and South Carolina based on a choice of lifestyle and their interests, and they need to find out before hand if the fees associated with those activities will make it impossible to pursue them.

One way to find an affordable lifestyle in North Carolina and South Carolina is to look at some of the many small charming towns. They’re a good bet whether you’re retiring or relocating to the Carolinas.

I like to find small towns with active communities, just outside the larger metropolitan areas, or small towns within close proximity to other small towns,or small towns with colleges in them. These situations give you the advantage of small town living, but with big town services.

When I say small towns, I’m talking about towns of approximately 10-30,000 people.  Towns like Banner Elk, Blowing Rock and Boone in North Carolina are great examples of living in a “cluster” of smaller towns that have a lot to offer.

The western part of North Carolina also has some of the best places to live in the Carolina’s, like Cashiers, Fontana Village, Bryson City and Waynesville.

For coastal living, one of my very favorites is New Bern. It’s one of the best places I’ve been to in North Carolina. It’s a quaint small town with a historic housing stock and beautiful open spaces. The Neuse and Trent Rivers come together in the middle of Town. It’s gorgeous!

Although it’s still considered a small town, you won’t lack for shopping, culture and great restaurants. The ocean is only 40 minutes away and the Pamlico

Sound is right next door. And the people are some of the nicest I’ve ever met!

In South Carolina, you’ll find beautiful, quaint, small town living in places like Anderson, Beaufort, Summerville, and Georgetown.

Today, there are an increasing number of people interested in living just outside small downtowns where they can walk to shopping, restaurants, and activities.  Especially with the price of gas! Small towns in North Carolina and South Carolina have become very popular for relocating empty-nesters, as well as boomer retirees.

When I say small towns, I’m talking about towns of approximately 10-30,000 people.  Towns like Banner Elk, Blowing Rock and Boone in North Carolina are great examples of living in a “cluster” of smaller towns that have a lot to offer. 

The western part of North Carolina also has some of the best places to live in the Carolina’s, like Cashiers, Fontana Village, Bryson City and Waynesville. 

For coastal living, one of my very favorites is New Bern. It’s one of the best places I’ve been to in North Carolina. It’s a quaint small town with a historic housing stock and beautiful open spaces. The Neuse and Trent Rivers come together in the middle of Town. It’s gorgeous!

 Although it’s still considered a small town, you won’t lack for shopping, culture and great restaurants. The ocean is only 40 minutes away and the Pamlico

Sound is right next door. And the people are some of the nicest I’ve ever met!

In South Carolina, you’ll find beautiful, quaint, small town living in places like Anderson, Beaufort, Summerville, and Georgetown. 

Today, there are an increasing number of people interested in living just outside small downtowns where they can walk to shopping, restaurants, and activities.  Especially with the price of gas! Small towns in North Carolina and South Carolina have become very popular for relocating empty-nesters, as well as boomer retirees

There’s usually a greater sense of “community” in these smaller towns, and opportunities to get involved as a volunteer or civic leader. 

Other advantages includeless traffic, more affordable housing and usually lower taxes. You might also find some great old houses just waiting for you to restore them. 

Whether you’re relocating to the Carolina’s or looking for an active adult retirement community, there’s a small town that could be just right for you. 

But wait, I must also tell you of a possible downside. In these small towns, you won’t find as much diversity in the people and you might be considered an “outsider” at first, and you may find that all the cultural events and services you want may not be readily available. 

Either way, if you pick a small town in North Carolina or South Carolina that’s a short ride from one of its urban areas, you’ll be assured of a variety of services, good medical care and plenty of activities to keep you busy. 

There is also the added benefit if you find a community with a college or branch of a major university, where you can experience plently of intellectual stimulation and diversity.

All and all, if you use my “cluster” concept of relocating or retiring around other small towns, the drawbacks will be far outweighed by the slower pace, quality of lifestyle and lower cost of living.

Two of my favorite small Best Places in the Carolinas are Lenoir, North Carolina which was rencently voted a “Hot Bargain” in National Geographic Adventure Magazine, and Aiken, South Carolina, which is located in the middle of beautiful horse country just northeast of Augusta, GA.

 

 

 

What Type of Community is Your Best Place?

Often confused with a housing development or neighborhood, a retirement community is not about the community being “gated” as much as it is about the fact that they are “planned.”

With or without a gate or guard house, people feel safer living in a community with like minded people with similar interests and communities are becoming very popular especially with people in retirement.

Most all communities are deeded real estate. And today, there are many different types and styles of “communities” which have various levels of amenities.  It is important as you explore in search of finding your Best Place to live, you know and understand all the choices that are available.

An “Active Adult Community“ is an age-restricted community requiring at least one household resident is age 55. No one under age 19 may be a permanent resident. Residents usually engage in community activities and are retired, employed in some manner or have their own business.

Many Adult Communities maintain the property for the residents. I like to call them “Active Lifestyle Communitiesbecause, for the most part, the focus today seems to be more on lifestyle and amenities, rather than age.”

Some communities are centered on boating, golf, horses, fitness or some other outdoor activity. They have a certain “style” to them.

“Private Residence Clubs“ is deeded real estate ownership (fractional ownership) without the added responsibility of owning. The price varies with residence and number of weeks in your plan.

With “Destination Clubs“ you don’t own any of the real estate and for only a membership fee and yearly dues, provide access to houses throughout the world. Both Private Residence and Destination Clubs provide high-end housing at resort destinations with five-star amenities.

The explosive “New Urbanism“ communities tightly cluster a wide variety of home types, foster interaction; residents are diverse from the retired to young families; feature walkable Main Street shopping, restaurants and a mix of commercial development.

The New Urbanism community de-emphasizes the need for a car has undeveloped common “green space” and offers residents of different ages and economic backgrounds.

New Ruralism communities foster connection with nature, privacy, and community involvement only as desired.

The home sites are usually large and separated by nature preserves, natural features, and agricultural land.

New Ruralism communities are characterized by undisturbed open spaces shared by everyone.

A new type of community real estate is Co-housing. Co-housing is where people are committed to helping each other and becoming popular with the same generation that gave us the commune.

Residents of a Co-housing community own a townhome or condo and share a “common house”, participate in the design, operation and maintenance of the community.

The common facilities usually contain a kitchen, lounge, children’s room, recreational facilities, meditation room and workshops.

As you can see, there are many different types and styles of “communities”.

Whether you’re retired or relocating to what you want to be your Best Place to Live, communities offer a wide variety of lifestyles.

There’s no better way to find out more about the communities you are considering, than taking a trip to visit them. Many offer “discounted“ weekend packages.

However, before you spend all that time and money, make sure you read the fine print.  Also, many provide a video or DVD of the community, so you can get to know them without ever leaving home.

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Why choose a Mexican Retirement Community?

These days, retirees are looking for something more than just an inexpensive lifestyle, with the necessary services easily available, with a good choice of activities; while these points are definitely important, retirees are also looking for a group of people that they can connect with to enjoy this retirement lifestyle. Features of Mexican retirement communities, especially one new development in Playa del Carmen, La Escondida, provide an excellent combination of these key points, with a special emphasis on the community of people.

 

You may wonder, “How does a retirement community in Mexico offer one of the best choices for connecting with other retirees?” One important point is that there is a growing number of expat retriees from Canada and the United States choosing to spend their retirement years in Mexico. Playa del Carmen and the surrounding area is home to thousands. One of the most important points of La Escondida is that as a development it emphasizes creating a real community atmosphere.

 

The features of La Escondida which will help to create this atmosphere include a number of activity areas, including mini-putt, large green spaces, pools connected by canals and a clubhouse with card and pool tables, as well as a gym. In fact, only 26% of the development is dedicated to residential construction; the other 74% is dedicated to these community areas. Living here, retirees will enjoy planned activities, and relaxing days with friends and neighbors.

 

La Escondida also helps retirees enjoy group outings in the many benefits of the surrounding areas. A concierge service and a tour company offering tours specific for the area allow for site seeing and enjoying events in a secure and planned way, leaving retirees to relax.

 

Transportation service to and from locations within Playa del Carmen means that a car-free lifestyle is possible, and within the community itself, there are no cars. Parking is provided within the gated area for those who choose to own a car. The lack of traffic means peace of mind for everyone. Luggage delivery to your front door makes arrival, and leaving for trips easy.

 

The development offers a large variety of property types, ranging from large single family homes to2 bedroom apartments. Nearby are many services, including a mall with English movies within walking distance, a Walmart, a new state-of-the-art hospital, 8 golf courses, theme parks, marinas and much more.

 

And, of course, the cost of living in Mexican retirement communities is low. Retirees living in Playa del Carmen notice the difference in their savings and budget.

 

The advantage of La Escondida, is again, that it promotes a real community atmosphere to enjoy all of the advantages of Playa del Carmen. This is perhaps the best situation a retiree could find.

 

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Six Reasons for Retirees to Consider an Upscale Adult Mobile Home Community

If you’re retiring and wanting to downsize your living arrangement, a mobile home park may not be on your list of areas to check out. Mobile home parks sometimes conjure up images of dirty streets and cluttered yards – not anywhere a person who is house- and community-proud would want to live. However, mobile home parks are changing to meet the demands of a growing demographic who want quiet, well-maintained communities where they can live in peace. Due to this transition, here are six great reasons to consider an upscale mobile home community:

1. Affordability

Mobile homes are affordable, with a low initial cost and upkeep. The park usually takes care of major area maintenance, leaving you to care only for your home and its immediate environs. This means that you have to spend less time, effort and money paying for and keeping up your home. Spend your money on your hobbies or travel! The bonus of the new wave of mobile home ownership by the well-to-do means that a mobile home in a luxury resort is a good investment for your money.

2. Luxury

Did you just see the word, “luxury” in regards to mobile homes? Yep. The demand for more upscale housing has turned the entire mobile home industry around. Today’s modern homes look like luxurious houses instead of boxes on the outside. On the inside, plush carpeting, hardwood floors, modern fixtures and spacious designs make these homes very comfortable residences. New laws concerning mobile home construction are also changing the design of these dwellings into buildings with solid construction of quality materials. The face of adult-oriented mobile home parks, too, is changing, with many being designed to meet the needs of active retirees by installing swimming pools, fitness complexes, clubhouses, community center activities and other desirable amenities.

3. Appearance

It’s hard to watch unmaintained houses and messy yards in your neighborhood give it a trashy appearance and lower property values. This is especially difficult if you have worked hard to keep your property clean and your house in good repair. One of the attractions of a luxury park is that there is maintenance of the grounds and rules about the appearance of the properties. Generally these rules are reasonable and serve to make the appearance of the park a pleasure for all who live there.

4. Quiet

Let’s face it – most people love and have raised kids, but sometimes they want to live in a quieter environment. Living in an adult community means that you don’t have to wake up to the chatter of schoolgoers in the morning. This doesn’t mean that you can’t have your grandchildren over to visit; it means that when they go home, you can relax and reflect on the sweet sound of silence. That and not tripping over rollerblades outside are definite benefits to adult communities that many people appreciate!

5. Security

Many upscale mobile home parks are gated, but this is not the only reason that they are more secure. Smaller communities, especially those formed for people of similar interests and goals, are closer knit than today’s sprawling collections of houses. People are more likely to notice if strangers hang around or if suspicious activity is going on. They are also more likely to be proactive by confronting suspicious people or calling the police. Crime is low in these communities, due to the lifestyles of the people who move here.

6. Community

It’s wonderful to live where you know your neighbors and share interests. A specially-designed mobile home park allows these connections to be made easily and swiftly. With many quality mobile home communities investing in social centers for their residents and group activities, it’s easy to stay active and interested in your community and make new friends. Community is something we can all appreciate and benefit from and choosing a community that encourages community spirit is an excellent way to support this.

If you are looking for the above amenities in your next home, try visiting an upscale mobile home park. Mobile home parks are changing to meet the needs of people who want more from the communities they invest in. Upscale parks are challenging the stigma of the term “mobile home park” with quality residences and standards that uphold community values. You may be pleasantly surprised with what you see.

Active Adult Community Sales Presentation Deaton Creek GA

Sales presentation at Village of Deaton Creek, a Del Webb active adult community north of Atlanta Georgia. Covers activities center, community layout and model types in the 55+ active adult community. Del Webb now has three 55 active adult communities in GA. Village at Deaton Creek is the closest to Atlanta. This video was made by Robert Fowler of 55CommunityGuide.com and Retirement Media Inc. There is a 55+ model home park just outside this sales office.

What’s The Best Retirement Community?

The best retirement community would be the one that meets high regulatory standards, has modern day treatment, services, and life style selections, and is facilitated by experts and professionals in the individual and well being care fields. But the best retirement community can be one which suits your (or your loved one’s) particular choices and requirements. For that reason, the best method to determine on what is excellent for you personally would be to make visits to the retirement communities inside your area.

Lookup for what you look for since the best retirement community by involving buddies, family members, or sizeable others, so all can glimpse for any regional web site that’s accessible and which accommodates your recent and ongoing desires and tastes and possibly even individuals of the ones who occur to go to once you might be established there.

Consider the best retirement community by calling over a neighborhood volunteer, also called an ombudsman, who can produce you with an updated checklist of retirement facilities in the place you seek out to are living in. Use the list to contact every single individual residence facility and also to do informal or semi-formal interviews. Bring a checklist of sorts towards the interviews, and ask about fees, services, regulations and/or policies, accreditation and skills of the web page along with the office staff, and anything at all else which is crucial to you—menus, courses offered, travel arrangements, levels of healthiness care, and so forth..

The best retirement community will generally have 24-hour-a day, 7 days-a-week assistance; will offer you satisfying things to do, events, and courses; and will provide clean up, healthy environs and wholesome, satisfying menus and foods that are varied, diet-appropriate, and adequately prepared and served by skilled and knowledgeable office staff.

The best retirement community will make you would like to are available back, and even move in! When this really is the situation, be sure to have make contact with info in the man or women you interviewed or other qualified personnel, and schedule a return appointment—to tour the facilities at length. Around the tour, search for and have absolutely partners, friends, loved ones with you also look for (or ask about if not found) such necessities for beneficial living as:

1) the existence of actions, plans, and schedules which can be spiritually, physically, mentally, and emotionally engaging and suitable for your desires.
2) hygienic environments—in the bathrooms, the bedrooms, the community spaces, etc.
three) how legal and security troubles are met and rules are kept.

The best retirement community will indicate as enjoyable, progressive, supportive, and towards the letter with your well-being in mind first. The best retirement community could have meds locked up, but licenses out in the open. The best retirement community can have a nutritionist on employees and foods service providers who are friendly, accommodating, and who preserve for the menus, taking specific diets and meals restrictions seriously. The best retirement community will, more than all, be secure, clear, and have absolutely residents who are delighted, nutritious, and inviting—inviting you to join in temporarily whenever you visit and encouraging you to wish to stay there!

Top Mexican Retirement Community – Retirement Lifestyle for All

While gated communities with complete services tend to be geared towards retirees, here’s a little tip; you don’t have to be retired to enjoy this kind of relaxing and active lifestyle! One Mexican retirement community, a boutique resort in Playa del Carmen called La Escondida, demonstrates this point well.

 

This community offers close and easy access to many of the benefits of the Playa del Carmen area, including the beautiful wide beaches, with soft white sand, the restaurants, shops and bars of the main tourist strips, the environment and culture-focused theme parks, numerous Mayan ruins, classic, old cities (about 2-3 hours away), golf courses, marinas, activities such as diving and deep sea fishing, and much more.

 

What sets La Escondida apart is the fact that it makes these conveniences much more accessible; with trip planning services, planned community outings, and luggage deliver to and from you house, these services are not only ideal for retirees who wish to enjoy life’s pleasures without the hassles involved, but for anyone looking for that same relaxation; vacationing families and young couples could enjoy a taste of retirement years before they get there.

 

This Mexican retirement community is complete; besides easy access to surrounding conveniences, La Escondida also provides a full set of activity options within the gates of the neighborhood. With large amounts of green space (72% of the development), pools connected by canals, and swim up bars, a club house with spaces for games and socializing, and a gym, most people – retired or not – won’t need to spend time or money leaving when they don’t want to. There are also planned events.

 

Within walking distance is a mall with an English movie theater, large stores for shopping, and cafes and small speciality shops.

 

Would you like to enjoy a retirement lifestyle before you actually retire? Consider a property in a community like La Escondida.

 

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Magazine Franchise Brings Community Information to Seniors

SENIOR Magazine was founded by Josh Cates who recognized an information gap between seniors and information focused on their healthcare needs and other issues. Cates published his first magazine, Denton County Texas Senior Resource Guide which is now known as Denton County SENIOR, in the spring of 2006. The publication was well received by readers, advertisers and healthcare facilities alike which prompted Cates to spend the next three years working with an advisory team and reader review boards to refine the idea and create SENIOR Magazine.

 

Following the original publication in 2006, three additional regional publications were added. Based on the success of all four publications, SENIOR Magazine began offering their system through franchising in 2009 in an effort to bring the magazine into new markets all across the country.

 

“Our original vision was to bring relevant information to seniors and their families in a local community.  This vision has not changed but the quality, content and presentation have been refined over the past three years based on feedback we have received from hospitals, advertisers and readers,” explained Cates.

 

As the “baby boomer” population ages, SENIOR Magazine continues to fill a need in a growing market by providing healthcare-related businesses a way to directly market to their consumers.

 

“By advertising and writing in our premier, full color magazine, our clients are aligning themselves with an elite company who affectively helps them reach a large quantity of potential clients, at a very affordable price. Our publication is focused and targets a valuable demographic which is readers 50 and older with middle to upper incomes,” Cates says.

 

Cates believes good candidates for a SENIOR Magazine franchise are those with ambition, self confidence, personal drive, motivation, desire and perseverance. In addition, a desire to be involved in the local community and to be an asset to advertisers and the senior population is key according to Cates who says their ideal candidates typically fall into two categories.

 

Cates explains, “The first is a stay-at-home mom or retired person who wants to supplement their income through a single territory which should be a part-time job and still allow freedom and flexibility. The second candidate is more of an entrepreneur who wants to build a full-time business with more income potential through multiple territories.” With either category, the franchise offers three magazines to fit various market sizes and allow for growth.

 

Start-up costs for a SENIOR Magazine franchise are relatively low including a $30,000 franchise fee and $6,700 start-up kit. The fees include the right to use the SENIOR Magazine name and everything needed to get started including an individualized magazine template, ad specification sheets, media kits, marketing materials, initial in-house training and more. The franchise does not charge a royalty fee but rather a flat fee to produce each magazine allowing franchisees to have a fixed cost of goods sold.

 

Since December 2006, the franchise has awarded 11 territories in Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana.  “Our model has been well received and our franchisees are providing validation to our training and model,” says Cates.  “We see controlled growth of 10 to 12 franchisees per year over the next few years, and being in every state by the tenth year.”

 

According to Cates, new franchisees can have their first magazine produced within three to six months of signing on.

 

For more information visit http://www.franchisegator.com/Senior-Magazine-franchise/

Senior Living Community Trends

Senior living communities are relatively new, are responding to constantly changing demands and while even this industry is reacting to the current economic downturn, baby boomers are creating and responding to trends in a variety of ways.  A recent survey conducted by Mather LifeWays with Life Services of Illinois in late 2008 revealed some interesting findings.  This survey is “significant because there are few published studies that examine trends in programs, amenities, and environments among aging services providers,” states Mary Leary, President and CEO, Mather LifeWays.

Independent living is at the top of the list for most seniors and most are serious about technology.  That means that senior living communities must offer state-of-the-art systems for computer savvy seniors.  Those leaving the workforce today have become accustomed to and very adept at building their careers and a portion of their personal lives around computers.  Seniors want services available that will allow them to maintain independence.

New models in Senior Living Communities

The Beacon Hill model, as described in AARP Magazine is an innovative program that allows residents to stay in their homes and maintain their independence safely and comfortably.  Beacon Hill Village in Boston is being embraced by communities with seniors across the nation because of its model as a full-service concierge program dedicated to linking older residents of the neighborhood with anything from a ride to the doctor’s office to house painting services to free lectures and exercise classes.  Members must live in the neighborhood and pay an annual fee. The Beacon Hills Village program has sparked grassroots movements across the country.

“The New Retirement Survey” released in 2005 by Merrill Lynch focused on how baby boomers, who are quickly approaching retirement age, will have a noticeable impact on all aspects of senior living, including housing.  In fact, because baby boomers will fundamentally reinvent retirement by living longer and remaining engaged and employed beyond age 65, the impact will influence all trends in senior living communities.  The survey describes the “turning point”: 76% of boomers intend to keep working and earning after retiring from their current job and even exploring entirely new careers.  This desire to continue working is motivated by earnings and by a desire for “continued mental stimulation and challenge which will motivate them to stay in the game.” Naturally, this finding supports the senior living community trend of a desire for further education. Visit the Bernard Osher Foundation to learn about the location of classes and opportunities for lifelong learning offered by this well-regarded foundation.

Trends can also be observed in surveys targeting the operators and owners of these communities.  The Mather Lifeways survey describes trends in senior living communities that include wellness and lifelong learning options available as well as environmental considerations, such as green living standards.   The survey also found that wireless technology is opening even more opportunities to pursue a wealth of knowledge.  Currently, 22% of continuing care retirement communities are now offering Web-based education; however that number is expected to soar to 69% over the next four years, while wellness offerings, including classes and recreation, are projected to grow to 52%, up from 25%.  Studies also reveal that 35% of senior living community providers are expected to observe “green” standards in new construction or renovation.

Another study, by Ziegler Capital Markets, queried senior living community owners, explores senior living community trends from a marketing standpoint.  The majority of respondents stated that their multi-site organizations have been impacted by the current downturn in the economy.  When asked how they intend to react, most said they will offer a variety of discounts on monthly service and entrance fees, which will naturally be attractive to those considering a senior living community.  Marketing programs are also focusing more on what their community can offer in response to trends in senior living communities.

Technology, independence, education, health and environmental concerns will undoubtedly keep the newest members of the senior population occupied, challenged and productive for many years.

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Friend are you sitting at home wanting to meet singles? My second is that when you are out and about in Anywhere usa  or canada  for that matter  need to be approachable. In other words, your body language needs to be that of “I am very open to meeting singles and making a new friend”. This advice is good for both guy or girl.  so many times I have “cute” friends who comment to me all of the time…. ‘Hey, you seem to have singles come up and just talk to you all of the time, why is that”…. my response is

 

 ”Well, I have learned that you have to be Singles friendly.  it is very risky for anyone to just approach you in a unfamiliar scene whether it be at a bar, a work related meeting or other type event. Make it that much easier on them (and yourself), good eye contact, a smiling face and a positive attitude will have even the shyest person talking to you! This lady has been widowed for six years: There is such a story in dating singles, especially at my age, 34 recently. I guess in the 4 years since my husband passed on, I have dated singles over 50 people, mostly just one time…

 

 

guys  is sort of nice, probably about 150 people there on a good night, all looking for a pick-up I guess… There is a mixture of ages, but I found mostly those who hit on me were the young guys and I’m not interested in that… Maybe it is me, too picky, whatever, but I have a must list and he has to do or be certain things or I am not interested. One who is not a heavy drinker, smoker, non- curser, non-beer belly, non-real short, non-rude, non-liar, non-womanizer, and the list goes on and on…. I have been to singles groups, hospice groups, clubs, etc. and everyone at church is over 100 years old….

Where I live now, there are 7346 men , a lot of singles I am told. I go to the pool and to their parties, and the older men are after the young women and the young men are after the old women, just not for me. … Yes, I would love to meet a precious man but it looks like he is not out there. I fixed my mom up with a 47-year old, she is 74, 5 years ago and they are still together and are soul mates. He is nice man.

 

 I think my trouble was I had such a great marriage, such a kind and loving man, no drinker or smoker or curser, always respectful of others and hard worker, my mate, so now it is hard because you do compare. This Friday we would have been married 38 years. .. I now call everyone I meet, users, abusers, losers and liars.

One guy hit me…only once and he was history. Several have depended on me to pay for outings, one refused to work, and nearly all were liars and one stole from me, so I feel I just want to hide in my place. I was stupid a few times, and fell for the flattery a few times, but no more, learned hard lessons. (Note: some details omitted to protect

 

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Just wanted to drop you a line to thank you. I met someone on your site about two years ago from Khabarovsk, Russia. Well since then we have been married and are expecting an addition to our family at the end of the year.
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Female Meet Singles ads:

Meet Singles ad 1.)

Hi, Thanks for visiting… I’m not very good at this kind of thing. So here is a little about me. My name is Melissa, I’m 33, and I have 3 kids. Two are in High School one in Eleme. I’m 5 feet 4 inches and out of shape. Other than being the typical women I have a great relationship with my kids and I hang out with my friends alot. By typical women I mean…. If I say I’m not upset… I really am.

I’ve posted on here before and well let’s just say I’ve met some interesting people. I am looking for a LTR not a FWB or one night stand. I hope to find something amazing. I see myself as a free spirit ( save the rain forrest, save the trees, don’t litter ).
The kind of man I am looking for is honest, trustworthy, and respectful. I am mostly attracted to African American men but don’t let that stop you.

I’ve attached a photo that was taken about a mo. ago. Hope to hear from you. Please send a pic of yourself so I can match a face with the name

Meet Singles ad 2.)

Hi im 28 years old, single, no kids, 150 pounds, I am Mexican, responsible and independent Im looking for a single, respecful, atractive man, no kids, someone around my age I like movies, dinner, drinks, talking, concerts, shows what im looking for is friends first and maybe a relationship

Meet Singles ad 3.)

a guy whos romantic and also knows how to have fun. likes music and laughing and being random at times. somone who brings out the best in me and loves to do stuff on the weekends, but also is ook with just cuddling and waching a movie.somone not to shy but not to loud. he has to like music cuz in the summer time thats whare im at (concerts).a guy with a future and smarts.

Meet Singles ad 4.)

I’m not really sure why I’m posting this. I guess I’m just bored. I live solo and all of my friends that I used to be adventurous with are either married or on their way to being married.

My favorite past times include but are not limited to: laughing, watching UFC, trying not to kill myself on my jetskis(LOL), huntinng, reading, watching extreme sports, shopping, watching movies, etc. I drink occassionally but don’t mind if you do more. I even keep beer in my fridge for the friends who do drink. I have 2 kitties and a small dog. I have a great job, my own place and my own car. I’m honest, upfront, and no drama.

I’m looking for someone who likes trying new things… new music, new food, new hangouts, new hobbies. Someone with their own place (roommates are cool but not if they’re your parents). Someone who knows I’m not going to jump in bed with them right away but maybe later down the road and is perfectly ok with that. Someone who knows who they are and what they want in life.

Meet Singles ad 5.)

Looking for new friends to do things with and see where it goes. I am not looking for a hook up or a booty call just someone nice who likes horses, outdoors, animals, going and seeing new places and laughing at silly things. Prefer cowboy 30-45…must know which end of the horse to get on. Please be stable, funny and have a heart of gold. No huge expectations, just tired of sitting home by myself and want to get out and live life. I am a wranglers and boots girl…have horses..have a pick up truck…love the outdoors….
 
 
 
Male Meet Singles ads:

Meet Singles ad 6.)

Hello, Heres a little about me. I am very laid back and easy going. I am white, 5 ft. 10 in. tall, 275 lbs. (I am a big guy), with brown hair and eyes. I do not have any tattoos or pirecings. I smoke socially, and I do drink with friends socially and love to go out to see local bands at bars. I love to out to movies and eat. My hobbies include playing pool and board games, a lot cooking, playing sports, going to comedy clubs, trying new restaurants and going to see local bands. I am a single father of two kids, they are currently living with there mother, there mother and I don’t have any type of an relationship at all and don’t wish to have any type of relationship with her. I will say I do want more kids but not anytime soon. I have my own truck, and I have my own business. I am a baptist and attend church. I am not perfect and don’t expect you to be. I am looking for someone who lives in or around the Mesquite area, must be sweet, and willing to have fun. You must have a phone, and not currently in any type of relationship

Meet Singles ad 7.)
Hey whats up..I am a latino, single. Just turned 30 lol. Really just looking for now but would like to find someone to carry a long term relationship with, hopefully. A lil bit about me I am very honest so no worries about head games from me. I have no tolerance for liars so please just be honest, trust me I am not one to judge. I am very open minded and forgiving, sometimes to much. I am sincere with everything I do, from the way I live to the way I work. I do keep myself in shape and would expect the same from you, but dont get me wrong I do love a lady with curves in the right spots, what man doesnt lol. I am very affectionate but not where its smotherin. I believe in chilvary, love to laugh, love to listen and sing to music, umm..let’s see. O I would prefer a classy lady who is no taller than 5′8 cuz I am a lil bit taller than that. The shorter the better. I really have no preference in race but I am very attracted to dark skinned woman, but it is not nessecary. Again not to picky but in a sense am.

Meet Singles ad 8.)
Looking for a special woman to share adventures with… Traveling, movies, laughs, walks on the beach and a great and forever friendship. I could take up all the the space and fill you up with words that can probably impress you, but I will only seem like the rest of the ads. If you would like to know more about me send me an Email and ask anything you want,

Meet Singles ad 9.)
So is anyone interested in attending the “dollar movie” tonight or a regular movie perhaps? I’ll come get ya, bring you home if you don’t have a ride. (I’ll even open the door for you!!!!)….such a gentleman!!! We could even get a burger before/after……my treat. And if we really like each other “maybe” we can even hold hands at the movie

Meet Singles ad 10.)
Hello. I am single, no kids. I am very passionate, romantic, charming, and like to think a great catch. I like cycling, working out, reading, playing guitar, listening to music, golfing, and love to cook. I am looking for a fabulous lady with a great sense of humor. Oh, and nice legs helps..wink. I am 6′2, 200. Email me if interested in talking? Have a fabulous

 

 

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