So - a new friend and I (a woman) decided to go out last night and do the "singles thing", which neither of us has actually done in years. What I mean is, we went to a local nightclub and notorious pickup spot. We weren't looking to be picked up, but wanted to view the wildlife and see how the natives are acting these days (as opposed to how it used to be back when), and to do a little dancing. The name of the place: Christopher's in Ft. Lauderdale.
We arrived at 10:30pm and the place was still somewhat unpopulated. A sweet little man of about 80 years old (I'm NOT kidding) asked me to dance almost as soon as we entered the club. I asked him to let me get settled, but he lurked close by and when a decent song came on and my friend and I got up to dance, he just grabbed me, so I had little choice but to be his partner. It was o.k., though. He was smiling like the dickens and had the softest skin - but though I was trying to keep the distance between us, he kept pulling me in towards him - and he wasn't kidding! It felt like dirty dancing - only with Grandpa. Anyway, that ended eventually and my friend and I were beset with other offers to dance. We were both hot and wanted to rest, so we politely declined, and had some refreshment ($5.00 bottled water, OUCH).
The crowd was such an interesting mix. Lots of young men with hungry looks to them, and the older men hiding it better, but still the same. The women were a bizarre mix - many older ladies with face work; lots of collagen puffed lips and jacked up breasts (both real and not). Tons of low-cut and very tight garments - cases of caked on mascara were sacrificed for last night's makeup on these gals. It was quite a spectacle. My friend and I witnessed some really amusing little scenes. And we both saw couples meet, dance a few times, and then suddenly be frantically making out.
I saw one beautiful man - alas a little too young for me, but I felt the pheremones at 10 paces, I swear. We gazed at one another more than a few times - those long, unmistakable looks signifying mutual interest, but two guys had hooked themselves to myself and my friend and wouldn't let go, so alas, meeting the lovely one wasn't possible. And a lucky thing too since he definitely looked considerably younger than me and I surely do NOT need that kind of complication in my life.
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DaisyMae420
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Sep 28 @ 1:55PM
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80 years old huh? That reminds me of an elderly neighbor many years ago. He was nearly 80 and was outside in our street with his walker whispering something to me. When I got closer he said..."you want to go inside and screw". I was 22 at the time and laughed so hard I almost fell down after I said NO. 
In his eyes I guess he never left 20.
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Kentuck
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Sep 28 @ 1:57PM
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My dear-thatis the typical bar action now--you have to after what you want. that waiting to see if he or she comes over only works for shy peole--that is they go home alone.
The bar is a bad place to meet people--try speaking to people while you are in line to get food or shooping.
The dead beats are rarely shooping--no money.
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lilmare4
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Sep 28 @ 2:15PM
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Kentuk:
I know what the bar scene is - nowadays it is the same as it ever was (hence my title). If you read my blog, I mention we weren't looking to be picked up. We were there to dance...and as observers of the spectacle, and it didn't disappoint us.
I talk to people in line at the grocery store all the time. Sadly, most of the men are wearing wedding rings. There is no one "good" place to meet people - it's a crap shoot. And while it may not be easy, you can meet a damn fine person at a single's bar (yes, the odds are slim, but I'm a damn fine person and I was there)....
I was just writing my observation of how things are the same, 25 years later -though...there's a hell of a lot more skin covered plastic walking around....
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wolfmist
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Sep 28 @ 2:37PM
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I have to say the grocery shopping thing is a total myth. I work in a grocery store. LOL I also shop in them regularly and never meet guys in them. I do often meet women who don't now how to buy produce so I help them. A lot of women ask me for advice since my cart is usually full of produce of a wide variety. Maybe if I was a guy that'd be helpful. LOL
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kywonder
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Sep 28 @ 2:55PM
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Don't you just love those elderly men hitting on you. I remember in my 20's having an old fart asked me to dance. He just wanted up on the floor I think. I was in a corner with a friend and it was dark, I could not see him and when we got on the floor, I saw he was old enough to be my grandpa. But the thing was, he just left me standing there and went and done his own thing. I just left him on the floor and went back to my seat.
Loved the blog, I truly was there and it brought back a lot of funny memories.
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RomanticLibra106
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Sep 28 @ 3:59PM
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I haven't been to a bar in a VERY long time with a girlfriend like you were.
I did go a # of months ago with a date after a friend's birthday party we all went to since a few of my friends wanted to go dancing. The band blew out our ear drums - we couldn't even HEAR each other to talk with our friends next to us. Had to resort to writing down what we had to say to each other on a piece of paper. Grrrrrrrrrrrrr LOADED with 20 somethings ONLY and yes the hungry looks were there - not interested in being picked up just as you weren't.
There IS no place to meet decent guys here so I joined a bunch of online dating services like this one. Not that that's so great either but a better chance than a BAR.
I'm not in my 20s anymore and haven't been for since the late 70s so here I sit.
Please Mr. Right FIND ME.
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hereshannon
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Sep 28 @ 5:09PM
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'' I talk to people in line at the grocery store all the time''
I bet your grocery manager really hates you, your so hot you probably hardboil all of the eggs whenever you walk past the dairy case! I think you should start doing your grocery shopping up here in the frozen North where I shop. That way you could be cooled down a bit and not cause so much damage, and I will be happy to carry your bags to the car every week. 
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Aug 5 @ 11:00PM
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Hmm. I know I'm nearly a year late posting here, but this blog caught my eye. I think you should have approached the younger dude. Who knows what (good) might have happened. You're very attractive. Don't pass up a good opportunity, even one you "think" may not work. 
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