Topic: This just says it all! What it's like to move here.
Topic Posted by: Martimmy
Date Posted: Sun Nov 4 1:03:01 2007
Additional Comments:From the Strictly Platonic section of Craigslist
"I am a gay male and I have to tell you I never thought I would have to place an ad for friends...but here I am.. I am 31 been in a relationship for 10 years that has moved me to here to the lovely twin cities a couple years ago. Needless to say I left all my friends and have not been able to replace them here. I enjoy almost anything from sitting on the couch with a martini at 2pm just because its not 5pm yet, to spending all day at the mall and having to rent a uhaul to get all the bags home. I really like to do fun things spontanously. Theatre, museums, video games, travel of any kind, coffee, wine, goofy conversation (especially after wine =), and finding new restaurants not on the beaten path. So, that is a little about me. If you think we would connect, write me back and lets find out."
I always hear that the Twin Cities attracts really amazing people, but the shelf life is less than 5 years before they move away. I think that is true. Around 2002, the people I hung around most were from out of state/country and now they are ALL gone. Chicago, Miami, New York. I farted off to Savannah, but I'm now back like a stupid douchebag. It's prosperous here, that's my lame excuse.
Needless to say regarding the ad, I will not respond. It would not be wise to go against my upbringing. I am taught to read such ads with high regard and empathy, sigh, and then swiftly turn thoughts inward and move forward with familiar routines and tasks. Yes.
Posted by: Mz Chris Date posted: Sun Nov 4 11:45:50 2007
Message: Early this summer I made a friend from the strictly platonic craigslist. Turns out the logistics of our lives and the distance between us made things too complicated, but she was a very nice person and I don't regret answering her ad. We exchanged emails awhile, then met (with husbands and kids in tow) at the zoo. We had a very good time every time we got together.
Posted by: MsLark Date posted: Sun Nov 4 4:12:50 2007
Message: You and me both, but he sounds like someone you could have coffee with--at least once! Although, gotta be careful with CraigsList these days.
