landstar59 is offline landstar59 Post #1  July 23,2009, 5:12pm
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We've all done it, dialed the wrong phone number but normally a person excuses themselves and hangs up. While my mother visited a couple weeks ago, she kept trying to call someone from memory (which obviously isn't that good) and called the wrong number several times. The guy who answered said he'd talk to her anyway and she said, "no thanks", he asked "why not?" I got tickled by this because little did he know that even though her voice doesn't sound like it, my mother is 72 yrs. old. He was probably in his 30's. Hey maybe this is a way to meet others. What do you think? Did you ever dial a wrong number and hear an interesting voice on the other end of the line?
 
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Yes, long ago, if I remember correctly it was1964. It wasn't exactly a wrong number, but it was a phone conversation that wouldn't have taken place, except for one little bit of chance.I do remember I was a college student at the beginning of a new semester selling old textbooks and buying new ones. In that innocent long ago age, we would list our books, hoped for prices, names, and phone numbers on a sheet of paper, and thumbtack the paper to a designated bulletinboard in the Administration Building. We could make a bit more than the bookstores' buyback, and purchase for less than the bookstores' used books price; a win/win--except for the bookstores.

This guy called me, and thought I had a very seductive voice. I happened to have a cold, as well as a life long sinus condition. Different, yes. Distinctive, yes. Immediately recognizeable, yes. Seductive? One and only time anyone thought so. We had a long conversation, and agreed to meet in front of The Library. I showed up, and waited...and waited...and waited...etc. Now, back then as now, I give the benefit of a doubt, and as mentioned here, do not consider appearance The major importance. After about 20 minutes, I realized there was one guy who had been standing in one spot for some time. He was average, nothing wrong with him, but no immediate chemistry. Also, I did not like how he was dressed. I considered a bit, then walked over, said "Are you ________?" and was unable to decide if I was happy or not that he was. We attended a Noon campus event, were pleasant, and said goodby. Forever. No further contact. Phew!

Perhaps both of us made a big mistake, based upon superficialities. I didn't like how he was dressed. I obviously did not look like whatever he expected. I hope he found what he wanted. As for me, I met someone a bit later, and we lasted until he died. Maybe, if we were more mature, we might have lasted forever, but I was happy with the person I married, and have no regrets.

People seldom appear as they sound. It is amazing how the pictures in our minds do not look the same in person. (I have yet to have anyone describe my voice's imaginary picture, which is scary. No one will tell me!)

See? We truly do need to search beyond the initial quick impression. That's why I amy willing to goive that 92% of all matches a fair chance; too bad they won't extend me the same courtesy.

Good luck anyway. Perhaps the voice fantasy shall fulfill some listeners' hopes. Anything is possible, and sometimes is.
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Thanks for that great story!
 
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Several years ago I received a call from a guy who had just moved onto the nearby Air Force base. He said he was lonely and just wanted someone to talk to. He had just dialed a random number. I was happy to talk with him and give him some local landmarks to checkout. We talked about an hour, never heard from him again, but I felt I had done some good and enjoyed giving out the info on my area which is just a piece of heaven!
 
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Thank you, I'm glad you liked it. (It's amazing how forgotten memories can suddenly bubble up!)

I have tried to look beyond the obvious, and wish some of the visually unattractive and height challenged would take a good look at themselves, and realize their requirements may be why they are alone. I read a few comments on a blog concerning what is "wrong" with eHarmony, which reinforced this attitude. One man claimed women are "always checking me out;" if so, why is he on dating site(s)? He also commented, with extreme words I won't include, how "ugly" the women on this site appear. 100% ugly?! Perhaps an eye exam is in order, as well as new glasses!

At my point in life, I try to look beyond the superficial, have an open mind, and realize attitude is a major factor. If I don't find anyone, fine; it's much better than grabbing anyone at all so I won't be alone. But...if someone is open minded, and is willing to consider something beyond a perfect 24 year old beauty ...
 
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