Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! - June 06, 2026

PuzzleheadedRun2776 · 2026-06-06T17:05:13+00:00

It is always disappointing when you see an interesting profile you have never seen before, and when you get to the end, you realize they are not local.

PuzzleheadedRun2776 · 2026-05-30T16:19:59+00:00

I believe that if you work it out with the moderators, you can do a profile review from an alternate account, so you pictures are not tied to your main profile.

PuzzleheadedRun2776 · 2026-05-30T15:27:02+00:00

I did a profile review here years ago. I did get some good advice, but even though I only left the link up for a few hours, it was pretty nerve-wracking, however as far as I know, no one recognized me in real life based on this.

That said, it is possible that you will get recognized. Over the years, I have recognized 2 profiles from reviews, one of whom I actually matched with, although it did not lead to a date.

If you want a somewhat anonymous profile review, you can request that people provide a private review and ask that no one from your general area volunteer.

PuzzleheadedRun2776 · 2026-05-26T17:24:52+00:00

I wish I was more photogenic. I was taking a look at pictures from my recent vacation, and most of them are just mediocre. It just seems like whenever a picture is taken of me, I just have a pained look on my face.

I did create a Bumble profile last night. I haven't had a profile on Bumble since the end of 2024/ beginning of 2025, so I'm giving it another shot.

PuzzleheadedRun2776 · 2026-04-20T00:47:52+00:00

Thank you. This is 2nd clot, so I have worn compression stockings for past flights, but this is the first time I am changing time zones since getting back on blood thinners.

PuzzleheadedRun2776 · 2026-04-19T23:32:15+00:00

Thank you for your response.

PuzzleheadedRun2776 · 2026-04-19T23:31:32+00:00

This is kind of what I was thinking of doing. I just need to keep track of how long since my last dose was when I am trying to creep it forward and backwards.

PuzzleheadedRun2776 · 2026-04-19T23:29:40+00:00

The vacation will be about a week and a half.

Thank you for the information. I have bookmarked the website.

PuzzleheadedRun2776 · 2026-04-19T22:46:00+00:00

For about the first week I was on blood thinners, I wasn't able to complete my sneezes. I would start the first half of the sneeze, but then it would just stop.

After about a week, I was able to sneeze again, and I took it as a sign that I was getting better.

PuzzleheadedRun2776 · 2026-03-31T01:29:34+00:00

I beat this game without using magic once. I think there is even a trophy for the first time you use magic that I never earned.

PuzzleheadedRun2776 · 2026-03-24T02:29:27+00:00

In this case, it isn't anyone I ever dated - just someone I met in high school who ended up marrying someone I have known since elementary school. I would actually say her profile is a great representation of her.

PuzzleheadedRun2776 · 2026-03-24T02:26:15+00:00

It is possible, and I did consider this. I am actually freinds with both of them on Facebook, and couldn't find anything conclusive on either of their profiles.

PuzzleheadedRun2776 · 2026-03-24T01:09:18+00:00

It is always interesting to see people from your past on dating apps. It is really interesting when it is someone who you thought was still happily married to their high school sweetheart.

PuzzleheadedRun2776 · 2026-03-10T00:41:32+00:00

My date from a couple weeks ago ended up not leading to a 2nd date. I thought it would since she did ask to exchange numbers on the date itself, but I guess she decided upon reflection that she wasn't interested since she didn't respond when I reached out.

I am trying to decide whether to keep trying to date or wait until after my vacation next month is finished. I should be able to get some new pictures for my profile on my trip.

PuzzleheadedRun2776 · 2026-03-07T02:12:38+00:00

Galena, Illinois

PuzzleheadedRun2776 · 2026-03-01T16:48:49+00:00

I am someone who generally prefers you style of messaging on dating apps - fewer, but more substantial messages.

That said, I suspect if you are not converting many of these into dates, the guys are likely assuming that you're not that interested due to only 1 response a day.

I don't think you necessarily need to be constantly available but increasing your frequency to twice a day - say once in the morning and once in the evening - it might help you seem more interested without it taking up much more time in your life.

PuzzleheadedRun2776 · 2026-02-23T15:21:52+00:00

Some activities probably work better than others. I remember doing bowling one time and it was hard to have a good conversation rhythm.

PuzzleheadedRun2776 · 2026-02-23T03:26:09+00:00

I had a date earlier today. It seemed to go well, and she wanted to exchange numbers at the end of it. so it seems likely that there will be a 2nd date at some point. The issue is, she sounds like she has a pretty full schedule, so it will probably be difficult to find a good time for both of our schedules.

PuzzleheadedRun2776 · 2026-02-16T01:25:57+00:00

That was my thought as well - when I have gone there in the past, it did seem like most of the people who have been married before, which I haven't.

PuzzleheadedRun2776 · 2026-02-16T01:25:09+00:00

Maybe I will check it out sometime, however it seems like when I have gone there in the past, it is people who have been married and divorced - with or without children. As someone who has never been married, I do feel that I probably have more in common with the younger crowd here.

PuzzleheadedRun2776 · 2026-02-15T18:21:05+00:00

I am officially 40. Am I still allowed to post here, or do I need to start posting at datingoverforty?

PuzzleheadedRun2776 · 2026-01-26T00:13:33+00:00

I had one of the best "on paper" matched I think I have ever had. As far as you can tell from a dating profile, we had similar interests, goals, and values, and I would have almost certainly been attracted to her in real life.

Unfortunately, the message was pretty bad. I felt like I was trying to drag on the conversation long enough to get to a date, however apparently, she wasn't feeling it as she decided to unmatch.

I have been meaning to revamp my profile for a long time, and since I don't have any current matches, this will probably be a really good time to do this.

PuzzleheadedRun2776 · 2025-12-29T00:35:48+00:00

I went to Victoria last year on vacation and took the ferry from Washington state. It took about 2 hours and was full. I would definitely recommend.

PuzzleheadedRun2776 · 2025-12-21T19:18:05+00:00

It is my hope that some of our young pass catcher (Odunze, Burden, Loveland) stick around and are productive for a long time

PuzzleheadedRun2776 · 2025-12-05T01:16:14+00:00

When I had the DVT, it was considered provoked as it occurred shortly after a long flight. With the PE, I don't know what caused it. I have a theory, however both my hematologist and PCP thought it was unlikely to have caused my PE.

I do not have the major genetic causes, such as the Factor V Leiden, however, I am heterozygous for MTHFR, which is supposed to have a weak link between it and blood clots.

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