Triathlon Dating Thread Ver 2.0 (Page 44)

OK - here it is...the new and improved profile.  Per the suggestions of the ladies (and the 1 dude) on this forum... I made it less braggy and per TJ - I tried to tap into that humorous side a little bit.  

I'm posting the link to my profile...you can see what pics I have posted as well.  Let me know what you think...don't hold back.  (Oh god, what did I just ask for?)  

Chad's profile

Holy crap dude.

Axe that.  And the elf costume.  I don't need to be a woman to tell you nothing good will come from those two things.

As promised...here is a couple of sample emails.... I am also linking the profile of the lady I emailed. Feedback is appreciated

Profile 1

Here's my advice, take it or leave it.

Starting with a sex joke is mental.  Take it out.

If I was like you and writing a profile, I'd write this:

"I like spending time outdoors, which is useful as my house just got repossessed.  Not really, I'm solvent, enjoy trail running and eating out.  I'm 30 years old.  Plus another 11 years.  People tell me I'm indecisive but I'm not so sure about that.  

I'd really like to meet someone to have a great time with, interesting conversation and share new experiences.  If that leads to a lasting relationship then all the better.

I also scuba dive, golf and ski.  Sometimes all at once which is great fun.  I also like football but don't worry, I don't sit on the couch on Sunday with a beer in my hand.  I stand up with a dry martini.

So, enough about me, send me a message and let's get together for a date.  Ideally you'll be totally out of my league so even if things don't work out I can look cool on Facebook."

This is essentially a bastardization of my profile from many years ago and things worked out for me.

Here's my advice, take it or leave it.

Starting with a sex joke is mental.  Take it out.

If I was like you and writing a profile, I'd write this:

"I like spending time outdoors, which is useful as my house just got repossessed.  Not really, I'm solvent, enjoy trail running and eating out.  I'm 30 years old.  Plus another 11 years.  People tell me I'm indecisive but I'm not so sure about that.  

I'd really like to meet someone to have a great time with, interesting conversation and share new experiences.  If that leads to a lasting relationship then all the better.

I also scuba dive, golf and ski.  Sometimes all at once which is great fun.  I also like football but don't worry, I don't sit on the couch on Sunday with a beer in my hand.  I stand up with a dry martini.

So, enough about me, send me a message and let's get together for a date.  Ideally you'll be totally out of my league so even if things don't work out I can look cool on Facebook."

This is essentially a bastardization of my profile from many years ago and things worked out for me.

You should hold a seminar.  I'm impressed.

Impressed? He didn't mention "girth" once. Think about that, hot shot.

Here's my advice, take it or leave it.

Starting with a sex joke is mental.  Take it out.

If I was like you and writing a profile, I'd write this:

"I like spending time outdoors, which is useful as my house just got repossessed.  Not really, I'm solvent, enjoy trail running and eating out.  I'm 30 years old.  Plus another 11 years.  People tell me I'm indecisive but I'm not so sure about that.  

I'd really like to meet someone to have a great time with, interesting conversation and share new experiences.  If that leads to a lasting relationship then all the better.

I also scuba dive, golf and ski.  Sometimes all at once which is great fun.  I also like football but don't worry, I don't sit on the couch on Sunday with a beer in my hand.  I stand up with a dry martini.

So, enough about me, send me a message and let's get together for a date.  Ideally you'll be totally out of my league so even if things don't work out I can look cool on Facebook."

This is essentially a bastardization of my profile from many years ago and things worked out for me.

You can build this in:  "some people think two inches is too small but I think it's wide enough"

But perhaps save it for the 97th e-mail.

You my friend, are a master!  

May I use this?  I am seriously curious as to how this would affect my response rate.  

Go for it mate but if my ex-wife replies you're not allowed to date her. Deal?

Deal.

Here's my advice, take it or leave it.

Starting with a sex joke is mental.  Take it out.

If I was like you and writing a profile, I'd write this:

"I like spending time outdoors, which is useful as my house just got repossessed.  Not really, I'm solvent, enjoy trail running and eating out.  I'm 30 years old.  Plus another 11 years.  People tell me I'm indecisive but I'm not so sure about that.  

I'd really like to meet someone to have a great time with, interesting conversation and share new experiences.  If that leads to a lasting relationship then all the better.

I also scuba dive, golf and ski.  Sometimes all at once which is great fun.  I also like football but don't worry, I don't sit on the couch on Sunday with a beer in my hand.  I stand up with a dry martini.

So, enough about me, send me a message and let's get together for a date.  Ideally you'll be totally out of my league so even if things don't work out I can look cool on Facebook."

This is essentially a bastardization of my profile from many years ago and things worked out for me.

Lisa?  You didn't get serial killed on your POF date, did you? 

Dan-L.

I "borrowed" your profile and modified it a bit and tacked it onto my profile. Sent out 2 emails that day and I got one reply. It was a no thanks, but at least she replied. It has been a year since I have even got a rejection email so that is a start.

I have been striking up a conversation with a woman in my tri club. She is the honorary club photographer so I have been asking her about her camera, how long she has been doing photography, etc. It has been encouraging so far. I am just reluctant to make any formal moves because if she says no then I have to see her several times a week, every week for club rides and runs.

With today being Valentine's day, it is especially, I don't want to say difficult, but it is just another reminder that I have been alone for 3 years. I don't want to give off the desperate vibe, but I would really like to find someone to spend time with. I believe at 44 that I still have some good years left and that I am to young to be giving up.