Need on-line conversation to get me through the holidays

Wecome! This truly sucks. Fill us in, get good conversation and advice.

And have a few with us while you're at it.
and share your recipies, please, food and drink

Dallas? You must be able to find something to do there...I heard it's the good time.

And my name is Slappy Doo Hoo. I like long walks on the beach, settling down with a good book, and raising genetically altered hamster-puppies.

Alone and betrayed in Dallas
Hi ..thanks for all the wonderful replies I really appreciate it...
Yes, Dallas is a great city..a lot to do..shopping, restaurants...I try to find all the freebies and I have volunteered and met some folks....
All my close friends are in SC..

My son just left Texas last week..he was stationed at Fort Hood...after returning from Iraq...he broke down mentally...and resigned his officers commission...HIs wife was unfaithful while he was gone and he just couldn't handle..One positive from all this...He found the Lord...and I truly believe God sent him back to SC...He's healing and seeking employment in the civilian world.
In the meantime..after I arrived in Dallas last year I met what I thought was a wonderful man..our friendship brought many blessing to my life..
Unbeknownst to me; he had a secret life of strip clubs, porn, and closet homosexuality...I found out through my son...who revealed the "truth" before he left Texas. My friend is also heavily involved in the occult...I thought through prayer; and my life as a witness that I could persuade him to give up the occult..he makes a lot of money..so God moved me out of the relationship/....
That's really the gist of this...I'm hurt but recovering.....and feeling a lot betrayed...

Re: Need on-line conversation to get me through the holidays


Welcome to A2K. Hope we can all cheer you up. I am here in SC so if you ever want to chat, just yell. What part of SC are you from?

Take care.

Thanks for the reply....
hi''' I appreciate your reply..I'm from the coast of SC....I'll be in Dallas through May 2005....its great here..but its not SC...I know everyone is trying to turn me into a Texan....I'm a sandlapper ...now and forever more....

Ah well, I too live near the coast, Charleston to be exact. I know that I would definely miss it here if I were to ever leave. Hopefully all will go well for you there and you won't miss things too much. If I may suggest, it would probably do you some good just to have some type of instant messenger and set up a time every now and then to chat with a friend or two from SC. Kinda keep you in touch with them while you get accustomed to Dallas.

Thanks for the suggestions...I'm in touch with my friends in Beaufort...
and they are happy that I'll be moving back in May...I plan to re-locate to Columbia/Lexington...I love the beach but hate the aggravation of hurricane season...I have not so fond memories of evacuation a few years back..it took 18 hours to get to Columbia...
Life in Dallas is quite diverse...a lot of gay men though....its pretty open here...I'm a member of Tom Landry fitness center located on the campus of Baylor University Hospital...So there are many people to mingle with..its funny; people in Dallas are friendly, but don't want to be intrusive...
Working out daily will get me through the holiday season...I have two weeks off but have to save $$$ to move back to SC, that's why I'm staying here during the holiday season.
Last year I was surrounded by family (his family) a large loud, fun loving Italian group..my guy was like the black sheep of the family, I guess...He was always working 24/7....Had a lot of psychic readings in the evenings...
I was always quite curious...and obviously too, trusting....
Live and Learn....How about you? Are you a native South Carolinian?
How are you spending Thanksgiving...I may buy a pound of shrimp at Whole Foods Market...its a premiere grocery in Dallas..gourment heaven.... me and the kitties will indulge...maybe some champagne..to take the edge off......Have you ever tried gatorade and champagne? its great>>>>Talk to you later.......all of you......

Never tried gatorade and champagne. Guess I will stick that on my things to try list. I am originally from Maryland, but have been here since I was 15, which has been 30 years now. Gosh, I am getting old. Will be spending most of Thanksgiving at my brother's home with my other siblings and my parents who will be down from NC. Although my wife is determined to make a turkey for her dad and us to have lunch prior to going to my brothers' for a later meal. This will be the first time she has cooked a turkey, so we will see.

Anyway, will catch you later. And I think I may give your gatorade and champagne a try.

betrayed--

As far as 2004 goes, you've been living in the proverbial "interesting times". Even if you're just sitting home on New Year's Eve, with your champagne and gatorade, you'll be glad to watch the Old Year end and the New Year Start.

Welcome to A2K.

One puzzling question..about Gay men? and or straight men
One question I have to gay men out there is this..Do gay men discuss their relationships with straight men? Do straight me
Since I had to turn my back on a former relationship with a man I thought was straight I need some validation here.
How do gay men let potential relationships know they are interested...
Can a man stay "in the closet' for years? If this desire is not fullfilled would a gay man...seek porno/strip clubs..I am so confused here...it hurts me deeply to think I trusted him....Please advise...

Thanks in Charleston for your time...I miss talking with my significant other since I found out about his secret life...I posted another question about gaya men...
A friend called this evening and she is so upset with me because I keep getting hurt....Its nice to have concerned friends who don't realize I can handle this...Back in the saddle again....Dusty but not rusty...

noddy 24
...I've spent many a year bringing in the New Year with me, myself and I....I especially enjoy the champagne because I can dip truffles in my champagne without someone fussing at me...Chocolate...my drug of choice....

Between now and the New Year there is a chance for some pleasant moments. Be alert.

I am certain of that...God is Good.
Have a blessed day

charleston...im a citadel graduate

EMSFD...I attended College of Charleston. I miss eating oysters at a Oyster Roast..I haven't seen an oyster roast yet here in the Lonestar state...
I'm looking forward to going home in May...for good

i miss the ribs...damn cant find ribs like those anywhere

Where are you?