tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post7990023264421041358..comments2023-11-03T08:03:15.599-05:00Comments on Killer Fiction: Single in The CityKathy Bacushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-26253354040163151192007-08-19T19:06:00.000-05:002007-08-19T19:06:00.000-05:00I’ll give you all the gory details in my next blog...I’ll give you all the gory details in my next blog post, but just wanted to pop on and say that I met Lawyer Boy for coffee today and he seemed almost (gasp!) normal! He showed up on time, clean, and free of any distracting facial piercing. Amazing, huh? <BR/><BR/>~GemmaGemma Hallidayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04677167276575234867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-45994956311680834702007-08-19T07:39:00.000-05:002007-08-19T07:39:00.000-05:00Good luck with Lawyer Boy! I don't have any toad ...Good luck with Lawyer Boy! I don't have any toad stories because I married young. Now I wish I had waited and had some fun first.Carol Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07018603523305326782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-56540640366916969022007-08-18T21:51:00.000-05:002007-08-18T21:51:00.000-05:00Christina, so you went out with Married and Dating...Christina, so you went out with Married and Dating, too? What is it with these guys, huh? <BR/>I totally understand that a divorce can take a while to actually go through, even if the relationship is way over, but just because your wife can’t stand the sight of you, has packed up all your belongings and left them on the front lawn for you, does not make you single. Call me old fashioned, but I think that being married is kind of something you should disclose when dating. <BR/><BR/>Angie - ohmigod, I laughed so hard at the Poodle Hater! Reeeeeal smooth talker, huh?<BR/> <BR/>~Gemma<BR/><BR/>P.S. I'm meeting Lawyer Boy at 3pm tomorrow. Wish me luck!Gemma Hallidayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04677167276575234867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-63521120127295544472007-08-18T21:49:00.000-05:002007-08-18T21:49:00.000-05:00Ladies, Loved the "frog" stories!!Love the blog.Ladies, Loved the "frog" stories!!<BR/><BR/>Love the blog.Martha Lawsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042754635352542051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-67218002666772583232007-08-18T19:40:00.000-05:002007-08-18T19:40:00.000-05:00I think I might've hooked up with a relative of y...I think I might've hooked up with a relative of your ex-HFH, Sassy Sistah. Among my most memorable gifts? A shop-vac, a pair of socks, and for my birthday one year I got a hubcap for my vehicle.<BR/><BR/>~Kathy~Kathy Bacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-8588512232812910832007-08-18T17:43:00.000-05:002007-08-18T17:43:00.000-05:00When I was single, I dated this hot doctor. He was...When I was single, I dated this hot doctor. He was funny, well read, witty and I even liked it when his beeper occasionally went off and he had to make a doctor call. <BR/><BR/>We ended up back at my condo one evening and my dog - as always - was elated to see us. As my sweet doggie licked him hello and wagged his tail, doctor boy asked, "So how long do poodles live anyway?"<BR/><BR/>Not a great sign, but I told him my last poodle lived to be about 14. Then he asked, "How old is this one?"<BR/><BR/>End of relationship. Beau, the poodle was forgiving, but I was not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-36524677194979307782007-08-18T12:08:00.000-05:002007-08-18T12:08:00.000-05:00I just found this site after visiting Gemma's site...I just found this site after visiting Gemma's site...and I see there are lots of authors who I've yet to read.<BR/><BR/>I once dated this guy who thought he was God's gift to the women. He thoughts his looks would pay for everything including our dates. On the first date he paid for his meal; on the second, wait, there was no second. I hear he's unemployed and looks horrid.Druhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07978384022143035332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-40356954072982175862007-08-18T11:24:00.000-05:002007-08-18T11:24:00.000-05:00I feel your pain, Gemma! Being a single gal, mysel...I feel your pain, Gemma! Being a single gal, myself, I've actually gotten so frustrated that I've taken a break from the dating scene for well over a year now. Grrrrrr. I had a relationship with one guy, who after about five months finally told me that he was still waiting for his divorce to be finalized. Um, in my book you're STILL married, dude! Ugh. Then in a longer relationship, after describing to my boyfriend a dream I had about a woman he cheated on me with (in my dream), he finally confessed that he did cheat on me with someone looking exactly like I'd described. We ultimately broke up, 1) because of the cheating, and 2) because he didn't like how I knew things I shouldn't (I've always had a way of picking up on things before they happen or tapping into knowledge in other people even if I'm not trying). Like I told him...don't do anything wrong, and I won't have to know about it. ;-) The latest BAD date I was on a year ago was with a guy who, on paper, would have looked great. He just failed to mention he was a candy-ass, hairy-back Mary, girlie man, mama's boy. Hmm, you'd think he might mention that just out of consideration to save me some energy. Ha! I actually gave it 5 dates before realizing that I had more balls than he did. You know there's something wrong when YOU, as the female, feel like the MAN of the couple. Eeewww. By that last date, I couldn't wait to get away, as I'd developed a complete disgust for him. Haven't talked to or seen him since that day, thank God. I'm getting tired of this boycott, though, so I'm probably going to have to rethink that decision. ;-) Good luck with your upcoming date! <BR/><BR/>ChristinaThe (Mis)Adventures of a Single City Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02251831216687175535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-61762466550088370572007-08-18T11:06:00.000-05:002007-08-18T11:06:00.000-05:00Okay, I've got the perfect sassy outfit - short bl...Okay, I've got the perfect sassy outfit - short black skirt, turquoise and silver tank and these new sparkly gold shoes. They're flats but, trust me, they're adorable. <BR/><BR/>Jenny, I love the bloody nose story! Talk about a happy accident. Ha! <BR/><BR/>~GemmaGemma Hallidayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04677167276575234867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-45162706993743390892007-08-18T08:29:00.000-05:002007-08-18T08:29:00.000-05:00Hi Gemma!This is a fun blog posting!Okay, meljprin...Hi Gemma!<BR/>This is a fun blog posting!<BR/>Okay, meljprincess definitely takes the cake for bad dates with the rapist LOL<BR/>I have had more bad dates than I care to recall. One was in college and he was my formal date (a friend) but hadn't told me he was also attending another formal the same night--talk about "double dating"!<BR/>When he disappeared during the dinner only to show up later on, I was miffed. I went out to dance with friends and he came over and was insinuating himself next to me on the dance floor when my heel slipped and my arm swung up to keep from falling and I accidentally smacked his nose and gave him a bloody nose ;-) . Didn't do it on purpose but he told everyone I did. He so deserved it LOL . Meanwhile I can still remember him on the dance floor with his new white Ralph Lauren polo shirt with blood dripping on it and he was blubbering and acted like such a fool--no one felt too badly for him!<BR/>My other one was a date I really didn't want to go on but I reluctantly yielded, but thank goodness drove separately. He made me sit next to him and he insisted on cutting my meat. Ugh. He was so creepy. Years later I found he was convicted of embezzlement (he was a high level government official in DC) and ended up in the slammer. ...Jenny Gardinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11958016422431736544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-84241835576798863162007-08-18T05:18:00.000-05:002007-08-18T05:18:00.000-05:00I once dated a guy who claimed to be single, then ...I once dated a guy who claimed to be single, then I started getting strange calls from "the girlfriend he said he didn't have"...some guys give men a bad name.danettebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10080821348744144432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-39663678014464168492007-08-17T22:31:00.000-05:002007-08-17T22:31:00.000-05:00Gemma - Don't worry, if nothing else you will get ...Gemma - Don't worry, if nothing else you will get another good story out of the date. <BR/><BR/>As for wardrobe, an afternoon date with a kayaking lawyer - definitely sassy! Have fun!<BR/><BR/>ShelShelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861322130455818298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-19265219551253702102007-08-17T21:05:00.000-05:002007-08-17T21:05:00.000-05:00Hi Sandy! Thanks so much for blogging us, yes, ev...Hi Sandy! Thanks so much for blogging us, yes, every little bit counts. And thanks for the advice. Yeah, I’m not into settling for paper plates for Christmas. Lol! So glad you ditched that HFH. And congrats to your sister! May I follow in her footsteps… <BR/><BR/>~GemmaGemma Hallidayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04677167276575234867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-57212137687718790732007-08-17T21:01:00.000-05:002007-08-17T21:01:00.000-05:00I think every woman has to kiss a few toads before...I think every woman has to kiss a few toads before she finds her prince.Estellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04199693275287344161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-69166861040152902682007-08-17T20:27:00.000-05:002007-08-17T20:27:00.000-05:00Well, hell. I forgot to post my own (short, I pro...Well, hell. I forgot to post my own (short, I promise) frog story.<BR/><BR/>I've dated a lot of frogs in my life but the one I'll briefly tell you about today - well - I was young enough and stupid enough to marry him. And the year he gave me paper plates - not the nice, Chinet paper plates either - but the generic store brand - (200 for $1.00 or something) for Christmas - wasn't even enough to tell me - "hey, stupid - he's a FROG. Get rid of him NOW!" <BR/><BR/>What can I say? At least I learned a lot from THAT big mistake. And now I refer to him as the ex-HFH (Husband From Hell). <BR/><BR/>Don't settle, Gemma - the right prince is out there - you'll find him. Take your time! Kiss those frogs - and then MOVE ON!<BR/><BR/>~SandyJae Arronsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05313969209164545797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-82398124856952274742007-08-17T20:09:00.000-05:002007-08-17T20:09:00.000-05:00Hey hey hey, Killer Ladies! LOVE the new blog! (...Hey hey hey, Killer Ladies! LOVE the new blog! (Grog?) <BR/><BR/>I've recently found some similar blogs, written by writers, and I think the whole concept is terrific! We (the readers, the wannabe writers, the general public!) get to know you through your blog and then we want to read your wonderful books! <BR/><BR/>I'm sorry to say I only know (so far) Jana's "Rumble" (which is a FABULOUS book and if you haven't read it yet, blog readers - why the hell NOT?) but I'll be looking for ALL of your books. This blog tells me that you're all terrific writers! <BR/><BR/>I'll also be delighted to write a blog post of my own and link you ladies. I don't have a huge readership but hey - every little bit helps, right? Good luck with this - and here's to more and more writing - and reading! <BR/><BR/>OH! And good luck with the date, Gemma! I thought there were NO wonderful men left in the world - but my sister had to go and prove me wrong! Maybe you will too!<BR/><BR/>~SandyJae Arronsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05313969209164545797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-89753290004578696842007-08-17T19:22:00.000-05:002007-08-17T19:22:00.000-05:00Quite a nice group of frogs. I did hav one but he...Quite a nice group of frogs. I did hav one but he wa too bad to remember. I think I have blocked himDebbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516477616699255278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-6642166331379152792007-08-17T19:20:00.000-05:002007-08-17T19:20:00.000-05:00I hope this guy turns out okay. It's been about 12...I hope this guy turns out okay. It's been about 12 yrs since I've dated. But most of them were pretty normal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-34029362231350109592007-08-17T18:38:00.000-05:002007-08-17T18:38:00.000-05:00Thanks, Shel. I think. Lol! Now I'm extra nervou...Thanks, Shel. I think. Lol! Now I'm extra nervous. <BR/><BR/>Okay, what should I wear? Afternoon date - sporty, sassy, or sexy? <BR/><BR/>~GemmaGemma Hallidayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04677167276575234867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-66281104905986317652007-08-17T18:18:00.000-05:002007-08-17T18:18:00.000-05:00Oh no! I didn't even think of the killer smile re...Oh no! I didn't even think of the killer smile reference, Kathy. Great. Now Lawyer Boy’s gonna turn out to be some serial killer of have really bad breath, isn't he? <BR/><BR/>Glad you found us, Cathie! And check back next week for the date recap. I will definitely let you all know how it panned out. I’m getting kind of excited/anxious/nervous/worried now. <BR/><BR/>~GemmaGemma Hallidayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04677167276575234867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-80263065773246158202007-08-17T18:11:00.000-05:002007-08-17T18:11:00.000-05:00Ah, one of my favorite dates was to a U2 show, fif...Ah, one of my favorite dates was to a U2 show, fifth row center which rocked, but the date kept asking me all night if I needed to go to the bathroom. The date with Bathroom Boy wasn't as bad as the guy who told me during dinner that he loved prison movies and that if he were in prison he would have sex with men... Ah nothing like being single in the City.<BR/><BR/>Gemma - I am a lawyer and I warn you, dating them is not easy. I hope he's one of the good ones! I love your books and cannot wait for Undercover in High Heels!Shelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861322130455818298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-83723084388460105232007-08-17T17:49:00.000-05:002007-08-17T17:49:00.000-05:00Oh I too wanted to tell you to have fun Gemma and ...Oh I too wanted to tell you to have fun Gemma and I'll be checking out back here to see how your date went :)Caffeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11830854922444380155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-27110424012022776652007-08-17T17:48:00.001-05:002007-08-17T17:48:00.001-05:00Hi Gemma :) I'm on your newslettter and heard abo...Hi Gemma :) I'm on your newslettter and heard about this blog from another reader (AmyS) and came to visit! I too saw the Killer Fiction site and so neat!! More for me to look up with reading!<BR/><BR/>Smiling on the blind date. I've never had one! I guess after not dating much HS (parents didn't allow before age 18) and then dating a bit in college where I met my current husband of now 24 yrs (he's a great hero) so I never had to be set up for a blind date but its fun reading them all here!<BR/><BR/>Cathie<BR/>tbranxiety@Yahoo.com<BR/>(wasn't sure if you needed email for contest)Caffeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11830854922444380155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-23631030698583677712007-08-17T17:48:00.000-05:002007-08-17T17:48:00.000-05:00All these comments make me glad I'm married. It's ...All these comments make me glad I'm married. It's been so long, I've forgotten any frog stories I might have had. lol<BR/><BR/>AllieAllie Hollisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01490793484003118388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-64603441925717900772007-08-17T17:27:00.000-05:002007-08-17T17:27:00.000-05:00I had to laugh when I read your blog post, Gemma. ...I had to laugh when I read your blog post, Gemma. Given we write 'killer fiction', your 'killer smile' reference relating to Lawyer Boy could be cause for concern! <BR/><BR/>Or inspiration, maybe...<BR/><BR/>Hope this date is a real winner.<BR/><BR/>~Bullet Hole~Kathy Bacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.com