What was the computer thinking?

 

Preparations for this website are going well.    I have a check list of things I still have to do:

• Get in touch with women like me…check
• Get in touch with matchmakers …check
• Sign on to online dating services… check
• Check out who might be a good match for me….. check???

On this particular online dating site –  Step four on the “find your mate page” – is about describing your ideal date.

I get to fill out the form about what I like in a man.

Age:  50- 62

Physical description: I have no real preference but I do have a thing for… Hair ( yes please) and eyes (blue)

Common Interests :  I put down I hope he likes art, dancing, cooking ,wine, travel, and various and sundry physical activities.  wink wink! ( Here the winking is okay)

I filled in those basic questions and more,  like salary and profession and proximity to where I live.

Fill out Profile of the perfect date for me… Check

It doesn’t take long before the computer send me my match.

He’s   38 year old motorcycle dude who loves rock and roll and has never been married…. Never.

I stare at the screen.

There he is, my supposed match ( computer places it at 97%)

He is smiling at the camera  – he does have lovely smile –  sitting on a plaid Lazyboy,

 

wearing his favourite hockey team’s logo with matching baseball cap, one hand  holding up a beer can in a toast, and holding his prized fishing rod in the other.

His profile went on to talk about a beautiful, calm life in the country and the lady he hopes to share his life with.  He talks about his love for camping,  canoe rides

– and fishing trips.

Picture that image, now think of me and who I am.

Could this be this a match made in heaven?  I don’t even see myself getting into the canoe to find out.

They say that opposites attract – but this is soooooo opposite.

What was the computer thinking? I wish this guy well, but he is NOT my date match…not even close.

Back to the drawing board.

Have you had any online matches or mis-matches? I’d love to hear about them!

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Cheryl

XO