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For years women have demanded equality with men. However it seems that some just cant break free and be independent. Some seem very much in need of a man, and nothing has changed.
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For years women have demanded equality with men. However it seems that some just cant break free and be independent. Some seem very much in need of a man, and nothing has changed.
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You won't be making any friends on here with comments like that mate...
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You won't be making any friends on here with comments like that mate...
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Ditto. I agree with Pumbaa. As moderator here I thought to remove the not so nice comment about women, but then I thought the women in this forum are bigger than that and will ignore it.
If a dispute starts I will see....
Let's give people the benefit of the doubt.
Last edited by maria41; 18 Jan 2014 at 17:01.
Reason: Clarifying my comment
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Ditto. As moderator here I thought to remove it  but then I thought the women in this forum are bigger than that and will ignore it.
If a dispute starts I will see....
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Well you must feel free to do what you want. I expressed a polite view, and it hasnt changed.
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Ditto. As moderator here I thought to remove it but then I thought the women in this forum are bigger than that and will ignore it.
If a dispute starts I will see....
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As a service to everyone on here, please do not remove it. I for one, would like to know who to avoid while I'm out there travelling. What better way to weed out people by having them out in the open.
OK, back to what this site is all about. Motorcycles, bicycles, trucks and overland travel.
...Michelle
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Hi Maria 41 and all, I feel at great risk posting here, but I want to share something I just posted at the H U Bar
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...wanted-65977-2
Thread is "Female Companion Wanted" by Stormtrooper
My response is titled "Dear Stormtrooper et al" and I thought, just perhaps, maybe, some of you reading here might enjoy my point of view on page 2 of the thread....
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As a service to everyone on here, please do not remove it. I for one, would like to know who to avoid while I'm out there travelling. What better way to weed out people by having them out in the open.
OK, back to what this site is all about. Motorcycles, bicycles, trucks and overland travel.
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This is an excellent idea Mich, I heartily agree with your idea, and your post should remain.
Ok back to what the site is about. Sharing views and having them discussed in a civilised fashion. 
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For years women have demanded equality with men. However it seems that some just cant break free and be independent. Some seem very much in need of a man, and nothing has changed.
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Dick, what has the desire for relationships got to do with equality? And while yes I agree some women seem very much in need of a man, it goes the same that some men seem very much in need of a woman. One of the joys in life is that we are all different.
But Dick if your comment was related in some way to mine, you have no idea who, you or what you are speaking about. 
Sirius-star, I am on the road solo now, and yes I get lonely at times, mostly because I don't speak very good Spanish. My blog is at http://www.letterstocurlyflat.blogspot.com
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Dick, what has the desire for relationships got to do with equality? And while yes I agree some women seem very much in need of a man, it goes the same that some men seem very much in need of a woman. One of the joys in life is that we are all different.
But Dick if your comment was related in some way to mine, you have no idea who, you or what you are speaking about.
Sirius-star, I am on the road solo now, and yes I get lonely at times, mostly because I don't speak very good Spanish. My blog is at Letters to Curly flat |
What comment of yours? I honestly don´t know what you´re talking about!
Your other comments are so off track, IMO.  But that´s OK. 
¡ Hasta luego y buen viaje......!
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I am in the process of planning a possible trip to America to do Route 66 on my own. My boyfriend has done a lot of world wide travel both solo and with pillion but I really want to ride myself. I've recently lost my mother and I had cared for her for many years and I think it is now my time.
I quite like the idea of me making my own decisions e.g. if my bum is starting to ache, I can stop for 10 minutes without worrying that I am holding other people up! Also, it I particularly like somewhere I can stay longer and vice versa get the hell out of there if I don't like it.
It's all pie in the sky at the moment, but hopefully I can actually make this happen.
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I love travelling solo!
Any time I feel a slight twinge of wanting to share my life I only have to look at a couple arguing, (never hard to find,) how cruel they are to each other, how ugly they are while they're fighting and I realise how much better it is to travel alone.
If there is a problem I fix it, if I take a wrong turn I correct it (no shouting) and my timing is my choice.
The only trouble is climbing is limited cos of the techniqual requirement for someone at the other end of the rope.
and Dick the truth is "a woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle!" 
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For years women have demanded equality with men. However it seems that some just cant break free and be independent. Some seem very much in need of a man, and nothing has changed.
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I think we're all being a little harsh.... I agree 'to a point' with his comment.
He did say " SOME"
Indeed, some of my very best friends are women and a few of them openly admit that they NEED a man. Financially and emotionally. Just like I have male friends who NEED a woman for whatever reason.
On the flip side, there are also many men out there who are supported by their partners. Ego probably gets in the way of hearing about it.
My girlfriend earns about 10x what I do. I think it's great !! It's nice to be treated now and again  She financially supports our lifestyle, I contribute in other ways. It balances out.
I don't think it's a matter of sexism or Male chauvinism but just a case that many people NEED another person in their life. Male or female, black or white, animal or vegetable.
It is true that there is a lot of work to be some in the work of equality. Especially in other less liberal countries. Just travel around the Arab world. They walk there woman behind them like animals. It's horrendous.
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On the flip side, there are also many men out there who are supported by their partners. Ego probably gets in the way of hearing about it.
My girlfriend earns about 10x what I do. I think it's great !! It's nice to be treated now and again She financially supports our lifestyle, I contribute in other ways. It balances out. |
My wife also earns about about 10x what I do and we have no problems with it. It's just the way things are these days. The only time she complains is when I want to buy another bike
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