Comments on: Thursday Night in Palo Alto

By: Tiresias

Tiresias — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 23:43:56 +0000

With all due respect to the Marin poster, and the apparent man/woman imbalance, there is simply no comparison between the women there and those in San Diego/South Orange County. Not even close. There is much more of a fitness culture as you get to Southern California. Marin women on the whole may be more “outdoorsy.” Not the same thing.

By: babbo

babbo — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 02:31:57 +0000

Some things never change. Never a pretty girl around when you’re looking for one. Always too many when you’re not.

What’s that about?

peace,

babbo
http://www.daddybrain.wordpress.com

By: Kat Wilder

Kat Wilder — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 06:10:03 +0000

Hey, here's an idea — come up to Marin where the same situation happens in reverse. 10 attractive 40-something women for every 40-something male. I kid you not. You'll still have to weed through the gold diggers and psychos (I can't believe I just wrote that!), but the odds are much better. As they say. location, location, location. Kat Wilder's last blog post..The Multiple Mrs.

By: Tiresias

Tiresias — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 04:36:37 +0000

As a South Bay native, I read with disappointment and sympathy of your latest foray in to Palo Alto. Not to put too fine a point on it, there are very, very few attractive women in that part of the world, and the few out will have their pick of the (male) litter, and reek attitude even if their looks and personality rate no more than average. Sadly, much of Northern Cal is that way–and I am writing as someone who loves it up here.

There is another place. That place where the women–well in to their forties–are very attractive, abundant, and appreciate a guy. That place is southern Orange County, or essentially Newport to San Clemente. Having visited many times, I cannot believe my eyes. It is a very short flight but a world away. You might very well meet some nice woman who would too gladly return with you north. Are there bottle blonde, fake-boobed caricatures? Of course, but they are a minority. Mostly you will find very fit women who dress well and, most importantly, are very glad to meet you.

Good hunting.

By: Cathouse Teri

Cathouse Teri — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 16:13:43 +0000

Dads ~ I think perhaps you need to find a woman you can be involved with, who has her own life, and may live a little bit a distance from you (like SF). This isn't a booty call relationship I'm talking about, just one that can be in slo-mo for a bit. She may have a career she's nurturing (or have kids she's raising, like you do) and you have much to do in the way of nurturing your kids. I think this would be ideal for you. So don't shy away from the SF scene. It may wind up being perfect! You can have someone to spend time with. Just not ALL the time. Cut out the whole bar-hopping-and/or-hitting-on-women-while-with-your-kids scene. You could be exclusive and just let it slowly develop into something solid. Just an idea. There's no need to shut out anything. It's often hard to tell what is going to work best. Cathouse Teri's last blog post..What does your husband do to get you in the mood?

By: Hadley

Hadley — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 19:45:01 +0000

I forgot about F&A’s. So that isn’t there anymore?

When the weather is nice, at the Oasis they have (had?) those long tables outside and it is easier to talk to people in other groups.

I hear you about the SF/Peninsula thing. So close yet so far away in terms of priorities!

By: dadshouse

dadshouse — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 01:31:56 +0000

Rose & Crown rocks! Love playing darts there. Sunday night jazz and Tuesday night quiz note – do they still do both of those? I’ve met many a fine lass at Rose & Crown.

The Nuthouse – um, I don’t fit in. I’ve tried. Honest.

The Oasis – they have these dark wood booths that aren’t conducive to meeting people. I think it’s fun if you go with a group.

Rudy’s – very fun. Probably the best dancing in PA (which isn’t saying much). They have big screen soccer on the weekends.

Fannie and Alexander’s used to be happening.

Great list, Hadley! I guess next time I’ll head to San Jose or something. I shy from SF because the women who live in SF want to be in SF, and I want to be down here! (When it’s “winter-like” cold in summer there, it’s beautiful and sunny here. Plus my kids are here)