Happy Fall..from our house to yours!

[Ryan]

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It was nice meeting you all, I am aware that my dear mother is a wonderful young lady, and only wishes the best for me. I am a very lucky son to have a mother as forgiving and as understanding as her. Furthermore you all sound like great energetic peolpe, and understanding also if you can put up with my mother,

However minor suspicions do arise when the first time I check up on "Hi-Rain" in 3 months there are talks of mothers-in-laws, arranged marrages and what not.

It seems that Fort Collins, CO is but a mere 1008.22 miles
or 15 hours, 8 minutes drive to Chicago, buts who's counting

And one may say I am taller than 6'8" whereas I duck for standard 6'8" doorways, ceiling fans, foreign cars, and the top of my head is missing in my drivers license

The proceding has been a ©, ®, &? by Ryan Gray Inc.
(I learn fast)

 

[pillarpaul]

Ryan,

I wondered if that was you as Member #700 so I clicked on your profile and found...absolutely nothing. Figured that you had to be a chip off the old block of "woman of few words" Rain.

I am a fellow Coloradan and not only have had the pleasure of meeting your mother but I also got to meet your sister Sara when the three of us took a hike shortly after my surgery. Your mom bragged about you the whole time - how proud she was of your degree, your wife, your new job in California...oh, wait, that was your brother Eric.

Never mind.

Paul

 

[Jennie]

Hi Ryan!

I just wanted to offer my sympathies to you, not only in light of the arranged/forced marriage preparations that are underway on your behalf, but also upon hearing that you are taking Fluid Dynamics. That was one dark spot in my college experience, and I feel your pain. I sincerely hope you come out on the right side of the curve! And regarding Shelby, you have to admit that she's a pretty gorgeous girl, yes? I mean, it sure doesn't hurt to investigate the matter....!

Hang tight,
Jennie

 

[Karlynn]

Ranking for Ryan and Shelby

It seems that Shelby and I

Hmmm, he's already using their names together. I'll try not to get my hopes up. And he's gone to the trouble of doing a map blast.

And yes, there are a whole lot of cute children in this thread. Does this mean that if you have a heart valve issue, you also have cute children? Is this a new diagnostic tool - if you have a cute child or grandchild - go get an echo fast?

Ryan, the fact that you are being such a good sport about this mother's meddling is only encouraging me. 1008.22 miles isn't Russia after all. (I won't mention that you'll need to tack on another 248 to get to Shelby's university.)

Karlynn

 

[Guest]

*eyes thread suspiciously*

*turns to Ryan*

Welcome .

*peers around the room*

Need I remind you people that I am the VR.COM Bachelor? Hmph...30 and only 1 gf...and people keep telling me I'm funny and cute...etc. What's wrong with this picture?

*sighs*

Absolutely nothing....... After all, I'm happy....for the most part...the last couple weeks haven't been that great...been kinda rough....plus a bit of uncertainty of where I fit in in some respects....so....a tad bit on the sensitive side right now...LOL...irony rocks

*pauses and ponders*

As for this thread....very cool indeedy

And, if we're talking kids....you sure as heck better check out my "baby girls" ...

The "original" group...sadly, with the gosh darn FWD / fake '00 "mc" still in the picture...: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/

The newest "girl"...to be added into my website (soon, I hope)...current daily driver: http://www.virtual-carshow.com/monte/CortStevens/Blue87LSCL

Peace...Always,
Cort S, pig's valve & pacemaker-enhanced 30/swm
AIM=fc72mc ... YIM=knightfan2691
member & newsletter editor, Faith COB: http://www.faithcob.org
MC's Future: http://www.projectmonte.com/petition/
My MC Family: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/
http://www.virtual-carshow.com/monte/CortStevens/Blue87LSCL
G1=1970-1972...72...2nd owner
G2=1973-1977...76...2nd owner
G3=1978-1980...79...3rd owner
G4=1981-1988...81...2nd owner
G4=1981-1988...87...2nd owner, daily driver
Ga=1995-1999...97...Dad's "Red Toy"
Gb=2000-200?...00...1st owner, former daily driver, RIP
RIP: '76=Parents' [my] MC ... '88 MC LS
Spotting MCs: http://www.chevyasylum.com/mcspotter/main.html

 

[greggo32]

Hello Ryan

Hello Ryan

Hey Ryan,

Greg from South Florida giving you a big shout out from the sunshine state! So, I know your mom quite well. I balled her out one time because she forgot to take her Coumadin when we were at the VR.com reunion in Vegas. She let me use her finger stick machine. It hurt like s__t! I haven't used one since! Anyway, we give you an official welcome and if you want to come to South Beach and chase the bikinis let me know. I'm a little older but I can go for the ones in wheelchairs!!!

 

[pillarpaul]

Did I notice a "Shelby" as a new member? Could this be someone here to defend her honor or perhaps to utilize this board as a dating service or do I just have the wrong Shelby? Just wonderin'.

Paul

 

[Karlynn]

PP,
Thanks for the heads up. She has always been a rather nosey child.

Karlynn

 

[Shelby]

We call that my chubby phase

We call that my chubby phase

Hi everyone,

This is Shelby; Karlynn's daughter who, yes at one point in time, was a very fat baby(as my mother's avatar shows). When my mom sent me an e-mail letting me know I had been promised to someone I was a little more than curious. Then to be allowed to come and "snoop" on-line has made it impossible for me not to reply. While VR.com should, in the future, probably not be used as a dating service for the tall, I appreciate that there is a forum for us tall girls to be unabashedly talked up by our mothers.

It is also very interesting for me to see everyone in the group. My mom talks about all her heart buddies all the time. I know the dinner in Chicago was basically the highlight of an unexciting(yeah right) existence since I left for college. She said I wasn't allowed to talk about how wacky she was, so I won't. But just between all of us it should be fairly evident.

I thank Ryan for his empathy. As the two mainly singled out by the matchmakers I felt it my responsibility to keep the gossip flowing by posting my own little message. Ryan I feel your academic pain. Last week I had two papers due right before I had to leave for Philadelphia, and now this post is my own form of study procrastination. Ehh a French test isn't THAT important. What is imporant is being able to wear cute shoes with heels!!! Any girl should be able to throw on whatever pair she wants without having to worry about intimidating the men in the room!

Maybe I'll respond back again sometime in the future. Meanwhile be nice to my CRAZY mother! And should definitely be informed of anymore embarassing pictures she posts of me!!! Censorship is a must.

Bests,
Shelby

 

[LUVMyBirman]

Shelby.... knew that photo was a mini 'payback'

You are not going to beleive this one! There is a photo taken of myself 'by my loving mother' in a swimming pool as a baby. Belly and all. Can even recall the color of my bikini, lol. Blue and White. Need to see if I can locate it and scan it in. Locating may not be an issue, scanning yes.

Ahhhhhhhh, we were cute little kids. What happened

 

[Ross]

She said I wasn't allowed to talk about how wacky she was, so I won't.

Ah come on, I want the lowdown on this one.

 

[greggo32]

Hey Rain

Hey Rain

Hey Rain,

Hope you are following this thread. I haven't spoken to a lot of you in a long time but have very fond memories of all. Hope everyone is in good health....

 

[Rain]

Shelby, welcome to the family!

Shelby, welcome to the family!

Shelby,

We just love your Mom here in our Vr.com family. She fits right in with all the other ?wackos? here. Thanks for sharing her with us. I?m sure happy to see that you take all this in stride (as does Ryan). We can get a little carried away here sometimes. Us old folks get a little hard up for entertainment ya know. (Oh, geez.... I?m starting to sound like Janie!!)

Oh Shelby... it is great to walk next to Ryan. I think I may even stand a little taller when I walk next to him! Girlfriend, you can wear the highest heels and still not be taller than he is! I?m gonna bite my tongue on the ?bragging? ... Ryan says I?ve done more than enough of that.

So nice to meet you!! Your pictures are adorable. We?d love to hear from you when you feel the need for a little ?study procrastination?. I see you and Ryan speak the same lingo.

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Karlynn wrote:

?I was just reading in the VR By Laws that member #700 wins a date with another VR member's 6' daughter. This is just incredible luck!?
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**Ryan?! Get this young lady your email address!!**

Karlynn!! That?s so cool... Shelby is a swimmer!! Ryan swam competitively from the time he was 7 years old through high school! He got the fastest time on the western slope in the breast stroke on his birthday one year. (No smart a$$ comments, Paul!)

Okay.. I?ll supply the boat & the lake, you pack the lunch.... I mean if we?re arranging the marriage, surely we can plan the first date too!!

Gina, Karlynn, John & Joann, Jean, Tom, Jim, Dave, Lorraine, Christina, Greg, Melissa, Bonnie, Al, Ross, Jan, Paul, Ann, Francesca, Jennie, Cort....

Thank you all so much for welcoming Ryan to the forum. You guys are all so special to me. Ya gotta know Ryan to appreciate how a simple ?thank you? note can be turned into a math problem - to be analyzed, no less!

Oh, Ry.... meet your new brother, Cort. I haven't introduced him to Eric, Dad and Sara yet... We might hold off on that... a daughter-in-law and a son all at once may be a little much...

John, I?m so happy to hear Joann is doing better. Please give her a big hug for me. I hope you guys are able to make it to the Colorado reunion. We may need Joann to push Greg?s wheel chair at the mall! By the way, Greg.... can I come to Florida and BE one of the ?bikinis??

I?ve been following the thread... I just haven?t had a chance to sit at my desk long enough to post a reply. You guys are all so great! And Ryan and Shelby are too.... great sports. You?ll do well together. Sorrieeeeeee Ryan!! Just can?t help myself sometimes. I love you!!

Bonnie?? A priest? You crazy woman... what do you have up your sleeve now??

 

[ShezaGirlie]

Hey Ryan and Shelby...........

Hey Ryan and Shelby...........

Welcome to the website you two youngsters you..

Do I need to go out and get a new hat?

 

[LUVMyBirman]

Janie....would you like me to forward the the little ones wig? I think it would be a lovely addition!

 

[Karlynn]

Gina,
I think we have a wig for Pillar Paul for next years reunion!

What a cute picture!

Karlynn

 

[weekycat]

Some people's parents....

Some people's parents....

Rain and Karlynn, you two ought to be ashamed of yourselves!!
Trying to use this site to get your children together!!

I personally would NEVER stoop so low as to try to set my child, (or stepdaughter) up with someone else on this board.... and I certainly wouldn't be so bold as to use a site set up to help heart patients as my own personal matchmaking service!!

Sorry... just had to get that off my chest... I feel better now. Well... wouldja look at that?? Sarah and Cort are both on yahoo right now, do ya think they might be talking to each other?

 

[Guest]

*big smile*

First things first...Shelby, welcome to this wonderful site!

*eyes Rain*

Darlin', I appreciate the introduction...and, should I call you Mom now? . BTW...you gonna set me up with someone when I come to Denver next October? .

*whistles*

Whatever could you be talking about Jean?

*raises eyebrow*

Certainly not me! LOL!

Actually, tho, I'm not talking to Sarah...my computer tells me that she is currently "idle" ... i.e. online, but not at the computer chatting at the moment .

*spots wig picture*

Man....we need that thing at the reunion next year in Denver........not sure why, tho............

 

[Karlynn]

Jean,
Thank you so much for the reprimand and I will certainly try and live by your example. (Got any helpful tips, I'm new to this matchmaking!)


Karlynn

 

[Rain]

Hard work....

Hard work....

Gina, that picture is adorable!! Yes, we do need that wig at the reunion next year. Cort and Ryan are providing entertainment. The wig will go nicely with the pink boa they?ll borrow from Paul.

Cort, sweetie... of course you can call me ?Mom? .....but that does give me parental rights! And a little more authority in this matchmaking business.... Ryan knows some really sweet girls.. As a matter of fact.... he knows some really sweet ?short? (sorry... is that a bad word?) Girls. Ohhhh......... they may be a little young for you though... We may need Eric?s help here! lol

Hey Jean..... I?m not gonna lie to ya..... this match making is hard work! 20 year olds can be so difficult when you try to plan their lives for them?!