[Blindtlk] Internet dating for the blind

[Mike Freeman]

Why would you care if he found out? If he has no alterior motives, I 
should think he would be glad you were careful. If he isn't, then you 
don't want him IMO.

Mike

On Thu, 5 Oct 2006, jaber37837 at cox.net wrote:

> Thanks Cindy, this helps. I only know his full name, not the name of his
> business. I just hope that when I call, it remains confidential.
>
> Jen
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Cindy Handel" <cindy425 at verizon.net>
> To: "NFBnet Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 4:12 PM
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Internet dating for the blind
>
>
>> Actually, you'd have to know where his business is and the name, in order
>> for the Better Business Bureau to help.  Additionally, they'd know if
>> there
>> had been complaints against him, but not necessarily if he has a license.
>> So, the Department of State would provide more information.
>>
>> Cindy
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Alan Wheeler" <awheeler at neb.rr.com>
>> To: "'NFBnet Blind Talk Mailing List'" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 3:49 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Internet dating for the blind
>>
>>
>> The better business bureau for starters.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Alan Wheeler
>> awheeler at neb.rr.com or alan_wheeler at neb.rr.com
>> redwheel1 on skype
>> http://alan-wheeler.blogspot.com/
>> "Tell the people the truth and the country will be free"
>>  --Abraham Lincoln
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf Of jaber37837 at cox.net
>> Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 2:45 PM
>> To: NFBnet Blind Talk Mailing List
>> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Internet dating for the blind
>>
>> I was planning on staying for two days. My Dad doesn't want to stay any
>> longer than that. AS far as calling NY to find out if he really does what
>> he
>> says he does, not a bad idea, except who would I call...Chamber of
>> Commerce?
>>
>> Jen
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Cindy Handel" <cindy425 at verizon.net>
>> To: "NFBnet Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 2:24 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Internet dating for the blind
>>
>>
>>> Jen,
>>>
>>> A phone call or two, to New York State, should be able to tell you if he
>>> has
>>> a real estate license and if he has his own business.  If for no other
>>> reason, I think I'd put the trip off, for awhile, just because three
>>> weeks
>>> seems to soon, to me, to travel that far to meet someone who isn't
>>> willing
>>> to do the same for you.  If he has a real estate business and can see, he
>>> probably does drive.  So, it would be a lot easier for him to come to
>>> where
>>> you are.
>>>
>>> Are you planning to meet at a restaurant?  How long do you plan to spend
>>> there, after driving five hours?
>>>
>>> I still think it would be a good idea to wait, even if you do get the
>>> answers you hope for.  I think you need more time to get to know him.
>>> You
>>> need to know if the information he give you, about himself, is consistent
>>> and if he isn't afraid to answer your questions about him.  He wants you
>>> to
>>> be upfront and honest.  He should do the same.
>>>
>>> Cindy
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: <jaber37837 at cox.net>
>>> To: "NFBnet Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 1:34 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Internet dating for the blind
>>>
>>>
>>> Hi Cindy,
>>>
>>> He said that because of his Real Estate business, it's difficult for him
>>> to
>>> get away. Yes, this was a red flag for me immediately, however there may
>>> be
>>> a legitimate reason why this is true. I did ask him to come here to Rhode
>>> Island, and at first he said it wasn't a problem, but then he asked me to
>>> come to see him; it's only a five hour drive. So I arranged it because my
>>> Dad has nothing better to do really.
>>>
>>> I'm still waiting for the report I ordered. It will tell me his general
>>> behavior, whether or not he does run a real estate business, what assets
>>> he
>>> has, whether he owns any licenses...of course, if everything he told me
>>> is
>>
>>> a
>>> lie, I'm definitely not going. I don't know yet though, so I'll have to
>>> wait
>>> and find out.
>>>
>>> Jen
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Cindy Handel" <cindy425 at verizon.net>
>>> To: "NFBnet Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 11:45 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Internet dating for the blind
>>>
>>>
>>>> Jen,
>>>>
>>>> I have to echo what others have said.  How much of a distance is there
>>>> between you and New York, where you're meeting this guy?  Where are you
>>>> going to meet?  Is that where your date will be, like a restaurant or
>>>> something like that?  If this guy drives, wouldn't it be easier, and
>>>> more
>>>> desirable, for him to come to where you are?  At least, if you're in
>>>> your
>>>> own area, you could choose where to go for the date and feel more
>>>> comfortable about leaving, if things didn't go the way you planned.
>>>>
>>>> Cindy
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: <jaber37837 at cox.net>
>>>> To: "BlindTalk" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 12:46 AM
>>>> Subject: [Blindtlk] Internet dating for the blind
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Hi listers,
>>>>
>>>> I'm not sure if this is the proper place to discuss this, but I thought
>>>> I
>>>> would put it out there anyway.
>>>>
>>>> About a week or so ago, I had mentioned that I had met someone in New
>>>> York
>>>> who seems to be interested in me, and I have found a way to get there
>>>> without causing an up-roar at home (I was worried about how my parents
>>>> would
>>>> react if I just took off).
>>>>
>>>> Well, I have arranged it so that my Dad will be bringing me to meet this
>>>> guy. Sounds ok, right? He isn't thrilled, but he understands why it
>>>> needs
>>>> to
>>>> be this way. I just can't help wondering if I'm wrong about him somehow.
>>>> Of
>>>> course, I think this way about everybody, even perfectly safe people.
>>>> I've
>>>> done a criminal back ground check on him, nothing there except for a
>>>> traffic
>>>> violation from sixteen years ago, he sounds ok to me, but is he?
>>>>
>>>> Anyway, I could go on and on about this all night, but I won't. I just
>>>> don't
>>>> know what to think.
>>>>
>>>> I've checked everything I could think of, address, criminal background,
>>>> Psych profile, everything seems fine.
>>>>
>>>> I guess I just would appreciate some advice if anyone has any. I'm
>>>> really
>>>> excited about meeting him, but my paranoia is getting in the way...I
>>>> could
>>>> be worrying about nothing.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for any input,
>>>>
>>>> Jen
>>>>
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