Calling All Old Posters-- ie Those missing on Forum for some time

[rkn777]

After several trips to FSU in the 2004-6 era, and an infamous couple of trips to Vinnitsa, I am now happily married to a Filipina I actually met in Oklahoma! Been married 4+ years.  I have spend a lot of time in Asia over the past 6- years, and all is well.
Attached is a pciture of the family, the little firl is my step-daughter and the little boy my grandson. The 20 somethings are my kids and daughter in law.


My BFF in real life is Lysander, whom some of you may remember. He is happily married to a belarus girl.

[Gator]

Nice photo.  You look very happy surrounded by your beautiful tribe. 

Good to learn that you found happiness in an international marriage.  Having experience with Asia certainly helps with the cross-cultural issues.

[rkn777]

I love being in an International marriage.  My advise to anyone- heck, even if they meet a spouse from Canada or Mexico marry them, becasue it is a lot more fun, with twice the holidays, interesting accents and communication pattters and simply makes your own world much bigger....

[Carolyn]

Thanks for the nice welcome.  It is funny, but I still remember your wife washing your truck when she first arrived and now my wife, Ping enjoys washing my car.  We are closing in on 2 years married and we enjoy every day together.

You both look happy in the photo ! I wish you many wonderful years together!
But, as this forum is about Russian women, I wonder why you have chosen a Chinese woman? Do a man's tastes change with age?

[ML]

Do a man's tastes change with age?

Mine did.

I usually looked for the pretty face until my late 40s or so.

Now it is all about long legs with slender thighs.

Just speaking of physical qualities here; as always, she must be very, very smart with great sense of humor, and have far above average interest and capability in sex.

[SANDRO43]

But, as this forum is about Russian women, I wonder why you have chosen a Chinese woman?

Carolyn, KenC did have an FSUW wife before his new betrothal on the other shores of the Pacific, and contributed here then . You may search for his older posts on the subject.

[KenC]

You both look happy in the photo ! I wish you many wonderful years together!
But, as this forum is about Russian women, I wonder why you have chosen a Chinese woman? Do a man's tastes change with age?

I won't speak for all men, but mine did.
I still think Slavic women are the most physically beautiful women in the world.  That doesn't mean I don't appreciate the fact that there are beautiful women everywhere.  I have noticed that the older I get, the more I find "meatier" women more and more attractive.  A little more natural curves seems more feminine to me now than when I was younger.
My biggest "taste" change has to do with a woman's personality.  I have always been attracted to strong women and Ping is still a good example of "strong."  However, she is non-agressive too.  My first two wives were strong and aggressive.  I used to enjoy the challange but finally grew weary of it. 

[Larry1]

My biggest "taste" change has to do with a woman's personality.  I have always been attracted to strong women and Ping is still a good example of "strong."  However, she is non-agressive too.  My first two wives were strong and aggressive.  I used to enjoy the challange but finally grew weary of it.

That is intriguing.  Would you care to comment on how this aggressiveness manifested itself?

[Carolyn]

Carolyn, KenC did have an FSUW wife before his new betrothal on the other shores of the Pacific, and contributed here then . You may search for his older posts on the subject.

As a matter of fact, I've read Ken and Lena's story  I am glad that he seems to have recovered after the divorce.
In ogni caso grazie per la sua risposta.

I won't speak for all men, but mine did.
I still think Slavic women are the most physically beautiful women in the world.  That doesn't mean I don't appreciate the fact that there are beautiful women everywhere.  I have noticed that the older I get, the more I find "meatier" women more and more attractive.  A little more natural curves seems more feminine to me now than when I was younger.
My biggest "taste" change has to do with a woman's personality.  I have always been attracted to strong women and Ping is still a good example of "strong."  However, she is non-agressive too.  My first two wives were strong and aggressive.  I used to enjoy the challange but finally grew weary of it. 

Thank you for the honest answer. I think you are on the right path placing more importance on a woman's personality. How is Ping doing in a new county of residence? Is she studying something or maybe she's already found a job?

[SANDRO43]

In ogni caso, grazie per la Tua risposta.

Figurati, é un piacere .

 

[KenC]

That is intriguing.  Would you care to comment on how this aggressiveness manifested itself?

Your question is more difficult to answer than you may think.   After sleeping on it, I have realized that it may be my aggressiveness that haschanged.  I think I respect Ping's maturity more than my previous wives,  (Both were very young at the time of our marriage,)
There was a lot of self imposed pressure to be married to a much younger woman too.

[KenC]

Sandro!!!!!!!!
OMG TFF

[KenC]

As a matter of fact, I've read Ken and Lena's story  I am glad that he seems to have recovered after the divorce.
In ogni caso grazie per la sua risposta.Thank you for the honest answer. I think you are on the right path placing more importance on a woman's personality. How is Ping doing in a new county of residence? Is she studying something or maybe she's already found a job?

Ping acclamated very quickly and easily.  Night and day difference from Lena.  There was no whinning about America, no home sickness, no "China is better because.....", and Ping has made many friends since being here.  She wanted to work so she has and recently upgraded her job.  All this with much less english skills.

[rkn777]

Hi Ken, good to see you again!   I too am happily married an an Asian now.  I appreciate the mellowness, and the happiness to be in America.


-Richard

[Dave13]

Hi Guys
               I've been on this board for years but I had to register as a new member ( for some reason I was deleted) hope someone can help! I stared this journey in 2002, fist trip was to Tver, then I was on the old board. Used the agency Lifetime Partners,Went back in 2003 got engaged and  married Anna in July 2004. Still together and very happy!

Dave

[Mod3]

Hi Guys
               I've been on this board for years but I had to register as a new member ( for some reason I was deleted) hope someone can help! I stared this journey in 2002, fist trip was to Tver, then I was on the old board. Used the agency Lifetime Partners,Went back in 2003 got engaged and  married Anna in July 2004. Still together and very happy!

Dave

Kind of a mystery what happened. But you got your old posts back. Hope you will not be a stranger.

[remiel6]

Hi, I posted an update in the Married section. I've been working as a Lawyer in Wyoming, where we now live. Never meant to be away long, but you know how it is. I hope everyone is doing well.

[MarkLeftTX]

Hey all.. haven't been on this forum in a couple of years I guess... I am in a hotel right now with Vika. She's come with me on a business trip -- its nice to get away sometimes. We'll be celebrating our 12th Anniversary this year. Hard to believe!


Stas (her son, my step-son) is doing great. He's in college, majoring in Russian (you'd think that would be a gimmie, but he's been in America now as long as he was ever in Ukraine.) He is a sergeant now in the Army reserves.


We moved back to Pittsburgh -- where I am originally from. And, of all things, we started a non-denominational church this past November. (Vika was not a Ukranian Orthodox, which is unusual, but part of the reason we hit it off to begin with...)


I am still a full time computer geek -- the church is what I do in my spare time.


Full Life. Never boring! I'll try to post some current pictures when I get time...

[KenC]

Don't ya know? Mark, it'll never last. 
Happy for you guys.

[Gator]

Mark,

12 years!!!

And 12+ years ago when writing your trip report, some posters criticized you.  I wonder how your critics are doing.

Good to see you drop by.

[KenC]

For the "youngins" here:  Mark and Vika were truly in love well before his boots hit the ground.    A very rare occurrence for the time.  Most (all?) of their communication was via the written word.  Made possible by Mark's outstanding writting abilities.  Look up his Trip Report for a VERY good read.

[TheTraveler]

hi marklefttx,

glad you stopped by!  i read through some of your old posts -- interesting stuff!

like you and vika, my dhrw and i have also been married over 12 years.

[Jumper]

Don't ya know? Mark, it'll never last. 
Happy for you guys.

LOL


Welcome back Mark

[Turboguy]

Welcome back Mark,  The last I recall was not too long after you moved back to the Burgh.  I had wondered about you once in a while.  It's nice to hear you are doing well.  Hope your step son likes the Army reserves.  My son is also a sergeant in the Army Reserves currently with the unit in Kittanning but expecting to transfer soon.