Rostov

[facetrock]

  Ok. Its been about forty five days since first contact. I am leaving the 27th of April and will stay for a week. Shorter than I want but I will possibly make it longer. We will see. This is a WOVO.
  Flying into Moscow SVO then have to go to terminal D to Rostov. When I bought the flight it was pre volcano days. I am taking the Delta flight 30 that arrives at 10 AM but now arrives at about 11:15. My flight to Rostov leaves at 1:10PM I have been to SVO befre but never had to change terminals. Had to go to Domendevo(spelling!) once from SVO. That was easy and I am sure I can handle switching terminals.
  What do you guys think? Is there enough time to get through passport control. Get my luggage and change terminals in 2 hours. I am leaning on changing to the 3PM flight to Rostov.
  A little more info. I am 49 and she is 34 with two kids. Some might say its silly at my age to take on a woman with two young children. But to be honest I actually prefer a woman with children. I do love children and in my experience woman with children seem to be far more stable and mature. Anyway those are my thoughts so far.
   
 

[BillyB]

  What do you guys think? Is there enough time to get through passport control. Get my luggage and change terminals in 2 hours. I am leaning on changing to the 3PM flight to Rostov.
 

You may not have a problem since traffic at airports may be light for a while. What flights are allowed may be overbooked since people are fighting to get tickets to travel so don't get to the airport late otherwise you may get bumped. With the recent loss of income, airlines can't afford to fly with an empty seat. They will not tolerate those who come late IMO.

[SMS60]

A little more info. I am 49 and she is 34 with two kids. Some might say its silly at my age to take on a woman with two young children. But to be honest I actually prefer a woman with children. I do love children and in my experience woman with children seem to be far more stable and mature. Anyway those are my thoughts so far.

Who are you trying to convince?

[Seeker]

Who are you trying to convince?

Seems a bit harsh...  I think a human questioning his own motives and his future is a good thing. 

[SMS60]

Seems a bit harsh...  I think a human questioning his own motives and his future is a good thing. 

Not at all. What do you want me to do send him roses or ask some questions or agree with everything??????

[facetrock]

 Make a trip over there SMS then come and talk to me. Until then your still in the bush leagues.

[Seeker]

Not at all. What do you want me to do send him roses or ask some questions or agree with everything??????

No, not at all.  But actual questions or opinion would be easier to understand.  I was just trying to understand what you posted.  It seemed a bit harsh, and I wasn't sure why.

This is not a moderator question.  Just a "what did he mean by that, I have no idea" type of question.

[SMS60]

Im trying to keep you from drowning.

[facetrock]

  I am a very good swimmer SMS. Dont worry I will be fine.

[SMS60]

No, not at all.  But actual questions or opinion would be easier to understand.  I was just trying to understand what you posted.  It seemed a bit harsh, and I wasn't sure why.

This is not a moderator question.  Just a "what did he mean by that, I have no idea" type of question.

Well lets put it this way. People reveal what they are concerned about by what they try to justify. I do it, you do it, and facetrock did it big time.

[facetrock]

 Actually I am not concerned about the age difference at all, nor the chidren. Just thought I would give a little background info on the trip. If I choose to finish this report, which I doubt, everyone will wonder what the age difference is anyway.
But its nice to know an inexperienced expert is so concerned about my swimming ability.,

[Faux Pas]

Well lets put it this way. People reveal what they are concerned about by what they try to justify. I do it, you do it, and facetrock did it big time.

I didn't read facet as trying to justify anything. He made a statement and gave a description of the lady he intends to meet. Perhaps you're reading between the lines where there is no between the lines?

[Seeker]

I think I stepped on some hot coals.  I didn't mean to, and I am sure I will hear about it.

Perhaps someone could explain in greater detail, or say it is no one's business...

I am not trying to fan the fire, my feet have already been burnt.  Just trying to understand what is being said.

[SMS60]

Im running out of life jackets

[facetrock]

  Nothing really Seeker. SMS is just trying to get a few digs in. It doesnt bother me.

[Faux Pas]

 Nothing really Seeker. SMS is just trying to get a few digs in. It doesnt bother me.

Unless there is some history between you two the rest of us are unaware of, I was surmising that SMS was doing what is done all to often on the forum. Jumping to conclusions without any merit and shooting from the hip. Turning over rocks to see what's under it so to speak.

[Faux Pas]

Im running out of life jackets

There's really no harm or feelings hurt to state and mean it "Hey, maybe I was wrong". I really fail to see how you deduced he was trying to justify the lady, the age or the children. Many guys here have 25-30 years difference. Many ladies have children and many guys don't mind that. Please, take a stab at an explanation

[SMS60]

There's really no harm or feelings hurt to state and mean it "Hey, maybe I was wrong".

First, can an opinion be wrong??

[Daveman]

Man, there's still something in the water over here in the TR section..

all together now.... goooosfrabah... goooosfrabah... oooommmmmm  ooooommmmmm

I can see where SMS60 is coming from...  it does seem a bit like facetrock was trying to justify his choice before posting the meat of the report..  and I can see how facetrock could construe or misconstrue SMS60's question as a challenge.  Pork it.. it ain't really all that important in the grand scheme of things... is it?

Hell, the trip hasn't even begun yet. Let's grab a beer and shoot some IRS agents.. ooops, I mean pool.. first round's on me...  :evil:

Good luck FR... I hope it's a fabulous trip for ya..

[Seeker]

First, can an opinion be wrong??

Yes, but in general, civilized people make allowances for that when an opinion has been stated in a way that can be understood.  Opinions are just that, opinions.

I still am not sure of your opinion...  Or mine for that matter.  It is still early in the 'story' to judge.  That is why I questioned the initial response(s).  It seemed there was something more than the original post being questioned.  I am just trying to understand.  Isn't that the point of reading and posting here, or anywhere?

[Seeker]

Man, there's still something in the water over here in the TR section..

all together now.... goooosfrabah... goooosfrabah... oooommmmmm  ooooommmmmm

I can see where SMS60 is coming from...  it does seem a bit like facetrock was trying to justify his choice before posting the meat of the report..  and I can see how facetrock could construe or misconstrue SMS60's question as a challenge.  Pork it.. it ain't really all that important in the grand scheme of things... is it?

Hell, the trip hasn't even begun yet. Let's grab a beer and shoot some IRS agents.. ooops, I mean pool.. first round's on me...  :evil:

Good luck FR... I hope it's a fabulous trip for ya..

Damn... you said it so much better than me.

You rack em'  I'll break.  And I'll have a Corona.   

[GregfromGa]

I didnt think Facet was trying to justify anything but merely giving some insight. Some people here, well thats all they'll ever get is insight from others. I thought SMS was just being a douche as usual. Thats just my opinion.

[SMS60]

Some might say its silly at my age to take on a woman with two young children. But to be honest I actually prefer a woman with children. I do love children and in my experience woman with children seem to be far more stable and mature.

Seeker this is for you. If facetrock left this part out of his original post I would not have responded. Whats this got to do with anything? Except he knows this is questionable. He actually says it.

I do hope things go good.

[Seeker]

Seeker this is for you. If facetrock left this part out of his original post I would not have responded. Whats this got to do with anything? Except he knows this is questionable. He actually says it.

I do hope things go good.

I have done the same... and would do so again if I was in a situation where it was appropriate.  And was it a good decision?  At the time it was.  But things didn't work out. Oh well, that happens.

But it had nothing to do with her kids, I love them still.

I wouldn't decide my feelings for a woman based upon if she had children or not.  That would enter my thoughts of course, I would have to decide if I was ready to take on that responsibility.  But if I thought I was ready, I would do it again.  Just my experience. 

edit to add: Is it wrong for a person to question himself among friends?  I think is was more rhetorical... but I guess it has gone past that now. 

[Markus]

Im trying to keep you from drowning.

Yea over 6 years ago there were guys like you trying to keep me from drowning. Where are those life guards now? They are probably sending SMS on their phones.