Life suggestions?

[BlueFox181]

I think I might relocate to the area and I was wondering- where are some good places for a young single professional woman to meet some quality, employed men around here? Just wondering ;) Thanks!

[30A Skunkape]

Bud & Alley's Tarpon Club, but their employment will probably be in Birminglanta

[scooterbug44]

Oh, if only I knew the answer to that question! One of the few drawbacks I've found to this area is the lack of "quality employed" bachelors (you'll learn to check marital status) compared to college days or a city.

-Old Florida Fish House
-Bud & Alley's
-Harbor Docks on Thursday nights
-Aj's (lots of military guys)
-Crab Island

[BlueFox181]

I'm moving down from Atlanta. I swear all men I have met here (ATL) are in their late 20's/early 30's but are still "swinging bachelors" acting as if they're all 21 w/o a care in the world and chasing girls that are 18. Ugh.

I'll be down next week for interviews and possible house hunting. Anyone know of the best looking, cheapest, closest to beach, long-term rental is? Ha. I know... asking for the impossible...

[scooterbug44]

Check the "rental" thread on Sowal and ask/look around. I've found my various abodes through ads in the Walton Sun, "roommate wanted" or "for rent" notes in the Seaside or Rosemary post offices, and word of mouth. Ask the people you're interviewing with as well.

[florida girl]

Oh, if only I knew the answer to that question! One of the few drawbacks I've found to this area is the lack of "quality employed" bachelors (you'll learn to check marital status) compared to college days or a city.

-Old Florida Fish House
-Bud & Alley's
-Harbor Docks on Thursday nights
-Aj's (lots of military guys)
-Crab Island

Even checking marital status may not be enough! If you like to party, there's a lot at the above named establishments, although I don't think I'd like to actually take them home! Hey, they're drunk!

[scooterbug44]

Even checking marital status may not be enough! If you like to party, there's a lot at the above named establishments, although I don't think I'd like to actually take them home! Hey, they're drunk!

I just gave the locations most likely to have single men in her age group, she can use her own judgment from there as to their level of sobriety and their suitability as houseguests .

Do you have any suggestions? As you stated, those I listed aren't great.

[florida girl]

My suggestion, quit looking. Men seem to be more interested when they are not persued. Make something worthwhile of yourself instead.

[Smiling JOe]

My suggestion, quit looking. Men seem to be more interested when they are not persued. Make something worthwhile of yourself instead.

That might be some of the best advice I've ever read on SoWal.com.

[DuneAHH]

I just gave the locations most likely to have single men in her age group, she can use her own judgment from there as to their level of sobriety and their suitability as houseguests .

Do you have any suggestions? As you stated, those I listed aren't great.

Attitude trumps Age!!
My suggestion: DON'T SEEK...if something is meant to be...it will just happen when you're having fun & busy looking the other way!

[NoHall]

Men are like parking spaces. The good ones are taken, and the rest are either handicapped or so far out there that you don't want them.

[DuneAHH]

Men are like parking spaces. The good ones are taken, and the rest are either handicapped or so far out there that you don't want them.

GREAT BIG GIGANTIC BELLY LAUGH!!!!!!!!

[DD]

Men are like parking spaces. The good ones are taken, and the rest are either handicapped or so far out there that you don't want them.

Oh my!!! Just spewed my Diet Coke!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[scooterbug44]

Good Gravy! I was just answering her question, not advocating a lifestyle of desperately chasing men through the bars of the area.

I agree that looking for something is usually the best way of ensuring you don't find it, but getting out of the house and socializing does help a bit too .

NoHall, you rock! Great variation on married or gay!

[Smiling JOe]

Just do what you like to do, and if Prince Charming doesn't appear, you will not have wasted all that time. You will have had funn! If Prince Charming does come along, he will see you actually enjoying yourself, rather than pretending to enjoy yourself.

[beachmouse]

If you're a physically active sort, the local 5K and 10K running races tend to skew somewhat male, and reasonably professional/technical.

You can pull up a partial list of local races at active.com, and another list on the NW Florida Track Club web site.

[florida girl]

Just do what you like to do, and if Prince Charming doesn't appear, you will not have wasted all that time. You will have had funn! If Prince Charming does come along, he will see you actually enjoying yourself, rather than pretending to enjoy yourself.

I have to agree with that! I think you should develop your own talents, make something of yourself first, and enjoy your life!

[florida girl]

Attitude trumps Age!!
My suggestion: DON'T SEEK...if something is meant to be...it will just happen when you're having fun & busy looking the other way!

Have to agree with that too, men always want what they can't have! Women too for that manner!

[NoHall]

NoHall, you rock! Great variation on married or gay!

In the spirit of CMA, I didn't actually say anything about gay men.

Just do what you like to do, and if Prince Charming doesn't appear, you will not have wasted all that time. You will have had funn! If Prince Charming does come along, he will see you actually enjoying yourself, rather than pretending to enjoy yourself.

I'm pretty sure my prince charming was eaten by a dragon.

If you're a physically active sort, the local 5K and 10K running races tend to skew somewhat male, and reasonably professional/technical.

You can pull up a partial list of local races at active.com, and another list on the NW Florida Track Club web site.

Races are also chock-full of skinny 22-year-old women.

Not that I'm bitter about being single...

[pgurney]

Men are like parking spaces. The good ones are taken, and the rest are either handicapped or so far out there that you don't want them.

[BlueFox181]

Oh my gosh. You guys are too funny! I am actually not actively seeking anyone... just thought some good conversation was due for my lady friend and I when we visit next week to scout things out. I never actively "hunt" men- no need! Ha! BUT thank you all for taking a simple question as a desperate plea- it made my day

[florida girl]

Still can't help but laugh at the "quality, employed men around here?"!!!

[DD]

In the spirit of CMA, I didn't actually say anything about gay men.


I'm pretty sure my prince charming was eaten by a dragon.


Races are also chock-full of skinny 22-year-old women.

Not that I'm bitter about being single...

Stop it!! You're killin' me!!

[BlueFox181]

Still can't help but laugh at the "quality, employed men around here?"!!!

Hahaha. Probably cause I am just tired of meeting losers that still live in Mom and Dad's basement at 28. Come on ladies can I get a amen? Ha!

[Jdarg]

Men are like parking spaces. The good ones are taken, and the rest are either handicapped or so far out there that you don't want them.

Or,

Men are like buses. There will be another one along every 15 minutes. I think I used this as one of my senior quotes in high school.

[NoHall]

Or,

Men are like buses. There will be another one along every 15 minutes. I think I used this as one of my senior quotes in high school.

The only buses we have where I live are short ones.

[BlueFox181]

The only buses we have where I live are short ones.

[Smiling JOe]

As RiverOtter would say if he were logged on to SoWal.com, ,
or show us your .

[BlueFox181]

How did my thread turn into this?!?!?
Alrighty... give me a minute-

HA! JK!

[Smiling JOe]

BlueFox, I re-read your original post and am now wondering what you mean by saying that you are a "professional woman."

[DuneAHH]

Rut Ro

[BlueFox181]

I have a professional job! NOTHING DIRTY! I'm a graphic designer. Art and creative director at a weekly sports paper here in Atlanta. Hopefully joining creatives in SoWal soon. I have 2 interviews next week!

[Smiling JOe]

BlueFox, I was just giving you a hard time. Everyone here is a professional of some sort.

[scooterbug44]

Bluefox, as you can see, what we lack in eligible bachelors, we more than make up for in characters and funn!

No basements here due to the water level!

[Teresa]

I think I might relocate to the area and I was wondering- where are some good places for a young single professional woman to meet some quality, employed men around here? Just wondering ;) Thanks!

well, this is a very good question really. most of my single friends have learned that sowal isn't a great place to date or find that significant other. but they still stick around. It's a quality of life thing. Single life seems to suit many here.

[ThirtyAGal]

I thought Smiley J was the most eligible bachelor here!? Nobody has mentioned him.

[BlueFox181]

Ha- well, I am not really too concerned. I am needing the boost in quality of life more than I need a man. After being a major city girl for most of my years, I think it's time for a slower pace of life. I work at a very hectic job- and even driving only 2 exits on 285 makes me want to shoot people. I miss being a nicer person. I have also lost all creative ambition. I guess I am just looking for a better quality of life and I think you guys have it! I want it!

[scooterbug44]

Ha- well, I am not really too concerned. I am needing the boost in quality of life more than I need a man. After being a major city girl for most of my years, I think it's time for a slower pace of life. I work at a very hectic job- and even driving only 2 exits on 285 makes me want to shoot people. I miss being a nicer person. I have also lost all creative ambition. I guess I am just looking for a better quality of life and I think you guys have it! I want it!

Definitely a better quality of life and a slower pace. You'll miss a lot of the big city amenities but can always go back to ATL for a museum, club, shopping, or ineligible bachelor fix!

[BlueFox181]

Definitely a better quality of life and a slower pace. You'll miss a lot of the big city amenities but can always go back to ATL for a museum, club, shopping, or ineligible bachelor fix!

Yeah-
•I have been to the museums here more times than I can count (was a member at High for years)
•I hate clubbing (give me a Irish Pub or something similar and I am good- I am going to try Red Bar this time- it looks like my type of place) Got whisky? ha!
•I live at Target (although I will miss having multiple/Super Targets... I know, I know!)
•Had more than my fare share of ineligible bachelors-- I figure it's time to pass the torch on that one...

So, I think I should be OK.

[florida girl]

Reality is that most of the good men are taken. From the looks of it, a lot of the professional people that move down here have married somewhere else, or divorced with some kind of issue. I think you'll be in for a culture shock considering the quality young available men that are available, are not necessarily professionals. I've known countless individuals that move here not realizing just what they are getting into, yet somehow adjusting to the degree that when they go back to where ever they came from, they are not satisfied. This "was" a small town, with few amenities. Pace is slow, locals operate on the honor system.

[BlueFox181]

I am amazed at how many of you look at men in such a horrible fashion! While I obviously haven't found the one- I haven't given up hope- not that I am in any rush. Many of you sound VERY pessimistic- hold your heads up ladies! Lighten up! This might be a reason they...

Sheesh!

I seriously didn't mean for a question about a hang-out spot turn into a male bashing forum! I LOVE MEN! Ha!

[scooterbug44]

I love the idea of men, the local reality sometimes gets frustrating .

Still kissing frogs hoping one turns into a prince!

[BlueFox181]

May I ask age range for most of you ladies?

[florida girl]

May I ask age range for most of you ladies?

Age of who? Us? Or our men?!!

Have to say it sounds like a caveman club or something!

[ladyj]

One bit of advice: You better make good pay or have a roommate or two. Otherwise, you won't be able to afford to live comfortably in South Walton or Destin.
Or, you can expect a 30-minute or longer commute for work. That's what I got stuck with.
Nobody warned me when I took a job here about housing costs! Woooo.
Still would have come anyway. It's worth it.
Oh, and, there's lots of cute Air Force guys around. hehehe.

[BlueFox181]

I was asking for the age range of the women who are looking and finding nothing. Not you married or taken ladies.

My mother is also single- and I was trying to convince her to move to the area as well...

[florida girl]

One bit of advice: You better make good pay or have a roommate or two. Otherwise, you won't be able to afford to live comfortably in South Walton or Destin.
Or, you can expect a 30-minute or longer commute for work. That's what I got stuck with.
Nobody warned me when I took a job here about housing costs! Woooo.
Still would have come anyway. It's worth it.

Housing costs don't generally match up with wages either. Hope there is a job already lined up.

[florida girl]

I was asking for the age range of the women who are looking and finding nothing. Not you married or taken ladies.

My mother is also single- and I was trying to convince her to move to the area as well...

There we go with the "looking" thing again! That age range goes from puberty, to death! Until she figures out to quit "looking"!

[BlueFox181]

One bit of advice: You better make good pay or have a roommate or two. Otherwise, you won't be able to afford to live comfortably in South Walton or Destin.
Or, you can expect a 30-minute or longer commute for work. That's what I got stuck with.
Nobody warned me when I took a job here about housing costs! Woooo.
Still would have come anyway. It's worth it.
Oh, and, there's lots of cute Air Force guys around. hehehe.

I will make decent money or I am not moving. That's the whole dilemma- which is why I have set-up interviews for next week.

I have also been looking at places to rent- they really aren't that bad. Same as the city- but with much nicer views. I understand it would be hard to live in the area if you had a hourly job- but alas- I do not. I am trying to convince another friend into moving with me though... I could always use the extra $ in my pocket.

[florida girl]

If you come here, thinking to find "love", you'll be disappointed, as you will anywhere. Hope there is some other stronger motivation.