About this biz-Good, Bizzare, Ugly- Part 1
I started Weekenddating.com in 2003 and it has been a wild ride. Many of you have asked about some of the more memorable moments during these past eight years, so I have decided to share some of the good, bizzare, and frustrating.
The good
Without a doubt, the best part of what I do is getting that call or email letting me know that you met someone special from the event. Nothing beats the feeling of getting a Wedding invitation or a card in the mail to tell me about your new baby. Wow, new life has come into this world because of a meeting at one of my events. Totally cool! The couples reunion event at the end of 2009 and in 2010 really brought this home. There are a few videos of the reunion up at www.weekenddating.com/testimonials.shtml
I have also become friends with many of you who are reading this blog. My social circle has totally expanded and it is a great feeling to go out somewhere and see some friendly faces!
Lastly, I would have to say that getting on CNN and in the Newspapers was something that I never expected. You can see some of the videos and articles at www.weekenddating.com/inthenews.shtml
The Bizzare
The vast majority of the events go off without anything crazy happening, but once in a while something does. These are a few stories, all true, but I will change the names to protect the innocent:
- The Flasher. I got a call on the phone from a woman asking about the events. Out of nowhere, she starts talking dirty on the phone and ends the coversation by saying that she was going to register. I was shocked that she actually did register and showed at the event. So what happened? She started each conversation by taking down her top and saying “what do you think of these?” Apparently she had just gotten breast implants and was looking to show them off. Everyone thought I hired a stripper for the event, but it was not the case. This young lady was ultimately banned from coming to any future events.
- The Stalker. I remember saying to myself “Am I on candid camera?” This woman just pinched my ass and said “you know you want to **ck me.” Do I know you, I said to her. The event had just started and she grabbed me while I was walking by, after making the announcement. Well it turns out that she said this to quite a few of the guys that night, and made a lot of people uncomfortable.  Thus, Maria was banned from the events. The problem was…. I COULD NOT GET RID OF HER. She would show up at events and peek in the window. After an event was over, she would come in and say “anybody good here for me.” This went on for about a year, but then abruptly stopped. I heard through the grapevine that she got married. There is a lid for every pot!Â
Ok, well this is getting a little long now. I still have to tell you about the “Scavenger”, the “Bottle Crasher” and the things that drive me crazy about this business.
Until then…..
Ha ha, Was the flasher’s name Julie?