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Still single? No. After all of Roanoke knew she was single, the man of Erin's dreams came back into her life. "Sometimes it takes trying to find someone to realize they never really left," she said. Did you have any reservations about being profiled? She certainly didn't want to be considered one of Roanoke's most desperate bachelorettes.
What e-mails caught your eye? Ones that mentioned commonalties and specific details about her profile. Were you approached? "The guy at Staples, the UPS man, the staff at my apartment complex, the waiter at every restaurant - I never realized how many people read the paper. I couldn't even go to the gym without people coming up to me while I was mid-sprint on the treadmill to ask me about Vegas [her chihuahua]." What makes someone most eligible? "They should have qualities the general public would be interested in - good looks need not apply. Eligibility is about what doesn't fade: education, hobbies, characteristics, morals." Advice for future eligibles: "Don't give your work e-mail unless you want your mailbox to overflow with crazy e-mails, and make sure you know when your article is running so you don't get calls from any old boyfriends or neighbors unexpectedly." ——— Still single? Yes Most eligible hook-ups: "I had a few meets." What e-mails caught your eye? Ones with photos attached. If you could do it again, would you change anything? "I'd be more descriptive about the kind of person I'm looking to meet; I'd make sure to include specifics about age, status and that kind of stuff." Advice for future eligibles: Don't be shy about it, put everything out into it. After all, you've just made the paper and it could be your future waiting out there. ——— Still single? Yes Was it worth it? "I have dated more since the article ran because more people know that I'm single now." Advice for future eligibles: "Get ready to be recognized by everyone in the Roanoke area!" ——— Still single? Yes What makes someone most eligible? Single and honest. Advice for future eligibles: "If you take comfort in anonymity, RME is probably not for you." ——— Still single? "Yes, but I'm staying busy as the new vice president of marketing and recruitment for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Virginia." Did you have any reservations about being profiled? "I worried that I would seem desperate and I was scared of who might respond." Most eligible hook-ups: Ray had one successful date and one failure, though neither led to anything long term. Was it worth it? Ray would do it again and he wouldn't change a thing. Advice for future eligibles: "Try to keep an open mind." ——— Still single? "I guess you could still classify me as single - since my ad only went to press a few weeks ago, I continue to talk with and meet some of the respondents." What e-mails caught your eye? Honest and open respondents impressed Shannon. He described one letter in particular as both wonderful and insightful - it impressed him so much that he's dubbed it the "Letter of Introduction for all of 2005!" Were you approached? "From traffic lights, to malls, to local restaurants and many places in between," people approached Shannon to tell him how impressed they were with his profile. What makes someone most eligible? "To be eligible, a person should be of legal age, and not married, under a separation agreement pending a divorce, or in a serious dating relationship. Other than the above mentioned, the sky's the limit." ——— Still single? Yes Were you approached? "Yeah, just about everywhere I went somebody said something - at stoplights, you name it." Was it worth it? Leon says yes, but he probably wouldn't do it again anytime soon. He hasn't responded to any inquires because his schedule's been too hectic. ——— Still single? Yes Did you have any reservations about being profiled? Only because his line of work (news director) is often the subject of public scrutiny. "It's one of the most public jobs you can have," he said. Advice for future eligibles: "Go with the flow." ——— Still single? Yep, some things never change. Did you have any reservations about being profiled? Absolutely not. Who wouldn't want that title if only for one week? Most eligible hook-ups: "I was reunited with a few old friends, but I didn't meet anyone new *sigh.*" Were you approached? "Within the first week, but I change my appearance so much I would be very impressed if anyone approached me now." Advice for future eligibles: "Pick the clothes you wear to the photo shoot wisely, and, whatever you do, you better have fun." ——— Still single? Oh yeah. Were you approached? "More people than I was comfortable with." What makes someone most eligible? Whether a person's divorced, gay, single or polyamorous, if he or she identifies himself or herself as eligible, than no one should argue with him or her. ——— Still single? Yes, and enjoying it. How would you describe your experience? Comical Advice for future eligibles: "Be brave and be ready for some sweet phone calls from your friends." ——— Still single? Yes Most eligible hook-ups: "Unfortunately I had one no-show date, two respondents whose schedules were incompatible with mine and one unwelcome follower. However, I made one really good friend and the offers are still coming in." What e-mails caught your eye? Pam did not respond to people who replied only with a phone number because it was disconcerting that the caller would know so much about her but she would know virtually nothing about him. Ideally, Pam would prefer to know as much about the respondent as he knows about her, including a picture and brief bio. Were you approached? "The best match of all the responses I received was someone who approached me at First Fridays the day after the article ran. In addition, a few old friends and associates read the article and contacted me directly just to say hello. Similarly, a friend at the gym who saw the article asked permission to introduce me to a single friend of hers. This type of networking has been even more enjoyable than getting e-mails as a direct response." Was it worth it? "If nothing else, it opened my eyes to the single side of the Roanoke Valley in a whole new way. I'm back in touch with some old friends, hanging out with some new friends and keeping the light on for that true love connection." ——— Still single? Yes, and always looking for the "right" one. Were you approached? "Many people approached me and TONS of people said something about it." What makes someone most eligible? "Just because you put 'recently single' or 'single for nine months' does NOT mean that you were once married." Was it worth it? Josh says it was "unforgettable with lots of laughs." He would do it again just for the laughs. ——— Still single? Yes Did you have any reservations about being profiled? "Since I was the first, you bet I did." Most eligible hook-ups: "I met some very nice girls and a few basket cases." Was it worth it? Will had a good time and managed to meet some interesting women. Advice for future eligibles: Be very detailed about who you are looking for. ——— Still single? Yes What e-mails caught your eye? Ones with photos attached. Advice for future eligibles: "Be specific on what you're looking for." ——— Still single? Yes. .. sniff ... sniff. What e-mails caught your eye? Melizza advises respondents to "just be genuine, frank and bold (due to my shyness I won't be walking up to anyone anytime soon)." What makes someone most eligible? "Other than being single? Having a job is always nice." Advice for future eligibles: Relax and have fun taking the pictures - if you do, your personality will shine. ——— Chose not to participate. Know someone who's great but who can't seem to find that special person? Nominate him or her and let everyone see who they're missing. (And yes, you can nominate yourself.) E-mail Rose Wade at roanokes_most_eligible@yahoo.com or call 981-3352. |
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