Women Proposing Marriage on 29th Feb
It’s a leap year and the 29th of February - watch out bachelors !
It’s the time in the four year cycle - should I be hopeful or not ?
Traditionally women are allowed to propose marriage during a leap year, more specifically some say only on the 29th February.
Well, that’s now !
As yet I’ve received no proposals of marriage 
but given how Valentine’s Day went that’s probably to be expected.
Previously I would have descended to the safety of the Goldeneye Underground Bunker for the day, just to be on the safe side you understand - but this year I may wander the streets in the hope of attracting some misguided female 
It may seem like a drastic plan but it only comes round every 4 years !
Perhaps I ought to knock up a sandwich board to wear as I wander around the high street …
Apply Within
This could be a pivotal day in the Goldeneye search, which has yet to yield any results I hasten to add.
I had planned on the project of finding a wife taking about a week - with only a couple of days left either drastic action or a complete strategic rethink will be the order of the day.
One thing has certainly shown itself in this quest, women only seem to want what they perceive they can’t have !
I used to be plagued by matchmakers and potential suitors when I was, for whatever reason, unavailable !
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Question: Now where are all the matchmakers, subtle invitations to parties, barbeques etc only to find a friend of a friend mysteriously there !
Answer: Nowhere is where !
It’s a load of old tosh !
If something doesn’t happen by the weekend I may have to go and find one myself !
Enjoy the Day
Ladies be bold - men be brave !
Regards
Rod
Jordan said,
February 29, 2008 @ 9:24 am
RC
The sandwich board may be an option, watch out for dogs of more than one variety, you may end up with a wet leg, certainly at some point today you probably will!
As for “women only seem to want what they perceive they can’t have !” pleeeaaassse!!!
Jordan
Rod said,
February 29, 2008 @ 10:06 am
Jordan,
I’ll settle for a wet leg
Certainly better than getting my ‘leg taken up’ or ‘leg pulled’
As for “women only seem to want what they perceive they can’t have !”
A generalization I know but no complete nonsense, cliches only survive because of a kernel of truth !
Rod - no proposals as of yet
Rod said,
February 29, 2008 @ 12:10 pm
I’ve just been drinking tea with 3 single women and not a single proposal
How wise they are !
Witches of Eastwick said,
February 29, 2008 @ 6:49 pm
Rod,
Women only perceive what they seem to have or is it they have what they seem to perceive… or perhaps they never had it and the perception of it was seemingly lost on them
… stop messing about and get wooing 
WoE
Rod said,
February 29, 2008 @ 6:53 pm
WoE
stop messing about and get wooing
I’ll give it till the weekend to find a wife then I’ll either:
1: Just get a standard issue girlfriend
2: Have a go at being gay
3: Abandon the whole idea of Love in a Cold Climate !
RC
Witches of Eastwick said,
February 29, 2008 @ 10:41 pm
Rod,
You will do no such thing…. we’ve forked out a small fortune on hats and a bucket full of organic confetti which is rapidly turning into compost
WoE
p.s. we ought to point out with regard to point 2… since you and LB are the only single men we know, it’s not looking good their either… what’s the gay scene like in WW?
Femme Fatale said,
March 1, 2008 @ 7:58 am
Rod,
I’ve just been drinking tea with 3 single women and not a single proposal.
Why did you not propose to one of them, most women would prefer the old fashioned way and be proposed to, rather than ask themselves. Bring back Chivalry!
FF
xx
Rod said,
March 1, 2008 @ 8:35 am
WoE
I am unaware of any gay scene I’m afraid - I may have to abandon that idea as well.
During the aforementioned tea imbibing session it was pointed out to me just what was involved - so perhaps not for me - my eyes tend to water as it is
Regards
Rod
Rod said,
March 1, 2008 @ 8:37 am
FF
I’d like to say I was sticking to the tradition of the day and giving the fairer sex this once in 4 years opportunity - but …
In reality, I would have proposed if I thought there was anyone likely to accept
Bring back Chivalry!
I’m all for chivaly in fact I practise chivalry whenever I am in the company of ladies - always have - always will - thing is - it’s not getting me anywhere
Cheers
Rod
Witches of Eastwick said,
March 1, 2008 @ 11:08 am
Rod,
Let us remind ourselves of the rules of courtly affections:
From The Art of Courtly Love by Andreas Capellanus
1. Thou shalt avoid avarice like the deadly pestilence and shalt embrace its opposite.
2. Thou shalt keep thyself chaste for the sake of her whom thou lovest.
3. Thou shalt not knowingly strive to break up a correct love affair that someone else is engaged in.
4. Thou shalt not chose for thy love anyone whom a natural sense of shame forbids thee to marry.
5. Be mindful completely to avoid falsehood.
6. Thou shalt not have many who know of thy love affair.
7. Being obedient in all things to the commands of ladies, thou shalt ever strive to ally thyself to the service of Love.
8. In giving and receiving love’s solaces let modesty be ever present.
9. Thou shalt speak no evil.
10. Thou shalt not be a revealer of love affairs.
11. Thou shalt be in all things polite and courteous.
12. In practising the solaces of love thou shalt not exceed the desires of thy lover.
Well all that’s left is for us to make you a suit of armour and send you off into the world with the hope that you don’t look conspicuous or sound too squeaky
WoE
Rod said,
March 1, 2008 @ 5:53 pm
WoE
They’ll take some living up to, if I did naturally I’d expect the same in rerturn
As I mentioned to FF all the above and chivalry etc is overrated I’m beginning to think !
Doesn’t seem to get me anywhere - I may try a different approach …
Knock ‘em on the head and drag them back to the cave
Regards
Rod
Witches of Eastwick said,
March 1, 2008 @ 7:17 pm
Rod,
What do you mean ‘doesn’t get me anywhere’… you’ve hardly started on the mission and you’ve only been to the end of the road. Ask your friends how they met their partners, especially those who have got together over recent years. Long solitary walks and a closed existence in the Goldeneye Grotto is not going to optimize your chances so forget internet dating and get your family and friends to make some introductions. How many friends have you got?
A member of the extended Coven popped in this afternoon with new boyfriend and what a splendid couple they make. After years alone they found each other and seem to share quite a few things in common like working out in the gym and running, they both cook well and are sociable. This man fits in perfectly with the Coven and all its associates…. sometimes he leaves us little gifts like pots of honey from a friend of his who keeps bees.
WoE
p.s. keep with the chivalry, it’s part of your charm… lose the club, it’d be just your luck to get the type who hits back
Rod said,
March 1, 2008 @ 7:26 pm
WoE
I expect it all to come to me
I’ll passs on the family and friend introductions I think - as previously mentioned I may need to take action myself.
The last time I said to someone I thought I might get a girlfriend I went out and within 1.5 hours of leaving The Goldeneye Ranch I had a date !
I kid you not.
I would hate to spoil this record by trying to do the same thing again and failing - after all it couldn’t have been a fluke could it
I’m pleased romance is blooming in and around the coven - sounds idyllic - we must all hope to be so lucky
Keep off the honey - it has over 60 calories per spoonful !
Enjoy the Evening
Rod