ok, what do you guys think?

cameragirl21 wrote: ok, I hope this doesn't make me sound shallow and closed minded because I don't think I am and I hope it's an ok topic to post about here, I really just want honest opinions.
Ok, a bit of background--so I had signed up on a South Florida forum where you try to find people in the area to do exercise with. I never really participated, though, I just signed up and never returned, kwim? It's just not my thing but I just signed up on a whim and rarely check that forum.
Anway, I logged on just out nowhere last night and found that this girl had left me a message back in February...remember, the idea of this forum is to find people to exercise with, there are people who are looking for someone to jog with, go kayaking with, etc.
Anyway, here is the message I got in Feb
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I've been in South Florida for at least 10yrs from Canada. But finding quality, down to earth, fun loving people to hang out with and enjoy the awesome Florida weather is another story.

We can give it a try if you want, by doing few activities together.
(leaving her name anonymous but she did sign off with her name)
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Ok, so I responded last night saying I apologize that I didn't answer sooner and that I never check this forum and that I'd love to meet her sometime and gave her my email addy because that is the easiest way to reach me.
And then today I get this in response:
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Hi! Jennifer, Thanks! for the little message. This will be the best way to reach me. I often do not get these email on a regularly.



You must think this girl is really out of this world. Well! I would like to think so since I am an artist, which I think you will also understand since you are an artist yourself "Photograher". I think we can meet to break the ice so we can get to know each other and we will see where that will bring us.

Have a great day!
(again, name withheld but she did sign off with it)
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Ok, again, hope this doesn't make me sound shallow or closed minded and hope nobody gets upset by this topic but simply put...it doesn't sound like she's hitting on me, does it? As I've mentioned before, I am totally and unequivocally supportive of gay rights to the fullest extent but simply put, I'm completely heterosexual and don't want anything more than friendship with women. I have been hit on by girls twice before--once in college and once soon thereafter and both times I really didn't like it and both times I essentially stopped being friendly with the girls who hit on me, I'm just not into that and anyone who knows me well enough to be my friend knows it. But my extreme support for gay rights may confuse people, Idk. Ok, I hope I don't regret posting this, I'm already starting to regret it a bit and I haven't even hit the post button yet.
Anyway, I realize it can be hard when you are grownup and single to make friends, especially in S FL where many are transient and I'm always up for making new friends, that is not an issue at all. But I'm not sure what I think of the way she worded her message, as in, let's see where this takes us....that is what guy friends have said to me when they wanted to try to take it to the next level so Idk, maybe I'm just jumping to conclusions.
Please, this is not a debate about gay rights or whatever, I just want to know if anyone here thinks there is anything more than just a desire to make a (totally platonic) friend on her part, that's all. I do know it can be hard for grownups to make friends so I may be misinterpreting what she said but it does sound a bit odd to me. I see nothing wrong with her trying to reach out and make a friend but it's the wording that has me a bit befuddled.
I hope this is ok to post here but I really want opinions from people who are not in S FL and can't possibly know or meet her.

DVFlyer replied: I get that vibe too, but that's no reason not to meet. Just make sure she knows what you're expecting from this "relationship"... and talk about guys a lot.... and point out guys you think are hot...

skinkybaby replied: I didn't get that vibe, just her trying to play it safe and make sure she didn't meet any crazies from the internet.

paradisemommy replied: well, i personally would shoot her an email back and just to put your mind at ease - let her know - "just to clear things up, i'm looking for someone to exercise with and motivate me but i'm not looking for a girlfriend as i am 100% heterosexual" or maybe you could go with something like "i can't wait to meet you and start exercising - i'd love to be able to get out with my boyfriend but he's such a workaholic that his work schedule simply won't allow it and he's exhausted by the end of the day". her response should clear things up..

Crystalina replied: Yep, sounds to me like she may be looking/wanting more. Before I even finished reading your post I thought "Lesbian looking for lover". I may be totally wrong.

As you know I'm ALL for gay rights. 100%. I think we are on the same page on this but just because I support them does not mean I'm willing to "to there". No. I have a few lesbian friends and I tell them...no lingering stares, no brushing up against me, no winking!!!


Then again she could be totally straight and just mean that since the two of you will be spending time together she wants to make sure you "click". kwim? Anywhere else (except California) I would say it is more then likely innocent. But SF...well, you know. <--read nothing into my winking smiley.

CantWait replied: That's exactly what it sounds like to me.

DVFlyer replied: I also got an ESL thing.... perhaps English isn't her native language and something is lost in the translation.

cameragirl21 replied:
yeah, I noticed her English is not the best...maybe she's French Canadian...?
Anywho, in case anyone is wondering, I haven't responded yet...not sure how to go about it...it's not good to assume but from my perspective, it's not good to set myself up for a potentially uncomfortable situation either...I see the majority opinion here is that she may be looking for more than a friend...on the other hand, I can also understand someone uneasy about meeting someone crazy on the web, but still, her wording is odd imo....

msoulz replied: Perhaps if you responded and talked about what kind of exercise you do, does she do the same, and throw in the "boyfriend is too busy/lazy/etc" to go with you and see how she responds to that. I really can't tell if her English is causing confusion or if she was in the wrong forum. BUT - if you truly have an odd vibe from this, then blow it off. I am a firm believer in "gut feelings" and there are a few kooks out there ...

coasterqueen replied: I dunno, I didn't get that vibe until I read what everyone else wrote and then I felt well, maybe it might be.

DVFlyer replied: Of course Freud would be happy to tell you why you are getting that vibe from her.

My2Beauties replied: I get that vibe too Jen

Calimama replied:
Good plan

Cece00 replied: I dont get that vibe @ all.

MoonMama replied:
Ditto.