Well thats one ..anyone else ? Cmon Cloudy you nominated him !!!

Rene, I think you just did!! LOL

Isecond that Cloudy.... WASHY FOR MAYOR!!!!! now where do i vote?

I would like to add,,,,,that to some of us,,,ES truly is our "Family". Especially for those of us who no longer have their "blood" Families with them. ES has given me folks to talk with that I have, in my mind, listed as "brother", "Sister", "Ma", "Pops" and such,,,and the most awesome thing,,,,we all love the horse, ranching, farming, just good old country way of life,,,and that is what brings us together! I had never read the Post from Ridinon till today,,,and WOW!!! Such a powerful, inspirational, and True Post!!,,,All I can add,,,is Thank God I found this site,,sometimes wonder where I would be now, had I not found it! Thank you ES for all the Dear Friendships, and loving and caring folks it has provided for my life. TammyLee

I nominate washcowboy for mayor...:)

There is a place for everyone in this 'community' - married or single (as previously stated in this post by a member). Our members are very upfront about their status, but occassionally you find the exception that isn 't. Just like real life. And, that would happen whether we welcome married folks or not. So many married couples have met on our site and continued their friendships and remain active members in our community. Others want to find people to ride with, or friends to chat with. One just needs to read the posts under "Horse Accident" from Lady Cutter and her husband, Pete, who met on our site, married, and remain an important part of this cyber community. It's okay to have an opinion about this, but we will remove any post that deliberately makes a member feel unwelcome. On our home page the paragraph reads, more than just matchmaking.... Reading the message board confirms what the heart of our site is really all about, whether it be for singles or those who arent. Anyone that has any doubts about this, please take a moment to read the postings from Ladycutter under Horse Accident, and the amazing dedication and friendship that exists between our members, married and single. Thanks

After following the posting on horse accident, I understand what a community this really is. I'm glad to be a part of it. Carol

Holly and Frost, Congradulations !!! Its wonderful that this site played a part in your getting together, and approaching marriage. It gives us all hope that maybe just maybe there is someone out there for all of us. I am sure we (singles) wish the process would move on a little quicker LOL , but hey, married , single , not looking, I enjoy chatting with all of you. Ridinon , you and black just keep on chattin. You and other married folks are what makes this a community. Thanks to everyone on this site for being my freind > Hugs to all of ya married or single . Steve (washcowboy)

Such a great outpouring of good feelings here. Last Saturday here in Springfield, Mo. I was sitting with my new fiance Moonbar (Rose) and my sister from K.C. and her friend at the Midnight Rodeo. Upwalks Luvshorses a friend...and a little later a man and woman introduced themselves as E S members (Guess they knew,Luvs.) So there we were..with no previous plan...5 members visiting about life around a table...such a neat experience.When we are married we will stay in ES thank You.!!! And for the 2 or 3 who like to attack...well I will start a fund to pay for the counselor...they need it not u ridinon.!! Later Dudes and Dudettes!!! Ron1947

Just because I'm spending more time sitting on the fence out than in the chatroom these days, doesn't mean I still don't keep up or hear what's happening around here! LOL Having been here for years now (we won't say how many) I can vouch that the married v. 'singles site' issue has ebbed and flowed through many a chatroom discussion. So has the attached/unattached one...as well as the private 'heads-up' given to each other on who's a 'player' and who's not - of both genders. Most people say "it's just a chatroom, don't take it seriously" and there is some validity to that, but then again, there are serious, heartfelt, lifelong relationships - friendship and otherwise - that have its roots in the laughter, love and language of our chatrooms. Bottom line, the issue is one of honesty and individual character. For those who can't be honest about the existence of a spouse, potential spouse, or a long-term attachment, then it's a pretty safe bet they won't be forthcoming about other essentials regarding themselves either. I do not deign to make judgment calls regarding how others choose to live their lives, but I do make them regarding my own. There are a myriad of reasons for why someone does what they does, hides what they hides, or chooses to do without. Since I don't walk in their shoes, I don't make their choices, and until I truly understand, I can't make an informed judgement. Neither does anyone else have to ability to do the same regarding me - although there's a number that try! LOL. There is a place for everyone in this 'community' - married or single, or in a semi-state of somewhere inbetween. In a place where we utilize only about 10% of our language capacity - which this, or any other, website is - the primary thing needed is the ability to be honest, particularly about what we want and who we are. Since that's based out of our own self-honesty, that's something most people find extremely difficult to truly be, even in the "real world." For those of us here who recognize that and strive to achieve it, particularly on a sight that has matchmaking as a SIDELINE (get it folks?!) - kudos to you. Ridin - I've been blessed to know you and Black, both in and out of this chatroom. You are one of the most honest, real, and "in your face" people I know (that's a good thing!) - and one who's dealt with the adversities in this life with far more grace, dignity, and sheer sense of will and outrageous humor than most people can possibly imagine. As far as a number for a shrink...you already have one for the nominal fee of $39.95 a year.. and it's called ES! Sorely missing y'all and the comic relief! Marney