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Moondeva, this is best idea ever!
This is a brilliant opportunity to share with the world my own heartfelt feelings towards my favourite basenoters...
In no particular order, I would like to give my virtual hugs and kisses to the following smelly friends.
Riannon - She is my mentor, my very first Dutch friend, a comedian (I love her wicked sense of humour). I certainly would have a crush on her if Riannon is a guy.
{a small editing here, cos I truly like Riannon whether no matter which gender she is, I would definately ask her out for a date at the wine bar}
HackerX - David is a very generous fella with a big heart. He is strong and determined. We have a lot in common (Asian background, similar wavelength, love Egoiste Platinum to death, enjoys Chinese music and pop culture). I like him a lot. A possible crush but he is not available.
nearfantastica - Anth is not only good looking but he writes beautifully and he would spend hours listening to my whinges, he is a sweetheart... (Anth is another possible crush but he lives too far)
Magnifiscent - Ermy is resouceful and very knowledgeable. He can dance and he knows how to cook. I will definately visit him next time if I travel to Milan. Damn, I want his secret risotto recipe!
Aubrgene - He has exquiste taste, he is a very warm and caring person... he keeps reminding me excerise is very important for me to stay in shape.
Tdem1961 - Terry introduced decanting and swapping to me. She is very generous and a lovely lady. (I haven't seen her posting lately, I wonder where she is)
{I got a message from her, she is safe!}
Thrax - cheeky but lovely to deal with... (I am blushing when you openly tell everyone that I am your possible crush, boy, that is a huge age gap)!
Shadesofblue - Very caring lady who would remind me to take care and be safe. (I wish to chat with you more often)
Lievje - Another lovely Dutch lady
Tinker424 - She is a sweetie who secretly sent me samples that appeared on my wishlist. By looking at her posts, she is probably one of the best bargain hunters around.
Nima - I didn't forget about you. You have an inquisitive mind, I adore your words and on my must visit list when I come to Canada.
There are others which I would like to include and whom I would love to get to know more:
Taolady, Moondeva, Quarry, rtamara41, Shycat, Lady_in_Black, Mochi, Paisley, Twolf and many others...
* Perhaps we should organise a basenoters reunion someday and someone could think of a host country for a perfume feast.
Happy Sniffing
Chris aka Coconut

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Always available hon
Btw, you're not for sure a noob and I always read and enjoy your nice and thoughtful posts!
Originally Posted by moondeva Oh my gosh! OH MY GOSH!!
MAGNIFISENT posted on MY thread!!
OH. My. GOSH!!!
Well....erm.... thank you!
Erm... I know I am a newbie to you... but maybe... *cough*...maybe we could chat sometime? But only if that's OK with you, that is?



(Can you tell that he is one of my crushes?? )

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I've been debating whether or not to post in this thread or not...I guess I'll do it.
First of all, I have so many people I consider friends here that I won't name them all in fear of missing a few.
Second of all.....can lesbians have man-crushes? You know, that term that straight guys use to define their affection toward other dudes? I think I have a couple of those...Indy_Guy and PigeonMurderer.
Third...yes, I do have a couple female crushes on the board...but I'll plead the fifth as to not make anyone uncomfortable .

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Hell yes lesbians can have platonic man-crushes, just like straight guys can have platonic crushes on other fellas. Plus, I'm straight but I totally have a crush on you, CJ!
Originally Posted by CologneJunkie I've been debating whether or not to post in this thread or not...I guess I'll do it.
First of all, I have so many people I consider friends here that I won't name them all in fear of missing a few.
Second of all.....can lesbians have man-crushes? You know, that term that straight guys use to define their affection toward other dudes? I think I have a couple of those...Indy_Guy and PigeonMurderer.
Third...yes, I do have a couple female crushes on the board...but I'll plead the fifth as to not make anyone uncomfortable .

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Originally Posted by linnea .......just like straight guys can have platonic crushes on other fellas. I'm puzzled - I've never heard of such a thing in modern times.
Renato

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Originally Posted by Renato I'm puzzled - I've never heard of such a thing in modern times.
Renato Me neither.

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Originally Posted by knightowl Me neither. Have you ever seen the Seinfeld episode with George and Tony? Tony is Elaine's hunky beau and George has a 'platonic crush' on him... meaning he admires him. In George's case, he gushes about Tony.. tries to do all sorts of things to win favor with him, etc.. (like making his favorite sandwiches before an ill-fated rock climbing incident). Anyway.. he essentially acts like he's "gaga" over Tony.. without actually having the sexual attraction to him...
I would think that at some point we've all had some sort of platonic crush on a member of the same sex. Attraction to the character.. the charisma or the general "alpha male" power model (whatever turns your crank)... someone of the same gender you desire to be around, that you catch yourself thinking about... that you want to impress.. all without that burning desire to to go "downtown" with them....
others may have different interpretations.. but I believe this is what was being discussed...
a.

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Originally Posted by nearfantastica Have you ever seen the Seinfeld episode with George and Tony? Tony is Elaine's hunky beau and George has a 'platonic crush' on him... meaning he admires him. In George's case, he gushes about Tony.. tries to do all sorts of things to win favor with him, etc.. (like making his favorite sandwiches before an ill-fated rock climbing incident). Anyway.. he essentially acts like he's "gaga" over Tony.. without actually having the sexual attraction to him...
I would think that at some point we've all had some sort of platonic crush on a member of the same sex. Attraction to the character.. the charisma or the general "alpha male" power model (whatever turns your crank)... someone of the same gender you desire to be around, that you catch yourself thinking about... that you want to impress.. all without that burning desire to to go "downtown" with them....
others may have different interpretations.. but I believe this is what was being discussed...
a. EXACTLY!
And, linnea, you're so sweet

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Originally Posted by knightowl Me neither.
...dude! YOU KNOW YOU'VE HAD MAN-CRUSHES BEFORE. OWN UP.
One of the characters from a webcomic (www.pvponline.com) had a crush on David Duchovny. It's similar to the one that Jason Alexander's character had on Seinfeld. My ex fiance had a total man-crush on his sensei at a muay thai academy. It's very common.
A platonic man-crush is where a hetero guy has a non-homosexual "thing" for another guy. He doesn't want to get intimate with the guy, but he just has a crush on him.

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Originally Posted by linnea ...dude! YOU KNOW YOU'VE HAD MAN-CRUSHES BEFORE. OWN UP.
One of the characters from a webcomic (www.pvponline.com) had a crush on David Duchovny. It's similar to the one that Jason Alexander's character had on Seinfeld. My ex fiance had a total man-crush on his sensei at a muay thai academy. It's very common.
A platonic man-crush is where a hetero guy has a non-homosexual "thing" for another guy. He doesn't want to get intimate with the guy, but he just has a crush on him. And may I add: I don't think there is anything wrong with having a platonic crush on a person of the same sex. My DH had a crush on one of his friends and I liked this friend even more for that fact.
And I have a huge crush on Charlotte Rampling.
So what? Love is not the same as sex!! Why should and could we not love who we want, unhindered by prejudice?
And answering CJ's question: "can lesbians have man-crushes?", of course they can, sweetie!!!
I love crushes