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Best of VA Missed Connections March 13 – March 19

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I hope you all planted your potatoes last weekend, because spring is here, and it’s about time! We’re all ready for the sun to shine on us again, and as this week’s Missed Connections makes clear, a lot of people were out, about, and checking all the beautiful people out this past weekend, both at Shamrock the Block and other fine outdoor activities.

For example, we have the cyclist who has a hot take on pantyhose for all of you to agree or disagree with — if you like the color purple, though, you’re probably going to agree. And then there are the firefighters cruising to Food Lion in the fire truck, just for grins. We see you.

Plus, of course, we’ve got ladies buying enormous cans of Red Bull at Wawa, some Bon Air boys who are apparently out here kissing turtles, and plenty of Walmart shoppers as always. And is that a subtle Bhad Bhabie reference? …I sure hope not.

Warm it up, Virginia.

Shamrock the block ladies/……….. (BLVD.)

wow……All you girls at the festival and in this great weather sure looked wonderful today…..THANKS!!!!!!!!!!! Spring is here regardless of age!

Elizabeth (Not Liz) (Don’t Look Back)

EJ, you liked my shirt and I liked talking with you! I should have asked for your number – I hope you see this

-Will

To the mango hair stylist. (West end)

Black hair.

Black lips.

Black nails.

Black heart?

Shove your nails down my throat and tell me you’ll hurt me.

You come into my restaurant pretty regularly. I’ll make sure to have your order out a little quicker next time.

My Forever Love (Henrico)

TO MY FOREVER LOVE. A DAY DOESNT GO BY AND I DONT THINK ABT YOU. LIFE WAS SO GREAT WAKING UP AND SEEING YOU EVERY MORNING. IT HAS BEEN MAYBE A YEAR SINCE IVE SEEN YOU. AND I STILL FEEL THE SAME WAY. CRAZY BUT I CANT. FYI I DID SEE YOU YESTERDAY WHILE WORKING BUT I KEPT GOING. I KNOW YOU HAVE PROBABLY MOVED ON BUT I CANT FIND MYSELF TO BE ABLE TO DO THAT. BUT ANYWHO, WHATS THE ODDS ON YOU READING THESE AND KNOWING WHO I AM. I BELIEVE YOU SEEN ME TOO YESTERDAY. BUT OKAY. MS. 5’3 CHUNKY AND BEAUTIFUL. EMAIL AND LEAVE INITIALS IF U SEE THIS. A YR LATER AND IM STILL F’D UP!!!!

My Bon Air turtle girl

What I would give to see my turtle girl again. So much has changed. If I could rewrite history, I would give you a happy ever after. Think about you every day. My kingdom for your hand. Wouldve done anything for you, ye of little patience. Keep bumping each other. How about a drink, coffee or dinner? Someday.

Brook Road Walmart Hunk (7901 Brook Rd, Richmond, VA)

You had what I assumed was your son with you shopping in the grocery section. You were wearing Echo grey sweatpants and have what I believe to be you name tattooed below you neck on your back.

I was shopping alone and had a windbreaker from a company not located around here.

I was so distracted I constantly forgot what I was getting.

Hit me up.

Walmart/ Midlothian (Richmond)

Our eyes met, you smiled and I melted. You followed me around in the store for a bit. Everytime I looked your way you were staring back at me. I would have never thought a guy like you would be interested in a girl like me. You were tall average built with blue eyes and great smile. Wearing a black T-shirt and faded jeans. Medium brown hair. Me? Short plus size older woman. Short black hair glasses, wearing leggings and grey t-shirt. I hope you see this. Would love to meet and see if it can become more.

Fire Engine # 20 (1104 court house road)

YOU WERE THE PASSENGER IN THE FIRE ENGINE 20 LEAVING FOOD LION ABOUT 1230 PM , TURNING LEFT ONTO LUCKS LANE I WAS TURNING RIGHT, WE LOOKED AT EACH OTHER AND SMILED AT EACH OTHER, IF YOU SEE THIS TELL ME WHAT KIND OF CAR I WAS DRIVING , BTW YOU ARE VERY GOOD LOOKING YOU CAN PUT MY FIRE OUT ANY TIME WOOF!!!

Haven’t stopped thinking about you

Beautiful woman at wawa this morning around 7:30. Talked to you while we checked out. You’re a tall blonde, jeans, black shirt and heels. You bought the biggest redbull I’ve ever seen. I’d like to see you again.

Missing my Goddess

There is a piece of me that belongs to you, it will always be there with you. I know because I can feel the empty space inside of me it left behind. I know you were sincere when you wished me luck in my search. Conversation with others is a struggle, no one else out there gets me. I sincerely want you to be happy, I don’t want your life to be complicated. In a parrelel universe I am right by your side loving you, caressing you, providing for you, protecting you, treating you like the Goddess you are. Please know I will always be here for you hoping you one day reach out.

Handsome Beard At 3rd Street Diner

I was in there last Thursday with my two other girlfriends. You were sitting at the bar with blue jeans, a black hoodie and a black hat. Immediately we couldn’t stop talking about you. Your beard is amazing but then you walked by us coming out of the bathroom. You have the most beautiful hazel/green eyes I have ever seen. I was wet immediately! I think you are dating one of the bar tenders. Either way you probably won’t see this but you are so fucking sexy!

Giant Customer Service (Stafford)

You make my day when I see you. You smile like crazy when you see me. We talk while I check out and I hate leaving. I look for you every time. If you see this, respond with where I am going in a few weeks and what my problem has been the last three weeks.

Purple Hosiery sitting outside smoking (Richmond, VA)

A few days ago I was riding down Broad street on my bicycle. You are an older woman who was sitting outside a shop near Rite-Aid. I almost crashed my bike because your legs looked so sexy. I almost circled back around to speak with you but I chickened out.

I doubt you will ever see this, but if you do please know that women ALWAYS look better in hosiery and your legs are no exception, you looked super sexy.

Banana bread first time we met

Mike- We met at the park first time and I brought you banana bread. Would love to talk to you again.

I can’t stop thinking about YOU (Denbigh)

You are everywhere! I can’t stop thinking about you!!! We steal glances at each other I stare deep into your soul I like you a lot you are what keeps bringing me back! Just you! You deserve to be cherished even though you say you are married and happy I think deep down you are not and that’s none of my business but there is just something about YOU wish I could give you a another hug just a little bit longer! I’ll see soon love!

M4W

Charlottesville Leads the Way on Reforming Cash Bail System

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When someone is charged with a crime, prosecutors and judges want to make sure the defendant shows up for court. So they usually require the person to put up cash bail — money the defendants forfeit if they skip town.

But now, many officials — from local prosecutors to the state attorney general — are rethinking that practice. They say that cash bail penalizes low-income defendants and that GPS monitoring and other technology are just as effective as a monetary incentive to return to court.

“Virginia’s current system of cash bail too often determines who has money, not who is dangerous, and we can’t have a justice system that determines fairness and freedom based on wealth and means,” Attorney General Mark Herring said in calling on state lawmakers to address the issue.

Legislation to reform the bail system failed in this year’s General Assembly. But commonwealth’s attorneys in a handful of localities are plowing ahead on their own, recommending that nonviolent defendants be released on an unsecured bond or personal recognizance — basically, by giving their word that they will show up for court.

Charlottesville is a textbook example of this new approach. Authorities there say it is working.

In most circumstances, Charlottesville officials haven’t used cash bonds since 2000. Prosecutors instead prefer to release defendants back into the community without having them pay money.

Charlottesville Commonwealth’s Attorney Joe Platania. Photo via CNS

Commonwealth’s Attorney Joe Platania said cash bonds don’t enhance public safety and don’t treat low-income offenders fairly.

“We haven’t seen a negative impact related to community safety by using a system where we don’t rely on cash or secure bonds,” Platania said. “If they’re not going to go out and hurt anyone or be a danger to the community, it doesn’t make sense for them to pay money to be released.”

Charlottesville officials use risk assessment tools to determine whether pretrial defendants will be a threat to the community or likely to miss their trial date. If a defendant doesn’t fall into either of those categories, prosecutors typically recommend the judge release the person on unsecured bond or personal recognizance.

Defendants released on unsecured bond have to pay the bond only if they fail to appear for trial. Personal recognizance means defendants are released on the basis of a promise that they will return to court.

In cases where defendants are accused of violent or serious crimes, prosecutors ask that they remain behind bars until they’re slated to appear in court.

“If we feel someone is a threat to themselves or the community, we ask that the person be held until their trial,” Platania said.

In most Virginia localities, judges and prosecutors routinely recommend cash bonds. Defendants who can’t pay go to jail.

According to the Vera Institute of Justice, a nonprofit advocacy groups, 47 percent of people in Virginia jails in 2015 were awaiting trial and had not been convicted of a crime. That was true of 65 percent of people held in jails nationwide in 2016, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Charlottesville began reforming cash bond practices under Dave Chapman, who served as commonwealth’s attorney from 1993 until 2017.

According to Chapman, Charlottesville’s criminal justice system transitioned from cash bail when the Virginia Pretrial Services Act was enacted in 1995.

“It’s just one of many things we’ve done in Charlottesville to try and eliminate the way in which poverty affects the case of a person who is indigent,” Chapman said. “If a locality has access to pretrial supervision services through a community corrections agency and doesn’t make use of it fully, they’re missing the boat.”

As of January 2018, there were 33 pretrial agencies serving 75 percent of Virginia’s localities, according to the Virginia State Crime Commission. Thirty-four localities in the state didn’t have access to a pretrial agency.

Chapman said that he supported recent efforts to reform cash bonds.

“The reality is, we’ve been doing this for years in Charlottesville,” Chapman said. “I would urge localities that are just getting into the field to come to Charlottesville and take a look at what OAR does and how they do it because it’s a model that can be replicated.”

OAR-Jefferson Area Community Corrections is a nonprofit based in Charlottesville that provides cost-effective alternatives to incarceration, including pretrial supervision and risk assessment screenings.

Executive Director Ross Carew said the organization conducts interviews, investigations and criminal background and reference checks after a defendant is arrested. The group uses a tool called the Virginia Pretrial Risk Assessment Instrument to make an initial bail release decision and to determine the supervision level for defendants placed on pretrial supervision.

“We look at all the different factors that could make somebody a risk to not show up to court, or to get in trouble during that period of pretrial,” Carew said. “All of that information is used to inform the court so they can make a risk-based release decision.”

Carew said holding a defendant in jail is more expensive than placing the person on pretrial supervision where the average length of supervision is 116 days. It costs about $94 per day to hold someone in Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail and about $3 a day to keep someone on pretrial services, officials say.

The discussion around cash bond reform has gained momentum in Virginia in the past year.

Last April, Richmond Commonwealth’s Attorney Mike Herring announced that his office would no longer seek cash bonds for defendants awaiting trial.

In November, Arlington County Commonwealth’s Attorney Theo Stamos said she would no longer seek cash bail for people accused of most low-level misdemeanors. Scott Miles, who was elected commonwealth’s attorney in Chesterfield County that month, said he would not seek cash bail for pretrial defendants.

After Mark Herring, the state attorney general, called on lawmakers to reform the cash bond system, Democrats introduced two bills in the General Assembly seeking to start that process.

SB 1687, filed by Sen. Jennifer McClellan of Richmond, and HB 2121, sponsored by Del. Jennifer Carroll Foy of Prince William County, would have required Virginia’s Department of Criminal Justice Services to collect data about the use of bail in all Virginia localities. Both bills were killed in committee.

Elizabeth Murtagh, Charlottesville’s public defender, said pretrial services are a far better option for her clients than being held in jail on bond. Murtagh’s clients typically fall below the state poverty line.

“Getting locked up is one of the most disruptive things to a family that I can think of. If you’re helping to provide for your family, that’s a problem if you get locked up,” Murtagh said. “It has a huge ripple effect.”

By Daniel Berti, Capital News Service. Top Photo: Public Domain/CC 1.0

Best of VA Missed Connections February 13 – February 19

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Another Valentine’s Day has come and gone, but judging by this week’s jam-packed Missed Connections, a lot of people out there are still looking for love in all the wrong places.

It’s been a tough February for some of us too — especially Tommie the pit bull, whose tragic story touched us all. Others have wrecked cars to deal with, and that’s never fun. It can leave us breaking the typical Missed Connections mood to offer a very sincere plea for genuine people.

But it’s not all bad times in this week’s selection from the files of Craigslist; hope still has a place in our hearts. Whether you’re looking for a long-lost roommate, trying to catch back up with that alluring lesbian classmate who never did tell you the story of her high school track coach, or just trying to figure out who keeps driving through your alley, you might find what you’re looking for in this week’s Missed Connections.

Fire it up, Virginia.

Genuine? (Fredericksburg)

Where are the genuine people at these days?

To the girl that wrecked her car today (Old Gun Road)

Dear Young Lady,

I hope you are ok. You seemed so afraid and shaken. I would have been too. It was a serious accident and I’m so glad you were able to walk away from it. Old Gun Road is a dangerous road and you are by far not the first, nor the last to have trouble on it.

If you are feeling overwhelmed, just remember…….this too shall pass. You didn’t get hurt. Cars are just stuff and can be replaced. You live to fight another day. In the end….this is a day to feel lucky, to learn, and then move right on.

Signed,

The Father of two, who’s tree you hit.

TOMMIE THE BURNED PIT BULL DOG (richmond)

To ANYONE out there that has not heard about the $25,000 dollar offer to anyone who has information that leads to the arrest of the SAVAGE that tied a Pit bull dog to a Fence and lit him on Fire in Richmond Virginia at the Abner Clay Park on west clay street on February 10th around 7:30 P.M. there is a REWARD of $25,000 Dollars to you if you will please call the Richmond Virginia Police Department or Richmond Virginia Fire Department you will Receive this Reward if you in fact can provide accurate information to these groups that will lead to the capture of this sub human savage who did this and if the savage who did this to this poor dog is the one reading this just know that the hunt for you will never stop until you are caught! Thank you to whoever find this sub human and please again note,this is not a joke, you will in fact Receive $25,000 if you know who did this!

Starbucks Rt 1 near VCC redhead (Starbucks today)

You were studying…..books out hard at work at abiut 11:30. Red hair….purple pants. You had a glow of happiness and kindness about you….lit up the room. Thanks for making the world a better place.

Outside of the brewery (Virginia Beach)

To the pretty girl that followed me outside just to talk to me, thank you for the compliment; it really meant a lot.

picked up medication (Virginia)

Goddamn Sir, that ass was fat! How the way it moved in dem joggers — I wouldn’t care if you caught me staring — I’ve only met one other man with an ass as fantastic as yours. And that beautiful skin. All that military conditioning — WOOF!

Not that I wouldn’t go down with a fight. You’re much stronger than me. That nice smile. Your patient demeanour. Those muscles…

That ass! You know you have EVERYONE turn their heads and you love it!

Thank you for patience. I hope I get to see you again soon.

Young hot minivan mom (Fredericksburg)

There was a young lady parked at the pump next to me at wawa a few days ago and I’d like to find her and take her to dinner. She looked to be early 20s, her hair is kind of dark, long and was down and had it curled. Dear girl,

You were driving a dark blue Toyota minivan with temporary tags. Maybe you were just borrowing a friends vehicle, as you look too young and hot for any kids, but whatever. You have a really nice butt. There was a sticker on the back windshield that said “there’s hella kids in here” which made me chuckle when I saw it as you were driving away. I don’t know how many “hella” is, but you can only fit 5, 6 tops in a minivan and there’s worse baggage you could have than some babies. I noticed there’s no ring on your finger, so hopefully there’s no crazy “baby daddy” that comes along with you. If not, I’d like to take you out sometime for dinner and drinks (if you’re not old enough for drinks please don’t reply).

I’m military, I’m 33, mediocrely handsome, averagely in shape, I’m not in debt, drive an F350 with some bangin tires, and I want to get to know you. Who knows, maybe we’ll fall in love and one day upgrade you to a mini-bus? I like kids.

Hope to hear from you soon

Swish and Flick (Innsbrook)

You came into the restaurant I work at and I saw a license plate in the parking lot that read SWSH FLK and said it was a Harry Potter reference and you gave me a look and said it could mean something else. Well I found out what it meant and I’m definitely interested in you. Let’s meet up sometime.

Colorful Leggings Playing With Your Dog Friday (Richmond, VA)

Jackson Ward near Adams Street and Leigh. I was walking by, you were playing with your dog in the grass Friday afternoon. Your smile was stunning, the way you filled out those colorful leggings was jaw dropping. I think you smiled at me, but that might just be wishful thinking. I am pretty sure you live nearby (and possibly drive an older maroon/red SUV). I am not your typical “man” is a hint I would give you if you happen to be reading this. I doubt you will but if you do..I would like to get to know you.

I live nearby and I am a smoker, I have been looking that way since hoping to see you again every time I go outside to smoke a cigarette.

In your Expedition (Carytown)

I saw you driving through the alleys a few times. Tell me what car I was in. Were you trying to signal me? What were you looking for, bud?

seen: long lost lesbian 5th-grade classmate (between my memories)

this was a while ago– the last first friday of 2018, on the corner of broad and shafer, crossing for the bus, around 9pm i wanna say. you were with your friend who had a cane and had just graduated; i believe i complimented them on their cap and gown but you looked at me just a second longer than i’m used to as if in recognition but i was too shy to say anything. i wish i had. i have been thinking about you somewhat lately; i thought i saw you on the richmond dog park facebook page but you never added back. i remember back in 2008 you running around all elfin at the playground singing ‘gay or european’, gushing about xena, making both the boys and girls compete to be by your side in your mock-queenship. i always admired that. i don’t usually reach out old classmates, nor do i have any romantic intentions, but you have remained such an enigma and its such a longshot on here plus i just want to know you still exist.

Bo’s Cafe (King George)

I saw you eating with people who I assume were your parents. You were wearing a cardigan and had dark, curly hair and big glasses. I thought you were pretty, but I never said hello.

Who knows, maybe this will work?

Looking for Blaine A. Fields (New Kent/Richmond/possibly others)

I’m looking for my long lost roommate. It’s as though he has vanished. I’ve tried calling and texting him, I’ve tried different emails, I’ve tried sending mail to known former addresses. I’m stumped. It’s as though he has fallen off the face of the earth! I would be utterly devastated if he’s passed on. Blaine was a very social guy and kept up with everybody! He was the best friend that anyone could have.

I do know that he got married and I would love to meet his new family.

Praying that I hear from him!

Moiet51

Should have tried harder (Richmond)

We talked while getting gas at the Broad St Costco months ago. I saw you walking in, and we looked at each other as I drove out. I should have parked and gone in again.

You’re changing the world… (Crozet)

We ran into each other as you were going in and I was coming out. Seriously…I was stopped in my tracks and left so much out of what I wanted to say. You…yoga. Me…no idea. Let me hear from you, please.

amy at UVA/NC (Charlottesville)

We were having a nice conversation over the summer, but got interrupted before I could get your contact info. I know you’re back at school now and I’m hoping you’ll see this so we can continue the conversation. There was a story about your hs track coach that I wanted to hear.

Looking for MikeMike (Henrico)

I know this is a long shot, but I’m looking for a guy named Mike I met when I worked at the Aplus off of Glenside and staples mill. You lived one or two streets over from the store. It’s been months since we spoke, but I haven’t been able to get in touch with you. We hung out a couple of times and I would like to see you again. I lived off of Hilliard and lakeside by the 7eleven. Tell me my name if it’s you.

Prometrics testing today beautiful blond (Knuckles road)

You were stunning in your pink pullover. We made some small talk but we’re both pretty focused and didn’t want to add any stress. Would love to get together for a drink or some fun with you any day. Hope you were as intrigued as I was. Let me know your name in your response so I can make sure it’s you. It was a pleasure.

CFS Friend (Fredericksburg)

I’m looking for my friend Stephanie that worked at CFS a long time ago. We use to hang out all the time and even did karaoke. I’ve been thinking a lot about you recently and would like to connect with you again. Me, you, and Emmanuel hung out often. Please message me.

Happy Valentine’s Day S.

God, I miss you. I wish you would give is another chance. I know you tried. I know I hurt you. I just want US again please

Three oaks guy

I see you occasionally walking your dog, a chocolate lab. Your smile is to die for, I often wonder if you see me checking you out..but then again, I won’t strike conversation so just know you’re admired 🙂

Arby’s 9080 West Broad (Richmond)

You were the cute, young Asian guy that took our order at the Arby’s on West Broad near West End Dr. The receipt has a name on it that starts with L. Not sure if that’s your name or another employee that was logged into the cash register you took my order on. I would like to take you out.

You were loading a bunch of pizzas into a white suv (Little Ceasers Hopewell)

You were loading pizzas into a white suv about 2:20 Saturday. All I can say is while. I wanted to approach you but were people in SUV and been weird. Lets go get a drink.

Taekwondo belt ceremony

We were both at belt testing Friday night. Would love to chat. So I know it’s you, describe you or the shirt I was wearing…

girl riding away on bus

Pretty curly haired blond with a cute cute smile climbing the stairs onto the bus. I was the dirty blond with a blue beanie waving goodbye. hope to see you again, soon. In the meantime, i tried to put together a lil thing from lyrics that remind me of that cute girl looking goodybye. i am not good at this, but that’s ok I suppose:

when the hours are still

light moves across this room

like it could reach us.

my one, bad as the sun, raises up

her voice to say

we’ve got time.

when the hours are still

the moon looks fine from where we lay

oh, how I would trade all my yesterdays

for one more day

with you.

miss it when it’s gone and love

know it’s always gonna come back around.

I believed in something

knew its coming

when we are already there, it seems.

here together, still.

4mv love wk

Lost your # (Louisa)

You come by most of the time on Saturday morning,your always working on your little car you fixed air bag ,tell me how you fixed it .I will know its you. I’m in louisa

Blue Hyundai SUV w green decal (Va beach)

Salt Life Sticker on back window.

I saw you driving from western virginia area. I saw you at the rest stop a couple hors from hampton roads. You left me speachless. Absolutely beautiful!

I was driving then noticed you again speeding w me Rolling!

You did notice me at the rest area but not sure if your into sexy older men.

Foodlion in yorktown

A few weeks ago we were at the yorktown foodlion and I was getting milk and you were waiting for me to be done and you said you liked my sweat shirt. If you see this and you are single I’d like to know more about you. Tell me what was on my sweat shirt and what color

Coast guard

I posted about trying to find a old coast guard friend I met at outback and you emailed me going out on a limb to see if it was you, we ended up having a nice conversation. Would like to get up with you if you see this!

Outback (Vb)

You were my waitress today and I thought you were very cute. I was with someone but I just wanted you to know that you definitely caught my attention. Kemp’s River shopping center. If you think this is you and you would like to talk please let me know. I definitely was flirting with you

white honda odyssey m4f (va beach)

I put a new battery in your key remote, its a long shot but I’d love to get coffee with you sometime. your a blonde woman, med build with shoulder length hair. This happened Sat early afternoon. Tell me where you got it replaced so I know its you.

Best Of VA Missed Connections February 6 – February 12

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It’s rainy and gross out this week, so I suppose it’s no surprise that methods of transportation are big in this week’s Missed Connections. Whether you’re stopping on Afton Mountain, waiting in the drive-thru line at KFC, or chatting about custom bikes at the DMV, cars seem to be a great way to get people’s attention. Do you own a motor vehicle? If so, this week is for you!

Of course, service industry workers remain a perennial favorite object of unrequited attraction from afar, which I suppose is only fair considering how little those jobs pay. Looking to get out from behind the cash register? You just might find your savior in the Missed Connections!

So dive in, Virginia.

Moon Hooch/October (Broadberry)

You are much younger then I and danced next to me all night. I couldn’t make eye contact with you; I was with my niece. But I noticed you, you are a very attractive man and I haven’t forgotten. If you remember, contact me.

Waitress at river city diner (Richmond)

Looking for the tall skinny beautiful waitress at river city diner in chesterfield. We met eyes several times and your smoking hot. If you see this lets chat.

Biker Guy From the Weekly Bike Meet Aug 2018 (Broad St.)

Back in the late summer we met at the weekly local meet up. At the time I had a boyfriend but you said if anything were to happen I should let you know. Well, we broke up and I never forgot meeting you. You said you would give me your number for me to keep in case I was ever single and wanted to meet. At the time I was a good girl and I turned your number down, but now I am regretting not at least taking your number considering how my BF and I split. You had a very popular American made Cruiser. If yo remember me, please reach out. You told me you check this site out often so I hope you’ll see this and reply.

Westlake Apartments Delivery 12/17 Afternoon (Southside, RVA)

Dude, I brought something to your apartment early afternoon. It was all I could do to not stare awkwardly during the entire exchange.

I remarked on your “colorful” pants, though that really wasn’t the word I was looking for. Those things hugged you in all the right places and I could tell you were in great shape everywhere else. And you were a damn nice guy to boot.

If there’s any way you’d be interested in my making an off-the-clock delivery, hit me up!

M4M

*if you are not the guy in question, please don’t respond with “I’m not the guy you’re looking for, but…” unless you have something interesting to say.

Met on Mountain (Afton – Richmond)

Hey man… had a chance encounter with you on the mountain off of I-64 last fall. You said you lived in Richmond and were on your way to W.Va. Will be in Richmond this Saturday and am interested in seeing you again.

Cute guy that gave me 3.02$ (Fredericksburg)

You were in my restaurant and gave me $ for a drink. I’d like to talk to you some more.

Cute stocking girl (Ashland grocery)

Cute girl that works at a grocery store stocking shelves 🙂 you smile at me and make eye contact every time I am in there 🙂

If you think this could be you tell me what store and we can chat 🙂

Country Club Gentleman (Pantops)

Gentleman – Come play indoor golf with with your seven iron and hit a hole in one

Powhatan KFC

Had to pull up and wait for my order in the drive thru a few weeks ago. You brought it out to me and commented about my car and we chatted for a minute. I haven’t seen you any more since. I would love to chat more with you sometime. If you would like to also, email me. Let me know the color of my car so I know it’s you.

Lady In Silver bmw with rear windows down on hull st this morning (Hull st,)

Rode beside you this morning, you were the lady in the silver bmw with rear windows down, I was in the black Acura, you’re cute, definately made the drive to work this morning more enjoyable! Email me if this ways you.

Jump Start… (Volvo Parkway)

Jump started you in front Sub-way last night. Glad I could help. Have room for another friend, get in touch. You have my card…:-)

Looking for ‘Mr. Right’ (RVA)

We were mailing back and forth when my post got flagged… I’m not sure if you got my messages or if you didn’t respond because you weren’t interested… your name starts with “c” and you said we chatted before… please get back in touch..

This weather (Charlottesville)

This weather is insane! I am insanely bored and even more lonely. Just wanting communication. I have given up on ever finding love as I don’t believe it exists. But still hoping talk, to vent, to get to know someone. That is always fun!

Custom bike car guy (Fredericksburg dmv)

Met at dmv spoke for almost an hour super cool guy

Goodwill manager? (m4w) (Goodwill off 17)

I came in around 11am Friday morning. I believe you are the manager. You have long dark hair and a really pretty smile. You caught my eye but I didnt want to be weird and just start talking to you. You said something while I was in line which I should have responded (You said, “That is worth its weight in gold”)

If you see this, please reply with what you were talking about so I know it’s you. I was wearing a black hat and white w/ black stripes jacket.

Best of VA Missed Connections January 30 – February 5

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Our schizophrenic winter weather is striking once again, folks, but if you need someone to share your blanket, or to invite out to a picnic, the Missed Connections is probably the place for you. Especially if the divorce is final and you’re on Tinder ready to mingle!

Some of you are clearly not above making passes at married people, though, and while you’re unlikely to get much of anywhere with that, you might have more luck flirting with the cashier who sold you your Whopper or Grande Meal at lunch. It’s worth a shot, right?

This week we’ve also got people taking advantage of the chilly winter weather to flirt with moms at Ice Zone, and other people who might have been able to get farther if they could remember the name of the Frank Ocean album. Take heart, nerds — there might just be an ice-bearing Chipotle elf out there for you!

Without further ado, let’s dive in.

Charleston Girl Who couldn’t get out of 3 tickets (Patrick Henry Pub)

You sell dental equipment but would much rather set soundtracks for movies. We guessed every color for Frank Oceans album except its actual title. You have a Perfect smile (all natural). You don’t like thrills but I swear I can get you on a rollercoaster. I’m glad I moved over so I could sit next to you. HMU

Publix I asked you about your tatttoo (Glen allen)

You had blonde curly hair, a spiral taper in one ear, and black hoodie on. I asked you were you got your tattoo, I wish we talked more..

Saw you at Chipotle in Barracks (Chipotle)

You, big beefy man. Me, small tiny little elf. We caught eyes at the soda fountain. You, was getting a Diet Coke. Me, was getting a cup of only ice. I offered you an ice cube. You accepted. Didn’t get your name. If you see this, please email me back. I miss you

VCU Panda Express, Sunday (Richmond)

To the gorgeous girl behind the counter at Panda Express on super bowl Sunday, you seem like you could use a break from all the dumb questions and requests you had to deal with. I was in a hoodie, you noticed me chuckling at how absurd the whole situation was and hopefully it helped you shake off the stress for a minute. It’s a long shot that you’ll see this, but I’m not sure how to say anything without being the creep that asks you out while you’re at work

Auto Detailer Today (chesterfield)

You did a great job on my neighbors cars. Hopefully you can clean my cars and maybe have a drink. Respond with some details so that I know it is you.

burger king (parham and patterson)

morning,

you were the very friendly young cashier on sunday morning. i was the older customer. we both stared at each other. if interested contact me on here..

Thanks!!

Looking for the right pear

You were a personable outgoing female shopping, you were probably early to mid 30’s. Short black hair and shaved on the sides, you were dancing at some point before you confronted me. Most beautiful woman ive have ever seen, and quite likeable. The only bad thing part about this is, you were married. Saw a ring on your finger. You had me thinking about you ever since i laid eyes on you. Hopefully i hear from you

Young black guy I met in the Arboretum (Arboretum)

We talked a little bit and you suggested going somewhere else to continue our conversation. I am the older white guy that was wearing the blue button up. I now wish we had went somewhere else. You wanted to show me something and I wanted to see it. What did you want to show me?

Looking for Evan (Hampton Roads)

This is a long shot, but…I saw you on Tinder earlier tonight. We actually met a couple of years ago, at a local restaurant. Got together a few times, then our personal situations/jobs became problematic. You have a very interesting career, and I work in the medical field. My divorce has been final over a year now.

I’d love to talk to you again, if you’re interested.

My Hopewell friend Brandy (Hopewell)

Hey brandy, I see you every month. I’ve wanted to give you my number the last 2 times but literally didn’t have the chance. If you see this msg me with my name in the subject. Let’s chill.

Spotted at Ice Zone Midlo (Johnston Willis)

Have seen you several times at Midlo Ice Zone. You’re the cute redhead with the alluring eyes and cute smile. Me SWM/dad. Looks like your daughter takes lessons or is coached? Buy you a drink?

Short white girl working counter at taco bell near Ft Lee (Prince George)

You we working the counter at taco bell last night. Friday night around 8 PM. You were short and had your hair pulled back in a pony tail. I was in drive through so didn’t have a chance to say anything to you. But you are so cute. We should go out for some coffee and get to know each other.

Best Of VA Missed Connections January 23 – January 29

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Are food and infatuation intrinsically connected? If you read the Missed Connections week after week, it sure starts to seem that way. So it’s no surprise that this week brings us a very cuisine-oriented edition of our weekly trawl through Craigslist.

There are certainly more reliable ways of meeting men than dropping cucumbers in the grocery store, but it’s certainly worth a shot. And attempting to find love at a sci-fi convention’s after party never seems like a bad idea… but if you don’t get those digits, you’re just going to end up back here, providing entertainment for us all. One thing we can tell you for sure is that dyed hair is in, but if you’re worried that it’ll make you seem like a social justice warrior, you just might be overthinking it.

So relax, Richmond, and let’s all dive into this week’s best lovelorn love notes for baristas and construction workers.

Cute guy at Aldi! (West broad)

I have never done this before. You were mid-late twenties something guy. I’m completely unobservant but I think you had dark brown hair. My son dropped a cucumber and you picked it up for me and asked if I wanted you to grab another cucumber for me. That was kind! Anyway, if you read this… email me ? This is so weird.

big egg filled with hay

more like big egg filled with heyyy if you know what im sayin

do you?

do you though?

Ladies of Hampton (Mercury)

Ladies of Hampton. Make a construction workers day. Ride by the job and give us a honk. Mercury across from the 7-11. Thanks. Have a nice day.

Pink hair in pizza joint (Norfolk)

I had lunch today at a quaint little pizza joint, you were working- love the pink hair and that smile melted me…… wish I would have caught your name.

Bandit at WAWA (Hopewell)

You 60+ white hair at WaWa in Hopewell. They call you Mr. David. Me, 60+ female who likes your style. I am too shy to approach but interested.

North side library Rio Road (Charlottesville)

You were sitting in the library with your young son. You looked like you could really use a friend. I am assuming you and your boy are staying at the domestic violence shelter.

If you want to talk I am interested. I could use a friend

Sandra (Maryland) at Starb**ks in Short Pump (Short Pump)

Sandra, I struck up a conversation with you this morning at the Starbuc** at Lauderdale and West Broad in Short Pump about 9am Tuesday the 22nd… You said you were from near Annapolis, but came to Richmond and you work for Progress*** Insurance… Wish I would have asked you out right then!!! Coffee at 8am at the same Starbu***??? on Weds morning??? Or maybe next time you’re in town?!?!? Message me with me name , if you remember!

Atlas coffee Saturday morning (Ummm… atlas coffee?)

I came in to get coffee and baked donuts. You were wearing blue pants and a dark jacket. I think you either work there or are the owner? We didn’t converse someone else was helping me. You are very sexy! Yum

Bay Beach Vet cutie m4w (Bay Beach Vet Hosipital Va Beach)

We chatted briefly after your sweet pup broke the ice, Sunday January 27 2019. You were very cute. I mean, very cute. I’m not sure what your situation is, but thanks for the chat. Engaging with you and your dog were the best part of that miserable waiting room experience. If you’re interested in reconnecting, reply with your dog’s name and what pet I had brought in.

Luck Stat: 0 (Marscon) (Newport News)

We met at Jack’s party during Marscon. It was really late and we were pretty drunk. We had more in common than being drunk and nerdy, though:

We’re both ranty drunks.

We both live in Newport News. You said you live off Bland.

We both are super unlucky. Zero in luck stat unlucky. Laughably unlucky.

I was wearing a silver and blue vest, short hair, glasses. I temp-dyed my hair to match the vest. I’m not actually part of the blue hair tumblr brigade; I just was trying to look snazzy. I had my massive steel drinking cup. You were wearing a red shirt… work shirt, maybe? I don’t remember the little logo in the breast area.

Being drunk and unlucky is a bad combo: I forgot to get any contact information at all! I don’t even remember your name. Did we even swap names? My name is Ash, by the way.

Anyway, I had fun ranting with you. I’m off Campbell so I know we could easily hang out some time. Maybe play some board games or old school D&D? At least the competition would be fair with us both being so unlucky.

Flipping a coin here… maybe, just once, it’ll turn up heads…

If not, I hope to see you next year.

— Ash

Waffle House M4M (Fredericksburg)

WED morning, you were an attractive Asian man sitting at the counter sipping a coffee … and I was with my friend having a late breakfast by the window. I glanced over a few times to make eye contact with you but, there were so many people and I’m not really sure there was a connection.

Anyway, if you’d like to grab a coffee, please reply with what you were wearing, and what part of the counter you were sitting at (or any other pertinent information).

It was nice meeting you yesterday (richmond va)

We have been smiling and saying “hi” for months, and yesterday you introduced yourself. 🙂 I still remember your name, do you remember mine? I look forward to seeing you again soon.

Hit me up with some details if you think this is you.

Little Caesars (Hopewell)

Does anyone the girl that works at little Caesars, she is short, brown hair, and was working at the register last Friday night. It was extremely busy in there. It was around 6pm.