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Best of VA Missed Connections February 27 – March 5

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Winter is taking its sweet time about drawing to a close, and from the look of this week’s Missed Connections, the times are hard out there. We all know about people who come to this section looking for companionship, but when you have to hit Craigslist just to ask for somewhere to take a shower, well… things are getting pretty desperate.

Thankfully, you just might find a good samaritan out here, someone willing to help a stranger get their car out of a ditch. Alternately, if you’re a goth college student who’s open to a May-December kind of thing, or if you haven’t seen your insulin since that wild night at the bar and are getting kind of desperate, read on — someone just might be looking for you.

Sing out, Virginia.

Anyone free to let me use there shower today (Midlothian)

I know this might be a hard to find.. but my hot water is not working today.. and I have a meeting this afternoon

Anyone nice enough to let me use there shower/ must be nice and hot and clean shower. I’m a nice white guy mid30’s

No games here!! Email me ASAP!!

Oh, you looked amazing!

We almost made it to introductions last week! 🙂 (battery park)

You and your dog were out enjoying the sun and I walked up to introduce myself (with my dog). You came forward and I smiled back at you and said something, then animals and children went wild! So I continued on so that you could calm everyone down.

I look forward to seeing you again soon.

Cute young guy at Wendys

You were at Wendys restaurant on Brook rd at 2:30 on thursday. You were the cute twink wearing sweatpants and a jacket, I was the older guy in line behind you. I wish I had spoken to you, but I didnt, now I’m kicking myself.

Dellingers Tire Service (Chesapeake, Va)

We were both at Dellingers yesterday Sunday afternoon, we spoke a little and you were very friendly and I would love the chance to meet up with you again. If you think it’s you tell me what place you recommend I go to while waiting on my car.

Shift change (VCU)

Omg shift change… thought I was in heaven for a second ..

We help a guy out of a ditch (Gordonsville)

You stopped to help a man get his car out of a ditch. I was already there trying to help. Afterwards we talked briefly but I never asked your name and I really wanted your number. It was a really quick exchange but I thought you were beautiful and would love to hear from you if you ever see this. It’s worth a shot? You told me your profession so reply with what your job is so I know you.

Anne Marie (sp?) VA Wine Expo (Main Street Station)

I was working, you came to my booth with some friends to try wine. You introduced yourself and asked my name. I said you should stop back by later, but I never saw you and I couldn’t find you when I took a break. Prettt sure the attraction was mutual. Long shot, but if you see this, what was my name and/or what company was I working for?

Beaver Dam Creek Park

I asked you about the trails. Wanted to talk more, I’m interested.

Fellow BMW driver (Newport News)

To the fellow bmw hot lovely lady who threw me a old charging cord as I was in middle of road struggling with the trunk,, THANK YOU!!!

Man of my dreams

Be real with me. No games, no side chicks or services. If you say you love me, mean it, in all your actions. I deserve the kind of love I give, honest and unconditional. I have your back. If you’re a player, move on, you don’t deserve me.

Goth Girl (Fan near VCU)

I’m looking for the Goth girl I saw near VCU. I loved your makeup and fishnets.

I’m a totally preppy looking guy, but I would love to meet.

I’m older and was down working on one of my rental properties near VCU. Hope age doesn’t matter because you were amazing.  

You Held the Door for me at Crunch (Crunch Glenside)

I saw you running on the treadmill and had a hard time keep my eyes off you. We happened to be leaving at the same time and you held the door for me. You had on black leggings and a blue shirt and said “time to go home” as an alarm went off on your phone and I wish I had asked to go with you but didn’t. This is a shot in he dark but if you read this and are interested in getting together send me a reply. I’ll be at crunch every morning hoping to see you again 😊

I found your insulin (Happy Endings Bar)

We met Friday 3/1 at Happy Endings. I gave you a ride home at closing time. I found your insulin in my car this morning. If I don’t hear from you I’ll give it to the bartender once they open.

Steve (Richmond, VA)

You’re very handsome

Would love to see your cables

New ya bridge isn’t very far away

Let’s play

Hannah? (Walmart hull st)

I screwed up. I did see you I should have said something. You were even parked by me. If you see this shoot me a message

Ellen (Fan)

We met today near the laundromat tell me what I was doing can we meet?

looking for you (stafford/fredericksburg)

looking for stewart. met you once and would like to again. reply with what you drove also looking for a friend from Fredericksburg. its been awhile but you can describe the first time we met. would like to see you again. maybe you vehicle won’t bottom out again. (m4m)

Pink hair, Nissan Versa (Colonial Heights)

Hey, missed a connection with a sexy woman with pink hair driving a Nissan Versa at Cookout in Colonial Heights. I must say you are sexy as hell with a perfect body for me. I missed you, but you where in line and didn’t get an order of fries for your order. If you see this contact me back. I think we could have some fun! By the way, I really liked your assets! I can’t stop thinking about them! Tonight was February 27, 2019, around 6pm.

So why are you attracted to older men?

Wondering if younger women are genuinely attracted to older men or are just in search of a sugar daddy.

Handsome Police Officer (Hampton)

I think you were technically a trooper..we were side by side at a stop light. I am black, long wavy hair, big brown eyes, black low cut dress..You were maybe 45ish white..bald…looked very tall. You kept looking at me and I noticed. I wanted to say something but all I could do was smile back at you..You’re very handsome..I wish youd asked me out I wouldve said yes!

Lightening bolts (Mechanicsville)

I see you often. White male with bolts of lightening tats. You are so fine and I wondered if you are available. Or if you are looking for a woman rn.

A painting (Richmond)

Did you leave a small painting for me? Where I used to be? We haven’t exchanged messages in a matter of months. A year will be soon.

Best of VA Missed Connections February 20 – February 26

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If you’re seeking wisdom this week, you might want to check out the Missed Connections, where we’ve learned that people don’t change — they just keep on using an anonymous internet service to tell the world about their crushes on customer service employees.

For example, this week we’ve got employees from libraries and office parks, a change from our usual selection of bartenders and fast food workers. There’s plenty of the usual lust going on out there, too, along with at least one dude who doesn’t want to pay for Ashley Madison, if you know what I mean. Meanwhile, if you’ve got vanity plates about your love of fishing, you should scroll down, because someone might just be looking for you.

One quick word of advice for everyone, though: if you’re going out for a night on the town in a skimpy bodysuit, you might want to keep an extra-close eye on “the girls” — dudes out here have dashcams.

Keep it discreet, Virginia.

Walking (Forest hill park)

It was a beautiful day for a walk. We were each alone. I think you caught me checking you out when I was taking photos. If you’d like to take a walk together let me know what i was wearing and taking photos of.

***If this is not for you please do not respond, I am not gay nor am I interested in anyone’s services.

Coffee connection (Mech/ Glen Alle)

Mwm seeking mwf coffee bud…someone passionate about their brew that would like to talk life over a cup with no expectations except good convo.

Ronnie (Richmond)

Hey I last spoke with you a few months ago. We met up a few times. You came to my place twice and I was well overdue for a visit. We walked through Byrd park where you showed off your pull-ups then had breakfast. Let’s do this again. Jen.

people don’t change (Richmond)

you are right people don’t change unless they really want to.. takes alot of effort

People don’t change

People worry, What are they worryin’ about today? Seems like there’s a good reason To worry.

I’d sit around- listening to your story

If I wasn’t in such a

Hurry.

RE: People dont change (RVA)

People do change, But the more they change the more they stay the same..

Sunday Night at the Library (?!) (RVA)

You helped me check out some books at a surprisingly full library this evening. I imagine you won’t see this, but in case you do, I really enjoyed our banter and would love to continue sometime. Tell me which class you need a paper topic for so I know it’s you and maybe we can chat a bit more!

Wawa Forest Hill Sat am

You were pumping gas in a blue buick, couldn’t keep my eyes off of you. Would love to learn about you.

Walking dog (West Ghent)

You were leaving the dog park while I was walking on the sidewalk. My dog wanted to sit and watch your dog walk by. Our dogs should play sometime! 🙂 reply with type of dog I have or what I was wearing.

Missing the lust and desire, M4W (Central Cville)

Where did the passion and desire go? Married man here looking for that spark that has gone. Is there another married woman who’s lost hers too and needs help finding hers? Looking to find something discreet, secret, and delicious. Is that you? Maybe it can be us and what was once missing can be found again… Let’s not let life pass us by.

Salon Anderson highway ( Powhatan ) (Richmond, va)

Older blonde at the salon getting you’re hair done by Shawnee. I sat beside you, we looked at each other and smiled. Love you’re necklace. Maybe we could get together and talk sometime…

Wow! (Norfolk)

You stopped by my job today… 12:30ish…ran inside to grab something and came back out. Me and a co worker were sitting in the truck out front. I couldnt take my eyes off you. Chances of you seeing this are nill but i had to try.

Looking to reconnect with my couple friends from 2017(Richmond)

We used to get together as couples for drinks in hopes that we would hit it off and the friendship would develop further, but for a specific reason we were never really able to hit it off and the friendship fizzled out and never got to the next step. We all knew what the issue was but you guys were very nice and polite and I always regretted that because of her the relationship never turned into what we hoped it would. We kept in contact for a bit after, then I ran into you two out and you guys confirmed what I already knew and said if things ever changed you guys would be interested in reconnecting. Well things have changed, we split and I am now trying to reconnect to see if we can get the friendship to the next level. I have tried to email you guys at the last email I had, but it has been a while and I am not sure you still use that address. We met on Craigslist back then so hoping you’ll see this ad and reach out.

Twin hickory Library (Glen Allen)

I saw you last night at the library and must say that I am very interested in getting to know you!!I didn’t have enough courage to reach out to you before you left but I will say that I will not let the opportunity pass if presented again!!!You were driving a Mitsubishi lancer es,you had a black coat with white trim around the cuffs!!!If this is you please respond with liscense plate number and I’ll know for sure it’s you!!Look forward to hearing back thank you

You tried to get in my car (Wawa on Ferrill Parkway)

Saturday night, you were dressed in a skin tight body suit. You came out the back door trying to wrangle your tit back into your outfit. You walked behind my car to talk to your friends in a white SUV, then tried to get into my car by mistake. Your other friends honked their horn at you and you jumped in their car and drove off. Thanks for the laughs. I hope you had a fun night.

PS my dash cam recorded it, but your modesty was preserved.

Birthday Boy! (Fredericksburg)

It’s my Birthday! I need a companion! Shit, I may need 2 companions! I’m freaky, but not a freak! Not some weirdo or creep either! I’m good looking, not arrogantly so, and have my own shit! Tonight, none of that means 1 iota! I simply want to have the best time possible! And, I want to have it with strangers. Who/what you need to be: I’m not picky, if you want to have a good time, hit me up. You must be a female. You must be between the ages of 30 and 50. Now; if you’re a sexy G’Ma, or a lonely late 20 something either be funny, or have a great asz! I drink (tonight) and am 420 friendly so if this offends you…”walk on by”. I prefer thick women with nice butts and smaller breast. You don’t need $, don’t have to be a beauty queen, and can be and do just about anything you want tonight as long as it involves having fun. Seems a woman with attachments would be ideal….

Married/Relationship – Hell, tonight I will make an exception! (Just don’t tell me) Important: You will not be asked to do something ridiculous or anything you don’t want to do. I’m grown, I have a real job which requires high level clearance, and like I said need a “fuck it” night! If this sounds like your type of hype, this is my real number and my real email address. This is 100% 4 REAL! And yes, send me a recent full body pic.

Ron-

Cute blonde caterer at Stony point Office park (Chesterfield)

You are a fit, attractive blonde in what I guessed as your mid to late 20’s, dressed in black. I was wearing blue sunglasses which I could not take off because my hands were tied up. You were pulling a heavy cart for a catered lunch, I held the door for you and nearly dropped my boxes. You were so polite, and made the comment of how strong I must have been to catch the boxes. Your gratitude and the compliments you gave me was a huge boost to my day! I am glad there are nice people out there like you, have a nice day!

Lost My Peeps (Greenbrier)

Having moved here from California to take care of my mother, I made good friends along the way in roughly the last four years, but we have lost all of our contact information. The pleasure was all mine, mostly anyway. So, I’m posting this in hopes that you remember me and contact me so we can rekindle and continue our friendship.

Women going intoPanera (Mechanicsville)

Thursday afternoon I just came out of Panera, you was going into Panera, we both said hi to each other and you ask how I was doing… looking for more discussion with you, we could meet at Panera for a meal and conversation…

LUV2FISH or LUV2FSH ginger (Richmond VA)

Saw you around Richmond. Nice!

Time and time again (Charlottesville)

I’m so tired, but can’t sleep. My body is in so much pain. I can never get comfortable. It is a constant struggle. I’m so alone. I just need someone to make conversation with. But, that is almost impossible to cone by these days. I miss the one who got to know me. Asks about my day, let’s me complain about not sleeping, etc. I’m just exhausted, and rambling at this juncture. Must stop before I make it worse. Maybe, just maybe, I can sleep. But, I doubt it.

I want to apologize (Charlottesville)

My circumstances as they are have resulted in me living in my vehicle. I park in public parking spaces. I try to be discreet and low key. I don’t litter. I don’t panhandle or ask people for spare change. I don’t ask for cigarettes, I don’t smoke. I don’t ask for anything from anyone. I don’t steal. I don’t drink and am not on drugs. For that matter no addiction had anything to do with me becoming or continuing to be homeless. I do have problems. I have fallen through the cracks. I have tried to get help. Very little is available due to the specifics of my situation. I am not a felon. Further I am not a danger unless trouble comes looking for me. I do look rough. Even scary at times. You would too if you had been through what I have. Recently a woman on her way to work saw me waking up and from the look on her face she was scared. I know it can be scary to encounter someone who looks like me and realizing I’m homeless and not knowing what I’m going to do. I often get looks of disgust from people. I am more used to being looked down upon as opposed to scared of. Or maybe it is more comfortable with. I don’t like making people feel uncomfortable or scared by accident. Intentionally is a completely different story. I do apologize for not being able to take better care of myself than I am. I am reduced to living in the footprint of one public parking space. I know someone going to work needs the space more than me. I have nowhere to go. I’m sorry.

Get To Know Gary Ryan, Virginia MOCA’s New Executive Director

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Becoming the Virginia Museum Of Contemporary Art’s new Executive Director is a homecoming of sorts for Norfolk native Gary Ryan.

Born into a family of artists, Norfolk native Gary Ryan was destined to make a name for herself in the art world — even it wasn’t in the most obvious way.

The new director for the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)  is a self-professed “business person by training and art lover by birth.” She is the daughter of a writer mother and a father who was a lawyer by day and an artist by night.

“When I was a kid, I was making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the Stockley Gardens Art Festival,” laughed Ryan, whose father helped start the festival in 1984.

Having grown up around art, Ryan developed a strong appreciation for it at a young age.

“I loved experiencing it and opening myself up to it,” she said. “I believe that art is essential to bringing people together.”

I think artists are some of the bravest individuals because they’re so willing to expose themselves and their stories and leave them open for interpretation.

But when Ryan went to college, she didn’t study art. She got her masters in business administration and worked in the private sector for awhile before she decided she wanted to work with artists.

She then entered the magazine world. “My job was to provide a stable business for writers and editors to be able to communicate to their readership and to the world,” she said. “Partnering with individuals who are creators has been a hallmark of my career.”

Ryan left her work in magazines to work in marketing and business development for the Brooklyn Academy of Music. “I realized that there is a calling for me, which is my deep appreciation for the creative process and respect for creators, and my business background.”

So Ryan decided to pursue more jobs in the arts industry, working for the Metropolitan Opera, a music festival, and most recently as the Director of Development at the Katonah Museum of Art in New York.

While at the Katonah Museum of Art, one of Ryan’s favorite projects was an exhibition featuring Islamic art; Long, Winding Journeys: Contemporary Art and the Islamic Tradition.

“It was such a great bridge between the past and the present, and such an organic way to introduce and reintroduce our community to different ways of looking at the world and looking at art. I was really proud to be part of an organization that brought something like that forward,” she said.

While Ryan has studied art at various points in her life, “It’s really hard to be an artist,” she said. “There are different paths. [Artists] need to focus their energy and talent on what they do best, and a business person can focus on the business end.”

But Ryan acknowledged that any business person working in the art world has to have a strong appreciation for the arts to be successful.

“I feel that I care a lot about the arts and I strive to learn as much about the art that is in my world locally, nationally, and internationally because I am fascinated by people’s stories and what brings them to express themselves artistically,” she said.

After twenty-five years of living and working in New York, Ryan accepted her new position as Executive Director of MOCA, which she started in January, and moved back to Virginia.

“I’m thrilled to come home,” she said. “It’s beautiful here and everyone’s so welcoming. Between when I left and have come back, there’s been an explosion of art and venues that support creative self-expression [in the Hampton Roads area].”

“We are very committed to celebrating the work of artists that were raised in Virginia,” she said.

In the fall, the museum will be hosting an exhibit featuring the work of Michael Kagan, a Brooklyn-based artist who grew up in Virginia. Ryan said this will be his first museum show.

“I’m so excited that Virginia Beach has a creative district that’s meant to foster local talent,” she said. “That didn’t exist when I was back here a long time ago. There seems to be a real commitment on every level to celebrate the transformative power of creative thinking.”

Ryan said she’s also excited about the exhibition that MOCA is opening in March, The Rest of History, which is a collection of work by five contemporary artists who all represent non-mainstream narratives.

We are excited about living into our mission of being a place of inclusion and diversity, and the representation of all points of view in our area,” she said.

“MOCA’s had a tremendous track record in terms of bringing… significant contemporary art of our time and really defining what does that term ‘significant’ mean,” she said. “It’s not only about sponsoring our local talent but connecting us to the broader discourse and what’s being expressed in art today.”

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.