This weekend made it clear that spring has sprung, and if there’s one thing this week’s Missed Connections make clear, it’s that everybody’s in the mood for love! Well, to be fair, that’s every week in the Missed Connections, but this week found a marked lack of the usual goofy banter and joke posts. People are ready to get down with it, and I say more power to ’em.

People seem to be spending more time at the park now that things are warming up, which is probably why we see an excess of frisbee golfers, dog walkers, and park joggers in this week’s crop of MCs. But of course the checkout line meet-cutes continue, inevitably bringing us back once again to Walmart, which is STILL not back to always-open status. Bummer.

One final note before we dive in: if you need any further hints about the sort of desperate economic times we are living in, look no further than the guy who has fallen in love with the receptionist at the plasma center. When you’re a regular at the place where you sell your blood, that’s a sure sign that money’s tight.

Get that paper however you can, Virginia.

The tattooed friend you used to video chat with.

Remember when we used to video chat? Sometimes we would just leave it on while we were at work, as if we were working across from one another. Sometimes you made me videos from your home office when you were supposed to be working. On the rarest of occasions you would let me watch you smoke because you knew I loved to. Remember when you made the video for me from your car telling me how people thought you were so proper and sweet and you told me all about the bad girl side if you nobody knew? I lost you and I can’t stop thinking about you. You will never see this, I am just not that lucky but here is hoping you do. You live outside of Richmond. If this is you tell me something only we would know and put your hair color in the subject so I know it is you. Here goes nothing.

You were driving a truck behind me on W. Broad (Short pump)

You were driving a truck behind me and as I turned around from the backseat, we locked eyes and you waved. We were on West Broad St., passing Cabellas (I believe). I was in a white Toyota Camry.. only to lose you at the next light!
Hoping you see this 🙂

Dog Walker, Lake Monticello Neighborhood (Lake Monticello)

Me: Handsome, older, very fit runner with hipster scruff. New to the area. You: Similarly masculine while exchanging a knowing nod and a smile.

If this was you (or if you wish it was you), hit me back and see if we might share interests.

Missing my military friend (Norfolk)

I used to come over to your house when your family was on vacation. We would hang out in your living room with the TV going while we both explored opportunities that were otherwise denied to us. You were a young guy, caramel complexion and a hard body. I was an older guy, not quite in military shape, but you didn’t mind at the time. It’s been a few years since we met up last, and I’ve been thinking about it a lot lately. I’m hoping you’re still in the area and still check here from time to time. Or if you’re just a younger guy who’s bored tonight.

yesterday HOME DEPOT TAYLOR RD (Portsmouth)

Yesterday, I was checking out at HOME DEPOT as you were coming in, you had a small frame to yourself black curly hair maybe latin maybe light skin whatever it HOTTTTTTTTTT !!! If you are interested in meeting up for some M2M fun hit me back the way I’ll know its you as I was getting in my car you walked by pushing your cart what was on the cart. We can meet at a public place or my home

Pratt Park 4/1 (Fredericksburg)

Was playing frisbee golf with some friends yesterday and we made eye contact for about 10 seconds while you were jogging by. We exchanged smiles instead of numbers. Hopefully you are there next Thursday, I’ll definitely say hi then.

Woman at BioLife Plasma (Richmond)

To the charming woman who works at Bio Life Plasma front desk.
You like jokes.
You know who Larry David is.
It would be fun to chat more, hear more of your jokes.
Arrange a party like NASA?
Planet a cup of coffee? Lol!
I think you will remember our hellos.

Vapor Chick (Glen Allen)

I saw you at Avail Vapor on Brook rd yesterday at around 4pm. We were the only customers in store at the time, you said hello as I walked out. I was in a hurry but noticed you drive a blue car. I’d love to finish that conversation!

you looked cold (n arlington)

its a cold day to be out running, but there you were running around things just swinging and a smile a mile wide.
I was impressed even though you were cold it didn’t show. Would be happy to have you run over and again only this time stop in and warm up.

Sunday, Clearbrook Walmart (Roanoke)

You were in the checkout lane in front of me. I was the white guy in jeans that couldn’t stop looking at you. You were the fine Black lady with a younger lady and a child in the shopping cart. There were no belt dividers in that lane and we joked and laughed together about you guarding your doughnuts so I wouldn’t get them. You had a very sweet and sexy voice. Wished I had talked to you more. You will most likely never see this and I most likely will never see you again. My Loss

Gucci belt (Rocky Mount Walmart)

I was absolutely stunned by your beauty! From your brown hair, blue shirt, class ring, Gucci belt and lower…all the way down to your sandals. I couldn’t stop looking at you…THAT’S how amazing I think you are! If you hadn’t been with your family, I might have said something more than “I think that means it’s free!” Hit me up, please…

Are you there, June? (Fairfax)

Hey June, it’s Jim. We used to meet up at the park off of Melville. And also on a path behind some houses at night. Are you still around?

Photo by Chanan Greenblatt on Unsplash

The final week of March finds us all finally starting to wake up from the endless nightmare of the pandemic — even here in the Missed Connections, where this week we are starting to see actual MCs from vaccination centers. That’s a good reminder to all of you to schedule your vax appointment. Having been to the race track for my first shot, I can guarantee you that you’ll see more people in one place than you’ve seen in a year. You never know what cuties you might meet!

Beyond that, this week finds us in our usual haunts: the gym, the grocery store, at school, at Starbucks, etc. It also finds some of us lamenting the loss of some things we took for granted pre-COVID, from that burrito spot in downtown Roanoke to Walmart’s all-night hours (one of the hidden casualties of the pandemic). And of course, there’s at least one moment this week that will warm the hearts of all who were once involved in Slaughterama.

By the way, if you adopted a Siamese cat a few years ago, you might want to stick around to the end — someone may be looking for you.

Take it like a champ, Virginia.

Bombing Beauty (Richmond, Virginia)

Julianne-Moore lookalike careening down a hill on your bike and wiping out in a very painful-looking way. You took it like a champ. Would love to get to know you xoxo

Mustache Gym Guy near Pony Pasture (Forest Hill Ave)

This feels weird but if you have a mustache and a septum piercing and were at the gym last week (Tuesday 3/16) while I was there fixing the upholstery please let me know if you actually were interested in me (blonde wavy-ish hair in a bandana) or if my boss got me hyped up for nothing

Don’t you?? (underworld)

I bet you think this post is about you

Publix Badass (Cosner’s Corner)

I’m a chick and you’re a chick. We met over frozen edamame beans. You had such a bright personality, like sunshine. We went in separate directions. I went to the produce section and you went to the cheese part of the store. I got in the self-checkout and thought how funny it would be if we ended up in line next to eachother but you weren’t in sight. All well. A moment later you walk by and I tell you to enjoy the edamames. You tell me you’re actually going to be with me in line. I think how strange that is. We talk about tattoos and motorcycles and I accidentally interrupt you because I’m awkward. I thought we really connected. I was kicking myself in the parking lot when I didn’t ask to exchange contact information. “Well it would be super creepy to walk back in after I already left.” The end.

Watching Iron Man in your room (Chesapeake)

You had me come over one night back in winter of 2017, right after New Years. Really nice place in Chesapeake.
Both of us kinda chubby nerdy guys who didn’t do this sort of thing often, so we were on the same page. You still lived with family and you had me come over on a night they weren’t there. Iron Man playing on the TV in the background. It was just the one time, but I’d like that again sometime. If you’re still around, hit me up.

Saw you at FICK CENTER (fredericksburg)

On March 26 you and I both received a Moderna COVID-19 VACCINE at FICK CENTER in Fredericksburg VA. After receiving the vaccine we were walking out together. Someone made a comment concerning my shirt afterwards you and I sparked up a small conversation. If you want to talk tell me what my shirt was and your job field.

Could be very interesting.

John Starbucks at Tysons Mall 2PM (Thursday at Tysons Corner Mall)

Totally a shot in the dark.
Me(M) and my friend (F) were at the mall getting coffee, and she couldn’t stop talking to me while I, couldn’t stop looking at you. You had a shopping bag in your hands I’d say early 30s. You got a medium drink and I was so sad to see you walk away. You looked fun so let’s get together
Thursday March 25th 2PM Starbucks At TysonsCornerMall

Waving boy at uva today 3/29 (Charlottesville uva)

I had blue hair you wore a bike helmet you kept waving at me on every floor. I think you are very attractive.. I hope you get this and hit me back up. If its you tell me what my sweatshirt looked like. Let’s get together chat see if we have a spark

Dear WalMart (HAMPTON)

Oh my dear Wal-Mart, how I miss your 24 hour shopping experience. The late night shopping runs, and the beautiful women that frequented your isles in the early morning hours of the day. Will you ever come back to us late nighters and early morningers.

Blue Ridge Burritos (City Market)

I never knew I needed a Pad Thai burrito until I met one here. Now I walk by the shop in vain and hope someday they will return.

Seeking Siamese cat: Katina

A few years ago, we had a Siamese girl cat named Katina. My daughter couldn’t take care of her anymore so she gave her to her X thinking he could keep her until she could get her own place. His name was Dustin, he gave her away to someone but doesnt know who. Please if you by chance, adopted a cat named Katina (Siamese_female_lilac points) please get in touch with me. She would be 4-5 years old now. Thank you.

Top Photo by Jan Kopřiva on Unsplash.

Welcome to another week of Missed Connections, where it is definitely not our first time at the rodeo. If you’re looking for St. Paddy’s Day content, we surprisingly didn’t get that much this time around (I blame COVID, for this and for everything else). But we’ve got plenty of other action this week, so don’t hesistate to dive in, even if the beer’s not green.

From Jamaican girls singing ABBA in the checkout line to cuties in pigtails and overalls, there’s a lot of really wholesome cuteness happening this week (even if there is always an overlay of scuzziness to any Missed Connections post). And from florid lamentations of lost love to straight-up declarations that a nice-looking lady should drop the zero and get with the hero, this week’s selection of Craigslist goodies has something to touch the heart of every kind of lover.

That’s not to mention stories of rescuing dead cars from busy intersections, stage performers having meet-cutes during ensemble party scenes, and bike guys pining for pierced girls they ran into on Belle Isle. Oh, Richmond, don’t ever change.

Let’s ride, Virginia.

Get behind me on this one…. (Richmond)

You said it was like riding at the rodeo, until you fell off. Miss our connection.

Mrs. Right (West End)

I hope all is well and it doesn’t seem likely you will see this, but sometimes its good to get something out into the universe. If you see this subject I think you will easily know that this is about you. I really miss our conversations and our summertime lunches at the park. It was good to have someone there to vent with and we certainly had some other fun times as well. I’m sure he still isn’t treating you right so maybe you still come on to look at these. If you do please reach out Mrs. Right and lets reconnect.

Belle isle today – girl with piercings (Belle isle)

I passed you on the ladder to get on the rocks, we said hi. I was wearing a white hoodie and I had my bike. Would love to talk with you.

Nice lady at T Mobile (Stafford)

Hoping that the nice lady from TMobile in Stafford who helped get my new phone all set up will read this. I was the one that it took several hours to get both phones set up. You were very busy and took the time to help me out. I would like to talk to you more. You have beautiful black and brown hair pulled back into a fluffy bun. Hope to hear from you.

Green Bowties-OneLife (Newport News)

I noticed you getting your St. Patricks Day workout in. You must have ate Lucky Charms or something for breakfast this morning… Becaus you were looking magically delicious!

But seriously though, you should hit me up. I’m in the mood to grab some grub!

Taking selfies in infiniti suv (Mech)

You were taking selfies in your infiniti suv while your husband pumped gas at 711. You looked way too young for him. I’ll help take pictures for you.

Where oh Where Can My Baby Be (Bon Air)

The lord took her away from me. Way too soon. I miss that sly smile, curly locks, turtles, chats on the deck, and soulful company. It would be so different and better now. If only… Take a chance? What I would give for a Rew button.

Party Scene (Sandston)

Hi! We just met on set. We were conversation partners during the party scene. I thought you had pretty eyes. You were so fun to work with and talk to! I hoped I might get your number so we could keep talking, but missed you at checkout time. Not looking for anything serious, just think it would be fun to keep talking and see where things go. Let me know something we talked about so I know it’s you. Thanks!

2 guys that helped push silver car on j clyde (J clcyde in Newport news)

If anyone knows of a military guy pushed a silver Saturn Astra from the street on J Clyde Morris Boulevard and another guy who also helped him please send them my way I would like to thank them. I tried to get money out to give to them to say thank you but by the time that I did they had already left. This happened today March 16th sometime between 2 and 3 o clock p.m. if it is you please tell me what I look like so I know it’s you and I would like to give you some money or something to say thanks.

You looked so cute in those overalls! (Purcellville)

I know you thought you didn’t look presentable today, but I was honestly enamored with your look, you looked so cute in those overalls and pigtails! You pull off the cute farm girl look so well. I would have loved to worked alongside you all day! I wasn’t quite brave enough to tell you that… I hope you see this and know that it’s you. 🙂 See you soon, cutie!

Safeway line Jamaican girl singing Abba (Cherrydale, Arlington)

You: beautiful dark skin girl wearing Jamaican colors knit cap , dressed in black showing your nice abs. Me white guy, black and white ski hat and red and black sweatshirt and dark green pants. You let me ahead of you to go on-line. You sang, and I commented , SPOT ON, you replied about loving their music , and said WE ARE BLESSED, and I replied I AM BLESSED INDEED and in my mind I said because I met you tonight … as I smiled at you through my covid mask. hmu thank you.

Walking with shopping by giant (10 & P)

Mskd in blk jeans black jacket. Blonde hair
You know more than I do any how to comprehend in all the rest of it and make out the info you need me to hear.
Maybe I got it right
Left at giant up a block left again
Row house so side of st, any mid block?
Have I seen you in LA wearing about the same years ago near french quarter who? If so we been waiting to meet for a while.

Leave a paper bag some rocks and an electric candle out by the gate or door .
Maybe with our 1st initials in marker.
Or hmu. Later. 😉

B.C. (Chesterfield)

Hi.
I miss,

Your smile.
Your voice.
Your touch.
Your laugh.
And
Mostly your Love.

Time is a cruel thing. It takes away things from us as it passes. Some memories are etched in our minds and souls others fade away.
I have trouble remembering your voice now. The voice I couldn’t wait to hear everyday.
I miss coming to take you to lunch. Reaching out my hand and your instantly filling my hand with yours and driving and never letting go.
I will miss the future we had talked about and messaged each other about.
We knew what we both wanted and had the same thoughts.
I wish I had met you earlier. I wish you had our children. I wish I was your husband. I wish you had my last name. But time has taken that away from us. Memories now. What I wouldn’t give to make new ones. I have waited for you in hopes that one day you would come back to me. Again time has taken you away.
I’m not that same man I was when we where together I’ve changed with time. The biggest change is with my heart. I no longer wear it on my sleeve. I’ve built walls around it. With a door for you. The key is what I’m hold out for you now. The key we talked about the key you gave me at one time.

I doubt you see this. Or maybe you will.

I miss you 😢.

Top Photo by Joseph Keil on Unsplash.

A year later and we’re all still here, posting Missed Connections from the safety of our quarantine bunkers and counting the days until our vaccine appointments. This week, though, you can spend a few moments taking your mind off the lingering anxiety by indulging in tales of possibly stolen motorcycles that may or may not have pulled up at the gas station blasting go-go.

Maybe you don’t know go-go music though — maybe you’re more of a French horn player. If so, no worries; you just might find your classically trained soulmate on Craigslist this week. Failing that, keep an eye out, whether you’re at the gym, the cell phone store, or the park. There are hotties everywhere.

That said, guys propositioning each other in the park seems very last-century from where I’m sitting. And I can’t imagine the guys making those propositions are checking Craigslist later. But maybe that’s just me.

Keep walking, Virginia.

Ebony beauty at Steam Bell 3/12 (Chesterfield)

I had the pleasure of seeing your beauty at Steam Bell while a band was playing outside. Couldn’t take my eyes off you the whole time.
You danced a couple time and I watched you and was thinking I’d love to get to know her.
So I’m looking for you. And maybe get the chance to know talk to you.

To and Fro (N Arlington)

you were just a swinging to and fro! Loved watching and you seem to enjoy being watched based on how much more swinging you did!! lol. You out on this beautiful day in your grey sweats and just having a happy time. Take a another walk then take a break on my porch with me for a glass of wine and chat

Chubby Guy at the Park (Fairfax)

Gave your proposal some thought, at the time I wasn’t ready. Ready to explore.

Missing motorcycle (Newport News)

Let my buddy take it for a ride and he didnt come back. Anyone seen a blue supersport on jefferson. Its very loud. Just want to know if hes alright he just wanted to cruise.

Powhatan YMCA (Powhatan)

Just wanted to say to the blonde that came in there this morning with the light colored leggings….good god. I could barely focus on my workout. You were with a smaller female partner. But damn. Amazing. Thanks for the motivation.

Covid sucks. I miss having a workout partner. Have to continually fight the urge to quit. Talk about being in a headspace.

Great Conv on AT, Scott Mountain (Afton)

We chatted on the trail near Rockfish Gap about the Royal Orchard property aka Scott Castle, Dupont Castle. Did you google it? I’d be curious your take. Fun history.

Let me know… why not hah

Thanks

You visited me at a cell phone store (Hampton)

A piece of information we put in let me know you were proud to be a big beautiful woman and I loved your energy. If you see this, message me

Classically Trained at Giant (Haymarket, VA)

You asked me what I played when you saw my shirt and I was confused at first, but I really am a classically trained french horn player. When I came back out, I was hoping I could buy you a coffee but you were gone. Really sorry I missed that opportunity.

GoGo Cycle (Manassas)

You rolled into the Exxon on Sudley Road on your motorcycle blasting GoGo music and I was immediately smitten. You: tall snack of white chocolate in a leather jacket and helmet. Me: mom in the minivan. Would love to connect if you’re interested. Please reply with one thing you noticed about my appearance or something else distinctive about our non-encounter to verify it’s really you.

Hibachi

Saw you at hibachi a few days ago. You had a backwards hat. I tried to get u to notice me,, Especially after I saw the rainbow wallet in your back pocket. I don’t think you did but figured I’d at least try. Chapstick.

Ettrick Deli (Chesterfield)

To the lady who opens your delivery driver (BM) finds you attractive and would love to tell you among other things… we normally see each other on Friday briefly but it’s the highlight of my route. If anything is possible please let me know somehow.

Top Photo by Harley-Davidson on Unsplash.