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Never had that experience because we met in person - however everytime I went to see him he always looked different in person than on the camera - and there are something pictures don't do justice to - like the way that he smells and how it feels when he has his arms around me :)

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Rick and I had sent dozens of pics of each other and I had seen him on the webcam just about every night for the 6 months before we met face to face. I didn't have a cam cuz I had a very old computer that wouldn't support a cam so Rick was pretty shocked at my hair haha. The very first words he said to me when he stepped out of the truck were "Wow! You really ARE a redhead, aren't you?" :lol:

The one big thing that I was VERY surprised at was how so very soft Rick's beard was/is. I had never been with a man who had a beard before and Rick has a big one...lol. It didn't feel at all like I thought it would. :no: (I'm talking BEARD here ok? Git yer mind outta the gutter! :whistle: )

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Rick and I had sent dozens of pics of each other and I had seen him on the webcam just about every night for the 6 months before we met face to face. I didn't have a cam cuz I had a very old computer that wouldn't support a cam so Rick was pretty shocked at my hair haha. The very first words he said to me when he stepped out of the truck were "Wow! You really ARE a redhead, aren't you?" :lol:

The one big thing that I was VERY surprised at was how so very soft Rick's beard was/is. I had never been with a man who had a beard before and Rick has a big one...lol. It didn't feel at all like I thought it would. :no: (I'm talking BEARD here ok? Git yer mind outta the gutter! :whistle: )

Haha I have to admit upon seeing your post my eyes went immediatey to 'rick has a big one'! I didnt know if i dared read the whole thing!! :o

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just wondering..when u finally came after months of talking on the phone..

:P well I can usually get off a little quicker than that.

On the serious side: I met my fiance in person. I mean, we'd both posted at another forum, but when I went to meet him, I was also meeting with a bunch of other people from there. Man, did he make that trip worth taking. :D

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Ewen was, and is, even cuter than I had thought from pics and webcam.

And *feeling* him was much better than just looking. I'll never forget that first hug.

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Pretty much what I was expecting frm the pics really, lol - but much nicer eyes seen in person. You get the effect of the personality WITH the image when you meet in person - so its much better :)

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I´ll never forget to first kiss either. It was so perfect, so right that after almost 4 years both of us still talk about it with fond memories. Of all that it represented and all. Of course there were so many wonderful moments afterwards. :P

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Go for the nekkid pictures... better not to have any surprises!!! :P;):lol:

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I´ll never forget to first kiss either. It was so perfect, so right that after almost 4 years both of us still talk about it with fond memories. Of all that it represented and all. Of course there were so many wonderful moments afterwards. :P

I still get goosebumps over ours :luv: and the hug - hehe

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March 23 - recv'd at NVC

March 24 - petition sent to London

April 9th - Pkt 3 rec'd!

May 17th - Pkt 3 signed for at London Embassy

May 24th - Medical

May24th - Pkt 4

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June 16th - Visas received in my hot little hands 1pm :)

July 19th - flying to US!

July 27th - Married!! :-)

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Go for the nekkid pictures... better not to have any surprises!!! :P;):lol:

but brother robert..who is taking them? :whistle:

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While it is important to have that physical attraction in real life after only seeing pictures, at least from my personal experience it's more important that you make a concerted effort to get along in real life. Talking on the phone or internet is one thing, but communicating to a real flesh and blood human being can be a challenge, especially if you expect them to be a certain way and they're not. Be open to how she will be in person and take it in stride.

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Go for the nekkid pictures... better not to have any surprises!!! :P;):lol:

but brother robert..who is taking them? :whistle:

just stick your arm out and snap a picture!!! can also take pictures in front of mirrors too!!! ;)

myself, i use a tripod with a timer!!! :P:lol:

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just wondering..when u finally came after months of talking on the phone..

:P well I can usually get off a little quicker than that.

Maybe they're not saying the right things. :lol::lol:

Go for the nekkid pictures... better not to have any surprises!!! :P;):lol:

but brother robert..who is taking them? :whistle:

You have to use a tripod and a timer. Takes about 3 or 4 attempts to get the angle right the first time, but after that you are free to pose as you like so long as you can get in the right position in about 6 seconds.

Well that's what I've heard anyway.

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