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From Anchorage to Zebulon: In Search of Missed Connections

Lovelorn Poet in New Orleans, LA: Mashed for Turkey

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Missed Connections in New Orleans

Mashed for Turkey

Mashed for Turkey
Missed Connections in New Orleans

You, had 3 turkeys..
Me, 20#’s of yukon golds.
I have sooo much starch leftovers,
you have soooo much protein.
Let’s get together and trade.

One Year Ago: Roses (Cape Cod / Islands)

 

 

Her Two Cents from the Missed Connections Chief Bottle-Finder:

Lovelorn Poets Her Two Cents IconContinuing with our animal theme, here’s a cute missed connection from New Orleans. Kind of a twist on that “two great tastes that taste great together” slogan for the post-Thanksgiving crowd. But will these two ingredients be enough to satisfy? What about cranberry sauce and stuffing? Apple pie and ice cream? I think these two need to plan a shopping date at the supermarket and make a real dinner out of it. 🙂

 

Missed Connections in Salt Lake City, UT: Theoretically

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Missed Connections in Salt Lake City

Gone shopping by Kees Van Mansom

Theoretically
Missed Connections in Salt Lake City

If I start hanging out at grocery stores, will men be captivated by me and seek me out on missed connections?
Apparently, the typical bar scene isn’t feelin’ it, but left and right are guys lusting after that chick they saw eying a mango or something in her gym clothes.
I like to look at mangoes.
I pick out ripe avocado sometimes and luvs me some banana.
I’m going to go check my theory and casually shop on a Saturday night in sneakers and jeans rather than get my drinking game on in heels and something strapless.

One Year Ago: Desperately Seeking Dog-Man (Santa Fe / Taos)

 

Her Two Cents from the Missed Connections Chief Bottle-Finder:

Lovelorn Poets her-two-cents-iconGiven the number of missed connections messages that involve grocery stores or shopping, I can understand why our Salt Lake City poet is thinking of trading in the stilettos and signature cocktails for jeans and produce. Most people do need food to eat (unless you’re a 20-something residing in Williamsburg) so occasional trips to the market are necessary. The additional benefit is that grocery stores are very well lit (unlike bars and clubs) so you’re guaranteed to know exactly what you’re getting! 😉

 

Missed Connections in Boulder, CO: Safeway Parsnips

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Safeway Parsnips
Missed Connections in Boulder

It was not that I was completely shy around the parsnips,
but that perhaps the baby carrots might not have understood.
I came back for some more produce,
but alas it seemed to have been picked over.
Still, I might need some more this fall.

NOTE FROM THE MISSED CONNECTIONS CHIEF BOTTLE FINDER:

Hmmm… Why do I get the impression this message isn’t really about buying vegetables at Safeway? However, a good point is made – if you don’t take action and seize that shapely zucchini when it presents itself, others will gladly take it into hand and what remains (once you get around the changing your mind) will be well past the expiration date. Maybe try your luck in the frozen foods aisle, poet?

 

Missed Connections in Boise, ID: Carrying Pizza

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Carrying Pizza
Missed Connections in Boise

Know that I could be entirely mistaken on this. But if I’m not, it’s an uncanny and generally pretty neat coincidence.

Anyway, on Saturday night as I was walking down Idaho St. (towards 8th), you walked past me and smiled to me. You were carrying a rather large pizza box and had blondish hair.

Then tonight (Sunday) I received at the Boise Co-op a second unexpected smile from a stranger who looked quite similar to the person from Saturday. Medium height, blondish hair, similar physiognomy.

I’m not accustomed to exchanging a hello or a smile with a stranger, so I hadn’t a chance to return it before you had vanished.

Anyway, if you are in fact one person, do you know me from somewhere? And if not, well, thanks for the smile 🙂

NOTE FROM THE MISSED CONNECTIONS CHIEF BOTTLE FINDER:

This is our very first missed connection from Boise, Idaho! That feed doesn’t get a huge amount of activity but I did like the serendipitous nature of this message – and the song and video from the Go-Betweens is simply beautiful. No, no one wants to change thing when there’s magic.

 

Lovelorn Poet in Seattle, WA: Gouda Cheese Girl

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Gouda Cheese Girl
Missed Connections in Seattle-Tacoma

Missed Connections in Seattle, WA

Gouda Cheese Girl

It was a cold wintry day here in West Seattle.
Ol’ Jack Frost was nipping away at my shaking bones and weary spirit.
But then, just when it was bleakest, I saw you…
Gouda Cheese Girl.
A ray of beaming sun on a dreary day.
You were shopping away at the West Seattle Thriftway today I saw you on KING 5 News.
Never before have I seen such a beautiful site.
You’ve warmed my cold heart.
Let’s make some homemade stuffing together.

NOTE FROM THE MISSED CONNECTIONS CHIEF BOTTLE FINDER:

It’s been some time since we’ve had a Supermarket Story and this missed connection for the Thriftway Gouda Cheese Girl doesn’t disappoint. Who wouldn’t want to be compared to, “A ray of beaming sun on a dreary day”? A little cheesy in execution? Absolutely but who doesn’t love a little cheese (Gouda or otherwise) every now and again?

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