Houston is having a National H event!
April 22nd-25th 2010
for more detail see website below
http://friendsovertexas.net/

hope you can make the party!

The Orlando H2O Group is holding an event on December 19 at the Altamonte
Springs Bahama Breeze. Please visit our website Orlandoh2ogoup.com and send us
an email to let us know your interested in attending. You will also receive more
details about the event.  Hope to see you there :)

The Orlando H2O Group
Bringing people together since 1992

Hi I'm a 20 year old black female and I live in the Orlando area as well. I'm
also interested in making new friends in the area. Contact me if you are
interested.

--- In OrlandoFLHerpesSinglesSite@yahoogroups.com, "chanellie1982" <jdime05@...>
wrote:
>
>
> Me too.. I'm a 27 blk female that lives in the Orlando area.email me if anyone
wants to meet up. snellie1982@...
> --- In OrlandoFLHerpesSinglesSite@yahoogroups.com, "beautifullovedreamer"
<beautifullovedreamer@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi... I'm a 28 y.o. black female, located in the Tampa area. I'd like to
make new friends and I've been interested in going out in the Orlando area, but
of course I don't really want to go alone. I enjoy doing lots of things. If you
ever need someone to tag along to an event, let me know!
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In OrlandoFLHerpesSinglesSite@yahoogroups.com, "Andrea"
<sweetlila111282@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Are you still interested in meeting friends?  I am a 27 yr old female--I
am straight and just looking for cool people to hang out with..I'm Andrea by the
way
> > >
> > > --- In OrlandoFLHerpesSinglesSite@yahoogroups.com, "Rica" <larica87507@>
wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Is there anyone else out there that would like to get together to talk
or even just hang out?  29 Hispanic Female.  Just trying to make friends within
the group.
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

Hi, new to this group and noticed its "a place for singles with hsv to come
together" and I was wondering if singles had indeed come together and either
started a relationship or actually found more.

Please reply if you have

Welcome!
 
We're NOT dirty (well, not always!), you're NOT alone!
 
you'll be cavalier before you know it!
 


--- On Mon, 11/30/09, wiki531 <wcdannunzio@...> wrote:


From: wiki531 <wcdannunzio@...>
Subject: [Orlando H Singles] Recently Diagnosed
To: OrlandoFLHerpesSinglesSite@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, November 30, 2009, 4:14 PM


 



Hello everyone...

I am very new to all this... I am a 23 year old female who was diagnosed with
type 2 just last month. It's taken all that time to really hit me. I feel dirty,
insecure, alone...

I haven't told anyone except one friend who has type 1... but he has had it for
years and has a very cavalier attitude towards it... making him very difficult
to talk to... I'm terrified of the rejection I will get from men in the future.
I haven't decided whether to tell my family... My mother is VERY traditional,
and telling her will just lead to a game of 20 questions... I just don't think I
need that... But I (otherwise) tell her everything - so the idea of not telling
her bothers me. I can't even imagine what my dad will think... My best friend
has been with the same guy for 7 years (since she was 16) and is still a
virgin... I can't talk to her - she wouldn't understand. I just wish I had
someone who understands.

All of a sudden I am noticing things I never noticed before... Valtrex
commercials. .. going to lunch with co-workers and them asking to taste
someone's food and replying to hesitation with "C'mon - it's not like I have
herpes or something".. . all of it just feels like a knife hitting me... and I
don't know what to do.

Can I only be with men who have it now? When do I decide to tell a prospective
boyfriend? How do I tell them? Will anyone want to be with me knowing those
risks? I don't know what to do... Someone please send me a helping hand...








[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Hi Wiki....Reading your post I couldn't help but respond, because you sound so
anxious, and worried. Let me say everyone has the same reaction at first, just
don't panic. About 1 in every 5 people are gifted with the same diagnosis.
That's about 20% or more. You're not the only one, you will continue to live and
find happiness. You'll also learn alittle bit more about life and people. Don't
be scared there's nothing to be afraid of. We all are victims in one way or
another, and most of us didn't ask for this to happen. Dealing with the problem
is all up to you. Though, education and acceptance, and willingness to adapt,
you'll find that there are worse things that could happen. Be careful and go
slow. If some folks have funny remarks  concerning the the subject, they
probably aren't that educated anyway. There isn't any shame or guilt to be felt,
it can happen to anyone. Condoms can't stop or prevent it from happening. The
good news is we live in a time
  where medical milestones are being reached daily. A vaccine is sure to be
discovered in your live time, if there isn't one already. Hope is a good thing
to have, it helps to generate positive energy. Dispair, on the other hand is
going to erode spirit and keep you down and prevent you from becoming the
diamond you are meant to be. Most all diamonds of exquist quality still have a
flaw in them somewhere. Shine on and good luck, I hope you can get alittle
comfort from these words.
--- On Mon, 11/30/09, wiki531 <wcdannunzio@...> wrote:


From: wiki531 <wcdannunzio@...>
Subject: [Orlando H Singles] Recently Diagnosed
To: OrlandoFLHerpesSinglesSite@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, November 30, 2009, 9:14 PM


 



Hello everyone...

I am very new to all this... I am a 23 year old female who was diagnosed with
type 2 just last month. It's taken all that time to really hit me. I feel dirty,
insecure, alone...

I haven't told anyone except one friend who has type 1... but he has had it for
years and has a very cavalier attitude towards it... making him very difficult
to talk to... I'm terrified of the rejection I will get from men in the future.
I haven't decided whether to tell my family... My mother is VERY traditional,
and telling her will just lead to a game of 20 questions... I just don't think I
need that... But I (otherwise) tell her everything - so the idea of not telling
her bothers me. I can't even imagine what my dad will think... My best friend
has been with the same guy for 7 years (since she was 16) and is still a
virgin... I can't talk to her - she wouldn't understand. I just wish I had
someone who understands.

All of a sudden I am noticing things I never noticed before... Valtrex
commercials. .. going to lunch with co-workers and them asking to taste
someone's food and replying to hesitation with "C'mon - it's not like I have
herpes or something".. . all of it just feels like a knife hitting me... and I
don't know what to do.

Can I only be with men who have it now? When do I decide to tell a prospective
boyfriend? How do I tell them? Will anyone want to be with me knowing those
risks? I don't know what to do... Someone please send me a helping hand...











[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Hi and Welcome.  Kind of bittersweet, I know, but you've come to the right
place.

Instead of typing everything again, you can go to a post I just sent another
member just a couple days ago.  He too is new to the group and is having some of
the same realizations you are.

In my earlier post (dated Nov 29) you'll see you and I were in the same shoes. 
I too hesitated and debated in telling my Mom.  Like you, I told her everything.
I finally sucked it up and told her.  She was very non-chalant about it and told
me it was like diabetes...you learn to deal with it.  I'm glad I told
her...she's now my confidant.  I finally told my step-dad 11 years after
becoming gifted.  I was so afraid of disappointing him.  He was angry (at the
guy) and worried about me.  Again, I'm glad I did it (even though it took a
while).

Will you have to date only H men?  Heavens NO!!  There are many couples that
have/are dated/dating non-H men/women!!  It's all in their acceptance of your
little issue, that's all.  I know there are people out there that can attest to
this!!  (and there are a couple of dating sites out there too for those having
HSV 1 and 2...I personally belong to mpwh.com...that's where I met my husband
at!).

I have to recommend attending the local socials (there was just a post on that
too).  These will definitely help you in so many ways!!  You'll meet new people
and will find out that you are truly not alone in this venture.  Everyone
attending the socials has always been super nice and very discreet.  In fact,
it's rarely talked about.  It's just a bunch of people getting out of the house
for a little fun.  The first time is always a killer.  I'm sure someone will
meet you a little early at whereever the social is so you don't feel so
uncomfortable going into a group.  :o)

If you have any thoughts/questions/concerns, etc., by all means, post them
here!!

We're here for you!!

Tonya
:o)

--- In OrlandoFLHerpesSinglesSite@yahoogroups.com, "wiki531" <wcdannunzio@...>
wrote:
>
> Hello everyone...
>
> I am very new to all this... I am a 23 year old female who was diagnosed with
type 2 just last month.  It's taken all that time to really hit me.  I feel
dirty, insecure, alone...
>
> I haven't told anyone except one friend who has type 1... but he has had it
for years and has a very cavalier attitude towards it... making him very
difficult to talk to... I'm terrified of the rejection I will get from men in
the future.  I haven't decided whether to tell my family... My mother is VERY
traditional, and telling her will just lead to a game of 20 questions... I just
don't think I need that... But I (otherwise) tell her everything - so the idea
of not telling her bothers me.  I can't even imagine what my dad will think...
My best friend has been with the same guy for 7 years (since she was 16) and is
still a virgin... I can't talk to her - she wouldn't understand.  I just wish I
had someone who understands.
>
> All of a sudden I am noticing things I never noticed before... Valtrex
commercials... going to lunch with co-workers and them asking to taste someone's
food and replying to hesitation with "C'mon - it's not like I have herpes or
something"... all of it just feels like a knife hitting me... and I don't know
what to do.
>
> Can I only be with men who have it now?  When do I decide to tell a
prospective boyfriend?  How do I tell them?  Will anyone want to be with me
knowing those risks?  I don't know what to do... Someone please send me a
helping hand...
>

Welcome!...seems as if you MAY have had it for some time, and i feel like it
becomes less likely to shed over time......and she may have it too, and may or
may not know, altho if she knew she should have said something.....but
everything just MAY work out fine!...i'm a proponent of early disclosure, & like
e-mail, as it dosn't put the other party on the spot, gives them time to
consider a response.....but that may not work well in this case.....

--- On Fri, 11/27/09, oceanlifeforme09 <oceanlifeforme09@...> wrote:


From: oceanlifeforme09 <oceanlifeforme09@...>
Subject: [Orlando H Singles] New to the group....
To: OrlandoFLHerpesSinglesSite@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, November 27, 2009, 11:22 AM


 



Hello all,

Newly diagnosed and must say this is an extremely difficult time for me.

I am a 50 year old male professional who has been divorced since 2004. I've
never had symptoms (that I know of) and have had several sexual health check
ups, the last being early this year with negative results. Not knowing that type
specific tests were needed to diagnose HSV 1&2, I went again for testing
recently after finding someone I really care for.

Thinking I'm doing the right thing for the both of us and update testing, I took
it upon myself and without her even knowing, to go to my GP and ask for a full
make up. This time I was told about type specific and low and behold, my results
were positive. I was devastated and still am. It's all I can think about
morning, noon, and night.

I did have two recent encounters with this person and scared to death to talk to
her about it. Because it was a blood test I've learned that it is very doubtful
she transmitted this to me and I could have had this for years without even
knowing it. More importantly, I'm terrified I could have transmitted this to
her. I do know myself well enough to ascertain that I had no symptoms during
these encounters, no symptoms as described in what research I have done although
there is the shedding issue that would concern me.

Realizing I need to have the talk, and not knowing how it will be received,
thought this singles site would be a good place to start some dialog at the
least.

I'm sick with worry and need some interaction and support here. I hope that this
is the place to find it.

Thanks for the considerations.








[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Hello everyone :)

The Orlando H2O Social Group will now be meeting on a montly basis.  If you are
not on the email list, please send us an email and sign up.  You will get
information on where and when to meet up with the rest of the group in Central
Florida.

send email to:  Orlandoh2ogroup@...

or visit our website:  Orlandoh2ogroup.com

Send us an email and let us know you want to be on the list.  Remember, your
email will be kept completely confidential.  If you are getting our emails
already, then I hope to see you at our events :)

H2O

Hello everyone...

I am very new to all this... I am a 23 year old female who was diagnosed with
type 2 just last month.  It's taken all that time to really hit me.  I feel
dirty, insecure, alone...

I haven't told anyone except one friend who has type 1... but he has had it for
years and has a very cavalier attitude towards it... making him very difficult
to talk to... I'm terrified of the rejection I will get from men in the future. 
I haven't decided whether to tell my family... My mother is VERY traditional,
and telling her will just lead to a game of 20 questions... I just don't think I
need that... But I (otherwise) tell her everything - so the idea of not telling
her bothers me.  I can't even imagine what my dad will think... My best friend
has been with the same guy for 7 years (since she was 16) and is still a
virgin... I can't talk to her - she wouldn't understand.  I just wish I had
someone who understands.

All of a sudden I am noticing things I never noticed before... Valtrex
commercials... going to lunch with co-workers and them asking to taste someone's
food and replying to hesitation with "C'mon - it's not like I have herpes or
something"... all of it just feels like a knife hitting me... and I don't know
what to do.

Can I only be with men who have it now?  When do I decide to tell a prospective
boyfriend?  How do I tell them?  Will anyone want to be with me knowing those
risks?  I don't know what to do... Someone please send me a helping hand...

Greetings.

Welcome to our group and our world.  It's not a bad place to be, trust me.  We
have all been in your shoes so I believe you have come to the right place.

I admire the fact that you did take upon yourself to go for testing.  That says
a lot in itself, in my opinion.  At least now you know the specifics.

About the talk...wow...it's different for everyone.  I've been 'gifted' for 19.5
years now (May brings me to 20).  In the beginning, oh heavens, it was horrible.
I was in my early 20s and was in the prime dating arena.  Then one day, I had an
itch...and it got worse from there.  This was 10 days after having an
'encounter', as you called it, with someone I cared for deeply.  I went to the
doctor and was diagnosed with the big H.  I even got the results over the
phone!!  Devastated was an understatement!  I didn't know where to turn or where
to get research.  I was scared to death.  I felt I was "used baggage" and why
would anyone want me.  I had the big H tattooed across my chest (not literally
of course).  I worried so much about it that I stayed in a constant state of
outbreak.  And then one day, I found this group on yahoo.  My life changed in
February 2001...yes, 11 years later.  I went to the support group meetings and
finally realized I was NOT alone in this journey!  I found it easier to meet
people...and to talk to people.  For me, I didn't want to waste time.  I told
them by the third date.  Why?  Because I did not want to invest my heart and
feelings into someone that was going to dump me when I told them.  I also did
not want them to invest in me what they were not willing to give.  Some say
that's too early...for me, it was good.  Like I said, it's different for
everyone.  I went to the local socials and even national events (all over the
USA).

There are people on here that read the messages that are involved with the
support group website and phone help-line.  I know they are willing to help too.
We all are.  Those from the support group will be able to give you some
information for when you do have your talk with you special person.  It won't
make it better, but it will make it easier.

Now, almost 20 years later (and a professional myself), I'm married to a
'gifted' man and have a 21 month old daughter.  They are both the joy of my
life!  I never would have believed I could have been this happy way back in the
beginning.  It is not the end of the world.

Please feel free to post any questions/comments/thoughts here.  Like I said,
there's lots of us that started out just where you are now.  It's not the end of
the world...just an obstacle to overcome and learn to deal with.

Tonya
:o)

--- In OrlandoFLHerpesSinglesSite@yahoogroups.com, "oceanlifeforme09"
<oceanlifeforme09@...> wrote:
>
> Hello all,
>
> Newly diagnosed and must say this is an extremely difficult time for me.
>
> I am a 50 year old male professional who has been divorced since 2004. I've
never had symptoms (that I know of) and have had several sexual health check
ups, the last being early this year with negative results. Not knowing that type
specific tests were needed to diagnose HSV 1&2, I went again for testing
recently after finding someone I really care for.
>
> Thinking I'm doing the right thing for the both of us and update testing, I
took it upon myself and without her even knowing, to go to my GP and ask for a
full make up. This time I was told about type specific and low and behold, my
results were positive. I was devastated and still am. It's all I can think about
morning, noon, and night.
>
> I did have two recent encounters with this person and scared to death to talk
to her about it. Because it was a blood test I've learned that it is very
doubtful she transmitted this to me and I could have had this for years without
even knowing it. More importantly, I'm terrified I could have transmitted this
to her. I do know myself well enough to ascertain that I had no symptoms during
these encounters, no symptoms as described in what research I have done although
there is the shedding issue that would concern me.
>
> Realizing I need to have the talk, and not knowing how it will be received,
thought this singles site would be a good place to start some dialog at the
least.
>
>
> I'm sick with worry and need some interaction and support here.  I hope that
this is the place to find it.
>
>
> Thanks for the considerations.
>

Hello all,

Newly diagnosed and must say this is an extremely difficult time for me.

I am a 50 year old male professional who has been divorced since 2004. I've
never had symptoms (that I know of) and have had several sexual health check
ups, the last being early this year with negative results. Not knowing that type
specific tests were needed to diagnose HSV 1&2, I went again for testing
recently after finding someone I really care for.

Thinking I'm doing the right thing for the both of us and update testing, I took
it upon myself and without her even knowing, to go to my GP and ask for a full
make up. This time I was told about type specific and low and behold, my results
were positive. I was devastated and still am. It's all I can think about
morning, noon, and night.

I did have two recent encounters with this person and scared to death to talk to
her about it. Because it was a blood test I've learned that it is very doubtful
she transmitted this to me and I could have had this for years without even
knowing it. More importantly, I'm terrified I could have transmitted this to
her. I do know myself well enough to ascertain that I had no symptoms during
these encounters, no symptoms as described in what research I have done although
there is the shedding issue that would concern me.

Realizing I need to have the talk, and not knowing how it will be received,
thought this singles site would be a good place to start some dialog at the
least.


I'm sick with worry and need some interaction and support here.  I hope that
this is the place to find it.


Thanks for the considerations.

Hello jetguy,
     If your insurance won't cover your medication  you can go down to the
County Health Department Clinic and get your medication there.You will have to
be seen by their Doctors but it is an alterative.They will also give you free
male and/or female condoms any time you go and ask for them.If you have any
other questions that I may be able to help you with , let me know.Good  Luck.




________________________________
From: "jetguy@..." <jetguy@...>
To: OrlandoFLHerpesSinglesSite@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, November 15, 2009 5:52:29 PM
Subject: Re: [Orlando H Singles] Getting off suppressive therapy and nervous
about it

 
Have had good luck taking 500 mlg of Valtrex just 3 times a week, I haven't
compared the price but my prescription is for 1000 mlg pills, so I just bought a
pill cutter and cut them in half.

-----Original Message-----
From: justlookaround13 <justlookaround13@ yahoo.com>
To: OrlandoFLHerpesSing lesSite@yahoogro ups.com
Sent: Thu, Nov 12, 2009 9:14 am
Subject: [Orlando H Singles] Getting off suppressive therapy and nervous about
it

I broke up with a girlfriend who doesn't have H. For over 6 months, I have been
on suppressive therapy to protect her. My stressors were high at the time. I've
been stressed out for a while, but the outbreaks were becoming more prevalent so
I decided to try suppressive therapy.

My current insurance will be changed at the end of the year anyway. So now I'm
going to stop taking the pills. I dont' know what to expect. I am still stressed
out.

Just wanted to get any opinions or stories of anyone with luck limiting their
outbreaks or alternative medicine trial and errors. ANy pros/cons of suppressive
therapy? Other than forgetting to take a pill. Weirdest thing is that often, at
night, i swear i notice the area that I get the outbreak. I'll almost feel
something that reminds me to take the pill. ow much of this is mental? Insurance
won't cover the 1 pill/day, onyl the 2 pill/day prescription. God damn health
care.....

Thanks for any advice

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I think you should definitely do it.  Sounds like it will be fun.  I actually
heard about it from someone already so now you have to.  lol  Let me know if
you need any help w/ anything.

Julia

--- On Fri, 11/13/09, Scott H <nolesguy01@...> wrote:

From: Scott H <nolesguy01@...>
Subject: [Orlando H Singles] Thinking of having hosting a party
To: OrlandoFLHerpesSinglesSite@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, November 13, 2009, 10:01 AM







 









       Hi, I have been involved in the Tampa Group for about a year and moved to
the Orlando area about 3 mo. ago and just bought a place in the Sanford/Lake
Mary area.  I went to one of your house parties a while back and am thinking of
hosting one myself around the 5th of December for both the Tampa and Orlando
groups.  I'm not sure how to best start getting the word out other than a post
like this, lol  Can anyone tell me how to get an invite out and maybe post it on
a calendar?  Thanks,  Scott

























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Me too.. I'm a 27 blk female that lives in the Orlando area.email me if anyone
wants to meet up. snellie1982@...
--- In OrlandoFLHerpesSinglesSite@yahoogroups.com, "beautifullovedreamer"
<beautifullovedreamer@...> wrote:
>
> Hi... I'm a 28 y.o. black female, located in the Tampa area. I'd like to make
new friends and I've been interested in going out in the Orlando area, but of
course I don't really want to go alone. I enjoy doing lots of things. If you
ever need someone to tag along to an event, let me know!
>
>
>
>
> --- In OrlandoFLHerpesSinglesSite@yahoogroups.com, "Andrea" <sweetlila111282@>
wrote:
> >
> > Are you still interested in meeting friends?  I am a 27 yr old female--I am
straight and just looking for cool people to hang out with..I'm Andrea by the
way
> >
> > --- In OrlandoFLHerpesSinglesSite@yahoogroups.com, "Rica" <larica87507@>
wrote:
> > >
> > > Is there anyone else out there that would like to get together to talk or
even just hang out?  29 Hispanic Female.  Just trying to make friends within the
group.
> > >
> >
>

Have had good luck taking 500 mlg of Valtrex just 3 times a week, I haven't
compared the price but my prescription is for 1000 mlg pills, so I just bought a
pill cutter and cut them in half.

-----Original Message-----
From: justlookaround13 <justlookaround13@...>
To: OrlandoFLHerpesSinglesSite@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thu, Nov 12, 2009 9:14 am
Subject: [Orlando H Singles] Getting off suppressive therapy and nervous about
it






I broke up with a girlfriend who doesn't have H. For over 6 months, I have been
on suppressive therapy to protect her. My stressors were high at the time. I've
been stressed out for a while, but the outbreaks were becoming more prevalent so
I decided to try suppressive therapy.

My current insurance will be changed at the end of the year anyway. So now I'm
going to stop taking the pills. I dont' know what to expect. I am still stressed
out.

Just wanted to get any opinions or stories of anyone with luck limiting their
outbreaks or alternative medicine trial and errors. ANy pros/cons of suppressive
therapy? Other than forgetting to take a pill. Weirdest thing is that often, at
night, i swear i notice the area that I get the outbreak. I'll almost feel
something that reminds me to take the pill. ow much of this is mental? Insurance
won't cover the 1 pill/day, onyl the 2 pill/day prescription. God damn health
care.....

Thanks for any advice







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Forwarded message
----- Original Message -----
From: Art W. Sheridan
To: OrlandoFLHerpesSinglesSite@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2009 9:39 AM
Subject: Getting off suppressive therapy and nervous about it


I have been taking Acyclovir 200MG twice a day for 25 years.  I also have a good
Martini and a glass of wine almost daily and on some occasions a couple of extra
drinks if I am out and about.  I have an annual checkup with extensive blood
work and have no problems.  Good luok.  Best Regards, Art


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

I'd be down with that.. I'm Jason 29.




[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Hi, I have been involved in the Tampa Group for about a year and moved to the
Orlando area about 3 mo. ago and just bought a place in the Sanford/Lake Mary
area.  I went to one of your house parties a while back and am thinking of
hosting one myself around the 5th of December for both the Tampa and Orlando
groups.  I'm not sure how to best start getting the word out other than a post
like this, lol  Can anyone tell me how to get an invite out and maybe post it on
a calendar?  Thanks,  Scott

I broke up with a girlfriend who doesn't have H.  For over 6 months, I have been
on suppressive therapy to protect her.  My stressors were high at the time. 
I've been stressed out for a while, but the outbreaks were becoming more
prevalent so I decided to try suppressive therapy.

My current insurance will be changed at the end of the year anyway.  So now I'm
going to stop taking the pills.  I dont' know what to expect.  I am still
stressed out.

Just wanted to get any opinions or stories of anyone with luck limiting their
outbreaks or alternative medicine trial and errors.  ANy pros/cons of
suppressive therapy?  Other than forgetting to take a pill.  Weirdest thing is
that often, at night, i  swear i notice the area that I get the outbreak.  I'll
almost feel something that reminds me to take the pill. ow much of this is
mental? Insurance won't cover the 1 pill/day, onyl the 2 pill/day prescription. 
God damn health care.....

Thanks for any advice

Hi Andrea...I would love to meet you when you have the time....I'm Gary 42 white
straight, 9yo daughter, 2 puppies....4074551398..call me sometime :)

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------Original Message------
From: Andrea <sweetlila111282@...>
To: <OrlandoFLHerpesSinglesSite@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Sat, Nov 7, 2009 11:04 PM
Subject: [Orlando H Singles] Re: Friends

Are you still interested in meeting friends?  I am a 27 yr old female--I am
straight and just looking for cool people to hang out with..I'm Andrea by the
way

--- In OrlandoFLHerpesSinglesSite@yahoogroups.com, "Rica" <larica87507@...>
wrote:
>
> Is there anyone else out there that would like to get together to talk or even
just hang out?  29 Hispanic Female.  Just trying to make friends within the
group.
>

Hi... I'm a 28 y.o. black female, located in the Tampa area. I'd like to make
new friends and I've been interested in going out in the Orlando area, but of
course I don't really want to go alone. I enjoy doing lots of things. If you
ever need someone to tag along to an event, let me know!




--- In OrlandoFLHerpesSinglesSite@yahoogroups.com, "Andrea"
<sweetlila111282@...> wrote:
>
> Are you still interested in meeting friends?  I am a 27 yr old female--I am
straight and just looking for cool people to hang out with..I'm Andrea by the
way
>
> --- In OrlandoFLHerpesSinglesSite@yahoogroups.com, "Rica" <larica87507@>
wrote:
> >
> > Is there anyone else out there that would like to get together to talk or
even just hang out?  29 Hispanic Female.  Just trying to make friends within the
group.
> >
>

Are you still interested in meeting friends?  I am a 27 yr old female--I am
straight and just looking for cool people to hang out with..I'm Andrea by the
way

--- In OrlandoFLHerpesSinglesSite@yahoogroups.com, "Rica" <larica87507@...>
wrote:
>
> Is there anyone else out there that would like to get together to talk or even
just hang out?  29 Hispanic Female.  Just trying to make friends within the
group.
>

And so the countdown begins - 9 days left to the event! There's just a
little more business left to deal with, then we can all get on to the
business of having a great time, with friends old and new! Please read
the whole post - it's got important info you'll want to know!


BANQUET SEATING LIMITS
---------------------------------------------------------
There are only a dozen seats left for the banquet.

If we don't totally fill up beforehand, the catering deadline is this
Wednesday, October 28, when we have to give the hotel the final
headcount. After that, the only way you can join the banquet is if
someone tells us they can't come after all.


REFUND REQUEST DEADLINE
---------------------------------------------------------
If you paid the fee, but can't come after all, you must let us know
before 11:59 PST Wednesday, October 28. If you meet the deadline, we
can refund your fee.

After that, the only way to get a refund is if there are folks on the
waitlist, waiting to get a seat.


PARTIAL FEES & WALK-IN FEES
---------------------------------------------------------
There are *no* partial fees for the event, and *no* partial fee refunds
will be given.

However, several activities are free to attend. These *don't* include
any of the evening parties in the ballroom, the Saturday morning panel,
or any of the meals. However, anything *not* listed in red on the
weekend schedule is open to attend without the fee, and you'll still
have to register to participate.

Please note: you can't change your mind and decide to pay the fee, once
you get to the event. The banquet head count will be locked by then.
There will be *no* walk-in payments accepted at the event itself.

Trust that here's a history behind these policies. Thank you in advance
for complying!


EVENT HOTEL, ROOMMATES & RIDESHARES
---------------------------------------------------------
URGENT: The official Event Hotel is just about completely full.

PLEASE don't hold on to a hotel room if you're not coming to the event.
Give up your room, so it can be used by someone who will be attending!

Waited to late to book? Check the Guestbook. Folks are advertising for
roomies there, and they've posted contact info - get in touch with them
if you still need a room/roommate.

Along with your roommate data, keep your ride info updated on the
Guestbook!


SCREEN NAMES/NICKNAMES
---------------------------------------------------------
Please write and give us a screen name or nickname, if you didn't give
us one at the online registration! You can use the prefix of your email
address, or some kind of cool, unique nickname. This will be on your
wristband at the event, so we don't have to use your actual name or
email address without your permission.

No worries - you can still put whatever you want on your nametags!


COSTUMES
---------------------------------------------------------
The theme is just an excuse to have a costume party. Wear whatever you
want!

Of course, if you want to win the costume contest, be aware that the
judges might consider whether you matched the theme pretty well.


VARIETY SHOW/OPEN MIC
---------------------------------------------------------
Are ya thinking about performing, or getting a group together to
perform, at the Saturday afternoon Variety Show/Open Mic by the pool?
Let us know when you know. There will also be sign-ups at the event.
Start planning now!


VOLUNTEERS
---------------------------------------------------------
Among other things, we could still use a couple of folks to help set-up
and clean-up of the Friday and Saturday lunches, Let us know if you'd
like to volunteer, and we'll give you a job, as well as our undying
gratitude!


REMIND ME - WHAT'S ST. PETE 2009?
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The St. Pete National Beach Event is a big annual gathering for the H
community, that is generally attended by between 200-300 people each
year. Like all the national H events, it's more fun than a hot air
balloon!

Once again, it will be held Thursday-Sunday of the first weekend in
November in its usual location: gorgeous St. Petersburg Beach, Florida.


SEE YOU IN A LITTLE OVER A WEEK!

Cat >"<
Lead Planner
St. Pete 2009
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http://stpetebeachevent.org
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Ladies and Gents - !

The deadline (Weds 10/28 10:59 PM PST) has passed for two things:


EVENT FEE DEADLINE
---------------------------------------------------------
We are about to give the final headcount for the banquet to the
caterer, and therefore cannot accept any more new fees.

If you realize you want to participate in St. Pete after all, please
let us know, and we'll put you on the WAITLIST. If we have any
cancellations, we will fill those with folks on the waitlist, in the
order they signed up.

The waitlist will be open until November 3rd, but there is no guarantee
that anyone else will cancel before then.


REFUND REQUEST DEADLINE
---------------------------------------------------------
If you requested a refund before the deadline, you will get a full
refund.

If you discover after today that you cannot attend the weekend, let us
know. If we can fill your seat with someone on the Waitlist, we'll do
so in the order of requests, until November 3rd.

There is no guarantee that anyone will sign up for the Waitlist before
then.


PARTIAL FEES & WALK-IN FEES
---------------------------------------------------------
There are *no* partial fees for the event, and *no* partial fee refunds
will be given.

However, several activities are free to attend. These *don't* include
any of the evening parties in the ballroom, the Saturday morning panel,
or any of the lunches. However, anything *not* listed in red on the
weekend schedule is open to attend without the fee.

Please note: you can't change your mind and decide to pay the fee once
you get to the event. The banquet head count will be locked by then.
There will be *no* walk-in payments accepted at the event itself.

Trust that here's a history behind these policies. Thank you in advance
for complying!


BANQUET REGISTRATION
---------------------------------------------------------
If you paid the full event fee, you've got a banquet seat, and your
wristband gets you into all the activities planned for the weekend.

If you're not sure you paid, check your Paypal account, checking
account, or credit card statement to make sure your payment went
through.


HOTEL ROOMS
---------------------------------------------------------
Apparently a few beachfront and poolside rooms have become available at
the event hotel, if anyone wants them!

---------------------------------------------------------

There's more information in last Tuesday's update, so please re-read
it, and write us if there are any issues!

SEE YOU IN A WEEK!

Cat >"<
Lead Planner
St. Pete 2009
===================
http://stpetebeachevent.org
===================

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Hello Friends - it's come to my attention that there are plans to
schedule a social for the local area Florida H group members, in the
St. Pete national event hotel,  at a time that may conflict with one of
the St. Pete 2009 activities. Apparently, the intent is to give the
locals a way to feel "part of the St. Pete event" even if they have not
paid the event fee, and encouraging St. Pete's paying attendees to
"meet the locals."

I have a FAR BETTER idea! Why not actually BE A PART of the St. Pete
event by:

1) if it has to be held at the event hotel, planning that local social
at a time when it does NOT conflict with any of the St. Pete planned
activities, then let us advertise it to the paying attendees and
increase your chances that the paying attendees will actually show up
to "meet the locals,"

OR

2) if you don't want to pay the event fee, but want to be part of St.
Pete 2009, simply come and join us at the event activities that do NOT
require the fee or a wristband. There are several, and they're listed
on the weekend schedule.

You would *not* be able to attend the meals, Saturday morning panel, or
evening gatherings in the ballroom - the "Red" events - that require
the fee, but everything else is open: golf w/ Gr8legs, Friday afternoon
Pub Crawl, Saturday afternoon Pool Party & Variety Show/Open Mic
(perform!), Weavie's Saturday evening acoustic jam, midnight
After-Hours gatherings, etc.

If you choose this second option, you'll need to register on the event
site: http://stpetebeachevent.org.

By the way, some history, for those who are curious (or confused) about
its genesis: the St. Pete national event has been in existence for many
years, but not always in St Pete. It was started several years ago by a
good friend of mine from Atlanta, who held it in Treasure Island. Over
the years, it has been handed down from friend to friend, some of whom
have never lived in Florida.

St. Pete is not under the jurisdiction or ownership of any H group or
organization. It's truly a national event, organized by friends, for
the entire H community, and all are invited.

You're all welcome to join in the fun!

Cat >"<
Lead Planner
St. Pete 2009
-----------------------------------------
http://stpetebeachevent.org
-----------------------------------------

Thanks for setting up the get together!  It was very nice to meet everyone.  I
look forward to seeing everyone at future socials.  Have a great week.

John

I truly appreciate your input...thanks!!!

--- On Sun, 10/11/09, jojomommax2@... <jojomommax2@...> wrote:


From: jojomommax2@... <jojomommax2@...>
Subject: Re: [Orlando H Singles] Re: Hello Orlando
To: OrlandoFLHerpesSinglesSite@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, October 11, 2009, 5:13 PM


 



Hi Kim!

Sorry for the delay. I can only speak of my personal experience, I was
infected by my husband. I wasn't aware he had the virus until I was
diagnosed thru fertility testing 3 yrs into the marriage. I had never had an
outbreak, no reason to even suspect anything. He on the other hand knew he had
it but felt it wasn't important to share that knowledge with me, after all,
we loved each other and were married. Hah!!

I did not experience my first outbreak until the day I arrived at the
courthouse for our divorce hearing before the judge. That was 7 yrs after my
diagnosis. My doctor said I was considered a carrier of the virus, lucky
enuf not to actually experience it. But since that first outbreak I have
experienced others, none as severe or as long in duration as that first one..
I'm glad I had the outbreaks and others since because it gave me the
ability to understand how and what affects me emotionally and physically.

Outbreaks are triggered by many different things, I doubt his having it
has any direct affect on you in this regard, other than the obvious stress
and concern it is giving you now. Relationships in and of themselves cause
us stress, him having the virus doesn't make it more likely that you'll be
physically affected yourself, but the stress will. Stress is a huge factor
in most outbreaks. I have small symptoms associated with a pending
outbreak and have learned what they are and how to calm myself, change the
direction I'm headed, to avoid outbreaks.

I've found over the years there are many opinions on this subject, some
based on facts others on myths, doctors even vary on their understanding of
it. Education and a very informed doctor is your best defense against this
virus. Keeping this virus in perspective helps as well, in the scheme of
things I think you'll find its a very small, almost insignificant part of who
you are.


In a message dated 10/11/2009 12:45:48 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
nolesguy01@yahoo. com writes:

--- In _OrlandoFLHerpesSin gOrlandoFLHerpes SOrlando_
(mailto:OrlandoFLHerpesSing lesSite@yahoogro ups.com) , Kim Smith
<chocolicious3977@ cho> wrote:
>The way i understand it is everyone sheds differently, some people have
outbreaks, while some of the lucky ones do not. I do know that once you have
the virus you have it and it can't get worse. You don't get more of the
virus because your sleeping with someone else that has it even if there case
seems to be more severe. But then I am not a Dr. nor do I play one on tv.
> I have a very important question/concern! I've been getting to know a
great guy that I met on the site. I found out about my "gift" 6 months ago
after my divorce. Yet, I've never had an outbreak. He says that he has
them periodically. If we ever get to the point that we choose to "trust"
each other intimately, should I worry that the frequency of his outbreaks
will affect or trigger mine?
>
> --- On Tue, 10/6/09, jojomommax2@ ---<jojomommax2@ joj> wrote:
>
>
> From: jojomommax2@ Fro<jojomommax2@ joj>
> Subject: Re: [Orlando H Singles] Hello Orlando
> To: _OrlandoFLHerpesSin gOrlandoFLHerpes SOrlando_
(mailto:OrlandoFLHerpesSing lesSite@yahoogro ups.com)
> Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2009, 12:48 AM
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Well welcome to the neighborhood! (early welcome, lake mary/sanford
> resident here)
>
> I've been gifted now for approximately 24 yrs, any questions or
concerns,
> give me a shout, always happy to share my views, opinions ( isn't
> everyone?) hehehe
>
> Jo
>
>
> In a message dated 10/5/2009 8:33:51 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> nolesguy01@yahoo. com writes:
>
> I am Scott 43 m/straigt/single. I met some of you at a social a couple
mo.
> ago. I was part of the Tampa group and am really going to miss them.
They
> were a lot of fun and did a lot of cool things together. In fact I have
had
> H for going on 2 yrs this December and if not for the folks in Tampa I
> would probably still be having myself a little pitty party. I hope the
Orlando
> group proves as fun and interesting of a group. I have a 13 yo daughter
and
> X-wife that live here as well as my parents and Uncle so I am happy to
be
> closer to everyone (other than the x wife part that is, lol). I am in
> Altamonte Spgs currently and have been here a couple mo. but getting
ready to
> close on a new town home in Sanford in 3 wks. (hopefully I can stay
gainfully
> employeed at least until then, right). Once I get settled I am going to
> try to throw a housewarming party. Actually 2, one for my "regular,
> unknowing" friends and another for my H friends. I hope to have folks
from the Tampa
> group and some folks from O-town join in the fun as well so stay tuned.
> Again, looking forward to making some new friends here and I promise I
don't
> bite unless provoked or asked nicely to of course. LMAO.
>
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Hi Kim!

Sorry for the delay.  I can only speak of my personal  experience, I was
infected by my husband.  I wasn't aware he had the virus  until I was
diagnosed thru fertility testing 3 yrs into the marriage.  I  had never had an
outbreak, no reason to even suspect anything.  He on the  other hand knew he had
it but felt it wasn't important to share that knowledge  with me, after all,
we loved each other and were married. Hah!!

I did not experience my first outbreak until the day I arrived at  the
courthouse for our divorce hearing before the judge.   That was 7  yrs after my
diagnosis.  My doctor said I was considered a carrier of the  virus, lucky
enuf not to actually experience it.  But since that first  outbreak I have
experienced others, none as severe or as long in duration as  that first one.
I'm glad I had the outbreaks and others since because it  gave me the
ability to understand how and what affects me emotionally and  physically.

Outbreaks are triggered by many different things, I doubt his  having it
has any direct affect on you in this regard, other than the obvious  stress
and concern it is giving you now.  Relationships in and of  themselves cause
us stress, him having the virus doesn't make it more likely  that you'll be
physically affected yourself, but the stress will.  Stress  is a huge factor
in most outbreaks.  I have small symptoms associated with  a pending
outbreak and have learned what they are and how to calm myself, change  the
direction I'm headed, to avoid outbreaks.

I've found over the years there are many opinions on this subject,  some
based on facts others on myths, doctors even vary on their understanding of
it.  Education and a very informed doctor is your best defense against  this
virus.  Keeping this virus in perspective helps as well, in the scheme  of
things I think you'll find its a very small, almost insignificant part of who
  you are.


In a message dated 10/11/2009 12:45:48 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
nolesguy01@... writes:






--- In _OrlandoFLHerpesSingOrlandoFLHerpesSOrlando_
(mailto:OrlandoFLHerpesSinglesSite@yahoogroups.com) ,  Kim Smith
<chocolicious3977@cho> wrote:
>The way i understand  it is everyone sheds differently, some people have
outbreaks, while some of  the lucky ones do not. I do know that once you have
the virus you have it and  it can't get worse. You don't get more of the
virus because your sleeping with  someone else that has it even if there case
seems to be more severe. But then  I am not a Dr. nor do I play one on tv.
> I have a very important  question/concern!  I've been getting to know  a
great guy that I met  on the site.  I found out about my "gift" 6 months ago
after my  divorce.  Yet, I've never had an outbreak.  He says that he has
them  periodically.  If we ever get to the point that we choose to "trust"
each  other intimately, should I worry that the frequency of his outbreaks
will  affect or trigger mine?
>
> --- On Tue, 10/6/09,  jojomommax2@ ---<jojomommax2@joj> wrote:
>
>
> From: jojomommax2@ Fro<jojomommax2@joj>
>  Subject: Re: [Orlando H Singles] Hello Orlando
> To: _OrlandoFLHerpesSingOrlandoFLHerpesSOrlando_
(mailto:OrlandoFLHerpesSinglesSite@yahoogroups.com)
>  Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2009, 12:48 AM
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Well welcome to the neighborhood! (early  welcome, lake mary/sanford
> resident here)
>
> I've been  gifted now for approximately 24 yrs, any questions or
concerns,
> give  me a shout, always happy to share my views, opinions ( isn't
>  everyone?) hehehe
>
> Jo
>
>
> In a message  dated 10/5/2009 8:33:51 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> nolesguy01@yahoo.  com writes:
>
> I am Scott 43 m/straigt/single. I met some of you  at a social a couple
mo.
> ago. I was part of the Tampa group and am  really going to miss them.
They
> were a lot of fun and did a lot of  cool things together. In fact I have
had
> H for going on 2 yrs this  December and if not for the folks in Tampa I
> would probably still be  having myself a little pitty party. I hope the
Orlando
> group proves  as fun and interesting of a group. I have a 13 yo daughter
and
> X-wife  that live here as well as my parents and Uncle so I am happy to
be
>  closer to everyone (other than the x wife part that is, lol). I am in
>  Altamonte Spgs currently and have been here a couple mo. but getting
ready to
> close on a new town home in Sanford in 3 wks. (hopefully I can stay
gainfully
> employeed at least until then, right). Once I get settled I  am going to
> try to throw a housewarming party. Actually 2, one for my  "regular,
> unknowing" friends and another for my H friends. I hope to  have folks
from the Tampa
> group and some folks from O-town join in  the fun as well so stay tuned.
> Again, looking forward to making some  new friends here and I promise I
don't
> bite unless provoked or asked  nicely to of course. LMAO.
>
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Thanks for the advice!!

--- On Sat, 10/10/09, Bill <unwildbill@...> wrote:


From: Bill <unwildbill@...>
Subject: Re: [Orlando H Singles] Hello Orlando
To: OrlandoFLHerpesSinglesSite@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2009, 12:32 AM


 



Anything is possible, but i doubt that "frequency matching" is something to
worry about......as always with any partner, it's not a bad idea to refrain
during outbreaks!

--- On Wed, 10/7/09, Kim Smith <chocolicious3977@ yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Kim Smith <chocolicious3977@ yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [Orlando H Singles] Hello Orlando
To: OrlandoFLHerpesSing lesSite@yahoogro ups.com
Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2009, 9:24 PM

 

I have a very important question/concern!  I've been getting to know  a great
guy that I met on the site.  I found out about my "gift" 6 months ago after my
divorce.  Yet, I've never had an outbreak.  He says that he has them
periodically.  If we ever get to the point that we choose to "trust" each other
intimately, should I worry that the frequency of his outbreaks will affect or
trigger mine?

--- On Tue, 10/6/09, jojomommax2@ aol.com <jojomommax2@ aol.com> wrote:

From: jojomommax2@ aol.com <jojomommax2@ aol.com>
Subject: Re: [Orlando H Singles] Hello Orlando
To: OrlandoFLHerpesSing lesSite@yahoogro ups.com
Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2009, 12:48 AM

 

Well welcome to the neighborhood! (early welcome, lake mary/sanford
resident here)

I've been gifted now for approximately 24 yrs, any questions or concerns,
give me a shout, always happy to share my views, opinions ( isn't
everyone?) hehehe

Jo

In a message dated 10/5/2009 8:33:51 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
nolesguy01@yahoo. com writes:

I am Scott 43 m/straigt/single. I met some of you at a social a couple mo.
ago. I was part of the Tampa group and am really going to miss them. They
were a lot of fun and did a lot of cool things together. In fact I have had
H for going on 2 yrs this December and if not for the folks in Tampa I
would probably still be having myself a little pitty party. I hope the Orlando
group proves as fun and interesting of a group. I have a 13 yo daughter and
X-wife that live here as well as my parents and Uncle so I am happy to be
closer to everyone (other than the x wife part that is, lol). I am in
Altamonte Spgs currently and have been here a couple mo. but getting ready to
close on a new town home in Sanford in 3 wks. (hopefully I can stay gainfully
employeed at least until then, right). Once I get settled I am going to
try to throw a housewarming party. Actually 2, one for my "regular,
unknowing" friends and another for my H friends. I hope to have folks from the
Tampa
group and some folks from O-town join in the fun as well so stay tuned.
Again, looking forward to making some new friends here and I promise I don't
bite unless provoked or asked nicely to of course. LMAO.

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