I was wondering what an ad might read like if an average PW posted one on a site like eHarmony or Match.com? Maybe XPTers could contribute a sentence or so each until we have the perfect ad.

how long did this thread take you to think of?

How about, "I enjoy sunsets, holding hands and long walks on the beach."

"if you like pina colada mix, and getting caught in the rain..."

Found one! Natasha Skinski was on match.com a few months ago. (now she is hooking on craigslist....)

Here is her add from match.com:

I hope to find a man I can get hammered with and lose at a bar. Don't worry though, I will always find my way home... I'm too old for games and I despise liars. So don't tell me you drive a porsche when it's really a pinto... by the way, pinto's rule!!! I'm athletic and pretty competitive, so bring it on. I enjoy the heat and love the outdoors. My favorite thing is being on a boat, on a lake (i.e. Lake Powell) during summer (the hotter the better) You think you can keep up? Better pack a lunch!
I have two exceptional children (boy-10, girl-7) who are my pride and joy as well as my #1 priority.

for fun:
I like horror films, old ones mostly (i.e. The Shining, The Changeling, etc.). Suspense, comedy, drama, and adult are also genres that I enjoy. Love to look at Johnny Depp, George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, Scuba steve etc... Come on now!

my job:
Work for a developer in Thousand Oaks.

my ethnicity:
Native Californian. I grew up in Encino; not on the "valley girl" side of the tracks, of course. My family is "tits"! I love every disfunctional thing about us. They are my world and forever will be.

my religion:
losing it. . . .

my education:
Bachelor of Science in Business/Management. Would like to get my Masters someday!

favorite hot spots:
I like cozy bars, shooting pool, live music, wild people, etc... I like Montys Steakhouse and to eat lobster at The Palm. I love Cabo San Lucas, Lake Powell, hot desert nights, etc..

favorite things:
My favorites are: my children*, blue, french fries, lobster, 70's, Absolutely Fabulous, Rocky III, Halloween, Richard Pryor, knees and hands, Monty Python, Italian pants, Ann Rule books, softball, slip-n-slide, the dirt road, music, good friends

Hair: Blonde
Eyes: Brown
Best Feature: Butt
Body Art: No Answer
Sports and exercise: Dancing
Golf
Martial arts
Other types of exercise
Racquet sports
Swimming
Weights / Machines
Baseball
Billiards / Pool
Auto racing / Motorcross
Bowling
Hockey
Skiing
VolleyBall

Exercise habits: Never
Daily diet: Keep it healthy
Meat and potatoes

Interests: Business networking
Camping
Coffee and conversation
Cooking
Dining out
Hobbies and crafts
Movies/Videos
Music and concerts
Playing cards
Playing sports
Shopping/Antiques
Travel/Sightseeing

Education: Bachelors degree
Occupation: Labor / Construction
Income: No Answer
Languages: English

Politics: Liberal
Sign: Don't display my sign
My Place: Live with kids

Pets I have: Cats
Fish