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Updated 117 Days ago
Help find this St. Louis man a wife.
So my friend Keith and I are hanging out awhile back and he started to tell me about his boss...he told me of this website that he set up TO FIND A WIFE! And on top of that he's offering a $10,000 reward to the person that introduces him to the woman he wants to marry. So my challenge is if I can be considered the one that introduces him to the woman of his dreams...I would donate all $10,000 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. What do you think?
Here are some excerpts from his website.
Under the catagory of "What I'm looking for" Rod says this.
Personality
The woman I marry will be seeking a best friend and partner in life. She will be very genuine with her feelings and will most likely be known as a pillar of strength. What she wants in life will be very clear to her. She will be a good communicator and preferably won't already have children.
Physical
I'm usually more physically attracted to dark haired woman, NON SMOKERs, in good shape, 28-38, 5'4" or taller.
For all of the info on Rod Barnett head to his website...but remember to drop my name so we can send that $10,000 to St. Jude...Deal?
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