Not
everyone takes the time to write to me and let me know
how
they have met someone fabulous from attending my events.
Thank you
to all that have done so, as your happiness,
is my joy for
allowing me to know this really does work!
Please keep
those notes coming.
Gail
**UPDATE**
They were married on a beautiful Island with close family and
friends. John whispered THANK YOU to me as he left holding hands with Elaine.
PS:
John
did not attend ONE event to have this happen. But because he continued
to attend with a good outlook and attitude, his success did not take
long.
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I wanted to give you some great news about a very successful match
made at your Halloween Party last year.
Michael and I met that night. Went out on our first date the very next
day.
Thank you so much!
Who would have thought--
a tourist and a witch would be a match made in heaven?
Sheryl
The fairytale dream wedding has come to life. Nothing could be more perfect as this has been. I feel like Cinderella!
I am wearing the most beautiful clothing. I went to the ball.
I have enjoyed some of the most wonderful
meals and ambiance at some incredible restaurants including: Ruvo where we had
the wedding, The Steam Room where we grabbed a quick bite, Schaffer's who
provided delectables at the ball, Pace's who provided some of the food for the
characters, Tequilla Jack's where we toasted to our future.
And, the celebration is continuing all
weekend in a beautiful sea-side town turned back in time to the Victorian Era,
my favorite time period, all decked out for my favorite holiday season.
The well wishes from family and friends who
have traveled from near and far as well as the many new people we have met
this weekend have been overwhelming. Some amazing moments for me included: the
little baby boy who had been crying after seeing Santa turning to all smiles
when he saw me and reaching for a hug and the little girl whose eyes and mouth
popped opened wide and asked if I was Cinderella. I was asked if I was the
Sugar Plum Fairy, Mrs. Christmas, the Snow Queen, and a princess; I was proud
to tell them I was a bride! PS:
My groom and I were even interviewed by Ken
Grimball from News12.
— at Port
Jefferson, NY
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May 29, 2011 BBQ at Belmont Lake State Park
I had a great time Sunday
at the BBQ. It
was the first BBQ I have ever attended with you. So far, I really like all
of your events. I cant tell you how your organization has changed my life. I use to
sit home on my days off and clean. Now I made some new lady friends at the
luncheons and even though I haven't meet Mr. Rights just yet, I loved the
speed dating too. Thanks Gail. Your doing a great job....
Colette
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Hi Gail!
I attended the speed dating event in Huntington on Thursday and
wanted to tell you that I really enjoyed myself. It was the
first time I tried speed dating and I would highly recommend it to
everyone I know! I actually went on a date with one of my matches
yesterday and we had a really lovely time! He was my first choice
and I was just so delighted that I was able to meet him and get to
know him better. I just wanted to thank you for organizing the event
and restoring my faith in finding the right person!
July 15, 2010
Finley's SPEED DATING party
It
was only about four months ago on a summer afternoon when I decided to
give speed dating a try again. The
night of the event, I walked in Finley's of Huntington Village, and I
started thinking what a positive experience this would be. I
imagined meeting different types of people, absorbing the summer
breeze outdoors while enjoying a nice buffet dinner and a cocktail. I
met several interesting men and shared many smiles and laughs. The
night was going very well. Then
I met Doug, in one of my turns, and our personalities were very
compatible, there was harmonious chemistry between us. He had a cute
laugh and beautiful white teeth. I
left Finley's that night looking forward to getting my matches the
following day. As
I drove home, I had an idea of who my matches might have been,
however, Doug was the guy I was happiest about meeting. The
next day, I received my matches via email along. I also received an
email from Doug, next a phone call, next a wonderful and memorable
date. I
am pleased to report Doug and I just moved into a cozy little cottage,
overlooking a beautiful little lake. We are both very happy together
and are thankful we were given the opportunity to meet at 7-in Heaven
Speed Dating. Thank
you, Gail! Warmest
Regards, Katie __________________________________________________________
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October 13, 2009 note from Jim Thank you
from
Jim
UPDATE:
11/1/2009 9:33 AM- Jim writing to his friend
Bill to encourage him to get out and give it a try!
And
....... Jim last reported on May 26, 2010
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Sent :
Dear Gail,
I just wanted to share with you how your efforts touched me and
to thank you so much.
This past weekend I had a horrible
experience with another singles organization that included
my children. When we arrived my children and I did not feel
welcome, at all. I initiated introducing myself and tried
to get the other kids to play with my kids. It was terribly
disappointing and rejecting. So, I decided to leave. We left
early Sunday morning. I was so happy to be home, yet I felt
disheartened over the experience. My kids decided to
go to their Dad's house. So when I checked my email, I
saw your event for today. I had remembered having so much fun at
the last event I attended, I decided to go to the BBQ
on 9/5/10. When I arrived I ran into some people I had met at
other events of yours I attended. I can not tell you how
welcome I felt and accepted. I loved playing the volleyball and
talking to other people. Although, you must get thank you emails
for those who make that "love connection", I wanted to
write you to thank you for having this business. I know you put
a lot of work and effort to make the events successful.
And I
have tremendous gratitude for having a place to go today- which
was the highlight of my weekend!
It was exactly what my
damaged soul needed for some healing, from the awful experience
with the other singles organization.
I will see you at
future events.
Trisha
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Gail,
Thanks,
and have a great weekend - and pass my best regards to John, for he
was a wonderful, hard working, friendly cook. Mickey
Z
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Sent :
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Hi Gail,
Thanks for the opportunities! I personally think "7 in
Heaven speed dating" is great. It gave me the
opportunity to determine potential compatibility
and
chemistry. Furthermore, I had the chance to see how I felt and
interacted with other possible candidates---opposed to online
dating where you can only measure potential through an IM chat
box! lol!
I'll keep you posted if it turns out to be a success.
Should I come across any single friends, I will tell them about 7
in Heaven.
Katie
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Sent :
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Sent :
I know that Jack already e-mailed you a few weeks ago but I wanted
to offer my thanks to you also for running such a great service.
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Sent :
Gail, Thanks again
Melissa
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Sent :
Gail,
Thank
you for the lovely event today. It looks like you take this
very seriously, and would like to connect single people to each
other. I
appreciate your efforts and your follow-up. I will definitely
take you up on some events. I and my bereavement group friend,
Eileen, are interested in the seal watching event on March 21.
Sounds like fun. I am so impressed with your calendar and
online payments. Very professional. Thanks
again. It was great meeting you and I’ll see you again soon. Lisa ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Sent :
4/19/2010 10:15 PM RE: Event-
BIKE RIDE to Bethpage Park 4/18/10
Gail
Nice event yesterday. Thanks , I look forward to attending
one of your speed-dating events in the near future. If half the
people who attend are as warm and "real" as you seem to
be I know I will meet someone special in short order.
Thanks and see you soon
Regards
Barry
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Sent :
Gail,
Thanks so much, I had a lovely time and look forward to coming to
more events.
You are a wonderful hostess and everyone commented after how great
a lady you are and how creative with events.
Kimberly
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Sent :
1/31/2010 6:45 PM
RE: Event- Speed POOL (Billiard) event 1/26/10
Eddie ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Sent :
1/10/2010 8:52 PM RE:
SPEED DATING at Holtsville Crowne Plaza event 1/9/10
Hi
Gail, I
just wanted to take the time to thank you for a job well done, I had
a great time last night with my first speed dating event, one match
and a few new friends, not bad! Dominick __________________________________________________________________________________________
Sent :
From JOE
Hi Gail,
This is Andrea. I met Joe at the bowling event on November
7th. Just wanted to let you know that we are still dating and
very happy. I am so glad I went to my first and hopefully last
single event. Good Luck and Happy New Year.
ANDREA
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Great night thoroughly enjoyed the POOL event, forgot to fill in
card but I did have my eye out for 2 gals that attended!
Thanks so much, Gail! I really enjoyed the bowling. Even
though I haven't bowled since high school, you made it a lot of
fun and I would definitely go back to that place again on a
"real" date some time soon!
Sent :
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Sent :
Gail, ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Sent :
I plan on going to
more events
Sent :
1/10/2010
1:15 PM
RE: SPEED DATING at Holtsville Crowne Plaza event 1/9/10
Hi Gail,
The event was great,
Chris and I had a ball! All of the ladies were great, I enjoyed
talking to each and every one of them. I am going to correspond
with the matches you sent and I look forward to your next event in
Queens.
Jack
Hi Gail,
Just wanted to say thank you for a fun evening of speed dating this
past Thurs night at Mac's.
It was definitely a fun experience
for me and something I would like to do again.
See you again soon!
Fred
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Sent:
Sun 3/23/08 1:53 PM – BOWLING Event in Melville ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Sent: Thanks for the match list. This was a fun event, and a good
exercise in "getting out there."
I'll check your
site for more events and look forward to seeing you again.
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Sent: Regards, Liliana
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Sent:
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Sent: Thanks,
Christian
June 3, 2010
Black Forest Brew Haus's SPEED DATING
Dear Gail,
One of my lasting memories of that faithful evening is the way your eyes lit up when I told you at the end of the event that I was interested in Elaine.
There was something in the way you repeated her name with a sly grin on your face that told me that you approved of my choice.
And what a sage you turned
out to be!
Fast forward 8 mos. later, and things are still fabulous! Imagine me, the person accused by many of being too picky, saying that Elaine is the best
thing that ever happened to me. I don't think that I will ever forget my first Speed Dating event with you, because it gave me a brand new avenue to explore for meeting people (and totally rewrote what I thought about Speed Dating from having seen the movie
Hitch). I cannot tell you how impressed I was by how normal and friendly everyone was toward me that night.
Thanks Gail for everything and keep doing what you do!
Be well my friend.
Regards,
John
**UPDATE**
the ENGAGEMENT Story
Last Saturday morning I rented the Elwood Theater in East Northport
to show a home made movie. Elaine had no idea what was coming
because she thought we were going to see the latest Harry Potter
movie. Since the movie theater was pitch black when we walked
in, she had no idea that our family and close friends had arrived a
half hour before we did and were sitting in front of us. You
can imagine her surprise and ultimate joy when the movie told a
comical version of our courtship and culminated in my
wedding proposal. The look of confusion on her face as she
kept looking back and forth at me and the movie screen was
totally priceless. When the lights finally came up my nieces
held up a sign that read "say Y-E-S" with the words
"welcome to the family" inside the letter E. After I
reminded her that this was the part that required an answer from
her, Elaine responded with a resounding yes.
3 years
later
John and Elaine, stopped by Finley's of Huntington,
which is just one of the many places I host events. The couple
stopped in to say hi, and and show off with a smile, their new wedding
rings.
Today, 9 months later...HE ASKED ME TO MARRY HIM!
And a note from
Michael
Thank you very much for all
of your work, Gail!
**UPDATE** A Beautiful Wedding Story
I am having the time of my life at this year's
Port Jefferson Dickens Festival
I married Michael
J. Freed, my Prince Charming.
It was your singles dance at the 56Th Fighter Group on Tue. Sept. 8Th
2009 that you introduced me to Jennifer "A new first timer"
with your 7-in-heaven singles group!
We were sitting down at the same table eating the food that you had
arranged for the group, in between the dancing sessions. You came over
to me and introduced Jen to me and said something about her being new.
I had already checked her out on the dance floor but as luck would
have it we never did get to dance w/ each other as there were a lot of
people there that night! I was glad you took the time to say hello
to me and to introduce me to Jennifer!
We spent the rest of the night talking, getting to know each other. I
asked her to go to the outdoor area to talk cause it was a little
noisy and it was a nice night. We took a couple of drinks with us and
had more great conversations. I asked her if she wanted to sit down at
a table and she agreed. I actually stunned her as I pulled out the
chair for her (I guess women are not use to meeting many gentlemen). We
stayed outside till we noticed they were locking up the outside doors
(trying to lock us out of the bldg.--they were shutting down for the
night at 11:00 pm).
We continued our conversation in a fairly empty parking lot for about
another hour and we exchanged phone numbers. We have had many great
dates since then and we both believe we have great chemistry together
since that first meeting! I have never felt this intense an attraction
for anyone ever (and I'm 44 and have dated many, although never
married and she'll be 41 in another week. She was never married and
had no children-- a must for me as I want to start my own family. She
is very pretty, smart, and tiny--more must haves for me as I am also a
very picky guy). Thank you Gail for what you have done for us!
I'll keep you informed as our relationship grows stronger all the
time!
It couldn't hurt for you to check out her website to see what is going
on and where!! They sometimes go to Queens as well. They rented
a large fishing boat last summer with food + drink which flowed for the singles.
She's had BBQ parties at many parks and beaches including Jones
Beach, upstate NY bus trip to the Renaissance Faire, (She
has also done white water rafting), miniature golf at Eisenhower
Park, single's dances (56th Fighters Club in Farmingdale next to
airport-- where I met Jennifer) speed dating and fondue parties at
restaurants all over LI and Queens!
Its all about getting out and meeting other singles who like to have
fun!! She'll probably have a ski trip (Jennifer + I would probably
go- yes she loves skiing and riding too) and hikes in the state
parks upstate planned, mountain biking and maybe even a camping trip
too; Gail is smart (and I know she is-- oh yes, this is now her
Full Time job-- she has no boss or 9-5 job)!
Since I'm happy as a pig in s... for her introducing me to Jennifer
I'm sending her this email thanking her for the 2nd time-- so she
knows that what she does is great and is affecting people's lives in
a positive way. She should know most people are probably too lazy to
take the time to fill her in on details like this.... but not me!!
Your friend,
Jim
Brian
Peggy and I really hit it off, and I wanted to thank you. I feel like a
kid again.
I also wanted to tell you that I think Speed Dating is the best
invention since sliced bread. For people like me, who don't do well
just walking up to strangers in bars (or elsewhere), it is a way to meet
more people in one night than I might otherwise meet in years. Peggy is a
computer geek (like me), likes the same entertainment that I do, and we
also share a similar sense of humor and outlook on life.
Thanks again,
Jack
I am truly believing I found the "mythical unicorn" in
Jack. I was beginning to think that wonderful men (the
mythical unicorns) didn't exist, at least for me. You hear about
them, some claim to have seen them, but it's still a myth to you
and, frankly, a girl's gotta see it with her own eyes. I gave
speed dating a shot figuring that if someone was going to schedule a
time and plunk down a few dollars to meet someone, maybe they'd
actually be looking for something real. I was hopeful, yet
guarded. Along comes Jack, with everything I ever hoped for in
a man. Kindness, awesome humor, talent, brains, compassion,
emotional availability, gentlemanly, considerate, passionate and
responsible (and more!), all tied up in an impressive package
(topped with an incredible smile) that is easy to get along with and
brings real joy to my life. My friends are astounded at how I
found this "mythical unicorn" and are spreading the word
about how good speed dating really can be. If you didn't bring this
service to Long Island, I'd still be searching. Thank you so
much for putting this all together, you've changed our lives.
Peggy
I think its important you know how much you touch people's
lives...I went to the Comedy Night for singles last Tuesday night
and met 4 other outstanding people. The laughter broke the ice and
we all became friends rather quickly. We email a great deal and
are all having dinner together on Friday night. You never know
what happens when you break out of your comfort zone and just come
to one of your events. Friendships help the loneliness of
singleness. Now we all have something to look forward to on the
weekends as well as the new year. See you soon at the Salsa
dancing and the ice skating events. Thanks for all you do. Your
passion shows. I tell everyone they should go.
I attended the speed bowling back on November
7th and met Andrea there. We hit it off and have enjoyed a great
Christmas holiday together. So far so good ! I just wanted to thank
you for the night out and opportunity to meet someone. Keep
up the good work & healthy New Year.
Sent :
12/27/2009 - 12 :05 PM RE: Event-
Speed-POOL (Billiard)
12/26/09
Hi Gail,
Thanks
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Sent : 11/9/2009 - 9:26 AM RE: Event- X-treme Bowling
11/7/09
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We are very happy and are crazy about each other. So thank you
very much and good luck with bringing other people together.
Richard
Have a great day!
Donnie
I had a great time at the X-treme Bowling
event. More than any other singles event I went to.
Pam
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Sent:
Sat 2/21/09 12:00pm- Mac's Steakhouse Speed-Dating Event Huntington AGE GROUP A
Anyway, thanks
again for a fun time.
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Sent: Fri 11/7/08 10:12am- Palmer's Speed-Dating Event Farmingdale AGE GROUP C
Good Morning Gail:
I just wanted to tell you that I had a great time at your event at Palmer's last evening. As a newcomer to SPEED DATING,
I had no pre-conceived notion of what to expect and was pleasantly surprised.
The venue was beautiful, the food was great and the experience a positive one!
I would certainly entertain the possibility of attending more of your events.
Keep up the good work!
Best,
ELAINE
Sent: Sun 8/20/08 1:24pm - Casanova's Speed Dating event in Manhasset
Gail,
You're doing a great job Gail; your assistant is also very cordial and professional
which bodes well with your fine reputation of presenting fun events!
Continued success to you! :)
Ken http://www.kennywarren.com
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Sent: Tues 5/27/08 8:25AM - Picnic-BBQ Singles Event at Belmont Park N. Babylon (86 people attended)
Gail,
I had a wonderful time at your barbeque, and I applaud you for holding these type of events.
You were very organized, friendly and efficient. The food was good and plentiful.
Keep up the wonderful job you're doing helping singles meet.
Regards,
Gloria
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Sent 5/19/08 10:14am - Piccolo's Speed-Dating in Mineola
Hi Gail:
Your event was very well coordinated and I will certainly be willing to try another event.
Thank you and have a great day!!!!
Barbara
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Sent: Fri 4/25/08 11:32AM - Palmer's Young Singles Event in Farmingdale
Hi Gail,
I wanted to thank you for a real fun night last night. You did an excellent job coordinating.
Again, thank you so much for all your time and effort. Jackie and I had tons of fun.
Regards,
Lindsay
Hello
Gail,
Had
a really good time last night. I didn’t think it would be as good as
it was, but I was wrong.
Please keep me informed of future events
Talk with you soon, Rob
Hi Gail,
Very best,
Jimmy
Hello Gail,
I had a great time at Il Piatto on
Friday. The event was very classy and
Hi Gail,
I was at your speed-dating event last night, and just wanted to thank
you and tell you how nice it was. I've been to 2 others, and yours
was by far the best. The restaurant was lovely; having the band
and good atmosphere afterwards was a plus. I was impressed that
you included a drink and the appetizers, it felt classier, and seemed
to draw a more upscale crowd. I will definitely recommend you to
my single friends! Please have more events on the North Shore!!!
Regards, Rosie
Thanks
for holding these events, they are very nice, warm feeling and
definitely and opportunity to meet that special someone.