Bachelor


 

:This page is about unmarried men; for the television show, see The Bachelor.

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A bachelor is an unmarried but marriageable man; some restrict the usage to men who have never been married. The female equivalent term is spinster. In literature during the Victorian era, the term was sometimes used as a euphemism for a homosexual man.

Related Topics:
Unmarried - Spinster - Victorian era - Euphemism - Homosexual

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Swap our Bend OR house for a Los Altos house on a temp (los altos)

We would like to swap our Bend Or 4 br home in Broken Top for a house in Los Altos for a few months (very flexible) starting in Jan or Feb. Enjoy the great skiing at Mt Bachelor. This house is on the 17th green in Broken Top and would be furnished with everything you would need. If interested call Laurie at 650-388-2368

new custom home suite for rent in fremotn Mission Area (fremont / union city / newark) $1000

Hi There I am looking for a prefect housemate to share my mansion in Fremont Mission Area. I am looking for single, preferably asian male, with stable job, to be my house mate. No or light cooking please. My old housemate is getting marry so I am looking for A single bachelor. We are an Asian family, came from Taiwan, but we have lived in California for more than 25 years, we are super friendly. WE lived in a big house which I just built for myself. This is a 6500+ s/f home with huge 30000+ s/f lot, just complete 4 months ago, locate close to Ohlone college in Fremont, close to HWY 680, yet no noise. We do have a quiet , friendly cat at home. This is a 6 bedroom, 7.5 bath house, 2 kitchen and 2 laundry room, and a small theatre, so basically every room is a suite, Every room, has large bath, jetted tub, heated floor, 5.1 build in speaker. based board, crown molding, walk in closet or over size closet. I am currently looking to rent out one of my suite out, for $1000-$1200 including all utilities,( cable, Internet, water, electrical...garbage all include), depending on the size of the Suite you choose. a little more information about the suites: For the $1000 suite, the measurement is: 15'8"x17'6" ( including closet space) and bath room is about 6'x17'6" Bathroom has jetted tub, separate European shower, marble Heating floor. this one is close to garage so you may hear the garage noise when it is open or close. 12' tall ceiling, it doesn come wiht 5.1 built in speaker. For the $1200 suite, the measurement is : 17'x18'( excluding closet space), plus Walk-in closet space : 5'6" x 8' plus bathroom : 10' 6" x 11', dual sink, jetted tub, marble heating floor with custom design, 10' tall ceiling, We are looking for single only, meaning no friends stay over. but if your parents of family visit you, they are welcome to stay with you for couple of weeks per year.. we like to make friends... By the way, we play Mahjong every Friday or/and Saturday, so if your like Mahjong, this is your heaven. No drug please... Please contact Eric if you are interested. thanks.

ultimate bachelor pad in the mission (bernal heights) $850

live in the fun part of mission... 5 bars in walking distance... after work unwind in a fun atmosphere... 12 restaurants right on your block... fun room mates... available now...

searching for a house mate in Fremont area, custom home (Fremont Mission San Jose) $1000

Hi There I am looking for a prefect housemate to share my mansion in Fremont Mission Area. I am looking for single, preferably asian male, with stable job, to be my house mate. No or light cooking please. My old housemate is getting marry so I am looking for A single bachelor. We are an Asian family, came from Taiwan, but we have lived in California for more than 25 years, we are super friendly. WE lived in a big house which I just built for myself. This is a 6500+ s/f home with huge 30000+ s/f lot, just complete 4 months ago, locate close to Ohlone college in Fremont, close to HWY 680, yet no noise. We do have a quiet , friendly cat at home. His name is Google.. This is a 6 bedroom, 7.5 bath house, 2 kitchen and 2 laundry room, and a small theatre, so basically every room is a suite, Every room, has large bath, jetted tub, heated floor, 5.1 build in speaker. based board, crown molding, walk in closet or over size closet. I am currently looking to rent out one of my suite out, for $1000-$1200 including all utilities,( cable, Internet, water, electrical...garbage all include), depending on the size of the Suite you choose. a little more information about the suites: For the $1000 suite, the measurement is: 15'8"x17'6" ( including closet space) and bath room is about 6'x17'6" Bathroom has jetted tub, separate European shower, marble Heating floor. this one is close to garage so you may hear the garage noise when it is open or close. 12' tall ceiling, it doesn come wiht 5.1 built in speaker. For the $1200 suite, the measurement is : 17'x18'( excluding closet space), plus Walk-in closet space : 5'6" x 8' plus bathroom : 10' 6" x 11', dual sink, jetted tub, marble heating floor with custom design, 10' tall ceiling, We are looking for single only, meaning no friends stay over. but if your parents of family visit you, they are welcome to stay with you for couple of weeks per year.. we like to make friends... By the way, we play Mahjong every Friday or/and Saturday, so if your like Mahjong, this is your heaven. No drug please... Please contact Eric if you are interested. thanks.

Savers fearful of banking collapse race to find safe place for nest egg

Customers are trying to spread their money between banks to protect it from a crash, write Huma Qureshi, Lisa Bachelor and Rupert Jones

??Reduced: EXECUTIVE SUITE in 5 star resort – sleeps 6 adults (Cabo San Lucas - Mexico) $1350

The Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach is ranked #6 out of 62 hotels in Cabo San Lucas by TripAdvisor’s Popularity Index and listed in the 2007 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world’s best places to stay! Enjoy a week November 1st - 8th, 2008 at this 5 Star, RCI Gold Crown resort. The Pueblo Bonito Sunset is a beachfront resort terraced into a landscaped hillside providing panoramic views of the ocean. Enjoy fabulous sunsets and a private beach with no solicitation of vendors! This Executive Suite would cost you $2784.00 (incl. tax) for one week if you were to book it as a regular guest! It measures over 1300 sq. ft. and sleeps up to 6 adults. It has a master bedroom, 2 bathrooms, full kitchen, 2 living rooms and a large terrace with view of the Pacific (watch the whales go by!). The master bedroom has two queen size beds, its own small living room and a spa tub in the bathroom. There is a pull-out queen size bed in the main living room, so two couples can share this unit with privacy. Daily maid service and nightly turn down service. Complimentary shuttles transport guests to four heated freeform pools (two with infinity edges located right along the beach and a Sky Pool with awe-inspiring views 500 ft. up.), spa tubs, swim-up bars/lunch spots, restaurants, and a spa. Free shuttle service and full access to 3 partner resorts within blocks of downtown shopping, restaurants and bars. The resort is located next to Bill Gates’ vacation palace as well as the beach where the movie “Troy” starring Brad Pitt and Orlando Bloom was filmed. It is also the location of last season’s filming of the Bachelor! FEATURES: • Private patios or balconies with ocean views • Feather-top beds and extensive pillow menu • 24-hour in-room dining • Nightly turn down service • In-room safes • Daily Maid Service • Non-smoking and wheelchair-access rooms • Fully Equipped Kitchenettes (in Executive, Presidential and Penthouse Suites) • Ceiling Fans • Air Conditioning • Purified Running Water • Satellite Television • High-speed Internet access • Three free-form pools, swim-up bar and Jacuzzi • Children's pool area • Lighted tennis courts • Full European Style Spa • Signature spa and salon treatments • State-of-the-art gym with individual plasma screen TVs • Ocean view VIP treatment rooms • Outdoor, ocean view juice bar • Daily activities schedule • Deli & convenience store • Signature boutiques • Wedding chapel • 7,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space • Babysitting & nanny services • Valet parking and on-site auto rental • Dry Cleaning • Doorman • On-site Parking • Free Shuttle Service to the Pueblo Bonito Rosé and Pueblo Bonito Los Cabos running daily, every hour from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. • Complete concierge service For more information visit: http://www.pueblobonitosunsetbeach.com Please email me or give me a call at (408) 455-5335