dlt1, Good to hear that you are out there having fun and GAL, Congrats on the promo! Remember you deserve it!
As far as meeting the F of the LF, there is no harm in that, just remember your boundaries. (Funny that you mention that, my female friend that I dated and went further than that with, called today, and well, in no uncertain terms, I feel that she is pursuing me, a little, but I also have my boundaries, so I will not engage her, other than as a friend.)
Poke at W was IMO, OK, considering what you have been through. As you know mine is going down too, and things are really looking up for me! It is hard not to gloat, but in my present state, I really don't feel like gloating, I feel sorry for her, but things have to be this way.
My real GAL, will start on Monday, when my new job starts. I have already started working on my debts with the bank, and planning on taking care of the others, so things are starting to really fall into place. I figure it took me almost a year to get into this mess, hopefully it will only take a few months to get out of most of it. Then the custody battle will start, But I have found a way that is not going to cost me an arm and a leg. W, on the other hand as she is falling into the pit, will most likely not be able to stand and fight. Too bad, (Well, what do you know, I gloated, Forgive me, LOL)
Take care of yourself, and the bug bite, You don't want to cash out, now, Who knows what exciting things are in store for you! Take care.
