Soaring Solo 2010

[Gardener]

VH

Thanks, aver

Next time, ask if you can give her your number!!

But Gardener is nowhere near relationship-ready at this point.

Enjoying the company of another human isn't quite the same thing as a relationship. I would advise speading the wings a little.

Very true. Was even thinking that as I was posting...
G'Man's gotta get moving. Even just a little bit.

[Virtually_Handsome]

Believe me, I understand the hesitancy! I have had to force myself to do things that are uncomfortable. But it feels good.

[Gardener]

aver,

Well, I got busted on for worrying that one "date" with a guy was the wrong thing to do, cause I am no wise ready for an R.

And many people chimed in and said "it's just a date! don't make such a big deal out of it!"

But I understand.

I didn't bust on you, did I? Don't think I would, but I do tend to urge people to be as (over) cautious - or gun-shy - as I am.
Not good.

Enjoy your trip. Time away will be good.

Thanks. I will. Back to packing!

[smith18]

Hey Gardener -

listen to some of this while you are enjoing the view in Colorado...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwARpaKHx_w

[Gardener]

Thank you, Kerry,

JD's another one of Gardener's top ten artists (like Mary Chapin Carpenter).
I can't wait.

My StepDaughter lived in Boulder from '94-'01 and we loved visiting there. When she moved to Chicago in '01, we were glad she was living (somewhat) closer to home, but knew we'd miss Boulder. Later in that same year, my son moved to Boulder, so Colorado's been like a home away from home for some 16 years now.

[avermont]

No, no, you didn't bust on me.

But I think VH is right--it is a process of learning how to say "hello" to someone new. Baby steps baby steps.

Ask your heart to give some consideration to the faintest tickling of the mere possibility that perhaps someday you might want to be in an R again...

I have enjoyed the company of my friend H, the guy I set up the first "date" with. We have both been honest about not being ready for an R. So in the meantime, we get out a little bit, we support each other a little bit, we learn how to be with other people a little bit.

Chatterbug has the best approach to 'dating.' Pleasant company, a nice time, not a big deal.

Not saying that I can do this yet, either! But eventually I will.

And so will you.

Hope your trip is fantabulous!

[hoosiermama]

JD's another one of Gardener's top ten artists

hey, I know you won't get this for a few days but I'll forget if I don't post it now!! blonde, you know.

I love JD too; actually met him a couple of times. attending one of his concerts set off a chain of events that brought about a spiritual rebirth. grateful for that.

hope you're enjoying the mountains!!

[Gardener]

hm,

JD's another one of Gardener's top ten artists

hey, I know you won't get this for a few days but I'll forget if I don't post it now!! blonde, you know.

I love JD too; actually met him a couple of times.

NO, really?!? Well,I'm jealous!!

attending one of his concerts set off a chain of events that brought about a spiritual rebirth.

Not surprised at that in the least!

[Gardener]

All,

Checking in. Have read some of your recent posts to stay abreast.

Gardener Update

Aaahhhhhhh.............

End Gardener Update

[poet]

Gardner,

AAAAHHHhhhhhh ha ha!

End post. LOL

poet