Hopefully, Lynn will come and update you on Man L. I got the scoop last night. BUT, I will lead with this: Dave joined us at our shindig last night. He's nice... and from an outsider's perspective, I think he's interested in her.
Lynn showed off her wild side and I think he was all up for her brand of being Lynn. Is that what you needed to hear, Lynn?
Sweet Stuff also joined us, so she can weigh in on him too. I was famished and by the time we left, my blood sugar was low and I was crabby. Then I accidentally threw my car key (in the dark) and couldn't find it for another 45 minutes. Try looking for a black key in pitch black darkness - with no light except for my cell phone. Poor Sweet Stuff had to put up with my frustration.
On a good note, I picked up a side bookkeeping job this morning. I've really missed doing the books for D19's volleyball club (though I really don't miss the amount of time I had to expend to do that "part time" job). This is for my work neighbor, who came over for a visit to bring me mis-delivered mail and asked me if I could recommend our bookkeeper. Uh, that's me. He told me that he was having to take QuickBooks class to learn new stuff and that he really hates doing it and was looking for someone part time.
His business uses raw materials for inventory so I'll have to brush up on work in process, but otherwise, I'm thrilled! I love, love, LOVE doing books. Getting paid is the bonus for doing a job I consider a hobby. I love problem solving. Plus, I can do the job on my own schedule. How happy am I?
Anyway, things are hopping here at work, so I need to boogie. Hope all is well with you folks!
Betsey
"There are only 2 ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle."
You might want to borrow some of Ruby's make-out pills for Sweet Stuff! Nice going...so hard to navigate through the 'dating' waters not knowing if they are nurse sharks or the Great White ones!
Oh my....we had a great time last night, didn't we Betsey?
Sweet Stuff is a fun/energetic guy who is clearly 'into' Betsey. Sorry about being so famished and losing your key! Darn it....but I know SS was a good support for you. Next time I guess we need to eat before beginning our libations!
Well, Man L sent an email concerned about my being a morning person to his being a night owl. He's also concerned about my cat and allergies. Really? After ONE date! I answered back in a flippant and humorous manner. He is still interested in another date And I'll partake just to see what that was all about!
On the other hand, Dave was terrific last night and very at ease with Betsey and SS. It was an EIGHTIES Band playing and I tend to get very energetic and crazy when those tunes start playing. Dave almost immediately asked me to dance which I loved. In 20 years, my XH NEVER danced with me once and here's this guy trying after two dates. He did a fine job and even seemed to enjoy dancing. After it got really crowded, I stepped up onto a concrete shelf and danced. Yep, people were certainly looking at my spectacle, but Dave didn't really seem to blink an eye at it. When I jumped back down, he simply resumed talking to me instead of to Betsey and SS. I just really, really like being with him. We have a lot in common and I heard him tell Betsey and SS that he "got really lucky" meeting me on Match. Aww.... Potential, for sure, in being a keeper.
I feel like the Bachelorette again. Down to the final two!
Me 55 H 49 Married 21 years No kids bomb 5/09 filed 7/09 divorced and moving forward 5/10
Man L's concerns (while a little bit forward to bring up after one date) ARE actually legitimate. If he's allergic to cats, being around one can be very uncomfortable. Back when I had one small cat (in a very clean home) my girlfriend who is allergic could only visit by sitting out on the back porch. So unless you'd be willing to give up your cat for a guy (most wouldn't!) it is a problem.
As for the night-owl/morning lark issue - plenty of couples find a workaround, but there ARE disadvantages. Once my early-riser ex left, I started being able to go out to hear live music in the evenings again (he was always in bed by 9). But then again, my current beau is also an early riser - but he's more willing to stay out late on occasion, and he doesn't expect ME to rise at the crack of dawn.
I think more what this tells you about him is he is either gun shy, ambivalent about dating, or uber analytical (is he an engineer or computer programmer by any chance?).
I agree - go with Dave - all of us Daves are nice guys! I swear if I didn't know better I'd say we are dating each other but I swear I haven't been out to Colorado in years (unfortunately)!! Although at one time, Colorado Springs was high up on my list of places to retire to.
But I must say that when I met Josh, I had 3 cats. On our 2nd date he mentioned his cat allergy & I thought that was it. No way I was giving up my cats. But guess what? He is Not allergic to mine. They are longhairs and it is dander that bothers people. Mine don't seem to have that kind of dander.
Josh is a terrific kitty daddy. He adores ours & it is mutual.
Just an FYI
But it does sound like he has other issues too. Barb
Go Dave, ditch Man L. Isn't Man L the guy who emailed you saying he didn't think you two were a match after the first date but then changed his mind thinking he'd been a bit hasty?
BA, Hmm...we're dating? Have we played golf? Gone hiking? How about zip lining? You're surely a Broncos fan and we've already been to Dove Valley to watch practice. You're such a fun date! Lots to do out in Colorado.....
Okay, HELP! I don't understand dating!! When Dave and I parted ways at my car on Wednesday night he asked about this weekend and if we wanted to get together. I was enthusiastic and said, "Yes, please!" He that he would call or....I guess it's the 'or' because he sent a text today at noon asking if I still wanted to get together and day or night. He said he had fun on Wed. He was pretty open all weekend.
Okay, translation, please!!! Is this 'status quo' for asking for a date? What happened to picking up the phone and making plans? Am I asking too much? Or, do I just relax?
Me 55 H 49 Married 21 years No kids bomb 5/09 filed 7/09 divorced and moving forward 5/10
GG: I think you are making too many rules. Yes - he is asking for a date & I don't think there is anything wrong with it. Just go with it & don't over analyze.
BUT, I will lead with this: Dave joined us at our shindig last night. He's nice... and from an outsider's perspective, I think he's interested in her. 
and I think he was all up for her brand of being Lynn. Is that what you needed to hear, Lynn?
Nice going...so hard to navigate through the 'dating' waters not knowing if they are nurse sharks or the Great White ones! 