I like Sandra Bullock. I love that she is all of one day older than me! . However I don't know my fellow Leo, but if I did, I would pass her info along.
Glad you are doing well.
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Me-53(and learning!) S24, S21, D18, D17 Just keep swimming, Just keep swimming. Dory
Wish you could have all joined us! I had a beer too many, but I did ask at the bar if there were any laws about being a tipsy/drunk Metro rider. I was told no, so yee ha! Besides, my cousin works for Metro police, so I had an out there. Uh, other than the fact that Dave and I were intently talking on the Metro when he realized I missed my stop. Fortunately, the cousin who was putting me up and putting up with me drove down one more stop to pick my sorry butt up.
Hey Dave, you do know that Sandra went to W&L HS there in Arlington, don't you? I'm sure we could go back to that bar and meditate so that she'd walk in. Let's work on that. If not, I think you and Merrick could arm wrestle for that cute blonde bartender?
It was a whirlwind trip. I fell yesterday (my ankle rolled on the edge of my parents' driveway) and wrenched my right knee. I'm really sore today and my knee is bruised and swollen. Yes, I iced and more is in my future. Not sure if I'm going to wind up with an xray, but don't count that out. Then those of you who know me in the Alt know that I had a very eventful plane trip home this morning before the cock crowed. Yep, I left my parents' house at 4 am to catch a 6:40 trip home. While I was sleeping (reference to Sandra Bullock, but no guy showed up to whisk me off my feet), I awoke to the PA request for medical personnel. Uh, not one of them was on board. I suppose most of us were weary Thanksgiving travelers or poor traveling salespeople (which could also be me too).
His emergency issues (medical? behavioral? a combination of both?) required us to make an emergency landing in Indianapolis. I lost 3 hours here at work, and that is unfortunate as hell. I have a meeting with my CPA tomorrow morning and have absolutely NO brain cells left. Plus, Mr. Wonderful leaves for DC first thing tomorrow morning so I have D16. I'm praying like hell that she's tired enough from returning to school after a week of being lazy that she'll want to go to bed early. Like as in 7 pm.
Oh yes, Dave. D19 lost her cell phone at Barnes & Noble Friday night. I think it was stolen. So guess what we did Saturday night? We hauled butt to Tysons (YUCK!!!!!) to the Apple store to go buy her a new phone. Just shoot me!
On a happy note, I got a pedicure (thank to my Mom and her checkbook). My toes are adorned with beautiful hand painted snowflakes. It makes me feel... festive. God knows I'm probably going to need some help this week. The weather will undoubtedly help. Today it's a beautiful 64. It's supposed to be a balmy high of 9 on Wednesday. Like I said, just shoot me.
Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!
TTFN,
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."
I had a great time last week at the VB game. Let me go to the very beginning to give you a sense of what transpired during the evening. A real eye opener for me!
After arranging the dinner outing before the game early in the morning on time and place, I got ready and headed out to the restaurant early in the evening to meet up with the group. I've met with Cass on a previous occasion so she was the only person I knew out of this group. The group that attended the dinner totaled 5 people that included me and Cass.
When Cass walked in through the double doors, I was standing by the area waiting for them. The first thing she did was come up right next to me and touched my lower back very lightly with her hand. I simply smiled at her and she whispered in a sotto voice "I'm heartbroken." I clucked in sympathy. Then Cass introduced me to her latest, new GF Ashley. We exchanged "nice meetyas." Then we all sat around in the "waiting" bay area. I've learned a few things about Cass that really perked up my ears. One telling comment was that she lived in a certain area while I attended high school and that did make my head spin a bit.
Then our number got called and we all got up to be escorted to our table. I sat down at the table with two women sitting each side of me and right across from us sat Cass & Ashley. This is when things got pretty interesting.
I had just barely sat down and got a bit settled in. Then Cass was looking at another direction. Then I glanced up and looked directly at Ashley. Boy! What I saw was very, very strange. Ashley looked dagger eyes at me for that brief second. I thought to myself,"Whoa! What's happening there? I think you're feeling very threatened by me." I acted "as if" everything was a fun and new experience for me by chatting with the group.
[I can see why. All of my life I've been called "beautiful" or "handsome" by people. I'm going with what others have said about me. Whatever]
Then we all left to head out to the VB game. During the game, Cass and Ashley sat together and behaved like a couple with arms around each other. Run of the mill "new" couple stuff. Our home team lost in 3 straight sets that were close in score! A very, very good game with a tough competitor.
Afterward, we walked in a tight pack with the crowds heading out for the exit doors. When we came together in the lobby area, Cass announces "Let's all come out to see where we live." Of course, my head spins out a bit thinking about her and Ashley nested up in their love nest. Silly me! When we arrive at Cass' place, she gave me and another woman a tour of the place (we've never set a foot inside her home). This part got very interesting. Mind you, we all drove in our separate cars to the home.
Back to the program. Cass proceeded by starting with the upper level where the bedrooms are. I saw that her tween daughter's bedroom. Then it clicked in my mind what Cass meant by "where we live"--her and her daughter's place. Of course! Silly me! When we came down to the main level to walk through it, I noticed that Ashely's demeanor/mood changed. She was seriously pouting. I thought to myself, "Oh for f*uck's sake, get your sh!it together for guests." With full mindful awareness, I kept a safe and respectful distance away from Cass. Saw Cass' cute dogs (3 of 'em!) coming out and I crouched down to play a bit with them.
I stood against the kitchen island that looks out to the living room and dining room with a clear sight to the sliding door that leads out to the patio. Cass was busy showing her other guest the dining room hutch cabinet. I stole a brief glance in Ashley's direction as she sat in the living room's leather sofa and she didn't look too happy. WTF?! Then Cass motioned for me to join her and the other guest who I'll call Pam to take a look at the deck area.
When I remarked to Cass how beautiful it all looked, she spontaneously threw her arms around my neck with a very brief hug which caught me by surprise. I'm tall (5'8) and she's short (5'3). Then we all headed inside and we began to say our "good-byes". I did a very gracious thing and gave Ashley a hug with a "very nice to meet you" comment.
As the three of us (myself, Cass, and Pam) headed out to the front door, Pam stopped suddenly in front to make a comment on some art work that adorned the wall. Cass was right next to me and she very gingerly touched my stomach area with the tip of her finger. Geez!!! As you all know, that has to be one of the most intimate touches a person can do to the other. Right? That really perked up my ears.
Then we all left. When I drove by and waved at the remainder group that was out on the front porch area, I saw Cass crouching down in front of a chair that Ashley was sitting in. I can only speculate that Cass was trying to cajole Ashley out of whatever funk she was in. Whatever.
I can say without any doubt that this is definitely a rebound relationship for Cass based on her "I'm heartbroken" comment. My main focus is building a friendship with Cass and connecting with others that I've hit off during the VB game.
Very interesting night indeed!
Oh and here's the kicker...as I toured the study room with the computer, I glanced down and saw a book titled "Marriage Counseling." So that's what Cass is probably studying for her college degree. chuckling
Hey Dave, you do know that Sandra went to W&L HS there in Arlington, don't you? I'm sure we could go back to that bar and meditate so that she'd walk in. Let's work on that. If not, I think you and Merrick could arm wrestle for that cute blonde bartender?
Hey Bets - what cute blonde bartender??? All I saw was you...
Glad you made it home safely even if in a round-a-bout manner. I lived just north of Indianapolis for for about 6 years in the late 80's - there are worst places you could have been diverted to.
Sorry about D19's phone (stolen cell phones are like the number one crime around here) and your ankle!
Sounds like everyone had a happy Thanksgiving! Betsey, I'm hoping that your ankle/knee thing is nothing serious and you are perfectly fine in a day or so. The weather is shifting, we're going to get snow and cold and no need to be in pain during the Arctic blast coming in!
Glad to hear about the little soiree in the DC area. Hope it was fruitful and full of laughter...Nothing like friends to ring in the holidays.
BA, Hang in there and enjoy the holidays. You're a stellar guy and patience will bring you everything and more; I'm certain of it.
As for me, it's been almost a month since Dave walked into my life. He took last week off and here's our compatibility factor: We worked out at his pro gym where other bodybuilders train, we played golf (he said I was a 'great' golfer), and we went to the 4A and 5A State Football Championships. I was arguing with the guy in front of me about what constitutes "pass interference" and "horse collar." Dave was enjoying that. We saw Ed McCaffrey's kid play. HOLY COW is that kid good! Recruited by Stanford and arguably the best high school football player in the state. It was a fun week! But, even walking around Costco and looking at snowshoes was fun with this guy. Hmm.....yep, I really like him. Just enjoying everything.
Anybody else go to Wal Mart on Thanksgiving eve? That was crazy! My BFF decided she needed the $98 television. It was a mad house, but we got one. Then we headed out a bit more on Black Friday, but didn't buy too much. I think I'll go take a peek at the Cyber Monday deals...
Me 55 H 49 Married 21 years No kids bomb 5/09 filed 7/09 divorced and moving forward 5/10
GG: You deserve such a wonderful guy. You did the work & did not compromise. I'm so happy for you. Gineen: you have to do the work - good guys don't fall from the sky. Online dating is work - a lot of work & you've really got to want it. You will have plenty of dates if you do the work. I hope you make 2014 the Nike Year - "Just Do It"!
Gineen dear, things just don't fall in your lap. It is what YOU make of it that counts. I think it is a mixture of synchronicity and deliberate action that makes things happen. Eh?
. However I don't know my fellow Leo, but if I did, I would pass her info along.
A very, very good game with a tough competitor. 
