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PenforPrez
09-18-2006, 02:40 PM
So I'm getting dressed and getting ready for this date, and I'm worried about what I may forget to do or get; it's just been THAT long. Here's what I've thought of:

Dress. I'm dressing up more than I want; it's casual dinner and store browsing. But my shoes dictate what I'm wearing.

Gum. For fresh breath. :razz:

One friend of mine suggested maybe I should shower again, but it's a one hour+ drive for me, so I don't really have that option.

Flowers. Since this is a low-key thing, I don't see the necessity of them. Can't afford them anyway.

What else needs to be thought of?

Paul
WorkInProgress
09-18-2006, 02:42 PM
Have you thought of some possible conversation pieces, so that you can fill any lulls in the conversation?
CTGirl
09-18-2006, 02:44 PM
I say relax and stop trying to prepare for every detail. Just chill and have a good time!
Winter Storm
09-18-2006, 02:45 PM
Money
Conversation
Personality


Never go on a date without them.
PenforPrez
09-18-2006, 02:48 PM
Have you thought of some possible conversation pieces, so that you can fill any lulls in the conversation?

Plenty to ask her about. No problem. There's a lot to find out.
WorkInProgress
09-18-2006, 02:49 PM
Plenty to ask her about. No problem. There's a lot to find out.
Well, there you go. Have a great time!
Deavan
09-18-2006, 02:50 PM
Money
Conversation
Personality


Never go on a date without them.


LOL love it and I whole heartedly agree with the above sentiments!
PenforPrez
09-18-2006, 02:56 PM
Conversation

I could draw out a conversation with a tree for two hours. No problem. :)

Personality

This lady seems to like my personality. Or my speaking voice, at any rate. We were discussing movie possibilities (which we decided not to do), and she liked the way I was reading the movie descriptions we were discussing. Praise is a good thing. :)

Money

Reh roh. :rolleyes: We didn't discuss payment options, but I'm going ahead and putting myself on the hook for this one. She makes more than I do (not that that's difficult), but her son just started college. So it balances out.

Never go on a date without them.

As Meatloaf said, two out of three ain't bad. :huge:

Paul
PenforPrez
09-18-2006, 03:25 PM
OK, I'm off. I'm hanging out in town for awhile beforehand; get out of the house and all. Wish me luck. :)
mishl982
09-18-2006, 09:59 PM
Good luck!
PenforPrez
09-18-2006, 10:35 PM
The date went alright. A tad inconclusive, but leaning toward positive. I blanked out a little and we were both a little awkward. But this was my first date in three years, and she just got out of a twelve year relationship. This was the first date she's had since she broke up. So we both had catching up to do.

She had to cut things short as she got hit with mandatory overtime at work. :sad: So we just had dinner, that was that. I was kind of hoping to steal a peck on the cheek, but she was in a hurry, didn't happen. Probably a good thing; I had fish and chips. :huge:

But the main thing is, it sounds like she wants to go out again. :) We're going to talk about Saturday and see if we can come up with something.

Paul
GoogleGirl
09-18-2006, 10:55 PM
yay, I'm glad things went well. :) keep us posted!
Meredith99
09-20-2006, 11:04 AM
Glad everything went well. Now that you have all those first date jitters out of the way it should me smooth sailing.
kipper
09-20-2006, 06:47 PM
Flowers are never expected, but I would be so happy if I guy showed up at my door with a flower (even just one). It would separate him from the rest.
ywt
09-20-2006, 06:55 PM
Flowers are never expected, but I would be so happy if I guy showed up at my door with a flower (even just one). It would separate him from the rest.

I've always found that a single rose (or other flower depending on the situation) is sometimes even better received than a bouquet. Not entirely sure why, but it seems that way.
PenforPrez
09-20-2006, 07:01 PM
Flowers are never expected, but I would be so happy if I guy showed up at my door with a flower (even just one). It would separate him from the rest.

Hell, I've been out of the dating loop so long I've forgotten most of the rules. I realized last night I forgot to tell my date how nice she looked. :redface: And I did think she looked nice; I loved her shirt. :)

Paul
kipper
09-20-2006, 07:45 PM
Hi Paul,
I wouldn't sweat it. We all get nervous. Especially after so many failed dates (which we all have) and I won't believe those that say otherwise!
PenforPrez
09-20-2006, 11:39 PM
I heard back a little bit ago, and my date wants to go out again. Don't know when yet, but she said "we'll work something out." Very positive indeed. :)

I took the opportunity to tell her she looked nice, and she sounded flattered. I asked her what kind of fabric her shirt was (cause I really liked her shirt), she said she never knows what kind of fabric her clothes are. She just wears what looks good. I can't argue with that line of thinking. :)

Paul