Coffee Date Report

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-13-2005
Coffee Date Report
24
Tue, 10-02-2007 - 1:56pm

Okay girls. This is coming out in a flood without prior thinking and editing.

He is okay in the looks department. But a bit older looking than his pictures for sure. We meet at Starbucks and I was ready to ring the order takers' necks. They are both new and asked me so many questions about a simple iced tea - I could have choked them - maybe it was nerves or I needed rlch's champagne instead? They kept asking the size and the flavor and what do I want in it? LOL!!

We chatted for almost an hour and then both had to go.

Like: I like that he is polite and is happy with his work and seems to do okay. I know his business has contracted since all of building has in this country - but he has downsized and is doing remodeling and seems to be afloat. Has been in it a long time.

Dislike: He didn't seem at all interested in my sports stuff. Only talked about his work. His decorating tastes seem very stuffy to me - but I guess that is the luxury home business where people like to put in Louis the 14th furniture - he had asked how I decorate and I explained how I have found bargains that are comfortable and used the Sell this House principle of design and I don't think he was too impressed with that.

He did say he wants to get together again and will call. He asked how does dating work with your son? I said it has never been an issue - I have sitters or can dash out for a bite to eat for dinner. He knows my son has a dad in the picture who takes him half of every weekend. For some reason that felt awkward to me - but not sure why.

I don't know. If I put a picture in my mind right now I see wilted lettuce. Not sure? Maybe I need lunch and a bike ride to perk me up.

Votes and thoughts are appreciated.

I guess maybe you could say I prefer more of a rugged sporty type and this one seems a bit fruity?

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-15-2004
Tue, 10-02-2007 - 8:48pm

So youre decorating style is going OUT of style , is it? I guess I'd have said "Yeah, so is your tight-assedness as well"

Photobucket

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-13-2005
Tue, 10-02-2007 - 9:00pm

OH wow - you are GOOD!!!!! What a funny comment!

I think the poor soul just doesn't have a clue about what it is like to be a parent.

He just wrote saying HE had a wonderful time and would like to get together again. DELETE. I am bad - hate sending the rejection letters and probably won't.

Let's hope you have better luck on yours!!

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-07-2005
Tue, 10-02-2007 - 11:36pm
WILTED LETTUCE????

LMAO!!!!



Photobucket
iVillage Member
Registered: 11-03-2003
Tue, 10-02-2007 - 11:55pm

I loved the 'wilted lettuce' summary.

iVillage Member
Registered: 11-20-2003
Wed, 10-03-2007 - 5:26am

I don't see you with some stuffy old-looking guy who talks only about himself. NEXT.


How are you going to let him down?


Clem xx

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-13-2005
Wed, 10-03-2007 - 5:29am
I am not going to answer his email. I know. That is bad. But I don't want to spend any more energy on him.
iVillage Member
Registered: 05-13-2005
Wed, 10-03-2007 - 7:47am

I am glad that I amused you and Alison with my wilted lettuce image. I am a cook - what can I say?

I just thought of something funny. The fireman had a very simple house - it was small - but well cared for. And the lifeguard had a smaller house. The front was nice but the inside was a work in progress - he was busy cleaning and sorting a lot of stuff. And when they asked what I thought - I said "hey, I am 45, it is not like I haven't seen a bachelor's pad before - and besides, I am not after dating a gay decorator." And I know they appreciated my sense of humor on that one.

So maybe this one was a closet gay decorator?

LOL!!!!

And yes - we can go shopping anytime. Unfortunately there is no more room for furniture in here. Maybe I have to work on the patio now? LOL!!

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-23-2006
Wed, 10-03-2007 - 8:16am
Oooh, I need patio furniture, count me in on that shopping trip!
iVillage Member
Registered: 09-11-2007
Wed, 10-03-2007 - 9:40am


That's EXACTLY what went through my head!

iVillage Member
Registered: 02-20-2007
Wed, 10-03-2007 - 10:05am

Definitely doesn't sound like your type. Not a good match at all. He would love my house and decorating style (young child proof). I love my home and we are happy. I'm not out to please anyone. I'm happy if it is clean with someone comes by...

Priscilla