Friday 27 October 2006

Coming soon!

I know, I know... you're dying to know what happened with Dubliner 1 of 3 (with wine cellar). I'll give you a full update this evening (loads to tell!). All I'll say for now is...

WOW :)

Friday 20 October 2006

Yours?

Cool... only a couple more days to go until I finally meet Dubliner 1 of 3 (with wine cellar). But, before that I've got a lunchtime date tomorrow with Volleyball Guy, then evening date tomorrow with Yoga Guy. I decided on the comedy club option, even though things with Yoga Guy are taking a turn...

Last night (out for a Guinness) he got a "little" drunk, and kept asking me if I was his?!? He's not getting it, is he. I really like him, but I will never belong to anyone! Been there, done that... and it's an experience I don't want to go through again!

So, I told him again I like him on a level, but I can't commit to anything! Bless... I got a text off him this morning to apologise!

Ooh... I've had a couple more winks over the last few days. One from a sports nutritionist (I can't see that going anywhere. Not once he sees my diet consists of ready meals, minibix and wine!)

And... almost forgot about this. Dubliner 3 of 3 called on Wednesday night. It was totally out of the blue, but within seconds we were chatting like old friends. He says I'm a sharp blade (which, for you non Irish, is actually a compliment!)

I've arranged to meet him the first evening I'm in Dublin (actually, he's picking me up from the airport). Well, I had a few hours to kill :)

Wednesday 18 October 2006

Conversating?

Bless... after my coffee with Volleyball Guy on Monday I get another text to let me know just how much he enjoyed our "conversating"... it's not a real word, it it?!?

He's so funny I met him again today, for some more coffee and "conversating"!!

Before we met I got three texts... One to check what time, two to ask what I'm drinking, and three to ask if I wanted sugar. I can see my mobile bill rocketing with this guy!

When I got there he apologised for not being able to get our usual seat! Ummm... we've only met once before, so there's no such thing as usual!

And how sweet is this... he bought me a little spider cookie. Sweet :) I didn't have the heart to tell him I couldn't eat it (a stupid allergy to anything remotely containing egg!), so I said I was going to save it for later.

Sysadmin Honey, I hope that little spider cookie was special, and you felt honoured to eat it!!

Yoga Guy... just got off the phone from a deep and meaningful conversation. Well, it was deep and meaningful for him - for me, I was strangely fixated on a little row of six Minibix, trying to work out which one had the most chocolate in, so I could save the best one til last :/

Pay attention girl (to Potentials, not Minibix!)

I'm going to meet him tomorrow for a wee drop of Guinness, or two (part of my pre Dublin build up!).

And I've options for the weekend... the Comedy Club with Yoga Guy, or the cinema with Volleyball Guy. Which one shall it be???

Monday 16 October 2006

13:00 - Met for coffee!

Bless. I got a text off Volleyball Guy earlier today to tell me he was so excited about meeting me he was early... almost an hour early! So I did the decent thing and put him out of his misery by meeting earlier than planned.

His text also reminded me what he was wearing (he told me that yesterday!), and where he was sitting... blimey this guy likes detail!

Anyway, it all became clear when I met him. He was actually a chef in the Navy for 12 years, so obviously his timetable driven days are a hangover from that!

He was actually a nice guy. Now bearing in mind he's looking for his 'solemate', I felt it only fair to point out straight away that I have those 'commitment' issues, and that any sign of intensity has me running a mile.

He asked me if I fancied doing something this evening... not tonight - I'm cooking with the Voice of Reason (although, thinking about it I should've invited Volleyball Guy around... he's the chef, not me!).

Anyway... other emails:

Dubliner 1 of 3 (with wine cellar). He's sent me an email from Mauritius, with a photo showing just where *I* could now be lying. A deserted beach, blue sky... I'm not kicking myself, I'm not! I'm pretty sure Dublin next week will be just as idyllic!

Yoga Guy. A couple of emails today to let me know he thought the weekend was really special. Sweet :) And he wants to know if I'm free any/all nights this week. Ooh, and he's offered to take me to the airport next week. Is it too cheeky to have one Potential taking me to meet another Potential :/

Donegal Guy... remember him. He's emailed apologised for not being in touch for a couple of weeks, and thinks he should be hung, drawn and quartered?!? Don't worry about it, I've been busy enough anyway!

Ooh.. and I've just had a text off Volleyball guy. Apparently I've made his day!

Sunday 15 October 2006

If you thought the "C" word was scary

Then the 'L' word is downright terrifying. I've just got off the phone with Yoga Guy, and yes he did it - said the bloody 'L' word.

Yoga Guy... we've had a couple of dates. I admit he's a really nice guy. We went to the theatre last night, and had a lot of wine, and a lot of laughs. And this morning he actually called around with all the ingredients for a fab breakfast. How sweet is that?!?

I am going to carry on seeing him, but I'm so not ready for the 'L' word. So, I told him I have serious 'commitment' issues at the moment, and so as long as he's OK with me on that then we're fine!!

Onto Volleyball Guy. Well... he's getting funnier by the minute. He's got some endearing features (like his 6 pack), but the 'bus nutter' side of him is starting to show:

1. He's given me his mobile number 4 times... already. And sent me a text to test our numbers worked!

2. So funny this one... you know those 'how was your day' type emails. Well, his are kind of timetable style. "10:00am, woke up/showered. 10:17, had breakfast", and so on. Now initially I thought he was joking, but I'm beginning to think this is maybe what he's really like, all the time!!

3. He keeps mentioning the fact he's looking for his 'solemate' (sp)!!

So, armed with the evidence that he may have a screw ever so slightly loose (and, as my Bruv pointed out, why is such a good looking guy on a dating site. At which point I reminded him that *I* was on a dating site. What is he trying to say? Either I'm intelligent but ugly, or stupid but beautiful! Answers on a postcard please!)...where was I??

I'm meeting him tomorrow, for coffee!! It's a lunch date, so short. He's emailed me to let me know what his going to be wearing (already), and can I do likewise. What?? Now??

I've no idea. I'll text him tomorrow, once I'm dressed!

Friday 13 October 2006

You are feeling very sleepy

I know, I know... I didn't let you know how I got on with Shoe Guy! Sorry :)

Well, it was a very nice evening. He's quiet funny, and willingly stumped up my meal and champagne prize... thank you :)

He called last night to invite me quad biking at the weekend.

Now, that's going to be a little difficult... as usual I've a number of things already going on... a day out with The Voice Of Reason, the theatre with Yoga Guy, and golf with my Bruv, and possibly tea (hint, hint ;)), so as much as an afternoon tearing around up to my neck in mud I'm not sure I'm going to be able to fit it in :(

And talking of Yoga Guy and Shoe Guy, I'm starting to think I've developed a nasty 4 date itch (and before any of you say anything, not *that* mind of itch). They're both nice guys, but there's just no real spark there. Yoga Guy is beginning to do the whole "where do you see us going thing", and Shoe Guy has hinted that I'd love a day out shopping with his daughter... both scary signs of the dreaded "C" word!!!

So my mind is now drifting to my new winks and 'Mutual Contact':

Volleyball Guy... he is indeed quite fit looking (I've seen a photo of him playing volleyball on the beach, and seriously... he's got a proper six pack!). I've had a couple of nice emails off him (not one liners, but not too wordy).

And (now this is a great one). I got a wink of this fella who's a hypnotherapist. He sounds *very* interesting. I emailed him back... I could use the services of a hypnotherapist :)

Wednesday 11 October 2006

Shoe Guy and the meal

It's tonight! I've got a hideous hangover (a ladies night last night, with too much wine and champagne!). Still, I've got enough time when I get home to transform myself.

This guy is actually quite good fun (as well as being a sucker for a challenge, a good loser, and a Richard Hammond lookalike). He emailed me to point out the only reason I won was that he was somewhat distracted by my 'wiggle' when I set up my swing.

Now, that's one thing Gorgeous H didn't teach me. That and the 'oh so cute' golf skirt certainly did the trick there :)

I'm definitely taking both the wiggle and the 'oh so cute' skirt to Dublin. Having said that, one of the courses we're playing at is a links course, which means it's going to be freezing... what am I going to do?? I'll have blue legs!

Other stuff... I've had a wink of a beach volleyball player (very fit looking!), and one off a chartered accountant who is scarily proud of his 33 pots in his garden... no thanks!! And a text of Legal Guy (the short one). Do I fancy going out for a drink??

And Cute from Devon is coming up for a visit! Now, we're kind of past dating each other, so it's just a night out to swap dating nightmares. It'll be good fun :)

Sunday 8 October 2006

Blues and shoes

What a cool weekend :)

Saturday evening's date with Yoga Guy was great fun. A blues club in the back of beyond, full of old men with long ponytails (well, the ones that had hair left anyway!).

Yoga Guy and I looked like the Beautiful Ones by comparison! He said I looked radiant, and wasn't I lucky I didn't need to wear makeup. I guess that's a thumbs up to the half an hour of playing with my various enhancing and plumping goodies he picked me up!

Now... he did ask again if I wanted to go for a walk with him and his kids. Nope, sorry - I'm playing golf with Shoe Guy!!

These guys must think I'm a terrible golfer... Today's game was all about challenges. First to lose a ball buys dinner later in the week, and whoever loses the game has to buy champagne. I love a challenge, so agreed to both bets. And guess who's now got an all expenses night out later in the week??

That's right... Me :)

He lost his ball on the 7th, and we ended the game with me 1 up... so close, but I won both prizes!!

I did offer double or quits next week for a pair of Jimmy Choos, but he went a bit pale :/

Thursday 5 October 2006

Don't believe everything you read

Last night's date... hmmm, not *quite* what I was expecting (although it will all become clear shortly).

His profile seems OK, and by email he came across as quite an interesting guy. I went along to this one not even knowing what he looked like (no photo remember), but his description had him down as 6' with blond hair.

So, when this 5' 8ish guy with grey hair introduced himself I was a little bit taken aback to say the least!!!

Anyway, we did have a nice meal and a couple of drinks, and to be honest he was fairly good company, but not for me. I found out he hadn't actually written his profile at all... a friend of his (who obviously has bad eyesight) had put it on the site, to get him out of a rut!

During the date I got a text of Shoe Guy (and Richard Hammond lookalike), asking if I fancied a drink... Damn! It would've been rude to have cut the date short (especially half way through a meal!) so I declined, but we're sorting another night.

However, the absolute best best from yesterday... when I got home from work there was a message off Dubliner 1 of 3 (with wine cellar)! He was at the airport on his way to Mauritius, and just wanted to say good morning, and that he'll try to get to a PC while he's out there to email me!

Fab... now I have two messages - a morning one and an evening one. The play button on my answering machine is going to wear out!!

So, plans for the next couple of days (apart from the Dublin countdown - 18 days), is a date with Yoga Guy on Saturday night, and possibly Shoe Guy (and Richard Hammond lookalike) on Sunday night. I turned down the option of Sunday afternoon with Yoga Guy and his kids... it would've implied a hint of commitment, and as much as I think he's a great guy, we all know what happens when it gets to heavy too soon :)

Wednesday 4 October 2006

Impromtpu date tonight

Local Guy (Businessman), who's taking me to the rugby next month is around tonight, and do I fancy a drink!

Well, he 'Seems Nice (tm)', has a wicked sense of humour, so why not!

The only downside is I haven't actually seen a photo of him yet. He did offer to send one over, but I quite fancy the idea of a blind date so I said not to worry! He has given me a description of him, so hopfully I won't be wandering around like a complete loon asking every single bloke if they're my date.

Scary eh!

And today I've started 'Mutual Contact' with a guy who job is a researcher for a major chocolate company!! He sounds fab (well, his job does anyway).More later :)

Get to the back of the class

Guys... learn to spell! Your profile really does give a first impression, so at least make sure you've given more than 5 minutes to check it.

This morning I got a wink of a "loveable rouge", who likes going to "whine bars".

If you don't care that much about your opening line, it really doesn't bode well for the rest of you.

Monday 2 October 2006

November dates... already!

I know... it's only the beginning of October, but already my diary for November is filling up!

I've just been asked to go to the Rugby (Wales v Australia) with the Local Guy (Businessman) I haven't really mentioned much about. We're still just at email (and sensible ones at that). I get about 4 emails a day off him, and so far I've established he likes rugby (obviously), golf, champagne and good clothes.

He sounds perfect :)

So, that's November 4th sorted out :)

Then the weekend of the 17th Dubliner 1 of 3 (with wine cellar) is going to Southampton, and would I like to join him for the weekend?? Well, if my Irish trip goes well, and you are indeed the man of my dreams then absolutely :)

I'm alive!

So... Bonkers Chainsaw Wielding Wordy Guy. As nuts in the flesh as he is by email... and his photo on his profile must've been taken, oooh, about 15 years ago!!!

We met for coffee... I got there a little early this time (so I could make sure I had a seat near the exit!), and he comes running in like some kind of Tazmanian devil. Oh dear :(

And the funny thing about this one... his emails made him sound like someone with a lot to say, but 'face to face' (or rather during the 'real time in the flesh appraisal' he didn't really have a lot going for him. I seriously think he spent his entire youth on acid!!

So... off the list.

My second date was with Yoga Guy (in between I did speak to Dubliner 1 of 3 (with wine cellar)... more on that later!). Yoga Guy was early, and had brought two bottles of gorgeous wine, and flowers... sweet :)

The driving range first... I was outstanding, he was crap! But we had a lot of fun anyway, and he wants to go again! Then back to mine for the standard online daters date!! He actually took over the cooking (I'm in no way complaining by the way!), I sorted out the wine!

He's a really nice guy, and I'm seeing him again at the weekend (we're going to a blues club?!?)

But on to my favourite... Dubliner 1 of 3 (with wine cellar)! I declined the trip to Mauritius (I know, am I mad). He's really keen to meet up when he gets back, so I'm going out to Dublin at the end of the month!!! I can't wait to meet him! We're going to have a couple of days there, including a round of golf at the K Club (if you know golf you'd die to play there!).

So, I've got 22 days to brush up on both my golf and my knowledge of wine.

Gorgeous H, I need your help (the wine bit I can do myself)!!!

And, the best bit about me going out there, is if I decide he's not really for me (and after 4 months of 'Mutual Contact' I can't really see that happening), there's always Dubliner 2 of 3, and Dubliner 3 of 3 to meet :)

Sunday 1 October 2006

The plan...

OK, today's the day I have my 'real time in the flesh appraisal' with Bonkers Chainsaw Wielding Wordy Guy!

Now, I don't know if last nights storms, and today's dourpour are signs in any way at all... I'm not nervous, not at all!!

Bruv... I'll call you when I get back, I promise!!

Then at 6 o'clock I'm meeting Yoga Guy. We're going to whack some balls at the driving range first (a would wear my 'oh so cute' golf skirt, but I think a raincoat is more in order today!), when we're cooking and watching a DVD... finally I get the standard online daters date!!!

Ooh... and Dubliner 1 of 3 (with wine cellar) has promised to ring this morning! He called on Friday, but I wasn't in, so he left a message. I've only replayed it once... an hour! His accent is delicious :)

And (sorry, almost forgot about this one) I got a wink yesterday from a surfing male nurse!!! - he sounds like fun, so I winked back at him!

Now, I need to go shopping for some ingredients for tonight's meal. He doesn't eat wheat or dairy (in fact, he sounds insanely healthy), so that's cheese on toast out the window!

M&S here I come :)