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Wooing my neighbor: I came. I hugged. I wooed. Now moving on. (2 Viewers)
- Thread starter Nathan R. Jessep
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Bob Sacamano
Footballguy
Gotta cut the guy some slack. Omnipresent kids have to complicate things.
boilerdave
Footballguy
Somebody needs to put together a "Hitler Reacts to Nathan Jessep is dating his neighbor" video.
Tom Servo
Nittany Beavers
[ @Judge Smails ]
Oh and I hope all you ####ers are telling your wives/SO's that you are basically following and participating in a Hallmark channel movie script.
WELL??!?!?!? WE'RE WAAIIITTTTINNNNGGGGG!!!
[/ @Judge Smails ]
Chemical X
Footballguy
I think he got the 2 handed underhand shake and the "you're such a sweet guy, you remind me of my brother" line.
welcome to the FriendZone, population, You.
next time you see her, wear a complete saints uniform, you are almost there anyway.
welcome to the FriendZone, population, You.
next time you see her, wear a complete saints uniform, you are almost there anyway.
Cybergeek
Footballguy
Nathan R. Jessep
Footballguy
tl;dr: eh, #### it, if you're still onboard at this point, you're going to read the whole thing, let's be honest
So we got our morning errands done, and she text me that they were all done too and were down for whatever. I suggested we do the zoo first,
then could head to the trampoline park if that was agreeable. She said it sounded great. I offered for us to take my vehicle, but her girls (or at
least the little one) still has a car seat, so we decided she'd just follow us.
The zoo is kind of on the outskirts of town, but not all that far away, maybe a 15 minute drive. After we start driving in the general direction of the zoo, I notice some ominous
looking clouds in the distance (it was sunny at home), but it seemed to be far off. As we approach the final turnoff for the zoo, the ominous clouds are
now upon us and the rain begins literally as we turn off the highway to make our final zoo approach. I think to myself "####### FFA."
So I call an audible and we pull over into a parking lot not quite to the zoo yet, and I suggest we hit the trampoline park first then we can see about the zoo
afterwards if we want. She agreed that was a good plan and so off we go. We get down the road a bit and the sun is shining again. It was literally only raining around the zoo.
I was wearing, IF YOU MUST ### #### KNOW, khaki shorts (not the same ones), a stylish music festival tee that fits me very well, Under Armor sneakers, and NO ####### HAT!!!! She was wearing a white, short-sleeve blouse type number, with some WELL fitting jeans and sandals.
So we go in to "check in" at the trampoline park and she's in front of me in line with her kids and starts getting her purse out. I slyly reach around her and slip the cashier a $100 and motioned to her kids and mine and said "put all of these together and I've got it." She shot me a grin and said thank you. So the kids get their ID bracelets and off they go. She and I find a nearby bench and have a seat.
We chat a little and she asks me about my custody situation. I give her a synopsis (that I technically have split custody, but I have my kids more often than not), and inquire about her situation. She says he is completely out of the picture. She has been divorced for a few years, which I was relieved to hear, because I was afraid she may just be separated or in the middle of a divorce, which as someone mentioned upthread, can be messy. She is still having a bit of custody battle though. She's asking me questions and really seems engaged and interested in what I have to say. So this entire time we are talking, of course, kids are running up to us and interrupting, so I see that as my chance. I tell her we should go to lunch one day so we can continue chatting without being interrupted every 2 minutes. She said that sounds great.
For those laying bets on icon's lines, there was good body language, and we did brush/touch each other a few times during the conversation.
So we chat a little more and trampoline time is finally over. Her little one really wanted to go to the zoo, so we head back that way. Rain is gone. As we pull in the parking lot, I notice it's about 4:30 and I think to myself "does the zoo close at 5 or 6?" Yep, 5. Zoo fail. We could have gone in, and almost did, but the lady at the gate said they're already starting to put the animals away for the night. I think to myself, this will give us something to do another time, so not a bad thing. She called an audible of her own at this point, as her little one suggested an alternative of Toys R Us. Of course, my kids were on board with that plan (well played, little one), so off we go. Kids all make their selections and we got the hell out of that forward area. My kids say they're hungry and we ask if they want to get some food with us, but hers said they weren't hungry, and I think her 5yo was wearing down, so they headed on back home. She said just text when you get home, and you guys can come over.
So we eat and get back home and she's outside, so I tell her my son has a couple of homework problems to finish and then we'll be over in a few. My daughter has a quiz to study for so she decides to stay home and study. My son and I grab one of our board games and head over. She gives us a quick rundown of the home improvements she's had done, and we take a seat at the table and let the kids play the game. They play a few rounds and then we head outside for a few minutes before dark. Storm starts boiling up again, and it starts to sprinkle ( ), and I wasn't feeling all that great (like that feeling you get when you're coming down with a man-cold or something), so my son and I decided to call it a night and head on back home. No hugs, no kisses at this time. But soon.
So we launch into our school night routine. I send her a text to say thanks again for hanging out today and that we all had a good time. She agreed and said thank you again. I said I appreciated her telling me about her situation, and I realized it may be a little uncomfortable to talk about. She said "I hope I didn't over share." I said "not at all! I look forward to hearing more. And I can tell you some of my stories too, if you're game." She said "I would love to hear your stories." I was impressed with that response. Since I already had in-person agreement for a midday get-together, I say "does your boss (which happens to be herself) let you have a lunch break during the week?" and she says "sometimes, how about you?" So we work out a plan, pending work calendar checks this morning, and after checking our calendars, she has some midday meetings and so she asked if we could do something earlier in the day like maybe coffee. I say coffee is perfect and that I'm looking forward to it. She says "me too."
So, coffee date tomorrow. We've been texting (just general fun/witty banter, will save the juicy stuff for the meetup). Not sure how things will progress from there. Just going to take it day by day here. All I can say at this point, is that despite my atrocious BBQ attire, I have managed to swing a one-on-one meetup.
And regarding a pic, I was going to try and get one at the zoo, but I gotta say, I agree with Curly here. I am not going to be a creeper. I figure a pic opportunity will present itself soon enough. I did briefly entertain the idea of taking a pic yesterday at the trampoline park, but decided against it.
I will now take the stand for questions, and wade back through yesterday's comments.
So we got our morning errands done, and she text me that they were all done too and were down for whatever. I suggested we do the zoo first,
then could head to the trampoline park if that was agreeable. She said it sounded great. I offered for us to take my vehicle, but her girls (or at
least the little one) still has a car seat, so we decided she'd just follow us.
The zoo is kind of on the outskirts of town, but not all that far away, maybe a 15 minute drive. After we start driving in the general direction of the zoo, I notice some ominous
looking clouds in the distance (it was sunny at home), but it seemed to be far off. As we approach the final turnoff for the zoo, the ominous clouds are
now upon us and the rain begins literally as we turn off the highway to make our final zoo approach. I think to myself "####### FFA."
So I call an audible and we pull over into a parking lot not quite to the zoo yet, and I suggest we hit the trampoline park first then we can see about the zoo
afterwards if we want. She agreed that was a good plan and so off we go. We get down the road a bit and the sun is shining again. It was literally only raining around the zoo.
I was wearing, IF YOU MUST ### #### KNOW, khaki shorts (not the same ones), a stylish music festival tee that fits me very well, Under Armor sneakers, and NO ####### HAT!!!! She was wearing a white, short-sleeve blouse type number, with some WELL fitting jeans and sandals.
So we go in to "check in" at the trampoline park and she's in front of me in line with her kids and starts getting her purse out. I slyly reach around her and slip the cashier a $100 and motioned to her kids and mine and said "put all of these together and I've got it." She shot me a grin and said thank you. So the kids get their ID bracelets and off they go. She and I find a nearby bench and have a seat.
We chat a little and she asks me about my custody situation. I give her a synopsis (that I technically have split custody, but I have my kids more often than not), and inquire about her situation. She says he is completely out of the picture. She has been divorced for a few years, which I was relieved to hear, because I was afraid she may just be separated or in the middle of a divorce, which as someone mentioned upthread, can be messy. She is still having a bit of custody battle though. She's asking me questions and really seems engaged and interested in what I have to say. So this entire time we are talking, of course, kids are running up to us and interrupting, so I see that as my chance. I tell her we should go to lunch one day so we can continue chatting without being interrupted every 2 minutes. She said that sounds great.
For those laying bets on icon's lines, there was good body language, and we did brush/touch each other a few times during the conversation.
So we chat a little more and trampoline time is finally over. Her little one really wanted to go to the zoo, so we head back that way. Rain is gone. As we pull in the parking lot, I notice it's about 4:30 and I think to myself "does the zoo close at 5 or 6?" Yep, 5. Zoo fail. We could have gone in, and almost did, but the lady at the gate said they're already starting to put the animals away for the night. I think to myself, this will give us something to do another time, so not a bad thing. She called an audible of her own at this point, as her little one suggested an alternative of Toys R Us. Of course, my kids were on board with that plan (well played, little one), so off we go. Kids all make their selections and we got the hell out of that forward area. My kids say they're hungry and we ask if they want to get some food with us, but hers said they weren't hungry, and I think her 5yo was wearing down, so they headed on back home. She said just text when you get home, and you guys can come over.
So we eat and get back home and she's outside, so I tell her my son has a couple of homework problems to finish and then we'll be over in a few. My daughter has a quiz to study for so she decides to stay home and study. My son and I grab one of our board games and head over. She gives us a quick rundown of the home improvements she's had done, and we take a seat at the table and let the kids play the game. They play a few rounds and then we head outside for a few minutes before dark. Storm starts boiling up again, and it starts to sprinkle (
), and I wasn't feeling all that great (like that feeling you get when you're coming down with a man-cold or something), so my son and I decided to call it a night and head on back home. No hugs, no kisses at this time. But soon.So we launch into our school night routine. I send her a text to say thanks again for hanging out today and that we all had a good time. She agreed and said thank you again. I said I appreciated her telling me about her situation, and I realized it may be a little uncomfortable to talk about. She said "I hope I didn't over share." I said "not at all! I look forward to hearing more. And I can tell you some of my stories too, if you're game." She said "I would love to hear your stories." I was impressed with that response. Since I already had in-person agreement for a midday get-together, I say "does your boss (which happens to be herself) let you have a lunch break during the week?" and she says "sometimes, how about you?" So we work out a plan, pending work calendar checks this morning, and after checking our calendars, she has some midday meetings and so she asked if we could do something earlier in the day like maybe coffee. I say coffee is perfect and that I'm looking forward to it. She says "me too."
So, coffee date tomorrow. We've been texting (just general fun/witty banter, will save the juicy stuff for the meetup). Not sure how things will progress from there. Just going to take it day by day here. All I can say at this point, is that despite my atrocious BBQ attire, I have managed to swing a one-on-one meetup.
And regarding a pic, I was going to try and get one at the zoo, but I gotta say, I agree with Curly here. I am not going to be a creeper. I figure a pic opportunity will present itself soon enough. I did briefly entertain the idea of taking a pic yesterday at the trampoline park, but decided against it.
I will now take the stand for questions, and wade back through yesterday's comments.
El Floppo
Footballguy
Chemical X
Footballguy
I really dread not having kids right about now. This is simply because the pace of the Woo, coupled with my age, make me feel like I wont live long enough to see the finale here.
fruity pebbles
Footballguy
Coeur de Lion
Footballguy
She's definitely interested at this point. Well done.
Nick Vermeil
Footballguy
pantherclub
Footballguy
Yeah you have her on the hook Colonel. Nicely done. Although I would dial back a bit on the texting.
Chemical X
Footballguy
get her a drink with whipped cream, dome lid and no straw.
report back.
report back.
TheAristocrat
Footballguy
Good work, NRJ! Don't let the BBQ clothes experts in here get you down. You be you and to hell with everyone else.
MikeIke
Footballguy
Nathan R. Jessep
Footballguy
It wasn't a date. She's seen me outside plenty, in work and non-work attire. It's what I was wearing that day. I wasn't going go get dressed up to BBQ in 90-degree heat with 90% humidity. And as someone else mentioned, if she was that turned off by a ### #### TEE SHIRT AND A BALL CAP in my own back yard, I guess that's good to know up front, because it's not going to work out.
so wrongIf you're into cheese discussion, weather talk, outfit critique and a smattering of
then this is the thread for you, Judge! I was afraid of this myself. But so far so good.
I don't know, I kinda like it. I read her posts with this playing in my mind
She hasn't officially told me, but I acquired the information. She's about 4 years older than me, but she looks younger than me.
Nathan R. Jessep
Footballguy
I will be wearing work attire. Business casual. Or should I rent a ### #### tuxedo!?! GUYS!!?!
Nathan R. Jessep
Footballguy
Hmmm. I don't think so. As long as she's not looking squatchy, it's all good. I think that could be negotiated.
Dickie Dunn
Footballguy
Nathan R. Jessep
Footballguy
I let her kind of dictate the pace of texting. She seems fond of texting, which is fine with me. But as I said, just banter. Deep conversation material will wait for later.
Nathan R. Jessep
Footballguy
Otis
Footballguy
### ####IT. Can we stop with the khakii shorts and logo'd t-shirts. I don't care which palooza it was for, you're a grown man with children but not dead yet, PLAIN T-SHORTS POR FAVOR. It can Be a color other than white. And it can even have a texture, like a heather grey or blue. But make it plain.
All the rest generally sounds great -- one bit of commentary:
"she has some midday meetings and so she asked if we could do something earlier in the day like maybe coffee. I say coffee is perfect and that I'm looking forward to it. She says "me too."
This is her not being comfortable with a meal date just yet. She doesn't quite yet want to be roped into that commitment. Coffee (or drinks) were always my go-to as a single fella when I wanted to spend some more time with a gal but wasn't quite sure I wanted to be stuck along with them for an extended period of time. It doesn't mean she's not interested -- hell, she might be uncomfortable or self conscious herself for that kind of commitment. But that's what's happening there.
All the rest generally sounds great -- one bit of commentary:
"she has some midday meetings and so she asked if we could do something earlier in the day like maybe coffee. I say coffee is perfect and that I'm looking forward to it. She says "me too."
This is her not being comfortable with a meal date just yet. She doesn't quite yet want to be roped into that commitment. Coffee (or drinks) were always my go-to as a single fella when I wanted to spend some more time with a gal but wasn't quite sure I wanted to be stuck along with them for an extended period of time. It doesn't mean she's not interested -- hell, she might be uncomfortable or self conscious herself for that kind of commitment. But that's what's happening there.
Nathan R. Jessep
Footballguy
Ned
Footballguy
wikkidpissah
Footballguy
That's it. Somehow we gotta Go-Pro this guy. That can't all have gone down without some kind of lean-in prompt that he futzed off as trampoline gas.
El Floppo
Footballguy
matcha green tea... get with it.
an fbg w/out a credit card?well, i AM a FBG
and thanks
Sabertooth
Footballguy
DocHolliday
Footballguy
Somehow I am in total agreement here. Things are not dead but this woman is not as easy as I thought. This is unfortunate for our hero. He is going to have to put some hours in on this one. Sounds like he is up for the challenge though. Maybe this really is a love connection?### ####IT. Can we stop with the khakii shorts and logo'd t-shirts. I don't care which palooza it was for, you're a grown man with children but not dead yet, PLAIN T-SHORTS POR FAVOR. It can Be a color other than white. And it can even have a texture, like a heather grey or blue. But make it plain.
All the rest generally sounds great -- one bit of commentary:
"she has some midday meetings and so she asked if we could do something earlier in the day like maybe coffee. I say coffee is perfect and that I'm looking forward to it. She says "me too."
This is her not being comfortable with a meal date just yet. She doesn't quite yet want to be roped into that commitment. Coffee (or drinks) were always my go-to as a single fella when I wanted to spend some more time with a gal but wasn't quite sure I wanted to be stuck along with them for an extended period of time. It doesn't mean she's not interested -- hell, she might be uncomfortable or self conscious herself for that kind of commitment. But that's what's happening there.
Nathan R. Jessep
Footballguy
### ####IT. Can we stop with the khakii shorts and logo'd t-shirts. I don't care which palooza it was for, you're a grown man with children but not dead yet, PLAIN T-SHORTS POR FAVOR. It can Be a color other than white. And it can even have a texture, like a heather grey or blue. But make it plain.
All the rest generally sounds great -- one bit of commentary:
"she has some midday meetings and so she asked if we could do something earlier in the day like maybe coffee. I say coffee is perfect and that I'm looking forward to it. She says "me too."
This is her not being comfortable with a meal date just yet. She doesn't quite yet want to be roped into that commitment. Coffee (or drinks) were always my go-to as a single fella when I wanted to spend some more time with a gal but wasn't quite sure I wanted to be stuck along with them for an extended period of time. It doesn't mean she's not interested -- hell, she might be uncomfortable or self conscious herself for that kind of commitment. But that's what's happening there.
T-shirt talk. Noted, GB. And yes, I am with you on the lunch date. I did think of that already. But it was her idea, and it is perfectly fine for me if that's where she'll feel comfortable talking. That's the goal, anyway. A comfortable conversation setting. So, coffee it is. We'll go from there.
Beef Ravioli
Footballguy
So, what are you more proud of:
1. The budding romance
or
2. Starting a thread that has gone Free For All viral
1. The budding romance
or
2. Starting a thread that has gone Free For All viral
Nathan R. Jessep
Footballguy
Don't Noonan
Footballguy
Plain T-shorts?### ####IT. Can we stop with the khakii shorts and logo'd t-shirts. I don't care which palooza it was for, you're a grown man with children but not dead yet, PLAIN T-SHORTS POR FAVOR. It can Be a color other than white. And it can even have a texture, like a heather grey or blue. But make it plain.
All the rest generally sounds great -- one bit of commentary:
"she has some midday meetings and so she asked if we could do something earlier in the day like maybe coffee. I say coffee is perfect and that I'm looking forward to it. She says "me too."
This is her not being comfortable with a meal date just yet. She doesn't quite yet want to be roped into that commitment. Coffee (or drinks) were always my go-to as a single fella when I wanted to spend some more time with a gal but wasn't quite sure I wanted to be stuck along with them for an extended period of time. It doesn't mean she's not interested -- hell, she might be uncomfortable or self conscious herself for that kind of commitment. But that's what's happening there.
Bob Sacamano
Footballguy
Ned
Footballguy
The Hank
Footballguy
Nathan R. Jessep
Footballguy
Limp Ditka
Footballguy
Hey! Hows about you and me go out and stank up our breath together?
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