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Wooing my neighbor: I came. I hugged. I wooed. Now moving on. (1 Viewer)

johnnycakes said:
You really have an issue with the weather, don't you.  Why wait to catch her outside?  Go ring the doorbell and ask her out.  I like the idea of asking her over for dinner.   Or grilling a lunch outside in the rain. Have her hold the umbrella for you.  But what do I know.  I've got Asperger's.  
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Her and the kids.  She can't say no to that.

 
Try going old school. Send gifts and notes  for weeks signed only "your secret admirer" before the big reveal

nobody does that anymore

it will be super romantic 

 
BigSteelThrill said:
[SIZE=14pt]Be yourself.[/SIZE]

Some of the worst advice ever in the history of advice giving.  Unless you happen to be incredibly entertaining.
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Yeah if you have to stoop to asking these nerds for lady advice, you definitely don't want to just "be yourself".  Lie lie lie.

 
doowain said:
Yeah if you have to stoop to asking these nerds for lady advice, you definitely don't want to just "be yourself".  Lie lie lie.
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:lol: I have a little "game," but I am open to suggestions, as I realize there's always room for improvement

:gets gutter cleaning supplies ready: 

 
Seriously?  Have her and the kids come over for dinner and see how it goes.  It's an easy way to innocently test the water.

Better this way for you too.  You can find out if you are really interested in taking it further.

 
Best thread we've had in a while.  I don't want to leave work for fear of missing an update.  The whole FFA is pulling for you, colonel.  :thumbup:  

 
Al O'Pecia said:
Labor Day is right around the corner.  Plan and throw a neighborhood Labor Day Party so you have an excuse to see her in a fun setting.  Offer her your dry shirt after the wet t-shirt contest.

 :chivalry:
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Grilling out for the neighborhood is a good idea, I think, preferable to just inviting her and her kids over. The tricky part is making sure you schedule something you know she can make it to (without making it look like you're you know, just throwing a party to hang out with her). Of course, you also need to be sure you are the richest, funniest, and best looking single guy in the neighborhood. 

I don't know that I agree with others saying you need to rush this. Sure, don't **** around and make sure to interact regularly, but I don't a reason to push too hard until you are positive on the vibe you are getting. 

Mainly, no reason to worry about the "friend zone". Does it even exist after age 30? To single moms of 2? Other than previously established "friend zone" situations from years/decades earlier (those probably fell by the wayside already anyway) IME, it's rare to see male-female relationships of single people over 30 where two people like spending time together and ####### is off the table. "Friend zone" is for young people where everybody is hot and available.

 
Al O'Pecia said:
Labor Day is right around the corner.  Plan and throw a neighborhood Labor Day Party so you have an excuse to see her in a fun setting.  Offer her your dry shirt after the wet t-shirt contest.

 :chivalry:
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I wouldnt risk having a cooler, stronger, better looking neighbor guy swoop in and steal his girl before even being able to thank her for the cookies. Plus it is too late of notice to risk her not having plans. 

 
pollardsvision said:
Grilling out for the neighborhood is a good idea, I think, preferable to just inviting her and her kids over. The tricky part is making sure you schedule something you know she can make it to (without making it look like you're you know, just throwing a party to hang out with her). Of course, you also need to be sure you are the richest, funniest, and best looking single guy in the neighborhood. 
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I don't see the upside to inviting competition. 

 
cstu said:
I don't see the upside to inviting competition. 
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Agreed.  The thing with the neighborhood party is (1) it can be a big pia, and (2) it may not send the message that he is interested in her.  She may think she is one of many who were invited.  I'd be more direct than that.  Let her know you are interested in her and if she doesn't want to pursue any further for whatever reason...  you gave it your best shot. 

 
Timmay said:
I wouldnt risk having a cooler, stronger, better looking neighbor guy swoop in and steal his girl before even being able to thank her for the cookies. Plus it is too late of notice to risk her not having plans. 
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A) There are none of those. I'm a damn FBG here, son!

B) Cookies have already been thanked. Twice. 

C) Yeah, I'm feeling more like a casual weekend 2-family grilling is the direction to go here. A lot of gray-haireds on my block. 

 
This isn't that difficult.

Steal a piece of her mail.

Wait until she is home.

Deliver mail saying it was mixed up with yours.

:profit:

*Disclaimer - if she has video surveillance wear a mask

 
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belljr said:
This isn't that difficult.

Steal a piece of her mail.

Wait until she is home.

Deliver mail saying it was mixed up with yours.

:profit:
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This is the kind of sage advice that can be found only here in the FFA.  Actually not a bad idea.  But it only gives him an excuse to talk to her... then what.  He still has to have a plan of some sort.  I'd just as soon ring the doorbell and ask her over. 

 
My reply w/ the plate was $$$.  I'm disappointed you didn't follow up w/ that one.

So this one is lame but could work.  Knock on her f*cking door and talk to her like a man.  

"We want you on that door, we need you on that door!"

 
johnnycakes said:
This is the kind of sage advice that can be found only here in the FFA.  Actually not a bad idea.  But it only gives him an excuse to talk to her... then what.  He still has to have a plan of some sort.  I'd just as soon ring the doorbell and ask her over. 
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Lead a horse to water and  teach it to fish or some ####.

i can't ask her out for him#

 
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Poke_4_Life said:
My reply w/ the plate was $$$.  I'm disappointed you didn't follow up w/ that one.

So this one is lame but could work.  Knock on her f*cking door and talk to her like a man.  

"We want you on that door, we need you on that door!"
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Son, we live in a world that has doors, and those doors have to be knocked on by men with guts. Who's gonna do it? You? You, General Malaise? I have a greater responsibility than you can possibly fathom. You weep for Jessep, and you curse Footballguys. You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know -- that Jessep's embarrassment, while tragic, probably gets men laid; and my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, gets men laid.

 
cstu said:
Don't stop there - next time you see her say "Hey, still thinking about them cookies, yum!!!"
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I did think about saying something else, but to the daughter, since the cookies were "her idea." Charm the mama by way of the 5yo. No shame. 

 
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Nathan R. Jessep said:
I did think about saying something else, but to the daughter. Charm the mama by way of the 5yo. No shame. 
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If you're going to talk to the five year old, pump her for information....  is mama seeing anyone right now?  What does mama like for dinner?  What's her favorite color?  And so on.    

 
jesus, leave the kid out of it.  maybe you could have the kid over to clean your gutters.

be a man, get her and her kids a welcome gift.  give it to them.  invite them over.

 
Honestly, I would definitely try to set something up that involves the kids.  Even if she's not romantically interested right now, it's tough to turn down an innocent neighborly cookout with the kids.  Then when she's over at your place and the conversation is good and the kids are having fun, she may think to herself, "hmmm, this isn't too bad."  

 
Captain Cranks said:
Honestly, I would definitely try to set something up that involves the kids.  Even if she's not romantically interested right now, it's tough to turn down an innocent neighborly cookout with the kids.  Then when she's over at your place and the conversation is good and the kids are having fun, she may think to herself, "hmmm, this isn't too bad."  
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exactly.

and in case the "weather" gets in the way, take it indoors for an informal play-date and meal. 

 
Get her some framed art for her new place, Colonel.  If she asks why you got her art, reply, "I couldn't help but notice that you could use more pictures on your bedroom walls." 

:binoculars:

 
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So, what's the yard set-up here and the location of the house? Is she across the street? Next door? Are your front yards big enough that the kids can play outside AND she can see you doing so?

If so, have your kids play in the front. When you see her, just start talking to her. The kids will wander over because kids are attracted to other kids no matter the situation.

Bam, it's over.

 
johnnycakes said:
Agreed.  The thing with the neighborhood party is (1) it can be a big pia, and (2) it may not send the message that he is interested in her.  She may think she is one of many who were invited.  I'd be more direct than that.  Let her know you are interested in her and if she doesn't want to pursue any further for whatever reason...  you gave it your best shot. 
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I'm with johnnycakes. Just ask her out. Be adults.

 
ChiefD said:
So, what's the yard set-up here and the location of the house? Is she across the street? Next door? Are your front yards big enough that the kids can play outside AND she can see you doing so?

If so, have your kids play in the front. When you see her, just start talking to her. The kids will wander over because kids are attracted to other kids no matter the situation.

Bam, it's over.
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next door

smallish front yards and her's is mostly driveway, but she has had her kids out there a good bit (WHEN IT WASN'T RAINING DAMMIT! :lol: ) and that's how I've had the exchanges with her so far

She hasn't officially met my son yet either, as he hasn't been home any of the times I've seen her out, so still have that intro to make. 

 
Nathan R. Jessep said:
next door

smallish front yards and her's is mostly driveway, but she has had her kids out there a good bit (WHEN IT WASN'T RAINING DAMMIT! :lol: ) and that's how I've had the exchanges with her so far

She hasn't officially met my son yet either, as he hasn't been home any of the times I've seen her out, so still have that intro to make. 
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Ah, perfect. On the next nice day when all the kids are outside, just say something like: "I was going to grab a cold beer. You want one or maybe a glass of wine?"

Next thing you know, you'll be ordering a Code Bed.

 
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