Life: Looking Back, Looking Forward

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww....!

:-D

Why does the end have to be in sight?

Good for you with parameters, though, and great that he appreciates them too.

Thank you, sweetie!!!!

Lash--

Keep on grinning. Celebrate springtime.

is he worried about "another woman" and the signals it sends to you?

pffffffft

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you're just getting back into this, take it easy - have as much fun as possible with as many people as possible - your tastes are likely quite a bit different than they were the last time you dated - got to have some fun figuring that out

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continue as usual - and maybe a no-go on meeting his special friends at this point - you don't want outsiders putting a kibosh on a potential goodie

awwww, it's so nice Lash, and luckily we're fortunate here to
read the first jitters with your lovely date.
I wish you all the happiness, you certainly deserve it.

Thanks for the feedback, dearies!!

ehBeth-- I know. Not ready for prime time, yet. (his friends) I really was imagining a "looser" relationship--you know--maybe not meeting family and friends... I don't know how odd that is...

And I really understand what you mean about his "other woman." It's just that I would feel dumb dating guys while I'm completely wrapped up emotionally with this guy. I don't do "fake" well at all.

But, I guess you're suggesting being a grown up and actually trying to enjoy other people...

It's torture hearing me twitter about it, I'm sure. Should I regale you with all the silly teenaged highjinks of my first official date Wednesday?

Really, I apologize. I can't seem to stop myself....

Do tell girl....!!!

I've seen you going through very obnoxious behaviour, over to utter
sadness, and emerging to your intellectual potential. The only thing
missing was your private happiness, and I am certainly rooting for
you. It is nice to be in love - don't hide it!

Hey! I reserve the right to be very obnoxious!!

Lash, twitter away - it's lovely!

Lash, you don't have to be fake at all. What, you only interact with people who you're romantically interested in? Should I be worried, then? ;-)

Answer any questions honestly, but you can go ahead and see anyone you're INTERESTED in seeing, and see what happens. Friendships are nice things, especially when you're relatively new in town.

Thanks, soz. I know you're right. Thanks so much.

I have absolutely no shame.

Diabetics, flee. The saccharine here will kill you.

We were both saying the most intimately romantic things on the phone and admitting love-induced stupor in the days before our date. I was having these breathless moments every once in a while just thinking about him. (brain rot)

He wanted me to drive to his work and follow him to his cabin in the mountains about an hour north. I borrowed clothes from my teary sister who was so happy for me. (My son, daughter and sister who saw me within days of this date ALL said exactly, "You look different!"

Anyway, he asked me if I brought my hiking shoes. I changed out of my date clothes (ha, I knew he'd want to walk in the mountains) and into jeans and tennis'. He proceeds to pack a few Corona, we smoke a smidge of pot, and off we go into the mountains with his Golden Retriever and his former GF's spaniel (yeah. She's his NEIGHBOR... thot plickening. They live in a remote area...) We hike for about 30 minutes (a serious incline. Thank BOB I've been working out.) And, he stops along the way to breathe and show me interesting trees (they really WERE interesting--and he doesn't know about the poem I've written for him--and he's like FORESHADOWING what I WROTE. Later, I get big points for this LOL) ..

Anyhoo, all of a sudden a huge vista opens up. (Breathe) There is a huge panaoramic view of mountaintops ...he estimates we can see for seven miles. There is a wrought iron bench and a couple of chair hammocks. I'm telling you the air was so pure, he smelled so good and the view really took my breathe. The pot buzz ...he...Corona...view...I was floating. I didn't want to leave.

We talked about family (he loved my uncle in a briefcase inside story) and I loved his remembrances. He reaches for my hand on the way back down the mountain. When we got back to his cabin, he tells me about his most recent lover of ...oh, THREE ******* YEARS, WHO STILL WANTS HIM AND WHO HAS LIKELY BEEN WATCHING THIS ENTIRE THING UNFOLD being his neighbor. After saying he didn't think she was the kind to murder me, we dressed and went to a lovely converted General Store (now restaurant) in Dahlonega. There was a really talented husband and wife singing for the crowd. They did Harry Chapin! And, pretty well.

He introduced me to friends and we enjoyed the music and a meal.

We went back to his cabin, and just enjoyed the velvety black sky and the stars.

The next morning he fixed me breakfast and drove me around the mountain, showing me a winery and some falls... The things he said... <smiles> He'd asked for half a day off. I followed him back to work around 11AM, and drove home.

I'm completely sunk.

Sweet. But you left out all the dirty stuff. WTF?!

Smiles...

Maybe later, kicky...

It really wasn't ... It was the first time since my husband died, so... Maybe next time with the details.

Thanks osso.

Oops, I was only kidding. Boundaries. Sometimes I'm no good with them on this site. Sorry.

There aren't any details of the juicy parts necessary, really. Keep some for
yourself to smile and glow about it - go away Kicky!!

Everything else reads like the "Bridges of Madison County" - so romantic,
and so out of the ordinary, just lean back and enjoy, Lash.

Not until Lash knows that I appreciate the significance of this for her and that I'm happy for her. No jokes. Lash, have a good time. I'm happy for you.

Okay, now I'm gone. See ya.

The view forward from here is nice.