as promised - story #2/3

Well, the on-line dating does not disappoint.

Within the past week I had two meet-ups.
- 1 in Baltimore
- 1 coffee/chai tea

BMore - I have to say the BMore one did not disappoint when the golden rule is "pre-screen, pre-screen". But to my credit that isn't always the achievable before meeting up. We'll call him "J" - J is 36/never married, a chatty, sales rep, good looking, excellent hygeine, and made me laugh via text and phone. But my gut thought it would be someone who just wanted to "hook up". I put my gut aside based on the fact I just needed to get out.

Enough back story...met up for lunch and within 10 mins he asked if I was Mormon. He had a beer and I was drinking water. I put the Mormon topic on the back burner. Then after a while of chatting he asked, "so...how Mormon are you?" I thought strange...but I knew what he was getting at. I asked, "why?" He said he dated a Mormon for 5 months and corrupted her and he's seen the special under clothes. I about spit up lunch with laughter. I should have been appalled but I gave him credit for being direct. I said I'm Mormon and the "how" part shouldn't matter. Then I changed the topic. Well, that wasn't good enough so he just started asking what I'd done with past guys. At this point it became a true "hot/cold" game for me. To be frank I did tease him a little with my responses but drew a hard line given it was our first meeting. The lunch was good and I have another place to eat in BMore. Surprisingly I haven't heard from him since Saturday. BUMMER.

Coffee/Chai Tea - This one is more typical. This one had sent me several emails and 2 phone calls. Well, the phone calls lead me to believe that it wasn't going to go anywhere. The first call was like a visit to a debate on FOX news. He is from the south, 42, divorced, gov't agent, and avg white guy. Our first call ended based on bad cell reception. The second call was pretty harsh; yes...I use the word harsh. I had to listen very carefully based on his thick southern accent. We talked the night of the 2 day Supreme Court hearing on Obama-care; he had about 30mins worth of an opinion.

Now I like a good discussion but I don't like being told that I'm wrong. Regardless, I couldn't say no to his meet-up request because I shouldn't judge all on the phone. We met up after work and I gave him 90mins with preface of me having dinner plans-TRUE fact.

90mins of economics, trimming the government, travelling to local historic spots, knee operations, buying land and having a "green" house, why metro makes more sense then driving - but hates the metro, DC Christmas Tree Lighting, and travelling by train. He also liked to touch my knee and made a very obvious examination of me with his eyes...super funny to me. I think I said maybe 200 words. The whole time I thought who could I set this nice guy up with? So...my dear friends don't be surprised if you get a nice southern gent call.

and the search continues...