Well folks, sorry for the delay, but we have an update from the world of “S” and “the guy on the scene.”
A quick re-cap for those who missed post #1.
Old lady. Driving. Runs red. Spins one car out of control along with her own. My friend “S” winds up in a car sandwich. Neccesitating “guy on the scene” to help her out of the back hatch of her Jeep. Numbers exchanged. Voice mail left asking “S” out on a date.
This is where we pick up the story.
“S” calls “G.O.T.S.” back and says she’d be happy to get together for coffee but will be out of town until Thursday, would that be ok? She waits thru day 1 of no call back — no worries, these things take time in the life of a busy person. In fact, it hardly registers on her radar that there has been radio silence. Day #2 goes by. Still nothing. “S” is traveling and doesn’t think too much about it. Day #3 goes by and “S” is starting to wonder about “G.O.T.S.” Day #4…more of the same followed by phone call to friends asking WTF? On day #5 she gets this message (or something close — I am taking poetic license while sticking to the story line.)
“S,” I have been avoiding calling you back because, well, I met this girl at my apartment complex the day after I left you that message and well, its all going so well that we’ve decided to be boyfriend/girlfriend so I know you’ll understand when I say I can’t meet you out for coffee after all. but I hope your back gets better!” click. dial tone.
To refresh the time line… Day 1 = accident. Day 2 = call exchange. Day 3 = ask on date. Day 4 = acceptance call from “S.” G.O.T.S. meet girl. Days 6-9 = silence. Day 10 = new girlfriend.
This all goes to illustrate a few points:
- The early bird gets the worm.
- Fools rush in where angels fear to tread
- Never put off until tomorrow what you can avoid all together.
- Throw a lucky man into the sea and he will come up with a fish in his mouth.
Welcome to dating… Austin style.
To your four points, I say:
1. The early bird gets the worm, but a well-rested worm can kick any bird’s ass. Plus, who wants to eat worms.
2. Fools rush in where angels fear to tread, but where the devil is throwing one hell of a BBQ. Bring on the brisket.
3. Never put off until tomorrow what you can avoid all together. I’ll say more on this later…
4. Throw a lucky man into the sea and he will come up with a fish in his mouth. No. I’m allergic to fish–it would kill me. A lucky man would come back with a mermaid, which would only cause a slight rash, I assume. I’d take some Benadryl just in case.
I’ll take that to mean you don’t want to go for sushi with me anytime soon?
I love sushi, but eating it is a bit like playing Russian Roulette, which I’m not very fond of at all. I lack the requisite skills.
But there’s always sake or kobe steaks.
Scott — you’re on. LOL