Here we go again....

[TheVTCGuy]

WHEN,.... When when when WHEN!!!! WHEN, Will I ever learn...


At least it entertains you guys...


So, I'm on a plane coming back from Chicago Friday night, this very pretty (young) lady is sitting next to me in first class. She is attractive, but nothing
model-like, seems very... Not sure how to describe it, "Genuine?" "Down to Earth?" The kind of lady I am attracted to. Now, I realize she is way too young for me... I was thinking 25, (turns out she was 32...) so don't really "approach" her on a social-level, but on a four hour flight you're bound to strike up a conversation, which we did. Well, I had her laughing her head off, (people seem to think I have a sense of humor... ). We were talking about athletics, she tries to play on this club volly-ball team but being only 5'2" it's a challenge. I talked about when I played college sports it was the same thing. She asked: "How tall are you?" I respond: "Six foot five inches...." She get's this puzzled look on her face and then I add: "Well, that was before my terrible accident... " She covers her mouth and giggles. I continue on... "Rather a sensative subject... and you laughing in my face about it..." and feign like I was insulted. She nodded her head and was trying to not to laugh so hard... but everyone in first class was looking at us to see what the commotion was. Anyway, we were having a very nice time and she really seemed to enjoy my company. "Hey" I said to myself I said: "Self, maybe she would be interested in seeing you again" You never know, some women are attracted to older men. So, without being forcful I listened to her tell me about the sports, her job, her family, (sometimes, just smiling and nodding your head is the best way to have a conversation with a woman.... ), but I was thinking after we landed as we parted ways I'd suggest we'd have lunch... Not a bad plan, she really did seem to be enjoying my company.

THEN.. IT HAPPENED!!!!!!





SOMEHOW, I am not even sure how, the topic of age came up. I think I mus have introduced it, making some joke or something... anyway, there it was, out in the open. She asked: "Paul, if you don't mind, how old are you?" Never one to lie, I answered, " 35..." OK!!!!! OK, I'm kidding, I answered the truth, saying: "I turned 50 last year."







There was this kind of half-laugh from her... then a long... awkward pause... as if she were expecting me to say something else... Finally, she says: "No! Come on, really, how old are you?"

"Really, I'm 50" I answer







She kind of stammers and several half-sentences come out of her mouth like: "But you don't look.... Come one! 50!? No way... How old... But... You don't seem .... 50!? ... .. ....."







After 30 seconds of this stammering and me assuring her I was actually, five-oh... 50 Earth revolutions.... etc. There came a look on her face.... I wish I could describe it.... Something out of a Steven King Novel... You knoow, when the character realizes the person they are talking to is really a demonic being? Yeah.... That kind of look....







Yeah... well.... That was about it for the conversation... As soon as the plane landed I crawled off, out the terminal and most of the way home... I left my briefcase and bag on there so if anyone is taking an American Airlines Flight and you find yourself in first, look over seat 5E, you might find my stuff. Sigh....


Only me.... These things only happen to me....

[perpetualman88]

KUDOS for going for it my friend.
You sure did more than most would on this forum and her loss buddy age is not a number its a state of mind

Now me being 23 wanna give me her number?

[mfer]

So, you are the only one that ages well?

[esm]

Paul... You could always tell people your size size rather than your real age.... (it has never worked for me.... So good luck )

[Lion]

Oh well...someone will come a long when you least expect it!!!

[RedBaronF2001]

I'd take her comments as a compliment and move on. Nothing gained, nothing lost.

[The Joker]

Must of been a lesbian

[masterserg]

Oh well ... the fun is in the chase ...

[Jocke]

I don't get how she believe you aren't 50.

Was her guide dog nice?

Sorry my friend, I will guess you aren't a day over 25.

[Mike B]

You should've told her you were really 41. At least the conversation would've continued until you landed LOL

[bayerische]

You 50?!

Really?!

Come on?!

50!!!!????

[rfknauss]

Originally Posted by Jocke

I don't get how she believe you aren't 50.

Was her guide dog nice?

Sorry my friend, I will guess you aren't a day over 25.

[Feras]

Originally Posted by Lion

Oh well...someone will come a long when you least expect it!!!

exactly

[figbo]

Age has nothing to do.Just ask Michael Douglas.

[The Joker]

Originally Posted by figbo

Age has nothing to do.Just ask Michael Douglas.

Or Hugh Hefner.

[figbo]

Originally Posted by The Joker

Or Hugh Hefner.

Ditto.

[fusionstorm]

Not to beat up on Mr. Paul any further, but if he had Michael Douglas or Hugh Hefner money, he wouldn't have any reason to be baring his soul on this forum......

When queried by a younger female about how old he is, I would advise Paul to respond with something along the lines of "my biological age is mid-30 something". That can lead to a conversation about the differences between biological versus chronological age, as well as injecting an air of mystery that women may find intriguing.

[btrue]

You should have asked out to lunch anyways. At that point you have nothing lose. Good for you for striking up the conversation!

[DiamondJack]

Golden rule....... Never admit to anything that may hinder your chances with the ladies

[Jocke]

Paul did you leave your blue pills at seat 5E too?

[Tri-Tip]

It wasn't his age that turned her off, she realized which 5 inches he lost in the accident.

[Jocke]

Originally Posted by Tri-Tip

It wasn't his age that turned her off, she realized which 5 inches he lost in the accident.

He never told me he have his vibrator with him at the accident.

[Johny]

Originally Posted by Jocke

I don't get how she believe you aren't 50.

Was her guide dog nice?

Sorry my friend, I will guess you aren't a day over 25.

great hat paul.

[GradyPhilpott]

Next time take coach.

[Chipmunk]

Originally Posted by The Joker

Must of been a lesbian

Who is?

[TheVTCGuy]

Originally Posted by The Joker

Must of been a lesbian

Thank you Wes, and everyone else for trying to cheer me up...

As for you Jocke ...




Now.... I better get going... Got to get back to the Shady Acres Rest home soon... There's a shuffleboard tournament tonight! We actually play using our walkers for support...

[chicfarmer1]

It's a little weird conversation, to me. Why would a 32-year-old make a big deal about you being 50? I don't get the problem, except that she framed it as a problem.

The takeaway: She was an immature 32-year-old. You were fine. It was pretty bad manners to make you feel awkward.

[BarkMaster]

Originally Posted by chicfarmer1

It's a little weird conversation, to me. Why would a 32-year-old make a big deal about you being 50? I don't get the problem, except that she framed it as a problem.

The takeaway: She was an immature 32-year-old. You were fine. It was pretty bad manners to make you feel awkward.

+1

Girls in mid 30's & 50 yr old guys often make good pairs..

[cedargrove]

Originally Posted by btrue

You should have asked out to lunch anyways. At that point you have nothing lose. Good for you for striking up the conversation!

This.

[cedargrove]

Originally Posted by chicfarmer1

It's a little weird conversation, to me. Why would a 32-year-old make a big deal about you being 50? I don't get the problem, except that she framed it as a problem.

The takeaway: She was an immature 32-year-old. You were fine. It was pretty bad manners to make you feel awkward.

It reads more like Paul assumed his own age was the issue. I'll bet if he followed though asking her out then he would be on a date right now, alternatively she'd laugh him off due to his age but at least we'd know for sure.