I use the word “guy” very specifically rather than “man.” The good news is, I’ve finally started meeting really bright ones. The “typical” Colorado Springs guy. I’m not sure what it is, but there seem to be quite a few here who just don’t really think. Ever.

This one “found” me during the 2-3 days that I had my username in the Yahoo! Directory (around Thanksgiving). Boy was THAT a mistake. I hadn’t heard from him in quite a while, and if I remember correctly, I couldn’t get him into anything approaching REAL conversation then, either. If you want to see a pretty typical example of a Sensor conversation, this is it…not that they’re all this dim-witted, but that it doesn’t dawn on them to really think about anything beyond what they can feel/see/touch. Knowing this guy is in sales, I would bet that he’s ESTP.

It’s kind of fun to dumbfound them. I think he was genuinely shocked and confused that I said no. On the other hand, it would have been free beer, and at a loud bar, as long as he was cute, it wouldn’t matter. Then again, I think I’d rather clean house.

Snicker…

billcsco2002: hello
Allison: hey there
billcsco2002: what u up too tongiht
Allison: Eating dinner, listening to “This American Life” and reading online comics
billcsco2002: i am thinking about going to southside johnnies
billcsco2002: u dont have another pic do u?
Allison: Beyond my profile?
billcsco2002: yes
Allison: Click the link for “my web page”
billcsco2002: beyond,lol
Allison: There are a bunch there
billcsco2002: oh ok
billcsco2002: lets go out, i could use a beer,lol
Allison: *snort*
Allison: You had to check my pictures first. That’s amusing.
billcsco2002: huh,lol
billcsco2002: no no, now just loading
Allison: Well, whatever, I would need a shower first.
billcsco2002: me too
Allison: So, what did you have in mind?
billcsco2002: i nice place to get a drink
Allison: That could work. Johnny’s will be pretty loud for a first meetup, but it could be doable.
Allison: ANy idea who’s playing tonight?
billcsco2002: no no idea
Allison: Their site doesn’t say
Allison: Other than bands start at 9:30pm
billcsco2002: that is true
Allison: So, (evil grin)…
Allison: …give me a very, very good reason why I should meet you for a drink. I don’t know you, after all.
billcsco2002: well i am nice and cute,,ol
billcsco2002: there is 2
Allison: That’s pretty vague
Allison: Try again
billcsco2002: hmm, looking for a nice woman, to be friends with if more happens then ok
Allison: Tell me more about yourself again?
billcsco2002: i am in construction sales
billcsco2002: 32
billcsco2002: 6′4″
billcsco2002: good shape
billcsco2002: nice , not a weirdo,lol
Allison: Yes…
Allison: Hmmm…I’m not sure…
billcsco2002: lol
Allison: honestly, I have a few people I date right now. To add to the um…list…I’d want to see more than that. All you’ve told me is basic demographics.
Allison: That’s what you look like, how old you are, what you do for a living.
Allison: But who ARE you?
billcsco2002: hmmmm
billcsco2002: i really dont know or cant explain
Allison: Well…then I guess I’ll wish you a good evening.
billcsco2002: ok
billcsco2002: saorry to bother u
Allison: No bother at all.
Allison: Really.
Allison: Have fun out tonight.