Scott

Scott and I had only been chatting briefly before one of us suggested meeting up. That's the way I like to roll... why drag out a text messaging relationship if you have zero chemistry when you meet up in person?

I didn't know much about Scott before meeting up with him except that he's 2 years older than me, works for a family-run insurance company (he's a partner in the company), owns a townhouse in Barrhaven and is originally from Ottawa. He also seems to love playing hockey with his buddies.

We met up at the Clocktower. I had asked if he would be willing to come out my way, since I am without a vehicle and he said that wasn't a problem. He also scored huge brownie points by asking me if he could pick me up. I politely declined, but expressed how great it was that he had asked! Chivalry is not dead (maybe). Oddly enough, Scott said that this was his fourth date at the Clocktower ha ha. Apparently it's a big hit with the ladies. What a coincidence. He must be so sick of that place!

Scott is cute and we had a good time chatting over a few beers and shared some chips and dip. He seems like a very positive person who loves to laugh a lot, which is important. Scott must be the youngest looking 38 year old I've ever seen... I would never guess that he is 38! He's also a bit on the short side... well, his profile says he's 5'11. I am trying to overlook height in case I'm missing out on a great guy. Still, I couldn't help but wish he was just a little bit taller...

Things I discovered about Scott on our date:
- his parents split when he was around 8. His mom remarried twice after that, moved to Toronto, and is now back in Stittsville. He has tons of step-siblings, but is closest to his biological brother. He is also much closer to his Dad.
- he was trying not to watch the Habs play last night, although I did catch him peeking at the score a few times (but not enough that it was distracting or rude).
- he grew up out near the airport and went to both Brookfield and Merivale high school. He then went on to Algonquin College (I can't remember what he took there...), but then wound up in the family business.
- he drinks Coors Light, which I made fun of. Not that a guy has to be super into craft beer, but it would be nice...
- like me, most of his friends are married. He did say that he has one 'wingman' left.
- he thanked me for looking like my photos. Apparently he had been on a date with a woman who was double in size compared to her photos. He even added her on Facebook before meeting up and all of her photos on Facebook had been doctored as well! Who does that?!
- he has two gay uncles on his mom's side of the family. As silly as it may seem, I need to be with someone who is ok with my gaggle of gay men that are some of my closest friends.

After a few hours, he got the bill and we parted ways. I went in for a hug, and I think he wanted a kiss, so we did the awkward first date dance and he ended up kissing my cheek. Maybe next time, buddy! I do think there will be another date. I asked him what he was up to this weekend (out of curiosity) and he said he was going to have friends over to his place to watch UFC on Saturday but suggested we do dinner beforehand. I explained that I will be at a beer festival and then he seemed interested in learning more about the festival and said he's not tied to UFC...

When I got home, he said that he should have offered me a ride home (yes, you should have). The thought was nice. At least it's on his radar, unlike some dudes! I can't believe how many guys just don't care if a single woman makes it home safely walking home late at night.

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SCOTT (UPDATE): Never heard from him again.

MIKE (UPDATE): Mike did make a return after I had carefully avoided many text messages from him. I caved. We had plans to meet up and then he bailed (AGAIN). What's the saying? Fool me once, shame on you; Fool me twice, shame on me. Exactly. I told him to lose my number. This time for good!

ROBERT (UPDATE): Not much to update here. I occasionally hear from him, but he seems to be going through a rough time sorting out his next big job. While I can appreciate that, it is frustrating that he put himself out there as being ready to date. In this case, I think it's just an issue of poor timing. That being said, I do really like him... but won't be waiting around for him to get his stuff together (been there, done that).