Oh for goodness sake. I have a crush on the builder

[Keyra]

I’m such a cliche - middle aged sahm crushing on the builder. I need strategies to look busy and keep out of the way.

I'd be delighted to be your wingwoman Keyra.

I like the sound of CG and would be delighted to cougar distract him.

You're doing great! Slow and steady wins the the race.

Do you want to see mine? Do you want to see mine?! Ooh you sweet talker you!

Ok, how about asking CG 'what's with CB's teeth? I can't stop wondering if they are in or out today! It's oddly distracting'
He'll say 'such a shame, he'd be a good looking lad if he kept them in' and you can reply 'ohh I think he's quite nice even with them out!'

Oh Bore, thank you! But what if cb decided to transfer his not-very-obvious attentions to you? Cg is early 50's he tells me.

I've just been to the DIY shop and have had absolutely no problem flirting with the checkout man!

Pickle that's another good one! I could do that, I have no trouble at all talking to cg.

Given that CG has openly told you that CB likes you, could you perhaps ask over a chummy cup of tea tomorrow morning (or preferably this afternoon because I can't wait till tomorrow morning), " .... sooooooo CG What's all this about CB liking me?" Then see if you can find out a little more?

Make sure you stay upstairs where CB is working on his own! Sort out your cupboards or something, anything stay up there on your own with him!

Ask CG if CB is in a relationship. You'll get your answer plus he's bound to tell CB that you asked.

This is better than Neighbours Scott and Charlene

Yes ^^ Nancy

I am ancient older than CG Keyra and would not encourage CB, who is likely younger than CG (and also dentally-challenged).

Large hairy floor-fitter (LHFF) also sounds ... intriguing.

Bulldog-owning kitchen-maker (BOKM) also a distinct possibility - I'm in desperate need of a new kitchen!

Long term lurker, first time commenter.

I love this thread so much. If you don’t end up falling madly in love I will riot in the streets. FWIW I think you’re right up his street and knocking on his front door. Maybe he needs a few more glaringly obvious signs you are into him. He might be waiting for the job to end just in case you say no!

This thread is a blooming marvel. I've been making the Christmas cake this morning, reading it in between stirs and creasing up with helpless laughter. LOVE the idea of CB asserting droit de seigneur through the medium of hobnobs though it doesn't help you much, OP

I also can't help picturing TP with these joke hands that I bought at the pound shop as a stocking filler. Though hopefully he's not really that tiny or else your plastering will take aeons.

I thought I might as well actually put the washing away, instead of just pretending to.

^^

Sounds like me at work when I'm mooning around my crush.

Op have you any inkling where crushy builder lives ? If so you could do a bit of stalking ( when you're not busy) and see if he lives with anyone . Did you mention you have a dog? I think the dog needs to be taken for a walk in crushy builders area so you could accidentally on purpose bump into him ...

Why, why, WHY did you not just snog the face off CB when you had him in your bedroom?

If you get another chance, do NOT waste it!!

I had my chimney swept today. The sweep used a rod, fnarf fnarf. I thought of this thread and had an inner chuckle.

I'm loving this thread. It'd make a fantastic film a la Love Actually

Come on op, get your cake out

I had a decorator in this week and felt totally deflated when he turned down my offer of chocolate digestives- not that he was fanciable, but the blatant rejection was hard to take. This thread has been an education.

Keep going OP.

I’ve been looking forward to catching up on this thread all day! Keyra you minx, luring him into your boudoir! I hope you had some sort of delectable nightwear just casually draped somewhere.

I think you should keep up the compliments. Just little ones, nothing too gushy. Just make sure it’s clear he knows you notice him, and in an admiring way.

Ps when this thread inevitably ends in a swoonsome happy ending I’m going to print it out, bind it, and keep it on the shelf next to Sense and Sensibility

I've avoided this thread all week as I too have a crush on the builder and feel mortified by it (not mine, but he has been working over the road for the last 10 months).

They've nearly finished the job and my neighbour has invited me to a house warming party on Saturday. I mentioned how weird it'll be not to see them each day and he said they had been invited too.

I'm busy plotting my outfit and ignoring the fact that he is at least 12 years younger than me.

Place-marking, watching and refreshing for the next update!

You need to keep us updated on this juaneeze, very important!

Juaneeze I also need to know your progress!

Damn you Keyra!! I promised myself I'd be asleep by 10:30 tonight but have just sat and read your thread in its entirety, desperate to know what happened!!

I feel I have earned the right to placemark :).