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Should I ask him up here?

494 replies

sourdrawers · 17/05/2015 12:06

Look I know it's Sunday and the sun is shining.. But pleease I need some encouragement . I posted my story on 'what's the most embarrassing thing that's happened to you?' thread yesterday and feel it's time to look wider for help.

Cutting long story short - bloke I fancy lives in garden flat below me. Pretty sure he's single, another neighbour reckons so too. Me, hung washing out on my balcony (mostly undies), windy day, they all flew off and landed in his garden downstairs. I plucked up the nerve to go down there ask him if I could get them, he agreed very nicely offered to help. I refused it and sprinted through his place, to garden, picked, (I thought), all my washing up and was leaving hurriedly, managed to catch bra strap in door handle, they all fell on his floor and I banged head on his living room door. I gathered up all items again and ran home burning with embarrassment.

Day later, knock on door, I answered in old jogging bottoms, filthy old vest, and cat shit, litter tray shovel in my hand. It was him, with a pair of my huge, grey baggies in his hand. He gave them (lovely smile) to me, and made a witty remark. Told me his name and that he's a plumber etc.. I, through half-opened front door , snatched nix off him, in tears of embarrassment. He left saying if he found anymore he'd bring them back..

Anyhow couple of days on and I'm calm and looking incredibly gorgeous, his car is downstairs and I have leaking tap. Should I ask him up here???? If so, how?? WTF do I say??

OP posts:
anniebear71 · 20/05/2015 11:23

What a lovely rd that was

SagaNorensLeatherTrousers · 20/05/2015 11:39

Good luck!!

DoorToTheRiver · 20/05/2015 11:45

Good luck tonight OP, have a great evening.

Your thread has brought back happy memories for me, as had a slightly similar situation complete with all the smutty comments on here while we were busy. Good on you for taking the bull by the horns so quickly I took months

Hope he's got a nice ballcock Grin

Fudgeface123 · 20/05/2015 11:47

Exciting stuff, can't wait for tonight's/tomorrow's instalment. Personally though I'd re-think the outfit, sounds a bit too 'buttoned up' and work like to me. I'd go with something a bit less formal like smart dark jeans, floaty top, high wedges or the like

RebelRobin · 20/05/2015 11:57

It's Wednesday!!!! Can't wait for update!

Sunbeam18 · 20/05/2015 12:40

Good luck! Relax and enjoy!

Ash, SOCKS with knee-length boots? Does anyone do this? I'd always go for stockings or tights. Shock

nottheOP · 20/05/2015 12:51

HOW did i miss this thread!! Place. Marked.

wideboy26 · 20/05/2015 12:57

I don't think she has taken him by the horns yet, Doors. I gather that is the objective of tonight's meeting. (Snigger snigger)

Mama1980 · 20/05/2015 13:17

Good luck tonight Smile

cryingbabymess · 20/05/2015 15:08

Good luck! Wine

sourdrawers · 20/05/2015 17:06

I'm bricking it.

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lunar1 · 20/05/2015 17:07

You will be fine!!

heylilbunny · 20/05/2015 17:08

Relax, maybe have a quick drink before you leave for Dutch Courage. We are rooting for you! Wink

Spotifymuse · 20/05/2015 17:08

What time can we expect the first update?

yougotafriend · 20/05/2015 17:14

I'm so excited for you. Don't stress just be yourself Wine Grin

sourdrawers · 20/05/2015 17:15

Yes eyeing bottle of Vodka as we speak.. Shit, he's just pulled up outside. I think he saw me at the window, fuck,, I think he just saw me throwing myself to the floor. He's going to think I'm as neurotic as I really am..

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Holden10 · 20/05/2015 17:16

What a fantastic thread! Enjoy op can't wait for the update Grin

MrsTrentReznor · 20/05/2015 17:16

Step away from the vodka! It will end badly! A nice glass of wine.

Fruityb · 20/05/2015 17:21

Place marking!! This really made me smile :)

sourdrawers · 20/05/2015 17:21

H'e was on his mobile, the cheating bastard, probably talking to some hot, young hottie with a faulty boiler.. That's it, he's going to blow me out and go round and sort her pipes out I know it!!!

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CheersMedea · 20/05/2015 17:22

He's going to think I'm as neurotic as I really am..

Pipe down.

Koalafications · 20/05/2015 17:24

Ooh, I love a romance thread!

Good luck tonight Wine

CheersMedea · 20/05/2015 17:25

Just go with the flow. :D

sourdrawers · 20/05/2015 17:27

Sorry all, ignore me. Glass of wine consumed and going about it's good work.

I agree Fudgeface, outfit planned too formal and the socks thing clinched it. I've gone for Dk Jeans, floaty top, wedges. Thx.. (Maxi dress looked bloody terrible BTW). It's been so long for me I'm 48 and divorced 7 years. d'you s'pose it'll notice??

Will try to update from the front line later but can't guarantee it, (I'm tempted to log in just to see the puns). I got my Sis, hairdresser and manicurist to think of as well - if I do. So might just wait 'till tomoz. The hour drawers nigh for Sourdrawers and I'm still in dressing gown. Love to all, you've been so lovely and supportive xxxx. Here goes..........Real, live, naked lady I shall be..

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Hobbitwife001 · 20/05/2015 17:58

Oooohhh, have a good one my love, < whatever that 'one ' may be>
Enjoy yourself, and relax, Smile