re: Beach day

“How are you going to invite someone to the beach and then not bring towels?
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So I invited Sara to join me at the beach.   I asked her to gather everything she might need at a beach.   Mind you, I am busy at work trying finish up, so we could enjoy more of the day.  Naturally, I assumed she would take take care of everything, given the circumstances. Heck, I presumed she would bring at least a blanket for herself, like she did for the movies in the park.

When we get there, I ask were she put the blankets.   She Tells me she didn't bring any blankets, I shake my head. Sara asks if I brought any towels to lay on.   Then we both laughed at how we each forgot a critical beach item.

Since we obviously couldn't lay in the sun, we walked along rocky edges. Where Tandy kept trying to put her hand in mine.

All together we had a great time.

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Needy excuses and broken computers

I get a message from Sara asking about her computer.  Having experience in troubleshooting, I dive right in.  Some sort of sound issue, her speakers aren't working.  I guide her though a few steps and voila! it works again.

Later in the evening I get a frantic call from Sara, the sound is out again.  We revisit the walk-through again and the sound is back on.   Meanwhile she's telling me all about her day and asking me personal questions about myself.

Three days later, she tells me the sound is out again and the computer is acting very strange.  So i offer to take the computer and remedy any issues.  This took over a week and every day I got a call from Tandy, asking me how it is coming.

Is it just me or am i wrong, but it would seem she is sabotaging her computer just to talk with me.

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re: Fireworks...

“All I asked was to watch the fireworks and what did I get... a lousy pat on the head. Argh!”      Read the rest of Sara's blog

The fourth was a wonderful day, we enjoyed drinks and BBQ at the park.  Sara's friends were friendly and entertaining.

Later, Sara asked to go to the fireworks.  Everyone liked the idea so we all decided to watch them at the pier.  The group discusses possible transportation options and I point out that the buses are completely packed.  I said we could make it on time, if we walked with a steady pace and the group agreed.

During the trip, I kept hinting that we were slowing down and perhaps we should move faster.  Unfortunately, her friends were steadily slowing their gait.  As we approached, the crowds began to trickle out of the area.  At that point we knew the fireworks had finished.  I looked over at Sara and apologized, promising more exclusive fireworks next time.  I really felt bad and wanted to make Sara feel better, so I bought her a video of the event.

Oh and according to Tandy, all of her friends enjoyed my company and were delighted by my presence.

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