I'm Not Made Of Wood And I Don't Have A Wooden Heart.

I'm trying not to get too excited, but there is a good chance that at long last, things are looking up on the dating front.

She is a good deal younger than me, but I don't see that as too much of a problem. In fact I see it as a positive thing for her. She could be the lucky recipient of my many years of experience in the game of love.

I should be able to teach her a few things. She has probably only been dating young men so far. I don't expect that she has any idea of the pleasure an older man can bring to her humdrum love life. If she agrees to come on a date with me, her life would be utterly transformed.

As I say, I don't want to get too carried away. I only met her earlier this evening at a friends house. In the past I have been accused of rushing things too much in the initial stages of a romance. This has had the effect of putting women off.  Which of course is very sad for them. They have missed out on such a great deal of mind blowing lovemaking.

Not this time though. I have learnt a valuable lesson. This one will not be getting away. This time things will progress slowly. She is a very lucky lady.

We haven't really spoken yet, at least not in a conversational way. I did spend a bit of time with her though, and took the opportunity to tell her about myself. She appears to be extremely shy, and gives the impression of being rather aloof, and somewhat reluctant to talk, but I don't see that as a problem. I enjoy a challenge! I have to say though , that she did seem like a good listener.

Actually, and I do hope this does not sound to immodest, I got the distinct impression that she found me fascinating. I have noticed in the past, that women find me rather irresistible. I don't know why. All I can think of is that some men have sex appeal built in. Obviously I am in that category.

Still, these are early days, and as I say, I don't want to push her into anything too quickly, so I haven't asked her out yet. However my friends tell me she will be at their house tomorrow, so I will pop in. Make it look like a casual visit, and ask her then.

I know a lovely little Italian restaurant, that I am sure she will love. A nice romantic meal, a bottle or two of Chianti. She is going to find that hard to say no to.

I can hardly wait to see her again. I know I said I would not get too excited, and I am doing my best not to, but tomorrow can't come soon enough for me.

Yes, I will call round to my friends house. That is going to be my first stop.

Right after my appointment at the opticians.

It was obvious that she found me hard to resist.

She was a bit standoffish, but she didn't fool me. I could sense her interest.