Start drunkenly hitting on your BIL.  Mr. Thrace will put an end to it in about 4 hours.

Sorry missed this - what's "the D". Googling is not helping

I think @Dikachu:disqus  has it right - easing down. My example above is abrupt, but in retrospect, I think I actually prefer it that way. A series of lame excuses can play havoc on your ego, as you second-guess yourself, try and rationalize for her/him, etc.  Just cut me off I guess.

I was surprised, but kind of relieved, as I had met someone else with whom i am now getting more serious about, and, I was trying to envision how I would end it with this girl, so it's worked out.

I loved my house, and for sad reasons previously posted, I now live in a (very nice, almost new, spacious, etc.) condo.  So far I have been fined and sent a cleaning bill for a party I had (approx $250), some of which is deserved, I'll admit, and I got an unsigned note from a neighbor saying my TV is too loud after…

It was 78 and sunny on Friday afternoon - hippies were much less present than I thought they would be, but jesus, the bums!! Too many change cups for one afternoon. One hippie/bum kid had a sign, something like "Adjust your karma here", with his change cup out.

Thanks K that's perfect.

It's over, sad to say. If she is interested, she will certainly reach back out to you.

Not cooking, but ordering:

You don't have to go crazy at all though - just no Cuervo gold. That shit will foul your head and bowels.

Thanks all.  Yeah I know it's a gradual thing if not a lost cause.  It is not a case of flannel shirts - it's just a lame way of "dressing up" like way too skinny jeans with stiletto heels.  And too much pink. But as scrawler says I like her for her, not the clothes.  Hoping more Chicago exposure helps. And i'll start…

Ooooh Squirt sounds awesome - will definitely try in the summer!

Agree.  I like, but don't love football, and since the Bears were out of it by week 10 or so, I have no dog in this hunt.  But I am looking forward to getting way drunker than usual for a Sunday and hanging with a large group of friends.  I actually think, regardless of who's in, it IS more about the party than the…

AVC Ladies - I have met a very nice, super attractive woman that is pretty damn wonderful to me.  The problem: She is from southern Wisconsin and her style reflects that.  I do NOT know how to "coach" her out of this. She especially needs jewelry help, which I think i can solve by buying her some cool stuff. She wears…

I think I posted this last week - high end tequila over ice, equal parts club soda, splash of pink grapefruit juice.  Lovely.

You can be both

I'll put in $100 for booze. Someone get a real film camera.  Let's meet at Club Lago.

My experience will probably be close to yours, if you don't overparent and speak with them honestly:

GUYS - I have only recently re-engaged with this show after losing the thread for a while.  I've binged the last couple weeks and I'm up to S4 Ep4.  I seem to recall a lot of hate for J. Jones on the AVC.  I don't really get it.  Betty is horrific, but I don' think Jones does a bad job? I'm not saying she is not a…

…and tons of concert photos into the '70s were still b&w