Gold Pile Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 I was running early before my next appointment, so I sat on a roadside bench and read the paper. I looked up to see a toddler in the middle of a very busy street. I was horrified same as the other few people around, but venturing out into that traffic would be very risky, we all froze. Finally the kid's mother (or whoever she was) bolted thru traffic and wisked the kid to my side. Now I could have made a remark about her not watching her kid, but I played it nice and gave a small smile. She scowled at me ...like I was supposed to have rescued her kid. I told her that "we" (the other bystanders and I) weren't about to get killed because she was a negligent Mother. More words were exchanged, till she sat on another bench and shut up. She was very attractive, so I waited 5 minutes, then approached her and said "we got off on the wrong foot, it's such a lovely day too, could I interest you in brunch?" She gave me a 2 word answer that I can't repeat. So I struck out...not the 1st time and not the last...but it's always worth a try
JeezLouise Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 You didn't immediately try to get the child out of the middle of a busy street? And you think that she would go out with you afterwards, when you noticed that her child could have been killed and did nothing about it? Man, what happened to the days of heroes?
GorillaTheater Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 Jeez is right, you may have blown this. Imagine the leverage you'd have, having just rescued the kid from the possible fate of adorning the grill of a Volvo and still holding the kid, to get her phone number. You wouldn't have to come out and specifically state that she may not get the kid back unless you get the number; I think the implication would be clear, particularly together with a casual mention of Child Protective Services.
Author Gold Pile Posted May 22, 2009 Author Posted May 22, 2009 You didn't immediately try to get the child out of the middle of a busy street? And you think that she would go out with you afterwards, when you noticed that her child could have been killed and did nothing about it? Man, what happened to the days of heroes? I and the other bystanders were not prepared to commit suicide to save the kid.
Author Gold Pile Posted May 22, 2009 Author Posted May 22, 2009 Jeez is right, you may have blown this. Imagine the leverage you'd have, having just rescued the kid from the possible fate of adorning the grill of a Volvo and still holding the kid, to get her phone number. You wouldn't have to come out and specifically state that she may not get the kid back unless you get the number; I think the implication would be clear, particularly together with a casual mention of Child Protective Services. I must admit that black-mailing for dates never occured to me:lmao:
hindsfeet Posted May 22, 2009 Posted May 22, 2009 i agree with all of the answers. personally, i couldn't have just sat there. but i understand your point as well. just a thought though. if she doesn't watch her child, how responsible is she? and if she's all attitude, why bother? should be something besides attraction that draws you to someone. seems like she may be a drama queen. prob good she blew you off. but i dont know. next time, maybe push the mom into traffic as she's cursing you out. lol. be easy man
normal Posted May 22, 2009 Posted May 22, 2009 Your posts are always hilarious. Don't know if they're meant to be, but they are.
Author Gold Pile Posted May 22, 2009 Author Posted May 22, 2009 hindsfeet>maybe push the mom into traffic as she's cursing you out. lol I'm too nice a guy. normal>Your posts are always hilarious. Don't know if they're meant to be, but they are Thanks n, I usually look for the humor in life, even if it's at my own expense.
Sibyl Vane Posted May 22, 2009 Posted May 22, 2009 Really, she was quite rude. Not your fault she's a terrible mother. You're not actually meant to say "go play in traffic" as an insult to a child.
Untouchable_Fire Posted May 22, 2009 Posted May 22, 2009 I was running early before my next appointment, so I sat on a roadside bench and read the paper. I looked up to see a toddler in the middle of a very busy street. I was horrified same as the other few people around, but venturing out into that traffic would be very risky, we all froze. Finally the kid's mother (or whoever she was) bolted thru traffic and wisked the kid to my side. Now I could have made a remark about her not watching her kid, but I played it nice and gave a small smile. She scowled at me ...like I was supposed to have rescued her kid. I told her that "we" (the other bystanders and I) weren't about to get killed because she was a negligent Mother. More words were exchanged, till she sat on another bench and shut up. She was very attractive, so I waited 5 minutes, then approached her and said "we got off on the wrong foot, it's such a lovely day too, could I interest you in brunch?" She gave me a 2 word answer that I can't repeat. So I struck out...not the 1st time and not the last...but it's always worth a try Regardless of the mother... You should have tried to grab the kid! When you see something bad about to potentially happen... intervene regardless of whether the person is pretty or smart or whatever.
Author Gold Pile Posted May 23, 2009 Author Posted May 23, 2009 Regardless of the mother... You should have tried to grab the kid! When you see something bad about to potentially happen... intervene regardless of whether the person is pretty or smart or whatever. Not grabbing the kid was not a decision based on the mother at all. It was a decision not to embark on a possible suicide mission. I wouldn't have saved Pam Anderson herself. There are only a few people in this world that I'd give my life for.
JustLooking123 Posted May 23, 2009 Posted May 23, 2009 I'll ignore the "should you have risked death to save the kid" issue. If your innocent child almost died right in front of you, would you, immediately afterwards, be in the right mood/frame of mind to snag a date with a random stranger? Um, no! Bad timing!
Author Gold Pile Posted May 23, 2009 Author Posted May 23, 2009 I'll ignore the "should you have risked death to save the kid" issue. If your innocent child almost died right in front of you, would you, immediately afterwards, be in the right mood/frame of mind to snag a date with a random stranger? Um, no! Bad timing! No doubt it was a long shot to ask her out, but it was my only opportunity as I'm not likely to see her again. People take rejection too hard. I've slept with loads of women, but I've been rejected by many more. If you don't get rejected dozens of times, then you're not trying hard enough.
sam light Posted May 23, 2009 Posted May 23, 2009 No doubt it was a long shot to ask her out, but it was my only opportunity as I'm not likely to see her again. People take rejection too hard. I've slept with loads of women, but I've been rejected by many more. If you don't get rejected dozens of times, then you're not trying hard enough. I'm pretty careful about making advances as the rejections do hurt. Only you would think to try for a date in such circumstances.
westernxer Posted May 23, 2009 Posted May 23, 2009 If you don't get rejected dozens of times, then you're not trying hard enough. Love it. Too bad I'm not as enthusiastic as you are. LOL
cbreitel Posted May 24, 2009 Posted May 24, 2009 Were you near traffic or were you in a warzone in Baghdad? Give me a break. It's not that "life risking" to slowly make your way onto a busy street, make eye contact with the approaching drivers, wave your hands to stop traffic, and do what you have to do. If a young lady could do it, I'm pretty sure you could have too.
missdependant Posted May 24, 2009 Posted May 24, 2009 LOL... Somehow I doubt that this REALLY happened.
Author Gold Pile Posted May 24, 2009 Author Posted May 24, 2009 LOL... Somehow I doubt that this REALLY happened. Pardon my drunk spelling.....it really happened. What is so implausable about it. Anyone could make up a better story. My (missed) point was that you have to ask people out at the slightest opportunity and shrug off the rejections. The unintended issue about rushing into traffic to save someone elses brat is for each individual to decide.
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