Approaching: older man

So the recent Craigslist classifieds approach seems to have borne slightly more fruit than my ailing tomato plant.

Last week I posted a request on their personals board. I kept it as bare-bones as possible: looking someone to hang out with, as it was getting quiet in my life with just me and my cats. Thought perhaps the lack of specifics might encourage creativity and a wide pool of applicants.

As you might well guess (and if you frequent Craigslist, are totally not surprised), this tactic attracted two-dozen responses from all kinds. Many asking about my current state of dress or undress. Many on the tactlessly graphic side....in some cases photographs were attached.

However, standing at the end of the pack is a gentleman with whom I may very well have a drink with this week, at his request. He knows my age....it was a headline in my posting. I don't know his, but if his picture tells the correct story, I'd guess.........maybe 50?

You read it here.

Yes, changing the tune. But our correspondence has been worthwhile--somewhat scintillating without spilling over into crassness. He's run eight marathons, likes to go out for breakfast, and spent last weekend cycling 40 miles through Franconia Notch. His initial response to my ad was to ask

"what is it that you want? I'd be interested to know why you posted the way you did..."

Ah, the way to a woman's heart! Or so we shall see.