So, I met this woman

[achtung_circus]

on-line.

We met for coffee and spent 2 hours just talking and talking before she had to go. She is smart, funny, attractive, Scottish origin. She is very, um, formidable. An exceptional woman.

We both emphatically agreed that we need to do more very soon so we are meeting for dinner.

I would like to take something floral. Not too big, not overwhelming, but not cheap-looking either. I thought of a single rose but that seems cliched.

ANY SUGGESTIONS???

[LaraMN]

1. No carnations or baby's breath!

There's nothing like a bouquet that screams, "Thank you for going to my 1987 prom with me!"

Maybe something with wildflowers? They're always nice and understated.

[SmokingJacket]

2. Something blue.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Flower

I would be very impressed if someone brought me delphiniums or forget me nots...

[MrScorpio]

4. That is just about the coolest reply I've seen on DU in a while

Hat's off

[SmokingJacket]

10. Tanks! nt

[achtung_circus]

7. Blue Flower

It stands for desire, love, and the metaphysical striving for the infinite and (hopefully not)unreachable.

Yes, very cool.

[Bullwinkle925]

3. i, myself, like . . . .

this:

[Sequoia]

5. How about an orchid?

Sweet Williams are rather pretty also.

[FloridaJudy]

6. You can't go wrong with chocolate

Unless she's a diabetic like me. Most women I know aren't all that impressed with flowers, unless you grew them yourself. How about a bag of gourmet coffee or the like, if chocolate is out?

[FloridaJudy]

8. Oops. Double post

[Shakespeare]

9. I'd go for a small but elegant arrangement like this:

Understated, but still romantic/roses:

[Real_Sh1t]

11. ..

never meet a woman online..

[Real_Sh1t]

12. ..

if she is desperate enough to resort to the internet...something is very wrong with her

its more common in guys, since we're dogs

[achtung_circus]

13. Umm, not necessarily

I've met several I've enjoyed company with for some time, just never that spark.

Bear in mind that as a 52 year-old divorced man I'm in the same boat.B-)

[Midlodemocrat]

24. Not all guys.

...just some.

[puerco-bellies]

26. Umm, I met my wife on line.

Edited to include the "Corn Meal Sharing" part of our wedding ceremony.

Pretty early in your posting career for such stupidity. Enjoy your visit.

[Midlodemocrat]

27. Wow. I don't think I knew that.

How wonderful!!!!!


:hug:

[Shakespeare]

14. Congrats! Dumb Post of the Day Award.

:eyes:

[KitchenWitch]

15. That poster has earned a coveted spot on my buddy list!

:eyes:

[Midlodemocrat]

25. Ooh, Kitchy!!!! Am I on your buddy list?

Or is it a different kind of buddy list?



:rofl:

[KitchenWitch]

28. LOL

I buddy list friends, of course, but I also buddy list people I want to keep an eye on. I may miss when the pizza is delivered, but I want to make sure it gets delivered.

:silly:

[Dogtown]

16. Dumm_

Sh1t

[Midlodemocrat]

20. Yeah, that's helpful.

:eyes:

[trueblue2007]

17. carnations. THE SPICY SPELL OF CARNATIONS is wonderful

[Midlodemocrat]

22. Seriously? One of just a few flowers I don't care for.

If you're serious, I should give them a second look.

[UndertheOcean]

18. How about you don't kill any flowers for such a usless ritual

[Haole Girl]

19. May I suggest wildflowers..?

:-)

[Midlodemocrat]

21. How about something kind of exotic like Bird of Paradise?

Other than that, I'd go with what Shakespeare said. Those arrangements are gorgeous.

[redqueen]

23. Hard to say without knowing what she likes...

I'm partial to stargazer lillies but they are smelly, so a dinner date... well that wouldn't go with the meal too well I don't think.

Maybe a daisy or a tulip. They're cheerful-looking, pretty things.