Sorry I've been so slow to do this Wally but here we go. I'm not posting this over there though - forcing anyone to read my drivel more than once is just uncalled for.
Tea and crumpets: I've gone to high tea several times with guys and although we were jonesing more for the Champagne they offer than the tea, I've always enjoyed myself and they seemed to as well. There's something about dressing up and going to a posh hotel, and acting elegantly in a room full of blue-hairs. Mind you my fondness for this option probably has a lot to do with the anticipation of knowing that the minute you're out of there you're going to high tail it to the nearest pub, get insanely drunk and rip your finest clothes off of each other when you get home.
Wine and cheese: I like a guy who will drink wine with me so I don't feel like a complete ass when the purple teeth kick in. He doesn't need to be a wine snob as most of the guys I know who are tend to be a bit too foofy for me, but I'd like it if he'll at least have a glass or eight. Not only is red wine my favourite drink but it tends to bring out the emotional side in guys too which can sometimes be a positive thing. I was dating a guy when I was living in Italy and he always ordered beer whenever we went to a restaurant and wouldn't even consider trying a glass of wine. We didn't last long.
Coffee and scones: I drink coffee when I wake up each morning but that's really it and even the concept of meeting a friend for a coffee tends to drive me nuts. I'm not sure why. I do it but it always feels strange somehow. If the guy was bringing me coffee and scones as breakfast in bed, that would be lovely. Any other time though, it wouldn't do much for me personally.
Beer and nuts: Basically describes most of the guys I've been with in my life. Down to Earth, into sports, and masculine enough to take care of me if I get into trouble but not a complete wanker. I used to love spending a weekend afternoon perched at a bar with my guy watching a game. Plus most guys I've been with didn't turn into feral monsters after drinking large quantities of beer. They may have become silly but not angry pricks.
Whiskey and blow: I don't mind a guy who drinks whiskey as long as he's not guzzling it the whole night. I've never seen one guy act pleasant after consuming too much whiskey. Maybe it's just been my luck but there seems to be something about it that just makes people angry and in fact, I've been known to act like a miserable cow after having too much myself. As for the blow, I don't really care but I wouldn't get involved with someone who was doing too much of it since it's not my scene.
Soda and chips: Ummm, no. Unless he's a recovering alcoholic or has lived with a family member who was. Oh, and I guess if he's the designated driver but even then I'd secretly prefer him to be drinking a beer and pacing himself properly. Terrible I know.
