A Quiet Drink?

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

Any drink updates?

 

[Disney Ron]

Territory Lounge at WL. Nice bar with a low-key setting.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?Restaurant.ID=293

Check it out on allears.

Mrs. Disney Ron

 

[MadamMim]

So as you'll recall 'my friend' wanted to know what was up with a certain gentleman she used to associate with, well, she went back to her old stomping grounds at Disney and met up with him.... The whole quiet drink idea went right out the window when he suggested Raglan Road but 'my friend' is a roll with the punches sort of gal, so off to Raglan they went. Things were going well, they were both very pleased to see each other and conversation (something they'd never had a problem with) flowed smoothly and all that jazz. 'My friend' happened to be meeting some other friends later that evening who also got to view the interaction between 'my friend' and her gentleman all of whom agreed that there was that illusive 'something' between the pair.

Being the up-front, and albeit a little impatient, person she is 'my friend' confronted her gentleman when he was setting off to leave and just straight up asked him what was up. He was suprised to say the least. He claimed to have never thought about her in that particular manner (especailly since they had originally had a supervisor/supervisee relationship) but, when 'my friend' suggested he give it some thought and let her know, said she would be near the top of a very short list of women.

Encouraged, 'my friend' confessed that she had contemplated kissing him but would save that for another day; a day that would be following shortly if he so chose. He left, she felt pretty good about the exchange. She left things alone for the next several days until she knew she'd be back in the Disney area and then gave him a text asking the verdict of her little proposition... which he did not answer. He also did not answer the phone call that followed the next day. I believe this is what people refer to as a 'crash and burn' situation. 'My friend' became, and justifiably so I feel, rather frustrated due to the strange shift from promise to complete shut-down and has given up on the whole thing.

I have a theory that any man of a certain age who has never been married must have something dysfunctional in his character as they tend, in my experience anyway, to be drawn to but terrified of strong women because they realize that said women will be able to see that they are not actually men but little girls on the inside. This theory has yet to be proved wrong. 'My friend' maintains that there was something going on, even when they did work together, with this gentleman and takes pity on his inablility to take a good offer when one was so openly presented to him.

As for me, I thank all of you for your suggestions for location. You rock.

 

[oybolshoi]

Mimsie! Glad to see you came back to tell us all what happened ... I've been wondering how your trip home went.

Sorry to hear about the issues with your friend ... there are definitely some of the male species who do seem to be taken aback by directness in women. I've never really figured out why.

But there are also great guys out there who aren't bothered by it a whit - I know 'cause I'm married to one.

All will work out for the best, you'll see.

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

I have to agree with "your friend" he seems to have issues. The thing that bothers me the most about the situation is not being man enough to answer honestly the night they met and then not being man enough to answer the phone.......very sad.

 

[MadamMim]

Aww thanks guys! I knew I could count on you for support Brenda. It was just a really frustrating situation altogether. 'My friend' does have faith that one day there'll be a man who can deal with her, shall we say forthrightness? , and blunt manner. It's just a shame that there are so many who can't. I'd be interested in the male perspective on this.

Oh, and I have another question... since my arrival in Britain two years ago I've been on a quest for a pub drink. I've been drinking cider but it's just getting too sickly sweet anymore. Any suggestions for a pint of something not too... I don't know... beery?

 

[cwt580]

being of the male side of this........ i wouldnt mind her forwardness to the situation. I was always shy(back in the day) around women and would have loved to known how she felt instead of being nervous of rejection,etc.......

i love a woman who knows what she wants and goes after it......

 

[SoundDude]

MadamMim,

Some 12+ years ago my "friend" found himself in a similar situation with his long-time HS lady-friend at an Irish place in our hometown. When the conversation turned to the future, my "friend" asked the lady, "Who's wedding do you think we'll be attending next?" to which she replied, "Well, if we quit being stupid it would be OURS!"

Well it wasn't the VERY next wedding we attended together, but we will be celebrating 10 years at WDW this October.

So you see, it DOES work for the lady in question to be forthcoming.

My response to this gentleman your friend knows is "the poor fool doesn't even understand what he's missing." And pooh! to his poor manners for not returning messages. Take it as a sign that what you felt was unfortunately...not what he felt. I was a darn shy lad back then and let me tell you one thing, when my lady gave me hope that romance was in our future, I swung from that vine like a mad fool monkey and we haven't looked back since.

Blessings in your hunt for Prince Charming!

 

[MadamMim]

cwt580 and SoundDude... thanks for giving me the male side of things. The only problem now is that it seems all the guys who like strong women already have one!

I suppose there will be more quiet drinks in 'my friend's' future to look forward to, and hopefully they won't all end as oddly as this one. Hope springs eternal.

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

cwt580 and SoundDude... thanks for giving me the male side of things. The only problem now is that it seems all the guys who like strong women already have one!

I have a gentleman that is looking for a strong woman....& he is a catch, to bad he is here in the North East.

 

[MadamMim]

I have a gentleman that is looking for a strong woman....& he is a catch, to bad he is here in the North East.

Would he mind a highly educated woman who's also six feet tall? If so... 'my friend' may have to take a professorship in the North East after 'her' PhD.

And just to get this thread back on something like a dining question rotfl: )... What can I drink instead of cider that isn't beer but doesn't make me look like a lame girly-girl down at the pub?

 

[tarheelmjfan]

And just to get this thread back on something like a dining question rotfl: )... What can I drink instead of cider that isn't beer but doesn't make me look like a lame girly-girl down at the pub?

I wouldn't rule out the girly-girl thing. It can be used to your advantage. I'm a sports nut that most people wouldn't consider a girly-girl, but I can be when the need arises.

 

[oybolshoi]

Mimsie, do you like martinis at all?

 

[flipflop]

Would he mind a highly educated woman who's also six feet tall? If so... 'my friend' may have to take a professorship in the North East after 'her' PhD.

And just to get this thread back on something like a dining question rotfl: )... What can I drink instead of cider that isn't beer but doesn't make me look like a lame girly-girl down at the pub?

Pimms and Lemonade?

Shandy (beer mixed with bubbly lemonade)?

 

[oybolshoi]

Single malt scotch?

Port?

Champagne cocktail?

 

[SoundDude]

MadamMim,
If I were to accompany your "friend" to a cocktail establishment, any of the "&" drinks would probably rank just as - uh - "not girlie-girl" as a beer. So your preference of Scotch&Soda, C&C, 7&7, Whisky&Coke, Rum&Coke, etc.

But you would know better how those translate to an English Pub.

 

[MadamMim]

Mimsie, do you like martinis at all?

Single malt scotch?

Port?

Champagne cocktail?

I love a good martini (as well as most of the hard liquors, don't tell my mother ) and of late I've been drinking some good German Reisling, but it sucks a bit because everybody else gets to have their nice pint to sip on, and pay less for (the nerve of some people ), while I've got my wine and/or vodka tonic. I suppose it's the price I pay for being so much cooler than them.

Pimms and Lemonade?

Shandy (beer mixed with bubbly lemonade)?

Is there a seasonal restriction on Pimms? Do I have to be in Cambridge or Oxford watching The Boat Race? Otherwise that sounds very feasible. The Shandy just intrigues me, does lemonade make beer less gross?

 

[HopperFan]

AKL has a quiet little lounge that overlooks Boma. They serve drinks, and a few snack items.

Victoria Falls was the first place to pop into my head too

Perfect location if your "friend" is correct in the vibes, but the option of exploring the hotel/animals without awkwardness if the result is old friends just catching up.

 

[flipflop]

I love a good martini (as well as most of the hard liquors, don't tell my mother ) and of late I've been drinking some good German Reisling, but it sucks a bit because everybody else gets to have their nice pint to sip on, and pay less for (the nerve of some people ), while I've got my wine and/or vodka tonic. I suppose it's the price I pay for being so much cooler than them.




Is there a seasonal restriction on Pimms? Do I have to be in Cambridge or Oxford watching The Boat Race? Otherwise that sounds very feasible. The Shandy just intrigues me, does lemonade make beer less gross?

Yes, IMO summer is the only time for Pimms (not just for boat races - polo too =) )and lucky for you it is that time of year! When my parents come back from Scotland they make fake Shandys and they aren't bad. I bet the real deal would be tasty. There is a new beer out around here from a microbrewery called "Summer Shandy" and it is lemony and delicious. Try one, I think you'll like it. You can also try a snake bite - 1/2 lager 1/2 cider - cuts the sweetness. Is it happy hour yet?

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

MadamMim,
If I were to accompany your "friend" to a cocktail establishment, any of the "&" drinks would probably rank just as - uh - "not girlie-girl" as a beer. So your preference of Scotch&Soda, C&C, 7&7, Whisky&Coke, Rum&Coke, etc.

But you would know better how those translate to an English Pub.

I say go with the Vodka.....vodka on the rocks with a fresh slice of orange!!!

Has anyone tried the "Hanger" vodka that's at the Animal Kingdom? Out of this world!!!!!