Camping was out of the question for varies reasons but the only one I am prepared to discuss here is the cold. Night time temperatures at this time of year easily drops to below zero and it wont be a good start if your date ends up frozen stiff early in the morning.
Talking about the date.....let me introduce you to "Awert" or how she was known on the dating site.
I will post her pics later, but here is some of her details published with her permission;
Country of Origin: South Africa
Current Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Gender: Female
Age: 37
Star Sign: Aries
Height: 157cm (5' 1.8")
Body Type: Average
Looks: Attractive
Hair Colour: Auburn
Eye Colour: Blue-Green
Ethnicity: White/Caucasian
Home Language: Afrikaans
Other Languages: English; Zulu
Religion: Christian / Other
Marital Status: Divorced
Relationship Types: Just penpals; Activity partners; Friends; Open to possibilities; Short-term; Long-term; Marriage
Have Children: Yes, living with me sometimes
Want Children: Ask me later
Eating Habits: Eat most things
Smoking Habits: Non-Smoker
Drinking Habits: Occasional Drinker
Education: Some University / College
Occupation: Administrative / Secretarial
Income: Enough
The above mentioned is merely details and can give you some idea of what the persons physical attributes will be like. The narratives in which a person have to describe themselves and their ideal partner can tell a lot about them and how serious they are at finding the right person.
If someone writes two sentences about themselves it tell me they are not serious and are merely testing the waters. I lot of profiles sounds like they must have been copied as they are describing a certain stereotype.
When I read Awerts narratives it was clear that she thought about what she wanted to say and were very careful at describing herself and what it is she was looking for in her potential partner. It immediately sparked my interest and I saved her profile as a favorite.
This is what her narratives looked like;
Why should you get to know Awert?
Unless it's Mad, Passionate, Extraordinary love, its a waste of time. There are too many mediocre things in life. LOVE should not be one of them.
I need someone who believes in love, passion and commitment, just like I do....Someone who is not only proud to have me by his side but who will take every risk to keep me in his life.
I don't do half measures and don't need any part-time people in my life. You're either with me, or you're not. I'm an adventurous girl looking for a partner to share my life with
I'm active, love animals - am actively envolved with horses, love the outdoor life, scuba diving, bike riding, dancing, but some nice quiet time at home with a book / movie and a glass of wine is good too.
The couple who plays together, stays together - I want to join you on your adventures and you should join me on mine.
Ek is passievol, romanties, avontuurlustig, doen dinge voluit en is 'n vrou van my woord . . . My vriende sien my as 'n moderne rabbedoe, wat hou van uitdagings.
She describes her ideal match thus:
I would love to find a companion, friend and lover. . .Lets call it a "3-in-one man". An adventurous guy who is serious about life, but also knows how to enjoy it. Someone who can sit with me on a patch of grass, back-to-back, chatting, laughing, drinking wine / beer or whatever. There's so many good uncostly things to enjoy. Non-negotiable - A good sense of humour.
It's hard to say what I prefer because I enjoy different people, with different personalities and qualities.
Die lewe bestaan nie uit Prinse op wit perde nie, so kom ons kyk wat spring uit die bos en kyk wat werk en wat werk nie . . .
Die detail van jou X'se en vorige verhoudings is nie belangrik nie, maar as dit jou beter sal laat voel om daaroor te praat, sal ek luister. Wat we'll saakmaak is: Ek en Jy en wat vorentoe.
As jy lekker kan soen, hou van kontak, uit jou maag kan lag en ook 'n "gentle" kant het, is dit beslis 'n bonus . .