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She Liked Them Hard...  

Paulxx001 66M
8702 posts
1/17/2019 9:26 am

Last Read:
1/25/2020 10:46 am

She Liked Them Hard...

Last Friday, the weather was less than ideal. Sleet and snow, blustered in steady gusts... and sheets... of stinging white pellets,... blinded my vision - as I slowly, pulled into the empty, parking lot. Locking up my car, I trudged a few feet, through the slush, and stepped through the sliding doors, into the vacant, grocery emporium. Music echoed, accross the monstrous ceiling and along the wide and vast, alleys of food. I was, the only person in the store... except for her.

She stood, by the avocados and turned around. We both looked at each other, in mild shock, finding someone else, stupid enough to venture out - in such weather. I smiled at her and playfully waved.

"It seems, we have this place to ourselves."

"It would seem that way..." she replied, laughing.

I walked up to the avocados, and paused. Her steel blue eyes, twinkled as they reflected, the bright, white lights, from overhead. I looked at her, and spoke...

"I can never tell, which ones I.m supposed to buy. The hard ones, or the soft ones."

"I like them hard, but that depends. Do you plan on eating one today, or later on this week? This one... is ready to be eaten now. Here... feel it."

She held a perfect avocado, and extended it to me. My fingers, glanced off her warm hand, and soft skin and I squeezed it - the avocado, I mean.

"What about the hard ones? What about this one? " I asked, as I quickly moved my arm and extended my sample to her. As I did, a tiny gust of air, carried my faint essence (the cologne, from my wrist), along a plain - directly into her path. Her nostrils flared. I knew, right away... that she had sensed me.

Her eyes darted, from the green fruit in my hand, then up, and into my gaze... for a second.

"The hard ones, uhh.. they take a few days to ripen," she replied. Her fingers touched mine, as she squeezed the fruit. "This one, will take... at least a couple of days."

I placed the avocado, back into the pile. "You seem to know a lot about these guys. I should take you<b> shopping </font></b>with me. Do you know as much about other fruits as well?"

"Not... really... I guess.... Nobody's asked for my help... before. But, hey... fruit is easy to understand, " and her white teeth flashed, from between a wide smile. "What other fruit, are you confused about?" she laughed.

It was now, my turn, to hesitate. A silent connection had been made. Neurons had been triggered. A chain of electrons had been set in motion, and none of them cared the least - about fruit.

We smiled and I picked some bananas. Then... we shared some laughs, while groping fresh bread. By the time we'd reached the meats, I knew her name and she knew mine. She also knew, I was accumulating the ingredients for a lasagna dish, I was going to cook.

"You're using Italian sausages?" she asked.

"I push them out of the casings and add them to the minced beef. Perfect spices, and flavor... without a lot of effort."

She nodded, as if she approved. And so, we followed each other around. Eventually, I found an excuse to grasp her waist, when she stood in the way, of my cans of diced tomatoes. At the cheese fridge, her hand managed to slip down the door handle, and touched mine, as she passed me the cheddar. It was funny... the game, we were playing.

At the wines... I paused and looked into her eyes. Those dark, grey pools, had me captured... as I spoke.

"What type of wine would you like?"

"What do you mean?"

"I mean... I.m making enough lasagna for an army... it's Saturday tomorrow and you look hungry. Let me feed you. How about a nice Merlot?"

"... and a Bourgogne?" She smiled, as she leaned towards me, with her selection.

"It's the first time in my life, I've picked up a man, in the wine department," she declared... smiling smugly.

"You didn't pick me up. I picked you up, back in the avocado section."

She laughed, poked me in the arm, and pulled me off balance towards her. I reached forward, and caught myself, against her shoulder.

It's then... we kissed for the first time. It was a quick kiss. A brief peck on her silky, soft lips. It was just a kiss. Yet... it held a hidden promise, of so much more. No one else, was there to share it with us... except for the overhead security cameras... and that was fine, by me.

"Oh no... Wait a minute. I can't go with you. It's my weekend with the . I have to pick them up, in an hour," she declared, rather sadly. Then... her face lit up again. "Hey... I've got an idea. Since you're making so much lasagna, maybe I can bring the over, and we can all eat together. What do you think?"

"I think, I.m having canned soup tonight. It's too late, to start baking a lasagna dish. And hey... Look at that weather."

It had turned out to be... just another Friday night, at the grocery store. And yes - I.m ... an asshole... sometimes. But at least, I.m not a liar. I DID make the soup.


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So...
Is it easier to meet people in the real world, or here in the internet world?
Do you ever eat healthy veggies and fruit- stuff, like avocados?


*Note : If you wonder about the punctuation and visuals of some words - like ' I.m ' - it's due to the fact that A F F, likes to delete those words, from the text. Yep... quite, fucking annoying.. 😊. .
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Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/17/2019 9:27 am

I think it's easy to meet people in the real world. Unfortunately... none of them wear labels, telling you, exactly who they are, and what they're looking for. So finding someone with shared goals, is difficult.
At least in the internet world... people wear a label. Now whether or not they're telling the truth, is another story ... 😐
And then... there's this thing called - distance... Hmmm... 🤔


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/17/2019 9:28 am

I do try to eat healthy by eating fruits and vegetables. I stick to the basics. Apples and bananas and whatever is in season. It's a habit. 🍇🍉🍏🍎🍑🍒🍓🍍
My track record with avocados is horrible. They're either too hard or too soft... And I don't seem to have the patience to get it right!


superbjversion2 68F  
24388 posts
1/17/2019 9:37 am

In the real world, people pass - like ships in the night. On the internet, those ships can park in a usb port.

I have to force myself to eat vegetables but I manage the random piece of fruit effortlessly.

Opportunity may knock only once, but temptation bangs on the door forever!


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/17/2019 12:17 pm

    Quoting superbjversion2:
    In the real world, people pass - like ships in the night. On the internet, those ships can park in a usb port.

    I have to force myself to eat vegetables but I manage the random piece of fruit effortlessly.
Ooo... Ships in the night. 🌃🛳️ .. That's romantic ... Well...
How's about that fog horn... 🌫️📯Is it Broken? But it's true... You can linger here, as opposed to that woman who I saw in the Porche, at the light, yesterday. Boy was she fast! 🚦👦
I seem to get on kicks.. Carrots are a staple... 🍕🍓
... And I love pineapples. ... 🍍And you know what they say about pineapples.. right? 🤔😏


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/17/2019 12:21 pm

    Quoting  :

I did finish it, and you're right about the kids... 🤔
Good for you with all the healthy food choices! 🍲🍍🍓
True that people (women) , can get unfairly labeled, just my a profile pic.. or just general prejudice... All you can do is try to ignore the chatter and noise and have fun with those who know how to play nicely... 😊👌


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/17/2019 12:25 pm

    Quoting  :

True about face to face. Email is a tough one to manage. Even texting is tough. Wherever possible, I still find the phone, is a pretty good tool... 📱 Next to face to face, a live voice is great. 😊
Work does have a way of intruding.. doesn't it? Lol 😅
Thanks for popping in and glad you enjoyed the story. 🙋


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/17/2019 12:55 pm

    Quoting  :

Well... If it makes you feel better... I'm pretty quick, but every once in a while... I just don't think, and I end up saying the first thing that pops into my mind. Then I walk away and think - "Now why did I say something stupid like that…?" 🤔😳
Wow! You're a really healthy eater. I could probably use some of your tips. So it's an acquired habit people say.
I guess you have a juicer or something, if you're consuming all those veggies and fruit? 🍍🍑🍒🍅
Good for you! 👋🙂


pocogato12 71F  
37235 posts
1/17/2019 1:38 pm

Obviously, the Food Porn Queen loves healthy eating- got a banana to share and as I write there is an avocado calling my name from the fridge- yes, I buy them and keep them in the cold until I want one and then mash, slice, grope with a tomato, slide a little garlic under the skin- hmmm endless possibilities.
I am an outrageous flirt in the grocery- wine, produce,meat Come on down and see if you recognize me. And I do make lasagna( sometimes the noodle escape and the eggplant takes over)

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Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/17/2019 1:41 pm

    Quoting  :

You're funny... Lol 😁😘
Spurts are good.. sure... Why not? 👍😊
Same thing happens to me... They all ripen on the same fricken day... Lol 🤔🍍
You're too kind.. 😘Thanks for sharing your pov... 😊


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/17/2019 2:06 pm

    Quoting pocogato12:
    Obviously, the Food Porn Queen loves healthy eating- got a banana to share and as I write there is an avocado calling my name from the fridge- yes, I buy them and keep them in the cold until I want one and then mash, slice, grope with a tomato, slide a little garlic under the skin- hmmm endless possibilities.
    I am an outrageous flirt in the grocery- wine, produce,meat Come on down and see if you recognize me. And I do make lasagna( sometimes the noodle escape and the eggplant takes over)
I've really got to get down with that whole avocado thing.. 👇🤔.. and by the way.. as a matter of fact - I do. How did you know? 😉🍌
I'd love to see you in action! 😘😊
... and then the Greeks call that, moussaka and I've made multiple versions of that. Hmmm.. Now I'm hungry. Feel like coming over? Moussaka will be served... .. .. 🍜
(That's my moussaka emoji btw.. 🍲🍝😊


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/17/2019 2:09 pm

    Quoting  :

Wow! You're a really healthy eater.... 😊🍒
I'd love to be in your kitchen, when that fresh loaf, is pulled out of the oven... 😊 Hmmm....


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
1/17/2019 3:19 pm

I think you can meet people anywhere if you are open to the possibilities.
I received a Christmas basket 🧺 filled with assorted, unfamiliar fruits. I had to look them up on Google to figure out what they were and how to eat them! And yes avocados 🥑 were included.


2trythis 60F
5109 posts
1/17/2019 3:46 pm

I like avocados now but didn't when I was younger. Slice them, add some limes juice, salt, pepper, garlic powder...yum. Or make guacamole. They are supposed to be really good for you. Oh yea, add them to a BLT (bacon, lettuce, tomato) sandwich. Now I'm hungry.


mc_justmc 63M

1/17/2019 6:15 pm

Avocados are on my grocery list every week. Guacamole goes with everything.


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/17/2019 7:26 pm

    Quoting sexyldy1000:
    I think you can meet people anywhere if you are open to the possibilities.
    I received a Christmas basket 🧺 filled with assorted, unfamiliar fruits. I had to look them up on Google to figure out what they were and how to eat them! And yes avocados 🥑 were included.
Really? I would have loved to see a pic... Did you take a pic?
Anyway that's kool!
I seriously need help with this whole avocado thing. I know it's simple. But, I just don't get it. It feels too mushy.. Ya know what I mean? 😭🙄🐇
I'll let you show me how... 🐣💔🐇


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/17/2019 7:39 pm

    Quoting 2trythis:
    I like avocados now but didn't when I was younger. Slice them, add some limes juice, salt, pepper, garlic powder...yum. Or make guacamole. They are supposed to be really good for you. Oh yea, add them to a BLT (bacon, lettuce, tomato) sandwich. Now I'm hungry.
Wow. Sounds like you're really on top of it.😍
Great tip about the BLT's... I had never thought about that. Hmmm.. I'll get more determined to try what sounds like something - very simple. 🤔
Now I'm hungry.. Subliminal stuff like this.. Isn't it considered... ' abuse' of some sort? 🐇
Or perhaps not.. Yep. I'll try that one. Thanks for the tip. Again... 👍👌


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/17/2019 7:44 pm

    Quoting mc_justmc:
    Avocados are on my grocery list every week. Guacamole goes with everything.
Yo... I almost didn't recognize you. So you changed your profile pic? Kool. I would have done the same if I felt they were getting to f... king close.. 😶 No worries. I like this one too. 👌
Yep. I really have to learn how to manage and prepare those avocados. I'm failing. 🤔
Thanks for the tip. 👍
No worries... I won't tell anyone, who you were. 😶


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/18/2019 6:38 am

    Quoting  :

Mmmm... Squeezing melons.. Lol 😁
I can imagine... 🍉
True... You travel about to meet people. Good for you.
You have to trust your gut feeling for thdt... Right? There is always the chance that things might implode.. No? You're a feisty person... Lol 😁
I don't think I could take those trips... Or perhaps.. I've just not met the right long distance person... Right? 😊😘


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/18/2019 6:43 am

    Quoting  :

Yeah... Well.. The store thing takes a bit of bravery.. 🏪
Eating what you want and enjoying it, is a strategy that can work! Sure! Why not? 👍😀


sweet_VM 65F
81699 posts
1/20/2019 5:16 am

Meeting people on here is harder then you think but possible. A lot easier face to face. I love to shop for fruit. Hugs V

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Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/20/2019 5:25 am

    Quoting sweet_VM:
    Meeting people on here is harder then you think but possible. A lot easier face to face. I love to shop for fruit. Hugs V
True.. A lot easier, face to face...
Here... well.. at the very least - men and women perv each other from a distance. Sometimes taking great pleasure, in teasing each other, from miles and miles away.. Isn't that fun... sometime? 😊😘😱
I would love to shop for fruit with you. I'm sure you're touch, is gentle.. with the fruit, that is. 🍒
Choosing the perfect avocado, is no challenge for you... is it? 👌😊🍐 Ok . That's a pear. I can't find an avocado emoji.. 🤔


SeaGirlFL 60F
9220 posts
1/20/2019 2:11 pm

I don't have a problem with small-talk with people in the real world...I don't know if that is really "meeting" people.

I eat lots of veggies...I enjoy salads often. I don't eat as many fruits...and my preferred fruits are probably apples.

Not a fan of avocado at all. amp;

"Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax." – Mark Black


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/20/2019 3:04 pm

    Quoting SeaGirlFL:
    I don't have a problem with small-talk with people in the real world...I don't know if that is really "meeting" people.

    I eat lots of veggies...I enjoy salads often. I don't eat as many fruits...and my preferred fruits are probably apples.

    Not a fan of avocado at all. amp;
If you were to small talk with me, what if, I were to invite you for a coffee? Let's presume you were in the mood for a coffee.
Nobody hits on you? 🤔
Randomly...


SeaGirlFL 60F
9220 posts
1/20/2019 3:23 pm

    Quoting Paulxx001:
    If you were to small talk with me, what if, I were to invite you for a coffee? Let's presume you were in the mood for a coffee.
    Nobody hits on you? 🤔
    Randomly...
Yes, I'd go for a coffee.

*sigh* No, no one hits on me in the grocery store. And not at Target or JoAnn's...

"Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax." – Mark Black


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/20/2019 3:31 pm

    Quoting SeaGirlFL:
    Yes, I'd go for a coffee.

    *sigh* No, no one hits on me in the grocery store. And not at Target or JoAnn's...
You are funny. And so polite... 😊
Of course you would.. What else would you do? 😙
I had just cornered you.. Right? 😘
Well.... I don't know if we'll ever have that chance. Let me know if you are near my corner.
I'm still surprised that others, don't approach you with a better purpose.. than just to say, Hello.
Are you always this gracious? Lol... 😘


SeaGirlFL 60F
9220 posts
1/20/2019 4:17 pm

    Quoting Paulxx001:
    You are funny. And so polite... 😊
    Of course you would.. What else would you do? 😙
    I had just cornered you.. Right? 😘
    Well.... I don't know if we'll ever have that chance. Let me know if you are near my corner.
    I'm still surprised that others, don't approach you with a better purpose.. than just to say, Hello.
    Are you always this gracious? Lol... 😘
Oh, if I didn't want to go, I'd make up an excuse, lol. I'm not shy about doing that.

If I get back in your corner of Canada, I will do my best to be able to meet you for a meal/coffee. The last trip was just too rushed.

Perhaps I need to spend more time in the produce department?!

"Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax." – Mark Black


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/20/2019 6:31 pm

    Quoting SeaGirlFL:
    Oh, if I didn't want to go, I'd make up an excuse, lol. I'm not shy about doing that.

    If I get back in your corner of Canada, I will do my best to be able to meet you for a meal/coffee. The last trip was just too rushed.

    Perhaps I need to spend more time in the produce department?!
Yep.. I don't think I was referring to me... specifically, as much as - random guy, in general.
But I understand what you were talking about.

Sorry... Yes. I understand that your time was stretched.. when you were here. It's all good.


FrankeeZee 56M
7 posts
1/21/2019 5:28 am

It's - 32C this morning.. You must be freezing your ass off.. ! Lol Lets build a fire! 🔥😱😶


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/21/2019 5:37 am

    Quoting FrankeeZee:
    It's - 32C this morning.. You must be freezing your ass off.. ! Lol Lets build a fire! 🔥😱😶
Building a fire sounds like a great idea. 💡
There are no smoke detectors.. right? 🏢
Anyway.. Even if there were... Fuck them!👌
Grab that chair over there. 🔥🔥🔥
Got a light? 🤔


Paulxx001 66M
22642 posts
1/26/2019 2:50 pm

    Quoting sexyldy1000:
    I think you can meet people anywhere if you are open to the possibilities.
    I received a Christmas basket 🧺 filled with assorted, unfamiliar fruits. I had to look them up on Google to figure out what they were and how to eat them! And yes avocados 🥑 were included.
I just thought of something.. Of course, knowing that your alive, has already answered my question... But weren't you considering, someone messing with that fruit, and injecting it eith.. I don't know - stuff? 😱
Please be careful... 🤔 You are very trusting, and somewhat naive.. In a cute way... of course... 😘😊


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