the one with the sign

Match.com Ghost Stories (TOWTS)

October 16, 2014

They say fear is an aphrodisiac. From past experiences, I know they’re probably right. I also know that dating events can be incredibly awkward if they simply consist of sticking a bunch of strangers who happen to be single into the same room. [...]

30 Dates, One Year On … The One With The Sign

July 26, 2014

Continuing the series of ‘Where are they now?’ type features on some of my former 30 Dates, it’s time to check back in with my first proper blind date of the Challenge – The One with The Sign (or TOWTS as he’s become [...]

The One with Another Sign!

July 8, 2014

For anyone yet to read the original 30 Dates which kickstarted this entire adventure, my very first date was a bit of a let-down. Basically I went on Plenty of Fish, rekindled conversation with a guy I already knew I wasn’t overly [...]

What Happened After Experimental Date Number Two … (The Rebound Gal)

January 8, 2014

You may remember that a few weeks ago, I sent The Rebound Gal and TOWTS off on an Experimental Date. If I’m completely honest, I had really high hopes for the date. Both Experimental Daters had mentioned to me that they liked the other, [...]

My Top Ten Posts of The Year (The Rock Chick)

January 2, 2014

Happy New guys! I hope you all had fun seeing in 2014 … The astute amongst you will realise I’m posting rather late tonight, following my ‘afternoon’ #WednesdayDatingClub date … more on that tomorrow! First, a [...]

Experimental Date Two – His Side (TOWTS)

December 22, 2013

Following on from Rebound Gal’s write-up of their date, it’s time to hear about Drink Feast from TOWTS’ perspective! Miss Twenty-Nine xxx Turning up half an hour late and out of breath usually isn’t the best way to start to a [...]

Experimental Date Two – Her Side (The Rebound Gal)

December 22, 2013

Last month Dapper Gent and Blonde Ambition went on the blog’s first Experimental Date – a date between two of our writers. It didn’t go well – despite both Dapper and Rachel (of Rachel’s Kitchen, who taught the pair [...]

ENCOUNTERS – A Crazy Dating Equation

December 10, 2013

Five months into the 30 Dates blog, and I’m no stranger to odd singles event ideas. As a group of Experimental Daters we’ve been Toilet Dating, Silent Dating, Yoga Pub Dating, and tried several times to get ourselves into a Dating in the [...]

EXPECTATIONS – Walking into Lampposts, and other Great Dating Advice! (TOWTS)

December 8, 2013

In all honesty, dates – particularly first dates – used to worry me. Maybe it had something to do with the fact I literally walked into a lamppost on my very first “official” date as a fifteen year old, who knows? Anyway, I used to build [...]

EXPERTISE – My First ‘Expert’ Experience!

November 15, 2013

A few months ago I attended a Guardian Soulmates singles’ event at Vinopolis. Having never done wine tasting before (and with a palate reserved for rose and lemonade!) I was quite excited to learn more about wine, with the opportunity to [...]