dwlt

Making the drive from K3 to the North Side of Chicago is nearly always arduous; in this case, it was even moreso. A collision on the Dan Ryan Expressway backed up traffic for miles, and too much idling in the jam meant that I had to make an emergency stop for gas – in the heart of the city, at LaSalle and Ontario. Eventually I showed up at the restaurant where we were scheduled to meet up.

The only things I knew for sure about dwlt before I met him were that he’s a Scot and that he and Des form a unit. I had browsed his goals list in order to get some ideas about what songs to put on the mix CD I was making for the evening, but it didn’t give me any clear impression. I must regret to say that meeting him didn’t help a whole lot with that either. He remains something of a mystery man to me – and I suspect he likes it that way! dwlt simply does not talk very much about himself. I was able to find out some of his thoughts on Scotland, and he told us a little bit (though nothing confidential) about his work, and I know now that he has a book habit and really prefers non-fiction over fiction, but that’s about it.

When the evening came to an end, I was genuinely sorry to see it go, and part of the reason for that was that I really wanted to get a chance to speak more with dwlt. Maybe I’ll get that chance at some point in the future, maybe not. For now, Subscribing to his website entries is the best I’m likely to get, although perhaps some correspondence is in order…

I want to meet him because he’s cool, & because I am going to meet him & Des next week! Am really looking forward to it.

I believe I could be the person that DWLT is refering to who was in prison and found “Teardrops Explode” so fascinating when I got out. I live in Oklahoma. I became somewhat obsessed with the game and thought I’d give credit where it was due.

The last time I saw dwlt was at the airport yesterday, and it almost broke my heart to say good-bye. I’m so sad.

This man has a great sense of humor! He’s nice and warm! What a wonderful list of goals that have a great balance of fun and seriousness! Great cheer volleyball player too! I’d love to meet this guy!

From the first moment I “met” her on 43T, I knew there was something special about her. From the first moment we talked off site, I knew I would fall for her. That only took a few minutes, although I’m ashamed to say that I didn’t admit it to myself for a long time.

She’s the most incredible person I’ve ever had the fortune to know, and what you might know from this site doesn’t even begin to paint the full picture.

I never knew it was possible to feel so strongly about someone.

“Like” isn’t a strong enough word.

I met dwlt for dinner at Hut’s Hamburgers in Austin, TX. I recognized him instantly (even before he spoke with that Scottish accent for which all the girls are gaga!). We ate buffalo burgers, onion rings and fries (chips!).

It was fun chatting with him about vacations and work and Starbucks and more. He’s delightful to talk to!

After dinner, we walked to the flagship world headquarters Whole Foods store. We drooled over the chocolates at the chocolate counter, but resisted temptation. Okay… I don’t know whether he drooled, but I did, and I think I hid it well. I think.

Yay! for meeting dwlt! :)

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rather interesting goals – some of which mesh with mine.