FR & Texts.. Summary at bottom:

WEDNESDAY

Went to a bar solo earlier this week and did well with an HB8, including transitioning to 3 separate locations even AFTER spilling beer on her friend. About 90 minutes later, her GIRLFRIEND showed up and threw me for an unexpected loop since she was never mentioned. I bailed from the set after starting to stale out to the new shiny object, i.e. the bi(?)-girl-duo.

I moved across the bar and a HB9 sat beside me and said 'Hello'. Things went well and it turned out we knew some of the same people, but she hadn't talked to them in years. I mentioned that they are having a party this weekend, and that I'd text our friend to see if it was cool to bring her. She gave me her nickname and went out for a smoke. I got the OK from said friend, and told HB9 that I'd enjoy it if she came with me on Saturday to which we #-closed.

I then left HB9 by telling her I was going to meet a friend and would be back later. After leaving, I stopped at the apartment of an HB7 that I met with a wing a couple weeks prior, however we'd only managed to swing double-dates until this point. I took her to a different bar as just us where we hung out, kino'ed and k-closed.

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Texts:

WEDNESDAY LATE NIGHT

Me: Oops. Picked up a friend, and didn't get to make it back before the bars close. Hope the rest of your night was as awesome as mine. Will call you Saturday for the party. 2:09 AM

HB9: Haha it's all good! Hope you had a great night too! 2:20 AM

Me: You have no idea. Tonight got.. wild. It was 20% more awesome than normal. 2:20 AM

HB9: Hahaha that's awesome! 2:21 AM

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THURSDAY

Me: 20% more awesome than normal is awesome? You're good! Did you meet any more cool people? I took my friend to another bar (we thought for just a bit) and ended up befriending the bartender. Can you say cheap drinks?? 9:16 AM

HB9: Hahaha very nice! 10:25 AM

Me: Spagetti burrito has to be the best kitchen creation ever! Much better than the ranch Slim Jims I 'invented' when I was stoned. 11:27 AM

HB9: Haha what?! Where did you cone across these said spaghetti burritos? 11:45 AM

Me: All the finest eating establishments. You know, like [HB9's employment venue].. My house, of course. C'mon [nickname]. Have you not made awesome food before? 1:02 PM

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FRIDAY

Me: Hey, if you're going to be tailgating at the [place] tomorrow hit me up. I'll be getting crunk before [friend]'s party and it'd be fun if you joined in. 12:09 PM

HB9: Well some friends and I have a spot in the [place] haha you can stop by if you'd wanna 12:10 PM

Me: Thanks for the invite. Hopefully I'll see you out there. 12:51 PM

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SUMMARY

TL;DR: Met HB8 and #-closed HB9. Met up with HB7 and k-closed later. Now unsure how to handle HB9. I am not sure how to carry from here. I think the thanks for the invite may be a bit strong, but avoided the advice of a friend that silence could speak volumes.. as this girl does not seem to be the most interesting or brightest.

Questions:

  • How would you proceed and verify committment to the party?
  • Did I banter too much?
  • How highly and often do you recommend radio silence in these situations?
  • If I leave silence on the table, how and when would you re-initiate contact for the party tomorrow?