Yes, it's a date - and IMO he gets points for choosing something interesting that encourages interaction and conversation.
No kidding. He's really, really interesting, engaging, and funn. We're working on a show at a college together, and the head of the department (his boss) has been all about setting us up. There have already been some sparks, which is all kinds of funn, and I think he actually likes me. (And we figured out by our third rehearsal that we have a mutual friend, and I even saw him in a play when we were in college, way back in 1992.)
Here's the INSANE part: You know how, like every woman in the world, I've joked about holding out for someone wealthy enough for me? When the opening came up at the college I told the department head to find me a rich, single, straight guy. That was really funny because if a drama teacher happens to be single, he's never straight and never-ever rich.
Never say never, and be careful what you wish for. I only said "rich" (and I was kidding
someone must have heard me request "filthy, stinkin' rich."
I'm not talking plastic-surgeon rich; I'm talking about so rich that the students tease him about it and he laughs.
Be sure to emphasize that while you have never shot a gun, it is because there are so many overprotective and armed folks watching your back that you don't need to be armed. ;-)
Good advice! He knows I work at a military school where all my students and co-workers own and use guns, and he wants to bring the camera to capture the experience. If all goes well, I'll share...
