Watching people on blind dates

So I'm in a cafe in North Beach right now doing some work but also watching a couple whom had just met for a blind date. They are both in their mid-30's and so-so looking. The guy had been waiting anxiously before she arrived, only half reading his book. When she came in she apologized for being late and he seemed relieved. She instently started talking a lot and hasn't stopped since. So for about half an hour he's been bobbing his head in agreement and smiling. Are his lips getting tired from smiling constantly? Does he like her? Is she talking a lot because she's nervous? It's interesting to watch and guess how well their date is going.

Ok, now he's talking... never mind. That didn't last for long. Will she find him interesting enough? Does she like someone to listen to her talk alot? Or is she only talking because she's not intersested in him. His body language is still stiff and uncomfortable. She's much more relaxed an confident. He keeps his hands still and in his lap. She uses both hands to gesture while talking.

Maybe they will find love... maybe not.

I gave Al some wine!

I've been in San Diego with perfect weather for the past few days at a fancy resort to attend a tech conference. Ex-vice president Al Gore spoke tonight about his new tv company, along with his global warming crusade. After the interview he was outside talking and having drinks with everyone. Since my company was giving out bottles of wine to all attendees, I went up to him to present him a bottle of wine. He was very nice and was speaking to everyone who congregated around him. He shook my hand, I told him my name & congratulated him on his speech, and then gave him the bottle of red wine. He and his assistant were very appreciative for the bottle. The assistant asked if I was giving this out to everyone, and I said that yes, we were giving the wine to more than just ex-vice presidents. That was today's brush with fame.

Next up: trying to meet the other Al... Bundy :)