The first time I saw him, I was struck by how good looking he was – dark hair, dark eyes, and he appeared to be athletically built besides. And to top it all off, he was moving into my neighborhood! I and probably a lot of others, particularly of the female persuasion, are easily attracted to good-looking specimens like him. Naturally, I was looking forward to meeting him.
He turned out to be friendly, eager to meet each new neighbor, and once he knew you, he continued to greet you happily each time he saw you. When he was with any residents in a social setting, he was very good about expressing his appreciation for the food some people brought to those occasions. He was alert to everything around him, and smart too – he seemed to catch on quickly to how things are done, schedules for different activities, etc., and looked forward to each social occasion.
As I suspected, he was an active kind of guy – I’d see him running for exercise. Now most of us in my neighborhood are a bit older, and most are a bit slower than in years past – not this guy. This guy was something else – he was fast, spry, agile even. He wasn’t interested in the exercise equipment inside the pavilion either – no, he was more of an outdoors guy. He liked nature and all it had to offer. He seemed to like working or recreating or doing anything outdoors.
You get the picture – movie star looks, smart, friendly, athletic – what more could a lady want in a friend or companion? And he seemed almost eager to please all those around him. Once he got to know you, he would practically jump through hoops to please you. He could be quiet at times, but was immediately energized when his friends wanted to get together. He loved getting together with his friends. In my area, he counted Ken, Gayle, Annie, Linda, Chris, Marilyn, Anita, Luke, me, and of course Gina among his friends. But his best friends in the neighborhood are named Poppy, Sachi and Solene. Piper is a real blue ribbon catch, ladies – if you can keep up with him!
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