Marc on Kerri
What have been you hoping for?
To fulfill somebody at the same life stage.
First impressions?
Heat and pleasant. Her relaxed vibe actually set the tone for the night.
What did you discuss?
We have now a mutual admiration of Cillian Murphy’s cheekbones (they're unbelievable) and the Smashing Pumpkins. We additionally agreed on how the world can be a greater place if everybody was only a bit extra like Keanu Reeves.
Any awkward moments?
No, none in any respect.
Good desk manners?
Impeccable. We shared starters in addition to exchanging steaks. The meals was completely superb and Kerri ordered a really good burgundy to go together with it.
Neatest thing about Kerri?
Very engaging, pretty persona, humorous and a bit sweary. Which I appreciated.
Would you introduce Kerri to your pals?
Sure.
Describe Kerri in three phrases.
One shoe marvel!
What do you assume Kerri fabricated from you?
An enthralling, subtle man-about-town! Significantly, I hope it wasn’t the worst date she’s ever been on.
Did you go on someplace?
Sure, we had a cocktail within the downstairs bar. Then I walked Kerri again to Victoria to catch her practice.
And … did you kiss?
Sure, a well mannered goodbye on the station.
In the event you may change one factor concerning the night what would it not be?
Nothing in any respect. It was fantastic – much better than I had hoped for.
Marks out of 10?
An ideal 10 from me.
Would you meet once more?
Completely. We’ve already deliberate to.
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Kerri on Marc
What have been you hoping for?
To throw warning to the wind and take an opportunity on somebody new.
First impressions?
I appreciated Marc’s cool glasses and the actual fact he had on a well-ironed shirt.
What did you discuss?
The Prime Gun sequel. What enjoyable it will be to go rogue in Harrods at night time. We're each single dad and mom, so we talked about our children a bit, too.
Any awkward moments?
I had travelled in my silver cowboy boots intending to alter into the sparkly purple heels I had in my bag. Once I reached the venue, I seemed in my bag to search out I solely had one shoe with me …
Good desk manners?
Our menu decisions have been fortunately in sync.
Neatest thing about Marc?
He was simple firm, we laughed so much. And he looks like a extremely nice and dedicated dad.
Would you introduce Marc to your pals?
I don’t see why not. I feel they’d like him, he’s fascinating and fairly cool.
Describe Marc in three phrases.
Relaxed, smiley, chatty.
What do you assume he fabricated from you?
He in all probability thinks I’m a bit scatterbrained after the Cinderella shoe incident.
Did you go on someplace?
We rolled right down to the basement bar.
And … did you kiss?
No, only a fast peck on the cheek goodbye at Victoria station.
In the event you may change one factor concerning the night what would it not be?
I’d have remembered each sneakers.
Marks out of 10?
A cautious 8: that might go increased if he will get in contact once more.
Would you meet once more?
Sure. He mentioned it’d been a beautiful night and that he’d like to satisfy up once more. We texted one another on our rides dwelling.
Marc and Kerri ate at The Grill, Harrods, London SW1. Fancy a blind date?Electronic mail blind.date@theguardian.com
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