Magma
Senior Don Juan
I could really use some advice here on what I could have done differently. Since I don't leave for work until Friday, I've had some days off. There's a local brewery here that is open from 4-8 everyday (weird state law) and usually has live music. I've been practicing some canned material and wanted to go and try it out at the "beer garage."
This presented a couple of challenges:
1) Bar game within day game, midweek
2) I was sarging solo
3) Live music is a good excuse to sarge alone, but it's considered taboo to try and PU because "we're all just here for the music" or whatever
So I decided to take my choppa down there because it adds to the bad boy image I'm trying to cultivate. I peacocked it up a bit (wristband, pearl button shirt, Oakley Gascans, studded belt) and headed down there. I walked in with a smile and a purpose, like I owned the MF'er. The first target I see is a little Filipino, maybe a 7.5/8 taking pictures of the band. We crossed paths and she smiled at me, giving me my first IOI. The three second rule reminded me to move in NOW. I walk up to her and say:
Me: You know, pictures of me aren't free.
She: (smiles) Really? Hold on, I left my handbag over by the bar. I'll be right back.
Me: You better.
I watch her walk over to where she said her handbag was and realize that she's there with some d-bag (AMOG? we'll see...) I give her a minute or two then I left. I felt this was the right move. But my plan was to come back about 15 mins later to the venue and demand that she buy me a drink for lying to me (a little AFC?). So I come back a bit later and walk right past her, not even acknowleding her presence. I'm stopped immediately by a blonde HB8.5 that I used to go to high school with and haven't seen in about 10 years. Luckily enough, she's standing right next to the target and AMOG (? still don't know about this guy) talking and what not. So I turn my back to the target and begin to try to spit some game on HB8.5 about how I'm training to become a professional soap box derby racer. We fluff for a bit and things are going really well with HB8.5, she's laughing and actually giving me a bit o' kino. My game was good I felt.
Just then HB8.5's friend walks up. She's about a 5 or 6. I get introduced to her and we continue to fluff for about another 5 minutes. All the while I'm thinking, "Chit, should I abort my original target?" Then I thought no, that I had to try and close the original target. Then I ask HB8.5 if these are her friends, as I nod to the target and the blocker. I felt this move was strong because the target had seen me gaming on this HB which gave me a little social value (right term?). Also, this might disarm the obstalce/AMOG. HB8.5 blew my plan when she said that she had only just met them. Damn. But I wasn't done. I tried out some good C/F on HB8.5 just because I had the opportunity and needed the practice on my delivery. It went well. Then I stopped her and said I had to go meet my buddy. I kino'd the 6 as I said "It was a pleasure meeting you" and got a positive response. I ignore the target as I leave. As I'm hopping on the scoot outside, I see her catch a glimpse of me and smile super big. She likes bikes.
So I take off again for about 15 mins to assess the situation while I catch some wind on the scoot. I go back this last time, spot the target sitting alone, and pounce.
Me: You owe me a drink.
Target: I knowwww. I'm sorry, but I got hung up. What are you drinking
Me: I don't drink and ride my bike.
Target: Yes, I saw your bike. Verrry nice.
Me: That piece? That's just my bar hopper.
Blammo!!! AMOG from out of nowhere sidles up, Seinfeld style. By this point, I'm sitting on the stool next to her. (Should I have re-positioned?) He gives me "the look." I felt that I needed to disarm this obstacle, so I got up and said, "So you know Jessie (HB8.5)?" He says, "No, we all just met her. I know Pilomina" and nods to my target. I said, "Right on. My name is (Magma). Nice to meet you." He said something about his name. I could tell by his body language that he was attempting to display alpha status.
Target: Hi, I'm Pilomina (sp? w/e)
Me: I bet I can spell it my first try. I took 2nd in the sixth grade spelling bee. I lost to Stephanie Taylor. But it's okay, she went on to become a doctor. (my attempt at a little C/F)
Target: (laughs) What's your name?
Me: (Magma). (Now at this point, I've positioned myself between the target and the blocker with my back to him.)
Target: What do you do?
Me: (Since the original HB8.5 was not friends with her I decided to recycle the pattern I used earlier) When I was 8, I wanted to be a clown. But now I repair cigarette lighters.
Target: (sincere laughter)
Just then, the obstacle in the form of AMOG goes right between us and sits down on the stool right next to her. He can tell I'm gaming, and he doesn't like it. Now this is all going down between band sets, and the next band is firing up, making it difficult to talk. I eject, tell them it was a pleasure to meet them, and take off.
Now, keep in mind that I'm just starting to game and have a lot to learn. I felt that I did a number of things right given my circumstances (recovering AFC, first real sarge using mainly MM, and sarging solo):
1) Approached immediately upon first IOI
2) When she didn't come back, I didn't track her down. But rather I left.
3) Upon return to venue, I attemted to open the set through (what I thought were) her friends.
4) Decent display of C/F.
5) Never faltered on my delivery and was strong and confident throughout.
These are things I think I did right. I would really appreciate any advice on how to handle AMOG's in this situation where I'm sarging solo. Also, general advice on my overall game/how to post a good FR would help a ton.
This presented a couple of challenges:
1) Bar game within day game, midweek
2) I was sarging solo
3) Live music is a good excuse to sarge alone, but it's considered taboo to try and PU because "we're all just here for the music" or whatever
So I decided to take my choppa down there because it adds to the bad boy image I'm trying to cultivate. I peacocked it up a bit (wristband, pearl button shirt, Oakley Gascans, studded belt) and headed down there. I walked in with a smile and a purpose, like I owned the MF'er. The first target I see is a little Filipino, maybe a 7.5/8 taking pictures of the band. We crossed paths and she smiled at me, giving me my first IOI. The three second rule reminded me to move in NOW. I walk up to her and say:
Me: You know, pictures of me aren't free.
She: (smiles) Really? Hold on, I left my handbag over by the bar. I'll be right back.
Me: You better.
I watch her walk over to where she said her handbag was and realize that she's there with some d-bag (AMOG? we'll see...) I give her a minute or two then I left. I felt this was the right move. But my plan was to come back about 15 mins later to the venue and demand that she buy me a drink for lying to me (a little AFC?). So I come back a bit later and walk right past her, not even acknowleding her presence. I'm stopped immediately by a blonde HB8.5 that I used to go to high school with and haven't seen in about 10 years. Luckily enough, she's standing right next to the target and AMOG (? still don't know about this guy) talking and what not. So I turn my back to the target and begin to try to spit some game on HB8.5 about how I'm training to become a professional soap box derby racer. We fluff for a bit and things are going really well with HB8.5, she's laughing and actually giving me a bit o' kino. My game was good I felt.
Just then HB8.5's friend walks up. She's about a 5 or 6. I get introduced to her and we continue to fluff for about another 5 minutes. All the while I'm thinking, "Chit, should I abort my original target?" Then I thought no, that I had to try and close the original target. Then I ask HB8.5 if these are her friends, as I nod to the target and the blocker. I felt this move was strong because the target had seen me gaming on this HB which gave me a little social value (right term?). Also, this might disarm the obstalce/AMOG. HB8.5 blew my plan when she said that she had only just met them. Damn. But I wasn't done. I tried out some good C/F on HB8.5 just because I had the opportunity and needed the practice on my delivery. It went well. Then I stopped her and said I had to go meet my buddy. I kino'd the 6 as I said "It was a pleasure meeting you" and got a positive response. I ignore the target as I leave. As I'm hopping on the scoot outside, I see her catch a glimpse of me and smile super big. She likes bikes.
So I take off again for about 15 mins to assess the situation while I catch some wind on the scoot. I go back this last time, spot the target sitting alone, and pounce.
Me: You owe me a drink.
Target: I knowwww. I'm sorry, but I got hung up. What are you drinking
Me: I don't drink and ride my bike.
Target: Yes, I saw your bike. Verrry nice.
Me: That piece? That's just my bar hopper.
Blammo!!! AMOG from out of nowhere sidles up, Seinfeld style. By this point, I'm sitting on the stool next to her. (Should I have re-positioned?) He gives me "the look." I felt that I needed to disarm this obstacle, so I got up and said, "So you know Jessie (HB8.5)?" He says, "No, we all just met her. I know Pilomina" and nods to my target. I said, "Right on. My name is (Magma). Nice to meet you." He said something about his name. I could tell by his body language that he was attempting to display alpha status.
Target: Hi, I'm Pilomina (sp? w/e)
Me: I bet I can spell it my first try. I took 2nd in the sixth grade spelling bee. I lost to Stephanie Taylor. But it's okay, she went on to become a doctor. (my attempt at a little C/F)
Target: (laughs) What's your name?
Me: (Magma). (Now at this point, I've positioned myself between the target and the blocker with my back to him.)
Target: What do you do?
Me: (Since the original HB8.5 was not friends with her I decided to recycle the pattern I used earlier) When I was 8, I wanted to be a clown. But now I repair cigarette lighters.
Target: (sincere laughter)
Just then, the obstacle in the form of AMOG goes right between us and sits down on the stool right next to her. He can tell I'm gaming, and he doesn't like it. Now this is all going down between band sets, and the next band is firing up, making it difficult to talk. I eject, tell them it was a pleasure to meet them, and take off.
Now, keep in mind that I'm just starting to game and have a lot to learn. I felt that I did a number of things right given my circumstances (recovering AFC, first real sarge using mainly MM, and sarging solo):
1) Approached immediately upon first IOI
2) When she didn't come back, I didn't track her down. But rather I left.
3) Upon return to venue, I attemted to open the set through (what I thought were) her friends.
4) Decent display of C/F.
5) Never faltered on my delivery and was strong and confident throughout.
These are things I think I did right. I would really appreciate any advice on how to handle AMOG's in this situation where I'm sarging solo. Also, general advice on my overall game/how to post a good FR would help a ton.