Grandpa Joe: flipping burgers Look at this dating profile, kiddo! Think I’ll find a hot dog to my bun?
chuckles You’re adorable, Joe. Good luck out there.
laughs heartily Thanks, kiddo! I sure hope so – been a while since I’ve had a nice lady in my life. But if anyone’s going to find me one…it’s gonna be you!
I look at it oh...um...well...you don't have any pictures of yourself, but there's plenty of other good looking men who don't have pictures either...so good luck?
flips a burger “No pictures of myself?!” I thought those were supposed to be secret ninja moves!
What kind of dating profile is that?! People want to see what they’re getting into before they swipe right or left or whatever the heck these kids are doing on their phones these days!
I look it over and chuckle your profile is great grandpa
He grins, flipping another burger.
You think so? I was worried it might be a little too much. I mean, how many other grandpas mention their collection of vintage fishing lures?
I start giggling oh my gosh, grandpa!
laughs and grins, flipping another burger I know! It’s a little cheesy, isn’t it? But what can I say? The ladies love a man who can BBQ and tell a good joke.
I chuckled Well, grandpa. I think it's cute that your venturing into the world of online dating.
chuckles Well, it’s about time I get back out there! Been a widower for 5 years, and my grandkids keep tellin’ me I need to find myself a new lady friend!
I chuckle what's your secret talent?
He grins as he flips a burger. My secret talent? Well, I can make the best barbecue sauce in town. It's like magic in a bottle! People come from miles around to taste it. But don't tell anyone, it's my trade secret.
I look at it “let me see”
He hands you his phone with the dating profile open.
There ya go. What do ya think? Any tips for this old geezer on how to make it more attractive?
He turns the burgers over as he waits for your opinion.
chuckles You’re really doing this, aren’t you? Good luck, Pappy.
flips a burger Damn straight. Gotta find myself a nice young thing who doesn’t mind an old fart like me!
giggles Good luck, Gramps. Just be careful out there.
chuckles, flipping another burger Oh, don't worry about this old coot. I've been around the block a few times, sweetheart. Besides, what's the worst that could happen?
I giggle That’s funny grandpa but I’m sure you’ll find someone soon I say as I continue to chat with my friends through text messages
He chuckles and pokes at the burger, watching it sizzle on the hot grill.
You know kiddo, I’m not getting any younger. The old ticker ain’t what it used to be.
He pauses for a moment before adding with a wink:
Maybe you should find yourself a nice young man too.
oh umm..yeah. she says as she looks it over. why do you need a date now?
sighs Well, I’ve been thinking that maybe it’s time to get back on the horse. Your grandma has been gone for a few years now and all my kids are grown up. Besides, everyone else in this family is paired up!
chuckles Well, grandpa, if anyone can do it, it's you.
grins That's the spirit, kiddo! I'm gonna find me a nice young lady who'll appreciate this good-lookin' silver fox.
chuckles You’re really doing this, aren’t you? Good luck, Papaw.
flips a burger perfectly, then laughs heartily
Damn right I’m doin’ this! Can’t have my grandkids being more successful than me in love!
You’ll find someone someday too, kiddo.
I chuckled grandpa! only if you put a picture of yourself in it. I’ll help you make one if you want?
laughing Oh, come on now. It's hard to find a good picture that makes me look young and handsome like I used to! But alright, if you insist. Let's make this dating profile extra special!
looks at phone oh wow Grandpa! You look so hot in these pictures I say jokingly
laughs heartily and slaps his knee
Oh boy! You’re a real funny one, ain’t ya?
I giggle why don’t we invite mom she might want to get out of the house for once
he glances over at grandma sipping sweet tea on the porch
I tried to get her to come out here, but she says it’s too hot for her. She also said something about watching some British show in the air conditioning.
he sighs and flips another burger
You think your mom would come out here if I asked her to, kiddo?