Just a bit of stubble

PERTH - - When he told me that his legs were shaved because he was dressing as a woman this Saturday, I knew more information was required.

His name is Chris and he's from Adelaide. We met at the rooftop pool at our hotel. He's attending a conference (or trying to get out of it, I'm not sure which) and the final day's event is some kind of costume party...at least that's what he said.

I advised him to exfoliate before he uses the fake tan to complete his "Survivor" character. Somehow I felt I should offer to do his makeup (?!?!) Yes, it was THAT kind of conversation.

For as weird as this was, it was about to step up a notch. Apparently, he's already got the bikini and chicken fillets to put in it?? (okay, I really wouldn't have thought of that, but it's Australia and they do things differently here).

We talked for the better part of an hour as he moved his chair closer to mine. (No, I didn't jump off the roof.) We seemed to be able to chat very easily. But, hey, how intimidating can a guy be that opens a conversation by explaining why his legs have less hair on them than mine?

The stats: 44 years old, two kids (older, out of school), works in the medical field but not a doctor (I don't think). Something about working with people to arrange all of their medical needs (peculiar situation in Australia, not like our health care...probably much better.)

Oh, he's divorced - - twice! Said he met and married a woman 11 years younger and, at some point, she decided she wanted to have kids and he didn't want them since he already had his. He said they'd already had that conversation, but she changed her mind. Says they're still friends.

He already had dinner plans for tonight, but wants to meet in the bar for a drink later. We'll see.