My first-ever was at gas station. She was finishing at a nearby pump and smiled.
Next was one with boyfriend at grocery store and not long after library. We both smiled and said Hi.
I’ve run into several longtime favorites (one is leading candidate for my ATF) at our local park: Two of them acknowledged me, but otherwise didn’t communicate. They later told me that’s what they thought I’d want (not at all). Another one hugged me and then introduced me to her boyfriend! Prior to that I saw her at another club she was scouting. She invited me to sit down with her, her ex mother-in-law, and a male friend.
Saw another one I didn’t know well, but she didn’t see me. I might have said Hi, but she was with who appeared to be her Mom. I had seen this same one in library on campus some years ago, but again she didn’t see me. I might have gone over and said Hi, but she was at a table library working on a group project (proof that some actually are in school!). Oh another one at park. She didn’t see me and she was with two guys.
At our county fair, a short-term favorite caught eyes with me, mouthed “what are you doing here?” walked over to hug me and went on her way.
At a big party event last St. Patrick’s Day night, I thought a woman was looking at me. But I couldn’t place her. She was with a guy, so I hesitated to approach her. Eventually, SHE DID! Gave me a big hug. Out of context I didn’t recognize her. We tried to talk but the music was too loud.
I think that’s it. I look forward to more encounters.
Addendum: A bit OT, but an interesting xperience/story. On way home from club I saw a familiar car pulled off the road. Was my then-fav and her then-gf. Turned out their car's fuel gauge was broken and they had run out of gas. I drove them to the gas station and back while they fought about the situation. Kind of cool to save a couple of "damsels in distress" who were also a couple.