So the innocent few drinks with an old, but recently relationshiply traumatised, friend on Friday has now morphed into the biggest challenge I have faced in the past decade.

Yes, I think he should get back on the bike and start meeting people again after splitting with his partner of 6 years

No, I dont think that at 40 he has missed the chance to be the fantastic father I know he will be

Yes, I know it was a bad idea agreeing to go speed dating with him for moral support

And yes, it was a shockingly bad idea to let both our competitive natures get the better of us and put a monetary challenge together based on valid phone numbers harvested during said speed dating event.

So I think I will be an importer of carved wooden elephants for the night....should provoke some interesting coversations

And as long as it gets me one more phone number than him...then I'll be happy

Oh and also that he finds a nice girl.