Love bloomed in the Fred Meyer garden center.

In the heart of the Treasure Valley, where locals embody the spirit of #BoiseNice, an unexpected romance unfolded at the Fred Meyer on Orchard.

Passionately chronicled in 53 succinct words in the Missed Connections section of Boise Craigslist, a single man in his late 50s found himself smitten with a silver-haired siren in a yellow summer dress.

I let you in front of me at the checkout by the Garden Center. We flirted a bit and if you couldn’t tell I was really hoping we could have flirted more.

You: I would guess late 60’s to early 70’s. Silver hair with blue highlights, yellow summer dress.

Me: late 50’s, khaki shorts, black shirt, blonde hair.

Flirty older women are the hottest. Let’s do it again.

In her late 60s to early 70s, she exuded the sort confidence that only comes with age and experience. The khaki-clad 50-something knew he was ready to bag granny before he even bagged his own groceries.

Granny's Got Game

Their spark was undeniable as the two exchanged flirtatious banter in the checkout line. Could it have been her pacemaker? Possibly, but we doubt our gerontophile would've cared. In a world obsessed with dating apps and profile pics, this vivacious grandma demonstrates true love is blind, if not contingent upon bifocals.

Love is timeless in Boise.

Middle-aged Lothario's yen for glamorous grannies proves we're never too old to find love.

This Boise love story is more than just a missed connection; it's a testament to the belief that love is timeless. Whether you're in your carefree 20s or your golden 70s, love can find you anywhere—even in the garden center at Fred Meyer.

Here's to hoping the khaki man and his foxy old maid get to "do it again."

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