Well, I really can't help you with what to say at a bar; because I haven't had experience with that. But, I do know how and where I met my wonderful husband. I was living on my own and had to do my laundry at a laundromat. My husband was on his own, too and paid the attendant to do his laundry for him. We saw each other across the room and BOOM, that was it!
I was using a washing machine close to a pay phone, and he went over to the phone and pretended to call someone just so he could get closer to me. I knew he was doing a fake call. Turns out that he called his own answering machine at his home.
Well, then he casually walked over to me and said; "I couldn't help but notice you from across the room and I see you're not wearing a ring. Would you be interested in going out?" I was hesitant and told him he could call me. He did and the rest is history. I insisted on driving for our first few dates, because I didn't trust him.
I guess that all this really says, is that you just can't plan these things. They just happen! I'm glad you're not desperate and you're being picky. Good for you! My daughter met her husband in a library. They're both book worms! Maybe you could try some different places and hang out. Maybe you could ask the married ladies how they met their husbands and get some ideas that way.
I think you'll be a great catch for some lucky woman out there. You're good looking and smart; so you've already got a lot more going for you than average joe. Terri