“My third grades crush was named (her name), I used to pull her hair and steal her crayons”

“Well my grandpa told me that’s how he met my grandma”

Lighten it up wit humor and change topics move the convo forward

“So you from here originally?”

Or

“You might have all my weaknesses”

"Of course ;)" and then change the topic

Still can't seem to be able to secure a date. She's also like 40 miles away so idk if i should bother.