| May 29, 2006 @ 3:39 PM |
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painter007
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I am curious what anyone does on a first date...I am not fond of the dinner date or movie date so I usually plan something. Some of the things I have planned are..
I have taken them to play hockey...fencing lessons...cooking lesson...river trips...lunch and a hike...salsa lessons... rock wall climb .These are just for the first couple hours but always fun...
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| May 29, 2006 @ 3:52 PM |
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willsmalto
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My first date is always traditional......a romantic movie after a great dinner. Those you cited could fit in a few days later cos of time constraint, but would be ok on the first day if I went out with YOU..painter.   
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| May 29, 2006 @ 5:05 PM |
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Loreli
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It really depends on what two people are interested in!!
I've gone to dinner, I've gone boating, bowling, hung out with friends, or bbq'd at home. Nothing's set in stone-go with the flow!
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| May 29, 2006 @ 5:30 PM |
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AngelLight
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Anything conducive to being able to talk and get to know one another.....I generally prefer dinner at a relatively quiet restaurant to start things off, then after dinner most any event would be ok......going out for coffee, seeing a movie, taking a walk, going down to the water, going out dancing, playing pool, having a drink at a lounge with relaxing yet contemporary music, that kinda thing.
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| May 29, 2006 @ 5:37 PM |
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LipGlossQueen9
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i'd prefer to stay at home, then nobody has to worry about paying.
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| May 29, 2006 @ 5:51 PM |
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Say_Yes
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I like quiet locations that are conducive to conversation, often opting for something quick. Meeting for coffee, a drink after work, etc., seems to work well. If we are having a nice time, then I normally suggest dinner. If not, then we part ways, with little stress. I never do a movie on a first date.
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| May 29, 2006 @ 6:08 PM |
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DipityDoo
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Coffee or lunch (not dinner) was the norm for me, if meeting for the first time.
That became my rule after a few experiences where I found out the man was expecting something physical.
With my current guy, though, we did 2 museums in one Saturday afternoon. That was great....and I suggest something like that only if you're very certain there could be something there. Coffee or lunch can be much quicker and offers a better escape clause if it's,....well....a fizzle.
But, in this instance, the next date was the next day...where he cooked me dinner. The next date was the next weekend, where I cooked him dinner. And the rest is.......still going. :)
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| May 29, 2006 @ 6:09 PM |
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Heaveninawildflower
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I never do a movie on a first date.
Absolutely agree on that one, also the low stress thing. I try to avoid anything where there's a considerable commitment to time...if it's going well, you can always find a way to extend it, but it can be uncomfortable cutting it short if it's not.
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| May 29, 2006 @ 6:17 PM |
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spongebob777
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I like the casual type of date. I took my ex wife to a race and to a bonfire at a friends house afterward. Apparently she enjoyed it.
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| May 29, 2006 @ 6:45 PM |
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chinabull2000
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I've had various first dates.... drinks, dinner, bowling, theme park, staff party (big mistake!!), beach.... I tihnk next time I'd like to do something more adventurous, perhaps bungee jumping or paragliding would be fun.
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| May 29, 2006 @ 7:11 PM |
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Jankia
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It really depends on what two people are interested in!!
I agree with Loreli
I seriously doubt very many couples on a first date are both going to be interested in bungee jumpin or rock climbing so I wouldnt consider something that is a distraction to the reason your having a first date to begin with,exploring each other to find out if there will ever be a second date.
To me this is best done sitting alone with each other to talk while having a dinner.If our relationship looked promising I would suggest sharing a movie or visiting a place with a band together.
If the first date were during the day,I would suggest to her that we find a park or a zoo to hike in to explore it and each other. If in the summer a local town festival or fair.
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| May 29, 2006 @ 8:06 PM |
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walkingman
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I like a nice place to have dinner and then head to a park for a walk.. If there is any kind of cultural event to go to then that is nice to. . I think the 2 people find a common place where they both feel comfortable at. I like to just talk and get to know a person so there are many place's to do that.
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| May 29, 2006 @ 8:11 PM |
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MotownManiax
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Nicest first date was picnic lunch on a Saturday afternoon, then a tour of an historic house and garden. 
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| May 29, 2006 @ 8:51 PM |
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Jankia
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I think my first date with Loreli would be meeting in the garden.
We could both Turnip to help one another 
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| May 29, 2006 @ 9:00 PM |
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MotownManiax
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You could make each other "bloom", Jankia.
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| May 29, 2006 @ 9:00 PM |
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Loreli
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Sounds like a plan....I like gardens
(gotcha, huh...)
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| May 29, 2006 @ 9:04 PM |
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Jankia
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Ive got something really profound to add to this garden date but I'll best just keep tillin and mind myself.
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| May 29, 2006 @ 9:52 PM |
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definitelydi
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I like to keep it simple, stoopid! Coffee, walks, lunches...etc. I also like to keep it inexpensive no matter who is paying.
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| May 29, 2006 @ 10:16 PM |
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dowens
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HMmmm......most of my first dates start off by me pulling over to the curb and producing a twenty from my wallet...
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| May 29, 2006 @ 10:23 PM |
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nah12
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 a $20 
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