Get Creative
The Fall season brings cooler temps but that doesn’t have to put a damper on your dating. This is the season to kick up your creativity a couple of notches. We all know that you don’t have to break the bank to go on a date. You just have to know the likes/dislikes of the person you are dating then put in a little research.
Do yourself a favor and bookmark our Bargain Hunter blog. Rana Cash outlines all the best bargains and she recently outlined 5 cheap date ideas!
Atlanta can be such a great city to go on a date. The city has its own energy and charm that sets the scene for you. I can tell you that people are getting bored with dinner and a movie.
Let’s have a little idea swapping today and see who has the goods on creative dates.
Raqi sent me a nice category of dates to plan:
1. Best date for under $40
2. Best Morning date
3. Best date centered around a theme
4. Best outdoors date
5. Best free date
6. Most unique dinner and a movie date
What could you add to this list? How do you come up with your date ideas?
Ladies like it when a man has a plan. If you can’t plan a date, it makes a certain impression. Do you usually have a plan for a date? Would you go on a second date with someone who didn’t bother to plan the first one?
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ImAPeach404
October 16th, 2009
8:38 am
Morning children!
You know, I’m a huge fan of cheap dates – I thrive off my Entertainment Book and seeing how much we can do for nothing. But dang! Brothas have the hardest time with planning dates when they don’t have money.
I’m looking forward to the feedback related to the topic, but if you all could offer me some advice on how to get a brotha to do some dang-on research and plan a budget friendly date HIMSELF, I could really use it. Like Wise said Ladies like it when a man has a plan…
Ideas:
- Join MeetUp..com and find groups in your area. Most times the meet-ups are free and offer a wide variety of activities
- Have game night at the crib
- Go on an outing to Super H Mart. It’s an asian grocery store and they have some of the most interesting products there! (I’m a foodie so this appeals to me)
- Plan an indoor picnic solely based off of food you already have in your kitchen/pantry… who cares if nothing “matches”
Professor
October 16th, 2009
8:50 am
Hey Peach and GM to all!
Ok Super H Market is my favorite place to go people watch and to find key ingredients for certain dishes I make.
I have some friends that host game night lots of fun!
Ok, Atlantic Station did the free movies, Piedmont Screen on the Green, Wednesday’s wind down jazz concerts that goes on in the spring at Centennial. I love people watching and dog watching at Piedmont, going to see the lighting of the Christmas tree (both Macy’s and Atlantic Station), any type of festivals such as the dogwood festival etc. Now is the time to take a short trip (one tank of gas) Anna Ruby Falls is great, and you can take a few sandwiches in the car and relax and unwind in the mist of nature.
One of my favorites when it gets a little bit colder light the fireplace and pull out some of that leftover cheese, fruit, wine and crackers and have your own private picnic.
Lady J
October 16th, 2009
8:56 am
Thumbs up is a great morning date to talk about life, politics, goals, and enjoy a greak breakfast in the tight quaint area!!!:) Happy Friday!
Cemeeli
October 16th, 2009
9:02 am
…morning…
Peach I appreciate the heads up on that Asian mart. Oh and, I like picnics too…
my friend that lives out in Johns Creek their backyard faces the golf yard, and we’ve had fun doing all sorts of “break the rules” behind the white drapes that cover the downstairs deck….and since they travel and I know the gate code…and the…anyway…a picnic near a Golf Course…
Picnic & chill in the parking lot on top of the car…(old school)
Little League football/basketball games (dirt cheap)
Got friends that live in a lofts/studio in Moreland or Downtown are…get access to the roof…they have some BEAUTIFUL views…
“Thumbs UP” is a great inexpensive morning date…good morning spot…
…and my favorite is Wii Parties! Lub…lub…lub them…
qRia...A little scatty today
October 16th, 2009
9:05 am
Best date for under $40:
For guys that love cars a Car Show (That was my reason for asking about car shows here in Atlanta yesterday)
Best Morning Date:
Put together a Continental picnic breakfast and find the best view to watch the sunrise.
Best Theme Date:
Maybe choosing a date that is important to your S/O or that connects the two of you and finding out important facts in history that happened on that day and center the date around those. (i.e. Places, events, meals)
Also for a theme date, you can choose your S/O hobby or maybe their ethnic or cultural makeup and choose places to go reflecting on that or cook them a meal based on their history.
Best Outdoors Date:
Camping or hiking
Building sand castle along on the beach
An outdoor concert
Fruit picking
Best Free Date:
Go to the library and read together
Go to yard sales or flea market for some interesting finds
Volunteer somewhere
Thanksgiving Day lighting of the Great Christmas Tree
Christmas parades
Mo (aka Moeisha)
October 16th, 2009
9:14 am
Morning All!
okay now I did have a date at Borders once and I have also done the volunteering thing. Those were great dates, very easy going.
Now if I could get a man that is as into music as me (and take me to see Mint Condition) that would be LOVELY!
I will have to check out Super H Mart too, I’ll keep reading and takig notes.
Hey Lady J! How is lil Miss J?
Lady J
October 16th, 2009
9:14 am
Best free date is WWD in the spring…Great open meeting area to enjoy great live music and wind down mid week with great convo…free and priceless….lol A chic has grown to appreciate the tiny things that are rare to find…lol
qRia...A little scatty today
October 16th, 2009
9:17 am
Unique Dinner and Movie #1:
If you don’t own one, rent or buy a projector and create your own “drive-in” movie in your own driveway or backyard. Rent a collection of DVD’s and have marathon night. Set up a small grill outside the car or by your lawn chairs and cook up some Vienna beefs dogs. Also don’t forget your soda and popcorn. Make a great evening of it.
Lady J
October 16th, 2009
9:17 am
Hey Mo, that Missy is doing well!!! Writing her name and ABC’s!!! I am proud of her however being 4 is a new season for us and she is off the chain whic is normal! LOL….Just getting it back double what I put out….lol!! how is lil man??? We did a Job Shadowing trip the other day to At&t and you crossed my mind…lol ok hit me @ ladyj_0817@yahoo.com we will catch up….and how bout those FALCONS!!! LOL Miss ya chica!
Tazzee - There's nothing better than love
October 16th, 2009
9:20 am
Morning Folks!
Don’t have much to add to this but I will be taking notes.
Did someone mention my favorite breakfast spot, Thumbs Up? Yes, I will be there after church on Sunday
Mo (aka Moeisha)
October 16th, 2009
9:23 am
Lady J – mail call!
Lady J
October 16th, 2009
9:24 am
Tazzee I love Thumbs Up!!!!!:) Hello also it’s been a while!
qRia...A little scatty today
October 16th, 2009
9:26 am
A good free Saturday morning/afternoon date is washing and detailing your cars together at home. You are spending time together, you are accomplishing something and then it can be fun or turn into fun.
However not every woman is up for those type of manual labor dates.
Professor
October 16th, 2009
9:27 am
October is my favorite month and spring and fall are my favorite seasons.
A day trip is nice if you want to look at the leaves changing and enjoy the weather. If you go apple picking you can always come home and make some apple dumplings or an apple pie for your sweetie.
The air shows (just left two weeks ago) are great and I do a lot of car shows…I just love cars are nice too. However they are pricey to me because I always end up buying stuff for my cars or something for me.
I love art all periods and all genres and from time to time I will get news of a gallery having a cocktail party showing off some of their artist…of course I go to view the art. The caveat to that is you may end up buying something…those are nice and you can mingle a bit.
The state fair is always nice in the fall…
Cemeeli
October 16th, 2009
9:27 am
Hey Miss Lady J!
Tazzee – “Thumbs Up” got me salivating over here…guess my breakfast will have to do…cost me 1.58…
Peach did you mention the Entertainment Book? Good call…
Cemeeli
October 16th, 2009
9:29 am
Mo I like Borders…most book stores they smell good too.
Melo
October 16th, 2009
9:31 am
Brothas have the hardest time with planning dates when they don’t have money
well said.
The cheapest dates are nice when u still have the otpion to use the money in ur pocket but u dont coz u like the idea of this cheap date.
Lady J
October 16th, 2009
9:32 am
Hey Cee-Cee!!!!!:) Borders is hot too!!! LOL That is back on my list as I go get Byron Pitts book and read but that’s a great spot too…silence and togetherness is a great concept as well! Silence is GOLDEN!:)
Mo (aka Moeisha)
October 16th, 2009
9:33 am
Cemeeli – Borders or Barnes & Nobles! They are comfy, some have the lil coffee shops in them as well. You can camp out for hours and chill. I do that by myself sometimes but it was fun as a date too. Plus the only time they seem to be crowded is the holiday season
Cemeeli
October 16th, 2009
9:34 am
@Raqi – Lol we all have scatty days i feel one coming on if my boss don’t get here soon…
Melo
October 16th, 2009
9:36 am
Cheap date:
The weather is promising to be nice and cool,So?
you make lots of coffee at home,lie in bed,reading forbes,Fortune or Bus week magzine whilst she lays beside u,watching lifetime!
Cemeeli
October 16th, 2009
9:39 am
“Silence is GOLDEN!:)”
Lady J I love that when they show that tagline at the movies…Fernbank is a silent facility…employees are reminded during breaks to make phone calls in the phone area.
Mo Right…i read magazines that i don’t subscribe in there just hanging out…and they are the best gifts for holiday giving…you are not pressed to give a co-worker 20-25 dollars at Borders…15 suffice.
ImAPeach404
October 16th, 2009
9:39 am
I always forget about the tree lightings – thanks folks!
My new crib has a gas “flip the switch” fireplace and I cannot WAIT to use it
Def a nice spot for an indoor picnic Professor
I keep hearing about Thumbs Up…
Little league games – cute idea Cemeeli And yes, me and my Entertainment book are like this (crossing fingers) son!
Yall, we need some winter friendly ideas too, lol.
Melo nothing wrong with a cheap date when you have money. It’s about the thought process and planning when it comes to dates.
THE INFAMOUS DK
October 16th, 2009
9:42 am
The flying biscuit in L5P is a great early morning date
Professor
October 16th, 2009
9:42 am
The cheapest dates are nice when u still have the otpion to use the money in ur pocket but u dont coz u like the idea of this cheap date.
Melo, my man I agree on this totally. I used to stay at home if the funds were low and when I go out I take the money that I can spend, NOT my money for bills. So I am with you a cheap date is cool, but you still want money in your pocket just in case.
I will say this I think a man can plan a cheap date, but if he is out with a woman that does not share his view it will be an expensive date. How many guys have suggested appetizers and drinks, at a spot where these things are reasonably price…well the date orders an entrée and mess up the whole money forecast projected for that date?
Cemeeli
October 16th, 2009
9:43 am
@ LadyJ – You’re so sweet…THANKS!
qRia...A little scatty today
October 16th, 2009
9:44 am
ImAPeach We have an older house so our fireplaces are not that trouble-free, sometimes I wish they were. But I do love the sound of the burning wooden crackling in my old-time fireplace. The sound itself is so relaxing. I tell ya it’s getting cold quick around here. I just may be lighting some fire real soon.
Professor
October 16th, 2009
9:45 am
Melo I forgot to mention that my ex and I would read the paper together, drink coffee and listen to some quite music…just plain chilling out maybe munching on a Danish or something that is cool, but after a few hours we were ready to get out. Ohh which brings me to another favorite…bike riding at Silver Comet I have gone on dates especially this time of year where we rented bikes there and rode a few miles…afterwards we had a sandwich somewhere…real cool.
Melo
October 16th, 2009
9:46 am
Ride Marta with ur girl,all the way from Airport to Sandy Springs,just talking..and do it again form east to west and back,jus talking….
On weekend,marta is lovely coz there are few pple travelling and kinda quiet too.
U can also watch the planes take off and land from the southern-most platform on marta.
Cemeeli
October 16th, 2009
9:46 am
“Yall, we need some winter friendly ideas too, lol.”
Peach – StarLite with blankets and hot cocoa.
qRia...A little scatty today
October 16th, 2009
9:47 am
Cemeeli I am working on very little sleep today. The baby has cold, I hope that is all it is, and she is home with her father now. He is waiting for the insurance co. to send out the adjuster to look at our roof. I may have to end up leaving to take her to the doctor. I told him to call me if her fever returns.
But right now I want to close my door and take a nap.
qRia...A little scatty today
October 16th, 2009
9:48 am
Winter Friendly? Ice skating.
Cemeeli
October 16th, 2009
9:48 am
“Ride Marta with ur girl,all the way from Airport to Sandy Springs,just talking”
@Melo – oh, okay. Can we get off at Perimeter and BUY something…lol..
Melo
October 16th, 2009
9:49 am
Proff,the Silver Comet thing sounds nice..but i may have to buy me a gun.
Aftr that Charles Hindon murder thang,kinda scary, unless there are lots of pple out there.
Professor
October 16th, 2009
9:51 am
During the holiday season I have always gone on dates that included seeing Christmas lights…from Lake Lanier…Callaway Gardens are driving around in your neighborhood. Grab your favorite Christmas CDs go and get some hot chocolate or coffee and ride you can do it on a grand scale a little dinner before at home and do a drive somewhere or small scale grab the keys, go through Dunkin doughnuts drive thru and just ride through some sub divisions.
qRia...A little scatty today
October 16th, 2009
9:52 am
Infamous I like the The Flying Biscuit also. We go to the one on Roswell.
qRia...A little scatty today
October 16th, 2009
9:54 am
Professor riding around seeing the christmas lights is a nice idea. Some neighborhoods go all out with the christmas yard decorating.
Cemeeli
October 16th, 2009
9:54 am
“winter friendly ideas”
Hit Florida! just gas up and go…take some cooler/snacks…also North Carolina is absolutely gorgeous this time of year!
Mo (aka Moeisha)
October 16th, 2009
9:55 am
Now since I like sports, it would be nothing for my ex and I to spend afternoons/evenings watching football/basketball/baseball/tennis. I always enjoyed those dates too, and to make it more fun we would cheer for opposite teams (which most times was a given Im a hometown fan and he was a Mets/Saints/LSU fan).
qRia...A little scatty today
October 16th, 2009
9:56 am
Cemeeli I was thinking going the other direction. Up towards Tennessee. I love riding thru the mountain during the fall and seeing the tree changing. It’s just an awesome sight.
Melo
October 16th, 2009
9:57 am
In todays weather,a morning date at Starbucks or any nice coffee shop wld be ideal.
Coffee with muffins/croissants/donoughts then if u kinda tired of talking ,sit butt by butt as u flip each page,one by one, of the Wall Strret Journal/NY Times….guys,u can guide her towards the Living section of the paper and if u see any rings for sale in there,just ask casually which one she likes best,that may get u smewhere warm be4 the day is over.
Professor
October 16th, 2009
9:57 am
Honestly I think there are plenty of options out there for inexpensive dating you just need a partner that recognize this and have an open mind.
I love Halloween and the kids in my neighborhood wear the best costumes, well passing out the candy is fun and seeing the kids dressed up and after it is over you can have some drinks and finger food at home and do your own costumes…if you want to be naughty.
@Melo I have only been on Saturday morning or mid day on Saturdays plenty of people and I always go with my date. I would never go there by myself especially in the evening…I feel very safe during the times I have been.
@qaRi I bet your kids would love it so that is also a cheap family outing you can always make the hot cocoa at home!
IWDLIKE2DATE
October 16th, 2009
9:58 am
MELO – A guy suggesting Marta to a female that rides it during the week is not a good idea for a date. Maybe if you are with someone you care about the smell and people are not so bad.
qRia...A little scatty today
October 16th, 2009
10:00 am
One thing I did back when I was dating the Nature Guy, we spent a cold Sunday afternoon putting a puzzle together. I think it was a thousand pieces. It was nice.
That is something I would like to do with the marido also. He loves to play chess so I know he has the patience to do it.
Professor
October 16th, 2009
10:01 am
In NY I love the storefront windows during the holiday season, but here is Atlanta I like walking Phipps and Lenox looking at the decorations too. It is always fun to decorate the tree together as well.
Yellow River Game ranch is a good spot if you are not afraid of animals and love nature…I have been on dates there and it we had a blast feeding the deer, goats etc. Now is the perfect time to go.
IWDLIKE2DATE
October 16th, 2009
10:02 am
I know I would just like to get a date. I have been single for years. I am two seconds from running naked on Peachtree Street.
qRia...A little scatty today
October 16th, 2009
10:03 am
Melo my marido and I both read the paper but our thing to do together now is to look thru the coupons and sale papers on Sundays after breakfast. Some may not call it fun, but it’s our thing.
ImAPeach404
October 16th, 2009
10:03 am
Melo! I freakin love the airport!!! Lol. Sitting and watching the people is the best! But I love the idea of riding Marta (which I like doing too) and watching the planes take off from the platform! Nice!
Which reminds me – I remember a LONG time ago on here, someone mentioned there was a place to park your car and watch the planes take off… would anyone happen to recall that location?
Raqi I didn’t realize that was you. Ha! And, ice skating? I can dig it!
Melo
October 16th, 2009
10:05 am
IWDLIKE2DATE??
so is coffee at Dungin or starbucks cool with u..i have enough for muffins/croissants or a whole breakfast of eggs and bacon if u hungry..
after u see that u like me and i do u too,then we hit marta and talk somre??
Cemeeli
October 16th, 2009
10:05 am
@ IWDLIKE2DATE – …thanks for that…lol…
Am i the only person on earth that likes hot apple cider? When i make it people eek at it..
Poppa Grande
October 16th, 2009
10:06 am
Morning dates: 1)Flying Biscuit is good
2)We also do the Front Page News weekend brunch. Crescent Ave.
Free date: 1)Walking through Centennial Park during the holiday season after they have trees decorated it looks pretty nice.
2)A fall picnic in piedmont park.
3)Also, High Museum on the first Saturday of the month (if you are a Fulton County resident)
Cheap Tix:
Zoo Atlanta – even cheaper if you go the Atlantatix and get them for 1/2 price.
Our favorite autumn dates are to Helen, GA (if nothing more than enjoying the colorful leaves in the mountains) or Biltmore Estates (Asheville, NC) pretty much for the same reason.
Let’s not forget, the GA State Fair in Perry (which is ending this weekend). But there are plenty of county fairs around the metro area until around Thanksgiving.
M. (pronounced M dot)
October 16th, 2009
10:06 am
Good day everyone.
Here is my playbook on dating in Atlanta. I was interviewed for the AJC on budget dating last year so I will put my 2 cents in:
http://www.ajc.com/living/content/living/stories/2008/12/29/budget_dating.html
1. Volunteering together is also a good date. It also can really let you know what kind of person you are dealing with. There are alot of Volunteer Organizations. I volunteered at Cafe 458, also tutoring kids in computers on the weekends, and also helping homeless people transition back into the workforce.
2. A good option that no one really ever talks about is Happy Hour or After Work Dates. Most places usually have great specials after work sometimes on mixed drinks, wine, beer, appetizers, etc. Also if you dont like the person, you know you wont have to stay for that long. Had a after work date last week at Tin Lizzy’s, we had tacos, chips and salsa, and margaritas and the bill was under $40.00.
3. Franchises (applebees, chilis, fridays, etc) are a big no no. Even though they have great specials they show the ultimate lack of creativtiy and planning.
3. Due to the recession, Atlanta has seen a huge influx of Pre-Fix Dinner specials and prices. So sign up for different restaurants e-newsletters. Sometimes its just a special going on for the month or event time.
@ImAPeach404
I liked your game night idea, but usually people really aren’t comfortable going to someone’s house early in the early dating stages.
Professor
October 16th, 2009
10:06 am
Raqi now the puzzle sounds nice…I have played Scrabble with an ex
Cemeeli
October 16th, 2009
10:06 am
@ Professor – They stopped it…they give tickets to park on that strip now…i just take the lil one to Charlie Brown to see plane landings.
Leggs
October 16th, 2009
10:07 am
Good morning everyone!
I will be taking notes since I have nothing to add.
@ImAPeach ~ be careful with those gas fireplaces. It’s like throwing $100’s away. By a starter log (I think that’s what they’re called) and get your own logs and start your fire. Same affect, no gas, no higher bill!!
qRia...A little scatty today
October 16th, 2009
10:09 am
Cemeeli I love apple cider and usually make it around Christmas time…cinnamon sticks, oranges, cloves. lemon juice….
ImAPeach404
October 16th, 2009
10:10 am
Poppa I keep my old drivers license strictly to get into the High Free
And, is Atlanttix a website? I couldn’t find it…
You guys have given me some really great ideas. Things are tight for my friend these days… However, I still don’t like the idea of all the date planning coming from me
Melo
October 16th, 2009
10:10 am
IWDLIKE2DATE??
running naked on Peachtree Street
nekkked???….if u say that,that jus sounds like u have a blocked pipe,thats all..
Not a big problem, if u ask me!
Leggs
October 16th, 2009
10:10 am
@IWDLIKE2DATE ~ that was funny. It’s getting too cold. Be patient, it will happen. I know, I’m on the poster with a few others!
Poppa Grande
October 16th, 2009
10:11 am
Hot apple cider is good. I am just not a hot beverage kinda of guy. Johnnie Walker black label warms me up just a good or even better.
qRia...A little scatty today
October 16th, 2009
10:12 am
ImA the Marietta Ice Center used to be a good place to go. I haven’t been in a while so I don’t know the present conditions of it.
Poppa Grande
October 16th, 2009
10:13 am
Peach – Atlantatix is a half price ticket place. We get tickets to most of our Fox Theater events from it.
There is a website but you can’t make purchases on it. They have locations at Underground Atlanta and a kiosk at Lenox Square.
Cemeeli
October 16th, 2009
10:13 am
@ PoppaG – Tomorrow i’m headed to State Fair…cain’t wait.
ImAPeach404
October 16th, 2009
10:13 am
Lol, thanks for the advice Leggs. I was wondering if it was going to destroy my gas bill. The builder claims that after 15 mins the room will be so hot I’ll want to turn it off anyway *shurgs*
Poppa Grande
October 16th, 2009
10:15 am
It is actually Atlantix . For plays, you call ahead on the day of the show to find out if they have any 1/2 price seats for your desired show.
http://www.atlantaperforms.com/Discount-Tickets/AtlanTIX-Half-Price.html
SEC
October 16th, 2009
10:16 am
U really dont have to spend alot of money to make a woman feel special…heres something i did. Go buy rose petals which are 4.99 for more than you need. buy tea light candle 3.99. some bubble bath 3.00. If you want buy some lotion for her massage. Treat her to you own spa date and its less that 15 dollars and she will enjoy it way more than a normal massage because of the though. Give her a bubble bath with rose petals in it and the tea light candle lit around the bath. Put on some soft music and let her be and tell her when she is ready for her message to let you know..
qRia...A little scatty today
October 16th, 2009
10:16 am
M dot Franchises are the epitome of creativity however they are good for inexpensive dates. You can get a coupon for two entree for $20.
ImAPeach404
October 16th, 2009
10:16 am
@ Raqi and Poppa – thanks!
Hey… don’t they turn Atlantic Station into a winder wonderland with snow and ice skating? I know I saw that in the AJC one year but I don’t recall seeing it since.
Melo
October 16th, 2009
10:18 am
Tomorrow i’m headed to State Fair…cain’t wait
i have made a proposal to the budget director and awaiting her reply,we might meet there!
SEC
October 16th, 2009
10:19 am
If you want to go out. The movie tavern in tucker is nice. Dinner and the movie all in one. tickets are 7.50 each unless you are a student then its 5.00. You can order food and drinks there and they will bring them to you in the theatre. Its not hard to do it for less than 40.00, just depends on what you order.
Poppa Grande
October 16th, 2009
10:20 am
Cee
Have fun. We aren’t going this year.
I am headed to the “prettiest little village in the plains” aka Auburn AL. They are playing the Kentucky Wildcats. SEC football is awesome. I am excited!!!! I grew up as an Auburn Tiger fan during the days of Bo Jackson.
IWDLIKE2DATE
October 16th, 2009
10:22 am
Melo – You are correct.
Leggs – Everyone keeps tell me that too! I am ready now!
Barnes & Nobles and Starbucks or Art Museum would be perfect dates for me and all are free.
qRia...A little scatty today
October 16th, 2009
10:27 am
A fun thing Mase and I did once was went to a creek and gathered some stones. I used them to make a flower bed. It was fun rolling up the pants legs walking thru the water trying to find the most interesting yet pretty stones. You can find them about as big as a small head of cabbage to put in your yard.
Leggs
October 16th, 2009
10:28 am
Well, everyone keeps telling me that too. The key is to believe in yourself and be patient. It’s not the end of the world. Keep doing you. Keep loving you. Enjoy your own company and keep it moving. I know what I’ve been doing wrong and I’m in the process of correcting one problematic area. Perhaps you may need to do a little more self-reflecting??? No matter what, keep smiling and throw all bricks away that may help you seal your heart! Not a good look.
@Cee, I’m suppose to be going to the fair tomorrow, but lil leggs isn’t sure if she wants to go or go to a track meet and cheer on some of her friends.
M. (pronounced M dot)
October 16th, 2009
10:28 am
@qRia…A little scatty today
I see…I just thought women never took Franchises serious in the wooing stages but ok!
Cemeeli
October 16th, 2009
10:28 am
@ Raqi and PoppaG – I’m glad someone i know like the cider…the spicy and cranberries is good.
yup
Poppa Grande
October 16th, 2009
10:29 am
Dave and Busters can be done for under $40. They have pay and play combos for $15 that include food and credits on the game play card.
Poppa Grande
October 16th, 2009
10:32 am
There is nothing wrong with franchises.
I’ve been known to get curbside to go and set up the table at home with “real” plates (aka Vera Wang China) and pull out a nice wine from our collection.
IWDLIKE2DATE
October 16th, 2009
10:32 am
Leggs – Your words are wise.
I am going to go do some reading now.
Have a good day everyone=)
Poppa Grande
October 16th, 2009
10:34 am
Centennial Park is showing Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone for Halloween. It is free.
Cemeeli
October 16th, 2009
10:36 am
@ Melo – Come on!
@ PoppaG – The State Fair wins a football game hands down for me…once a year…i’m there!
@ Leggs – She wants to support her team mates…very admirable.
qRia...A little scatty today
October 16th, 2009
10:36 am
I have been trying to find a place to do glass blowing her in the metro. My son made me a vase once in camp and it was beautiful. I wasn’t the best vase but the colors were beautiful but it got knocked off the table and shattered.
I have watched shows on TV that show people blowing glass and I would like to try it. Does any know of a place her in the metro or even just in GA that offers a class?
My friend Doc told me of a place I think in south GA where you could go in and create your own ice cream flavors, but I think that was like a fair or something. But that would be a good thing to do one a date also. In fact now that I think about it you buy an ice cream maker and do you own experiments at home with your S/O.
Poppa Grande
October 16th, 2009
10:36 am
Back in my really cheap days….
A date would be going to the dog parks at Piedmont Park and letting the wife enjoy the dogs there instead of getting one for ourselves.
Cemeeli
October 16th, 2009
10:37 am
Or you can take your kids dressed in costumes to Ga. Aquarium for free…
Oct 30 & 31st…
qRia...A little scatty today
October 16th, 2009
10:37 am
M dot I wouldn’t suggest that as a first date option. But I don’t a reason why it would be totally taken off the table for someone you are in a relationship with and still dating.
THE INFAMOUS DK
October 16th, 2009
10:38 am
Cheap date.. I always do cheap dates.. I just go to spots that are off the beaten path.. The Chocolate Bar in the city of Decatur is one.. I got a million of em.. Whereever alot of these jokers at I aint..
Poppa Grande
October 16th, 2009
10:39 am
Cee
I like the state fair, but I went every year as a kids and most years as an adult.
I don’t get many tickets to Auburn games anymore. I went to many games as a kid. I played there once. I got these from a former Auburn player. I pretty much have to use them or risk him not offering anymore. (i can’t waste his tickets when others probably asked for them)
Ms. Main just getting in
October 16th, 2009
10:45 am
I know I would just like to get a date. I have been single for years. I am two seconds from running naked on Peachtree Street.
OMG..that was funny this Friday morning. Especially with feeling blah
Poppa Grande
October 16th, 2009
10:45 am
Furthermore, The Auburn/Kentucky game is a night game. That doesn’t mean that tailgating starts later. It just mean that you should buy more alcohol because the tailgating will last longer.
czBrat
October 16th, 2009
10:47 am
Good Friday All!
playing catch up cuz i’ve had nothing but system issues this a.m. i haven’t had a chance to read all the comments, so forgive me if these are not original. early fall is our favorite time to hike stone mountain. cheap, good exercise, great together time, and we don’t get all sweaty (that comes later).
and of course there’s my old standy which i’ve mentioned here before … starlight drive-in. go ahead Melo, say something.
qRia...A little scatty today
October 16th, 2009
10:48 am
If you know of someone that lives on the lake you can take your date to the lake and sit on the dock or out on the water with a nice wine and cheese basket.
Cemeeli
October 16th, 2009
10:48 am
@ PoppaG – okay..i’ll save the light on for ya…til next year. DJ attends Auburn…if he asks us to buy him another orange necktie for his b-day or christmas..imma explode.
THE INFAMOUS DK
October 16th, 2009
10:48 am
Afternoon Matinee Movies is still a sure shot..
qRia...A little scatty today
October 16th, 2009
10:57 am
An old yet faithful idea for this time of the year is riding the horse driven carriage snuggled together wrapped in a blanket.
Scrapbooking is another nice Saturday afternoon date idea. You can put together some pictures of the two of you, also with some ticket stubs and/or programs from events you have attended together all in a scrapbook. You can create your own recipes together, write them down and put them in there.
qRia...A little scatty today
October 16th, 2009
11:03 am
If you are really creative you can put together a scavenger hunt for your s/o. It can be based around a certain thing or event that can lead to a certain place in the end. It can be just certain landmarks and clues all tell a story. It depends on how creative you want to be and you get to tag along during the hunt giving the clues.
Heck it can just be stuff hidden and/or placed throughout your house.
Cemeeli
October 16th, 2009
11:16 am
It’ll be some good ones out tonight.
“Law Abiding Citizen”
“Where the Wild Things Are”
“Black Dynamite”
Cemeeli
October 16th, 2009
11:18 am
Time falls back – November 1st.
Tazzee - GO FALCONS!!!
October 16th, 2009
11:19 am
Hey Lady J!
My house has one of those flip the switch fireplaces. I don’t even have the option to remove the ’setting’ and put in a starter log. I like a REAL fireplace, the crackling of the wood, the smell…
Plus, I almost set myself on fire messing with one of those gas fireplaces at my home in Houston. I’m skurred of those things
Leggs
October 16th, 2009
11:24 am
@Tazzee, so if you can’t put in a starter log and are skurred of the gas fireplaces, how do get your REAL fire going?
Mo (aka Moeisha)
October 16th, 2009
11:26 am
Time falls back Nov 1st…..AWW MAN!! I hate when time changes
And Cemeeli I want to see all those movies, now lets see how many I actually end up seeing at the theater