Where do you like to go on dates?

CherryWine · 12-06-2015, 03:14 PM

While I do occasionally love getting dressed up to go out for dinner and drinks, I typically most enjoy dates that are inexpensive.

Going for long drives and discovering towns or hole-in-the-wall places that are new to both of us. Maybe even getting lost at some point along the way.

A trip to the farmer’s market for dinner fixings and then back to someone’s house for wine and conversation while we cook together.

Packing a lunch and grabbing the fishing poles for a day of fishing at the reservoir.

Bringing a camera to take pictures while we explore local historical places and/or cemeteries together.

Museums, outdoor concerts, festivals.

Last night I had one of the loveliest dates that I’ve had in a while. My date and I packed some blankets and snacks and went to see America’s oldest Singing Christmas Tree. We found a secluded place away from the crowd to lay our blanket in the grass. The only light came from the tree, and the music was just beautiful. It was chilly, so we had an excellent excuse to snuggle up together. Totally my cup of tea.

Kätzchen · 12-06-2015, 04:00 PM

I don't care too much for visiting museums or libraries or visiting historical sites. I don't actually consider places like these as date-type kinds of activities.

Some of the most memorable dates I have been on, included: Riding horses on the beach, staying in a remote location near the beach or up in the mountains and cooking food together, spending time together away from the busy clamor of ordinary life.

I really like putting together a little basket of food to eat and getting stuff to drink that my former dates have enjoyed.

For what it's worth, I date only people I've come to know in up close and personal ways (locally).

Oh, and taking in concerts or visiting local art galleries or local vintage/antique shops are definitely some favorite activities I like for dating encounters of a lovely kind.

imperfect_cupcake · 12-06-2015, 04:19 PM

Fair enough. Most people don't. I have trouble finding people who find sharing that romantic. I'm a brain based person so sharing learning to me is very intimate and will only do with people I'm very serious about.

Most people like remote romantic beaches, candle lit baths and walks in the moonlight. I'm a bit "meh" about those things.

That's why romance really is very individual!

Liam · 12-06-2015, 07:08 PM

I enjoy visiting museums, particularly natural history museums, because I've been studying nature all of my life, and I'm always up for learning something new. I also enjoy seeing films or checking out an art opening, I like meeting authors and listening to them read their work. I like to be outdoors, I love a stroll through a park or in the woods; better yet, I enjoy hunting for fossils, and find it most satisfying to find a better specimen of one I already have or a new one to add to my collection. My prize find was a paleo point, while it wasn't a fossil, it was found while hunting for them. Photography has been a hobby of mine since my mom gave me her old brownie.

These are all things I do on my own, and to share any of things with someone, as a date, would be very special for me. I would probably have a huge smile on my face, the entire time.

homoe · 12-06-2015, 07:52 PM

Well IF Santa brings me the 3 things I asked for, I'd love to take a date to Chicago and show them the town! It's very romantic this time of year!

MsTinkerbelly · 12-06-2015, 08:33 PM

When my wife and I first dated.......

We took the kid and went camping and fishing
We went out and danced all night in West Hollywood
Saw the movie Frida (my first non- mainstream movie)
Went to the Beverly Wilshire hotel and after private time, sat on the balcony and read poetry for hours
Went to a movie premier twice (she worked at Newline Cinema then)
Flew to Scotsdale, stayed at a beautiful resort and then went to the zoo.
Went to the Indian Reservation near Palm Springs, and then had dinner at a casino where I taught her to play blackjack.

Funny, we only dated 2-3 months before I moved in with her...we did a lot!!

Tuff Stuff · 12-06-2015, 09:52 PM

I suppose we'll have to set more dates now that i moved to Sacto last week,my winter job.She came with me and bought new stuff for my apartment..looks all Christmassy.We went and saw the Christmas tree lighting at the state capital and she kept trying to slap me because I was doing my best to get on the evening news..don't ask *snort*

I'm a night person so most of our dating is done dining out,catching a movie,having coffee at an all nighter...sometimes I late night hunt and four-wheeling it through the fresh mountain snow and building an outdoor fire and drinking hot cocoa is my idea date with or without someone by my side.

Yeah,we have done mostly everything together that others have posted...i don't enjoy zoo's for some reason *shrugs*

I still love going to gay bars and dancing,seeing new faces...going for late night swims..i also like visting ghost towns and old cemeteries...making love on a tombstone..but of course that would be after we had a few drinks.

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12-06-2015, 03:14 PM	#1
CherryWine Senior Member How Do You Identify?: lesbian femme Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: The Deep South Posts: 2,491 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,060 Thanked 10,006 Times in 2,182 Posts Rep Power: 21474847	While I do occasionally love getting dressed up to go out for dinner and drinks, I typically most enjoy dates that are inexpensive. Going for long drives and discovering towns or hole-in-the-wall places that are new to both of us. Maybe even getting lost at some point along the way. A trip to the farmer’s market for dinner fixings and then back to someone’s house for wine and conversation while we cook together. Packing a lunch and grabbing the fishing poles for a day of fishing at the reservoir. Bringing a camera to take pictures while we explore local historical places and/or cemeteries together. Museums, outdoor concerts, festivals. Last night I had one of the loveliest dates that I’ve had in a while. My date and I packed some blankets and snacks and went to see America’s oldest Singing Christmas Tree. We found a secluded place away from the crowd to lay our blanket in the grass. The only light came from the tree, and the music was just beautiful. It was chilly, so we had an excellent excuse to snuggle up together. Totally my cup of tea.

12-06-2015, 04:19 PM	#3
imperfect_cupcake Senior Member How Do You Identify?: feminine dolly dyke Preferred Pronoun?: Your Grace Relationship Status: I put my own care first Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: In a gauze of mystery Posts: 1,776 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,426 Thanked 9,712 Times in 1,611 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Fair enough. Most people don't. I have trouble finding people who find sharing that romantic. I'm a brain based person so sharing learning to me is very intimate and will only do with people I'm very serious about. Most people like remote romantic beaches, candle lit baths and walks in the moonlight. I'm a bit "meh" about those things. That's why romance really is very individual!

12-06-2015, 07:52 PM	#5
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	Well IF Santa brings me the 3 things I asked for, I'd love to take a date to Chicago and show them the town! It's very romantic this time of year!

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MsTinkerbelly Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: ... Preferred Pronoun?: ... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ... Posts: 6,573 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 30,737 Thanked 22,906 Times in 5,017 Posts Rep Power: 0	When my wife and I first dated....... We took the kid and went camping and fishing We went out and danced all night in West Hollywood Saw the movie Frida (my first non- mainstream movie) Went to the Beverly Wilshire hotel and after private time, sat on the balcony and read poetry for hours Went to a movie premier twice (she worked at Newline Cinema then) Flew to Scotsdale, stayed at a beautiful resort and then went to the zoo. Went to the Indian Reservation near Palm Springs, and then had dinner at a casino where I taught her to play blackjack. Funny, we only dated 2-3 months before I moved in with her...we did a lot!!

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Tuff Stuff Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Woman Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: Married Join Date: May 2013 Location: California Posts: 695 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 904 Thanked 1,315 Times in 505 Posts Rep Power: 9408454	I suppose we'll have to set more dates now that i moved to Sacto last week,my winter job.She came with me and bought new stuff for my apartment..looks all Christmassy.We went and saw the Christmas tree lighting at the state capital and she kept trying to slap me because I was doing my best to get on the evening news..don't ask snort I'm a night person so most of our dating is done dining out,catching a movie,having coffee at an all nighter...sometimes I late night hunt and four-wheeling it through the fresh mountain snow and building an outdoor fire and drinking hot cocoa is my idea date with or without someone by my side. Yeah,we have done mostly everything together that others have posted...i don't enjoy zoo's for some reason shrugs I still love going to gay bars and dancing,seeing new faces...going for late night swims..i also like visting ghost towns and old cemeteries...making love on a tombstone..but of course that would be after we had a few drinks.