FIRST DATE IDEAS FROM MEMBERS

Ich überlasse es Ihnen. Mein Vorschlag: In Mainz

a candle light dinner and a quiet stroll along the beach

Something outside enjoying the good Oregon weather, or a play or movies if the weather isn"t the best.

The opera house for a play or concert after dinner.

Sitting in a coffee shop looking each other over could be intimidating. Let's hike in the conservation area or go bird-watching and chat along the way. It seems an easy way to get the conversation flowing, to see if there is common ground between us. And after the walk, let's stop at a bistro for coffee/wine/beer/nibbles and decide if there will be another meeting. The first meeting will be a safe activity. A 'date' needn't be a big deal; if we hit it off then comes the dinner and theatre, okay?

A movie or show and dinner with a hopefully new friend.

Open to ideas. I like play, movies, comedy shows and ethnic dining.

Meet at a nice resturant for coffee or a drink, and perhaps a walk by the beaches or other pleasant surroundings.

My initial meeting would be of eager anticipation of intellectual conversation about matters that interest both of us, or topics that may be new and untried. There would then develop that emotional sense of caring that comes when the feelings of each are found to be sailing in the same direction with the same wind but without the sense of competition. It would be an imagined flotilla of ships (ideas) sailing the same sea (the universe) towards some common goal (appreciation of an aesthetic existence.) The conversation would be all-consuming as each one seeks to delve into the mind of the other to gain a sense of satisfaction in sharing much the same as two fans look to each other saying,_Did you see THAT?_ and knowing that the other DID see THAT. Or, smiling with admiration for the tail of Haley's comet, or the breast of the robin, or the pecking beak of that infernal woodpecker. Yet, each would appreciate the differences of the other --one who while swimming prefers the breast stroke as opposed to the butterfly -- and be willing to accept the differences as positive attributes and signs of the strengths of the other. What makes my heart feel the warmth of blood rushing to the extremities in wild anticipation of joyful union of hearts, minds, and bodies? The willing acceptance of romantic spontaneity --not ordering that special entree because it presumes too much--but allowing the freedom to choose without restraint to stay or go, to go fast or slow, to speak or not, to dream aloud, or select chopped hamburger over filet mignon and popcorn over pop art. The sharing of experiences that are common to both--walks on the beach; Beethoven, Saint Saens, Journey, Air Supply, Cat Stevens, Air Supply II, Elton John; double cheeseburgers for a buck; Blizzards at certain ice cream outlets; thick crust pizza; unexpected roller coaster rides; sharing good stories; listening to the whispers of the breeze through our own silent moments that say nothing to anyone but every...

A presentation show or Art Display of a mutual hobby/interest.

scarborough fair is on for the next 7 weekends, let's make our first date a trip there on sunday, we'll see the shows, the people, and have the day together to firm our friendship...

How about we go to the local dinner theatre?

I would like some gesture of appreciation, candy, flowers, a poem....something that took some effort and thought. Drinks or dinner followed by a performing arts event anything from Blue Grass to Ballet would be an ideal date.

A QUIET DINNER CONVERSING GETTING TO KNOW A LITTLE ABOUT EACH OTHER, DANCING OR ATTENDING A PLAY.NO SET PLANS THAT CAN NOT BE CHANGED. LIFFE IS TOO SHORT TO BE CAUGHT UP IN WATCHING THE TIME ON A PLEASANT EVENING.

want a woman to cook and feed me all time.

Hi there, saw your post and great pic and wanted to say hello....would love to meet you and get to know you...maybe over a coffee or nice meal somewhere.... hope to hear from you...K

Probably just meet for coffee and a chat. I believe in getting to know one another slowly and building a relationship from there. I do enjoy going out to eat, or to the theater so those would be some ideas for later dates.

An number of options - afternoon coffee, a walk in the park, kayaking, dinner and a show. Want to make a real impression? Take me to the theater for a play.

A quiet ride on a country road...in the cool of the evening... Dinner and theater downtown portland A stroll in Old town...thru Pioneer place...saturday market ...

Meet for lunch and see what develops