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  • 18-08-2009 1:02am
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    agent_smith
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    Hey,

    Ive started seeing this girl. I really like her. We have gone on a few dates and text regularly. I think she likes me too. I want to make the extra effort with her. Originally i was going to take her out for a picnic on wed (day time ... as i have to work the night). However the weather is meant to be crap.
    Does anyone have any good idea/interesting/romantic or other wise beyond the lunch and cinema ? Go Karting? Quasar? museum? Any walks that are still nice in overcast/misty weather ? Im in the dublin area BTW.

    Thanks

    agent_smith


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    LegacyUser
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    Hey Op. Dont know what age you guys are but there are loadsa great date venues in Dublin. You cant go wrong with the Zoo, theres a CSI exhibition in the Ambassador, loadsa Art galleries, shopping in Blanchardstown, meal, cinema, game of pool, Charlestown on Ice has a brilliant ice skating rink and the Viking splash tour is another option :) have fun on your date!


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    Alessandra
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    Went on a mini-golf date recently and that was great fun. It makes it more interesting when there's a competitive edge.

    You could go for a walk to a scenic spot. If its raining go to a visitor centre/museum. Find a nice coffeeshop in the area to relax after.

    Dvd night in. Cook a meal. Take out a few board games.

    Go to a concert. What music is your date in to? Maybe she likes the theatre?

    Trip to the beach paddling is quite romantic. Bring a few blankets, fruit and wine.

    Go to a sports event(only if she likes sports).

    Take a pottery class, make and paint your own ceramics.


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    LadyJ
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    CSI exhibit ftw! Me and the boyf are gonna go soon. Looks really fun! Also, the Ivy Gardens or the Botanics are lovely in all weather. I had a great date in Woodies one time as well. DIY stores are fun.


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    agent_smith
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    Do you reckon go karting is a good idea ?


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    VaioCruiser
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    Not unless she expressly says she likes that kind of thing...:confused:

    Powerscourt waterfall ?
    Zoo ?
    Theatre - live ?
    Music gig ?
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    LegacyUser
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    I had promised my ex I would take her out on a picnic too. However it started to absolutely lash. What I decided to do was cook all the food, get the blanket, the wine, the paper plates - basically everything you would need on a proper picnic, and just bring it to her house and we had it indoors instead.

    It worked a treat.


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    Lo23
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    A guy took me on a date on the Viking Splash Tour..have to say it was one of the best dates ive ever been on, so much fun!!


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    LegacyUser
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    whatever ye are going to do give her a heads up regarding what to wear! I would love to be taken to the zoo!!! you could surprise her and when you pick her up You could buy her a cuddly animal (so cute) as a clue as to where ye are going! ye could have a picnic then in phoenix park (if its raining have the picnic in the car with a flask of hot chocolate and chocolate croisants etc)

    been trying to get my boyf of 4 years to bring me, for about the four years ;)


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    D-Generate
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    Go to the beach and build sandcastles! Or go to the Zoo or a petting farm of some sort. Girls go weak at the knees for animals....


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    LadyJ
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    D-Generate wrote: »
    Girls go weak at the knees for animals....

    What a bizarre comment...... Some girls actually dislike animals, despite popular belief! Others are apathetic towards them and some love them. Usual breakdown tbh. :rolleyes:

    And you'd wanna check she isn't allergic. I like bunnies but I can't go anywhere near one.


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    mr_edge_to_you
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    keep this quiet..................lol

    bring her out to dun laoghaire on the dart. go for a walk on the south pier - i think (its the nice one!). then go for a bite to eat in the gourmet burger restaurant or mao back up on the main road. then bring to Teddy's for a 99!

    keep it to yourself. if ya get a decent day you'll both enjoy it and won't break the bank!


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    Wurly
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    LadyJ wrote: »
    What a bizarre comment...... Some girls actually dislike animals, despite popular belief! Others are apathetic towards them and some love them. Usual breakdown tbh. :rolleyes:

    And you'd wanna check she isn't allergic. I like bunnies but I can't go anywhere near one.

    +1. I actually love animals but i'd be less than impressed if taken to a zoo. I think they're cruel and I don't like the whole captivity thing. So that would be me in date hell.:pac:

    OP - basically something thoughtful and sweet. Whatever that is. Id maybe stay away from something 'actiony' like go karting. I'd personally be afraid i'd make a tit of myself. Cue bumper car flashbacks where you're stuck in the corner, kinda thing.

    Somewhere you can both relax is a good bet.

    Good luck.;)


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