What was this about dating?

“Ok, so i haven't had a date in over a year, and i complain that dating sux. now i have a date, for tomorrow afternoon, i haven't felt this nervous for a while... i need help, lol... i was thinking of a nice hike at a state park, but it looks like rain all day, or at least a few t-storms, now what do i do... dinner and a movie i suppose... dating is overrated... i'm so nervous, lol... what did i get myself into this time”

“How bout a couple drinks and sex. Missionary postion of course.”

“"What's the point in dating anyhow?"

Don't you feel certain biological urges, son?

Just kidding. Congrats, man. Only normal to be nervous, and sucks it's going to rain. However, dinner and a movie is always a good route. At least you won't have to talk during the movie part. Just make her laugh and show her a good time. Best of luck.”

“take her hiking in the rain. if she complains, you'll know she's not for you.”

“Nervous is normal. Just relax, be yourself and have fun. Hey, if it rains, indoor golf is always good. :-)”

“ok, i'll take suggestions... but where am i supposed to find indoor golf... where am i supposed to find anything, this is willmar, not st. paul, lol... and i dont' even know what's there...”

“Ask them out for ice cream-works like a charm.
Fall back position-rub them feet.”

“Ya mean you can't find indoor golf, LOL?”

“I'm sorry, simer. Simmer down, boy. Dating is just part of the bigger plan. Ya don't wanna be a Norwegian bachelor farmer all yer life, do ya? Just be yourself, treat the girl like the goddess she is and everything else will take care of itself. Just be nice and if the girl is worth a hoot, she'll be back. If not, it's a large ocean, my friend.”

“ice cream and a foot rub...

Josh Man - Throw in some cheddar cheese and I'll marry you!

LOL”

“Check the Yellow Pages!

or

go to the Mall of the Americas. I thought that they had everything there.”

“yeah, if i had the mall of america, i'd go, i have the kandi mall, about 20 stores, a movie theater, and 12 fast food places... i'm up for a movie... what time is the movie? we're meeting at 1, i don't think movies are 'til 7... great, 6 hrs, we could sit outside the theater and wait for it to open... y is it so difficult, lol”

“Damn, simer. Don't they have a
matinee in your town? Take her fishin', take her canoeing/kayaking, take her to the library to look at the book, take to a museum. What would you do if you were by yourself (wait, don't answer that!)? She's a girl, for chrissakes, not your executioner. Relax, man!”

“lol, relax... relax, i'm fine, really i am... this just ain't my every day type of living, ya know, not all of us are used to this one... i can imagine the perfect day, i'll figure it out just keep smiling :)”

“Good boy!”

“Go bowling or shoot pool. Both are fun even when you can't do them well.

Dinner first, activity, then if it's going really well, ice cream!

Maybe you shouldn't take my advice; it's been 9 years since I've dated and I'm easily amused,lol. Have fun!”

“Dang, it's been so long since my last date...lemmee see. Club 'em in the head, drag 'em back to the cave, feed'em some raw wooly mammoth and paint on the walls...”

“Quiet outdoor covered seating for dinner wine and conversation, watch the rain. Anyplace with a river view? Rain on the river and a bottle of wine......”

“I got it.. take her boar hunting!”

“im w bacpac on this one,

(i don't think i've ever said that before)”

“I thought that you werein the Twin Cities. Where are you? Up north at a camp?”

“If the weather is nice, you could get carry out, ride the Harley to the beach and picnic. Oh wait, that's my Thursday night date!

Relax, sweetie and enjoy the moment. :o)”

“Go with Pathman's plan.... Dinner on the river with a view. And a short walk. Take an umbrella... it's a great way to get close”

“Take her out someplace nice to eat. Then instead of a movie take her somewhere the two of you can just simply talk. Be yourself and if she looks into your eyes and smiles. You've just moved closer to her heart. 2nd date after you know each other a little better. Take her somewhere exciting.”

“At least, simer190, you knew enough to come to the TT general public with your question. Good move, heheh.”

“Where is Buddha Bear when we need him?

When are lizs and Buddha gonna hook up?

Stay tuned.”

“when i wear bell bottom jeans and a tie dyed T shirt....
am i dating myself?”

“"I thought that you werein the Twin Cities. Where are you? Up north at a camp?"

i thought i told you several times... i'm west of the cities about 2.5 hrs. i don't have time to drive that far

oh... this thing is comin up quick, relax and smile :) now where's that rose @};-”

“Here's how it works Simer:
You have the date.
Either it is good or it is not.
If it is not, you go back to remaining single.
If it is good, one of two things happens.
Either it works or it doesn't
If it doesn't you go back to remaining single.
If it does, one of two things happens:
Either you get married or you don't.
If you don't, the relationship will eventually wither and you will go back to remaining single.
If it does, eventually the marriage will break up and you'll go back to remaining single.

Go for it man.

Just trying to help!”

“You forgot an option.

It works and you remain married.”

“Uh, never happened to me!”

“My general rules are, be honest, don’t put up a front, don’t have any expectations, it’s best to go out as friends first to take pressure off the situation, don’t have sex until you’re in love. My life got a lot better when I established Rule #1, quit dating men.”

“HHAhhahaha...

(run for your life)”

“Here ya go, Om...

"I'm not dating myself, but I *am* waiting by the phone for me to call."”

“You forgot an option.

It works and you remain married."

HPM, I agree! IT CAN WORK! It's been 15 years, here.”

“A one o'clock date would mean a quiet place for lunch, the river idea kicks butt. After that, walking through a market (gals love to shop) preferably an outdoor one. Then off to the movies, don't forget popcorn!! Let things develop from there, if she wants to go home then take her home. If she wants to go out and play, take her to a jazz club or the like.

Have Fun!!”

“Ask her a lot of questions (but don't grill her). Don't hog the conversation. People have a tendancy to babble uncontrolably when nervous - it is a real good sign if you can be quiet together.

Even if it is going to storm you should go somewhere - nothing like a good thunderstorm to get conversation going.

Just relax. If all else fails maybe you can find 2 computers and email each other for a couple of hours.”

“little early, it's not even close to 1:00 yet, this sux, and i was all excited and nervous... now i'm all dissappointed and sad... smile :) ya, i knew these storms were trouble, no she didn't stand me up, not only is it storming to ruin a walk in the park, it's flooding the city, and there's no driving... = no date.”

“:P”

“Well look at the bright side Bunky, she didn't stand you up! You still da man!”

“Gonna try again?”

“LOL, ain't that the way it goes??”

“"You can plan a pretty picnic
But you can't predict the weather, Ms. Jackson
Ten times out of nine, now if I'm blind fine
The quickest muzzle throw it on my mouth and I'll decline
King meets queen, then the puppy love thing, together dream
Bout that crib with the goodyear swing
On the oak tree, I hope we feel like this forever
Forever, forever, ever, forever, ever?
Forever never seems that long until your grown
And notice that the day by day rule can't be too long
Ms. Jackson my intentions were good I wish I could
Become a magician to abracadabra off to Sata
Thoughts of me, thoughts of she, thoughts of he
Askin what happened to the feelin that her and me
Had, I pray so much about it need some knee, pads
It happened for a reason one can't be, mad
So just know that everything is cool
Yes I will be present on the first day of school, and graduation"


so anyway, hope the date works out...”

“I skipped to the bottom so if I'm repeatin I'm sorry...

DON'T GO TO THE MOVIES ON A FIRST DATE!

That's 1.5 hours of time that will not be spent getting to know each other better...

dinner then coffee (or ice cream) is better... if you are gonna be nervous take some time thinking about things that you'd like to know about her/him so you can have some lines of inquiry ready (sorry if I made that sound to clinical, but on a date sometimes I can't think of things to say unless I develop a loose script ahead of time)”

“Oh, the old "sorry I can't make it, the streets are flooded" line! If I had a nickle for everytime I've heard that one!”

“I haven't heard that one but I've heard almost all the rest.”

“aero, you so funny...lookin'! ;-) tehe.

aahhh, the terrible entity floating around out there called the "first date." LOL! if you make a sacrifice to the dating god, possibly s/he will be kind.”

“My (diety of your choice) Lyra, don't tell him that, the family dog is a goner!”

“well, what's more important...? ;-)

the way people talk about "dating" is totally bizarre-o-world!”

“i am personally in favor of the "getting drunk and fooling around" school of first dates.

How do you know if its worth getting to know someone, if you don't know whether or not you are sexually compatible??

It just seems silly to get started in reverse. I mean . . .what if your date is perfectly nice yada yada yada . . .but there is no chemistry in bed???

Much better to go right to bed . . .and figure out the rest later.”