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Title: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Afasoas on 02 March, 2013, 07:26:58 pm
I've an all important second date tomorrow and want to come up with an affordable and quirky way of spending the afternoon.

I thought you guys would have some inventive ideas :)
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: rogerzilla on 02 March, 2013, 07:37:00 pm
I can only give the best dating advice I have ever read, which is to avoid the following topics of conversation (I assume you are male)

1. Your car
2. Football
3. Something you just found/saw in the toilet.

Pretty much anything else is acceptable, but not these.

Hope this helps.
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Tewdric on 02 March, 2013, 07:53:10 pm
Go Ape - http://goape.co.uk/days-out/rivington

Hire a tandem and go to a country pub.

Book a chauffeur driven Aston and get it to take you to see Skyfall at a posh cinema.

Take a joint guitar lesson.

Pull in a favour, or make a cheeky call, and do a tour of Media City.



Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: LindaG on 02 March, 2013, 07:58:04 pm
Just pack a nice picnic and go for a walk somewhere with nice views. Just warn the other party to wear suitable shoes.

Mind that would work for me and I'm not normal.
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: rogerzilla on 02 March, 2013, 07:59:05 pm
Looking at your location, I would not suggest a second date in Brighton.  I have actually done that very thing, and there is something about the place that puts the kiss of death on any relationship; maybe it's looking out to sea with the burnt-out west pier in view, or maybe it's the general filth and peeling paint.
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Eccentrica Gallumbits on 02 March, 2013, 08:14:45 pm
If it's windy, go flying kites. Crazy golf at the seaside? Or just stay home and shag.
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Kim on 02 March, 2013, 08:17:09 pm
Take her back to your room and show her your Psion 5.  Always worked for me.
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Wowbagger on 02 March, 2013, 08:36:31 pm
Take her back to your room and show her your Psion 5.  Always worked for me.

I spy a business opportunity hiring out Psion 5s.
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Afasoas on 02 March, 2013, 08:37:43 pm
Tandem and a picnic would be great. Might go for the immensely more practical food and walk option. Not sure she'd be taken with my Psion5.


And shagging on a second date? It isn't the 21st century any more! :)
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: CAMRAMan on 02 March, 2013, 08:40:23 pm
Not being from Darn Sarf, I don't know how practical a day trip to France would be for you. I do know Newhaven is quite a long crossing, so maybe not that route...
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Andrij on 02 March, 2013, 08:41:45 pm
And shagging on a second date? It isn't the 21st century any more! :)

Reminds me of the "classic":  Do you shag on the first date?  No.  How about the last?
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: L CC on 02 March, 2013, 09:18:58 pm
If it's windy, go flying kites. Crazy golf at the seaside? Or just stay home and shag.
That's the third date. Everyone knows that!

Just discussed this with Mr Smith. We, apparently, didn't have dates, we had assignations.
 :-[
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Feanor on 02 March, 2013, 09:31:27 pm
Take her to a secluded woodland car-park for a snog in the car after dark, and see how it goes from there.

<ETA:  Surely this is the *only* yACF-compliant response to this question... >
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: hellymedic on 02 March, 2013, 09:42:20 pm
Is there a boating lake within reach?
Saw a dating couple at Regents Park and thought it was rather good...
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Jaded on 02 March, 2013, 09:43:00 pm
Take her to a secluded woodland car-park for a snog in the car after dark, and see how it goes from there.
Roger can advise some good woodland locations, I'm sure.
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Wowbagger on 02 March, 2013, 09:55:02 pm
How far are you from Cambridge? You could go out in a punt and write a poem about it. The possibilities are endless.

I reckon the tandem ride is the best bet. Anything outdoors risks being unpleasantly cold, though. Especially shagging.
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Eccentrica Gallumbits on 02 March, 2013, 10:55:54 pm
I do not recommend a tandem ride. Some people do not want to ride tandems.
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Kim on 02 March, 2013, 11:03:27 pm
I do not recommend a tandem ride. Some people do not want to ride tandems.

Yeah, recumbent trikes FTW   ;)
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Tim Hall on 02 March, 2013, 11:33:57 pm
Bike hire is available at Future Cycles in Forest Row. Or try Pooh Sticks at Pooh Sticks Bridge just outside Hartfield. For extra points bring your own sticks as there aren't many left at the bridge. Then go on to Gills Lap and eyeore's special place.
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Kim on 02 March, 2013, 11:40:00 pm
Or you could play Extreme Pooh Sticks on David Martin's new cyclepath?
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Tim Hall on 02 March, 2013, 11:45:03 pm
Or you could play Extreme Pooh Sticks on David Martin's new cyclepath?
Bring your own excavator.
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Vince on 03 March, 2013, 12:11:20 am
In my experience, counting cars for a statistics project worked well
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: clarion on 03 March, 2013, 12:04:00 pm
Bike hire is available at Future Cycles in Forest Row. Or try Pooh Sticks at Pooh Sticks Bridge just outside Hartfield. For extra points bring your own sticks as there aren't many left at the bridge. Then go on to Gills Lap and eyeore's special place.

Future Cycles have just closed :'(
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Tim Hall on 03 March, 2013, 12:46:26 pm
Bike hire is available at Future Cycles in Forest Row. Or try Pooh Sticks at Pooh Sticks Bridge just outside Hartfield. For extra points bring your own sticks as there aren't many left at the bridge. Then go on to Gills Lap and eyeore's special place.

Future Cycles have just closed :'(

Fx: keyboard tappity tap.

So they have. Bugger.
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Lady Cavendish on 03 March, 2013, 01:41:24 pm
I'd go along with a picnic idea- surely loads of lovely places up on the South Downs.

Really not sure about the tandem suggestion- it would actually put me right off if a 2nd date suggested that, but of course some would like it.
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Wascally Weasel on 03 March, 2013, 05:12:58 pm
How about turning up at hers with your furniture & cats?
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Kim on 03 March, 2013, 05:42:15 pm
How about turning up at hers with your furniture & cats?

That's the traditional lesbian approach, isn't it?
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: rogerzilla on 03 March, 2013, 05:46:17 pm
I'd go along with a picnic idea- surely loads of lovely places up on the South Downs.

Really not sure about the tandem suggestion- it would actually put me right off if a 2nd date suggested that, but of course some would like it.
You mean she'll assume you're a snurglar and this is a sting operation?
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Polar Bear on 03 March, 2013, 05:50:49 pm
A good walk where you know that there is a good cafe for lunch or afternoon tea.   Plenty of time to talk.

Making picnics can be a risk with allergies and fussy eaters.
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: mattc on 03 March, 2013, 06:17:38 pm
A good walk where you know that there is a good cafe for lunch or afternoon tea.   Plenty of time to talk.

Making picnics can be a risk with allergies and fussy eaters.
:thumbsup:

walking to cafe is a MUCH better idea than a picnic, while outside temps are around zero!!!

(and walking is - for some reason - a better tongue-loosener than sitting down. (ooh-err) )
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Wascally Weasel on 03 March, 2013, 06:45:26 pm
How about turning up at hers with your furniture & cats?

That's the traditional lesbian approach, isn't it?

I think that the furniture/cats approach is going to work in one of two ways.  Either way you get to the relationship end state quicker.

Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Eccentrica Gallumbits on 03 March, 2013, 06:59:37 pm
I have been begging bobb to turn up at my flat with his cat. The mice are driving me crazy.
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Kim on 03 March, 2013, 07:04:51 pm
How about turning up at hers with your furniture & cats?

That's the traditional lesbian approach, isn't it?

I think that the furniture/cats approach going to work in one of two ways.  Either way you get to the relationship end state quicker.

Much like tandem rides, really.
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Ashaman42 on 03 March, 2013, 07:14:02 pm
Bike hire is available at Future Cycles in Forest Row. Or try Pooh Sticks at Pooh Sticks Bridge just outside Hartfield. For extra points bring your own sticks as there aren't many left at the bridge. Then go on to Gills Lap and eyeore's special place.

Future Cycles have just closed :'(

Fx: keyboard tappity tap.

So they have. Bugger.

Damn, I was hoping to try them once Spring had sprung.
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Wowbagger on 03 March, 2013, 07:26:09 pm
Bike hire is available at Future Cycles in Forest Row. Or try Pooh Sticks at Pooh Sticks Bridge just outside Hartfield. For extra points bring your own sticks as there aren't many left at the bridge. Then go on to Gills Lap and eyeore's special place.

Future Cycles have just closed :'(

Does that make them Past Bikes?
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Afasoas on 03 March, 2013, 09:58:59 pm
Well that went well. Sunday roast at a decent pub followed by a long walk. A drink. A kiss. And talk of a third date.

Well done team :)

 :thumbsup:

Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Eccentrica Gallumbits on 03 March, 2013, 10:05:28 pm
A kiss.
Tongues?
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Afasoas on 03 March, 2013, 10:13:58 pm
I don't kiss and tell :)
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: clarion on 03 March, 2013, 11:14:02 pm
Marvellous news.

Now, what to plan for next time? ;)
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Tim Hall on 03 March, 2013, 11:23:49 pm
I don't kiss and tell :)
Is the right answer. Glad it all went well.
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: rogerzilla on 04 March, 2013, 06:29:18 am
A kiss.
Tongues?
Pales into insignificance compared to a "roast".
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: CAMRAMan on 04 March, 2013, 08:34:58 am
Still involves at least one tongue though...
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Valiant on 05 March, 2013, 06:31:42 am
I saw s and roast in close proximity, thought that might have been taking it a bit far for a 2nd date but fair play.
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Afasoas on 06 March, 2013, 08:37:38 am
I'm surprised this hasn't been moved to NSFW!

The lady question called last night and suggested an evening for the third date, the location of which I will be keeping a secret from Valiant and Roger.  :-*
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: meddyg on 06 March, 2013, 10:35:17 am
I do so hope Afsoas's girlfriend has recently joined the forum...
(click to show/hide)

It would add a piquant twist to the story -
the sharing of which has been delightful vicarious pleasure.
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Bledlow on 07 March, 2013, 10:58:07 am
I'm surprised this hasn't been moved to NSFW!

The lady question called last night and suggested an evening for the third date, the location of which I will be keeping a secret from Valiant and Roger.  :-*
Very wise.
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Oscar's dad on 07 March, 2013, 11:07:56 am
How far are you from Cambridge? You could go out in a punt and write a poem about it. The possibilities are endless.

Take care when choosing words that rhyme with "punt"
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Oscar's dad on 07 March, 2013, 11:15:54 am
Just had an excellent third date idea!  Turn up wearing a costume! (https://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=66355.msg1377160#msg1377160)
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: meddyg on 07 March, 2013, 04:10:20 pm
(http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l160/stevenr_01/Braintree-20121208-000532_zps81b0e858.jpg)

but the rutting season is  the autumn?

BTW is that a target on the front of the costume?
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Oscar's dad on 07 March, 2013, 04:17:02 pm
It might well have been a target.  I wore it for a day in and around mid-Essex during early December.  There was quite a bit of shooting going on and several people commented they fancied venison for their Christmas dinner.  Thankfully, despite the death threats, I survived unscathed.
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Jaded on 07 March, 2013, 04:41:23 pm
How far are you from Cambridge? You could go out in a punt and write a poem about it. The possibilities are endless.

Take care when choosing words that rhyme with "punt"

Indeed. She might not be that tall.
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Valiant on 07 March, 2013, 05:37:00 pm
I do so hope Afsoas's girlfriend has recently joined the forum...
(click to show/hide)

It would add a piquant twist to the story -
the sharing of which has been delightful vicarious pleasure.

That happend to me once.
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: jogler on 07 March, 2013, 05:41:41 pm
I've been out of the dating game for 40+ years.
How many dates is it before a bike is involved nowadays?
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Afasoas on 08 March, 2013, 11:31:04 pm
The lady rides a bike so it won't be too long, I'm sure.

Okay, date number 3 and I'm cooking. I'm planning on cooking Katsu Chicken as per this recipe:
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/2174637/chicken-katsu-curry

Thing is, I'm no culinary genius. I can just make breadcrumbs, right?
And surely "dusting with beaten egg" - brush the egg on don't you?

Sorry. I'm a dufus.
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: dasmoth on 08 March, 2013, 11:50:43 pm
Thing is, I'm no culinary genius. I can just make breadcrumbs, right?
And surely "dusting with beaten egg" - brush the egg on don't you?

I find it much easier to get a good coating if I beat the egg(s) in a suitably-sized bowl and dip.  That's what the recipe seems to be implying here: bowls of flour, egg, and breadcrumbs, dip-dip-dip.

Hope all goes well!
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: padbeat on 09 March, 2013, 12:03:02 am
Keep the heat low on Step 2 once the flour goes in, and you might want to use smashed-to-powder-in-a-plastic-bag cornflakes rather than breadcrumbs. Srsly. Crispier and less fat-absorbant! If you're going to make breadcrumbs, use stale bread (i.e. leave it out for 12-24 hours before you use it) and whizz it up in a food processor. You can grate it, but it's a bit tedious frankly.

Enjoy!
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: geraldc on 09 March, 2013, 12:03:47 pm
Go to your oriental supermarket and look for Panko breadcrumbs, it knocks normal breadcrumbs into a cocked hat. Also look at instant Japanese curry (S&B, Golden etc), it's like big blocks of chocolate you melt into your stock. It will taste a lot better too.

If you want to cheat completely just get Bernard Matthews turkey steaks...
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Bledlow on 09 March, 2013, 12:50:59 pm
Be aware that Japanese curry labelled 'hot' is not really hot, & so on down the range.
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Afasoas on 10 March, 2013, 12:29:25 am
Thank you for the tips.

Cooked up a great dish. Had a perfect evening. :)

Thanks
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: padbeat on 10 March, 2013, 01:05:06 am
It's all getting a bit Roxanne/Cyrano de Bergerac around here. ;D

Does anyone on this thread smell the coffee in Brazil?  (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093886/quotes?qt=qt0234164)
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Afasoas on 11 March, 2013, 09:33:41 pm
Funny PB. Not stop laughing yet.

Okay, 4th date is on :)
My turn to bake a cake.
I've only baked one cake in my life so I'll need all of your help on this one. I think it would be good if it wasn't massively sweet and not too heavy. Oh, and nuts are a no no.

Come on panel, I need your help here :)
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: David Martin on 11 March, 2013, 09:50:18 pm
The weight of 2 eggs in flour butter and sugar (and the two size 2 eggs). (ie 100g of each) If you use self raising flour then you don't have to do it properly.
Beat the heck out of it, pour into  two greased 8" cake tins and cook at 170 degrees for about 35 minutes. Instant sponge cake. Slice the top off one part  so it is level. This is the bottom slice Thin layer of whipped cream on the bottom slice, thin layer of red jam on the top half. Dust with icing sugar.

There are ways to do it properly without using raising agents but that is probably best not attempted for the first time when mission critical.


Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: David Martin on 11 March, 2013, 09:51:14 pm
Oh, and practice, practice, practice. All mistakes to be consumed by your local YACF jury.
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Eccentrica Gallumbits on 11 March, 2013, 10:07:20 pm
Lemon drizzle cake with dark chocolate chunks from the Green & Blacks book is delicious and not too sweet.
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: hellymedic on 11 March, 2013, 10:13:54 pm
David's recipe is fairly foolproof; Good Luck!
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: David Martin on 11 March, 2013, 10:26:56 pm
And you can do almost anything with it. You can lemon drizzle it, add chocolate lumps, add cocoa powder to make it chocolate (even better is to add some orange flavour and cocoa, then use a nice peel-free marmalade and do a chocolate orange cake. Or Black Forest Gateau.

Try them all and see which you like best :)
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: L CC on 12 March, 2013, 09:33:49 am
This is easy, tasty and not too rich, popular and just a little bit different.
Quote from: Lick The Bowl Good
1 2/3 cups plain flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup plus 2 tbsp sugar* (see note)
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw)
Heat the oven to 375F and generously grease a 9 inch square or round pan.

Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl and stir with a fork to mix well. In a medium bowl, combine the butter and sugar and beat with a mixer at high speed until well combined. Add the egg and beat well for 1 to 2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the bowl until the mixture is smooth and light.

Stir in half the flour mixture then half the milk, mixing just enough to keep the batter fairly smooth and well combined. Add the remaining flour, then the rest of the milk, mixing gently. Stir in the blueberries.

Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and spread into corners (my batter was really thick so I wet my hands and pressed it into the pan). Bake at 375F for 30 minutes or until the cake is golden, springs back when touched gently in the centre and is pulling away from the sides of the pan.

Serve a square of cake right from the pan, warm or at room temperature. If its round, let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack or folded kitchen towel for 10 minutes and then turn it out to cool, top side up.

NOTE: I reserved 1 Tablespoon of sugar and sprinkled it on top of the cake prior to baking.
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: closetleftie on 12 March, 2013, 12:04:26 pm

 Oh, and nuts are a no no.


What, on a fourth date? This is the 21st century y'know... ;D Or does she just want to be friends...
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: rogerzilla on 12 March, 2013, 12:15:36 pm
Remember, more than three portions of sausage a day leads to premature death.
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Oscar's dad on 12 March, 2013, 12:19:30 pm
Remember, more than three portions of sausage a day leads to premature death.

Does this rule apply to portions of pork irrespective of exact specification or just certain classes/types of pork?
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: L CC on 12 March, 2013, 01:26:39 pm
Remember, more than three portions of sausage a day leads to premature death.

Does this rule apply to portions of pork irrespective of exact specification or just just certain classes/types of pork?
BRITISH sausage is fine, you can have as much as you like.
It's that dodgy FORRIN Spanish/Italian/Polish that's bad for you.
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Wowbagger on 12 March, 2013, 02:39:44 pm
Remember, more than three portions of sausage a day leads to premature death.

Does this rule apply to portions of pork irrespective of exact specification or just just certain classes/types of pork?
BRITISH sausage is fine, you can have as much as you like.
It's that dodgy FORRIN Spanish/Italian/Polish that's bad for you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIYP1ibYdZI
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: rogerzilla on 13 March, 2013, 09:09:49 pm
Remember, more than three portions of sausage a day leads to premature death.

Does this rule apply to portions of pork irrespective of exact specification or just certain classes/types of pork?

I believe a pork roast is acceptable.
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: jogler on 13 March, 2013, 09:14:08 pm
I have refrained from adding my suggestions/comments in order to delay this thread's decline towards NSFW
 O:-)
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: rogerzilla on 14 March, 2013, 08:32:11 pm
Cake?

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3548/3378469713_1da83ba54b_m.jpg)
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Afasoas on 14 March, 2013, 08:53:15 pm
bun cake in the over. This is looking promising :)
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: rogerzilla on 14 March, 2013, 09:13:17 pm
bun cake in the over. This is looking promising :)
She's got a bun in the oven?
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Afasoas on 16 March, 2013, 02:06:07 pm
Fast work if she has ;)

Cake was a hit .. will post a picture later on
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: Polar Bear on 16 March, 2013, 02:14:19 pm
Remember, more than three portions of sausage a day leads to premature death.

Does this rule apply to portions of pork irrespective of exact specification or just certain classes/types of pork?

Pork loin is a must!
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: rogerzilla on 16 March, 2013, 03:04:57 pm
Fast work if she has ;)

Cake was a hit .. will post a picture later on
Of the cake, or something else?
Title: Re: 2nd date ideas
Post by: jogler on 16 March, 2013, 03:13:41 pm
Remember, more than three portions of sausage a day leads to premature death.

Does this rule apply to portions of pork irrespective of exact specification or just certain classes/types of pork?

Pork loin is a must!

Is that the same thing as pork sword?