Picnic Ideas/Sugesstions

[Jamesith]

So hello all.... Okay I seriously need some help, I admit I have never ever ever ever been on a picnic ever. So when my friend suggested I do a picnic for the girl I told her I was talking to... I was like oh jeez where do I even begin. I do want to be romantic and create either a lunch or dinner but the ideas just seem to be oh so hard.

 

My family hasn't been on dates when they were younger so I'm like crap man this pretty much just isn't gonna help me in the long run.

 

Oh I should mentioned I haven't known her long enough to know what she likes or dislikes because we don't see each other that often. I don't wanna sound to obvious about my intentions to find that stuff out, but I want it to be a surprise. So here I am asking for some ideas and suggestions.

 

And if anyone has a story or anything about their picnic experiences please do tell.

Edited February 18, 2010 by Jamesith

[alphamale]

there are stores that sell ready made pic-a-nic baskets (said in Yogi's voice)....they come ready to go with all the food items. All you need to buy is two bottles of wine, yes i said two. Its a good idea to get her liquored up during the festivities

 

good luck and watch out for the ants

[skydiveaddict]

All you need to buy is two bottles of wine, yes i said two. Its a good idea to get her liquored up during the festivities

 

good luck and watch out for the ants

 

 

Too funny, but that's good advice. I agree, TWO bottles

[Meaplus3]

Hi James. Your picnic idea sounds very fun and romantic. If I were you, I'd start by purchasing a picnic basket. Many of them now a days come complete with silverware, plates and even glasses. Then head off to the market and buy a few types of cheese, some crackers, red grapes and perhaps even some strawberries... all stuff you can nibble on. A loaf of bread,some sandwhich meat for sandwhichs. Then go pick up a nice bottle of wine.. or a beverage of your choice. Oh and a soft blanket big enough for two. Just a thought here. Have fun.

 

Mea;)

[alphamale]

Hi James. Your picnic idea sounds very fun and romantic. If I were you, I'd start by purchasing a picnic basket. Many of them now a days come complete with silverware, plates and even glasses. Then head off to the market and buy a few types of cheese, some crackers, red grapes and perhaps even some strawberries... all stuff you can nibble on. A loaf of bread,some sandwhich meat for sandwhichs. Then go pick up a nice bottle of wine.. or a beverage of your choice. Oh and a soft blanket big enough for two. Just a thought here. Have fun.

and he should make sure he lives in a warm climate, snow and ice is not conducive to a picnic

[threebyfate]

I wouldn`t bother with anything too fancy, at least in reference to cutlery and plates. Use disposable items. Also, for a picnic basket, just use a soft-sider or hard-sided cooler.

 

If you really want to get serious about food, bring a hibachi or small propane BBQ, and grill some meats that have been marinated overnight. Serve with potato salad and possibly, sliced tomatoes or veggie sticks.

 

If you want it to be really easy, stop at your local deli and get some sliced meats and fresh buns.

 

Fruit for dessert is nice but if you bring anything too sweet, you`re going to draw ants and other bugs.

 

A bottle of wine is also nice.

[counterman]

Bring a pad of paper and a pen and write her a poem as you sit under the tree.

 

Definitely keep it simple! Nothing too fancy and extravagant!

[skydiveaddict]

Take her skydiving instead

[Jamesith]

Oh my gosh wow I leave for a couple of hours and wow these ideas for sure sound great. Yeah I'm not trying to make this like a 5 star meal, just simple romantic alone time in a nice area. Ehhh those ants I hate them they invade my house and I would not like them to invade my picnic or anything mosquito's either.

 

alphamale- She currently lives in Texas and I'm moving up there in August. But I plan to make it a surprise to drive up there in the beginning of April. So I think it'll be warm but it does tend to get cold during the evening which makes it all the better for snuggling.

 

counterman- I like that idea of writing a poem as I use to be really good at them in high school and obviously it should be from the heart and not sound half-assed in a sense.

 

meaplus3- I actually didn't know that I'll for sure go look into those now that just makes going shopping all the more worth it.

 

skydiveaddict- I actually just had a vivid image of her and I skydiving to our location. I know I love skydiving its the funniest and most adrenaline rush I've ever gotten before. Good times.

Edited February 18, 2010 by Jamesith

[skydiveaddict]

skydiveaddict- I actually just had a vivid image of her and I skydiving to our location. I know I love skydiving its the funniest and most adrenaline rush I've ever gotten before. Good times.

 

 

Well you know what to do then Yea the cool thing is the rush never leaves.

[Jamesith]

Okay so my best friend brought up the idea of horse back riding to the location. Yikes sounds pretty risky. Anyone every seen this as successful?

[Meaplus3]

Okay so my best friend brought up the idea of horse back riding to the location. Yikes sounds pretty risky. Anyone every seen this as successful?

 

Only on T.V. Actually it sounds very romantic. Go for it.IMO, that is one way to WOW a woman!

 

Mea:)

[Jamesith]

:laugh: That's funny. I actually think I've seen that before now that I think about it, or from movies I've seen it.

 

Like the movies are obviously meant to have happy endings so it always end up that the girl falls for romantic gestures. Like I reality is so different so I would too like to see how that plays out. Maybe it'll work out. Gosh so many bright ideas, these are very capable ideas:bunny::bunny:

[carhill]

IMO, keep it simple. Finger food and a non-alcoholic beverage if you're driving to the picnic location.

 

I've made everything from homemade mini-meatballs filled with jack cheese to California rolls to brie and crackers to vegetables (like celery and carrots) and a dip. Complete with a small selection of chocolates or my famous chocolate chip cookies for dessert. To me, it's about the interaction and the food facilitating the romance, like feeding each other and play-fighting with the food.

 

If your cooking and/or food prep skills are lacking, purchase something interesting at the deli or grocery store.

 

IMO, this is a great part of the get-to-know process, seeing whether you're compatible about practical things like food. I'd probably not get on well with someone who's picky (not to be confused with medical conditions) about food, so it's good for me to find such things out early.

 

If it were me, I'd do a simple selection of nibbles, a couple of heavy formed paper plates, napkins, and iced tea and water. I have a little collapsible picnic bag I keep in the camper and I'd put a couple jellpaks in it to keep the cold stuff cold. Everything in one simple over the shoulder bag. Add one blanket (I like the old Coke blanket my mom made me as a child) and some good company and it's good to go.

[Jamesith]

IMO, keep it simple. Finger food and a non-alcoholic beverage if you're driving to the picnic location.

 

I've made everything from homemade mini-meatballs filled with jack cheese to California rolls to brie and crackers to vegetables (like celery and carrots) and a dip. Complete with a small selection of chocolates or my famous chocolate chip cookies for dessert. To me, it's about the interaction and the food facilitating the romance, like feeding each other and play-fighting with the food.

 

If your cooking and/or food prep skills are lacking, purchase something interesting at the deli or grocery store.

 

IMO, this is a great part of the get-to-know process, seeing whether you're compatible about practical things like food. I'd probably not get on well with someone who's picky (not to be confused with medical conditions) about food, so it's good for me to find such things out early.

 

If it were me, I'd do a simple selection of nibbles, a couple of heavy formed paper plates, napkins, and iced tea and water. I have a little collapsible picnic bag I keep in the camper and I'd put a couple jellpaks in it to keep the cold stuff cold. Everything in one simple over the shoulder bag. Add one blanket (I like the old Coke blanket my mom made me as a child) and some good company and it's good to go.

 

Yeah that's something I'm afraid of is the medical conditions to some foods. Like I'm allergic to blueberries and shrimp, sucks cause my face takes all the abuse. I feel as if that is the one reason for me to ask her what she finds appealing but then again going back to most of everyone's comments about keeping it simple would be the best.

 

And like you said getting to interact with each other on a romantic level then just the everyday things.

[The Paper Knight]

Okay so my best friend brought up the idea of horse back riding to the location. Yikes sounds pretty risky. Anyone every seen this as successful?

 

DON'T F#$KING DO IT!

 

Jamesith this going way overboard - as you hardly know the girl. The picnic idea is fine for an anniversary or some "special" occasion, but laying it on thick as you are trying to woo this girl is a BIG mistake!

 

Haven't you heard of the phrase 'treat em mean keep em keen'. This is being way too 'nice guy' too early on. If you do go ahead with this you will be back posting here on LS in a month asking 'where did I go wrong?'.

 

For the love of God, don't go out of your way for somebody who may not be worth it. Just take her to dinner and get her drunk.

 

Save the picnic's for the worthy ones.

[Jamesith]

The Paper Knight I do understand where your coming about doing the horseback riding. And me barely knowing her makes it a whole lot creepier, I mean my best friend who I've known for 3 years loves that type of stuff, so I could see that most if not all girls have their own personal preference. I'm not looking to get her wasted since this will be our first real date, so that pretty much wouldn't seal the deal for a relationship if that makes any sense.

[The Paper Knight]

The Paper Knight I do understand where your coming about doing the horseback riding. And me barely knowing her makes it a whole lot creepier, I mean my best friend who I've known for 3 years loves that type of stuff, so I could see that most if not all girls have their own personal preference. I'm not looking to get her wasted since this will be our first real date, so that pretty much wouldn't seal the deal for a relationship if that makes any sense.

 

I meant the picnic aswell. Its not creepy - its just too much.

 

Do something low key for the first date. Go for a coffee, an ice cream or dinner, something that doesnt involve YOU going overboard.

 

Have fun

[make me believe]

Don't use disposable stuff!! Real plates, cutlery, and glasses is SO much nicer. You can get a picnic basket with two plates, two wineglasses, forks & knives for not too much money.

 

For the food, just stick to basic simple finger foods. Cut up fruits & veggies, cheese, a loaf of french bread, olives, maybe some hummus or something to dip the veggies into. Oh, you could bring two cupcakes for dessert. That would be cute. Make sure you check the liquor laws if you'll be drinking though. In my city if we showed up at a park with a bottle of wine we'd be in BIG trouble. Maybe bring a camera & take some fun pics.

 

The horseback riding is WAYYYY too much. Definitely skip that.

[make me believe]

Oh and for God's sake, DO NOT WRITE HER A POEM!!! I would run away so fast if a guy busted out a pen & paper to write me a poem on our first date.

[Jamesith]

Thanks for the advice make me believe. As I said before I'm not trying to get her drunk and surely would not like to have that first date be the only date. I think in general the thought of writing a poem is sweet but can be the ultimate let down. The only reason I want to do a picnic is because she's never ever gone on a picnic and the last 2 times we spoke, she always said how great it would be to go on a picnic.

 

So I keyed in on what she was saying as I always am a good listener, so I thought hey let's make this a reality for her.

[alphamale]

alphamale- She currently lives in Texas and I'm moving up there in August. But I plan to make it a surprise to drive up there in the beginning of April. So I think it'll be warm but it does tend to get cold during the evening which makes it all the better for snuggling.

i wouldn't make a suprise unannounced visit...you never know what you may find

[Jamesith]

i wouldn't make a suprise unannounced visit...you never know what you may find

 

Oh yeah I completely understand. I was actually thinking of calling her roomie to see if April would be a good time or if I should wait till I'm all moved down there. You know.

[make me believe]

James, I do like the picnic idea a lot (especially since she mentioned it a couple times to you), just not the horseback riding or poem. A poem is nice in general, but it just seems like too much for a first date. It seems forced. A poem should come naturally as inspiration hits, not "ok well it's 4:00 so I better get on this poem writing business before it's time for the picnic to end!"

 

Anyway, I think she'll definitely appreciate the thoughtfulness of a picnic!

[Jamesith]

Update!!!!!

 

Oh guess what I get a call at 3 in the morning from the girl I'm talking to. She was semi wasted during the conversation that didn't even last more then 10 minutes... (I'm just going to write it out in plain English because her text formations sucked!!

 

(Girl)- Jamesith I'm having a really good time down here. I met some F***** hot guys!

- I think there bad@ss!

(Me) Wait what come again?

(Girl) I met some hot guys who invited me and my friend back to their hotel room, one thing lead to another and things just happened.

(Me) Well did you try to stop them or at least try and leave?

(Girl) Oh no, I actually wanted to have sex and I let them.

(Me) Wow here I thought things between us were going smoothly.... Guess I was wrong about that.

- Here I thought I could plainly trust you and you violated my trust and thats something you'll never be ever able to gain back.

-Once you lose my trust its hard to gain it back.

(Pause)... (Girl) You still there?

(Me) Yeah I am. Have fun with the rest of your life. I don't want any part of it anymore.

 

 

I guess that ends things with her. Just don't get how some people can be two-faced and say oh yeah things between us are going great, then the next minute go and do this. Kinda not cool in my book. Guess I'll be saving this idea for someone else. Just disappointment all around.