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Bike riding - whether it’s through a neighborhood or you bring your bikes to a groomed bike path, this is a great date! It’s not so physical that you can’t talk while you are riding and you get to view some scenery (look on the internet and find a really nice bike path; a local park, through the woods, along the cliffs, close to the water, a beach walk, etc.). To make a good impression, make sure you have some bottled water and a snack (apples?) for when you take a breather. HINT: Before you leave home, wet a facecloth with cold water, wring it out just a little and place it in a sandwich baggy to bring with you. Your date will appreciate having a cool, wet cloth to wipe her face and hands with before she snacks on whatever you brought to eat. It’s a small thing that will be remembered for quite a while!
Pool time - whether it’s a private pool or a local, public pool, spending an hour or so swimming, floating, and lounging in water while you’re chatting can make for a very nice time. If it’s a local, public pool, check BEFORE you get there to see if they offer towel service, if not, don’t forget to bring towels. If it’s an outside pool, don’t forget to have sunscreen available. If there is no concession stand, ensure you bring water to drink, and maybe a snack if you’re going to be there for a while. HINT: Don’t let your tongue hang down to the floor! Just because she’s in a bathing suit and is looking HOT, don’t make her uncomfortable! It’s appropriate to let her know that you think she looks great and that you’re glad to be spending time with her, but don’t ruin it . . . Don’t gawk!
Take a Walk - Go Rollerblading - ok, these two I’m lumping together, and there are probably a million more things that will fit into this category. These are just the two that I’ve actually done and have had friends do and we all had a blast!
For both of these, do a little research and find out where would be the most scenic.
Depending upon where you live, you’ll have different options.
I live in Southern Florida where there’s water everywhere you look. We love walking on the beach at dawn and/or dusk looking for shells and unique rocks so we usually have a small net bag with us for whatever we pick up. We always have bottled water and if we’re celebrating (learn to celebrate LIFE, there is always something to celebrate!), we bring 2 plastic cups (no glass at the beach!) and some wine or juice. We just roll up the pant cuffs, grab each others hand, and start walking at the edge of the water splashing away. We get some great exercise, we do lots of talking, and we de-stress all at the same time. This is a FANTASTIC DATE! HINT: Don’t forget a towel to wipe your feet before you get back into the car!
You may live in a land locked area, so hit the woods! Rollerblading won’t work there (unless there’s a walk/bike path available) but same rules apply. Always bring water and a snack, cool wet cloth is always appreciated, and it may be a good idea to have a small, basic first aid kit attached to a belly pack or small backpack if you’re going to be some distance from your vehicle.
Maybe you live near a school or large library that has a park or a field where you can walk, jog, or rollerblade. The internet is a wonderful tool to find out what’s available in your area. Use it and you’ll find LOTS of places to visit that won’t cost anything or very little. Take advantage of all that’s offered.
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