First date ideas...

[rgeiser]

so i meet this awsome girl and we seemed to click right away and we are going on a date later this week. I am trying to come up with ideas that would be fun and memberable. My first thoughts were Melting Pot for diner than Dave and Buster after that. What are your ideas and what have you done?

[82'CJ7]

That sounds really good!!

[FirecrackerKTM]

What does she like to do? Kris' and my first date was 4wheeling, and our second was geocaching, but that was in July.

[Wally]

i'm a big fan of out door concerts, or anything with lots of people around, lets the girl feel more secure with all those people around. Something simple like ice skating or bowling is always fun and provides plenty of opportunity to laugh, as well as a comedy show...laughing is key at breaking the ice in my opinion :shrug:

[scottycards]

Take her to the Banff Mountain Film Festival Friday night at the Paramount.

Unique and cool. Dinner at Paramount cafe prior, and cocktails after. It will provide lots of good conversation topics.

[Carrie]

Personally, I would avoid movie theaters. The more social interaction, the better.

[FirecrackerKTM]

Personally, I would avoid movie theaters. The more social interaction, the better.
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Definitely do something/go somewhere you can talk.

[ColoradoSkier]

Melting Pot almost sounds like a high pressure situation. I'd do something a little more casual and go somewhere for drinks or something after. You didn't say how old you are, so maybe drinks are out. Dave and Busters is a good idea. Fits in the more casual theme, and playing games is a great way to get a feel for each others real personalities. They have good food there too. Reserve a pool table (if she plays pool) and eat there. Nice and relaxed then...

[rgeiser]

well outdoors things are a little tough this time of year and i'm 25. I thought Melting pot becasue it is different than going to a regular restuarant and D&B because of the games for after. I thought about bowling or a concert but it can be hard to get concert tickets on such short notice

[Big Dave]

I would skip Melting Pot as well. Price tag is a little high for a first date and the girl could interpret that as you "expecting" something later that night.

[FirecrackerKTM]

Also, any messy food makes a first date dinner a little tense. I'm particularly clumsy and am always worried I'll end up wearing my food. :D

A quiet, cozy little bistro or Italian place or something interesting like that is a good bet.

[scottycards]

Apparently I'm out of the loop. Glad I'm married. Please disregard the previous suggestion............listen to the ladies.

[irok4runner]

this week is 5280 restraunt week...which means for those of you who dont...you get a dinner for two for 52.80...there is a menu online and a list of different resturants that are involved with this...This friday my gf and I are going to Texas de brazl...which is normally 48 per person to eat. SMOKIN DEAL!!!!
some places even offer a bottle of wine...drink yours slow have her drink more..:D :D

[rgeiser]

what about wash park grill. is that to fancy. I want to go somewhere nice not some chain place like chilli's or something like that

[ColoradoSkier]

this week is 5280 restraunt week...which means for those of you who dont...you get a dinner for two for 52.80...there is a menu online and a list of different resturants that are involved with this...This friday my gf and I are going to Texas de brazl...which is normally 48 per person to eat. SMOKIN DEAL!!!!
some places even offer a bottle of wine...drink yours slow have her drink more..:D :D

Let me know how that place is. I have heard it is similar to Rodizio, and I love that...

[irok4runner]

i have been there great food fun enviroment great staff...MUST take advantage of the 52.80 deal instead of the 48 EACH....i will be there Friday night at 9:30 celebrating my belated bday...

[1973CJ5]

Why not personalize it more and cook her favorite dinner?

[FirecrackerKTM]

First date might be a little iffy for inviting someone to your place. If she's the nervous type she might decline and that would be the end of that.

[denverd0n]

The main thing is to do something that you enjoy, and that you hope she will enjoy. If it turns out that she doesn't enjoy it, well then you know that you two don't enjoy the same things.

Something/someplace where you can actually interact is a good thing.

In the end, the main thing is not to obsess too much about it. You start to stress out about wanting this to be the perfect date and that alone will insure that it is not. Relax. If it's meant to be then it's meant to be.

Good luck.

[FirecrackerKTM]

Go Kart Racing!!!!

[irok4runner]

have a few shots before you meet up with her...RELAXED!!! that is the KEY
make sure you get some gum in before you pick her up..:D

[FirecrackerKTM]

have a few shots before you meet up with her...RELAXED!!! that is the KEY
make sure you get some gum in before you pick her up..:D

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fresh coat of deoderant, and shave. don't pour on the cologne. Check your teeth.

[1973CJ5]

First date might be a little iffy for inviting someone to your place. If she's the nervous type she might decline and that would be the end of that.

LOL, I guess I didn't think about that. I did that several times in my dating days and it always worked well :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Gags]

is she into the blumpkin? maybe a hot carl?

And there it is :D

A tour of the S&M shops in Denver? She might like the Crypt.

[Gunter]

Personally, I would avoid movie theaters. The more social interaction, the better.

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[FirecrackerKTM]

LOL, I guess I didn't think about that. I did that several times in my dating days and it always worked well :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

It's not a bad idea, just not for the first date. women are always impressed by men who can/will cook.

I personally never really think that way, but I have a lot of female friends who are the nervous type: Won't let the guy pick them up for the first date(s), won't give out phone numbers, won't go to his place until they've known him a while.

Not to say they're normal. I think it's pretty paranoid, but whatever.

[Gunter]

well outdoors things are a little tough this time of year and i'm 25. I thought Melting pot becasue it is different than going to a regular restuarant and D&B because of the games for after. I thought about bowling or a concert but it can be hard to get concert tickets on such short notice

dating,hhmm dont go too expensive.go to spend some time,though not too much time together. go to aa neutral place,not really her kind of of place nor yours.that way no one has any advantage,and you can both chit chat.

[JeepWheelin02]

It might help us give you advice a little better if you could tell what you know about her already.........

You said you seemed to click on meeting her so surely you know something about her already. Give us some insight and I bet you get better ideas thrown your way on what to do.

[1973CJ5]

is she into the blumpkin? maybe a hot carl?

Probably not on a first date, a Dirty Sanchez is first date material though!!

[JeepWheelin02]

If you lived in the Srpings one good thing to do is to go to Old Colorado City and just walk around and talk. There are so many things to see down there it always starts conversation. Maybe there is something like that up there as well. There are also good places to eat while wandering around there. So maybe she would see something she likes and you could just get supper that way.

Just an idea.

[Gags]

Maybe one of the wine and tapas bars around. Good one in Denver and great one in Parker.

If you don't know wine you can fake it by only ordering Red or White Burgundy. Wine masters wouldn't argue with that choice. If asked why that choice, tell them because it's the best pinot noir made in the world...Again no one can really argue that.

A well put together man with some intelligence, humor and sophistication tends to do pretty well. Wine is a "status" thing for some...

[Big Dave]

It's not a bad idea, just not for the first date. women are always impressed by men who can/will cook.

I personally never really think that way, but I have a lot of female friends who are the nervous type: Won't let the guy pick them up for the first date(s), won't give out phone numbers, won't go to his place until they've known him a while.

Not to say they're normal. I think it's pretty paranoid, but whatever.


Just make sure she doesn't begin to expect you to cook all the time!! Pam know I can put a meal together, but she also knows that it takes me for-freaking ever and it's usually not the cheapest of meals, so I only cook on special occasions.

[rgeiser]

well, she is still in college and i went to the same college and graduated 2 years ago. she just got back from study abroad in New Zeland. Did i mention that she rents one of the apartments that i own so i am her landlord. I showed her some of my jeep pics and she said it looked like fun. she is from texas. I have talked to her about 7 times mostly when i go over to look at something in her apartments. there just seems to be a natural flow and instant conection when we are talking and not ocward silents spot. She also works at one of the bagel shops. anything else you want to know?

[FirecrackerKTM]

Just make sure she doesn't begin to expect you to cook all the time!! Pam know I can put a meal together, but she also knows that it takes me for-freaking ever and it's usually not the cheapest of meals, so I only cook on special occasions.
why not all the time? kris does a pretty DAMN good job in the kitchen.
anything else you want to know?
You are so setting yourself up with that one ...

[salsashark]

For a first date, I'd avoid Melting Pot. If it turns out you have nothing in common, that'd be a LONG dinner.

Check out a more relaxed environment like Vesta Dipping Grill or BD's Mongolian. Do you know if she's in to ethnic foods? Pick something she'd enjoy, after all a steak house probably wouldn't be ideal for a vegan...

There are ton's of little neighborhood restaurants in and around Denver. Find something with a nice relaxed vibe that isn't imposing.


What about location? Downtown... burbs...?

[ColoradoSkier]

BD's is a good idea. I didn't like Vesta.

[scottycards]

She's your tenant? Screw dinner, and work out a "trade" for rent. You'll need the cash to pay her rent somewhere down the road when she trashes the place because you did something wrong.

[Big Dave]

why not all the time? kris does a pretty DAMN good job in the kitchen.



Mainly cuz I don't get out of work until 7 during the week, so by the time I get home and get a meal prepared it's pretty late. Pam gets off work at 4 so dinner's all ready when I get home!

Not to mention the fact that I can't maneuver my way around the kitchen right now, lol.

[FirecrackerKTM]

well, OK. :D

[JeepWheelin02]

I dont get to Denver very often. But I still say find an area to just walk around and check things out. Something that has conversation built into it. Something that will spark interest.

[JeepWheelin02]

She is your tenant, I dont see this one lasting past her move out date anyways so dont spend a lot of money.

[rgeiser]

What esle do you want ton know?

You are so setting yourself up with that one ...


I did set my self up there didn't I.

DU, Cherry Creek, Wash Park area.

[salsashark]

I did sent my self up there didn't I.

DU, Cherry Creek, Wash Park area.

There are tons of kewl little restaurants all over that area

http://www.5280.com/denver_dining_guide.php

Check out Thai Basil or maybe Hanson's... Is Hemingway's still open?

[Jeepindog]

Wine is a "status" thing for some...

...and no one can figure out why. Smash some grapes, let them ferment, and bottle it. No two batches are the same. (Zero QA, since it's all about the soil and the weather that particular year.)

BEER, on the other hand, is all about the recipe and craftsmanship of creating a drinkable work of art. What grains, how much, which hops, when are they added to the boil, dryhopped, etc, and what strain of yeast? :beer: can be so much more complex than any wine, and there are a lot of choices. :beer: will pair with many foods so much better than wine.

I suggest Falling Rock tap house on Blake Street, between 20th and 19th. Over 70 beers on tap, and many many more in bottles. "No crap on tap" is their motto. Good burgers, too. If she likes beer, that's the place to go.

Don't get me wrong- wine has it's place. It's just NEVER at my place! :D

[Unlimited04]

First dates hmm...
What got me a "relationship": dinner & a movie or dinner & bowling
What got me laid: dinner & a movie, bowling, or just alcoholic drinks :D

What didn't work at all: romantic walk through the zoo to see the christmas lights or romantic/cute ice skating.

depends what your looking for:)

[rgeiser]

I was thinking about bowling. If i decide to do that i should proabably tell her we are going to do that so she dresses appropriately, Right?

[Gags]

...and no one can figure out why. Smash some grapes, let them ferment, and bottle it. No two batches are the same. (Zero QA, since it's all about the soil and the weather that particular year.)

BEER, on the other hand, is all about the recipe and craftsmanship of creating a drinkable work of art. What grains, how much, which hops, when are they added to the boil, dryhopped, etc, and what strain of yeast? :beer: can be so much more complex than any wine, and there are a lot of choices. :beer: will pair with many foods so much better than wine.

I suggest Falling Rock tap house on Blake Street, between 20th and 19th. Over 70 beers on tap, and many many more in bottles. "No crap on tap" is their motto. Good burgers, too. If she likes beer, that's the place to go.

Don't get me wrong- wine has it's place. It's just NEVER at my place! :D


Americans and Aussies make cool aid. The complexity and craftsmanship that goes into making fine wine is just as intense as any beer made. Plus, we're talking over 1000 years of practice as well. When you taste what greatness is it changes you. When you consider the passion, art , and grand chateaus it's hard not be intoxicated. I drink the juice that emperors and kings drank. I love that sh!t.

[Oscar]

So Boones Farm is bad?

[1973CJ5]

I prefer the wine that comes in the box, no pesky corks to deal with!!

[FirecrackerKTM]

Americans and Aussies make cool aid. The complexity and craftsmanship that goes into making fine wine is just as intense as any beer made. Plus, we're talking over 1000 years of practice as well. When you taste what greatness is it changes you. When you consider the passion, art , and grand chateaus it's hard not be intoxicated. I drink the juice that emperors and kings drank. I love that sh!t.

Not being a connoisseur, I have to defend American wines ... I have had some excellent ones. i'm no expert tho.

[Pilot]

Take her on a night flight! Viewing the Front Range and Denver from the air, at night is spectacular. Its fun, adventurous and different. Not a pilot? Don't have a plane? No worries. Call up one of the FBO's at Centennial, Front Range or Jeffco ( or any airport that's convenient, but not DIA) and ask for them to recommend a CFI to take you on a 30 minute night flight. Its not that expensive, but it will really impress her and you'll like it too. Afterwards go to a casual place for dinner and have some drinks. You'll have a common experience to discuss. Its always worked for me. ;)

[Gags]

I'm a pretentious snobby prick when it comes to wine. I LOVE beer too.

[Oscar]

I like German Ice wines

[Gags]

Not being a connoisseur, I have to defend American wines ... I have had some excellent ones. i'm no expert tho.

I know.

Oregon produced a pinot noir in the 70's that won best pinot at an international wine tasting in France. The French couldn't believe it and did the contest again with different judges to make sure.

[410fortune]

first dates that work well for me so far:

Blackhawk, the buffet at the Ameristar has awesome food
A few slot machines a few drinks, it can be alot of fun

the best part about this is THE LONG DRIVE there and back, good opportunity to talk and laugh. She has to like gambling though or no go. Its also fun to put yourself across the table from somebody on a first date and eat crab legs, can really break the ice

melting pot is a 2nd, 3rd date place, depending on the girl, but its definatley a friggin date place thats for sure! Girls melt for that shiznit, with a bottle of wine and the two of you its about $100

The secret date place is the Minturn Country club either in Dillon or if you are really up for it in Minturn outside of vail...girl must love steak, this is the best damn date restaurant ever, you cook your own meat

Four wheeling with a girl is a TON of fun too, it just depends on the girl, this time of year though may not be the best idea because you dont want to take other trucks and you dont want to get stuck

avoid the movies like the lague
Avoid the bar until at least after dinner
avoid the club
get your hair cut, clean your jacket, shave, sit up straight, hold the door open and if its snowy out drop her off at the curb while you go park.....

bring gum and mints, look her in the EYES alot and most important USE HER NAME when you talk to her, alot


thats my advice works good for me so far! I have been dating some amazing women in the last couple years and all this was new to me, i was in serious relationships since 1991 until 2.5 years ago. Dating is not easy, some go well, some go bad, just be patient and be YOURSELF

[Gags]

I like German Ice wines

Ice wines are great. Tend to be expensive though.

[Oscar]

Yup to much for me

[410fortune]

and dont talk about you too much, ask about her

[Jeepindog]

The complexity and craftsmanship that goes into making fine wine is just as intense as any beer made. Plus, we're talking over 1000 years of practice as well. I drink the juice that emperors and kings drank.

Complexity in wine making? That's one of the funniest things I've read all day! And, for the record, beer has been made around the world for over 6,000 years. If you think that kings did not drink beer, then you must have gotten some infected wine that warped your head. :flipoff2: I have had many fine wines, and they just don't compare to beer. I am not talking about Bud, Coors, Miller, Corona... I am talking about real beer. If you ever want a beer education, we'll get together and I'll teach you. (Not meant in a condescending way, but a fun way, in which I will host a beer tasting.)

Go to Falling Rock. Don't go bowling. It's not 1978.

[410fortune]

Falling Rock guys know their beers have them make you a house blend

My ex fiance worked there when they first opened, those guys KNOW THEIR BEER, the lines form the keg room to the bar are GLASS and cleaned weekly

I still would not do lo do or a bar on a first date, unless shes the kinda girl that loves that junk

[Gags]

Complexity in wine making? That's one of the funniest things I've read all day! And, for the record, beer has been made around the world for over 6,000 years. If you think that kings did not drink beer, then you must have gotten some infected wine that warped your head. :flipoff2: I have had many fine wines, and they just don't compare to beer. I am not talking about Bud, Coors, Miller, Corona... I am talking about real beer. If you ever want a beer education, we'll get together and I'll teach you. (Not meant in a condescending way, but a fun way, in which I will host a beer tasting.)

Go to Falling Rock. Don't go bowling. It's not 1978.

I'm somewhat familiar with the beer making process but have A LOT to learn. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE good beers and am always interested in finding balanced well crafted stuff. I'll get together with you to go through it in a heartbeat. Snotty made several that blew my mind.

When I was talking abut complexity in wine I was talking about aroma and taste. And yes, I know how long beer has been around. You show me beer and I'll show you some of the finest wines France has to offer. Plus I have a pet bobcat which is cool to play with while we drink.

I'm not a hater, I like quality in all things.

[FirecrackerKTM]

Beer and wine are both yummy. Back in WA, we had some good breweries AND wineries that we visited often. :)

[Oscar]

After spending 3 years in Europe I have a hard time finding a Beer I like.

[Jeepindog]

I'm somewhat familiar with the beer making process but have A LOT to learn. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE good beers and am always interested in finding balanced well crafted stuff. I'll get together with you to go through it in a heartbeat. Snotty made several that blew my mind.

When I was talking abut complexity in wine I was talking about aroma and taste. And yes, I know how long beer has been around. You show me beer and I'll show you some of the finest wines France has to offer. Plus I have a pet bobcat which is cool to play with while we drink.

I'm not a hater, I like quality in all things.

That sounds like a great first date! :flipoff2: We'll have to plan it out. Look over on the Beer Garden in "Off Topic" sometime soon, and my wife and I will host a small gathering of people for a beer tasting.

Lachlan

[Gags]

That sounds like a great first date! :flipoff2: We'll have to plan it out. Look over on the Beer Garden in "Off Topic" sometime soon, and my wife and I will host a small gathering of people for a beer tasting.

Lachlan

Yeah, but I'm not holding your hand, buying you roses, or taking you out dancing:flipoff2:

I will drink, however.

[rgeiser]

Take her on a night flight! Viewing the Front Range and Denver from the air, at night is spectacular. Its fun, adventurous and different. Not a pilot? Don't have a plane? No worries. Call up one of the FBO's at Centennial, Front Range or Jeffco ( or any airport that's convenient, but not DIA) and ask for them to recommend a CFI to take you on a 30 minute night flight. Its not that expensive, but it will really impress her and you'll like it too. Afterwards go to a casual place for dinner and have some drinks. You'll have a common experience to discuss. Its always worked for me. ;)

Sounds likethat could go really good or crash in burn. I don't know how she feels about flying in general , and small planes that could be another problem.

[denverd0n]

Did i mention that she rents one of the apartments that i own so i am her landlord.
No, you didn't mention that. Big, BIG mistake! If I were you, I would turn and RUN the other direction!

[rgeiser]

No, you didn't mention that. Big, BIG mistake! If I were you, I would turn and RUN the other direction!

I don't see it as being a problem.

[shunt]

Probably not on a first date, a Dirty Sanchez is first date material though!!

That made me spit water all over my screen...thanks.

[denverd0n]

I don't see it as being a problem.
You will eventually.

[Gags]

You will eventually.

You can't know that 100%. Too many variables.

[scottycards]

You can't know that 100%. Too many variables.

I think it's a nightmare waiting to happen, unless of course, she goes for the Dirty Sanchez on the first date. Then it has a good probability of long term success.

[thenimirra]

a casual restaurant and fun at D&B's sounds great to me...but of course, I love video games.

Do you know if your female friend enjoys them or thinks they are childish, etc. etc.

Instead of cooking dinner at her house, why not go to one of those programs where a chef teaches couples how to cook a meal together, or the chef cooks for them while the couple watches and they get to eat it later. That might be different from going to a typical restaurant.

And then you could hit up D&B's if she's down for it...

[thenimirra]

No, you didn't mention that. Big, BIG mistake! If I were you, I would turn and RUN the other direction!


oh crap...I didn't see that either...If I can't get jiggy with the cute guy just a few feet from my bedroom, then you shouldn't get jiggy with her...at least...that's what all of my friends keep trying to pound into my head...

I'm trying to listen to it...really I am....

you probably should too

[rgeiser]

I don't think i will have any problems. If it doesn't work out and she thinks it would be fun to trash the place, oh well. that is what security deposits are for. Plus i am planning on selling that building in a few months so it probably wouldn't be my problem anyways.

[rgeiser]

oh crap...I didn't see that either...If I can't get jiggy with the cute guy just a few feet from my bedroom, then you shouldn't get jiggy with her...at least...that's what all of my friends keep trying to pound into my head...

I'm trying to listen to it...really I am....

you probably should too

I don't live onsite. I live like 3 miles away from that building

[Gags]

I don't live onsite. I live like 3 miles away from that building

You never know what can happen until it does. It's always worth the ride even if you crash in the end. If you like eachother then do it and don't listen to people afraid to take chances. Assume it will be good until it isn't.

[Gags]

Before I got married, if the chic was hot I went for it regardless of whether we worked together, they were 10 years older than me, I was their boss and so on. Had a great time and don't regret it even when it got crazy. That approach got me very happily married. Numbers game...

[denverd0n]

You can't know that 100%. Too many variables.
True. But the potential for a bad ending is extremely high. There are about ten different ways this can end badly for every one possible good ending.

Dating a co-worker is enough of a minefield that, if you do it, you need to be really, REALLY careful. Dating someone who is a customer, a client, an employee, an employer, or anything else like that is just ASKING for trouble!

[rgeiser]

i have no worries. if i was worried do you think i would have asked her out.

anyone else have any good ideas on where to go?

[Jeepindog]

anyone else have any good ideas on where to go?

...to BED! That's the whole reason that people get together, right? :D

[denverd0n]

i have no worries.
Yes that's obvious. You should, though.

For instance, what's going to happen if she turns out to be some sort of psycho and you have to dump her? Think there is even the least little possibility that your property is NOT going to end up trashed? As a former landlord myself, I can guarantee you that recovering damages from a tenant is not an easy or inexpensive exercise.

There are just a whole lot of ways for something like this to end badly, and only a very few ways for it to end well. Even if you go ahead with it, you should STILL be worried--and very careful.

[Gags]

Yes that's obvious. You should, though.

For instance, what's going to happen if she turns out to be some sort of psycho and you have to dump her? Think there is even the least little possibility that your property is NOT going to end up trashed? As a former landlord myself, I can guarantee you that recovering damages from a tenant is not an easy or inexpensive exercise.

There are just a whole lot of ways for something like this to end badly, and only a very few ways for it to end well. Even if you go ahead with it, you should STILL be worried--and very careful.

I believe this drama should be updated regularly with current information:D :D :D

[rgeiser]

i will keep all of you updated so you have something to read. I am in a unique situation with her being a student. if it doesn't work out and there are huge damages and i have to take her to court and i win and she doesn't pay i can get the university to put a hold on her account so she cannot get her grades or register for classes until it is paid. I do income rental properties for a living so it would be nothing i haven't dealt with before. I have to look to the positive side if i have any chance of this working and i think there is a good chance of it working out.

now seriously i am sort of highjacking my origonal post. lets get back to that and away from this whole right or wrong to be dating a tenant.

[newracer]

Avs or Nuggets then cruising lodo?

[FirecrackerKTM]

OH yeah we were talking about dates. LOL

[Pilot]

Sounds likethat could go really good or crash in burn. I don't know how she feels about flying in general , and small planes that could be another problem.

Well that has been my "test" because its part of my life. So if they won't fly I won't date them. But, if that's not important to you then no worries. Don't buy what the media is selling you, small planes are safe and a good way to site see. Its a very common thing to do. I'll tell you one thing, good or bad, she'll never forget it. And I like 'em adventurous, but YMMV.

[rgeiser]

Well that has been my "test" because its part of my life. So if they won't fly I won't date them. But, if that's not important to you then no worries. Don't buy what the media is selling you, small planes are safe and a good way to site see. Its a very common thing to do. I'll tell you one thing, good or bad, she'll never forget it. And I like 'em adventurous, but YMMV.


I don't have a probelm with small plans (flown in puddle jumpers in canada) and know they are safe. now that i think about it sounds like it could be fun.

[89minitruck]

i'm a big fan of out door concerts, or anything with lots of people around, lets the girl feel more secure with all those people around. Something simple like ice skating or bowling is always fun and provides plenty of opportunity to laugh, as well as a comedy show...laughing is key at breaking the ice in my opinion :shrug:


I agree with Wally. AND remember, he is an expert at FIRST dates... :D

[gumcrew2]

Waffle House

That's where me and my girl went on our first date, now togethor 2 weeks short of a year. :eek:

So :flipoff2: to all you who said we'd only last 'til Christmas, if that :flipoff2:

-Saul

[Jeepindog]

2 weeks short of a year. -Saul

Now that's funny! Saul admits he's two weeks short of a year. :D

[Vertigo]

Melting Pot for a first date is not the best... you will be there for at least two hours eating, so if you run out of things to say... no bueno

How about Il Fornaio on Wazee, or Vesta
and the comedy club sounds great... or there's Improv under Wynkoop Brewery

Ice Skating would be fun, but Evergreen Lake hasn't been open the last couple of times we've tried to go

I have to use some of the previously listed ideas myself :D

[HollywoodCTS]

If it was any weekend but this one I would volunteer to fly you guys around. Night flights always work on the first date.............always!:cool:

[rgeiser]

ok melting pot is out. everyone has put good points against it.

[rddtld6]

Personally I LOVE that flying idea. What would something like that run?

BDs is EVERYONES favorite restaraunt, go there! Or Rodizio, it became the girl who I took there's favorite restaraunt.

[IoN6]

Little Ollies(sp?) in Cherry Creek if you guys are into chineese food. I thought it was pretty good when I was there. There seemed to be shops around too, but I went there in the same type of weather we are having now so that really doesn't matter...

Maggiano's downtown for italian. Can always find something to do there...

Jax Fish House off 17th and Wazee if you are into sea food, had a couple first dates there my self. Kind of loud and they don't do reservations on Fri-Sun but the seafood is top notch.

[thenimirra]

that night flying idea is wonderful! I would never have thought of that...I'll have to keep that in mind for any future first dates...

[rgeiser]

After thinking about it i really like the night flight idea. who does it and what does it cost?

[gumcrew2]

I don't know but it sounds expensive

Rodizio's down town. I know EVERYONE that works there (3 friends of mine, all brothers, are bartenders there as well)

They have really good food and exceptional service

-Saul

[Unlimited04]

I was thinking about bowling. If i decide to do that i should proabably tell her we are going to do that so she dresses appropriately, Right?

i usually just pick a chick a isn't going to wear a dress to dinner & a movie anyway...

but yea i'd discuss it with her before hand, say hey what do you wanna do? when she says the typical "I don't care..." you say well how about bowling. that way you give her the option for input. :beer:

always pick her up if possible, and get the invite inside after the date is over:D that way, you might get some, and if you don't its all good, you can see if she's a slob or a neat freak.:thumbsup:

also find out if she's got any hot friends:hail:

[Andy1333]

I would suggest doing some research on New Zealand...might help with conversation and show that you are interested in her experiences.

[rgeiser]

also find out if she's got any hot friends:hail:

I'll let you know if she has hot friends

[JKTODD]

Hey rgeiser-congrats! First and for most keep her way from some of your friends. Dan comes to mind!:laughing:

Anyway a good friend of mine is a pilot. PM me and maybe I can hook you guys up. Hey may not be comfortable with having stranger's lives in his hands but I've gone up with him plenty of times. Chicks who don't get airsick love it!

When it gets warmer take her on a run with da' club.

[gumcrew2]

I'll take her for a joyride in my Jeep, then you can spend the rest of your life with her trying to fix her head.

-Saul

[Oscar]

I'll take her for a joyride in my Jeep, then you can spend the rest of your life with her trying to fix her head.

-Saul
Shot you might as well take an oath of celibacy then. If you dont kill them you will scare them off :flipoff2: :flipoff2:

[starbreaker666]

Cleveland Steamer.

























I'm sorry I did not read any of the posts.. Can someone catch me up.

[Jesus Christ]

So did you decide on anything yet....

I think you should start with a cleveland steamer, then maybe move to some DVDA. Good luck

I know what the first one is, but what is dvda?

[Pilot]

Personally I LOVE that flying idea. What would something like that run?


It depends on the type of plane you want and which FBO you go to, but Aspen Flying Club at Centennial rents Cessna 172's for $85/hour, which is the least expensive plane they have. It goes up from there, but a 172 is fine for this mission. A CFI (Certified Flight Instructor) is an additional $35/hour so total it would be $120/hour or just $60 for a half hour at those rates. You can go very casual on the meal afterwards to make up a bit for the expense of the flying. A half hour siteseeing flight is perfect over Denver/Front Range.

Enjoy! :beer:

[rgeiser]

well i'm going with the scenic flight over denver. Dates tomorrow night so wish me luck. i will let you know how the flight thing worked out.

[DaJudge]

well i'm going with the scenic flight over denver. Dates tomorrow night so wish me luck. i will let you know how the flight thing worked out.

Does this mean you are going to try and join the 'Mile High Club" on a first date? J/K:D

If you are doing this at Centennial they have a good restaraunt The Perfect Landing.

Coupon for free bottle of wine: http://www.theperfectlanding.com/

Review: http://www.westword.com/search/restaurants.php?oid=6078

[Barf Bag]

So Boones Farm is bad?

nonsence, it is good stuff for the fiscally minded

[rgeiser]

we are doing it out of centenial. right now my thoughts are earl's, rock bottom, vesta, BD mongolian, or ? for after. what do you think?

[rgeiser]

Well i went with the night flight idea. and it was awesome. she loved it and i enjoyed it as well. I the pilot did these nose dives which give the the smae sensation as when you are going down on a roller coaster. That was fun but when you are tall and in a small plane you bust your head on the ceiling every time. It ended up costing $65 and i gave the guy $80. After that we went to Earls which was a good time. We have been out 2 more times since then and it seems to be going fine but a little slower than I expected.

[ColoradoSkier]

You know what today is, right? :D Her chance to pick up the pace...

[scottycards]

it seems to be going fine but a little slower than I expected.

So you haven't "hit it" yet, I'm guessing...........

That's all anyone really wants to know.

[ColoradoSkier]

So you haven't "hit it" yet, I'm guessing...........

That's all anyone really wants to know.


Well, only if we have seen a pic and can verify that we would - someone notable here excepted of course since he would hit anything...

[scottycards]

An update on the Cleveland Steamer/Dirty Sanchez would be helpful as well.

[thenimirra]

Well i went with the night flight idea. and it was awesome. she loved it and i enjoyed it as well. I the pilot did these nose dives which give the the smae sensation as when you are going down on a roller coaster. That was fun but when you are tall and in a small plane you bust your head on the ceiling every time. It ended up costing $65 and i gave the guy $80. After that we went to Earls which was a good time. We have been out 2 more times since then and it seems to be going fine but a little slower than I expected.

Nice job! I sounds like an awesome date and so much better than dinner and a movie. I'm definitely impressed and sounds like she was too.

Don't worry about the pace going slowly...good things come to those who wait and anticipate...

Keep us updated....

[thenimirra]

So you haven't "hit it" yet, I'm guessing...........

That's all anyone really wants to know.



you soooo need your a$$ smacked for a comment like that...

Bend over!

[DaJudge]

you soooo need your a$$ smacked for a comment like that...

Bend over!

S&Mmmmm! Another quote from the Queen of Quotes!

[starbreaker666]

Watch porn...

[JKTODD]

Hey Ryan-:worthless:

[CannonBall]

batting cages baby...or if she golfs, the driving range. Sounds sort of lame, but from the few chicks I've dated, they've all loved the batting cages. You get to show off a little, let them try, show them what to do. If you suck you can make an ass of yourself and show that sort of cute vunerable side. I dunno, it's fun too and not really expensive.
-Nate

[Yota]

Avs game :thumbsup:

That way, if it doesn't work out, you got to see an Avs game. And if it does work out you got yerself a hockey fan. :D

[thenimirra]

I'm down with that...!

[JKTODD]

I've heard the Crush games are cool to go to. Never been myself. But it seems like it would be a good time.

[scottycards]

Avs game :thumbsup:

That way, if it doesn't work out, you got to see an Avs game. And if it does work out you got yerself a hockey fan. :D

Great idea. In fact, I have two tix for Sunday's game "I make you good price, Joe"...........you send PM, Joe.........

[rgeiser]

so we were going to do somehting last night and she was going to call me around 5-6 when she got off of work. I never heard from her so i called around 8:30 and letf the whole " i thought we were do something tonight message". didn't hear back. so today i called around 11:00am and left the " did i do something wrong or did you forget / something come up message " and still have not heard back. I was over at the building where she lives doing a repair and here car is there. I have thought about it and i don't think i did anything wrong and the last conversasion we had went really well. SO WHAT THE F IS GOING ON.

[starbreaker666]

You got blown off.. Sucks... Womens are EBIL!

[Lost]

I'll take her for a joyride in my Jeep, then you can spend the rest of your life with her trying to fix her head.

-Saul

But what if she spoke OUR language and KNEW:D the handshake?

[Pilot]

Well i went with the night flight idea. and it was awesome. she loved it and i enjoyed it as well. I the pilot did these nose dives which give the the smae sensation as when you are going down on a roller coaster. That was fun but when you are tall and in a small plane you bust your head on the ceiling every time. It ended up costing $65 and i gave the guy $80. After that we went to Earls which was a good time. We have been out 2 more times since then and it seems to be going fine but a little slower than I expected.

w00t! Glad ya did it! I knew you'd both enjoy it and shows she's at least somewhat adventurous. Don't know why she recently stood you up, but, women are funny. The less you try to figure them out the better for your sanity. Just relax and if this one doesn't work out for "hitting it" then the next one will. Good job, for $65 that's a great thrill and I'm sure the CFI appreciated the $80 as they don't make much.

[rgeiser]

I heard from here at like 3:45 she siad she had food posioning. I don't know if i believe her but i forgave her. For the record I am not in this one just to "hit it" and have never stated that. it will come in time.

[rgeiser]

well after she had her screw up i guess i figuired it was time for me to screw things up. i was talking to her about we should do something with her friends. we were going to meet up the next day abd about 30 moinute before i was going to pick her up she called and thought i wanted to take this thing to the next level and said that wouldn't work for her. It really caugth me off gaurd and i wasn't sure what to say. I called her back a few hours later after i was able to think about about i said to make her feel that way. I think i was able to smooth things over but i left it up to her to call me. So i guess we will know in a few days if i hear from her.

[Sygne]

honestly i think thats an excuse..... seriously i would not call her again til she made it up to you.

[Big Dave]

honestly i think thats an excuse..... seriously i would not call her again til she made it up to you.


x2

Anything you do from here on out until she contacts you is just digging your hole deeper and deeper.

[Jeepindog]

...and this is why you don't date your tenants. Here's a :beer: to put the flames out! :(

[rgeiser]

I think everything was going well until one of her girl friends got back from studying abroad on friday and said something to her.

I don't plan to contact her until i hear from her unless i have to for some type of maintance problem. I will keep the poste updated and if it crashes and burns for good then all of you can tell me how stupid i am to date a tenant but not until then.

[Sygne]

i dont think yur stupid i just think you should have thought about it more. Tenant + landlord = bad situation sometimes life doesnt happen that way so allow her to show you she wants you....doesnt show it then move on save yurself some grief. Oh and wutever the girlfriend said would not have mattered if she really liked you.

[JKTODD]

Wow-I have kind of forgot what it's like to be single. At least you had some fun for a little while. Do a weekend trip in Vegas-you'll feel better!:thumbsup:

[thenimirra]

Wow-I have kind of forgot what it's like to be single. At least you had some fun for a little while. Do a weekend trip in Vegas-you'll feel better!:thumbsup:

I keep telling all you married dudes that it is SAFER where you are!

It might feel as if us singletons are having more fun...but you don't see us alone at night in the dark....confused, pissed off and scared about whatever dating dilemna we just had to cope with....AGAIN!!!!!

[scottycards]

I don't plan to contact her until i hear from her unless i have to for some type of maintance problem.

When you talk about a woman and a maintenance problem in the same sentence, you have your answer right in front of you.

I suggest you become the "hit it once" type of guy, and you won't have to sweat these details........

Now you actually care. See where that got ya?

[thenimirra]

I think everything was going well until one of her girl friends got back from studying abroad on friday and said something to her.

I don't plan to contact her until i hear from her unless i have to for some type of maintance problem. I will keep the poste updated and if it crashes and burns for good then all of you can tell me how stupid i am to date a tenant but not until then.


this kind of drama and confusion happens to all of us no matter the situation. Relationships are hard to deal with, whether it's friendships, relatives or romantic interests. Don't be too hard on yourself, but at the same time, next time be aware of problems that might occur.....such as those that can come up between a landlord and a tenant.

I hated it when folks told me not to hit my roommate. But it was the best advice I could have been given. Just a few weeks down the road and the honeymoon period is already just about over....now the guest bathroom is starting to get dirty and he's doing things around the house that irritate me. The thrill is gone! :flipoff2:

[rgeiser]

I am 99% sure that i won't have anything on the maintance side in her apartment and if she does have something she can leave a message and if it is a minor thing i will have my maintaince guy handle it for me. I still don't think it was a bad idea asking her out. When you are in a situation like i am in where i work for myself and i'm trying to grow my business and working all the time you don't get out and meet a lot of people especailly when you take a total of about 10 days off in a six month span and you are wheeling those days. I have no regrets and we will see if it goes anywhere from here.

[rgeiser]

I don't think what is going on has anything to do with the whole Landlord Tenant issue we talked about the landlord tenant thing like the second timke we went out and neither of us had a problem with it. she was even joking about what her hair stylist was saying about it like all of you have been saying from the start.

[Jeepindog]

I am 99% sure that i won't have anything on the maintance side in her apartment and if she does have something she can leave a message and if it is a minor thing i will have my maintaince guy handle it for me. I still don't think it was a bad idea asking her out. When you are in a situation like i am in where i work for myself and i'm trying to grow my business and working all the time you don't get out and meet a lot of people especailly when you take a total of about 10 days off in a six month span and you are wheeling those days. I have no regrets and we will see if it goes anywhere from here.

Stop feeling sorry for yourself! My best buddy does the EXACT same thing you do, and has done it for over a decade. He owns so much property that I told him he needs to stop buying and save some for the rest of us. He doesn't have a "job," and works for himself like you do. That guy has nothing BUT time, and I have never EVER known him to not have a girlfriend, EVER! He goes to the gym, the bank, the grocery store, and bars/clubs, just like most people do. (Ok, so not everyone goes to bars, but bear with me.) The difference is that he is a true entrepreneur, and he finds opportunity in every situation he is in, and he takes advantage of those opportunities. There have been times that he had some absolutely gorgeous tenants in some of his private residential props, and he even forbade me from throwin' down the game on 'em. Why? It's just not done. What I'm trying to tell you here is that you need to ask out the cutie at the bank drivethrough, the hottie in Aisle 5 at Safeway who smiled at you, the girl at the club... Don't you dare tell me that you don't have opportunities, young buck! Make something of yourself wit da hunneez like you did with real estate. I know how hard what you do is, and if you can do that in this market, you can get a girl. Just make sure she's not YOUR tenant. Someone else's is fine!!! :beer:

[Sygne]

Stop feeling sorry for yourself! My best buddy does the EXACT same thing you do, and has done it for over a decade. He owns so much property that I told him he needs to stop buying and save some for the rest of us. He doesn't have a "job," and works for himself like you do. That guy has nothing BUT time, and I have never EVER known him to not have a girlfriend, EVER! He goes to the gym, the bank, the grocery store, and bars/clubs, just like most people do. (Ok, so not everyone goes to bars, but bear with me.) The difference is that he is a true entrepreneur, and he finds opportunity in every situation he is in, and he takes advantage of those opportunities. There have been times that he had some absolutely gorgeous tenants in some of his private residential props, and he even forbade me from throwin' down the game on 'em. Why? It's just not done. What I'm trying to tell you here is that you need to ask out the cutie at the bank drivethrough, the hottie in Aisle 5 at Safeway who smiled at you, the girl at the club... Don't you dare tell me that you don't have opportunities, young buck! Make something of yourself wit da hunneez like you did with real estate. I know how hard what you do is, and if you can do that in this market, you can get a girl. Just make sure she's not YOUR tenant. Someone else's is fine!!! :beer:

well said!!!

[JeepWheelin02]

You only gotta ask yourself one question. Do you love her? If the answer is yes, then wait and see what happens. If the answer is no, the forget her and say next.

[HollywoodCTS]

What if the answer to your question is "i'd love to hit it?"

[gumcrew2]

What if the answer to your question is "i'd love to hit it?"

Then your name is Rex and you'd f*k a trailer hitch reciever if it was lubed.

-Saul

[JeepWheelin02]

What if the answer to your question is "i'd love to hit it?"

Then he missed his opportunity and needs to move on.

[rgeiser]

I have moved on. I have thought about it and being the tenant landlord thing wasn't the problem. the biggest problem was maturity levels. I am really mature for my age and she is still in high school when it comes to relationships. I have everything back to where it was before the drama and i am leaving this whole thing up ther her at this point. if she wants to do something i will do it but i am not going to call her to plan something.

I was over at her place tonight because she was having problems with her power. and as soon as i got there she went to her neighbors. I have no problem with any ocwardness, but she does have some for some reason. so my guess she will move out when her lease is up because of that but probably would have anyways because i planned on jacking there rent $250 month before i even got into this whole thing. this may be a bit of a rambeling but I guess it is the last thing i needed to write and say to give myself closher so i can move on.

Is dating someone that use to rent from you off limits also? ( different girl, different building)

[bender]

don`t date any tenants past or present.










a better idea is to send them my way, i`m mr "undatable" :)

[denverd0n]

I have everything back to where it was before the drama...
That's what you think.
I have no problem with any ocwardness, but she does have...
See? Obviously she doesn't think everything is "back to where it was."

Now, should I say "I told ya so"? Nah, I think you learned your lesson.

Is dating someone that use to rent from you off limits also? ( different girl, different building)
No. There's no longer a business relationship there, so there's no issue with getting the relationships mixed up.

My wife of 25 years is someone who used to work for me. But I was smart enough not to ask her out (even though I was attracted to her right from the beginning) until AFTER she had moved on to another job. Mixing business and personal relationships is just an invitation to trouble. Keep your life simple, keep 'em separate.

[rgeiser]

I should have put i thought it was back to normal. I talked to her for over 20 minutes on the phone a couple of days after the drama and i was the one that ended the conversasion cause i had work to finish. whatever i knew there was a reason i haven't dated anyone in a while. I got sick of the drama and crap that goes along with it. like i did this time.