FIRST DATE IDEAS FROM MEMBERS

Some place that is fun. I suppose normal response is out to dinner or get some coffee or something like that but that really isn't fun. It's more like an interview. I'd say go to an amusement park or a baseball game or something with some activities

A place where we can talk and get to know each other. Dinner and a drink is usually a good idea. Baseball games are fun. Nothing super loud or watching a movie...doesn't really work at all.

Meeting for drink is always fine, but how about something different?

Just getting to know each other...everyone hates first dates! maybe a M's game, nice and slow paced

I am man of sober habits. Enjoy socializing and chatting.l like to be organised.Hate mood swings arguing.l like a smart lady,.Being a bit natural. Could do better with an easy woman who is understanding and with a bit of empathy.More when we meet

Our first date..hmmm....a nice lunch with laughing and chatting to get to know each other better. Perhaps I would bring a little gift, from reading your profile. Walking to see sites...if there is any, or just walking with laughter in our hearts..( were clicking ) or learning about my date. FYI...respect is important to me, if your not interested just be honest. I am fine with that.

leave on a Saturday morning for an Iowa football game, then just go with the flow for the rest of the day :)

How about watching a Rockets, Orlando, or Heat game? I wish football season wasn't over. I could also beat you in a game of bowling or pool, your choice. I love dominoes, so if you can play...its a date!

get to know each other via dates to theatres excercise sessions dinners

Coffee, Conversation....a movie, or social gathering...no pressure.

At a concert with a mutually liked band, or even a new band with hype just to kind of get a feel on what the other likes and doesnt

meet at a sportsbar...yes i'm serious. if a man can deal with me during football especially. he's a keeper. early movie is awesome too so we can get a coffee or snack afterwards.

two word..... zombie hunting :}

I think the best way to go into a first date is with no expectations. I would like to do something simple, and something we both feel comfortable in doing. First dates can be nerve-wrecking period, why make it uncomfortable. I would prefer something low-key -- like a bar to watch a game, or dinner -- somewhere where conversation could happen.

comedy club is my favorite idea.

Walking on the beach and flying a kite is fun

A nice walk in the park will do... or going to the zoo... or a football game...

I like to meet in a public space where we could imagine having a conversation in between doing other things. I'm assuming we've texted some and talked some before hand, and that we're meeting up in person because we feel a potential connection. Of course we can eat at any of dozens of great places, but let's go *do* something, too. My suggestion for things that last from 1-2 hours would include iFly indoor skydiving, Sykart go-kart racing, Pat's acres go-karts, 9 holes at Westmoreland, Pickle Ball or horseshoes at Laurelhurst Park, making some slumped glass pieces, a painting class, a dance night, ping pong, frisbee golf, a walk in the Portland Art museum, mad libs while wine tasting, boards games at a game shop. We could even meet-up in the 400's (Foreign Languages) of your local library, each pick a a book we've really liked, make the other one check it out, then get lunch and tell each other why they really should read it and what it meant to us. Bowling, billiards, mini-golf, go-karts, darts? Restaurants, bars and cocktail lounges tend to be better for chatting than Starbucks . I feel like we can all do something more interesting than meeting in a Starbucks. There's no need to drink alcohol if that is not your thing. We don't have to meet in a place that has a liquor license if you want. What if we went to OMSI for a walk-and-talk in the exhibits? or out by the submarine? Second date could be a brunch cruise on the Portland Spirit, a walk at Kelly Point or in Tryon Creek, or some music out. I like to dance, but my tango is not as good as my West Coast swing, disco and shuffle. And of course, If we had fun, why not head to dinner after? Or lunch beforehand?

I enjoy trying new things and going new places, so I am open to almost anything.

Walk around the park or lake. Sports bar to view a game.