What is an ideal date for two friends that have known each other a long time?

If a date were to give me those choices, I would opt for the cave as I’ve done all the other things. You will have to fit dinner in there somewhere as a girl gets hungry exploring all those caves. Perhaps bring a picnic for the concert?

Why not just plan a picnic in a nice park or local lake, river, beach etc. ?

Late afternoon until dark maybe.

Good food, maybe some wine or whatever, toss a ball around or play frisbee or just sit in the shade and talk. Maybe bring a portable CD player for some tunes, if you’re near the water, go swimming.

Just hanging out in nature and communing is always a good thing. :-)

If it was me i’d have you take me to the cocktail bar….you naughty young man! XD
Err, how about the casino. You never know, your number may come up ;¬}

Go to the cave,then cocktails!

Additional Info: This is not exactly a “date”. Yes, we are hetero male and female, yes I now know the feeling is mutual, however, we are going out “as friends” to quote “see what happens”.

I could arrange a hot air baloon ride, and other things, but I’m not going to propose, im just going out to see if she will hold my hand. Therefore, I have neglected to mention some locations and activities. (the cave is just borderline, yes it sounds nice, but it’s only 20 bucks a head)

The casino is out because you can’t converse and you can’t focus on her nor share the experience.

The cave sounds fun and unique and gives you a shared experience, the cost means nothing.

Dinner and a club would be fun, although not unusual. Do you like to dance?

A hike/walk in nature is always good. Any waterfalls near you? combine a hike with @Coloma‘s suggestion:put a picnic in a back pack, hike somewhere and have a relaxing lunch somewhere with a view.

I’m with @lucillelucillelucille on the cave then cocktails

BTW: Is this the same woman you keep asking about that keeps stringing you along with head games? Does she understand this is a “date”?

Is there a museum where you guys can go to?

@zenvelo I rather be knifed in the face than be made to dance, but what the hell, I don’t really care, if she wants to go out and be waterboarded I’ll go do that too.

@SpatzieLover The same one, she understands it’s a date as well as I understand it is not. We are going out as two friends, same as usual, but with the agreement that there is a difference this time, this time, we are going to “see what happens”. and it had been revealed to me, that I’m liked at least on some kind of level other than just a friend.

I have always liked her as more than a friend, from the first time I ever saw her, but it was nothing romantic or sexual, she has the effect of cunjering up very primitive urges to protect. It could turn out that we go out as friends, and come back as better friends or more, I don’t know, but I do know I have been given a shot.

@Michael_Huntington 70KM away, on a 88KM island.

I vote for the trip out to the cave followed by dinner. It is likely to ratchet the friendship level up a notch by being special.

I like the cave too – picnic supper there or after?

Did I miss one of your posts? You never said she had said to “see what happens”. So, it turned out you were right in that even though she said no she meant maybe.

As I said in one of my posts, I think she likes to play mind games, so not my cup of tea, but you know what you are getting into in case she continues to play little games, you won’t be surprised, heart broken, etc. But, you must find that out for yourself.

That said, I vote for cave & dinner too.

I like the cave too. I think I would add dinner also if possible. The one negative about a concert is you don’t get to interact with each other, but since you know each other well it shouldn’t matter I guess. Don’t try to kiss her the first date is my unsolicted opinion.

Congrats, let us know how it goes.

@poisonedantidote I think know where you are thinking of going. “CDD”. Right? Great choice. Lots to see and an almost magical ambiance.
When you leave there you can walk east to the water. It is only 1 km. Go as far east as possible on that little spit that sticks out into the water. There is something hidden under your feet. If you have a GPS I will give you the coordinates that will take you right to the spot. PM me if you are interested.
Good luck.

The trip out to the cave!

I’d totally pick the cave. :)

@worriedguy That sounds interesting, yes, Cuevas Del Drach, cave of the dragon.

@Porifera You did not miss any posts this happened over the phone today.

Have a great time!

“Trip out to a giant cave with a lake inside where they play classical music concerts.” sounds romantic. :)

I PM’‘d you. Google it. If you can’t get the numbers for some reason I’ll PM you back.

(I wasn’t going to say what CDD was . I figured it was your secret.)

Cave, cave, cave. Good luck!

A bottle of Popov Vodka and a pack of smokes. Works for me. :)

If you have known this person for a long time you should already know their interests, go from there.
BE YOURSELF!! don’t try to be the person your not just to impress her, it’s like a lie. A lie you have to remember forever the truth is easier.
go to you favorite spots, find out hers and go enjoy yourselves.

Thanks for the answer, sound advice, and welcome to fluther, but lol, I cant even begin to expain how redundant this question is hehe. Maybe in the next life.

Thanks all the same.

@poisonedantidote LOL

Been married 25 happy years, pay attention because the scenes change on a daily basis, but it is one helluva ride!
Good Luck and thanks for the velcum.