Good spot for a first date?

[Miulang]

Re: Good spot for a first date?

Don't worry, Mike. Things like this do work out sometimes (it did for me ). However, I knew my hunny online for about 9 months and talked to him on the phone for about 3 months before I flew from Seattle to PA where he was living at the time to meet him (yes. he moved to Seattle). Best thing to do for a first "meet" with an online friend is find someplace as public as you can (i.e., make sure there are lots of other people around). That'll make her feel more secure about meeting you the first time. Do something fun outdoors. You want to start out as friends and build on that. So that even if the friendship doesn't build into romance, at least you have the friendship.

Miulang

[damontucker]

Re: Good spot for a first date?

Tutu - turn your head!

Myspace is great!!! If I was single again...this would have been the means... however with another recent sicko using myspace to lure wahines... sometimes I wonder!

However, the two of you are traveling from outter islands to meet eachother? Just wondering... I mean.. I did the 5 mile check in my area code and there was more than 10,000 users using myspace within 5 miles of where I lived....

You couldn't find someone on your own island so that you could save on all the other costs...ie; car rental, hotel, airplane fare...etc... and then take a person out from your own island on a blind date and use that money on an even more fancier first date on your island?

Just wondering.... none of my business.... I know plenty people who have met there love of there lives because of the internet...it just seems like your getting a bit extreme.

Honestly, 26...First Date... Myspace... Traveling to another island to meet her... asking HT members for advice to help you... etc...

Honestly Mike... I wish you the best of luck... but dang... myspace and flying to meet a lady on a first date.... scary in my eyes... however it's up to you...!

[lilin]

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How well do you know her? Do you have the same interests? I know I'd rather go hiking or to the arcade (D & B) rather than eat on a first date. It goes back to personality and likes/dislikes. Is she the the fine dining type who enjoys dressing up? Whatever you choose, just make sure it's quiet enough where you don't feel like you've been shouting to be heard for the entire date.

[Mike_Lowery]

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Thanks for all the help so far, ladies and fellas...I still got 2 weeks before this happens. yup, we're meeting on oahu from 2 different neighbor islands. ah, the joys of myspace...hahahaha.

keep the suggestions comin' tho...they all look grrrrrrreat.

[1stwahine]

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I've never been to one, but this Friday will be my first, and I can't wait!

No first date for me, though. However, it will be a fun way to celebrate the big 27th with the girls.

Awwww...Happy Birthday Lei Liko! If I wasn't, I'd would want to be there wishing HB in person. I'm sort of a regular in Chinatown and First Fridays. Alas, doctor's orders prevents me from going.

I gotta listen foa my own good. They'll be other First Fridays foa me.

Have FuN!

Auntie Lynn

[Lei Liko]

Re: Good spot for a first date?

How about First Friday this Friday in Chinatown?

I've never been to one, but this Friday will be my first, and I can't wait!

No first date for me, though. However, it will be a fun way to celebrate the big 27th with the girls.

[1stwahine]

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I not going. I stay SICK. Wap ya Jaw's MANOA!!!!!

Kimo55, as to your question. I still tinking. I dunno wea da place may be. I'm tinking of a place wea romantic yet easy on da pocket. Someplace wea two people can be themselves yet have the quietness as well as superb food and excellent service.

My days had the Famous "Black Angus!"

Auntie Lynn

[damontucker]

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How about First Friday this Friday in Chinatown?

beat you too it aunty

[kimo55]

Re: Good spot for a first date?

and what is that place yer thinking of, lynn?

[1stwahine]

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I still thinking of a place.heheheh

Auntie Lynn

[pinakboy]

Re: Good spot for a first date?

Kincaids in WardWarehouse is a nice place and is the sister company of Palomino.

http://www.kincaids.com/index.php?co...tions=Honolulu

Both restaurants have similar "First Seating" specials for a 3 course meal for under $20 Check da menus!

Love Kincaids double cut 20 oz primerib!!

[Vanguard]

Re: Good spot for a first date?

Take her to the lunch or dinner buffet at the Sheraton Ala Moana Surfrider (Royal Hawaiian if you have more money), and then spend your after meal time telling tourists about the TransPacific Highway (the one with pontoons that stretches 3k miles) and pretending to be descended from Hawaiian aristocrats.

[Leo Lakio]

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...but then you'd *really* have to watch the submarine races!

You ol' romantic, you!

Another place that is comfortable for those whose first dates might be fraught with tension is public events - street festivals and the like (but NOT weddings! Wrong signal!) You can find common interests, as well as learn what catches the attention of each other; you can find a spot to sit, talk and watch the crowd (along with an opportunity to make witty comments about strangers); or you can find plenty to distract you from the stresses of "dating."

[tutusue]

Re: Good spot for a first date?

If it's a first date then nothing has been established yet right? You may want to consider a luncheon first [...]

Just what I was thinking! Or even a seaside, Sunday brunch. Still could do a picnic lunnch at Diamond Head lookout but then you'd *really* have to watch the submarine races!

[craigwatanabe]

Re: Good spot for a first date?

If it's a first date then nothing has been established yet right? You may want to consider a luncheon first before treading into a dinner date which carries a ton of implied baggage, like is this date going to be romantic or is it a nice to meet you kind of primer. What are you going to do after dinner, then after that.

A lunch is informal and allows for a more casual, open date than a dinner date. In other words your natural self will more apparent and so will her's. Plus if the lunch goes off well, you got the entire day to spend to get to know each other better with less implications. Do the day things together like going to the beach, watching a matinee at the theater, go shopping, drive around the island.

If it was a first time dinner date, the type of restaurant will denote the demeanor of the night's expectations. As dessert is served and the bill is presented, your date will wonder what will happen next. Movie, clubbing? romantic walk along the beach, submarine races? If she's not into making a strong first appearance then she may back out early after dinner and there goes your chances and your wallet for a very expensive dinner that left you striking out.

A daylong adventure date will take you around the bases faster with more meaning. If it goes well...then heck go for dinner that night as a cap for the evening. She'll get to know you in more ways than a dinner.

A dinner date should always be reserved for either the second or third date. Start with lunch at a good place like Sam Choy's then let the day take off from there.