Need romantic suggestions....

///Matt · 12-17-2007, 01:48 PM

Hey guys...

So, I want to do something incredibly romantic for my girlfriend before I leave for basic.

I don't have any money to speak of right now, so it has to be free or cheap, not counting gas money to get there.

Suggestions?

aztec · 12-17-2007, 02:46 PM

Hey Matt

What's going on bro? Basic? You joining the service? What Branch?

-Alex

Josh49 · 12-17-2007, 02:46 PM

PIITB!!

j/k

Free: Give her a full body massage. Maybe some candles

Cheap: Make her a nice dinner. Maybe get some wine. You could make a pasta dish with a salad for an appetizer, some italian bread, some cheap wine, for not that much.. Maybe pick up or make a desert. Maybe have some candles, some chill music. Put on a shirt and tie too, that always is impressive..

Josh49 · 12-17-2007, 02:48 PM

Another free one (seeing that you're in LA) - Long walk on the beach, through a state part, etc. Hang out and talk for a while about crap. Throw rocks at the water, trees, people...

Expired · 12-17-2007, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by hebrewhamm3r

I always liked the "dick in a box" idea.

There was something on digg like this ill have to find it.

Prob.. NWS..
http://youtube.com/watch?v=S08ENtibaTM

-Nathan

nmulax · 12-17-2007, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh49

PIITB!!

j/k

Free: Give her a full body massage. Maybe some candles

Cheap: Make her a nice dinner. Maybe get some wine. You could make a pasta dish with a salad for an appetizer, some italian bread, some cheap wine, for not that much.. Maybe pick up or make a desert. Maybe have some candles, some chill music. Put on a shirt and tie too, that always is impressive..

I second Josh's ideas.
Make her dinner. It's cheaper then a restaurant, and making dinner together can be romantic. Set up the place nice, candles and whatnot, and dress up.

///Matt · 12-17-2007, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by aztec

Hey Matt

What's going on bro? Basic? You joining the service? What Branch?

-Alex

Joined the Marines, Alex. =) Shipping out January 22nd.

UncleWede · 12-17-2007, 03:49 PM

Depending on your access level to her bedroom, any florist chain will give you BAGS of rose petals that you can sprinkle on/around her bed. If you go with the dinner routine and that is an expectation, you could make up your room that way.

Comet · 12-18-2007, 02:48 AM

I like the cook dinner yourself idea but,
try not to go the italian route as that is the most clichee thing to do... making Pasta is not impressive.. u might as well pour cereal or make an egg :/
read up some good recipes online for a good chicken or steak (right herbs and spices and what not)...
way more impressive...
remember, girls know how to cook, and they know how much effort is put in..

lvwirelessguy · 12-18-2007, 03:41 AM

Get in as much romance as you can before hitting PI. Once you are there those "urges" go away for a while

its ray den · 12-18-2007, 09:18 AM

isn't it called bootcamp for the marines rather than basic? i know it's the same but i also know marines are sticklers about terminology, ie: they refer to themselves as marines rather than soldiers.

anyway.. i second the romantic dinner idea. and cooking pasta is relatively easy if you've done a couple times already. garlic bread is easy too, just keep an eye on it so it doesn't burn. salad, duh. if you know how cook, a small chicken parm would fit nicely with a side of pasta.

get some candles, sweet music, and make it a semi formal night. i think your girl would love it.

it's the effort that counts more than the money spent.

aztec · 12-20-2007, 03:43 PM

Ohhrah Marine Corps. You know i am in Iraq right now right Matt?? What MOS did you go with? Well have fun in boot.

-Alex
USMC

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Originally Posted by its ray den

isn't it called bootcamp for the marines rather than basic? i know it's the same but i also know marines are sticklers about terminology, ie: they refer to themselves as marines rather than soldiers.

anyway.. i second the romantic dinner idea. and cooking pasta is relatively easy if you've done a couple times already. garlic bread is easy too, just keep an eye on it so it doesn't burn. salad, duh. if you know how cook, a small chicken parm would fit nicely with a side of pasta.

get some candles, sweet music, and make it a semi formal night. i think your girl would love it.

it's the effort that counts more than the money spent.

///Matt · 12-20-2007, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by aztec

Ohhrah Marine Corps. You know i am in Iraq right now right Matt?? What MOS did you go with? Well have fun in boot.

-Alex
USMC

Oorah, brother.

I'm going with Command & Control/Electrician. 0600 and 1100 MOS's.

MCS · 12-20-2007, 04:27 PM

Here's a date I haven't done since college:

Cook her a nice meal and share a nice bottle of wine/favorite beverage.

Go to a nice secluded park/outdoors area that allows open fires. start campfire, make smores, and enjoye the view/each other

you need to prepare a bit - i.e have campfie marterials ready to go - a duraflame + kindling works like a charm. Dinner prep is also required.

Relatively cheap to do, but planning ahead is key and she will be sure to appreciate it.

Comet · 12-21-2007, 02:37 AM

so what happened?

NaTuReB0Y · 12-21-2007, 02:42 AM

i'd take her trout fishing.......tis' the season

nevermind.....you gotta purchase a fishing license

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Josh49 Major General 262 Rep 6,664 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (33)	Another free one (seeing that you're in LA) - Long walk on the beach, through a state part, etc. Hang out and talk for a while about crap. Throw rocks at the water, trees, people... __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.
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its ray den Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 205 Posts Drives: 2004 Mazda6s Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	isn't it called bootcamp for the marines rather than basic? i know it's the same but i also know marines are sticklers about terminology, ie: they refer to themselves as marines rather than soldiers. anyway.. i second the romantic dinner idea. and cooking pasta is relatively easy if you've done a couple times already. garlic bread is easy too, just keep an eye on it so it doesn't burn. salad, duh. if you know how cook, a small chicken parm would fit nicely with a side of pasta. get some candles, sweet music, and make it a semi formal night. i think your girl would love it. it's the effort that counts more than the money spent.
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