Date suggestions

[Hans Landa]

Originally Posted by kunkstyle

Zoo is still open. That's what I'm going with this weekend.

Does the Zoo close?

[troutman]

Originally Posted by Hans Landa

Does the Zoo close?

Only Dec. 25th.

[AR_Six]

Originally Posted by troutman

This is the beauty of Twitter and Face book. If you follow/like a bunch of things you are interested in, you will find out about all kinds of cool events.
For example, CJSW had a party at Rothney Observatory last week, with telescope viewing, a lecture by an astronomer, beer/wine and DJs.
This is a big city, with lots going on.

Good advice, though I'm not on twitter, but it also requires knowing what groups to join to get these updates and I just can't claim to be that savvy. That observatory party sounds pretty cool.

I guess stuff like that could just be posted here if anyone has the patience to drop a note every once in a while. I.e. there's an international piano competition going on tomorrow and the next night (finals), though that's only going to be exciting for you if you're as big a nerd as I am. http://www.honens.com/

Originally Posted by kunkstyle

Zoo is still open. That's what I'm going with this weekend.

Yeah I know it's open, but when Zoo Lights starts it's open at night (well, obviously).

[Language]

Originally Posted by troutman

This is the beauty of Twitter and Face book. If you follow/like a bunch of things you are interested in, you will find out about all kinds of cool events.

For example, CJSW had a party at Rothney Observatory last week, with telescope viewing, a lecture by an astronomer, beer/wine and DJs.

This is a big city, with lots going on.

I really need to get more in touch with what's going on here as that CJSW party at the Rothney would definitely have been something I'd have checked out. Have always been meaning to go to the RAO but it seems like they're only open during the day with an open house every once in a while? How am I supposed to head out there to check out the telescopes and dark sky viewings?

[troutman]

Originally Posted by leonk19

I really need to get more in touch with what's going on here as that CJSW party at the Rothney would definitely have been something I'd have checked out. Have always been meaning to go to the RAO but it seems like they're only open during the day with an open house every once in a while? How am I supposed to head out there to check out the telescopes and dark sky viewings?

http://www.ucalgary.ca/rao/2010_open

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[Anduril]

Originally Posted by troutman

"Adult" night at Telus Spark:

http://sparkscience.ca/events/adults-only-nights/

Bah. It just had to be only once a month.

[TheGrimm]

Originally Posted by AR_Six

Bumping for new input and suggestions.

Let's hope things are still going well for TBQH and his female possession or this bump will be a shameful reminder of where hubris gets you.

[Hatter]

Originally Posted by fotze

I've never understood the zoo lights attraction (I go every year). I think if you come from some tribe in south america that has never seen civilization, the lights might be neat. A few animal shapes with lights strung along it. and no the kids don't think its all that great either.

Amen. I was in Calgary last winter with a friend and we went to check it out. Overpriced, cold, and the highlight of the attraction was a random camel which was taking a dump.

[albertGQ]

This thread should be locked so jamoro can start his own thread about "date suggestions"

[AR_Six]

Originally Posted by TheGrimm

Let's hope things are still going well for TBQH and his female possession or this bump will be a shameful reminder of where hubris gets you.

Honestly I bumped it because I'm going out with this girl on Thursday and am at a loss for what to do other than getting dinner...

[Anduril]

Originally Posted by AR_Six

Honestly I bumped it because I'm going out with this girl on Thursday and am at a loss for what to do other than getting dinner...

Depending on where you are in the relationship, an evening of movies/boardgames/going through each other's childhood photos wouldn't be a bad idea in this weather.

[Rerun]

Take her to a strip club. It'll be a memorable date for both of you.

I think there might be a thread on CP discussing the best places to go.

[TheGrimm]

Originally Posted by AR_Six

Honestly I bumped it because I'm going out with this girl on Thursday and am at a loss for what to do other than getting dinner...

Well it's more of a weekend thing but Loose Moose Theatre can be fun and cheap, of course it's hit and miss being local improv actors. Other dates that went well (this time of year)... Cross-country skiing, tobogganing, skating (olympic oval might have public skate time Thursdays), I think some of the haunted houses should be open by now (screamfest etc).

[lazypucker]

Why don't you ask Jamoro? He is DA MAN!

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by Rerun

Take her to a strip club. It'll be a memorable date for both of you.

I think there might be a thread on CP discussing the best places to go.

This is a goopd idea. If she is up for it, then you are on the one way train to freak town.

A buddy of mine used to keep a box of toys in his room. Whne he brought a girl home he would pull it out, is she was in for it all win, worst that happened is she left. He says very few women left......

[Hans Landa]

Go get some snow shoes then PM me for how to find a natural hot springs in K-Country that you are sure to have all to your self.

It'll take 2 hours to get to and perhaps 1.5 hours to get back to your car. A slight bush whack through a heavily overgrown trail will be necessary. It will be unpleasant and freezing.

Chicks dig that, right?

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by Hans Landa

A slight bush whack through a heavily overgrown trail

Does this occur at the secluded hot springs?

[TheGrimm]

Originally Posted by Hans Landa

Go get some snow shoes then PM me for how to find a natural hot springs in K-Country that you are sure to have all to your self.

It'll take 2 hours to get to and perhaps 1.5 hours to get back to your car. A slight bush whack through a heavily overgrown trail will be necessary. It will be unpleasant and freezing.

Chicks dig that, right?

I'm not gay, but that sounds fun.

[Hans Landa]

Originally Posted by TheGrimm

I'm not gay, but that sounds fun.

Funny you mention it.
When I first came across them, my only company was that of another man.

Luckily there are two separate, cascading pools. So we were able to keep it a relatively no-homo experience.

[North East Goon]

Get her to breastfeed your dog, that'll take her out of the old comfort zone!