Jimmy on Cheap Dates

Here quoted is an article I found on MSN.ca on cheap dates. I will critique its advice. First off, women hate cheap men. However, if you follow an extravagant date with a cheap one, they won't catch on that you're actually broke most of the time. *zinggggg* But remember never use a cheap date for a first date.

CHEAP DATE IDEA #1: THE BEACH
If you live near the ocean, paradise is often but a pebble toss away, as an afternoon jaunt to the beach is an ideal way to log quality time without spending a dime. (If you're not situated near an ocean, a lake can make a mighty fine substitute.) "The water has a calming effect on people," says Brendan Smith, who lives near the water in Los Angeles. "It's a very sensual place, too, because of the rhythm of the water." Added bonus: It's a chance to see the object of your desire in a bathing suit.
Aight. The beach a great place to take that special someone. I suggest sitting down and watching the sunset with a bottle of white wine (or ice wine and sweets). Toss a Frisbee around or teacher her how to throw a ruby ball around. Then you guys can go for a swim and throw more stuff around.

CHEAP DATE IDEA #2: THE DRIVE-IN
So, they're not as commonplace as when your parents were dating, but drive-in movie theaters can still be found in most states in America (just check www.driveintheater.com to find one near you). "The drive-in allows you the perfect opportunity to make out," says C.J. Arabia of San Diego, California. Arabia says she's enjoyed watching movies from inside the car, "eating pretzels and dollar hot dogs and other bad food," as much as setting up folding chairs and sharing a bottle of wine. "Either way, it can be really sweet because you're watching the movie with a big group of people," she says, "but you're also watching it alone."
I don't think there are any around here. But it sounds like a neat idea.

CHEAP DATE IDEA #3: ROLLER SKATING
Forget rollerblading"roller skating will bring even the most cynical of us back to our most tender moments of adolescence, when nabbing the boy or girl you liked for the "couples skate" was the height of pleasure. Most roller rings have a late-night adult skate"and some even have bars. Plus, roller-skating is good exercise, something you can't say about wolfing down a pricey meal.
Instead of roller skating, ice skating is all cooler. Usually the ice rinks are filled with young kids. In Vancouver, you can go to 8 rinks, at night they turn down the lights and turn up the Usher.... YEEAaaaah. But taking a date ice skating is gay. Maybe rollerblading along the seawall... Then throw your skate in the car and going for a drink on Granville island

CHEAP DATE IDEA #4: BRING THE CAFÉ HOME
Author Smith suggests converting a back porch, balcony or roof into a cozy café. "Move furniture that you have in your place " maybe a table and a lamp" outside and put a CD player out there for ambiance," Smith says. Dress up the meal with little extras, from candles on the table to coffee with liqueur at dessert.
That is just plain silly... blah

CHEAP DATE IDEA #5: GO-KART RACING
"Go-kart racing is a fun date for just about anyone," swears Lucy Morgan of Boston, Massachusetts. Some tracks offer double karts so you can sit side-by-side with your sweetie. Or show your independent spirit and leave your date in your dust.
Go karts are not cheap. It's 7 bucks a person for 10 minutes of driving around. I'm sorry, not a good idea at ALLL

CHEAP DATE IDEA #6: HIKING
Walking around is free, and walking around in nature puts most anyone at ease. Plus, it provides an environment where two people are given ample opportunity to communicate without any other distractions. "When I went on a hike with the last guy I dated," says Arabia of San Diego, "we saw a rattlesnake and a tarantula and he got to be all manly. Plus the view was so incredible, it gave us a lot to talk about, so we really got to know one another better."
Hiking + Picnic = Amazing Date. Bring water and toilet paper.

CHEAP DATE IDEA #7: ANYTHING, JUST ADD THE EXTRAS
Author Smith has plenty of ideas for transforming an average date experience into an extraordinary one. "Maybe you go to a movie, but you slip a little note in the popcorn container with a keychain light for the person to read while the movie plays," he says. Smith recounts a time when he had a jogging date with a woman, so he went on the route ahead of time and placed two Diet Cokes on ice in a hole in the ground. "She was thrilled," Smith remembers.
Planning things ahead of time and suprising your date will always add fireworks to that date. I highly suggest it for a girl that is extra extra special.