It's my one year anniversary with my boyfriend and I'm planning the day. We like doing different/spontaneous/creative things and I want it to be romantic. The problem is it can't be more than an hour away because we can only do it between 7am and 5:30pm and I can't think of anything. Previous ideas: Tubing on the Shenandoah along with a picnic, a day in DC at the National Harbor and Gaylord Hotel. Help!

Anal?

Why the narrow "business hours" timeframe? Do you have to go home to your husband after that?

I have work the day before, and I am planning the day before 5, he is planning everything after that, we split it.

Stay home and "rock his world" all day.
He would like that more than anything else.

That's not very creative :/ Anything not sexual?

You could take him on a spirited drive down Compton Rd if you have a fast car, like a WRX...

Ralph Pootawn Wrote:
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> You could take him on a spirited drive down
> Compton Rd if you have a fast car, like a WRX...



Sounds like the next RIP/Memorial thread.

I went tubing 2 weeks ago on the Shenandoah. It was fun and you could do it during "business hours."

But, I am still pushing for the stay at home idea. Bake him something and get busy, it will be a anniversary he will never forget. Take it from a typical guy.

lol, thanks but he's probably planning that part... and did you use a company to rent tubes?

Yes, we rented tubes.

http://www.frontroyalcanoe.com/

Think it was like $20 per person.

Guys love romance and just walking aimlessly in parks and stuff. Do that with him. Maybe a little shopping if you have the time.

Go Gold prospecting.

Water levels on the rappahanoc are too low for the canoe companies to rent. I would guess it is the same for the Shenandoah.

What about doing a tour of different wineries in the area? Loudoun County has a ton of wineries, and there are a bunch of good ones just off 29 out past Gainesville. Tasting fees are normally a few bucks a person and most winery properties are pretty nice places too. Pack a picnic lunch, buy a cold bottle at one of the wineries, and enjoy a nice meal out among the vines.

Hmm thanks guys, but unfortunately I've got another year before I can legally drink, and I don't think he would enjoy prospecting. If the water is too low, I'm completely out of ideas.

Fisting?

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With a name like Brittany, I think a night at the Olive Garden should suffice. free breadsticks!

If you like hiking, you could go to Cunningham Falls State Park in Maryland. It is just over an hour away up past Frederick on Route 15. There is a nice hike to the falls and there is a beach area on the lake where you can just lie in the sun or ride on paddle boats.

Iron his clothes, wash his dishes, do his laundry, dust, vacuum, etc. Just do it naked so it's romantic.

Just kidding - hike the Billy Goat Trail and have a nice picnic. Or go to Old Rag Mountain and hike, but you may be getting home after 5:30 if you do that.

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The tubing is fun but the river is really low.

An easy "hike" is the Billy Goat Trail in MD - park at Md Great Falls, walk down the C&O about a mile then follow the sign-posts for the trail. There are a few very low level (but fun) rock scrambles and the there are a lot of superlative views.

Another great thing is be tourists and go into DC - visit a museum or two, take in an IMAX show.

Could go cycling down the Mount Vernon trail to Mount Vernon and back - easy, flat trail.

And lastly - to echo what others have said (being a guy)...the best thing really and truly and what he'll never forget ever - dress up in a sexy dominatrix outfit and be either a love slave or a love bitch - stay in the house and have "fun".

If you like hiking, you could get a GPS and go geocaching. It's a bit like a treasure hunt where people have hidden little stashes of trinkets in different areas. They publish the GPS coordinates and you get to go out and look for them. Some are hidden in pretty out of the way areas, and there's definitely a ton of them around this area...

http://www.geocaching.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGLd6w6_Zgk

hey Brittany, ditch the ZERO and get with the HERO!
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Here's what I once did for an old boyfriend on his birthday.

First of all I didn't tell him what we were doing... only told him what time to be ready.

In the cab, I handed him a tiny box... inside was the name of the restaurant where we were having dinner.

As we were finishing dinner, I handed him another box... inside were two tickets to a play he wanted to see.

After the play, before hailing a cab, he opened another box... with a note saying... how about a cognac at the Plaza Hotel.

While sipping a cognac, I handed him yet another box... inside was the key to a room.

Alias, ditch the ZERO and get with the HERO.
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That is a nice jacket Misery. I'm jealous.

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Alias Wrote:
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> Here's what I once did for an old boyfriend on his
> birthday.
>
> First of all I didn't tell him what we were
> doing... only told him what time to be ready.
>
> In the cab, I handed him a tiny box... inside was
> the name of the restaurant where we were having
> dinner.
>
> As we were finishing dinner, I handed him another
> box... inside were two tickets to a play he wanted
> to see.
>
> After the play, before hailing a cab, he opened
> another box... with a note saying... how about a
> cognac at the Plaza Hotel.
>
> While sipping a cognac, I handed him yet another
> box... inside was the key to a room.


although i like your style, one thing sort of bugged me. you just happened to carry around a purse full of boxes with little notes and keys in them? thats just a little weird. were the aliens in control when this happened?

OP, here is a spontaneous idea that will cause some excitement. halfway through love making, start crying(or continue to do so). when he stops to ask whats wrong, look him deep in the eyes and say, "i have herpes." his reaction will be more than enough fun to entertain you for weeks. enjoy, for other useful tips from bloody blisters follow me on twitter.

the best idea yet,

post a bunch of questions to the internet so they will live out there forever to show how hard you tried to avoid romping the guy on your 1 year anniversary and to show him how un-creative you are!

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> Anal?

i read this before reading the original post.


"the wisdom of the wise will perish, the intelligence of the intelligent will vanish."

bloody blisters Wrote:
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>
> although i like your style, one thing sort of
> bugged me. you just happened to carry around a
> purse full of boxes with little notes and keys in
> them? thats just a little weird. were the aliens
> in control when this happened?

Normally, I don't carry boxes around with me, but this was a special occasion.

So, I removed unnecessary items from my bag... like my kleenex and my pacquins hand cream and my emergency flashlight, so my boxes fit in perfectly.

Oh, and I also had champagne on ice waiting for him in the bathtub. Was that a nice touch, or what?

Alias Wrote:
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> Here's what I once did for an old boyfriend on his
> birthday.
>
> First of all I didn't tell him what we were
> doing... only told him what time to be ready.
>
> In the cab, I handed him a tiny box... inside was
> the name of the restaurant where we were having
> dinner.
>
> As we were finishing dinner, I handed him another
> box... inside were two tickets to a play he wanted
> to see.
>
> After the play, before hailing a cab, he opened
> another box... with a note saying... how about a
> cognac at the Plaza Hotel.
>
> While sipping a cognac, I handed him yet another
> box... inside was the key to a room.


spontaneous. WAY planned out

Not really.. Wrote:
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> Alias Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Here's what I once did for an old boyfriend on
> his
> > birthday.
> >
> > First of all I didn't tell him what we were
> > doing... only told him what time to be ready.
> >
> > In the cab, I handed him a tiny box... inside
> was
> > the name of the restaurant where we were having
> > dinner.
> >
> > As we were finishing dinner, I handed him
> another
> > box... inside were two tickets to a play he
> wanted
> > to see.
> >
> > After the play, before hailing a cab, he opened
> > another box... with a note saying... how about
> a
> > cognac at the Plaza Hotel.
> >
> > While sipping a cognac, I handed him yet
> another
> > box... inside was the key to a room.
>
>
> spontaneous. WAY planned out


Yeah, really. What was spontaneous about that?

Here is my advice to Britanny.

Don't plan anything.... nada. (that means nothing)

Let your boyfriend remember the date. If he doesn't, so what, forgetaboutit and move on.

If he does.. start yodeling!

Yo, Sally, what are you still doing up, girl? You told me you couldn't go out with me tonight because you had to go to bed early...

There is no meeting, is there?

Did you stand me up so you could blog all night?

Signatures are for fags

Sally has something to tell you, Harry.

Don't you Sally?

I guessing that Sally is a 40 year old man still living in his mothers basement..a bit cliche but close to the truth.

..that or a hot piece of ass who gets off on wrapping men's hearts around her little finger

"she" was laughing her balls off in another thread last night.

I'm thinking you're right

Harry Tuttle Wrote:
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> Yo, Sally, what are you still doing up, girl? You
> told me you couldn't go out with me tonight
> because you had to go to bed early...
>
> There is no meeting, is there?
>
> Did you stand me up so you could blog all night?

I would never do that, Harry. After all, we're going steady.

My meeting was canceled. Didn't bloody tell you? He assured me he would pass that along to you!

You two timing bioche !!

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> Sally has something to tell you, Harry.
>
> Don't you Sally?

OMG, I keep no secrets from my lover! What kind of yodeler do you think I am????


And, to chachabob, I am not 40, bite your tongue, and I do not live in my mother's basement. You might want to chacha somewhere else!

Britdrnva~ Wrote:
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> The tubing is fun but the river is really low.
>
> An easy "hike" is the Billy Goat Trail in MD -
> park at Md Great Falls, walk down the C&O about a
> mile then follow the sign-posts for the trail.
> There are a few very low level (but fun) rock
> scrambles and the there are a lot of superlative
> views.
>
> Another great thing is be tourists and go into DC
> - visit a museum or two, take in an IMAX show.
>
> Could go cycling down the Mount Vernon trail to
> Mount Vernon and back - easy, flat trail.
>
> And lastly - to echo what others have said (being
> a guy)...the best thing really and truly and what
> he'll never forget ever - dress up in a sexy
> dominatrix outfit and be either a love slave or a
> love bitch - stay in the house and have "fun".


The goat trail on the VA side is hella fun, but it can be hazardous at times (It runs from Riverbend to Great Falls).

As for the river, lower water levels = an exciting time with lots of sharp, jagged rocks and such.

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go to Baltimore and tour the West Baltimore area on foot? There are street performers who take $1 tips so bring a lot of singles. If you show you have more than 1 you will get even more entertainment!

One dollar can get alot, in West side Baltmo.

Wilkens Ave is where you will find the best 1$ entertainment.

Don't forget to stop and get an authentic Pit-Beef sandwich before you leave!


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and get your stoopid @$$#$ THE FUCK OFF MY INTERNETZ!"

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I always hoped my wife would introduce another woman into the mix but of course that will never happen. If she did it would make me very happy. When we were dating I would have proposed right then and there. It would have shown me she was open minded and my happiness was her greatest concern. Of course I would not pass this advice on to my daughters but all other women out there put a smile on that guys face.

Pack a picnic lunch/dinner, ride out to The Plains and enjoy the mountain scenery, a walk/hike, each other and converse about all of the fun, silly and romantic times you two have enjoyed together over the past year. On your way back into NOVA stop off at Great Meadows and watch a Polo match, then go home and BANG the heck out of each other.

Fuel - $5
Picnic lunch - $15
Polo Match - $0
Nail Biting Sex afterwards- Priceless