Meal ideas please

[Funkydrummer]

1st date meal ideas required please for a location mid way twixt Burnley and Skelmersdale.

Any type of food, neither party fussy.

[ClaretAndJew]

Neither party fussy as long as neither farty pussy

[bfccrazy]

Could just do a day at Blackpool pleasure beach.

I did it on first dates etc when younger .... if they turn out to be boring..... you get rollercoasters. If they’re a laugh, you’ve been on rollercoasters with someone you like. Win win situation.

[claptrappers_union]

Originally I read that you wanted to take her for a Twix near Burnley...

I was gonna say, it'll be an expensive do.

[Goobs]

Ye Olde Hob Inn which is the top rated restaurant in Bamber Bridge (the half way point between the two places.

[Falcon]

KFC on Charnock Richard services. Bon appetit.

[Funkydrummer]

I'm blinking 66, not 26 !!! More for romance than a heart
attack but thanks for the thought

[Dyched]

I'm blinking 66, not 26 !!! More for romance than a heart
attack but thanks for the thought

[ClaretTony]

Ye Olde Hob Inn which is the top rated restaurant in Bamber Bridge (the half way point between the two places.

Has it re-opened? Was closed following a fire not too long ago.

[Buxtonclaret]

Between Burnley & Skem, there'll be loads ranging from Indian, Chinese, Italian, Greek, Thai, English fish & chips, Japanese, Mexican, American Fast Food stuff, and probably a gourmet Twix establishment somewhere.
Personally, I'd go Dutch. :

Enjoy, Funky!

[claretonthecoast1882]

You're not expecting to stay over for the night then ?

[South West Claret.]

At your age you really haven’t got time for any mistakes so why not start as you mean to go on.

Take her to the best chippy in Burnley and to keep costs down make it a takeaway, that way she will be very impressed with your money management skills as well as saving you a fortune.

Not only will it be your 1st date it could possibly be your last as well..please give her my regards but if things really do take off and you eventually get married I insist in being chosen as your best man with all my expenses paid up front of course

PS I love a happy ending

[Bosscat]

1st date meal ideas required please for a location mid way twixt Burnley and Skelmersdale.
Any type of food, neither party fussy.

Lots of nice eateries out there ...

If its a lady/gentlemen you may finish up spending the night with lay off vegetables such as ....

Artichokes, broccoli, leeks, cauliflower, cabbage, garlic, onions, beans, Brussels sprouts, and turnips.

Also cereals, such as wheat or oats.

Also pulses, including beans and lentils.

Also dairy produce.

Also yeast in baked products, such as bread.

Also cashews.

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[AndrewJB]

Sometimes a little extra work makes the evening smoother. Go into the restaurant and choose the table you book yourself. Otherwise - if the restaurant is in any way busy - they might just shoehorn you in anywhere.

Pick a couple of starters, and cocktails to start. Pay for these in advance, and have them brought to the table as "complimentary" shortly after you arrive (you could also pre-order a dessert to share after the meal, if you think she might be a little shy about having dessert). Offer a reasonable tip - half beforehand and the other half after the evening is finished - to ensure the night goes smoothly. If you have fewer morals, you could always instruct (and tip) the server to greet you as "Mr Funkydrummer sir! So good to see you again!" That often underlines what an important person you are - especially if she has picked the restaurant.

[Goobs]

Has it re-opened? Was closed following a fire not too long ago.

I have no idea, I just googled the midway point between the two towns then went on trip advisor and searched the best rated restaurant in that town

[Funkydrummer]

Thanks for the advice so far. This is a stop gap measure just in case she doesn't trust me and wants to meet
half way. We have met before so hopefully it won't be a problem. As I have said, I'm 66 and on the pension
so a twix is a major, major treat but two is out of the question especially as I've only just paid for next
season's ticket !!!!

I have googled for restaurants in the area and, as said earlier on here, there are loads and loads of quality
establishments. I was looking for any personal recommendations.

Keep 'em coming lads and lasses.

[Funkydrummer]

Sounds like you're an old hand at this type of thing AJB !!!!

Sound, if not expensive, advice there so thanks for taking the trouble to reply - appreciated.

[Funkydrummer]

Lots of nice eateries out there ...

If its a lady/gentlemen you may finish up spending the night with lay off vegetables such as ....

Artichokes, broccoli, leeks, cauliflower, cabbage, garlic, onions, beans, Brussels sprouts, and turnips.

Also cereals, such as wheat or oats.

Also pulses, including beans and lentils.

Also dairy produce.

Also yeast in baked products, such as bread.

Also cashews.

Just a tip m8 https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/7622.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Do you know me Boss ????

[JohnMac]

If you have fewer morals, you could always instruct (and tip) the server to greet you as "Mr Funkydrummer sir! So good to see you again!" That often underlines what an important person you are - especially if she has picked the restaurant.

I can just picture her screaming 'Oh aye and who've you been here with before you dirty old philanderer'

[ClaretTony]

Thanks for the advice so far. This is a stop gap measure just in case she doesn't trust me and wants to meet
half way. We have met before so hopefully it won't be a problem. As I have said, I'm 66 and on the pension
so a twix is a major, major treat but two is out of the question especially as I've only just paid for next
season's ticket !!!!

I have googled for restaurants in the area and, as said earlier on here, there are loads and loads of quality
establishments. I was looking for any personal recommendations.

Keep 'em coming lads and lasses.

I only finished paying for this season’s season ticket this week

[Leyland Claret]

As I live in the middle my choices would be
English - Ley Inn or Dante’s
Italian - Papa Luigis
Indian - Bangla Spice
Chinese - Beijing

These are all in the Leyland area and not too far off junction 28 on the M6

[Funkydrummer]

As I live in the middle my choices would be
English - Ley Inn or Dante’s
Italian - Papa Luigis
Indian - Bangla Spice
Chinese - Beijing

These are all in the Leyland area and not too far off junction 28 on the M6

That's brilliant LC, just what I was hoping for - in fact we first met at Charnock Farm which
is just up the road from J28 of the M6 so good common ground there.

[Funkydrummer]

You're not expecting to stay over for the night then ?

I wouldn't be so presumptuous, but maybe !!!!

[South West Claret.]

That's brilliant LC, just what I was hoping for - in fact we first met at Charnock Farm which
is just up the road from J28 of the M6 so good common ground there.

You met on a farm? Which ones the farmer then you or her?

[cricketfieldclarets]

Isnt The UKs first KFC in Preston?

Impress her with that one!

[Funkydrummer]

You met on a farm? Which ones the farmer then you or her?

It's a wedding venue/coffee shop/ bar and restaurant/ fancy goods shop/ animal petting etc - very much akin to Huntleys if you know it.

[Bosscat]

It's a wedding venue/coffee shop/ bar and restaurant/ fancy goods shop/ animal petting etc - very much akin to Huntleys if you know it.

Animal petting ..... A favourite of Audley Range residents then

[South West Claret.]

It's a wedding venue/coffee shop/ bar and restaurant/ fancy goods shop/ animal petting etc - very much akin to Huntleys if you know it.

Oh I see no I don’t know Huntley’s either, talking of animals on a couple of visits to the recycling depot today we noticed a sign saying Dog Crèche which made us smile at first.

When’s the first date I trust it won’t be in the football season.

[Funkydrummer]

When’s the first date I trust it won’t be in the football season.

Not arranged yet as she's on holiday in Lanzarote at the moment to return on Saturday.

[Funkydrummer]

To whom it may concern :-

All went well last night, thank you. Appreciate those who helped along the way.

That's all you're getting.

[tarkys_ears]

I'm blinking 66, not 26 !!! More for romance than a heart
attack but thanks for the thought

Old people LOVE fish and chips. You can't go wrong with that!

[Funkydrummer]

Old people LOVE fish and chips. You can't go wrong with that!

I'll give you "old people"

I'm in the prime of my life, I'll have you know and proving it !!