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Topic: First date flower questions.
Mindsi Joined Tue 05/13/08 Posts: 1666	Wed 09/10/08 05:52 AM
Ok, so I'm travelling 2 hours this Thursday to meet a girl I met online. I'd like to get her a little something as a gift. I've settled on flowers, but I'm lost from there. Should I buy the flowers in her town, before I meet her, or buy them at home and hope they don't wilt on the drive? Which flower? They're all supposed to mean something special, but for me they need subtitles. I'm leaning towards red rosebud, but any feedback would be appreciated.

franshade Joined Tue 07/24/07 Posts: 24704	Wed 09/10/08 05:54 AM
A nice spring bunch would be nice, I'd steer clear of the roses (those imply love) or sale. I'd get when getting close to her home to preserve their freshness. good luck

mcattygarnett Joined Fri 12/07/07 Posts: 3527	Wed 09/10/08 05:55 AM
get them in her town and I would just do a nice bouquet of flowers, but I am sure that whatever you pick will be nice. Remember it is the thought that counts. Have fun on your first meeting.

ledi180 Joined Sun 04/15/07 Posts: 5910	Wed 09/10/08 05:56 AM
I agree, buy them as you get closer to her town and just pick a bright bouquet. Roses are a bit much on the first date in my opinion. Be safe and have a blast!

baby_gurl Joined Tue 11/14/06 Posts: 2431	Wed 09/10/08 06:00 AM
ya i wouldn't get the roses like it was said, a nice springs bouquet could be nice and get them near her place. Good luck

Amalie Joined Tue 09/18/07 Posts: 1239	Wed 09/10/08 06:01 AM
Not all women like ROSES..keep that in mind

singmesweet Joined Mon 07/28/08 Posts: 26661	Wed 09/10/08 06:02 AM
Definitely get something other than roses.

lilith401 Joined Wed 10/31/07 Posts: 19593	Wed 09/10/08 06:02 AM
Gerber daisies are a nice choice, and I'd get a small bouquet from a florist. Simple. Have a wonderful time.

Lily0923 Joined Sun 12/02/07 Posts: 20429	Wed 09/10/08 06:06 AM
Yes, daisies are nice, Lillies are nice too, maybe ask her what kind of flowers she likes in a round about way without acting like you want to know for a purpose... Like "I got this girl roses once, and I found out she was allergic" she'll take it from there.... We women aren't stupid...

shoesmonkey Joined Sat 01/19/08 Posts: 7088	Wed 09/10/08 06:15 AM
Don't get them from the market! Do go to a florist. From the market, implie's thoughtlessness.

passionart Joined Fri 04/27/07 Posts: 1396	Wed 09/10/08 06:21 AM
Ok, so I'm travelling 2 hours this Thursday to meet a girl I met online. I'd like to get her a little something as a gift. I've settled on flowers, but I'm lost from there. Should I buy the flowers in her town, before I meet her, or buy them at home and hope they don't wilt on the drive? Which flower? They're all supposed to mean something special, but for me they need subtitles. I'm leaning towards red rosebud, but any feedback would be appreciated. try a few yellow roses...try when you get there.

lilith401 Joined Wed 10/31/07 Posts: 19593	Wed 09/10/08 06:22 AM
I don't like roses. I am not alone in that. Do not buy roses..... do not buy roses or carnations....

floh Joined Sat 09/29/07 Posts: 1706	Wed 09/10/08 06:54 AM
agree with the others on the rose thing... get in your car, start driving, when you get there stop at a flowershop... ...when you walk in dont even think...get the one that stands out to you most...

Mindsi Joined Tue 05/13/08 Posts: 1666	Wed 09/10/08 09:54 AM
Thanks for all the advice so far. I'm getting the impression that roses aren't a good idea! Okay no roses then. I'll have to look for a flower shop in the area. Found a place close by. I'll have to let you know how the flower part goes. The rest I keep for myself!

alicat4213 Joined Thu 11/15/07 Posts: 9079	Wed 09/10/08 09:56 AM
I think Roses are overrated.. Personally I love sunflowers or gerber daisies.. But make sure to get the flowers close to her town so they won't die on the ride there...

franshade Joined Tue 07/24/07 Posts: 24704	Wed 09/10/08 09:59 AM
Thanks for all the advice so far. I'm getting the impression that roses aren't a good idea! Okay no roses then. I'll have to look for a flower shop in the area. Found a place close by. I'll have to let you know how the flower part goes. The rest I keep for myself! good luck

lilith401 Joined Wed 10/31/07 Posts: 19593	Wed 09/10/08 10:03 AM
Let us know how it goes!

Fade2Black Joined Mon 10/08/07 Posts: 50752	Wed 09/10/08 10:05 AM
Have fun .. the happy bouquet implies 'lightness' which is good for a first meet .. The first guy I ever met from online, in person, brought me a mixed bouquet. He had flown into a nearby town and still had to drive 2 hours. He bought them close to where we met. It was perfect! (unfortunately for him .. he wasn't ) Perfect that is .. not even close. But the flowers rocked.

oldsage Joined Thu 09/14/06 Posts: 18043	Wed 09/10/08 10:16 AM
I give flowers on whims, decide it would be fun & send them. Don't send roses, but will include 1 just for fun. Gifts are meant to be given to make the giver & reciever feel good, least the way I see it.

singmesweet Joined Mon 07/28/08 Posts: 26661	Wed 09/10/08 10:26 AM
I think Roses are overrated.. Personally I love sunflowers or gerber daisies.. But make sure to get the flowers close to her town so they won't die on the ride there... Sunflowers are my favorite. If a guy showed up for a date and gave me a sunflower, that would definitely start things off right.