Stargazed Lovers
2012
Dream and little dream on a Star Gazing Picnic Date
“Romance is the glamour which turns the dust of everyday life into a golden haze. ”
― Elinor Glyn
’20′s Erotica Novelist
A date on the West Coast is never a waste if it involves watching the sunset. Sharing a basket of fish & chips on a wooden pier over the Pacific can be just as romantic as sharing a crepe in Paris. At dusk, the sun sinks into the sea as the sky drips with florescent pink and orange. If you should be so daring as to venture off the beaten path and explore the world beyond, it is strongly encouraged to bring a pleasant companion. Why? Because, friend, love is all you need.
The Date: Star Gazing Picnic Adventure
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What to wear:
YAY! You can finally wear those weird galaxy leggings. Stay warm with an army green pocket jacket and hoodie/oversized beanie. Hiking to a star gazing location may require indestructible shoes (think Doc Martens).
Where to Go:
In order to see the the brightest night sky, it’s best to get away from the city. Star Gazing doesn’t have to be done through a telescope, but seeing the stars closer than ever before can be a life changing experience. Your local observatory website should have an events page with times to visit.
Information to know:
Evening Sky Map and Forecast
For Example: Tuesday, April 10: The bright star high to the upper right of Venus these evenings is Capella, the Goat Star. It’s the same yellow-white color, and thus the same temperature, as the Sun.
So let’s just say that you want access to this kind of information all the time, then Sky and Telescope Magazine is for you. Explore the website’s interactive sky chart, each weeks Sky at a Glance, and seriously stunning photography.
Picnic Munchies:
Pigs in a blanket
You shouldn’t have to wait till the fourth of July to eat these addicting wienies!
All ya need:
Ingredients
8 frankfurters
8 portions cheese of choice
8 biscuit/croissant refrigerated dough
S’mores Bites
Don’t wander into the woods without expecting some roasted marshmallows. These are much less messy.
All ya need:
Ingredients:
6 graham cracker sheets*, or 12 Saltine or Ritz Crackers
6 large marshmallows
12 Hershey’s Kisses or Rolos, unwrapped
Jr.s Bomb Root Beer Cocktail
A Personal favorite, this scrumptious concoction is delicious served hot or chilled.
All ya need:
Ingredients:
2 oz. Stolichnaya Vanilla Vodka ( Stoli )
1 scoop Vanilla Ice Cream in each cup
Root Beer (Preferably Mug Root Beer)
Lovers of Choice:
Landon Carter: Can you find this star, right here?
Jamie Sullivan: Sure. So why am I looking for this star?
Landon: Because I had it named for you.
-A Walk to Remember
The Greeks didn’t write obituaries. They only asked one question after a man died, “Did he have passion?
-Serendipity
“Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side.”
-Han Solo, Starwars: A New Hope
REMEMBER, SAFETY FIRST!
Only venture into the woods, at night, with a person you are positive is not going to hit you over the head with a rock and bury you in a ditch. That said, Happy Dating Games.
Only venture into the woods, at night, with a person you are positive is not going to hit you over the head with a rock and bury you in a ditch. That said, Happy Dating Games.
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