Spring is in the air! Little flowers are coming up in my garden, buds are on the trees and there are enough birds in my back yard that I feel like I’m in an Alfred Hitchcock movie! Squirrels, bunnies and chipmunks are bouncing around happily and the geese flying overhead loudly announce their return. Tis the season for renewal and of course, love.
So what subject do my thoughts naturally wander to? How in the hell do young couples these days go out on a f*cking date? Here in Michigan, they’re lucky if one of them has a job. Filling up the gas tank of a mid-sized car will be $30 or more. I shudder to think what it costs for one of the Hummers whizzing down the road. Going to the movies on a Saturday night can set you back $40 if you get crazy and want a pop and popcorn. A visit to the Detroit Zoo runs $30 without including food or beverage. The Detroit Science Center will cost the lovebirds a whopping $50.00!
One of my favorite things to do is attend a live performance at one of the many venues in the metro Detroit area. I think it is very romantic to be listening to music or watching a play with the one you love.
Spring here also means that the summer concert schedule is released for DTE Energy Music Theater. Back in the day, this was one of the most economical things to do on a date. Tickets were extremely affordable and you could bring a cooler filled with goodies of your choice.
I just bought tickets to see Iron Maiden in July. Let us breakdown what this evening of watching a band that had their heyday thirty years ago will cost, shall we?
Ticket - $42.00
Facility Charge - $3.00
Convenience Charge - $10.55
Order Processing Fee - $4.75
Mailing Fee - $5.00
One small, warm, skunky beer - $8.00
Two more beers - $16.00
T-shirt - $25.00
Grand Total - $114.30 *PER PERSON*
No wonder my daughter and her boyfriend spend Friday nights eating at the dining room table with hubby and I and then watch a movie on TV!!
So what subject do my thoughts naturally wander to? How in the hell do young couples these days go out on a f*cking date? Here in Michigan, they’re lucky if one of them has a job. Filling up the gas tank of a mid-sized car will be $30 or more. I shudder to think what it costs for one of the Hummers whizzing down the road. Going to the movies on a Saturday night can set you back $40 if you get crazy and want a pop and popcorn. A visit to the Detroit Zoo runs $30 without including food or beverage. The Detroit Science Center will cost the lovebirds a whopping $50.00!
One of my favorite things to do is attend a live performance at one of the many venues in the metro Detroit area. I think it is very romantic to be listening to music or watching a play with the one you love.
Spring here also means that the summer concert schedule is released for DTE Energy Music Theater. Back in the day, this was one of the most economical things to do on a date. Tickets were extremely affordable and you could bring a cooler filled with goodies of your choice.
I just bought tickets to see Iron Maiden in July. Let us breakdown what this evening of watching a band that had their heyday thirty years ago will cost, shall we?
Ticket - $42.00
Facility Charge - $3.00
Convenience Charge - $10.55
Order Processing Fee - $4.75
Mailing Fee - $5.00
One small, warm, skunky beer - $8.00
Two more beers - $16.00
T-shirt - $25.00
Grand Total - $114.30 *PER PERSON*
No wonder my daughter and her boyfriend spend Friday nights eating at the dining room table with hubby and I and then watch a movie on TV!!
Tessie
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We need a "Cheap Date" revival and parents should lead the way. I've had some of best dates and best experiences on very little money. Take hubby on a "Cheap Date" on Friday night and let the adult kids have the house!
ReplyDeleteXXOO Kat
Kat, I love your idea!!
ReplyDeleteLuckily, I am the world's cheapest date. I don't like expensive restaurants...I don't go to movies (I wait til they come out on video and buy them), and I far prefer to stay in and snuggle. Now, all I have to do is find some hot guy to snuggle with. *sigh*
ReplyDeleteFran, staying in and snuggling is the "richest" date two people can share!!
ReplyDeleteGreat plan Kat:)
ReplyDeleteOh Tess, if you think the US is expensive you'd drop in fright at the prices in Ireland, even for basics, never mind dates!
We usually wait for movies to be on pay-per-view...much cheaper than going out.
ReplyDeleteWe have season tickets to a dinner theatre, so I know I'll "go out" those five times a year!
And, I refuse to cook on my birthday and Mother's Day...so, out we go to eat.
Lately my best dates are brisk walks through the neighborhood with my guy. Fresh air and a little conversation and I am happy. Only cost: a bottle of water and our time.
ReplyDeleteK
I'm jealous. I want to go with you! LOL I saw Iron Maiden back in their heyday and they rock.
ReplyDeleteI'm a cheap date too. We buy discount movie tickets or wait until they come out on dvd.