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flash fireBRONZE Member
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Posted:
Background: my partner Jordan has never been on holidays before. He's been away with family and whatnot, however he has never spent any longer than a weekend doing nothing. He is constantly plugged into something - internet, computer, mobile phone and gets very, very bored very, very quickly.



We thought it would be a nice idea to go away for a few nights from Boxing Day (26 December). So, being the diligent woman that I am, and listening to Jordan's request that he wanted to "go away and do nothing", I found a lovely place with cabins on a river, with horseriding, bush walking, canoeing & swimming. www.turongates.com No tv, no internet and dubious mobile phone reception.



I'm very much looking forward to reading in a hammock, leisurely strolls & picnic lunches, however Jordan is completely freaking out at how literally I took the concept of "go away and do nothing". Apparently, "nothing" actually means "a relatively quiet town with plenty of activities nearby".... whoops!



I think this time away will be excellent for both of us, however I am seeking advice on what 2 people can do for 4 days (aside from practising making babies, horseriding, canoeing, swimming, etc). We have chess, checkers & jigsaw puzzles and I love to read, however Jordan really isn't quite as content as I am to do those sorts of things.



How do you keep a caffeine addicted insomniac programmer guy happy for 4 whole days in the middle of nowhere!?



HELP! ubbrollsmile



edit: he has no interest in juggling, poi, staff etc... So please don't suggest I teach him!

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MikeGinnyGOLD Member
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Posted:
Written by: flash fire


How do you keep a caffeine addicted insomniac programmer guy happy for 4 whole days in the middle of nowhere!?




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roarfireSILVER Member
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Location: The countryside, Australia


Posted:
Oh wow, the place you chose sounds beautiful!



As for activities I suggest frequent walks and runs and other physical activities ( wink ) to tire him out so he's too tired to freak out about the lack of technology.



Card games, board games. Does he play music? Or do you? If so you could bring a guitar, didge or a drum or something



I hope you two have a great time. It sounds lovely! I could to do with a few days like that! smile

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jeffhighGOLD Member
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Location: Caves Beach, NSW, Australia


Posted:
It is a beautiful place, I hope you enjoy it. We lived up the road from there outside Capertee from 1983 to 1993.
You will not want to be doing the road in too often so plan to have all you need with you
You have basically got the activities there nailed, unless fishing appeals to you.
Take some special food and enjoy cooking it together with the time you have available.
Jeff

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Posted:
the state of programming is alot like meditation perhaps a bit of meditation could be the way to go. oh and massage definately lots of massage is a fun thing to explore with a partner. maybe a good book (something science/technology based id recommend the quantum brain, phantoms in the brain, the golden ratio, robo sapiens evolution of a new species)

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Posted:
Have you thought about just doing Nothing? rolleyes wink

GnorBRONZE Member
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Posted:
take his laptop

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What about getting an "ordnance survey" (Not sure what you call them in Aus) map of the area and going on a proper hike one day?

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KyrianDreamer
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Location: York, England


Posted:
In a word, lots of exercise lots of "ice cream"

Plan some time cooking, hiking, etc... if he's not ok with even a more thoughtful strategy boardgame (catan, puerto rico, axis and allies, at the bottom of that group: risk) or can't relax with the silly ones, try something more random, like dancing, darts, orienteering... not tiring but skill related.

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RoziSILVER Member
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Posted:
Oi, mate, long time no see. Get in touch or else. wink

On the holidays idea, the music idea might be a good one. Although I suggest you test it out beforehand. Does he already play an instrument? If he does you are already ahead. If not, maybe you can steer it into conversation "I've always wanted to play the guitar/didg/hairy nosed wombat, what about you?".

You worst day is gonna be the first day. So I suggest you plan a relaxed party day for the two of you. Take some good food to cook, a good bottle of wine, and some decent massage oil. Get him relaxed and blissful, and in the right state of mind for the rest of the holiday.

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alien_oddityCarpal \'Tunnel
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Posted:
i'd say play a game of twister (in the nude is optionalubblol), strip poker, drinking games, have fun with alcohol and ice cream or like people say.. have some outdoor fun;)

animatEdBRONZE Member
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Posted:
Hmmm...



I see there are some really cool things nearby...



Check with the nearby Vineyard, se if they're offering any tasting days or whatever around that time.



I saw a 'Glowbug Tunnel' advertised on the website... Myself, I would love to see something like that. But then we don't generally see that sort of thing in England...



I'd also be more than happy to spend so much time just canoeing. Exploring the river would be an amazing holiday for me... Only because I once went canoeing in Florida, and the amount of Different animals I saw was amazing... But again, all the things I saw we don't tend to get here in the UK...



Otherwise, what do you normally do at home during a power cut? Just sit there in the dark and do nothing? (and don't you dare answer 'Chores in the dark!!!' wink )



I saw a photo of a campfire scene in the Gallery on that website... I'd certainly enjoy that...

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flash fireBRONZE Member
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Posted:
Thanks all for the fab suggestions smile Gnor - over my dead body! wink

As it turns out, the cabin had been double booked and therefore we are not staying there. Which is a shame, as I had started to enjoy the concept of the challenge involved in the situation.

Anyway, we've now got accommodation (with TV sadly) on the coast, so lots of swimming, attempted surfing, snorkelling and other such activities await us. Jordan is much happier with this arrangement. smile

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alien_oddityCarpal \'Tunnel
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Posted:
i'm sure he could still have fun exploring the "local" tunnelsubblol

flash fireBRONZE Member
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i'm sure he could still have fun exploring the "local" tunnelsubblol




To be sure. Although given the longevity of our relationship (nearly 4 years), I think the length and depth of the local tunnels have already been mapped. No GPS required. ubbrollsmile

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alien_oddityCarpal \'Tunnel
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Posted:
are you sure he hasn't found any local "gushers" their ALWAYS fun to experience ubblol tongue

animatEdBRONZE Member
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Posted:
Dude, Please.

Leave it out.

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flash fireBRONZE Member
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Posted:
(hehehee - ravehead just took it that one step too far, didn't he?)

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JauntyJamesSILVER Member
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Posted:
You could play "house."

You could be the mommy and he could be the daddy and your dollies could be the childeren and your kitty could be the baby. Or you could mix it up just for the fun of it.

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flash fireBRONZE Member
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You could play "house."

You could be the mommy and he could be the daddy and your dollies could be the childeren and your kitty could be the baby. Or you could mix it up just for the fun of it.




I'm moderately disturbed by those suggestions. ubbrollsmile

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colemanSILVER Member
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Posted:
ubblol @ ed getting all upset by the double entendres hug

has he ever tried poi or sticks?
i hear they're good for passing some time...
otherwise a combination of peyote, absinthe and this thing would easily pass a few hours.

is it obvious yet that i have no idea of how to entertain your boyfriend miss flash...?

hope you both have a splendid time ubbrollsmile


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Bender_the_OffenderGOLD Member
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Posted:
confest, it's in NSW!! best place to do nothing, or someone.

or perhaps a meditation retreat with samuraijack!

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