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Things to Do on a Saturday night (That dont involve drink)
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07-01-2008 10:08am#1Okay, long story short, myself and a friend have gone off the drink for a while due to mixed factors such as spending too much over christmas and trying to loode weight etc. and basically we're trying to come up with things to do on a saturday night that wont involve going to the pub. We're both big into surfing and other outdoor activities but since its dark so early these sort of activities are out obviously. So far we've come up with the following shortlist -
Gym/Swim/Sauna
Pool
Snooker
Bowling
Classes of some sort (doesnt seem to be anything available)
There were a few others but damned if I can think of them today
Bear in mind we're both living in Waterford so the list of alternative pubs/clubs such as comedy clubs, live music venues are pretty non-existant.
There doesnt seem to be a large variety of classes on a saturday either...
Any suggestions are welcome, the list above is not really all that appealing to me to be honest. The Gym/Swim/Sauna option is the one that really seems to be coming to the fore at the moment.0
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Oh, no, no, I know its not the end of the world, in fact I go off the booze for a couple of months every now and again anyway so its nothing new for me really.
Its just with the dark evenings I find that the outdoor activities are non-runners in the nights. Generally i'd surf all day saturday and sunday so its really just something to do in the night times (say from 7PM onwards really).
I was contemplating learning the guitar but all the classes seem to be on weekday nights, there doesnt appear to be anyone doing lessons on saturday nights (for obvious enught reasons I suppose).
All good suggestions though, thanks !0 -
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go for a meal and catch a show?
cinema....
go out a bit later on a Saturday and go to a club and stay on the cokes?
find pubs with good entertainment like a pub quiz or decent bands.
you could do some volunteer work? a few nights with smaritans?
pop up to dublin for the weekend?
maybe put up a leaflet in a few shops looking for other people who want to do something different on a saturday night and may start a course between you?
it's not that easy :mad::mad:0 -
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Hiya That's fantastic that you're gonna learn guitar and I wish you the very best of luck with it!
I reckon before you go and buy a guitar, it might be a good idea to get a long-term loan from someone. Steel string guitars look and sound great but they can be quite sore on the fingers when you're starting off. Most people begin with a Spanish guitar (plastic strings). You can get cheap ones in Argos or any music shop in town...Music Maker / Waltons can give you the best advice. Electric guitars are surprisingly easy to play but expensive when you buy them with the amp, case, etc. Never trust a 2nd hand electric guitar! You'll need plectrums, a tuner, a stringwinder and maybe a capo if you're feeling adventurous.
I found it difficult enough learning from books...so I joined a class which was probably the best thing I ever did. If you look around your local area I'm sure you'll find one. Individual tuition is good too, but not as much fun if you ask me!
I owe guitar so much! I made so many friends through a mutual love of music, I've written and recorded three albums and I met my boyfriend at a music gig I organised. Guitar rocks...I only wish I had more time to play it!This actually sounds like a really good idea....I've always wanted to learn how to play and the fact that im off the drink it seems like the perfect time for it. How much would a decent guitar cost & where could you direct me for the basics tips? Pm if you get the chance.
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Okay, long story short, myself and a friend have gone off the drink for a while due to mixed factors such as spending too much over christmas and trying to loode weight etc. and basically we're trying to come up with things to do on a saturday night that wont involve going to the pub. We're both big into surfing and other outdoor activities but since its dark so early these sort of activities are out obviously. So far we've come up with the following shortlist -
Gym/Swim/Sauna
Pool
Snooker
Bowling
Classes of some sort (doesnt seem to be anything available)
There were a few others but damned if I can think of them today
Bear in mind we're both living in Waterford so the list of alternative pubs/clubs such as comedy clubs, live music venues are pretty non-existant.
There doesnt seem to be a large variety of classes on a saturday either...
Any suggestions are welcome, the list above is not really all that appealing to me to be honest. The Gym/Swim/Sauna option is the one that really seems to be coming to the fore at the moment.
good luck finding a gym on a staurday night that's open0 -
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Just to update i'm coming up with a few ideas anyway, I rigged up a bit of a home gym in my garage (because as King of Kings points out none of them open on sat nights), in the process of getting a few heads together for bowling on a regular basis, surfing saturday/sunday and so on. Its not that tough really when you get down to it. THanks for the advice guys
Oh and I robbed my sisters acoustic guitar and am giving that a bash as well. I'm severly crap though 0 -
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I play guitar too BTW... I'm not great though (after 6 years!!!). 
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