Later in the week I am going to an amusement park with this chick. Our first date. I would have preferred to get a "pre date" first, as opposed to jumping right into what might be an all-day affair, but whatever. She was dropping pretty big hints that she wanted to do this, and considering my dry spell I figured why not. Any special advice for this environment? I am thinking there might be some good kino opportunities on these rides. I guess my biggest fear is that my conversation skills will bottom out since this might be kind of lengthy, but that's not the right frame of mind I guess.

I still feel like I am inadequate as a ****y bullsh*tter type guy, but I am under the distinct impression that these are exactly the qualities women are looking for. It's funny that for quite a while my biggest concern was interacting with girls period, and now I have two dates with two girls this coming week and my concern has shifted onto making sure I don't screw up.

Does anyone have any suggestions for getting into the right "frame of mind" before a date? i.e., something that will make you more relaxed and conversant?

relax...you shouldnt have any problems making conversation. use whats around you: scenery, tourists(always a riot)...with such an active atmosphere, it should be easy.

Nice date. Doesn't matter if this is the first or the last, amusement parks are always welcoming and they bond you guys together such as the rollercoaster rides.. etc. etc.

Before the date you should ALWAYS review the material in the DJ bible and read a brand new article on this site called don't lose your nerve (i don't excatly know the title)

it's not bad. u can talk while waiting in lines, and those log rides where the person in front of you sits between your legs presents much kino ops.

and like pbguru said, there's so much to talk about.

have lots of fun... the more you enjoy yourselves the leass you will worry

...oh... and don't scream like a little girl