Hanging out under the stars

This is something I do a bit, and something I really enjoy, its something you can do by yourself, with a group of friends or with that special someone. I'd definitely recommend this to those who like to talk or if you like quiet time.


Number of people: 1+, this is nice for some alone time or to hang out with your friends/family.

Time of day: Evening twilight till early morning

Duration: 30min - 3hours+

budget $0 - $20

Equipment (recommended but not needed)

• Candle in a glass jar (as the wind will blow out a normal candle) or lantern
  
• Blankets and mats (can get cold, not really needed in the summer)
  
• Insect repellent (if your the type that gets bitten buy mossy like me)
• Food/snacks (always goes with talking, hot foods or deserts are the best nuggets, chips etc)
  
• MP3 player (if your having some alone time)
• Wine, beer (a few quiet drinks)

Guidelines

1. Get your supply, food candles, insect repents etc. Food wise I'd recommend
   
   Hot food
   
   • nuggets
     
   • hot chips
   • dumplings
     
     Cold food
     
   • ice cream cones (pick some up from the petrol station the the way if you are driving)
     
   • cakes
   • apple pie
   • finger fruit (cherry's, grapes, strawberry's)
     
     A lot this stuff you can pick up at a late night fish 'n' chips shop or fast food outlet
     
     Some wine and beers also goes well or just some juice, remember to drink responsibly if you are driving (and also if your not).
     
2. Find a nice spot under the stars where no one else is (or not many), recommended places includes
   
   • beach
   • wharf/jetty
   • mountain top (easy access one, maybe one that over looks the city)
   • parks
   • playgrounds
   • backyard
   • roof top
   • farm
     
3. Light the candle(s)/lantern set some mood lighting
   
4. Hangout, talk, eat think what ever you like

Remember to take any rubbish if you have any.

Hope you have some nice alone time or some nice socializing with your friends/family :D

Duck feeding

So as again, nothing much to hanging out on a friends wharf and saw some ducks come along so we fed them, was some good fun.


Number of people: 1 - 8+, no real rule to how many people can feed ducks, but I'd recommend maybe under 8 as too many people can take some of the fun away.

Time of day: Day time activity or afternoon activity

Duration: 30min - 2 hours, just depends on how much bread you have and how many people.

Budget: $0 - $10

Equipment

• Bread,
• Bread,
• and more Bread

Directions (its not rocket sciences how to feed ducks but here some help)

1. Go to your local convenient store and buy some bread (we used 4 loafs for 5 people), you might think its alot of bread but its pretty fun and after the first loaf you'll want more.
2. Find a place with ducks, the less people the better, we had a private wharf/jetty that our friend have at the back of their house.
3. Feed the ducks, hang out with friends, talk, laugh while your at it and then feed some more.
4. Try ripping them up into lots of small pieces and making it rain bread, its pretty fun.

Well that should last you a good 30mins - 2hours depending on how much bread you have, its a good way to hang out with your friends/family talk and have some nice peaceful time.