Coffee and Conversation with the #RomanceGems

It's time for Coffee and Conversation with the Romance Gems! So, grab a cup of your favorite beverage and join us for some fun. This month's topic is: What’s your idea of the perfect Autumn date…as in a romantic endeavor? (for all you jokers out there 😂)

It’s autumn in the northern hemisphere, and that means cool, cozy nights and warm, sunny days. Perfect for fall-themed outings and romantic evenings. So, tell me…what’s your ideal autumn date? Would you snuggle by the fireplace with your honey, go apple picking, or maybe watch a scary movie together? Let’s talk!

"On a warm and sunny fall day, don comfy but stylish clothes for an easy hike through an apple orchard or a winery tour. Order a sumptuous takeout dinner for two and enjoy it in front of a roaring fire with candlelight, wine and of course fresh apple crisp for dessert.

"After dinner is over curl up next to your sweetie and watch an old classic movie like Casablanca or Some Like it Hot… oh and yes the fire is still roaring.” ~ Lucinda Race

“I can’t deny that autumn is my favorite season. The temps are cooler, the air is clean and crisp and the colors are eye catching. Plus…there’s apple picking. For as long as I can remember, hubby, darling daughter and I have gone to one of our local orchards in September and picked a peck or two of sweet, ripe apples. It’s a fun day out in the fresh air and sunshine that culminates in pie making, jam cooking, applesauce canning, and—of course—eating! Many a family Christmas card photo has been snapped while apple picking! I love autumn!” ~ Peggy Jaeger

“My idea of a perfect fall date is spending a day apple picking. It needs to be sunny but with a slight breeze in the air. The apple orchard would preferably be on a hill or have beautiful vistas in all directions. As we pick, we'd snack on a juicy fresh apple, then take our bags to the counter and add a few freshly baked apple cider donuts to the mix with a warm cup of apple cider to go with it. Ahhh, I can taste it now!” ~ Kari Lemor

“I love crisp autumn air, especially in the early evening. And when autumn comes in Texas, that means football has started. I adore curling up against my husband in the bleachers, drinking hot chocolate and rooting for my favorite high school team. That's probably not too romantic, but I love it so much.” ~ Kara O'Neal

“A nice fall “date” is a trip to Huber’s Orchard & Winery in Southern Indiana. You can pick pumpkins and other homegrown produce, taste wine, and buy yummy goodies from their country store.” ~ Jan Scarbrough

"Crisp fall days mean local farms and orchards to me. I love shopping for pumpkins, mums, cornstalk, and fall decorations. And don’t forget the apple pie! On the flip side, those same days are perfect for visiting historic New England locations such as Salem, Old Sturbridge Village, or Plymouth Plantation. Outside in the cool breeze and crunchy leaves during the day, inside by a crackling fireplace at night. Chinese take-out, cold white wine, Halloween candy, and a classic horror movie. Love it!” ~ Kathryn Hills

“My favorite Autumn date: an early morning 45 minute drive to Oak Glen in the San Bernardino Mountains for apple picking and a thermos of hot coffee is a must. Breakfast at Apple Annie’s before standing on tiptoes to reach the best apples in the orchard and sharing a crisp, tart apple.

"Afterwards, it’s the pumpkin patch in Yucaipa for a couple stand-in-photo as Mr. & Mrs. Frankenstein before it’s playtime with the goats at the petting zoo. If my date joins in the fun—he may just be a keeper!” ~ Connie Vines

“I’ve always been fascinated by wine country. So much so, that years ago, I set one of my books; First Crush in wine country. On weekends, in the fall when I lived in New York, I headed upstate to my favorite wineries. In Seattle, there was nothing better than a leisurely drive to Portland with a stop at every winery on the way. Now, when I think of fall, and the perfect date, I think of wineries. Tasting! Pairing! Sharing a kiss or two around a crackling fireplace. This to me is amore!” ~ Marcia King-Gamble 

“My ideal autumn date would be a weekend away at a secluded, high end resort with great views-mountain or ocean- a roaring fireplace, and an in-room couples massage as part of the package. The weekend would include breakfast in bed, a hike through the crisp autumn air, and gourmet dining in a private dining room for just the two of us. Either that, I’d be whisked away on his private jet to an exclusive resort in the Maldives. I’m versatile that way.” ~ Kathleen Lawless

“Ah, the perfect Autumn date. Leaves rustling underfoot, a cozy flannel shirt, a crackling fire and roasted marshmallows. Maybe a crisp late afternoon breeze, a fishing pole, and an able-bodied man to bait my hook. Dare I mention stolen kisses behind the big oak tree? A big harvest moon and hand holding by the lake. The two of us wrapped up in a quilt on the swing. Falling asleep on his shoulder.” ~ Maddie James

“For the chillier evenings in autumn, I love to walk the darkened streets, kicking at fallen leaves as we go. Then, a steaming cup of hot chocolate by the fireplace with my love. Nice dream...the reality is after all this time, we're lucky to collapse on the sofa to catch up on the new crop of TV shows. It isn’t that we’re not romantic, it’s just that the weather here is dark and rainy, so the leaves are sodden, the wind off the nearby ocean is icy and once I get cold, it’s hard to get warm. Autumn life!”

~ Bonnie Edwards

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Thanks for joining us!

~ The Romance Gems ~