| Before you pick up the phone to make | | | | you can sit down. For this reason, it's |
| reservations for that romantic dinner for | | | | recommended that you consider cooking your |
| two...STOP. Instead of battling traffic, waiting in | | | | meal at home first or picking it up from your |
| line for your table and being at the mercy of the | | | | favorite restaurant. Keeping it hot or cold is no |
| other diners sitting at your elbow, why not jump | | | | problem with a thermoelectric cooler. This is a |
| on the pontoon and head out to the water? With | | | | wonderfulproduct sold by Coleman that can not |
| a little imagination, foresight, and moonlight, you | | | | only keep your food at serving temperature but |
| can create a romantic dinner for two that your | | | | will hold ice and beverages as well. Food umbrellas |
| date will never forget. The most important part | | | | are the perfect way to keep pesky insects out |
| of creating this memorable evening is in the | | | | of your meal and can be purchased |
| planning. You don't want to be in the middle of | | | | inexpensively.Setting the table is important and if |
| dinner and realize that you've forgotten something | | | | your boat is docked, this can be done prior to the |
| important like silverware or a corkscrew.So, let's | | | | start of your date. If you're planning on heading |
| start at the beginning and work through the | | | | out to the middle of the lake, however, you may |
| details. First of all, check the weather. Nothing will | | | | have to wait until you've chosen your spot to |
| ruin your dinner quicker than a storm or rough | | | | complete this task. There are several picnic sets |
| water. Secondly, dock your boat prior to picking | | | | available that will keep all of your dining items in |
| up your date. Trailering and launching can often be | | | | one place or for a little more class, pack it all up in |
| stressful and it's important that you and your | | | | a beautiful wicker basket. Your date will be |
| date are completely relaxed from the moment | | | | pleasantly suprised as you pull your table settings, |
| you step on the boat, until you step off. Make | | | | candles, and champagne from the basket with a |
| sure all of your supplies are loaded into the boat | | | | little flourish. Don't forget the tablecloth!When |
| prior to arriving with your date. Check for the | | | | you've finished your meal, simply pack it right |
| exact time the sun is setting and plan to arrive at | | | | back up in the basket. Clean up's a breeze. Follow |
| precisely that moment.Using easy to find outdoor | | | | dinner with an amazing dessert from the local |
| light strings, ensconce your pontoon with dangling | | | | bakery and a delightful cup of fresh brewed |
| icicles of light, (Don't forget to plug them in before | | | | coffee and then sit back and enjoy the romantic |
| you arrive with your date.) a few well-positioned | | | | music you have softly playing in the background. |
| flower petals on the deck wouldn't be a bad idea | | | | If you follow these easy tips and throw in a few |
| either. There is nothing more romantic than | | | | special touches of your own, the next time you |
| walking your significant other down the pier to a | | | | suggest dinner, don't be suprised if it has to be on |
| softly glowing pontoon enveloped in the pinks and | | | | the boat.Thomas Holley is owner of boat products |
| blues of a setting sun.When planning your meal, | | | | and accessories for the pontoon boat enthusiast. |
| you have several options. Although many boats | | | | Be sure and sign up for our free newsletter, "The |
| are equipped with grills, nothing takes the fire out | | | | Pontoon Boating Life. |
| of romance quicker than having to cook before | | | | |