in a dilemma.

[Dan Robinson]

I wish someone told me this advice when I was his age:

 

[Miêu Anh-Nguyễn]

When I was in China, even though I was 23 years old and graduated from college, and working as a police officer in a prison, my mother would disapprove of me having airsoft in my house (shooting gel balls, but with the same structure as other AEG airsoft).

Maybe you can sell your BM01, because the speed limit in Japan makes it difficult to upgrade a sniper rifle, and most Japanese airsoft's muzzle speed generally does not exceed 300FPS.
And if you want to own a GBBR, you should consider whether the neighbors will come to your house because of the noise of the GBBR.

Personally, it's best to keep your mom happy so you can talk about airsoft. And I'm a little curious that you don't seem to have much interest in handguns. When I was your age, I always liked short guns because they were easy to carry and hide.

 

[gavinkempsell]

easy to carry and hide

Now that's a concern.

 

[Tommikka]

On 30/10/2023 at 10:35, Dan Robinson said:

I wish someone told me this advice when I was his age:

Sometimes ignorance is bliss

Even following instinct on a no go can result in issues

We were entertained by a team mates stalker issues - until I declined a no go and ended up with my own stalker 

 

[son of dan]

How did the 'date' go?

yeah it went good. so far, took her to the Tokyo sky tree, then a cat café (she really misses her cat), and took her to a theme park last Saturday. only just realised how good of a photographer she is (made me look much 10 times better than i usually do, and made my jawline look sharp). but I'm running out of ideas on where to take her next ?

@son of dan

Date idea - take your lady friend to 41px, floor B1, TamTam Hobby building in Akiba. It's north of the station. They've got a wicked shooting range there and they'll let you (and her) test fire anything they've got on display (which seems to be every airsoft gun in existence I think).

I shot my first GBBR there and was immediately smitten. Then I saw the hairdryer to warm the mags back up...

great shop, like @Dan Robinson said, he bought his auto 9 there, BUT, not the greatest idea considering that her brother is trying his best to avoid conscription in Russia, and she's not fond of most things related to the army/military. 

 

[Herrgh]

yeah it went good. so far, took her to the Tokyo sky tree, then a cat café (she really misses her cat), and took her to a theme park last Saturday. only just realised how good of a photographer she is (made me look much 10 times better than i usually do, and made my jawline look sharp). but I'm running out of ideas on where to take her next ?

great shop, like @Dan Robinson said, he bought his auto 9 there, BUT, not the greatest idea considering that her brother is trying his best to avoid conscription in Russia, and she's not fond of most things related to the army/military. 

Fair point. Alright:

• Harajuku is always a good shout. Girls love Harajuku. There's a mameshiba cafe on Takeshita Street as well - 30min for 1000yen.
  
• Yasukuni Shrine has great photo opportunities, but the subject matter might be a bit heavy for a date, at least at the beginning. Edit: As she's not fond of military stuff, avoid the Yushukan Museum which also located in the shrine complex.
  
• Can't go wrong with Akiba in general. The prizes from UFO catchers/crane games make for great date memories (if you're financially prepared for it).
  
• My wife informs me that the anime-related shops in Ikebukuro are aimed more at girls if that is her thing.
  
• Hamasushi, the McDonald's of sushi. Avoid dinnertime.
  
• I've not been, but I've heard Ueno Zoo is pretty good.
  

If you can afford it and can go further afield:

• Enoshima Island is the cliched thing to do.
  
• Mount Takao is a good climb and easy to get to.
  
• Moominvalley Park/metsa Village in Hanno is the kind of super cute place most girls love.
  
• Take a Chuo Line limited express to Otsuki, then a Fujikyu train to Kawaguchiko, and then walk to Lake Kawaguchi. The view is amazing - I take my wife there for our anniversaries. Plus you're right by Mount Fuji so if the clouds aren't too low there are amazing pictures to be had. Maybe save this date for later.
  

 

[Tommikka]

BUT, not the greatest idea considering that her brother is trying his best to avoid conscription in Russia, and she's not fond of most things related to the army/military. 

You are wise

In case of future justification, Keep it in your back pocket that airsoft is a safe fun activity that bears little relation to real life despite the stitch counters

But the wise man knows when to and when not to take ladies to gun related activities 

 

[Shamal]

You are wise

In case of future justification, Keep it in your back pocket that airsoft is a safe fun activity that bears little relation to real life despite the stitch counters

But the wise man knows when to and when not to take ladies to gun related activities 

Exactly that.

I took my now, wife, for a birthday surprise to the south downs sporting club for her birthday. Two hours of clay pigeon shooting. It only took a couple of weeks for the bruises to fade...mine and hers! ?

 

[Dan Robinson]

Take a Chuo Line limited express to Otsuki, then a Fujikyu train to Kawaguchiko, and then walk to Lake Kawaguchi. The view is amazing - I take my wife there for our anniversaries. Plus you're right by Mount Fuji so if the clouds aren't too low there are amazing pictures to be had.

I might knick that one for me and SWMBO.  

It only took a couple of weeks for the bruises to fade...mine and hers!

But were they the fun kind - or the I f'ked up kind? LOL

 

[Herrgh]

I might knick that one fro me and SWMBO.  

It's a good one. Take photos! You can also take the tourist boat around the lake, or do what we do and just sit by the lake shore and admire the view, with a haul from the nearby Lawson in hand (booze and chicken for me, cake for her.)

 

[Dan Robinson]

I have a real thing for 7 Eleven sandwiches ... We have one literally next door to our apartment so I'm always sneaking in there for midnight snacks.

Not long ago we went to Nikko for a two day trip and it was gorgeous....  Managed to get some nice drone shots too.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/RnaRiq8ELcvp3JvGA

Posting images to practice remote image hosting...  See forum feedback thread.

 

[Shamal]

I might knick that one fro me and SWMBO.  

But were they the fun kind - or the I f'ked up kind? LOL

The latter

 

[Tommikka]

I do like a tree photo

The latter

Not both?

 

[Shamal]

I do like a tree photo

Not both?

Haha. Well I enjoyed it lol.

 

[Dan Robinson]

I do like a tree photo

Cheers, i was rather pleased with it....I have it as the background on my folding phone...matches the fold perfectly ?.   Its amazing what you can do with mobile  camera's. 

 

[RostokMcSpoons]

I can't see those remotely hosted pics ?

 

[Dan Robinson]

I can't see those remotely hosted pics ?

That's weird. ?

Can't seem to make the technique work from a mobile either ? 

 

[son of dan]

I have a real thing for 7 Eleven sandwiches ... We have one literally next door to our apartment so I'm always sneaking in there for midnight snacks.

lard arse

 

[Tactical Pith Helmet]

Can you wear a pair of m4's to work to earn money? No.

Can you wear a pair of 1911's to the shops to get food for the table? No.

Will a pair of sniper rifles allow you to get to the washing machine to wash your filthy clothes? No.

Be prepared to have a reply for when these questions get fired at you cause they will ??

I went to the bank once with a pair of 1911s and the staff thought that they were so cool, they gave me a great wad of money for free!

 

[son of dan]

I went to the bank once with a pair of 1911s and the staff thought that they were so cool, they gave me a great wad of money for free!

sounds like a good idea. i might need to try that with my SIG. I'm sure the Japanese bank would find it even fascinating