Valentines day.

[pitw]

  After reading Fos's post on the quote thread[the one with the history, not the others ], I was wondering how many people actually buy into this nonsense.  I got married 14 years ago today and I'm not a big believer in anniversary gifts either cause I figure we give to each other all year so why make one day more expensive.   Does the fact that a person celebrates Valentines mean he didn't care for his spouse for 364 days .  Seems to me that all these Hallmark holidays are just there for business's and not for the real meaning of the day.

[HaMeR]

NOPE!! It's just another way for the credit card companies to get people to rack up debt. CHRISTmas was 7 weeks ago. I love my Wife & I suppose she loves me too. At least she says she does.  So we do give gifts for our Anniversary tho. We don't really spend much on each other except in October & December. 

I know other couples just like you & Wilma that don't do Anniversary gifts & there is nothing wrong with that & it doesn't mean you don't love each other as much as other couples do.

The only time I do flowers is in October when the Lions Club sells them for $20/dozen on the square in town here. 

[Hawks Feather]

Well I am going to do the Valentine's Day up special this year.  None of those cheap flowers or jewelry for my wife.  We are going out shortly to look for a new washer and dryer!  (This is due to the dryer quitting yesterday and my underwear was hanging all over the basement.)

Jerry

[pitw]

Jerry that is wonderful of you .  I bet she gets more use from that gift than a box of choclates .

Glen I find it hard to buy flowers when she can grow better ones than I could buy.


If we go with Fos's figures it comes to $154.86 and add just multiply that by 2 for the anniversary it becomes $309.72 .  I'd sooner put that into two days skiing for the lads $36x2x2=$144, which leaves us $165.72 for a night at the movies and supper.  Wife agrees with that thinking so we will take off tomorrow after school for Hidden Valley and some family memories.  Toodlepicks gift will be looking after the farm while we are gone .

[FOsteology]

Well I am going to do the Valentine's Day up special this year.  None of those cheap flowers or jewelry for my wife.  We are going out shortly to look for a new washer and dryer!  (This is due to the dryer quitting yesterday and my underwear was hanging all over the basement.)

I'm fortunate in that my wife is not materialistic. No interest nor desire in jewelry, and would rather have a nice meal instead of flowers.

I like and can appreciate your practicality Hawks. In fact, wife and I are going shopping later this afternoon for a new mattress. 

[HaMeR]

Glen I find it hard to buy flowers when she can grow better ones than I could buy.

No doubt about that. 


Jerry-- My Wife tried that on me twice & the 1st time I put in a new heating element for $45 & about 90 minutes of labor & the 2nd time I just changed the blown fuse. 

[FOsteology]

I don't understand why Cupid was chosen to represent Valentine's Day. 
When I think about romance, the last thing on my mind is a short, chubby toddler coming at me with a weapon. 

[pitw]

When I think about romance, the last thing on my mind is a short, chubby toddler coming at me with a weapon. 

  Never forget that what's coming at you has the most powerful weapon I've ever been up against .

[nastygunz]

A dozen roses delivered to the office in front of the other gals can be a powerful investment in the balance of spousal power

[pitw]

A dozen roses delivered to the office in front of the other gals can be a powerful investment in the balance of spousal power

Only other person in her office is me  . 

[FinsnFur]

I've always wondered what the guy who dates the gal that runs the floral shop does on Valentines Day.
If he gets her flowers, does he have to get them somewhere else, and then does the site of flowers disgust her.
Seems to me dating a the gal that owns the flower ship would be tough on a guy.

[pitw]

  Okay guys any ideas on how I handle this one?  Wilma just called telling me she locked the keys in the van so I chuckled and told her I'd be right there[Cadogan} to bring the other set.  Nope she says cause they are in there too .  She was to be picking Bobby up from basketball practice and we have no locksmith.  I however have a good friend in autobody so he is going to drive from Provost to rescue her and Bob will undoubtedly find some trouble to get into that will help him pass the time. Now how do I stop from  and then when she gets home from  .  Frick the popcorn is gonna we warm tonight.

[FinsnFur]

Sweep her off her feet, carry her to the bedroom, and whisper sweet nothings into her ear, post pics in the morning.

[pitw]

Sweep her off her feet, carry her to the bedroom, and whisper sweet nothings into her ear, post pics in the morning.

Anyone got a reasonable plan

[FinsnFur]

Ya gotta trust me on this one Barry. I know I've poured it to you many of times in the past, but you gotta trust me on this one.

[FOsteology]

Don't do it (the posting pictures part) Barry! I think that "Express Yourself" thread I posted earlier today has horned Jimbo up. 

[Bills Custom Calls]

Make sure you tip the Auto body repair man WELL
If Wilma Suggests make sure you give Bob (L) For what he was thinking
Then Don't even ask how Wilma's day went fix her,Her favorite drink and ask if she would like anything else
If she starts to complain tell her you understand and it is time to walk away 

[HaMeR]

Anyone got a reasonable plan 

Brush your teeth before she gets home. 

[Bills Custom Calls]

Barry I am really certain you messed this up so how was the popcorn

[Hawks Feather]

I read this and then went to the next post 'Got lucky today' and thought that maybe, just maybe, Barry had a good night.  Turns out 'Got lucky' had nothing to do with Barry and his popcorn.

Jerry