Who Else Hates Valentines Day?

[Kimsus]

Not that I am lonely, since I have a significant other already but I just hate this day... the commerialism, the expectations, does anyone else share my distaste of Feb 14th? Feel free to let it out on this thread...I dispise it.

Suckered into another year of gifts and cards...

[boomman]

Not that I am lonely, since I have a significant other already but I just hate this day... the commerialism, the expectations, does anyone else share my distaste of Feb 14th? Feel free to let it out on this thread...I dispise it.

Suckered into another year of gifts and cards...

Can I cast my vote in secret??:D

Boomer

[Kimsus]

Yeah I think there will always be more pressure if you are a man, in essence why make your life miserable for the other 364 days this year if you don't do something, really it's not special when 99% of the population is doing the same thing.

[GaryG]

You don't have to get sucked into the commercialism and pay inflated prices for roses, chocolates etc. It is, however, a good opportunity to express how much you love your wife, husband or significant other. I look forward to a romantic dinner at our favorite restaurant tomorrow. But not until after Daytona.

[jballscalls]

if your significant other makes you celebrate Valentines Day, make her celebrate the holiday for you!

http://www.steakandbjday.com/

[Greyfox]

Not that I am lonely, since I have a significant other already but I just hate this day......

:lol: :lol: You don't like Valentines Day because when you were in Grade 1,
the other kids in the class got more cards than you. Therein lies your bitterness towards the day.

[boxcar]

My wife and I are practical and thrifty folks and as such decided many moons ago to not allow ourselves to get sucked into a big commercial venture from which others profit. Not only that, but if couples aren't expressing their love to one another on a regular basis, there's something wrong with the relationship. But if the relationship is healthy and couples do routinely express their love, then why is a special day even necessary? And what would make it so "special", anyway? :rolleyes:

Boxcar

[Grits]

Greyfox, LOLOLOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL That's a good one.:lol:

[miesque]

I despise Valentine's Day, glad its on a Sunday this year so I can almost totally avoid having to put up with it this year. Valentine's Day is the single most ridiculous holiday on the calendar. It basically a Hallmark/Madison Avenue creation.

[PhantomOnTour]

:lol: :lol: You don't like Valentines Day because when you were in Grade 1,
the other kids in the class got more cards than you. Therein lies your bitterness towards the day.
Did your mom make you give a valentine to all the girls in your class? I had to do this hellish chore, thereby sending the WRONG message to the WRONG girl.
I suppose these days in California they make you give a valentine to all the girls and boys in your class :lol: :lol: :D

[Robert Goren]

I actually don't mind it. I get a kick out of coming up with something special. But then again I have never been married. The women always wise up before the time comes to tie the knot. ;)

[miesque]

There was a somewhat funny moment (at least to me) during my flight to Tampa when the plane has finished landing and was heading to the gate when the Stewardess (or Flight Attendant or whatever they are called nowadays) said "We hope you enjoyed your flight on Delta and we hope you enjoy this Valentine's weekend" She was off by a week but there had to have been at least a few guys who at least must have had a monmentary panic attack thinking "wait a second, Valentine's Day is this weekend?" :D

[Greyfox]

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I suppose these days in California they make you give a valentine to all the girls and boys in your class :lol: :lol: :D

Sure. California's the fruit basket of North America. :D

[Rookies]

if your significant other makes you celebrate Valentines Day, make her celebrate the holiday for you!

http://www.steakandbjday.com/

Seen that before- VERY funny.

Kismus - don't be such a curmudgeon. ;) Suck it up... errr- let me rephrase that- treat your lady to a great day.

We (38 in) are going to Jazz and Dine tomorrow. Already had my oil changed daily in Key West 2 weeks ago, but maybe one more for the road tomorrow would be apropos ! :cool:

[Greyfox]

I actually don't mind it. I get a kick out of coming up with something special. But then again I have never been married. The women always wise up before the time comes to tie the knot. ;)

Here's an idea for you. It's from a Washington Post competition. Give this to your special someone.

Roses are red, violets are blue,
sugar is sweet, and so are you.
But the roses are wilting,
the violets are dead,
the sugar bowl's empty
and so is your head.

[Robert Goren]

Here's an idea for you. It's from a Washington Post competition. Give this to your special someone.

Roses are red, violets are blue,
sugar is sweet, and so are you.
But the roses are wilting,
the violets are dead,
the sugar bowl's empty
and so is your head.I once got a slightly different message.

Roses are red, violets are blue,
sugar is sweet, and so are you.
But the roses are wilting,
the violets are dead,
the sugar bowl's empty
and now so is your bed

[Greyfox]

I once got a slightly different message.

Roses are red, violets are blue,
sugar is sweet, and so are you.
But the roses are wilting,
the violets are dead,
the sugar bowl's empty
and now so is your bed

You should have replied:

Love may be beautiful,
love may be bliss,
But I only slept with you
'cause I was pissed.

[joanied]

Roses are red
violets are blue
do something special
or shame shame on you:)

Happy Valentine's Day to everyone...

come on...feel the love:kiss: :kiss: :kiss:

[Tom]

The Valentine's Day break up......

[boxcar]

The Valentine's Day break up......

That was heartless.

Boxcar

[chickenhead]

You don't have to get sucked into the commercialism and pay inflated prices for roses, chocolates etc. It is, however, a good opportunity to express how much you love your wife, husband or significant other. I look forward to a romantic dinner at our favorite restaurant tomorrow.

Exactly. I guess I'm lucky, in that we also celebrate our anniversary on Valentines Day, which works out well. No cards or other nonsense -- we'll be taking a nice trip down to Point Reyes tomorrow, window shop in some of the quaint little towns, eat some nice food, walk on the beach. No reason there should be a hassle or stress around it.

I wouldn't be with someone that needed a bunch of empty store bought gestures. Except for maybe that French newscaster.

[Grits]

I love Valentines, and in years past, I've received some wonderful gifts, none of which were chocolates and flowers. One makes you fat, the other dies. And, I've cooked some great dinners over the years. Nowadays, not so much, my son and I go out together. He's my Valentine.

Too, I still enjoy picking out cards in the Hallmark store for my family and close friends. (Last night, it was snowing again, and the store was packed.)

There are guys here that will remember, though many weren't yet born,

"the one and the only love man".

Gentlemen, turn up your speakers tomorrow evening, smile, dance and hold your bride close!

Happy Valentines to all! :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPHmsEoLsL0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fcd3XuQwDQQ

And, RIP Barry: 1944-2003

[bigmack]

8, maybe 10 years ago, I meet a real estate tycoon woman. We go out 3, maybe 5 times. I knew it wouldn't last. The ice cubes she serve drinks in smelled like the inside of her freezer. I told her to buy ice. She never did.

She invites me down to a Greek restaurant downtown, near the Federal building. She's good friends with the woman who owns the joint. A joint frequented by G-Men. FBI, DEA, the works.

We're saddled up at the bar and in comes a friend of hers with a walk I can feel in my left pocket. I get her card. I call her two days later. We go for dinner on the beach she invites me back to her place as she wants me to read a novel she's working on. Turns out she wants to read me the novel while I'm parked on the couch. Turns out also she need to read using a British accent. Says she never been able to read aloud without the accent. I make a mental note of her riddled neurosis. One thing leads to the next...

Few days later is V-Day. I invite the novelist to blues club downtown. We get there and the real estate woman was there with some friends. Major altercation involving hair-pulling, strong language, the whole schmear.

So what do think of V-Day? Not much. :ThmbDown:

[Tom]

You taking her out Sunday?

[boxcar]

You taking her out Sunday?

And if so, which one?

Boxcar

[bigmack]

You taking her out Sunday?
:lol: Ran into her @ the grocery store recently. I was with new freight by then. I do remember that gawd awful novel though. Overly descriptive narrative. Something like, Frank walked in the room. He wore a tie. A black tie that was as black as a moonless night or a raven resting on a black Crown Victoria that had black interior. All in all, it was a black tie.

Ended up taking her to Vancouver for a weekend. Terrible time. I almost threw her off the ferry going over to Victoria while they blew the horn. Figured no one could hear the splash that way.

Only other time I've 'worked the inside' was in college. My brother was seeing two girls at the same time. One of them found out and axed me if it were true. I never ratted him out but I gave her clues. I was able to console her for about a week and half. My brother remains bent over the whole scene.

[DRIVEWAY]

My wife and I are practical and thrifty folks and as such decided many moons ago to not allow ourselves to get sucked into a big commercial venture from which others profit. Not only that, but if couples aren't expressing their love to one another on a regular basis, there's something wrong with the relationship. But if the relationship is healthy and couples do routinely express their love, then why is a special day even necessary? And what would make it so "special", anyway? :rolleyes:

Boxcar


Does this mean you ignor Valentines Day? No Gifts, Cards, Candy, Flowers, Dinner etc.

I've never met anyone whose wife would be so practical. You are very lucky.

[Valuist]

Valentine's Day I can accept......Sweetest Day? That's another story. Haven't forgotten a Valentine's day but the wrong woman can get put in a bad mood if you forget Sweetest day. That I have had happen.

[Robert Goren]

When I was young I worked for Russell Stovers. We spent half the year putting candy in heart shape boxes. I have never given a woman candy, because I was told by college room mate's girl friend to always give roses instead. Maybe that why my girl friends always dump me, nah. It probably has more to due the fact that I am a jerk (or so they tell me).:confused: ;)

[Tom]

Well, VD is one of my favorites. (VD....that sounds ominous!)
Just love those Reese's Peanutbutter Eggs. mmmmm mmmmm mmmmm.

[Grits]

:lol: LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL:lol:

I was with new freight by then.

I'm laughing so hard at this. I've never heard women called freight in all my lifetime. I've heard of divorced women or men having baggage, but I've never heard the term, freight.

Funny stuff, Mack, funny stuff.

[bigmack]

:lol: LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL:lol:



I'm laughing so hard at this. I've never heard women called freight in all my lifetime. I've heard of divorced women or men having baggage, but I've never heard the term, freight.

Funny stuff, Mack, funny stuff.
Yeah, sorry 'bout that Grits. I am a devout chauvinistic pig.

[Grits]

Mack, you can call us anything you want, I don't care. You just gave me a great laugh. I love good stories. Not crappy ones about black ties, but good ones like you told.:lol:

[so.cal.fan]

My God, all you cranky men! :lol:
Get over it! It's one day.
I'll bet when you were little boys you couldn't wait to see how many valentines little girls would give you in class.

I'm not real keen on VD (yes, Tom, that does sound scary) but some kids and young people enjoy it, so let's all be good sports!

[cj's dad]

Well, VD is one of my favorites. (VD....that sounds ominous!)
Just love those Reese's Peanutbutter Eggs. mmmmm mmmmm mmmmm.

Glad I didn't send you a box of Tastykake Chocolate Juniors :lol:

[BlueShoe]

My very favorite holiday of the entire year was just 11 days ago, Groundhog Day. Valentines Day? Bah, humbug. Oh wait, that is supposed to go with that other holiday I dont like, isnt it?

[dav4463]

I hate all holidays except Halloween.

[Tom]

Glad I didn't send you a box of Tastykake Chocolate Juniors :lol:


mmmm mmmm mmmm!!!!

[joanied]

Since this is V Day (sounds better, Tom:) )...may as well come clean...I don't really give a $hit about it... and, obviously, neither does my husband :D ...no gifts, hell, if you love someone, or care for someone, do you need a holiday to get them something special...I think not.
The grandkids get cards in the snail mail...they love getting mail...and that's about it...when you farm for a living, even in winter, every day is pretty much, well, just a day...weekend don't even count:faint: ...
but, in the spirit...hope you all have a SWEET day:ThmbUp:

[Kimsus]

Whether you celebrate St. Valentines day or not, I sincerely hope everyone enjoyed their day today. As it turned out I decided this was the year to propose to my gf of almost 4 years, after buying a diamomd ring on Friday, I popped the question this afternoon and the answer was yes! Thanks to all for their imput on this thread, I'm still not crazy about the commerialism of this day but I have to admit this turned out to be a pretty good Valentine's. :)

[Grits]

Whether you celebrate St. Valentines day or not, I sincerely hope everyone enjoyed their day today. As it turned out I decided this was the year to propose to my gf of almost 4 years, after buying a diamomd ring on Friday, I popped the question this afternoon and the answer was yes! Thanks to all for their imput on this thread, I'm still not crazy about the commerialism of this day but I have to admit this turned out to be a pretty good Valentine's. :)

Many blessings, much happiness, and congratulations, Kimsus. I'm sure you made her an exceedingly happy woman.

And what woman wouldn't love diamonds on Valentine's Day, engagement rings or any diamond jewelry . . . . part of the reason I loved it for many years.

You did good, bud, you did good!!!!

[boxcar]

Whether you celebrate St. Valentines day or not, I sincerely hope everyone enjoyed their day today. As it turned out I decided this was the year to propose to my gf of almost 4 years, after buying a diamomd ring on Friday, I popped the question this afternoon and the answer was yes! Thanks to all for their imput on this thread, I'm still not crazy about the commerialism of this day but I have to admit this turned out to be a pretty good Valentine's. :)

Congratulations! From henceforth and now on, VD will always be a special day to you. :)

Boxcar

[sandpit]

we'll be taking a nice trip down to Point Reyes tomorrow, window shop in some of the quaint little towns, eat some nice food, walk on the beach. No reason there should be a hassle or stress around it.

My wife and I got engaged at Point Reyes some 18 years ago. Still have the photo of the little place we stayed on my desk - a constant reminder of a great beginning. We've been all over the country since, but have never gotten back there. I hope to make the trip soon; maybe for our 20th.

[Greyfox]

http://neatorama.cachefly.net/images/2008-02/bizarro-van-gogh-valentine.jpg.

[Tom]

OMG......great one, GF! :lol:

[Kimsus]

Grits, Boxcar:

Thanks for the well wishes!

[Pell Mell]

I sent a Valentine card every year for over 60 yrs, no matter where I was in the world. Then, 6 yrs ago my best girl passed away. Happy Valentine Day MOM! :(

[098poi]

Kimsus,

Didn't you start this thread? And then you proposed?!!! :lol: I suggest you surrender your disdain for V Day and embrace your new life! Congratulations!!! V Day is not one of those holidays where you have to make appearances or buy gifts (Thanksgiving, Christmas) so I have never attached any significance to it. (I am unattached) I associate it more with kids and school than anything else.

Thanks for sharing your story Pell Mell.

[Kimsus]

Kimsus,

Didn't you start this thread? And then you proposed?!!! :lol: I suggest you surrender your disdain for V Day and embrace your new life! Congratulations!!! V Day is not one of those holidays where you have to make appearances or buy gifts (Thanksgiving, Christmas) so I have never attached any significance to it. (I am unattached) I associate it more with kids and school than anything else.

Thanks for sharing your story Pell Mell.

I don't blame anyone here for thinking it was a strange thing coming from a guy that just proposed, looking back I think I was just feeling the pressure of the weekend as there is always the slight chance the answer would be no. I still don't like the idea of wracking one's brain to come up with the perfect gift every yr, I do like the idea that simplicity is usually the most rewarding experiences.

At the risk of ridicule of speaking in the 3rd person again, I know Kimsus is a contradiction at times. Regardless I enjoyed all the stories on this thread.

[mountainman]

Brings back memories of scanning the hallmark section for cards that didn't include the "L" word. And then buying 4 or 5 of them. The salesgirls would barely be civil.

[098poi]

I'm just giving you a hard time. May you and your new wife have a long and healthy life!

[LottaKash]

This is my second wife, and we mutually agreed and decided that Valentine's day would be a nice day to get the job done....She thought that it was very "romantic", but, I just figured it would save me a "prize" each year.....

best,

[skate]

skate is distant from all days (of) with celibration.

You boys and girls, most likely do not know this ,but 'Mooning' originated precisely because of Baletines Day.

Wait wait wait, you need someone else to tell you when to make love? ok,fine.

[chickenhead]

My wife and I got engaged at Point Reyes some 18 years ago. Still have the photo of the little place we stayed on my desk - a constant reminder of a great beginning. We've been all over the country since, but have never gotten back there. I hope to make the trip soon; maybe for our 20th.

had nice weather yesterday, it is a pretty spot, took some pics. We ended up at a Czech restaurant drinking Becherovka with a bunch of crazy people.

[joanied]

Kismus,

We have had our share of battles here...but I never hold a grudge:) and truly enjoyed reading about your Valentine's Day proposal...

I wish you and your gal the very best of everything...may you both enjoy a lifetime of happiness...and Valentine's Days;) ...
now, you gave her the diamond...the rest is easy...just tell her you love her everyday:ThmbUp:

Congratulations:jump:

[Kimsus]

Kismus,

We have had our share of battles here...but I never hold a grudge:) and truly enjoyed reading about your Valentine's Day proposal...

I wish you and your gal the very best of everything...may you both enjoy a lifetime of happiness...and Valentine's Days;) ...
now, you gave her the diamond...the rest is easy...just tell her you love her everyday:ThmbUp:

Congratulations:jump:

Thanks Joanied, 098poi,

Agreed this is real life, horseracing is an outlet that allows good people to meet, trust me when I say I am not the way I come off here in real life. I suspect most here are good people. But don't be fooled Kimsus will be back, I'm just mellowed at the moment... ;)

I'm thinking of starting a new thread, how important is it for your new inlaws to like you? I suspect that will be a mixed bag of discussion. :confused:

[Saratoga_Mike]

Thanks Joanied, 098poi,

Agreed this is real life, horseracing is an outlet that allows good people to meet, trust me when I say I am not the way I come off here in real life. I suspect most here are good people. But don't be fooled Kimsus will be back, I'm just mellowed at the moment... ;)

I'm thinking of starting a new thread, how important is it for your new inlaws to like you? I suspect that will be a mixed bag of discussion. :confused:

I can't imagine your new in-laws not liking you! :)

[johnhannibalsmith]

... how important is it for your new inlaws to like you? ...

If you suspect that they don't like you, try this one: tell them that you just landed a job making six figures. If they suddenly like you then it is not at all important that they like you.

[Kimsus]

I'm not sure if it's me or it is no one can be good enough for daddy's little girl. I figure they will eventually warm to the idea. I almost imagine Meryl Streep entering into this scene, as I think I've seen this movie before.

[joanied]

Thanks Joanied, 098poi,

Agreed this is real life, horseracing is an outlet that allows good people to meet, trust me when I say I am not the way I come off here in real life. I suspect most here are good people. But don't be fooled Kimsus will be back, I'm just mellowed at the moment... ;)

I'm thinking of starting a new thread, how important is it for your new inlaws to like you? I suspect that will be a mixed bag of discussion. :confused:

:) I like the mellow fellow named Kismus...and since this woman has agreed to marry you...I expect that your real life self is quite different:ThmbUp: ...and better we take out our frustrations and have temper tantrums on a forum rather than in real life, eh;)

In laws...they are what they are...and I would not change anything to meet their approval...your lady loves you and wants to spend the rest of her life with you...that is the bottom line. I've been married twice...and always had a great relationship with the inlaws...this marriage is so far at 23 years and counting...only have one in law left...and I have always called him Dad.
Just be you, Kismus...the 'real' you, take care of their daughter, respect and love her, and they, in turn, will take you in with open arms.

Now...I'm sure you'll be hearing some good jokes and funny stories, and some bad ones too...about in laws.
Oh..have you ever seen the movie 'In Laws', with Micheal Douglas...very funny movie!

Again...congrats and best of luck...let us all know when you set the 'date':jump:

[Kimsus]

:) I like the mellow fellow named Kismus...and since this woman has agreed to marry you...I expect that your real life self is quite different:ThmbUp: ...and better we take out our frustrations and have temper tantrums on a forum rather than in real life, eh;)

In laws...they are what they are...and I would not change anything to meet their approval...your lady loves you and wants to spend the rest of her life with you...that is the bottom line. I've been married twice...and always had a great relationship with the inlaws...this marriage is so far at 23 years and counting...only have one in law left...and I have always called him Dad.
Just be you, Kismus...the 'real' you, take care of their daughter, respect and love her, and they, in turn, will take you in with open arms.

Now...I'm sure you'll be hearing some good jokes and funny stories, and some bad ones too...about in laws.
Oh..have you ever seen the movie 'In Laws', with Micheal Douglas...very funny movie!

Again...congrats and best of luck...let us all know when you set the 'date':jump:

Joanied, a big congrats on making it 23+ years, I like your words of wisdom and I will take it to heart...this will be my first marriage and since she has accepted I have been filled with many emotions. We may disgree on forum on a few things ;) please understand it is only horseracing, in life it seems we do see eye to eye and I like you for this.

[Rookies]

Ok, because Big Mack told the world that he's a troglydyte with women and Boxcar was clearly outta the closet wishing me a Happy V Day, I shall add with me own little tale. ( Only slight politicization for the restless. ;) )

Once upon a time, I was hitchiking across North America to my Vancouver destination, entering through Michigan and coming North through Minnesota and across the Canadian prairie. I did this for two consecutive years in the summer, prior to going to University in the fall. The first year, I broke my maiden ;) when a young American lady picked me up in Michigan, paid for the room in the motel and dropped me the next day somewhere in Wisconsin. In the blink of an eye, I was no longer an introvert.:cool:

The following year, I duplicated my tracks seeing the wonders of both countries again. This time, I booked into a hostel (courtesy of the Feds) in Vancouver. The second dawn arrived and I met a very pretty young lady (also hitchhiking) out front who asked the following question:

" Do you know where the nearest hospital is, I'm sick ? "

SEGUE TIME: This is one of the challenges of life for guys. It doesn't matter whether you've been in a city for 5 minutes, the only answer here is:

"YES, I DO.":lol:

And so we found the hospital and she received some meds (gratis) and then... we didn't see the light of day for the next 4 days... and stayed in an apartment (gratis and courtesy of the city). Now you know why I have a fondness for Van ! )

Then she left and went back to Pa.

A couple of weeks later I returned and promptly packed to chase her down in the U.S.

I found her going to Villanova and convinced her to return with me to TO.

The following year we were married and STILL are !

That was 1971... :)

[NJ Stinks]

Nothing like a happy ending, Rookies! :ThmbUp:

I'm not much on Valentine's Day myself. It's harmless enough I guess. Kind of like artificial sugar.

Of course, if I got engaged on Valentine's Day, it's a brand new ballgame! :cool:

[joanied]

Joanied, a big congrats on making it 23+ years, I like your words of wisdom and I will take it to heart...this will be my first marriage and since she has accepted I have been filled with many emotions. We may disgree on forum on a few things ;) please understand it is only horseracing, in life it seems we do see eye to eye and I like you for this.

Thanks, Kismus.
:) :) :)

[Grits]

I'm not sure if it's me or it is no one can be good enough for daddy's little girl. I figure they will eventually warm to the idea.

Kimsus, if the "daddy's little girl" thing is evident now, it may well, always, be. Especially if she is mom and dad's only daughter, and I say this as a long grown up only daughter. I don't think its soley a question of "can no one be good enough?" That would be an unfortunate assumption on her parent's part. Not to mention, a mistake.

Remember the old adage.

"Your Daughter is your Daughter for Life. Your Son, is your son until he takes a Wife!"

Some may say, "you're not marrying her family, you're marrying her." If she's an only daughter, or even if she's the youngest and "daddy's little girl" to a degree--yes, you are marrying her family. Her parents, her brothers, and her sisters. Close family is good. It needs boundaries, but basically its good, and its filled with love. Sure it'll have bumps in the road, but it beats the alternative all day, sweetheart. Every day.;)

[Greyfox]

yes, you are marrying her family. .;)

:ThmbUp: Wise words. Yes, you are marrying the family.