Valentine's Day

[spaceman.uk]

I have just booked a trip to New York to take my wife for valentines (get away from the ankle biter etc). Can anyone tell me (if it's not too early) if there is anything planned or happens every year for valentines. I would like to take her somewhere really special for actual valentines night, something a little different but still very romantic, not your usual up the empire states building etc (which I would imagine would be jammed on valentines day). Also any must does while we are there. Any help would be great
thanks
Jamie :)

[TLOZ Link5]

Well, if you want to get married, there's a mass wedding ceremony at ESB on Valentine's Day.

[Sophie_UK]

Hi there,
can anyone tell me about any romantic restaurants in New York as I am coming over for Valentine's day 2007 with my boyfriend and we want to go somewhere really nice. Price isn't really an issue!
Any suggestions are very welcome...:p

[shocka]

Per Se: 10 Columbus Circle, 4th fl.
http://www.frenchlaundry.com/perse/perse.htm




Price isn't really an issue!


Dam that Pound!

Enjoy

[gradvmedusa]

Daniel

[daver]

Daniel
http://www.danielnyc.com/

[ablarc]

http://www.eatgoodinny.com/New.York/
http://www.cafenyc.com/cafedesartistes/html/index2.htm

[OmegaNYC]

The Top of the Rock, would be cool. That is the nickname for the observation deck of 30 Rockefeller Plaza (GE Building). Watching the city at night, and the ESB in red, would be a blast. I'm sure you can have a romantic time with that. ;)

[TREPYE]

The View atop the Times Square Marriott. Quaint, fancy, along with spectacular views. Good special occasion joint. ;)

http://marriott.com/property/abouthotel/restaurants/nycmq

[meer]

'Cesca italian restaurant and Hearth restaurant are two that come to mind.

Good luck in your search. Make reservations 2 months ahead of time.

[NYC244]

there was one,the most beautiful because of its most spectacular view...but it's no longer there...guess which one!?:) :(

[Front_Porch]

www.oneifbyland.com is kinda notorious as "the engagement restaurant" -- it may already be booked for Valentine's Day.

Also, I second everybody who recommended Daniel-- Per Se is amazing, but I don't think of it as "romantic."

and one more: www.bouley.net

[Sophie_UK]

Thanks everyone for all your replies, I will do a little bit more research on all your suggestions and then decide. I really like the idea of the retaurant in the GE building overlooking Rockefeller centre suggested by Omega and Daniel restaurant sounds good too. It's all so exciting! :)

[Turtle1]

I need a Valentines Day Gift,Plan,Suprise

[EdgeofNight]

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Very good gift for Valentines i believe

[FrankHegly]

How much do you have to spend...??

As a rule of thumb you can't go wrong with Tiffany & Co

[mexizona]

This will work as a present for the both of you - http://lingeriegarterbelts.tripod.com

[FrankHegly]

This will work as a present for the both of you - http://lingeriegarterbelts.tripod.com


...Hmmmm....Hmmmm.....ok that was a serious suggestion. I think not.

[meer]

I need a Valentines Day Gift,Plan,Suprise

Learn something about your Valentine, and this wouldn't be such a hard thing to figure out. But kudos for thinking of it this early at least.

[NoyokA]

Ignore all the advertising posted above and take her to a nice restaurant.

[Punzie]

I enthusiastically second what Stern said.

This will work as a present for the both of you {link to lingerie/garterbelt website}

No, no, no! When you get her lingerie on Valentines Day, the message she gets is that you're really buying a gift for yourself. Even if happens to not be true, it's still the message she gets. For four decades I've heard women complaining about this in the ladies room.

Also, no lingerie gifts on special occasions such as: her birthday, her job promotion, your anniversary, etc.

Women who like lingerie DO like to get it as a gift -- for a non-occasion. If you gave her (him?) a white sugar plum fairie outfit on a date next week -- wow!

[FrankHegly]

give us some details of what she likes...how much you want to spend etc

[Bob]

Take a surprise road trip to Vermont and stay at a nice B&B. Several in Manchester are world class, and worth every penny.

[Punzie]

(Bob, thanks for the compliment, calling me "moxie". I just became more "moxie" on that thread.:D)

Take a surprise road trip to Vermont and stay at a nice B&B. Several in Manchester are world class, and worth every penny.

This is a lovely suggestion, but it requires a little detective work. You need to know in advance that you are won't be surprising her with this during her... err... umm... "messy" time of the month.:o Well, somebody had to say it...

[FrankHegly]

Well since its for valentines day...he cannot really do anything about it can he.

Mmmmm Vermont isnt that where the Ben & Jerry's factory is..... not romantic... but sure is guuuud.

[Punzie]

Well since its for valentines day...he cannot really do anything about it can he.

He can't do anything about her biology, but if it happens to be "that" time, he can forego taking her on a surprise getaway. He could postpone the surprise for another time and take her on a more traditional Valentines celebration.

[FrankHegly]

Well if this were the case...then I think most things could be out of the window. It just depends on the girl.

I think taking a trip is a nice idea....but for us to suggest something worthwhile we really need to know:

How long he has know her
Are they going out yet..or is this an attempt to get her?
The Budget

[Schadenfrau]

Jeez, I'm sorry but it is completely ridiculous to worry about a weekend trip taking place during "that time of the month." It's not like women all have to wear chastity belts and lock themselves in the basement every 28 days.

Have you really found this to be a problem in your life, Rapunzel?

[meer]

I agree with Rapunzel. A romantic weekend getaway isn't so romantic when she's cramping, making frequent bathroom trips and won't be able to enjoy "bedroom activities". Those kinds of things are better left to a weekend when you can fully enjoy yourself, don't you think?

And do you really think a woman who's "Aunt Flo" is visiting is going to want to sit in a car for hours on end in that kind of state?

It all depends on the woman I guess. But I know we have certainly planned things around a monthly schedule. It's just smart thinking.

[FrankHegly]

I agree with Rapunzel. A romantic weekend getaway isn't so romantic when she's cramping, making frequent bathroom trips and won't be able to enjoy "bedroom activities". Those kinds of things are better left to a weekend when you can fully enjoy yourself, don't you think?

And do you really think a woman who's "Aunt Flo" is visiting is going to want to sit in a car for hours on end in that kind of state?

It all depends on the woman I guess. But I know we have certainly planned things around a monthly schedule. It's just smart thinking.

Well said Meer... it does depend on the woman.. perhaps this is something he should consider, he will know

[Punzie]

Have you really found this to be a problem in your life, Rapunzel?

I was born with a genetic disorder that kept me from ever having monthly cycles, but females chat glibly with other females about theirs; since I'm 45, I have been told about every mishap in the book a hundred times over.

[Schadenfrau]

Maybe I belong in a Tampax commercial, but I really can't see the big deal here.

[meer]

As a guy, that doesn't surprise me a bit. ;)

[Punzie]

Maybe I belong in a Tampax commercial, but I really can't see the big deal here.

With all the kvetching I have heard over the years on this subject, I assure you, you are one of the very lucky ones. Unless, of course, you are not really a "frau".:D

[lofter1]

Punz: when this page first flashed up I thought the pic was you ;)

[clubBR]

i've been going out with my girl for 10 months now and for valentines day i plan to get her a puppy

[Punzie]

Consider auditioning for the latest Bad Idea Blue Jeans commercial.

[Punzie]

Punz: when this page first flashed up I thought the pic was you ;)

Hahaha... I'm not lucky enough to get a tan like that. My face is albino white and burns even with SPF987654321 sunblock.

I removed the article (with the pic). Reason: "Deleted poor quality article." I disagreed with almost all of her suggestions, and I think that the majority of females would, too.:p

[FrankHegly]

i've been going out with my girl for 10 months now and for valentines day i plan to get her a puppy

I dont agree with Rapz, a puppy is great provided:

You know she likes them
You know the type of dog she likes
You know she is able to commit to looking after itThere is nothing wrong with it.... sure its a little cliché, but remember cliché becomes cliché because it is the done thing. I dont see how the post can allow a romantic meal on valentines day to be suggested and then shoot down the poor little fluffy puppy...

Personally I don't do valentines day...not cos i am anti comercial, but i just think every day should be used to show your love- not botteling it up for a day in the year, which removes spontaneity.

[Punzie]

Personally I don't do valentines day...not cos i am anti comercial, but i just think every day should be used to show your love- not botteling it up for a day in the year, which removes spontaneity.

Frank, DO Valentines Day! I said DO it! Most women with "significant others" care LOADS about it, more than you might ever know... For one thing, they "compare notes" with other women and feel "shortchanged" if they get nothing/very little, or did nothing/very little.

Even some women who appear to not be at all sentimental get gushy (inside) on the holiday.

It's a dirty trick that Madison Avenue et. al. plays (internationally!) and is a sad commentary on modern society.

I have always boycotted Valentines Day, and I have been known to stage protests, but Frank, what's the chance that your fiancee thinks like me?


(Hint: I think it's woefully ignorant and selfish to own and wear a diamond from South Africa, does she?)

[FrankHegly]

Frank, DO Valentines Day! I said DO it! Most women with "significant others" care LOADS about it, more than you might ever know... For one thing, they "compare notes" with other women and feel "shortchanged" if they get nothing/very little, or did nothing/very little.

Even some women who appear to not be at all sentimental get gushy (inside) on the holiday.

It's a dirty trick that Madison Avenue et. al. plays (internationally!) and is a sad commentary on modern society.

I have always boycotted Valentines Day, and I have been known to stage protests, but Frank, what's the chance that your fiancee thinks like me?


(Hint: I think it's woefully ignorant and selfish to own and wear a diamond from South Africa, does she?)

No her diamond is Australian(New SouthWales... thought it added a ncie touch since im Welsh)...what about urs?

Anyway...I don't think she minds at all.... she has told me she thinks its a waste of time... and says she feels sorry that her friends who get flowers because their boyfriends get told to by marketing campaigns.... i mean 2 dozen roses is only twice as romantic becuase its twice as good for florists.

I believe any man that loves a woman shoud put thought into surprises for any day of the year... its more interesting than excpecting something on one day in the year....one thats pre determined.

What would you prefer going to a restraunt on a day when everyone goes, getting roses on a day everyone gets them and given gifts when all ur friends are given them.... or being blown away on a random day when u go to work to find ur bf has organised the day off for u with ur boss, organised a long weekend in Paris...and has a surprise for u.

I would always do the latter obviously not the same thing every time though! Her friends always say how usless their bf's are for the rest of the year. I think valentines day is just a way of extracting something at somepoint for an otherwise clueless man.

I can honstley say that atleast 2 hours of my day go on surprising her or treating her......... I just dont see any need for valentines day in our love life, its like that everyday.

...... plus im not really a card person... though one time i did make her this really cool card with a sausage dog on it (she loves them) and if you pulled its belly it streched and revealed a message- i was quite proud of this achievment....:D

[meer]

If more men thought like Frank, there would be no need for a Valentine's Day. :)

That said, we always celebrate because we also have a birthday and our "dating" anniversary within 10 days of V-Day. So we celebrate all of it together.

[FrankHegly]

If more men thought like Frank, there would be no need for a Valentine's Day. :)


Thanks Meer- that's very kind of you

[Punzie]

If more men thought like Frank, there would be no need for a Valentine's Day. :)


Umm... I know a great many women in the Lesbian community, and Madison Avenue found its way to them, too.:o

[Kitty-london]

You need an idea for a gift/date, i dont even have a guy at the moment, oh the depression....

[FrankHegly]

Umm... I know a great many women in the Lesbian community, and Madison Avenue found its way to them, too.:o

Why should it be limited to women?? I know my best friends who is gay does valentines day.....

I don't think Meer would have ment for her comment to be tied into just one gender.
i think she/he was just saying that if more people made an effort all the time then wewould not need valentines day.

Do you not think of surprises for the men??

I think that its really not just men who tend to only make an effort around feb 14th... i know plenty of couples where the man is the one who makes the effort and the woman does nothing.

I think everyone should be more generous...all the time.

Then again I am even more biased @ the moment because my lovley fiancé has just surprised me with a round the world trip for August.... (travel and no work for 3 months...ich bin über :D )

[Punzie]

Why should it be limited to women?? I know my best friends who is gay does valentines day.....


Meer said, "If more men thought like Frank, there would be no need for a Valentine's Day." I thought that Meer was refering to men of ALL sexual orientations.:) That's why I didn't include gay men in my statement about the Lesbian community!

But you're 100% right, and I guess we should just amend Meer's quote to: "If more PEOPLE thought like Frank, there would be no need for a Valentine's Day." Meer, you don't mind, do you?:D

[Punzie]

You need an idea for a gift/date, i dont even have a guy at the moment, oh the depression....

Haven't you heard? The best-looking blondes in London are boycotting Valentines Day this year. So even if you had a guy, on February 14 you wouldn't be able to go out with him or accept a present.;) :D

[FrankHegly]

Haven't you heard? The best-looking blondes in London are boycotting Valentines Day this year. So even if you had a guy, on February 14 you wouldn't be able to go out with him or accept a present.;) :D

Does that mean you would be offended if you were offered a present (If you were in London) :D ???

I love presents........... :)

[meer]

But you're 100% right, and I guess we should just amend Meer's quote to: "If more PEOPLE thought like Frank, there would be no need for a Valentine's Day." Meer, you don't mind, do you?:D

Not at all! It was simply meant as a compliment for Frank's philosophy on showing love and appreciation year round instead of just one designated day, no intention on excluding anyone.

But I like how Frank assumes I'm a "she". I've never disclosed my gender. :D

[meer]

Then again I am even more biased @ the moment because my lovley fiancé has just surprised me with a round the world trip for August.... (travel and no work for 3 months...ich bin über :D )

:eek:

Whoa. Great present there. You coming back around our way by chance?

[FrankHegly]

But I like how Frank assumes I'm a "she". I've never disclosed my gender. :D


This is very true, how presumptious of me. I appologise :o .

[FrankHegly]

:eek:

Whoa. Great present there. You coming back around our way by chance?

Perhaps. The trip so far goes,

London-India-Nepal-India-China-Hong Kong- Thailand- Malaysia-Bali-Australia-New Zealand-Cook Islands and then somwhere in the USA.

We can go to New York, but as much as I love it, it is somewhere I know I will visit again. Where as San Fransisco etc.... i cannot see myself making the trip from London all the way there just for a holiday... whne the flight time and price would get me to somewhere much more exotic.

[Punzie]

I dont agree with Rapz, a puppy is great provided:
You know she likes them
You know the type of dog she likes
You know she is able to commit to looking after itWere these the only 3 hurdles!

(1) Everybody has the same idea. You get the worst selection of puppies at the highest prices. Also applies to Christmas, and to a lesser extent, Easter. The puppy mills operate at overcapacity these times of year.

(2) She needs the time to take it the puppy to obedience school once a week for a year. Even if it's a small dog breed. She also needs the time to practice with the puppy what was learned in obedience school ("homework").

(3) She needs enough money for:

- Obedience school, (unless the shelter or breeder provides it free-of-charge).

- Veterinary costs. This is especially steep the first year.

- Dog food and supplies.

(4) You need to consider if you might feel short-changed because of the puppy. She's going to have less time to get together with you. She may pay more attention to the puppy than you when you're there. She may have the puppy in the bedroom with both of you. Many a man has given a puppy, kitten, bunny, horse, etc. to a girl, and later said, "What have I done?!"

[FrankHegly]

[/list]Were these the only 3 hurdles!

(1) Everybody has the same idea. You get the worst selection of puppies at the highest prices. Also applies to Christmas, and to a lesser extent, Easter. The puppy mills operate at overcapacity these times of year.

(2) She needs the time to take it the puppy to obedience school once a week for a year. Even if it's a small dog breed. She also needs the time to practice with the puppy what was learned in obedience school ("homework").

(3) She needs enough money for:

- Obedience school, (unless the shelter or breeder provides it free-of-charge).

- Veterinary costs. This is especially steep the first year.

- Dog food and supplies.

(4) You need to consider if you might feel short-changed because of the puppy. She's going to have less time to get together with you. She may pay more attention to the puppy than you when you're there. She may have the puppy in the bedroom with both of you. Many a man has given a puppy, kitten, bunny, horse, etc. to a girl, and later said, "What have I done?!"

U seem quite the pessimist Rapz!

I would think of a puppy as having a positive impact on a relationship- its like having a baby but not quite to the same dgree. I guess it provides a good insight into how the two of you work as a team and if sucessful this can be a very good thing.

Walking the dog can be a nice way to spend an afternoon. My parents have a young dog and my fiancèé and me have a great time taking it to the beach.

I think any relationship that failed due to the introduction of an animal was not much of a relationship to begin with.

In terms of Obedience school, I have never and would never consider this. Dogs turn out fine without the need of this. Initial vactionations can often be included in the purchase price- If you get a puppy from a rescue shelter this will already be the case....So that leaves you with a few cans of dog food a week.........hardly on the brink of bankrupcy.

As for the selection of puppies around this time- Puppies get born every day, sure you may pay a premium but since everything costs more on valentines day anyway.......you may as well pay for something that will last :)

[Punzie]

U seem quite the pessimist Rapz!

Actually, I'm an optimist. I'm certain that as long as your three recommendations plus mine are seriously considered, the puppy will be one of the best gifts she will have ever received in her enire life.

One of my professions is veterinary-related, and for three years in California I did dog obedience training. I am well-versed in the realities of raising a puppy to be a fine dog.

I would be happy to continue discussing pets as gifts, and puppies, on another thread.

[FrankHegly]

I would be happy to continue discussing pets as gifts, and puppies, on another thread.

Fair enough...i look forwads to the topic :)

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....SO in order to keep on track we have established the following as good gifts/treats:

Nice Restraunt- taking her/him there 4 a meal
A nice break away (check on her schdule?)
A puppy dog (im gonna say puppy stroke kitten)I would also like to add the following:

Flowers-does not need to be roses- go for her fav.
A spa day... Why not choose a few treatments for her, its personal and is showing that you know her. For example a head massage and back massage if her back is always tense etc. Be wary of things she doesnt like- some people dont like strangers touching parts of their body so take note of this. Personally i hate my feet being touched... Arghhh it goes through me :eek:
A shopping trip. Most women love to shop! Instead of just throwing money at her why not give vouchers... by this i mean go to the effort of going to the shops she likes the most and buy vouchers for them all. Dont do this if you are not going to buy more than one set. This is to be done for if you want to give her a shopping spree but dont want to just hand money over. I like this becuase i think it shows my fiance that i know her and what she likes and that i have gone to the effort of going to 10-20 stores she likes to get the vouchers. This makes more of an impression than handing her your credit card- it also means she gets to shop- which means its a fun day for her to look forwards to. When i do this i maske a day of it, so I mix in things like topping up her starbucks card etc so it makes a complete day... why not top it off with a nice home cooked meal/ restraunt.So is the perfect valentines day a:

Roses/flowers delivered with a note telling you that u are been wisked away to ????
When you get to ???? you are treated to a shopping spree...
After the spree you are treated to a SPA to soothe your pain (brought about by a hard days shopping)
The night is topped off with a nice meal.
...and when u return theres a puppy?Ladies is that what you want- ??

What about chocolate?? This is something i guess that depends on the girl some love it some don't.... I would heavily recomend going to fudge-heaven dot com (its something like that-google it) if ur partner is a chocaholic like me they will love the Baileys chocolate truffle fudge cake... Mmmmm its the best in the world

And what about guys whats top of your wish list??

[Punzie]

Oh Frank, you forgot jewelry for the ladies!

(BTW, in the U.S., "store vouchers" are called "gift certificates.")


I know all the things men want, but I think I'll kick back and let them speak up.;)

[Punzie]

Book your Valentines Day dinner cruises ASAP! The good ones sell out fast. Some actually require 48 hours notice. Be sure to choose a cruise with your approximate age group, and remember that many on Valentines Day require jackets.

This year you won't see the moon because it will be in its last phase. But the dark is fun!

Normally, a dinner on a cruise is nothing really special -- and I concur with the WNY members who say that you're usually better off having a great dinner on shore and going on a night cruise. But a dinner cruise on Valentines Day is something very romantic, so I'm told. (I can't vouch for anything because I've always boycotted the holiday.)

[Zerlina]

Well... it's Valentines day... but I'm single so... no holiday to me!!! (Also if I think that's a commercial holiday...). Why don't you tell me the most romantic thing that you have ever done for your Valentine?:)

[ZippyTheChimp]

Oh Christ! It's Valentine's Day!!!!

:eek:

Gotta go.

[Punzie]

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Happy Hearts Day
From my country to yours!!

[MidtownGuy]

Zerlina,
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY, SWEETY!!

love,
MidtownGuy

[Gregory Tenenbaum]

Well... it's Valentines day... but I'm single so... no holiday to me!!! (Also if I think that's a commercial holiday...). Why don't you tell me the most romantic thing that you have ever done for your Valentine?:)

Hmm. Romantic? Not sure. Flowers usually die after a few hours. This Vals Day Im enjoying being single and watching the happy (and not so happy) couples deal with another stressful occasion foisted upon them by mass marketing.

But I know one thing. I have handled over 100 divorce and separation matters. Not conducive to romance.

And I saw that Clooney movie with Catherine Zeta Jones in it. Damn funny.

[meer]

Happy VD everyone. :D

I liked that movie too Gregory. It didn't make a whole lot in the theatres but I thought it was witty. George Clooney: You. Fascinate me. :cool:

[Kitty-london]

Single, and its sucks x

[Zerlina]

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Happy Hearts Day
From my country to yours!!


:) :) :) Thanksssssss!

[Zerlina]

Zerlina,
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY, SWEETY!!

love,
MidtownGuy

My dear, you've got a special place in my heart!:)

[Zerlina]

Hmm. Romantic? Not sure. Flowers usually die after a few hours. This Vals Day Im enjoying being single and watching the happy (and not so happy) couples deal with another stressful occasion foisted upon them by mass marketing.

But I know one thing. I have handled over 100 divorce and separation matters. Not conducive to romance.

And I saw that Clooney movie with Catherine Zeta Jones in it. Damn funny.
Gregory, I understand what you mean... I handle separations and divorces too... but I'm still a dreamer...;)

[lofter1]

A great friend of mine was served with divorce papers yesterday ...

Nothing like that to ruin Valentines Day forever, eh?

And just last week her soon-to-be-ex-husband claimed that he wanted the divorce to be amicable.

Funny how people can't help but show their true colors.

[ryan]

I love Valentines day regardless of it's hallmarked-ness. I think it has something to do with all the valentines we exchanged in elementary school...the repetition.

My best act was flying to surprise my valentine at school when we were doing the long distance thing. The look on his face when he opened the door was the best.

[Gregory Tenenbaum]

A great friend of mine was served with divorce papers yesterday ...

Nothing like that to ruin Valentines Day forever, eh?

And just last week her soon-to-be-ex-husband claimed that he wanted the divorce to be amicable.

Funny how people can't help but show their true colors.

Amazing. I have never seen that in practice.

I still think that there are more breakups around this day than any other. It's the stress of it all, the air of expectation. Usually partners (and I'm largely talking about women because that's all I know about) are not so heartless to engineer a breakup around Christmas, so it's usually S V D.

[ZippyTheChimp]

I think it has something to do with all the valentines we exchanged in elementary school...the repetition.My tank is empty on this; not one good story. I think birthdays are more opportune for romantic surprises.

But you got me thinking about elementary school puppy love, and hoping a certain someone would give you a valentine, or making one for mom.

[MidtownGuy]

now you got me reminiscing Zippy. I can remember it like it's yesterday-1st grade, going home with a folder full of the Valentines that classmates had deposited in little heart folders we constructed and hung from the sides of our desks. I was hoping for one from a girl named Melinda.There it was, and signed love, Melinda...I must have spent hours in my room looking at how she wrote the word, trying to figure out how deeply she really meant it.
Ahh, childhood innocence...
:)

[lofter1]

Amazing. I have never seen that in practice.

Do you mean that none of your clients were ever served divorce papers on Valentine's Day? Or had them served to their spouse on SVD?

I'd think that's something that a divorce attorney would try to avoid -- it's just so obviously unseemly -- and doesn't make the server look good at all.

[Ninjahedge]

Or maybe this was an artistic embellishment on the part of the author to illicit an exaggerated effect on the readers. ;)


I think ValD should be brought back to what it was in elementary school. A good way to just have a small holiday. NOT an opportunity to market for love. I think that teh industry has over-saturated the market (especially here in the city) and we are seeing a slide-back from it now.


Shoot. I forgot to go to CVS yesterday to see what they had on sale!!!

[lofter1]

I had to go to Duane Reade on Tuesday evening (Feb. 13) to pick up an Rx ...

I was amused to see the HUGE line of people doing last minute card buying -- and grabbing plush teddy bears dressed in red (displayed, of course, right near the cash registers). One young guy had a clear look of relief on his face as he walked away from the register (plush teddy in hand).

Which makes me wonder how much SV Day buying is due to a hope to forestall guilt (rather than a simple expression of affection / desire)?

[ZippyTheChimp]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJeD2EJ6TlA

[FrankHegly]

Anyone get anything good?

[Punzie]

Oyyyy, my second-to-best friend got me the most awkward present...

How was your Valentines Day, Frank?

[FrankHegly]

Oyyyy, my second-to-best friend got me the most awkward present...

How was your Valentines Day, Frank?

So what is the most awkward present that you were given??? (open to all)

My valentines day was pretty bad, my fiance was sent to a conference in Zurich and I was unable to go with her. In fact I was uber annoyed since everyone on my floor wnet to confs in either Berlin or Zurich.. :mad:

Damn them..... you see its funny as if i had not come up with a brilliant idea to save the company millions then i could have gone and had a great time at the companies expense- kind of ironic, so i was left behind working on the business model :mad:

Anyway since I don't celebrate it, I cannot complain any more than if it were any other day.

I am currently trying to think of a gift for her but i am a little stumped... anyone have any ideas for something interesting....

It has to be something other than:
A holiday
Jewellery
Chocolate
Clothes

I am too wedding planned out to think anymore :confused:

[Punzie]

Frank, name a star after her:

http://www.starregistry.com/

[iam_j4yn3]

wowwww
a star is THE best idea in the world!!!!!
very sweet

[FrankHegly]

It's sweet, but I am looking for something more physical.

Oh BTW (not sure if u can get it to america but i get it to the Switzerland), if u ever want to send chocolate items go to www.fudgeheaven.co.uk (http://www.fudgeheaven.co.uk), I had the Chocolate and Toffee Truffle Fudge Cake and it was devine :)

You never said what the worst present was!!

[Punzie]

Frank, I don't think many people will believe me. The story sounds too contrived.

People call me a Cassandra. I'm a great predictor of unfortunate things to happen -- not through paranormal means, but through past experience and logic. On this thread, I warned about something unfortunate... and it came true with me!

[FrankHegly]

A puppy?

[iam_j4yn3]

ooooo ok
a puppys right up there with a star
way more fun too
just about as romantic
yeahh puppy is cool haha

[Punzie]

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i130/Rapunzel61/Smileys/Sad-Mad/Crying20smile20-20animated.gifA kitten. I had to return the precious fluffball to the breeder.

[FrankHegly]

Whats wrong with the kitten... did it have an evil glare or do you have an allergy??

[Punzie]

Frank, as you know, no matter how well somebody knows you, there are always insignificant -- or so you think -- details that they don't know.

When I got my cats many, many years ago, there were no cat breeds that were deemed reliably "hypoallergenic". I'm not allergic to cats, but some of my friends are; the local friends have allergy troubles when they visit me, and the out-of-towners have never been able to stay at my house when they visit New York.

Once the hypoallergenic breeds started coming out -- there are four such breeds now -- I made a vow to myself that any kitten or cat that I acquired in the future would be hypoallergenic.

I didn't bother to tell anybody about this vow; my feline clan consisted of sweet, needy, time-demanding lapcats, and it looked like I wouldn't be considering a kitten for a number of years. (My cats are all still alive -- ancient, but still fairly healthy.:))

My second-to-best friend, who didn't know about my vow, got me a fabulous kitten that was not hypoallergenic, and as I said, I had to return her.:(

Every outside clue pointed towards my welcoming a kitten with open arms. The upshot, Frank, is that you can never predict with 100% certainty what is going inside somebody else's head.

[FrankHegly]

Lol that's great. I have acctually noticed that I have an allergy to my parents new dog..........

I saw this:

http://technabob.com/blog/tag/biotechnology

But then again I can think of much better things to spend $4000 on. One thing i noticed when I was in NY was the air was really smoggy, so i guess people allergic to cats get a double whammy. Does the pollution bother NY'rs?

[turkishann]

not long until valentines day, what are people doing, we will be in New York on Valentines day (and no children with us!!! :D) any suggestions :)

[BrooklynRider]

I'm seeing The Little Mermaid on Broadway. ::roll eyes::

[turkishann]

I'm seeing The Little Mermaid on Broadway. ::roll eyes::


ha ha bet you will enjoy that :p:D:D could not see Paul agreeing to see it :eek:

[MidtownGuy]

hmmm....
dinner at a small cozy restaurant with a fireplace or live music, kisses on the top of Rockefeller Center surrouded by all of the twinkling lights of the city(dress warm), followed by a carriage ride through Central Park, and topped off with cocktails and a view at Time Warner Center.
:)

[MidtownGuy]

oh, I better clarify...that isn't what I'll be doing, those are suggestions for turkishann.:)

[turkishann]

hmmm....
dinner at a small cozy restaurant with a fireplace or live music, kisses on the top of Rockefeller Center surrouded by all of the twinkling lights of the city(dress warm), followed by a carriage ride through Central Park, and topped off with cocktails and a view at Time Warner Center.
:)

thanks midtownguy, how romantic, sounds perfect to me :)

[turkishann]

thanks for that punzie, just read some of them, you are right they are good for a laugh :D

[Gregory Tenenbaum]

For a special nite, be sure to take her to Burger King.

[Meerkat]

^ is that where you take your dates Greggs? Classy!!

[Capn_Birdseye]

For a special nite, be sure to take her to Burger King.
......and watch adoringly as she performs the snake trick on a whopper - oh so lady like, the sort of girl you can take anywhere!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTXbMCOywVY&feature=related

[Encideyamind]

Got an idea of a picture for my peoples to take his significant one one. Need help, since I'm not too familiar with the area, with what spots would make great photo-ops. Trying to get them to do an all day thing.

[christait]

The plan was to go to New York (reason I joined this forum to get some local knowledge) but things kind of went a bit messed up with the kids :mad: so staying home in good old raining England but have a Hot Air Balloon flight booked for May so that will be presented on the day then just a meal out I hope!

[Zerlina]

Oh, my God... I'm sure I'll feel sooooo lonely on Valentine's day!!! But I'm sure that over all good suggestions... u have to do only what your heart suggest! And anything will be unforgettable. That love is all there is is all we know of love...;)

[valentinesdayyy]

Happy Valentines Day !!! Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine.

[voodoochild]

Is it just me or is this holiday getting tackier and tackier each year? I walked into CVS yesterday and all I saw was cheap red lace and acrylic everywhere! I mean COME ON PEOPLE! I've already warned the boyfriend, no stuffed animals, nothing acrylic, no chocolate....just a simple card and a nice romantic dinner at home(which I will cook)..Partners should treat eachother great all year round, not just today.:D

[Ninjahedge]

Just remember to go in bright and early tomorrow for 50% off all the chocolate!!!! ;)

[voodoochild]

Just remember to go in bright and early tomorrow for 50% off all the chocolate!!!! ;)
Yaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyy!

[voodoochild]

You need an idea for a gift/date, i dont even have a guy at the moment, oh the depression....
What the hell do you need a guy for???? Go out with the girls and get smashed..yaaaaaay! Trust me, I have one and I refuse to make this day any different than any other. Make it a YOU DAY today. :D