How much for your loved one?

**Colapop** · 14th February 2006, 09:55

Valentines Day is upon us again and although this has probably been asked before (no doubt);
How much would you/did you spend on your loved one? Is it a measure of how much you love your signifcant (noy bike) other or just another retail generated excuse to spend money?

My thoughts about Valentines Day are the same as the thoughts I have of Christmas. It's an excuse to spend money for the sake of an artificial commercially generated occasion. Now don't get me wrong here folks, I love my wife, but I love her all the year round and don't need any one day to tell her (with a gift) how much I care for her. At $200 a pop for a bunch of flowers when I can get 'em for $40 the day before or the day after - I don't think so. I'd rather spend $300 on taking her out to dinner and then a night in good hotel - there's more chance of there being something in it for me....

**N4CR** · 14th February 2006, 09:58

About $80 for a new chain.

**phoenixgtr** · 14th February 2006, 10:04

I don't really do valentines day for pretty much the same reasons you stated. Plus its the day after my birthday, they kind of get combined

**Grahameeboy** · 14th February 2006, 10:04

Originally Posted by tristank

About $80 for a new chain.

What sort of chain!!!!

**SpeedyGirl** · 14th February 2006, 10:06

Well....... I am not one of the masses that likes Valentines day.... would rather be given flowers from the garden or be given flowers through the year rather than just one day. Seems like a complete waste of money, the prices go through the roof...!!! Better still...... wash my bike (bitch)

**MisterD** · 14th February 2006, 10:07

I'm with you on this Colapop, it's just another "Hallmark" day.

***edit***

I should say, we'rewith you on this. We'll be going out on the 19th to celebrate the anniversary of getting engaged, no needing to book a restaurant, no inflated prices and it actually means something to us.

**Motu** · 14th February 2006, 10:10

American hype - goes in the same bin as halloeen.We never had Valentines day when I was younger....and we're not having it when I'm older either!

**bluninja** · 14th February 2006, 10:18

I'm all for the anonymous cards to people you fancy, but that sort of stopped in my early teen years. Valentines is just another date on the calendar...don't need people to tell me when to treat my better half. My in-laws however got married on Valentines day so I guess the golden wedding do is gonna cost an arm and a leg in a few years time.

**Str8 Jacket** · 14th February 2006, 10:22

Bah! Both me and my man were "reminded" about valentines only yesterday, it had completey skipped both our minds!

BUT my man gave me some air horns for my bike last night

As far as im concerned that's a good enough V-day gift for me!

**wybmadiity** · 14th February 2006, 10:24

Well my man decided he would not do anything today

- well there is that group thing so that he can hang out with one of the boys... says it's for me, but less painful for him with other people

.... Yeah that sounds great!

You guys don't need to spend money, just do something nice, ideas... a massage, home cooked meal with candels (wine would help but not essential). Why is it always about money, it's about showing your love you appreciate them.

Have a good day all, and good luck. XOXO

**Sniper** · 14th February 2006, 10:35

I still need to go out and get a gift. Is that OK if I raid someones garden?

**Devil** · 14th February 2006, 10:40

Why the hell is it all about the guy doing something for the girl? Geez...

The only thing that gets spent by me on valentines day is time.

**Grahameeboy** · 14th February 2006, 10:41

Originally Posted by Sniper

I still need to go out and get a gift. Is that OK if I raid someones garden?

and cut my lawn whilst you are at it...cheers

**NotaGoth** · 14th February 2006, 10:47

Theres much more romantic things that people can do without spending a ridiculous amount of money on a bunch of flowers. *puke*

Ok I'm just angry cause no one got me anything, not even a card

- Off to buy myself a $200.00 bunch of roses now. Urgh what a waste.