How much for your loved one?

**Colapop** · 14th February 2006, 17:27

Mine is a coconut but not bought and no-one would buy her so I guess I'm stuck with her!

**Nicksta** · 14th February 2006, 17:31

$0.... as that is what gets spent on me.....
not that i'm a bah-humbug or anything, but i do think it is a lot of propaganda invloved... much like easter and halloween.....
but I am biased as i have only received 3 valentines gifts in my life...

**Oakie** · 14th February 2006, 19:25

Sometimes we do, sometimes we don't. Sometimes one of us does and the other doesn't. We don't take it seriously. Besides .. it's Mrs Oakie's birthday 7 days later and then our wedding anniversary another 6 days after that.

**Skyryder** · 14th February 2006, 20:32

Daughter to Dad. Dad, where's mum's flowers and card.

Me. (dad) She doesn't need any. She's got me.

Daughter (snigger snigger) You? You could have at least picked some flowers out of the garden.

Me. Yes dear I could have but I'm the only flower your mother wants.

Daughter (sniger snigger again)

Me. I'm always in bloom.

Skyryder

**Colapop** · 14th February 2006, 20:34

Originally Posted by Oakie

Sometimes we do, sometimes we don't. Sometimes one of us does and the other doesn't. We don't take it seriously. Besides .. it's Mrs Oakie's birthday 7 days later and then our wedding anniversary another 6 days after that.

Doesn't sound like you're describing Valentines day.....

**N4CR** · 14th February 2006, 20:35

Originally Posted by Grahameeboy

What sort of chain!!!!

An o-ring chain... :P

And there is no loved one but the bike

**Skyryder** · 14th February 2006, 20:35

Originally Posted by Oakie

Sometimes we do, sometimes we don't. Sometimes one of us does and the other doesn't. We don't take it seriously. Besides .. it's Mrs Oakie's birthday 7 days later and then our wedding anniversary another 6 days after that.

We had our 31st on the 8 Feb. First time I've forgotten. I've put it down to the first stages of dementia.

Skyryder

**kro** · 14th February 2006, 20:36

Originally Posted by tristank

About $80 for a new chain.

Same, a new 520 O-ring.

**Big Dave** · 14th February 2006, 21:29

Commercialised American traditions don't even rate a mention with co-pilot and i - we just ignore the crap.

**Balding Eagle** · 14th February 2006, 21:57

Have you noticed how none of the women say what they have done or want to do for their men. So it is obviously a one way street. Sorry!! Love is a two way street and women are always talking about equality. When my wife says that she has bought me something for V Day (even if it is with my money) then I will know that the attitude is right. Until then, forget it.

I still buy her gifts and surprise her, but not when someone tells me it is the right time to do it.

**NotaGoth** · 14th February 2006, 22:18

baaaaaaaaaaahahahahahahahahahahahahaha.. *slapZ* fingers

**Goddess of Goof** · 14th February 2006, 23:50

Originally Posted by Hitcher

As if people in relationships haven't already got enough to think about, along comes Valentines Day. Another naff Americanism.

Unnecessary emotional blackmail to festoon one's significant other with flowers, chocolate, wine and candle-lit dinners.

Lots of insecure men worrying and wondering about the sufficiency of their offering, that can be so conspicuously measured against those of others. The economic penis envy of bigger being better?

Lots of insecure women sitting by their letterboxes or front doors waiting for deliveries of flowers (what, no roses?), or apprehensively wondering whether or not to cook dinner in case Mr Right has a restaurant outing planned. Perhaps a script for Shortland Street?

Hopefully most people in relationships don't need to be driven by commercial pressures to show their love for their partner/spouse for one day a year. But then that may put a few Hindustani rose growers out of business.

I'm with you on this one, Hitcher.

Valentine's Day is for the under 35's.
After that, it just looks stupid.
Caring and sharing is for 365 days of the year.

Same goes for Mother's Day.
I absolutely hate the force and pressure to give my Mum cards and gifts, when we both know it's the on-going strength of the love we share all the year that counts.

BAH !

HUMBUG !

But then, I AM over 35, so I guess it's sour grapes.....

cos flowers, chocolates, cards, treats, all welcome at ANY TIME

**Mooch** · 15th February 2006, 00:26

Who says Valentine's is for under 35's only, do we all suddenly go through a mid life crisis and say "I'm too old , mature ,manly, wise for this kind of stuff and start the count down towards our own demises ? .

I think most people appreciate the relationship they are in and will do stuff like sent flowers, buy bike bits or whatever anytime, and valentines is another excuse to show appreciation to your partner.

My wife goes off to work this morning, doesn't say anything. I get up an hour or so later to find the table set with breakfast, a card and a single red rose.
Simple gesture and very nice. I'm stoked!

**Big Dave** · 15th February 2006, 00:33

And while we're at it you can stick that Halloween bullshit back where it came from too.
Trick ot treat - try F*** Off.

**Brian d marge** · 15th February 2006, 00:39

Here in Japan, Valentines day means the women give the Men chocolate, So far today I have done rather well

Some very expensive choco from the wife ( wait till she sees the credit card bill !)
and some chocolate ( nice ones from an Admirer,

) early days yet .....

Stephen