Valentines Day

SUBMAN1 · 02-13-08, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by STEED

Commercial hog wash.

You married guys can do this all year round not just on one day of the year.

Hog Wash - Married guys better not screw up and forget tomorrow if they want to still be married! :p

-S

STEED · 02-13-08, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SUBMAN1

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Originally Posted by STEED

Commercial hog wash.

You married guys can do this all year round not just on one day of the year.

Hog Wash - Married guys better not screw up and forget tomorrow if they want to still be married! :p

-S

If your wifes saw it for what it was then you would not have the problem. For example my bosses wife also thinks it's commercial rubbish and wants no part of it.

Biggles · 02-13-08, 04:10 PM

2 of 3 swedish teens feels abandoned and generally blue on Valentines day, or as we call it: "Alla hjärtans dag" (Roughly translated to "all hearts day"). I would almost consider myself one of those 2.

Why? Well, I see all these wonderful girls (and that's not just their looks lads) around me, all have found someone, and none of them consider me as that "someone". And why should they? It never happened before in my entire life. Or well, it happened ONCE, but that couldn't work. Long story, you're not interested anyway.

Also, several schools have rejected this day as something to draw attention too, since it makes many students sad when they see how some students gets alot of attention while they'll get none at all. You know, some students gets showered with flowers, some gets none at all. It's quite depressing to some, and I can understand them. Thank God this day is not as big as it is in the States...

Kapitan_Phillips · 02-13-08, 04:28 PM

Here's what I got for my lass. (its hard to send flowers overseas, so I decided to send her a present instead)

Poster version of that, but with bigger text and an orange background

She loved it

Respenus · 02-13-08, 04:34 PM

Oh, thank God! I though I was the only sane person left at my school (read: world). We even have our own Valentine Post. Go figure, "ex-communist" country making people feel that consumarism is good, especially on holidays and/or even special events such as valentines. I agree with Biggles, we're not all some sort of "socially wanted" (I've put it in bracket as everyone has his own explanation of it).

Yeh, the States are just mad about ANY holiday. What have we made from our old traditions? Not that I would agree on anything that celebrates love in such a manner, now or in the past, but our society has a nose for turning everything for the worst.

Once again, it's those who look at others that suffer. I'm not talking about "people without someones" as Biggles put it, I'm talking about those who can't afford in this society to enjoy one special day (as it's being promoted). Guess who WON'T be getting a diamond necklace and 3 or so dozen roses?

There are many reasons why one might not like valentines in its current form. Be glad you don't. You're not missing anything. Just capitalism and liberalism forcing you to do something to "belong" to the crowd. For all the others, who have their better halfs, make them show you love them. Just for the sake of it. Be sure it's NOT the ONLY day you do it. Otherwise, you're no better than those who look at this through the money prism.

baggygreen · 02-13-08, 04:49 PM

Yeh, my missus is OS atm as well.

when we started dating she tried to convert me to the valentines way of thinking... id been telling her for years that i didnt take part, my reasons why are for my partner only. So when we started dating she found out the reason - why should someone dictate to you what one day of the year is special and needs to be celebrated - every day with her is a special day, n i show this through small things.

Biggles, PM me the story if you like, but dont feel down about it - lifes a helluva lot cheaper for single guys!

August · 02-14-08, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Respenus

Oh, thank God! I though I was the only sane person left at my school (read: world). We even have our own Valentine Post. Go figure, "ex-communist" country making people feel that consumarism is good, especially on holidays and/or even special events such as valentines. I agree with Biggles, we're not all some sort of "socially wanted" (I've put it in bracket as everyone has his own explanation of it).

Yeh, the States are just mad about ANY holiday. What have we made from our old traditions? Not that I would agree on anything that celebrates love in such a manner, now or in the past, but our society has a nose for turning everything for the worst.

Once again, it's those who look at others that suffer. I'm not talking about "people without someones" as Biggles put it, I'm talking about those who can't afford in this society to enjoy one special day (as it's being promoted). Guess who WON'T be getting a diamond necklace and 3 or so dozen roses?

There are many reasons why one might not like valentines in its current form. Be glad you don't. You're not missing anything. Just capitalism and liberalism forcing you to do something to "belong" to the crowd. For all the others, who have their better halfs, make them show you love them. Just for the sake of it. Be sure it's NOT the ONLY day you do it. Otherwise, you're no better than those who look at this through the money prism.

Dude, nobody says you have to BUY a card. Make one! Write a poem. Compose a song. It's the thought, and the effort, that counts, not how much money you paid for that fancy Hallmark.

Happy Times · 02-14-08, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by August

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Originally Posted by Respenus

Oh, thank God! I though I was the only sane person left at my school (read: world). We even have our own Valentine Post. Go figure, "ex-communist" country making people feel that consumarism is good, especially on holidays and/or even special events such as valentines. I agree with Biggles, we're not all some sort of "socially wanted" (I've put it in bracket as everyone has his own explanation of it).

Yeh, the States are just mad about ANY holiday. What have we made from our old traditions? Not that I would agree on anything that celebrates love in such a manner, now or in the past, but our society has a nose for turning everything for the worst.

Once again, it's those who look at others that suffer. I'm not talking about "people without someones" as Biggles put it, I'm talking about those who can't afford in this society to enjoy one special day (as it's being promoted). Guess who WON'T be getting a diamond necklace and 3 or so dozen roses?

There are many reasons why one might not like valentines in its current form. Be glad you don't. You're not missing anything. Just capitalism and liberalism forcing you to do something to "belong" to the crowd. For all the others, who have their better halfs, make them show you love them. Just for the sake of it. Be sure it's NOT the ONLY day you do it. Otherwise, you're no better than those who look at this through the money prism.

Dude, nobody says you have to BUY a card. Make one! Write a poem. Compose a song. It's the thought, and the effort, that counts, not how much money you paid for that fancy Hallmark.

Luckily women go crazy if you actually do something yourself, you dont need to use huge sums of money. Nice dinner and a cake, WILL work, and they will return the effort..

Cooking is fun and it helps get chicks, trust me.

SteminDemon13 · 02-14-08, 12:16 PM

Happy Valentines Day to all the lady subsimmers

. If you are single, I will be your valentine. If your happily married, enjoy your day because you have earned it.
If you are happily cheating, there may be a spot in the heart for you as well

:p.

FIREWALL · 02-14-08, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SteminDemon13

Happy Valentines Day to all the lady subsimmers. If you are single, I will be your valentine. If your happily married, enjoy your day because you have earned it.
If you are happily cheating, there may be a spot in the heart for you as well :p.

That's the spirit Matey.

Best Valentine post of the day IMHO.

SUBMAN1 · 02-13-08, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by STEED

If your wifes saw it for what it was then you would not have the problem. For example my bosses wife also thinks it's commercial rubbish and wants no part of it.

She can totally see it for what it is, but it still doesn't matter. If her co workers and friends are getting things, no matter how much she tells you it is OK, she is still being left out and feels left out regardless if she tells you or not.

Just follow my advice, and don't ask questions. That is all you need to know.

-S

STEED · 02-13-08, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SUBMAN1

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Originally Posted by STEED

If your wifes saw it for what it was then you would not have the problem. For example my bosses wife also thinks it's commercial rubbish and wants no part of it.

She can totally see it for what it is, but it still doesn't matter. If her co workers and friends are getting things, no matter how much she tells you it is OK, she is still being left out and feels left out regardless if she tells you or not.

Just follow my advice, and don't ask questions. That is all you need to know.

-S

So she knows it's rubbish but still pays lip service to it.

Ask KP and he will tell you what to do.

Kapitan_Phillips · 02-13-08, 05:13 PM

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Cheeky sod!

STEED · 02-13-08, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Kapitan_Phillips

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Cheeky sod!

A good spanking, right KP?

Kapitan_Phillips · 02-13-08, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by STEED

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Originally Posted by Kapitan_Phillips

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Cheeky sod!

A good spanking, right KP?

Heeey now :rotfl:

02-13-08, 04:10 PM	#3
Biggles Silent Hunter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sweden (I'm not a Viking...) Posts: 3,529 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	2 of 3 swedish teens feels abandoned and generally blue on Valentines day, or as we call it: "Alla hjärtans dag" (Roughly translated to "all hearts day"). I would almost consider myself one of those 2. Why? Well, I see all these wonderful girls (and that's not just their looks lads) around me, all have found someone, and none of them consider me as that "someone". And why should they? It never happened before in my entire life. Or well, it happened ONCE, but that couldn't work. Long story, you're not interested anyway. Also, several schools have rejected this day as something to draw attention too, since it makes many students sad when they see how some students gets alot of attention while they'll get none at all. You know, some students gets showered with flowers, some gets none at all. It's quite depressing to some, and I can understand them. Thank God this day is not as big as it is in the States... __________________

02-13-08, 04:28 PM	#4
Kapitan_Phillips Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swansea Posts: 3,903 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	Here's what I got for my lass. (its hard to send flowers overseas, so I decided to send her a present instead) Poster version of that, but with bigger text and an orange background She loved it __________________ Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into.

02-13-08, 04:34 PM	#5
Respenus Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,169 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Oh, thank God! I though I was the only sane person left at my school (read: world). We even have our own Valentine Post. Go figure, "ex-communist" country making people feel that consumarism is good, especially on holidays and/or even special events such as valentines. I agree with Biggles, we're not all some sort of "socially wanted" (I've put it in bracket as everyone has his own explanation of it). Yeh, the States are just mad about ANY holiday. What have we made from our old traditions? Not that I would agree on anything that celebrates love in such a manner, now or in the past, but our society has a nose for turning everything for the worst. Once again, it's those who look at others that suffer. I'm not talking about "people without someones" as Biggles put it, I'm talking about those who can't afford in this society to enjoy one special day (as it's being promoted). Guess who WON'T be getting a diamond necklace and 3 or so dozen roses? There are many reasons why one might not like valentines in its current form. Be glad you don't. You're not missing anything. Just capitalism and liberalism forcing you to do something to "belong" to the crowd. For all the others, who have their better halfs, make them show you love them. Just for the sake of it. Be sure it's NOT the ONLY day you do it. Otherwise, you're no better than those who look at this through the money prism. __________________

02-14-08, 12:16 PM	#9
SteminDemon13 Sparky Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 158 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Happy Valentines Day to all the lady subsimmers. If you are single, I will be your valentine. If your happily married, enjoy your day because you have earned it. If you are happily cheating, there may be a spot in the heart for you as well :p. __________________ This is a day to celebrate the rebirth of American sea power." "Listen for the footsteps of those who have gone before you. They speak to you of honor and the importance of duty. They remind you of your own traditions." Casper W. Weinberger. Reactivate Our Battleships!

02-13-08, 05:13 PM	#13
Kapitan_Phillips Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swansea Posts: 3,903 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: Cheeky sod! __________________ Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into.

02-13-08, 04:49 PM	#6
baggygreen Sea Lord Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canberra, ACT, Down Under (really On Top) Posts: 1,880 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Yeh, my missus is OS atm as well. when we started dating she tried to convert me to the valentines way of thinking... id been telling her for years that i didnt take part, my reasons why are for my partner only. So when we started dating she found out the reason - why should someone dictate to you what one day of the year is special and needs to be celebrated - every day with her is a special day, n i show this through small things. Biggles, PM me the story if you like, but dont feel down about it - lifes a helluva lot cheaper for single guys!