Valentines Day

Iceman · 02-13-08, 02:48 PM

Just a reminder to you sea dogs not to forget your better halves tommorrow and buy the flowers today so as to get the pick of the litter.

STEED · 02-13-08, 02:53 PM

Commercial hog wash.

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

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.

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

Quote:

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.

nikimcbee · 02-14-08, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by SUBMAN1

Quote:

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

I agree......dammit

Sailor Steve · 02-14-08, 07:04 AM

And now for something completely different:

I recently read an article on diamonds. It seems that diamonds are not the rarest gems, or even close. Back when the de Boers company bought their first mine they found themselves with a glut of diamonds, and had to find some way to market them. They used creative advertising to sell diamonds, and it worked. "Diamonds are a girl's best friend?" Created by the diamond merchants. The engagement ring? Made up by the diamond merchants. Apparently before about 1890 no-one ever gave his girl an engagement ring; not even the richest folks.

Of course try convincing your honey that she's been suckered by a marketing ploy.:rotfl:

bradclark1 · 02-14-08, 09:03 AM

After 29 years of marriage we know each others thoughts. Don't need a special day to show it.

bookworm_020 · 02-14-08, 05:26 PM

Got my wife a gold bangle that she had desired for ahile. The look on her face when I gave it to her was priceless!

nikimcbee · 02-14-08, 05:11 AM

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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.

I agree!

Dowly · 02-15-08, 04:22 AM

Friendship is like peeing your pants. Everyone can see it but only you can feel the warmth.

02-13-08, 02:48 PM	#1
Iceman Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mesa AZ, Arizona, USA Posts: 1,253 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Valentines Day Just a reminder to you sea dogs not to forget your better halves tommorrow and buy the flowers today so as to get the pick of the litter.

02-13-08, 02:53 PM	#2
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Commercial hog wash. You married guys can do this all year round not just on one day of the year. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

02-13-08, 04:10 PM	#5
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	#6
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	#7
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, 07:04 AM	#11
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	And now for something completely different: I recently read an article on diamonds. It seems that diamonds are not the rarest gems, or even close. Back when the de Boers company bought their first mine they found themselves with a glut of diamonds, and had to find some way to market them. They used creative advertising to sell diamonds, and it worked. "Diamonds are a girl's best friend?" Created by the diamond merchants. The engagement ring? Made up by the diamond merchants. Apparently before about 1890 no-one ever gave his girl an engagement ring; not even the richest folks. Of course try convincing your honey that she's been suckered by a marketing ploy.:rotfl: __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

02-14-08, 09:03 AM	#12
bradclark1 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Connecticut, USA. Posts: 2,794 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	After 29 years of marriage we know each others thoughts. Don't need a special day to show it. __________________

02-14-08, 05:26 PM	#13
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Got my wife a gold bangle that she had desired for ahile. The look on her face when I gave it to her was priceless! __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

02-15-08, 04:22 AM	#15
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,053 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Friendship is like peeing your pants. Everyone can see it but only you can feel the warmth.