Valentines day?

[haplesshacker]

What with it being next week 'an all.

Over commercialised guf that's now designed to rob us of as much money as possible, whilst feeling huge presure from the other half to make some romantic gesture. Where the resturants are over booked, over crowded and over priced. Just like the roses and flowers?

Or.

A wonderful opportunity to show the one you love just how much you do love them. And to hell with the awful food and overpriced everything else!?

Thoughts?

 

[colint]

It's complete and utter bull$hit. There is nothing remotely romantic about buying some over priced tat on the day you're "told" to do it. Doing something that potentially could cost nothing, but is unexpected and personal means a whole lot more.

Me & HID don't bother, don't be a sucker and save your cash.

 

[Sneds]

I think it's pretty overpriced, and over the top at times. But I'm not a cynic to the point that I refuse to partake.

Me and the missus will go out for a meal and I'll get a her a little something, but we won't get too worked up about it x

 

[Imurg]

She'll be at the In-Laws and I'll be at home! Half-term so she'll take The Boy up to see Granny'n'Granpa and I'll stay here working all week!

Very Romantic.

 

[jammydodger]

Load of old tosh , We've been married 22 years and have never gone in for Valentines day. Complete waste of money and i'm in total agreement with earlier posts. It is in no way romantic to be romantic when its expected of you.

If I want to get the missus some flowers i'll do it when I feel shes least expecting it. Chocolates ? she'd throw them in the bin. Perfume ? she doesnt wear it. Tacky underwear ? no thanks it chafes my thighs. You get the picture

 

[USER1999]

Nope, it is cobblers. Why pay twice the price to eat off half the menu? Add to that stupid booking times, and no, Mrs Mog and I will be eating in, with a nice bottle of Rioja. Married 20 years this year, never eaten out once on Feb 14. Total rip off. Not just my view either. Just can't justify it.

Might buy a card, but can't remember if it is my turn or not.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Never gone in for it apart from the first year we were going out (well I was young and in love back then - just old and still in love now). I love her everyday so why do I need a day full of overpriced rubbish to affirm this to anyone.

 

[CliveW]

I'll get a her a little something, but we won't get too worked up about it x

I'll get my other half a "Little Something" too...
and if she wears it, I will get worked up about it!

 

[pokerjoke]

Never gone in for it apart from the first year we were going out (well I was young and in love back then - just old and still in love now). I love her everyday so why do I need a day full of overpriced rubbish to affirm this to anyone.



The same as you buy an overpriced club just to affirm it doesnt improve your golf.

 

[Sneds]

How long before this thread merges into 'grumpies' x

 

[StuartD]

Doesn't exit in our house. It's better known as my Birthday.

 

[viscount17]

we went out for a meal for a while but decided that overpriced and over crowded restaurants weren't worth it.
I'll get her a card and buy her some flowers (but then I do every week).

same with b'days and christmas now. decide on something we can do together and take turns to book; so christmas was 'We Will Rock You'. next one is the soldiers at the Albert Hall, followed by Simply Red in Thetford Forest. Now need a show for next christmas - anyone seen Stomp?

 

[AuburnWarrior]

I've been thinking about getting the wife something special - maybe you guys can help........

Should I give her a pearl necklace on Valetine's Day????

She's never mentioned that she likes them so it'd be one hell of a surprise........

 

[USER1999]

Probably best to give it a miss.

 

[AuburnWarrior]

Damn!!!! I'd pinned all my hopes on that........

 

[Sneds]

anyone seen Stomp?

I personally haven't, but two members of my family went and they loved it. x

 

[Smiffy]

I'll give a her a little something, but she won't get too worked up about it x

Chuckle chuckle

 

[vig]

Normally we'd either dine out or one of us would cook a romantic meal (take it in turns) This however we are going to a wedding so it's win win. Saves me a packet

 

[drawboy]

I'm going to buy the one I love a dozen Srixon z-stars..ME.

 

[Smiffy]

I'm going to buy the one I love a dozen Srixon z-stars..ME.

I'd buy yourself a dozen red roses geezer.
They'll last longer