iainskea Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 Well chaps, yet another 14th Feb to put pressure on us all to deliver things we wouldn't do for ourselves I'll be spending it in Sydney, 'romantically' climbing the Sydney Harbor Bridge. I'll try an spot some Esprits while down South... What have you got planned? (now) Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advantage Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 Erm..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 Always a winner (yes, this is a hint darling) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winners Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 It's a quaint old tradition that has been hyjacked by card retailer, florists and confectioners and exploited by restaurants. So we feel guilty for not partaking in some way... Well I'll probably get the Mrs some roses and take her to see a film. Quote Look what Q's brought us. Isn't it nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 To my knowledge the tradition has always been the giving of cards/notes, obviously hallmark makes a pretty penny out of the day but I don't know if you can consider it a hijacked tradition so much as the card manufacturers taking advantage of tradition! Apparently there were a few St Valentines, the famous one that spurned our traditions was one in Rome in the times of Emperor Claudius who believed married men made rubbish soldiers and outlawed the marriage of young men. Bishop Valentine said marriage is all part of God's plan and continued to conduct marriages in secret. When he was found out he was thrown in jail before being beheaded whilst there he apparently fell in love with the jailer's daughter and on the eve of his execution he gave her a note which said "from your Valentine". Hence the tradition of love letters and cards Charming story really (and it's how I know, there are varying accounts if you google it like I did to check on the emperor) and actually you're right it has been hijacked by florists, restaurants etc but I guess we all need a day/time of year for business to boom! It's funny how religious holidays seem to be turned in to big business and the religion part dropped. St Valentine has been shunned for Cupid; the death of JC for the Eater bunny; the birth of JC for Santa. I'm not religous myself so I suppose for me I'm glad for the hijacking so I can enjoy the festivities too! (don't forget the flowers & the chocolates dear) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM mayevora Posted February 13, 2009 Gold FFM Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 (edited) Alternatively, I might plump for the gift wrapped WD40 and Tyre Gell option. Edited February 13, 2009 by mayesprit Quote Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk - that will teach us to keep mouth shut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obione Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 She will get the same as last year - me, I am just a miserable old.... Quote This book is guaranteed to NOT change your life…but it does mention a Lotus Esprit...To enjoy this masterpiece, download Martin now. Simples!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 I've been the perfect fella and sorted a card for her early. She's a lucky lady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM mayevora Posted February 13, 2009 Gold FFM Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 Quote Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk - that will teach us to keep mouth shut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winners Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 To my knowledge the tradition has always been the giving of cards/notes, obviously hallmark makes a pretty penny out of the day but I don't know if you can consider it a hijacked tradition so much as the card manufacturers taking advantage of tradition! Apparently there were a few St Valentines, the famous one that spurned our traditions was one in Rome in the times of Emperor Claudius who believed married men made rubbish soldiers and outlawed the marriage of young men. Bishop Valentine said marriage is all part of God's plan and continued to conduct marriages in secret. When he was found out he was thrown in jail before being beheaded whilst there he apparently fell in love with the jailer's daughter and on the eve of his execution he gave her a note which said "from your Valentine". Hence the tradition of love letters and cards Charming story really (and it's how I know, there are varying accounts if you google it like I did to check on the emperor) and actually you're right it has been hijacked by florists, restaurants etc but I guess we all need a day/time of year for business to boom! It's funny how religious holidays seem to be turned in to big business and the religion part dropped. St Valentine has been shunned for Cupid; the death of JC for the Eater bunny; the birth of JC for Santa. I'm not religous myself so I suppose for me I'm glad for the hijacking so I can enjoy the festivities too! (don't forget the flowers & the chocolates dear) My comments were tongue in cheak, but boy you girls bite. Quote Look what Q's brought us. Isn't it nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcan Grey Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 new girlfriend (where's that "i've got a new bird" thread?) is taking me out to a burlesque show. last time I was singled out in the audience and got my face smashed in some boobs and the top of my head licked! Quote Travis Vulcan Grey 89SE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Sparky Posted February 13, 2009 Gold FFM Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 Yeah, but what happened at the show? Quote British Fart to Florida, Nude to New York, Dunce to Denmark, Numpty to Newfoundland. And Shitfaced Silly Sod to Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfitz981 Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 Travis now that is how you are supposed to celebrate V-day!! LOL I am taking my finace to dinner at capital grille then to a concert...the bloodhound gang...lol...she has no idea what she is in for. Should be a fun night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangel Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 I'm sorted, I treated her a tank of optimax and a full wash at the local hand car wash, she loved the rub down from all those blokes!!! Oh yeah, I bought the bird some Donna karan underwear too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 Well I have received something TODAY And it's not that I am ungrateful, but, today is the 13th and not the 14th, and they have signed their name too Quote Just because you can, does'nt mean you should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advantage Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 (edited) (edit to obscure the rudey word a bit more!) Edited February 14, 2009 by GKP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Owners Fem Slave Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 lol i'll be doing nowt....... will receive nowt....... no one to send owt too........lol its just another day....... hugsss to everyone else who won't be getting owt today...... i have plenty of hugs to go round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket63 Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 Happy Valentines Purza. Quote Caught between a rock and a hard place in a catch 22 situation, So its 6 of one and half a dozen of the other. Your damned if you do, but your damned if you don't so shut your cock!!!!!!!!!!! Lotus Espirt Turbo S3 Lotus Esprit S4 Lotus Elise S2 Sport 130 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Owners Fem Slave Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 awww hugsssss thankyou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 Me and Vicki are celebrating!!!! ...our mate lou's birthday. Valantines day to me means nothing at all. There's guys i work with that do the whole deal: Flowers, chocolates, table for two etc every year, but as we buy chocolates and have tables for two all year round, i don't really see the point of booking somewhere fully booked for a change. Our valantine plan is fancy dress to pub, mates birthday, people stay over, breakfast in town tomorrow, curry tomorrow night. Avoiding like the plague those folk that never normally go out, struggling to strike up conversation with each other cause there's no telly or kids in the background... I am currently sporting the gayest moustache you have ever seen, i have spent the last five weeks all beardy and shaved it off last night. I'm going as a kinda 'Paul Rutherford' style 1980's homosexual. Perhaps pics will appear tomorrow. living the vanaltine dream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advantage Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 Tsk, typical Elise driver..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 Paul doesn't work in IT! Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcan Grey Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 Travis now that is how you are supposed to celebrate V-day!! LOL It got better... After the show we ended up at a strip club in Denver. My friend texted me that he was going to a strip club, and my date wanted to go... So we met up with two of my friends, and my date paid for all of us to get in, my friend Jason bought the drinks, and I handed out $1's for her to go get some attention from the girls on stage. And she doesn't believe in Valentines day either! Quote Travis Vulcan Grey 89SE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rens914 Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 (edited) I believe i don't understand things anymore valentine is for secret lovers not for your partner or wife buy anything you like everyday but don't buy something for valentine the only people buying there partner something with valentine (and not on other days) are non creative, non original and gready people yep been happily married for 26 years and give lots of preasents BUT NOT FOR VALENTINE !@#$%^&*()_ rens Edited February 15, 2009 by rens914 Quote researche is something i do when i don't know what the hell i'm doing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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