Archive through February 06, 2003
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Archive through February 06, 2003
Nightcrawler | Wednesday, February 05, 2003 - 08:33 pm     ok here the ? with feb. 14th coming up what would you like to get from your DH or boyfriend or who ever is in your life right now. I allways seem to get Bookie the same kinda thing every year and need some ideas If Bookie would read this and wants to tell me what to get her that would be very helpful. |
Suitsmefine | Wednesday, February 05, 2003 - 08:49 pm     Well NC, My DH has bought me a rosebush every year for the past 5 years, I LOVE THEM! If Bookie likes plants You might consider that, Plus they don't die like the cut flowers . She will think of you with every bloom! |
Mygetaway | Wednesday, February 05, 2003 - 11:15 pm     You know, it may sound simple, but sometimes I'm just as happy with a card (and something hand written inside it) as I would be with something fancy. Of course not everyone might share that sentiment, so that's probably not much help. |
Fabnsab | Thursday, February 06, 2003 - 01:22 am     I usually prefer a lovely evening out versus a gift. A nice dinner and some other activity works for me. My husband has taken me to one of the hotels with kitchenettes where he had dinner made. That way it was a complete surprise.He had rose petals and clandles all over. Never underestimate the power of the little blue box. Any woman loves a gift from Tiffany&Co. They have their signature charm bracelet that is very affordable and oh so pretty. Have a great time, whatever you decide to do. |
Curiouscat | Thursday, February 06, 2003 - 04:10 am     Since Valentine's Day lands on a Friday this year (Saturday next year) a romantic weekend getaway would be great. A cozy room with a fireplace and maybe a jacuzzi. The place would be in the country where there's winter activities to do during the day like cross country skiing, snowshoeing or dog sledding. Or if the great outdoors isn't her cup of tea, an inn instead in a small town with antique and other special little shops to browse through. |
Teatime | Thursday, February 06, 2003 - 04:23 am     I love it when I come downstairs in the morning and there's a card propped up on the table. Mr. Tea leaves really early, and this gesture means a lot to me because it makes the whole day special from the start. |
Sadiesmom | Thursday, February 06, 2003 - 05:00 am     Thoughtfulness and respect which could be shown by not being deliberately rude in front of friends, remembering birthdays, remembering what is liked and disliked. All that is ever needed is a card with a hand written approriate thought rather than a canned sentiment. I knwo that is hard for people to understand what that means, something like 'I love you because of ......' filling it in with something the spouse does, not what they look like or what they wear. Like laughs funny, remembers that you like, or is nice to your parents or anything personal and meaningful to the two of you. What you don't write is something inappropriate as some one once wrote 'I will love you forever and make up for the past' about a month before they left to live with someone else. ??? Some people are weird that way. LOL This was a true story, I have seen the card. |
Weenerlobo | Thursday, February 06, 2003 - 05:19 am     Nightcrawler - for years, every Valentine's Day, my husband would arrange for a group of Sweet Adelines to show up at my office and serenade me. It never cost very much and was always a sure way to put a smile on my face. |
Djgirl5235 | Thursday, February 06, 2003 - 05:38 am     I've actually been thinking about this this week, and told my bf last night that all I wanted this year was a card that he had taken the time to really look through to find the perfect one. He has a hard time writing out his feelings, and usually the cards that I get are kind of corny, so all I want is a nice romantic card. We're low on money this year, so I'm writing him a poem, and buying a blank card to write other thoughts in - I'm the literary one in the relationship!!! For me, it's not the gift itself, but the love that effort that goes into it. As my bf has a really hard time shopping (note - phobia), the fact that it might take him 1/2 an hour to find the perfect card means more to me than anything he could get me (unless it's my engagement ring, but as I said, we're low on funds right now)since I know what he went through to get it for me! |
Squaredsc | Thursday, February 06, 2003 - 05:47 am     night, here are my . i always like a nice card and a dinner out at a resteraunt, or just an evening away from the kids. and the dinner doesn't have to be fancy just good food and good atmosphere, and no kids. good luck. |
Texannie | Thursday, February 06, 2003 - 05:49 am     Suits..what a wonderful idea!! Don't give her nasty lingerie (unless she is really likes it) cause in reality, that's really a gift for you. Something that shows you thought about it, not that you rushed out got something just cause it was Valentine's day and you had to. What are her hobbies? Is there a play/musical coming up that you get tickets for? |
Lizadee | Thursday, February 06, 2003 - 06:28 am     Wonder if maybe we can get some ideas from the men to help me think of something that my DH would like He always sends me flowers at work and we usually go out to dinner |
Ddr1135 | Thursday, February 06, 2003 - 06:52 am     Lizadee....nasty lingerie Nightcrawler, if there is something she collects, adding to her collection might be a good gift. I collect crosses and just love it when I receive one as a gift. |
Grooch | Thursday, February 06, 2003 - 07:04 am     I think she would like some Nascar memorbilia.  |
Lizadee | Thursday, February 06, 2003 - 07:07 am     Ddr1135 & Grooch you guys crack me up |
Suitsmefine | Thursday, February 06, 2003 - 07:13 am     LOL, Grooch!!! NC, also with Bookie "expecting" She might really like You getting a nice bottle of massage oil and giving her an all over body massage! I know I loved those when I was expecting our babies. |
Babyruth | Thursday, February 06, 2003 - 07:49 am     My favorite, most romantic valentine was a couple of sheets of nice stationery with a handwritten list: 100 Reasons Why I Love You It's amazing to realize how much my sweetheart notices, likes and appreciates even the littlest, seemingly silly things about me. |
Zachsmom | Thursday, February 06, 2003 - 08:26 am     Write her a love letter and on valentines day when the two of you are alone..read it to her..talk about the times you are together..and how you love to look at her when she doesn't think you are watching..and how amazed your life is complete and fullfilled just by having her beside you..and how incredible her love is to you and it shows by looking into your child(ren)s eyes.. get sappy..but honest sappy.. |
Mamaanja | Thursday, February 06, 2003 - 08:29 am     The absolute best gift my husband could give me for Valentine's Day would be to thoroughly clean our house, from top to bottom, and declutter his part of the closet and office. I know, I'm a huge romantic. |
Zachsmom | Thursday, February 06, 2003 - 08:35 am     but Mamaanja..if umm..your husband does the above..umm...ahh..how do I put this..wouldn't you break out the ..ummm..nasty lingerie ? so there would be "romance"? |
Teatime | Thursday, February 06, 2003 - 08:41 am     Handwritten anything turns me to mush every time. I love all these ideas. (heading out now to begin my own list of "100 Reasons Why I Love Mr. Tea") =) |
Wink | Thursday, February 06, 2003 - 08:42 am     Zachsmom will you be my valentine? |
Max | Thursday, February 06, 2003 - 08:44 am     Well, I don't currently have a significant other, but here are my thoughts anyway. The biggest plus is to do something, anything, that is from the heart. That means, it's something that he thought of all on his own without asking 20 questions for the 2 weeks prior to the event about what I wanted to receive or do. If he loves me (or is in heavy like), he should have some idea of what would please me. It doesn't have to be something big. A single rose with a heartfelt, handwritten note is wonderful. My ex was really good at stuff like this before we got married and even a few years after. Then, he got lazy and started doing things like waiting until Valentines Day arrived, then asking me what I'd like to do. Of course, by then you couldn't get near a good restaurant and anything he might have purchased would have been last-minute and out of obligation, not thoughtfulness. And, I don't think Valentines Day is just for men to give to women, either. I think it should go both ways. Of course, that is what would irk me even more with my ex 'cause I spent a lot of time thinking of something he'd like or making something special for him and he hardly thought about me at all. Guess that's why he's an ex! LOL |
Marysafan | Thursday, February 06, 2003 - 08:49 am     Our entire engagement and much of our early marriage was through the mail. At the time it was difficult, but now we have a written record of those times. If the house ever catches on fire...those are the first things I would save. We never celebrated Valentines Day, as it was nearly impossible to make sure Valentines were received on the right day...and later decided we didn't need a mandated day to express our love. We say things in writing that we don't speak. My husband never says the things he said in those letters...but he tells me he loves me everyday in some little way. Nightcrawler, if you haven't ever written Bookie a love letter...now is the time. She will be able to keep it always. |
Wcv63 | Thursday, February 06, 2003 - 08:54 am     I know I always get teary eyed when my DH does something that actually takes some time. Doing the laundry, cleaning the bathroom, renting a movie for the two of us to enjoy together, running out to buy me a daiquiri to enjoy while we snuggle on the couch. Nothing says love as loudly as a clean toilet. I'm not kidding. |
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