― Sarah McLusky (coco), Monday, 10 February 2003 14:59 (twenty-two years ago)
My bf might be getting me some sort of jewelry. There are lots of stereotypical male to female presents... Maybe I could cook him dinner? But he gets nervous when I cook because I don't do it the way he likes (he cooks all our meals). Hmm...
― Sarah McLusky (coco), Monday, 10 February 2003 15:08 (twenty-two years ago)
― Archel (Archel), Monday, 10 February 2003 15:08 (twenty-two years ago)
― Sarah McLusky (coco), Monday, 10 February 2003 15:09 (twenty-two years ago)
― Graham (graham), Monday, 10 February 2003 15:11 (twenty-two years ago)
She also disdains jewelery and cut flowers. Come football season, she tells me that if I'm going to spend that much on football (Sunday Ticket), I’m going to watch football.
Of course, this means that when it’s time to actually buy her a gift, it better be good.
― No One (SiggyBaby), Monday, 10 February 2003 15:21 (twenty-two years ago)
― Sarah McLusky (coco), Monday, 10 February 2003 15:24 (twenty-two years ago)
― No One (SiggyBaby), Monday, 10 February 2003 15:29 (twenty-two years ago)
I dunno, I'd consider it a personal present and wouldn't ask the interweb anywhere else apart from eBay.
eBay.
Why am I here? I could be bidding on some duct tape!!!!
― Sarah (starry), Monday, 10 February 2003 15:31 (twenty-two years ago)
― Sarah McLusky (coco), Monday, 10 February 2003 15:33 (twenty-two years ago)
We won't be having a romantic night on the day, as my parents will be arriving for the weekend :0(
― Vicky (Vicky), Monday, 10 February 2003 15:33 (twenty-two years ago)
― Sarah McLusky (coco), Monday, 10 February 2003 15:35 (twenty-two years ago)
I have bought a small selection of the usual valentine's commercialised rubbish - a pair of boxer shorts which say something about him being hot stuff (this makes me laugh quite a lot, for some reason), a big heart-shaped slab of chocolate from Thornton's onto which I have iced a saucy message, a book of Purple Ronnie Lurve Poems, a CD he wanted (okay, Thin Lizzy is not romantic, but anyway), a coffee mug onto which I've had a photo of us printed (is anyone actually vomiting from all the tweeness of this yet?!) Bugger off, we're happy. :)
I'm cooking romantic-dinner-for-two-at-home. Deciding on menu tonight. I have a bottle of champagne in the fridge, but The Bloke does not drink champagne as it is far too girly, therefore I will probably end up sinking the whole bottle on Friday night and it'll all go downhill from there I expect. Last year we ended up chasing each other around the garden at midnight, having a waterbomb fight.
― C J (C J), Monday, 10 February 2003 15:36 (twenty-two years ago)
― stolenbus. (stolenbus), Monday, 10 February 2003 16:43 (twenty-two years ago)
― jel -- (jel), Monday, 10 February 2003 16:44 (twenty-two years ago)
― Sarah (starry), Monday, 10 February 2003 16:44 (twenty-two years ago)
― Sarah (starry), Monday, 10 February 2003 16:45 (twenty-two years ago)
― No One (SiggyBaby), Monday, 10 February 2003 16:47 (twenty-two years ago)
― lyra (lyra), Monday, 10 February 2003 17:11 (twenty-two years ago)
― alix (alix), Monday, 10 February 2003 17:48 (twenty-two years ago)
Soufflé de sole et coquilles St Jacques au fumet de Gewüztraminer et brunoise de legumes(a scallop mousse wrapped with sole fillets in a white wine, diced vegetable and cream sauce)
Noix d’agneau rôtie aux olives(Roasted lamb chumps with black olive juice)
Skewered, marinated exotic fruits on a bed of iced rice pudding glazed with a sabayon
(not sure about the pud yet, may change that to something else)
Sound okay?
― C J (C J), Monday, 10 February 2003 17:51 (twenty-two years ago)
― alix (alix), Monday, 10 February 2003 17:53 (twenty-two years ago)
Dinner sounds good though...
― Archel (Archel), Monday, 10 February 2003 17:54 (twenty-two years ago)
― Graham (graham), Monday, 10 February 2003 17:55 (twenty-two years ago)
― No One (SiggyBaby), Monday, 10 February 2003 17:57 (twenty-two years ago)
― Sarah (starry), Monday, 10 February 2003 17:57 (twenty-two years ago)
― Chris V. (Chris V), Monday, 10 February 2003 17:57 (twenty-two years ago)
― Chris V. (Chris V), Monday, 10 February 2003 18:02 (twenty-two years ago)
― Ned Raggett (Ned), Monday, 10 February 2003 18:05 (twenty-two years ago)
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000002PHV.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg
― Chris V. (Chris V), Monday, 10 February 2003 18:05 (twenty-two years ago)
― Ally (mlescaut), Monday, 10 February 2003 19:15 (twenty-two years ago)
― BurmaKitty (BurmaKitty), Tuesday, 11 February 2003 02:34 (twenty-two years ago)
Won't he be surprised!
― Millar (Millar), Tuesday, 11 February 2003 02:40 (twenty-two years ago)
And I've yet to decide what to get them. Sheesh. I guess I need to get my butt in gear. Suggestions?
― I'm Passing Open Windows (Ms Laura), Tuesday, 11 February 2003 03:29 (twenty-two years ago)
My girlfriend asked for nothing so therefore I am getting her a card with an adorable little kitten on it.
― Sterling Clover (s_clover), Tuesday, 11 February 2003 04:27 (twenty-two years ago)
You do if you want to keep on dating them! -- BurmaKitty (burmakitt...), February 11th, 2003.
So does this mean that a present of some variety for someone that one has been kind of casually seeing for the better part of five months is obligatory or more likely to weird them out?
― -M, Tuesday, 11 February 2003 05:37 (twenty-two years ago)
Alternative question: Being on stage and calling someone on a cell phone to have the audience yell 'happy _____ day' at them, classic or dud?
― Jordan (Jordan), Tuesday, 11 February 2003 07:39 (twenty-two years ago)
Say "Happy Valentine's Day; lemme take you out to dinner" and then go to a semi-but-not-freakishly upscale place. It's a romantic but still fairly noncommital gesture.
― Jody Beth Rosen (Jody Beth Rosen), Tuesday, 11 February 2003 07:45 (twenty-two years ago)
― Sarah McLusky (coco), Tuesday, 11 February 2003 14:09 (twenty-two years ago)
― Tom (Groke), Tuesday, 11 February 2003 14:18 (twenty-two years ago)
― Sarah (starry), Tuesday, 11 February 2003 14:21 (twenty-two years ago)
But the problem comes in with them insisting on paying for you, and causing a FITE.
― Ally (mlescaut), Tuesday, 11 February 2003 14:34 (twenty-two years ago)
― Aaron W (Aaron W), Wednesday, 12 February 2003 16:48 (twenty-two years ago)
― Sarah McLusky (coco), Wednesday, 12 February 2003 16:52 (twenty-two years ago)
― Aaron W (Aaron W), Wednesday, 12 February 2003 16:56 (twenty-two years ago)
― Sarah McL (coco), Wednesday, 12 February 2003 17:00 (twenty-two years ago)
― jel -- (jel), Wednesday, 12 February 2003 17:01 (twenty-two years ago)
(I am SO pushing to be included on the Bad Advice ILX Gave Me thread!)
― Nick A. (Nick A.), Wednesday, 12 February 2003 17:02 (twenty-two years ago)
The plant idea might be nice. I think the only thing she collects are clothes and that's something hard to pick out for her. What DO you give to the girl who already has everything?
― Aaron W (Aaron W), Wednesday, 12 February 2003 17:15 (twenty-two years ago)
― Sarah McLusky (coco), Wednesday, 12 February 2003 17:16 (twenty-two years ago)
― accentmonkey (accentmonkey), Saturday, 20 January 2007 11:18 (eighteen years ago)
(One of the things I aim to do at work today is see if we're still trying to sell Advent calendars. I'll buy them myself if it gets them off the shelf.)
― Tep (ktepi), Saturday, 20 January 2007 11:22 (eighteen years ago)
Actually, some sort of two-week countdown to Valentine's Day calendar, with a little sweet in each day, and then a real present behind the last day, would be very cute.
I'm making myself ill now. Time to go.
― accentmonkey (accentmonkey), Saturday, 20 January 2007 11:25 (eighteen years ago)
But holidays are supposed to a time for things out of the ordinary.
― Ms Misery (MissMiseryTX), Saturday, 20 January 2007 18:36 (eighteen years ago)
― milo z (mlp), Saturday, 20 January 2007 18:38 (eighteen years ago)
― Ms Misery (MissMiseryTX), Saturday, 20 January 2007 18:51 (eighteen years ago)
― mookieproof (mookieproof), Saturday, 20 January 2007 19:01 (eighteen years ago)
For better or worse, the advent calendars were gone, replaced by Sweettart Conversation Hearts and cardboard shamrocks.
― Tep (ktepi), Saturday, 20 January 2007 20:30 (eighteen years ago)
― lyra (lyra), Sunday, 21 January 2007 00:49 (eighteen years ago)
::twee alert::ok, so i just met her saturday and we went on a great date last night, but i'm pretty broke and can't cook for shit. should i invite her for a day of exploring the different parks in town (we're in prague and have both only been here for a month)? i think i also might get her a flower to wear in her hair.
― Fetchboy, Tuesday, 10 February 2009 17:37 (sixteen years ago)
Yeah, that sounds good. Not sure about the flower though...
― jel --, Tuesday, 10 February 2009 17:40 (sixteen years ago)
I would find the flower an excellent little addition, sounds like a fun day!
― she started dancing to that (Finefinemusic), Tuesday, 10 February 2009 17:50 (sixteen years ago)
I got mine a book about Irish league soccer, which I hope he hasn't read yet. There's no asking without giving the answer away, though.
― How can there be male ladybugs? (Laurel), Tuesday, 10 February 2009 17:52 (sixteen years ago)
flower is a cute idea but dont do it
― s1ocki, Tuesday, 10 February 2009 17:57 (sixteen years ago)
She might be allergic (well she will be if life really does follow the plot of 'quirky' rom-coms)
― jel --, Tuesday, 10 February 2009 18:01 (sixteen years ago)
what if i let her pick it out?
― Fetchboy, Tuesday, 10 February 2009 18:02 (sixteen years ago)
what if she doesnt want to walk around with a flower in her hair but does because she thinks you want her to and it is awk... that would be my fear
― s1ocki, Tuesday, 10 February 2009 18:05 (sixteen years ago)
its like what if she showed up with a jaunty beret and made you wear it
just like in 'quirky' rom coms!
― jel --, Tuesday, 10 February 2009 18:07 (sixteen years ago)
well, i certainly don't want this turning into a meg ryan event. i'll consider your advice.
― Fetchboy, Tuesday, 10 February 2009 18:11 (sixteen years ago)
I think I'm getting a lint roller for valentines day
― cool app (uh oh I'm having a fantasy), Tuesday, 10 February 2009 18:13 (sixteen years ago)
i'll be getting myself some cans of beer and a take out :(
roll on sunday
― not_goodwin, Tuesday, 10 February 2009 18:44 (sixteen years ago)
"Here is an orchid for your tresses, my dear.""And for your tête, a jaunty beret!""And now for you, my darling, my EUROS! ALL of my EUROS!"*boards scooter, throws euros in air*
― i'm shy (Abbott), Tuesday, 10 February 2009 18:56 (sixteen years ago)
I think the flower idea is nice.
<3 abbott
― if you like it then you shoulda put a donk on it (bernard snowy), Tuesday, 10 February 2009 18:57 (sixteen years ago)
I think my gf and I are just gonna have a nice picnic somewhere if the weather stays nice. better than the other ideas I came up with, which were mostly just elaborate puns on her name (note to self: don't brainstorm valentine's gifts while high)
― if you like it then you shoulda put a donk on it (bernard snowy), Tuesday, 10 February 2009 18:58 (sixteen years ago)
a picnic would be perfect if it weren't so cold. then again, she's swedish. maybe it wouldnt phase her.
― Fetchboy, Tuesday, 10 February 2009 19:03 (sixteen years ago)
Do you know what is he best Valentine's gift and also one of the best ways to get oral sex? Clean her (or your) entire goddamned house. Or even just do the dishes. Trust me.
― i'm shy (Abbott), Tuesday, 10 February 2009 19:05 (sixteen years ago)
I'm getting my gal an ice cream maker! We both win and get delicious ice cream and can make our own crazy combinations! Mint and Pom ice cream here we come!
I would have to say no on the flower issue. Perhaps you can just give her a nice flower and hope she puts it in her hair?
Cleaning is a really great idea! Everyone appreciates it!
― waxy tears (gustywindsmayexist), Tuesday, 10 February 2009 19:08 (sixteen years ago)
If you have mad bank and you don't like cleaning you could hire a maid to clean.
― i'm shy (Abbott), Tuesday, 10 February 2009 19:10 (sixteen years ago)
so.. all the girls so far have said yes to the flower, and the boys are hating? allergies shmallergies, you can toss it on the ground if it is a problem. goodbye $3.
my friend is getting married on valentine's day so that'll take up most of the day but depending on how drunk we are, a blowjob will have to suffice. spent too much $$$ on the wedding as it is! besides, who doesn't love great head?
― she started dancing to that (Finefinemusic), Tuesday, 10 February 2009 19:12 (sixteen years ago)
Wait, she's the only one giving out bjs, yes?
― i'm shy (Abbott), Tuesday, 10 February 2009 19:13 (sixteen years ago)
(I was really drunk on my wedding night & I feel asleep in the middle of sexy happenings. ;_;)
― i'm shy (Abbott), Tuesday, 10 February 2009 19:14 (sixteen years ago)
I was also really drunk and took off my dress as soon as I got in the door, ate some dinner I'd brought home from the reception with my hands because I didn't have any cutlery and then passed out on top of the bed still in my bra/spanx. We were up from 5:00a.m. on the day of until 3:00 the next morning so sexy happenings where pretty much never in the cards.
― Too Into Dancing to Argue (ENBB), Tuesday, 10 February 2009 19:19 (sixteen years ago)
ps - get a flower and let her decide whether it goes in the hair or not. Either way the bloom will be a nice touch.
otm
― horseshoe, Tuesday, 10 February 2009 19:22 (sixteen years ago)
oh I meant my present to my boyfriend Abbott! I hope the bride finds something else to occupy her wedding night..
― she started dancing to that (Finefinemusic), Tuesday, 10 February 2009 20:01 (sixteen years ago)
I bought her a food dehydrator, which I already gave and which she loved. There will also be fine chocolates and flowers.
― kingkongvsgodzilla, Tuesday, 10 February 2009 20:10 (sixteen years ago)
I also got my girlfriend a tiny card from the worlds smallest post office! so cute. We're going to a dogfish head vegan beer dinner in south philadelphia too! excitement!
― waxy tears (gustywindsmayexist), Tuesday, 10 February 2009 22:07 (sixteen years ago)
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Man, srsly, is *this* why guys never do anythign sweet/twee/thoughtful for their ladies, because you all overthink everything and think things are bad ideas?
;_;
― one art, please (Trayce), Tuesday, 10 February 2009 22:49 (sixteen years ago)
nah usually cos we forget or are in love with someone else
― Local Garda, Tuesday, 10 February 2009 22:51 (sixteen years ago)
Also:
OMG I CANNOT STRESS ENOUGH MENFOLK IF YOU DO THIS YOU WILL GET BJS FOREVER WHY DO NONE OF YOU UNDERSTAND THIS OMG.
― one art, please (Trayce), Tuesday, 10 February 2009 22:52 (sixteen years ago)
http://www.doubleviking.com/gw/videogamequotes/pic7.jpg
L-R: Abbott's husband, Abbott
― Charlie Rose Nylund, Tuesday, 10 February 2009 23:53 (sixteen years ago)
Also pictured: their racecar bed; foliage
― Charlie Rose Nylund, Tuesday, 10 February 2009 23:55 (sixteen years ago)
overheard on the street today, man talking loudly into his cellphone: "dude, michell's boobs are so big! i've been to three stores and they didn't have her size!"
― ian, Wednesday, 11 February 2009 05:02 (sixteen years ago)
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lol
― max, Wednesday, 11 February 2009 05:07 (sixteen years ago)
― Too Into Dancing to Argue (ENBB)
lol this is why our wedding will be tiny and why i'm letting the MIL do most of the organising (backyard ceremony, no fancy dress, dinner at a restaurant, 15 guests) - i watched my best friend go thru about 12 months of full-on stress planning her wedding and decided NO THANKS. i would actually like to not be so stressed and tired at the end of day that i can't have sexy-time w/my new hubby.
― just1n3, Wednesday, 11 February 2009 05:10 (sixteen years ago)
Just don't drink way more than you normally would. (One of my friend's gifts was a $250 bar tab between him, me, & the wedding party, like five people. And who am I to turn down free drinks? Oh. A sane person.)
― i'm shy (Abbott), Wednesday, 11 February 2009 05:28 (sixteen years ago)
i pretty much haven't really been a drinker for about a year - i seem to have lost my taste for it - so hopefully that wont be a problem!
― just1n3, Wednesday, 11 February 2009 05:53 (sixteen years ago)
Oh there wasn't really stress on the day - it was a blast. We were up that late celebrating with friends many of whom came from far away and will most likely never all be in the same room ever again. It was pretty much the best party I've ever been to. We knew sexy time was never going to happen but didn't mind because we have plenty of time for that ;-).
― Too Into Dancing to Argue (ENBB), Wednesday, 11 February 2009 06:02 (sixteen years ago)