VALENTINES DAY

jonas says on Feb 12, 2008, 20:59:

OK CG with all respect, do people in Colombia that do not work in the flower business know what valentines day means? (Because I was hoping to save about 100k)

What I have, I do not want to lose, but Where I am I do not want to stay, but those I love, I do not want to leave, but those I know I no longer want to see, but Where I die, I do not want to go;I want to stay where I have never been

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CatGirl says on Feb 12, 2008, 21:10:

Haha...But Valentines is not all about flowers and chocolate. It's also about getting someones attention that stole your heart. Getting a box of chocolate or flowers is pretty much "common" blahhh
Maybe someone has a good story.....

Or maybe they can steal some ideas

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CatGirl says on Feb 12, 2008, 21:11:

PS - I have a couple good ones, but I would break the rules jajaja

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Monpirri says on Feb 12, 2008, 21:24:

This is a really good post but I have to go to bed.

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CatGirl says on Feb 12, 2008, 21:31:

jajaja...well, think on it. I might put one up too.

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travelingirl says on Feb 12, 2008, 21:33:

Ooo, this is a good post. I'll be interested to hear some of the answers. Sorry, Cat, but I don't have anything truly amazing to add.

Around her hair she wore a yellow ribbon...

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travelingirl says on Feb 12, 2008, 21:34:

And, Cat, how would your ideas break the rules?

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CatGirl says on Feb 12, 2008, 21:39:

Uhhh. well. Not ideas. Just things I have done as a Valentines suprise - Dont ask PM me

Secret Squirrel OUT

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goin_south says on Feb 12, 2008, 21:42:

please be respectful?
have you forgotten where you're at??
jajjj!
in the ... base... ment.

..... leavin louisiana in the broad day light

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houstongal says on Feb 12, 2008, 21:43:

I can't think of anything off the top of my head either. Must be because after Christmas and my birthday in December, Feb 14 is just too soon for something ultra romantic.

As much as I love flowers, I hate the idea of anyone giving me flowers when they're the most expensive. And I'm not a chocolate lover and dislike crowded restaurants. I would rather celebrate it on a different day away from all of the crowds and price gouging.

jejeje.....I am SO not very romantic!

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CatGirl says on Feb 12, 2008, 21:46:

Well, thanks for trying....the post is asking for things you have done or others have done for you. Not what you want...or ideas.

Looking for REAL stuff.

I have several ones, but I must not be the only one. You guys arent bunch of duds are you??

I know someone is creative out there!

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MitchAlvarez says on Feb 12, 2008, 21:52:

with my ex i went to a really romantic resort called "casa del campo" in la romana, dominican republic. they have very nice honeymoon type rooms. well i got one of those with the whole room full of rose petals. nice romantic music in the back ground. of course the jacuzzi, champagne, oils, whip cream and well u know....... lots of sweet love making.

romance romance that would probably be the best i guess.

ive had some fun ones but i like that one.

"Ingrid callate la jeta!! Stay in France"

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CatGirl says on Feb 12, 2008, 21:53:

HG: No one has ever done anything creative to get your attention on Valentines? That is hard to believe girlfriend...Hmmm

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goin_south says on Feb 12, 2008, 22:04:

a different day away from all of the crowds?? .. Hg.. well, that's pretty darn romantic...
You're stealing my idea away now.. how 'bout future? Cg..
'a V_D all her own... the day her feet touch american (north, of course!) soil...?
and, nothing,.. nada... before.. nunca,.. not even a yellow rose in Pasto on Thursday. At best... a picture photo brushed on msn... sorry.

This has gotta end.
Soon!

..... leavin louisiana in the broad day light

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CatGirl says on Feb 12, 2008, 22:09:

Well, you can always write her a Valentines card, give it to her when she arrives - make sure it reads TODAY is Valentines for US ;)

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goin_south says on Feb 12, 2008, 22:12:

jajj,,... like you think all the colombianitas don't know feb 14 is V-D?
but, ... she agrees...

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travelingirl says on Feb 12, 2008, 22:13:

Wow, Mitch! You really went all out that Valentine's Day! Did you go to the Dominican Republic for just V-Day or was this a vacation as well?

Sorry, Cat... I guess all my ex's have been duds so I have no good stories. I had a guy cook me spaghetti once. He thought he was Mr. Romantic for doing that too. lol

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CatGirl says on Feb 12, 2008, 22:13:

Mitch: i went to a really romantic resort called "casa del campo" in la romana, dominican republic. they have very nice honeymoon type rooms. well i got one of those with the whole room full of rose petals. nice romantic music in the back ground. of course the jacuzz ...

That's what I'm talking about ;)

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CatGirl says on Feb 12, 2008, 22:17:

ONE OF KITTYS VALENTINES GIFTS
I will share one thing I did for someone to tell them how special they were to me.
I sent an anonymous letter to my bf - an invitation to meet a special someone somewhere. I signed it with a fantasy name I cannot post here.

Anyways, I set everything up for a romantic get away. I dressed for the part...the whole shabang. It cost about as much as flowers - but more personal and creative
He had no idea...but he definitely had a fantasy fullfilled ;).

Anyone else?

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goin_south says on Feb 12, 2008, 22:19:

.... and some great big MFDoobies to blow along with the rest of the scene!!

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CatGirl says on Feb 12, 2008, 22:20:

GS jajaja ???? - you smoking those??
- just lots of thoughtful fun. Nothing like getting an invite and going to a special place afterwork ;)

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travelingirl says on Feb 12, 2008, 22:21:

Cat, your romantic getaway sounds like fun! I'm sure the bf loved it. :) Hopefully he did something for you too. ha

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goin_south says on Feb 12, 2008, 22:23:

not tonight.. and not last night.. and not tomorrow night....;-)... however,...

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CatGirl says on Feb 12, 2008, 22:24:

TG: Oh yes! He brought his gift to me with him. He always went over the top with jewelry. We were a very serious couple though...not just dating.

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travelingirl says on Feb 12, 2008, 22:25:

HA! That reminds me... did you ever see the SNL skit with Andy Samberg and Justin Timberlake?

Around her hair she wore a yellow ribbon...

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travelingirl says on Feb 12, 2008, 22:28:

Around her hair she wore a yellow ribbon...

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CatGirl says on Feb 12, 2008, 22:30:

TG: OK pleeeze dont tell me this is a real music group...

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travelingirl says on Feb 12, 2008, 22:31:

No, not a real group....just a funny skit on SNL.

Around her hair she wore a yellow ribbon...

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CatGirl says on Feb 12, 2008, 22:32:

Thank Dawg!! it is hillarious

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houstongal says on Feb 12, 2008, 22:35:

That's hysterical TG.

Kind of reminds me of something the TV show "Flight of the Conchords" would've done.

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CatGirl says on Feb 12, 2008, 22:48:

I love the Flight of the Conchords!! I'm going to New Zealand. Ciao

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kalder says on Feb 13, 2008, 05:06:

I'm as romantic as a chair.

"kalder- have you ever had a woman?"--Sam Salmon

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slguy says on Feb 13, 2008, 05:37:

My eldest son was conceived aboard my then-sailboat sailing the Abacos, in the Bahamas, one Valentine's day.

Does that count?

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CatGirl says on Feb 13, 2008, 06:20:

Yep ;) Muy Romantico

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houstongal says on Feb 13, 2008, 06:35:

OK CG, I've thought about this and I really can't think of anything to add. I guess Valentine's Day for me just hasn't been very romantic! :-(

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goin_south says on Feb 13, 2008, 07:17:

okay... maybe one yellow rose.
por que amarillo?
because it's her color!

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msaucey says on Feb 13, 2008, 09:08:

The most romantic thing....

I gave one of my honies an IOU... lol....

I don't do Valentine's on Valentine's.... I like to wait until after...

And isn't Valentine's in Colombia in September.... Dia de amor y amistad....

The trouble about trying to make yourself stupider than you really are is that you very often succeed. - CS Lewis

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msaucey says on Feb 13, 2008, 09:12:

This year I bought my partner Lift Tickets... and she'll be making us a nice dinner at home...

She's going to be pissed, since we said we weren't going to get anything for each other... But, that's good, leads to a good fight and then a good make-up.... lol... actually, I'm sure she'll be plesantly surprised..

Besides, I'm a cheap bastard and I got a good deal on 6 tickets... The price I paid brought a smile to my face... and with this type of present we both benefit....

The trouble about trying to make yourself stupider than you really are is that you very often succeed. - CS Lewis

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msaucey says on Feb 13, 2008, 09:12:

Too much romance kills it....

The trouble about trying to make yourself stupider than you really are is that you very often succeed. - CS Lewis

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Monpirri says on Feb 13, 2008, 09:19:

We went to the zoo and enjoyed a romantic dinner for two at home and then we took pictures.

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houstongal says on Feb 13, 2008, 09:47:

Sounds like a lovely day Monpirri! Quite amusing that you took pictures at home versus the zoo! ;-)

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houstongal says on Feb 13, 2008, 09:50:

The more I think about this, the more I believe that I'm like McSaucey....don't celebrate it on Valentine's Day.

To me this kind of romance and gift buying should occur any time during the year and not just on this one day. If I see something that would make a great gift, I buy it and give it rather than wait for a special day (with the exception of Christmas and birthday).

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travelingirl says on Feb 13, 2008, 09:55:

I agree with you Houston. If I find something for someone at anytime during the year that I think they'll love, I go ahead and get it, just because. No need to do it just for a Hallmark Holiday.

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podborski says on Feb 13, 2008, 10:11:

One Valentine's day I made a reservation at my gf's favourite restaurant, bought her belgian chocolates, and some other little gift.

About 2 days before the big day I notice I am getting the cold shoulder. I ask what's up. Nothing. Eventually I dragged out of her that she was pissed because I had not made a big deal over VD.

But it was still 2 days away I protested.

Apparently my crime was trying to keep the location of dinner a surprise. (silly me thinking it was romantic) Or maybe she thought since I hadn't told her where we were going, that we weren't going anywhere.

So we went to dinner and she seemed not to enjoy it very much.

I believe we lasted another week, maybe less.

(sorry I don't have any VD stories that end well, jaja)

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eywed says on Feb 13, 2008, 10:19:

Pod was she a gringa?

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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msaucey says on Feb 13, 2008, 10:29:

Pod that reminds me of a similar story... well, sort of...

I made reservations for Cabo San Lucas and my boyfriend (yes, back in the day) and I were going to take off for Valentine's Day my treat!... Stupid girl!... Anyway, he was being a total a$$ because I had cheated on him or something months before and needless to say wouldn't drop it, we broke up about 2 days before V-Day... I didn't get all my money back on the trip because of the cancellation.. But, I got a new life!... lol...

The trouble about trying to make yourself stupider than you really are is that you very often succeed. - CS Lewis

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msaucey says on Feb 13, 2008, 10:33:

I'm horrible at hiding presents for my loved one.... I really try, if I find something I'll buy it and hold onto it and then find an excuse to give it to her early....

Had the same issue for Christmas.... Bought her a new home computer with 22 in flat monitor, and sitting around waiting for a reaction when she came home... But, she was so tired, she went into the office and didn't even notice it, just dropped off her stuff and came to bed... I kept making up excuses for her to go into the office until she finally saw it.... lol... This was probably a week before x-mas...

oh, wait, we're talking about v-day....

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CatGirl says on Feb 13, 2008, 12:58:

MSauce: "And isn't Valentine's in Colombia in September.... Dia de amor y amistad"

True...but there are many posteres that go back and forth between both - correct


TG on HG: "I agree with you Houston. If I find something for someone at anytime during the year that I think they'll love, I go ahead and get it, just because. No need to do it just for a Hallmark Holiday."

Yes!! exactly. Relationships are hard work. You should do this all year round on/off to keep the spark, not only on Valentines!
Infact, many times this type of holiday can be quite stressful when yo are alone and the person you care for is away or you break up.....its like Christmas when you are broke! jajaja

Proof of the stress and moments you remember
MS says "we broke up about 2 days before V-Day".

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slguy says on Feb 13, 2008, 13:40:

I once got dumped on my birthday.

but to speak well of the gal- I did get, ummm, remarkable oral favors just before she sprung it on me. lessened the blow, so to speak, considerably.

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eywed says on Feb 13, 2008, 13:47:

Catgirl - You say relationships are hard work. I only think there hard work if your in the wrong one. My relationship with the wife is easy , Never though of it as work. Never once. Guess I'm one of the few lucky ones in the world.

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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msaucey says on Feb 13, 2008, 13:48:

LOL...

Actually, I think I did the rose pedals on the floor once and then the illusive hot body massage...

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houstongal says on Feb 13, 2008, 13:50:

LOL Slguy. The oral favors probably were your birthday present....then she dumped you.

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eywed says on Feb 13, 2008, 13:51:

Wow thats just wrong, I got to ask , why did she dump you?

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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CatGirl says on Feb 13, 2008, 13:57:

Eywed: "Catgirl - You say relationships are hard work. I only think there hard work if your in the wrong one. My relationship with the wife is easy , Never though of it as work. Never once. Guess I'm one of the few lucky ones in the world"

Sweetie...Im not talking about HARD HORRIBLE work. maybe I should have worded it differntly. It's just that if you think that once the honeymoon is over and you dont have to contribute or not actively particpate - you are going to wake up alone one day and wonder "what happened? -I thought we were happy when we met?" (yeah - you met 7 years ago, does not mean you stop participating in the dance)

OK?....so I correct the statement to:

"Relationships are a dance in which two people must continue to actively participate in to keep it going"

It takes two to tango jajaja

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CatGirl says on Feb 13, 2008, 13:59:

Eywed

Psst! BTW
Pod was she a gringa?....

Splain yerself Amigo? jajaja

Huh?

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eywed says on Feb 13, 2008, 14:02:

He was telling a story about a girl and I was just wondering if she was a Gringa or Colombiana.

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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slguy says on Feb 13, 2008, 14:04:

ey...let's just say i don't blame her. in my younger days, I was less than faithfull. that was back when I had energy enough to deal with multiple women. blessedly, those days have passed. ;) I'm talking of the emotional energy, btw...jajajajajjaa

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slguy says on Feb 13, 2008, 14:06:

I can't believe no one commented on my witty "lessened the blow" line! I guess I need to sharpen my skills....

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CatGirl says on Feb 13, 2008, 14:06:

Uh huh?....jajaja - Are you talking your way out of a paper bag? (joke)

FYI - about my other statement. Eywed, If I recall you are a very thoughtful person towards your mate and I think this is why you are happy;)...I am happy for you. I think that thoughtfullness and being helpful are just part of your personality. Hard to think someone would have a problem with you anyways. GS is the same, I think he is going to be very happy with his new life ;)

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eywed says on Feb 13, 2008, 14:09:

Very Witty indeed there Slguy but we have come to expect that from you. The bar has been raised(by yourself no less) and more is expected of you.

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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slguy says on Feb 13, 2008, 14:10:

and I'm chopped liver, CG??????

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eywed says on Feb 13, 2008, 14:12:

Almost noone likes Liver Slguy much less Chopped.

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CatGirl says on Feb 13, 2008, 14:14:

Slgy: Where have you been!!??
I did not see you were postin til now jajja. Keep in mind I'm being bad at work !!!

Actually, I think you are very thoughtfull too. How can anyone beat giving the gift of life for Valentines jaja - On a boat too!

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slguy says on Feb 13, 2008, 14:16:

that gift of life was not the intention. just sorta worked out that way.......jajajajajajajjaa

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CatGirl says on Feb 13, 2008, 14:17:

Well, you are happy with the result - right?

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slguy says on Feb 13, 2008, 14:18:

ecstatic. just pointing out that that day in the abacos wasn't entirely altruistic. ;)

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CatGirl says on Feb 13, 2008, 14:27:

SLGY: Yes....I understand. But you included it as something special for Valentines - Left much to the imagination, out on the hull against the elements, under the stars, fish and mermaids watching..UNO
(Just agree...pretend..Ok jajaja)

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CatGirl says on Feb 13, 2008, 14:28:

Either way...gotta get backk to reading bone scans, EKGs, CXR, labs, perioperatie reports....ciao

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slguy says on Feb 13, 2008, 14:29:

bye!

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eywed says on Feb 13, 2008, 14:29:

what do you do CG

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podborski says on Feb 13, 2008, 14:46:

eywed, I have dated some great gringas, but very shortly after that experience I discovered Colombia, thank god.

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Man Tequila says on Feb 13, 2008, 14:48:

I cooked a romantic French dinner for my novia, including wine and dessert. We then, uh, broke into a zoo by moonlight. And went back to a bed covered with rose petals.

Maybe not for everyone. But SHE liked it.

Aunque no me creas/ si me lo propongo/ lograre olvidarte/ porque a fin de cuentas/ no soy tan cobarde./ Y termino todo una de estas tardes/ no sera dificil buscar algún sitio donde refugiarme/ donde nunca mas vuelvas a encontrarme. (Polo Montañez)

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CatGirl says on Feb 13, 2008, 14:48:

Eywed: what do you do CG

Well, my job is very complicated to explain, but it is the most important job in the world. I work harder than anyone in the world.
You see, I clean the bird droppings out of cuckoo clocks. Ever see a cuckoo clock that had droppings in it? I bet not! See! I do my job and take it very seriously

jaja

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podborski says on Feb 13, 2008, 14:51:

jaja slguy, I wasn't here or I would have commented.

Maybe your ex heard this advice, which a friend of mine told me once. He heard it, maybe from Dr Sue that canadian sex therapist granny who was on a thread here the other day, or maybe Dr Ruth?

Anyway, it's just brilliant advice:

A guy calls in to her show and starts moaning about how his gf left him, he can't live without her, etc etc.

She tells him: Go into the bedroom, masturbate, then call me back and tell me if you still feel the same way.

(I think it's the most useful advice I've ever heard jaja!)

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CatGirl says on Feb 13, 2008, 14:54:

MT: Nice Valentines...very thoughtful ;)

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podborski says on Feb 13, 2008, 14:59:

oh sure man t, raise the bar for the rest of us...

well I once arranged for a tiger handler at the zoo to let us in to pet the tiger, the we took a horse drawn carriage to the airport where we boarded a private jet for a tour over niagara falls at night then we took a chauffer driven rolls to the presidential suite at the four season's hotel, where we were serenaded by moonlighting members of the symphony orchestra, then had hot oil massages while they filled the jacuzzi with whipped cream and peanut butter...

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houstongal says on Feb 13, 2008, 15:01:

LOL Pod! Good show of creativity though!

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podborski says on Feb 13, 2008, 15:27:

ah thanks but creative I'm not. But I do like to encourage the more creative types here...I'm sure they can outdo me.

Like the old monty python sketch where old guys talk about how bad their childhood was:

" I got up six hours before I went to bed, worked 28 hours a day, lived in a cardboard box, in a sewer..."

next guy:

"Luxury"

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slguy says on Feb 13, 2008, 16:50:

a mere flesh wound.

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MaFe says on Feb 13, 2008, 17:58:

You know? I don't think I have one...my ex was horrible! Never have me anything would always say, "you have an atm card by yourself something nice!!"
hmmm....nope can't think of one thing.. =(

I don't like Valentine's day anyway, I want to be loved everyday of the year..
Saucey Dia de amistad y amor si en en September- 14..I believe?

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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CatGirl says on Feb 13, 2008, 18:28:

So I get the feeling after reading everyones comments....when it comes to showing that special person they are special it should be done daily or anytime it is thought of - correct?

But! then there are good number of you that either got dissed by unromantic people or say they are not very romantic or not creative. A good number of negative experiences too I see here...;( There are also some undercurrents of desiring reciprocation and experiences of being let down...so why even go there?...hmmmm

Only a handful put up positive hmmmm

So those of you that are not creative or romantic ...how do you show this daily or when you think of the person if you have trouble thinking of it only once a year? Seems to not compute to me...oh well

Help me out here, I just read the whole thread and it was interesting. Not trying to start a debate, just trying to make sense of your responses

Almost feel Ambivalent after reading the whole thread...Hmmm. ...Oh well.

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slguy says on Feb 13, 2008, 18:31:

"But! then there are good number of you that either got dissed by unromantic people"

I got dumped- but if ya gotta get dumped, just after amazing oral sex is not a bad way to hear the news....jajajajjajajaja

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CatGirl says on Feb 13, 2008, 18:39:

Slgy: jajaja

BTW MS: you are a very thoughtful person, I hope you never give up ;) Amazing how givers end up with takers - hard to find reciprocation, huh?

Well, kitty just wanted to comment cause after I read the thread from top to bottom....it felt like Valentines was doomed jajja

So slgy, you think that if we remove all holidays from the planet - that human nature will celebrate its existence daily and be grateful?

I think it is human nature to take things for granted, thats why it is so important to be mindful when you are sharing your life with someone, but thats just me...Puuurr

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slguy says on Feb 13, 2008, 18:44:

nah, CG. I'm too jaded to believe such an idealistic thing.

but that's not to say that the theory is bad.

when I was a young guy, I lost a woman that I loved dearly. since then, I have been adament about some silly stuff. like never parting, even for ten minutes, without a kiss goodbye. I guess we all have odd quirks....

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MaFe says on Feb 13, 2008, 18:44:

Catgirl, last valentine's when I arrived home from work- in between my doors, there were red roses, and a bag full of candies. It was romantic, but I thought you meant romantic like a room full of rose petals..

When I was a senior in high school, I met this nice boy at my job who wan in college- Valentines' day, senior year I was getting out of my friend's car, and I saw a flower delivery van. Joking around I said to the delivery guy, hey if those are for me you're in the wrong house. He asked my name, and ran to me. The flowers were from the college boy, big white box with a red bow. I ran inside, read the card, and inside were 12 red roses, and 2 yellow ones. I asked my mother why he would send two yellow and not all red and she replied, "hope for love."

I thought that was sweet.

I think simple things like opening the door everyday for you, making you feel like a woman, occasionally giving you a gift- these things can be done spontaneously.

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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gringoloid says on Feb 13, 2008, 18:47:

I had had a fantasy for many, many years and the problem was that it was difficult to fulfill because of the logistics. I had told all my girlfriends for years that this is what i wanted to do, but no luck.

the fantasy? I wanted to be made love to, (her on top), with literally hundreds of diamond necklaces, chokers, tiaras, rings, stomach chains, .....you know a woman just covered with diamonds.

One VD a woman happened to have a family friend with a jewlery store on 3rd avenue in Manhattan and we were able to pull this one off. The lighting was perfect, the girl was perfect, and it was the second best sexual episode in my life.

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CatGirl says on Feb 13, 2008, 18:48:

MaFe: That's beautiful

Slgy: You know what? I know EXACTLY how you feel. Sometimes we have to lose something in order to appreciate it...when we do or almost do - well wake up and smell the ROSES...jajaja

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houstongal says on Feb 13, 2008, 18:49:

I'll bite....what was the first best GL?

Culture is language and language is culture - Dr. Annamaria Napolitano

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CatGirl says on Feb 13, 2008, 18:50:

Loid: Now that's what I'm talkin bout! hahaha

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MaFe says on Feb 13, 2008, 18:51:

GringoL, I liked that...so please share what was the first?

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CatGirl says on Feb 13, 2008, 18:51:

Loid: That must have been pretty heavy...?

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CatGirl says on Feb 13, 2008, 18:54:

We are waiting with baited breath for your first jajaja

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MaFe says on Feb 13, 2008, 18:56:

I think he ran away...we are waiting!!

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CatGirl says on Feb 13, 2008, 18:59:

jajaja...he was crushed from the weight of the diamonds jajaja

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CatGirl says on Feb 13, 2008, 19:00:

Liod: You got Wifi?

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CatGirl says on Feb 13, 2008, 19:03:

Commentary
while the girls waited Milo stole their keys and drove off to an undisclosed area..never to be found again, jajaja

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MaFe says on Feb 13, 2008, 19:07:

ja ja catgirl! Hmmm...I wonder where he went? down memory lane and is stuck there?

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podborski says on Feb 13, 2008, 19:08:

I think one of my fantasies was inspired by a James Bond movie (one of the good ones from the 60s, I was an impressionable kid).

It takes place in a ski chalet, lots of snow, a fireplace, champagne and, most importantly, a gorgeous, buxom woman wearing nothing but a fur coat

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MaFe says on Feb 13, 2008, 19:09:

catgirl...your sending a note, setting up that fantasy...wonderful!! I like that!!

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CatGirl says on Feb 13, 2008, 20:01:

MaFe: Thanks ;)

Pod: Excellent fantasy ;) those are great for Valentines and Anniversaries, Birthdays or just because. I am feeling the fireplace now....good one

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CatGirl says on Feb 13, 2008, 20:02:

Yep - I think Loid is going to sleep reeeaal good tonight jajajaja

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MaFe says on Feb 13, 2008, 20:10:

Yeah he did...

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CatGirl says on Feb 13, 2008, 20:21:

Nite ...Loid! zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

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MaFe says on Feb 13, 2008, 20:49:

Forget saying night to him...he left us here like chop liver!!
Ha ha

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goin_south says on Feb 13, 2008, 20:53:

chopped liver???
jajjj! REMEMBER Rubito's Paleolithic Diet!
EAT MORE ORGAN MEATS ;-)

(can you please smother that in onions???)

..... leavin louisiana in the broad day light

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CatGirl says on Feb 13, 2008, 21:32:

aaargg on a Valentines post ..GS!

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travelingirl says on Feb 13, 2008, 21:33:

I know!

Around her hair she wore a yellow ribbon...

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CatGirl says on Feb 13, 2008, 21:36:

Come on...the fantasies were coming out

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travelingirl says on Feb 13, 2008, 21:45:

Hmm, something involving rose petals seems like it would be nice.

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christobeldawg says on Feb 13, 2008, 22:02:

I have a new valentine, and I can't be with her. Such is the nature of international relations[jaja tg?]. I don't buy that St. Valentine's Day is a day for women and their romantic idealism. I believe it is a day for honoring romance, whether one is male or female, heterosexual or homesexual, etc.. It is a day for true romantics the world over, or at least the western world over. Happy St. Valentine's Day to you all. May you all find true romance in your lives, and if you already have, please appreciate her or him this day.

admittedly, arriving can feel great too

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travelingirl says on Feb 13, 2008, 22:09:

Aren't you precious? "A day for true romantics the world over" Aww!

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christobeldawg says on Feb 13, 2008, 22:23:

the ones on this site who reduce everything to sex will never understand St. Valentine's Day. I don't doubt for a minute that these men and women who do that don't love sex, I just wonder how fulfilled they actually feel from that. I am not denying that I don't love sex but sex in and of itself always felt totally depressing to me.

admittedly, arriving can feel great too

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christobeldawg says on Feb 13, 2008, 22:25:

I mean sex without love. thought I might better qualify that before getting roasted, not that I probably won't be anyway

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CatGirl says on Feb 13, 2008, 22:27:

Ok _ Dawg....you really jazzed me up on the first one....but the second one you had to add the words depression jajaja. Amazing. So much ambivalence in the comments ;)

Either way, Dawg I really appreciated your wonderful first comment. I wont look at the second (too weird for me...jajaja)

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christobeldawg says on Feb 13, 2008, 22:29:

ok, I figured I would get roasted.
if you find loveless sex not depressing, go for it.

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travelingirl says on Feb 13, 2008, 22:33:

A renaissance man after my heart!

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CatGirl says on Feb 13, 2008, 22:34:

Here is a poem given to me as a Valentines present long time ago...that's all it was, it was the thought that counted. Translated from German to English

LOVE SONG
How can I keep my soul in me, so that it doesnt touch your soul?
How can I raise it high enough, past you to other things?
I would like to shelter it among remote lost objects, in some dark and silent place
that doesnt resonate when your depths resound.
Yet, everything that touches us, me and you, take us together like a violins bow,
Which draws ONE voice out of two seperate strings.
Upon which instrument are we two spanned?
And what musician holds us in his hand?
Oh sweetest song

Rainer Maria Rilke

Puurrr

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christobeldawg says on Feb 13, 2008, 22:39:

admittedly, arriving can feel great too

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christobeldawg says on Feb 13, 2008, 22:41:

admittedly, arriving can feel great too

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CatGirl says on Feb 13, 2008, 22:43:

Ok _ Dawg - now if you REALLY want to impress us...write a song jajaj. Nice. The first one is a great wedding song. ;)

And of course, you must keep with the flow of ambivalence and add #2...I get it..

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christobeldawg says on Feb 13, 2008, 22:50:

I am nothing if not ambivalent cg. I feel things deeply and yet understand the complexity of quiet poignant love felt between two lovers, while also understanding pure animal drive

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CatGirl says on Feb 13, 2008, 22:55:

Ok Dawg...put that thesarus away...Puuurrr

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CatGirl says on Feb 13, 2008, 22:57:

BTW - I am sorry you cant be with your sweetheart, but tomorrow is a new day...I am sure you will reunite soon, huh?

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CatGirl says on Feb 13, 2008, 22:59:

True??? You plan to be with her soon?

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christobeldawg says on Feb 13, 2008, 23:01:

in three weeks Cg, thanks. may you find, as I am feelin sentimental because of this day's significance, true love in your life. same for you tg, never get too cynical about these matters of the heart.

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travelingirl says on Feb 13, 2008, 23:04:

Aw, thanks for the songs.
Yeah, it is pretty easy to get cynical over time.

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goin_south says on Feb 13, 2008, 23:06:

.

..... leavin louisiana in the broad day light

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goin_south says on Feb 13, 2008, 23:08:

"It is a day for true romantics the world over,"

True Romantics?? Dawg, what about us 'sickeningly juicy, hopeless, helpless wayfaring wondering... lost in love, make-everyone-barf" Romantics??? jajjj!!

..... leavin louisiana in the broad day light

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christobeldawg says on Feb 13, 2008, 23:11:

admittedly, arriving can feel great too

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christobeldawg says on Feb 13, 2008, 23:14:

admittedly, arriving can feel great too

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christobeldawg says on Feb 13, 2008, 23:22:

and one more for all you hopeless romantics out there jaja

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christobeldawg says on Feb 13, 2008, 23:24:

don't ever get cynical TG. grad school can tend to romanticize that it's hip to be miserable mentality. don't buy it. happy valentine's day love.

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travelingirl says on Feb 13, 2008, 23:32:

haha, yeah, grad school can be bleak at times

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christobeldawg says on Feb 13, 2008, 23:39:

I remember that feelin. It's worth it though, when you look back. If you marry a dick, it will be much easier to leave. jaja

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travelingirl says on Feb 13, 2008, 23:44:

Thanks for making me laugh! But I suppose you are right!

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christobeldawg says on Feb 13, 2008, 23:48:

well I know cause I married a dick, but then again, she did too. Fortunately we were both educated and could afford to leave.

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goin_south says on Feb 13, 2008, 23:51:

I was worried for a moment, because I was reading: 'if you ever marry a DUCK'...

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CatGirl says on Feb 14, 2008, 05:33:

Dawg: '"Cg, thanks. may you find, as I am feelin sentimental because of this day's significance, true love in your life."

Thanks for the postive words Amigo ;)
I am very happy you will be seeing your sweetheart soon ....3 weeks is just around the corner.............................................Puuurfecto

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LilaM says on Feb 14, 2008, 05:38:

I don´t remember a recent Valentines Day.... mmmm here is on september the second saturday of the month.. but anyway the last time I recieved flowers.... it was sweet... but these days make me feel a little bit melancolic.... just in case...

HAAAAAAAPPPPPPPPYYYYYYYYYYY VALENNNNNNNNNNTIIIIIINEEEEESSSSSSS!!!!
To you all,
to people that just fall in love,
to people that is going to fall in love,
those that are in love a long time ago,
to people that is still in love,
to the people that is waiting for love,
looking for love,
suffering for love
and for all my friends.....

"You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don´t try" B. Sills

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CatGirl says on Feb 14, 2008, 05:42:

Hi LilaM! havent seen our roving reporter for a while?? We missed you!! Thannks for the thoughtful poem;) I will have to remember to post something up for Sept. 13th 2008 :)

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huskie says on Feb 14, 2008, 05:47:

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CatGirl says on Feb 14, 2008, 05:48:

Wikipedia defintition
Valentine's Day is a holiday celebrated on February 14. In North America and Europe, it is the traditional day on which lovers express their love for each other by sending Valentine's cards, presenting flowers, or offering confectionery. The holiday is named after two among the numerous Early Christian martyrs named Valentine. The day became associated with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in High Middle Ages, when the tradition of courtly love flourished.

In Colombia, the Día del amor y la amistad (lit. "Love and Friendship Day") is celebrated on the third Friday and Saturday in September, because of commercial issues. In this country the Amigo secreto ("Secret friend") tradition is quite popular, which consists of randomly assigning to each participant a recipient who is to be given an anonymous gift (similar to the Christmas tradition of Secret Santa).

Hmmm its the third Fri and Sat?- That's Sept 19th & 20th...is that correct?

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CatGirl says on Feb 14, 2008, 05:50:

This is one for Desi ;)
In Denmark & Norway Valentine's Day (14 Feb) is known as Valentinsdag. It