Valentine's Day

[snakehips 0]

Am I the only one here who didn't bother (not even a card)? I can't stand this commercial bullshit. When I get an e-mail from Screwfix advertising presents for him and her, I know it's gone too far.

 

So, what did you lovers buy, owt or nowt??

[Gejon 2]

Got my lass a card at the last minute yesterday because she whinged about how I wasn't going to get her one.

[Monkeys Fist 50776]

You're not alone Snakey.

I'll be cooking a meal of Mrs. Fist's choice tonight, but cards etc? Pfft.

[JawD 99]

Card and some flowers.

 

Was trying to remember where the celebration came from. Wasnt it something to do with a pagan ritual of love that was hijacked by the church? I think like most things theres a few version Another being about the saint that had his head chopped off for doing secret weddings in Rome.

[Monkeys Fist 50776]

From Wiki;

"Lupercalia

 

Main article: Lupercalia

Though popular modern sources link unspecified Greco-Roman February holidays alleged to be devoted to fertility and love to St Valentine's Day, Professor Jack Oruch of the University of Kansas argued[19] that prior to Chaucer, no links between the Saints named Valentinus and romantic love existed. Earlier links as described above were focused on sacrifice rather than romantic love. In the ancient Athenian calendar the period between mid-January and mid-February was the month of Gamelion, dedicated to the sacred marriage of Zeus and Hera.

 

In Ancient Rome, Lupercalia, observed February 13 through 15, was an archaic rite connected to fertility. Lupercalia was a festival local to the city of Rome. The more general Festival of Juno Februa, meaning "Juno the purifier "or "the chaste Juno," was celebrated on February 13-14. Pope Gelasius I (492-496) abolished Lupercalia.

 

It is a common opinion that the Christian church may have decided to celebrate Valentine's feast day in the middle of February in an effort to Christianize celebrations of the pagan Lupercalia, and that a commemorative feast was established in 496 by Pope Gelasius I, of those "... whose names are justly reverenced among men, but whose acts are known only to God," among whom was Valentine, was set for the useful day. Alternatively, William M. Green argues that the Catholic Church could not abolish the deeply rooted Lupercalia festival, so the church set aside a day to honor the Virgin Mary.[20]"

[Deano 0]

Aye i agree its a commercial money spinner but so what?

 

Isnt the idea of it good?

 

I think its pretty cool having one day a year where you both go that little bit further to make someone feel special.

 

I say that little bit further because isnt showing it everyday more important.

[Christmas Tree 6705]

Card, flowers and a stroll to the top of Penshaw Monument.

[Guest Insider]

As if any of you lot even have lasses

[Brock Manson 0]

Doing what we do every valentine's day. Exchange cards and then go out on a date. Got her some roses too.

 

She thinks val's day is shite like I do, but it's always good to have a great evening together. Today we're off to see a play and then a curry!

[Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0]

Worst day of the year to go out for a meal together imo. Surrounded by couples with nothing to say, all watching each other, its too busy and you pay extra for the privilege.

[Craig 12390]

Card, Flowers, Perfume and Wii Fit Plus... not that I'm saying she needs the last thing though

[Brock Manson 0]

Card, Flowers, Perfume and Wii Fit Plus... not that I'm saying she needs the last thing though

 

But she does need the perfume?

[Craig 12390]

Card, Flowers, Perfume and Wii Fit Plus... not that I'm saying she needs the last thing though

 

But she does need the perfume?

 

Considering that she dropped her half-full bottle on the bathroom floor and smashed it on Thursday, aye she does

[Deano 0]

[Toonraider 0]

A woman always needs perfume

 

We just send each other a card (its our 29th Valentines) Though this year I did buy him a bag of Giant buttons

Edited February 14, 2010 by Toonraider

[Gemmill 63312]

Just a card and went to Jesmond Dene House for Sunday lunch, which was canny.

[The Fish 12581]

Making her dinner. Promised not to be annoyed that she's already an hour late

[Monkeys Fist 50776]

Making her dinner. Promised not to be annoyed that she's already an hour late

You eaten her bait then?

[The Fish 12581]

Not yet.

 

Not. Yet...

[Jusoda Kid 1]

Am I the only one here who didn't bother (not even a card)? I can't stand this commercial bullshit. When I get an e-mail from Screwfix advertising presents for him and her, I know it's gone too far.

 

So, what did you lovers buy, owt or nowt??

 

Nowt.

[Jusoda Kid 1]

Just a card and went to Jesmond Dene House for Sunday lunch, which was canny.

 

Expensive?

[Gemmill 63312]

Nah not really. £26 for 3 courses. Fixed price.

[Jusoda Kid 1]

Nah not really. £26 for 3 courses. Fixed price.

 

 

Seems fair enough.

 

Was at that Thai restaurant down Whitley Bay on Friday, opposite Spanish city. Really nice and very reasonable.

[AgentAxeman 593]

took wor lass to Matfen hall for a lovely meal and a dorty night away from the bairns. expensive but really good!!

[Jusoda Kid 1]

took wor lass to Matfen hall for a lovely meal and a dorty night away from the bairns. expensive but really good!!

 

Did you get your leg over?