Valentines Day question

scaeagles · 02-07-2006, 01:30 PM

I'm no romantic genius, but I've done OK enough through the years. I try to be creative and non repetitive in my giving of gifts to my wife, and have learned the no-nos (she wouldn't be keen on a new vacuum for V-Day, for example). So I'm looking for something different.

I hear ads for the Vermont Teddy Bear company. I don't know. It seems a bit.....creepy to me to give a woman in her in her late 30s a teddy bear.

Of course, in the interest of surprise, I would not ask my wife if she would want one. Thoughts? Does any grown woman want a teddy bear? I just picture her giving it to my 4 year old daughter and thinking I'm clueless.

There is the pajama-gram, and my wife is a pajama connoisseur, so I am considering that.

wendybeth · 02-07-2006, 01:38 PM

You've been listening to conservative talk-radio again, haven't you? I know I've heard those ads for the VTB on either O'Reilly or Hannity.....

It would be sweet, but even better if there was a tennis bracelet weighing down Teddy's paw.

(Of course, Eric would go for the vacuum. I've gotten new faucets for Mother's Day, telephones for Christmas, etc. I gave up on his sorry ass years ago.)

Not Afraid · 02-07-2006, 01:40 PM

Personally, I'd go for Pajamas. But, I do love me a lovely pair of pajamas.

I get enthralled with little plush things on occasion, but I find they don't hold my interest for very long - except in the case of Berthold, my hippo. I LOVE Berthold.

Somehow, an indulgence in one of the fine botique choclatiers would make me happy. Vosges is one that I adore, but there are others to explore.

But, overall, I'm not a big fan of Valentines Day. I prefer little lovey surprises throughout the year for no other reason than pure love.

scaeagles · 02-07-2006, 01:42 PM

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But, overall, I'm not a big fan of Valentines Day.

Nor am I. I think many hoidays are simply a scam to get people to buy presents for someone. I can post that only because my wife does not read this forum.

scaeagles · 02-07-2006, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by wendybeth

You've been listening to conservative talk-radio again, haven't you?

Yep. I guess us conservative males must have a soft spot for our loved ones. Why else would a teddy bear company advertise there?

Cadaverous Pallor · 02-07-2006, 01:49 PM

I wouldn't buy a "full-size" teddy bear for a grown woman unless she were a plush collector. Bulky and takes up space.

I've gotten my share of adorable plush and I love it.

But they're all beany baby size. Bigger stuff is just a pain.

innerSpaceman · 02-07-2006, 02:13 PM

The pajama game is the far more romantic one to play.

And even though Valentine's Day may be a con for choclatiers and Hallmark and florists, you are a non-romantic stick-in-the-mud if you don't commemorate your romance with something on that day. It doesn't have to be a material gift, but a touch of romance is called for on February 14.

If you want to prove that you're beyond such con work and that you are a true, non-manufactured romantic - then by all means, use little love touches of gifts and flowers and candies and foot rubs and candlelight dinners and strolls on the beach and unselfish sex throughout the year. But ignore Valentine's Day at your peril.

Ghoulish Delight · 02-07-2006, 02:20 PM

Anyone see SNL this week? They did a spoof of diamond commercials, but it was "a teddy bear holding a heart."

"Nothing says, 'I knew Valentines was coming way in advance and planned ahead for the perfect gift' like a teddy bear holding a heart. Sold literally just about anywhere." Good stuff.

I'd give you ideas...but I dont have an....I mean...I don't want to spoil CP's surprise. Yeeeaaah, that's the ticket.

scaeagles · 02-07-2006, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

But ignore Valentine's Day at your peril.

I learned this lesson with my wife when we were dating.

"What do you want for your birthday?", I asked.

"Oh, nothing," she replied.

I obliged. I wasn't popular.

Gemini Cricket · 02-07-2006, 03:16 PM

Ralphie wants me to write him something for Valentine's Day. I think that's a good gift. A poem, a story, etc.

I always like getting movies on DVD for any occasion.

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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Valentines Day question I'm no romantic genius, but I've done OK enough through the years. I try to be creative and non repetitive in my giving of gifts to my wife, and have learned the no-nos (she wouldn't be keen on a new vacuum for V-Day, for example). So I'm looking for something different. I hear ads for the Vermont Teddy Bear company. I don't know. It seems a bit.....creepy to me to give a woman in her in her late 30s a teddy bear. Of course, in the interest of surprise, I would not ask my wife if she would want one. Thoughts? Does any grown woman want a teddy bear? I just picture her giving it to my 4 year old daughter and thinking I'm clueless. There is the pajama-gram, and my wife is a pajama connoisseur, so I am considering that.
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Personally, I'd go for Pajamas. But, I do love me a lovely pair of pajamas. I get enthralled with little plush things on occasion, but I find they don't hold my interest for very long - except in the case of Berthold, my hippo. I LOVE Berthold. Somehow, an indulgence in one of the fine botique choclatiers would make me happy. Vosges is one that I adore, but there are others to explore. But, overall, I'm not a big fan of Valentines Day. I prefer little lovey surprises throughout the year for no other reason than pure love.
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	I wouldn't buy a "full-size" teddy bear for a grown woman unless she were a plush collector. Bulky and takes up space. I've gotten my share of adorable plush and I love it. But they're all beany baby size. Bigger stuff is just a pain. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	The pajama game is the far more romantic one to play. And even though Valentine's Day may be a con for choclatiers and Hallmark and florists, you are a non-romantic stick-in-the-mud if you don't commemorate your romance with something on that day. It doesn't have to be a material gift, but a touch of romance is called for on February 14. If you want to prove that you're beyond such con work and that you are a true, non-manufactured romantic - then by all means, use little love touches of gifts and flowers and candies and foot rubs and candlelight dinners and strolls on the beach and unselfish sex throughout the year. But ignore Valentine's Day at your peril.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Anyone see SNL this week? They did a spoof of diamond commercials, but it was "a teddy bear holding a heart." "Nothing says, 'I knew Valentines was coming way in advance and planned ahead for the perfect gift' like a teddy bear holding a heart. Sold literally just about anywhere." Good stuff. I'd give you ideas...but I dont have an....I mean...I don't want to spoil CP's surprise. Yeeeaaah, that's the ticket. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Ralphie wants me to write him something for Valentine's Day. I think that's a good gift. A poem, a story, etc. I always like getting movies on DVD for any occasion.
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