Valentines Day question - Page 2

Ponine · 02-07-2006, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

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 agree with this. I do have a more than abundant supply of plush for a 35+ woman, but I'm very particular and I would be willing to bet that most women my age are as well.

I like the pajama idea as well, if you think you can find something she'd like...

I have no real good ideas... I'm such a sappy romantic anything I say could sound silly.

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.

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.

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.

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.

lizziebith · 02-07-2006, 03:20 PM

Last year I got my stuffed vulture, and gave him a full bat skeleton. We're so mushy...

scaeagles · 02-07-2006, 03:28 PM

Perhaps I'll just get her a gift certificate to her favorite taxidermist.

Maybe not.

mousepod · 02-07-2006, 03:38 PM

For the record - I've been put on a plushie ban. Even if we walk down the street and she stops in front of a window, points at a plushie and says "cool!". I have been told that this is not a hint of any kind. Chocolate always tends to do the trick - but I often find myself paying for flowers that are 300% more expensive than they were a few days earlier. Sucker.

Moonliner · 02-07-2006, 04:07 PM

I have to throw my vote in for the no stuffed animals rule.

I don't really have any plans for Valentines day this year, I expect I'll just do more of the same-old-same-old....

Ghoulish Delight · 02-07-2006, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

I have to throw my vote in for the no stuffed animals rule.

I don't really have any plans for Valentines day this year, I expect I'll just do more of the same-old-same-old....

Will you STOP that?! Trying to get the rest of us in trouble?

02-07-2006, 02:13 PM	#2
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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02-07-2006, 03:16 PM	#5
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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lizziebith Wishing these titles could be longe Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pearblossom CA Posts: 984	Last year I got my stuffed vulture, and gave him a full bat skeleton. We're so mushy... __________________ $ DO \|\| !$ DO ; TRY TRY: COMMAND NOT FOUND
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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Perhaps I'll just get her a gift certificate to her favorite taxidermist. Maybe not.
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mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	For the record - I've been put on a plushie ban. Even if we walk down the street and she stops in front of a window, points at a plushie and says "cool!". I have been told that this is not a hint of any kind. Chocolate always tends to do the trick - but I often find myself paying for flowers that are 300% more expensive than they were a few days earlier. Sucker. __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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02-07-2006, 04:07 PM	#9
Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	I have to throw my vote in for the no stuffed animals rule. I don't really have any plans for Valentines day this year, I expect I'll just do more of the same-old-same-old.... __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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