snakehips 0 Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 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?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gejon 2 Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Got my lass a card at the last minute yesterday because she whinged about how I wasn't going to get her one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 41328 Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 You're not alone Snakey. I'll be cooking a meal of Mrs. Fist's choice tonight, but cards etc? Pfft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 99 Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 41328 Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 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]" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano 0 Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4444 Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Card, flowers and a stroll to the top of Penshaw Monument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Insider Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 As if any of you lot even have lasses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6581 Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Card, Flowers, Perfume and Wii Fit Plus... not that I'm saying she needs the last thing though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Card, Flowers, Perfume and Wii Fit Plus... not that I'm saying she needs the last thing though But she does need the perfume? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6581 Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano 0 Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonraider 0 Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 42666 Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Just a card and went to Jesmond Dene House for Sunday lunch, which was canny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10430 Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Making her dinner. Promised not to be annoyed that she's already an hour late Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 41328 Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Making her dinner. Promised not to be annoyed that she's already an hour late You eaten her bait then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10430 Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Not yet. Not. Yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Just a card and went to Jesmond Dene House for Sunday lunch, which was canny. Expensive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 42666 Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Nah not really. £26 for 3 courses. Fixed price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentAxeman 164 Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 took wor lass to Matfen hall for a lovely meal and a dorty night away from the bairns. expensive but really good!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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