Valentine's Day Gifts/Plans

Chief Rum · 02-02-2012, 11:26 AM

Okay, it's February, and y'all know what that means. So fess up. What are you planning on getting for your significant other, and what are you planning on doing?

I'll admit I have an ulterior motive. While I am pretty sure I'm doing a nice dinner somewhere and then I'll pick someplace romantic to go with my GF (so need for help on plans), I have next to no clue what I want to get her as a gift. So I am hoping to get some ideas from you guys.

JediKooter · 02-02-2012, 11:33 AM

Take her to the movies.

Chief Rum · 02-02-2012, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by JediKooter

Take her to the movies.

There's a decent chance we'll do that. We both love movies.

That said, I am not concerned about what to do. I am thinking about what to get her.

It doesn't help that her birthday is in March.

Fortunately, once I safely navigate March, I am clear on "occasion gifts" until Christmas.

Suburban Rhythm · 02-02-2012, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by JediKooter

Take her to the movies.

Or take the movie to her

Rizon · 02-02-2012, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Suburban Rhythm

Or take the movie to her

Or make a movie with her.

Chief Rum · 02-02-2012, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Suburban Rhythm

Or take the movie to her

Heh...we actually decided to hunt around for a bargain place to go see MI4. Or see if it was still showing in a big theater somewhere.

Chief Rum · 02-02-2012, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Rizon

Or make a movie with her.

Kinky. I'll keep that one in my backpocket.

Rizon · 02-02-2012, 11:41 AM

My wife and I stay in for Valentine's day. It's always a zoo out, especially at restaurants. We usually go out the day before or day after.

Chief Rum · 02-02-2012, 11:43 AM

Yeah, we're doing that this year, too. We're going out on Feb. 15. We actually both work night jobs in the service industry, so we actually want to work VDay night for the money.

Lathum · 02-02-2012, 12:02 PM

My wife and I both agree Valentines Day is just about the dumbest invention of a holiday there is. I don't need a special day to tell my wife I love her or make her know she is the only lady in my life. If we want to go out to a nice dinner we go, if I want to get her flowers I get them, I don't see why I need an arbitrary day to do the same thing I should be doing the other 364 days a year.

sterlingice · 02-02-2012, 12:03 PM

We both realize it's a silly holiday. We vaguely celebrate on the 19th (I think- she has to remind me), which was the day we were engaged. She likes flowers so it's half off Valentines Day flowers, if I remember and no penalty if I don't, and go out to eat a week after all the crazies just because we like going out to eat so it's a win-win.

EDIT: Or what Lathum said

SI

Passacaglia · 02-02-2012, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

My wife and I both agree Valentines Day is just about the dumbest invention of a holiday there is. I don't need a special day to tell my wife I love her or make her know she is the only lady in my life. If we want to go out to a nice dinner we go, if I want to get her flowers I get them, I don't see why I need an arbitrary day to do the same thing I should be doing the other 365 days a year.

Fixed. 2012 is a leap year, dude. And +1.

Suburban Rhythm · 02-02-2012, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

My wife and I both agree Valentines Day is just about the dumbest invention of a holiday there is. I don't need a special day to tell my wife I love her or make her know she is the only lady in my life. If we want to go out to a nice dinner we go, if I want to get her flowers I get them, I don't see why I need an arbitrary day to do the same thing I should be doing the other 364 days a year.

How does saldana feel about this?

Logan · 02-02-2012, 12:05 PM

I bought an engagement ring two months ago and Book of Mormon tickets last night for her birthday. I'm way, way, wayyyyy off the hook for V-Day. We'll make dinner and stay in.

Ksyrup · 02-02-2012, 12:09 PM

My wife's birthday is less than a month later, so I usually get her something small and some flowers, and then we'll go to Melting Pot closer to her birthday, when their Valentine's Day pricing has ended.

JediKooter · 02-02-2012, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief Rum

There's a decent chance we'll do that. We both love movies.

That said, I am not concerned about what to do. I am thinking about what to get her.

It doesn't help that her birthday is in March.

Fortunately, once I safely navigate March, I am clear on "occasion gifts" until Christmas.

I was never one to really put much weight behind this day, but, when I was married, it usually consisted of roses and me making dinner. I'm not much help other than that.

I hope you celebrate Steak and Knobber Day (March 20th).

Izulde · 02-02-2012, 03:02 PM

Valentine's Day won't register with me because Tuesdays are 6 am - 8 pm days until May.

Autumn · 02-02-2012, 03:19 PM

Basically what FOFC is telling you is that they don't get their ladies shit for Valentine's.

Rizon · 02-02-2012, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Autumn

Basically what FOFC is telling you is that they don't get their ladies shit for Valentine's.

This is what I got my wife last year:

And (might be NSFW for this thread)

Spoiler

Coffee Warlord · 02-02-2012, 05:08 PM

Amateurs!

Wife's birthday is 2/11, son's birthday is 2/12, and then Fuck You Hallmark Day right after. February is a rough month for the Java King.

Matthean · 02-02-2012, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Rizon

This is what I got my wife last year:

And (might be NSFW for this thread)

Spoiler

You wife is hot.

As an eternally single person, I am doing nothing. Absolutely nothing.

M GO BLUE!!! · 02-02-2012, 05:41 PM

Oh crap... I just had a 1st date last weekend. She wants to get together again. I completely forgot this bullshit holiday is coming.

She seems cool & everything, but I am facing a layoff & was just looking at finances last night & freaking out a bit.

Now I have to tell her that dating probably isn't good for me for right now, when this bullshit holiday is coming on us like a backed up septic tank.

Rizon · 02-02-2012, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthean

You wife is hot.

As an eternally single person, I am doing nothing. Absolutely nothing.

Grab yourself a nice handcrafted brew and a fine cigar. Maybe even grab some hockey tickets.

PurdueBrad · 02-02-2012, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Coffee Warlord

Amateurs!

Wife's birthday is 2/11, son's birthday is 2/12, and then Fuck You Hallmark Day right after. February is a rough month for the Java King.

Wow, your's is worse than mine but I go 14'th V-day, 20'th wife's birthday, and 24'th is son's birthday. And of course all of this is on the heels of our anniverary on 12/17 and Christmas.

Ironhead · 02-02-2012, 07:16 PM

Going to be on a cruise with the wife without a care in the world. Our first actual vacation together in the 9 years we have been together.

korme · 02-02-2012, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

My wife's birthday is less than a month later, so I usually get her something small and some flowers, and then we'll go to Melting Pot closer to her birthday, when their Valentine's Day pricing has ended.

God DAMN I love the Melting Pot

sterlingice · 02-02-2012, 08:17 PM

I am definitely a fan of most things at the Melting Pot except the price

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02-02-2012, 11:33 AM	#2
JediKooter Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego via Sausalito via San Jose via San Diego	Take her to the movies. __________________ I'm no longer a Chargers fan, they are dead to me Coming this summer to a movie theater near you: The Adventures of Jedikooter: Part 4

02-02-2012, 11:43 AM	#9
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Yeah, we're doing that this year, too. We're going out on Feb. 15. We actually both work night jobs in the service industry, so we actually want to work VDay night for the money. __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

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sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	We both realize it's a silly holiday. We vaguely celebrate on the 19th (I think- she has to remind me), which was the day we were engaged. She likes flowers so it's half off Valentines Day flowers, if I remember and no penalty if I don't, and go out to eat a week after all the crazies just because we like going out to eat so it's a win-win. EDIT: Or what Lathum said SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!" Last edited by sterlingice : 02-02-2012 at 12:03 PM.

02-02-2012, 12:09 PM	#15
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	My wife's birthday is less than a month later, so I usually get her something small and some flowers, and then we'll go to Melting Pot closer to her birthday, when their Valentine's Day pricing has ended. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

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Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	Valentine's Day won't register with me because Tuesdays are 6 am - 8 pm days until May. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

02-02-2012, 12:02 PM	#10
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	My wife and I both agree Valentines Day is just about the dumbest invention of a holiday there is. I don't need a special day to tell my wife I love her or make her know she is the only lady in my life. If we want to go out to a nice dinner we go, if I want to get her flowers I get them, I don't see why I need an arbitrary day to do the same thing I should be doing the other 364 days a year.

02-02-2012, 12:05 PM	#14
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	I bought an engagement ring two months ago and Book of Mormon tickets last night for her birthday. I'm way, way, wayyyyy off the hook for V-Day. We'll make dinner and stay in.

02-02-2012, 03:19 PM	#18
Autumn Head Coach Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bath, ME	Basically what FOFC is telling you is that they don't get their ladies shit for Valentine's.

02-02-2012, 05:08 PM	#20
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	Amateurs! Wife's birthday is 2/11, son's birthday is 2/12, and then Fuck You Hallmark Day right after. February is a rough month for the Java King.

02-02-2012, 05:41 PM	#22
M GO BLUE!!! Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005	Oh crap... I just had a 1st date last weekend. She wants to get together again. I completely forgot this bullshit holiday is coming. She seems cool & everything, but I am facing a layoff & was just looking at finances last night & freaking out a bit. Now I have to tell her that dating probably isn't good for me for right now, when this bullshit holiday is coming on us like a backed up septic tank.

02-02-2012, 07:16 PM	#25
Ironhead College Prospect Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New Jersey	Going to be on a cruise with the wife without a care in the world. Our first actual vacation together in the 9 years we have been together.

02-02-2012, 08:17 PM	#27
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	I am definitely a fan of most things at the Melting Pot except the price SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

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