Valentines Day around the world
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Another way to handle silly days: Ignore it! Just ignore it, and celebrate whenever you want to. Why do we need a special day to go out with friends, and why do non-singles need a special day to demonstrate that they are non-singles? Strange world... ;)
Of course, for sure, celebrate each day, make every day special. Buy her flowers when you want, make her dinner on a whim. But still, Feb 14th is a fun day, why not go all out. Like Christmas, you can't have your whole family around every weekend with a tree and lights and a big lunch. It is very fashionable to scorn Valentines and Easter and the other commercialised days. I say don't. I say, enjoy it. regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass South Africa Christopher Duncan quoted: "...that would require my explaining Einstein's Fear of Relatives" Crikey! ain't life grand? Einstein says...
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It is hard to do more than send a card and some flowers when you live two continents and an ocean away from her. :) And it goes without saying that a root is next to impossible. regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass South Africa Christopher Duncan quoted: "...that would require my explaining Einstein's Fear of Relatives" Crikey! ain't life grand? Einstein says...
Paul Watson wrote: And it goes without saying that a root is next to impossible. Unless of course, what spammers claim is possible with certain types of pills is true :-)
Ian Darling "The different versions of the UN*X brand operating system are numbered in a logical sequence: 5, 6, 7, 2, 2.9, 3, 4.0, III, 4.1, V, 4.2, V.2, and 4.3" - Alan Filipski
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>Then you go home, alone, and wonder if that gaze was so wistful after all. How do you manage to have sub-one-year relationships? I don't always go home alone, even if I'm single :) As for relationships, I had a pair of 2 year relationships, now I've been single for going on 3 years. Still too young I guess to really get attached. I'm only 23 and see no need to settle down. Enjoy dating too much. ;)
Wish someone could explain this dating lark to me. I mean, do you go out with a girl knowing it won't be long term, just a passing fancy? How do you like someone enough to go out for dinner and a shag but not enough to see her the following weekend? And the whole "Still too young to be tied down" thing is nonsense IMO. She comes when she comes. regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass South Africa Christopher Duncan quoted: "...that would require my explaining Einstein's Fear of Relatives" Crikey! ain't life grand? Einstein says...
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Paul Watson wrote: And it goes without saying that a root is next to impossible. Unless of course, what spammers claim is possible with certain types of pills is true :-)
Ian Darling "The different versions of the UN*X brand operating system are numbered in a logical sequence: 5, 6, 7, 2, 2.9, 3, 4.0, III, 4.1, V, 4.2, V.2, and 4.3" - Alan Filipski
Not sure countries would appreciate me invading their air space en route to Germany. Come to think of it, not sure I would want it soaring over a country such as the Congo. They have surface to air missiles and machettes you know. regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass South Africa Christopher Duncan quoted: "...that would require my explaining Einstein's Fear of Relatives" Crikey! ain't life grand? Einstein says...
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You did remember it is this Saturday, right? The 14th for those who have forgotten, best to unforget so that the 15th is not spent on the couch :) I wanted to ask; Is it celebrated in your country? It is pretty big here in South Africa, certainly a day you would not want to forget. But Brian tells me it is not big in Germany. If I remember right the UK celebrates it too and I am pretty sure the States does. Any Germans care to clue me in? I kind of have a vested interest and thought Lena was just keeping mum to see if I remembered. Maybe she does not even know? Weird. Damn roses are expensive this time of year :rolleyes: What about places like India (all those chauvinists! probably don't give roses to their women but expect them in return, humph! ;) ) and the far east? Do Aussies have a romantic bone in their body, or is Valentines day somehow made into a sporting event by them? Other European countries? regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass South Africa Christopher Duncan quoted: "...that would require my explaining Einstein's Fear of Relatives" Crikey! ain't life grand? Einstein says...
Paul Watson wrote: I wanted to ask; Is it celebrated in your country? Iran: In recent years it is become very popular between people and government put more pressure on us around this week, but no matter, we celebrate it. :-) Mazy "Improvisation is the touchstone of wit." - Molière
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Wish someone could explain this dating lark to me. I mean, do you go out with a girl knowing it won't be long term, just a passing fancy? How do you like someone enough to go out for dinner and a shag but not enough to see her the following weekend? And the whole "Still too young to be tied down" thing is nonsense IMO. She comes when she comes. regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass South Africa Christopher Duncan quoted: "...that would require my explaining Einstein's Fear of Relatives" Crikey! ain't life grand? Einstein says...
Paul Watson wrote: Wish someone could explain this dating lark to me. I mean, do you go out with a girl knowing it won't be long term, just a passing fancy? How do you like someone enough to go out for dinner and a shag but not enough to see her the following weekend? It's not quite like that. First of all, some background. I live in the DEEP Southeast of the U.S. Where all the redneck, conservative, religious people are. I would love to say this is an overgeneralization but unfortunately it only is some of the time. The big thing is that people here don't really aim to succed a lot of the time. The women that I meet on a regular basis may have been brought up well and gotten a college degree, but the norm is still...then you find a husband and have babies and life is over. I don't subscribe as much to this view. I like working women that can hold an intelligent conversation with me. Hence, in this area, me being 23 and single is an exception, not the rule. Most of my relationships actually last 3-6 months and usually it is a mutual thing of "Ready-to-move-on-itis" and not a "That was good, now go away". Paul Watson wrote: And the whole "Still too young to be tied down" thing is nonsense IMO. She comes when she comes. I actually agree with this. I don't think she'll be coming anytime soon. Think I'm not ready, but I'm not denying the possibility that 3-6 months will turn into much longer.
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Not sure countries would appreciate me invading their air space en route to Germany. Come to think of it, not sure I would want it soaring over a country such as the Congo. They have surface to air missiles and machettes you know. regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass South Africa Christopher Duncan quoted: "...that would require my explaining Einstein's Fear of Relatives" Crikey! ain't life grand? Einstein says...
Paul Watson wrote: Not sure countries would appreciate me invading their air space en route to Germany. Come to think of it, not sure I would want it soaring over a country such as the Congo. They have surface to air missiles and machettes you know. I'm not sure whether to laugh or wince :rolleyes:
Ian Darling "The different versions of the UN*X brand operating system are numbered in a logical sequence: 5, 6, 7, 2, 2.9, 3, 4.0, III, 4.1, V, 4.2, V.2, and 4.3" - Alan Filipski
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Paul Watson wrote: Wish someone could explain this dating lark to me. I mean, do you go out with a girl knowing it won't be long term, just a passing fancy? How do you like someone enough to go out for dinner and a shag but not enough to see her the following weekend? It's not quite like that. First of all, some background. I live in the DEEP Southeast of the U.S. Where all the redneck, conservative, religious people are. I would love to say this is an overgeneralization but unfortunately it only is some of the time. The big thing is that people here don't really aim to succed a lot of the time. The women that I meet on a regular basis may have been brought up well and gotten a college degree, but the norm is still...then you find a husband and have babies and life is over. I don't subscribe as much to this view. I like working women that can hold an intelligent conversation with me. Hence, in this area, me being 23 and single is an exception, not the rule. Most of my relationships actually last 3-6 months and usually it is a mutual thing of "Ready-to-move-on-itis" and not a "That was good, now go away". Paul Watson wrote: And the whole "Still too young to be tied down" thing is nonsense IMO. She comes when she comes. I actually agree with this. I don't think she'll be coming anytime soon. Think I'm not ready, but I'm not denying the possibility that 3-6 months will turn into much longer.
Thanks for the info, makes sense :) regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass South Africa Christopher Duncan quoted: "...that would require my explaining Einstein's Fear of Relatives" Crikey! ain't life grand? Einstein says...
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Paul Watson wrote: You did remember it is this Saturday, right? What fool put it on a Saturday. Don't they know Saturday is Football day here in the UK. Either there is going to be some half-empty grounds, or some very disappointed women this year. Paul Watson wrote: If I remember right the UK celebrates it too We sure do, although celebrate is a little too strong a word. Shops are full of cards, newspapers/magazines are full of lovey-dovey articles. I've always seen Valentines day as a bit of a guilt thing. A day that says "You mess it up 364 days a year, so here's a day where you'd better get it right". Of course some of my biggest romantic successes have been born from my actions on Valentines day... sadly, some of my worst defeats have also stemmed from the day. Not sure about this year yet, one of those years where I'm not 100% sure about the signals :-O Michael But you know when the truth is told, That you can get what you want or you can just get old, Your're going to kick off before you even get halfway through. When will you realise... Vienna waits for you? - "The Stranger," Billy Joel
Michael P Butler wrote: Either there is going to be some half-empty grounds, or some very disappointed women this year. Or women in the football grounds with their other halves, carrying bears dressed in the relevant strip :-)
Ian Darling "The different versions of the UN*X brand operating system are numbered in a logical sequence: 5, 6, 7, 2, 2.9, 3, 4.0, III, 4.1, V, 4.2, V.2, and 4.3" - Alan Filipski
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Paul Watson wrote: Not sure countries would appreciate me invading their air space en route to Germany. Come to think of it, not sure I would want it soaring over a country such as the Congo. They have surface to air missiles and machettes you know. I'm not sure whether to laugh or wince :rolleyes:
Ian Darling "The different versions of the UN*X brand operating system are numbered in a logical sequence: 5, 6, 7, 2, 2.9, 3, 4.0, III, 4.1, V, 4.2, V.2, and 4.3" - Alan Filipski
Ian Darling wrote: I'm not sure whether to laugh or wince I know...but the amazing part is that it was actually Lounge safe. I'm sure all our kid sisters (I don't happen to have any myself) would be totally oblivious as to what Paul was referring to. :-D
Norm Almond:I seen some GUI's in my life but WTF is this mess ;) Leppie:I made an app for my sister and she wouldnt use it till it was colorful enough:) Norm:good point leppie, from that statement I can only deduce that this GUI must be aimed at children:laugh: Leppie:My sister is 25:eek: -Norm on the MailMagic GUI
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You did remember it is this Saturday, right? The 14th for those who have forgotten, best to unforget so that the 15th is not spent on the couch :) I wanted to ask; Is it celebrated in your country? It is pretty big here in South Africa, certainly a day you would not want to forget. But Brian tells me it is not big in Germany. If I remember right the UK celebrates it too and I am pretty sure the States does. Any Germans care to clue me in? I kind of have a vested interest and thought Lena was just keeping mum to see if I remembered. Maybe she does not even know? Weird. Damn roses are expensive this time of year :rolleyes: What about places like India (all those chauvinists! probably don't give roses to their women but expect them in return, humph! ;) ) and the far east? Do Aussies have a romantic bone in their body, or is Valentines day somehow made into a sporting event by them? Other European countries? regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass South Africa Christopher Duncan quoted: "...that would require my explaining Einstein's Fear of Relatives" Crikey! ain't life grand? Einstein says...
I, unfortunately, cannot celebrate Valentine's Day with my girl. I'm in the States, and she's abroad in Bermuda! I sent her a card and some chocolates, but other that, I can't afford to ship her anything else. We're going to put off the celebration until March. It's a bummer though because this would have been our first Valentine's together. As a further note, Valentine's is one of those great holidays if you have someone, but if you don't, it can be infinitely miserable. Peace, -- Adam "If you can't beat your computer in chess, try kickboxing"
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You did remember it is this Saturday, right? The 14th for those who have forgotten, best to unforget so that the 15th is not spent on the couch :) I wanted to ask; Is it celebrated in your country? It is pretty big here in South Africa, certainly a day you would not want to forget. But Brian tells me it is not big in Germany. If I remember right the UK celebrates it too and I am pretty sure the States does. Any Germans care to clue me in? I kind of have a vested interest and thought Lena was just keeping mum to see if I remembered. Maybe she does not even know? Weird. Damn roses are expensive this time of year :rolleyes: What about places like India (all those chauvinists! probably don't give roses to their women but expect them in return, humph! ;) ) and the far east? Do Aussies have a romantic bone in their body, or is Valentines day somehow made into a sporting event by them? Other European countries? regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass South Africa Christopher Duncan quoted: "...that would require my explaining Einstein's Fear of Relatives" Crikey! ain't life grand? Einstein says...
I thought Valentine Day was a tradition in Catholic countries only, St Valentine being the patron (?) of Lovers and celebrated on February, 14 (cf http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/saintv06.htm[^]). But as with any other religious celebrations, mercantilism made its work, and transformed a act of faith in a act of consumption: Are the supermarkets our new churches?
And I'm talking to myself at night because I can't forget Back and forth through my mind Behind a cigarette
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I thought Valentine Day was a tradition in Catholic countries only, St Valentine being the patron (?) of Lovers and celebrated on February, 14 (cf http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/saintv06.htm[^]). But as with any other religious celebrations, mercantilism made its work, and transformed a act of faith in a act of consumption: Are the supermarkets our new churches?
And I'm talking to myself at night because I can't forget Back and forth through my mind Behind a cigarette
Hasn't this happened with most religious holidays? Christmas, Easter, even the whole period of lent has become commercialized. It's simply capitalism at work, responding to a demand with a supply. -- Adam "If you can't beat your computer in chess, try kickboxing"
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I thought Valentine Day was a tradition in Catholic countries only, St Valentine being the patron (?) of Lovers and celebrated on February, 14 (cf http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/saintv06.htm[^]). But as with any other religious celebrations, mercantilism made its work, and transformed a act of faith in a act of consumption: Are the supermarkets our new churches?
And I'm talking to myself at night because I can't forget Back and forth through my mind Behind a cigarette
A day to celebrate love? Sounds like a good thing to me. Bring more of them on. regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass South Africa Christopher Duncan quoted: "...that would require my explaining Einstein's Fear of Relatives" Crikey! ain't life grand? Einstein says...
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Hasn't this happened with most religious holidays? Christmas, Easter, even the whole period of lent has become commercialized. It's simply capitalism at work, responding to a demand with a supply. -- Adam "If you can't beat your computer in chess, try kickboxing"
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Paul Watson wrote: You did remember it is this Saturday, right? What fool put it on a Saturday. Don't they know Saturday is Football day here in the UK. Either there is going to be some half-empty grounds, or some very disappointed women this year. Paul Watson wrote: If I remember right the UK celebrates it too We sure do, although celebrate is a little too strong a word. Shops are full of cards, newspapers/magazines are full of lovey-dovey articles. I've always seen Valentines day as a bit of a guilt thing. A day that says "You mess it up 364 days a year, so here's a day where you'd better get it right". Of course some of my biggest romantic successes have been born from my actions on Valentines day... sadly, some of my worst defeats have also stemmed from the day. Not sure about this year yet, one of those years where I'm not 100% sure about the signals :-O Michael But you know when the truth is told, That you can get what you want or you can just get old, Your're going to kick off before you even get halfway through. When will you realise... Vienna waits for you? - "The Stranger," Billy Joel
Michael P Butler wrote: Either there is going to be some half-empty grounds, or some very disappointed women this year. And on this Saturday is also beginning the Six Nations Tournament! Women will be delighted :-D
And I'm talking to myself at night because I can't forget Back and forth through my mind Behind a cigarette
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You did remember it is this Saturday, right? The 14th for those who have forgotten, best to unforget so that the 15th is not spent on the couch :) I wanted to ask; Is it celebrated in your country? It is pretty big here in South Africa, certainly a day you would not want to forget. But Brian tells me it is not big in Germany. If I remember right the UK celebrates it too and I am pretty sure the States does. Any Germans care to clue me in? I kind of have a vested interest and thought Lena was just keeping mum to see if I remembered. Maybe she does not even know? Weird. Damn roses are expensive this time of year :rolleyes: What about places like India (all those chauvinists! probably don't give roses to their women but expect them in return, humph! ;) ) and the far east? Do Aussies have a romantic bone in their body, or is Valentines day somehow made into a sporting event by them? Other European countries? regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass South Africa Christopher Duncan quoted: "...that would require my explaining Einstein's Fear of Relatives" Crikey! ain't life grand? Einstein says...
Paul Watson wrote: ...roses are expensive this time of year Buy carnations instead. They last as long, if not longer, than roses, and do not cost nearly as much. The balance of the monies you would have spent can go towards something more practical.
A rich person is not the one who has the most, but the one that needs the least.
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You did remember it is this Saturday, right? The 14th for those who have forgotten, best to unforget so that the 15th is not spent on the couch :) I wanted to ask; Is it celebrated in your country? It is pretty big here in South Africa, certainly a day you would not want to forget. But Brian tells me it is not big in Germany. If I remember right the UK celebrates it too and I am pretty sure the States does. Any Germans care to clue me in? I kind of have a vested interest and thought Lena was just keeping mum to see if I remembered. Maybe she does not even know? Weird. Damn roses are expensive this time of year :rolleyes: What about places like India (all those chauvinists! probably don't give roses to their women but expect them in return, humph! ;) ) and the far east? Do Aussies have a romantic bone in their body, or is Valentines day somehow made into a sporting event by them? Other European countries? regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass South Africa Christopher Duncan quoted: "...that would require my explaining Einstein's Fear of Relatives" Crikey! ain't life grand? Einstein says...
In Japan, the girls give the guys chocolates. Chocolate makers have a conspiracy going or something. In any event there are two types: obligation chocolates and "the good stuff". She would give out obligation chocolates to friends and aquaintances where the box is kind of plain. "The good stuff" comes in a really nice box, can be somewhat expensive, and all around a better quality hand made chocolate for the guy she really really really loves. A good hint if you happen to be in Japan around this time of year and you are a guy: don't buy chocolates. You'll get weird looks and giggles and possibly rumors...
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Paul Watson wrote: ...roses are expensive this time of year Buy carnations instead. They last as long, if not longer, than roses, and do not cost nearly as much. The balance of the monies you would have spent can go towards something more practical.
A rich person is not the one who has the most, but the one that needs the least.
Practicality. I believe that is an antonym of love ;) "Hun, no roses this year, too expensive, but I got you this new teflon coated egg lifter instead!" :-D She would tell me where to shove it. I am not too concerned with cliches. Only one girl I know who genuinely prefers white roses to red, some of the others say they don't want roses, but when the day comes and you give them carnations... well you can see they wanted roses :) regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass South Africa Christopher Duncan quoted: "...that would require my explaining Einstein's Fear of Relatives" Crikey! ain't life grand? Einstein says...
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You did remember it is this Saturday, right? The 14th for those who have forgotten, best to unforget so that the 15th is not spent on the couch :) I wanted to ask; Is it celebrated in your country? It is pretty big here in South Africa, certainly a day you would not want to forget. But Brian tells me it is not big in Germany. If I remember right the UK celebrates it too and I am pretty sure the States does. Any Germans care to clue me in? I kind of have a vested interest and thought Lena was just keeping mum to see if I remembered. Maybe she does not even know? Weird. Damn roses are expensive this time of year :rolleyes: What about places like India (all those chauvinists! probably don't give roses to their women but expect them in return, humph! ;) ) and the far east? Do Aussies have a romantic bone in their body, or is Valentines day somehow made into a sporting event by them? Other European countries? regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass South Africa Christopher Duncan quoted: "...that would require my explaining Einstein's Fear of Relatives" Crikey! ain't life grand? Einstein says...
Valentine's day is indeed celebrated in the US, but only by some people. Those who *do* celebrate it: :bob: Couples who have been together for more than a month but less than 5 years. Those who *don't* celebrate ite: :bob: Singles with no significant other. :bob: Married people. :bob: Poor people. :-D "I'd be up a piece if I hadn't swallowed my bishop." Mr. Ed, playing chess