OT: Valentine's Day Gifts

[Kitaman]

OK I'm a cheapskate, I'll admit. But damn my wife wanted 3 dark dipped chocolate strawberries from Godiva (she's a diabetic but wanted this treat). So I went to the store and the berries rang up at $25! $8 per berry.

How the hell is she to eat these damn things? Eyes closed savoring each bite for 5 minutes or so?

I'm done this year (I also brought her roses Wednesday before the storm), but what the hell do you guys do for your lady on Valentine's Day. I can't keep doing this every year and would like options. At least flowers last for a week and a nice card much longer.

Or..........I am being unreasonable (having 30+ years together) and unromantic?

 

[Husky25]

Edible arrangements never fails.

 

[uconnfan68]

OK I'm a cheapskate, I'll admit. But damn my wife wanted 3 dark dipped chocolate strawberries from Godiva (she's a diabetic but wanted this treat). So I went to the store and the berries rang up at $25! $8 per berry.

How the hell is she to eat these damn things? Eyes closed savoring each bite for 5 minutes or so?

I'm done this year (I also brought her roses Wednesday before the storm), but what the hell do you guys do for your lady on Valentine's Day. I can't keep doing this every year and would like options. At least flowers last for a week and a nice card much longer.

Or.....I am being unreasonable (having 30+ years together) and unromantic?

You cheap duck*, open that wallet and let 'er rip! Chapter 7 here we come! ;^)

 

[prankster]

Buy her a brand new snow shovel.

But be sure to carve her initials into the handle.

It's the little bits of thoughtfulness, like that, that really tug on a woman's heartstrings.

 

[babysheep]

Dinner at Neptune Oyster!

 

[Calhoun's Court]

OK I'm a cheapskate, I'll admit. But damn my wife wanted 3 dark dipped chocolate strawberries from Godiva (she's a diabetic but wanted this treat). So I went to the store and the berries rang up at $25! $8 per berry.

How the hell is she to eat these damn things? Eyes closed savoring each bite for 5 minutes or so?

I'm done this year (I also brought her roses Wednesday before the storm), but what the hell do you guys do for your lady on Valentine's Day. I can't keep doing this every year and would like options. At least flowers last for a week and a nice card much longer.

Or.....I am being unreasonable (having 30+ years together) and unromantic?

Should have gotten her a ticket to the Memphis game-that would have been $27.

At least she could savior a big win a little longer

 

[CAHUSKY]

I stay single. Its way cheaper. Not only today but year round.

 

[jibsey]

OK here's my take. If you have spent some serious jack year in and year out on stuff like jewelry you can get away every now and then going cheap with say flowers from Trader Joe's as long as it's accompanied by some nice prose. But you can't go cheap every year because they have a tendency to notice and you are going to pay the price one way or the other. Dinner out is a nightmare with the crowds and poor service, so get some nice steaks and grill them for her at home and then clean up, they like that.

 

[Palatine]

Buy her a cigar. And if she doesn't smoke it --- you got yourself a cigar!!!

 

[superjohn]

A shovel is a nice suggestion, also some edible panties.

 

[Marat]

OK here's my take. If you have spent some serious jack year in and year out on stuff like jewelry you can get away every now and then going cheap with say flowers from Trader Joe's as long as it's accompanied by some nice prose. But you can't go cheap every year because they have a tendency to notice and you are going to pay the price one way or the other. Dinner out is a nightmare with the crowds and poor service, so get some nice steaks and grill them for her at home and then clean up, they like that.

Also many times they jack up the prices (+150%) for 2/14 dinners, so yeah would not recommend.

 

[Strummer]

In 4 hours and 5 minutes it will be exactly 28 years ago today that I was at a party in Danbury and first saw a girl who was 15 at the time. She was from out of town, but came in for the weekend. It took every atom of courage I had to talk to her, me being the horribly shy type, but she responded positively, which I desperately needed. Talked to her the whole evening, until I had to go. Next day, a bunch of kids who had stayed over the host's house went to see a movie at the Palace on main street. I went with them. We sat down and filled a row. A few minutes later, that girl walked in, looked at the full row, pouted just perceptibly, and let out a little sigh, then sat by herself in the row in front of us. Once again, I mustered my courage, figured the hell with it, it was now or never, and like a grunt storming Normandy beach, I mustered my courage against a massive wall of fear, got up and sat next to her. She smiled broadly at me. By half way through the movie I held her hand. I called her a few days later. There has not been a day since that we haven't spoken, I don't believe.

She's working right now, putting her generous heart to work. I'm making Jamaican goat curry for her for when she gets home. We've been through thick and thin, times - when we were dirt poor and I smoked the rent money, also when we had enough money to smoke the money. Bunch of kids, parented together, through fear, anger, remorse, self doubt. Built a house together. Built businesses together. Discussed every topic ever to cross our minds, and never have been bored or disinterested. Been my best friend and lover for going on a quarter century.

What do I do for my wife on Valentine's day?

Whatever she wants. The only question I've had for a long time now about the afterlife is whether I'll be able to be with her there so we can always be together.

 

[CAHUSKY]

In 4 hours and 5 minutes it will be exactly 28 years ago today that I was at a party in Danbury and first saw a girl who was 15 at the time. She was from out of town, but came in for the weekend. It took every atom of courage I had to talk to her, me being the horribly shy type, but she responded positively, which I desperately needed. Talked to her the whole evening, until I had to go. Next day, a bunch of kids who had stayed over the host's house went to see a movie at the Palace on main street. I went with them. We sat down and filled a row. A few minutes later, that girl walked in, looked at the full row, pouted just perceptibly, and let out a little sigh, then sat by herself in the row in front of us. Once again, I mustered my courage, figured the hell with it, it was now or never, and like a grunt storming Normandy beach, I mustered my courage against a massive wall of fear, got up and sat next to her. She smiled broadly at me. By half way through the movie I held her hand. I called her a few days later. There has not been a day since that we haven't spoken, I don't believe.

She's working right now, putting her generous heart to work. I'm making Jamaican goat curry for her for when she gets home. We've been through thick and thin, times - when we were dirt poor and I smoked the rent money, also when we had enough money to smoke the money. Bunch of kids, parented together, through fear, anger, remorse, self doubt. Built a house together. Built businesses together. Discussed every topic ever to cross our minds, and never have been bored or disinterested. Been my best friend and lover for going on a quarter century.

What do I do for my wife on Valentine's day?

Whatever she wants. The only question I've had for a long time now about the afterlife is whether I'll be able to be with her there so we can always be together.

This is going to make it really hard to react negatively to one of your posts in the future. Congrats on your amazing marriage. Youre a lucky man.

 

[superjohn]

In 4 hours and 5 minutes it will be exactly 28 years ago today that I was at a party in Danbury and first saw a girl who was 15 at the time. She was from out of town, but came in for the weekend. It took every atom of courage I had to talk to her, me being the horribly shy type, but she responded positively, which I desperately needed. Talked to her the whole evening, until I had to go. Next day, a bunch of kids who had stayed over the host's house went to see a movie at the Palace on main street. I went with them. We sat down and filled a row. A few minutes later, that girl walked in, looked at the full row, pouted just perceptibly, and let out a little sigh, then sat by herself in the row in front of us. Once again, I mustered my courage, figured the hell with it, it was now or never, and like a grunt storming Normandy beach, I mustered my courage against a massive wall of fear, got up and sat next to her. She smiled broadly at me. By half way through the movie I held her hand. I called her a few days later. There has not been a day since that we haven't spoken, I don't believe.

She's working right now, putting her generous heart to work. I'm making Jamaican goat curry for her for when she gets home. We've been through thick and thin, times - when we were dirt poor and I smoked the rent money, also when we had enough money to smoke the money. Bunch of kids, parented together, through fear, anger, remorse, self doubt. Built a house together. Built businesses together. Discussed every topic ever to cross our minds, and never have been bored or disinterested. Been my best friend and lover for going on a quarter century.

What do I do for my wife on Valentine's day?

Whatever she wants. The only question I've had for a long time now about the afterlife is whether I'll be able to be with her there so we can always be together.

Awesome that you had the courage that day, all of those trying times have made the love stronger I'm sure.

 

[DogHouse]

OK I'm a cheapskate, I'll admit. But damn my wife wanted 3 dark dipped chocolate strawberries from Godiva (she's a diabetic but wanted this treat). So I went to the store and the berries rang up at $25! $8 per berry.

How the hell is she to eat these damn things? Eyes closed savoring each bite for 5 minutes or so?

I'm done this year (I also brought her roses Wednesday before the storm), but what the hell do you guys do for your lady on Valentine's Day. I can't keep doing this every year and would like options. At least flowers last for a week and a nice card much longer.

Or.....I am being unreasonable (having 30+ years together) and unromantic?

Both?

 

[nomar]

Whatever you do, don't buy her a love potion. They do NOT work.

 

[DogHouse]

In 4 hours and 5 minutes it will be exactly 28 years ago today that I was at a party in Danbury and first saw a girl who was 15 at the time. She was from out of town, but came in for the weekend. It took every atom of courage I had to talk to her, me being the horribly shy type, but she responded positively, which I desperately needed. Talked to her the whole evening, until I had to go. Next day, a bunch of kids who had stayed over the host's house went to see a movie at the Palace on main street. I went with them. We sat down and filled a row. A few minutes later, that girl walked in, looked at the full row, pouted just perceptibly, and let out a little sigh, then sat by herself in the row in front of us. Once again, I mustered my courage, figured the hell with it, it was now or never, and like a grunt storming Normandy beach, I mustered my courage against a massive wall of fear, got up and sat next to her. She smiled broadly at me. By half way through the movie I held her hand. I called her a few days later. There has not been a day since that we haven't spoken, I don't believe.

She's working right now, putting her generous heart to work. I'm making Jamaican goat curry for her for when she gets home. We've been through thick and thin, times - when we were dirt poor and I smoked the rent money, also when we had enough money to smoke the money. Bunch of kids, parented together, through fear, anger, remorse, self doubt. Built a house together. Built businesses together. Discussed every topic ever to cross our minds, and never have been bored or disinterested. Been my best friend and lover for going on a quarter century.

What do I do for my wife on Valentine's day?

Whatever she wants. The only question I've had for a long time now about the afterlife is whether I'll be able to be with her there so we can always be together.

For being horribly shy, you are an excellent writer. Normally I do not spend the time to read lengthy posts (but you got me with your beef reply) However in this case, I am glad I did. You have been blessed my friend to have met the woman of your dreams, both yesterday and today. I'm sure many of us envy the happiness you have found with her. Happy Valentines Day!

 

[Deepster]

In 4 hours and 5 minutes it will be exactly 28 years ago today that I was at a party in Danbury and first saw a girl who was 15 at the time. She was from out of town, but came in for the weekend. It took every atom of courage I had to talk to her, me being the horribly shy type, but she responded positively, which I desperately needed. Talked to her the whole evening, until I had to go. Next day, a bunch of kids who had stayed over the host's house went to see a movie at the Palace on main street. I went with them. We sat down and filled a row. A few minutes later, that girl walked in, looked at the full row, pouted just perceptibly, and let out a little sigh, then sat by herself in the row in front of us. Once again, I mustered my courage, figured the hell with it, it was now or never, and like a grunt storming Normandy beach, I mustered my courage against a massive wall of fear, got up and sat next to her. She smiled broadly at me. By half way through the movie I held her hand. I called her a few days later. There has not been a day since that we haven't spoken, I don't believe.

She's working right now, putting her generous heart to work. I'm making Jamaican goat curry for her for when she gets home. We've been through thick and thin, times - when we were dirt poor and I smoked the rent money, also when we had enough money to smoke the money. Bunch of kids, parented together, through fear, anger, remorse, self doubt. Built a house together. Built businesses together. Discussed every topic ever to cross our minds, and never have been bored or disinterested. Been my best friend and lover for going on a quarter century.

What do I do for my wife on Valentine's day?

Whatever she wants. The only question I've had for a long time now about the afterlife is whether I'll be able to be with her there so we can always be together.

Kind of makes the guy complaining about the $27 strawberries look like a .

Happy Valentines Day to you and your wife.

 

[August_West]

My wife god bless her insists we ignore valentines day as she is a hippie and calls it a "Hallmark" holiday. Does not even want me to buy her card.

The flip side there though is that I am to treat the other 364 days a year as Valentines day.

Sometimes I wish I could get it all over it in one day.

 

[minidarren]

My fiance got her Valentine's Day gift about a month ago when I gave her heels to wear for the wedding. Unorthodox, possibly, but I wanted to have my mark on her attire for the wedding and I obviously have not seen the dress.

So, why give them so early? Well they are super high. Not hooker high, but high nonetheless. And she needs as much time to break then in as she can get. Christian Louboutins for inquiring minds.

She surprises me with them sometimes, like tonight, while she is breaking them in with a different type of dress. Although I did ruin her plans by coming home about 45 minutes early.

 

[CAHUSKY]

One more idea......Dicks in a box. Sure, its better known as a Christmas gift but im sure it would be great for Valentines Day. Its because of thoughts like this that i am single at 46.

 

[Rico444]

One more idea.Dicks in a box. Sure, its better known as a Christmas gift but im sure it would be great for Valentines Day. Its because of thoughts like this that i am single at 46.

This idea would have worked long ago if you were packing. But, since you're single at 46...

 

[CAHUSKY]

This idea would have worked long ago if you were packing. But, since you're single at 46...

Thanks to Viagra, ill always be "packing".

 

[breezy]

In 4 hours and 5 minutes it will be exactly 28 years ago today that I was at a party in Danbury and first saw a girl who was 15 at the time. She was from out of town, but came in for the weekend. It took every atom of courage I had to talk to her, me being the horribly shy type, but she responded positively, which I desperately needed. Talked to her the whole evening, until I had to go. Next day, a bunch of kids who had stayed over the host's house went to see a movie at the Palace on main street. I went with them. We sat down and filled a row. A few minutes later, that girl walked in, looked at the full row, pouted just perceptibly, and let out a little sigh, then sat by herself in the row in front of us. Once again, I mustered my courage, figured the hell with it, it was now or never, and like a grunt storming Normandy beach, I mustered my courage against a massive wall of fear, got up and sat next to her. She smiled broadly at me. By half way through the movie I held her hand. I called her a few days later. There has not been a day since that we haven't spoken, I don't believe.

She's working right now, putting her generous heart to work. I'm making Jamaican goat curry for her for when she gets home. We've been through thick and thin, times - when we were dirt poor and I smoked the rent money, also when we had enough money to smoke the money. Bunch of kids, parented together, through fear, anger, remorse, self doubt. Built a house together. Built businesses together. Discussed every topic ever to cross our minds, and never have been bored or disinterested. Been my best friend and lover for going on a quarter century.

What do I do for my wife on Valentine's day?

Whatever she wants. The only question I've had for a long time now about the afterlife is whether I'll be able to be with her there so we can always be together.

You should "accidentally" leave this thread open on your wife's computer. It might undermine the integrity of the original story but if done delicately would be worth its weight in brownie points.

 

[Chin Diesel]

OK I'm a cheapskate, I'll admit. But damn my wife wanted 3 dark dipped chocolate strawberries from Godiva (she's a diabetic but wanted this treat). So I went to the store and the berries rang up at $25! $8 per berry.

How the hell is she to eat these damn things? Eyes closed savoring each bite for 5 minutes or so?

I'm done this year (I also brought her roses Wednesday before the storm), but what the hell do you guys do for your lady on Valentine's Day. I can't keep doing this every year and would like options. At least flowers last for a week and a nice card much longer.

Or.....I am being unreasonable (having 30+ years together) and unromantic?

Screw that. Ghirardelli dark chocolate with raspberry creme. Fit nicely inside the envelope. About $7 total.