It's a little under three weeks until Valentine's Day. What are you planning on making for that special someone(s)?
I'm planning on making chocolate covered strawberries (with white chocolate drizzles) for my classmates.
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We have been boringly consistent on Valentines Day over the past years. Sauteed lobster bits and champagne. Never fails to produce the desired result.
PH
PH
We have reservations at a very quaint Italian.
Airplane food. 
Airplane food is ok...just as long as you get to be a part of the Mile High club. 
Why would anyone make airplane food? What do you feed an airplane anyway? Kerosene & croutons?
Web, you are on a roll today. 
Anything that goes well with Billecart Rose will be on the menu.
Anything that goes well with Billecart Rose will be on the menu.
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Originally posted by jaimetown:
Web, you are on a roll today.
Anything that goes well with Billecart Rose will be on the menu.
Yeah. Some days work is quiet. Mostly the days I'm at work...
I'll have a few bottles standing up and will decide what to open when I decide what to cook. I'll wait to decide what to cook til I see what looks good.
You mean if you get off on that day that you will be eating airplane food?
I hate valentines day.
I'm going to be sooo f'n slammed.
I'm going to be sooo f'n slammed.
Just think about how your food will be a big part in helping so many couples get it on afterwards
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Originally posted by The Artist Formerly known as DJ Hombre:
I hate valentines day.
That's why I don't go out on Valentine's, New Year's, Mother's day and other Holidays when restaurant excursions are obligatory. Service stinks, food is rubbish, and every other cook, pi$$ed off at the world, spanks the hell out of your chicken with spatula. Thanks, I'll eat at home. Food is better anyway.
Sapril--
I have asked my wife several times where she would like to go for Valentine's Day and she keeps saying "I'll think about it." Last year, I waited too long and we couldn't get into any decent place. (I think it was a weekend last year).
Anyway, what does she mean by "I'll think about it."
Does she want me to surprise her?
Does she really want to think about it?
We have been married 21 yrs.--You'd think I'd figured her out by now.
Should I offer to cook?
She can't possibly want any more jewelry can she? She only has 2 ears and 10 fingers and she has tons of earrings and rings.
Should I get her a gift certificate for Home Depot?
Confused, in Baltimore.
I have asked my wife several times where she would like to go for Valentine's Day and she keeps saying "I'll think about it." Last year, I waited too long and we couldn't get into any decent place. (I think it was a weekend last year).
Anyway, what does she mean by "I'll think about it."
Does she want me to surprise her?
Does she really want to think about it?
We have been married 21 yrs.--You'd think I'd figured her out by now.
Should I offer to cook?
She can't possibly want any more jewelry can she? She only has 2 ears and 10 fingers and she has tons of earrings and rings.
Should I get her a gift certificate for Home Depot?
Confused, in Baltimore.
Irwin,
I have to say this, I don't know you or your wife on a personal basis and wouldn't feel comfortable telling you what I think she is thinking neither do I know the status of your marriage. But what I can tell you is how I would think if I was in your wife's situation with you asking her where she wants to go or what she wants to do (with consideration that the marriage is in a healthy state):
A. She really does want to think about it. I am sure you guys have been to nearly all of the hot spots around town and she is running out of places that she really wants to go to.
B. She is not interested in going anywhere.
Another thing to take into consideration is what do you guys usually do for Valentine's Day? I am assuming since you've been married 21 years that you've done the restaurant thing, the home cooking thing, and everything else in between.
I guess the key to keeping it alive is to do something different, something that will awe her, something that will leave her breathless and wanting more...
Whatever you do DO NOT get the gift card...because nothing says "I can't be romantic" like a Home Depot gift card.
If you want some more clear cut ideas, let me know. But I can't help much more since I have such a vague idea of you and her and what you've done in the past for her.
Until next time,
Sapril Ruth
I have to say this, I don't know you or your wife on a personal basis and wouldn't feel comfortable telling you what I think she is thinking neither do I know the status of your marriage. But what I can tell you is how I would think if I was in your wife's situation with you asking her where she wants to go or what she wants to do (with consideration that the marriage is in a healthy state):
A. She really does want to think about it. I am sure you guys have been to nearly all of the hot spots around town and she is running out of places that she really wants to go to.
B. She is not interested in going anywhere.
Another thing to take into consideration is what do you guys usually do for Valentine's Day? I am assuming since you've been married 21 years that you've done the restaurant thing, the home cooking thing, and everything else in between.
I guess the key to keeping it alive is to do something different, something that will awe her, something that will leave her breathless and wanting more...
Whatever you do DO NOT get the gift card...because nothing says "I can't be romantic" like a Home Depot gift card.
If you want some more clear cut ideas, let me know. But I can't help much more since I have such a vague idea of you and her and what you've done in the past for her.
Until next time,
Sapril Ruth
well, I was actually kidding about the home depot thing. I know that much.
I'll let you know how it turns out.
I'll let you know how it turns out.
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Originally posted by irwin:
I was actually kidding about the home depot thing.
May I suggest a strip club pass, in case the Home Depot gift card misfires.
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Originally posted by grunhauser:quote:
Originally posted by The Artist Formerly known as DJ Hombre:
I hate valentines day.
That's why I don't go out on Valentine's, New Year's, Mother's day and other Holidays when restaurant excursions are obligatory. Service stinks, food is rubbish, and every other cook, pi$$ed off at the world, spanks the hell out of your chicken with spatula. Thanks, I'll eat at home. Food is better anyway.
Who da Funk uses a spat for a chicken? Only time you use a spat on the line is when you're grilling fish. Other than that, it's all hands. Sometimes you use a pair of tongs, but that's rare.
I think Grunny has a thing for spatulas...maybe he likes it when his wife uses one on him. 
I agree with Miss Cabernet.
It isn't very difficult or expensive to give a romantic gift or gesture.
Have you tried this?: Buy two dozens cheap roses, pluck the petals the day of, and sprinkle the petals starting at the doorway that your wife comes in at leading all the way to the dining room or other places in the house. Hershey kisses would work as well.
It isn't very difficult or expensive to give a romantic gift or gesture.
Have you tried this?: Buy two dozens cheap roses, pluck the petals the day of, and sprinkle the petals starting at the doorway that your wife comes in at leading all the way to the dining room or other places in the house. Hershey kisses would work as well.
Artist, spatula is a great tool and has many practical uses. It will pacify many animals from flies to rodents to majestic fowl. Besides, I personally think you should avoid wearing thongs in the kitchen, you might burn your peaches, if you know what I mean. 
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Originally posted by Sapril Nguyen:
Have you tried this?: Buy two dozens cheap roses, pluck the petals the day of, and sprinkle the petals starting at the doorway that your wife comes in at leading all the way to the dining room or other places in the house. Hershey kisses would work as well.
WHAT'S ALL THIS *&^%$#@! MESS DOING ON MY *&^%$#@! CARPET???
We don't celebrate Valentine's. Our first date was Feb 13th so we celebrate that instead.
Much easier to get a table, the chef isn't quite so p!$$ed off yet, and the spatula is fresh.
Imagine my fun with my wife's birthday being the 11th. Now Valentine's Day is at home. Thank goodness. And since we don't get out much (20 month old twins and all), for her birthday this year she asked if we could go see Sideways, and if we get to dinner, great.....
Boy am I getting off easy....
Boy am I getting off easy....
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Originally posted by Dom'n'Vin'sDad:
for her birthday this year she asked if we could go see Sideways, and if we get to dinner, great.....
Be sure to take a bottle of Pinot into the cinema.
You boys are giving me no hope for the next 20-30 years from any man
quote:.....and get it on in the back row!
Originally posted by Dave Tong:
Be sure to take a bottle of Pinot into the cinema.
I am coming to accept the fact that no man can ever outdo me in the act of being romantic and therefore from now I will be performing my own acts of romanticism to myself. (I know it's a little weird, but atleast I won't be disappointed)
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Originally posted by Sapril Nguyen:
I am coming to accept the fact that no man can ever outdo me in the act of being romantic and therefore from now I will be performing my own acts of romanticism to myself. (I know it's a little weird, but atleast I won't be disappointed)
Sapril! A little young to be so sure on this, don't you think? Trust me, there are creative and romantic men all over the place. As far as performing acts of romanticism to yourself, I am going to take this opportunity to pass on the best straight line I've been handed so far this year....
PH
The creative and romantic men I know of have to be that way to make up for other things, whether it be looks or something else.
Yes, I want the whole perfect package and won't settle for less.
Yes, I want the whole perfect package and won't settle for less.
quote:You're just 'dating' the wrong guys. Not to "toot" my own horn, but our engagement story is second to none. And, I buy Terra flowers every other week. However, I must say it can be difficult for guys to be creative... no matter how long they've been together.
Originally posted by Sapril Nguyen:
I am coming to accept the fact that no man can ever outdo me in the act of being romantic and therefore from now I will be performing my own acts of romanticism to myself. (I know it's a little weird, but atleast I won't be disappointed)
well, I've settled on it.
I am going to pick her up after my work day in a limousine, and we're going to the first restaurant we went to on our first date in 1983, where I have set aside a bottle of her favorite champagne and ordered ahead her favorite souffle. I'll be bringing in my pocket an enameled cloissoine ring she has had her eye on.
I am going to pick her up after my work day in a limousine, and we're going to the first restaurant we went to on our first date in 1983, where I have set aside a bottle of her favorite champagne and ordered ahead her favorite souffle. I'll be bringing in my pocket an enameled cloissoine ring she has had her eye on.
Irwin,
Are you for real?
Are you for real?
ella tiene mi corazon
She has your heart???
envuelto alrededor de su dedo
Took two people to figure out "wrapped around the finger"
Irwin,
I think you had something going w/ the Home Depot Gift Card. But... make sure you throw in one of those "10% off a purchase of $200 or more" flyers as well! If that doesn't say "Will you marry me all over again?", then what does?!
LJ
I think you had something going w/ the Home Depot Gift Card. But... make sure you throw in one of those "10% off a purchase of $200 or more" flyers as well! If that doesn't say "Will you marry me all over again?", then what does?!
LJ
We have an SUV, so I thought about tenderizing some steaks on the driveway and grilling them up. The chunks of asphalt really bring out the fruit in a good Rhone.
LJ
LJ
Then you should probably run over my middle finger that is waving at you before you think about those steaks.
Way to go irwin (this is what I was talking about, Sapril!)
mwagner,
You're still a rookie at this, so here's a tip from a guy who can still make my woman swoon after 27 years. Randomness. Don't do the flowers on any kind of a predictable schedule. Absolutely don't give them for predictable occasions/offenses etc. Bring 'em home. Wait a few weeks. Have them delivered the next time. My favorite, deliver them in person in the middle of the day with a bottle of champagne and a twinkle in your eye. It's amazing the bonus plan this kind of delivery will get you!!
PH
Yet another spelling correction. I need a spellchecker.
mwagner,
You're still a rookie at this, so here's a tip from a guy who can still make my woman swoon after 27 years. Randomness. Don't do the flowers on any kind of a predictable schedule. Absolutely don't give them for predictable occasions/offenses etc. Bring 'em home. Wait a few weeks. Have them delivered the next time. My favorite, deliver them in person in the middle of the day with a bottle of champagne and a twinkle in your eye. It's amazing the bonus plan this kind of delivery will get you!!
PH
Yet another spelling correction. I need a spellchecker.