Valentine's Day '08: So what did you get her? - Page 2

Kodos · 02-14-2008, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

Sweetest Day???

Exactly. I'd barely even heard of it, until my best friend's wife in Chicago claimed what a big deal it was. Luckily, my wife is among the crowd who thinks it is not a holiday that needs to be observed.

Schmidty · 02-14-2008, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

Sweetest Day???

Even I think that one's stupid.

JeeberD · 02-14-2008, 10:26 AM

OK, but what the fuck is it? I've never even HEARD of that "holiday"...

Schmidty · 02-14-2008, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

OK, but what the fuck is it? I've never even HEARD of that "holiday"...

I think it's in October or something. It's just a cutrate Valentine's Day.

JeeberD · 02-14-2008, 10:28 AM

OK, Google to the rescue. No wonder I've never heard of it...

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Originally Posted by Wiki

Sweetest Day is an observance celebrated primarily in the Great Lakes region and parts of the Northeast United States...

Sounds like a very stupid holiday, indeed...

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Originally Posted by Wiki

It is described by Retail Confectioners International, as "much more important for candymakers in some regions than in others (Detroit, Cleveland and Buffalo being the biggest Sweetest Day cities)" and an "occasion which offers all of us an opportunity to remember not only the sick, aged and orphaned, but also friends, relatives and associates whose helpfulness and kindness we have enjoyed."[2] Sweetest Day has also been referred to as a "concocted promotion"[3] created by the candy industry solely to increase sales of candy.

Schmidty · 02-14-2008, 10:28 AM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweetest_Day

Edit: Oops. You already found it.

JeeberD · 02-14-2008, 10:30 AM

Thanks anyways...

Easy Mac · 02-14-2008, 10:40 AM

gottimd · 02-14-2008, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Easy Mac

You got her tickets to this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlnFEdVKbBQ

Lathum · 02-14-2008, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Schmidty

Anyway, I understand that it's a commercial holiday (what holiday isn't?), but it's still a fun excuse to get a babysitter, go out to eat, and have some fun. Sure, we do that other times as well, but Valentine's Day just seems more.....festive.

My wife and I both agree you shouldn't need an excuse for romance.

If paying triple for a dozen roses and eating at an insanely crowded restaurant with inflated prices is your idea of being more festive then carry on my friend.

panerd · 02-14-2008, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

My wife and I both agree you shouldn't need an excuse for romance.

If paying triple for a dozen roses and eating at an insanely crowded restaurant with inflated prices is your idea of being more festive then carry on my friend.

Well, why go to a fine restaurant, when you can just stick something in
the microwave? Why go to the park and fly a kite, when you can just pop a pill?

Lathum · 02-14-2008, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by panerd

Well, why go to a fine restaurant, when you can just stick something in
the microwave? Why go to the park and fly a kite, when you can just pop a pill?

that makes no sense.

I don't need it to be February 14th to go to a fine restaurant with my wife. If I want to get her roses on august 19th I will.

IMO it is idiotic that there is a so called holiday that makes people feel compeled to get their loved one a gift while being gouged in the process.

MizzouRah · 02-14-2008, 11:16 AM

Went to proflowers.com and she'll be getting 2-dozen roses and chocolates - they had a special promotion here on the radio.

It's not a big deal, but she manages at a local restaurant, so it will be nice for her to get some flowers in the middle of a dinner rush.

Logan · 02-14-2008, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

that makes no sense.

Seinfeld, FOUR!

Subby · 02-14-2008, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

Went to proflowers.com and she'll be getting 2-dozen roses and chocolates - they had a special promotion here on the radio.

Heh - I hope you didn't get duped into buying the $9.99 vase like I almost did.

MizzouRah · 02-14-2008, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Subby

Heh - I hope you didn't get duped into buying the $9.99 vase like I almost did.

ALMOST!

The free chocolates were nice as well.

Lorena · 02-14-2008, 11:23 AM

Subby · 02-14-2008, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

ALMOST!

The free chocolates were nice as well.

Word.

I think my wife was a little bummed because she had a nice card and truffles for me this morning and I was like...hey thanks! So she thinks I blanked completely. Which I do normally, so fair assumption on her part. :\

Oilers9911 · 02-14-2008, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by path12

Ahhh. Nothin' like romance.

Which explains why he is no closer to banging them.

Mustang · 02-14-2008, 11:43 AM

If you need a last minute gift idea, I suggest teabagging your significant other.

When done right, your beanbag should resemble an upside down heart so, it's all good.

JeeberD · 02-14-2008, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

If I want to get her roses on august 19th I will.

Dude...I DID get my wife roses on August 19th last year, and probably will every year until I croak!

MizzouRah · 02-14-2008, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Subby

Word.

I think my wife was a little bummed because she had a nice card and truffles for me this morning and I was like...hey thanks! So she thinks I blanked completely. Which I do normally, so fair assumption on her part. :\

Yeah, I had a card for my wife and she's like... honey, I didn't get you anything... I said, yes you did, you brought me a 12 pack home last night.

I said, "that's all I got you". She has no idea.

Izulde · 02-14-2008, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Dodgerchick

Was it this one:

Yep, that's the one!

Izulde · 02-14-2008, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ArlingtonColt

I asked her about a fredericks bag on her coffee table and she blushed and told me not to look in it :P

Fredericks?! She's a traitor! Tell her to go to VS next time

ISiddiqui · 02-14-2008, 12:46 PM

Well, my g/f and I decided on small presents (she's getting me one, so I had to get her one). In addition to me cooking dinner tonight (I like cooking, so it wasn't that big a deal).

DanGarion · 02-14-2008, 12:47 PM

18 red roses, some candy, a card, and we are going out to dinner (nothing special for dinner, just a nice normal not to expensive food place).

Dr. Sak · 02-14-2008, 12:50 PM

Did anyone buy one of Izulde's scented perfumes to give to their wives/girlfriend?

gottimd · 02-14-2008, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bsak16

Did anyone buy one of Izulde's scented perfumes to give to their wives/girlfriend?

I took the picture he posted on here and blew it up to lifesize and framed it and gave it to her, but I didn't buy the perfume.

MikeVic · 02-14-2008, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by gottimd

I took the picture he posted on here and blew it up to lifesize and framed it and gave it to her, but I didn't buy the perfume.

I gave that to myself.

DanGarion · 02-14-2008, 01:04 PM

My wife got me a card, tickets to see Jimmy Eat World, and also made cards for me from both of our cats, and our dog, so I got three cards total. It was cute.

panerd · 02-14-2008, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan

Seinfeld, FOUR!

Nice catch. I actually got to use that quote twice today. Some guy at a staff meeting was doing the whole overpriced flowers thing today and I used the line. Basically got the same response from the staff as I got from Lathum except for one guy that fired back about not wanting to pay $7 to see Sparticus.

Lorena · 02-14-2008, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeVic

I gave that to myself.

whoops.... no, i thought bought yourself soem perfume.

panerd · 02-14-2008, 01:05 PM

I didn't know when I would ever get a chance to use such a great line again. Jerk store!

Dr. Sak · 02-14-2008, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by dangarion

My wife got me a card, tickets to see Jimmy Eat World, and also made cards for me from both of our cats, and our dog, so I got three cards total. It was cute.

Shut up showoff! You get 3 pussies and some of us only get 1!

MikeVic · 02-14-2008, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Dodgerchick

whoops.... no, i thought bought yourself soem perfume.

No, the image you huss.

MikeVic · 02-14-2008, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bsak16

Shut up showoff! You get 3 pussies and some of us only get 1!

Or none!!

DanGarion · 02-14-2008, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bsak16

Shut up showoff! You get 3 pussies and some of us only get 1!

Hey I had none for a long time.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 02-14-2008, 01:51 PM

I gave my wife a hot beef injection.

(Credit given to Pumpy Tutors for being the inspiration for this post.)

Lorena · 02-14-2008, 02:04 PM

I was asked to go to the front desk to pick something up and got this

I came back to my desk and 5 minutes later I got another phone call and was asked to pick something up and I thought it was a mistake but they said it was another delivery:

They were both a complete surprise especially when I found out Antmeister dropped the cookies off himself. Very, very sweet.

rkmsuf · 02-14-2008, 02:09 PM

Ant, you wuss.

Logan · 02-14-2008, 02:12 PM

Fellatiooooooooooooooooooooo.

MikeVic · 02-14-2008, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan

Fellatiooooooooooooooooooooo.

Hahaha.

oliegirl · 02-14-2008, 02:16 PM

Awwwww! What a good hubby you have!

Good job Ant

Schmidty · 02-14-2008, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

My wife and I both agree you shouldn't need an excuse for romance.

If paying triple for a dozen roses and eating at an insanely crowded restaurant with inflated prices is your idea of being more festive then carry on my friend.

I guess you're just smarter than the majority of americans. Leave all of us ignorant yokels to our futile attempts to have fun.

Anyway, you're a newlywed. You'll learn soon enough that the everyday romance thing becomes a lot harder to keep up (especially after having kids) the longer you're together, no matter how in love you are.

Valentine's Day can be a trite reminder for some, but at least it's a reminder.

Dr. Sak · 02-14-2008, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan

Fellatiooooooooooooooooooooo.

That what Izulde should call his first perfume line.

Ksyrup · 02-14-2008, 02:43 PM

Hey Subby, I don't think you meant to PM this to me.

Izulde · 02-14-2008, 03:04 PM

Funny thing, I walked out of the library to head to Stats and I was blasted by some of the most overpowering vanilla perfume ever. I mean it's like this chick said soaked in a bath of the stuff for four hours or something, it was that bad.

On top of that, I hate vanilla scents to begin with because they give me a headache.

Subby · 02-14-2008, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

Hey Subby, I don't think you meant to PM this to me.

That's where you would be wrong, Sir.

Ksyrup · 02-14-2008, 03:16 PM

In that case, let me return the favor. Choose your favorite and remember me fondly until September 19th.

Izulde · 02-14-2008, 03:28 PM

So Bill Clinton's on campus tonight, but I ain't going out in that zoo. Besides, weekly chapter meeting's at 6:30, which means by the time I got there, all the decent seating would be gone anyway.

So instead, I'll watch sappy movies all night.

First up: Pretty in Pink

02-14-2008, 10:26 AM	#53
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	OK, but what the fuck is it? I've never even HEARD of that "holiday"... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

02-14-2008, 10:28 AM	#56
Schmidty Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Early, TX	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweetest_Day Edit: Oops. You already found it. Last edited by Schmidty : 02-14-2008 at 10:29 AM.

02-14-2008, 10:30 AM	#57
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Thanks anyways... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

02-14-2008, 11:43 AM	#70
Mustang Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wisconsin	If you need a last minute gift idea, I suggest teabagging your significant other. When done right, your beanbag should resemble an upside down heart so, it's all good. __________________ You, you will regret what you have done this day. I will make you regret ever being born. Your going to wish you never left your mothers womb, where it was warm and safe... and wet. i am going to show you pain you never knew existed, you are going to see a whole new spectrum of pain, like a Rainboooow. But! This rainbow is not just like any other rainbow, its...

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ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Well, my g/f and I decided on small presents (she's getting me one, so I had to get her one). In addition to me cooking dinner tonight (I like cooking, so it wasn't that big a deal). __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

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Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here

02-14-2008, 11:16 AM	#63
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Went to proflowers.com and she'll be getting 2-dozen roses and chocolates - they had a special promotion here on the radio. It's not a big deal, but she manages at a local restaurant, so it will be nice for her to get some flowers in the middle of a dinner rush.

02-14-2008, 11:23 AM	#67
Lorena Unregistered Join Date: May 2004

02-14-2008, 12:47 PM	#76
DanGarion Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Great Northwest	18 red roses, some candy, a card, and we are going out to dinner (nothing special for dinner, just a nice normal not to expensive food place). __________________ Los Angeles Dodgers Check out the FOFC Groups on Facebook! and Reddit! DON'T REPORT ME BRO!

02-14-2008, 12:50 PM	#77
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Did anyone buy one of Izulde's scented perfumes to give to their wives/girlfriend?

02-14-2008, 01:04 PM	#80
DanGarion Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Great Northwest	My wife got me a card, tickets to see Jimmy Eat World, and also made cards for me from both of our cats, and our dog, so I got three cards total. It was cute. __________________ Los Angeles Dodgers Check out the FOFC Groups on Facebook! and Reddit! DON'T REPORT ME BRO!

02-14-2008, 01:05 PM	#83
panerd Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: St. Louis	I didn't know when I would ever get a chance to use such a great line again. Jerk store! Last edited by panerd : 02-14-2008 at 01:05 PM.

02-14-2008, 01:51 PM	#88
Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO	I gave my wife a hot beef injection. (Credit given to Pumpy Tutors for being the inspiration for this post.)

02-14-2008, 02:04 PM	#89
Lorena Unregistered Join Date: May 2004	I was asked to go to the front desk to pick something up and got this I came back to my desk and 5 minutes later I got another phone call and was asked to pick something up and I thought it was a mistake but they said it was another delivery: They were both a complete surprise especially when I found out Antmeister dropped the cookies off himself. Very, very sweet.

02-14-2008, 02:09 PM	#90
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	Ant, you wuss. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

02-14-2008, 02:12 PM	#91
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Fellatiooooooooooooooooooooo.

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Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Hey Subby, I don't think you meant to PM this to me. __________________ 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."

02-14-2008, 03:04 PM	#97
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	Funny thing, I walked out of the library to head to Stats and I was blasted by some of the most overpowering vanilla perfume ever. I mean it's like this chick said soaked in a bath of the stuff for four hours or something, it was that bad. On top of that, I hate vanilla scents to begin with because they give me a headache. __________________ 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)

02-14-2008, 03:16 PM	#99
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	In that case, let me return the favor. Choose your favorite and remember me fondly until September 19th. __________________ 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."

02-14-2008, 03:28 PM	#100
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	So Bill Clinton's on campus tonight, but I ain't going out in that zoo. Besides, weekly chapter meeting's at 6:30, which means by the time I got there, all the decent seating would be gone anyway. So instead, I'll watch sappy movies all night. First up: Pretty in Pink __________________ 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)

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