Happy Lemming Posted January 8, 2019 Posted January 8, 2019 OK Guys... Unless you want to be in the dog house for Valentines Day, now is the time to start planning and shopping. I'm on an on-line auction site, right now looking at items to bid on. If you have no idea what to get her, look for something that contains her birthstone. Best of luck to my fellow Loveshack posters that want to make Valentines Day special for their girlfriends or wives.
Wallysbears Posted January 8, 2019 Posted January 8, 2019 Look at you...and here I thought you weren’t a romantic type LOL 2
RecentChange Posted January 8, 2019 Posted January 8, 2019 Knowing your spouse and their love language is important as well. I am not big on gifts, especially jewelry, please do not buy anything with my birthstone - I am not a fan! My very favorite Valentine’s Day has been coming home to a clean house, sushi ordered from my favorite place (its too busy to go out on V day), a cozy fire, tasty drinks and a night of passion spent with my man. I still remember the year when he bought some pretty lingerie and a wonderful silky short robe (still my favorite). You know what is great about ordering in? You can eat in your PJs, or in the case of that evening, lingerie 4
Author Happy Lemming Posted January 8, 2019 Author Posted January 8, 2019 Look at you...and here I thought you weren’t a romantic type LOL Oh... I like to acknowledge Valentines Day for my girlfriend. Its important to her, so I try. We've been together 7 years. She likes anything with her birthstone in it. (Opal or Red Tourmaline). Last year, I found an opal ring & cooked a lobster dinner for her. This year I'm bidding on a red tourmaline necklace. Cross your fingers (I win the on-line auction). 2
Wallysbears Posted January 8, 2019 Posted January 8, 2019 See, you just earned brownie point HL! Good job
SophieG Posted January 8, 2019 Posted January 8, 2019 Get me a Kinder Surprise for Valentine's Day, and I'll be a happy girl (yes I'm a kid at heart)!
mortensorchid Posted January 8, 2019 Posted January 8, 2019 One can never go wrong with flowers and candy. It's a good, all purpose gift not just for Valentine's Day. I get flowers and candy for my Mom for her birthday as well as Mother's Day, she has so much stuff it's ridiculous.
edgygirl Posted January 8, 2019 Posted January 8, 2019 I also didn't think you were the romantic type Very nice! I'm also not into jewelry but thanks for making me find out what my birthstone is - no wonder I've always liked sapphire.
CautiouslyOptimistic Posted January 8, 2019 Posted January 8, 2019 I'd dump any guy who wasn't planning my perfect Valentine's gift at least a month in advance! No excuse. JK....doesn't matter to me at all. A heartfelt note on scrap paper will do, thanks . Not every woman is obsessed with material things like the original post seems to imply. 1
Author Happy Lemming Posted January 8, 2019 Author Posted January 8, 2019 Yes... Sapphires are really pretty and reasonable. Many years ago, I was dating this pretty red head when the movie "Titanic" came out. After the movie she went on and on about sapphires. So, I stopped by this little "Mom & Pop" jewelry store that re-sold estate jewelry and they had just got in some Diamond and Sapphire earrings. They weren't top quality, but they were pretty, so I purchased them for her (a little "just because" gift). You would have thought I had given her a million bucks, her eyes lit up and they really made her smile. 1
alphamale Posted January 8, 2019 Posted January 8, 2019 HL you can never go wrong with red roses and a meal at a nice restaurant
Author Happy Lemming Posted January 8, 2019 Author Posted January 8, 2019 Not every woman is obsessed with material things like the original post seems to imply. Oh... she isn't obsessed with material items, but I do want to acknowledge Valentines Day. Sorry if my post implied that. My girlfriend had a tough year in 2018. She went through a couple of surgeries, one of which forced her to have to recuperate at my house for 6 weeks. She earned whatever I find on-line (auction) this year.
CautiouslyOptimistic Posted January 8, 2019 Posted January 8, 2019 Yes... Sapphires are really pretty and reasonable. Many years ago, I was dating this pretty red head when the movie "Titanic" came out. After the movie she went on and on about sapphires. So, I stopped by this little "Mom & Pop" jewelry store that re-sold estate jewelry and they had just got in some Diamond and Sapphire earrings. They weren't top quality, but they were pretty, so I purchased them for her (a little "just because" gift). You would have thought I had given her a million bucks, her eyes lit up and they really made her smile. Awwwwww! That is VERY sweet. I would love that, even if it was from a little machine at the grocery store. So cute.
Els Posted January 8, 2019 Posted January 8, 2019 Just curious, do you guys all celebrate V day AND anniversaries, or do you pick one? We usually do V day, but might decide to switch to anniversary this year.
PegNosePete Posted January 8, 2019 Posted January 8, 2019 My very favorite Valentine’s Day has been coming home to a clean house Hmm, must remember not to clean the house for the other 364 days then
Author Happy Lemming Posted January 8, 2019 Author Posted January 8, 2019 To Elswyth... I don't know if this counts, but "no" we don't celebrate our dating anniversary. I think its in late January. After celebrating Christmas, it would be a bit much to celebrate that anniversary and Valentines Day, so I do something nice for Valentines Day. Oh... we also celebrate "March 14" which is "Steak and B* Day". For the record, I won the auction I was bidding on. I got her a very nice Red Tourmaline & white topaz necklace. I spent a little bit more than I wanted to, but it is a very nice necklace and worth going over budget, slightly. I know she will love it. I still have to plan dinner, but I've got time to gather up what I need to cook a nice meal. I might go with lamb this year. 1
alphamale Posted January 8, 2019 Posted January 8, 2019 I might go with lamb this year. excellent choice if you can get some good quality lamb. chops or ground is the way to go. maybe some nice mid-eastern kebabs with hummous and pitas 1
RecentChange Posted January 8, 2019 Posted January 8, 2019 Hmm, must remember not to clean the house for the other 364 days then HA! Now, I don't know if I would go as far to say that I am OCD, but I have a really hard time relaxing if the house needs pick up. My usual routine is to come home from work and immediately spend about 30 mins tidying up. Its really nice when I get home and do not feel that compulsion! That said - I think there is a lot to be said with taking a few tasks off your lady's plate as far as brownie points go. excellent choice if you can get some good quality lamb. chops or ground is the way to go. maybe some nice mid-eastern kebabs with hummous and pitas Here are my rules for Valentines day meals - is it conductive to hours of sex after? Nothing too heavy, I avoid lots of garlic or onions, or sausage or other meats that tend to cause lingering burps No asparagus or things known to cause gas (beans, cabbage). For instance I love a good fresh made hummus, but I don't want to be smoochin' after all of that raw garlic!
LastStraw Posted January 8, 2019 Posted January 8, 2019 You know what is great about ordering in? You can eat in your PJs, or in the case of that evening, lingerie Ha I have nothing against eating in in general (I'm the opposite of foodie- I am content eating anything). But for V Day eating out is great opportunity to take out my killer heels, and nice cocktail dress that would otherwise stay forgotten in the closet...
JuneL Posted January 8, 2019 Posted January 8, 2019 Oh... she isn't obsessed with material items, but I do want to acknowledge Valentines Day. Sorry if my post implied that. My girlfriend had a tough year in 2018. She went through a couple of surgeries, one of which forced her to have to recuperate at my house for 6 weeks. She earned whatever I find on-line (auction) this year. Huh? I thought YOU should be the one to earn a special gift from her, no?
RecentChange Posted January 8, 2019 Posted January 8, 2019 Ha I have nothing against eating in in general (I'm the opposite of foodie- I am content eating anything). But for V Day eating out is great opportunity to take out my killer heels, and nice cocktail dress that would otherwise stay forgotten in the closet... I hear ya.... but Valentines is also the second busiest restaurant day of the year (first being mother's day). Service and quality usually suffers, and for decent places (at least in my area) you have to get reservations well in advance. I just prefer to avoid the chaos of the V day restaurant crush. We go out for anniversaries - or just a good ol' date night. 1
Author Happy Lemming Posted January 8, 2019 Author Posted January 8, 2019 Huh? I thought YOU should be the one to earn a special gift from her, no? I'm not the easiest person to live with, six weeks probably felt a lot longer to her. Some days she was in a fair amount of pain, others not as much. She was also getting bored, as she was pretty much stuck on the couch. There is only so much HULU you can watch. The whole thing was pretty rough on her. As for gifts, I'll get my "special" gift after dinner!!
LastStraw Posted January 8, 2019 Posted January 8, 2019 True... Excessive crowds are not fun. Actually dressing up at home is fun too Or the dinner out can be in 13th or 15th instead... I hear ya.... but Valentines is also the second busiest restaurant day of the year (first being mother's day). Service and quality usually suffers, and for decent places (at least in my area) you have to get reservations well in advance. I just prefer to avoid the chaos of the V day restaurant crush. We go out for anniversaries - or just a good ol' date night. 1
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