OT - Valentine's Day

Rimfire McNutjob · Post by **Rimfire McNutjob** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 4:49 pm

I typically have about as much common sense as the average rock, but one thing I've learned over the past many years of marriage is that money spent today and tomorrow on what we might consider the frivolous will typically go a long way in a gun purchase argument for the next 60 days or so. At least it seems to work out that way for me.

A dozen roses in a wrap/bundle seems to be going for about $48 in my area today. That's a lot cheaper than what I can usually walk out of a Godiva store having spent. It's like a 20 rnd box of 348Win except that it drops leaves a pedals all over the counter over the next week and is not nearly as loud.

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 4:52 pm

I opted out of the "Blackmail Day" ratrace a long time ago.

ohwin94_61 · Post by **ohwin94_61** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 4:58 pm

The wife last Saturday went with me to the local gun show I told here what I was looking for and didn't find it she went back and found it for me

On The way homefrom work today I stopped and got the wife a dozen roses and a box of candy so Rimshot I totally agree with your theory 100%. Even after the fact

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 5:06 pm

If you think a Valentine's day present is expensive, try doing without it and see what it cost's you.

Rusty <><

cnjarvis · Post by **cnjarvis** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 5:42 pm

I hate valentines day because it's so commercialized and usually one-sided. That said, I know better than to skip it.

Monday I priced 1/2 doz. in a vase ($45) here and promptly told them no thank you. Went to wally world, picked up a vase for $5, a bottle of water and a dozen red roses (wrapped) for $9 and was out the door tax included for less than $17 Then took it to her office and presented it to her personally.

We're doing dinner on Friday nite.

Side note: the roses were supposed to be $19.98 but the lady stocking the flower display had told me they were $9 and the cashier honored that price. Sweet!

Jeff Quinn · Post by **Jeff Quinn** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:01 pm

I haven't decided just what to get yet.

I have it narrowed down between a brand new steam iron, or a bathroom scale that squeals like a hog when you step upon it.

Whadda y'all think? Her old iron still works pretty well, but she has to heat it by the wood stove, and she has been wondering about her weight lately, even though I tell her I like a little squeeze in a woman. I just get all romantic over these holidays I guess!

crs · Post by **crs** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:13 pm

Chris;
You smoothe dude, you. Great move, going by the office. I wonder if I still have time to do that one.

cnjarvis · Post by **cnjarvis** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:18 pm

Jeff Quinn wrote:I haven't decided just what to get yet.

I have it narrowed down between a brand new steam iron, or a bathroom scale that squeals like a hog when you step upon it.

I just get all romantic over these holidays I guess!

Don't forget about a vacuum cleaner... What about a broom?

crs - I know how to earn my brownie points! Not too late for you to do it.

jazman · Post by **jazman** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:19 pm

Jeff Quinn wrote:I haven't decided just what to get yet.

I have it narrowed down between a brand new steam iron, or a bathroom scale that squeals like a hog when you step upon it.

Whadda y'all think? Her old iron still works pretty well, but she has to heat it by the wood stove, and she has been wondering about her weight lately, even though I tell her I like a little squeeze in a woman. I just get all romantic over these holidays I guess!

I'm just thinking you enjoy being single...cause if you're not you may well be soon!

blackhawk44 · Post by **blackhawk44** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 7:52 pm

Several survival tips for Thursday:

1 White plastic Wal Mart bags will never be considered "gift wrap" even in the most desperate of circumstances. (now, if you can find a Macy's bag in the neighbor's refuse, you may possibly squeak by and be sure to save the Macy's for the year after)

2 If both of you are over 40 years of age, don't even think about bringing in anything labeled "Victoria's Secret" because you will never in this lifetime correctly answer the question "...and just WHO is this supposed to be for?".

3 Again, if you're both over 40, for the right incentive ($) the clerks at Lane Bryant can remove their brand labels and any size tags before gift wrapping; afterward will prove to be FAR too late.

Have fun and BOL

jkbrea · Post by **jkbrea** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:24 pm

I once bought my wife a 60" big screen TV for Mother's Day. What a mistake. She didn't fall for it.

Post by **Chuck 100 yd** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 10:13 pm

A couple years ago I bought her a Daisey Red Rider for Valentines day. She and her friend sat on the deck and shot it til dark.

A dozen long stem roses to be delivered to her work cost me $93 U.S. greenbacks a couple of days ago.

PPpastordon · Post by **PPpastordon** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 10:23 pm

cnjarvis wrote:
Jeff Quinn wrote:I haven't decided just what to get yet.

I have it narrowed down between a brand new steam iron, or a bathroom scale that squeals like a hog when you step upon it.

I just get all romantic over these holidays I guess!
Don't forget about a vacuum cleaner... What about a broom?

crs - I know how to earn my brownie points! Not too late for you to do it.

Now I don't know about Jeff's modern Tennessee home (not even too sure the man's still got a real outhouse from the way he talks), but there is no sense in getting a broom for the old fashioned houses. All the dirt is the floor if it be old enough. If of moderate age, it all falls through the cracks before you can sweep it out the door!

Grace and Peace.

cnjarvis · Post by **cnjarvis** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 10:28 pm

Who said anything about sweeping?

Bigahh · Post by **Bigahh** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 11:04 pm

Now this post should lighten things up a bit around here, we could use some more of this lately. My wife read this behind me, and she is still chuckling! You guys are too much!

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 11:17 pm

i sent a pajama-gram at the beginning of the month. comes in a box, with a door tag, a sachet of lavender and a card. Did it before the big day. for tomorrow, just a card and a dinner.

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 11:28 pm

Got my wife a gift certificate to a local spa for a massage. Figured that was better than the roses, which I have done for years. Since she's expecting flowers, this will be a surprise!

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 11:28 pm

Well with all the things we have going on right now I havent had a chance to do anything for tomorrow.
So if I login on friday selling a bunch of guns just know that it is my wife and I am buried in a hole in the desert some were.

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 11:30 pm

JReed wrote:Well with all the things we have going on right now I havent had a chance to do anything for tomorrow.
So if I login on friday selling a bunch of guns just know that it is my wife and I am buried in a hole in the desert some were.

Been there - forgot the date - it was no fun. We'll pray for you!

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 11:38 pm

Thanks brother.

tman · Post by **tman** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 6:37 pm

if momma ain't happy, aint NOBODY HAPPY!!!!! just give in. it's eaiser. buy her what she wants

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 7:06 pm

JReed wrote:Well with all the things we have going on right now I havent had a chance to do anything for tomorrow.
So if I login on friday selling a bunch of guns just know that it is my wife and I am buried in a hole in the desert some were.

Semper Gumby, Sir.......