THE GUILD 2-10-2003 8 things never to do on Valentine's Day

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

8 Things Never to Do on Valentine's Day

By Devon McCollum

Valentine's Day is upon us again. Cupid is circling with his little bow and arrow, waiting to see who he can match up. If you get lucky and he matches (or has matched, as the case may be) you up with someone special, you need to be sure to do something romantic.

The Internet is loaded with fun Valentine's Day ideas. We all know that a quiet dinner at a French restaurant is a great way to celebrate the evening, but what about the special things that you shouldn't do?

Don't forget the day. It sounds silly to think that someone could forget it's Valentine's Day, but rest assured, they can. Men and women alike can get busy and lose track of the date. Make a note, mark your calendar, write it on your hand. Forgetting the date is unacceptable.

Don't be cheap. Valentine's Day should be the day that you celebrate your love for another person. "It's the thought that counts" is fine for Christmas, but it's the gift that counts for Valentine's Day. Some people try to say that they don't believe in commercialized holidays... and those people are usually cheap.

Don't buy a generic gift. Finding a gift for the one you love can be difficult. It is common to wait until the last minute to buy the gift, which will dramatically decrease your chances of finding a decent one. Do not buy a generic gift. A special gift with a little thought and effort will go a long way.

Don't forget to make reservations. Valentine's Day is the holiday based around reservations. You've got fancy dinners, romantic getaways, and possibly a masseuse. The nice places always book up quickly, so don't expect to squeeze in without a reservation.

Do not mention or spend any time with your ex. Ex-lovers are nothing but trouble. Even the thought can drive your current date crazy - no matter how cool they may act. Nix the ex for at least one day and focus on your existing love.

Don't forget to cater to their needs. Valentine's Day is not only about love. It's about showing affection and catering to your love's every whim. So hop to it... breakfast in bed, specially packed lunches... here it comes.

Don't take them to the same boring places. On this special day of extravagance, don't take your date to the same boring place as usual. Try a new restaurant or setting for a change. If it turns out to be boring, too, you would have never known unless you tried it!

Don't stay home alone and sulk. So you don't have a Valentine? Big deal. Neither do tons of people in your area. Go out and have a good time with some friends and maybe you will meet a good date for next year.

Next: More Valentine's Do and Don'ts

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[tiki]

Awwww, how sweet!

[Timeout]

I'll double the wager....but make sure you say:

I Saddam

(In the spirit of Valentine's Day, you know)

[Utah Girl]

LOL, I like that one even better. I (heart) Saddam.

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

I have a friend coming over tomorrow night. We can go out to the sign at the cover of darkness and I will " I Heart Saddam" on that stupid sign. If I can get a photo of it I will.

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

I have a friend coming over tomorrow night. We can go out to the sign at the cover of darkness and I will " I Heart Saddam" on that stupid sign. If I can get a photo of it I will.

[Timeout]

Just getting rid of that stupid tag line....

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

Last night I made a poster of I Saddam.

I am going to duct tape it to the bottom of NO WAR. It will be quicker than writing, and will show up great!

[kassie]

#5... That is a stunning picture. Thanks for posting it.

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

DESPERATELY SEEKING CHELSEA

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Chelsea Clinton
- Photo by: DMI

CHELSEA Clinton may end up being one of the best-paid college graduates ever. The McKinsey and Boston consulting firms are both vying for the Oxford scholar, and one source said, "McKinsey has upped the ante and offered her close to $100,000 a year." It beats the $60,000 PAGE SIX reported she was offered last month. Clinton's area of specialty? Health care, of course. "Chelsea wants to take over where her mother left off," our spy snickered, referring to Hillary Clinton's embarrassingly failed attempt in 1993 to establish a federal health care service.

[mountaineer]

Clinton's area of specialty? Health care, of course

That one-month summer internship at the World Health Organization really prepared her well. I understand she's also qualified to perform heart catheterizations, remove bunions and do root canals.

[mountaineer]

BASKETBALL bimbos chanted "We Want Bill!" and tried to rush Bill Clinton when he left the NBA Players Assn. party Saturday in Atlanta surrounded by security. The night before, scantily clad hoops groupies tried to crash Atlanta Hawk Alan Henderson’s party at the Velvet Room to get some face time with the former president, but Clinton was a no-show. The crashers had to settle for Missy Elliott, Vivica A. Fox and Tracy McGrady. Page Six

[mountaineer]

A new scientific study on kissing has been done:

According to a report published today in the journal Nature, people are nearly twice as likely to lean right instead of left when puckering up. The findings suggest that the tendency stems from head-tilting preferences established during the last weeks in the womb. full story

Thankfully, it does not appear this important research was done at the expense of American taxpayers.

[mountaineer]

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- With a jab at actors, former President Bill Clinton dismissed suggestions that his administration did little to fight AIDS.

Sitting down with me Tuesday at his alma mater Georgetown University, where he was hosting a youth forum, Clinton took umbrage at a comment from actor Richard Gere. When asked to respond to Gere's statement last week that he did nothing to fight AIDS during his eight years in office, Clinton said, "I think that's the silliest question I ever heard, and I don't blame Richard Gere, because he's an actor. He doesn't know."

Gere's criticism of Clinton came during a benefit for AIDS research where Gere was an honoree. Speaking from the podium, Gere referenced Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton -- who had already left -- and said, "Your husband did nothing" to fight the epidemic while in office. full story (Judy Woodruff interview)

Gee, does this mean x42 is dissing his base, his homeys, his cheerleading section, i.e., Hollywood?

[lodwick]

Health care genius

[Aggie Mama]

I just wanted to let everyone know that I talked to my dad last night and he told me that the type of film you need to prevent chemicals from passing through is a gas barrier film. Think coffee bags or capri sun thickness. He said that it needs to be metallized and also have a gas barrier.

I'm going to call some of his film converters today and see if they can sell some of their waste product as a survival sheet or something like that. The stuff that they are asking people to put up is worthless according to my dad. He's been in the flexible film industry for 30 years, so I definitely trust him on this.

So it has to be a film that would prevent oxygen from coming through. That's why certain food packaging material is ideal b/c it's designed to prevent the O2 from spoiling the product. It could be pretty cheap too.

[lodwick]

Interesting information - thank you.

My wife and I had a discussion on NBC threats, about ten seconds worth, and we decided not to saran wrap our house.

Everyone will choose their own path in this mess and I wish the very best of luck to all.

[Endeavor]

Herrera for Men, the fragrance, is Carolina Herrera's. However, it is marketed and perhaps even made by a european company (Sephora) whose origins are french. I couldn't find their european addy.

[Endeavor]

No, that would be the correct thing to do (write I Love Saddam on the hippies No War sign). I'd help you do it, too if I were close by.

[tiki]

All without anesthesia, no doubt.

[lodwick]

Thanks for your research and the information.