The ***OFFICIAL*** Friday/Saturday Night Singles' Thread <BR>Feb. 10 and 11, 2006

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The ***OFFICIAL*** Friday/Saturday Night Singles' Thread

Feb. 10 and 11, 2006

Pitch hitting for Scott tonight and Ok, ok I know, it early but what the heck!

The History of Valentine's Day

Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday? The history of Valentine's Day -- and its patron saint -- is shrouded in mystery. But we do know that February has long been a month of romance. St. Valentine's Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. So, who was Saint Valentine and how did he become associated with this ancient rite?

Today, the Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred. One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men -- his crop of potential soldiers. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine's actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death.

Other stories suggest that Valentine may have been killed for attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons where they were often beaten and tortured

According to one legend, Valentine actually sent the first 'valentine' greeting himself. While in prison, it is believed that Valentine fell in love with a young girl -- who may have been his jailor's daughter -- who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter, which he signed 'From your Valentine,' an expression that is still in use today.

Although the truth behind the Valentine legends is murky, the stories certainly emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic, and, most importantly, romantic figure. It's no surprise that by the Middle Ages, Valentine was one of the most popular saints in England and France.

Did You Know?

- 192 million Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged annually, making Valentine’s Day the second-most popular greeting-card-giving occasion. (This total excludes packaged kids valentines for classroom exchanges.) (Source: Hallmark research)

- Nearly 60 percent of all Valentine’s Day cards are purchased in the six days prior to the observance, making Valentine’s Day a procrastinator’s delight. (Source: Hallmark research)

- There are 120 single men (i.e., never married, widowed or divorced) who are in their 20s for every 100 single women of the same ages.

- There are 33 single men (i.e., never married, widowed or divorced) age 65 or older for every 100 single women of the same ages.

2.2 million marriages take place in the United States annually.
That breaks down to more than 6,000 a day.

- 145,800 marriages are performed in Nevada during 2004.
So many couples “tie the knot” in the Silver State that it ranked fourth nationally in marriages, even though its total population that year among states was 35th.

U.S. Census Bureau

What Does Your Candy Heart Say?

But how ya gonna keep ‘em down on the farm after they’ve seen Paree?

FOR DISCUSSION ONLY

Remember:

This is a thread for singles, not a thread about the misery of singleness --
no moping allowed! :-)

Favorite romantic song, movie, poem, photo, story?

[RockinRight]

You're Bridget Jones? You look like her, act like her?

[RockinRight]

Well, considering some of the things these people believe, they just might have come FROM a UFO.

[najida]

Yes, there is hope for women with bottoms the size of two bowling balls ;)

[RockinRight]

Personally, I don't mind a woman with a little "back" as Sir-Mix-a-Lot would say it.

[pcottraux]

See, these people are supposed to be really nice. When my Dad got the job transfer that moved us to NC, they were people who also moved from GA within the company.

They've been good friends, meeting my parents for lunch, etc.

Now they've started sending us crazy conspiracy kook e-mails.

[najida]

Ska WEEL!

Thank you hunny bunny!

[pcottraux]

there is hope for women with bottoms the size of two bowling balls

Yes, because they know that RockinRight and I will both like them.

[RockinRight]

You've got that right! Gimme a nice blonde, about late 20s/early 30s-ish, a little 'back,' and a bit of a feisty streak and I'm good to go...

[Hoodlum91]

(running to find a bowling ball to compare to my bottom)

[carlr]

Uh oh,now I`m in trouble huh?

[pcottraux]

Ask if she has a younger sister.

[RockinRight]

I could save you the trouble. I have a bowling ball right here, so just send a pic...and I can evaluate...

[pcottraux]

Well, it doesn't have to be as big as a bowling ball, but that doesn't hurt, either.

[Hoodlum91]

Yippee! More flowers!!!


Hmmm....had I known making statements about UFOs would get me flowers, I would have started wearing the tinfoil hat ages ago!

[RockinRight]

That's all well and good, but she's got to have the right personality! But the rear end doesn't hurt!

[RosieCotton]

Good evening! I'm a little late to the party - looks like things are well underway!

I like too many songs to pick one...for movies, my favorites tend to be classics. Casablanca is excellent, of course...so was the original Love Affair - with Charles Boyer. Mmmm...

I liked "Return to Me", too. OK, so it's goofy as anything...it's still a favorite.

[pcottraux]

had I known making statements about UFOs would get me flowers, I would have started wearing the tinfoil hat ages ago!

But are they really flowers...or alien mind control...thingies?

[apackof2]

You know there are some married people who would love a night alone!

Welcome

SooooWhat Does Your Candy Heart Say?

[pcottraux]

Casablanca, yes, that is number three on my all-time favorite movies list, so if you consider it romantic, there you go.

[RockinRight]

OK, I'm here...are you ready to go out??