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?

[Cyclopean Squid]

I didn't learn how to play Euchre until my Junior year of college. Suddenly I got invited to all the wild parties.

[Hoodlum91]

maybe i should learn.

Not that I don't love you all on the singles thread!

[Cyclopean Squid]

Firestone! Represent! Soapbox Derby! Holla!

[RockinRight]

LOL...

[dynachrome]

Just passing thru.
Favorite (and best, along with Casablanca) romantic film: "The Quiet Man"
John Wayne
Maureen O'Hara
Also contains the best fistfight.

[RockinRight]

I could call room service and see if they have playing cards...

[apackof2]

Really?

They play Euchre at the wild parties?

You wonder I don't know how to play

LOL

[RosieCotton]

That's another great movie!

Nice background music, too.

[Cyclopean Squid]

musical interlude no. ?

"Yes I like Pina Coladas
And getting caught in the rain
I'm not much into health food
I am into champagne
I've got to meet you by tomorrow noon
And cut through all this red-tape
At a bar called O'Malley's
Where we'll plan our escape."

[Hoodlum91]

Would you teach me? I'm a VERY good student!

[apackof2]

Welcome

Maureen O'Hara was the perfect female lead for John Wayne

[Hoodlum91]

AWESOME song!!!!


If you like makin' love at midnight in the dunes of the Cape!

[Cyclopean Squid]

Wild by my standards, anyway. Seriously, it was a big thing on the campus of my college (the Joke) and there were even secret tournaments in abandoned homes, with the winner gaining admission into the secret society that inspired the movie "the Skulls" (okay, I made that last part up).

[Fiddlstix]

Well..I finally showed up. I'm here but just barely J
Been Fixin' one of these infernal machines known as a computer............
I was looking through the thread and thought I'd take the "test". LOL

Your Candy Heart Says "Cutie Pie"

You always seem to have a hot date, even though you never try to meet anyone.
A total charmer, you have a natural appeal that keeps you in high demand.

Your ideal Valentine's Day date: multiple dates with multiple people

Your flirting style: 100% natural

What turns you off: serious relationship talks

Why you're hot: you're totally addicting

What Does Your Candy Heart Say?

Well.......
Who'd a thunk it????
Not too bad for an old geezer. LOL

[RosieCotton]

Ha!

[PzLdr]

Movies: "The St. Valentines Day Massacre" [with Jason Robards as Al Capone]. Somehow fitting; "Sink the Bismarck!". It's her birthday [although Germany used the masculine pronoun for its ships]. Launched on February 14th, 1939.

Songs:"Why Don't We Do It In the Road", the Beatles; "Lay, Lady, Lay", Bob Dylan. Cut to the Chase as it were.

Romantic Moments: None, in case you didn't guess.

[RockinRight]

I will, and if you're a good student there will be a prize in it for you!

[Hoodlum91]

OK. I like your choices!

[RockinRight]

OK! The CD's on in the limo, and the driver is waiting!

[apackof2]

multiple dates with multiple people
...What turns you off: serious relationship talks

Wow you really get around, you big "player"

LOL