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?

[Paul_Denton]

Cool :) My video card cannot handle any game that requires pixel shaders or I would play that too lol. But I do get the best I can.

[Supernatural]

I wouldn't say that.

I will say this. Be careful what you wish for.

[Maximus_Ridiculousness]

Your niece is MUCH prettier than Miss America - and that's coming from a married chick.

[Paul_Denton]

Being rejected 100% of the time is not exactly nice either.

[Supernatural]

Dang! It could have been so easy...

Where in Georgia did you live? Ever hear of Brunswick?

[pcottraux]

I've heard of Brunswick, but I don't know if I've ever been there.

[pcottraux]

I lived in Newton County. About 45 minutes South East of Atlanta.

[Supernatural]

I went through the same thing myself. Then I found the girl of my dreams. Blond, hour-glass shape (23" waist, 35-23-35), intelligent, everyone said she looked like a Barbie Doll.

But she was nuttier than a fruitcake. Manic depressive with paranoid schizophrenic overtones. Made my life a living hell.

After we parted, I have been happily single.

[Darkwolf377]

You should give it a shot, there are some online groups where you can share your stories to a smaller audience and test the waters. Email me and I'll give you a few pointers if you're so inclined.

[Supernatural]

Brunswick is on the coast of Georgia, right by Jeykle Island and Sea Island. Ring a bell?

[darkangel82]

I'll be going offline soon but I will mail you tomorrow sometime.

[pcottraux]

Yeah, I've been to Jekyl Island before so I've been around there.

Your niece makes Miss America look like Helen Thomas's ugly sister.

[Paul_Denton]

Cool :) I have Max Payne. I loved it :)

[Supernatural]

I'll tell her you said that! She'll probably giggle.

[pcottraux]

There are 3 pictures of me on my home page. Don't show her the one where I'm playing video games (thought it would be funny to put that one in there).

[Maximus_Ridiculousness]

Paul,

You can't honestly say you've been rejected 100% of the time. Tell me that's not true.

[Paul_Denton]

Four times in the past five years. all for nothing. Either been stood up (like in the most recent case which was a month back) or they found somone better.

[Supernatural]

Hey, you look nice enough. My niece currently has a boyfriend for five months now, the longest one she ever had. She is very shy and hardly dated in high school. She is in her second year of college now, about 80 miles from her home. I don't know the name of the college or town. She is very smart and wants to be a teacher like her aunt on her father's side.

Wouldn't be surprised if the current beau doesn't last much longer.

[pcottraux]

I might could say that for myself but I rarely put myself in a rejection/acception situation.

[pcottraux]

I am very shy as well. Didn't date at all in High school. I went to college for 2 years, got an A.A. Right now I'm an aspiring writer.