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The ***OFFICIAL*** Friday/Saturday Night Singles' Thread <BR>Feb. 10 and 11, 2006
2.10.06 | apackof2

Posted on 02/10/2006 6:01:13 PM PST by apackof2

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

Feb. 10 and 11, 2006

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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! :-)

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


TOPICS: Humor
KEYWORDS: allarewelcome; fun; singles; singlesthread
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To: Paul_Denton
Four times in the past five years...

Hmmm... If I'm reading you correctly, I bet if you increase your "asking out" ratio from one time a year to one time every couple weeks, you might get a date.

561 posted on 02/11/2006 1:16:01 AM PST by Maximus_Ridiculousness (patriotdreams.net)
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To: pcottraux

You've got a good sense of humor. Also a lot of time on your hands, I think. Start writing a book. That will take up maybe a year or so of time. Sell the book to a publishing company and become rich.

See how easy that is?


562 posted on 02/11/2006 1:18:00 AM PST by Supernatural (All the truth in the world adds up to one big lie! bob dylan)
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To: Maximus_Ridiculousness

Well one is I am ultra shy, two my interests tend to conflict with others (you are one of the few "nerdettes" as you said. Not many into sci-fi either in this area) and three it takes awhile to get over the hurt of the previous one.


563 posted on 02/11/2006 1:19:35 AM PST by Paul_Denton (Every single troll is now an enemy of the Republic!)
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To: Supernatural

Yeah, that's been my plan for a while now. Just a matter of time.


564 posted on 02/11/2006 1:21:51 AM PST by pcottraux (It's pronounced "P. Coe-troe.")
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To: pcottraux
And what kind of book would you write? Humor? Illustrated humor? Something like the "Far Side"? I bought that collection book myself. Really funny.
565 posted on 02/11/2006 1:24:29 AM PST by Supernatural (All the truth in the world adds up to one big lie! bob dylan)
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To: Paul_Denton

A very good friend of mine is a Star Trek GEEK. He has numerous spaceships dangling from the ceiling of his apartment, Star Trek collector's dishes on the book shelves, countless plastic models on table tops, dressers, the TV... he couldn't understand why he couldn't meet the right woman. I told him that they day he brings a date home and the first thing out of her mouth is, "I LOVE what you've done to the place," will be the next girl he marries. Mind you, he is in his mid-thirties now. Apparently, that woman of his dreams walked into his life just this past December....


566 posted on 02/11/2006 1:25:45 AM PST by Maximus_Ridiculousness (patriotdreams.net)
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To: Supernatural

Well, humor is my best talent, but humor is one of the toughest markets to crack. It'd be best to get a book published first in a more acceptable topic to make a name for myself.

It actually doesn't require knowledge, just a willingness to do research.

I've already started work on my first book. It's a book of interesting facts/factoids about space and the universe. Simple, effective, and has a specific target audience. Has all the makings of a good and publishable nonfiction work.


567 posted on 02/11/2006 1:29:21 AM PST by pcottraux (It's pronounced "P. Coe-troe.")
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To: pcottraux

I wish you luck. Getting a book published is kind of like breaking into show business. You have to catch the right breaks. But you can't get any breaks until you write the book.


568 posted on 02/11/2006 1:32:05 AM PST by Supernatural (All the truth in the world adds up to one big lie! bob dylan)
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To: Maximus_Ridiculousness

WOW. Most of my scifi material is in the form of books or movies or games. I used to build stuff with legos but I dont have the room anymore. I just hope my luck gets better lol.


569 posted on 02/11/2006 1:40:23 AM PST by Paul_Denton (Every single troll is now an enemy of the Republic!)
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To: Supernatural

Thanks. All very true.

From my research into the bookwriting industry, I would compare writing books to starting your own business. You have to work, be organized and disciplined, and treat it like a streamlined profession (treat writing like a stamp collection and you're doomed to fail).


570 posted on 02/11/2006 1:40:39 AM PST by pcottraux (It's pronounced "P. Coe-troe.")
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To: All

Been nice talking, everyone. But it's time to retire.

G'night.


571 posted on 02/11/2006 1:41:17 AM PST by pcottraux (It's pronounced "P. Coe-troe.")
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To: pcottraux

Goodnight.


572 posted on 02/11/2006 1:42:05 AM PST by Paul_Denton (Every single troll is now an enemy of the Republic!)
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To: pcottraux

Good night to you too - and everyone else! I'm pooping out... this has been fun. I haven't been up THIS late in while...hubby's got drill this weekend, and he's got to be up at Oh-dark-hundred this morning...which means I've gotta be up at Oh-dark hundred. (I might as well stay up!)


573 posted on 02/11/2006 1:42:59 AM PST by Maximus_Ridiculousness (patriotdreams.net)
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To: Supernatural

I am writing mine first so I have it ready for when I do try it. I am writing a short story (I have been advised to do so) and plan to write more short stories in hopes of making myself known.


574 posted on 02/11/2006 1:44:22 AM PST by Paul_Denton (Every single troll is now an enemy of the Republic!)
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To: Maximus_Ridiculousness

Goodnight :) Perhaps we could play Deus Ex Multiplayer (there is a patch that adds it) sometime.


575 posted on 02/11/2006 1:45:08 AM PST by Paul_Denton (Every single troll is now an enemy of the Republic!)
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To: Paul_Denton
That sounds like fun!

Watch out though, I'm REALLY GOOD, and I'm armed with a double-processor and an ATI Radeon X850 video card....

576 posted on 02/11/2006 1:48:51 AM PST by Maximus_Ridiculousness (patriotdreams.net)
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To: Maximus_Ridiculousness

I missed you reply in all the confusion. Thanks for the compliment on my niece. I'll tell her you said so.

She isn't vain at all. I don't think she has the slightest idea of how pretty she is. I think her high school prom, where the picture is from, is where she had her first date. Maybe one or two other dates before that. Very outgoing with her family and friends, very reserved with strangers.


577 posted on 02/11/2006 1:55:28 AM PST by Supernatural (All the truth in the world adds up to one big lie! bob dylan)
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To: apackof2
That is an awesome picture!

Right now I have been working on a major family video production with Windows Movie Maker for my son's wedding on Valentine's Day and have something like that, but in clouds in the sky, so I am adding that (picture from your first post) to my collection so that it can be slipped into another spot in the video.

Kate

578 posted on 02/11/2006 1:56:57 AM PST by Kate of Spice Island (Psychologists - 1 Psychiatrists - 0)
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To: ken5050

BUmp for later read..


579 posted on 02/11/2006 3:41:36 AM PST by ken5050 (Ann Coulter needs to have children ASAP to pass on her gene pool....any volunteers?)
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To: apackof2; All
Well, I see getting here late has made me miss body & foot massages.. bummer But, wow pack! awesome opening for a last minute scramble! Impressive. And a great Idea

Adding my favorites for V-Day movies...

Somewhere in Time
Bridges of Madison County
Ghost
American President
Dr. Zhivago



~~Love For The Troops~~

Borrowing some music from the canteen to share
(these are all hot links):


Billie Holiday~I Loves You Porgy


Billie Holiday~My Funny Valentine


Bonnie Tayler~Total Eclipse of the Heart


Celilia Bartoli~Opera~If You Love Me


Etta James~At Last


Roberta Flak~Feel Like Makin' Love To You


Roberta Flak~Killing Me Softly


Roberta Flak & Peabo Bryson~Tonight I Celebrate My Love For You


Julie London~I'm In the Mood for Love


Eva Cassidy~Song Bird


Pavarotti & Celine Dione~I Hate You Then I Love You



Van Morrison~Have I Told You Lately That I Love You



Rod Stewart~Have I Told You Lately That I Love You



Jim Reeves~Have I Told You Lately That I Love You



Jim Croce~I Have To Say I Love You In A Song


Frank Sinatra~Can't Take My Eyes Off You


Jerry Lee Lewis & Elvis Presley~Save the Last Dance for Me


Kenny Rogers~Lady


Barry red~Just The Way You Are


Van Morrison & Bob Marley~Crazy Love


Phil Collins~You'll Be In My Heart


Texas Songwriter~Jeff Russell~Tapestry Of Love


Stevie Wonder~I Just Called To Say I Love You


Gordon Lightfoot~Beautiful


Lionel Richie~Stuck On You


Esteban~Besame Mucho


Neville Brothers~In the Still of the Night



580 posted on 02/11/2006 4:34:42 AM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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