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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
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 Valentines Day cards are exchanged annually, making Valentines 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 Valentines Day cards are purchased in the six days prior to the observance, making Valentines Day a procrastinators 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 theyve 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?
TOPICS: Humor
KEYWORDS: allarewelcome; fun; singles; singlesthread
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To: Theresawithanh
I just read an excellent article by a guy named Burt Prelutsky on Townhall about why he became a conservative Post it or a link so we can all enjoy it!
601
posted on
02/11/2006 2:00:05 PM PST
by
apackof2
(You can stand me up at the gates of hell, I'll stand my ground and I won't back down)
To: Fiddlstix
I love her name!
And we have something in common, "I Want To Be A Cowboy's Sweetheart" too
LOL!!!!!!!!
602
posted on
02/11/2006 2:01:28 PM PST
by
apackof2
(You can stand me up at the gates of hell, I'll stand my ground and I won't back down)
To: Ciexyz
Happy Valentine's Day, back!
603
posted on
02/11/2006 2:03:58 PM PST
by
apackof2
(You can stand me up at the gates of hell, I'll stand my ground and I won't back down)
To: apackof2
604
posted on
02/11/2006 2:05:52 PM PST
by
Theresawithanh
(Always remember that you're unique. Just like everyone else.)
To: Theresawithanh
Just came in from a beautiful(?) day here,about 25
o out but no snow yet.
Never had any chance of being a liberal,my father so detested FDR that he would`nt pronounce his name correctly,saying it so it sounded like Ruze-uh-velt.
Politics was the one thing that I never disagreed with him on.
I have since learned he was right on most of the other stuff too.
605
posted on
02/11/2006 2:12:45 PM PST
by
carlr
To: Fiddlstix
Plus I want her "cowgirl" shirt
Scully sells Retro Western but they are kinda $$, but I don't care!
606
posted on
02/11/2006 2:14:14 PM PST
by
apackof2
(You can stand me up at the gates of hell, I'll stand my ground and I won't back down)
To: Theresawithanh
Thank you, I will read it later
I just got back from a 3.5 mile walk with my puppy and I need to read a Chapter in History and then take the Quiz
Its an online class
607
posted on
02/11/2006 2:17:14 PM PST
by
apackof2
(You can stand me up at the gates of hell, I'll stand my ground and I won't back down)
To: carlr
We've had a nice week of weather in the 60-70s range, but next week we're supposed to get what passes for "cold" here, not what you would say was cold, anyway!
As a little kid, I do vaguely remember my mom wearng an "I Like Ike" button on her posterior and going to a neighborhood event. I also remember them saying they were voting for Kennedy. Never got the chance to ask them what happened, and I should have, but they voted Republican ever since.
I was among the 18-year-olds that got to vote in 1972, and I was very excited about it. I voted for Nixon, but just to get my dad riled up, and because I was somewhat of a rebellious teen, I told him I had voted for McGovern. Wow, was he ever mad, saying he thought he'd raised me to be a sensible young woman, etc. I 'fessed up eventually and we laughed about it later.
I can't imagine ever, ever voting for a democrat for president, especially not in this particular time. Not to say there aren't "good" dems, I just don't see their party putting anybody up that I would agree with on anything.
608
posted on
02/11/2006 2:40:47 PM PST
by
Theresawithanh
(Always remember that you're unique. Just like everyone else.)
To: Theresawithanh
1972 is the year I became politically aware,my first memories being the assassination attempt on George Wallace,the talk on the news about Shirley Chisholm running for President.
I was seven at the time so I missed a lot,only remembering that the day after the election hearing Nixon had won.
Than Watergate and my father was fit to be tied,I think he would have been a FReeper if such a thing had existed at that time.
My first vote in a Presidential election was for Reagan in 1984 and am proud to be able to say to all the young uns that I was able to vote for him.
Where do the years fall away to?
609
posted on
02/11/2006 3:04:12 PM PST
by
carlr
To: carlr
"Where do the years fall away to?" Man, they fly by like a jet plane, especially after you graduate from high school.
I consider President Reagan to be the greatest president of my lifetme, and I am always proud to say I got to vote for him, too. He was a great man.
My lib friends all knew this, and I was very pleasantly surprised to accept their condolences to me on his passing, w/o any sarcasm or potshots whatsoever.
610
posted on
02/11/2006 3:26:09 PM PST
by
Theresawithanh
(Always remember that you're unique. Just like everyone else.)
To: RockinRight
I want flowers, too. Am I too old to get any?
611
posted on
02/11/2006 4:37:41 PM PST
by
Goodgirlinred
( GoodGirlInRed Four More Years!!!!!)
To: Goodgirlinred
Welcome, Goodgirlinred!
612
posted on
02/11/2006 4:48:38 PM PST
by
RockinRight
(Attention RNC...we're the party of Reagan, not FDR...)
To: Goodgirlinred
Am I too old to get any?
Although not addressed to me,let me say,not at all.
613
posted on
02/11/2006 4:48:56 PM PST
by
carlr
To: Goodgirlinred
How's the snodog coming along? Has he had a chance to pull a sled yet? If so, did he look happy or have a sad puppy face.
To: jellybean; NormsRevenge; Hoodlum91; Dr Stormfist; LucyT; Paul_Denton; ozarkgirl; Goodgirlinred; ...
The ***OFFICIAL*** Friday/Saturday Night Singles' Thread Ping! Pinging to Post #580 for some great tunes
Also Freeper Blurblogger has issued a challenge to other male Freepers, to quote:
Your mission, should you choose to accept it is to go buy a dozen roses, have them wrapped individually with Baby's Breath and give them out to the nicest girls you can find, before midnight 2/14/06.
615
posted on
02/11/2006 5:58:52 PM PST
by
apackof2
(You can stand me up at the gates of hell, I'll stand my ground and I won't back down)
To: apackof2
616
posted on
02/11/2006 6:00:12 PM PST
by
RockinRight
(Attention RNC...we're the party of Reagan, not FDR...)
To: RockinRight
Hey!
I am in and out of thread again this evening for the same reason......HOMEWORK
617
posted on
02/11/2006 6:04:16 PM PST
by
apackof2
(You can stand me up at the gates of hell, I'll stand my ground and I won't back down)
To: RockinRight
Evenin' RR and All! I'm beginning to regret missing last night's festivities--looks like there were a lot of posts.
To: apackof2
Howdy ho, neighborino!
Watching the Olympics in High Def tonight.
Thanks to the HD, I think my gaydar for the males in pairs figure skaiting has improved its detection capability by 30%.
To: apackof2
Well hang around as much as you can, we understand!
620
posted on
02/11/2006 6:05:25 PM PST
by
RockinRight
(Attention RNC...we're the party of Reagan, not FDR...)
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