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]

lol Doing okay. I have not been able to get on FR much until just about six days ago.

[RockinRight]

I thought in a continuation of last night's discussion, what's everyone's favorite romantic power ballad?

My vote goes to "Love of a Lifetime" by Firehouse.

[apackof2]

I love ice skating however for some some reason I don't care for pairs as much

I hear that watching in HD is almost 3D?

[Paul_Denton]

I do not even know what a power ballad is.

[ozarkgirl]

I cannot imagine any one that I hang out with making an advance on another guy,much less laughing about it afterward.(shudder)

I was quite surprised they found this so amusing. I would not have expected that reaction. The guy who was "hit on" was the guy telling the story, I suppose he was telling it in a funny way.

[nhoward14]

Fine. I guess if gaydar isn't manly, I'll just call it my "f&gfinder".

It lets me know that I should never allow myself to be drunk in the presence of those men who set it off.

[RockinRight]

It sure is. Do you prefer the one with the hot tub, or the balcony with the great view of the beach?

[Paul_Denton]

Good evening :)

[rightwingintelligentsia]

Can't say I've heard that one. I rather like Bryan Adams' "(Everything I Do), I Do It For You."

[Paul_Denton]

Are you two together in real life?

[Hoodlum91]

hot tub. it's snowing.

[marajade]

check your freepmail

[RockinRight]

I don't know how old you are, but think 1980s hard rock and metal bands doing softer songs. Also applies to some 70s bands doing the same thing.

Examples:

Nazareth - "Love Hurts"
Skid Row - "I Remember You"

[apackof2]

It damages the brain

It bamages the drain?

[darkangel82]

Power ballads were those songs by the old rock bands and so-called "hair bands", mostly in the 80s. Some were good, some were not so good.

[Hoodlum91]

No. We just like playing on the thread.

[rightwingintelligentsia]

Yes, I could see a guy ending up in an awkward situation without it.

[RockinRight]

OK!

[nhoward14]

Yes it is assuming you have a good DLP or some other type HDTV to watch it on.

Either my local station or NBC is having problems with the HD transmission tonight. It keeps switching between full HD and "sort-of" HD.

[carlr]

The guy who was "hit on" was the guy telling the story, I suppose he was telling it in a funny way.

I don`t know how I would react to something like that.

If I got by the first impulse of homicide,I don`t imagine I would want to think of it again,let alone joke about it.