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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: RockinRight
still here - what's going on tonite?
Was gonna go out to a local watering hole, and see if any chicks had their beer goggles on, but decided to stay in.
To: rightwingintelligentsia
To: pcottraux; RockinRight
Formidable!
Almost anything sounds romantic in French--even someone reciting the alphabet.
To: beaureguard
Rockin's getting me tipsy on champange. Does that count as beer goggles?
784
posted on
02/11/2006 7:28:42 PM PST
by
Hoodlum91
(pcottraux says I'm special!)
To: Hoodlum91
I know what counts ;-)And just what would that be? Care to enlighten me?
785
posted on
02/11/2006 7:29:07 PM PST
by
RockinRight
(Attention RNC...we're the party of Reagan, not FDR...)
To: rightwingintelligentsia
In French, you can cuss someone out and sound like you are politely complimenting them.
In German, you can kindly compliment someone and sound like you are cussing them out.
786
posted on
02/11/2006 7:29:53 PM PST
by
pcottraux
(It's pronounced "P. Coe-troe.")
To: Hoodlum91
When you start getting close to the bottom of the bottle, yep, sure does.
:^)
To: RockinRight
If I do, we'll get scolded AGAIN!
788
posted on
02/11/2006 7:30:39 PM PST
by
Hoodlum91
(pcottraux says I'm special!)
To: Hoodlum91
The idea was that your champagne goggles would be used to MY benefit...
789
posted on
02/11/2006 7:31:00 PM PST
by
RockinRight
(Attention RNC...we're the party of Reagan, not FDR...)
To: Hoodlum91
Hence the purpose of Freepmail... ;-)
790
posted on
02/11/2006 7:31:39 PM PST
by
RockinRight
(Attention RNC...we're the party of Reagan, not FDR...)
To: Hoodlum91
By the way, since when has that stopped you?
791
posted on
02/11/2006 7:32:05 PM PST
by
RockinRight
(Attention RNC...we're the party of Reagan, not FDR...)
To: beaureguard
Pardon my naivete, but I'm a little dense when it comes to drinking terminology. My guess is that "beer goggles" refers to being so drunk that every guy (or girl) looks good, no?
To: rightwingintelligentsia
793
posted on
02/11/2006 7:34:36 PM PST
by
RockinRight
(Attention RNC...we're the party of Reagan, not FDR...)
To: rightwingintelligentsia
Yep - you got it.
Meant to bookmark it, but there was a hilarious thread earlier today warning about how beer was the new date rape drug being used on guys.
To: beaureguard
ALways works for me!(oh wait....never mind)
795
posted on
02/11/2006 7:36:39 PM PST
by
Hoodlum91
(pcottraux says I'm special!)
To: rightwingintelligentsia
My guess is that "beer goggles" refers to being so drunk that every guy (or girl) looks good, no? Don`t know about the guy part but it definitely works for looking at girls.You don`t have to be that drunk either.
796
posted on
02/11/2006 7:36:49 PM PST
by
carlr
To: Hoodlum91
To: Hoodlum91
That explains the twelve-pack next to the champagne bottle...
798
posted on
02/11/2006 7:38:56 PM PST
by
RockinRight
(Attention RNC...we're the party of Reagan, not FDR...)
To: beaureguard
I did see that. Worth a chuckle.
To: RockinRight
800
posted on
02/11/2006 7:40:44 PM PST
by
Hoodlum91
(pcottraux says I'm special!)
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