I hate Valentines Day

[Pukin Dog]

Hummers are not known for their plush-cushy ride.

[Pukin Dog]

Metallic.

[whinecountry]

Very funny and informative post!

And you are 100-percent correctamundo re: stuffed animals. I got an unprecedented reaction from the mrs. when the Vermont Teddy Bear arrived yesterday.

[Pukin Dog]

A slightly different kind of rant this time.

[Millee]

Great story! Thanks for sharing.

This is for you! :o)

[JRochelle]

I prefer flowers.
Stuffed animals are just dust collectors and they contribute to clutter.

[pollyannaish]

Cute piece, like the topic. An excellent lesson in "just say no." (Ha!)

In any case, any woman who thinks Valentines Day is fundamentally important to a good relationship...well, I know this sounds harsh, but should be avoided at all cost. A man needs a genuine friend, an advocate, a fan... not a score keeper.

One of the first things my husband and I did when we started dating was agree to abolish this kind of stuff. We buy gifts for each other when they mean something, not when someone else says we have to or else. And that includes anniversaries, Christmas and birthdays. I get fewer gifts, but they are much more important ones because I know he means it.

In any case PD, I'm sorry you haven't found a decent woman. They are few and far between—which to be honest panics me. I have a son. I worry. I pray a lot.

On behalf of all women (even those who would kill me if they found out), I would like to apologize for the petty, narcissistic, its-all-about-me, attention whores we have become.

Now...work on that bitterness part. ; ).

[Tijeras_Slim]

As I always suspected, you Sir are a rank sentimentalist and romantic. :)

[Pukin Dog]

In any case PD, I'm sorry you haven't found a decent woman.

I own two X-Box 360s.

I don't have time to notice the void.

[Pukin Dog]

I have been known to cry on occasion.

Like upon opening the fridge only to discover that I am out of beer.

[tsmith130]

Yep, not a single delivery was to a man. Like we aint got feelings?

That's just wrong! Give me your address, I'm going to have some roses delivered to you. Red, Yellow, white?

[TheSpottedOwl]

You can act as cranky as you want, but giving those orchids to the receptionists is the mark of a real gentleman. Good for you!

[pollyannaish]

Uh-huh.

So you can't commit to just one?

[GBA]

"...and the sea of estrogen would part, to reveal the blushing recipient..."

Well said! Perfect description of just about every office in corporate America. God save us from Hallmark holidays.

[Lady Jag]

Sorry, PD!

[tsmith130]

LOL!

[socialismisinsidious]

Metallic.

That color is my personal favorite too, very nice.

[CatoRenasci]

The wife and I have long agreed nice blank cards, with handwritten messages, and maybe a nice bottle of wine or champagne with dinner depending on when in the week it falls, is the limit for Valentine's Day. The kids, now off in college, each get a package from us with cards (with a few $$ in the card), some homemade heart-shaped cookies to share with their friends, and maybe a stuffed animal if my wife gets them free from promotions. We discourage our daughters from expecting flowers or bling-bling, or giving expensive gifts, for this "holiday." We always encourage them to make cards, or at least write messages in well-chosen blank cards.

Sometimes I'll get my wife 'valentine' flowers a week or two earlier or later -- outside the insanely increased price "Valentine" special timeframe. That was actually her idea, after she saw the difference in price between having roses sent any other time and on Valentines Day.

[Sam's Army]

You owe me 1 dollar.

[Dashing Dasher]

LOL!!!

My friend and I used to do this for another friend who owned a florist. We did it for about three years and laughed our butts off the entire time.

FYI.... Valentine's Day Flower Recipients are the WORST TIPPERS IN THE HISTORY OF TIPPING!


PS... Puke, you have friends? Since when?