How many root points will you score on Valentines Day?

Jamers Hunter says:

08:38am | 12/02/10

dont forget the roast beetroot and the mustard sauce

bec says:

10:39am | 12/02/10

And that awesome green sauce that nobody else makes even remotely as good? OM NOM NOM NOM.

BJ says:

08:51am | 13/02/10

Agree 100%

Bill says:

07:50am | 12/02/10

Gerard,

Conduct a search using the search terms ‘March 14’.

It’s been around for years and years.

Sam says:

08:06am | 12/02/10

Love the sweeping generalisation that it’s only men that bring home the bacon and pay the mortgage.

PS go look up March 14 in the urban dictionary.

Jamers Hunter says:

08:53am | 12/02/10

good thought I dont know about the chocolates though, how bout a nice porn video from the ACT or Darwin??
or for the girl that realy wants to blow the socks off her mate a gift voucher at the local knock shop?? All you can hack for an hour??
for the more traditional girl mawbe buy yourself a nice Cami/knicker set or a teddy, shave the smoo and buy a couple new toys from Nauti and Nice??
realy this is a good option alike the knock shop option has some lasting effects. the knock shop visit will get you man in a want to root you mood for weeks and give him something to fantasize about while rooting the “little woman” if the ‘little woman” takes tyhe new bedroom outfit with the new toys and a nice bald beaver then these things have a half life of several weeks.
Course the gyrl could keep using the nice night wear and buy a large pump pack of “Wet Stuff” to keep beside the bed . still a monthly voucher to the local knock shop work just as well for most men and for the woman who couldent care about the effort to make herself the object of hard core sexual desire.
so ladies its your choice… start you vibrators and if you use condoms throw em out and get a tubal ligation of pay for hubby to have his vasectomy.  cause there is nothing like the feel of going bareback

Bill says:

09:31am | 12/02/10

OMG!  Jamers!

You said Cami.

What the hell is a ‘Cami’????

What happened to the Australian male?

EA says:

03:06pm | 12/02/10

It’s Eric!!!!

AFR says:

01:05pm | 12/02/10

All well and good Sahara, but I think that for the male readers to try this at home (ie: not buying anything for VD and then justifying it by saying its a commercial waste of money), would be a high risk strategy to say the least.

Kate says:

09:56am | 12/02/10

I’m just wondering why one day is necessary to treat someone ‘to a level not practical all throughout the year’? That’s kinda sad, because think about all the other days we could be celebrating each other!

Whether it’s cooking a meal on a night when it’s my husband’s turn and yet I know he’s tired, or him giving me a shoulder rub, him surprising me with a bunch of flowers just because he saw them and thought they looked nice, me whisking him to a nice restaurant or a weekend away just because we need some time out with each other…even buying a comical card or terribly cheesy present we’ve seen during our day because we know it will make the other one laugh, we definitely love celebrating ‘us’ all year round.

We don’t need to do it on the one day of the year everyone tells us we should…and only tells us because they stand to make a fortune from it. We might buy some flowers early next week that didn’t sell at the ridiculous price for Sunday or the themed chocolates that are left over - just because the price will have been reduced and they’ll look/taste nice.

I don’t need a ‘solid excuse’ to treat the one I love.

Fifi says:

09:16am | 12/02/10

I think Margherita may have tapped into a new genre of greeting cards… at least it would be the truth, in some cases (not mine ... I can assure you…I think ... I hope…hmmm ...better go ask hubby)

kmh says:

09:44am | 12/02/10

you dork, you missed the point entirely!

Bill says:

11:32am | 12/02/10

Oh kmh,

I am sorry, I wasn’t aware that we couldn’t contribute our own thoughts.

Anna says:

12:46pm | 12/02/10

She could write with Jarlath Regan - His cards are awesome:
Will you marry me? (Outside)
....
Just kidding, I think we should see other people (Inside).
http://www.jigser.com/cards.html

James says:

09:13am | 12/02/10

I get a feeling that Nicole may have been known to tip her head on the side and widen her eyes a few times.

Nicole says:

09:56am | 12/02/10

No James, I too am of the opinion that Valentine’s Day is a hallmark creation and that women who behave like little girls to get what they want are silly. However I don’t believe that these are the only people who enjoy celebrating Valentine’s Day, and Margherita’s bitter comments are a little creepy.

Ali says:

02:00pm | 12/02/10

I agree. My husband and I will be going out to dinner on Valentine’s Day. Perhaps the day is a commercial exercise, but we see it as a nice excuse to do something special together (one of many excuses throughout the year).

I can assure you that I don’t like pink, do not have teddies on my bed, do not have fairy pictures on the wall, and only tilt my head when trying to read something sideways.

I found this article quite vicious. If you don’t want to celebrate Valentine’s Day, that’s entirely your choice. No one is forcing you to. But don’t make ridiculous, snide judgements about those who do.

areyouserious says:

02:18pm | 12/02/10

I agree wholeheartedly margherita’s comments reflect bitterness and derision clearly coming from her own inner lack of fulfillment and chitting on other people’s happiness because no one ever made her feel special on valentine’s day .... some of us actually enjoy the day and the joy men bring into our lives by doing the little things like picking a flower, or helping out .....

James says:

09:19am | 12/02/10

It is the complete opposite for some of us AdamC.  Feb 14 is not a
“once a year opportunity”, and if you think it is, you are missing out on the other 360-odd opportunities to express your love that pop up every year.

AdamC says:

09:56am | 12/02/10

James, I was a little worried about my wording there. Obviously I didn’t mean to suggest that Valentine’s day is one’s only chance to be romantic. However, it is an opportunity, and it is only once a year. Therefore, the cynicism about it is unwarranted.

Having fun while u bitch says:

10:14am | 12/02/10

I agree with you Adam!

My partner and I are off to see some burlesque. Always fun for both of us!
We have a strong healthy relationship and we take the opportunity to be romantic and fun as often as we can but Vday is just another day we can tell others - sorry - we will be too busy bonking and having fun to bother doing things with you boring and whiney people. We’ll stay away from you who bitch about girls on Vday as though they’re the only one in a relationship who likes attention!

Vday is supposed to be about both partners! It’s about love and sex and celebrating it! Of course we should celebrate it all year round and some of us do! But having a day set aside for it can still remain fun if you and your partner enjoy fun things!

Stop being bitter, sell the cats and stop being so serious about something that is supposed to be fun (and sometimes a little norty too!)

James says:

10:56am | 12/02/10

Never fear AdamC.  We of Gen Y can find a way to be cynical about pretty much anything.

And for me personally, its not about cynicism.  More spontaneity.  By all means celebrate V. Day as you see fit - just don’t let it close of other opportunities (not that it seems like you need to be told).

James says:

09:16am | 12/02/10

I disagree What’s fair.  For those who actually care about their loved ones, every day is an awesome day.  And personally, I do not intend to make one day in particular the focus of that awesomeness simply because some retailers tell me I should, and to the detriment of the awesomeness of every other day of the year.

What's fair says:

10:16am | 12/02/10

Good morning James

You are correct, everyday should be awesome and to try to make up for that on one day when the relationship for rest of the year is inconsistent with what Valentine’s Day stands for is a bit of a cop out.

You (and eveyyone for that matter) are of course free to do as you choose, but why not celebrate or recognise Valentine’s Day?  Must we be ashamed of everything that attempts to recognise something special?? 

And if you so vehemently disagree with what retailers are telling you, don’t listen to them.

James says:

10:49am | 12/02/10

Fair point What’s fair.  Don’t get me wrong though - I am not ashamed of V day in the least.  I just, as you say, choose not to single it out in particular as a day to celebrate my relationship mainly because I do not listen to what retailers tell me.  Every Friday is our night - we park our daughter in front of a movie in the toy room, and have a quiet romantic home-cooked dinner together.  Valentine’s Day passes without a whisper in our house.  I guess I have never really gotten into these made up retail holidays like mother’s day and father’s day.  The Simpsons episode which features love day pretty much sums up my thinking about it.

And by no means should anyone let anyone else’s cynicism dictate how to celebrate their love.  If you want to save it up for one day, by all means do so.

Kate says:

06:37am | 13/02/10

James with ya all the way - this country is losing it’s identity to America! Our telly is dominated by their sitcom rubbish, our clothing is a reflection of what we see on their trashy shows, our media is dominated by what their celebrities are doin - who CARES! There is so much I love about this country, stuff that isn’t influenced by the damn yanks, and therfore yes I hate all these commercial yanky wanky days - c’mon Australia lets ditch the American way of life and embrace our own, and that just may start with ditchin these kind of days! Btw, my husband brings our daughter and I flowers often, and there will not be a flower in sight tomorrow (and no I don’t think it’s out of guilt, and never have, to all the cynics out there men can just ‘want to’)

Matt says:

09:58am | 12/02/10

Probably not.. but really, who DOES have a healthy relationship? We’re all a little nutty..

Princess says:

10:19am | 12/02/10

universal? No afraid not, I love sleeping with my Husband!! I want it just as much as him….Im not using it as a tool to get what I want done or “reward” him for being a good boy…Thats not a marriage…

Brian says:

10:22am | 12/02/10

Sorry, Voxpop. If she’s “only describing teenagers” then my understanding of the definition of teenage is somewhat skewed. I’ve met some forty year olds who still try it.

Voxpop says:

10:52am | 12/02/10

Brian I guess you’re talking about the bit “I’ve seen them tip their heads on one side and widen their eyes when they want something” what’s wrong with a 40 year old showing a desire to want something unless you feel that a) she doesn’t deserve it, b) it’s too expensive, c) you don’t think it will be reciprocated?
As for the rest of the description sounding like a teenage girl, I hope you’re not dating 40 year old women with bedrooms filled with teddy bears and faries while they speak with a childish voice because I’d say there’s your problem!

Bill says:

11:30am | 12/02/10

It continue to amaze how many spiteful women out there don’t hesitate to denigrate Eric for voicing (a) his opinion, which he is rightfully entitled to voice (Voxpop, who made you Queen of the blog?) and (b) providing the ‘equal’, but opposing view.  It seems Women only demand equality when it extends to them!

Voxpop says:

12:25pm | 12/02/10

Bill - I got over Eric a long time ago and only find humour with his posts now, even though his main aim and purpose is to taunt and offend.  He’s brought this on himself by being so shrill in attributing conspiracy theory type claims to the most benign discussions.  Interesting that you find my little quip spiteful (also defending his right to opinion while shooting me down for having one) - I wasn’t being spiteful at all just observing that this is the usual type of subject that Eric would be first to post on and prolifically.  Also my criticism is of the author and her description.
a) Eric is entitled to his opinion as are you, me and everyone here - no problem.
b) Equality is a fallacy - sure we’re all equal just some are more equal than others.  I say this as fact not to open debate on ‘who’ is ‘more’ equal because I think it shifts back and forth these days and can’t be bothered getting all heat up about it.

Eric says:

03:14pm | 12/02/10

Okay, I’ll come clean.

I reward Voxpop and bec for promoting my brand, by advertising me even on threads where I’ve said nothing.

There, now you know the secret to my success.

(Except for the bit about where to buy the cheapest doggie treats. I’m keeping that close!)

Bill says:

08:56pm | 12/02/10

Voxpop,

Since your opening comments refer to Eric, I don’t think you’re ‘over’ him at all.

Shinsengumi says:

04:45pm | 17/02/10

lol
love ur work Eric; humor trumps harpy every time

Old bag says:

11:43am | 13/02/10

What appalling spelling.

Brian says:

10:35am | 12/02/10

I must admit… I’ve never got the concept that showing your love on one day is somehow superior to another. You, sir, have it right. It’s a chance to waste a little time doing something which has no concrete goal other than to make someone laugh - and I mean that literally, that is a perfectly valid use of time.

Brian says:

10:43am | 12/02/10

To me, there is a difference between Mother’s and Father’s day and Valentines (By the way, if you think no-one criticises them, you weren’t paying attention. Even the FOUNDER of Mother’s day criticised it last year) - the target audience. In an adult relationship, both parties should be well developed emotionally enough to support one another all the time. Children, on the other hand, have a less-developed world-view. Setting up a particular day for them to do things that ARE unsustainable (for them), such as breakfast in bed, is a good idea. The case for adults is less clear cut, as we should not be self-centered enough to need a particular day.

Sorry if I seem to be being harsh on you today, I don’t mean it!

SLF says:

11:36am | 12/02/10

Interest is aiming high my friend….grudging acceptance of an annual inconvenience is sometimes the best to aim for.

Anon says:

01:52pm | 12/02/10

An “annual inconvenience” is overly ambitious, it is infinitely more unlikely than a little interest. I should clarify that “a little interest” means anything more than a “Good morning”, I’d settle for a “Good Morning Anon”.

Brad Coward says:

01:23pm | 12/02/10

If Shakespeare was “the Bard of Stratford”, Zeta is definitely “the Bard of The Punch”.  Brilliantly funny and entertaining as always, Zeta !  I hope that your girlfriend enjoys your flowers.

Carl Palmer says:

01:51pm | 12/02/10

COF you are very right – speaking from experience I see.

However if you play your cards right, you can milk it for all its worth in the lead up to departure day. Spend heaps of time together on the net planning the various sites we’ll visit. Build expectations!! Hey I know it’s a long shot but I’ve got nothing to loose : - )

As for the shopping @ Cartier, no way on the planet that will happen. However she did mention in passing something about visiting a “Gold Souk” at one of our stopovers. Now this is scary.
It was fun, thanks for the advice!!

Bill says:

01:15pm | 12/02/10

Gerard,

If you take away the toilet seat,  the rhubarb dish with apples, the Shepherds pie, the viagra (someone’s showing their age) the toothbrush, the Mylanta, the bottle of Queen Adelaide and the book (I won’t be suprised if Mrs Oosterman is asleep by the time you’re ready and all the viagra will be good for is to help dry the towels) you’re well on your way to celebrating March 14.

Happy to share the culture, point the missus to the references and Good Luck on March 14!

Bill says:

04:01pm | 14/02/10

And who taught women to play this game?  Say what you think!  Don’t play bs mind games…