Happy Valentine's Day!

Love it soutra!

Today's Matt cartoon in the Torygraph said it all. His archetypal "gormless man" is shown leaving a card on the hall table:

"Roses are red, champagne is bubbly
Have a lovely day, I'll be at the rugby"

I just had a 'fat finger' moment and seem to have accidentally reported a post... not sure which one! Would it show here? Not sure how it works, perhaps I would have had to confirm it. Apologies to the poster if it went through.

Happy Valentine's Day to all.

Well I got an odd card and a box of reduced price biscuits -almost past its use by date (2days to go!). Can't complain as I'll be spending tonight with the 2 other males in my life -GSs aged almost 2 and almost 4. Babysitting for DD. Will leave a nice(ish) meal for DH!

I hate the commercialism of everything but DH gave me a beautiful bouquet so I'm feeling very spoilt ! He always gives me a card but this is a real surprise!

I said to DH yesterday (as I say every year) "don't buy me a card - I haven't got you one " (big romantic, me!) and he went out ("I'm just going to fill the car up") and bought a large bunch of red roses instead. So I felt guilty and made a Victoria sponge, cut out three little hearts, sandwiched them together with lemon curd and put fondant icing on the top (left over from GS's birthday cake), pipe on top "I love you"- job's a good 'un! Happens every year, I'm afraid. I also made one for GS who is coming tommorrow, cos I love him as well!

We buy each other cards, but apart from that the day is "business as usual". I shall be cooking dinner - just like every other day.

I Luke the fact that DH buys me a card and a silky little something! I know he loves me anyway but a little bit more doesn't go amiss!

I agree with ariadne. If you love it, enjoy it. Similarly, if like me, it leaves you feeling 'sour' (not about love but about commercialism of love), then express yourself too. Gransnet is comprehensive and inclusive.

I mean everyone can express their own point of view without being told, politely or otherwise, to piss off and start another thread.

anya, I think one Valentine's Day thread will suffice for all points of view, as per usual on gransnet.

I would willingly swop that bloody roast chicken emoti for a heart one.

I think that cartoon is spot on Bags. Men and women are totally different when it comes to this "love" thing. I think.

I usually send something jokey - and chocolatey - to the GSs. Didn't even get round to that this year.

I'm pretty sure DH's mum used to buy his Valentines day cards for him when we were courting. He's not one for shops. (well, I think that's why I don't get one!) Never mind, I have already eaten a good deal of my local Co-op's stock of strawberry hearts.

We've ignored Valentine's Day for years - well over fifty years (married for fifty this year it known one another longer)

But for those who love it - enjoy it!

I have a dozen deep red roses........because I'm worth it!

Now happily alone, I remember the excitement of Valentines day when I was in my teens. I was married at 21 and although we only made it through 15 years before splitting up, I remember that one year my then DH put a advert in the Guardian declaring his love for me. I was thrilled to bits.

tempted to quote our next monarch....
'whatever love is.....'
Ducks out of sight

DH had a bad day at work yesterday and stormed home forgetting to pick up the usual card and chocolate from the station. He swore loudly when The One Show mentioned that it was Valentines Day. I am not bothered but always get him a jokey card when I am buying his birthday card (next week).
So this morning he made me cheese on toast for breakfast and has gone off on a vine pruning course at a local vineyard. I am hoping he will bring back a nice bottle for us to enjoy later.

I happened to be in ASDA this year, who had all sorts of things for under a £5.[sweets, fudge, cards etc]

My husband took me out for a meal [sit down fish and chips, my choice] on thursday, as he is working today.
I like Valentines day!

I've always thought the sentiments associated with St Valentine were for the young and unmarried, Anya, as your quote from Hamlet implies.

I let MrA know I love him still, every day.

It's the gross commercialisation of Valentine's Day I object to, like Waitrose selling £20 Valentine's dinners when they normally do a deal for £10. That has certainly not been going on for centuries.

Well, I have a card and a small box of chocolates so I'm not complaining!

Oh grumpiness so early in the day. Mr i.am came home from shopping yesterday, with a beautiful bunch of flowers. The unexpected gift and the warmth with which is was given made me smile. They're sitting in the hallway so I see them often - what's not to like. I'm not a fan of the commercialisation of anything and everything but it doesn't stop me enjoying Christmas, Easter or indeed Valentine's day.