My guys getting the two annual b-day gifts that I totally forgot about this year, the biggest lobster I can find and a pair of homemade knitted slippers that my mom makes. Neither of us care to give in to the commercialization of any holiday, especially this one. For me that means no store bought heart shaped candy or any kind of card that isn’t hand made with a sentiment shared straight from the heart! After 30 years of celebrating our love we’re very good at expressing ourselves. And besides who doesn’t love the thought of being in and appreciating the love between two individuals! I just love love! What a sap…! ¯_(ツ)_/¯
@tinamarie1974 There are so many creative and sometimes, dare I say, titillating uses… I look forward to seeing seeing the forthcoming list of suggestions…!
@callow i try not to care how anyone spells or pronounces things, as it’s usually some combo of classist/racist/ableist/pointless but “valentimes” is absolutely one that inside drives me straight up a wall.
@jerk_nugget@moonhat It was never a major annoyance until my spam folder filled up with Valentimes emails for three months before and after the fake holiday last year.
@unksol the original comment said “people who say valentimes.” and when people pronounce something a certain way their whole lives, they often spell it the same way. (yes, i know, with all the cards and chocolates and whatnot that use the correct spelling maybe they should see the error in their ways but, here we are.) another example i could give is sherbet - i know it’s supposed to be spelled and pronounced “sherbet” but i say/spell it “sherbert.”
yes, like every year, the gift will be a nice homemade dinner. granted i cook every night, but it will be something he chooses. (not being mysterious, he just hasn’t decided yet.)
his birthday is two days prior, so lots of presents and homemade sweets of some kind (again, i asked but he’s still deciding) will be bestowed then.
We don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day on Valentine’s Day. We avoid all the bad reservation availability and enforced romance and celebrate our engagement anniversary a month later.
My guys getting the two annual b-day gifts that I totally forgot about this year, the biggest lobster I can find and a pair of homemade knitted slippers that my mom makes. Neither of us care to give in to the commercialization of any holiday, especially this one. For me that means no store bought heart shaped candy or any kind of card that isn’t hand made with a sentiment shared straight from the heart! After 30 years of celebrating our love we’re very good at expressing ourselves. And besides who doesn’t love the thought of being in and appreciating the love between two individuals! I just love love! What a sap…! ¯_(ツ)_/¯
@Lynnerizer well said and good for you!
@tinamarie1974
Thanks!
Batteries for the fridge. Sooo romantic! ❤️❤️❤️
@shahnm you gonna line them up heart shaped?
@Kidsandliz @shahnm ooohhhh fancy!
@Kidsandliz Uh… doesn’t everybody?!?
But seriously… Valentines day is a made-up BS “holiday”, and I refuse to be part of the scam…
@shahnm 1000% right, but HOW are you using those batteries
@tinamarie1974 There are so many creative and sometimes, dare I say, titillating uses… I look forward to seeing seeing the forthcoming list of suggestions…!
@shahnm hhuumm…
@tinamarie1974 Yes, that’s the sound certain devices that use batteries might make…
@shahnm @tinamarie1974
@mike808 @shahnm @tinamarie1974 lot’s of good buzz about this topic…
@shahnm
/youtube 244 9v batteries
@shahnm the batteries could always use a boost.
And things could always get do much hotter if you let the fridge go out
@narfcake @shahnm Yes, that’s what I come here for!
@blaineg @narfcake @shahnm @tinamarie1974
Me love you long time…
Not supporting companies that make Valentine cards or candy.
Trying not to slap people who say Valentime.
@callow i try not to care how anyone spells or pronounces things, as it’s usually some combo of classist/racist/ableist/pointless but “valentimes” is absolutely one that inside drives me straight up a wall.
@callow @jerk_nugget ME too. Especially since that’s how my husband says it. Grrrrrr
@moonhat
/giphy noooooooooooo
@moonhat Poor you!!!
@jerk_nugget @moonhat It was never a major annoyance until my spam folder filled up with Valentimes emails for three months before and after the fake holiday last year.
@callow wait who says valentime? Why?
@unksol it’s a common mispronunciation. like “liberry” (library) or “expresso.”
@jerk_nugget where? Never heard it ever. Boston maybe?
@jerk_nugget also she/he said email. That’s not pronunciation or accent. That’s bad spelling
@unksol the original comment said “people who say valentimes.” and when people pronounce something a certain way their whole lives, they often spell it the same way. (yes, i know, with all the cards and chocolates and whatnot that use the correct spelling maybe they should see the error in their ways but, here we are.) another example i could give is sherbet - i know it’s supposed to be spelled and pronounced “sherbet” but i say/spell it “sherbert.”
@jerk_nugget @unksol kinda like irregardless. Drives me crazy when people say it!!
@tinamarie1974 even though it is a word! (but i don’t think most people that use it really know this.)
@jerk_nugget it is not a word actually…wait maybe that is what you meant. I fat finger on this phone all the time.
@tinamarie1974 no, i meant what i wrote - it is a word, and it is a synonym for regardless
@jerk_nugget oh sorry, my bad! It is non-standard though and not proper english.
How about a t-shirt?
yes, like every year, the gift will be a nice homemade dinner. granted i cook every night, but it will be something he chooses. (not being mysterious, he just hasn’t decided yet.)
his birthday is two days prior, so lots of presents and homemade sweets of some kind (again, i asked but he’s still deciding) will be bestowed then.
I’m getting my dog some extra special treats.
Flowers & a pink mushy card for my wife.
@daveinwarsh Maybe if you don’t get the card wet it won’t be so mushy. Just a suggestion. You do you.
75% off candy
I wear this tee every V-Day:
@PocketBrain nice!!
For that special loved one, you can fulfill their battery needs for a lifetime with this DIY Nuclear Battery project.
There’s even a how-to video.
Hey @shahnm ^^^ you can give your fridge that “special glow”.
@Kidsandliz If… if… if there’s no need to refrigerate them… because there’s… there’s no need to keep them fresh…
OH MY GOD WHAT THE HELL WOULD I DO?!?!?!?
@shahnm Use them to
/image light up your life?
We don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day on Valentine’s Day. We avoid all the bad reservation availability and enforced romance and celebrate our engagement anniversary a month later.
The correct answer is: Meh sells the best V-Day ever. I am all set (if it gets here in time).
I got custom coffee mugs made for me and the mister and I’ve got a whole thing planned. I’m actually super excited for valentine’s day.
I made a card for my nephew. Now I just have to figure out which one to make for my niece. (Currently foiling a bridal shower/wedding gift.)
/giphy saint valentine
@phendrick I think giphy has a little story to tell there, though it seems a little abstract.
Chocolate covered strawberries…mic drop
@rustyh3 it has been done before
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Break up with girlfriend now. Get back together after valentine’s day. Saves a lot of $$$ !
@Ptaco Better still, just stay single. All the cost savings with none of the drama!
@ruouttaurmind I am pretty sure @Ptaco is already single if rhat is their yearly plan OR they are just casual. In that case meh
I bought myself Chiefs Super Bowl gear on line so he doesn’t have to get me anything. How’s that for a present?
Red Turntable & “Perhaps Love” love album.
/image elephant trunk undies
@medz i think the trunk is suppose to be up for good luck
@tinamarie1974 I just like how the guy on the box has the exact facial expression I would have while sporting these.