Cheap Asses on Valentines Day.

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coltyhuxx

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It's two weeks away and this is going to be my first good one in a few years... anyone ordering anything or planning anything cool for their lady (guy?). I'm starting to scratch my head for ideas. Gifts... dates? I'm not really into stressing out and spending a ton of money exactly on the 14th but I'd like to do something thoughtful right around that time.

Eg: They have this Valentines Day event at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. It's 21+ and they basically close down to the public and docents serve wine and take you around and discuss all the pairings/matings of the sea life. I thought that sounded kind of original/cool.
 
the greatest gift you can give any woman is the gift of her goin down on ya. and after that let her cook a meal for you and basically cater to your every whim.


sersiously dude i freakin hate valentines. you always feel forced to do shit when realistically you should do stuff for people because you want to at any given time not because of some made up holiday. not to mention its not that far off from new years which wasnt that far from christmas so now all of the sudden you have to spend even more money?

good thing theres a mortuary nearby because they toss out arrangements after funerals so you can get some decent flowers out back of the joint you just need to spray them down to get the enbalming fluid smell off of them.


and nothign says love like good will stuffed animals and halloween candy cleverly repackaged as valentines candy ( red and orange arent too far off colorwise).
 
the greatest gift you can give any woman is the gift of her goin down on ya. and after that let her cook a meal for you and basically cater to your every whim.


sersiously dude i freakin hate valentines. you always feel forced to do shit when realistically you should do stuff for people because you want to at any given time not because of some made up holiday. not to mention its not that far off from new years which wasnt that far from christmas so now all of the sudden you have to spend even more money?

good thing theres a mortuary nearby because they toss out arrangements after funerals so you can get some decent flowers out back of the joint you just need to spray them down to get the enbalming fluid smell off of them.


and nothign says love like good will stuffed animals and halloween candy cleverly repackaged as valentines candy ( red and orange arent too far off colorwise).
 
Rule of thumb: You spend almost $0 on Valentine's Day, it should be all planned and paid for in advance (with the exception of restraunts).

Outside from ruining my own plans (because my g/f, CrimsonSnipette, reads these forums), here's what I recommend, assuming you have been dating for a reasonable amount of time (as in, a few months, no need to come off as psycho), Crimson, if you're reading, do not open the spoiler:

1. At least $50 in flowers from a real florist (not Wal-Mart or some other place the happens to sell flowers, a place that sells ONLY flowers). A combination of roses and another flower. I went with Irises & Roses last year, and it turned out that Irises were her favorite flower. Get about 6-8 of each as a bouquet, and use a vase from home. Order this perferably 2 weeks in advance, if not 3. I paired this up with a teddy bear from the florist last year, and used less flowers, but this year I'm going with more flowers. Also, bear in mind that some flowers of the same type come in different colors (Ex. Red & White Roses), put some customization into it, but do not allow the shop to "paint" the flowers, it's really tacky.

2. A nice dinner at a restraunt that offers some romantic atmosphere, perferably not your run of the mill chain restraunts, like Olive Garden or Red Lobster, unless your options are limited. I occaisionally take Crimson to Captain Hiram's down here in Florida, which is a decent seafood restraunt/dock/hotel that not only has waterside seating, but also an open atmosphere (sea breeze) and constant entertainment during the evening. For two people it might run $50-60, tops.

3. I like the aquarium idea, assuming it isn't too cheesy or gross (remember that some species eat the male after mating). I also recommend having a backup plan incase it's really boring, or packed solid with couples, perhaps ice skating or something that most people won't think of. The point is that you want to do something together that also gives you a chance to be somewhat alone (not for anything raunchy, but simply to give more of a romantic atmosphere). That being said, a darkened aquarium with wine sounds like an awesome idea, get the tickets ASAP.

4. I recommend mixing and matching the above ideas to what works best for both of you, your location, and your budget (money is no way to express love, it's purely a tool). Valentine's Day isn't about spending a ton of money (that's for guys who don't plan shit ahead of time and scramble to make the best impression), plan this out and you can make the day a wonderful memory for her each year with minimal cost and effort.

~HotShotX
 
My gf and I's anniversary is on Valentine's Day (which was unintentional), but we always go out to the same restaurant each year. I usually buy her chocolates, and make her a homemade valentine's day card (girls dig that stuff). We rarely do anything other than go out for dinner, and I never buy flowers (she's not a big fan of them, and would rather have the chocolate lol).
 
Go out, have a nice time. Flowers are overrated and overpriced.

If she likes flowers, buy them for her once a week or once a month, and you'll spend not much more in a year than you will for this one time.
 
If you make an average household income, and own an average house, how the hell can you afford $50 on flowers? Even if I could afford $50 for Valentines day, wouldnt it make more sense to give her something she could use long term that I cant give her otherwise? Maybe $50 in Itunes, or a nice fluffy bath robe. Sometimes I really wonder if some of you are well off, and just act like you are on a budget.
 
[quote name='horrido']If you make an average household income, and own an average house, how the hell can you afford $50 on flowers? Even if I could afford $50 for Valentines day, wouldnt it make more sense to give her something she could use long term that I cant give her otherwise? Maybe $50 in Itunes, or a nice fluffy bath robe. Sometimes I really wonder if some of you are well off, and just act like you are on a budget.[/quote]
I'm in college, I have about $100k in debt on college loans, I made $6000 last year working for the school, take 16-17 credits a semester, do research for NASA (part of my degree, no pay), I rent an apartment, own a shitty but working car that I maintain myself, and I can afford $50 in flowers. Granted, I live off my college loans, but $50 is a day's work at minimum wage. Unless you're pissing away every paycheck you get, this shouldn't be an issue. Never get so attached to money that you can't use it to make someone else happy, as I said, it's nothing more than a tool.

As for long term usefulness, I bought her a silver .04 carat diamond necklace for Christmas, I imagine that'll last a while. As for Valentine's Day, it's not about the usefulness, it's about the thought and symbolism, and I don't think I need to remind you what roses symbolize.

If you're concerned about money, I can assure you that relationships will yield little more than a negative return economically, but an invaluable return emotionally. If that doesn't suit you, be single and play the stock market. :)

~HotShotX
 
[quote name='HotShotX'] I don't think I need to remind you what roses symbolize.

[/QUOTE]

They symbolize two things:

1) I didn't have the mental depth to think of anything more special or meaningful.
2) I spent way too much on something that will die in 3-4 days.

If you can make a really good meal and have a nice night in, you'll do fine. Or, get her something/do something that she only mentioned in passing a long time ago. Remembering something that is probably important to her but she knows it's trivial to you will mean a bunch.

Flowers and chocolates are cliché. Do something she'll remember.
 
[quote name='CocheseUGA']Flowers and chocolates are cliché. Do something she'll remember.[/quote]

I agree with that, which is why they only supplement the evening.

~HotShotX
 
Psh, my gf "reminds" me daily about how I gave her chocolates for Valentine's Day the last 2 years, do whatever she wants.
 
I personally hate flowers. Worthless girl gifts in the world, so I don't know why some girls drool over them. Like someone mentioned, make a card. We dig homemade stuff, no matter how shitty it looks.

As for me, I'm too broke to get anything on Valentine's Day after the anniversary we just had. And thank goodness my boyfriend doesn't celebrate V-Day. (I did get him Valentine-theme chocolates from Paul Pape Designs for the anniversary. It's really cute if your girl is into games too because the chocolates are shaped like Miis!!)

http://paulpapedesigns.com/Store_CI.html
 
What the fuck do I get a guy for Valentine's Day other than chocolate? We already stocked up on a ton of good chocolate at the after-Christmas sales, so I really have no clue. :( We're going to go out to dinner and I'm pretty certain he's going to get me something, so I know I need to get him something as well. And to get it out of the way, he's not going to stick it in my pooper. Any thoughts would be appreciated. He's a gamer just like all of us, and he likes manga and anime too, to give you a rough estimation of what he's like. :)
 
Valentines day is not the CAG way. Anyone who supports it revokes their CAG license. Only exception to the rule is a hearty handshake followed by makeup sex for Valentines day.
 
[quote name='Dead of Knight']What the fuck do I get a guy for Valentine's Day other than chocolate? We already stocked up on a ton of good chocolate at the after-Christmas sales, so I really have no clue. :( We're going to go out to dinner and I'm pretty certain he's going to get me something, so I know I need to get him something as well. And to get it out of the way, he's not going to stick it in my pooper. Any thoughts would be appreciated. He's a gamer just like all of us, and he likes manga and anime too, to give you a rough estimation of what he's like. :)[/quote]


give the gift that keeps on giving in the form of a lapdance followed by a very raunchy striptease. any guy would like that over a videogame and its something he will never forget or be able to trade in for something better.
 
[quote name='Dead of Knight']And to get it out of the way, he's not going to stick it in my pooper. [/QUOTE]

Man, you know you've been on the internet too long when you have to make this sort of disclaimer.
 
Taking her to a nice vegan restaurant, maybe get some chocolate. The roses thing is played out (not that chocolate isn't, but it tastes good).
 
[quote name='Dead of Knight']he's not going to stick it in my pooper. [/QUOTE]

You keep telling yourself that, and maybe it won't happen. ;)
 
The aquarium sounds nice, this year, i'm going to get my girlfriend flowers and chocolates, maybe a card, and i'll probably cook her dinner.
 
I've finally got a little extra money this year, so instead of just a card and a dinner, which is all good in my opinion, I finally was able to get my girlfriend those expensive flowers sent to her work. Shipping killed the deal! But, she deserves to feel all girly and what not for once, after all the shit she's put up with.
 
[quote name='Dead of Knight']What the fuck do I get a guy for Valentine's Day other than chocolate? We already stocked up on a ton of good chocolate at the after-Christmas sales, so I really have no clue. :( We're going to go out to dinner and I'm pretty certain he's going to get me something, so I know I need to get him something as well. And to get it out of the way, he's not going to stick it in my pooper. Any thoughts would be appreciated. He's a gamer just like all of us, and he likes manga and anime too, to give you a rough estimation of what he's like. :)[/quote]
You should let him stick it in your......oh...damnit.

I'd recommend doing something like taking him to a shooting range (if that's an interest to either of you, and depending on your state's laws), a new game is always an option (though something only he would play is more a present than something to spend an evening doing together).

Movies are always an option, my g/f and I went to see The Bucket List on Friday (the only decent thing out right now), and that was a damn good movie, it's certainly a "couples" movie, but nowhere near a "chick flick".

If there's one in the area, Rock Climbing gyms tend to be pretty cheap, and awesome (about $10-15 for an hour, and you will be tired at the end). If you go closer to closing, they tend to let you climb until they close for the same price (mine does anyway). Crimson and I actually went last night with two friends of ours. Had a blast.

~HotShotX
 
[quote name='HotShotX']You should let him stick it in your......oh...damnit.

I'd recommend doing something like taking him to a shooting range (if that's an interest to either of you, and depending on your state's laws), a new game is always an option (though something only he would play is more a present than something to spend an evening doing together).

Movies are always an option, my g/f and I went to see The Bucket List on Friday (the only decent thing out right now), and that was a damn good movie, it's certainly a "couples" movie, but nowhere near a "chick flick".

If there's one in the area, Rock Climbing gyms tend to be pretty cheap, and awesome (about $10-15 for an hour, and you will be tired at the end). If you go closer to closing, they tend to let you climb until they close for the same price (mine does anyway). Crimson and I actually went last night with two friends of ours. Had a blast.

~HotShotX[/QUOTE]
Thanks for the thoughtful post. We actually go rock climbing with his friends from his old work a lot, and we enjoy it a lot. And it's a lot cheaper where we go. :) I think it's $10 for a whole day or something.

We already made reservations for a romantic dinner on the 15th (the times available for the 14th did not fit in with our work/school schedules). I just want to get him something nice because I know he'll get me something nice.

When it comes to movies, looks like Diary of the Dead is out on limited release the 15th. If it's out here, we'll probably go see it. I'm sure I'll think of something anyway. :)
 
A real girlfriend doesn't give a shit about valentines day and knows that its only purpose is to serve the ever failing US economy. Propaganda just like Christmas and Thanksgiving.

Now thats a girlfriend.
 
The Wife and I generally go out the day /after/ Valentine's day.

Oddly, around here, the restaurants tend to be a little less crowded.

Valentine's Day is just a particular date on the calendar. We try to have fun and enjoy each other's company /all year./
 
My gf doesn't really care. It's a commercial holiday and roses and chocolate and diamonds don't mean anything about how much you love someone.

Going out on a good date somewhere is always a good idea, Valentine's Day or not, so if the aquarium is nice and you both would want to go there then go there. Eat somewhere nice and then do whatever. It shouldn't really matter as long as you both enjoy it.
 
[quote name='SpazX']My gf doesn't really care. It's a commercial holiday and roses and chocolate and diamonds don't mean anything about how much you love someone.

Going out on a good date somewhere is always a good idea, Valentine's Day or not, so if the aquarium is nice and you both would want to go there then go there. Eat somewhere nice and then do whatever. It shouldn't really matter as long as you both enjoy it.[/quote]

That's the way I feel about it too, and my girlfriend is pretty much the same. However, I doubt any girl would say (unless allergic) that they don't like getting flowers. Especially girls that work in an office, just kind of makes a person feel special I'm sure. So, I'm willing to spend the ridiculous Valentine's Day shipping fees to do that this year. An extra $10 to ship on Vday, and an extra $10 to make sure it gets there by noon? Tent. Camp. Gay.
 
[quote name='Zenithian Legend']That's the way I feel about it too, and my girlfriend is pretty much the same. However, I doubt any girl would say (unless allergic) that they don't like getting flowers. Especially girls that work in an office, just kind of makes a person feel special I'm sure. So, I'm willing to spend the ridiculous Valentine's Day shipping fees to do that this year. An extra $10 to ship on Vday, and an extra $10 to make sure it gets there by noon? Tent. Camp. Gay.[/quote]

That's not just on V-Day, that's any day to ship and deliver flowers (FTD is notorious for this, they wanted around $30 last year for $50 worth of flowers). You'll find a better value and personal touch dealing with local florists. But hey, that's just me.

~HotShotX
 
Gf's given up sugar/sweets for lent, and she's determined. I'm gonna get her some roses, but I want to get a gift that's not so generic as well.

Help!
 
I'm dropping off some cheap maybe 15 dollar flowers at my GF's workplace, then taking her to the beach about 45 mins away, then getting some dinner and giving her some jewelry, then staying at one of the beach condos. Dropping about 200-250 all together.... but since one of my GF's jobs is working at TRU, I figure ill make that back in using her discount and having her hold items like Wiis and such :).
 
Thinking about asking this one girl out to go see a movie for VDay. Not much, but it seems like a decent first date location.
 
[quote name='Mr. Beef']Thinking about asking this one girl out to go see a movie for VDay. Not much, but it seems like a decent first date location.[/quote]

Go see The Bucket List. It had Crimson and I tearing up by the end, and is pretty good throughout the entire movie.

~HotShotX
 
[quote name='Mr. Beef']Thinking about asking this one girl out to go see a movie for VDay. Not much, but it seems like a decent first date location.[/QUOTE]
Rambo. If she bites, then you'll know she's worth dating.
 
[quote name='rabbitt']Taking her to a nice vegan restaurant, maybe get some chocolate. The roses thing is played out (not that chocolate isn't, but it tastes good).[/quote]If your girl was a true vegan, she wouldn't eat chocolate, since it's made with milk, and apparently, tugging on some cow titties = cruel.
 
[quote name='Liquid 2']Gf's given up sugar/sweets for lent, and she's determined. I'm gonna get her some roses, but I want to get a gift that's not so generic as well.

Help![/QUOTE]
Anyone?
 
[quote name='Liquid 2']Anyone?[/quote]You can buy her a pendant, or something, depending on how much you're willing to spend.
 
I will be spending $0 for Valentine's Day just like the last 10 years since we don't celebrate it. Don't waste your money.
 
[quote name='Moxio']Stick it in Liquid's pooper.[/QUOTE]
Ban.


[quote name='Mr. Beef']You can buy her a pendant, or something, depending on how much you're willing to spend.[/QUOTE]I don't think she'll go for jewelry. Any other suggestions?
 
Well, I'm not sure how long you've known her, but you could get her friends/family to fill you in on her favorite shit, and just make the entire day about that.
 
Damnit, I thought by the title of this thread this was going to be about how much cheap ass everyone was gonna get on Valentine's Day....
 
[quote name='keithp']Damnit, I thought by the title of this thread this was going to be about how much cheap ass everyone was gonna get on Valentine's Day....[/quote]Nah, Strells mom doesn't get out of rehab until the 26th, so she won't be around.
 
If your looking for cheap, but shows your "love" - go to foodnetwork.com look up "30 min meals" pick and choice a few course, whip that shit up and watch the see flow in.
 
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