Valentine's Day

[Shannacore]

What are you and your significant other doing for Valentine's Day? Is Valentine's Day even relevant for those of you who are older / have been married a while?

[mudvayne1812]

We have reservations for dinner where we went on our first date. Isn't that just precious? <3 <3 and then she gets stuff and i'll spend the rest of my evening doing things i don't want to.

[Nocsucow]

my wife gets the double D .... dinner and dick

[Nocsucow]

oh and hair did nails did ... new outfit and every year i get her heavenly angels from VS

[Tenlaar]

I'm doing the same stuff I do any other night, and she'll be wishing I was "romantic."

While some believe that Valentine's Day is celebrated in the middle of February to commemorate the anniversary of Valentine's death or burial--which probably occurred around A.D. 270--others claim that the Christian church may have decided to place St. Valentine's feast day in the middle of February in an effort to "Christianize" the pagan celebration of Lupercalia. Celebrated at the ides of February, or February 15, Lupercalia was a fertility festival dedicated to Faunus, the Roman god of agriculture, as well as to the Roman founders Romulus and Remus.

To begin the festival, members of the Luperci, an order of Roman priests, would gather at a sacred cave where the infants Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome, were believed to have been cared for by a she-wolf or lupa. The priests would sacrifice a goat, for fertility, and a dog, for purification. They would then strip the goat's hide into strips, dip them into the sacrificial blood and take to the streets, gently slapping both women and crop fields with the goat hide. Far from being fearful, Roman women welcomed the touch of the hides because it was believed to make them more fertile in the coming year. Later in the day, according to legend, all the young women in the city would place their names in a big urn. The city's bachelors would each choose a name and become paired for the year with his chosen woman. These matches often ended in marriage.

[Sidelle]

What are you and your significant other doing for Valentine's Day?

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[Nocte]

What are you and your significant other doing for Valentine's Day? Is Valentine's Day even relevant for those of you who are older / have been married a while?

Dinner reservations. She's pretty sentimental, so the relevancy of VDay probably won't wear off for her.

[Nocsucow]

oh and why my wife kinda gets alot on Vday is because we got married on the 16TH i gotta pay double

[Sidelle]

Do you guys have Valentine's Day plans, Tralina?

[Kayso]

Make an agreement that you will go out the Thursday night after Valentines day. Make it your "special" tradition.

No prix fixe menu. You get the weekend staff without the weekend crowd. If they over-bought champagne for Valentines proper, you might get a deal.

Not to mention flowers, which mysteriously increase in price around February 1st, seem to go back to the regular price.

We sit at home on the 14th, watch a movie, and talk shit about how we're going to get a much better meal at a much better price next week.

[Sidelle]

I'm doing the same stuff I do any other night, and she'll be wishing I was "romantic."

Interesting Roman history in your post. I go crazy over anything about ancient Rome. They facinate me, those Romans. HBO's "Rome" still one of the best shows ever created.

[Shannacore]

Do you guys have Valentine's Day plans, Tralina?

I think we're going to go to The Melting Pot. Fondue is way fun, but way too expensive for anything other than a special occasion. So this will be our one fondue experience of the year. Plus this is our ~first Valentine's Day~ so I don't feel bad about splurging a bit. Ordered him a few neat things earlier today, too.

Then we're going to go see The Monument's Men after that (comes out on the 14th!). Then.... a romantic evening of League of Legends and vodka after that perhaps? Glad it's on a Friday night.

[Shannacore]

Interesting Roman history in your post. I go crazy over anything about ancient Rome. They facinate me, those Romans. HBO's "Rome" still one of the best shows ever created.

Rome has been on my to-watch list for a while now. Have heard very, very good things.

[Nikon]

I think we're going to go to The Melting Pot.

One of my favorite places. I take the wife to the one in Littleton a couple times a year to sit in the cellar/prison cells of the historical building. Best place for fondue if you don't mind spending about $200 for two people.

For Valentine's day I'm getting my wife a boob job.

[Shannacore]

One of my favorite places. I take the wife to the one in Littleton a couple times a year to sit in the cellar/prison cells of the historical building. Best place for fondue if you don't mind spending about $200 for two people.

For Valentine's day I'm getting my wife a boob job.

I thought the one in Littleton was in an old library?

[Portasaurus]

Make an agreement that you will go out the Thursday night after Valentines day. Make it your "special" tradition.

No prix fixe menu. You get the weekend staff without the weekend crowd. If they over-bought champagne for Valentines proper, you might get a deal.

Not to mention flowers, which mysteriously increase in price around February 1st, seem to go back to the regular price.

We sit at home on the 14th, watch a movie, and talk shit about how we're going to get a much better meal at a much better price next week.

This. Fuck the world's idea of the appropriate chronology of my life.

[Shannacore]

This. Fuck the world's idea of the appropriate chronology of my life.

Wut a rebel you are

[Portasaurus]

Wut a rebel you are

I know. And I don't even HAVE a cause!

[YendorLootmonkey]

One of my favorite places. I take the wife to the one in Littleton a couple times a year to sit in the cellar/prison cells of the historical building. Best place for fondue if you don't mind spending about $200 for two people..

Yeah... I got sick of the price so I bought my own fondue set and the Melting Pot cookbook.

[Nikon]

I thought the one in Littleton was in an old library?

It was the old Littleton prison and Carnegie Library. Story has it that it is haunted by an inmate that was killed there.

[Oogei]

wtf is this melting pot you speak of

[Sidelle]

I think we're going to go to The Melting Pot. Fondue is way fun, but way too expensive for anything other than a special occasion. So this will be our one fondue experience of the year. Plus this is our ~first Valentine's Day~ so I don't feel bad about splurging a bit. Ordered him a few neat things earlier today, too.

Then we're going to go see The Monument's Men after that (comes out on the 14th!). Then.... a romantic evening of League of Legends and vodka after that perhaps? Glad it's on a Friday night.

Sounds like a fun night. Have a good time. :)

Rome has been on my to-watch list for a while now. Have heard very, very good things.

And yes, it's an awesome show. Season 2 was a bit rushed because they were canceling it but I still loved it. Whoever was in charge of the cast's wardrobe deserved an award. An amazing job. Made me wish Roman style for ladies would come back around.

[Nikon]

Yeah... I got sick of the price so I bought my own fondue set and the Melting Pot cookbook.

When we have company my wife pulls out the set and makes the beer cheese from Melting Pot. Always a hit.

[Shannacore]

wtf is this melting pot you speak of

You've never had fondue? (https://www.google.com/search?q=fondue&rlz=1C1CHMO_enUS542US542&espv=210&es_sm=122&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=uq7yUuaJJIj2oASk94K4Bg&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1920&bih=1075) It's a must-try. At the Melting Pot you get to do a cheese fondue course, and entree course (raw meat + hot oil), and a chocolate fondue course.

[Sidelle]

Rome has been on my to-watch list for a while now. Have heard very, very good things.

One of my favorite "bitches of Rome" scene. (No spoiler)
Octavian's mom - Atia of the Julii (http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QVLWB9HJK5M)

[YendorLootmonkey]

You've never had fondue? (https://www.google.com/search?q=fondue&rlz=1C1CHMO_enUS542US542&espv=210&es_sm=122&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=uq7yUuaJJIj2oASk94K4Bg&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1920&bih=1075) It's a must-try. At the Melting Pot you get to do a cheese fondue course, and entree course (raw meat + hot oil), and a chocolate fondue course.

Don't do Bourguignonne cooking style... try the Coq Au Vin!

[Shannacore]

Don't do Bourguignonne cooking style... try the Coq Au Vin!

Coq Au Vin every time. Maybe I'll make Naez try to pronounce it to the server.

[Kayso]

Coq Au Vin every time. Maybe I'll make Naez try to pronounce it to the server.

Whoever is paying gets to pronounce Coq Au Vin however they want to. If the server corrects you, accuse him/her of loving "the Coq".

The Melting Pot was close to our old office before we moved downtown. I'm not a big fan of the cuisine, but its a neat place and they do it well.

[r00t]

coke aw veen

[Dinfalas]

Interesting Roman history in your post. I go crazy over anything about ancient Rome. They facinate me, those Romans. HBO's "Rome" still one of the best shows ever created.

Lucius Vorenus is my hero. Nothing better than watching him distribute his version of justice with impunity. I miss that show.

"You are no coward.. I recognize your sickness..I have the same symptoms.."

[Sidelle]

coke aw veen

Lucius Vorenus is my hero. Nothing better than watching him distribute his version of justice with impunity. I miss that show.



"You are no coward.. I recognize your sickness..I have the same symptoms.."

Thirteen!!!

[Sidelle]

coke aw veen

Cocoa Van

[r00t]

I pronounce it the 'merican (read: right) way

caca venn

[BigHurb]

Do you guys have Valentine's Day plans, Tralina?

what, can't a female ask a question so that they can tell their own story like they wanted to anyway?

ps: dual monitors are so 2003... r00t ur a fuckin noob + a nob ... can't wait til playing house crashes and burns, will smile on that day.

[HeallunRumblebelly]

Thirteen!!!

Titus Pullo and Lucius Vorenus may be the best duo in any show. They're just fucking perfect together.

[Fame]

Probably jerking off and regretting a lot of the decisions I made in life #foeveralone

[Millburn]

my fiancé and I go to this little joint near our house called The Wooden Spoon each year. She's a sous chef herself so it can be a little hard to impress ya know? This place though does simple upscale dishes and are really big on local ingredients so it gets a high rating in our book. The menu is always changing each month so it's refreshing to try something new whenever you go in.

Afterwards we usually nerd it up with some board games and wine, I think we're doing Mage Knight this year.

[FoxxHound]

I am going to send myself some flowers labelled "anonymous" at work. Everyone will think I am important.

[nndiro]

Titus Pullo and Lucius Vorenus may be the best duo in any show. They're just fucking perfect together. when in the arena, loved that scene. Rome was hands down one of the best shows ever. only problem was i had to watch it late at night so the kids would not think i was a pervert and did not learn the word "cunt" at age 5. lol.
as for Valentine's day, i did not think of shit :/ although, i will be getting married on the 17th, so i guess that kinda compensates? either way, i should plan something for next friday, goddamit

[Shannacore]

We didn't book early enough for Melting Pot :(

Going to a really great local place called Slate Street Cafe (http://www.slatestreetcafe.com/). Local ingredients, local wines, etc etc. I've been here a handful of times and I have never had anything but an A+ experience. nom.

[runlvlzero]

maybe i'll dress up for V day ) and drop a card by my ex... Idk... it's hard to be nice on V day to X's without giving the wrong kinds of signals. Mom def deserves a thank you and appreciation 2 since she's also alone in the world... think singles should just be extra nice to other singles or lost sheep on V day.

[drktmplr12]

I am taking my wife to Vegas for the weekend :)

[Shannacore]

I am taking my wife to Vegas for the weekend :)

That sounds way fun. I'm 23 and have yet to experience Vegas. It is certainly on my to-do list.

[Dr. Edge]

oh look another Shanna brag thread.

Everyone give her attention now.\

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I see the mods deleted my thread that you turned into your personal brag thread so here we go

[Shannacore]

oh look another Shanna brag thread.

Everyone give her attention now.\


I see the mods deleted my thread that you turned into your personal brag thread so here we go

It was actually moved to R&F.

[diplo]

sending the lady a nice flower basket at work. then i'll probably leave work early, go to her place before she gets home and set a rose pedal trail to the bedroom with a sentimental gift in there. then go out to eat and get some drinks.

[diplo]

We didn't book early enough for Melting Pot :(

Going to a really great local place called Slate Street Cafe (http://www.slatestreetcafe.com/). Local ingredients, local wines, etc etc. I've been here a handful of times and I have never had anything but an A+ experience. nom.

melting pot is overpriced and gives you a bird's portion of food. i would never go again after i dropped $120 for the 4 course 'meal'

[Shannacore]

melting pot is overpriced and gives you a bird's portion of food. i would never go again after i dropped $120 for the 4 course 'meal'

Whaaaat? I have never left Melting Pot feeling anything but grotesquely full. You cray~

At least half of what you pay for is the experience. If that's something that's not super interesting to you, then I definitely would not recommend!

[Shannacore]

sending the lady a nice flower basket at work. then i'll probably leave work early, go to her place before she gets home and set a rose pedal trail to the bedroom with a sentimental gift in there. then go out to eat and get some drinks.

A+ plan, lady approved.

[Dr. Edge]

the melting pot is for culinary simpletons with bad taste,

dip some of those store bought brownies into melted chocolate for me

[runlvlzero]

IDK i just made fajita's and they were badass, so I consider myself not a simpleton, and I liked the melting bot, though it is a tiny bit overrated

[Knuckle]

Me and the lady are going to eat dinner at home, so I'm probably buying steak, and we will drink some wine etc. She doesn't want flowers or gifts. I'm still going to get her something of course but she just wants to chill.

[Rhambuk]

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view/165801/dick-in-a-box-o.gif

seriously though spending a fuckton of money for the same shit I get everyday. best holiday ever....

[Shannacore]

The place we're going to finally got their v-day menu up. Looks like a really great selection!

http://www.slatestreetcafe.com/valentine14

[Orruar]

Did V-Day a week early by taking the girl to Atlanta to see Book of Mormon.

[Zadrian]

Nothing really.

It used to be a "thing" at first. However, over the years it just kinda came down to being really open-ended.

[Shannacore]

Nothing really.

It used to be a "thing" at first. However, over the years it just kinda came down to being really open-ended.

I figured thats a thing that happens.

This is our first, probably why it's getting a little more attention than it probably needs.

[Zadrian]

It might not necessarily happen. I'm just not that much of a romantic person. At first I was, I guess because I was trying to impress her. A lot of people live together for a long time and still get those early relationship butterflies (or at least they pretend like they do).

Maybe if your valentine's day is more "open-ended" he'll give you butterflies for years.

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[Geraldo]

Valentine's Day is the time I would spend with the family.

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[Mac Dretti]

God this thread is pitiful

[Grimfan]

I cancelled our dinner reservations, made it look like nothing is going on (to really disappoint her). Going to surprise her while she is at class on Thursday with a card/flowers/home made dinner/new computer I am building her.

[Shannacore]

I cancelled our dinner reservations, made it look like nothing is going on (to really disappoint her). Going to surprise her while she is at class on Thursday with a card/flowers/home made dinner/new computer I am building her.

:3 :3

[SamwiseRed]

I had planned on doing something very romantic but raid night recently got moved to Fridays.

[baalzy]

What are you and your significant other doing for Valentine's Day? Is Valentine's Day even relevant for those of you who are older / have been married a while?

My Wife's birthday is Valentines day, so it'll always be relevant. We're just going to make dinner together @ home and have a better-than-usual bottle of wine.

[Kimmie]

I am supposed to spend a romantic evening with my dearest Nalkin Pie and our b's at wing night this Vday.

But KaNbash 2.0 may be ruined due to inclement weather
Need 56 irl druid to /wake of karana

[Grommel]

Been married almost 20 years, and yes it's still important, but for different reasons! We don't do the big demonstration stuff we used to (gifts, candy, etc) but we enjoy a more subtle and meaningful time, looking back on all the great years, looking forward to many more, and doing it all together.

[Burrito]

I have a buddy helping me pull off an amelie styled roundabout town. We're going to end up snowshoeing if the weather holds out with some hot cocoa to share and then head out for a dinner reservation after we clean up and get classy.

[Executiveutven]

i found a pretty affordable prostitute on craigslist to be my valentine :)

[Sidelle]

i found a pretty affordable prostitute on craigslist to be my valentine :)

^^Lol.

[FoxxHound]

i found a pretty affordable prostitute on craigslist to be my valentine :)

Buy me one too!

[phacemeltar]

I have a buddy helping me pull off an amelie styled roundabout town. We're going to end up snowshoeing if the weather holds out with some hot cocoa to share and then head out for a dinner reservation after we clean up and get classy.

ah yes indeed