Hey guys,

Don't forget that February 14 is just a day away.

Failure to remember could result in a new status as a liveaboard.
(That's my wife definition of community property- should anything ever
happen to our marriage she gets the house, I get the boat). :-)

Some Valentines trivia:

There really was a Saint Valentine. He was a Christian priest in Rome.

In the waning days of the Roman empire, one of the emperors declared
that all young men would be required to serve in the legions before
being allowed to marry. Furthermore, each soldier returning from his
tour of duty woud be *guaranteed* a bride. To make the system work,
each time a group of legionaires was mustered out the names of all the
unmarried women in a community would be written on cards and deposited
in a box. As a soldier mustered out, he would draw a random card from
the box
(the very first cards associated with Valentine's Day). The veteran
was then awarded the young woman as his bride.
(Maybe that's where the expression "the luck of the draw" originated.
Some women would of course be much more desirable than others).

The emperor's edict depended upon a sufficient supply of
(purportedly) virgin brides to be awarded when Julius or Antonius came
marchin' home, so nobody was permitted to marry outside of the
emperor's compulsory service scheme.

The Christian priest, Valentinus, defied the emperor's rule and
married a number of couples who were ineligible according to the
official program but who declared they were "in love". This resulted
in Valentinus being offered free room and board in the dungeon while
he awaited his execution. While imprisioned, some young woman fell in
love with him (can't now remember whether it was the jailor's daughter
or the emperor's daughter- but the jailor's would seem more likely as
it would be unusual for an emperor's daughter to hang around the
dungeon). One year, Valentinus was hauled out and executed on the same
day they held the random drawing of names for marriage, February 14.
In his cell they found the letters from the young woman, and all
began, "My dearest Valentinus......", which would be rendered as
"Valentine" in the modern languages.

On 13 Feb 2007 08:41:11 -0800, "Chuck Gould"
wrote:

Hey guys,

Don't forget that February 14 is just a day away.

Failure to remember could result in a new status as a liveaboard.
(That's my wife definition of community property- should anything ever
happen to our marriage she gets the house, I get the boat). :-)

Some Valentines trivia:

There really was a Saint Valentine. He was a Christian priest in Rome.

In the waning days of the Roman empire, one of the emperors declared
that all young men would be required to serve in the legions before
being allowed to marry. Furthermore, each soldier returning from his
tour of duty woud be *guaranteed* a bride. To make the system work,
each time a group of legionaires was mustered out the names of all the
unmarried women in a community would be written on cards and deposited
in a box. As a soldier mustered out, he would draw a random card from
the box
(the very first cards associated with Valentine's Day). The veteran
was then awarded the young woman as his bride.
(Maybe that's where the expression "the luck of the draw" originated.
Some women would of course be much more desirable than others).

The emperor's edict depended upon a sufficient supply of
(purportedly) virgin brides to be awarded when Julius or Antonius came
marchin' home, so nobody was permitted to marry outside of the
emperor's compulsory service scheme.

The Christian priest, Valentinus, defied the emperor's rule and
married a number of couples who were ineligible according to the
official program but who declared they were "in love". This resulted
in Valentinus being offered free room and board in the dungeon while
he awaited his execution. While imprisioned, some young woman fell in
love with him (can't now remember whether it was the jailor's daughter
or the emperor's daughter- but the jailor's would seem more likely as
it would be unusual for an emperor's daughter to hang around the
dungeon). One year, Valentinus was hauled out and executed on the same
day they held the random drawing of names for marriage, February 14.
In his cell they found the letters from the young woman, and all
began, "My dearest Valentinus......", which would be rendered as
"Valentine" in the modern languages.

I didn't see one mention of Hallmark in that whole story. I think Hallmark
is the proponent of the whole damn thing. But, I did do the 'Valentine's
Day' thing, although not flowers. Don't know if you have a Bella Donna Spa
out there, but my wife just loves going there for the 'treatment' -
massage, pedicure, etc.

http://www.belladonnaspa.net/
--
***** Have a super day! *****

John H

On Feb 13, 10:45�am, JLH wrote:
On 13 Feb 2007 08:41:11 -0800, "Chuck Gould"
wrote:





Hey guys,

Don't forget that February 14 is just a day away.

Failure to remember could result in a new status as a liveaboard.
(That's my wife definition of community property- should anything ever
happen to our marriage she gets the house, I get the boat). *:-)

Some Valentines trivia:

There really was a Saint Valentine. He was a Christian priest in Rome.

In the waning days of the Roman empire, one of the emperors declared
that all young men would be required to serve in the legions before
being allowed to marry. Furthermore, each soldier returning from his
tour of duty woud be *guaranteed* a bride. To make the system work,
each time a group of legionaires was mustered out the names of all the
unmarried women in a community would be written on cards and deposited
in a box. As a soldier mustered out, he would draw a random card from
the box
(the very first cards associated with Valentine's Day). The veteran
was then awarded the young woman as his bride.
(Maybe that's where the expression "the luck of the draw" originated.
Some women would of course be much more desirable than others).

The emperor's edict depended upon a sufficient supply of
(purportedly) virgin brides to be awarded when Julius or Antonius came
marchin' home, so nobody was permitted to marry outside of the
emperor's compulsory service scheme.

The Christian priest, Valentinus, defied the emperor's rule and
married a number of couples who were ineligible according to the
official program but who declared they were "in love". This resulted
in Valentinus being offered free room and board in the dungeon while
he awaited his execution. While imprisioned, some young woman fell in
love with him (can't now remember whether it was the jailor's daughter
or the emperor's daughter- but the jailor's would seem more likely as
it would be unusual for an emperor's daughter to hang around the
dungeon). One year, Valentinus was hauled out and executed on the same
day they held the random drawing of names for marriage, February 14.
In his cell they found the letters from the young woman, and all
began, "My dearest Valentinus......", which would be rendered as
"Valentine" in the modern languages.

I didn't see one mention of Hallmark in that whole story. I think Hallmark
is the proponent of the whole damn thing. But, I did do the 'Valentine's
Day' thing, although not flowers. Don't know if you have a Bella Donna Spa
out there, but my wife just loves going there for the 'treatment' -
massage, pedicure, etc.

http://www.belladonnaspa.net/
--
***** Have a super day! *****

* * * * * John H- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

:-)

We were in L.A. last weekend, and my wife bought a very expensive
purse.
If it had been any more expensive, I would have sworn she bought it at
a Marine Supply store. (no matter, any woman who would put up with me
deserves a few perks from time to time) After the initial sticker
shock wore off and I resumed normal breathing, she said "This will be
my Valentine's Day present." (Not.) Any married guy with half a clue
knows he better be ready to stand and deliver a card and sparkling
trinket on the 14th, in addition to anything she has picked up for
herself in the previous week.

On 13 Feb 2007 12:22:41 -0800, "Chuck Gould"
wrote:

On Feb 13, 10:45?am, JLH wrote:
On 13 Feb 2007 08:41:11 -0800, "Chuck Gould"
wrote:





Hey guys,

Don't forget that February 14 is just a day away.

Failure to remember could result in a new status as a liveaboard.
(That's my wife definition of community property- should anything ever
happen to our marriage she gets the house, I get the boat). :-)

Some Valentines trivia:

There really was a Saint Valentine. He was a Christian priest in Rome.

In the waning days of the Roman empire, one of the emperors declared
that all young men would be required to serve in the legions before
being allowed to marry. Furthermore, each soldier returning from his
tour of duty woud be *guaranteed* a bride. To make the system work,
each time a group of legionaires was mustered out the names of all the
unmarried women in a community would be written on cards and deposited
in a box. As a soldier mustered out, he would draw a random card from
the box
(the very first cards associated with Valentine's Day). The veteran
was then awarded the young woman as his bride.
(Maybe that's where the expression "the luck of the draw" originated.
Some women would of course be much more desirable than others).

The emperor's edict depended upon a sufficient supply of
(purportedly) virgin brides to be awarded when Julius or Antonius came
marchin' home, so nobody was permitted to marry outside of the
emperor's compulsory service scheme.

The Christian priest, Valentinus, defied the emperor's rule and
married a number of couples who were ineligible according to the
official program but who declared they were "in love". This resulted
in Valentinus being offered free room and board in the dungeon while
he awaited his execution. While imprisioned, some young woman fell in
love with him (can't now remember whether it was the jailor's daughter
or the emperor's daughter- but the jailor's would seem more likely as
it would be unusual for an emperor's daughter to hang around the
dungeon). One year, Valentinus was hauled out and executed on the same
day they held the random drawing of names for marriage, February 14.
In his cell they found the letters from the young woman, and all
began, "My dearest Valentinus......", which would be rendered as
"Valentine" in the modern languages.

I didn't see one mention of Hallmark in that whole story. I think Hallmark
is the proponent of the whole damn thing. But, I did do the 'Valentine's
Day' thing, although not flowers. Don't know if you have a Bella Donna Spa
out there, but my wife just loves going there for the 'treatment' -
massage, pedicure, etc.

http://www.belladonnaspa.net/
--
***** Have a super day! *****

John H- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

:-)

We were in L.A. last weekend, and my wife bought a very expensive
purse.
If it had been any more expensive, I would have sworn she bought it at
a Marine Supply store. (no matter, any woman who would put up with me
deserves a few perks from time to time) After the initial sticker
shock wore off and I resumed normal breathing, she said "This will be
my Valentine's Day present." (Not.) Any married guy with half a clue
knows he better be ready to stand and deliver a card and sparkling
trinket on the 14th, in addition to anything she has picked up for
herself in the previous week.


One Christmas I was in the local Macy's. There was a counter with a bunch
of purses. I saw one I liked and told the lady I'd take it. It was a
'Coach' purse. I should have asked the price before giving her my card. The
damn thing was $450. Unreal.
--
***** Have a super day! *****

John H

"JLH" wrote in message
...

One Christmas I was in the local Macy's. There was a counter with a bunch
of purses. I saw one I liked and told the lady I'd take it. It was a
'Coach' purse. I should have asked the price before giving her my card.
The
damn thing was $450. Unreal.
--
***** Have a super day! *****

John H


Bet you look cute carrying it.......
Do you have a big shoe collection to go along with the new purse?

On Wed, 14 Feb 2007 14:57:24 GMT, "Don White"
wrote:


"JLH" wrote in message
.. .

One Christmas I was in the local Macy's. There was a counter with a bunch
of purses. I saw one I liked and told the lady I'd take it. It was a
'Coach' purse. I should have asked the price before giving her my card.
The
damn thing was $450. Unreal.
--
***** Have a super day! *****

John H


Bet you look cute carrying it.......
Do you have a big shoe collection to go along with the new purse?


Good morning, Don!

Yes, I look cute whatever I'm doing. But, I'm not cute enough for the
'Neato Hazeltones'.

My shoe collection is actually quite small.
--
***** Have a super day! *****

John H

Don White wrote:
"JLH" wrote in message
...

One Christmas I was in the local Macy's. There was a counter with a bunch
of purses. I saw one I liked and told the lady I'd take it. It was a
'Coach' purse. I should have asked the price before giving her my card.
The
damn thing was $450. Unreal.
--
***** Have a super day! *****

John H



Bet you look cute carrying it.......
Do you have a big shoe collection to go along with the new purse?



Don,

Nice job stepping it up to fill in for Kevin/Walter!

"Chuck Gould" wrote in message
oups.com...
Hey guys,

Don't forget that February 14 is just a day away.

Failure to remember could result in a new status as a liveaboard.


I gave my wife an early Valentines Day gift and card pre surgery knowing I
would be housebound on that date because of the surgery.

Still I felt guilty not giving her something today so I ordered some flowers
for her to be delivered today..........until my son gets out with the
snowblower the delivery person will not be able to get to the house though
so I am hoping for a late afternoon delivery.

"Chuck Gould" wrote in message
oups.com...
Hey guys,

Don't forget that February 14 is just a day away.

Failure to remember could result in a new status as a liveaboard.
(That's my wife definition of community property- should anything ever
happen to our marriage she gets the house, I get the boat). :-)



This happened to my Uncle many years ago. Fortunately, it was a nice
boat in a decent marina.

After this, he told me to be carefull what I wished for. I never forgot
his words.

db