macnab
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posted on 13/2/07 at 12:11 AM |
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Valentines Day
Ok guys it that dreaded time off year when your valuable kit car funds have to be diverted to buying tiny trinkets and huge cuddly toys or else it’s
the sofa…!!!
I was thinking that we could use our collective knowledge to avert disaster and try to come up with some excellent gift ideas. Let us all know what
worked, what didn’t, what got you a slap or more importantly a coffee.
Oh and for those who have been living in the garage it’s Wednesday that’s right WEDENSDAY!! So get thinking to clock is ticking.
[Edited on 13/2/07 by macnab]
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DIY Si
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posted on 13/2/07 at 12:24 AM |
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Fairly standard issue here, flowers, favourite box of chocs and jewellery, which I seem to be able to pic!
“Let your plans be dark and as impenetratable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
My new blog: http://spritecave.blogspot.co.uk/
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macnab
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posted on 13/2/07 at 12:46 AM |
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Just nipped back in from the garage, been paintin a chassis, not nice out there.
hmm, at least no giant bears.
Lets see what other ideas come up...
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DIY Si
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posted on 13/2/07 at 12:50 AM |
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Bit cheap and tacky IMO. Also, it would mean I lose my comfy chair in the front room.
“Let your plans be dark and as impenetratable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
My new blog: http://spritecave.blogspot.co.uk/
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arrybradbury
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posted on 13/2/07 at 12:52 AM |
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I love the idea behind this post nothing to add to it though i'm afraid
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macnab
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posted on 13/2/07 at 12:53 AM |
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loose it, you might end up sleeping on it
Right out to the garage again! Such commitment...
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DIY Si
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posted on 13/2/07 at 12:58 AM |
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I have once slept on it. I came home a little drunk and since it has slight wings I kinda nodded off, to wake up when the sun came over the back
fence.
“Let your plans be dark and as impenetratable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
My new blog: http://spritecave.blogspot.co.uk/
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arrybradbury
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posted on 13/2/07 at 01:20 AM |
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Do you hav insomnia macnab? In the garage at 1am
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DorsetStrider
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posted on 13/2/07 at 01:36 AM |
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I have to say I think the hype of valentines day has got to one or two people here.
While it's true that I have not in the long run been successful at romance, on those occasions I have had girlfriends at this time of year I
have always been complimented by girlfriends (and thier friends) on my approach.
It's not about flowers, chocs, underwear etc etc it's about ROMANCE. and the trick to romance? SURPRISE.
Ok yes chocs and flowers make are a reasonable alternative. but if you really want to get rewarded do the unexpected.
a few ideas but remember they should ALL be a surprise.
Book a hotel room for the night/weekend. (ok not exactly lo-locost but a lot of hotels do special valentines day rates for bed and breakfast)
A meal at a nice resturant (it doesn't have to cost the earth just so long as it's discrete and cosy)
Can't afford a resturant? no probs... spend sometime preparing a candlelite dinner for 2. Italian is always good, french is better. Don't
forget the wine, soft music on the stero and don't cut corners.... INCLUDE desert in the meal. depending on the meal something involving ice
cream gets my vote.
Can't cook an egg without burning it? get yourself down to tesco's or asda. but instead of chocs how about a tub of haagen daaz and a
chick flick dvd to snuggle up to? (for the record 'Debbie Does Dallas' is NOT a chick flick!!!!) Force yourself to sit through dirty
dancing, How to lose a guy in ten days, or if you really want to be orginal how about a golden oldie.....any of the cary grant rom coms are a good
choice (I'd recommend father goose)
I think you should have the general idea here gents. In short it doesn't have to cost the earth..... but girls love the unexpected, they love to
be surprised, and the fastest way to loosen that knicker elastic is to spend a little time in the preperation.
Who the f**K tightened this up!
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DorsetStrider
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posted on 13/2/07 at 01:38 AM |
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Maybe I should change my handle....
Casinova perhaps?
lol
Who the f**K tightened this up!
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macnab
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posted on 13/2/07 at 02:15 AM |
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Force yourself to sit through dirty dancing…
AHHH NNNOOOO! I’d rather DIE!!
Good points otherwise but some more idea’s wouldn’t go astray.
No I don’t have insomnia, I’m just busy paintin.
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donut
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posted on 13/2/07 at 08:06 AM |
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quote: Originally posted by DorsetStrider
I have to say I think the hype of valentines day has got to one or two people here.
While it's true that I have not in the long run been successful at romance, on those occasions I have had girlfriends at this time of year I
have always been complimented by girlfriends (and thier friends) on my approach.
It's not about flowers, chocs, underwear etc etc it's about ROMANCE. and the trick to romance? SURPRISE.
Ok yes chocs and flowers make are a reasonable alternative. but if you really want to get rewarded do the unexpected.
a few ideas but remember they should ALL be a surprise.
Book a hotel room for the night/weekend. (ok not exactly lo-locost but a lot of hotels do special valentines day rates for bed and breakfast)
A meal at a nice resturant (it doesn't have to cost the earth just so long as it's discrete and cosy)
Can't afford a resturant? no probs... spend sometime preparing a candlelite dinner for 2. Italian is always good, french is better. Don't
forget the wine, soft music on the stero and don't cut corners.... INCLUDE desert in the meal. depending on the meal something involving ice
cream gets my vote.
Can't cook an egg without burning it? get yourself down to tesco's or asda. but instead of chocs how about a tub of haagen daaz and a
chick flick dvd to snuggle up to? (for the record 'Debbie Does Dallas' is NOT a chick flick!!!!) Force yourself to sit through dirty
dancing, How to lose a guy in ten days, or if you really want to be orginal how about a golden oldie.....any of the cary grant rom coms are a good
choice (I'd recommend father goose)
I think you should have the general idea here gents. In short it doesn't have to cost the earth..... but girls love the unexpected, they love to
be surprised, and the fastest way to loosen that knicker elastic is to spend a little time in the preperation.
I think i quite fancy you now
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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dilley
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posted on 13/2/07 at 08:39 AM |
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suprise? About 2 years ago on valentines day I woke up with my other half smiling and handing me a card-having been so busy with work and living at my
grandparents house while renovating a house I forgot so I made an excuse, ran down to the shop to at least buy a card, I found a card but had left
my wallet at home, the shop let me take the card and I promised to pay them later, only problem was that my gf went to the shop before I had chance
to return and ended up paying for it my life was hell for at least 2 weeks, I dont really know what all the fuss was about..........oh and birthdays
are a different matter.
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Aboardman
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posted on 13/2/07 at 08:51 AM |
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and for all the unloved single people like me do what ever you want.
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Stuart Walker
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posted on 13/2/07 at 08:55 AM |
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The cooking a romantic meal idea is the best IMO... Much cheaper than a restaurant, and you don't have to drive home!
Come on, if you can build a car for (about) £250 surely you can cook a three course meal...
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dilley
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posted on 13/2/07 at 09:03 AM |
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mmmmmm, beans on toast
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macnab
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posted on 13/2/07 at 09:15 AM |
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and for a guy who's going to ask a girl at work out...?
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BenB
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posted on 13/2/07 at 09:27 AM |
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Totally agree on the DIY option. Going out on Valentines Day is just daylight robbery and often the restaurants hurry you in and out so they can do
two sittings it sucks.
Last year, did the usual card + flowers thing but also got a load of organic chocolate, butter, flour etc and made an nice chocolate cake. Cost me
about a tenner, took an hour and the GF said it was the nicest thing anyone had done for her on Valentines Day...... Even told all her friends who
seemed suitable jealous...
Don't understand the whole girls and chocolate thing but hey....
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omega 24 v6
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posted on 13/2/07 at 09:37 AM |
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quote:
Ok guys it that dreaded time off year when your valuable kit car funds have to be diverted to buying tiny trinkets and huge cuddly toys or else it’s
the sofa…!!!
Get real mate. Like fathers day/mothers day/ and any other effing day that commerce dreams up to make us spend money IT'S NOY GOING TO
HAPPEN.
I remember last year someone posted about a steak and blowjob day. Now that makes sense cause it's relatively cheap.
Right I'm off before the wife reads this one
If it looks wrong it probably is wrong.
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DarrenW
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posted on 13/2/07 at 09:57 AM |
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Last year i did the full 3 course jamie Oliver Dinner thing. It took me about 3 hours to prepare and cook, cost a fortune, totally knacked me but went
down a treat.
This year my soon to be 5year old daughter is going to the School Valentines Disco which kind of makes us busy tomorrow getting her reday, dropping
her off and then picking back up etc so ill be going for an Indian takeaway and a bottle of Asti to wash it all down. Probe get small bunch of flowers
and card.
I have to say i dont like getting sucked into the hype but its a nice excuse to do something a little different mid-week.
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macnab
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posted on 13/2/07 at 09:57 AM |
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I'm sh$t hot at baking
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tegwin
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posted on 13/2/07 at 10:51 AM |
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Is that baking or 'bANKING'?
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macnab
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posted on 13/2/07 at 11:00 AM |
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no bonking actually
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James
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posted on 13/2/07 at 11:10 AM |
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I've dropped lucky this year.
Both my girlfriend and I are Savateurs (French kickboxing for those I haven't bored with it so far!) and out class is Wednesday!
We're both in the British team so we couldnt *possibly* miss a class!
Meals out are half price on Thursday!
Cheers,
James
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"The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights."
- Muhammad Ali
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d8mok
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posted on 13/2/07 at 11:10 AM |
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do something really different.
I'm taking my loved one to a place called xscape in castleford.
Its got snowboarding, skiing, tobbogan, ice slide, climbing, dodgems, amusements and loads of stuff.
I reckon we'll have a fantastic time and it''ll be something to look back on.
just hope i can keep up with her cos she's very active and only 18.
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