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cecelia
True Blue Farmgirl
497 Posts
cecelia
new york
USA
497 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 09 2005 : 12:28:29 PM
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 Just a few weeks away - that day that all women love. Hubby and I have a disagreement on this, he thinks it's just a bragging day for women to let other women know how their men don't quite match up to other men! Anyway, I am thinking of having a Valentine's Day party (not a tea party this time), maybe a chocolate tasting party - all things chocolate included! Any other ideas?
Cecelia
ce's farm
"Curiosity is one of the forms of feminine bravery" Victor Hugo |
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sleepless reader
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
CA
USA
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Posted - Jan 09 2005 : 8:40:42 PM
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Cecelia,
Because time didn't allow for us to go caroling at Christmas, or deliver cookies, I've decided to "serenade" our friends and neighbors with (funny)love songs and deliver heart-shaped cookies for Valentine's day! I think it could be the start of a new tradition!
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
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Posted - Jan 09 2005 : 8:55:24 PM
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That is a great and hilarious idea! Love the cookie part, too. You could sing "That's Amore". You know the one - when the moon's in the sky like a big pizza pie, that's amore! Or something like that....:)
Here are a few more suggestions:
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
Love Me Tender
Let Me Call You Sweetheart
My Funny Valentine
You Made Me love You
Well, it is late at night, and I am getting pretty silly. Signing off....
jpbluesky
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MeadowLark
True Blue Farmgirl
2206 Posts
USA
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Posted - Jan 10 2005 : 07:01:35 AM
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LOL Jeannie! I love " That's Amore"! How about "When I Fall in Love", "Unforgettable", songs by Nat King Cole are sooo romantic. You could carry a "boom box" and play songs by Puccini... Now I am getting a little goofy on this subject! But I love Valentine's Day! Just think of it... a day set aside in this world of ours to celebrate the greatest force there is...LOVE.
"Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I'll meet you there." Rumi, 13th century. |
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cecelia
True Blue Farmgirl
497 Posts
cecelia
new york
USA
497 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2005 : 4:33:34 PM
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Those are great ideas, especially the serenading idea! Don't know that my neighbors would appreciate it though - they are not friendly at all. But I do have a few more ideas for the day of l-o-v-e...
Cecelia
ce's farm
"Curiosity is one of the forms of feminine bravery" Victor Hugo |
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Julie
MaryJane's Farmgirl
60 Posts
Julie
Moscow
ID
USA
60 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2005 : 12:19:11 PM
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Well girls, for the past 5 years, I have been meeting my girlfriends in Missoula, Mt. for the Valentine's weekend. We all have husbands, but since most of them were not so interested in the fun aspect of the holiday, we decided to have fun all on our own. We rent a hotel, bring our favorite snack foods and wine, and everyone gets a little gift all wrapped up beautifully. We get dressed up and go out to the nicest restaurant in town. My daughter goes to college there, so she comes along with a few of her girlfriends also. What a blast we have.....Even though we live miles apart, we never miss a beat...
Julie
AKA Farmkitchen chick
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LBG
Farmgirl at Heart
7 Posts
MT
USA
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Posted - Jan 18 2005 : 3:31:25 PM
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[quote]Originally posted by Julie
Well girls, for the past 5 years, I have been meeting my girlfriends in Missoula, Mt. for the Valentine's weekend. We all have husbands, but since most of them were not so interested in the fun aspect of the holiday, we decided to have fun all on our own. We rent a hotel, bring our favorite snack foods and wine, and everyone gets a little gift all wrapped up beautifully. We get dressed up and go out to the nicest restaurant in town. My daughter goes to college there, so she comes along with a few of her girlfriends also. What a blast we have.....Even though we live miles apart, we never miss a beat...
Julie
AKA Farmkitchen chick
Food Styl'in & Fancy Free
[/quote Well now, since I am one of the lovely ladies that joins Julie in Missoula, I thought that I should respond. As noted this tradition did start about five years ago. Now since some of our spouses consider Valentines Day to be a 'Hallmark Holiday', I saw no problem with leaving town. It lets my husband off the hook to come up with something special and the memories I have of the girl-time is worth revisiting! One year we were lucky enough to go on a Hawaiian Retreat, there are many stories to tell...but I shouldn't. You will just have to come with us sometime and see what we get up too! |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2005 : 4:58:47 PM
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LBG and Julie
As I grow older I appreciate my girlfriends more and more. They listen. They laugh. They drink wine with me. They do not judge me or have their own agendas. I do not have to get dressed up for them.
Girlfriends, I hope you have a wonderful Valentine's Day together out west and drink a toast to a Florida girl who is "with you" in spirit.
jpbluesky
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Edited by - jpbluesky on Jan 18 2005 4:59:59 PM |
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LBG
Farmgirl at Heart
7 Posts
MT
USA
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Posted - Jan 19 2005 : 2:22:43 PM
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jpbluesky, Don't get me wrong, I love my husband! I am happy with a lovely card and sentiment on Valentines Day. But you hit it, spending it with my girls is the best! Maybe Julie should spill the beans about PJ shopping!! We laughed until we cried, we for sure will toast to you who will be with us in spirit.
lbg
As I grow older I appreciate my girlfriends more and more. They listen. They laugh. They drink wine with me. They do not judge me or have their own agendas. I do not have to get dressed up for them.
Girlfriends, I hope you have a wonderful Valentine's Day together out west and drink a toast to a Florida girl who is "with you" in spirit.
jpbluesky
Love those big blue skies and wide open spaces.
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Eileen
True Blue Farmgirl
1199 Posts
Eileen
USA
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Posted - Jan 19 2005 : 2:37:19 PM
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 So Girlfriends, I have an admission to make. I was married on valentines day in 1970 so our anniversary falls on this very commercialised day. Somehow I thought that this was the most romantic day of the year and it would be a memorable anniversary. Alas I did not marry a romantic!! I love him with all of my heart and he is my soulmate but this date does not help him to remember. The first year I was broken hearted  that he did not remember and after that I just let him be who he was and allow him to do what he does best to show me how much he loves me! He has many ways but valentines day is not one of them!!!
I have never thought of getting together with my girlfriends on this holiday but you have given me a great idea.
I think if I am up to it by then I will give a valentines day tea party.
Eileen
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celticlady
Farmgirl in Training
38 Posts
Dar
Davenport
WA
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Posted - Jan 19 2005 : 6:54:01 PM
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Julie and LBG,
You have given me a great idea! my best friend and I both are recently divorced and I just know that the coming holiday is going to leave us alone and feeling sorry for ourselves because there is no guy to go out with. But I think we should go out and have fun together instead. Thanks girls for the suggestion. maybe we'll join you in Missoula next year!! Dar
"live each day as if it were your last". |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Jan 20 2005 : 05:18:45 AM
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Eileen - Happy Anniversary early! I love the remark you make about letting your husband love you in the way that he knows how. We show our love for others in such a variety of ways, and to let someone be themselves is one of the ways you have of loving him! Sounds like a great match you guys have.
jpbluesky
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MeadowLark
True Blue Farmgirl
2206 Posts
USA
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Posted - Jan 20 2005 : 05:38:50 AM
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Ditto Eileen! Happy Anniversary! I think you both sound like a very devoted and romantic couple! And this Feb. 14th it will be 35 years! Conratulations to you both.
"Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I'll meet you there." Rumi, 13th century. |
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Julie
MaryJane's Farmgirl
60 Posts
Julie
Moscow
ID
USA
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Posted - Jan 20 2005 : 10:50:53 AM
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Dar,
I am going through a divorce myself after 25 years of marriage. Guess I could feel sorry for myself also, but to tell the truth, I am discovering who I am again and realize that I am a much happier woman. My heart was broken for many years, and now I only need three things, "Crushes, Lust, and 30 Minute Kisses". I wrote song lyrics to this title, maybe someday I'll find someone to put music to it and find a sassy singer to make it a hit. No one is lining up at my door with a box of candy yet!
Dar, I'm glad you have a special girlfriend to help you through this; I don't think I could have done it without the shoulders of my good friends, LBG especially. Some days they just baby-sit me. That's OK. Lot's of movies, girl’s nights knitting, and dinners. It's a wonderful life if one doesn't weaken...julie
Happy Anniversary Eileen, Have a wonderful night.Instead of a card, give your husband flowers. He will feel very special.
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celticlady
Farmgirl in Training
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Dar
Davenport
WA
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Posted - Jan 20 2005 : 1:18:53 PM
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Thank you Julie!
I too am discovering who I am and though some days are very difficult, I am loving this new adventure! Now instead of living my life to make my husband happy, I'm living to find out what I love and loving my relationship with my children. I'm trying to be a good role model for my kids and they definately need a mom who can show them it's ok to love yourself and take care of yourself. I've sacrificed a lot for my kids and my ex. There's nothing wrong with that. But I also believe that you can't take care of others and give them what they need if you don't make sure you are happy and taken care of too.
If you're on a plane and something goes wrong, when the oxygen masks come down, you are instructed to make sure you have a mask on before you try to help anyone else. Otherwise you could die trying to help another person. You have to make sure your own mask is in place in order to help other people.
I think this is a good analogy for how we need to live our lives to the fullest. If you constantly give, give, give and never take time for yourself, you're gonna burn out fast and have nothing left. We all need a little "recharge" now and then.
I hope you all have a great Valentine's Day, I know I will!
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LBG
Farmgirl at Heart
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MT
USA
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Posted - Jan 20 2005 : 2:18:26 PM
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Ladies~
You are all fabulous. When is it that we were taught a husband is who defines us? They can certainly help us define who we are, but ultimately it is up to you. I think if more women really looked to find the simple ways their husbands show love, they would not need the commercial day of love. Make your own, pick a date. But look in the everyday things to keep love in your heart.
I am now 43 years old, and I do not pump gas (nor have I ever,I had brothers who loved me too). I do not have to...that is one of the many funny ways my husband shows me he loves me!Right Jules?! And I get coffee in bed in the morning, how good is that?
Keep the feeling of Christmas in your heart all year long ladies.
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Eileen
True Blue Farmgirl
1199 Posts
Eileen
USA
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Posted - Jan 20 2005 : 4:51:34 PM
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So Girlfriends,
A trivia question for you. How long has valentines day been a celebration of romance?
Thank you all for your kind wishes for our anniversary. It is a long time to be married to the same man in these days. Funny I can't imagine it any other way. He is so sweet, His feelings get hurt if I rush to get out of the car before he has time to get around the car to open the door. Chilvary is not dead yet! He brings me little things or flowers just because he is thinking about me, not because some date on the calender tells him it is his duty to get me some flowery card and a box of chocolates.It was hard those first few years of marriage when I thought he should remember special dates but thanks to a very insightful girlfriend I was given eyes to see that his way of showing love was nothing to do with comercial dates. She told me she would give anything to have a husband who treated her with so much respect every day of the year! I got the message and have never looked back. Girlfriends are very special people!
Eileen
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LBG
Farmgirl at Heart
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MT
USA
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Posted - Jan 21 2005 : 12:33:35 PM
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Eileen~
Depends on how far back you really want to go...February 24 270A.D. was when St. Valentine was executed for secretly marrying young lovers. The Romans wished to abolish marriage because the men would not make good soldiers. Just before Valentine (a bishop)was executed he sent a note to his jailors daughter whom he had prayed for, the message to her was written as a farewell "From your Valentine," a phrase that obviously stuck! Maybe not the wishes that we send now, but none the less meaningful.
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cecelia
True Blue Farmgirl
497 Posts
cecelia
new york
USA
497 Posts |
Posted - Jan 21 2005 : 6:31:04 PM
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A new friend recently divorced her husband of 38 years. Luckily (?) for her she seems to be happy. I find it hard to put myself in her shoes - we are the same age, but she married at 19 and I at 45, having worked until and after that age. She had 2 kids right away, neither is married so she has no grandkids yet. I have a 16 year old, hers are in their 30's. Everything is different now than in our mothers' days...would love my husband to be more romantic, etc. but he seems used to the idea that I took care of myself for 25 years, including taking care of my car not to mention pumping my gas! Had my own house when I got married also. Coffee in bed??? what is that? Love comes in many sizes, shapes and colors. My aunt who recently married after 10 years of widowhood is a bit surprised at not being waited on, etc. I told her, after taking care of yourself for 10 years, you should know that the first person you need to depend on is yourself.
Dar - just saw your note about the oxygen masks on the plane - great comment! We ladies need to know that we can take care of ourselves, it is important regardless of marital status, etc. You can't take care of anyone or anything until you can take care of yourself 
Cecelia
ce's farm
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Edited by - cecelia on Jan 21 2005 6:36:11 PM |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Feb 09 2005 : 09:29:53 AM
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The Legend of Valentine's Day begins in the third century with an oppressive Roman emperor and a humble Christian martyr. The emperor was Claudius II. The Christian was Valentinus. Claudius had ordered all Romans to worship twelve gods, and he made it a crime punishable by death to associate with Christians. But Valentinus was dedicated to the ideals of Christ, and not even the threat of death could keep him from practicing his beliefs. He was arrested and imprisoned.
During the last weeks of Valentinus's life, a remarkable thing happened. Seeing that he was a man of learning, the jailer asked whether his daughter, Julia, might be brought to Valentinus for lessons. She had been blind since birth.
Julia was a pretty young girl with a quick mind. Valentinus read stories of Rome's history to her. He taught her arithmetic and told her about God. She began to see the world through his eyes, trusting in his wisdom, and finding comfort in his quiet strength.
"Valentinus, does God really hear our prayers?" Julia said one day.
"Yes, my child, He hears each one," he replied.
"Do you know what I pray for every morning and every night? I pray that I might see. I want so much to see everything you have told me about."
"God does what is best for us if we will only believe in Him," Valentinus said.
"Oh, Valentinus, I do believe," Julia said intensely. She knelt and grasped his hand.
They sat quietly together, each praying. Suddenly there was a brilliant light in the prison cell. Radiant, Julia cried "I can see! Valentinus, I can see!"
"Praise be to God!" Valentinus exclaimed and he knelt in prayer.
On the eve of his death, Valentinus wrote a last note to Julia, urging her to stay close to God and he signed it "From your Valentine." His sentence was carried out the next day, February 14, 270 A.D., near a gate that was later named Porta Valentini in his memory. He was buried at what is now the Church of Praxedes in Rome.
It is said that Julia herself planted a pink-blossomed almond tree near his grave. Today, the almond tree remains a symbol of abiding love and friendship.
Happy Valentine's Day everyone! I found this story in a Hallmark card!
I bought the card for my daughter, Julia, and also bought her a pink flowering almond for her new yard.
jpbluesky
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