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Valentine's Day I think it's a given that almost all Fencers are romantics at heart. So wanted to get some ideas from everyone. What do you think would be a really romantic way to spend Valentine's Day? Or if you really had a great Valentine's Day experience would you care to share it? Thanks. 
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Take your lady (or man) out to dinner, buy them some roses or chocolate or both (that's a winner with the ladies. Well, it is for me anyway.) Then afterwards take them on a late night horse drawn bugie ride. Then, if you're still in a romantic mood either go to the top of one of the higher buildings, and watch the stars. Or go see the midnight romance 'The Pirates of Pensance.' hehe, and that's my more down to earth night.
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Carpe Diem "Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men. It is the spirit of men who follow and of the man who leads that gains the victory." - George S. Patton
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OR,
You could take your beloved to a VERY special and personal place, get onto one knee, pull out a ring and propose, and then take her to your favourite restaurant to celebrate!
Worked for us last year!!!
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Uh...Cyrano...that only works if she says yes. Nothing is more frightening than ignorance in action.
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Well...two other things to consider.
1. What if she's a fencer (or wants to be)?
2. What if you're so broke you're in debt? It is the soldier, not the reporter, who has given us the freedom of the press. It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us the freedom of speech. It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, who gives us the freedom to demonstrate. It is the soldier who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protestor to burn the flag. - Father Dennis Edward O'Brien, USMC
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This year I find the subject of Valentine's Day to be just too depressing for words---breakups do that to a person. I think the best "idea" I could muster would be along the lines of crawling into a hole and trying not to snivel too much.... Use the Shift key, people! Keyboard manufacturers everywhere are ineffably saddened when you ignore what they made just for you!
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WOOPS, sorry...bad timing. I know the feeling...last year I had the advantage of being able to just go skiing, where nobody on the slopes cared that it was Valentine's day - just that there was fresh powder on the fourteenth.
Seriously, I'm sorry. It is the soldier, not the reporter, who has given us the freedom of the press. It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us the freedom of speech. It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, who gives us the freedom to demonstrate. It is the soldier who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protestor to burn the flag. - Father Dennis Edward O'Brien, USMC
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Swordsman, in answer to your second question I think if your that broke, not only Valentine's day but every other holiday/weekend/etc. is pretty much out of the question. Unless, you can be very creative. As for your first question, I think that's great if she is or wants to be a Fencer. Having same or similar interests helps in trying to date someone.
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Sword, I don't know where you live, but if it's warm, you could always go on a picnic.
Otherwise, I'll let you in on a poorly-kept female secret: They really aren't that concerned with what you do, as long as you do.
So, a nice card and a walk in the park. Or a bouquet of balloons. Or a big red cardboard cutout heart.
Or share something with her that you really like that she hasn't seen or done before--a CD, or a video, or a scenic view, or a particularly pretty rock, or your collection of old belt buckles. Anything that means something to you will do. (Chicks dig the whole "sharing" thing.)
Or--and I just thought of this--get a pint of her favorite ice cream and two spoons, and eat it together.
Buy her a coloring book and a box of crayons, and then color it with her. (I know it sounds goofy, but it worked for me, once!)
Give it a little thought; I'm sure you'll come up with something.
Good luck! Nothing is more frightening than ignorance in action.
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[quote]Originally posted by lochinvar:
<strong>...or a particularly pretty rock...</strong><hr></blockquote>
Meekal?
Seriously, though, thanks! I'm just hoping she doesn't decide to check out the Water Cooler now... It is the soldier, not the reporter, who has given us the freedom of the press. It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us the freedom of speech. It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, who gives us the freedom to demonstrate. It is the soldier who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protestor to burn the flag. - Father Dennis Edward O'Brien, USMC
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I'm taking Susan (my girlfriend of almost 4 years) to a famous Detroit restraunt called the Whitney. It's been featured prominently in many Food Channel shows, and national magazines.
Then off for some smooching!
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[quote]Originally posted by lochinvar:
<strong>They really aren't that concerned with what you do, as long as you do.
You just had to let the secret out didn't you? 
Or--and I just thought of this--get a pint of her favorite ice cream and two spoons, and eat it together.
Ice cream is ALWAYS better eaten directly out of the carton. The taste is futher improved if it happens to be midnight or later.
Buy her a coloring book and a box of crayons, and then color it with her. (I know it sounds goofy, but it worked for me, once!)
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Not goofy at all. I'll have you know coloring is very therapeutic.
I too am relationship-less. They say in every relationship there should be at least one sane person. Given that I'm definitely not a sane person and the only people I run into on a regular basis are other fencers, or other writers, with the occasional fencer who writes, and the dearth of sane individuals in either or both of those categories, I don't have a lot of options <img src="graemlins/crap.gif" border="0" alt="[Crap]" /> One cat leads to another--Ernest Hemingway.
Writing is very easy. All you do is sit in front of a typewriter (or computer)keyboard and wait until little drops of blood appear on your forehead."
-- Walter W. "Ked" Smith
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Now if you could just find someone who writes about fencing... Use the Shift key, people! Keyboard manufacturers everywhere are ineffably saddened when you ignore what they made just for you!
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HMMM I was going to avoid this topic, but seeing I dont think I will now. Seeing my relationship status is indeterminant (I got accused of being a tease last night.
I'm with the I dont care what they do as long as they do it school. Its the thought that counts. Theses are evil....VERY evil, someone rescue me pls!
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Well, seeing as how just about every day at our house is Valentines day, I'm going to go fence and my wife is going to her WW meeting.
Seriously, we just had a couple of wonderful weekends in New Orleans and San Antonio (yes, they were fencing related, but we take time for ourselves to "adult" things (see thread on adult fencing camps)) so right now it'll be REALLY difficult to top those!
May all of you have a great day, though.
For those of you who are currently "relationship-less", well, it's like the guy that prayed to God every day to win the lottery. After 6 months of continual prayer, God finally answered him, "Listen, schmuck, work with Me, at least buy a ticket!" In other words, keep on plugging, there IS someone out there for everyone. Trust me, I know.
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[quote]Originally posted by HilandDoug:
<strong>...(my girlfriend of almost 4 years) ...
Then off for some smooching!
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Four years? Slow down there. Where's the fire?
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How did sending flowers get to be associated with Valentine's day? Always curious about that. Now it seems that it's kind of lost its "specialness" (lack of a better term). Do women still get all excited about getting flowers on this day even though its almost a given that it'll happen? (of course, I mean this in the sense that you are already in a relationship) As for me, I still like sending that special someone flowers on this day. Although, sending flowers have never produced the results that I've wanted so I'm not sure why I still send them. hehe.
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My husband I are going fencing tonight. This sounds sad, but we are making the most of a good training night whilst we can: we are off to Colorado for 10 days skiing on 23rd Feb (plenty of opportunity for romantic meals then, but notmuch opportunity to fence :-( ).
Still, we are not a completely unromantic couple. I cooked breakfast this morning. My husband has just had a single red rose (in a nice display stand) delivered to me at work... :-)
Most girls love flowers fullstop (don't just send them on Valentine's Day, be impulsive on other days too :-)). Most girls also like to be made a fuss of on Valentine's Day.
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