Re: ***HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY EVERYONE!****

[Guest guest]

> It was a florist delivery! My " true love " sent me a beautiful

> bouquet of red anthuriums

Those the flowers with the very phallic center?

I remember when my BIL and two other guys started a business. One

of the guy's mother sent them Best Wishes flowers. It had 3

anthuriums in there with each of their first names written on it in

glitter. I was ROFLMAOing.

Anyway, that's what they remind me. Very tropical and cool looking!

I gave Rich his presents last week because I couldn't stand having

them and keeping a secret. I'm bad. I gave him a new red gym bag

(which he really needed) and a cool tie-dyed St. Louis Cardinals t-

shirt. He loved both. Plus a few cards.

The other day he gave me a couple of cards and a couple of stuffed

animals. I assume flowers are coming. He made a big deal yesterday

of saying why he got me the stuffed animals rather than flowers,

yada yada yada (because he buys me flowers plenty of other times).

Me thinketh the man protesteth too much.

Kathy

[Guest guest]

What a wonderful, and well-deserved surprise! I'm beaming for and

with you, Robyn.

On this highest of Hallmark Holy Days, it's important to remember

that WE are the most important individuals in our own lives. If we

don't love ourselves, it's not so easy to share that emotion -- or

ourselves -- with others.

Happy Valentine's Day,

Melodye

[Guest guest]

Aww Steph that is so sweet. Right back atcha babe!!!

[Guest guest]

How cool Robyn!! Flowers are just the best!!

Happy VD to you too.

Hugs!

>

> Good morning everyone!

>

> It's VD day! Share it with the one you love!!! LOL LOL LOL!

>

> My day s off to a wonderful start. There was a knock on my front

> door, which scared me since it is so early in the morning.

>

> It was a florist delivery! My " true love " sent me a beautiful

> bouquet of red anthuriums and lilies! I love those!!! OMG!!

>

> Of course, I feel guilty because I was bitchy to him when he

> suggested I fly up to San Francisco to spend the weekend with him

or

> he fly down to my home in OC to celebrate Valentine's Day. I had

> surgery last week and was not up to flying again (especially after

a

> 20 hour flight home from Hong Kong two weeks ago. I wanted to rest

> this past weekend and didn't want the stress of entertaining him

and

> pretending to be " up. " I told him we would have a fun weekend

> together soon when we BOTH would enjoy it.

>

> Anyway, I am going to gaze upon my flowers. It is so special

because

> it is the first time in over a DECADE that a special man sent me

> flowers on Valentine's Day. Sniff...sniff...

>

> Best wishes to all! Show yourselves some love today (break out

> B.O.B. if there is no one special in your life at the moment, LOL!)

> You are worth it!

> Robyn

[Guest guest]

Happy Valentine's Day to Robyn and everyone. I used to think that

Valentine's Day was only meant for lovers. But now, in my advanced

age...ok, no laughing at that one....I know it's about telling

everyone you love that you love them. So, with that in mind, I want

everyone here to know how dear and special you all are to me and

Happy Valentine's Day. May you know that someone loves you!!

Hugs & Kisses

Steph

>

> Good morning everyone!

>

> It's VD day! Share it with the one you love!!! LOL LOL LOL!

>

> My day s off to a wonderful start. There was a knock on my front

> door, which scared me since it is so early in the morning.

>

> It was a florist delivery! My " true love " sent me a beautiful

> bouquet of red anthuriums and lilies! I love those!!! OMG!!

>

> Of course, I feel guilty because I was bitchy to him when he

> suggested I fly up to San Francisco to spend the weekend with him

or

> he fly down to my home in OC to celebrate Valentine's Day. I had

> surgery last week and was not up to flying again (especially after

a

> 20 hour flight home from Hong Kong two weeks ago. I wanted to rest

> this past weekend and didn't want the stress of entertaining him

and

> pretending to be " up. " I told him we would have a fun weekend

> together soon when we BOTH would enjoy it.

>

> Anyway, I am going to gaze upon my flowers. It is so special

because

> it is the first time in over a DECADE that a special man sent me

> flowers on Valentine's Day. Sniff...sniff...

>

> Best wishes to all! Show yourselves some love today (break out

> B.O.B. if there is no one special in your life at the moment, LOL!)

> You are worth it!

> Robyn

[Guest guest]

i could not agree with you more stephy its absolutely a day to share

all you might not during the year i have reformatted my thoughts to

try to tell folks daily that i love them

thank you and LOVE YOU TOO!

~peach~

> >

> > Good morning everyone!

> >

> > It's VD day! Share it with the one you love!!! LOL LOL LOL!

> >

> > My day s off to a wonderful start. There was a knock on my front

> > door, which scared me since it is so early in the morning.

> >

> > It was a florist delivery! My " true love " sent me a beautiful

> > bouquet of red anthuriums and lilies! I love those!!! OMG!!

> >

> > Of course, I feel guilty because I was bitchy to him when he

> > suggested I fly up to San Francisco to spend the weekend with

him

> or

> > he fly down to my home in OC to celebrate Valentine's Day. I had

> > surgery last week and was not up to flying again (especially

after

> a

> > 20 hour flight home from Hong Kong two weeks ago. I wanted to

rest

> > this past weekend and didn't want the stress of entertaining him

> and

> > pretending to be " up. " I told him we would have a fun weekend

> > together soon when we BOTH would enjoy it.

> >

> > Anyway, I am going to gaze upon my flowers. It is so special

> because

> > it is the first time in over a DECADE that a special man sent me

> > flowers on Valentine's Day. Sniff...sniff...

> >

> > Best wishes to all! Show yourselves some love today (break out

> > B.O.B. if there is no one special in your life at the moment,

LOL!)

> > You are worth it!

> > Robyn

[Guest guest]

Happy VD to all!

My lover got me an eternity ring for VD! I wanted one for years, but whenever

an occasion came, we had too many other things going on to justify spending the

cashola. Well -- I got it now!

I;ll have to post a pic of it later this week.

Hope everyone has (had) a great day!

jb-bb

" Robyn@... " wrote:

Good morning everyone!

It's VD day! Share it with the one you love!!! LOL LOL LOL!

My day s off to a wonderful start. There was a knock on my front

door, which scared me since it is so early in the morning.

It was a florist delivery! My " true love " sent me a beautiful

bouquet of red anthuriums and lilies! I love those!!! OMG!!

Of course, I feel guilty because I was bitchy to him when he

suggested I fly up to San Francisco to spend the weekend with him or

he fly down to my home in OC to celebrate Valentine's Day. I had

surgery last week and was not up to flying again (especially after a

20 hour flight home from Hong Kong two weeks ago. I wanted to rest

this past weekend and didn't want the stress of entertaining him and

pretending to be " up. " I told him we would have a fun weekend

together soon when we BOTH would enjoy it.

Anyway, I am going to gaze upon my flowers. It is so special because

it is the first time in over a DECADE that a special man sent me

flowers on Valentine's Day. Sniff...sniff...

Best wishes to all! Show yourselves some love today (break out

B.O.B. if there is no one special in your life at the moment, LOL!)

You are worth it!

Robyn

To visit your group on the web, go to:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GastricBypass-LOSERS/

[Guest guest]

> My lover got me an eternity ring for VD!

Very, very nice!

So far, I've gotten a couple of cards and a stuffed bear and dog.

He's been talking smack about picking them out yadda yadda yadda.

And I know what our VD budget was so I'm sure there is something

else. Was sort of expecting flowers at work but nothing came by the

time I left. We'll see. If the stuffed animals are it, Rich'll

wake up in the morning with the bear's head.

ROFLMAO.

Kathy

[Guest guest]

Happy VD to YOU girl!

I was wondering where " Fly me to the moon " (lol) was hiding at!

Post a pic of your flowers so those of us who didn't get any can drool

too!!!!!!

>

> Good morning everyone!

>

> It's VD day! Share it with the one you love!!! LOL LOL LOL!

>

> My day s off to a wonderful start. There was a knock on my front

> door, which scared me since it is so early in the morning.

>

> It was a florist delivery! My " true love " sent me a beautiful

> bouquet of red anthuriums and lilies! I love those!!! OMG!!

>

> Of course, I feel guilty because I was bitchy to him when he

> suggested I fly up to San Francisco to spend the weekend with him or

> he fly down to my home in OC to celebrate Valentine's Day. I had

> surgery last week and was not up to flying again (especially after a

> 20 hour flight home from Hong Kong two weeks ago. I wanted to rest

> this past weekend and didn't want the stress of entertaining him and

> pretending to be " up. " I told him we would have a fun weekend

> together soon when we BOTH would enjoy it.

>

> Anyway, I am going to gaze upon my flowers. It is so special because

> it is the first time in over a DECADE that a special man sent me

> flowers on Valentine's Day. Sniff...sniff...

>

> Best wishes to all! Show yourselves some love today (break out

> B.O.B. if there is no one special in your life at the moment, LOL!)

> You are worth it!

> Robyn

[Guest guest]

Kathy

Is Rich a Cards' fan? I KNEW there was a reason I liked him (by

proxy!) LOL

>

> I gave Rich his presents last week because I couldn't stand having

> them and keeping a secret. I'm bad. I gave him a new red gym bag

> (which he really needed) and a cool tie-dyed St. Louis Cardinals t-

> shirt. He loved both. Plus a few cards.

>

> Kathy

[Guest guest]

> Is Rich a Cards' fan? I KNEW there was a reason I liked him (by

> proxy!) LOL

He is a Cardinals freak. We had to purchase the baseball package on

cable last year so he could see as many Cards games as he could.

[Guest guest]

If yuou all get up here for a game...let me know and we can meet!

>

> --

> He is a Cardinals freak. We had to purchase the baseball package on

> cable last year so he could see as many Cards games as he could.

[Guest guest]

I left my husband (that skinny bastard) a trail of Cadbury's chocolate all

around the house and all he got me was a lousy T-shirt. It reads: Grande 6

Pump Sugar Free Hazelnut latte, one Splenda with foam

And before you say anything, it was FUNNY!! I LOVED IT! LMAO...I laughed so

hard when I saw it!! A few weeks ago, he was teasing me about needing a

t-shirt to tell the gals at Starbucks what I wanted so I didn't have to say

that big ole mouthful and then goes out and gets me one! I love that man!!

T.

431/195/170

Lap RNY 6/20/03

Lap Cholecystectomy 6/30/04

Dr. Adam Naaman, Houston

I will find my way, I can go the distance. I'll be there someday if I can be

strong. I know every mile will be worth my while; I will go most anywhere to

find where I belong.

[Guest guest]

Happy belated Valentines Day!! Sorry didnt check my mail much yesterday. But

I love all you ladies here so much all the time!!

At any rate, wanted to share my V-day laugh..... last Friday.......my soon to

be ex-spouse sends me roses to my work (he always sends them the day before

because its cheaper), only to accuse me of having an affair at the same time.

(Keep in mind I live in a very small town) Well the person he " thinks " I'm

having an affair with lives 6,000 miles away in Alaska. A person that I have not

physcially laid my eyes on for 5 1/2 years. We are just good friends and he

has called a few times since the passing of my Mom. He was close with my Mom

and remained in contact with her after I moved away. Well as I'm standing at

work yesterday on the phone arguing with my soon to be ex spouse, in walks the

same delivery person with another dozen roses. Guess who they are from? Yep,

my good friend 6,000 miles away. The delivery person says........you are the

most popular woman in town. I just started cracking up!! So now I'm sure that

person thinks I'm having an affair. I guess it doesnt sound that funny when

you type it out....but everyone in my office couldn't stop laughing. It was

just the way the delivery person said it.

On a lighter note, my spouse is coming to terms with our divorce FINALLY. He

told me I'm not worth dying for last night. I guess he's been having chest

pains. I find it interesting how he is going to blame me for those too. He

already blames the surgery. He doesn't seem to remember the problems we've had

the

year before surgery. Anyway, I think it has more to do with, his heart

doctor told him two years ago, lose weight or your more arteries will be

clogged,

not to mention he's slacked off taking his cholesterol medicine. Well believe

me the diet this man has is enough to clog three people's arteries. You know

I'm not in love with the man anymore, but I certainly dont want anything bad

to happen to him, no matter how big a jerk he is and when I try to encourage

him to eat heart healthier and lose weight, he tells me " Okay Ms. Healthnut, you

worry about you. " Oh well, you can lead the horse to water, but you can't

make em drink huh?

Chelle (Counting down the days till we are CA bound).

[Guest guest]

I opted not to cut my bear's head off and leave it in the bed with

Rich this morning but I seriously gave it some consideration.

I had a complete and utter meltdown last night. Nope, the two

stuffed animals he gave me Friday were my " gift " . I was pissed. He

made a big deal about staying in " budget " . Oh boy. Yes, if the

budget is $50 (more like $70) spending $5 is definitely *under

budget*. Grrrrrr.

I had given him his gifts the week before. A new gym bag since he

goes to the gym everyday now and a Cards t-shirt that he adores. I

put thought into the gifts.

Heck, he sent my sister flowers. If my mother was alive, he would

have sent her flowers too. He sent his mom flowers. He didn't send

me flowers because he buys me flowers for no reason throughout the

year and figured that was just fine.

I cried my eyes out. It was pretty darned pathetic. I felt bad but

hey I was telling him how I felt. Of course, how I feel these days

is highly tempered by chronic pain and depression (because of said

pain). Now he feels like an idiot. Oh well. We'll survive this.

And at least I won't get stuffed animals again for a major holiday.

Kathy

[Guest guest]

i love it!

jb-bb

Trout wrote:

I left my husband (that skinny bastard) a trail of Cadbury's chocolate all

around the house and all he got me was a lousy T-shirt. It reads: Grande 6

Pump Sugar Free Hazelnut latte, one Splenda with foam

And before you say anything, it was FUNNY!! I LOVED IT! LMAO...I laughed so

hard when I saw it!! A few weeks ago, he was teasing me about needing a

t-shirt to tell the gals at Starbucks what I wanted so I didn't have to say

that big ole mouthful and then goes out and gets me one! I love that man!!

T.

431/195/170

Lap RNY 6/20/03

Lap Cholecystectomy 6/30/04

Dr. Adam Naaman, Houston

I will find my way, I can go the distance. I'll be there someday if I can be

strong. I know every mile will be worth my while; I will go most anywhere to

find where I belong.

To visit your group on the web, go to:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GastricBypass-LOSERS/

[Guest guest]

I do too! I thought it was the most thoughtful and funniest gift I've ever

gotten. Is it any wonder why I married him?

T.

431/195/170

Lap RNY 6/20/03

Lap Cholecystectomy 6/30/04

Dr. Adam Naaman, Houston

I will find my way, I can go the distance. I'll be there someday if I can be

strong. I know every mile will be worth my while; I will go most anywhere to

find where I belong.

[Guest guest]

> It reads: Grande 6

> Pump Sugar Free Hazelnut latte, one Splenda with foam

Now, that's funny! Very clever and well thought out. Excellent!

[Guest guest]

i wasn't aware that VD was a najor holiday.

Sorry you are feeling gypped, Kathy. Know that he loves you, and he will be

with you for the long haul...and at least he didn't give you chocolates!

(wink)

jb-bb

Kathy wrote:

I opted not to cut my bear's head off and leave it in the bed with

Rich this morning but I seriously gave it some consideration.

I had a complete and utter meltdown last night. Nope, the two

stuffed animals he gave me Friday were my " gift " . I was pissed. He

made a big deal about staying in " budget " . Oh boy. Yes, if the

budget is $50 (more like $70) spending $5 is definitely *under

budget*. Grrrrrr.

I had given him his gifts the week before. A new gym bag since he

goes to the gym everyday now and a Cards t-shirt that he adores. I

put thought into the gifts.

Heck, he sent my sister flowers. If my mother was alive, he would

have sent her flowers too. He sent his mom flowers. He didn't send

me flowers because he buys me flowers for no reason throughout the

year and figured that was just fine.

I cried my eyes out. It was pretty darned pathetic. I felt bad but

hey I was telling him how I felt. Of course, how I feel these days

is highly tempered by chronic pain and depression (because of said

pain). Now he feels like an idiot. Oh well. We'll survive this.

And at least I won't get stuffed animals again for a major holiday.

Kathy

To visit your group on the web, go to:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GastricBypass-LOSERS/

[Guest guest]

> i wasn't aware that VD was a najor holiday.

From a commericalization standpoint, it is.

> Know that he loves you, and he will be with you for the long

>haul...

That's why I'm so pissed at me for being petty and materialistic and

all that jazz.

>and at least he didn't give you chocolates!

Uh, he did. There was a tiny box around the bear's neck. Ate them

over the weekend. :-)

[Guest guest]

OMGoodness...OK -- I didn't realize there was candy attached to the gift...I'd

be pissed!

Tell him I'm pissed at him, and that Mike wouldn't even consider

chocolates...that oughtta teach him.

Oh well -- what's done is done...gotta love him anyway! Our first year we were

married, we moved away from all my family, were living with his psycho aunt and

uncle, and he forgot my birthday. He got home that evening and I asked how his

day was... 'fine'. Anything important happen today...'no'. Ya know what today

is...'Tuesday'. (Then he got that he had forgotten something.) Anything

besides just 'TUESDAY'...'no -- what's going on?'

My favorite response...in that high pitched sing-song tone... 'Oh, nothing

dear...nothing IMPORTANT anyway'

Then he sat there figuring out the date...Tuesday, December 20...Geez -- I dunno

-- what's today. I give up -- what's today?

Ok -- o talk about pissed...not only had we been married 3 months prior, moved

away from my family in Sunny SoCal to 70-below-Chicago (and yes, it was 70-below

zero that day), living with a psycho woman, he not only forgot it was my b-day,

but when he figured out what date it was, still didn't remember that it was

THEEE day. He paid for that one for about 5 years...he doesn't forget dates

anymore. He doesn't always have the money to buy me the gift he wants to, so he

compromises..but he makes a good effort.

Kathy -- Rich is in training...he'll learn!

take care

jb-bb

Kathy wrote:

> i wasn't aware that VD was a najor holiday.

From a commericalization standpoint, it is.

> Know that he loves you, and he will be with you for the long

>haul...

That's why I'm so pissed at me for being petty and materialistic and

all that jazz.

>and at least he didn't give you chocolates!

Uh, he did. There was a tiny box around the bear's neck. Ate them

over the weekend. :-)

To visit your group on the web, go to:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GastricBypass-LOSERS/

[Guest guest]

> Ok -- o talk about pissed...not only had we been married 3 months

>prior, moved away from my family in Sunny SoCal to 70-below-Chicago

>(and yes, it was 70-below zero that day), living with a psycho

>woman, he not only forgot it was my b-day, but when he figured out

>what date it was, still didn't remember that it was THEEE day.

I met Rich in October of 2003. My birthday is in November. I'm

sure he asked me when my birthday was but apparently it glazed right

over his head. He had come over my house two days prior and brought

me some fall mums and a little teddy bear. No mention of birthday.

In the meantime, birthday cards had come and I had them on display

on the counter/bar. He couldn't miss them if they didn't bite him

in the ass if he turned around. Well, my birthday comes and he

comes over for dinner. Mind you, he worked til 9 pm so dinner was

very late. We had dinner. No mention of birthday. No card. No

gift. Mind you he had just brought me something for " nothing " two

days prior.

Then I mentioned " well, it is my birthday today. " He said he didn't

know. I said " Look around, plenty of signs that its my birthday " .

Let me just say that I pulled that out of my arsenal for quite a

while to tease him and he definitely made it up to me on the next

birthday.

Yes, he is learning.

Kathy

[Guest guest]

LOL! Im sitting here catching up on all the VD notes. You know..this

is why I love you all. Everyone of you puts it out there. What a

great bunch of women we have in this support group.

As for Valentines day for me..isn't it thursday night? LOL Cuz thats

when we get to celebrate it! I feel bad..I never know what to get my

fiance'. He ALWAYS buys me jewelery (one nice perk of this

relationship since I dont buy myself any!). But I have no clue what

to buy him...he needs slippers but doesn't want for anything..how

romantic. Maybe I should stuff them with chocolates LOL

I have NO CLUE what to get him but I better figure it out today

since Im leaving here in 24 hours!! Ekk I need ideas. Oh I got him a

naughty slut outfit Im going to wear off the plane! HAHAHAHA! Thats

what I will tell him. That was his valentines day gift..maybe I

should put chocolate aruond MY NECK tff!! nah..I'd probably eat them

myself.

Kat

[Guest guest]

Cool, Jodi - can't wait to see it!

bought me a sterling silver and gold ring by Hardy. I love

Hardy and, unfortunately, Yurman (expensive). <g>

My MIL works for a really nice jewelry store in Savannah and if family members

have a charge, the store doesn't charge finance charges. Kind of like layaway,

but you get the merchandise upfront.

Over the years, I pick out what I want and show it to him or say, " Look what you

got me. " LOL! Works better that way as I get what I want and he doesn't have

to worry about making a goof.

We make wishlists.

Hugs,

[Guest guest]

LOL! I get rewarded for a Grinch-like post by receiving a Valentine's

week gift card! Ironic, and a delightful surprise!

Thank you, Robyn!!

Melodye

>

> Melody is the winner of our latest LOSERS Bingo Contest for message

> number 8035! Since it is Valentine's Day week, Melody wins a $10

> Starbucks gift card!

>

> Congrats Melody!

>

> Robyn

>