OT Valentine's Day Friday--what do guys most want??

lousubcap

For it to go away.  Best you can do is break even-at least in my world.  Now fast forward to 3/14 and you will get a totally different perspective  
There are some Yuge Valentine's day surprises that have been rolling in on the forum.  Best of luck and there's still time.  Have a great evening

Cornholio

“What do guys most want?”

A: Make a good dinner on the egg and forgo any gift exchanging. (I’ll leave the rest out after dinner)

GrateEggspectations

My wife and I have a saying that puts our unique twist on a worn-out phrase.

””Dirty wife, happy life.”

(edit: or alternatively, as she just reminded me, “kinky wife, happy life.”)

Hans61

GrateEggspectations said:

My wife and I have a saying that puts our unique twist on a worn-out phrase.

””Dirty wife, happy life.”

(edit: or alternatively, as she just reminded me, “kinky wife, happy life.”)

I’m envious :-)

shtgunal3

Is a glass of Islay Scotch and a cigar too much to ask?

Sea2Ski

What did I want? I wanted to enjoy a Christmas present.  That’s all.....

Please allow me to explain.

First we have to back up to Christmas. Friends of ours gave us a unique gift of an hour long session of live piano music by a accomplished local piano player since we have a baby grand in the house. They thought the wife and I could plan for a romantic evening at a time of our choosing. Immediately I knew the perfect evening: Valentine’s Day. I told her I made the executive decision that is when it would be based on his availability. This was a really cool gift, I thought. 

But then it started....  “Of course we can not keep this to ourselves”, she says.  We have to have that couple over to share the private concert. Then she  says we should have a small party and double the play time on our dime. “It will be fun” she said. 

A few days later I reluctantly agree and I say ”I will call/email everyone.” She scowls at me. WTF was that look for?? A discussion ensues. 

Result: custom invitations:

So now we are “all in”: custom invitations, a trip to the wine store for a couple cases of wine, a couple cases of beer, a trip to party city for some decorations, the appetizers, the racks of lamb, the tri-tips, all the sides, a day of PTO to prepare, the piano needed to be tuned “in case”, and lets not forget that we are going to pay the pianist for another hour of play time. 

Happy Valentines Day to you and Merry Christmas to me.

ughh.....

lkapigian

Relaxing weekend in Monterey Bay for us planning for BB2020

lousubcap

@Sea2Ski -  always remember, "No good deed goes unpunished!"  At least the guests will enjoy since you are doing all the work.  Dang...

Plutonium

We’ve dwindled celebrations/expectations to home cooked steaks and roses from Costco. I’m fine with that. 

YukonRon

@Sea2Ski
Did I miss our invitation?
I absolutely understand  the situation, as we have had a similar event.
Bless you my friend.

YukonRon

Peace and quiet, a wonderful evening with My Beautiful Wife, thanking her for putting up with me.

There really should be more days for this. I am a very fortunate man.

Hope everyone enjoys the day.

Acn

I'm hoping to get taken out to dinner at Le Bernardin when we go to NY in a couple of months.

lousubcap

Just be quick on the trigger when the reservation window opens and then bring a few credit cards to cover the experience  

Foghorn

About 3 weeks ago I tried to get a reservation at ANY restaurant in San Antonio that costs at least $100/plate. None were available. So we’re going to Saltgrass Steakhouse. Saving me money. 

And no, eating anything at home on Valentines Day is not an option.  SWMBO sees dining at any place that has table service as preferable to any meal in any private home no matter the quality of the food. 

Acn

lousubcap said:

Just be quick on the trigger when the reservation window opens and then bring a few credit cards to cover the experience  

She's the big earner, so it'll be her cards.  I got the theater tickets and hotel room that are the presents for her and our daughter.  I'm definitely lucky that she would rather have a weekend or experience rather than more jewelry.

Acn

Foghorn said:

About 3 weeks ago I tried to get a reservation at ANY restaurant in San Antonio that costs at least $100/plate. None were available. So we’re going to Saltgrass Steakhouse. Saving me money. 

And no, eating anything at home on Valentines Day is not an option.  SWMBO sees dining at any place that has table service as preferable to any meal in any private home no matter the quality of the food. 

My condolences, eating out on valentine's day is an absolute sh!tshow.  Too many people and WAY too many people who only eat out 3x/year and don't realize that servers and cooks aren't their personal domestic help.

buzd504

My wife said "let's go get some crawfish for Valentine's Day".  I'm in.

GrateEggspectations

A note on the celebration of Valentine’s Day and more broadly, on love....

Personally, I am not a fan of doing anything particularly special on this day. Valentine’s Day has become a commercial holiday, whereby the demonstration of affection has the potential to be perceived as purely obligatory, cheapening any actions one might take to demonstrate love for one’s partner. 

At its core, love is more accurately a verb than it is an emotion. “Loving someone” is about taking action that demonstrates your feelings for them moreso than the emotions you feel themselves. 

My approach is simple - show affection (e.g., flowers, shopping excursions, romantic dinners, doing helpful things for the in-laws, etc.) frequently and throughout the year at unexpected times. Do so, and not only will your partner appreciate these acts far more greatly, but you will not need concern yourself with the fanfare associated with Valentines Day. 

DoubleEgger

“A 96 and a 69” - @YukonRon

PigBeanUs

DoubleEgger said:

“A 96 and a 69” - @YukonRon

nolaegghead

Talk to *any* chef and he will tell you it's the worst day in the year to go to a restaurant.  Service and quality will be sub-par.  Go the day before or the day after.

YukonRon

PigBeanUs said:

DoubleEgger said:

“A 96 and a 69” - @YukonRon

UK grad here....can't count that high.

TN_Egger

Acn said:

Foghorn said:

About 3 weeks ago I tried to get a reservation at ANY restaurant in San Antonio that costs at least $100/plate. None were available. So we’re going to Saltgrass Steakhouse. Saving me money. 

And no, eating anything at home on Valentines Day is not an option.  SWMBO sees dining at any place that has table service as preferable to any meal in any private home no matter the quality of the food. 

My condolences, eating out on valentine's day is an absolute sh!tshow.  Too many people and WAY too many people who only eat out 3x/year and don't realize that servers and cooks aren't their personal domestic help.

I don't believe that anybody goes out only 3x/year.  If so, then I'm a fan.

GrateEggspectations

Acn said:

Foghorn said:

About 3 weeks ago I tried to get a reservation at ANY restaurant in San Antonio that costs at least $100/plate. None were available. So we’re going to Saltgrass Steakhouse. Saving me money. 

And no, eating anything at home on Valentines Day is not an option.  SWMBO sees dining at any place that has table service as preferable to any meal in any private home no matter the quality of the food. 

My condolences, eating out on valentine's day is an absolute sh!tshow.  Too many people and WAY too many people who only eat out 3x/year and don't realize that servers and cooks aren't their personal domestic help.

In my books, eating out on Valentines Day is doing it right. No restaurant required. 

😎

Botch

nolaegghead said:

Talk to *any* chef and he will tell you it's the worst day in the year to go to a restaurant.  Service and quality will be sub-par.  Go the day before or the day after.

The worst day in the year to go to a restaurant, for breakfast, is New Year's Day.  Crowds are just as bad, and most of the help calls in "sick".  
 
My last few "accompanied" Valentine's Daze including giving long foot-rubs.  I'm now remembering why I don't date anymore.  

GATraveller

GrateEggspectations said:

Acn said:

Foghorn said:

About 3 weeks ago I tried to get a reservation at ANY restaurant in San Antonio that costs at least $100/plate. None were available. So we’re going to Saltgrass Steakhouse. Saving me money. 

And no, eating anything at home on Valentines Day is not an option.  SWMBO sees dining at any place that has table service as preferable to any meal in any private home no matter the quality of the food. 

My condolences, eating out on valentine's day is an absolute sh!tshow.  Too many people and WAY too many people who only eat out 3x/year and don't realize that servers and cooks aren't their personal domestic help.

In my books, eating out on Valentines Day is doing it right. No restaurant required. 

😎

nolaegghead

Botch said:

nolaegghead said:

Talk to *any* chef and he will tell you it's the worst day in the year to go to a restaurant.  Service and quality will be sub-par.  Go the day before or the day after.

The worst day in the year to go to a restaurant, for breakfast, is New Year's Day.  Crowds are just as bad, and most of the help calls in "sick".  
 
My last few "accompanied" Valentine's Daze including giving long foot-rubs.  I'm now remembering why I don't date anymore.  

lousubcap

@Botch - Give the first few minutes of Pulp Fiction a go as alluded to by @nolaegghead .  

johnmitchell

Botch

lousubcap said:

@Botch - Give the first few minutes of Pulp Fiction a go as alluded to by @nolaegghead .  

Nola's pic didn't show here, and I don't do movies, so mebbe I'll just watch some PBS or something...  

lousubcap

@Botch - if you are still wondering...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCO-SBPTF5E