Just a minute???Quote:
Originally posted by PJ's Mom
Ok, you had me going there for a minute. :D
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Just a minute???Quote:
Originally posted by PJ's Mom
Ok, you had me going there for a minute. :D
;)
My gift will be time with my family and friends. I don't care if I get anything as long as I have my loved ones around me....sorry, I don't buy into, nor have I ever bought into, the L.I.E. thing....
my parents usually get me and my brothers somthing for v day...
Hardliners Plan Valentine's Day Protests
11/02/2004 07:52 AM
Reuters
Hardline Hindu groups have threatened to blacken the faces of couples celebrating Valentine's Day, saying the Christian saint's day is a violation of Indian culture.
Valentine's Day, which falls on Saturday, has steadily gained popularity in India in recent years, but Hindu hardliners, incensed by what they see as creeping westernisation, have often disrupted celebrations and stormed shops that sell greeting-cards in protest.
"The heads of those not adhering to our requests would be shaved. Their faces may also be blackened," said Dilip Khandelwal, a leader of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) group in the central state of Madhya Pradesh.
"We will not allow any such foreign festival, which is a violation of Indian culture, to be celebrated in our land."
Police said they would tighten security for the day, which has been marked by violence in some parts of India in the past.
"We will maintain a strict vigil and also keep an eye on those found teasing in the name of Valentine's Day," said Vipin Maheshwari, a police superintendent in Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh.
Two years ago, Bal Thackeray, firebrand leader of the ultra nationalist Shiv Sena, called for a ban of the celebrations on February 14.
Hardline Hindus from the Shiv Sena, the VHP, and an allied group, the Bajrang Dal, who say the celebration offends Indian social values, have invaded gift shops, burned cards and disrupted celebrations in many parts of India in the past.
But people in cities such as New Delhi and Bombay are unfazed.
Shop windows are decorated with heart-shaped balloons, cards, gifts and paper roses in the run up to Valentine's Day, while advertisements fill radio and newspapers.
*sigh*
I can feel the love. Can you? :rolleyes:
:D
I don't blame him, I hate to be teased on Valentine's day......Quote:
Originally posted by RICHARD
"We will maintain a strict vigil and also keep an eye on those found teasing in the name of Valentine's Day," said Vipin Maheshwari, a police superintendent in Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh.
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What a nice surprise for you, Anna!!!! :) I know you had a wonderful time!!!!Quote:
Originally posted by Cookiebaker
:eek: This would *totally* weird me out! :eek: Poor You! :(
I just got my Valentines Day gift today! ;) Last night, Mark kidnapped me, and took me to a cozy restaurant; we stayed at this cozy B&B; and then today we went SNOWMOBILING up in northern VT, and now we are home. Wheee! what fun!!!
I happen to like Valentine's Day. I always have, even when I was a single mom for 10 years, with no one to celebrate the day with. I have always made a big deal out of sending cards to people I love. Plus, my dad does a very special thing of sending a Valentine's package to my sister and me every single year, wherever we are. I am 41 years old and he hasn't failed me yet.
For all of you who don't have the special "someone" to celebrate with on Valentine's Day, find your own special reason for doing something for someone. That's the most important thing, anyway!!
Love you all and wish you all the BEST of everything on Valentine's Day, and every single day.
Logan
I have plans for V-day. I am getting up and makeing some nummy treats. Then Me and Noma (just me and her) are going to this HUGE field a couple of blocks from here. We are going to play fetch and then eat our treats and then come home. I bought both dogs a lil toy for V-day also. But, my real valentineS this v-day are Jaxom and Julian. Hee hee! My only boy animals. ::sigh::
Ashley :D
Good for you, Ash. I can't think of a better way to spend the day. :)Quote:
Originally posted by Aspen and Misty
I have plans for V-day. I am getting up and makeing some nummy treats. Then Me and Noma (just me and her) are going to this HUGE field a couple of blocks from here. We are going to play fetch and then eat our treats and then come home.
To be honest, V-day is just another day for me. I couldn't tell you what day it was on ;) So it's safe to say I don't get excited or let down about it ;)
I am going out to shave my head and blacken my face!!!:eek:
Will you post pictures of that, please? :DQuote:
Originally posted by RICHARD
I am going out to shave my head and blacken my face!!!:eek: