Another Valentine's Day Almost Over.

oh yes very fun we hadnt gone in a long time and think we will do it again today! hugs

Well, if you decide to go again today, I want to hear of your winnings when you return. Good luck, my friend. xx

Awwww... that was nice. A time of bonding, away from the daily norm. I'm sorry you didn't win, but it sounds as though it was fun. Brightest Blessings, love and hugs. xxx

Oh wow, so hubby's a Cupid in disguise, is he? ha ha ha. Yes, it's more important that you get to connect and spend some quality time together, and great that the whole family can be involved because it's hubby's birthday. I don't mind being alone... I was just trying to explain my day, to give the rest of you a basis to work on. The Chili WAS yummy, and guess what? After I finished this discussion, I was surprised by one of the local lads who plays darts, with a box of choccies, Cadbury's at that. I suspect they were more of a gift of sympathy because I haven't been to darts in two weeks and can't get out, but it's the thought that counts, and nice to know that somebody is thinking of you... however young! :) Brightest Blessings, love and hugs. xxxxx

Sorry, my sweet friend. I completely forgot about telling you how I'm doing... I wasn't avoiding the issue. I'm doing quite well, although my legs still ache a bit after sitting or resting for a while. I'm managing to slowly walk without support. Now all I have to conquer is the ache, and stiffness, and the fear of not being able to get back out of the bath. I dream of a nice, relaxing bath, and all I've managed so far is all-over washes. lol. Next step, to the garden gate. I haven't worn shoes in two weeks, so I think my open backed sandals will have to come into play here. Who knows? I might even venture down the pub for a couple. I've asked my boss to lay me off work and take on another staff, but with first refusal for any opening that might arise. So, all in all, things are going quite well. I will update shortly in another discussion when this long-winded dream one has subsided a bit. lol. You take care my friend, and practice what you preach, huh? Indeed, how are you doing? :) Brightest Blessings.

That is so sweet - I bet you really have been missed at darts and that is why they got you the chocs - so you would know they were thinking of you! Yolu still haven't answered whether you are feeling better and that makes you feel you are doing a Gabs and not wnating to answer when you aren't too great! xxx

Wow... thirty is a huge amount of cards for your son to get. That's more than I even get for my birthday. lol. I'll bet he enjoyed himself at school. A bit of a looker, is he? :) That was very thoughtful of your neighbour. She must appreciate you very much. As for your husband, he rather spoiled the surprise, didn't he? I can imagine him being nagged at work by the women. It really doesn't matter that you don't have anything for him. You shouldn't fee guilty... he just wants to show you he cares. Yes, that's a good idea about his dinner. Go for it!!! :) Brightest Blessings and have a great Valentine's Evening. I hope you enjoy your gift from hubby!

That's a great idea though... that way, nobody feels left out. I like their style! :)

Well actually whoever brought valentines to school had to bring something for everyone and not just one or two classmates, which is fair enough. Our room parent did a great job in organising everything!

Men!!! What are they like??? I don't think it's that you've been married too long but perhaps that he felt embarrassed that you'd remembered and he hadn't. What did he do with the little bear? lol. It sounds as though the children had a good time, even if it was a late Christmas Party, it gave it a meaning to have it yesterday. I feel Valentine's Day originally derived from the celebrations we have for Beltane. It certainly would seem so, even though they're not until the end of April/beginning of May. At that time, there's a lean towards young couples and uniting, which smacks of Valentine's Day. Although not much is known about it, some historians have accredited it to the Romans, but nobody's quite sure about its origin. The roses smell gorgeous. They would perhaps be nice either singly, in large patio pots, or somewhere in the garden, if you're going to separate them. I can smell them now... I love the smell of roses. :) The Chili Con Carne was nice, especially with the Doritos. I don't go a bundle on rice, because it's bland, but cheesy Doritos... yummmm. Do spoil yourself. An idea... if you made a batch for the cafe, you could take a portion out. That way, you don't have to make it just for yourself. I'm getting on well. I still haven't tried shoes, or walking outside, but I'll do another update shortly, my friend. Thank you for asking. Brightest Blessings, love and hugs. xxx

Awwwww, he could have mentioned the bear, at least. A kiss or a thank you for thinking of him would have been nice. Sometimes, they can be quite impossible, huh? lol. I think Chili will go down well in the cafe, especially with working men. Go for it... it's a new test for you, which I'm sure will go well. xxx

well, he just put the bear on the table next to the bed. typical. but he new it was valentines, cause i was selling valentines stuff in the shop. doing chilli con carne in the cafe sounds a good idea. might have to give it a try. glad your improving, and its good you taking it easy and not trying to rush around. take care

Victor, that was a lovely card... thank you very much for taking the trouble to put it together for all your Mylot friends. I had overlooked both of them earlier, but I'm happy you pointed them out to me. Brightest Blessings and I hope you enjoy your meal at the weekend.

You're welcome, and that's an excellent idea to make cards again next year. We really appreciate your thoughts and efforts. I make my own special greetings cards offline, and thoroughly enjoy doing so. From what I gleaned from your discussion, I believe you do too. It's not a cheap hobby but it gives me a lot of satisfaction to achieve an end product which betters anything in the shops and is more personal to the recipient. Brightest Blessings.

The weekend's here, and I'm really looking forward to the dinner. Thanks for looking at the card, and I hope you liked it. I enjoyed creating it. drannhh and I have both said that we will think about creating Valentine's Day cards for myLotters again next year.

Awwwww yes, very pretty. Thank you so much, my friend. I'll put those behind the belated gift of choccies I was given last night. They were probably more a "Get Well" gift, rather than a Valentine's gift, but I don't care... at least he was missing me from darts. ha ha ha. I'm glad you had a good and productive day. It seems you're making headway out of your "messy patch". There's always a way my friend, and I know you'll find it. Take care, Brightest Blessings and please receive this return photographic gift from your friend. :) x

Hugs to Kashmere... from Darkwing. x

Thank you soooooo much!...That was so sweet of you to do! Progress is coming, slowly but surely, and I think I know where my problems are right now, Thanks to you. I'll relate that in my response to the dream discussion. Thank you again, you couldn't imagine how good that made me feel...xxxooo!

That was nice, seeing your Special Man today. I'm sure you both enjoyed that. As for Gissi, he probably ran him ragged, if I know much about it, and it's not the tablets that knocked him out, but the attention seeking. ha ha ha ha. Brightest Blessings, love and hugs. xxx

Yes, it's sad that you can't afford to buy special presents or have a nice meal on Valentine's Day, but I think when that's the situation, it makes you appreciate each other even more. Money doesn't buy love, and if you're together today, that is what's most important. Prezzies to show your love and appreciation of each other can be bought at any time. You have a specially wonderful day, my friend. A hug is as treasured a gift as anything else in this World. Brightest Blessings. xxxxx

I don't really expect anything, but a text would have been nice, just saying "Happy Valentine's Day". Never mind... it's for the youngsters anyway, I guess. I did have a box of chocs brought round by one of the local lads I play darts with, just after I finished this discussion, but suspect they were more of a cheer-up because I've been stuck at home, with a damaged leg. lol. Still, the thought was nice. Brightest Blessings, and I hope you do get a surprise before the day ends.

That was a sweet thought on the part of your room mate. I hope you enjoyed your barbecue and I see you found a lot of time for Mylot. :)

Well, the roommate suggested stopping for bar-be-que on the way home, so, that's what I'm having for dinner. Just me, my bar-be-que and my computer... life is one gay, mad whirl....

Awww, that's nice that the children and theirs have something from you. My brother always did that with his kids but now they're grown, they get them from the lads. lol. I'm with you, my friend. I don't need flowers, cards and gifts really... I do just like a text saying Happy Valentine's Day, though. I normally get that, but not today. Just hope he's ok. Something pleasant did happen as I posted this discussion though, a knock on the door and I went slowly down to check, and one of the local lads had brought me a box of chocolates... possibly more because I've been stuck indoors with this leg for almost a fortnight but he picked an excellent time for it. lol. So sweet. Love you too, Raydene, my dear friend. Have a Great Day, and Brightest Blessings. xxxxx

Join the Club, my friend! I've enjoyed pampering myself as I'm sure you have. With the dining out, I don't know about where you are, but in England, it costs two to three times as much as a normal meal, so it's a waste of money as well as time. You pre-book tables here, so there's no waiting, or very little. Brightest Blessings to you for a Very Happy Valentine's Day, pampering yourself! :)

Awwww. It sounds as though you had a really nice day. I think girls prefer Valentine's day to a lot of boys and men. lol. They seem to be much more excited about it, and it's not the cost or size of the gift that matters, when all's said and done... it's the thought. On Mothers' Day, as one of three daughters, I used to amble off over the fields and into the woods, picking violets and primroses. Then, my sisters and I would come home, put them in a bunch, cut a hole in the centre of a paper doily and push the stems through, then tie them with purple or yellow ribbon, making a pretty bouquet from each of us, for my Mum... one for each downstairs room. Because we'd taken the time to do that, she used to be thrilled. We'd be gone for two or three hours, as well! lol. Brightest Blessings.

Awwww... you're only young yet, Shifeilong. Get out there and get noticed! Send out some cards and some single, red roses, and you'll not be without a girlfriend for long! :) I had a pleasant surprise after finishing posting this discussion last night. A young lad from the darts team I run, popped round with a box of chocolates for me. What an opportune time to call... bless him! I suspect they were more to cheer me up after my leg injury, but it doesn't matter... it's the thought that counts, huh? Brightest Blessings.

Oh, I'm not down, my friend, but thank you for the lift anyway. I have friends, one very close one, but he doesn't believe in celebrating the day. :) By the way, I finished writing this discussion, and there was a knock at the door. I went down to see who it was, and there stood one of the local lads, (just a youngster) with a box of chocolates. So, I did get something, after all. He didn't admit they were for Valentine's but I've been stuck indoors for nearly a fortnight after damaging my leg and being unable to walk far without support, so I think they were more of a cheer-up, but who cares... the thought was a very nice one. They're even my favourite Cadbury's chocolate. No, I have lots of friends of long standing, so I know I'm not a hopeless case. I was just thinking about how others were enjoying their day, and I had posted quite a sad and haunting video in my 360 site, about Robin Hood, so I was a little thoughtful, to say the least. It made me cry! :) I hope you had a good day, or are having a good day, and thank you for your input and concern. I'm bright and happy but getting tired, after a long day. Take care and Brightest Blessings.

I was pleased to read your reply. I was worried that things were not too good so I am delighted that I misread your post. Great news about the chocolates. Hope your leg heals quickly. Take care.

It's just my way with words, my friend, but I appreciate your wish to help lift me up. That was so sweet. Thank you. Yes, the chocs were nice, and my leg is healing. I'm managing, after eleven days of struggle, to walk around the flat without support now. There's still a bit of pain but I think perhaps the injury wasn't as bad as it sounded or felt when I did it. I might even venture out for an hour with my friend tomorrow evening, as she calls me every Friday to see if I'll join her in a drink. Thank you again, for your wishes. Brightest Blessings. x