<3<3 valentines day <3<3

spazz · Post by **spazz** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 9:23 pm

emergency emergency!!!!

i need to know some good ideas for valentines day cos im completely useless!

hit me up with all your mad romantic and soppy things to do, places to eat, lands to explore!

Username · Post by **Username** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 9:35 pm

Take her somewhere nice, like a b&b, thats what I'm thinkin, but I'm new to melb, don't know where is good. She likes wine, and stuff...

Anyone know of any good bed & breakfast type places around vic, something with good food & wine near by, or other... romantic kinda things...

mecka · Post by **mecka** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 9:48 pm

mmm maybe not subscribe to another day glorified by greeting card companies?

i dunno, but do u really need to use one single day as an excuse to do something special with/for your significant other?

edit: forgive me for my cynicism

Username · Post by **Username** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 9:50 pm

I'm slack... and lazy, so this is a good kick in the motivational backside to do something special.

I aint gonna buy no card... but a nice weekend away would be nice.

bananaman · Post by **bananaman** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 9:52 pm

A bunch of bananas has many uses.

Keep it yellow!

B-Man

paranoid edge · Post by **paranoid edge** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 10:21 pm

mecka wrote:mmm maybe not subscribe to another day glorified by greeting card companies?

i dunno, but do u really need to use one single day as an excuse to do something special with/for your significant other?

edit: forgive me for my cynicism

Yeah, jus another Hallmark holiday!

If you wanna tell someone their special, tell whenever you want to, not when ur told to!!!

Username · Post by **Username** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 10:24 pm

paranoid edge wrote:
mecka wrote:mmm maybe not subscribe to another day glorified by greeting card companies?

i dunno, but do u really need to use one single day as an excuse to do something special with/for your significant other?

edit: forgive me for my cynicism
Yeah, jus another Hallmark holiday!

If you wanna tell someone their special, tell whenever you want to, not when ur told to!!!

aaaaaaaannnnnnnd I do

anyway, if anyone has been to a very nice romantic getaway, like a B&B, please recomend, thanks

cha_chaos · Post by **cha_chaos** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 10:24 pm

hrmmm weekend away... try somewhere on the mornington peninsula... theres heaps of wineries, nice b&b's, and beaches! plus its only about 1.5 hours drive... flinders/shoreham/redhill/merricks are nice remote-ish places there

Username · Post by **Username** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 10:27 pm

cha_chaos wrote:hrmmm weekend away... try somewhere on the mornington peninsula... theres heaps of wineries, nice b&b's, and beaches! plus its only about 1.5 hours drive... flinders/shoreham/redhill/merricks are nice remote-ish places there

Thanks, yeah I was told down that way was nice, but there's too many too pick from, and you can't tell alot from some of the dodgy photos they have on the web...

this site always has helpful tips on heaps of topics, very helpful indeed, big ups.

cha_chaos · Post by **cha_chaos** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 10:37 pm

hrm... well i live there

there are some b&b's around my place and heaps of wineries (some that ive worked at or my sisters/mum has) im pretty sure the b&b's in shoreham i know are quite nice... very close to an un-busy beach and usually have a few of the sea, otherwise in flinders and red hill, they are close to good shops and only a short drive from the beach, so where ever u go, it should still be nice ^_^ (just to top up on more information)

Username · Post by **Username** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 10:43 pm

Thanks heaps CC

Post by **fooishbar** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 10:46 pm

picnic at ashcombe maze ftw

Username · Post by **Username** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 10:48 pm

fooishbar wrote:picnic at ashcombe maze ftw

Where's that? maze sounds fun, and what does "ftw" stand for???

Post by **fooishbar** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 10:58 pm

it's down in, well, ashcombe, in the mornington peninsula. got two hedge mazes, a rose maze, and lovely gardens and grounds. 'ftw' stands for 'for the win' -- i.e., is very good.

Rob M · Post by **Rob M** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 10:58 pm

for the win.

oh and for the record. valentines ftl.

Ag3nT[]0raNg3 · Post by **Ag3nT[]0raNg3** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 11:06 pm

Username wrote:
fooishbar wrote:picnic at ashcombe maze ftw
Where's that? maze sounds fun, and what does "ftw" stand for???

this joint is over the rd from c's joint. it looks rad.

maze is dieing tho. be quick.

spazz · Post by **spazz** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 11:27 pm

mecka wrote:mmm maybe not subscribe to another day glorified by greeting card companies?

i dunno, but do u really need to use one single day as an excuse to do something special with/for your significant other?

edit: forgive me for my cynicism

Yeah I agree. The real spazz stood up.

Lame lame lame, IMO. I dont particularly like the idea of subscribing to something hallmark like, in order to keep up with the Joneses in some bizarre competitive I'm more romantic than the next guy thing.

Screams a little bit of insecurity really.

dj awesome · Post by **dj awesome** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 11:35 pm

buy them a six pack and rent a new DVD ... it's pretty decadent, i know, but will say 'i love you' more than a million breakfasts in bed.

Hardy · Post by **Hardy** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 11:40 pm

Genital Warts. It's the gift that keeps on giving, and something she can keep forever.

kronz · Post by **kronz** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 11:57 pm

fooishbar wrote:picnic at ashcombe maze ftw

i remember when i was young we went down that way to a mate beach house got real pissed and ran around (and on top of the maze) all night

cha_chaos · Post by **cha_chaos** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 12:04 am

Username wrote:
fooishbar wrote:picnic at ashcombe maze ftw
Where's that? maze sounds fun, and what does "ftw" stand for???

yeah ashcombe is nice if you like walking around gardens... the mazes are easy and there's only 3 of them, but its pretty beautiful... i went there the other day and took a bunch of friends from the city, they seemed to enjoy it

its about $14 entry (make sure u take a bit of munchy foods or something coz the diner's kinda useless)

LÃ³s Kasinoâ€” · Tue Feb 07, 2006 12:07 am

hang on.... shit... when is Valentines day again ????

mecka · Post by **mecka** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 12:07 am

Hardy wrote:Genital Warts. It's the gift that keeps on giving, and something she can keep forever.

How do u ever keep up with the lawsuits, I'll never know.

cha_chaos · Post by **cha_chaos** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 12:12 am

T I C K A wrote:hang on.... shit... when is Valentines day again ????

haha Feb 14th ... exactly one week away

Hardy · Post by **Hardy** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 12:36 am

mecka wrote:
Hardy wrote:Genital Warts. It's the gift that keeps on giving, and something she can keep forever.
How do u ever keep up with the lawsuits, I'll never know.

It's getting difficult. I had a secretary to help keep my schedule, but she.. erm... quit, due to something I may or may not have done. The hearing for that particular case is in March (I think).

mecka · Post by **mecka** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 12:45 am

The way she tells it, she simply took a number and got in line?

Charlie73 · Post by **Charlie73** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 7:22 am

cha_chaos wrote:hrmmm weekend away... try somewhere on the mornington peninsula... theres heaps of wineries, nice b&b's, and beaches! plus its only about 1.5 hours drive... flinders/shoreham/redhill/merricks are nice remote-ish places there

I would highly recommend Red Hill....

My sister go tmarried in a winery down there and we all stayed for 4-5 days in various b&b's..... there is a really cute one and close to wineries called Janes Hideaway - I am pretty sure that is it, we stayed there the nights leading up to wedding - open fires, big large old school baths...etc etc... really really nice place...

Post by **lucas** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 8:39 am

I don't know if it's open in the evening, but you could maybe hire a small row boat from the boathouse at Studley Park. Do the wine/cheese/buscuits thing on the river?

I will be spending Valentines Day with a bunch of camera nerds at the photography course I'm doing. Yay.

Post by **lucas** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 8:46 am

Restaurants:

Laluna
Moo
Mini
Circa
Becco
Koko

Fents · Post by **Fents** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 8:47 am

Bah. Home cooked meal and wine does it everytime.

Post by **lucas** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 8:52 am

Lindt Chocolate Mousse

cha_chaos · Post by **cha_chaos** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 9:03 am

*drool*

if you cant think up anything untill the day, max brenners is always a nice cheap but expensive place to take someone

cj the taniwha · Post by **cj the taniwha** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 9:04 am

spazz wrote:
mecka wrote:mmm maybe not subscribe to another day glorified by greeting card companies?

i dunno, but do u really need to use one single day as an excuse to do something special with/for your significant other?

edit: forgive me for my cynicism

Yeah I agree. The real spazz stood up.

Lame lame lame, IMO. I dont particularly like the idea of subscribing to something hallmark like, in order to keep up with the Joneses in some bizarre competitive I'm more romantic than the next guy thing.

Screams a little bit of insecurity really.

You lose either way, you can stick to your principles and screw valentines cos its just another cynical marketing ploy to get people to shell out ridiculous dollar to try and cover for their inadequacy in their relationships and otherwise lack of romance.... but then your significant other gets the hump (or not) because you are choosing to be a righteous mo'fo over just biting the bullet and doing something small but sentimental like going for a bike ride by the beach in st kilda and a baked potato at spud bar.

It sucks but i rather be a sell out getting laid than a true anti-capitalism warrior sticking one up the man.

witty_pseudonym · Post by **witty_pseudonym** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 9:13 am

actually valentines day has been around for centuries and is traditionally a european festival where couples would give each other chocolates in the dead of winter as a romantic jeasture in honour of st valentine. it was intented to 'warn the cockles of the heart'.

yes hallmark may have cashed in on it as with mothers day, fathers day and christmas, but it does have it's historical base.

so

.

Post by **lucas** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 9:15 am

Yep. It's very possible to celebrate this day while still observing whatever anti-establishment sentiments you may have.

Any excuse is a good one as far as I'm concerned.

gnat · Post by **gnat** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 9:20 am

Hardy wrote:Genital Warts. It's the gift that keeps on giving, and something she can keep forever.

Wrong on so many levels Hardy.
I like it

dust · Post by **dust** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 9:29 am

http://www.arthursviews.com.au/

Its a bit excessive, but if you're looking for a nice romantic b&b, this is by far the nicest place I have ever stayed. Amazing views and really close to the beach.

It is also really near Mornington, Dromana and Mount Martha. Good wineries and close to the Mornington Peninsula Hot Springs, which rock.

I like Valentines day. You can all sod off with your hallmark blah blah.

If you've got a problem with Hallmark, then make your own card.

spazz · Post by **spazz** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 9:35 am

cj the taniwha wrote:
spazz wrote:
mecka wrote:mmm maybe not subscribe to another day glorified by greeting card companies?

i dunno, but do u really need to use one single day as an excuse to do something special with/for your significant other?

edit: forgive me for my cynicism

Yeah I agree. The real spazz stood up.

Lame lame lame, IMO. I dont particularly like the idea of subscribing to something hallmark like, in order to keep up with the Joneses in some bizarre competitive I'm more romantic than the next guy thing.

Screams a little bit of insecurity really.

You lose either way, you can stick to your principles and screw valentines cos its just another cynical marketing ploy to get people to shell out ridiculous dollar to try and cover for their inadequacy in their relationships and otherwise lack of romance.... but then your significant other gets the hump (or not) because you are choosing to be a righteous mo'fo over just biting the bullet and doing something small but sentimental like going for a bike ride by the beach in st kilda and a baked potato at spud bar.

It sucks but i rather be a sell out getting laid than a true anti-capitalism warrior sticking one up the man.

So you need to sell your soul to get your end wet? You poor bugger.
Try being interesting.

You started your point sooo well too.

spazz · Post by **spazz** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 9:37 am

witty_pseudonym wrote:actually valentines day has been around for centuries and is traditionally a european festival where couples would give each other chocolates in the dead of winter as a romantic jeasture in honour of st valentine. it was intented to 'warn the cockles of the heart'.

yes hallmark may have cashed in on it as with mothers day, fathers day and christmas, but it does have it's historical base.

so .

I didnt know that. Nice one.

Post by **JAMESSSS** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 9:37 am

Username wrote:
paranoid edge wrote:
mecka wrote:mmm maybe not subscribe to another day glorified by greeting card companies?

i dunno, but do u really need to use one single day as an excuse to do something special with/for your significant other?

edit: forgive me for my cynicism
Yeah, jus another Hallmark holiday!

If you wanna tell someone their special, tell whenever you want to, not when ur told to!!!
aaaaaaaannnnnnnd I do

anyway, if anyone has been to a very nice romantic getaway, like a B&B, please recomend, thanks

Monreale Estate in the Dandenongs near Sassafrass is the best.

Get the Watergarden cottage.

Best thing ever! (Not cheap though)

gnat · Post by **gnat** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 9:43 am

How about on e of those niiice fake roses in the cylinder thing complete with fake dew drops?

LOL!

gnat · Post by **gnat** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 9:45 am

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Fairly sure that that will elicit a few of these from LC :

witty_pseudonym · Post by **witty_pseudonym** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 9:45 am

Post by **lucas** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 9:48 am

mixtress · Post by **mixtress** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 9:49 am

http://gembrookcottages.com.au/main.htm

The BESTEST EVER b&b. Very expensive, but we had 2 nights of lusciousness, including outdoor spa, four poster bed, breakfast in the fridge for you to cook up in the morning, fabulous walking trails, winery's...heaps of stuff.

They've got little 'accessories' to help elevate the mood. For example, in the wardrobe there's an old fashioned 1930's hat and suitcase for the guy and a lovely masquerade mask and silk robes for the girlies with some jewellery and perfume and stuff. ACE FUN!!!

Costs upward of $450 for 2 nights but it's well worth it.

Post by **JAMESSSS** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 9:50 am

ooooh!

gnat · Post by **gnat** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 9:50 am

lucas wrote:

LC v1.0 >

LC v2.0 >

me likey the relaxed version!

how much gin are you drinking?

elysium · Post by **elysium** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 9:55 am

B&Bs, romantic dinners...

I dunno

It sounds so lovely in the abstract, but in reality things like this always end up kinda giving me the heebie jeebies.

What is wrong with me?

Post by **JAMESSSS** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 9:56 am

Not much is better than a really nice cottage in the forst / on the beach.

Screw going out for dinner or brekkie as well - cook!

sternumbreaks · Post by **sternumbreaks** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 9:58 am

oh dear lord not valentines again