Trigg Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Just so I don't screw up and get in trouble-again, which Valentines day counts, today or the Chinese version???? When is the Chinese one??? What will she excpect?? What is the minimum I can get away with and still survive?? Too damned many holidays and decisions Link to comment
Mufasa Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 You mean to tell me there is more than one??? I just gave my wife 3 dozen roses today here in Nanning, and she was very happy! She knew just what today was when I gave them to her! I was happy that I was here in China because they only cost about $6.00. Where in America can you buy anything for that??? Link to comment
frank1538 Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 You mean to tell me there is more than one??? I just gave my wife 3 dozen roses today here in Nanning, and she was very happy! She knew just what today was when I gave them to her! I was happy that I was here in China because they only cost about $6.00. Where in America can you buy anything for that??? Fortunately, Jingwen doesn't like cut flowers - smelly, expensive, and not long lasting. So, I'm dodging the roses bullet for Valentine's Day. But, Trigg, if you're listening, she says she would love some earrings. Sounds like I've jumped from the frying pan into the fire. Link to comment
Mufasa Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Fortunately, Jingwen doesn't like cut flowers - smelly, expensive, and not long lasting. So, I'm dodging the roses bullet for Valentine's Day. But, Trigg, if you're listening, she says she would love some earrings. Sounds like I've jumped from the frying pan into the fire. Earrings! Yes that is the perfect Valentines gift! Maybe it can be a late gift after we get back to the states! Then we won't have to claim it through customs! Link to comment
olemanoman1950 Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Jiejun gave me an earful last year when I sent with the Flowers and a Cake. She told me too dear to dear not buy can buy much food with money.This Year she got a Card... Actually I sent 2 cards but only one made it.. Wo Ai Ni Jiejun Link to comment
corvette Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Just so I don't screw up and get in trouble-again, which Valentines day counts, today or the Chinese version???? When is the Chinese one??? What will she excpect?? What is the minimum I can get away with and still survive?? Too damned many holidays and decisions Both count I suppose, then I can get 2 gifts. hehehe The so-called Chinese Valentine's day is the Jan 15th of the Lunar new year, which is Feb 23rd this year. Most Chinese women are practical and they prefer practical gifts. I told Cory what I would like to get for the V's day when he had a real headache to get me a nice gift. I said I would like to get a silver bangle, which matches my engagement ring. Cory has bought it but would present it to me only until next time he comes over. He said it was an "expensive" gift and he just worries the gift will get lost en route. jewellery is gal's best friend. Got her something elegant, not neccessarily to be expensive. Tiffany silver necklace/bracelet or Swaroski crystal ring/necklace are all decent and not very expensive. http://www.tiffany.com/shopping/category.a...o=vdhp6&mysid1= http://shop.swarovski.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP...tegoryName=0104 Remember to give her a surprise. Women are all very sensitive. They are all attentive to details and they remember the details, such as some memorable days, special occasions. So if you can remember those details and give them a surprise, they will be deeply inpressed. Good luck and Happy V's day! Link to comment
lele Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Jewelry makes a great gift...but on this one, it is far cheaper to obtain while *IN* China. This way, you can get one that she likes too! Link to comment
Trigg Posted February 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 She was in the jewelry biz in china so I can't fool her with the cheap stuff. Oh, hell i'll just give her a card and take my whippin' Link to comment
Guest hakkamike Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 I went to Lowes yesterday and got Lusheng 15 wooden fence panels. Later, Michael Perez Link to comment
Trigg Posted February 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 I went to Lowes yesterday and got Lusheng 15 wooden fence panels. Later, Michael Perezhmmmmm, it's gettin to be fishin' season. Wonder if she would like a shiny new fishin'pole? Link to comment
cosmiclobster Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Just so I don't screw up and get in trouble-again, which Valentines day counts, today or the Chinese version???? When is the Chinese one??? What will she excpect?? What is the minimum I can get away with and still survive?? Too damned many holidays and decisions Trigg: I would suggest you get yourself a helmet for when the cast iron skillets and rolling pins start flying!!!!I would think an estute man like yourself would know that THEY BOTH COUNT. Aug 22 is Womans day. I got brownie points for just mentioning this day to my sweetie when she received her red roses. How many knocks on the head does it normally take you??? As for the fishing gear, I would suggest you hold off on the grenades for a while!!! Link to comment
Trigg Posted February 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 How many knocks on the head does it normally take you??? As for the fishing gear, I would suggest you hold off on the grenades for a while!!! Tt takes more knocks than I care to remember but I ain't stupid. Grenades are out of the question. The steel plate in my head will fend off the cast iron skillet but it is no match for my wife with an explosive device. If the fishin' pole is thinking to small would a new shiny bassboat be better?? Me thinks so. Link to comment
Dan R Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 The traditional day for lovers in China is 7/7 on the Chinese calendar. The tradition has an interesting legend attached to it. You can learn about it by searching on line for chinese valentine. I have been sending flowers to her on that day. It is not widely celebrated today but I liked the story about seperated lovers. That is a theme we can all relate to, right? You can find ecards for it online also. For flowers and proper holiday gifts I have found http://www.chinaflowernet.com/index.htm to have excellent service. They will send moon cakes to the family at mid-autumn holiday. I have had deliveries sent to rural areas as well as the cities. Link to comment
ptcrusier333rph Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 I was told not to send flowers, to save my money for wedding, did not blame her on not wanting flowers, roses alone would be 1/2 month pay for her. Think I put it into the wedding fund. Robert Link to comment
Rick-Guohua Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Oh man am I in trouble,,, I just tralk to my S.O.,,,,,, She told me she bought us matching lover's rings,,,, She wanted to know, What I bought for us here for Valentine's Day,,,, Valentine's Day,,,I had to pause,, and Think ,,, Oh, Dear it is a surprise , No,, No,, I didn't forget,,, YES I DID!!! There goes that penny I found today Rick Link to comment
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