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myLot reputation of 93/100. Hair_of_the_Dog (1076) 3 years ago

Alternative Valentine Gifts


After many happy years of lovey-doveyness at Valentines Day (all other days considered), exchanging heartfelt gifts which are mainly soft and chewy in the middle, my wife had decided to go for the more practical approach this year. suspicious

Instead of the usual flowers and chocolates I give her, and the thanks she gives me (plus the nuts she doesn't like!), she has opted for a more sharing, eco-friendly...'nicer' present this year. Matching His 'n' Hers rubber gloves. And pink of all colours! She says I can help her clean the bathrooms and toilets tomorrow and gain much more satisfaction and become closer to her because we are 'working together'. blink

For years I have fought against this, quoting my skin problems as an excuse and 'til now, I have got away with it. Unfortunately these new gloves are hypo-allergenic and long lasting. Plus they were BOGOF at Tesco and she loves a bargain. rolleyes

What nice, new idea has YOUR partner come up with this year to promote all things loving and sharing in your relationship?

P.S. Do I leave the seat up or down after cleansing?

I am thinking "The air needs to get at it"....So....Up?

 

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1. myLot reputation of 96/100. tamarafireheart (13724)   3 years ago

Hi Hair_of_the_Dog,



Wow!!! what a unique gift idea for a husband, that is sure brilliant!!! and you got a nice free gloves too, oh, in my house I like the seats down.


Tamara


myLot reputation of 93/100. Hair_of_the_Dog (1076)  3 years ago

Hi tamarafirebestillmybeatingheart!

Yes, she is so kind and thoughtful. I've had them out of the packet and tried them on. They're a good fit and feel reasonably comfortable. I have told my wife that I am going to need to wear them in first before I tackle anything strenuous like cleaning bathrooms. whistle

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2. myLot reputation of 88/100. SpaghettiEqualsYUMM (294)   3 years ago

Your wife is brilliant! I like her and I don't even know her! haha

This Valentine's Day, I am single, so no cheesy gifts and stale chocolate for me this Sunday, unless they're from my dad. lol. Instead, I'll be studying last minute for college exams and working on my portfolio that...tsk, tsk, tsk...really needs work. rolleyessleep


myLot reputation of 89/100. christinawise87 (238)   ranked 488 out of 3,606 in lover  3 years ago

Well happy Valentines day anyhow. I am sure that you will still have a day of nice things. What kind of portfollio are you working on?


myLot reputation of 88/100. SpaghettiEqualsYUMM (294)  3 years ago

Hey, Christina. Thanks. :) I'm working on an art portfolio for a 4 year school that I want to transfer to. It's mostly observation drawings/paintings and a few graphic design samples.


myLot reputation of 93/100. Hair_of_the_Dog (1076)  3 years ago

I might have known YOU would approve of this present. Humfff!

Are you not expecting a surprise from Mr Gosling? Surely he is aware of your affection for him. But you know these arty types are so fickle, so don't hold your breath.

Your dad is a good'un. I'd probably do the same, if I could get away with it. wink

Last minute, again? rolleyes

Yep, ignore all the periphery and concentrate on the college stuff.

Happy Valentines Day! xxx

I would give you some virtual flowers but they don't appear to be available on this site, so you will have to make do with what you gave me :)


myLot reputation of 89/100. christinawise87 (238)   ranked 488 out of 3,606 in lover  3 years ago

wow that is so cool, i do some graphics design and stuff nothing big yet just starting out but I am loving flash. I actually have a discussion about flash you should check it out. Hey pm me and we can exchane information so we can show each other our work. If you want that is.


myLot reputation of 88/100. SpaghettiEqualsYUMM (294)  3 years ago

(sigh) If only Mr. Gosling (heart, heart, heart) knew I existed...

Maybe he does and I just don't know it. Maybe he's a time traveler and we just haven't met yet! Like Eric Bana in that one movie--the one where he time travels and stuff. Can't think of the title, as it was pretty insignificant... whistlelol

That Eric Bana is cuuuute! Though, unlike Mr. Gosling, it is never meant to be.


@ Christina: That's neat! I have yet to use Adobe flash, but I've been learning how to use Photoshop and Illustrator so far. I would be happy to pm and exchange info with you. Any questions you have about Ps or Ai, just ask and I'll be happy to help you as much as possible. Honest!


myLot reputation of 93/100. Irishfrndly65 (8534)  3 years ago

Who the heck is this Mr Gosling...do he need to come over and meet yir momma? suspiciousevil grin


myLot reputation of 93/100. Hair_of_the_Dog (1076)  3 years ago

You seem to have a strange fascination with guys who have weird surnames! Gosling, Banana.....who else?

Do you realise that if you did become Mrs Gosling and had little baby goslings, you'd then technically become Mother Goose. lolrasprofl


myLot reputation of 93/100. Irishfrndly65 (8534)  3 years ago

Hee...you got her bebe'! heeeesilly


myLot reputation of 88/100. SpaghettiEqualsYUMM (294)  3 years ago

Why do you have to ruin things for me? I just realized my name would be "Stefanie Gosling" and now I'm having second thoughts...glare

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3. myLot reputation of 97/100. yresh12 (1878)   ranked 218 out of 3,606 in lover   3 years ago

Nice way to spend the VALENTINES DAY!! I think its sweet thought
You do things that you don't usually do and doing it for
your love one. I hope you'd be happy cleaning your bathroom!!
happy hearts day!!


myLot reputation of 89/100. christinawise87 (238)   ranked 488 out of 3,606 in lover  3 years ago

I agree what a nice gift she thought about your hands while you where going to be cleaning together!


myLot reputation of 93/100. Hair_of_the_Dog (1076)  3 years ago

Yes, it's a lovely thought.

We haven't done it yet, I'm building up to it! devil


myLot reputation of 89/100. christinawise87 (238)   ranked 488 out of 3,606 in lover  3 years ago

you will have to give her a special time after cleaning it or even before. or show up to clean it in nothing but your hot pink gloves!!!

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4. myLot reputation of 98/100. Janey1966 (2681)   ranked 898 out of 3,606 in lover   3 years ago

Haha! Your wife sounds a laugh to me, bless her heart! I've got a pair of rubber gloves and I've never worn them (shock, horror)! I find them too restricting and I'm not one of those people that reacts to cleaning products, so I'm lucky...although I don't use Mr Muscle Oven Cleaner, it's gross, I use Cif instead, much better.rolleyes

My Valentine's present was Carlisle United thrashing the MK Dons 5-0, so I'm happy.happy


myLot reputation of 89/100. christinawise87 (238)   ranked 488 out of 3,606 in lover  3 years ago

I am the same way the gloves feel wierd and are so tight. They make my hands scared of tiny places lol. I know there is a word for it but I can not think of it at the moment.


myLot reputation of 93/100. Hair_of_the_Dog (1076)  3 years ago

Hi Janey!

Oh, she can be a hoot alright. evil grin

Maybe you need a bigger pair? I could tell my wife your need is greater and send you mine. You'd be doing me a favour. wink

Mr Muscle sounds more like me than an oven cleaner. I am certainly not gross. happy

Good win yesterday. Shame the game was spoiled by the hooligans running on the pitch last week. Tut!


myLot reputation of 98/100. Janey1966 (2681)   ranked 898 out of 3,606 in lover  3 years ago

I know, Simon Grayson still won't shut up about it...and because I'm from Blackpool originally he's not my favourite person for being a "traitor" and leaving 'Pool for Leeds!angry

Yes, we've got our seats booked on the coach, staying somewhere on the Saturday night, then coming back straight after the game itself at Wembley on the 28th March. I'm sooo looking forward to seeing the new Wembley Stadium. I've heard that it's so much better than the old one!lol

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5. myLot reputation of 95/100. mysdianait (20643)   ranked 369 out of 3,606 in lover   3 years ago

How sweet! After all it's the thought that counts isn't it?
Are you still counting your thoughts too? whistle

Good to know that you are still athletic even though you are older and that you will still be able to bend to do the cleaning evil grin

Does that apply to eveything or only the toilet seat? blink


myLot reputation of 89/100. christinawise87 (238)   ranked 488 out of 3,606 in lover  3 years ago

Lol I could care less seat up or seat down as long as there is nothing on the seat! My son is 3 just recently potty trained and he seems to always want to pee on the seat. I have learned to look before I sit now after sitting in pee 2 or 3 times.


myLot reputation of 93/100. Hair_of_the_Dog (1076)  3 years ago

Counting my thoughts? Ermmmm. I usually get to one and then start again. My memory is like a sieve these days. blink

I don't think I will be doing the bends. I will stand behind my wife and watch her closely this time, just to see how it's done. Maybe next time when I get the gloves worked in a bit. Small steps is best I think. wink

Toilet seat, or whatever comes to mind, mysD. You know me! evil grin


myLot reputation of 95/100. mysdianait (20643)   ranked 369 out of 3,606 in lover  3 years ago

From your comments on here I see that you are still getting way past one evil grin

Indeed I do know you now and a welcome perk-me-up you are on those rare occasions that you have time for us on here wub

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6. myLot reputation of 89/100. christinawise87 (238)   ranked 488 out of 3,606 in lover   3 years ago

Oh wow this made pop coem out of my nose. My nose is burning and I cant believe it. I would so be laughing if I got that as a valentines day gift. My hubby does the bathrooms most time anyhow so I dont need them. I think I will get him some tho hehehehe.


myLot reputation of 93/100. Hair_of_the_Dog (1076)  3 years ago

Hello christinawise87! happy

Welcome to myLot! You are all over my discussion like a rash, so I think you will fit in well here. cheering

Sorry about the nose burning. haha Your husband sounds like a decent chap, but I think he is giving you too much too soon. Better to give in to womenly things slowly, then you have something to look forward to. Mind you, if he hasn't got the gloves yet, I can recommend them. I have them on and there is something very tactile about them that is strangely sensual. I wont go into it here to spare your blushes. whistle


myLot reputation of 95/100. mysdianait (20643)   ranked 369 out of 3,606 in lover  3 years ago

Christina get your hubby over here on this one. Him and Dog will get onlike a house on fire I am CERTAIN! devilevil grinrofl


myLot reputation of 89/100. christinawise87 (238)   ranked 488 out of 3,606 in lover  3 years ago

I am not sure where he can post at when I have. I believe he is not allowed to comment where I have or we can get in trouble do you know the rules on this? I just aviod him at all cost on here so we dont get in trouble. He is on my affiliates page and we are on same IP so I am not sure of the rules regarding post and such with us.

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7. myLot reputation of 99/100. Opal26 (14496)   ranked 729 out of 3,606 in lover   3 years ago

Hey Hair! I think that for one day of the year on Valentine's
Day you can give in and help your wife do whatever it is she
wants you to do! It won't kill you to help cleaning the bathroom!
My bf cleaned ours today and he does it all the time! He says
he does it better than I do anyway!lol So I let him! And as
much as he hates my cats, he cleans the litter box too! So,
you have no chance to get out of doing the one thing you wife
asks you to do! She even got you pink gloves so there is no
excuse! So get to cleaning Hair, or else!lol Have a very
Happy Valentines Day! Hugs, Opal


myLot reputation of 93/100. Hair_of_the_Dog (1076)  3 years ago

Hi Opal!

Give in? You make it sound like we are battling all year! How did you know? surrender

Your bf does it all the time does he? Make me feel guilty why don't you! sad I do plan to assist. I am not sure in what way yet, but I have tried the gloves on and they don't feel too unnatural.

Thanks for the good wishes and I hope you have a good one too! hugs

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8. myLot reputation of 99/100. nyhollyjean (2254)   3 years ago

Hey Hairy! Happy Valentine's Day, anyway! wub



I feel that your wife has made a terrible mistake...don't you need 4 pink gloves for ALL your paws?! rasp

As for me--I don't care if the lid is up, but the seat had better be down--especially in the dark! rofl


myLot reputation of 99/100. nyhollyjean (2254)  3 years ago

PS--I believe that rubber gloves are soft and chewy in the middle.happy


myLot reputation of 93/100. Hair_of_the_Dog (1076)  3 years ago

Hi myholly!

Happy Valentine's Day to you too! wub

Yep, you are probably right. I haven't got all the tools to do the job. I try that one on her and see how far I get. fear

Yep, I am a bit of a stumbler in the dark and for all concerned, it's better down than up, especially late at night. wink

mmmmmm yummmmm chew yuck ugh!

They may be soft and chewy, but they taste like rubber! Thanks! :P

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9. myLot reputation of 99/100. mentalward (6158)   ranked 769 out of 3,606 in lover   3 years ago

Loving and sharing? rofl You've GOT to be kidding!!!

I took him out yesterday for his birthday. Nice Italian restaurant with some really yummy lasagna. Afterward, we hit the store to stock up on supplies since we were running low due to all the snow. While there, he picked up a pot of red tulips and said, "Happy Valentine's Day."

I'm sure that's it for me and I only got that much because we happened to pass by the flowers and I suppose he was feeling a bit guilty since I paid for dinner.

Now, helping clean the bathroom? I won't be holding my breath!

About the toilet seat... DOWN! Always leave it down! Try sitting on the toilet with the seat up as I'm sure most of us women have done, not realizing the seat was up. You won't like it much. That water in there is COLD on the nether parts!!!

I always knew you were a sweetie, giving your wife flowers and chocolates on Valentine's day. I bet you don't have to be reminded, either! happy


myLot reputation of 93/100. Hair_of_the_Dog (1076)  3 years ago

Mmmmmm Italian! drool

He's a lucky chap and you should reward him with a pair of rubber gloves for the lovely tulips he bought you. It might have been out of guilt but it's better than a poke in the eye with a daffodil stalk.

Things sound a little better for you, so I am pleased about that. hugs

Yes, I am a sweetie and I always leave the seat down as way of showing my appreciation for cleaning it. Now I have my own rubber gloves it might remain up longer than it is down. wink

Happy Valentine's Day! xxx


myLot reputation of 99/100. mentalward (6158)   ranked 769 out of 3,606 in lover  3 years ago

Happy Valentine's Day to you, too! I hope it's a nice one for you, above and beyond all the bathroom cleaning fun you're having!

I was thinking about those tulips this morning. I paid for them! They got bunched together with everything else and, since I pay for groceries, well, glare.

But, it's the thought that counts, right? suspicious

It's V Day morning right now and I can see visions of shoveling more snow. Yep, they're saying we can look forward to even more tomorrow. Those tulips MIGHT get planted by June or July. Maybe I'll go outside and carve a giant heart in the snow so the entire neighborhood can smile as they're trying to maneuver through our snow-packed road. While I'm out there, I'll poke some fake flowers in the snow, just to brighten things up some and put a bit of color in our frozen tundra. thumbup

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10. myLot reputation of 73/100. chocolatelle (205)   3 years ago

That is so sweet of her! You one lucky hair of the dog ^_^ That gift is simple yet very touching. Being able to turn simplest gifts into an unforgettably thoughtful gifts can do wonders.. btw.. are you talking about the lid of the toilet bowl? if you are then please leave it down so you won't accidentally drop your things into the bowl heehee :)


myLot reputation of 93/100. Hair_of_the_Dog (1076)  3 years ago

Hi chocolatelle!

Yes, I am the luckiest chap in my house, and don't I know it!

I will heed your advice as I don't want to drop anything in there that shouldn't be. blink

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