Vent against the moaners re Valentine Day deliveries.

johny2013

Sally_A wrote: »

don't forget Grandparents Day, introduced in 1990 by Age concern and then jumped on by the likes of Clinton Cards - September time I think

Couldn't have been jumped on that much because I've never heard of it!

And so what if a company jumps on it. Would you start a business with the aim for it to do average or below average, or would you want it to do well?

Sally_A

Have a scout around card shops - cost to make 10p max, retail card cost £2.50+.

Everything from Happy Divorce Party to Merry Got Rid of the Verruca cards.

Card companies prey on the gullible.

Edit: Woohoo - more views that then Debenhams flower let down thread! :T:T

Dave_C_2

I remember from last year that there were threads along the lines of florists ruined my valentine. Some people never learn:(

People never learn remember that true love is for life, not just for some random date on a calendar.

Dave

Chrissie72

Never understand why people have a problem with people celebrating Valentines with this 'what's wrong with doing it all year round' mindset? FTR, my husband DOES show me love and affection all year round, as WELL as Valentines. And it seems to be only the ones who didn't get anything who are bitter about it.

System

Chrissie72 wrote: »

Never understand why people have a problem with people celebrating Valentines with this 'what's wrong with doing it all year round' mindset? FTR, my husband DOES show me love and affection all year round, as WELL as Valentines. And it seems to be only the ones who didn't get anything who are bitter about it.

I agree

You should have seen the amount of passive aggressive statuses i saw on valentines day :rotfl: If you don't like it, fine don't celebrate it. But don't try and make people who do choose to feel bad about it.

MamaMoo_2

Chrissie72 wrote: »

Never understand why people have a problem with people celebrating Valentines with this 'what's wrong with doing it all year round' mindset? FTR, my husband DOES show me love and affection all year round, as WELL as Valentines. And it seems to be only the ones who didn't get anything who are bitter about it.

I don't think people are "bitter" about other people getting flowers. The issue is the whining and moaning that "OMG MY FLOWERS DIDN'T ARRIVE ON THE 14TH MY LIFE IS RUINED!"
Personally, I don't like flowers, I have hay fever so they're a no-no.
My wedding anniversary is on the 11th, so I usually get presents then, bought a few weeks/months in advance so the OH isn't paying the inflated Valentines Day prices.
I also only get a couple of presents on my Birthday (mid-Dec) and at Christmas, but get spoiled in the January sales.
The point is, it's often not the date that matters, but the thought. Personally, what I found irritating was how people seemed so irritated that flowers were arriving too early or too late, and this seemed to be the be-all and end-all.
Why not just be a bit more chilled about it and just say "Thanks" to the OH and wait.
Or, if it's possible, why not pick a bunch up from the local florist and turn up at your partner's workplace with a bouquet, some chocs, or pick them up for lunch with a nice picnic.
Or maybe get a present with some thought behind. A couple of years ago my husband designed a word-art canvas and had it printed up of all the things that made him love me from "infectious laugh" to "squeaky sneezes". Thoughtful, unique, and lasting.

Cherry_Bomb

MamaMoo wrote: »

I don't think people are "bitter" about other people getting flowers. The issue is the whining and moaning that "OMG MY FLOWERS DIDN'T ARRIVE ON THE 14TH MY LIFE IS RUINED!"
Personally, I don't like flowers, I have hay fever so they're a no-no.
My wedding anniversary is on the 11th, so I usually get presents then, bought a few weeks/months in advance so the OH isn't paying the inflated Valentines Day prices. I also only get a couple of presents on my Birthday (mid-Dec) and at Christmas, but get spoiled in the January sales.

Where do some of you find these fairytale men? Making his own sandwiches? Cooking dinner a couple of times a year? Treating you but only in the sales?
Lucky ladies :cool:

MamaMoo wrote: »

The point is, it's often not the date that matters, but the thought. Personally, what I found irritating was how people seemed so irritated that flowers were arriving too early or too late, and this seemed to be the be-all and end-all.
Why not just be a bit more chilled about it and just say "Thanks" to the OH and wait.
Or, if it's possible, why not pick a bunch up from the local florist and turn up at your partner's workplace with a bouquet, some chocs, or pick them up for lunch with a nice picnic.
Or maybe get a present with some thought behind. A couple of years ago my husband designed a word-art canvas and had it printed up of all the things that made him love me from "infectious laugh" to "squeaky sneezes". Thoughtful, unique, and lasting.

When you've paid for something to arrive on a certain day regardless of what it is, and that item does not arrive on agreed day you have every right to be annoyed.

Just because YOU don't think it's a big deal does not mean others feel the same.

Jeez I don't think it's a big deal if my OH cleans my car but apparently I should be falling at his feet at the over the top romantic gesture.

Tigsteroonie

Sally_A wrote: »

@ marleyboy - you are too perfect for words.

Don't let him fool you - he has his annoying moments, like most men :rotfl: But I am pretty lucky

MamaMoo_2

Cherry_Bomb wrote: »

Where do some of you find these fairytale men? Making his own sandwiches? Cooking dinner a couple of times a year? Treating you but only in the sales?
Lucky ladies :cool:



When you've paid for something to arrive on a certain day regardless of what it is, and that item does not arrive on agreed day you have every right to be annoyed.

Just because YOU don't think it's a big deal does not mean others feel the same.

Jeez I don't think it's a big deal if my OH cleans my car but apparently I should be falling at his feet at the over the top romantic gesture.

Tbf, I'd rather get spoiled in the sales than only get half the stuff in December. I ask him not to buy me stuff at Christmas and to wait, but he always insists on making sure i habe presents to open on Christmas day. As it is, he works to support me, why waste more of the money we have coming in, when I can have the same stuff, two weeks later for half the price?

Yes, it's fine to be annoyed, but some people have gone above and beyond annoyed, and into the realm of raving loony.
Sometimes unforeseen circumstances occur. If the company don't rectify the situation appropriately (at worst, refund within 30 days from date of cancellation) then fine, but it's been 4 days. Chill out.

Sally_A

:rotfl::rotfl:Thank the gods tigsteroonie that you can see the tongue in cheek , sarcasm....and what I hoped for ; a debate starter.