I am away for while so before I go here is a tip so valentines day is a not for disaster for you .
Roses are red and violets are blue, so goes the age old rhyme,
I was going to cook you dinner my sweet, but I don’t have the skills or the
Thyme…
I ought to start with an apology for mentioning the V word even before you think the time is right, but believe me I think that you will end up by thanking me. We shouldn’t really blame the shops for stocking Valentines cards, stuffed bears, chocolates and other goods so soon after Christmas as once they have removed all the Christmas stock what else are you supposed to fill the empty space with?
Trouble is, most of us blokes have a mental blockage when it comes to cards and gifts and its all you ladies who are to blame. “Shall I send a card to Aunty Doris this year?” and “What do you think we ought to get Cousin Damien for his birthday?” You know damn well we’re not listening. The sensible option is to just leave you to it, even though you still complain, it really is for the best.
Now as a confirmed sales shopper I do enjoy the last minute rush to buy and bag some bargains and to be honest, although it’s sometimes a little fraught, it’s also a little exciting. However, ‘last minute’, ‘bargain’ or ‘later’ are words that should never be associated with Valentines, unless it’s just for the card.
Arranging a romantic meal for two, a box of chocolates or a bunch of flowers at any time of the year will cover a multitude of sins on just about any night, but on Valentines, it is a chance to earn some real Brownie points for showing that you really care. Trouble comes when you leave it too late and try to book a romantic table for two at the last minute. It’s doomed to failure. Next time you go into a restaurant just count the tables for two 1…2…3 not many are there? So unless you are going as a party of 4 or more, the chances of getting a table for two are already slim, but this night, Valentines night, slimmer still.
What do you actually want for you and your Valentine? A quiet table for two, overlooking the car park with a chilled bottle of Cava waiting for you on arrival before sitting down to a luxurious, freshly cooked meal of your choosing served by the boss himself giving a touch of personal service usually reserved only for Royalty... Difficult enough on a normal night but realistically not everyone can book the best table, someone is going to end up being disappointed and seated next to the loos.
Trust me it will not be alright on the night. Just getting through on the telephone will have you pulling your hair out, I know - I’ve been on both ends of the telephone on Valentines Day.
So, take my advice, take advantage of my experience, forget the present and card, for now at least, and take the time to book a table for two on Valentines night NOW - this minute. If you still refuse to heed my advice and end up having to cook at home then try one of my previous meals which I wrote for you .
Till next time toodle pip Magic
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