Love is All Around You ...

So the annual farce that is Valentines Day is upon us once again.

Now, I don't want to sound the grumpy bumpkin, but I'm sorry, I really really really do not buy into this whole event one bit. To me, it's a big wheeze of a scam concocted by greetings card companies, chocolate manufacturers and flower producers to get you to spend over the odds on a love related gift that cost half the price a week ago!

I can perhaps understand it if youngsters and teenagers want to send them, as it's just a bit of fun and they don't know any better! I sent a few when I was at school to a few girls that I had a bit of a crush on, but since becoming (deep voice) "a man", I can't say I've ever sent any - although I did slip once a few years ago and sent one to someone I admired, but never got one in return (sniff - poor Nige), so that was that!

That aside, why just one day a year anyway? Surely if you love your Girlfriend, Wife (or both!), Boyfriend, Husband or partner, then surely any day of the year is just as ideal to express your devotion and love for each other, and not wait until February 14th rolls around before sending a card, buying a bunch of flowers, or going out for a nice romantic meal, having a night in for a bit of the old rumpy pumpy, or even just simply asking someone out for a date.

Then again, I'm single, so what would I know ;)