11Feb/0831
Valentine’s Day
Guys: Valentine’s Day is coming and I have an idea about what I’m gonna do, but I’d like to hear some ideas from ya’ll.
Write and tell me either your best or your worst story. Be honest please, cause I have a lie detector on my computer. I’m interested to hear about everyone else’s big V-day.
February 11th, 2008 - 11:22
Do what I do every VD…tell my wife I love her (of course I do that every day too). A dozen roses or a box o’ chocolates aren’t gonna get that message across any stronger. Just curious, do you read these replies?
February 11th, 2008 - 11:47
A homemade card is the way to go. Consider going heavy on the elbow macaroni and sparkles. Women love sparkles.
February 11th, 2008 - 14:01
I would say to try and go to Portland City Grill, if not there then try one of the places at Bridgeport Village. After that maybe you can catch a movie at Bridgeport. My Wife and I are going to the Oregon Coast, you should go there for the weekend since you have some time off.
February 11th, 2008 - 14:08
I am in a brand spankin’ new relationship, and I really like her so I’m going to make her a card that says “10 Reasons Why I Like You” and get her a DVD, either the 1st season of Arrested Development (one of her favorite shows) or Across The Universe, I’m going to Wal Mart right now to figure out which one. And I’m going to leave it all on her bed when she’s in class so she sees it when she gets back. I don’t have anything else planned, I’ll let her call me when she gets back from class, which is pretty late, if she wants me to come over or pick her up.
February 11th, 2008 - 15:53
Sweet Masterpiece, Via Delizia, Pix Patisserie, or Papa Haydn for dessert. Better make that reservation soon, though.
February 11th, 2008 - 16:04
My high school sweet heart absolutely loved animals but wasn’t allowed to have pets because of her parent’s allergies. For Valentines day one year I got her two fancy goldfish, a bowl, and a book on how to care for them. She adored the fish (I think one of them is still alive!) and it was probably the most creative I ever got.
February 11th, 2008 - 16:08
Go with this. Start with a candle and a card in the middle of her living room or somewhere she will see right as she walks in her house. Card leads her to her room where it is filled with balloons and each balloon has a nice note in it, and then one balloon gives the next clue to the bathroom for her to get ready for a big night on the town. When she gets into the bathroom there are several dozen roses laying around, maybe throw in some candles while you’re at it. once she is ready, have her drive to your place, but sneak in a cd with some music that is special to you guys, and have her meet you somewhere. And then give her a rose when you see her. That worked for me.
February 11th, 2008 - 16:12
An amazing bouqet of non-traditional flowers to her work the day before…when she is not expecting it, also takes the pressure off so she knows you were thinking of her.
February 11th, 2008 - 16:59
Us girls, we love sentimental stuff. We just like to hear or expirience how you feel about us. Write a letter … pictures … jewelry …
February 11th, 2008 - 17:17
A few years ago during lunch break I tracked down her car and threw heart signs on it and flowers and ribbons and a lot of other random stuff. I don’t think the effort was what made it a success but instead the attention she got when her co-workers/friends saw her car. She said it was all her friends could talk about the following week.
February 11th, 2008 - 17:19
Channing, this is easier than you may think. VD (man that sounds bad) is all about her. You know her likes better than anyone here. She has dropped you hints over the last several months (trust me, she has) of things she likes, would like to experience, etc. Go with that. You don’t have to spend a ton of money as long as whatever you do comes from you and is meant specifically for her. I would however, keep from posting a blog about what you should do. She might feel you don’t understand her or pay attention to her enough to know what she likes. Best of luck my man!
February 11th, 2008 - 17:25
And for God’s sake, be carefull if you use A’s plan from above. That guy is a walking fire hazzard with all those unattended candles. Also, you NEVER make your significant other drive to you on Valentines Day. Go to her or rent her a limo to bring her to you.
February 11th, 2008 - 17:34
ride the tram at sunset!
February 11th, 2008 - 17:53
Since you seem to be interested in going green, you may wish to avoid the whole roses thing. Apparently, most of the roses sold in the US at this time of year come from South America, and are grown under less than sustainable conditions. Not to mention the carbon footprint from air shipping the flowers.
Worst VDay present I ever received: 20 lottery scratch-its. (sigh) “Gosh, babe, how . . . thoughtful!”
Best present: A collage of photos, nicely framed. The man put some time, effort and thought into that one.
February 11th, 2008 - 18:18
Every year i take my wife to a new restaurant or in this year’s case, an old place we haven’t been in long time. We’re going to Jake’s for dinner and then a movie or comedy club, because laughter makes the heart grow fonder…or something like that….
February 11th, 2008 - 18:28
One word, man:
Nachos.
Really though, if you write some nice stuff in a nice, artsy looking card and go to dinner and dessert you should be straight. But I think you might make more than I do, so you can probably afford to kick it up a notch and spring for some nice flowers that are original and not red roses (unless she digs that). If she wears certain colors, ask the florist to make something that has a lot of those colors in it. There’s no “pop” to red roses, but if she sees flowers that are colors she likes she’ll go “woah” and it’ll be on.
If not, there’s always nachos. Baja Fresh lets you put on tons of jalapenos too, save a little scratch on that. I always get my girls nachos and a bus ticket back to Gresham, but that’s me.
Go Blazers.
February 11th, 2008 - 18:35
Try this:
Music: Barry White
Attire: Red Velvet Smoking Jacket (works for me, minus the smokes)
Good luck, man.
February 11th, 2008 - 21:24
Whatever you do, do not send her a Blazer valentine card via email…..my husband loves you guys and this is his new thing, along with the roses of course! But seriously, dress up, take her to dinner and buy her some decent jewelery! You know the drill! Good luck! This is not a day to be taken lightly.
February 11th, 2008 - 22:02
Cook her dinner. Make her a card. Do things that say ‘I didn’t just go buy you something’ maybe even do a book of home made coupons she can use (a massage, candle lit bubble bath, etc.). Whatever you do, make sure it comes at least 95% from your heart.
February 11th, 2008 - 22:32
No brainer here here Channing..
Send her a Singing Valentine
http://www.bridgetownsound.org/Val2008.pdf
February 12th, 2008 - 05:34
Hey Channing I ordered some roses from Pro Flowers, and they delivered them to her work(dentist place), but they made a mistake and delivered my order twice. So before she came to work Pro Flowers deliverd the roses and when she came to work her co-workers where like “guess what you got some nice rosses” she was so surprised. But the biggest surprise was yet to come,because like i said Pro Flowers thought that i made two orders. after she worked about two hours they made the secoud delivery with alott of differnt roses. She was so happy and everybody was shocked and jeolus. Even some co-workers said to their husbands that my wife got a lucky husband. If you go to Proflowers.com at top right corner you will see a microphone, press on the mic and type in Michael Savage, and you will get a discount and more roses. Have a good one and bring blazers more victorys.
February 12th, 2008 - 11:16
Hey everyone this is Channing, of course i read this lol. Why would i take the time to write it if i didnt’t want to read it. I seriously appreciate everyone writing and responding to my questions Im always in shock to see more than 5 people respond. So please continue to read i have plenty more coming ,keep supporting the Blazers and finally everyone have a great VDay.
February 12th, 2008 - 12:04
I’ve had a lot of luck at Gilt, a little store on NW 23rd. Downstairs they have nice vintage jewelry and upstairs they have some rad jewelry from local designers.
Last year I got my pretty lady this really delicate necklace that looks like golden leaves. I even got her engagement ring there… it’s such a great design I can’t even describe it.
February 12th, 2008 - 18:21
Chan, go to your fave sporting goods store, buy a box of golf balls. Take em home and grab a sharpie, use the marker to decorate the golf balls like those little candy hearts that have cute phrases. Get creative, use the standards like “sweetie and “be mine” but also add some personalized touches.
When finished bring your squeeze to your local driving range. I guarantee she’ll get a kick out of smacking a golf ball with the words “spank me” on it out on the range.
I’d also make sure you get her a real gift too. Heartfelt, creative ideas are best backed with something tangible as well. Good luck
February 13th, 2008 - 11:04
Channing, my wife and I don’t really get too excited about Valentine’s Day, just because it feels a little commercialized (probably because Hallmark created it). So we do something small and heartfelt, like dinner someplace special and quiet where we can talk and have an intimate time out (there are tons of places in Portland and a trip to the coast is always a nice way to start). But the key is just showing her that you love her, on Valentine’s day and every day after that.
Great blog, I’m very, very impressed by your foundation and the green initiatives. I was happy when you came to Portland anyway (just showing Pac-10 love) and now I’m sure it was meant to be.
My friends and I have been blazers fans for a long, long time and we just started a blog that covers more than just stats and recaps – we really try to talk about what this team and city mean to each other. Anyway, I thought you might check it out (there’s a great picture of you closing out on Martell when you played for the knicks). I’d love to send you a list of questions for an interview or guest post, if that’s cool with you (my address is listed when you view my post, I think). We were trying to figure out if you had a nickname – let us know b/c we came up with a few good ideas. And I’d like to add your blog to our blogroll, but wanted to make sure that was cool with you.
http://blazersog.wordpress.com/
Good luck tonight and Go Blazers!
February 13th, 2008 - 12:13
Give her a 20 ft. jump shot in her name
February 13th, 2008 - 14:45
Hey Channing. Valentines Day is a tough one but one year, I took my gf on a ghetto picnic on waterfront park. I got some friends to help, where they set up the picnic moments before we got there.
I pretended I didn’t have any plans. I somehow surprised her with the set up with the whole cloth to sit on and everything, wine and cheese, but I also got her favorite food, Popeyes.
Nothing beats a romantic Valentines Day with some Popeyes.
February 13th, 2008 - 16:31
V-Day is more fun now that I am married…. Mostly becuase I have someone to be my Valentine. Not that I am lame or something, it just happened to be the one time of year I was always single. I know that still sounds lame, but whatever.
In any case… Always get flowers and a card… Regardless of the kind of flowers or if you buy/make a card, you have to get both or you will never live it down. I don’t give sweet treats because we get those for Christmas and after the first of the year she is back on her diet and exercise regime. Don’t want to spoil that! Cook a really nice dinner at home. Baked salmon, rice pliaf and light greens over candlelight always works.
February 25th, 2008 - 15:36
so what did you do?
March 3rd, 2008 - 22:20
It is really sweet to hear you tough basketball players talk about your girlfriends/wifes. How long have you guys been together & did you meet in Portland?
March 21st, 2008 - 08:04
Y’all had some great suggestions.
Well, I figure that everyone is probably curious to know what I did for my lovely girlfriend for Valentine’s Day. Well, let me tell you.
Since I was on the road, I really didn’t get good time to spend with her, so I called around to Mama Frye who currently wasn’t busy and I asked her to find me some of the greatest flowers on the earth. Let me tell you, she did a great job. She got the flowers sent to my woman’s work and everything, of course, I approved and put my own little touch in there.
What happened was that they were these flowers the size of goose eggs — 12 of them — so what I did in agreement with the flower shop was add 1 red rose. Yes, yes, yes — I know, I know — it’s very corny but it worked. She was so happy. So this is all happening 3 days before Vday.
After that I had some flowers sent to the house so that when she got home she would have something to look at because the other flowers were way too big.
Finally the big Vday came and again some more flowers were at her desk and a special surprise after our lunch at Andina. Which is a great place, by the way, to eat. It’s downtown by the Pearl District.
I had a telegram place send a guy dressed up as a heart go to her work with ballons and he called all her coworkers around and completely embarrassed her by reading a poem of love and other mushy stuff. She was so embarrassed but happy at the same time, so basically that’s what I did on Valentine’s Day.