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VALENTINE PLANS?

Shanus — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:43:00 GMT

Oh well, another holiday at home. I think we're bringing in Chinese food and I'm not big on dessert, but baking a small heart shaped cake for DH...purchased a heart shaped one layer pan when kids were young.

DD in WA said some restaurants are opened for indoor dining and she has reservations for dinner. It wouldn't be my safest choice, but Mama's kept mouth shut.

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NicksmomESQ — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:52:45 GMT

@Shanus Yes mama has to know when to keep her mouth shut.😂 That's why my DIL loves me so much because I have mastered the art of balance. When I sense hesitation I give an opinion.When I sense "mind already made up" I zip it.

As far as Valentine's Day we are bringing in from our favorite Italian restaurant & will pop a bottle of wine 🍷.

Grateful for all my blessings amidst the Covid craziness.

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Still Stylish Lady — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:57:41 GMT

Yes. Originally DH had reservation at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, but I had dental work that requires soft food for a while. We will be going to a favorite Chinese place instead.

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LindaSal — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 14:31:18 GMT

Nope.......unfortunately my hubby doesn't really want to go out to dine for awhile longer.

We have been out only two times in the last 3 months. I love going out for dinner but understand his concerns. We enjoyed some outdoor dining during last summer when things calmed down a bit. It's okay though as we cook some lovely meals at home. I was thinking of just doing a roast dinner in the crockpot on Sunday. Easy enough and always a good meal, plus we are in for a little snow that day. He's not a big dessert person so I don't have to worry about that at all. I'll just dip into my chocolate stash with my wine after dinner. Whatever your plans, enjoy them

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Mom2Dogs — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 14:34:35 GMT

DH and I never go out on valentines day - there are no great restaurants close to home. We do have a meeting out of town today so will enjoy a good lunch at a favorite restaurant in that area.

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Effie54 — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 14:41:38 GMT

We're nog going out to dinner either. However, I am making a shrimp in cream sauce over puff pastry (with side dishes) and yesssssss........desert. Its Valentine's Day of course!

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tends2dogs — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 14:55:19 GMT

We have been eating inside restaurants since this whole things began. You just have to be smart and safe. Avoid large crowds and establishments that aren't practicing safety.

Reading many medical publications, the "nongovernment" experts/doctors say to practice the safety protocols and don't be scared. Having your body and mind in a constant state of fear is extremely unhealthy.

As far as Valentine's day, we aren't into that. We will most likely eat out as usual.

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Meowingkitty — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:06:22 GMT

@tends2dogs wrote:
We have been eating inside restaurants since this whole things began. You just have to be smart and safe. Avoid large crowds and establishments that aren't practicing safety.

Reading many medical publications, the "nongovernment" experts/doctors say to practice the safety protocols and don't be scared. Having your body and mind in a constant state of fear is extremely unhealthy.

As far as Valentine's day, we aren't into that. We will most likely eat out as usual.

We have been doing the same thing. We eat out, visit the zoo, go to movies,visit wineries, wear only 1 mask at a time, and generally practice being safe.

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RedTop — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:10:50 GMT

We will be grilling on Sunday; steaks, baked potatoes, salad, rolls, and red velvet cheesecake for our core group; the 4 of us and both boyfriends.

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beckyb1012 — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 19:39:16 GMT

I always have my granddaughter spend the night with me the night before then take out my son and the rest of his family to a restaurant for lunch. Last year on V.Day was my last time inside a restaurant. My GD is coming tomorrow night but Saturday's lunch will be take out from several places we all love. Celebrating early due to weather conditions.

I will provide tea, cheesecake and macaroni salad. Of course a couple of boxes of heart shaped candy for my two grandchildren. Then we have snow and ice due in on V. Day itself.

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Carmie — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 20:11:35 GMT

No special plans...it's just another day in our home. I always cook a big dinner with dessert on Sunday, unless we are away. We will probably have some sort of seafood.

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ninjawife — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 21:54:10 GMT

Since my children were born we have celebrated Valentine's Day as a family. To show my family how much I love them, I always make a steak dinner with a chocolate type dessert.

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reiki604 — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 22:24:41 GMT

Valentine's Day is our 2nd Covid Vaccine in the PM. Then chocolate and take out food as we prepare for a day or 2 of not feeling well. Chicken soup and prepared food at the ready.

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happycat — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 22:37:14 GMT

Sounds like a nice day, @Shanus. Chinese sounds good.

We don't have plans. Our favorite restuarant (they put in a drive thru due to covid and we call ahead) is closed on Sundays. I'm not sure what I will fix, we got pizza last weekend and it wasn't too great.

I will probably cook something and thinking about making a blackberry cobbler. I have some frozen berries. Or I might make something chocolate, a cobbler is just sounding good now and its been a while since I've made one.

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threecees — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 23:57:45 GMT

Last year some local restaurants made these.

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suzyQ3 — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:07:28 GMT

We're obviously outliers because neither of us care about Valentine's Day. But lucky for me, my husband, IMO, is a better chef than we would find in good restaurants. He is the chef around her, so I'm spoiled every night. :-)

Also, even if we were so inclined, restaurants here are only open for outdoor dining - that doesn't appeal to us even if we thought it was 100 percent safe.

We are being as careful as possible until three weeks after we are scheduled for our second shot. We are not, btw, in any was stressed out, so no worries about our mental health -- well, at least not about this. :-)

Everyone enjoy whatever plans or no plans you have!

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DiAnne — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 01:31:09 GMT

Never eat out on Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas.....

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1Snickers — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 02:30:27 GMT

@DiAnne I haven't eaten in a restaurant in over a year due to COVID. It's just the dog and me so I will have a frozen

dinner again.
There will be snow and then ice on top so it's better to stay inside.

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stevieb — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 02:51:02 GMT

@DiAnne wrote:
Never eat out on Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas.....

Good advice... They're extra busy and both the food and the service can be dicey...

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Lucky Charm — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 03:44:54 GMT

It's going to rain all the way into the next week so we decided to paint the inside of a closet this weekend.

We celebrate our love for each other every day.