"Happy VD, Everybody!"

02/14/2001

I originally thought I would put a post that I made last year on the newsgroup in this space today, but alas, as is with the best laid plans, things have gone astray. I was counting on pulling said post from the Deja archives. Well, we all know what happened to those. I did check the home computer, but I wasn't very hopeful to begin with since it's a different machine than I was using at this time last year. I'm disappointed too because I've always been fairly proud of that little bit of literature. Sometimes you write the best stuff during the lowest periods in your life. Know what I mean?

Since I have no verbal flora to offer you on this heart shaped day, and no one has answered the question posted above, I can only relay my own humble plans for today. I say humble not to imply any sarcasm but merely to convey the sense that I did not do anything completely over the top of blatantly excessive (if she's still around next year though... hehehehe). As you may remember, She Who Must Be Obeyed (and yes... she *really* likes that title) shot down any thoughts of confectionery treats earlier this week. Not wanting, or being able to afford, to be too extravegant I opted for the traditionally tasteful dozen roses. Yellow roses, since they are her favorite. I ordered them to be delivered on Tuesday while she was at work (Bonus Points for making the other women jealous!) but once again... the best laid plans rule took effect. FedEx tried to deliver them at 8:36 a.m. which is about a half hour before the library where she works opens it's doors. I found out this tidbit of news when I got home Tuesday night. In a romantic panic, I called the FedEx customer service line and guess what? I actually got customer service! Not only did a real, live person pick up the phone, but she went beyond the call of duty in helping me to change the delivery address to the intended's house (she's off on Wednesdays). She even called the Distribution Center to make sure they pulled the package and changed the address while I was on the phone. SuperMacDaddyKudos to FedEx!

Hopefully twelve, yellow, blossom-kisses arrived correctly this time...