[Misc] Valentine's Day

[BLOCK F]

Well, I don't really care anymore what anyone thinks of "the Ivy".

I'm too old now to worry about what anyone else thinks...or care.

However....at my great age, I understand now that all the " I don't care" bollocks stated by soooooo many, it just a way of saying..." I can't really be bothered". There are so few reminders these days of showing some romance, a touch of caring, a bit of showing appreciation ...it disappoints me. I never used to bother about anniversaries, so called special days, but sooner or later, one forgets to actually do anything.

Tomorrow morning, I start the 500 mile journey ( including channel crossing) return to the UK, so that the following day, I can take my partner to lunch at the Ivy in Brighton . Is it corny ..? I suppose it is, according to some. To me, it's an opportunity to say " a heartfelt thankyou"...and "I care about you too " to someone who rather lovingly calls me "a work in progress" despite my many faults.

She's worth it ....( and on lots of other days too ).

I’ve never been to an Ivy, but I hope you both have a good time, and at lunchtime the Valentine menu will not be on offer, so you can chose what you want!

 

[cjd]

Each to their own .... but .... you'd get much better food for less money at Petit Pois just 2 minutes walk from the Ivy.

The money is so far from the issue. I've been to the Ivy before and many , many other restaurants, in Brighton. I like the ambience there.....and most importantly of all...so does my partner.

 

[cjd]

you ok hun?

lol...such a well known prick on here. I expected nothing less.

xxx

 

[Westdene Seagull]

The money is so far from the issue. I've been to the Ivy before and many , many other restaurants, in Brighton. I like the ambience there.....and most importantly of all...so does my partner.

I guess a French restaurant given your location would be rather like a Busman's holiday as well !

 

[cjd]

I guess a French restaurant given your location would be rather like a Busman's holiday as well !

If the French could cook as well as their reputation , then yes...but sadly they don't.

 

[Chicken Run]

You can do a hell of a lot better for 75 pp in Brighton.

Yep just don’t go out on Valentine’s Day

 

[Westdene Seagull]

If the French could cook as well as their reputation , then yes...but sadly they don't.

Seems harsh - I've been to some very nice places in Châteaubriant, Pornichet, La Baulele, Renne ( hoping we draw them in the Europa league ) and even the small village of Loire.

 

[Clive Walker]

lol...such a well known prick on here. I expected nothing less.

xxx

can you give some context as to why you think that? you seem to recall my posts better than me?

 

[Cheshire Cat]

The money is so far from the issue. I've been to the Ivy before and many , many other restaurants, in Brighton. I like the ambience there.....and most importantly of all...so does my partner.

And what is wrong with a burger, chips, and a coke from the van outside?

 

[Chicken Run]

Well, I don't really care anymore what anyone thinks of "the Ivy".

I'm too old now to worry about what anyone else thinks...or care.

However....at my great age, I understand now that all the " I don't care" bollocks stated by soooooo many, it just a way of saying..." I can't really be bothered". There are so few reminders these days of showing some romance, a touch of caring, a bit of showing appreciation ...it disappoints me. I never used to bother about anniversaries, so called special days, but sooner or later, one forgets to actually do anything.

Tomorrow morning, I start the 500 mile journey ( including channel crossing) return to the UK, so that the following day, I can take my partner to lunch at the Ivy in Brighton . Is it corny ..? I suppose it is, according to some. To me, it's an opportunity to say " a heartfelt thankyou"...and "I care about you too " to someone who rather lovingly calls me "a work in progress" despite my many faults.

She's worth it ....( and on lots of other days t

From the posts you have put on here , I'm well aware that you couldn't even "smash" your way out of a soggy paper bag. You will be too busy talking shit.

Oh the irony

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Seems harsh - I've been to some very nice places in Châteaubriant, Pornichet, La Baulele, Renne ( hoping we draw them in the Europa league ) and even the small village of Loire.

Ditto. I’ve been to some absolutely lovely places in France.

 

[bhafc99]

Taking my kids to the dental hygienist. Romance, eh.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

M&S had a promotion where for £25 you can buy
Starter
Mains + side
Dessert
Bottle of Prosecco

He’s cooking. Sorted.

 

[Chicken Run]

Anyone who’s thinking of a take out delivered to your door between 1700-2200 on Valentines Day might have an issue as Deliveroo/Uber Eats driver’s are striking

Deliveroo and Uber Eats riders strike on Valentine's Day https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68274158

 

[bluenitsuj]

It's commercialised bollocks for the insecure

 

[cjd]

And what is wrong with a burger, chips, and a coke from the van outside?

Absolutely nothing wrong with it at all....unless it is something you do regularly apart from special occasions.

If it is a rare thing to do, it is equally as romantic and caring as the Ritz or anywhere else for that matter.

 

[A1X]

Cheap night when you’re single

 

[cjd]

Ditto. I’ve been to some absolutely lovely places in France.

I'm sure you have. it is just the perception of France being "special", culinary wise, is seriously over-rated....as most 'good food' experts will confirm.

 

[Chicken Run]

Cheap night when you’re single

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I find the above image a little disturbing

 

[Chicken Run]

I'm sure you have. it is just the perception of France being "special", culinary wise, is seriously over-rated....as most 'good food' experts will confirm.

@Herr Tubthumper is a ‘good food’ expert