That is a great idea and after reading, I called my wife and asked out for
lunch. She was too busy, but  we have made a date for tomorrow, since we
already have an appointment with Human Resources to finalize the retirement
papers. Thought that would be well to take care of before the surgery.

    Anyway, know that your post inspired some romance in this old dog.

Bobby

Barber, Kenneth L. wrote:

> well guys, this morning started a 11 year old tradition at my house. it
> started 11 Christmases ago. as i was listening to the song "12 days of
> Christmas," i thought ahead to feburary. i bought some inexpensitive
> multipacks of things for my plan. later i got a few other things like gum,
> candy bars, mints, etc. i then bought a pack of the small valintines that
> usually are used by kids for their friends.
>
> now on feb. 1 my wife found a small valintine and a small gift at her place
> at the dining table. the valintine has a clue of where she can
> find the next days "treasure". she finds that one (maybe a candle in a jar
> or something else, and another valintine with a clue) for the next day. this
> goes on until on Valintines day she gets a big nice card and gift. it is
> more than a last minute drop by the store and pick up a box of candy or
> roses etc. it is a 14 day thing that she has your attention and also the
> kids get involved in helping her find the days gift sometimes even visitors
> get involved in the hunt. it teaches the kids to be a little romantic. my
> son now wants to help do the hiding of mothers gifts.
>
> i have been doing this now 11 years.
>
>  it is not too late for you guys to start before the day is gone. you have
> to hurry though. you might be amazed at how your wife will react.
>
> try it, you do not have to say you got the idea from someone else.