Happy Valentine's Day to you. It's a silly occasion isn't it? All pink, hearts and flowers. Mrs F-C I gave up on it years ago after being in long line of tables for two at a bleak restaurant in south London, as identical embarrassed looking couples glowered at each other across a single red rose while not saying anything. We thought if we did celebrate it again, it certainly wouldn't be like this.
So while it does involve flowers and chocolates and cards, it's the going out part we tend not to do. It's hideous. Everywhere's always busy, it's more expensive and the scenario is like the one played out above. It sends a shiver down my spine. I'd much rather go the the NFT and watch Breakfast At Tiffany's, or cook something spectacular at home.
Dear Mrs F-C has just come back from Paris and between bouts of bickering as to who's really in charge at home, presented me with a very beautiful chocolate heart full of other chocolates. How thoughtful.
So I'm on the hunt for a present at lunchtime. I know what I'm getting.
What about you?
Here's Willie Nelson with the gorgeous Valentine:
