We have been experimenting by launching a Valentines Day section 6 weeks before the big day. After all it is the third biggest momey making holiday of the year, so it deserves the appropriate attention. Well, to be honest, we are totally sick of the whole idea now, living proof, if ever it were needed, that commercialism and gratuitous promotion can destroy the appeal of all half decent celebrations.

We would like to end with the sentiment that is shooting through our happily married household right now.

Valentine's Day is like herpes: just when you think its gone for good, it rears its ugly head once more. No wonder some people prefer to call it VD.

Yes, it's that special time of year when chocolate manufacturers and greetings card companies encourage you to demonstrate the extent of your fondness in cold, hard, cash (or the satin-covered equivalent) on February 14th. AntiValentine's Day