I know times are tough and we are all trying to save money but seven pence for a Valentines card?
When I heard Asda were selling these cards I thought it was joke. Only a crazy man on a death wish would be brave enough to take that home to his other half.
But having thought about it a little I have decided it is actually a good idea.
Some time back, walking in with a gift worth less than 99 pence would have led to World War Three.
In 2012 anything can be better than a text or an e-card.
In fact I would go as far to say if you came home with a seven pence card you should be commended for having gone to all the trouble.
Yes, I know the whole ‘it is thought that counts’ thing was invented by the bloke who forgot to buy anything on Valentine’s and made his wife a cup of tea.
But why can’t the ‘thought count’ for once?
Why does the ‘thought’ never ever get a mention anymore.
Years ago ‘the thought’ was right up there with… ‘Bless him at least he tried’ and ‘That’s so sweet.’ I have found something spectacular for those wanting to impress their ladies this Valentines.
It is called the ‘Fish Tea Cake’.
I was queuing at the Ocean Chippy on Whalley Banks. Blackburn and overheard people ordering this ‘Fish Tea Cake’.
Basically it is a fish folded in half and banged in to a tea cake. I’d never heard of this before.
We are talking the whole fish here people. Not a fish cake but the whole fish. And if you want to put a dab of tomato sauce on it then so be it.
In the past I had eaten a homemade fish tea cake from the Hake Boat (which I must say is awesome too…) but this was the whole fish!
At the age of 38 I thought I had actually discovered everything there was to discover so something like this can throw you a little.
Seven pence cards move over…this Valentine’s is going is going to be extra special.
And boy, is this thought really going to count!
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