Love is in the air Island merchants offer help with Valentine's Day shopping
It’s coming. Valentine’s Day, when every man’s love for his partner is measured in dollars and cents, is right around the corner of the calendar. If that sounds less than romantic, consider – a guy who receives a gift, beautifully wrapped, plus a beautifully expressed holiday greeting card, and has nothing to offer in return, is in trouble, even if that trouble doesn’t manifest itself right away.
As Dave Barry put it, “you can’t just open your wallet and say, “Here’s, let’s see … $17!” Planning is called for.
While the trip to Maui or a Lexus, if you missed out on the “December to remember” promotion, is a nearly surefire winner, island merchants are standing by, ready to help the clueless (male) sex stay out of hot water, unless it’s in a hot tub for two.
The classic Valentine’s Day gift is flowers, and the bouquet of a dozen red roses is still number one, said Ray George, owner of China Rose Florist on Bald Eagle Drive.
