And I didn't get where I am today in farming by going crazy on Valentine's Day. Launch yourself under a tractor as soon as Valentine's Day begins and don't come out again until February 15. Not only will you escape the Valentine's Day festivities, but you will also have spent the day in bed. A half dozen well-filled multicoloured balloons on Valentine's Day, can say more than a thousand words ever did. In spite of everything I said, perhaps Valentine's Day is not a day for counting the cost, only counting your blessings.

Source: Irish Examiner February 09, 2026 18:00 UTC