Valentine's Day Quickly Approaching

With Valentine's day just one day away, Sweethearts are down to the wire to find the perfect gift and stores in the business of love are blooming. <br><br>If you're wanting to call someone sweetheart

Sunday, February 13th 2000, 12:00 am

By: News On 6

With Valentine's day just one day away, Sweethearts are down to the wire to find the perfect gift and stores in the business of love are blooming.

If you're wanting to call someone sweetheart this Valentine's Day the clock is ticking and the cards are dwindling. Many of those hoping to strike a heart chord are getting down to business. And it's not just lovers exchanging Valentine's there are cards for just about everyone in your life.

"I think these ones from your dogs and cats are kind strange really," says Shelly Sadler.

They may be strange, but they're selling fast anyway. Shopping for Valentine's Day is confusing. There's no longer just boxed chocolates, there's candy necklaces and chocolate sweethearts. Sending Valentine cards can get even more confusing you can send Harley Davidson, wrestling and star wars and that's just the beginning.

"I don't know which one I want," says Shopper Alisha Hinton.

Businesses say Valentine's Day leaves them feeling pretty loved, too. For flower shops it's the busiest day of the year.

"It's just wild and crazy," says Gaylyn Wattman, store mgr. "This is what we call the war room. This is where we map out our deliveries across the city."

Valentine's Day may actually fall on Monday, but this year the last-minute rush started a little earlier.

"Actually Friday was as busy as a regular V-Day would be," says Wattman. "A lot of people like to celebrate the whole weekend."

If you've waited though some flowers and candy are still in supply, but you better hurry so your sweetheart isn't left empty handed leaving you broken-hearted. Florists say roses are not as popular as they used to be mixed flower bouquets are all the rage.