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Title: What did you girlfriend or wife ask for for Christmas?
Post by: Ripsnort on December 18, 2005, 08:40:46 AM
Or in Dowdings case, S.O. ;)

Mine asked for a new fishing pole. Did I tell you how much I love shopping for my wife? :D
Title: What did you girlfriend or wife ask for for Christmas?
Post by: RTR on December 18, 2005, 09:30:19 AM
Mine asked for something "sparkly".

I'm torn between hair glitter, or a new tooth.

RTR
Title: What did you girlfriend or wife ask for for Christmas?
Post by: Sandman on December 18, 2005, 10:44:41 AM
My wife wanted a new floor... I'm too damned tired to shop.

(http://dotdoubledot.com/img/photos/floor/1.JPG)

(http://dotdoubledot.com/img/photos/floor/2.JPG)
Title: What did you girlfriend or wife ask for for Christmas?
Post by: NUKE on December 18, 2005, 10:45:39 AM
Nice!
Title: What did you girlfriend or wife ask for for Christmas?
Post by: Bodhi on December 18, 2005, 11:10:43 AM
Nice job Sandy, now what the hell is that white demon on the floor doing it's damdest to scratch it up?  :D
Title: What did you girlfriend or wife ask for for Christmas?
Post by: Sandman on December 18, 2005, 11:14:20 AM
The white demon is called Petey. He is a jack russell terrier. He's quick to anger, but slow to fight, cranky but emotionally needy, energetic but overweight.

All in all... that little mound of fur that my wife loves ever so much is just a pain in the ass.

Still... he's probably the better of our two jacks. The second one is a hard headed, incorrigible little ****.
Title: What did you girlfriend or wife ask for for Christmas?
Post by: SOB on December 18, 2005, 11:15:24 AM
A glove to keep her warm when she's not in my pocket.  ;)
Title: What did you girlfriend or wife ask for for Christmas?
Post by: Bodhi on December 18, 2005, 11:25:34 AM
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Originally posted by Sandman
The white demon is called Petey. He is a jack russell terrier. He's quick to anger, but slow to fight, cranky but emotionally needy, energetic but overweight.

All in all... that little mound of fur that my wife loves ever so much is just a pain in the ass.

Still... he's probably the better of our two jacks. The second one is a hard headed, incorrigible little ****.


I figured it was a jack... they are amazing little critters.  I used to have a rat terrier.  Best dog's ever imho.  Same way though as a jack, short temper, will fight in at the drop of a hat, not as cranky but hardcore emotionally needy, energetic like a reeses monkey on crack and definitely not overweight.  Loved her very much.  Ex girlfriend took her too watch her while I was unable to have her for 6 months.  Refused to give her back... atleast I know she has a great home and someone else who truly loves her.
Title: What did you girlfriend or wife ask for for Christmas?
Post by: Meatwad on December 18, 2005, 11:28:14 AM
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Originally posted by Sandman
He's quick to anger, but slow to fight, cranky but emotionally needy, energetic but overweight.
 


You just described half the MA
Title: What did you girlfriend or wife ask for for Christmas?
Post by: Sandman on December 18, 2005, 11:36:39 AM
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Originally posted by Bodhi
I figured it was a jack... they are amazing little critters.  I used to have a rat terrier.  Best dog's ever imho.  Same way though as a jack, short temper, will fight in at the drop of a hat, not as cranky but hardcore emotionally needy, energetic like a reeses monkey on crack and definitely not overweight.  Loved her very much.  Ex girlfriend took her too watch her while I was unable to have her for 6 months.  Refused to give her back... atleast I know she has a great home and someone else who truly loves her.


Well... Petey's problem is that he has short legs, and when he tries to run too much he starts coughing. Even when he was a pup, he'd hack like an old man with the flu.
Title: What did you girlfriend or wife ask for for Christmas?
Post by: Sandman on December 18, 2005, 11:37:10 AM
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Originally posted by Meatwad
You just described half the MA


We could create the "Jack Russell Terrier Squadron". Maybe everyone would join. ;)
Title: What did you girlfriend or wife ask for for Christmas?
Post by: icemaw on December 18, 2005, 12:13:58 PM
You should see my jack. I have a jack pointer mix. Can you imagine a 45lb jack with all the energy of a regular jack.
Title: What did you girlfriend or wife ask for for Christmas?
Post by: Dago on December 18, 2005, 04:04:36 PM
My wife asked for a $1600 pair of earrings, I am still mulling that idea over.
Title: What did you girlfriend or wife ask for for Christmas?
Post by: J_A_B on December 18, 2005, 04:21:15 PM
The wifey asked for $500 so she could go shopping at Victoria's Secret.



J_A_B
Title: What did you girlfriend or wife ask for for Christmas?
Post by: Curval on December 18, 2005, 07:31:57 PM
Swoop saw what I bought my wife last night when we hooked up in London on way through on my return from Mumbai.  It wasn't something she asked for...but something I knew she wanted and well deserved, putting up with me for 6 years for example.  ;)

She knows about it and has promised me many things if she can see it tonight as I just got home a couple of hours ago.  I'm gonna cave in about an hour...she's eating dinner right now and then plans to have a long bubble bath and put on something "comfortable".  

Ahhhhh...life is good.:aok
Title: What did you girlfriend or wife ask for for Christmas?
Post by: Wolfala on December 18, 2005, 08:56:59 PM
My wife got me.

Merry Xmas.

And yay, I turn 25 in 4 hours.
Title: What did you girlfriend or wife ask for for Christmas?
Post by: mechanic on December 18, 2005, 09:06:04 PM
she asked fer no more black eyes an shes more van appy wiv dat!
Title: What did you girlfriend or wife ask for for Christmas?
Post by: RTSigma on December 18, 2005, 09:09:59 PM
A camera and respect.


Guess what she got.
Title: What did you girlfriend or wife ask for for Christmas?
Post by: RightF00T on December 18, 2005, 09:57:14 PM
:low blow

Curval you got plastic surgery?;)
Title: What did you girlfriend or wife ask for for Christmas?
Post by: Seraphim on December 19, 2005, 01:31:52 AM
My girl didnt ask for anything.
Unfortunately, that gives me more guilt to not get her anything.
So I bought her one of those new eco drive watches (gasp)
Title: What did you girlfriend or wife ask for for Christmas?
Post by: MrRiplEy[H] on December 19, 2005, 01:56:30 AM
We just realised with my wife yesterday that we've been so busy that we haven't laid one thought on Xmas shopping yet. So we haven't shopped for anyone else let alone figure out what to get to eachothers.

We just got back from a Xmas cruise. Was dumb not to buy something from the tax free for her. Oh well.. :mad:

http://nordicxmas.coca-cola.com/
Title: What did you girlfriend or wife ask for for Christmas?
Post by: bj229r on December 19, 2005, 06:12:17 AM
My wifey wants a nail gun and a new gas-powered soldering iron....(mebbe I'll toss in a new vacuum cleaner too :lol) ...actually, her new Dell laptop is supposed to arrive friday (do they make a gun that does framing-size nails AND lil teeny ones?)
Title: What did you girlfriend or wife ask for for Christmas?
Post by: Ripsnort on December 19, 2005, 07:40:04 AM
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Originally posted by Sandman
My wife wanted a new floor... I'm too damned tired to shop.

 


Nice! Our main floor downstairs is wood too, except for the Family room, which is burbur carpet (good thing too with our little ones). Now that the kids are older, my wife wants wood for that room too. Will you come up and do my family room? :)
Title: What did you girlfriend or wife ask for for Christmas?
Post by: Ripsnort on December 19, 2005, 07:40:38 AM
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Originally posted by RTSigma
A camera and respect.


Guess what she got.
:rofl
Why not use the camera to take a pic of what you respect most about her? :p
Title: What did you girlfriend or wife ask for for Christmas?
Post by: Dowding on December 19, 2005, 07:56:45 AM
Ripsnort, your continuing obsession is a little worrying.
Title: What did you girlfriend or wife ask for for Christmas?
Post by: midnight Target on December 19, 2005, 09:29:19 AM
WTH...

I bought her a ring and married her.

2 weeks ago.
Title: What did you girlfriend or wife ask for for Christmas?
Post by: Wolfala on December 19, 2005, 09:43:09 AM
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Originally posted by midnight Target
WTH...

I bought her a ring and married her.

2 weeks ago.


Hey man

Nice shot!
Title: What did you girlfriend or wife ask for for Christmas?
Post by: Curval on December 19, 2005, 10:54:10 AM
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Originally posted by RightF00T
:low blow

Curval you got plastic surgery?;)


LOL...

Indian prosthetic surgery?  

I mentioned Swoop saw what I got her...I like Swoop...but not THAT much.

No, it involved some rather expensive Jewelry.

:aok
Title: What did you girlfriend or wife ask for for Christmas?
Post by: Ripsnort on December 19, 2005, 11:04:36 AM
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Originally posted by Sandman
My wife wanted a new floor... I'm too damned tired to shop.


Here is a pic of the wood floor into the kitchen:
http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL767/2726312/8668097/122287250.jpg

This is what the wife wants replaced with the same wood in the previous pic:
http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL767/2726312/8668097/122287251.jpg
Sandy, I've not done this before, did you do it yourself or hire someone?  Pretty easy project?
Title: What did you girlfriend or wife ask for for Christmas?
Post by: Sandman on December 19, 2005, 11:16:34 AM
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Originally posted by Ripsnort
Here is a pic of the wood floor into the kitchen:
http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL767/2726312/8668097/122287250.jpg

This is what the wife wants replaced with the same wood in the previous pic:
http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL767/2726312/8668097/122287251.jpg
Sandy, I've not done this before, did you do it yourself or hire someone?  Pretty easy project?


Looks nice, Rip.

Our floor is a 30 year laminate. It's made by Dupont. I have a friend of mine that does flooring for a living. He came over and helped us with it. It went fairly easy because he had all the knowledge and the right tools for the job. There's this little thing called an undercut saw. I couldn't see ever spending $400 on one, but the results are great if you use it.
Title: What did you girlfriend or wife ask for for Christmas?
Post by: BigGun on December 19, 2005, 11:20:29 AM
I recently put down a engineered hardwood floor over concrete. Put down over 1000 sq ft. Wasn't very difficult, but was a fair amount of work. Will put up picture if I get a chance. Hey, maybe I can count that as xmas present to the wife!!!
Title: What did you girlfriend or wife ask for for Christmas?
Post by: Ripsnort on December 19, 2005, 11:22:03 AM
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Originally posted by Sandman
Looks nice, Rip.

Our floor is a 30 year laminate. It's made by Dupont. I have a friend of mine that does flooring for a living. He came over and helped us with it. It went fairly easy because he had all the knowledge and the right tools for the job. There's this little thing called an undercut saw. I couldn't see ever spending $400 on one, but the results are great if you use it.
Thanks for the info, sandy. Replacing this carpet on our "Wants" list for 2006. The kids are old enough now and not burping up food on the floor. ;)  This Family room is our next "Project"..new floor, new couch, new Plasma, etc.  Everything will be "in leather" as the wife has expensive interior decorating tastes. :mad: Doing upgrades to one room at a time...
Title: What did you girlfriend or wife ask for for Christmas?
Post by: Ripsnort on December 19, 2005, 11:22:40 AM
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Originally posted by BigGun
I recently put down a engineered hardwood floor over concrete. Put down over 1000 sq ft. Wasn't very difficult, but was a fair amount of work. Will put up picture if I get a chance. Hey, maybe I can count that as xmas present to the wife!!!
:aok
Title: What did you girlfriend or wife ask for for Christmas?
Post by: Mustaine on December 19, 2005, 11:31:07 AM
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Originally posted by bj229r
(do they make a gun that does framing-size nails AND lil teeny ones?)
nope

if you are looking at a new nail gun i highly recommend a Paslode (http://www.paslode.com/) the gas cartridges are about $9 and do over 1000 nails.

they ******* rock!
Title: Re: What did you girlfriend or wife ask for for Christmas?
Post by: Mighty1 on December 19, 2005, 02:14:38 PM
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Originally posted by Ripsnort
Or in Dowdings case, S.O. ;)

Mine asked for a new fishing pole. Did I tell you how much I love shopping for my wife? :D


Well she asked you for a new fishing pole but she asked me to use my old pole!:p
Title: Re: Re: What did you girlfriend or wife ask for for Christmas?
Post by: Ripsnort on December 19, 2005, 02:51:05 PM
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Originally posted by Mighty1
Well she asked you for a new fishing pole but she asked me to use my old pole!:p

:O  So when are the checks coming in the mail for these kids? Dead beat Dad! :mad:
Title: What did you girlfriend or wife ask for for Christmas?
Post by: Skuzzy on December 19, 2005, 04:32:30 PM
With a wife who is a licensed interior designer, gues what she wants?

Sigh, we have been completely rebuilding the interior of our house for the last 6 months, or so.  I say 'rebuilding' instead or 'remodeling' as we are tearing out walls and the fireplace, moving some other walls, putting in a couple of new walls, staining the concrete floor, removing all wallpaper, texturing, painting, new wall/floor moldings, new draperies, new roof,.....


She wants money for the house fund.

You know how much fun it is to move a load bearing wall? OY!
Title: What did you girlfriend or wife ask for for Christmas?
Post by: Nilsen on December 19, 2005, 04:41:21 PM
She wants us to FINALLY get the new car we have been talking about since this summer..

oh.. and she wants a new watch.. and that wish will be granted. (shhhhh)