Unwanted gifts - awkward arn't they ?

[Gritt23]

So I was honest and said that I thought it was a bit crap, but thanks anyway.

I can imagine it all decending into carnage at that point!


Sticky situation, no doubt about it. As nice as it sounds, you can't go down the Lush route or you'd end up getting more things like that. I can see her now, selecting a strange looking polo shirt enblazened with a Seagull and saying "Oooh, my David LOVES the football shirts I get him."

NAH, you have to ensure that it's a one-off, or ideally taken back. I'd try insisting that she takes it back to the shops and treats herself to something new instead!

"I really don't need anything else, and you are always saying you don't have enough clothes. You've been working so hard lately, why don't you take it back and treat yourself to a new top with the money."

Snorted.

 

[Billy the Fish]

Bend her over and administer a Dry speed-bumming

 

[Easy 10]

Some excellent suggestions all round.
I will be able to accurately gauge her current mood with me based on whatever is served up at dinner tonight.

Chicken breast with melted cheese and bacon on top, button mushrooms, new potatos and a glass of dry white wine -All is forgiven and forgotten. We can put the unpleasant England shirt epidode firmly behind us and move on with our lives. Good chance of getting my end away later.

Fish Fingers, chips and beans with an orange juice - She's ok, but still a little narky. I will have to tread carefully for the evening, but if I do the washing up and say her hair looks nice, we should be right as rain by bedtime. Maybe a sticky fumble/general pawing session later.

Microwaved pork balls with cold sweet n' sour sauce (cos she "forgot" to put it in, do it yer fuckin' self next time then), and a can of flat Dr Pepper that was opened yesterday - Well and truley hacked off. She's been brooding on it all day, has spoken to her mum and sisters about it, and as a result is now even MORE annoyed about my behaviour. Expect the cold snap to last until the weekend, should hopefully be thawed out by Sunday. NSP Wank Bank until further notice.

 

[Sid James]

What if there is no dinner ?

 

[Easy 10]

What if there is no dinner ?

She's LEFT me

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

Easy - that is bloomin funny. I either hope your missus does not read NSC or she has a good sense of humour.

I'd worry about the brothers-in-law spilling the beans abour NSC though.

 

[Les Biehn]

You could turn it into role play. Say you want to spank her bottom for buying you naughty things. Then lightly spank her til she erupts.

 

[Sid James]

She's LEFT me

My apologies for raising such an eventuality.

Here's to Chicken & Fine Wine.

 

[Kylies Stunt Arse]

What if she's gone out especially to Uncle Sams for you? What then eh?

 

[Lokki 7]

Walking to work this morning I saw a chap in front of me with the legend "official crew" and "7" emblazoned boldly across his back. Easy 10 is obviously not the only lucky fella out there with a thoughtful missus.

 

[Easy 10]

I saw another one this morning here in Haywards Heath. Circa 2006 presumably, so they clearly last quite well.

Mine was bundled up after the tournament that year with a load of old clothes and given to a charity shop. Hey, maybe that was MY one I just saw...

 

[Pavilionaire]

It's starting again! My wife just came back from Tescos with some sort of dark blue World Cup England-themed T-shirt that was only a "bargain" £4. What IS the psychology at play here?

It's actually counter-productive because the more World Cup paraphernalia she buys the more football I'll have to watch.

Again, I'm sticking with my clothing policy of official England merchandise to be worn in all matches involving England and their group rivals, Tescos tat to be worn "ironically" when watching Germany or Argentina.

 

[herbicide]

I think the nice bit about getting a present is that someone has actually thought about you, gone out to the shops or ordered something for you, has parted with their hard-earned cash and is looking forward to seeing you be pleased about it.

Otherwise you might as well order your own presents from a catalogue.

I'd give her a big kiss and say how great it was that she'd bought you a gift - without focussing too much on whether or not you liked the gift itself.

Yes. Stop being so selfish and think about someone else's feelings for a change. Otherwise, do her up the old "pineapple fritter" (no lube) whilst wearing a ski mask and repeating "Who's the daddy, who's the daddy, who's the daddy..."

 

[strings]

My other half came home yesterday with an 'England supporters handbook'. She got very offended when it went straight into the bookshelf (as opposed to my 'books to read' pile). At least is wasn't a rubbish t-shirt that I actually have to wear, but nevertheless why do they bring out so much World Cup related tat?

 

[Lord Bracknell]

Our 2008 holiday in Lisbon coincided with the Portugal v Denmark world cup qualifying match. With tickets at just €20, it seemed rude to miss it and it was, in fact, a very comical game, which Denmark won by coming back from 2-1 down with goals in the 89th and 90th minutes.

When we arrived at the stadium, we were handed out free T-shirts with the slogans PORTUGAL and Coca-Cola emblazoned on the back, together with the number 12.

This may be my garment of choice for the forthcoming tournament.

 

[Easy 10]

It's starting again! My wife just came back from Tescos with some sort of dark blue World Cup England-themed T-shirt that was only a "bargain" £4. What IS the psychology at play here?

It's actually counter-productive because the more World Cup paraphernalia she buys the more football I'll have to watch.

Again, I'm sticking with my clothing policy of official England merchandise to be worn in all matches involving England and their group rivals, Tescos tat to be worn "ironically" when watching Germany or Argentina.

I'm going to do a pre-emptive strike this year and mosey into town this weekend to see if I can pick up a casual England shirt of some description, but a half decent one at least. I don't want any old Primark tat, neither do I want a £60 rip-off Fred Perry jobbie either.

She's BOUND to get me something though, even if its a padded armchair tin-holder, or a flag for the car. Bless her.

 

[crodonilson]

Sounds like it's a good top to me Easy, you should be grateful it's more than I get from my better half.

If you don't want it feel free to send it to me by post to Lyme Regis, FAO: Crodonilson.

 

[¤DãŃn¥ §êãGüLL¤]

What he's not telling you is since the last tournament, his missus walked out and left him. For me.


Do you want her back yet?

 

[Easy 10]

Sounds like it's a good top to me Easy, you should be grateful it's more than I get from my better half.

If you don't want it feel free to send it to me by post to Lyme Regis, FAO: Crodonilson.

It went to a charity shop. You might see it in a jumble sale somewhere, or on a dummy in the window of Cancer Research. You're most welcome to it.

What he's not telling you is since the last tournament, his missus walked out and left him. For me.


Do you want her back yet?

After the tournament maybe.
Can you ask her where the Wii remote charger is ? I can't find it anywhere.

 

[Twinkle Toes]

Here's an idea for you Easy. Why not adopt a bit of cunning counter-psychology here by returning the 'compliment' i.e. Buy her something naff back? Then you can use her own response as a marker to how you can keep her sweet. Everyone's a winner innit (or not, as the case may be).