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I Want One of These ...

Old 04-05-20, 07:00 PM
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I Want One of These ...

... but agreement from my spouse is unlikely.

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Old 04-05-20, 07:19 PM
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Better to get forgiveness than permission.
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Better to get forgiveness than permission.
That is generally ineffective in marriage

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Old 04-05-20, 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by DaveLeeNC
That is generally ineffective in marriage

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I guess it could become ineffective at any time but it’s been working great for 35 years now. Which almost certainly says more about my wife’s patience than anything else.
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Old 04-05-20, 11:48 PM
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I wonder how many times local kids have put dog poop in that mailbox.
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Old 04-06-20, 06:27 AM
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Do you have a source for these?
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Spousal support for our decisions is way overrated.
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I like it! Beats the big-mouth bass mailboxes hands down!
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Old 04-06-20, 09:19 AM
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Imagine the looks on people's faces when they drive by and see you with your arm in half way to your elbow...
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Old 04-06-20, 08:13 PM
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In Amish country, when your up to your elbow in a horses butt you are called a mechanic. What would you call that in this case? Smiles, MH
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Old 04-08-20, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Moe Zhoost
Do you have a source for these?
Fortunately (per my wife), the answer is no. dave
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Old 04-09-20, 06:47 AM
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^^^^^^^^^
Thanks, just as well that I dispense with the idea.
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Old 04-09-20, 12:08 PM
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Well I don't think you'd have to worry about people driving by your house if your directions include to just look for that!
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