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rgj

Okay. Has anyone taken a look at that amazing, and I mean AMAZING statue of Elektra by sideshowtoys.com? Okay. I just (pre) ordered the red statue. *Gulp.* $300 American. *Gulp.* Now, ordinarily, that would be no problem. But, uh, if you guys recall, I'm getting married in a couple of weeks. $300 bucks. *Gulp!* And, yep, I ordered it without, um, you know, "consulting." Now, my fiancee does know I collect statues. She couldn't believe I paid what I did ($300 plus) for the Attakus DD (Born Agian) statue. Not that she didn't think it was worth the money (in other words, she thought the quality was good), just that she thought it was alot for a statue. Although, I must say she did say it was a great looking statue.

Anyway. To all the married guys out there that collect expenisve stuff like statues. How the heck do I explain the statue when it comes in the mail??

rgj

p.s. Dear God. Have you guys seen this statue? Maybe I should get the white one too Razz

Darediva · Posted: Thu May 12, 2005 1:32 am Post subject:

Here you go...blame it on us.

"Honey, look what the fine people on mwof.com sent us for a wedding present!"
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Justin K

Do you really need two (insert body part here)? I don't know... I am surprised you had $300 to spare. Having just experienced the financial strains of a wedding, I am now wiping away tears with the insides of my empty pockets. Next time try to consult... at least until statues are considered an impulse buy. All the best.

Justin

train

james castle · Posted: Thu May 12, 2005 4:04 pm Post subject:

Lie. Like crazy.

"What's this? How much did this cost?"

"It was free."

Lying. What would we do without you?
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So why can't you see the funny side?
Why aren't you laughing?

rgj · Posted: Thu May 12, 2005 4:44 pm Post subject:

I hear what you're saying Justin. I guess I kind of saw this as my last purchase with freedom. Still, when the it arrives (perhaps sometime in October or something) I will definitly have to explain. And, you aren't kidding, weddings are $$expensive$$. And, I must say (in regards to train's comments) she is very understanding. I'm actually very much like train describes himself. Not having any major "vices" does help in cutting you some slack (this helps during football season too). And, while I do enjoy the extravaggant purchase now and then, she knows I'm very responsible about it. If I don't have it, I don't spend it. That helps too. As for james's response. Lie. That's crazy enough to work! Oh, the simplisity, itself. (to borrow from Alice's suggestion) "You see, honey, there was this "May Madness" tournament on the "Daredevil website" (that's what she call it, isn't that cute?), and, well, I wiped the floor with those guys/gals. They sent me this statue as a first prize. Razz

crafty, rgj

EightiesCartoon · Posted: Fri May 13, 2005 2:16 am Post subject:

Believe this or not, but I actually DID receive a free copy of The Punisher in the mail from Amazon (I think someone screwed up somewhere)
Ofcourse my bride was convinced I bought it from Amazon while I stood there with genuine confusion over the package
So we watch it and she's convinced I didn't pay money for this clunker (the credit card statement also proved I didn't pay for it, so that was probably the decider)
Thank God I never paid for this (God did we lay crap on it when we watched it)
So, I suppose you could do the Castle Move (TM) and lie (using my experience as an example) or you could simply fess up
Hey, like you say dude, you don't drink or smoke or do drugs, this is what you love so I'm sure she'll support you 100%
Otherwise, cancel that tux
(Kidding!)
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rgj · Posted: Sun May 15, 2005 1:18 pm Post subject:

Just an update. Problem solved.

Yesterday, I asked my fiancee what she thought if I were to order the statue. She said, "Fine. As long as we can afford it." Sweet. "We can! I'll order it today, sweetie!"

rgj Cool

EightiesCartoon · Posted: Sun May 15, 2005 6:37 pm Post subject:

Smooth

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The Privateer · Posted: Sun May 22, 2005 1:43 pm Post subject:

MercifulAvatar · Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2006 5:37 pm Post subject:

By buying it before the wedding she can't take half of it after kicking yer ass to the curb. This is your starter marriage, right?

Darediva · Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2006 10:30 pm Post subject:

rgj · Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2006 10:42 pm Post subject:

Hey, guys, don't worry about me. I have everything under control!

rgj

interesting, I will now press the "submit" button to post this

MercifulAvatar · Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2006 11:17 pm Post subject:

Darediva · Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 12:52 pm Post subject:

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