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(Message started by: George_J on Jul 2^nd, 2007, 7:45pm)

Title: Intentions
Post by George_J on Jul 2^nd, 2007, 7:45pm

My daughter, Ellen, and I had some free time today, so we went to lunch together. Nice experience--El's an interesting conversationalist with an unusual slant on most things, and I thoroughly enjoy her company.

Afterward, she asked if we could stop at the fabric store, and a bead-making shop.

I asked, mildly, if we were "shopping" or "getting". This elicited some hostility.

I've noticed that other females with whom I'm acquainted also get prickly when this question is asked. Is it just me?

Best,

George

Title: Re: Intentions
Post by Grandma_Sweet_Boy on Jul 2^nd, 2007, 7:49pm

on 07/02/07 at 19:45:42, George_J wrote:

I asked, mildly, if we were "shopping" or "getting". This elicited some hostility.

Men! Bless their hearts. There are times when they simply don't "get it". At times, shopping and getting are one and the same. Then there are the other times!!!!! You're expected to know the difference without ever asking! I have no idea what your problem is ;;D

Carol

Title: Re: Intentions
Post by alienspacebabe on Jul 2^nd, 2007, 8:18pm

on 07/02/07 at 19:45:42, George_J wrote:

I asked, mildly, if we were "shopping" or "getting". This elicited some hostility.

Yup. Ya don't get it.

The implication of that question: "make it quick" Doesn't matter whether or not that's what you mean - that's what's heard.

Title: Re: Intentions
Post by Kevin_M on Jul 2^nd, 2007, 8:19pm

Out of this one. I'm stumped.

Usually, coming from women, just the bold words apply when I get stuck.

Quote:

Afterward, she asked if we could stop at the fabric store, and a bead-making shop.

Title: Re: Intentions
Post by Redd on Jul 2^nd, 2007, 8:21pm

on 07/02/07 at 20:18:00, alienspacebabe wrote:

Yup. Ya don't get it.

The implication of that question: "make it quick" Doesn't matter whether or not that's what you mean - that's what's heard.

Yup.....

Title: Re: Intentions
Post by GrandPotentate on Jul 2^nd, 2007, 8:36pm

Why doesn't Home Depot have some greeting cards at their checkout line? Not a big selection, just a box with one style of birthday cards, a box of anniversary cards, and a box of mother's day cards. The only other thing to do is come out with a new version every year, so she doesn't catch on. Think of the time it would save all us men! They could easily sell these a few bucks apiece, just by letting us not shop and decide.

Title: Re: Intentions
Post by Rosybabe on Jul 2^nd, 2007, 8:59pm

on 07/02/07 at 20:19:36, Kevin_M wrote:

Out of this one. I'm stumped.

Usually, coming from women, just the bold words apply when I get stuck.

That is right! just do what She says and stop making non important questions or comments, She needs to go there and that is it!

Title: Re: Intentions
Post by Barry_T_Coles on Jul 2^nd, 2007, 8:59pm

George
One thing I learned long ago:
Hear, Store in undamaged part of brain but never ever ask.
Blissful ignorance should be the only thing us simple men should be endowed with.

Cheers
Barry

Title: Re: Intentions
Post by thebbz on Jul 2^nd, 2007, 9:29pm

The correct answer to the question is: Yes dear.
all the best George
jb
Here is a few more answers for you: Yes dear. I'll be right along dear, and last but not least, for you? Yes dear.
Your life should be much better now. Did you get some cool beads?

Title: Re: Intentions
Post by sandie99 on Jul 3^rd, 2007, 2:47am

Oh, I can happily wander around a shop, have a great time and not buy a single thing. It is nearly impossible to know in advance if that "something" you're looking for will be found.

But I must admit that T is pretty good at letting me do my thing - probably, because when HE is looking at things at his fave kind of shops, it takes a lot longer... ;)

Sanna

Title: Re: Intentions
Post by LeLimey on Jul 3^rd, 2007, 6:40am

on 07/03/07 at 02:47:44, sandie99 wrote:

....probably, because when HE is looking at things at his fave kind of shops, it takes a lot longer... ;)

Sanna

I can vouch for that - AND he spends more!!! ;;D

George - your job is to pay up not to question ::)

Men huh! Think we'll EVER train 'em right girls?! ;)
On that note, I hate shopping. It's torture to go with some of my friends as they will tramp round 20 shops and then buy what they saw in the first one. I meanwhil, get blisters and throughly pissed off!!

Title: Re: Intentions
Post by BarbaraD on Jul 3^rd, 2007, 7:03am

on 07/02/07 at 21:29:07, thebbz wrote:

Good advice.

Hugs BD

Title: Re: Intentions
Post by stevegeebe on Jul 3^rd, 2007, 7:16am

Hey Dad.

Yes El?

When we finish lunch, can we stop at the auto dealership?

Steve G

Title: Re: Intentions
Post by Ghost on Jul 3^rd, 2007, 11:45am

CHenz just dont get it ..... we need words not telepathy ... we dont take hints even ovbous ones. we really dont guess very good either. If the want to buy the say buy if they want to shop say shop its really that easy. ;;D ;;D ;;D ;;D ;;D ;;D ;;D ;;D [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] 8)
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