Fashion Board 4-6-04 to 5-7-04

[Did you just call me Coltrane?]

Originally posted by paigowprincess
Perhaps if Sequels dragged you to a yoga class and you spent some time practicing you would understand that the group energy in the room enhances your own energy, focus and experience. The breathing is audible and hopefully somewhat synchronzed (as it is supposed to be in a flow class, but not a hatha or iyengar), and the heat that rises in the room helps you to get deeper into your pose and challenge yourself more, both physically and mentally, to stay focused. This is not to be confused with looking around at other people.

Really, isnt taht waht namaste is all about?

Namaste, Meaty, and please stick to the step aerobics, staring is fine there.

And aporpos of an earlier thread, I meant to ask, when you and Sebby start Rush for your next class of pledges, will Slave make the cut or is he too fruity?

Oh, I forgot to reply to this.

You sure get bitter when other people have/had fun. Or maybe you just miss being young and irresponsible. Let me remind you: it's fucking great.

I'll be riding my next wave of hedonism, but I'll make sure to tell the Alpha Chis to circle the problem areas on your ass...

[taxwonk]

Almost two whole days spent WORKING!!!!!!

This can't happen again, folks. I got a condition, remember?

[Did you just call me Coltrane?]

Originally posted by ltl/fb
And they will be saying things like "That's crap!" and "That's bullshit!" not "That's stuff!"

Just an FYI, 'trane.

Got it.

I was hoping for rage, that's all.

And some tits.

[Mister_Ruysbroeck]

Does anyone have a beer?

Glad I don't work by the hour anymore.

Oh damn, I almost forgot. When I woke up this morning I had a discussion with my wife about how to handle this problem. Here's the skinny:

My wife is friends with this girl from highschool. She and her husband and child like to invite themselves to stay at our place when they come to town. Well, maybe that's a bit harsh. They do give us the chance to respond.

The last time they stayed with us, it was a complete nightmare. After that, my wife and I agreed we would never let them stay with us again.

Well, they've just called and asked to stay with us again. My wife is waffling on our promise to tell these people they can't stay with us. She doesn't want to hurt her friend's feelings and, after all, "it's just for one night."

So, my first question is how do I get my wife to stick to our agreement? And second, if she agrees that this couple should not stay, how do we tell them off without hurting their feelings (the quality of your answers to the second question may directly impact my ability to get my wife to agree on the first issue).

Thanks.

P.S. you guys owe me a couple responses now that I fixed your toy. get to it.

[taxwonk]

Originally posted by Mister_Ruysbroeck
Does anyone have a beer?

Glad I don't work by the hour anymore.

So, my first question is how do I get my wife to stick to our agreement? And second, if she agrees that this couple should not stay, how do we tell them off without hurting their feelings (the quality of your answers to the second question may directly impact my ability to get my wife to agree on the first issue).

Thanks.

P.S. you guys owe me a couple responses now that I fixed your toy. get to it.

This one is easy. Tell the wife that if she wimps out on you, you're spending the night out on the town drinking and whoring around.

Then tell the freeloaders -- uh, friends -- that you would love to accomodate them, but you have a pre-existing engagement that will have you out with friends/relatives/clients that night and you won't be home until very late.

And since when did McDonald's start paying its crew chiefs a salary?

[ABBAKiss]

Originally posted by Mister_Ruysbroeck
Does anyone have a beer?

Of course. It's in the fridge under my desk next to my sex slave.

To answer your question, though, your wife (or you) should just say "I'm sorry but we won't be able to have you over this time" and give no explanation. They are asking YOU for a favor and you should not have to explain yourself for why you aren't granting what they want. If they demand an explanation, burst into tears and say you are having deep personal issues and are afraid that you might attack them with a butcher knife in the middle of the night.

[Did you just call me Coltrane?]

Originally posted by Mister_Ruysbroeck
Does anyone have a beer?

Glad I don't work by the hour anymore.

Oh damn, I almost forgot. When I woke up this morning I had a discussion with my wife about how to handle this problem. Here's the skinny:

My wife is friends with this girl from highschool. She and her husband and child like to invite themselves to stay at our place when they come to town. Well, maybe that's a bit harsh. They do give us the chance to respond.

The last time they stayed with us, it was a complete nightmare. After that, my wife and I agreed we would never let them stay with us again.

Well, they've just called and asked to stay with us again. My wife is waffling on our promise to tell these people they can't stay with us. She doesn't want to hurt her friend's feelings and, after all, "it's just for one night."

So, my first question is how do I get my wife to stick to our agreement? And second, if she agrees that this couple should not stay, how do we tell them off without hurting their feelings (the quality of your answers to the second question may directly impact my ability to get my wife to agree on the first issue).

Thanks.

P.S. you guys owe me a couple responses now that I fixed your toy. get to it.

Will they be visiting your city if they can't stay at your place?

If so, will they step foot in your house?

If no, then tell them the guest bedroom(s) are currently being remodeled and are torn apart and unfit for guests.

[Not Me]

Originally posted by Mister_Ruysbroeck
how do I get my wife to stick to our agreement?

Threaten to withhold sex. It works great on my b/f.

Originally posted by Mister_Ruysbroeck
how do we tell them off without hurting their feelings

Two words - communicable disease. Just tell them that one of you or one of your kids or all of you are sick with a nasty gastrointestinal flu and the doctor has told you that it is contagious and to keep away from others until the vomitting and diarrhea stop.

Of course, that won't help you the next time they come to town, but it should work this time.

[notcasesensitive]

Originally posted by Mister_Ruysbroeck
Oh damn, I almost forgot. When I woke up this morning I had a discussion with my wife about how to handle this problem. Here's the skinny:

My wife is friends with this girl from highschool. She and her husband and child like to invite themselves to stay at our place when they come to town. Well, maybe that's a bit harsh. They do give us the chance to respond.

The last time they stayed with us, it was a complete nightmare. After that, my wife and I agreed we would never let them stay with us again.

Well, they've just called and asked to stay with us again. My wife is waffling on our promise to tell these people they can't stay with us. She doesn't want to hurt her friend's feelings and, after all, "it's just for one night."

So, my first question is how do I get my wife to stick to our agreement? And second, if she agrees that this couple should not stay, how do we tell them off without hurting their feelings (the quality of your answers to the second question may directly impact my ability to get my wife to agree on the first issue).

Is any member of the family allergic to animals? If so, run out and adopt an animal and then tell them with regret that they would probably be more comfortable in a hotel. ANd as an added bonus, you'll have a pet for the next 10-20 years. Oh, is that too much of a life change?

Ok, then tell them that as much as you are looking forward to their visit, that they might be more comfortable staying in a hotel this time because [___________]. Then make up some reason. Remodeling project, busy at work, termite problem, house not childproofed, etc. Then change the topic as quickly as you can to meeting up somewher (other than at your house) for dinner and drinks.

[ltl/fb]

Originally posted by taxwonk
This one is easy. Tell the wife that if she wimps out on you, you're spending the night out on the town drinking and whoring around.

Then tell the freeloaders -- uh, friends -- that you would love to accomodate them, but you have a pre-existing engagement that will have you out with friends/relatives/clients that night and you won't be home until very late.

And since when did McDonald's start paying its crew chiefs a salary?

I'm sure that MR's wife will love that answer, as it keeps her from even being able to see her friends while they are in town. She'll go for it.

Tell them it's not a good time (make up some reason -- you have had people over a lot lately, blah blah blah) but that you would love to take them out to dinner or whatever. Then they are happy they get a free dinner. Unless you really hate them.

I think coming at it from the standpoint of "how do we tell them off" instead of "what's a good excuse" might be impeding your creativity, though. It kind of limits your responses to things that are going to be too negative for your wife to go for.

[notcasesensitive]

Originally posted by ABBAKiss
Of course. It's in the fridge under my desk next to my sex slave.

To answer your question, though, your wife (or you) should just say "I'm sorry but we won't be able to have you over this time" and give no explanation. They are asking YOU for a favor and you should not have to explain yourself for why you aren't granting what they want. If they demand an explanation, burst into tears and say you are having deep personal issues and are afraid that you might attack them with a butcher knife in the middle of the night.

Wow. I'm glad that was just an excuse. I've been really worried about your mental health after you told me that the last time I visited.

[Mister_Ruysbroeck]

Originally posted by notcasesensitive
Ok, then tell them that as much as you are looking forward to their visit, that they might be more comfortable staying in a hotel this time because [___________]. Then make up some reason. Remodeling project, busy at work, termite problem, house not childproofed, etc. Then change the topic as quickly as you can to meeting up somewher (other than at your house) for dinner and drinks.

OK, this might work. We actually are in the middle of remodelling and I am going to be getting back from out of town that day (but much earlier).

They're not allergic to animals. They have a couple filthy beasts that live in their house. I don't even want to get into it.

The dinner idea is good, though. Very sneaky, sis.

[Replaced_Texan]

Originally posted by Mister_Ruysbroeck
So, my first question is how do I get my wife to stick to our agreement? And second, if she agrees that this couple should not stay, how do we tell them off without hurting their feelings (the quality of your answers to the second question may directly impact my ability to get my wife to agree on the first issue).

Thanks.

P.S. you guys owe me a couple responses now that I fixed your toy. get to it.

Excuses:
House is unfit for human habitation. House is being remodelled. You've got theater/opera/basketball/ice fishing/canasta tickets and you're not going to be home until late. Client meeting in the morning that you really have to prepare for, including tomorrow night. A website recently crashed and you spent the last 24 hours trying to fix it and now you have to catch up with the missed work/posting. Freak car fire burned all of your laundry, including extra sheets. Guest room already taken over by visiting mother-in-law/fraternity brother/roommate/squatter. You're not feeling well and can't receive guests. You've been planning for weeks to have some alone time together and tomorrow night is the only night that works in a three month period.

Tell her:
Just remind her in excruciating detail how bad it was the last time, and how the above listed excuse will be foolproof.

[ABBAKiss]

Originally posted by notcasesensitive
Wow. I'm glad that was just an excuse. I've been really worried about your mental health after you told me that the last time I visited.

I was just pissed because you turned down the threesome. I've cooled off now.

[ltl/fb]

Originally posted by ABBAKiss
I had a pissing threesome. I've cooled off now.

Cold piss. That is so hot.