I've done a horrible beautiful wonderful thing

[JJMP50]

Flowers Might Work

Well, I think you have to come clean, but do it with emotion. Be real "guilty" and have a sit down. Get a dozen roses and every "chic flick" on the Blockbuster wall. Keep in mind, you have to watch them with her!

 

[Takeereasy]

Yeah bird, you're right. I did have to come clean. I can't take being dishonest, guilt eats me alive. Stupid Catholic upbringing. Thank God my girlfriend hates most chick flicks. Oh yeah, and she is the only girl I've ever dated that doesn't like flowers. Chocolate used to do the trick but now she accuses me of trying to make her fat if I buy her anything like that. With her the best thing is a gift certificate to the mall or one of the many outlet stores we have within driving distance. I used to think gift certificates were impersonal but they are her thing. She knows not to get them for me as gifts because I think that if you care about people you take the time to shop for them.

I'm out of the doghouse for now and I hope to stay that way for most of the rest of the week.

 

[zumbo]

Yeah bird, you're right. I did have to come clean. I can't take being dishonest, guilt eats me alive. Stupid Catholic upbringing. Thank God my girlfriend hates most chick flicks. Oh yeah, and she is the only girl I've ever dated that doesn't like flowers. Chocolate used to do the trick but now she accuses me of trying to make her fat if I buy her anything like that. With her the best thing is a gift certificate to the mall or one of the many outlet stores we have within driving distance. I used to think gift certificates were impersonal but they are her thing. She knows not to get them for me as gifts because I think that if you care about people you take the time to shop for them.

I'm out of the doghouse for now and I hope to stay that way for most of the rest of the week.

Very, Very good.

But, one point. Most of the time, no means yes.
Women LOVE flowers.
Women LOVE babies.
So, you lied to her, and she lied to you.
Trust me, flowers are a womans best friend.

 

[Takeereasy]

Usually I'd agree, but she really does dislike flowers. I give them on occasion still, just to show I care and whatnot and because that is what guys do, but the reception is always lackluster. When we first started dating she actually sat me down and told me not to bother getting her flowers anymore, that she really didn't care for them. The only ones she kind of likes are yellow roses or sometimes lillies. There is absolutely no way she's getting a baby, come on it's only a receiver, not a Porsche!

 

[zumbo]

You could always get her a silver bullet.

 

[Takeereasy]

You could always get her a silver bullet.

I hope you mean a Coors. LOL

 

[zumbo]

I hope you mean a Coors. LOL

Nope.
Must think outside the box.

 

[Takeereasy]

Is that the silver bullet that there's such a "buzz" about?

 

[zumbo]

Yep. That's the one. Makes life a whole lot easier. And pleasant.

 

[jaxvon]

Seeing how this is an Audio Forum, I think the term "Steely Dan" would've been much more appropriate. That reminds me, I haven't listened to any Steely Dan today! Gotta fix that right now...

 

[Tom Andry]

That reminds me, I haven't listened to any Steely Dan today! Gotta fix that right now...

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Feel better?

 

[Johnny Canuck]

Does your girlfriend even know what equipment you have and would she notice if you switched them? Mine wouldn't have a clue. She just pushes "watch TV" on the Harmony remote.

 

[Nomo]

I have pulled a fast one on the girlfriend and the conscience is threatening to act up and get me to confess. I just bought a Marantz receiver to replace the one in my equipment rack. The one my girlfriend bought for me less than a year and a half ago. The one that was my favourite gift of all time (not for the quality but for the effort and extra money she put into buying it for me). Gosh she's a great chick. Here's the kicker, I don't have the guts to tell her that this receiver will be replacing the one she bought me. I know it's silly, she's literally 5'1" and about 70lbs lighter than me, but she scares the hell out of me (is that normal?). Oh, not in a she can beat me up in a one on one fight kind of way, more in a, oh I see, you replaced what I worked so hard to get you without a second though to my feelings now I'm going to cry kind of way. I guess I just don't want to dissapoint her. This is what I told her. I said that the new unit is a processor only (a 37lb processor) and still needs the Sony receiver to work. To pull off this elaborate scam, er.. I mean sleight of hand, I am going to run my receiver into the outlets on back of the sony, thereby requiring that the Sony be turned on to allow the Marantz to be powered up. Is this the perfect solution? I think so. I just hope that I can program the power button of the Sony into the Marantz remote.

Tell her it was peer pressure. Tell her everyone here was calling you a wussy because of your Sony. Blame us. She doesn't know where we live.
Seriously, You got some 'splainin' to do. I replaced my Sony reciever, a gift from my girlfriend, just last year. My Sony died so it isn't a fair comparision to your situation but she was a bit hurt by it regardless of the reason.
I don't recommend lying to her. Eventually that will come back and bite you.
Best of luck.

 

[Takeereasy]

Johnny, she knows because she bought it for me. She paid over $600 for it with the extended warranty. (was only $35 for 5 extra years) The receiver was the best one they had before the ES series started. It was between the 975 (now 997) and ES1000. This was her only mistake. She thought it would be great because I was looking at Sony TVs at the time and I said that they were the best. Also my cousin uses Sony video cameras for his second job (jumping out of airplanes and filming first timers or groups as they plummet towards the earth) and he swears by them. Also I have a sony discman, had a Sony CD player, walkman, etc.. She really tried hard to surprise me and she did, She broke our $500 budget for christmas rule with one gift among many and was really happy to do so. I broke it too, but I lied (oops I did it again) and said that I had gotten deals on her jewelery and clothes. She tries to support my hobby but she isn't into it at all. Sometimes she even watches TV with the receiver off! She did however buy me my first PSB speaker after watching me listen to them at a local shop.

Oh if I thought I could get away with the peer pressure thing I would . This would just lead to the whole jumping off the bridge if everyone else is doing it speach.

One final note to close out this thread (I hope, and as long as I stay out of trouble). I plan on keeping the Sony and buying a cheap, probably used, processor for real this time and seeing what it can do with that. While I am not a big fan of this thing for surround sound I would be lying if I said that it wasn't impressive in 2 channel direct so I assume that there is some power in there somewhere. I'm going to have a spare room come this summer and I'd love to play around with a different setup.

 

[Johnny Canuck]

I hooked up an old JVC receiver to my computer...I use that with bookshelfs instead of computer speakers and have a spare TV going through it. Your plan on a second system is the best one. that way you are still using the SONY and the new receiver. good luck with it.

BTW...my girlfriend buys me equipment but STILL wouldn't know if I traded it. She is severely tecnologically challenged.

 

[Takeereasy]

Lol, my girlfriend wouldn't know either if I hadn't talked her into learning the remote. She's actually pretty proficient with modern technology, often times to my chagrin.

 

[Dumar]

With her the best thing is a gift certificate to the mall or one of the many outlet stores we have within driving distance. I used to think gift certificates were impersonal but they are her thing. She knows not to get them for me as gifts because I think that if you care about people you take the time to shop for them.

It seems to me you have the solution right here: To guard against this kind of thing happening again, make an agreement that all things destined for the man cave are to be purchased by the man. If she wishes to contribute, have her either consult with you first, or surprise you with a nice big fat gift certificate. Remember ... it's your cave.

One thing I can tell you is, this too shall pass ... eventually.

You mentioned a few posts ago about how men's rings have barbs in them. Well, somehow the barbs in mine weren't long enough and I lost the ring at a football game. Don't ask me how. Anyway, it only took about 15 years for her to get over it. Unless she really hasn't gotten over it yet and is planning something.

Don't worry ... you'll be fine.

Oh ya ... by the way ... how do you like the new Marantz?

 

[Takeereasy]

I find out in about a week. I got it through UBID for $451 US. Since they don't ship directly to Canada I had it shipped to my Uncle in California. He's supposed to get on Monday, then he's going to ship it to me the same day. I'm as giddy as a school girl. Oh, we have reached an understanding about the man cave and its contents. I'm to buy everything for it myself from now on. I think when she said that she was expecting me to be upset, not breath a sigh of relief.

 

[annunaki]

Man Cave... ...I love it!

 

[Dumar]

I find out in about a week. I got it through UBID for $451 US. Since they don't ship directly to Canada I had it shipped to my Uncle in California. He's supposed to get on Monday, then he's going to ship it to me the same day. I'm as giddy as a school girl.

Pray tell: Is there any advantage to obtaining items from the US this way? My wife's sister lives just down the road in Washington and I was wondering if I could get her to ship some gear.

Oh, we have reached an understanding about the man cave and its contents. I'm to buy everything for it myself from now on. I think when she said that she was expecting me to be upset, not breath a sigh of relief.

Excellent news, Takeereasy. Good on ya.