P4GTR Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 What we do for our reps. Or shall I say what our significant others put up with. My birthday was Oct 2. During that time we were away on a cruise to celebrate our engagement. In the previous few days, I had received some gifts (cash/checks) in cards from a few family members. Day two of the cruise (my bday), during conversation I casually mention (with no agenda) I wasn't planning on spending much money in Mexico, or in the casino, and I brought a fifth of rum with me so I didn't spend too much on overpriced drinks. I was simply there to spend time with her and take in the trip. Michelle says, "why don't you just order that watch you've been looking at. I'll pay the difference if you don't have enough as part of your birthday present". This woman is great. Not only did I come out of the shower to find our cabin completely decorated for my birthday (and later, she got decorated for my birthday) but now she remembered, and suggested I buy that watch she see's me looking at. Now there's a small hitch. We are in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico, and I've just been green lighted on a Skyland V3 that I've had my eye on for a few months. What do you do? Wanting to get the jump on EMS, as cool as I can I say, "lets go down to the internet cafe on the ship so we can check email and I can order the watch." Michelle, the smart woman that she is, recites the activation cost for internet connection, plus the fee per minute which was outrageous. She trys rationalizing with me that I should wait until we get home. $15 for 5 minutes of internet is absurd. There's no rationalization when theres visions of V3's dancing in my head. I mean, I'd read toads guide to free Skyland V3 about 400 times in the past two weeks, you'd think it was a NY Times bestseller. $15 was trivial to get a 4 day jump on shipping while at sea. Don't you agree? "Oh honey, it's stupid but we're on vacation, its my birthday, and it will make me so happy." She smiles and heads down with me. I bang around for 10 minutes with internet timeouts as I bounce from satellite to satellite, probably using NORAD satelites in the middle of nowhere to navigate to Josh's site. Slowly but surely, the deed is done. Fast forward a few days to today. This morning, I track my little bundle of joy and its arrived in Tampa. In my educated guess, Monday I anticipate will be the delivery. But there's a problem. Monday, Michelle and I are off. We are going to look at this nice hotel to see if we would like to book it to get married in. Also, we are shopping to ultimately buy a new bedroom set. All this before traveling an hour to my fathers house for dinner. But my watch is being delivered. Watch? Marital venue/king size bed? Watch? Marital venue/king size bed? The mailman comes around 1pm, if I'm lucky. She'll be ready to leave by noon. What do you do. WHAT DO YOU DO. I send her a txt, "honey, Monday no rush. Let me wake up and cook breakfast, then I will touch up the living room wall (we just painted) so when we come home the wall won't be tacky in case we have furniture or decorations to deal with. Plus my watch should be coming, so we can be around for delivery." (it was a long txt) "thats fine." (her reply was short.) No its not. We all know what that means. WHAT DO YOU DO? My father emails me. He's not feeling well (neither am I) and were going to reschedule dinner for later in the week. (A little side note here, I have a noobmariner to give him for his birthday when I see him. From Reg. sanded the bracelet down, waterproofed it. Nice.) So I txt Michelle the best puppy dog eye looking smiley face emoticon I can manage, tell her dinner is rescheduled with my father and the rest of the day is hers after mail arrives. She tells me she loves me, its perfectly ok, and she's looking forward to it. Yes!!! Shes a keeper. That watch better arrive on monday in working condition or it's my [censored]. Josh, don't fail me. Seriously. It's all on the line with this one. Edit/Update: I know Halo is the only poor bastard that actually read this, but check my luck::: delivery attempt today while I am at work. Someone was supposed to be home but went out. Monday the post office is closed for columbus day. Whats another week... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HaloArchive Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 Good Job This is the only story I have read completely in quite a while! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastrmindalliance Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 Great story, sounds like a great chick too. Though even more impressive is that you say '[censored]' rather than 'ass' when you're clearly from America.. Expat? Good luck with the nuptuals (and the Skyland). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 most definately a keeper!!!! You're going to like the V3! its sweet!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 LOL, she seems great (your fiance, not the Skyland)! but remember, your not married yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 Seems pretty normal to me... The obsessive compulsive part; not the reaction from your wife. She's a keeper for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 Keeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 It all may be a moot point.. but Monday is a Federal Holiday me thinks Thanks to Chris.. of Kris or however you call "Columbus.. Dis cover's Day" .. So if I were you I would just tell your beloved.. not to worry about it cause you aren't .. oops just read the last line on your post-ho AC Lani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demsey Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 Great post P4! I envy where you are in life. I have a great relationship with my wife of 20 years and everything is cool, but to be back where you are now? The people we were then? Just for a day!? Shoot, you could have my watch and the arm it's hanging on. Have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 When I read the title I thought your were going to give a dissertation on how to decide whether to keep a watch, or not! You sound like you might have lucked out, I also have a "keeper" (33 years) but she shares my motorcycle addiction but always wonders why somebody would need more than one watch since you only wear one! Somehow I can't fault her bedrock logic and I'll let it slide since she lets me get away with a garage full of two-wheelers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kronos twin Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 that's a great story. She's not just a keeper, man. She's saintly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted October 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 Though even more impressive is that you say '[censored]' rather than 'ass' when you're clearly from America.. Expat? Good luck with the nuptuals (and the Skyland). Trying not to curse, since I have a filthy mouth. non expat, just east coast US living. Seems pretty normal to me... The obsessive compulsive part; not the reaction from your wife. She's a keeper for sure! Perfectly normal. I called USPS and the lady says "Sorry Ma'am, we're closed. You can get it Tues, because monday is a holiday." I didn't even care that she called me ma'am, It was the holiday that [censored] me off. I just hung up and took my valium. Perfectly normal. And I don't have an unusually high pitched voice, it was situational! post-ho AC Lani Pot? Kettle? Great post P4! I envy where you are in life. I have a great relationship with my wife of 20 years and everything is cool, but to be back where you are now? The people we were then? Just for a day!? Shoot, you could have my watch and the arm it's hanging on. Have fun. We're both 31. Both of our 20's weren't that great. We have each other now. Keep your arm, go put it around your lovely wife. The polish wears off after a couple months in every relationship. Maybe give her a once over with the cape cod cloth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Seriously P4 .. All of us have been through much the last couple of years.. so I do wish you all the Joy and Happiness with your Bride.. soon to be Wife Sometimes we travel through adversity to arrive at Happiness.. Aloha Pume Hana (forever lasting Love) May you and your Bride travel this path always !!! AC Lani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted October 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Thanks Lan the man. You more than anyone here know it's not always been smooth sailing for me, brotha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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