I see stupid people

Tim Cole · #1 06-29-2009, 08:08 PM

Okay, this is a mid 30's rant equivalent to a "how do I get this chick" thread.

Just had a lovely conversation with the wife. She asks if I have any plans this friday....probably going to the races which I normally do on a free weekend night. She said okay....my single friends you mutually hate asked me to go to put-in-bay. PIB is for those not familar nicknamed disneyland for alcoholics. This is a big weekend there, which as per usual I am sure there will be tons of drunken stupidity. Wonderful. What am I gonna say? I play in a band. She then says that said hated friend also asked her to ride along the day before to go pick up her "friend" who is flying in from California. Now....we're all old enough to know that anyone described as a "friend" is...a dude. Whatever, it's the presentation that causes the problem. I stated....just a bit of information, there isn't a guy on the face of the earth boarding anything that flies or is seaworthy unless it is for family, profit, or p****. Of course, it isn't like that...they are friends. Sure.

The third thing I was informed of is....she is planning a garage sale at the end of next month. I asked....what the hell are you going to sell? She came up with an old desk, the fridge in the garage, and a humidifier. Uh, the desk is worth about 10 bucks if you can even find someone who wants it, I do NOT want to get rid of the garage fridge....and we use the damn humidifier. That's the best she could come up with, so I said use craigslist to which an argument with herself ensued. I asked the obvious question....if he stupid friends are the ones that thought this would be a great idea...hey, let's do it at your house!!!! Of course I was told no that wasn't it. Add to the fact she's come up with about $12 worth of stuff to get rid of, I do not want to invite everyone and their brother to inspect my garage where I have tens of thousands of dollars worth of racing equipment.

So here's to everyone wanting to stomp their wives single, wildabeast friends.

popinfresh · #2 06-29-2009, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Cole

I stated....just a bit of information, there isn't a guy on the face of the earth boarding anything that flies or is seaworthy unless it is for family, profit, or p****. Of course, it isn't like that...they are friends. Sure.

Take this however you like coming from a 21 year old with his own problems, but that part I quoted is FAR from true.

Sounds more like a lack of communication and trust if you're flipping out over something like this. My partner was flying all over the place when we were back in Aus, meeting new people and catching up with 'friends' (yes guys) from Canada, all while staying in rooms with them.

I think having a proper chat with her, explaining your feelings about this whole thing instead of venting on here would be a lot more productive.

If you can't trust that she's going away to drink for a weekend and that nothing will happen then there's something wrong there. Like you said, you're in a band. Let her have a weekend of fun away without a guilt trip or any pressure, she'll be much more thankful for that then going away feeling like she can't do anything.

As for the garage sale, just say you're uncomfortable with all your racing gear in. I do see your point though. If her or her friends do actually find some things to sell then try turn it into a 'yard sale' where the garage is strictly off limits, no one will know what's in there.

popinfresh · #3 06-29-2009, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Cole

Okay, this is a mid 30's rant equivalent to a "how do I get this chick" thread.

Oh yeah,
If you are out of school and bored -- read this before posting a thread

EricF · #4 06-30-2009, 10:11 AM

If you think there's an issue with the "friend" story, talk to your wife about it.

I hate having garage/yard sales, and would do nearly anything to talk my wife out of one. I agree about your garage - keep that thing locked up tight when strange people are stomping around your property. Based on what you've described, your wife's reasons for having a garage/yard sale sound pretty weak.

Steve · #5 06-30-2009, 10:19 AM

The issue of not wanting to expose alot of valuble stuff stored in your garage to the eyes of every Bozo on the planet is one hell of a valid point.

The rest is a domestic dispute. I don't jump into the middle of those things.

Good luck.

**cheezewiz** · #6 06-30-2009, 01:39 PM

To ad some information that wasn't completely clear, said wife's skank friends have MORE than proven themselves untrustworthy in the past.

Tim Cole · #7 06-30-2009, 01:56 PM

Eh, this was supposed to be funny but I guess it didn't come across real well. For the old timer tber's, I did recommend she perhaps find a fish tank for the garage sale.

PS....congrats Pat! Sorry I forgot all about it.

EricF · #8 06-30-2009, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by cheezewiz

To ad some information that wasn't completely clear, said wife's skank friends have MORE than proven themselves untrustworthy in the past.

That may be a reason for concern, but it seems to me it's largely about trust between the OP and his wife (based on the tiny bit of info provided in this thread). If that's a questionable situation, then there's definitely an issue.

My wife has her own collection of skanky, cougar-on-the-prowl, and cheating friends. However, I don't have an issue with her going out for the evening (or even a weekend trip to Las Vegas) with them because I know and trust my wife. My test-wife, however...that's another story.

Every relationship is different.

popinfresh · #9 06-30-2009, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by EricF

That may be a reason for concern, but it seems to me it's largely about trust between the OP and his wife (based on the tiny bit of info provided in this thread). If that's a questionable situation, then there's definitely an issue.

My wife has her own collection of skanky, cougar-on-the-prowl, and cheating friends. However, I don't have an issue with her going out for the evening (or even a weekend trip to Las Vegas) with them because I know and trust my wife. My test-wife, however...that's another story.

Every relationship is different.

From the info in this thread I was thinking the same. It shouldn't matter how 'skanky' the OP's wife's friends are, that's their own choice. If there's a trust issue between them when she goes away for a weekend, then something isn't right IMO, no matter who the friends are.
If you go away for a weekend or so on a short tour with your band and all your band mates are single, 'man whore' sorts, does that mean you're automatically going to do something that jeopardises your relationship? I'd hope not.

Then again, if this thread is meant to be funny and there's past instances that we don't all know about, carry on..