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Well,my friends,life as I know it is over.As some of you remember from an earlier thread,Irecently had furniture and flooring issues with the boss at my house.After a very stressful month of company and flooring guys in and out,my lovly bride has new furniture in the living and formal living room.It sits opon new carpet.As she instructedssuggested,I also put down hardwood flooring in the diningroom,kitchen and laundryroom.Got all the trimwork done and it looks pretty good.WHEW,what a job,glad thats done.But wait,NOW that Im in floor mode,she instructessuggests that I go ahead and put down new flooring in the master bathroom as well(groans very loudly at this point).So,as the dutiful husband that I am,I go back to the garage,get out my tools and back to work.I pull the watercloset(toilet for common folks((bet you guys didnt know I knew words like that,huh?)) )cabinets and sink.Tear out the old flooring and prep the floor and get ready to start reinstalling.WAIT...STOP THE PRESSES...its the PONDBOSS weekend.So I shut down consruction and take off for Dallas,after all whats more importantthan that? Well,I get back from a great time in Dallas and try to get back into the grind.Im behind at the shop,behind on yardwork,dead branches have fallon all over the place,lets get back to work. Last night I get home from work and,lo and behold,PONDBOSS is in the mailbox I go to the garage,grab a beer and settle down on the front posch to check out my mag.My wife comes out,sees me and the mag and says ooooooooooo,what a great cover pic...can I see that for a sec?Unsuspectingly,I hand her the mag so she can get a better look. Then it happens Then my world ends Then the torture begins She calmly takes a look at the cover for a moment,turns to me and says...YOU tore up MY bathroom and then took off to party with a bunch of(insert explative word here)people you dont even know and left MY house a(insert explative word here)wreck.You have lost your(insert explative word here)PB mag until MY bathroom is finished.You have lost all your(insert explative word here)pond privilages until my(insert explative word here)is finished.And if your not(insert explative word here)quick about it Im locking up your(insert explative word here)beer fridge too.Now get your(insert explative word here)in there and finish MY(insert explative word here)bathroom. So,life as it was is over ,Im a slave again ,never to enjoy life as we know it ,always to be kept on a ball and chain .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UNTIL SHE LEAVES FUR WORK
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You'd better get busy or the only response we will have left will be..........DAMN! It sucks to be you!
BTW, She didn't rip the issue did she????????????
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Rainman First,I did get with it.Im almost ready to glue down the new vynal.(Have it in stock already) Second,she did threaten to do physical harm to the mag,but I told her if she did,Id run over the new vynal flooring with my lawnmower.(That went over well too!)
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Tom, Maybe you could supply the beer and a bunch of us could show up and help. On second thought it would probably be cheaper to hire a full time contractor than buy this bunch beer. I guess your on your own big guy. Good luck and may God have mercy on your soul ,if you don't get busy.
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To all of you who are entertaining this same thought,I ALREADYhave the beer in stock,just contact me for directions
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Smile & nod, man, just smile & nod.
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LOL, I think our wives may be related. I'm just finishing up drywalling and painting half the house. OOOPS, here she comes, I better go before she sees what your wife did and gets ideas.
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YOU tore up MY bathroom and then took off to party with a bunch of(insert explative word here)people you dont even know Ok we probably deserve that, I'll concede that point. You have lost your(insert explative word here)PB mag until MY bathroom is finished.You have lost all your(insert explative word here)pond privilages until my(insert explative word here)is finished. Harsh punishment and IMHO over-kill given the minor offense of house destruction. And if your not(insert explative word here)quick about it Im locking up your(insert explative word here)beer fridge too. LOCK UP THE BEER FRIDGE????? That is crazy talk!!!!!!!! Ahhhhhhhh, a happy ending. I just love stories with happy endings.
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Jeff,remember,my wife is also a nurse and she works night shift.She leaves between 8:30-9:00,just in time for the serious beer drinkin a truely happy ending
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Tom its your choice - get R done or R.I.P. (rest in peace as in cease to exist in the pond world). -
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Tom, It'll blow over. Take care of SWMBO first. Do some token repairs, keep the magazines and web pages out of sight for a while, and I'm sure things will return to normal. If we don't hear from you in a week or so, we will know it didn't work.
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After careful consideration, my advice is that you stand your ground and tell your wife that you are going to do what you want, when you want.
If that doesn't work....duck and cover, man, duck and cover.
(or maybe stop, drop, and roll...)
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Was glad to find this thread. My hubby has been trying to convince me that I'm the only wife not happy with my hubby flying off to Texas. At least you didn't cut down ten acres of hay the night before you left town. I try to support my hubby's ponds, but Pond Boss Conferences, like some sea food, should only be consumed in months with an "R" in them. If he leaves town for a week of pulled pork and brisket with the boys during hay season again, he'll be met by a process server at the airport.
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Howdy, Fish Wife, and welcome to the forum.
It seems like I've heard your post before somewhere.
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Is this the Fish Wife who I think it is?
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Go ahead and edit me.
That's what I thought; Theo is the most thoughtful, supportive husband in the entire universe and he greatly regrets leaving his lovely and talented wife to go to the Conference.
Yeah; right!
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He's just lucky he didn't spout off about "well if she was my wife, I'd show her who's boss" like he does on most other threads.
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Thank you so very much, David.
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If she took the time to register, kTheo may be in deep sha...! Welcome aboard fish wid...err..fish wife.
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Welcome to the Pondboss forum, Fishwife. There is a brief questionaire we would like you to review and respond to. Please take a moment to answer these questions and you will be automatically entered into our vibratory compactor raffle. - 1) What is a Corgi? a) a liqueur b) a Granville frat bar c) an adoreable dog 2) (complete this statement) "Horses are..." a) stupid and useless b) great house pets c) a wonderful hobby and small business to operate from a very nice stable on a private farm 3) my husband's IQ is likely a) 29 b) 30 c) not sure, but he can give Google a good run for the money 4) The perfect farm would have a) 2 ponds b) 3 ponds c) no ponds, but a a 16 jet jacuzzi hot tub in the master bathroom 5) My perfect husband would be: a) wealthy like Bill Gates, with Fabio's looks b) a true gentleman like Prince Charming c) an aerospace engineer
You have 10 minutes; please begin now.
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1) D - a 4-H project
2) D - Did you know that they consume 2 bags of AquaMax 500 & 600 a month? Least that's what I've convinced my accountant.
3) D - 138
4) B
5) D - A heavy equipment owner/operator! Is Otto single?
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I love that woman.
P.S. Otto is married. Very married.
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Have I said lately how great Theo is?
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138? Same as mine. What am I doing wrong? Theo, be glad she didnt hear any of Otto's jokes. You may have lost her. Sorry for butting in. I need a job. Not really. Damn, JHAP must have rubbed off on me.
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Dear Fishwife, (please excuse burgermeister. He is one of our grad students that has yet to select a major. I have recommended him to the Dean of our Tinfoil Engineering College) - Your test scores have...well, how do I put this....rocked the charts! Not only have you proven to be a Pondmeistress extraordinaire, you're extra credit responses provide firm evidence of who runs the show. We are very impressed with your answer to #4. We were worried that we might be losing a valuable Moderator.
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Hey FishWife, come to the next Convention. Surely there is SOMEBODY around who can muck out the barns and feed the fish while you are gone.
It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.
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Interesting how Theo has already planted the seed of the third pond with Mrs. Gallus.
Looks like it went over like a charm!
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Welcome FishWife - err FishBoss. Guys several of us (I don't recall everyone but do know Greg was one) helped FishWife by suggesting possible gifts for Theo. The suggestions went over well and earned chips (credits) for our effort. However those chips were quickly used up by Theo (that's using the old brain TG ) and I am concerned that we are in such a chip deficit that we will never bail him out. It is good that he has an understanding and forgiving better half errr .. Boss/Partner. -
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Was glad to find this thread. I .. support my hubby's ponds,.. EDIT ADDED and WANT to come to the next ... Pond Boss Conference. Yeah!! Another wife converted.
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Fish Wife, come to the conference next Jury or Aurgust you'll have a lot of fun.
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Especially if we have it in June, hee hee.
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Thank you for the warm welcome. If you hold the conferences in June, July, or August, I'd love to come. Theo's turn to stay home and bale hay.
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First,welcome to the forum Fishwife,glad to have you on board. Now lets get the tread back on track.She now has a new floor.No,Im not finished with the bathroom,but the FLOOR is finished. Sunil,I appreciate the idea but after the last time I said something to that effect she packed stuff under the bed.Now where am I supposed to go?
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Tom and Sunil,
I tried that method once. Only once. I must be allergic to it, as later that night while sound asleep I felt a incredible pain, blinding lights and passed out. Now for some strange reason everytime me wife picks up a cast iron skillet I get a headache and break out in a sweat. Fortunatley I have a great wife that just gives me a sweet smile and ask if everything is ok.
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Well, that explains the black smudge on your forehead.
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Can I bill PB headquaters for keyboard covers?This site is starting to get expensive.
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Well, that explains the black smudge on your forehead. I would smack my forehead for missing the obvious but it's still pretty tender.
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I forgot to make my last post on this thread..... . . . . . . I hate trinwork I hate trinwork I hate trinwork I hate trinwork I hate trinwork I hate trinwork I hate trinwork I hate trinwork I hate trinwork I hate trinwork I hate trinwork I hate trinwork I hate trinwork I hate trinwork I hate trinwork I hate trinwork I hate trinwork I hate trinwork I hate trinwork I hate trinwork I hate trinwork I hate trinwork I hate trinwork I hate trinwork I hate trinwork I hate trinwork I hate trinwork Get the point yet?
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Do you mean triMwork, or triNwork?
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Do you mean triMwork, or triNwork? He hates both. Trimwork = before beer Trinwork = after beer. It is slightly less boring that trimwork though.
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Do you mean triMwork, or triNwork? He hates both. Trimwork = before beer Trinwork = after beer. It is slightly less boring that trimwork though. As ussual,Jeff hits the nail on the head again! And yes Sunil,I meant triMwork.Quit being so darn picky.Its hard to type with a keyboard full of coffee and beer
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I thought he ment Tri-N-work. Like " I hate to try and work."
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I thought Tom accidentally put the "r"s in there, and actually ment Tin Wok, the Chinese Pole Vaulter.
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I thought Tom accidentally put the "r"s in there, and actually ment Tin Wok, the Chinese Pole Vaulter. That's good
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Actually,I prefer a steel wok made out of a tractor disc
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