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Last night, instead of working in the garage finishing my David Bailey kit installation, I was forced to go shopping with my wife
You guys out there no what kind of force I'm talking about,too. You know, the expressions of hurt, the non-verbals, the ones that mean "He doesn't want to spend time with me, so I guess I'll just go then".
I'm off until 2 January. To avoid guilt working on the bike I did dishes,took out the trash,made dinner, then did the dishes again. I should be all clear then, right ?
Wrong.
Although I love her and she's a great wife, I cannot handle standing standing by body wash for 5 minutes while the right scent is decided ! I don't give a third of a fifth which one ! Next, valuable time was wasted finding exactly the right tooth brushes.
Additional time was wasted discussing such deep matters as which paper towels, what kind of room deodarizer, etc.,etc. and absolutely ad nauseum.
For household and food shopping I much prefer to go alone. I'get a list, go in, make it fast with no jerking around, then back home,mission complete.
Thanks, I just needed to get that out . Doug

[Asmith]

Well said.

I agree completely.

I'm not a shopper, I'm an aquirer.

I go in, get what I need, get out.

Exceptions noted in Tool Stores and Motorcycle shops.

[Jim]

I can take this topic a step further. I have a phobia of malls and large shopping areas. About twenty years ago I started feeling anxiety in these places, especially if they were crowded. My wife and I used to go to malls, swap meets, etc., to kill time on the weekends. I haven't done that since the mid '80's. She shops for everything. I buy clothes and anything I can on-line. I won't even set foot in a grocery store. They are the worst to me. The only time I would go to a grocery store is if the whole family was sick and needed some over the counter medicine in the middle of the night. That excludes feminine products. I used to work at a grocery store in my teens and would watch these whipped husbands stand in line buying those things woman use and a gallon of ice cream, while their robust wife was at home probably watching TV. I would just shake my head and vowed never to be that guy. I have managed to only have to go to a hand full of stores that I can tolerate over the years.

[Halen]

I have just been informed by my gal that we (men) are missing the point. We (men) shouldn't be looking at this as a 'task' that has a start, a strategy to an end, and then a tangible outcome. According to her, we (men) should be looking at these outings as another way of 'making love'.
So I took her to the mall and nailed her in the mattress store... works for me!

[XGiant]

I believe that all things are created by design... let me explain. The internet was created, by design, so men could "acquire" necessary items for personal sustenance, i.e. clothes, bike parts, and even movie tickets. The internet also has some handy features that allow the modern man to stay in good marital graces. When a package arrives, one naturally assumes its point of origin is a parts house in Ontario, CA. But not all deliveries are from Ken, or addressed to the man of the house. It is nice to "Carefully and thoughtfully" select an item on the internet, even if it means going to Victoria's Secret.com, or Nordstrom.com, then having that "priceless" object shipped directly the the woman you love (hopefully your wife ). She will be excited that you thought of her, and will naturally view all future deliveries with the anticipation of Christmas morning! Yes, this example shows how man uses his intelligence to overcome the terrors of congested public shopping venues. But occasionally, a man must go to war to protect his country. In these cases, malls and dirty dishes should be viewed as ones duty to protect ones freedom!

[Asmith]

I believe that all things are created by design... let me explain. The internet was created, by design, so men could "acquire" necessary items for personal sustenance, i.e. clothes, bike parts, and even movie tickets. The internet also has some handy features that allow the modern man to stay in good marital graces. When a package arrives, one naturally assumes its point of origin is a parts house in Ontario, CA. But not all deliveries are from Ken, or addressed to the man of the house. It is nice to "Carefully and thoughtfully" select an item on the internet, even if it means going to Victoria's Secret.com, or Nordstrom.com, then having that "priceless" object shipped directly the the woman you love (hopefully your wife ). She will be excited that you thought of her, and will naturally view all future deliveries with the anticipation of Christmas morning! Yes, this example shows how man uses his intelligence to overcome the terrors of congested public shopping venues. But occasionally, a man must go to war to protect his country. In these cases, malls and dirty dishes should be viewed as ones duty to protect ones freedom!

Well said...

Are you sure not all boxes come from Ontario, CA???

[XGiant]

Are you sure not all boxes come from Ontario, CA???

Only the important ones!! My Race Tech G2-R Gold Valves are due to arrive on Tuesday, along with my CRF's Only hoody and Race Tech fork oil. I now have everything I need to revalve my own suspension front and rear. So, it looks like I will soon be in debt to Nowazzu for the help I am sure I will need!! He has already helped with tool setup, so our resident suspension guru has his first disciple! I also purchased a Stage 1 cam (very slightly used) for a song, so I have some wrenching to do!!

[palmrider230]

I heard Saddam went thru the same thing right before they hung him!

[XGiant]

I heard Saddam went thru the same thing right before they hung him!

Actually, he refused. That is what conspiracy theorists feel is the real reason for his demise!

[Jim]

If my wife was looking at shopping as "together time", then we can stay at home and I can watch her vacuum. At least we would be together, the house would be getting clean and I wouldn't be fighting for parking spaces at the mall. Win-win for all!

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another way of 'making love'.

Aaaagh ! God I hate it when they say that. To 'make' something is to build it or assemble it,whatever, "making love" Gag.Hurl.

But occasionally, a man must go to war to protect his country

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I have several times and would rather spend the same amount of time in a fire fight than at a mall or worse-Wal Mart !
I spoil the heck out of my wife, and admit a lot of it is the defence mechanism of "undoing".
Just like you,X-Giant. Doug

[.sinner]

I'm not a shopper, I'm an aquirer.

I go in, get what I need, get out.

Exceptions noted in Tool Stores and Motorcycle shops.

I agree

[dlpmx]

WalMart is the worst. That store has worm holes only women can see. I was watching my wife,blinked,and found her on the other side of the store.

Dale

[wakebuddy]

I thought I was the only one...It's good to have friends