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Another sure sign your getting older.

Discussion in 'The Water Cooler' started by Indiana Hunter, Dec 7, 2012.

  1. Indiana Hunter

    Indiana Hunter Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Me and my fiance just bought our first house this summer. We lived together for 3 years before this.

    Anyways, we always just had a cheap little vaccum that did the job. It worked perfectyly fine! So for Christmas this year we got a gift from her parents a little early. A f'ing vaccum??? Then she says, "look Eric it's OUR gift together".

    Seriously, wtf? Does this qualify as a sure sign your getting older too?

    I never remember her asking me if we wanted a joint vaccum as gift :confused:
     
  2. Oly44

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    Haha. Thats all my dad wants this year for Christmas. He just wants a nice one (Dyson) instead of the cheap ones he aleways buys. As for the joint gift i would say that is yours and i want me own "cool" gift not something for cleaning when thats not my job :lol:
     
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    "Look Honey, I got us a Lone Wolf!" :tu:
     
  4. Indiana Hunter

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    I like it Fitz! I wonder how this will go over???
     
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    Las year "WE" got a crock pot.... But hey I actually love it. Also Have you priced a new quality vaccuum lately. Recently had to replace my wifes Dyson, them bad boys ain't cheap!!
     
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    I'm lucky in that our "together purchases" are equally cool for both us. Last she, got the kitchen table, I got the gym system. This year, we're getting his/her kayaks.:D
     
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    Check out the link in my last post.
     
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    My father purchased for my mother for past Christmases (while I was growing up):
    1. A lawnmower so she could mow better;
    2. A larger washing machine so she could do more laundry;
    3. A new stove and oven so she wouldn't over cook dinner; and
    4. A new vacuum cleaner that wouldn't miss so much dirt (he tracked in).

    After they divorced, the lawn always looked immaculate (mainly because I was mowing it), the laundry was always done, the food was never over cooked, and the house was always spotless. Guess Dad didn't buy the correct appliances.

    But, in your case, your wife must have told her parents that is what YOU wanted.:p
     
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    "WE" might be getting a nice new bed set. We've been married for two years so all the bed gets used for now is sleeping. Merry F'in Christmas to me.
     
  11. Indiana Hunter

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    It turns out it is one of those expensive Dyson's with the ball roller thingy and built for animals.

    Damnit!!! So much cool stuff will just sit on store shelves now because of this much much needed item (enter sarcasm).
     
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    The secret is.... hardwood floors through out. Then no on will buy you a vacuum. You might get a damp mop or wax though. LOL
     
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    Speaking of vacuums, my wife received this piece of junk canister vac (similar to the one in the pic) a couple years back as a gift. She requested it. Why the hell would ANYONE want a vacuum like this? She knows I hate using this thing and having said that, I never vacuum. I hate that piece of $hit!

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  14. Oly44

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    Why would someone want a 2 piece vacuum that looks awful!

    Sent from my HTC Hero S
     
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    Finch... that's exactly like the one we had when I was young... like in the 90's... :D
     
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    My wife is weird. Should have known marrying an art major. :bash:

    I didn't even know this type existed until I married Megan. Momma always had the "right kind" of vacuum cleaner. :)
     
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    At least it's not a Rainbow. Two piece an you have to change out the water every time you use it! Top that off with a $1,200.00 price tag!!
     
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    Never heard of a Rainbow vacuum until your post. Googled it...can't believe how expensive they are.

    AND I'd prefer to end the conversation on vacuums now. :)
     

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