Thanks for adding to the conversation -- this is hysterical!
Keter
April 14, 2007
My motto on home improvement projects I plan to do myself: DON'T HELP ME!
I have a friend who likes to surprise me with "help," screws it up, and then argues with me that I'm doing it wrong while I'm trying to fix it. Totally unacceptable. My first task on any project is to ensure that he knows nothing about it.
My hubby, OTOH, is a gem and we work well together.
terryswaler
April 13, 2007
I try to avoid NW whenever possible. The company I used to work for was based in Minneapolis (well. a suburb of). Nightmare!
badbadivy
April 13, 2007
The worst part was, he told me this the instant I got off the plane. I always have a crappy experience when I fly with Northworst, and he knew I'd be tired and he springs *that* on me. Ay yi yi.
On the other hand, he recently painted our kitchen in its entirety, so I can't complain too loudly.
terryswaler
April 13, 2007
Why is it that sometimes "helping" takes on a WHOLE different meaning when you're significant other gets involved?!
Great Story!
badbadivy
April 13, 2007
Hahahaha!! I had a somewhat similar conversation when I got back from my last trip to Minneapolis. Mine was:
Him: Hey, I wanted to surprise you, so I got started on painting our bedroom walls.
Her: Cool, thanks.
Him: Well, I didn't have time to finish it.
Her: :::cries::::
That was *several* months ago and my bedroom wall is still a mottled red. I've just about decided to forget about it and paint it a light blue or something.
terryswaler
April 13, 2007
hahahahahhaaha
I've NEVER done that! (and if you believe that one...)
Touche Bruno!
bruno
April 13, 2007
Why is it I feel I've had this conversation the other way around? Usually it's something like this (slightly exaggerated for effect:
Her: Don't worry, I'm going to do this project on my own, and you won't have to do a thing.
Him: But you painted that room just three months ago
Her: Yeah, but I hate that color now. But don't worry, it won't involve you at all. Promise.
Three hours later...
Her: Do you need any help?
Him: (Gritting his teeth) No thanks, hon. I've almost got this fixture rewired and then I'll finish repairing the hole in the ceiling you made.
Her: Sure I can't get you a glass of orange juice or something?
terryswaler
heh heh.
I love venting! DIY'er's let it all out! <grin>
Thanks for adding to the conversation -- this is hysterical!
Keter
My motto on home improvement projects I plan to do myself: DON'T HELP ME!
I have a friend who likes to surprise me with "help," screws it up, and then argues with me that I'm doing it wrong while I'm trying to fix it. Totally unacceptable. My first task on any project is to ensure that he knows nothing about it.
My hubby, OTOH, is a gem and we work well together.
terryswaler
badbadivy
The worst part was, he told me this the instant I got off the plane. I always have a crappy experience when I fly with Northworst, and he knew I'd be tired and he springs *that* on me. Ay yi yi.
On the other hand, he recently painted our kitchen in its entirety, so I can't complain too loudly.
terryswaler
Why is it that sometimes "helping" takes on a WHOLE different meaning when you're significant other gets involved?!
Great Story!
badbadivy
Hahahaha!! I had a somewhat similar conversation when I got back from my last trip to Minneapolis. Mine was:
Him: Hey, I wanted to surprise you, so I got started on painting our bedroom walls.
Her: Cool, thanks.
Him: Well, I didn't have time to finish it.
Her: :::cries::::
That was *several* months ago and my bedroom wall is still a mottled red. I've just about decided to forget about it and paint it a light blue or something.
terryswaler
hahahahahhaaha
I've NEVER done that! (and if you believe that one...)
Touche Bruno!
bruno
Why is it I feel I've had this conversation the other way around? Usually it's something like this (slightly exaggerated for effect:
Her: Don't worry, I'm going to do this project on my own, and you won't have to do a thing.
Him: But you painted that room just three months ago
Her: Yeah, but I hate that color now. But don't worry, it won't involve you at all. Promise.
Three hours later...
Her: Do you need any help?
Him: (Gritting his teeth) No thanks, hon. I've almost got this fixture rewired and then I'll finish repairing the hole in the ceiling you made.
Her: Sure I can't get you a glass of orange juice or something?
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