Has this conversation happened to you too? (Or is it only me...?)

By terryswaler

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Him: (proudly) I touched up the spots I missed this morning.

Her: Good. Now we don’t have to deal with it tonight!

Him: Hmmm. How come I can see where I touched up?

Her: Must be the lights shining funny.

Him: Pause. Oh boy.

Her: Fear striking. What?

Him: I used the primer paint. Not the ceiling paint. I’m going to have to re-do the ceiling.

Her: Silence. Raised eyebrows.

Her thinking: “idiot”

Her: that was dumb! (she’s so supportive)

Him: Silence.

Kitchen renovation progressing...

Slowly.

Feel free to leave me encouraging comments! (laughing)

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April 12, 2007

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terryswaler

April 14, 2007

heh heh.

I love venting! DIY'er's let it all out! <grin>

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?