Irritating BS your SO does

[Gemmie 142]

Julian, I think you're misunderstanding. This has jumped from phrasing things better for the sake of your fiancee to apparently being judged for finances. The point she was making was that you could've left it less critical and personal by saying "she went out for THIS (enter car here) came back with THAT (enter car here)", rather than launching into a story about how stupid she was and how angry you were. It's not that you specifically mentioned the type of car, the italics were for voice emphasis. This is how things get misinterpreted online.

When I told my husband last night about this topic, he smiled and asked "so did you tell them about my eye scratching?" That reminded me; he sounds like he's pumping water from his eye whenever he scratches it. I think I'm just married to a very water-ey head.

Edited May 7, 2010 by Gemmie

[Empress of Groovy 373]

I wouldn't say that the exchanges about the car purchase are in the flame or troll category.

In fact, I'm kinda liking that we've actually got something resembling an exchange of views going on the UK forum!

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

In fact, I'm kinda liking that we've actually got something resembling an exchange of views going on the UK forum!

About bloody time, right? This place has been moribund for ages. I do like a nice little scrap.

Makes me miss Alan and all his rants, especially about duvets and teakettles.

[*julez* 124]

Braggarts are one of my biggest pet peeves. If you must brag, you obviously are insecure and the reality is that what you claim and what is, in fact, deficient.

[Jewel-8 21]

When I told my husband last night about this topic, he smiled and asked "so did you tell them about my eye scratching?" That reminded me; he sounds like he's pumping water from his eye whenever he scratches it. I think I'm just married to a very water-ey head.

That's so cute! After reading that I thought about how your pictures are usually by a ocean or body of water. Maybe he is Aquaman.

I told my husband about some of the posts on here too, but I didn't want to share what I wrote because I could just imagine what he would want to contribute. He would probably say something I'd have an urge to smack him for.

[JulianMelissa 52]

So... don't feed the troll.

And how exactly am I being a troll? The topic is 'Irritating BS your SO does.' I posted a story exactly relating to the topic. A few people even found it entertaining, right up until the time this Jules came along looking for trouble. I wasn't even attacked for being angry with my fiancee, I was attacked for not being poor enough, I suppose.

No wonder America has such a horrid reputation. If I don't live in a trailer, don't carry a gun in my waistband, and have enough money to take care of myself and my fiancee without having to rely on massive credit card debt, then I must be a horrible troll, is that it?

[treehugger 23]

About bloody time, right? This place has been moribund for ages. I do like a nice little scrap.

Makes me miss Alan and all his rants, especially about duvets and teakettles.

yes, that's what I want to know, why are there no electric tea kettles in California?!?

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

Braggarts are one of my biggest pet peeves. If you must brag, you obviously are insecure and the reality is that what you claim and what is, in fact, deficient.

May I brag about my duvet, Ms Julez? I picked it up at John Lewis before we left London. It's 2.5 tog, perfect for SoCal, and is filled with Siberian goose down. It is teh duvet of my dreamz.

[treehugger 23]

Braggarts are one of my biggest pet peeves. If you must brag, you obviously are insecure and the reality is that what you claim and what is, in fact, deficient.

I can think of quite a few people in real life this is applicable to :whistle:

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

yes, that's what I want to know, why are there no electric tea kettles in California?!?

I got mine off of Amazon as a wedding present.

[Jewel-8 21]

And how exactly am I being a troll? The topic is 'Irritating BS your SO does.' I posted a story exactly relating to the topic. A few people even found it entertaining, right up until the time this Jules came along looking for trouble. I wasn't even attacked for being angry with my fiancee, I was attacked for not being poor enough, I suppose.

No wonder America has such a horrid reputation. If I don't live in a trailer, don't carry a gun in my waistband, and have enough money to take care of myself and my fiancee without having to rely on massive credit card debt, then I must be a horrible troll, is that it?

You are offensive to me and I assume to the other people that are responding to you. Earlier you stated that you would have come on an investor visa, but the US is not worth investing in. It's the general attitude you have been using in your posts. You, sir, have a lot of growing up to do. Marriage will be good for you. Good luck.

[Gemmie 142]

And how exactly am I being a troll? The topic is 'Irritating BS your SO does.' I posted a story exactly relating to the topic. A few people even found it entertaining, right up until the time this Jules came along looking for trouble. I wasn't even attacked for being angry with my fiancee, I was attacked for not being poor enough, I suppose.

No wonder America has such a horrid reputation. If I don't live in a trailer, don't carry a gun in my waistband, and have enough money to take care of myself and my fiancee without having to rely on massive credit card debt, then I must be a horrible troll, is that it?

You really are delusional if you think that people care about your finances. It has nothing to do with the topic at hand OR the point that people are making about the way you handled things. YOU were the one that decided people were going there, everyone has confirmed it's how you were with your fiancee, not about money.

You're right though, people think you're mean to your fiancee because we're sub-consciously jealous that you have money

[Empress of Groovy 373]

About bloody time, right? This place has been moribund for ages. I do like a nice little scrap.

Makes me miss Alan and all his rants, especially about duvets and teakettles.

Speaking of tea, I found boxes of PG Tips at Big Lots yesterday for $3. It's not the husband's fave but better than the "English breakfast tea" (which apparently is an American convention) you find here. So, you may want to check out the Big Lots near you! They often have an interesting assortment of imported grocery items.

[bakofoil 27]

The lack of an electric tea kettle isn't exactly the problem. I found some Tetley tea bags in my local store. Tetley tea isn't my favourite, I admit, but I excitedly thought they would do the job until my next consignment of Yorkshire Tea gets sent over by my forgetful mother. The English varieties of tea they sell here are not the same at all. I know water has a huge impact on the taste of tea, but my Yorkshire tea was at least palatable. All I want is a nice cup of tea!

[treehugger 23]

I got mine off of Amazon as a wedding present.

Ahh, now why didn't I think of that? I drink far too many cups of tea to be faffing around with old-fashioned kettles on a stove...but at least the duvet is perfect