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| Grumpy Old Pharts Board Gerritol, Ex-Lax, Immodium, Bad Breath - all requirements for the Grumpy Board |
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02-27-2008, 01:50 PM
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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02-27-2008, 02:27 PM
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Location: Easton, MA
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You did the right thing even though you'll probably have to pay for it later. If men are forced to attend baby or bridal showers, it upsets the delicate balance of the world. I have never been to either and see no need for a man to attend. The last thing my wife would want is me around all of her friends and relatives scratching myself and making crass jokes after a few bloody mary's. My wife has a bridal shower this Saturday and I will be taking my 3 year old son to the monster truck show at the Dunk. (Coincidentally, I vowed never to attend a monster truck show, but my son is obsessed with them.) On Sunday, I complete my "guys only" weekend by attending the MSBA show and then going home to tile a bathroom floor.
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02-27-2008, 02:34 PM
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Location: South of Boston
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This is a stand and fight issue. Do NOT cave on this one.
It is the silliest idea ever. One day two jealous controlling broads were planning a shower, probably bitching about how their boyfriends/husbands were going to go drinking or watch football while they spent the day at the shower. Thus, in just another attempt to assert control, they basically created the "Jack and Jill" theme so that they have their significant other by their side the whole time.
My wife knows where I stand on this (she thinks it is foolish too) so she would never ask, but I see buddies getting roped into this sh*tshow every now and then. Stand up and say NO.  |
The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. ~John Buchan
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02-27-2008, 02:40 PM
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ESPN has a commercial where a girl is getting sports scores at a baby shower and wiping her mouth on the passed around baby clothes. Everyone is pissed at her.
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02-27-2008, 03:23 PM
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im past all that crap but my wife knew better than to ask me back when she did those kinda things . stupidest Idea a woman has ever come up with .
must have been a really weak minded guy that gave in in the beginning . " yes dear "
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02-27-2008, 03:36 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
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don't go unless
you get to wear:
only slippers , a gold smoking jacket
and underneath that nothing but
a red hot speedo. 
ps.
don't forget to pick up
some adult toys on the way.
like....  |
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02-27-2008, 06:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bronko
This is a stand and fight issue. Do NOT cave on this one.
It is the silliest idea ever. One day two jealous controlling broads were planning a shower, probably bitching about how their boyfriends/husbands were going to go drinking or watch football while they spent the day at the shower. Thus, in just another attempt to assert control, they basically created the "Jack and Jill" theme so that they have their significant other by their side the whole time.
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Well said. It's a baby shower so they won't be serving booze, this is about control and you not having fun.
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02-27-2008, 06:26 PM
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Very Grumpy bay man
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Location: Rhode Island
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I would sleep in the garage for a MONTH before I went to a baby shower....  |
No boat, back in the suds.  
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02-27-2008, 09:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spence
Well said. It's a baby shower so they won't be serving booze, this is about control and you not having fun.
-spence
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if the kids last name is going to start with Mc, 'O, or Fitz.....there will be booze there.... |
"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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03-08-2008, 08:04 PM
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This is Mrs Link, I have to go to my husbands, nieces baby shower next Sunday, ( I have better things to do) and that is the last thing that I want to do!! Don't think that you guys are the only ones that don't like to go to these things!!!  |
" Happy as a clam at high tide "
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03-09-2008, 08:01 AM
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Location: Rhode Island
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Going to baby showers is the halfway house to sitting while you pee. F___ that noise - you might as well just hand in your testicles.
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03-09-2008, 08:21 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Joe
Going to baby showers is the halfway house to sitting while you pee. F___ that noise - you might as well just hand in your testicles.
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 I was laughing out loud at this. Nicely done Joe! |
The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. ~John Buchan
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02-27-2008, 09:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spence
Well said. It's a baby shower so they won't be serving booze, this is about control and you not having fun.
-spence
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if the kids last name is going to start with Mc, 'O, or Fitz.....there will be booze there.... |
"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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