Oh, you think I'm joking, but every year its the same thing, just as I'm about to spend money on Christmas gifts for everyone, it never fails. Something, or in the case of this year, everything breaks down.
Last year it was my car, this year it is my wife's car and the microwave and the stove. What is it about my house and cars that feel the necessity to break down at the most inconvenient time of the year?
I've tried talking to them, being nice, and still! The car I can deal with, the microwave was a little harder, but the stove? I love my wife's baking and if the stove is busted that means I'm not getting fatter and I'm not happy! If my wife let's me thin out too much, I might actually be able to get this ring off and be able to leave her.
We all know the only reason I'm staying is because I can't afford the surgery to remove the ring - LOL
So, can anyone tell me how everything knows that it is December and that it is time to break down all at once?
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Todd,
When you least ned the expense, something always manages to break down.
Sean Allen
Todd,
That's strange! At my house, things always break right after we buy something we didn't need! Buy a swimming pool, the car breaks. Pay off the computer, the fridge goes kaput.
Our major purchases talk smack to the old stuff, and they just curl up and die!!
Todd,
Just be thankful that these things can be replaced as inconvenient as it is, I'm thinking it was a message to lay off the cookies...you know get working on your fitness! ;)
Todd,
First of all, relax...there are plenty of 'cold' fattening treats! And in answer to your other question, as appliances become more electronic and 'computer' based, they are being programmed internally to self destruct...so you need to buy a replacement...how's that for a conspiracy theory!!! LOL Thanks, Fran
Todd, the house/cars, they just know. If it is of any comfort, the grinch/elves whatever, hit here too! I did manage to do some major baking - even though I'm working with a kitchen functioning at 2/3 capability. I do have dishpan hands (and thanks to an open house, I missed the chance to get a dishwasher someone was giving away).
We had car repairs and my daughter's TV go. Of course we are trying to replace the main TV which is on it's way out - was supposed to be "our" gift (just haven't gotten it yet).
Sean - I would like to say I broke this streak in 2008, but nope, my wifes car broke down again on December 3rd.
Vicky - This year I couldn't, we had to wait 2 weeks until I had a closing.
Jennifer - I think you are the better model, don't listen to anyone else!
Bonnie - Oh, is that the reason it happens, so I can start off fresh with my yearly goals. Never mind then, love this than...
Jayne - No the only time my freezer will die is after I buy 50 lbs of Buffalo meat or just caught 40 lbs of Salmon over the weekend.
Loretta - yeah, telling my wife to stay home isn't going to work if I want to live.
Roberta - See if people would stop ordering everything else FedEx, we wouldn't have a problem getting our parts would we.
Wayne - Maybe that is it... 2009, I will buy them some Octane Boost!
Suzanne - Hmmm, lay off the cookies... No, I don't think so... They are just too good.
James - I hope that didn't happen and everything is going good for you!
Patricia - Ok, I take responsibility, everything else is my fault today.
Fran - I will stick with my old school cars that don't have computers... HOW IS THAT FOR AN ANSWER!
Mary - I gave the elves cookies this year and they still came early and took out the car.
Linda - That is it, but he didn't steal the gift that we had already bought.
Judi - Note to self... You can buy gifts for your self... 64" Flat Screen here I come.