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12-25-2010, 01:35 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: A village some where
Posts: 3,436
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the Christmas Gift that
Didn't happen
So last night was our first Christmas and after dinner with the family we went back to her place to exchange gifts. in the corner was a long slender package standing about 5' tall and had my name on it. i'm thinking BAM! new rod! She waited till the end to give me that one i was excited like the kid Ralphie from Christmas story. I couldn't wait, i ripped open this package as if i was a 5 year old remembering first Christmas paper flying everywhere, only to find a extend-able freaking ice scraper from Benny's.
With the look of disappointment on my face the ol'lady looks at me and says aren't you curious what i returned.
I replied "well kind of " she said well i went to Bass Pro shop and bought you some things but you bought them already so i had to return them.
i asked her what kind of things. She said well you bought that fishing rod, the one you dropped off to have fixed or something, so i returned the one i got you.
Here is where i made the mistake i asked the question i should not have asked.
What rod did you buy and return.
She said you know the one with the black handle that has the kind of crizzy twisty wrap thinggy where the reel goes, you know the one you look at every time you go to Bass Pro. I figured you bought that other rod and didn't need another one. 
I responded with - was it the one in the second isle 5' down on the left and was above everything else about 8 rods from the left? She responded with - why yes you know the one you like, you are practice casting with. 
i looked at her with discontent and said was it the St.Croix Mojo surf 2 piece 10'.6" rod with Fuji Guides.
She chipperly respondes and says YES THAT IS THE ONE!.
I look at her and said that's ok hun it the thought that counts thanks for the alarm clock, extend-able ice scraper and sweat shirts. 
so remember its not the gift its the thought that counts.  |
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12-25-2010, 01:41 PM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 8,760
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You could have gotten the light with the fishnet stocking!!
Good Story Skippy.
Enjoy what you have - Clammer
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12-25-2010, 01:42 PM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
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Sounds like time travel. You figured how to skip first Christmas together and go right to Sixth Christmas together  ! |
~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
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12-25-2010, 01:51 PM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 8,760
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnR
Sounds like time travel. You figured how to skip first Christmas together and go right to Sixth Christmas together ! |
Don't go there. |
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12-25-2010, 01:58 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: A village some where
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Right!
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12-25-2010, 06:30 PM
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Chris Blouin
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Warren, RI
Posts: 3,330
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That's too bad man.
I played it smart this year and gave a list numbered from high priority to low.
She got the top 3 things I asked for. I lucked out, she's a good catch.
Good luck next Xmas skippy
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device
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12-25-2010, 06:32 PM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 8,760
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Did you get the wreck fixed?
You could always sneak it into the repair bill.
That St. Croix is a great stick.
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12-25-2010, 07:00 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Fairhaven
Posts: 351
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Yeah, well I got the same thing I get every year...a pair of slippers and a piece of ass. Both were two sizes too big.
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12-25-2010, 07:07 PM
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12-25-2010, 07:42 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Warwick
Posts: 541
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Quote:
Originally Posted by boot man
Yeah, well I got the same thing I get every year...a pair of slippers and a piece of ass. Both were two sizes too big.
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Nothing wrong with that man. Lots of guys would be happy with that.
I know I am. |
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12-25-2010, 07:44 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Warwick
Posts: 541
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Skippy she sounds like she wants to stick around and get it for you next year. She might be a "keeper"
Sounds like a memorable Xmas.
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12-25-2010, 08:00 PM
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Permanently Disconnected
Join Date: Nov 2002
Posts: 12,647
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Skippy I got the best present ever.
My 7 year old gave me a folded up piece of lined notebook paper..
Outside says: To Dad from Jeremy
unfold it and inside it says
Merry Cristmas Dad. I'm sure you gave some presents to me too. So this my present(with S erased) to you
That one's going on the wall  |
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12-25-2010, 08:01 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Libtardia
Posts: 21,690
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Quote:
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
Skippy I got the best present ever.
My 7 year old gave me a folded up piece of lined notebook paper..
Outside says: To Dad from Jeremy
unfold it and inside it says
Merry Cristmas Dad. I'm sure you gave some presents to me too. So this is my present(with S erased) to you
That one's going on the wall |
Too funny
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12-25-2010, 08:15 PM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
Posts: 10,408
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skippy.
best move is to keep your f'ing mouth shut and buy what you need in March or April  . |
Bryan
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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12-25-2010, 11:57 PM
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Pete K.
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 2,953
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Wife got me a new wetsuit...
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12-26-2010, 12:21 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: A village some where
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Originally Posted by stcroixman
Skippy she sounds like she wants to stick around and get it for you next year. She might be a "keeper"
Sounds like a memorable Xmas. .
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Shes a keeper, she likes to paint lures and doesnt mind me fishing all the time!
Quote:
Originally Posted by striperman36
Did you get the wreck fixed?
You could always sneak it into the repair bill.
That St. Croix is a great stick.
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its at wickford rod works now. he said the blank was in perfect shape.
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Originally Posted by RIROCKHOUND
skippy.
best move is to keep your f'ing mouth shut and buy what you need in March or April . .
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i have a feeling i may be getting it for our anniversary  see i got her the Pandora Braclet set up with 3 charms so i am in the clear for many years to come. |
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12-26-2010, 01:18 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Holyoke, Ma
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I just asked for gift cards for cabelas so I could buy fishing things for myself. So ask and I recieved!!! Mojo here I come
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12-26-2010, 11:29 AM
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Retired Surfer
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Sunset Grill
Posts: 9,511
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Quote:
Originally Posted by boot man
Yeah, well I got the same thing I get every year...a pair of slippers and a piece of ass. Both were two sizes too big.
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Oh man, you bad........
Then again what if she is posting on the Martha Stewart website the same thing in reverse. I got a pair of slippers and a piece of ass and both were two sizes to small. |
Swimmer a.k.a. YO YO MA
Serial Mailbox Killer/Seal Fisherman
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12-26-2010, 02:19 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Pembroke
Posts: 3,343
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Ouch.....you can use my mojo skip! She will come around, she just needs to understand fishing gear to us is like friggin shoes to them...you can never have enough.
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12-26-2010, 02:30 PM
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Soggy Bottom Boy
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Billerica, Ma.
Posts: 7,260
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Quote:
Originally Posted by boot man
Yeah, well I got the same thing I get every year...a pair of slippers and a piece of ass. Both were two sizes too big.
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I have a comment but I'm keeping it to myself,
As for gifts I am always thankful for what I get, or don't get
I just love that the family is all together for one day |
Surfcasting Full Throttle
Don't judge me Monkey 
Recreational Surfcaster 99.9% C&R
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12-26-2010, 08:20 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Fairhaven
Posts: 351
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tattoobob
I have a comment but I'm keeping it to myself,
As for gifts I am always thankful for what I get, or don't get
I just love that the family is all together for one day
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Guys, my wife laughs when I tell people that joke. We heard it from an old commercial fisherman who we all loved. I wasnt serious, but wifey could have been if she said her gifts were 2 sizes too small. |
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12-27-2010, 02:01 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Narragansett, RI
Posts: 423
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You made out alright, you would have a hard time scraping your windows with a St Croix.  |
Salty
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