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My first poll. Dilemma!
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Get the ring and life will be good?
10 (52.6%)
Get the new PC and simming will be good?
4 (21.1%)
Get her a cheap knock off, and lie?
5 (26.3%)
Total votes: 19
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I wanted to get a nice new sim PC and the girlfriend has lost the diamond out of her engagement ring and wants me to buy her a new ring. EVERY time I mention new PC the ring thing pops up. This might be a 'Dear Abby' moment! What would you do is the question here.
Flying with twins is a lot of fun..
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Find a new girlfriend...
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skoker wrote
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Find a new girlfriend...
Hmmm. Best advice so far!
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Did she crash the new Bmw, drop the Macbook, Break the vase and crack the '40' hd tv?
. Mark we need you here
.
I guess you should:
On your next date, publicly dedicate
this song
to her
Buy her a new diamond ring and use super-glue to stick it onto her finger
Find a new girlfriend
Or you could go into your nearest volcano and get her some raw diamond. Like sushi
Most people think that flying a plane is dangerous, except pilots because they know how easy it is.
Arguing with a pilot is like wrestling with a pig in the mud, after a while you begin to think the pig likes it.
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hyperpep111 wrote
on Aug 21
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Did she crash the new Bmw, drop the Macbook, Break the vase and crack the '40' hd tv?
. Mark we need you here
.
I guess you should:
On your next date, publicly dedicate
this song
to her
Buy her a new diamond ring and use super-glue to stick it onto her finger
Find a new girlfriend
Or you could go into your nearest volcano and get her some raw diamond. Like sushi
Hang on a sec. I just got an Email from Somalia..
Flying with twins is a lot of fun..
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I am a little confused here. If you bought her the ring she is your fiance, not just your girlfriend. My point being, if you really plan to spend the rest of your life with her you better get that ring replaced or you will never hear the end of it! Get the pc on a later date and you won't regret it.
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Based on my history with women, I voted to get the pc.
If God intended aircraft engines to have horizontally opposed engines, Pratt and Whitney would have made them that way.
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If you had to ask that question, you probably need to reconsider the engagement.
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Based on my experience with marriage, I said get the new PC. You will be happier. You already invested in her, and she lost it. Time to take care of number 1
(in all honesty though, follow your heart man, if you think she rates another big diamond investment, then go for it, marriage is forever. But for your sake, insure it this time!!)
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One word...........pawnbroker, but what ever you do make sure that it is not already engraved
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Two words, IN-SURANCE. Ok that is one word, but you get my point. I just recently got engaged, and was able to insure her ring for just $50 a year through my insurance company.
Depending on where you bought it from, you may have something known as a diamond bond, which means the jeweler may replace the diamond at no cost to you.
Dave
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BigTruck wrote
on Aug 21
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Based on my experience with marriage, I said get the new PC. You will be happier. You already invested in her, and she lost it. Time to take care of number 1
(in all honesty though, follow your heart man, if you think she rates another big diamond investment, then go for it, marriage is forever. But for your sake, insure it this time!!)
One more thing...don't ever lie.
Relationship killer. Should not even be an option in your poll. Do not lie to her.
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Steve M wrote
on Aug 21
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hyperpep111 wrote
on Aug 21
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, 2011 at 3:58pm:
Did she crash the new Bmw, drop the Macbook, Break the vase and crack the '40' hd tv?
. Mark we need you here
.
I guess you should:
On your next date, publicly dedicate
this song
to her
Buy her a new diamond ring and use super-glue to stick it onto her finger
Find a new girlfriend
Or you could go into your nearest volcano and get her some raw diamond. Like sushi
Hang on a sec. I just got an Email from Somalia..
I do not understand.
Most people think that flying a plane is dangerous, except pilots because they know how easy it is.
Arguing with a pilot is like wrestling with a pig in the mud, after a while you begin to think the pig likes it.
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I would advise you to get a new ring insured to a few thousand $$$$$. So if she loses it you will get richer.
Most people think that flying a plane is dangerous, except pilots because they know how easy it is.
Arguing with a pilot is like wrestling with a pig in the mud, after a while you begin to think the pig likes it.
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hyperpep111 wrote
on Aug 21
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Or you could go into your nearest volcano and get her some raw diamond. Like sushi
Well, it quickly sounded fishy as soon as I read as far as volcano -- I thought you were about to suggest he throw her in as a sacrifice.
BigTruck wrote
on Aug 21
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, 2011 at 9:22pm:
DaveSims wrote
on Aug 21
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, 2011 at 7:14pm:
Depending on where you bought it from, you may have something known as a diamond bond, which means the jeweler may replace the diamond at no cost to you.
...if you think she rates another big diamond investment, then go for it, marriage is forever. But for your sake, insure it this time!!
Once upon a time it was cheaper to purchase the gem and have it set -- but, like I said, that was long ago (and probably in galaxy far, far away). A couple decades past, when I had a little money to my name, I invested in a gem collection, one or so at a time. Mind you, these were not real expensive, small emeralds, citrines, opals, sapphires (never purchased the DeBeers diamond I was offered)... however, together, they added up to a noticeable sum; they were stolen along with my Camaro (which I retrieved from Massachusetts, ransacked and worse for wear), and video equipment. My dad never insured anything, my mom only got life and health insurance; I'm the only one in the family to have added on auto insurance. I also employed a plan that added my mom's car onto the policy for that Camaro. Not going into further detail, my mom got the insurance cancelled on both cars "because it [wasn't] necessary." Neither Camaro nor gems were insured. Steve, if you got something of value and you can afford to insure it (yeah, I know, some might say if you can't afford to insure it, don't have it)...
JBaymore wrote
on Aug 21
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, 2011 at 5:47pm:
BigTruck wrote
on Aug 21
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One more thing...don't ever lie.
Relationship killer. Should not even be an option in your poll. Do not lie to her.
If you had to ask that question, you probably need to reconsider the engagement.
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H wrote
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hyperpep111 wrote
on Aug 21
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, 2011 at 3:58pm:
Or you could go into your nearest volcano and get her some raw diamond. Like sushi
Well, it quickly sounded fishy as soon as I read as far as volcano -- I thought you were about to suggest he throw her in as a sacrifice.
You could do that.
(This smiley is somewhat appropriate for the moment
Most people think that flying a plane is dangerous, except pilots because they know how easy it is.
Arguing with a pilot is like wrestling with a pig in the mud, after a while you begin to think the pig likes it.
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Hmmm. A better gaming experience or breaking a girls heart. Difficult decision.
Most people think that flying a plane is dangerous, except pilots because they know how easy it is.
Arguing with a pilot is like wrestling with a pig in the mud, after a while you begin to think the pig likes it.
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So I better get her the ring, insure it at twice its value, have it stolen, collect the money and buy a new ring and PC. Oh, and then confess the whole scam to her so I wouldn't be lieing.
I knew I could depend on you all for some great advice!
(Honestly though, she's getting a ring.
)
Flying with twins is a lot of fun..
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Don't make a stink about it to her. Not now, not ever. Get the ring. Forget about what happened (just be sure it doesn't happen again). Never, never, lie. Certainly not to a fiance or girlfriend. It'll come back at ya someday.
You might consider going back to where you bought it and complain. Sounds like it was defective.
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Personally, I can never understand the fuss about a big clonker of an engagement ring and think that they are a complete waste of money. I never bought my wife one, instead spent the cash on a custom made wedding ring. October is our 20th anniversary.............
Rings, like Valentine's day are a rather modern bit of Western culture. Before the 20th century, other types of betrothal gifts were common. (Wiki).....Before the end of the 19th century, the bride-to-be frequently received a sewing thimble rather than an engagement ring. This practice was particularly common among religious groups that shunned jewellery. Engagement rings didn't become standard in the West until the end of the 19th century, and diamond rings didn't become common until the 1930s. Now, 80% of American women are offered a diamond ring to signify engagement.
Go with the thimble, I am intrigued to know what happens
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expat wrote
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Personally, I can never understand the fuss about a big clonker of an engagement ring and think that they are a complete waste of money. I never bought my wife one, instead spent the cash on a custom made wedding ring. October is our 20th anniversary.............
Rings, like Valentine's day are a rather modern bit of Western culture. Before the 20th century, other types of betrothal gifts were common. (Wiki).....Before the end of the 19th century, the bride-to-be frequently received a sewing thimble rather than an engagement ring. This practice was particularly common among religious groups that shunned jewellery. Engagement rings didn't become standard in the West until the end of the 19th century, and diamond rings didn't become common until the 1930s. Now, 80% of American women are offered a diamond ring to signify engagement.
Go with the thimble, I am intrigued to know what happens
Matt
I'll pass on the thimble idea, I'd end up at the proctologist to get it removed.
I really never could understand why the engagement ring is such a big deal. I never wear any rings myself.
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Apex wrote
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Don't make a stink about it to her. Not now, not ever. Get the ring. Forget about what happened (just be sure it doesn't happen again). Never, never, lie. Certainly not to a fiance or girlfriend. It'll come back at ya someday.
You might consider going back to where you bought it and complain. Sounds like it was defective.
Your right on all points Apex. I've had too much experience in these areas.
I can't return the ring as the store closed up last year.
Flying with twins is a lot of fun..
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One word: Harribo
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machineman9 wrote
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One word: Harribo
Just remember to duck when she swings
Naw! I'd get thimbled for sure!
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I'd cut off her ring finger and point out that a) she won't lose the bits again as she can't wear a ring and b) she won't p*ss you off with her half-wittedness!
Use the Hungarian method, my wife and I have matching wedding rings (red, white and 18ct gold). In Hungary you wear the ring on your left hand whilst engaged and on the right once married. No change of rings
There are two types of aeroplane, Spitfires and everything else that wishes it was a Spitfire!
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machineman9 wrote
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One word: Harribo
Just remember to duck when she swings
Isn't it Ha
r
ibo? I have no idea what that's got to do with this but it made me breath hard to avoid splattering my expensive drink all over the screen
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I'd cut off her ring finger and point out that a) she won't lose the bits again as she can't wear a ring and b) she won't p*ss you off with her half-wittedness!
Use the Hungarian method, my wife and I have matching wedding rings (red, white and 18ct gold). In Hungary you wear the ring on your left hand whilst engaged and on the right once married. No change of rings
Most people think that flying a plane is dangerous, except pilots because they know how easy it is.
Arguing with a pilot is like wrestling with a pig in the mud, after a while you begin to think the pig likes it.
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Steve M wrote
on Aug 22
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machineman9 wrote
on Aug 22
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, 2011 at 2:17pm:
One word: Harribo
Just remember to duck when she swings
Naw! I'd get thimbled for sure!
Where do you get all this 'creative English'
Most people think that flying a plane is dangerous, except pilots because they know how easy it is.
Arguing with a pilot is like wrestling with a pig in the mud, after a while you begin to think the pig likes it.
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ozzy72 wrote
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I'd cut off her ring finger and point out that a) she won't lose the bits again as she can't wear a ring and b) she won't p*ss you off with her half-wittedness!
Use the Hungarian method, my wife and I have matching wedding rings (red, white and 18ct gold). In Hungary you wear the ring on your left hand whilst engaged and on the right once married. No change of rings
She'd still have seven fingers left. Plenty enough to adorn! I like the more economical Hungarian tradition though. Apparently the western nations have adopted this two ring circus during courting because one man, hundreds of years ago gave a promise ring to his Bo. I can picture the maids gathering and tittering over the first ring. And the rest is history...
Flying with twins is a lot of fun..
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hyperpep111 wrote
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Steve M wrote
on Aug 22
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machineman9 wrote
on Aug 22
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, 2011 at 2:17pm:
One word: Harribo
Just remember to duck when she swings
Naw! I'd get thimbled for sure!
Where do you get all this 'creative English'
It just comes with practice.
Spelling is the hard part.
Flying with twins is a lot of fun..
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expat wrote
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Personally, I can never understand the fuss about a big clonker of an engagement ring and think that they are a complete waste of money. I never bought my wife one, instead spent the cash on a custom made wedding ring. October is our 20th anniversary.............
Rings, like Valentine's day are a rather modern bit of Western culture. Before the 20th century, other types of betrothal gifts were common. (Wiki).....Before the end of the 19th century, the bride-to-be frequently received a sewing thimble rather than an engagement ring. This practice was particularly common among religious groups that shunned jewellery. Engagement rings didn't become standard in the West until the end of the 19th century, and diamond rings didn't become common until the 1930s. Now, 80% of American women are offered a diamond ring to signify engagement.
Go with the thimble, I am intrigued to know what happens
Matt
I think the thimble would go over about as well as a vaccuum cleaner, even a pricey one.
The whole diamond ring thing is silly- and they are way overpriced, even mediocre cuts. Diamonds are actually not very rare, just very durable (except the settings, LOL). Very large ones or colored ones are truly rare, but chicks dig the white ones, and only the very wealthy can afford the huge ones.
You can thank DeBeers for the tradition of diamond jewelry as proof of love (or whatever)... they were doing OK selling diamonds for industry, but convincing people that only a diamond ring was good enough made them what they are today.
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Steve M wrote
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So I better get her the ring, insure it at twice its value, have it stolen, collect the money and buy a new ring and PC. Oh, and then confess the whole scam to her so I wouldn't be lieing.
I knew I could depend on you all for some great advice!
(Honestly though, she's getting a ring.
)
No Problem
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Arguing with a pilot is like wrestling with a pig in the mud, after a while you begin to think the pig likes it.
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