Is she being selfish?
67standup
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After spending an ample part of the work day pouring over four different collecting forums and new Ebay listings, then coming home and opening all my wonderful packages won off Ebay, then cataloging all my new purchases (the best part), then putting them away in MJ Roop binders, top loaders, and special boxes for graded cards, then checking the forums again, then checking email for new Ebay search hits, then referencing my Standard Card Catalog for something I missed the previous day, then doing a manual Ebay search for those items that the emailed searched results haven't captured yet...after all that hard work...I'm now supposed to pay full attention to my girlfriend. Jeez, some people only think of themselves.
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<< <i>After spending an ample part of the work day pouring over four different collecting forums and new Ebay listings, then coming home and opening all my wonderful packages won off Ebay, then cataloging all my new purchases (the best part), then putting them away in MJ Roop binders, top loaders, and special boxes for graded cards, then checking the forums again, then checking email for new Ebay search hits, then referencing my Standard Card Catalog for something I missed the previous day...after all that hard work...I'm now supposed to pay full attention to my girlfriend. Jeez, some people only think of themselves.
lol.. dude your on my same schedule..
Here's the solution. Marry her. Impregnate her. The children she bears will keep her so busy, not only will she not notice what you're up to, but she won't care anyway because any free time left will be used to catch up on her sleep!
I dont what happened when you got married and had a child but that is so far from the truth.... (at least in my expierence) the first few months (right before during and after the pregnency) you will be lucky to be able to remember to put on matching socks much less catalog your cards right....
The first year or so AFTER the childs birth you will get a reprise BUT then you will have to deal with the "do you still love me, am I fat, etc. ad so forth" that you will have to spend time with her to keep her at ease. About at age 2 to 4 you get a lull. Things have leveled out. THEN school starts, child is "active" you will have to do "more" around the house.
IT IS WORTH IT. I love them both to death....... but more time????? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
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The first year or so AFTER the childs birth you will get a reprise BUT then you will have to deal with the "do you still love me, am I fat, etc. ad so forth" that you will have to spend time with her to keep her at ease. >>
no offense Aknot, but uhh... you might be "whipped"..
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The first year or so AFTER the childs birth you will get a reprise BUT then you will have to deal with the "do you still love me, am I fat, etc. ad so forth" that you will have to spend time with her to keep her at ease. >>
no offense Aknot, but uhh... you might be "whipped"..
No offense taken. Just like to keep my "woman" happy. It would be to expensive NOT to in the long run...
Ben
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The first year or so AFTER the childs birth you will get a reprise BUT then you will have to deal with the "do you still love me, am I fat, etc. ad so forth" that you will have to spend time with her to keep her at ease. >>
no offense Aknot, but uhh... you might be "whipped"..
No offense taken. Just like to keep my "woman" happy. It would be to expensive NOT to in the long run...
yeah you're probably right.. thats the SAFE way..
Sounds like the scales may be a little out of balance in your abode.
There might be a few bumps in the road early on, but over the long haul you come out ahead. Here's the key: just ignore the child(ren), her maternal instincts will pick up the slack. Pretend that you have to keep your nose buried in the work that pays the bills, and she has to make the same effort with the kids.
Unlike life without kids, her demands to go out to dinner, see a movie, take a vacation (other than for golf or a card show) all disappear after childbirth. The most she'll likely demand will be some takeout and a rental flick. Give her the occasional footrub (and whatever else that might follow) and life will be good and full of time to pursue a perfectly maniacal hobby!
edited to say: Of course, this is for suggestive and entertainment purposes only. I would never treat my wife in such a selfish and shameless manner!
<< <i>I'm now supposed to pay full attention to my girlfriend. Jeez, some people only think of themselves. >>
67
You inadvertently crossed over into another thread with that one - welcome to my world - we are a haunted bunch - condemned to walk the earth incessantly collecting, cataloging, checklisting....we see the world with our mind's eye focused on perfection - 10 is a lonely number - there is always just one more.....to obtain...to eternity.
<< <i>dude your on my same schedule >>
Pan
We're all dialed into that schedule - aint it Great!
Mike
They are never too young to get a box of junk wax. For the boys, I recommend anything made by Pro Set, or almost any other card from 1989 through 1992. For the girls, I would start off with Disney cards or other cards of kid-friendly movies. Add in a stack of cheap 9-pocket sheets and a 3-ring binder, and they are well on their way.
The first time they want to go to a card show with you and she can have the day to yourself, both of you will be very happy you brought the kids in to card collecting.
Nick
Reap the whirlwind.
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Im doing yard work, and watching my Ebay'd Callahans, (sold very well thanks to any and all that bid) and the wife calls. Our son is staying over his cousins house. She is on her way home and wants to go eat and see a movie. I told her (per you) get drive through and drop by Blockbuster......... She wants to talk to your wife. I will be away from the computer for a few days.
THANKS CON, NOT!
<< <i>enlist the children on your side. >>
You got it Nick - that's how I got back into collecting - bought a 90B pack for 50 cents with my son - he was looking for a Dave Justice RC. The rest is history...
Mike
<< <i>no offense Aknot, but uhh... you might be "whipped"..
uhh...........my guess is that you definitely don't have kids. If that's in the near future for you, I'll flag this thread so you can tell us your experiences at that later time.
In my case, it takes two to run the ship correctly. Sometimes it's me doing most of the steering, sometimes it's my wife doing most. If you think it works with just 'her' at the helm...........well.........let us know when that time comes, as I'm all ears.
BOTR
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<< <i>no offense Aknot, but uhh... you might be "whipped"..
uhh...........my guess is that you definitely don't have kids. If that's in the near future for you, I'll flag this thread so you can tell us your experiences at that later time.
In my case, it takes two to run the ship correctly. Sometimes it's me doing most of the steering, sometimes it's my wife doing most. If you think it works with just 'her' at the helm...........well.........let us know when that time comes, as I'm all ears.
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your guess is correct.. no children yet, as far as I know..
Aknot;
I split my gut reading this one! A couple thoughts. When she complains about the takeout and flick, you gotta say, "well, in that case, you can stay home and eat Dinty Moore and watch WWE. What sounds better to you?" See, ya gotta let her know that's as good as it's gonna get! She'll settle.
Sorry to hear you got punished and can't use the computer.
I'd let her talk to my wife, but I don't let my wife speak to anyone on the phone, or in person without my presence.
the other key is every now in then show her that you bought a raw card for $20 , $6 grading and it is now worth $100 ( documentation must be provided) , never , I repeat never show her too much of a gain as she will expect an immediate sale and 1/2 the proceeds spent on some form of jewelry or a very expensive handbag. amybe buy here a pair of shoes now and then helps also. If you follow these steps, you will be free to collect as you wish and have a happy household
You're right on target... gotta give her that "hush" money. Buying her silence with little tokens from card profits goes a long way... but you can't be too nice when you give it to her... maker her grovel! As I hand her the booty, I'll usually say something like. "Now, lay off my back, but, on second thought, why don't you lie down on yours?"
As for the cards, I just think your girlfriend is crying for involvement. That would be the best thing you could do. Let her write out all of the addresses on the bubble mailers you need to send out, stand in line at the post office, or even open the items you get in the mail each day and gently set them in front of you to admire, much like a plate of hot BBQ ribs. Getting her involved with duties such as these will definitley reignite that spark that may seem to be missing. That, or she will realize what a pain some of that stuff is and never bother you again.
TheRoach
TheRoach
The choice between getting a wife/girlfriend versus just paying a lady that barters below the belt activity for green paper squares is much like the debate over whether you should buy raw or slabbed baseball cards. A girlfriend/wife is equivalent to raw cards. You don' t know what you're getting. They can be doctored with make-up, dark clothing and fad diets. They might look good, but they will never grade. Also, they seem like a "discovery". Raw material usually let's you down and looks like crud upon close scrutiny under a ten times loupe. Slabbed cards or Paid Men-Pleasing Penelopes/Pros (Pro is good in this case) are always the wiser investment. You know exactly what you are getting. There's no annoying delays from swamped graders, PMS, headaches or bizarre mood turns. While often expensive, slabbed cards/Hos are easier to shop for too. Instead of somebody else giving a vg-vg/ex subjective rating slabbed/ho's come in very distinct grades - 1 through 10 for cards/Nasty, Looks Like Mom, Special Birthday Splurge, I Can't Remember Her Face, But She Has A Nice Body for women.
Don't make the mistake of letting a woman interfere with your pursuit of baseball cards. When you die, your wife will take all your money and marry some hunky pool man. On the other hand, your cards (If hidden properly) will sit in the closet mourning the man kind enough to care for them and cherish them. A woman wil ditch you for a better deal in a second. Your cards are loyal and, I guess, inanimate, but let's not be nitpickers. Last, your cards always put out for you. Night or day, they are there to please. After a few years with a girl or marriage, you try dictating some kind of pleasure schedule. Three hours later when her laughing subsides and you've been told your anatomy is out of proportion erring on the smaller side, you'll know that slabbed/skanks are the wise man's route.
Be well,
S.
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The choice between getting a wife/girlfriend versus just paying a lady that barters below the belt activity for green paper squares is much like the debate over whether you should buy raw or slabbed baseball cards. A girlfriend/wife is equivalent to raw cards. You don' t know what you're getting. They can be doctored with make-up, dark clothing and fad diets. They might look good, but they will never grade. Also, they seem like a "discovery". Raw material usually let's you down and looks like crud upon close scrutiny under a ten times loupe. Slabbed cards or Paid Men-Pleasing Penelopes/Pros (Pro is good in this case) are always the wiser investment. You know exactly what you are getting. There's no annoying delays from swamped graders, PMS, headaches or bizarre mood turns. While often expensive, slabbed cards/Hos are easier to shop for too. Instead of somebody else giving a vg-vg/ex subjective rating slabbed/ho's come in very distinct grades - 1 through 10 for cards/Nasty, Looks Like Mom, Special Birthday Splurge, I Can't Remember Her Face, But She Has A Nice Body for women.
Don't make the mistake of letting a woman interfere with your pursuit of baseball cards. When you die, your wife will take all your money and marry some hunky pool man. On the other hand, your cards (If hidden properly) will sit in the closet mourning the man kind enough to care for them and cherish them. A woman wil ditch you for a better deal in a second. Your cards are loyal and, I guess, inanimate, but let's not be nitpickers. Last, your cards always put out for you. Night or day, they are there to please. After a few years with a girl or marriage, you try dictating some kind of pleasure schedule. Three hours later when her laughing subsides and you've been told your anatomy is out of proportion erring on the smaller side, you'll know that slabbed/skanks are the wise man's route.
Be well,
S. >>
Thegradinator... 1¢
Vargha... $10
Murcerfan... $100
Scumbi... priceless!
Not hijacking this thread (I love it)... just pointing out the true greatness of the satirical, literary offings of Scumbi.
High grade modern cards - a dime a dozen
The collective wit of board members - priceless
NickM . . . 2¢
Nick
Reap the whirlwind.
Need to buy something for the wife or girlfriend? Check out Vintage Designer Clothing.
Wish I had know that BEFORE I said "I - uhhhhhhhh - DO"
Believe me, my hobby has become stupid, childish and immature to my wife.....Instead of enjoying my hobby, now I get the "don't you think we have other things to buy besides baseball cards, like.......ummmmmm fertilizer and nail polish" BEFORE we were married she liked to go to dinner and ballgames, look at my Ripken collection and even watch hockey on TV....0k ok ok I am ranting!!!! Sorry guys, I got to go run and watch Under the Tuscan Sun on DVD - Wife picked the movie...Do you think I will like it???
Edited to add: Scumbi, your post made me roll out laughing, warn the single members before its too late!!!
Ripken, Brooks & Frank Robinson, Old Orioles, Sweet Spot Autos, older Redskins - Riggins, Sonny, Baugh etc and anything that catches my eye.
My ghetto sportscard webpage...All Scans - No Lists!!! Stinky Linky
A wife like a raw card is being able to handle the card, touch and feel a part of "history". To actually know it is your card in your belief that it is true. The card then deserves and needs your attention. YOU took the time to buy the card YOU need to take the time to take care of it. DO not take care of it and it gets worn and tattered. Take care of it and you will not only feel pride in yourself but also be able to show it to others.
Now a slabbed card is like the "other" woman. You know what you are getting and you get what you pay for. UNLESS someone had a bad day at the grading office an dmay have missed that dinked corner, the discoloration, miscut, etc. Then YOU have to take the time and decide if YOU want to reslab it, buy another, stick it in a box and never look at it again.
As for getting married in "General". Its not for everyone...... And its not perfect.... (im on my second) but when you do and when its "right" its the best thing in the world next to the birth of your children.....
NO my wife does not have a gun to my head.....
<< <i>Then YOU have to take the time and decide if YOU want to reslab it, buy another, stick it in a box and never look at it again. >>
Boy, I wish I could just stick it in the box and never look at it again sometimes. It's been awhile.
Last time I did that, I had a 4 year old knocking on my door calling me "Daddy". Long story...
TheRoach