How would you respond??
12-26-2009, 04:39 PM
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And, no, haven't picked up the machine yet; had too many people in the van to bring it home Christmas Eve. The parents leave soon for Florida. We'll likely go pick it up after they've left. Have to make a cozy spot for it first, you know.
12-26-2009, 06:05 PM
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Okay, you're getting your mom's sewing machine that's in a cabinet....will a twin bed fit in the space the machine used to own?....voila....a place for your daughter. Your mom probably won't even notice.....LOL
12-26-2009, 06:19 PM
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What a wonderful surprise for you :mrgreen: As for the daughter, she is a senior and gone soon :wink: But like others have said, unless you move, leave no forwarding address and change all the locks every six weeks they do tend to come back home :? And always bring more back then they left with :roll: LOL
CONGRATS and enjoy :thumbup:
CONGRATS and enjoy :thumbup:
12-26-2009, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by OdessaQuilts
A week ago, my DH called me while I was sewing christmas banners at my church. The conversation went something like this:
DH: Your Mom called. You should call her. She wants to ask you something.
ME: What does she need? Who died?
DH: Now, think about this very carefully ... if you say yes, it means you've got to be prepared to feed it ....
ME: Feed what?
DH: Your mother wants to know if you'd like her sewing machine. If you don't take it, it goes to the Goodwill tomorrow. Now, THINK VERY CAREFULLY before you answer ... you know that another mouth to feed means you need more fabric to feed it.....
ME: Are you serious? OF COURSE I WANT THAT MACHINE! [realize that this is an OLD Necchi (oh, circa 1952 or so), in a lovely cabinet, with a knee control, and the machine I used all through high school]. I'm glad she thought to ask me since she's thrown out so much stuff without asking me if I would even like it. And, by the way, dear, I think my stash can handle ANOTHER machine at our house (this should make 6, I think).
So, my question is this: a) how would you respond? and b) how can I make my 17-year-old daughter (who's a senior in high school) move away NOW so I can have her room to sew in????? :evil: :twisted: :-D
DH: Your Mom called. You should call her. She wants to ask you something.
ME: What does she need? Who died?
DH: Now, think about this very carefully ... if you say yes, it means you've got to be prepared to feed it ....
ME: Feed what?
DH: Your mother wants to know if you'd like her sewing machine. If you don't take it, it goes to the Goodwill tomorrow. Now, THINK VERY CAREFULLY before you answer ... you know that another mouth to feed means you need more fabric to feed it.....
ME: Are you serious? OF COURSE I WANT THAT MACHINE! [realize that this is an OLD Necchi (oh, circa 1952 or so), in a lovely cabinet, with a knee control, and the machine I used all through high school]. I'm glad she thought to ask me since she's thrown out so much stuff without asking me if I would even like it. And, by the way, dear, I think my stash can handle ANOTHER machine at our house (this should make 6, I think).
So, my question is this: a) how would you respond? and b) how can I make my 17-year-old daughter (who's a senior in high school) move away NOW so I can have her room to sew in????? :evil: :twisted: :-D
:lol: Good answer!
How cool, I am so happy for you!
12-26-2009, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by marsye
Just go rent her an apartment, hand her the key, birth control pills and a credit card. ROTFLMAO!!!!
12-26-2009, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Pam G
Originally Posted by marsye
Just go rent her an apartment, hand her the key, birth control pills and a credit card. ROTFLMAO!!!!
12-26-2009, 07:27 PM
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Oh yeah, I agree!! Send her to live with Grandma -- it's probably been long enough that Grandma doesn't exactly remember how it was to have a TEENAGE DAUGHTER in the house :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:[/quote]
I have four children & nine grandchildren and I've NEVER forgotten what it was like to raise teenagers. I doubt the one you refer to has either. I wouldn't wish a repeat of that time on anyone (:...
I have four children & nine grandchildren and I've NEVER forgotten what it was like to raise teenagers. I doubt the one you refer to has either. I wouldn't wish a repeat of that time on anyone (:...
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