The Summer of Chuff 2015

[Nephasth]

I get excited, like when I found out rablack97 was really black....

 

Man, I missed some ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---.

BYOACation over!!!

What happened to yours, Mr. >10,000 posts?

[yotsuya]

I get excited, like when I found out rablack97 was really black....

 

Man, I missed some ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---.

BYOACation over!!!

What happened to yours, Mr. >10,000 posts?

I took a few days off...

[pbj]

Summer is pretty much coming to a screeching halt for us soon, so we ran off to the coast to go fishing.

Stayed here:



Bought enormous shrimp raw and wriggling off this boat:



Have learned that cocky, competitive, know it all jackass fisherman don't know what the hell they're talking about, just like those types in every other hobby.  Despite using the "wrong" bait, poles, hooks, and being out at the wrong time of day, my wife and I were reeling them in on almost every cast.  And releasing them without cutting them up to "attract sharks" as our new friend kept wailing about.

[HaRuMaN]

Went to one of the casinos here in Arizona this past weekend.  Put $50 in a Wheel of Fortune progressive slot, got all the way up to $590.  Gave up and cashed out when I got back down to $450.   

[yotsuya]

Went to one of the casinos here in Arizona this past weekend.  Put $50 in a Wheel of Fortune progressive slot, got all the way up to $590.  Gave up and cashed out when I got back down to $450.   

How much is that in HaRuBuCks?

[HaRuMaN]

Went to one of the casinos here in Arizona this past weekend.  Put $50 in a Wheel of Fortune progressive slot, got all the way up to $590.  Gave up and cashed out when I got back down to $450.   

How much is that in HaRuBuCks?

Eleventy

[yotsuya]

Went to one of the casinos here in Arizona this past weekend.  Put $50 in a Wheel of Fortune progressive slot, got all the way up to $590.  Gave up and cashed out when I got back down to $450.   

How much is that in HaRuBuCks?

Eleventy

Great exchange rate!!!!

[Howard_Casto]

Have learned that cocky, competitive, know it all jackass fisherman don't know what the hell they're talking about, just like those types in every other hobby.  Despite using the "wrong" bait, poles, hooks, and being out at the wrong time of day, my wife and I were reeling them in on almost every cast.  And releasing them without cutting them up to "attract sharks" as our new friend kept wailing about.

They day we know anything about fishing is the day we can peer into the mind of a fish.  That will be a wonderful yet terrifying day indeed.

[yotsuya]

They day we know anything about fishing is the day we can peer into the mind of a fish.  That will be a wonderful yet terrifying day indeed.

[Howard_Casto]

Be careful now, he's one of our proud state heroes.   

[pbj]

I understand fish quite well.  What do I want?  More shrimp.  When do I want it?  Now.

We usually hit up a fish market on the coast and get a pound or so of table shrimp for $5.  I keep it on ice and whatever the little ---daisies--- don't steal off my hook gets boiled and eaten when I go home.

[Vigo]

I understand fish quite well.  What do I want?  More shrimp.  When do I want it?  Now.

I guess everyone was right when they say I have the brain of a fish. 

[yotsuya]

Be careful now, he's one of our proud state heroes.   

The mother of a lady I used to work with from West Virginia went to high school Don Knotts. She was going to get me his autograph, but sadly, he passed away before she could get it.

[pbj]

Don knotts was phenomenal in lord of the rings.

[DeLuSioNal29]

Been busy moving and getting the new Game Room foundation up to par.

- Painted the walls and installed new industrial type carpets with the thickest moisture barrier they had.
- Bought a new dehumidifier (a heavy duty one) that works AMAZINGLY well.  It keeps the basement bone dry.
- Bought a 50" flat screen plasma for $75 on Craigslist. Works perfectly (I was looking for plasma for movies)

Still to do:
- Mount TV
- Change all outlets to white color.
- I may need to upgrade power lines (I will see how it goes for now with my current machines).
- Buy and install surround sound system
- Collect more machines.

D

[yotsuya]

Been busy moving and getting the new Game Room foundation up to par.

- Painted the walls and installed new industrial type carpets with the thickest moisture barrier they had.
- Bought a new dehumidifier (a heavy duty one) that works AMAZINGLY well.  It keeps the basement bone dry.
- Bought a 50" flat screen plasma for $75 on Craigslist. Works perfectly (I was looking for plasma for movies)

Still to do:
- Mount TV
- Change all outlets to white color.
- I may need to upgrade power lines (I will see how it goes for now with my current machines).
- Buy and install surround sound system
- Collect more machines.

D

How many machines, D? I had to upgrade mine because it was tripping the circuit breaker if I turned everything on.

[eds1275]

Well, this is SORT OF a good thing. More like the worst thing ever is starting to come around.

2 months ago my wife rolled over in bed and said "I don't love you anymore, and it's over."

WTF

So she suggests I move out, and lets it be clear that there's nothing I can do in the world to save our marriage. I stood my ground and said if she needs space, she is welcome to go find it elsewhere. As far as I was concerned, we've had a very good marriage. Our lives are great. We do a lot of stuff together, maybe too much. Long story short, last November she started having a bout of depression, something she has been struggling with since her early teen years. Not any real reason for it - just the feeling of helplessness and impending doom, but nothing actually wrong. This is the first time she ever went on anti depressant medication, and at first it was working miracles. But ever since february things have been going down a dark path. Nothing really changed, except I moved to the next bedroom over. She still wanted to hang out and do stuff together - I never tried to exclude her from things, but I did make a decision to not intentionally include her either. If she wanted space, that was as far as I was going out of my way to give it to her. Today I got her help in cleaning up the main areas of our home to perfection. And then I got out my camera and started snapping pics. It was a risky bluff, but I said they were real estate pictures now that it's over, that was the only thing left to do.

She suggests going to her doctor, and having her medications reassessed. Also perhaps counselling for her, and counselling for me to further understand her depression. It's not ideal, but given the hell my life has been for the past two months I am glad. We sat close on the couch and played lego batman 3. Feels like the first steps back to normal.

[Mike A]

Well, this is SORT OF a good thing. More like the worst thing ever is starting to come around.

2 months ago my wife rolled over in bed and said "I don't love you anymore, and it's over."

This is my first post and I have never posted in a forum before. Your post compelled me to start. My wife battled depression and medication addiction for many years. It was a nightmare at times. I knew she loved me even when it seemed like she did not. She fought like hell against her demons. In the last few years things were great. She emerged from her depression and our marriage and our love grew stronger. There were still normal ups and downs, but she handled them well with the skills she learned from a great therapist. My wife died from a heart attack in her sleep on January 3rd. She was 36 years old. It was due to a previously undiagnosed heart defect. Her past medication addiction contributed to her weakened heart.
     I meant to post this to encourage you that things can get better. I guess it sounds depressing now that I am reading it back. My wife and I lived in a nightmare, but with help, support, and the right medications for her, we pulled through it. I hope and pray that things will get better for you. It is important that you take care of yourself. I nearly got lost in my wife's problems and I started to feel sorry for myself. I was no good to her in that state. I just made a decision that I was going to be the best person I could be and that helped both of us.

[Le Chuck]

Eds, that ---smurfing--- sucks brother.  I'm so sorry you're experiencing that and I honestly can't relate to how painful that must be.  Its not any of our business and I don't expect answers but is it actually a sea change in her heart or is it more along the lines of pushing you away because she is internally miserable and doesn't want to ruin your life by proxy because she really does love you?

I only say that because I think you're awesome and I hope you can salvage your marriage, as I'm sure you do too, and that would be something that counseling could help to remedy.  You have all my best wishes and hopes - and your wife does as well. 

Oh and Lego batman is great but nothing stands up to Lego Star Wars. 

[eds1275]

Oh and Lego batman is great but nothing stands up to Lego Star Wars. 

Yeah I find those games are getting further from their roots. I enjoyed the first few. Harry Potter was the worst. But we play them all.

I think things will be back to normal in the next few months. This is the first big deal in our 13 year relationship. I think she just can't handle problems, and little things eat her alive inside and she doesn't know what to do and perhaps the easiest thing might seem like nuking everything in her life and starting over?

The good thing is that despite much temptation, I kept it in my pants.

[yotsuya]

Good luck with that, eds.

And Mike A, welcome to the forums.

[wp34]

It is very impressive how you handled your situation eds.  A lot of guys would have cut and run.  Best of luck to you.

Welcome to the forums Mike A.  Any relation to BobA?   

[Mike A]

Thanks for the welcome. No relation as far as I know. I have a couple projects cooking that I will soon post in the appropriate places.

[Le Chuck]

Well, a little over a week ago I traded in my Tundra so I could get back my one true vehicular love, my FJ Cruiser


I have a huge punch list with this beast so it will be fun to trick her out.  The previous owner did some serious mods but stripped off a bunch of the goodies when he traded her in.  That's fine by me, as picking out and installing all the tackle is half the fun. 

Needless to say, I'm chuffed as ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---.  I need help naming her, recommendations?

[HaRuMaN]

I need help naming her, recommendations?

Marengo

[dkersten]

2 months ago my wife rolled over in bed and said "I don't love you anymore, and it's over."

I'm sorry to hear that.  My only advice would be to be honest with yourself and asses the situation for what it is, not what you want it to be.  Fighting to keep something because it was once great does not necessarily lead to happiness.  That being said, if you look at the situation from ten feet back and take off all blinders and see that things are truly good between you when she is not all messed up from depression, AND understand that the depression part isn't something that will just go away (it can be treated but often the treatment causes even more issues, like non-existent sex life), then by all means, fight with every inch of your body, heart, and soul.  Don't hold anything back.

Frankly, divorce was probably the best choice I ever made.  It wasn't easy to go through, the kids had a tough year or two from it, but in the end it was better for everyone.  (Well, maybe not for her, but that is 100% her own fault, I did everything to set her up to succeed, she took herself to rock bottom.)  Good luck, I truly hope things work out for the best, whichever way that ends up being.

[harveybirdman]

Well, a little over a week ago I traded in my Tundra so I could get back my one true vehicular love, my FJ Cruiser


I have a huge punch list with this beast so it will be fun to trick her out.  The previous owner did some serious mods but stripped off a bunch of the goodies when he traded her in.  That's fine by me, as picking out and installing all the tackle is half the fun. 

Needless to say, I'm chuffed as ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---.  I need help naming her, recommendations?

Oola

[Le Chuck]

I need help naming her, recommendations?

Marengo

I'm not that short... that's hilarious tho!

[HaRuMaN]

I need help naming her, recommendations?

Marengo

I'm not that short... that's hilarious tho!

 

[pbj]

Today I learned people actually want those FJ Cruisers.  Toyota was trying to give them away for $26,000 in San Antonio.  My favorite part was the plastic diamond plate on the door panels and the fact it was extraordinarily uncomfortable in the back despite the vehicle's size.

[Le Chuck]

Today I learned people actually want those FJ Cruisers.  Toyota was trying to give them away for $26,000 in San Antonio.  My favorite part was the plastic diamond plate on the door panels and the fact it was extraordinarily uncomfortable in the back despite the vehicle's size.

This is my second one, I had immediate buyers remorse after selling my '07 4wd Voodoo Blue.  Love these beasts, even despite their quirks and faults. 

[pbj]

That's cool, I'm just a mouthy dick.  Really wanted to like them, though, as that was freaking cheap for a Toyota SUV.  Ended up with a Scion fartbox which isn't winning any awards but starts when I turn the key.

[harveybirdman]

That's cool, I'm just a mouthy dick.  Really wanted to like them, though, as that was freaking cheap for a Toyota SUV.  Ended up with a Scion fartbox which isn't winning any awards but starts when I turn the key.

Message board gold!

[Howard_Casto]

Pretty sure pbj now needs "Mouthy Dick" above his avatar now.

[HaRuMaN]

Pretty sure pbj now needs "Mouthy Dick" above his avatar now.

Saint won't let me change custom text anymore...   

[Nephasth]

Pretty sure pbj now needs "Mouthy Dick" above his avatar now.

Saint won't let me change custom text anymore...   

So I'm stuck with this ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---?

[yotsuya]

Saint, can I get a custom text title???

[knave]

Saint, can I get a custom text title???

You have to be clever or dumb enough in your posts to catch the attention of the Title Lords.

Good luck, I haven't managed to say anything clever in 8 years.

[Le Chuck]

Pretty sure pbj now needs "Mouthy Dick" above his avatar now.

Saint won't let me change custom text anymore...   

So I'm stuck with this ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---?

Have you tried drunk posting?  Has worked for me on other forums...

[Vigo]

I haven't managed to say anything clever in 8 years.

I wouldn't be surprised if this ends up being your title.