Helen..... Reading your blog makes my day! I am with you. I have spare everything from car seats to BBQ gas Dan has learnt to live with it and in time appreciate it. I also have a rule if Dan says no but my argument is better then I'll buy it anyway ( only if it's under £50) i can deal with the two days of sulking that will follow and the delight in saying " i told you so" when we need to use it :)
I'm with you Helen, I always like to be prepared and have spare item's in my workshop and home that are used on a regular basis.
Love David & Susan xxx
Pam Wilkinson - 13 years ago
Living where you are, with the uncertainties of weather and electricity supply, you should definitely have a spare tank! Sorry Michael! In fact, no matter where you live, if you can, you should certainly have back-up fuel supplies. Don't church leaders advise this?
Sheri LeQuia - 13 years ago
I was laughing as I read your post. You and Michael have many of the same differences that Tom and I have. Yes, we were raised in the same country, but sometimes it feels like he is from another planet (a strange planet that makes no sense). I have learned one thing over the years (several things actually- but one that applies here). Tom will Never be comfortable spending money! I used to think it was because we were poor struggling students, and then I figured it was because we were trying to get a business off the ground while raising a big family. But, I have discovered that it has nothing to do with how much money is available. He just can't do it. But, I have also discovered that he often doesn't mind if I spend the money, even if he can't bring himself to do it. It has something to do with that strange planet he was raised on. We actually had a similar issue with our barbecue. I was tired of half cooked summer meals when the propane ran out. He was not about to buy a second tank. So I did. Suddenly it was a good idea and he wondered why we hadn't thought of it sooner. Life is just happier for everyone when I stopped expecting him to take care of certain purchases and just handled them myself. I still don't get it, but I know that if I need or really want something that Tom can't bring himself to purchase, he doesn't mind at all if I purchase it. I have given up trying to understand the strange traditions of that planet Tom comes from.
Helen..... Reading your blog makes my day! I am with you. I have spare everything from car seats to BBQ gas Dan has learnt to live with it and in time appreciate it. I also have a rule if Dan says no but my argument is better then I'll buy it anyway ( only if it's under £50) i can deal with the two days of sulking that will follow and the delight in saying " i told you so" when we need to use it :)
I'm with you Helen, I always like to be prepared and have spare item's in my workshop and home that are used on a regular basis.
Love David & Susan xxx
Living where you are, with the uncertainties of weather and electricity supply, you should definitely have a spare tank! Sorry Michael! In fact, no matter where you live, if you can, you should certainly have back-up fuel supplies. Don't church leaders advise this?
I was laughing as I read your post. You and Michael have many of the same differences that Tom and I have. Yes, we were raised in the same country, but sometimes it feels like he is from another planet (a strange planet that makes no sense). I have learned one thing over the years (several things actually- but one that applies here). Tom will Never be comfortable spending money! I used to think it was because we were poor struggling students, and then I figured it was because we were trying to get a business off the ground while raising a big family. But, I have discovered that it has nothing to do with how much money is available. He just can't do it. But, I have also discovered that he often doesn't mind if I spend the money, even if he can't bring himself to do it. It has something to do with that strange planet he was raised on. We actually had a similar issue with our barbecue. I was tired of half cooked summer meals when the propane ran out. He was not about to buy a second tank. So I did. Suddenly it was a good idea and he wondered why we hadn't thought of it sooner. Life is just happier for everyone when I stopped expecting him to take care of certain purchases and just handled them myself. I still don't get it, but I know that if I need or really want something that Tom can't bring himself to purchase, he doesn't mind at all if I purchase it. I have given up trying to understand the strange traditions of that planet Tom comes from.