Helen
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SENT 11-06-96 FROM SMTPGATE (suendavid@worldnet.att.net)
Karen Chaton wrote:
>
> ....and whatever you do, never ever, EVER tell your SO that "I have almost
> everything I need". Never ever.
>
> Otherwise, you'll be reminded for YEARS, "I thought you had everything you
> needed three years ago, isn't that what you said". Even if you
> (erroneously) think you have everything (never!), don't ever say so - to
> anyone!
> HA! That's easy, you're answer back is..."Yes, I did have almost everything
I needed for three years ago...but this is now three years later and
now my Horizons and Skills Have Expanded. Now I need X, Y and B to really
be able to UTILIZE all that stuff from three years ago, and besides, dear heart,
I'm not doing this for myself, I want to make you proud of me, I'm doing all
of this for you. You do know that, DON'T YOU?????"
This approach may not always fly, but it's fun to watch them squirm, and
in the meantime you can be checking today's mail for more catalogs.
Happy Trails,
Susan, also Cato, Katy, Lady and Dakota (aka Spudnuts)