A way to an observatory is through a woman's...............

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by ving

you have it wrong david!

buy here a holiday and get the observatory built while she is away and when she comes back IT'S TOO LATE!!!

Thats a great idea . ONly one problem though, when she goes on holidays so do I normally

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by GTB_an_Owl

whats 'backyard blitz' doing these days ?

they are no more, defunct, disbanded, gone into ratings oblivion..........unwanted by the public, scorned by the nine executives

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by GTB_an_Owl

bet thay have never done an observatory

and never will

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by ving

LOL! TOO RIGHT!
food is good for pics... on our honeymoon cheryl and i took pics of our meals!

see mike there is another normal person on IIS

[davidpretorius]

you have made my day. this is absolutely a crackup!!

I reckon, just ask her.

plead male stupidity, "I really want an observatory, but would love to grant your wish first, what will it be hun??"

[ving (David)]

Originally Posted by h0ughy

see mike there is another normal person on IIS

that would be "normal" not normal...

doesnt everyone do this?

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by Sausageman

You cooked Her dinner on the BBQ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:sh rug:
No wonder She wants window awnings and vertical blinds.

Where is the chocolate desert?

Dave,
you need some serious instruction into a Woman's concept of great food.
BBQ's don't count. That is a man's job anyway, so it doesn't impress the ladies at all.
My Wife just laughed when I showed her the photo's.
Sorry to burst your bubble, but you are going to have to do way more than that.
PM me with her favourite foods and I will send you some recipes to get her juices flowing.
You are going to have to do it the hard way, on the stove, send her out for the day, then clean the house. That will impress her the most.
Then when she comes home, you should have a wonderful meal cooking, ON THE STOVE.
It's not that hard to do really, the effort to do it it is the key, Ladies appreciate that the most.
Candles are good on the table, to set the mood. Get the kids off to bed, if you have them of course.
Now we have a Romantic atmosphere, WOW, something not done since after marriage in most cases.
Go for it. and you can have anything you want.

Mike.

Forgot to ask Mike, was my presentation skills OK, you know the face on the plate? as for romance I have the radio on and she waslistening to the legends of rock whatever with johnno coleman....and I had wine.....and plenty of pepper, she loves that!

[Sausageman (Mike Boggan)]

Houghy,
Did it work?
I doubt it!
Good effort though.
I have learned a lot of things after 32 years of marriage, to the same person even.
No 1, is REALLY impress your spouse with your domestic skills.
No 2, is watch some cooking shows, and copy them.
Cleaning the house is a great start, especially with a bad back, but cooking and serving a delicious candle lit meal, will score you way more points on top of the cleaning. She will be putty in your hands.
Just say, "sit down and relax Dear, would you like a glass of wine?,Dinner will be ready soon".
Oh, and don't forget to ask how her day was, and listen to the answer.
Be attentive to her needs, not just for that day though. Repeat it and the World is your Oyster.
Thats all it takes.
Good luck.

Mike.

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by Sausageman

Houghy,
Did it work?
I doubt it!
Good effort though.
I have learned a lot of things after 32 years of marriage, to the same person even.
No 1, is REALLY impress your spouse with your domestic skills.
No 2, is watch some cooking shows, and copy them.
Cleaning the house is a great start, especially with a bad back, but cooking and serving a delicious candle lit meal, will score you way more points on top of the cleaning. She will be putty in your hands.
Just say, "sit down and relax Dear, would you like a glass of wine?,Dinner will be ready soon".
Oh, and don't forget to ask how her day was, and listen to the answer.
Be attentive to her needs, not just for that day though. Repeat it and the World is your Oyster.
Thats all it takes.
Good luck.

Mike.

sort of, other conflicting priorities have pushed my agenda to out of frame, but within a few weeks it will be back, with a vengeance

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

Never, ever let a woman know you cook & clean!!!!

You'll be stuck doing it forever

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by ballaratdragons

Never, ever let a woman know you cook & clean!!!!

You'll be stuck doing it forever

hence the BBQ - not really cooking and for cleaning, she knows better, after 13 years that is the only thing I have taught her - I am hopeless

[spacezebra (Petra)]

I heard that!

oh and guess what we know you guys can cook and clean

Originally Posted by ballaratdragons

Never, ever let a woman know you cook & clean!!!!

You'll be stuck doing it forever

Cheers Petra

[Sausageman (Mike Boggan)]

Oh Dear Houghy, I forgot there are ladies of the Female persuasion on this Forum.
Maybe we should have a Male only thread, Nah, they would complain. Don't even think it. LOL.
My Sister burned boiled eggs once, you can cook better than that, I saw the pics.
How about this advice then.
Save up in a secret bank account.
Nah, that won't work either, when she finds out you'll be in more trouble.
What's left....Win the Lottery.

Take a leaf out of Dr Phil's Books.
Marriage is a partnership and take it in turns to get what you want.
After she gets the new house with all the mod con's and it is paid for, you can have the observatory next.
Good luck.

Mike