The Big Question Thread

dailywaffle · Post by **dailywaffle** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 12:07 pm

You know how it is. Something happens, and you just wish you knew the right answer or response. Maybe its a big question ('is there a god ?'), maybe its everyday ('why does buttered toast fall face down ?'), but wouldn't it be nice to be able to air those baffling questions on this forum ?

So, here goes ....

What exactly is the correct answer to the question 'does my bum look big in this ?'

Dave Angel · Post by **Dave Angel** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 12:11 pm

Well the correct answer is NOT:

It doesn't look big in that.

Nor is it:

Hold on a minute while I move back to get it all in.

Kinoulton · Post by **Kinoulton** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 12:17 pm

I have never been able to answer that one.

So while we ponder that one:-

Your wife buys herself something quite pricey but essential to her well-being (in my wife's case it would be a fancy dressage saddle) and announces that as she's had this item, it is to count as her Christmas present. You are not to buy her anything else come Christmas.

What do you actually do?

Rizzo · Post by **Rizzo** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 12:31 pm

speaking from personal experience and observation (as a woman)
the correct answers would be:

Question 1 - no, it looks fine, but if you don't feel happy in it, then by all means change.

(face it, whatever you say can be taken the wrong way if the mood is wrong!)

Question 2: You buy her something small but meaningful (a book she has been talking about, a DVD with a star she likes, a small bottle of her favourite perfume), or you give her a day off by preparing meals and bringing her drinks while she relaxes on the sofa. If I'd said that a big-price item was to be my Christmas present, then it would be. end of story.

orla - mumha abú! · Post by **orla - mumha abú!** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 12:39 pm

now clearly im not married, and currently i dont even have a boyfriend (and my take on this may be the reason!!) but i think in that case, i would buy myself the big present in the hope that the man in my life would have forgotten all about it and still buy me something brilliant!
and the big bum one, i agree with rizzo. but also make sure she knows how much you like her bum, no matter what size it is!

simon redshaw · Post by **simon redshaw** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 1:06 pm

I'll remember that last point, Orla!!

orla - mumha abú! · Post by **orla - mumha abú!** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 3:27 pm

trust me, its an important factor!! now i dont want to know exactly how you show such appreciation, that isnt suitable for some young eyes!

but i guarantee it ll keep you in the good books! god i feel like an agony aunt! ha ha

Ashby Rock Chick · Post by **Ashby Rock Chick** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 3:30 pm

Kinoulton wrote:I have never been able to answer that one.

So while we ponder that one:-

Your wife buys herself something quite pricey but essential to her well-being (in my wife's case it would be a fancy dressage saddle) and announces that as she's had this item, it is to count as her Christmas present. You are not to buy her anything else come Christmas.

What do you actually do?

Stop being so tight and buy her the blooming thing!!! After all she has to have her hobbies as you spend most of your time on here and you know that jodpurs, riding boots and whips send you into another dimension of ecstacy

P.s. And not all horse riders have big bums

Kinoulton · Post by **Kinoulton** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 3:32 pm

Right.

Dear Agony Aunt.

How do I get my mother-in-law to shut the .... up?

orla - mumha abú! · Post by **orla - mumha abú!** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 3:37 pm

you cant. but invest in ear plugs. its easier!

Kinoulton · Post by **Kinoulton** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 3:57 pm

I'll have to get some sets for the dogs, too.

OK, next question:

I find that as I grow older I grow more nasal hair. I received some nasal hair clippers for Christmas. However, I hate using these and much prefer just to yank the longest hairs out whilst I'm driving.

It makes my eyes water but it's something to do on long journeys.

Am I normal?

redtiger · Post by **redtiger** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 4:39 pm

birds who ride horses are awesome

oooooooooooooooohhhhhhhh

Ashby Rock Chick · Post by **Ashby Rock Chick** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 4:57 pm

Kinoulton wrote:Right.

Dear Agony Aunt.

How do I get my mother-in-law to shut the .... up?

Give her large amounts of money and buy her a one way ticket to the North Pole!!

dailywaffle · Post by **dailywaffle** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 5:22 pm

Kinoulton wrote:Right.

Dear Agony Aunt.

How do I get my mother-in-law to shut the .... up?

That one I can answer. I, very publicly, banned her from the house ..... and then apologised the following week. The apology was accepted ...... but she got the message :D

We get on quite well now, but sometimes you just have to grab the nettle with MiL's !

dailywaffle · Post by **dailywaffle** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 5:25 pm

Kinoulton wrote: OK, next question:

I find that as I grow older I grow more nasal hair. I received some nasal hair clippers for Christmas. However, I hate using these and much prefer just to yank the longest hairs out whilst I'm driving.

It makes my eyes water but it's something to do on long journeys.

Am I normal?

Do you know, I wondered if I was the only one to have this problem ! Same issue with ear hair as well ( :shock: ).

Apologies if you are all having your tea ......