Genie Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Told my gf she doesn't need to spend much on me this year while I've secretly bought her an engagement ring, i suppose at least if she turns me down i can return it! I definitely don't want to know how much you earn but what ratio of their monthly salary do guys think is about right, when buying a ring, these days? (not personal at you Mr Vanilla) but I hate this "how much did you spend on your engagement ring 'tradition'. If ever there was a thing that should not be measured by how much money you spend it is a ring of engagement. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Will cook the turkey through the night. Will try to ease up on the wine this time. Last year spent Xmas day nursing a killer hangover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykeyb Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Inlaws coming for Xmas. Mother in law has been a real bitch to my wife (her daughter) and her elder sister has been pretty much just as bad. They really dont want to come and really dont want them to. As the song goes "There could be trouble ahead............" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 As my wife will be 8 1/2 months pregnant, we've decided to give ourselves an easy Christmas by going to the in-laws for Xmas day and my wife's birthday (on boxing day). Beef off the rib, mmmm, my mother in law is a fantastic cook, really looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram85 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Told my gf she doesn't need to spend much on me this year while I've secretly bought her an engagement ring, i suppose at least if she turns me down i can return it! I definitely don't want to know how much you earn but what ratio of their monthly salary do guys think is about right, when buying a ring, these days? (not personal at you Mr Vanilla) but I hate this "how much did you spend on your engagement ring 'tradition'. If ever there was a thing that should not be measured by how much money you spend it is a ring of engagement. I was told "3 months salary", "at least a grand" etc... I got a lovely £650 ring and got it knocked down to £550. She loved it. No need to go mega expensive but I'd advise against mega cheap too. If she says "how much was it"? or " it isnt as big as my bestie's" or doesn't like it then tell her to piss off and **** her off as she isn't worth it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Just use a wee Haribo ring. Sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted December 12, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted December 12, 2014 Both wrong. 1. Eat Stollen Wrong again 1. Eat Turrón Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Inlaws coming for Xmas. Mother in law has been a real bitch to my wife (her daughter) and her elder sister has been pretty much just as bad. They really dont want to come and really dont want them to. As the song goes "There could be trouble ahead............" Indeed! I'm surprised you are letting them through the door unless you think there will be a reconciliation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykeyb Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 If it was down to me they wouldnt be anywhere near............. Sill thats what god invented alcohol for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Inlaws coming for Xmas. Mother in law has been a real bitch to my wife (her daughter) and her elder sister has been pretty much just as bad. They really dont want to come and really dont want them to. As the song goes "There could be trouble ahead............" Indeed! I'm surprised you are letting them through the door unless you think there will be a reconciliation? Yeah. If my inlaws treated my missus like shit they'd be **** off good and proper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted December 12, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted December 12, 2014 The trouble with using alcohol as anti-relatives anaesthetic is that it loosens your tongue, and ultimately increases the likelihood of a barney. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakemineVanilla Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Inlaws coming for Xmas. Mother in law has been a real bitch to my wife (her daughter) and her elder sister has been pretty much just as bad. They really dont want to come and really dont want them to. As the song goes "There could be trouble ahead............" Are the mice throwing themselves on the mousetraps? It is always a reliable sign! (with apologies to Les Dawson) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 The trouble with using alcohol as anti-relatives anaesthetic is that it loosens your tongue, and ultimately increases the likelihood of a barney. The only time I've ever spiked anyone with anything was at an extended family Christmas bash. A sprinkle of Moroccan in the stuffing made for an interesting afternoon and evening. No one felt the need to scuttle off after dinner, everyone stayed at the table. Lots of laughing, no rows. It was two decades ago, but my sis and I look back on it wistfully as the best family Christmas ever. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykeyb Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 You can have a barney with a mate and next day its pretty much forgotten but have a barney with a family member and it can cause a split thats never forgotten. I will be on my best behaviour as its her family not mine but there will be a time and a place and I will make sure that the tables are evened up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 The trouble with using alcohol as anti-relatives anaesthetic is that it loosens your tongue, and ultimately increases the likelihood of a barney. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dAVe80 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 You can tell it's nearly Christmas, as there were loads of pissed idiots out last night, while I was trying to have a normal boring Friday night pint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Had my team Xmas meal last night... to be fair it was a cracking night. Food was superb and the venue was very good (Highfield gastro pub in Edgbaston). Worth paying the extra for higher quality surroundings. http://www.highfieldedgbaston.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaajax Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 The trouble with using alcohol as anti-relatives anaesthetic is that it loosens your tongue, and ultimately increases the likelihood of a barney. That's where it comes from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakemineVanilla Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Had my team Xmas meal last night... to be fair it was a cracking night. Food was superb and the venue was very good (Highfield gastro pub in Edgbaston). Worth paying the extra for higher quality surroundings. http://www.highfieldedgbaston.co.uk/ What did you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Had my team Xmas meal last night... to be fair it was a cracking night. Food was superb and the venue was very good (Highfield gastro pub in Edgbaston). Worth paying the extra for higher quality surroundings. http://www.highfieldedgbaston.co.uk/ What did you have? Butternut squash for starter, was ok, but on reflection should have had the fish board for 1 as it was much more substantial! Turkey for main - was lovely. A fair chunk of it as well White chocolate cheesecake for dessert. Few mugs of mulled wine, couple of beers and too many Jameson's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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