I Don't Know What To Do....

NY_Skinsfan · 08-02-2004, 12:27 AM

I have a dilemma. My wife's birthday is a week from Monday (Aug. 9th). She wants to go out to dinner. We have a one year old baby so getting out for us is a big treat. I wouldn't mind going to dinner but not next Monday...I tried to convince her to pick another night but she doesn't seem to understand the importance of seeing Joe Gibbs walk the sideline for the first time in 12 years...Any suggestions?

I am trying to get my wife more interested in football, particularly Washington Redskin football, but it's taking a while. What do I do?

1niksder · 08-02-2004, 12:31 AM

Dinner at a place thats showing the game ... or ...go to dinner early...

That Guy · 08-02-2004, 12:33 AM

oh man, either way, you lose... try an early dinner, 5-6pm, and you should be home in time. You could always tell her that you'd like her to watch it with you, but some people don't like answering questions while trying to watch a game... that's the best i can come up with though...

NY_Skinsfan · 08-02-2004, 12:34 AM

The place my wife wants to go is not all that fond of tv's...thought of that one.

Also...earliest we can go is 7:30.

SmootSmack · 08-12-2004, 01:07 AM

So how'd you end up resolving the dilemma?

That Guy · 08-02-2004, 12:46 AM

well, rework someones schedule, or get out a vcr/tivo/computer w/ tv tuner and set it to record for when you get back.

NY_Skinsfan · 08-02-2004, 12:55 AM

see here's the other problem...I work the help desk at a local college (RPI). I work nights so that means if I tape the game I won't be able to watch it until the next morning...well, since i work the help desk, summer's are boring so i surf the internet all night long...that means i will eventually find out about the game and i hate finding out about the game before i watch it...

cough cough....i think i am coming down with a cold. I don't think i can make it to work next monday...(that seems to be my only choice)

redrock-skins · 08-02-2004, 01:02 AM

I am excited to see Gibbs walk the sidelines too, but it is pre-season! I'll be more excited week 1 vs the Bucs. Not trying to understate how important this is to you, but for me pre-season is pre-season. Normally, I am excited to see any football in early August, but then it gives way to watching NFL Europe Scrubs playing out the 3rd and 4th quarters.

That Guy · 08-02-2004, 01:07 AM

got to do what you got to do

SmootSmack · 08-02-2004, 01:56 AM

I've been in a similar situation, sans the baby though. It was our anniversary. Here's what I did. Gave my girl a home-cooked dinner. She thought it was all romantic that I made her dinner. Did the whole wine and candles thing. Finished dinner in time to turn the game on, can't remember now which one it was. Since I had actually made dinner, she was cool with me putting the game on for a couple of hours. Then my girl and I had some, um, "dessert". Flawless night

The food wasn't all that great though, I can cook but I'm no Emeril

NY_Skinsfan · 08-02-2004, 02:14 AM

i suppose i could give it a try....thanks smootsmack...any menu suggestions

SmootSmack · 08-02-2004, 02:27 AM

What can you make? I think I made some shrimp and pasta in alfredo sauce dish, with a salad appetizer

cpayne5 · 08-02-2004, 09:32 AM

Here's what you do.
First, have a buddy tape the game, so you'll be able to watch it whenever you want. Next, take her out to dinner to whereever she wants to go. Don't look at your watch and don't talk about the game. Don't worry about missing the game, it's just a preseason game. When you get back, turn on the tv and see if you can catch the end or some highlights. If she realizes that you missed the game for HER, it may pay off for future big games!

Sammy Baugh Fan · 08-02-2004, 12:58 PM

You're gonna miss her for a while but you need to "take one for the Team".

Get yer priorities straight man!

lol
Did I mention I have been divorced twice? Taking my advice might not be the best idea.

Congrats!
peace mike

Skins fan 44 · 08-02-2004, 01:14 PM

Well, like the rest of you are a huge fan. What is it going to be like the rest of the season? Is she a sports fan? Lets hope she understands your love for the Redskins. Like Mike I am divorced too. Part of the problem was she thought I watched too much sports. Best of luck, hope you watch the game(s) one way or another.

08-02-2004, 12:27 AM	#1
NY_Skinsfan Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Albany, NY Age: 52 Posts: 838	I Don't Know What To Do.... I have a dilemma. My wife's birthday is a week from Monday (Aug. 9th). She wants to go out to dinner. We have a one year old baby so getting out for us is a big treat. I wouldn't mind going to dinner but not next Monday...I tried to convince her to pick another night but she doesn't seem to understand the importance of seeing Joe Gibbs walk the sideline for the first time in 12 years...Any suggestions? I am trying to get my wife more interested in football, particularly Washington Redskin football, but it's taking a while. What do I do?

08-12-2004, 01:07 AM	#5
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	So how'd you end up resolving the dilemma? __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

08-02-2004, 01:56 AM	#10
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	I've been in a similar situation, sans the baby though. It was our anniversary. Here's what I did. Gave my girl a home-cooked dinner. She thought it was all romantic that I made her dinner. Did the whole wine and candles thing. Finished dinner in time to turn the game on, can't remember now which one it was. Since I had actually made dinner, she was cool with me putting the game on for a couple of hours. Then my girl and I had some, um, "dessert". Flawless night The food wasn't all that great though, I can cook but I'm no Emeril __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

08-02-2004, 02:27 AM	#12
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	What can you make? I think I made some shrimp and pasta in alfredo sauce dish, with a salad appetizer __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

08-02-2004, 09:32 AM	#13
cpayne5 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,807	Here's what you do. First, have a buddy tape the game, so you'll be able to watch it whenever you want. Next, take her out to dinner to whereever she wants to go. Don't look at your watch and don't talk about the game. Don't worry about missing the game, it's just a preseason game. When you get back, turn on the tv and see if you can catch the end or some highlights. If she realizes that you missed the game for HER, it may pay off for future big games! __________________ "It's not about what you've done, but what's been done for you."

08-02-2004, 12:31 AM	#2
1niksder Camp Scrub Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville Fl Age: 61 Posts: 12	Dinner at a place thats showing the game ... or ...go to dinner early...

08-02-2004, 12:33 AM	#3
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,620	oh man, either way, you lose... try an early dinner, 5-6pm, and you should be home in time. You could always tell her that you'd like her to watch it with you, but some people don't like answering questions while trying to watch a game... that's the best i can come up with though...

08-02-2004, 12:34 AM	#4
NY_Skinsfan Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Albany, NY Age: 52 Posts: 838	The place my wife wants to go is not all that fond of tv's...thought of that one. Also...earliest we can go is 7:30.

08-02-2004, 12:46 AM	#6
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,620	well, rework someones schedule, or get out a vcr/tivo/computer w/ tv tuner and set it to record for when you get back.

08-02-2004, 12:55 AM	#7
NY_Skinsfan Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Albany, NY Age: 52 Posts: 838	see here's the other problem...I work the help desk at a local college (RPI). I work nights so that means if I tape the game I won't be able to watch it until the next morning...well, since i work the help desk, summer's are boring so i surf the internet all night long...that means i will eventually find out about the game and i hate finding out about the game before i watch it... cough cough....i think i am coming down with a cold. I don't think i can make it to work next monday...(that seems to be my only choice)

08-02-2004, 01:02 AM	#8
redrock-skins Impact Rookie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 783	I am excited to see Gibbs walk the sidelines too, but it is pre-season! I'll be more excited week 1 vs the Bucs. Not trying to understate how important this is to you, but for me pre-season is pre-season. Normally, I am excited to see any football in early August, but then it gives way to watching NFL Europe Scrubs playing out the 3rd and 4th quarters.

08-02-2004, 01:07 AM	#9
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,620	got to do what you got to do

08-02-2004, 02:14 AM	#11
NY_Skinsfan Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Albany, NY Age: 52 Posts: 838	i suppose i could give it a try....thanks smootsmack...any menu suggestions

08-02-2004, 12:58 PM	#14
Sammy Baugh Fan Playmaker Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northern Virginia, Woodbridge Age: 63 Posts: 2,507	You're gonna miss her for a while but you need to "take one for the Team". Get yer priorities straight man! lol Did I mention I have been divorced twice? Taking my advice might not be the best idea. Congrats! peace mike __________________ Check out Mike Hedrick - The Next Food Network Star. Please Click and give me a Thumbs Up and Positive Comment. Thanks

08-02-2004, 01:14 PM	#15
Skins fan 44 Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brazil, IN Age: 54 Posts: 883	Well, like the rest of you are a huge fan. What is it going to be like the rest of the season? Is she a sports fan? Lets hope she understands your love for the Redskins. Like Mike I am divorced too. Part of the problem was she thought I watched too much sports. Best of luck, hope you watch the game(s) one way or another. __________________ HTTR!

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