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04-25-2008, 06:54 PM
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I'm a cheap date!
So DH is on business a lot lately, and we decided it would be worth it for me to drive 2 hours to join him where he is working. We went out for "dinner" tonight (ok, I'll admit it, on the company dime). We had appetizers (1/2 price at happy hour) and drinks (well-drinks were a dollar off), to keep it reasonable. Since I have been dieting (see Wednesday weigh-in posts), the appetizers were a treat and plenty of food! AND, since I now weigh about 10# less, the drinks went straight to my head! Thus, the comment from DH that I am a cheap date...LOL
We are now enjoying sitting by the pool at the hotel having a few more cocktails. Just a little note to say, we are having fun despite not being FIRED yet! It is fun practicing for "the day"!
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04-25-2008, 07:02 PM
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Sounds like a good time!
Im stuck cleaning out the computer room.
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04-25-2008, 07:33 PM
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Just back from a night out at the country club. I had some unused food allowance so I blew it out. Had a nice fillet, baked potato, and salad. A few brews to wash it all down. Almost felt like it was free as it was a use it or lose it situation.
Kind of feel like a solo cheap date.
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04-25-2008, 07:34 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawg52
Just back from a night out at the country club. I had some unused food allowance so I blew it out. Had a nice fillet, baked potato, and salad. A few brews to wash it all down. Almost felt like it was free as it was a use it or lose it situation.
Kind of feel like a solo cheap date.
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Oh.. I thought your avatar was your golfing partner..
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04-25-2008, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Notmuchlonger
Oh.. I thought your avatar was your golfing partner..
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She is, when I'm taking an afternoon nap.
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04-25-2008, 07:45 PM
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Eh, if I were dreaming whacking a little white ball with a stick and then looking for it wouldnt be my #1 priority...
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04-25-2008, 07:50 PM
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He could help her work on her grip...
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04-25-2008, 07:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cute fuzzy bunny
Eh, if I were dreaming whacking a little white ball with a stick and then looking for it wouldnt be my #1 priority...
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My dream includes a side trip in the woods. With my avatar buddy of course. Hmmmm....about time for a nap.
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04-25-2008, 07:52 PM
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Funny how this thread just wandered off..
Into the woods
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04-25-2008, 07:53 PM
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Frank just took me out to dinner at a more expensive restaurant than usual. It was great, the atmosphere was wonderful, and I ordered the chicken piccata, and with the salad and French bread it was more than I could eat. Gosh, it was good, though. So anyway, I came home with a box full of great food. Guess I wasn't a cheap date this time.
There, NML, back on topic?
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04-25-2008, 07:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by simple girl
We had appetizers (1/2 price at happy hour) and drinks (well-drinks were a dollar off), to keep it reasonable. Since I have been dieting (see Wednesday weigh-in posts), the appetizers were a treat and plenty of food!
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We have gotten into the habit of going out for appetizers and drinks on Fridays . It's fun and not too much food . Plus we always meet someone fun to talk to . It's TGIF except for me every day is Friday .
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04-25-2008, 08:00 PM
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Guys are making me hungry. Dinner is still cooking.
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04-25-2008, 08:16 PM
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My EX left partly because I was too cheap.
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04-25-2008, 08:23 PM
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LOL, I'm speechless!
Tee-hee...part of me knew this thread would get off-track based on the title, part of me didn't care!
OK, it just took me twice as long to type the above due to my inebriation...WOW....I checked spell check, and I speelled that correcftly the first ime! LOl
hee-hee
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04-25-2008, 08:26 PM
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I could easily take it back off track.
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04-25-2008, 08:28 PM
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I'm counting on you bunny.....
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04-25-2008, 08:32 PM
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I'll give you a hint, its not colonel mustard in the study with the candle stick.
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Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful. Just another form of "buy low, sell high" for those who have trouble with things. This rule is not universal. Do not buy a 1973 Pinto because everyone else is afraid of it.
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04-25-2008, 08:34 PM
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04-25-2008, 08:36 PM
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Hey you two! Get a room...
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04-25-2008, 08:42 PM
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Hey, it was rumored there were some woods around, and i'm a cheap date.
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Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful. Just another form of "buy low, sell high" for those who have trouble with things. This rule is not universal. Do not buy a 1973 Pinto because everyone else is afraid of it.
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