Sometimes it is Best to Give in to the Whims of Others
By DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
United States
January 16, 2020 7:23am CST
I just returned from a lovely early morning walk up and down our street and discovered the pretty gate in my photo, not that it has anything to do with my topic.
Most of you know how I thwart my husband’s desires to buy a boat to keep in Florida and a small co-op in Manhattan. Neither are practical nor necessary.
However, I bit my lip and kept my mouth shut when he ordered yet another TV. He seems to get a new one every year, and if it makes him happy, I’m happy. It’s not worth harping on in my book.
The new TV was delivered yesterday and set up for a nominal fee. He is playing with it right now in our living room. He’s giving the “old” one to a friend.
I’m pretty clever when it comes to my husband.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
16 Jan 20
Lol! We have to pick and choose our battles wisely they say.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Jan 20
He had to order a 4K box or whatever that is.
Our son laughed and said it’s easy to set up, but my husband is less technologically skilled than I am and that’s saying a lot!
I hope your hubs sets up the new TV soon before a new model comes out.
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@shaggin (72141)
• United States
16 Jan 20
That’s nice he is passing the tv on to a friend. My one tv was given to me by a friend about 6 years ago. It’s so heavy I can’t move it. It works but now and then the sound vibrates. Since I bought the smart tv in August I rarely use the old heavy tv.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Jan 20
He just spoke to his friend about delivering it soon.
It’s crazy how quickly technology becomes obsolete. Such a waste of money, but it is probably best to buy a new one rather than have an old clunker repaired.
Glad you have a new smart TV!
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
16 Jan 20
Hey, if it keeps him happy why not (the tv). The boat mmm that’s another story
That is a lovely gate and I love how spacious the drive way is!
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
16 Jan 20
@DianneN or maybe there will be just not yet jk but tv boat & co op. I’ll let it slide also :)
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@Marilynda1225 (82789)
• United States
16 Jan 20
It's nice that you let your husband think he wears the pants in that family
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@Marilynda1225 (82789)
• United States
16 Jan 20
@DianneN No I didn't. Did you post about it? I must have missed it. We had a gorgeous weekend weather wise.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
16 Jan 20
@Marilynda1225 Yes, yesterday’s post. The weather was wonderful!
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@m_audrey6788 (58472)
• Germany
17 Jan 20
That`s nice. We also bought a new TV and was delivered yesterday. Watching TV is something my husband loves to do on weekend
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@m_audrey6788 (58472)
• Germany
17 Jan 20
@DianneN Thanks. Happy Friday to you over there
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@snowy22315 (180805)
• United States
16 Jan 20
Well if it makes him happy, why not?
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
16 Jan 20
that is a good system as long as it works!
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@happylife1 (13404)
• Karachi, Pakistan
17 Jan 20
Good planning
I wonder to replace TV every year
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@happylife1 (13404)
• Karachi, Pakistan
17 Jan 20
@DianneN
Yes i know this cleverness.... Lol
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@LeaPea2417 (37355)
• Toccoa, Georgia
17 Jan 20
How many TVs do you have? We only have 1, but my parents have 5!
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@amitkokiladitya (171927)
• Agra, India
16 Jan 20
Wow...enjoy the new television now. Is it a bigger version now.
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@arunima25 (87806)
• Bangalore, India
16 Jan 20
You surely are clever. You have to choose your battles to fight. And you should choose the right one
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@Butterfingers (66583)
• India
16 Jan 20
Am like your husband and like to play with my gadgets and like to get at least 1 a year
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