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Desperate men turn to diamonds
Washington Times ^ | 20 December 2005 | Stephanie Mansfield

Posted on 12/19/2005 8:52:52 PM PST by Aussie Dasher

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I can relate to this in a big way...
1 posted on 12/19/2005 8:52:53 PM PST by Aussie Dasher
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" Real men put off shopping until Dec. 24"

That's where the deals are.


2 posted on 12/19/2005 8:55:10 PM PST by HereInTheHeartland (Never bring a knife to a gun fight, or a Democrat to do serious work...)
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If my hubby HAS to wait until the last minute to buy me a gift, diamonds would be work just fine!


3 posted on 12/19/2005 8:55:48 PM PST by ninergold3 (aka GiantsPrincess)
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To: Aussie Dasher

One of my daughters who is patiently waiting for "the big question" would love to know this. Although I would have to say a diamond with a WalMart tag probably wouldn't quite cut it, ya know?


4 posted on 12/19/2005 8:55:53 PM PST by sageb1 (This is the Final Crusade. There are only 2 sides. Pick one.)
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To: Aussie Dasher

you wanna ping my husband ?


5 posted on 12/19/2005 8:56:57 PM PST by EDINVA
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"Because at that point, the only alternative is a Chia Pet from the 7-Eleven."

LOL!

Hubby is not like this, he is actually finished before me this year. I just hope I can get done.

My job really makes me hate December every year. I think I need a new job.

Merry Christmas AD! Your posts are always enjoyed by me.


6 posted on 12/19/2005 8:57:03 PM PST by jocon307 (Still mourning the loss of CBS FM)
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Merry Christmas to you jocon. Have one for me!


7 posted on 12/19/2005 8:58:41 PM PST by Aussie Dasher (The Great Ronald Reagan & John Paul II - Heaven's Dream Team!)
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Well we can't put off shoping till December 24th this year. There too many good football games on that day. LOL!


8 posted on 12/19/2005 8:59:13 PM PST by buckeyesrule (Go Bucks! Beat the Irish....again!!!!)
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"We have men rolling up at 3:30 on Christmas Eve,"

Ah, an early shopper.

9 posted on 12/19/2005 9:01:38 PM PST by RJL
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I wish! No football here until March!


10 posted on 12/19/2005 9:02:06 PM PST by Aussie Dasher (The Great Ronald Reagan & John Paul II - Heaven's Dream Team!)
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If only women were goal oriented shoppers...

I go shopping and usually know exactly what I want to get before I get there. If they don't have it I'm usually lost. In fact, I get a dazed look on my face and wander around trying to wrap my mind around the fact that the store is out of stock of the one thing I drove all the way out to get.

Oh well.. At least most malls have a nice bar or two as a Plan B. ;-)


11 posted on 12/19/2005 9:03:17 PM PST by coconutt2000 (NO MORE PEACE FOR OIL!!! DOWN WITH TYRANTS, TERRORISTS, AND TIMIDCRATS!!!! (3-T's For World Peace))
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You must be a real gem! ;)


12 posted on 12/19/2005 9:04:13 PM PST by Grizzled Bear ("Does not play well with others.")
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To: sageb1

As a girl who is also awaiting the big question, don't ask for diamonds. If you ask for a colored gemstone, such as a ruby or sapphire (which I'm sure is what I'm getting), You can get a bigger rock for less money, and have that much more money to spend on te honeymoon, or wedding, or setting up a house.


13 posted on 12/19/2005 9:04:28 PM PST by chae (R.I.P. Eddie Guerrero He lied, he cheated, he stole my heart)
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To: RJL

3:30 Christmas eve? Most specials haven't even started yet.
I don't believe in diamonds though. What a waste of money. DeBears isn't the only one that hopes for ignorant shoppers, but they'll never have any of my money.


14 posted on 12/19/2005 9:05:58 PM PST by phil1750 (Love like you've never been hurt;Dance like nobody's watching;PRAY like it's your last prayer)
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Hey!!

I HATE shopping. I would buy everything online if I could.

Amazon made a killing on me this year....of course, I made a killing with sales and free shipping. :)


15 posted on 12/19/2005 9:06:54 PM PST by Politicalmom (Must I use a sarcasm tag?)
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All I gotta say is, Thank God for Zircons and Walmart. Make sure you pull the tag.


16 posted on 12/19/2005 9:10:20 PM PST by Foundahardheadedwoman (I can't spell. As you have no doubt noticed.)
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Real men are not spazzes; therefore, panicking at the last minute is not an option. Panicking is in the realm of pooftas.
17 posted on 12/19/2005 9:11:40 PM PST by Porterville (Keep your communism off my paycheck)
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Girlie men shop online or visit the mall in November, wrap their presents and stash them in the closet.

I do not shop in malls, but I guess I'm a "girlie man" on account of my doing a lot of online purchases and special ordering a custom piece of jewelry for my wife the day before Thanksgiving.

I just refuse to buy any jewelry for my wife that any other guy could buy for his. My wife is too good for mass-produced trinkets.

18 posted on 12/19/2005 9:13:57 PM PST by Prime Choice (We are RepubliCANs, not RepubliCAN'Ts.)
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Real men are not spazzes; therefore, panicking at the last minute is not an option. Panicking is in the realm of pooftas.

Right on. Bravo!

19 posted on 12/19/2005 9:14:37 PM PST by Prime Choice (We are RepubliCANs, not RepubliCAN'Ts.)
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To: Foundahardheadedwoman
All I gotta say is, Thank God for Zircons and Walmart.

A sparkle is a sparkle.

20 posted on 12/19/2005 9:15:10 PM PST by phil1750 (Love like you've never been hurt;Dance like nobody's watching;PRAY like it's your last prayer)
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