Please see below my DH's response to your fun list! ;-) Renee in NA
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++They need to add the one about "why are there a bunch of empty 2 liter bottles in my mailbox". Or even better is the "my husband buys $2K guitars as a hobby and I still outspend him" :)
BR
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++-----Original Message----- From: snipped-for-privacy@bkingassociates.com [mailto: snipped-for-privacy@bkingassociates.com] Sent: Monday, October 13, 2003 1:47 PM To: snipped-for-privacy@djournal.com Subject: scrapbooking... it's an addiction
This was >On the lighter side of things ....
>Our addiction starts innocently with this statement:
>
>Look - I got invited to a 'party' and I won't have to buy a basket, or
>jewelry, or candles, or even another plastic container! This party is
>different because I'm going to MAKE a page for a scrapbook! I'm
>going to learn how to put all those pictures we keep in a box into a
>photo album that will last lifetimes!
>
>FOR YEARS AFTERWARDS this can be heard in the home:
>
>How much can a pair of scissors cost? And why do you need an entire
>cutting system if you bought scissors?
>
>The photo album was HOW MUCH? You HAD to get a paper trimmer too?
>Then please tell me ..what are the scissors for?
>
>How many magazines do you need to buy to be INSPIRED? And what's with >all this paper?
>
>You want what for your birthday? A xyron? What the heck is a xyron? >
>I don't understand why you need a digital camera. The 35mm I bought
>after college works just fine.
>
>Ouch! I just stepped on one of your UGH! eyelets!
>
>MORE paper? You haven't even used up what you got already!
>
>First the camera, then the printer, what's next a scanner?
>
>I see..so if we get these target cubes you'll be able to see the paper
>you have and then you won't have to buy anymore?
>
>Son, how many times have I told you - You CANNOT play with MOMMY's >tools! >
>I don't get it ..why do we have to go to Lowes to get paint chips if we
>aren't doing any painting around here?
>
>Don't worry sweetie..we won't tell Mommy you borrowed her stickers to
>make Barbie look pretty.
>
>You had a 40% off coupon and you still spent over $100?
>
>What do you need all this yarn for? You don't even knit! Do you? >
>No dear. I do not know how to scan and stitch. Maybe someone on YOUR
>message board can help you there.
>
>Who took Daddy's sandpaper?
>
>Don't worry sweetie..we won't tell Mommy you borrowed her stamps to
>make yourself look pretty.
>
>It's 11PM. Isn't that layout done YET?!
>
>Shhh..don't tell Daddy that Mommy borrowed his sandpaper.
>
>Yes, I guess we can stop at that cute little scrapbook store during our >vacation. >
>You're going to take a crap? I meant go to a crop..nevermind.
>
>NO MOMMY! NO MORE PICTURES! NO MORE PICTURES! NO MORE PICTURES!
>
>So who is this Becky Higgins and what's the big deal about her? She an
>actress or something?
>
>I thought you already had a sewing machine. What's this one for? >
>No..I've never printed on vellum before..YES..I can help you figure out
>the right printer settings..but what's vellum?
>
>Queen of the week doesn't mean you won't still make dinner, right? >Right? Whew. >
>You just joined a what? A swap? I'm really happy for you honey.
>
>MORE paper? What's so special about this 'BRAZIL' paper?
>
>Where did all these boxes of pictures come from..I thought you were
>going to put them all in a scrapbook...
>
>Angie in TX
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>Scrap First
>Sleep Later
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