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Old 07-28-2022, 04:45 PM
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Geez Lou! My wife sees your work and wonders why I can't do that. I tell her it's because I don't do jits, but that excuse is starting to wear thin.
 
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Rob, thoughts with you and your wife.

I went present shopping for my wife. I wanted to buy her some pearls. I kept finding a nice earring and necklace set for $300-$600 range at various jewelry stores throughout the International Mall in Tampa. Something did not seem right to me. I asked if they are real, and they are, but they are fresh water cultured. Finally at Neiman Marcus I found the real deal and they ranged from $2500-$4500. Now I am flummoxed. I had lunch with a couple of female friends about a month ago and one had just gotten engaged. She is in her 50's and never been married. She showed us this huge ring that was awesome. After we oooh'ed and aww'ed she announced with pride it was cubic zirconia. Life is confusing.
 
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Originally Posted by rocket23
putz. Speaking of helpful hands.
thank you god.
That's twice this week you've called me "putz" both times warranted. This thingy says 10-15% better fuel milage. I say put that to the test and call them on their BS and get a refund but keep the tonneau.

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That’s a secret the ring owner should take to the grave. Prolly the reason she hadn’t been walked down the aisle as well.
 
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Real pearls ain’t cheap. Mary is all gold an diamonds lol n
 
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Originally Posted by Tonebender
Rob, thoughts with you and your wife.

I went present shopping for my wife. I wanted to buy her some pearls. I kept finding a nice earring and necklace set for $300-$600 range at various jewelry stores throughout the International Mall in Tampa. Something did not seem right to me. I asked if they are real, and they are, but they are fresh water cultured. Finally at Neiman Marcus I found the real deal and they ranged from $2500-$4500. Now I am flummoxed. I had lunch with a couple of female friends about a month ago and one had just gotten engaged. She is in her 50's and never been married. She showed us this huge ring that was awesome. After we oooh'ed and aww'ed she announced with pride it was cubic zirconia. Life is confusing.
My wife has said the best jewelry can be found in pawn shops. They only take in real items so you're viewing good stuff, it's wildly cheaper, but just as nice as anything. Since you aren't looking at rings, sizing isn't an issue.
 
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My wife has said the best jewelry can be found in pawn shops. They only take in real items so you're viewing good stuff, it's wildly cheaper, but just as nice as anything. Since you aren't looking at rings, sizing isn't an issue.
never thought about that.
I guess once ya get passed owning someone else’s stuff. or better yet her never knowing.
 
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Originally Posted by rocket23
never thought about that.
I guess once ya get passed owning someone else’s stuff. or better yet her never knowing.
Putz

I gave my wife a pearl necklace once... she still has it. What did you think I meant?
 

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Almost finished. Want to get is done before the Mrs gets back from the beach.





 
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Originally Posted by NoRegerts
Putz

I gave my wife a pearl necklace once... she still has it. What did you think I meant?
I don’t think anymore. It weakens the nation.
 
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