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[Traveler]

My wife's B-day is on 9-11, the same as the 1st game of the season. Any ideas on what I can do to both celebrate her B-day and be able to watch the game live? :nono:

She's a trooper and would probably not be upset (outwardly) if l wanted to watch the game. But the ladies here on the OM know that's not a good idea. I know the right thing to do, but I'm still asking for suggestions...especially from the ladies.

[SpringStein]

Throw her a surprise party on the 10th - or any day before the 11th. She won't be expecting it because it isn't her bday, and then you will have fulfilled your obligation. ;)

[Hotrod]

My wife's B-day is on 9-11, the same as the 1st game of the season. Any ideas on what I can to to both celebrate her B-day and be able to watch the game live? :nono:

She's a trooper and would probably not be upset (outwardly) if l wanted to watch the game. But the ladies here on the OM know that's not a good idea. I know the right thing to do, but I'm still asking for suggestions...especially from the ladies.

How about sending her to a day spa on her b-day. :thumbs: She'll be off getting all pampered and you'll be watching the game.

[NYBroncoManiac]

My wife's B-day is on 9-11, the same as the 1st game of the season. Any ideas on what I can to to both celebrate her B-day and be able to watch the game live? :nono:

She's a trooper and would probably not be upset (outwardly) if l wanted to watch the game. But the ladies here on the OM know that's not a good idea. I know the right thing to do, but I'm still asking for suggestions...especially from the ladies.


It's the early game... watch the game and then take her out someplace nice and romantic afterward.

[SoCalBronco]

Im reminded of that old Fox Super Bowl commercial where the guy's wife's birthday was on the SB, so they got her up real early, he brought in the kids, they all sang Happy Birthday really fast in front of her and he skipped out to the couch in the family room to start watching the pre-game coverage.

[RaiderH8r]

How about sending her to a day spa on her b-day. :thumbs: She'll be off getting all pampered and you'll be watching the game.
We have a winner. Surprise B-day party on the 9th, nice dinner and date night on the 10th, and spa day on the 11th. Problem solved, no woman will complain about that setup.

[Traveler]

It's the early game... watch the game and then take her out someplace nice and romantic afterward.

I thought about that. But we don't get home from church until 1:00pm EST. I'm trying to do the right thing, but it's hard! :undecided

[SoCalBronco]

Honestly, the best gift you could give her is to allow her to also watch the Broncos game next to you. Im trying and failing to see why anyone would be pissed off by the Broncos preempting their birthday.


I really like RaiderH8r's idea.

[Traveler]

How about sending her to a day spa on her b-day. :thumbs: She'll be off getting all pampered and you'll be watching the game.


Damn! Now that's a good idea! :~ohyah!: Gotta find out if one is open on a Sunday.

[Tredici]

My wife's B-day is on 9-11, the same as the 1st game of the season. Any ideas on what I can to to both celebrate her B-day and be able to watch the game live? :nono:

She's a trooper and would probably not be upset (outwardly) if l wanted to watch the game. But the ladies here on the OM know that's not a good idea. I know the right thing to do, but I'm still asking for suggestions...especially from the ladies.

I would wager most of the ladies here on the Orange Mane would be horrified if you planned anything OTHER than watching the game, especially on their birthday. So I'm not sure how good of advice I could give you....

;)

[DomCasual]

In my house, opening Sunday is "Dad's Christmas." (No, really! - that's what it is called!)

As much as I love my wife, I would have to use the argument that we could always celebrate her birthday on the 10th or 13th, but Mr. Tagliabue is not likely to be amenable to moving opening Sunday. Thus, since she is so much more loving and understanding than Mr. Tagliabue, I'm going to need her to go ahead and celebrate on the 10th or the 13th.

I'm not trying to sound like a jerk, or anything. I'm just saying...

Paul

[RaiderH8r]

In my house, opening Sunday is "Dad's Christmas." (No, really! - that's what it is called!)

As much as I love my wife, I would have to use the argument that we could always celebrate her birthday on the 10th or 13th, but Mr. Tagliabue is not likely to be amenable to moving opening Sunday. Thus, since she is so much more loving and understanding than Mr. Tagliabue, I'm going to need her to go ahead and celebrate on the 10th or the 13th.

I'm not trying to sound like a jerk, or anything. I'm just saying...

Paul
Or, if you wanted to be tactless, you could point out she is getting a bit long in the tooth and any delay in tacking another year on to her already considerable age would be to her benefit.

(Make sure you have a warm blanket and pillow stationed by the couch)

[Traveler]

Or, if you wanted to be tactless, you could point out she is getting a bit long in the tooth and any delay in tacking another year on to her already considerable age would be to her benefit.

(Make sure you have a warm blanket and pillow stationed by the couch)


You guys trying to get me killed? :injured:

[DomCasual]

"You guys trying to get me killed?"

Not killed, as much as thrown out for a little while - at which point, you can come over and watch the game at one of our places.

Everybody wins.

Paul

[Blueflame]

I would wager most of the ladies here on the Orange Mane would be horrified if you planned anything OTHER than watching the game, especially on their birthday. So I'm not sure how good of advice I could give you....

;)

No doubt... football and an ice-cold brewski or two would be my idea of the perfect way of spending a birthday.

The day-before party and spa idea is pretty good, though... but if that doesn't work, then perhaps you could set the VCR or Tivo and just avoid all sports news until you do get a chance to watch the game. I mean... if your wife's not happy, you're not gonna be happy either, if you get my drift. ;D

[Traveler]

No doubt... football and an ice-cold brewski or two would be my idea of the perfect way of spending a birthday.

The day-before party and spa idea is pretty good, though... but if that doesn't work, then perhaps you could set the VCR or Tivo and just avoid all sports news until you do get a chance to watch the game. I mean... if your wife's not happy, you're not gonna be happy either, if you get my drift. ;D

Boy...do I! :D

[Tredici]

Just make sure if you send her to a spa that she doesn't waltz in the door about, oh... say 4th quarter getting underway...

I doubt it would take her very long to figure out the setup.

[Traveler]

Just make sure if you send her to a spa that she doesn't waltz in the door about, oh... say 4th quarter getting underway...

I doubt it would take her very long to figure out the setup.


Only one car in our household so that won't be problem. I'll drop her off and pick her up.

[TheChamp247]

from the sound of it your screwed. just tape the game and watch it that night

[Hotrod]

No doubt... football and an ice-cold brewski or two would be my idea of the perfect way of spending a birthday.


I can't wait to meet this yound lady and the rest of the EEGGIBG (or whatever it is) :militia:

[Blueflame]

I can't wait to meet this yound lady and the rest of the EEGGIBG (or whatever it is) :militia:

Oh, yeah... we're counting the days till "EGIBGB weekend" too. It's gonna be a nonstop party. :D !Booya!

[Hotrod]

Oh, yeah... we're counting the days till "EGIBGB weekend" too. It's gonna be a nonstop party. :D !Booya!

EGIBGB = Every Gal is BG Basher ???

[Crushaholic]

What a day to have a birthday. I thought I had it bad when I celebrated my birthday 4 days after THE tragic event. Anyway...sorry to hijack the topic...

[Jason in LA]

Or, if you wanted to be tactless, you could point out she is getting a bit long in the tooth and any delay in tacking another year on to her already considerable age would be to her benefit.

(Make sure you have a warm blanket and pillow stationed by the couch)

That's a great idea. She'll be so pissed at you that she wouldn't want to see you on Sunday, and you'd be able to watch the game.

On the real though, the party the day before sound like gold. As a gift at the party, she gets the day spa deal for the next day. You would be in the clear.

If you don't want to do that, tell her you made reservations at a very nice resturant at about 7pm. The game will be over around 4pm. You'd be in the clear. If she isn't happy with that, well, we had a couple long threads about things guys hate about women. You can post there to vent your anger. I don't see why your entire day should be devoted to her.

[bronco_diesel]

My wife's B-day is on 9-11, the same as the 1st game of the season. Any ideas on what I can do to both celebrate her B-day and be able to watch the game live? :nono:

She's a trooper and would probably not be upset (outwardly) if l wanted to watch the game. But the ladies here on the OM know that's not a good idea. I know the right thing to do, but I'm still asking for suggestions...especially from the ladies.

i think this is a situation where you do the right thing, but you set up some stock for future bad timings like this.

the wife knows you are a football nut - so she would realize the sacrafice you make for her.

ask her what she wants to do on her day - do it, and tape the game.

next time this type of situation rolls around, she'll remember how unselfish you were...

most women, who know us football guys will sniff right through a day spa....it is indeed a great idea and while they will not turn it down, they will know the motive.

if you go to church - pray that she'll choose to watch the game with you.

[Sassy]

I would wager most of the ladies here on the Orange Mane would be horrified if you planned anything OTHER than watching the game, especially on their birthday. So I'm not sure how good of advice I could give you....

;)
Count me in as voting to watch the game...(I'd be ticked as a Broncofan if I didn't get to watch it ) just send her to the spa the day before...;D

[broncosteven]

My wife's B-day is on 9-11, the same as the 1st game of the season. Any ideas on what I can do to both celebrate her B-day and be able to watch the game live? :nono:

She's a trooper and would probably not be upset (outwardly) if l wanted to watch the game. But the ladies here on the OM know that's not a good idea. I know the right thing to do, but I'm still asking for suggestions...especially from the ladies.


My wife's Bday is 10-25 last year was the Cincy monday night game. I asked her what she wanted to do on her B-day & she said nothing. So i got her presents we opened them right before the game & I got pissed at Champ playing like a chump & she didn't talk to me for 10 days.

If she says nothing make sure you do something before or after to make it seem like she means more to you than the game. CHICKS LIE & expect us Husbands to know or be able to read their minds.

My wife watches that freaking Home & Garden & food channel incessently all freaking year but they get pissed when a guy wants to watch a LIVE event for a couple of hours for a few weeks! Can you feel my anger?

[broncosteven]

i think this is a situation where you do the right thing, but you set up some stock for future bad timings like this.

the wife knows you are a football nut - so she would realize the sacrafice you make for her.

ask her what she wants to do on her day - do it, and tape the game.

next time this type of situation rolls around, she'll remember how unselfish you were...
.

They DONT remember the sacrifices after you have been married a few years. I gave up a lot of games thinking the same thing when we were 1st married but she remembers 2 times where there was a conflict & I wanted to watch games & it pissed her off...

This year she has to deal with being a Football widow, I don't care anymore. I want my Broncos! I don't care about the other games!

[Traveler]

They DONT remember the sacrifices after you have been married a few years. I gave up a lot of games thinking the same thing when we were 1st married but she remembers 2 times where there was a conflict & I wanted to watch games & it pissed her off...

This year she has to deal with being a Football widow, I don't care anymore. I want my Broncos! I don't care about the other games!

I feel your pain, bro. Trust me!

[Raiders Rock]

My wife's B-day is on 9-11, the same as the 1st game of the season. Any ideas on what I can do to both celebrate her B-day and be able to watch the game live? :nono:

She's a trooper and would probably not be upset (outwardly) if l wanted to watch the game. But the ladies here on the OM know that's not a good idea. I know the right thing to do, but I'm still asking for suggestions...especially from the ladies.


Let me suggest Doggy-Style..... That way both of you can watch the game.



RR
The Love Doctor

[Jason in LA]

Women shouldn't be mad because of the way a man choses to spend 3 hours on her Bday. That's silly. If a man did something else with those 3 hours I bet those women wouldn't say a thing. But turn that game on and there is a problem. Funny that men wouldn't have that reaction if a woman decided to watch her weekly show on his Bday.

Tell her before hand that dinner is at 7pm at a nice resturant. If she's pissed then she's just being an a-hole. She doesn't own the day, so she shouldn't be upset.

Hope everything worksout for you.

[Traveler]

Hey,

Thanks to all for the suggestions. But I'm gonna do the right thing and tape the game. I'll still do the day spa thing and a great dinner. I covet my happy home and plan to keep it just that way...happy!

She know's how fanatical I am about the Broncos and football season in general. This sacrifice I make, I do for my long term well being :contract: and her happiness! :twokisses :kiss:

[Jason in LA]

Let me suggest Doggy-Style..... That way both of you can watch the game.



RR
The Love Doctor

Damnit, I have to rep a Raider fan. That was pretty funny.

[Traveler]

Let me suggest Doggy-Style..... That way both of you can watch the game.



RR
The Love Doctor


Okay Pimpin'!

[Raiders Rock]

Hey,

Thanks to all for the suggestions. But I'm gonna do the right thing and tape the game. I'll still do the day spa thing and a great dinner. I covet my happy home and plan to keep it just that way...happy!

She know's how fanatical I am about the Broncos and football season in general. This sacrifice I make, I do for my long term well being :contract: and her happiness! :twokisses :kiss:


Maybe she will remove your testicles from her purse and let you use them for a day if you are a good boy.


RR
The Love Doctor

[Hotrod]

Hey,

Thanks to all for the suggestions. But I'm gonna do the right thing and tape the game. I'll still do the day spa thing and a great dinner. I covet my happy home and plan to keep it just that way...happy!

She know's how fanatical I am about the Broncos and football season in general. This sacrifice I make, I do for my long term well being :contract: and her happiness! :twokisses :kiss:

Prolly a smart man Im just lucky I guess my wifes idea of a perfect Sunday is pregame coverage then watching every snap of any and all games on television b-day or no. :woowoo:

[Rock Chalk]

What an unfortunate birthday she had four years ago.

My only advice would be to do whatever she wants and record the game. If momma aint happy, aint no one happy.