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[pattypeep]

I retired 10 years ago, dh still works. Every holiday I begin ordering and ordering and ordering. Gifts, decorations, you name it. Well, four weeks ago I fell and broke my leg. Dh took FMLA to take care of me. I usually squirrel away my purchases and they just magically appear come the holidays.Unfortunately I had begun ordering prior to my fall. Since we have a po box, we must go pick up our mail ~  now he does. Every day he walks in, arms loaded, and says you got MORE packages. I finally fessed up and told him that I do this every year, he just isn't home to notice it. He shrugged and said, "Wow, I guess so". Can't wait to get out of this wheelchair !!

[deweydoo]

Lol, men ruin everything, haha.

[MoJoV]

@pattypeep sorry about your fall....not fun. I fell out walking last summer and fractured my hand.  At least you got a jump on your shopping.  Hope you're up and running soon! 

[RetRN]

@pattypeep, so sorry to hear about your fall. I bet your patience is being tested, I hope your bone mends quickly so that you can get back to normal living. Take care, I'm glad you have your husband there to help out.

[GCR18]

Darn.  Hate when that happens.  Haha.  Get well and mail your packages to a friend in town.

[FranandZoe]

Sorry not sorry lol.  Hope you're better soon.

[Witchy Woman]

@pattypeep

Busted!  We had a fun discussion about the onslaught of packages a few weeks back....one poster confessing her dog gave her up by barking when the deliveries came.

I said my husband asked me once if he should build a delivery dock on the front porch (and I REALLY don't order all that much!) 

Sometimes, companies just send everything in a separate box so it LOOKS like a lot.

All my boxes are emptied and placed in the back of my pickup truck for recycling before DH gets home.  I have a way of stacking them that doesn't give away how many boxes 

But, as I said previously, I worked for 38 years and commuted almost 4 hours roundtrip to keep a good paying job in Washington, DC.  So, I order what I want and he knows the drill.  So does he and his stuff is way more expensive than MY stuff!  Tools and trucks!

[LoveMyBaby]

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@Witchy Woman wrote:

@pattypeep

Busted!  We had a fun discussion about the onslaught of packages a few weeks back....one poster confessing her dog gave her up by barking when the deliveries came.

I said my husband asked me once if he should build a delivery dock on the front porch (and I REALLY don't order all that much!) 

Sometimes, companies just send everything in a separate box so it LOOKS like a lot.

All my boxes are emptied and placed in the back of my pickup truck for recycling before DH gets home.  I have a way of stacking them that doesn't give away how many boxes 

But, as I said previously, I worked for 38 years and commuted almost 4 hours roundtrip to keep a good paying job in Washington, DC.  So, I order what I want and he knows the drill.  So does he and his stuff is way more expensive than MY stuff!  Tools and trucks!

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@Witchy Woman

Now that is hilarious- lol

[chrystaltree]

It's no secret, we women MAKE Christmas.  It's what we do.  The men know we do it, they just don't know how it all comes together.  You husband just got a little peek behind the curtain.  I hope you heal quickly and get on your feet soon.

[pattypeep]

@Witchy Woman You are spot on ! I have an excellent retirement and between that and my ss I bring home about the same amount as when I was working. Why do I feel guilty? I don't know. Most of it are gifts for others or things for the house. And, yes, he buys what he wants when he wants and his stuff is much more expensive. LOL