I don't know how to spell connundrum, but I'm officially in one

[hdbrs]

Ok so here's the deal, lol. I woke up this evening @6, after working 3rd the night before. My very nice, thoughtful gf says "hey good morning I bought you something". Ok I said thank you, what you get me, I hope you didn't spend alot of money on me. I have more disposable income than her and I don't like her spending the little extra she has on me but anyway I ask her what she got. She says a guy came to the door selling meat today really cheap. My "uh oh" alarm immediately goes off and she sees the look of fright in my eyes. Now maybe a little too much info but it's that tricky time that comes around hopefully a dozen or so times a year but before I say another word she is semi crying defending her decision to give jake the steak 179 of her hard earned American dollars, on her debit card no less. Now I'm Def not knocking anyone's way of making a living but now I got 5 boxes of frozen meat in my freezer that honestly I wouldn't have paid 50 bucks for. Th t-bones are like the size of a paper plate and about as thick as one too. To eat or not to eat my fellow smokers, that is the question. Bad thing is there is truly enough meat there for the 2 of us for an entire year. If I bring home a nice fresh ribeye she will be pissed again. I told her father's day and her mom's b day are both coming up which is the time at which she retreated to the bedroom in tears. Oh well, lol.

 

[bkleinsmid]

Sorry Buddy........any way you go, you are wrong.....

Try making at least one good meal out of some of it and hope she calms down.

 

[rogerwilco]

Maybe you could be a bit more gracious concerning her well intentioned gift. The fact that the meat is doo doo is beside the point.

Good luck.

 

[hdbrs]

I never said a word but thanks, it was the look on my face that gave it away. Plus the "card machine isn't working, just let me go up and run it on my computer in the truck" thing that has me a little concerned.

 

[chef jimmyj]

There is likely nothing wrong with the meat. Don't think over priced Steak but high quality tender Fajitas, Tacos, Philly Cheesesteak Hoagies, Beef and Broccoli Stirfry, A Med/Rare truely Authentic Beef Stroganoff, Chunky Chili, Chunky English Cottage Pie, Beer Batter Steak Finger, Chicken Fried Steak w/Country Gravy and any other recipe that calls for Strips or Cubes of Marinated, Grilled or Sauteed Beef. All these dishes would be way better made of STEAKS than the tough Chuck or Round that is typically used. The Steaks would make some Magical Burgers, too!

I would say, I am sooo Sorry...I overreacted because some of them places can be really shady. I looked at the meat and,,, GREAT SCORE HONEY! We are going to eat like KINGS for the Summer...I Love you more Every Day!

And YES...Been married 30 years and been down this road...Jewelry Helps...

 ...JJ

 

[johnboybaker]

I with chef Jimmy and just thank of the jurky you could make.

 

[newburydave]

ditto on JimmyJ's advice.

45 years and counting and I finally got it through my head that there are only two rules for living with Eve's daughters.

1. If mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy.

2. See rule #1 for all other situations. 

Just remember why you love her and make it better, whatever it takes.

There is no "objective" right and wrong or "hard facts" when it comes to our ladies' emotions. She wants to "feel" loved and appreciated, that's your job one in the relationship.

 

[drewed]

...."card machine isn't working, just let me go up and run it on my computer in the truck" thing that has me a little concerned.

That has me more than a little concerned.  Double so with a debit card.  I'd call the bank that issued it and follow their recomendations.  Most likely they will cancel that card and send a new one.

 

[GaryHibbert]

 
That has me more than a little concerned.  Double so with a debit card.  I'd call the bank that issued it and follow their recomendations.  Most likely they will cancel that card and send a new one.

That's exactly what I was about to say.  Just explain it to her nicely--kinda the "there are so many scam artists out theere these days, that its better to be safe than sorry".  Definitely cancel the card immediately.

As for repair mode, JJ suggests jewelry, but I swear by a $200 spa package that will pamper her and show her how much you love her.

I've given up trying to figure out how a woman's emotions work.  Near as I can tell, there's NO  logic involved at all.  

Besides, if there is that much meat involved then, even if its not prime cuts, its still not a bad deal.

Gary

 

[joe black]

I'm with Drewed. I'm not nearly as worried about the meat than I would be with the card. Please check with the bank and put that card on hold. They will also check into any purchases mad recently.

Good luck with it and don't forget the flowers.

 

[sc smoke]

You have my sympathy.Not for the meat, it will get eaten, but the amount of 'crow' you're going to have to eat to soothe GF.

Like the other folks who have been married for several years know and Newburydave's post.......see rule #1.

We've all heard the saying, 'we learn something new every day'. See how much smarter you are now!!!!!!!!

 

[bmudd14474]

What you do is grill up 2 of those steaks for dinner and oh and ahhhh over how good it is and make her feel better.

:biggrin:

 

[hdbrs]

Card is cancelled and a new one issued. I just feel bad she semi wasted the money. I knew she was being nice but now that she has read the reviews and checked better business she feels kinda dumb. Well it's not like I haven't wasted money before and I think she learned a good lesson. I did take a "t-bone" out to defrost aND cook up for breakfast so we shall see. Oh and here it is in all its beauty.

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• hdbrs
• Mar 18, 2016

 

[tardissmoker]

Glad the card thing is settled. Now you can truly enjoy the fine beef...wink,wink.

 

[bmudd14474]

hdbrs . How was breakfast?

 

[hdbrs]

I hate so say it, but I just can't eat it. Can't do it, it's just wrong to me that frozen meat from El rancho, California ends up in central pa in the back of some guys truck. Not to mention the fact that they have absolutely terrible reviews on the Internet and many complaints under file on betterbusinessbereau. It's not for me.