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Spliffdaddy · Dec 18, 2006, 05:17 AM

Yeah so she called me again. One o'clock in the morning. Haven't heard from her in just over a year. "Jenny" always did have a way of disappearing for months at a time, only to pop up again after you'd written-off the possibility of hearing from her again. And, as she expected would happen - I didn't whine or complain about her absence. She acted, again, as though I'd be happy to hear from her and that would be quite enough for me. Silly girl. She knows me so well.
It's one thing to *know* I won't be anything but happy to hear her voice, but it's another thing for her to not even offer an excuse - as if I weren't owed one. Well, OK, I didn't ask for an explanation. It didn't matter to me what her reason was. No doubt she was tangled up with some loser dude that didn't deserve her time. Again.
"Jenny" said she likes me because I'm not judgemental. She talks about running away, then asks me if I have anything keeping me here. The same old conversation we have every year or so. For the last 6 or 7 years. Makes me wonder if she's serious. The last 5 or 6 times I sort of shrugged it off and pretended I had something better to do. But tonight, for no particular reason, I honestly felt like I had no compelling reason to stay here. So, I called "Jenny"s bluff. Told her hell yeah I'd like to blow this popsicle stand and run away with her - to anywhere or nowhere in particular. Such stuff, you know, makes the ingredients for a life well-lived. Besides, I've tired of the whole shrimp boat endeavour.
There was a short pause on her end of the line. Something unnatural. Never before experienced. "Jenny" was forever in control, always knowing exactly what to say. Only this time...this time *I won*. You see, this time it was me that knew what she was going to say. I had predicted exactly how she was going to react. She would stammer and laugh and play it off like she wasn't seriously suggesting we should run away together. For one brief moment I would show her how it felt to be Gump.
So she stammered and laughed, just as I figured. Then she said, "can we leave tomorrow?...I can't wait."

So, pretty much, I'm screwed ya'll. If you have any suggestions on how I can fix this problem, please offer them up.

badidea · Dec 18, 2006, 08:46 AM

Good luck (you hippie)!

Sky Captain · Dec 18, 2006, 09:47 AM

So, you gonna nail her?

Oh I had a gal like that, her name is Laura. *sigh* Great times.

dcmacdaddy · Dec 18, 2006, 09:59 AM

Have fun. Take pictures. Be safe. Send us post-cards.

Show her you mean business by leaving behind the pimp hat.

PS: The woman [not] in my life who could make me do such a thing is called Teresa. Sigh!
I think we've all got a woman like that who could make us walk over hot coals if they asked.

OreoCookie · 10:28 AM

You should listen to Offspring's Self-esteem …
Been there, done that. There's no other way, but to pull the plug. Or you decide to be willing to accept the consequences, namely that she'll leave whenever it pleases her.

design219 · Dec 18, 2006, 10:19 AM

Well, what did you say?

OreoCookie · Dec 18, 2006, 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by design219

Well, what did you say?

Isn't that obvious?

Doofy · Dec 18, 2006, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by Spliffdaddy

If you have any suggestions on how I can fix this problem, please offer them up.

Yep. Do exactly what you want to do. Nothing more, nothing less.

Eug · Dec 18, 2006, 10:51 AM

Oh and... Run Forrest, run!

Originally Posted by dcmacdaddy

I think we've all got a woman like that who could make us walk over hot coals if they asked.

I'd do that anyway without needing anyone to ask, if it was available locally, and free.

Looks like an interesting experience.

Spliffdaddy · Dec 18, 2006, 11:54 AM

OK, so I've been thinking about this for a few hours. It's about a 7 hour drive to get to where she is. If things go as planned she will change her mind about 3 hours after I leave here. If things should happen to go horribly wrong, I'll end up in Asheboro and she'll be thrilled I showed up. I mean, I can't really run away from here. I have property that I'm selling and another house I'm building. And she wouldn't want to live here in farm country. Nobody would. I'll let you know what happens. Haven't figured it all out yet.

OreoCookie · Dec 18, 2006, 12:58 PM

Goodspeed, that's all I can say. Been there where you are now. I wouldn't want to have missed the opportunity to try it and do something crazy.

BlueSky · Dec 18, 2006, 01:09 PM

Sounds to me like she's taking you for a ride. If you think the "disappearing for months at a time" aspect of her character is going to magically disappear, either abstractly or literally...but maybe you know that.

In any event, throw in a disaffected spy and a mysterious note attached to a toaster and you have yourself the seed of a good novel there.

Mastrap · Dec 18, 2006, 01:40 PM

Tell her that you'd be expecting her (naked, bring beer) at x time or the deal is off. See what happens. Best case, you'll get laid and beered.

Y3a · Dec 18, 2006, 01:48 PM

Remind her of the Charlie Brown/Lucy scene where Lucy ALWAYS yanks the football away just before Charlie Brown gets to kick it.

Fool me once, shame on you... fool me twice, Shame on ME...

cenutrio · Dec 18, 2006, 02:06 PM

I know it won't help you that much, but I found your post and the way you expressed it, as the worthiest post I read in these forums. Best wishes from the Netherlands.

C

Eug · Dec 18, 2006, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by BlueSky

Sounds to me like she's taking you for a ride.

And I hope it's a good one.

besson3c · Dec 18, 2006, 02:29 PM

Since it sounds like you have a little capital to spend with her, I'd definitely plan on doing some kitchen pooping.

Atomic Rooster · Dec 18, 2006, 08:17 PM

Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're going to get.

Rumor · Dec 18, 2006, 08:27 PM

What about the two women you live with?

Didn't you mention as some point that you were married?

She sounds flakey.

Spliffdaddy · Dec 19, 2006, 11:10 PM

The rest of this story might just be too interesting for you folks. Convince me you are worthy.

- - e r i k - - · Dec 19, 2006, 11:31 PM

We are not worthy.

Dakar² · Dec 20, 2006, 09:57 AM

Spliffdaddy is Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer?

Gossamer · Dec 20, 2006, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by Rumor

What about the two women you live with?

Didn't you mention as some point that you were married?

She sounds flakey.

I thought MacNStein had the two women. And SpliffD was married but divorced, from what I remember.

Dakar² · Dec 20, 2006, 10:20 AM

You'd be correct.

realmeatychunks · Dec 22, 2006, 02:06 PM

Spliffdaddy, tell us!
what happened?

Spliffdaddy · Dec 22, 2006, 04:51 PM

you want the truth?

you can't handle the truth!

Unless I really mess this up, I'll be married with 2 kids probably sometime in the Spring.

BlueSky · Dec 22, 2006, 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by Spliffdaddy

If I really mess this up, I'll be married with 2 kids probably sometime in the Spring.

Fixed!

Rumor · Dec 23, 2006, 05:39 AM

Hold on before you decide anything.

Is she a ginger?

effgee · Dec 23, 2006, 06:35 AM

Originally Posted by Spliffdaddy

... No doubt she was tangled up with some loser dude that didn't deserve her time. Again ...

Which, of course, could by no means be the exact same thought the other loser(s) is (are) having while she's spending time with you. Not. Ever.

Dork. · Dec 23, 2006, 11:22 AM

How old are her kids? (at least, I assume that she's not already pregnant with twins....

)

There's something to be said for skipping the whole diaper-changing and potty-training phase of fatherhood and going straight to the "Kid, get your daddy a beer!" phase....

finboy · Dec 23, 2006, 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by Atomic Rooster

Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're going to get.

As the Cos said, it's always "come here come here come here" then "go away go away go away".

Dork. · Jan 5, 2007, 08:40 AM

I guess there's really no story here after all....

Spliffdaddy · Jan 5, 2007, 12:00 PM

Oh, there's a really good story. In fact, it's one of the best stories you would ever hear.

Changed my life. Made me believe in a higher power.

Maybe I'll tell you folks the whole story sometime. Or, perhaps I'll make you buy the book.

If there's one thing you truly want from life and you never lose sight of it - it's pretty much a guarantee that you will get it. Especially if everyone around you says you're crazy.

Snow-i · Jan 5, 2007, 12:11 PM

here here

OreoCookie · Jan 5, 2007, 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by Spliffdaddy

If there's one thing you truly want from life and you never lose sight of it - it's pretty much a guarantee that you will get it. Especially if everyone around you says you're crazy.

It's not a guarantee you'll get it, but it's definitely still the right thing to do …

Dork. · Jan 5, 2007, 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by Spliffdaddy

Maybe I'll tell you folks the whole story sometime. Or, perhaps I'll make you buy the book.

That's fine, but besson3c ought to at least get a free copy of the book, since he gave you the kitchen pooping idea.

Snow-i · Jan 5, 2007, 02:35 PM

one of my favorite professors always said that life is a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Spliffdaddy · Jan 5, 2007, 07:55 PM

Originally Posted by Rumor

Hold on before you decide anything.

Is she a ginger?

No, not a ginger - by strict definition. Though she does have freckles and absolutely marvelous red hair. Did you expect anything else? I mean, this is Spliffdaddy we're talking about.

residentEvil · Jan 5, 2007, 08:08 PM

oh man, sooo many things to say/add now that you have added a photo.

Railroader · Jan 5, 2007, 10:41 PM

"There's a million fine looking women in the world, dude. But, they don't all bring you lasagna at work. Most of 'em just cheat on you." S.B.

ÿ±këç · Jan 5, 2007, 10:45 PM

What's the problem again?

TheoCryst · Jan 5, 2007, 11:10 PM

Gah, I hate women that can do those things to us. And by hate, I mean couldn't live without. At least not without one in particular by the name of "Erin".

Since we're obviously not getting any more of the story any time soon, here's hoping that it all works out for you!

Spliffdaddy · Jan 6, 2007, 01:29 AM

Tell us about Erin.

And maybe I'll tell you more about 'Jenny'.

Spliffdaddy · Jan 6, 2007, 01:30 AM

Originally Posted by ÿ±këç

What's the problem again?

The problem is essentially the same as the solution. You can't have one or the other - you have to accept both.

ShortcutToMoncton · Jan 6, 2007, 06:15 PM

Bang them all.

That's what I did.

greg