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Scramblur

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I saw an email that for Fathers Day, my wife got me art for my shop.... Framed tiles... I don't want that in my shop... Don't get me wrong, I want stuff on the walls, but was thinking more like antique tools, not gay framed art... What would you guys do?
 
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I told her we'd decorate her two car section of the garage anyway she wanted. But I put those electronic locks on the shop doors for a reason... To keep her from doing stuff like this.
 
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Let me tell you my donut story.

I asked my wife to get me some donuts one day when she was headed to work. This meant she had to go get them and bring them back to the house. She brought back a dozen. I open the box and none of which were even close to what I told her I liked. I made the mistake of saying "I don't like any of these." She grabbed the box out of my hand threw the box in her seat and said "Fine, I'll never buy donuts for you again". The people at her work ate my donuts. That was six years ago and she's never bought me donuts again.

I should've kept my mouth shut!
 
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Even if you don't like it, hang it up. It certainly isn't worth her getting upset over it. If she gets too upset, you'll be spending a lot more time in the garage staring at it.
 
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slicktoptt said:
Let me tell you my donut story.

I asked my wife to get me some donuts one day when she was headed to work. This meant she had to go get them and bring them back to the house. She brought back a dozen. I open the box and none of which were even close to what I told her I liked. I made the mistake of saying "I don't like any of these." She grabbed the box out of my hand threw the box in her seat and said "Fine, I'll never buy donuts for you again". The people at her work ate my donuts. That was six years ago and she's never bought me donuts again.

I should've kept my mouth shut!
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WOW! I have a very similar story but it was in regards to ***. :lol_hitti
 
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Depending on the size of this art I might agree with everyone else who says shut up and love it. However, if this thing is a managable size I've got a couple of ideas. 1) If it's coffee table size put 4 legs on it and use it as a patio table. Make up something about getting more use out of it or putting it somewhere where more people can enjoy it. 2) If it's smaller, put handles on it and make it a serving tray. Same story will work or you could bring your wife breakfast in bed on the new tray. If these work, they give you a project for the shop, keep the "art" off your walls and most importantly keep you out of the doghouse with your wife.
 
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We built a separate 14x32 fully finished shop within the big shop just for her. She has her stained glass and sewing stuff in there and anything else she wants.Potential problems solved!The truth is that she does as much of the construction work as I do ,(well almost),and I could not have built the building with out her,so she deserves it.
In the case of the op though,I agree with the others,learn to like it!
 
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My wife bought me a bunch of that kind of stuff to. Its kinda funny, and I appreciate the thought. It is all hanging proudly! I compliment it with my own decorations - a replica AMC Parts sign, old several old tool/meters from my dad and uncle, and old street signs I've "collected".

I have:
What happens in the garage, stays in the garage
Busted Knuckles Garage - Will work for Beer
Ryan's Tools - Hands Off!
About every "Jeep Parking" sign you can think of

I'm just happy she's thinking of me....
 
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See, it turned out ok. Those are kinda cool.

Even if it didn't as far as SHE'd ever know it was. Get my drift...
 
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I have 2 calendars and three flyswatters hanging in my garage. I never remember to turn the calendars and I never use the flyswatters. why are they there My wife gave them to me for my garage.
If the wife is buying you stuff for the garage then she is buying into it and will more likely not complain when you buy the stuff you want. that is the same theory I used when I let my wife pick the color I painted my 65 mustang. she gets to say I picked the color and I get to buy a supercharger, rack and pinion steering etc.
 
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Ya, those are kindof cool. Before we pass final judgement, do they say "hand crafted in China" on the back?
 
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You could build a rusticly framed pegboard for each tile and display a vintage or antique tool appropriate for the subject. Use a bit of humor and they will be entertaining. The misses will like that you put so much time and effort into her gift and you may even get a little a bit more often as a result. Yes, those kind of things work if you have a sensitive woman.
 
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cheap ******* said:
You could build a rusticly framed pegboard for each tile and display a vintage or antique tool appropriate for the subject. Use a bit of humor and they will be entertaining. The misses will like that you put so much time and effort into her gift and you may even get a little a bit more often as a result. Yes, those kind of things work if you have a sensitive woman.
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That sounds like a good idea :thumbup:
 
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Ok, ok, ok... I'm feeling bad for even asking. I'll like them, no matter what... I guess.

As for hanging the saw clock in the bedroom... Any chance you're divorced?
 
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Those aren't that bad. I would say intermingle them with the stuff you want to put up.

At least you didn't get any of the tiles in the lgbt category:

http://www.cafepress.com/+lgbt+framed_tiles

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Scramblur said:
I saw an email that for Fathers Day, my wife got me art for my shop.... Framed tiles... I don't want that in my shop... Don't get me wrong, I want stuff on the walls, but was thinking more like antique tools, not gay framed art... What would you guys do?
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I sure as heck wouldn't let her know I was reading her e-mail --- somehow you will just have to THANK her and hang it in a hopefully inconspicuous place.

Good Luck with this one :beer: --- definately don't insult her or hurt her feelings or you'll get on the fathers day blacklist.
 
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Those aren't bad, but if you really want to make a point:

Take 'em out of the frames. Wait until she leaves for a few days. Retile the kitchen floor while she is gone, incorporating those tiles into the work. When she comes home be all proud and beaming about what you did for her.

Of course, I'm on my second wife, what do I know?
 
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spongerich said:
Sounds like you're halfway to your third. :beer:
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:lol_hitti

Fortunately, I'm learning something in the process. Mostly how to pick 'em right up front.:bounce:

The current one drove racecars with me for a while (until her bad back kept her out...she still misses it) and insisted on buying a Corvette for a daily driver. I could go on, but I wouldn't want to make anyone jealous...

:beer:
 
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My wife bought me art for my shop and I was nervous but as it turned out I like it. In fact she likes it too. Its been in the hallway of the house for over a year. May never see the shop but thats o.k. Got enough **** for my walls to start an Applebees or TGIFridays :lol_hitti
 

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I lucked out. My wife bought me a vintage Prestone porcelain thermometer for the shop. She still won't let me put the velvet Elvis painting back up over the throne in the bathroom though.
 
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