Porch Swing Dilemma

[Mrs Pantherfan]

I need a bigger porch so that I can have this swing

[Guest]

I need a bigger porch so that I can have this swing

Pretty cool. Except how to keep it from slamming into the railing??

(cuz yeah I'd be gettin busy on that thing)

[SOJA]

A) Get really drunk

B) play baseball on your porch

C) Earlier in the day, paint Saltman's face on the bench of the swing

Next morning that swing will no longer be a problem

[Henne Given Sunday]

Buy a new house and move. You're welcome.

[FuzzyPanther]

This is not as bad as it seems. My wife and I have several things like this that we begrudgingly "use" at the time, and can later laugh at, and eventually they become endearing.

One glaring example that I can at least laugh about now: I clearly (or thought it was clear) indicated I wanted an XBox for Christmas last year, and I got a soda making machine. Wtf? I wanna play some Halo--- nope, you will make diy pepsi.

[Panther'sBigD]

You seem like a pragmatic, rational person from your million posts on this board. I would imagine your parents would have to be somewhat similar to have raised you that way. Your parents are going to love you no matter what.

Just tell them that you and your fiance have really been looking forward to decorating the house together and that you appreciate their generosity, and welcome the small decorative touches like the plaques, etc.(a concession), but to please check with you first on any larger furniture purchases. It'll set a positive tone for the relationship between your two families. I am 99% sure your Mom can probably remember the frustration she felt when your Dad's mother gave them a gift for their house that was totally not her style, so find a way to appeal to that. Almost all mothers try to insinuate their sense of style into their children's homes...it's a sickness, and honesty is the cure. Your fiance's idea of using this as a way to discuss buying things together is a good starting point. You can be honest, but still appreciative and kind about it.

[Jbro]

Regift it to them for Christmas.

[Jangler]

This is not as bad as it seems. My wife and I have several things like this that we begrudgingly "use" at the time, and can later laugh at, and eventually they become endearing.

One glaring example that I can at least laugh about now: I clearly (or thought it was clear) indicated I wanted an XBox for Christmas last year, and I got a soda making machine. Wtf? I wanna play some Halo--- nope, you will make diy pepsi.

mmmmmm homemade root beer

[Chimera]

I agree. This is new to both of us. I am much more laid back about things....its a good balance. My fiance feels horrible about the whole thing. I may lay down the law tonight (which means agreeing with everything she says and making a sammich)

I do side with my girl about talking to her.

Here are my thoughts...

While I'm sure your parents' intentions were genuine gold, you don't take it upon yourself to mod someone's house to how you think it should look.

I say take this incident to assert that its your house and you would like a head's up on these issues. If you don't nip it in the bud now, your life will be like Everybody Loves Raymond.

[Epistaxis]

I would probably put it up for a while and then later take it down.

If they ask, which they will, I would politely explain that it just didn't go with the house.

At that point you can tell your mom that your wife would LOVE to go shopping WITH her in the future for personal decorative items, particularily such high priced ones.

Or you could get them something really hideous for Christmas, like a giant dead boar head. Tell them it is a game of chicken. If the head comes down, so does the swing.

Yeah, option 1.

[Kettle]

after some time it will likely be weathered to the point you can say its time for a new one. tell the lady to be patient, and you'll get her one she likes to replace it at that time.

[thefuzz]

Hang it then throw it out. Tell them it was stolen, and you have already replaced it with one of your choosing.

[jasonluckydog]

Get a new wife

[mmmbeans]

just tell them you don't like it. people are allowed to do that.

orrrrr.... hang it and then sell the house.