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🎄How long do you think I can get away with keeping our Christmas tree up before the wife tells me to take it down?[EDIT] It’s down, InquiringMind wins

posted 2 years ago by AndyKing1967 (38133)
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Some of you may remember last year, here at Kings Towers, my wife and I had a psychological battle of epic royale proportions regarding the Christmas tree: -
https://moviechat.org/general/General-Discussion/61e8b08d174c5e6d379dcfbf/How-long-do-you-think-I-can-get-away-with-keeping-our-Christmas-tree-up-before-the-wife-tells-me-to-take-it-down

More than 20 posters tried to guess the date it would eventually come down and I finally crumbled on February 13th.

Time to place your bets - I'm going for one better and will aim for February 14th (Valentine's Day). Each day can only be allocated to one poster, so bet now to avoid disappointment.

[EDIT]
Jan 11 - Whom
Jan 15 - Boromir
Jan 20 - GlenEllyn
Jan 31 - Capnbucky
Feb 05 - Carrot
Feb 10 - InquiringMind - 🥇 WINNER 🥇
Feb 11 - aliensalmon
Feb 12 - NotoriousRio
Feb 13 - Kowalski
Feb 14 - Me
Feb 15 - [email protected]
Feb 20 - samoanjoes
Feb 22 - hownos
Feb 28 - overseas7
Mar 01 - huwdj
Mar 09 - Daft_Munks
Mar 29 - Bloodshot77
Mar 31 - CrabgrassWilly
The day she threatens to destroy your copy of “Asian Babes Vol. XII” - Vastuntitled

Bonus points awarded if you can guess the date the divorce papers are served.

[–] Whom (528) 2 years ago

Is it a real or fake tree? If it’s real, take it down tomorrow. Dried up old trees are fire hazards.

My guess - Jan 11

[–] AndyKing1967 (38133) 2 years ago

It’s plastic. We always put it up in November, as we are always abroad in December, so Miss K would never get a chance to help me decorate it.

[–] AndyKing1967 (38133) 2 years ago

It’s still up.

[–] Whom (528) 2 years ago

This thread got me to take my tree down, but I find the most onerous task is putting away all the ornaments and lights. They sometimes sit in a corner for months.

[–] AndyKing1967 (38133) 2 years ago

We’re pretty organised with most of the original boxes, so it’s all ready for next year.

[–] Carrot (1704) 2 years ago

Feb 5th? My first choice is taken.

[–] AndyKing1967 (38133) 2 years ago

Noted.

[–] AndyKing1967 (38133) 2 years ago

It’s still up.

[–] ShogunofYonkers (77422) 2 years ago

ANDY!
You Son Of A Gun!!!

Really great to see you around Amigo👍

God Bless your wife for putting up with you lol!

[–] samoanjoes (56724) 2 years ago

He's just back because he misses my presence.

[–] Mrmojo4700 (21466) 2 years ago

I knew Andy couldn’t resist your charms!!

[–] GlenEllyn (21526) 2 years ago

I'll go with Jan. 20th.

Mine was taken down on Dec. 26th, (artificial tree) earlier than usual. I needed to see my newly painted living room without the tree. Also, I battled burnt-out lightbulbs this year and was tired of trying to replace all of them - too many. Not sure what happens next year. 🤷🏻‍♀️ It's a pre-lit tree. I may decide to take the current light strings off and just add new strings of lights.

[–] AndyKing1967 (38133) 2 years ago

You’re in 👍

[–] AndyKing1967 (38133) 2 years ago

It’s still up.

[–] GlenEllyn (21526) 2 years ago

I think you're leaving it up just to drive us all crazy! 🤭

[–] nyctc7 (43609) 2 years ago

When the family dog does this
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cmnch2VvsBr/

[–] InquiringMind (2272) 2 years ago

Got to do it before Valentine's Day.
So Feb 13th is your last day.

The divorce papers will be served on Valentine's Day.
Happy Valentine's day honey, You are served.

Fun Fact: I once worked as a process server. I can serve your wife.

[–] AndyKing1967 (38133) 2 years ago

Feb 13 is taken.

[–] InquiringMind (2272) 2 years ago

Damn you Kowalski
Feb 10th then.

[–] AndyKing1967 (38133) 2 years ago

You’re in.

[–] MonStar (12916) 2 years ago

Feb 9

[–] Stratego (30510) 2 years ago

The divorce papers are going to be served on February 15 and you'll be able to keep your tree up forever.

[–] InquiringMind (2272) 2 years ago

What did I win?