Emma Alexandra 123367 Report post Posted November 10, 2010 I was thinking some of you may need excuses to tell your S/O so you can make time to see us. Tis the season for the number 1 excuse you could use: Going Holiday Shopping also Forgot your phone in the car battery died doctor appointment Now others can add to the list.. kisses, Emma A 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meg O'Ryan 266444 Report post Posted November 10, 2010 Having the car winterized (don't just use the snow tire excuse, go the whole nine yards...fluid changes etc...) Join a gym (gotta work out before all the holiday food kicks in) Xmas parties (office, clients, suppliers, buddies use em all!!!) Luncheons (same idea as parties) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moonshadow 369 Report post Posted November 10, 2010 I like the fluid change one meg. Seems appropriate. Some of mine are: Going golfing(spring,summer,and fall seasons); Going night sking(winter season); Going to doctor or dentist(during regular work hours); Going for after work drinks with colleagues(during regular work days); Going to a sens game with a friend who has an extra ticket(during hock season when there is a home game); Going home early from work because a kid is sick( during school days); Looking forward to seeing what other people have to say cause I'm running low on excuses... Posted via Mobile Device Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amanda Bella 421 Report post Posted November 10, 2010 You guys are too much, LOL!:D I heard this one recently " I am suppost to be out "with the boys" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
72Nova 116 Report post Posted November 10, 2010 Lunches and meetings work well. I've used "had to go get my skates sharpened" before. Odd euphemism, when you think about it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
40ishsxaddict 203 Report post Posted November 10, 2010 Having the car winterized (don't just use the snow tire excuse, go the whole nine yards...fluid changes etc...) Join a gym (gotta work out before all the holiday food kicks in) Xmas parties (office, clients, suppliers, buddies use em all!!!) Luncheons (same idea as parties) my my my ....you are sneaky! This is a useful thread, as I am a terrible liar!....May need them in the future, but i'll have to practice them in front of a mirror first! ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Victoria Banks 21899 Report post Posted November 10, 2010 "C'mon I told my wife I was going to see the fireworks at the Casino" lmao I love this thread LOL :twisted::twisted: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
higlow14 200 Report post Posted November 10, 2010 Meeting with client to see what kind of work they want done and give the estimate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meg O'Ryan 266444 Report post Posted November 10, 2010 Bringing the dog to the vet to be neutered Pick up basketball in the park Gotta mow the lawn for the old lady on the next block I agreed to be a stand-in for one of the Johovah's witnesses that usually come to our door I am training for the Boston marathon Guitar lessons Ok, you caught me....ballroom dancing is my new passion! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roamingguy 300292 Report post Posted November 10, 2010 Having the car winterized (don't just use the snow tire excuse, go the whole nine yards...fluid changes etc...) Join a gym (gotta work out before all the holiday food kicks in) Xmas parties (office, clients, suppliers, buddies use em all!!!) Luncheons (same idea as parties) Meg You'll be caught on number two...you certainly don't need to join a gym, you look great already RG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swegin 5885 Report post Posted November 10, 2010 (edited) I've found "Going to Starbucks" doesn't really work. "Having a meeting at the bank" is a good one, as their head branches usually located near downtown hotels, they can take a couple of hour, and there is literally zero physical evidence required. Perhaps a hastily assembled file folder of random number printouts with important-sounding notes written on them. Plus, you can say you ended up making a couple of deposits! Edited November 10, 2010 by swegin i type gud english n wotnot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geo007 203 Report post Posted November 11, 2010 Going skating at the ice rink.... Going to visit my brother for a while (who is also a hobbyist) I haven't tried `` going for fu!! for a change`` Don't think it would go over very well..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toine 30556 Report post Posted November 11, 2010 Having the car winterized (don't just use the snow tire excuse, go the whole nine yards...fluid changes etc...) Join a gym (gotta work out before all the holiday food kicks in) I would not try these, as she could ask for material evidence... gone to the movies, perhaps some dumb action movie she wouldn't care for... but you have to be ready to say you toss the ticket stub... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ou**or**n Report post Posted November 11, 2010 As I prefer to hobby mid-evening it's always tough finding an excuse to be out for around 2 hours and being completely unavailable by phone or text during that time. -a movie with a friend (nails the cell phone issue) -a movie at a friends (dang, left my cell in my coat pocket) -poker game at a friends (oops, somehow the cell got switched to vibrate) -late dinner with a relative (noisy restaurant drowned out the cell) -shopping (forgot the cell in the car) The tough ever connected life of a single parent... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loki318 1631 Report post Posted November 11, 2010 I've found "Going to Starbucks" doesn't really work. "Having a meeting at the bank" is a good one, as their head branches usually located near downtown hotels, they can take a couple of hour, and there is literally zero physical evidence required. Perhaps a hastily assembled file folder of random number printouts with important-sounding notes written on them. Plus, you can say you ended up making a couple of deposits! LOL Company head office is "away" another city day trip... a few files and notes and a 15 min stop at the office.... Hun got to go see the Boss today... good for a few hrs :) :) Works for me as long as the lady dose in and I dont need a hotel ... Loki Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Annessa 22743 Report post Posted November 11, 2010 this one takes some build up time...but... a few days before the day you want to hobby fake a really bad tooth ache.... the day of say that a friend recommended his dentist as hes cheaper (she'll appreciate the cost-cutting and this takes away from her potentially asking your family dentist, if you share one, if you actually did come in) say you went to that dentist and he found a really small but deep cavity....bonus points if you fake your mouth being numb and request soup instead of your regular dinner...who knows, you might even get babied by your SO later ;-) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Winnipegcub 21293 Report post Posted November 11, 2010 And if you really want this to work you can always bring pliers and on the way home give the old tooth yank. Now thats commitment to the story. It might work but likely only once. this one takes some build up time...but... a few days before the day you want to hobby fake a really bad tooth ache.... the day of say that a friend recommended his dentist as hes cheaper (she'll appreciate the cost-cutting and this takes away from her potentially asking your family dentist, if you share one, if you actually did come in) say you went to that dentist and he found a really small but deep cavity....bonus points if you fake your mouth being numb and request soup instead of your regular dinner...who knows, you might even get babied by your SO later ;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SamanthaEvans 166766 Report post Posted November 11, 2010 How about: You witnessed a traffic accident and have to file a police report You're doing volunteer work You're helping a friend or colleague move something from one place to another Your back is bothering you; you need to see a massage therapist or a chiropractor An old friend from university is in town and wants to get together You finally made an appointment with a personal trainer at the gym Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roamingguy 300292 Report post Posted November 11, 2010 One I can use, and it's sorta true Got a blind date, but I've been told she is beautiful and has a great personality too That so far has been pretty much true in my experience. But you need to be single...oh, I am single RG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soleil Sublime 38108 Report post Posted November 11, 2010 The following can usually only be used once: "I was driving to.....and I noticed the car was making a really strange noise. I decided to pull into a garage to see what the problem was. I ended up waiting over an hour for my turn on the hoist and it turns out it was just(insert benign mechanical problem)Guy didn't even charge me!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loki318 1631 Report post Posted November 11, 2010 I'm saveing this one for a special occassion ..... "I had a flat tire and no spare ! missed the ferry home...thats good for a whole night:) " Loki318 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andee 220524 Report post Posted November 11, 2010 Have to make a run to Home Depot. Helping buddy work on his car (if you're so inclined). Helping buddy finish his deck. Going ice fishing (brrrr). Playing paintball with the guys. Helping buddy close up his cottage (guys only event) Forgot something important at work - have to make a run there and back. Let cell phone drain down. Flat tire excuse - put on donut, drove to Canadian Tire. call from payphone or courtesy desk and tell her your battery is ead. Tell her there's a wait to fix the leak, so you're just going to browse the Walmart or whatever near by (make sure you're around a route you would take and that there are other big box stores - good for at least an hour). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roamingguy 300292 Report post Posted November 11, 2010 Have to make a run to Home Depot. Helping buddy work on his car (if you're so inclined). Helping buddy finish his deck. Going ice fishing (brrrr). Playing paintball with the guys. Helping buddy close up his cottage (guys only event) Forgot something important at work - have to make a run there and back. Let cell phone drain down. Flat tire excuse - put on donut, drove to Canadian Tire. call from payphone or courtesy desk and tell her your battery is ead. Tell her there's a wait to fix the leak, so you're just going to browse the Walmart or whatever near by (make sure you're around a route you would take and that there are other big box stores - good for at least an hour). Going ice fishing...there are ways to warm up in the ice huts And when you go home with no fish, just say skunked again Hey, that could be code for a good time RG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emma Alexandra 123367 Report post Posted November 11, 2010 going to visit your mom...most wives don't care to join you...lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catfish101 171 Report post Posted November 11, 2010 buddy needs help lifting something. wash the car...and really do it. need to get condoms...nothing around here is open. Posted via Mobile Device Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites