An oath

[mongoliantreesloth]

I hereby do pledge that I shall in no circumstances whatsoever
buy or attempt to buyengage in any negotiations relating to the acquisition of any bowling ball regardless of make or surface finish or weight or pretty colour or any combination of the aforesaid conditions
engage in negotiation regarding the trade of any bowling ball regardless of...

ah shit - just had to promise the wife I wouldn't bring any more balls into the house this year. Only got four so far, one of which I've already sold, another of which was a $5 White Dot from the Salvo's. Dunno what her problem is really :(

[BubbaRay]

Now make sure she makes a pledge to you that she cannot buy anymore shoes this year, or outfits. ;)

[VmsTopGun]

Given that the promise is that you wont bring any more balls into the house, buy as many as you want and just keep them in the lockers at the alley.:)

[bowlkidsdogs]

Given that the promise is that you wont bring any more balls into the house, buy as many as you want and just keep them in the lockers at the alley.:)

I like that idea!!!! I was going to say something to the effect of keeping them at your buddie's house, but lockers work, too. Y'all now have me looking on ebay...you people!!!!! :rolleyes:

[dw800seeker]

What a sad state of affairs . . . . all over the world. :p Not allowing research, negotiation or discussion seems like a fundamental violation of a guy's human rights.:p

But, perhaps on oath to acquire no more than 4 balls a year, 2 suface changes per ball, one redrilling, and two monthly purchase of cleaning products or other bowling accessories would be an acceptable pledge for me.:D

[BubbaRay]

Just tell her you are doing Government testing on all bowling balls and products to see if they are enviormentaly safe.:D

[VmsTopGun]

What a sad state of affairs . . . . all over the world. :p Not allowing research, negotiation or discussion seems like a fundamental violation of a guy's human rights.:p .:D

Not olny do we have a civil rights issue here but laws of narure are working against his wifes actions also. Seeing that physics plays a large role in the game of bowling, I'm afraid that his wife is up against Newtons third law of Motion. That is "For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction".

By her action of forbidding mongoliantreesloth to exercise his right to own property, he is now forced, by the laws of physical science, to barter or purchase, plug, drill, and resurface as many balls as he can by christmass and store them under the kitchen table, in the oven, and in the bedroom closet.

She may not know what she's up against.....

[Stampy79]

Yea, that comment about bringing them in the house, thats why I buy a 2 ball tote with every two balls I buy ! I just keep them in the shop. At one time last year, I had 17 balls. I finally just sold all but the hammers last week !

[Rowdy]

Nice oath. Next time try uncrossing your fingers before you type. Let's be real here. Had to explain to Tink that balls will come,balls will go. Some you keep forever,some you about give away or trade. We're Bowlers and HammerHeads,it's what we do. I COULD quit bowling,but then there would be a massively more expensive hobby to replace the bowling. Race cars just flat out EAT money!!! So it's cheaper for me to bowl,plus she gets to go with me. Ain't two seats in a Race car!

[bowlkidsdogs]

My husband is frustrated with me because there is nothing he can get me (you know, you get things for your wives they won't use so you guys can take them over...) that I won't use! Fishing equipment...check, guns...check, bowling ball...check! I agree with Rowdy...try uncrossing your fingers next time...

[blistershurt]

Mongoliantreesloth

You need to write a declaration of independence from your wife's oppressive government of your bowling affairs.

You should tell her that she cant contridict Newton's third law of motion, then you should try to take away something expensive SHE likes, and if she buys something expensive behind your back, do the same with a bowling ball.