My wife's cousins, Bonnie, from Fairbanks AK, and Debbie from Helena Mt, (Randy's wife) are in town and they just went to an estate auction. I sensed I was in trouble from the beginning. Donna, (my wife) called a few minutes ago:

Donna: " Hi Honey (that's a bad sign right there)....can you bring the truck to Gardners Auction? I just bought a fabulous dresser.
Bob: " How much was it?"
Donna: " You should see this. What a bargain. It's in almost great condition."
Bob: "What does ALMOST great condition mean?"
Donna: "Well.............it has a few scratches and nicks, but they can be touched up with polish and it'll look great. It's an antique! We can give my dresser to Robin (our daughter in Missoula) and I'll use this one.
Bob:" How much was it?"
Donna: "Not that much."
Bob: "How much is 'not that much?' "
Donna" $100, and I outbid Jeff Ament...you know the guy from Pearl Jam."
Bob: "Wow!! I'm impressed. Does that mean we have to buy all of Pearl Jams albums so Jeff won't be mad?"
Donna: "Don't be a smart-ass with me. Just get the F------ truck here and get the dresser!"

Bob is on his way to pick up a dresser and apologize to Jeff. When my wife wants something....don't stand in her way.

(Jeff lives in Missoula and went to school at UM. He does a lot for Missoula and its music and arts)

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lol, bob - i'm the same way! once i start biddin, look out cuz i'm gettin it! it's the competitor in me i guess. needless to say, i'm not allowed anywhere NEAR an auction - unless the hubs holds the number - TIGHTLY!