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Across the Fence:  Should I Surprise My Husband? Please VOTE!  |
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JessieMae
True Blue Farmgirl
702 Posts
Jessie
Raleigh
North Carolina
USA
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 Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 09:54:57 AM
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I can't make up my mind, and I'd appreciate all your advice!
My husband has been on a business trip to Connecticut since Tuesday, and he is flying home tomorrow. He travels a lot on business, so it's not unusual for him to be gone. Anyway, he drove himself to the airport, so his truck is there. His flight is coming in at about 8:00 tomorrow night, and I thought it would be nice to meet him at the airport so he won't have to drive home alone. This means I can't drive myself, because then we'd have two cars at the airport.
Trouble is, St. Johns doesn't have a taxi service of it's own, so I'm having to pay for a taxi to come all the way up to get me and drive me down to the Lansing airport. (I'm sort of new in town and don't know anyone well enough to ask them to drive me.) I called and made a reservation, and the taxi fella said it would cost about $45 for the one-way trip! We've been trying very hard to save money, and it seems like a big expenditure.
What do you all think...should I bite my lip and pay the $45 to surprise my honey at the airport, or should I just wait for him at home? |
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
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Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 10:01:47 AM
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I would but me and hubby do things like that all the time. Once, I drove out to where he works and left lunch and an ice coffee in his truck to surprise him. I also decorated his truck for his birthday while he was at work. Silly kids!! HA!! Is there no one who could get you maybe half way and then pay the rest for a cab..maybe someone going that way??? Is a Limo cheaper, bus line??? Let us know.
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
1818 Posts
Katie
Illinois
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Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 10:07:21 AM
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If you are trying hard to save money, don't spend $45 to meet him at the airport. Spend just a portion of it and buy or make a homecoming dessert-treat and have some tall candles ready to light when you hear him in the driveway. Romantic, welcoming, and not spendy.
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 10:16:59 AM
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I agree with Katie-ell on this one, Jessie. That's a lot of money to take a cab. And would that include a tip? I'd rather spend a little money and have a nice dinner or dessert waiting for him at home.
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
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City_Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
509 Posts
Christina
Omaha
Nebraska
USA
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Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 10:42:53 AM
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The economy is so tight right now and if you are trying to save a little money it is probably not a good idea to spend the $45 to gas up someone elses car. However, follow your heart as it will almost always try and give you the right answer. Just the fact that you felt you should ask other opinions maybe answer enough. 
I know when I get back from a trip away from home there is nothing I love more than seeing my family of course; and the feel of fresh clean sheets on the bed and a gourmet breafast in the morning!
Hugs~
Christina
Farmgirl Sister #195
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Suzan
True Blue Farmgirl
659 Posts
suzanne
duncannon
pa
USA
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Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 10:44:14 AM
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
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Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 11:12:01 AM
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Mine would skin me if I spend $45 on a taxi unless it was an emergency. But Goodness, I don't know your relationship, it maybe just the thing, do you have any friends that would drive you? you could offer them half the cost of a taxi for gas...just a thought.
I think I'd opt for the home coming surprise myself, if that suits both of you. It would sure save on money.
Annika
Farmgirl sister #13
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
2817 Posts |
Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 11:23:17 AM
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I know you don't know many people yet. BUT, I would NOT spend 45 dollars that's too much. What I would spend is maybe 15! (that would be reasonable I think). And ask a neighbor to take you for 15 dollars. Or if you have any nice little something also to give a neighbor as well as maybe 10 dollars. Maybe a neighbor you could give 10 dollars, and a home made pair of pillow cases, or a home made jar of jam?
This way you CAN get to know a neighbor, and save money, and still surprise your husband.
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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2391 Posts
monica
oatman
az
USA
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Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 11:23:30 AM
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Jessie, I agree with the rest of the ladies!! If it didn't cost so much I would do it, but since it's expensive hubby might be torn between the wonderful gesture and the cost! I would have a special dinner or something and maybe tell him that you wanted to meet him, but couldn't find a reasonable way to get there! I know for my hubby he would not like me spending that much if money was tight!
Monica
farmgirls rule!
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lisamarie508
True Blue Farmgirl
2648 Posts
Lisa
Idaho City
ID
USA
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
2099 Posts |
Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 11:25:22 AM
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Aside from the money, I'd be afraid of somehow missing him at the airport if he doesn't know to look for you. Then you'd have to take a taxi home too! Or else call him to come back for you, and that's no fun...
But I'm paranoid that way.
It's hard to say what romantic gesture will mean the most in someone else's relationship. If you think it would be fun for both of you, go for it. |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 11:26:02 AM
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I'd do the candlelight dinner since it'll be dark when he gets home. How romantic! That gives me an idea. Mine will be home tomorrow night too. I don't think I do enough for him in that way. I try to have the house clean and me, too. But candles lit and even soft music playing... Ok girls, here I go!!
Thanks for the ideas! Kris |
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Contrary Wife
True Blue Farmgirl
2164 Posts
Teresa Sue
Tekoa
WA
USA
2164 Posts |
Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 11:46:53 AM
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I would have a hard time spending that money when I was saving. I would go for having the house clean, homey and inviting. If you know he will have already eaten, the dessert or a snack would be great. Good luck.
Teresa Sue
Farmgirl Sister #316
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K-Falls Farmgirl
Chapter Leader
2096 Posts
Cheryl
Klamath Falls
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 12:37:17 PM
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Oh goodness... No question here.. I would NOT spend the $45 I agree .. have a nice candlelight dinner waiting and a spruced up bathroom with candles and bubblebath for two....* (Towels fresh and waiting warm in the dryer)Good Luck
http://www.k-fallsfarmgirl.blogspot.com/
Cheryl #309
Farm girl sister
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