SO FORBIDS me!! Not sure if spousal abuse or not. WARNING, Triggering.
Of_Monsters_and_Meat
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I have been married for several years now and have two small boys. Even before I was with my SO I have always had a dream. To set up the battle of Hoth under my Christmas tree. This has always been a dream of mine, and I finally have a house, a tree, and children to enjoy it. There is just one problem. My SO says NO, it is not Christmasy and it would look stupid. She has gone so far as to not let me put anything under the tree that is not a train or a Christmas village.
I picture a shield generator snow speeders and several AT-AT's in a mock battle. pipe cleaners for lasers or possibly LED lighting would dot the snowscape.
Of course star destroyers and rebel alliance transport ships would hang from the tree. Blue LED lights for ion cannon fire would flicker from the branches. I figure this entire project, including creating the terrain platform would cost between 3-4 thousand dollars. Dear mfp, how can I make my wife see the beauty in then when I purchase all the materials and take a day off from work to construct this. Thank you.
I'm sorry that you now to would like to set up a star wars scene under your own tree. Please don't, this is my idea. Go set up degoba or cloud city.
I picture a shield generator snow speeders and several AT-AT's in a mock battle. pipe cleaners for lasers or possibly LED lighting would dot the snowscape.
Of course star destroyers and rebel alliance transport ships would hang from the tree. Blue LED lights for ion cannon fire would flicker from the branches. I figure this entire project, including creating the terrain platform would cost between 3-4 thousand dollars. Dear mfp, how can I make my wife see the beauty in then when I purchase all the materials and take a day off from work to construct this. Thank you.
I'm sorry that you now to would like to set up a star wars scene under your own tree. Please don't, this is my idea. Go set up degoba or cloud city.
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Ewok village is so happening at mine tonight!0
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OMG I would love to have that under my tree but I am also like a total nerd!0
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*Dagobah
Also, that's very sad
I think I would be in a similar situation.
Props to you for having the canardlies to even suggest such a thing!0 -
I had a star wars themed tree one year! Loved it! Darth vadars head sat atop my tree and we bought a ton of Star Wars miniatures, cut the bases off of them, added hooks and viola miniature ornaments!!! Probably one of my favorite Xmas themes we did. I will see if I can find pics and PM them to you!
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That's awesome. You should show her the Star Wars Christmas special to get her in the mood for an ewok christmas. https://youtube.com/watch?v=6c3B18gAJyc I'm pretty sure that a few minutes in she will be willing to give into your demands just to be able to stop watching it.
The best part (or worst) is when the grandfather wookie watches VR porn, I think it's in part 2 or 3.0 -
Nut up, do it.Of_Monsters_and_Meat wrote: »I have been married for several years now and have two small boys. Even before I was with my SO I have always had a dream. To set up the battle of Hoth under my Christmas tree. This has always been a dream of mine, and I finally have a house, a tree, and children to enjoy it. There is just one problem. My SO says NO, it is not Christmasy and it would look stupid. She has gone so far as to not let me put anything under the tree that is not a train or a Christmas village.
I picture a shield generator snow speeders and several AT-AT's in a mock battle. pipe cleaners for lasers or possibly LED lighting would dot the snowscape.
Of course star destroyers and rebel alliance transport ships would hang from the tree. Blue LED lights for ion cannon fire would flicker from the branches. I figure this entire project, including creating the terrain platform would cost between 3-4 thousand dollars. Dear mfp, how can I make my wife see the beauty in then when I purchase all the materials and take a day off from work to construct this. Thank you.
I'm sorry that you now to would like to set up a star wars scene under your own tree. Please don't, this is my idea. Go set up degoba or cloud city.
Any woman who kiboshes Hoth, is no keeper.
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If she loved you she'd let you do it. I think you both need some serious counseling before buying any joint Christmas presents for the kids.0
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Easy solution: get a 2nd tree.
I decorate our main tree w/ the theme/color scheme that I deem fit.
The hubby and kids decorate the 2nd tree w/ all their school project ornaments and whatever else they've put together.
We are all happy.0 -
lol, good thread title... total click bait. I don't know, my wife is cool our tree has a Star Wars section. I feel your pain though.0
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2nd tree in man cave. Decorate at will. Hope the man cave has a door.0
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Oh or suggest a non-seasonal version instead? That might make it seem more appealing.0
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That's a lotta money, bro. I would totally do it, and I don't think my husband would mind if I did, but I would have to find a way to do it at much less expense. I've seen Star Wars nativities, so I mean... why not lol0
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No, this is total spousal abuse. Absolutely. Let's make a Lifetime movie for you and your plight.0
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So like ... be sneaky and do it in the middle of the night.0
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Just Break Up.
Seriously they should understand your needs.0 -
My wife won't let create large 1/35 scale WWII dioramas in our common spaces either!0
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Please please come decorate my house! My two sad little R2s need company.0
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Just break up.0 -
Huango has the answer; she stole it from me. Get your own tree and set it up in your man-cave. Your boys can vote on their favourite tree.
Hubby wanted to spray paint the Christmas tree Florida Marlins colors. Um, no. Forbidden.
This sort of dispute is not a deal-breaker.0 -
This is freaking awesome!0 -
I'm tempted to ask you to get a divorce and have a gay marriage with me. If only I were gay.0
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Marriage is about compromise. Figure it out.0
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Huango has the answer; she stole it from me. Get your own tree and set it up in your man-cave. Your boys can vote on their favourite tree.
Hubby wanted to spray paint the Christmas tree Florida Marlins colors. Um, no. Forbidden.
This sort of dispute is not a deal-breaker.
Yes, it is. And not understanding that obvious fact is also a deal breaker.0 -
Compromise. Put the train under the tree and hoth elsewhere. A great idea. I am Darthmom tho. I am a nerd and I love it. If you are serious about this and not trolling you can do it for A LOT LESS MONEY. Be creative.0 -
Set up your own separate tree in another room..... Or just do it! Its better to ask for forgiveness than permission.0
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wolfsbayne wrote: »
This is freaking awesome!
I. WANT. THIS.0
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