SO FORBIDS me!! Not sure if spousal abuse or not. WARNING, Triggering.

Of_Monsters_and_Meat
Of_Monsters_and_Meat Posts: 1,022 Member
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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.
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  • Benjinkan
    Benjinkan Posts: 1,107 Member
    Ewok village is so happening at mine tonight!
  • Of_Monsters_and_Meat
    Of_Monsters_and_Meat Posts: 1,022 Member
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  • yourradimradletshug
    yourradimradletshug Posts: 964 Member
    OMG I would love to have that under my tree but I am also like a total nerd!
  • Benjinkan
    Benjinkan Posts: 1,107 Member
    Of_Monsters_and_Meat wrote: »
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  • rprussell2004
    rprussell2004 Posts: 870 Member
    *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!
  • Tat2Butterfly
    Tat2Butterfly Posts: 6 Member
    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! <3
  • sheepotato
    sheepotato Posts: 600 Member
    edited December 2014
    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.
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    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.
    Nut up, do it.

    Any woman who kiboshes Hoth, is no keeper.
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    edited December 2014
    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.
  • huango
    huango Posts: 1,007 Member
    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.
  • leadslinger17
    leadslinger17 Posts: 297 Member
    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.
  • habit365
    habit365 Posts: 174
    2nd tree in man cave. Decorate at will. Hope the man cave has a door.
  • sheepotato
    sheepotato Posts: 600 Member
    Oh or suggest a non-seasonal version instead? That might make it seem more appealing.
  • gothchiq
    gothchiq Posts: 4,590 Member
    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 lol
  • Bonustools
    Bonustools Posts: 56 Member
    No, this is total spousal abuse. Absolutely. Let's make a Lifetime movie for you and your plight.
  • tmm_0127
    tmm_0127 Posts: 545 Member
    So like ... be sneaky and do it in the middle of the night.
  • asdowe13
    asdowe13 Posts: 1,951 Member
    Just Break Up.


    Seriously they should understand your needs.
  • JHarr454
    JHarr454 Posts: 50 Member
    My wife won't let create large 1/35 scale WWII dioramas in our common spaces either!
  • sheepotato
    sheepotato Posts: 600 Member
    tmm_0127 wrote: »
    So like ... be sneaky and do it in the middle of the night.

    Yes because women love surprises right?
    Mwhaha, if she sees it before her coffee be sure to have a camera at the ready.
  • justcat206
    justcat206 Posts: 716 Member
    Please please come decorate my house! My two sad little R2s need company.
  • LiftAllThePizzas
    LiftAllThePizzas Posts: 17,857 Member
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    Just break up.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    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.
  • wolfsbayne
    wolfsbayne Posts: 3,116 Member
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    This is freaking awesome!
  • chivalryder
    chivalryder Posts: 4,391 Member
    I'm tempted to ask you to get a divorce and have a gay marriage with me. If only I were gay.
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    Marriage is about compromise. Figure it out.
  • LiftAllThePizzas
    LiftAllThePizzas Posts: 17,857 Member
    jgnatca wrote: »
    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.
  • CindyMarcuzAdams
    CindyMarcuzAdams Posts: 4,007 Member
    edited December 2014
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    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.
  • logicman69
    logicman69 Posts: 1,034 Member
    Set up your own separate tree in another room..... Or just do it! Its better to ask for forgiveness than permission.
  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
    habit365 wrote: »
    2nd tree in man cave. Decorate at will. Hope the man cave has a door.

    This^^

  • jasonmh630
    jasonmh630 Posts: 2,850 Member
    wolfsbayne wrote: »
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    This is freaking awesome!

    I. WANT. THIS.

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