Livin with the inlaws.... - The Firearms Forum

Country101 · 08-30-2004, 08:53 AM

My wife just finished her masters and is looking for a job with the Cooperative Extension service. She's applied to a bunch of them and had a couple of interviews. We're currently out of a house because our contract ran out for the free university housing we were in and they gave it to somebody else. So, we've shacked up with her parents to keep from signing a lease. While this is good economically, it really sucks, for various reasons. I'm hopin she'll get a job in the next couple of weeks. She's about due for the Sebastian county 4-H position interview.

SouthernMoss · 08-30-2004, 09:53 AM

Hang in there, Country. Hopefully, you won't have to live with the in-laws too long. In the meantime, just be thankful they were willing to take you in while you're in this transitional phase.

Ten years down the road you'll be saying "Remember when....."

BobbyWins · 08-30-2004, 11:04 AM

Man!!
And I thought I had it bad livin' four miles apart.
There is absolutely no way I could stay w/ my in-laws.
I'd live in a tent somewhere first.

Hang in there dude.

BW

1945 · 08-30-2004, 12:36 PM

Just try to remember that we must suffer to build character.
Not all partings are of sarrow, some are trips of pure joy. It
helps when you look at your wife try seeing your father-in-law
and not visions of the wicked witch.
HE WHO KNOWS ALL MARRIED PAINS AND HEARTACHS.
SITAA

corpis66 · 08-30-2004, 12:54 PM

been there...done that...wait, i'm still doing that...

don't worry sometimes it's for the best, my situation is...one kid in school, one due next month, grandpa is medically retired = FREE BABYSITTER...
wife can still work, i have been busting my butt with one or no day off, a week, for 6 months now, making great money, inlaws let us just buy groceries...thats all, it is great in some ways cuz if something major breaks down, car, 1911, or heck YOU!...theres money aside to repair.
i am not a big family guy, but i do enjoy knowing when i am at work at night...my wife has her mom and dad just several rooms down the hall...incase of a burgular...her dad has a 12gague...incase she goes into labor, all shes gotta do is yell...and mom and dad are there...cuz my arse is at work...in a way it'll teach you to appreciate what time you have with them...i am itching to get out too, but my wife feels safe and happy here...and so will my kids and i.
i hope the best for you two and remember when it gets tough just pray, and join in the fun, cuz thier family...you're STUCK WITH THEM!!!!...

gpostal · 08-30-2004, 01:07 PM

in-laws are like fish ,after three days they both stink

Pabooger · 08-30-2004, 01:24 PM

You can pick your nose, you can pick your butt, but ya can't pick your relatives!!!

punchie · 08-30-2004, 02:32 PM

Two families are NOT supposed to live under one roof for long. I have always been glad to furnish temporary lodging for my kids and their families but the shorter the better. There is only room for one "queen of the house" even if all of the males get along splendidly.

Country101 · 08-31-2004, 09:42 AM

Me and her dad get along fine. We kinda think the same about the females in the house: we're tired of listening to them. I'm not gonna tell my wife and her sister this, but they're just like thier mother; overly critical, nagging, and just plain annoying when they all get together. I've only gotta deal with my wife, cause the other two seem to like me or not care. But when they get together, they start making all thier comments and me and her dad just want out of the room.

Corpis66, in this case, I'M the free babysitter. My sister-in-law is living here too, and she had a baby about 6 months ago, so when I'm not in school, I'm watching her during the day while her mom tries to sleep(she works nights).

Over-all, it aint too bad, but ya cant beat havin your own place where you can do what you want. Sleepin in the room right next to your in-laws and not bein able to have a beer every once in a while get old real quick.

inplanotx · 08-31-2004, 09:53 AM

Can't walk around in yer birthday suit either!

Nole · 08-31-2004, 01:44 PM

Country101- are you in school at univ of arkansas or arkansas state ( which ever has the razor backs)?? I am not to far from you then I am at Ole Miss. You ever need a break give me a call i got a couch for you here but well go shooting.

bsally1 · 08-31-2004, 04:33 PM

I couldn't do it. We just signed a contract to build a new house and it would be better money wise if we did the same thing. But I can't seem to go back "home" and the in-laws is out of the question.

A month or two, the discussion might be opened, but the house won't be ready till about March. NO WAY!

Country101 · 09-01-2004, 08:38 AM

Nole, yeah, I'm at the University of Arkansas(the one with the hogs). I'm actually from Lake Village, which is a lot closer. Do you know Angela Laney? I think she still goes there.

IPT: Not bein able to walk around in my birthday suit is about to kill me. I even gotta put a shirt on to walk 10' to the bathroom!

08-30-2004, 08:53 AM	#1
Country101 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dardanelle, AR Contributor Posts: 2,028	Livin with the inlaws.... My wife just finished her masters and is looking for a job with the Cooperative Extension service. She's applied to a bunch of them and had a couple of interviews. We're currently out of a house because our contract ran out for the free university housing we were in and they gave it to somebody else. So, we've shacked up with her parents to keep from signing a lease. While this is good economically, it really sucks, for various reasons. I'm hopin she'll get a job in the next couple of weeks. She's about due for the Sebastian county 4-H position interview. __________________ Gainfully employed= shooting somebody elses bullets and getting paid for it Country101 -->

08-30-2004, 09:53 AM	#2
SouthernMoss Admin Tech Staff Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SW MS Contributor Posts: 10,651	Re: Livin with the inlaws.... Hang in there, Country. Hopefully, you won't have to live with the in-laws too long. In the meantime, just be thankful they were willing to take you in while you're in this transitional phase. Ten years down the road you'll be saying "Remember when....." __________________ My Second protects your First "I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand." - Susan B Anthony

08-30-2004, 11:04 AM	#3
BobbyWins V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Central Texas Posts: 337	Re: Livin with the inlaws.... Man!! And I thought I had it bad livin' four miles apart. There is absolutely no way I could stay w/ my in-laws. I'd live in a tent somewhere first. Hang in there dude. BW

08-30-2004, 12:36 PM	#4
1945 V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: SE Kansas Posts: 116	Re: Livin with the inlaws.... Just try to remember that we must suffer to build character. Not all partings are of sarrow, some are trips of pure joy. It helps when you look at your wife try seeing your father-in-law and not visions of the wicked witch. HE WHO KNOWS ALL MARRIED PAINS AND HEARTACHS. SITAA __________________ "Rainy day people always seem to know when its time to call" Gordon Lightfoot

08-30-2004, 12:54 PM	#5
corpis66 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: central MS Posts: 259	Re: Livin with the inlaws.... been there...done that...wait, i'm still doing that... don't worry sometimes it's for the best, my situation is...one kid in school, one due next month, grandpa is medically retired = FREE BABYSITTER... wife can still work, i have been busting my butt with one or no day off, a week, for 6 months now, making great money, inlaws let us just buy groceries...thats all, it is great in some ways cuz if something major breaks down, car, 1911, or heck YOU!...theres money aside to repair. i am not a big family guy, but i do enjoy knowing when i am at work at night...my wife has her mom and dad just several rooms down the hall...incase of a burgular...her dad has a 12gague...incase she goes into labor, all shes gotta do is yell...and mom and dad are there...cuz my arse is at work...in a way it'll teach you to appreciate what time you have with them...i am itching to get out too, but my wife feels safe and happy here...and so will my kids and i. i hope the best for you two and remember when it gets tough just pray, and join in the fun, cuz thier family...you're STUCK WITH THEM!!!!...

08-30-2004, 01:07 PM	#6
gpostal Former Guest Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 4,552	Re: Livin with the inlaws.... in-laws are like fish ,after three days they both stink

08-30-2004, 01:24 PM	#7
Pabooger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Northwestern, Penna. Posts: 1,940	Re: Livin with the inlaws.... You can pick your nose, you can pick your butt, but ya can't pick your relatives!!! __________________ Springer Spaniels leave footprints in your heart! Forum Admin at www.homeattherange.com

08-30-2004, 02:32 PM	#8
punchie Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 784	Re: Livin with the inlaws.... Two families are NOT supposed to live under one roof for long. I have always been glad to furnish temporary lodging for my kids and their families but the shorter the better. There is only room for one "queen of the house" even if all of the males get along splendidly. __________________ AN ARMED SOCIETY IS A POLITE SOCIETY

08-31-2004, 09:42 AM	#9
Country101 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dardanelle, AR Contributor Posts: 2,028	Re: Livin with the inlaws.... Me and her dad get along fine. We kinda think the same about the females in the house: we're tired of listening to them. I'm not gonna tell my wife and her sister this, but they're just like thier mother; overly critical, nagging, and just plain annoying when they all get together. I've only gotta deal with my wife, cause the other two seem to like me or not care. But when they get together, they start making all thier comments and me and her dad just want out of the room. Corpis66, in this case, I'M the free babysitter. My sister-in-law is living here too, and she had a baby about 6 months ago, so when I'm not in school, I'm watching her during the day while her mom tries to sleep(she works nights). Over-all, it aint too bad, but ya cant beat havin your own place where you can do what you want. Sleepin in the room right next to your in-laws and not bein able to have a beer every once in a while get old real quick. __________________ Gainfully employed= shooting somebody elses bullets and getting paid for it Country101

08-31-2004, 09:53 AM	#10
inplanotx Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 8,897	Re: Livin with the inlaws.... Can't walk around in yer birthday suit either!

08-31-2004, 01:44 PM	#11
Nole V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Toronto, ON- Canada Posts: 224	Re: Livin with the inlaws.... Country101- are you in school at univ of arkansas or arkansas state ( which ever has the razor backs)?? I am not to far from you then I am at Ole Miss. You ever need a break give me a call i got a couch for you here but well go shooting. __________________ Courage is being scared to death - but saddling up anyway. John Wayne

08-31-2004, 04:33 PM	#12
bsally1 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Chicago area Posts: 57	Re: Livin with the inlaws.... I couldn't do it. We just signed a contract to build a new house and it would be better money wise if we did the same thing. But I can't seem to go back "home" and the in-laws is out of the question. A month or two, the discussion might be opened, but the house won't be ready till about March. NO WAY! __________________ Sally

09-01-2004, 08:38 AM	#13
Country101 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dardanelle, AR Contributor Posts: 2,028	Re: Livin with the inlaws.... Nole, yeah, I'm at the University of Arkansas(the one with the hogs). I'm actually from Lake Village, which is a lot closer. Do you know Angela Laney? I think she still goes there. IPT: Not bein able to walk around in my birthday suit is about to kill me. I even gotta put a shirt on to walk 10' to the bathroom! __________________ Gainfully employed= shooting somebody elses bullets and getting paid for it Country101