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Brett W
post Jun 21 2005, 12:10 PM
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I call BS. Sounds like it would attrack the high maintainence type.

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10 things every single man must own
By Matt Schneiderman


Want to impress the ladies with your great taste in home décor and more? Skip the leather couch and silk boxers and buy these bachelor essentials.

1. A top-notch coffee/espresso maker
Any girl who’s at your place for dinner (or lounging in your bed come morning) deserves a classier send-off than “see ya,” so trade in your college-days $20 coffee maker for a machine that’ll give Starbucks a run for its money. The professional-quality Delonghi “Caffe Figaro” Coffee/Espresso Machine ($230, macys.com) uses steam pressure to brew a superior espresso; the built-in milk frother allows her to request a latte or cappuccino. Toss in a $20 electric grinder—fresh grounds are a must for a quality caffeine fix—and you'll make her feel like a princess without breaking out the whole breakfast-in-bed shtick.

2. A lamp in your bedroom
Raise your hand if the only source of light in your bedroom is that garish overhead fixture that was there when you first moved in. Now, all of you, go out and buy a bedside lamp with a fabric shade. This inexpensive trifle is not lost on women, who not only see it as a sign of your civility (imagine that, a light switch within arm’s reach vs. across the room!), she’ll also feel much more comfortable under its softer, more forgiving glow. (Ikea.com has a large selection in the $10 to $40 range that should satisfy any man’s tastes without siphoning his savings.)

3. Swiffer Sweeper + Swiffer Cloths + Swiffer Wet Cloths
For her, walking across your floor barefoot should not be an exercise in muck tolerance. To that end, the Swiffer is the greatest thing to happen to the lazy man since the remote control. As simple as this cloth-on-a-stick looks, the electrostatically charged sheets suck up dust, hair and dirt in no time, and the Wet Cloths will make quick work of your bathroom floor—a necessity if you ever want her to visit again.

4. A comfortable couch
Repeat after me: You do not need a black leather couch. Skip the cliché and pick out a plush upholstered sofa, like the simple, elegant, under $1,000 Mercer at Roomandboard.com. And no matter what style you buy, play it safe and pick a neutral or muted color, then purchase a couple of pillows with stripes or a bold, masculine pattern to jazz it up and prove you aren’t your average lug when it comes to home décor.

5. Nice underwear
When it comes to your love life, the last thing you want is for your underwear to be a mood-killer, and trust me, the following selections will make her recoil: Tighty whities; underwear featuring cartoon characters, or anything that resembles what a woman would wear. (Bikini briefs? Heaven help you.) Even silk boxers, no matter how nice, can send a sleazy vibe, so stick with something basic, like Calvin Klein cotton boxers or boxer briefs. Splurge on at least two weeks' worth and throw out the others, lest you’re tempted to don a ratty pair and put off doing laundry—you never know when opportunity will strike.

6. A key-ring that can fix, cut, and open anything
Sure, your power-tool collection is outstanding—but it'll do you no good sitting in your closet when your date's sunglasses come apart at the restaurant. Show off how useful you can be by whipping out the tiny-but-powerful Leatherman Micra key-ring (leatherman.com). The two-and-a-half-inch, 1.75-ounce stainless-steel multi-tool combines scissors, tweezers, nail file, ruler, bottle opener, three screwdrivers, and a blade (of course). You’ll be amazed how indispensable it (and you, by extension) will become to her.

7. $150+ jeans
Why cough up that much dough when you can find a seemingly-fine pair for much less? Because designer denim does make a difference—and you can wear them everywhere from a dive bar to a five-star restaurant, if paired with the right shirt and suit jacket. Check out stores that carry Diesel, Evisu, Paper Denim & Cloth, or Seven. Since every pair of jeans fits differently, you will need to try a few on: Err on the side of too tight as opposed to too baggy, as jeans do stretch a bit as they are broken in. Choose a pair that isn't too trendy (warning signs include more than five pockets, garish stitching, and too much "distress," like rips or bleaching) unless you're willing to buy into next season's style as well.

8. $200+ dress shoes
Accept it: Girls are into footwear, and your feet will be one of the first things she looks at. Invest in quality black leather tie-ups—which will never go out of fashion and will match with most any jeans, pants or suit—to make a great first impression every time. If she knows her shoes, she'll be hoping to find you could afford a pair of Bruno Magli, Kenneth Cole, Steve Madden, or John Varvatos. Sure, they’re not cheap, but hey, it could be worse: We could be the ones in heels.

9. 300-thread-count cotton sheets
Let’s face it: You (and hopefully your date) will be spending a lot of quality time here. So skip the scratchy polyester blends and splurge on some 100-percent Egyptian cotton sheets with a thread count of 300—the higher the thread count, the softer the sheet. It’ll run you around $120 for a queen-size set (for a good selection, check out bedbathandbeyond.com), but anything that might keep her in bed longer is worth the expense, right?

10. The Joy of Cooking
Few things are sexier than a guy who can cook…but if toasting Pop-Tarts is the extent of your expertise? Then get Joy, the bible of all cookbooks since, unlike its trendier, more specialized alternatives like Nigella Lawson or Rocco DiSpirito, it contains recipes for just about anything you could think to make, all laid out with instructions that even an alien from another planet could figure out. So go ahead, invite her over for something simple (vegetarian chili, for instance) or exotic (Chicken Kiev, anyone?) and learn that the way to a woman’s heart is through her stomach, too.
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Howard
post Jun 21 2005, 10:03 PM
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Great thread. Being older and more experienced, I feel my contribution is necessary to save you from heading down the wrong road. Most of what is posted here is Mad Avenue hype and BS. Don't buy into it!
Guys: Style is less important than personal, residential, and vehicular hygiene. You can get away with the orange Barca Lounger, or the one shirt you can't throw away, but not a dirty toilet or the tire tracks on your shorts.
Ladies: We love you, and almost anything is OK, but PLEASE! No toilet seat frillies that make the cover fall mid pee.
Giant cucumbers or fake knockers just attract the wrong types. And be sincere, even if you don't mean it (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif)
I have written a short book, Everything I know about women that you may want to peruse.
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post Jun 21 2005, 10:41 PM
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From my experience you need nothing on that list. Then again I'm an excellent cook and can hold my breath for periods longer then 10 minutes at a time (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/happy11.gif)

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post Jun 21 2005, 11:03 PM
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i wear pants around $50 to $80 but i have actually been told by woman how come i dont wear pants with holes in em (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) very funny.
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post Jun 21 2005, 11:32 PM
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QUOTE (Howard @ Jun 21 2005, 09:03 PM)
And be sincere, even if you don't mean it   (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif)  
I have written a short book, Everything I know about women that you may want to peruse.

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Haven't had a chance to read this whole thread....will try after work tomorrow...but Howard...you are hilarious!

Also...based on the few posts I have read....most REAL women just want an honest guy with a big dick. (did I really say that (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) )

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post Jun 21 2005, 11:39 PM
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QUOTE (Howard @ Jun 21 2005, 08:03 PM)
Great thread. Being older and more experienced, I feel my contribution is necessary to save you from heading down the wrong road. Most of what is posted here is Mad Avenue hype and BS. Don't buy into it!
Guys: Style is less important than personal, residential, and vehicular hygiene. You can get away with the orange Barca Lounger, or the one shirt you can't throw away, but not a dirty toilet or the tire tracks on your shorts.
Ladies: We love you, and almost anything is OK, but PLEASE! No toilet seat frillies that make the cover fall mid pee.
Giant cucumbers or fake knockers just attract the wrong types. And be sincere, even if you don't mean it (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif)
I have written a short book, Everything I know about women that you may want to peruse.

Howie,
bad link............
wanna learn.................... LOL
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post Jun 21 2005, 11:40 PM
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My 5 minutes worth of input.


1. waffle iron.
Steve McQueen said it all.

2. A lamp in your bedroom
LIght is good for sex. And most video cameras under $50 need a light source.
It also helps with bruises on the shins.

3. handi wipes
girls know what they are for.

5. Nice underwear
Just dont wear them.
They are decoration for your top drawer.

6. A key-ring that can fix, cut, and open anything
good for cans of vegetarian refried beans.


7. $150+ jeans
dude, ripped jeans are about not having money. dont pay for that crap.
Go to the thrift store and get what you need. Trust me, its cool.

8. $200+ dress shoes
Nothing like a pair of handmade shoes.
Johnny Moke was good. So was Patrick Cox back in the day. Nowadays you need to call up Daniel Day Lewis. I hear his schooling was good before Gangs of New York.

9. 300-thread-count cotton sheets
Dont buy that BS. Just get PIMA, its all the same.

10. The Joy of Cooking
Buy some Madhur Jaffrey, the rest will come naturally.


and for fooks sake, just be yourself. She'll find you.
and maybe buy a guitar like i did. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)

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post Jun 22 2005, 02:28 AM
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post Jun 22 2005, 07:07 AM
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What kind of neanderthal DOESN'T have a lamp or coffee maker?

I might be a slouch on the couch with my pouch falling out.
Or fine as we dine on the floor all the time.
My girlfriend likes the way I smell.
How can I tell?
She ain't said "go to hell!"
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post Jun 22 2005, 08:34 AM
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QUOTE (Dave Eddy @ Jun 22 2005, 07:07 AM)
What kind of neanderthal DOESN'T have a lamp or coffee maker?


Someone who doesn't drink coffee???? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)
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post Jun 22 2005, 08:54 AM
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QUOTE (Howard @ Jun 21 2005, 08:03 PM)
..................Everything I know about women.........

Hmm. Apparently not much................the link doesn't work.

Thanks for the advice about sincerity. I really mean that.


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post Jun 22 2005, 08:56 AM
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(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) Total B.S. -
Everybody knows there are no sheets in Alabama.
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post Jun 22 2005, 09:05 AM
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QUOTE (Jenny @ Jun 21 2005, 02:01 PM)
$200 for a pair of jeans seems outrageous to me. They're just jeans. Unless they have gold inlay, I don't think any jeans are worth over $40 or $50. Call me cheap. I prefer practicality and function. The metrosexual man with tres expensive jeans is probably also prettier than his girlfriend. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/huh.gif)

YMMV,

Jen

I'm with you, Jenny. Holy Crap, I don't think I've ever paid more than $40 for a pair of jeans, but then I buy my jeans at Walmart. They are the only place where I can find jeans that fit me in all the right places (basically, jeans that fit women who have women figures, not boy figures). It sucks having a size 4 waist and size 8 ass.
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QUOTE (Lyressa Roberts @ Jun 22 2005, 07:05 AM)

It sucks having a size 4 waist and size 8 ass.

And what a nice ass it is..... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/pray.gif)
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post Jun 22 2005, 09:11 AM
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QUOTE (Sir Fartalot @ Jun 22 2005, 10:08 AM)
QUOTE (Lyressa Roberts @ Jun 22 2005, 07:05 AM)

It sucks having a size 4 waist and size 8 ass.

And what a nice ass it is..... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/pray.gif)

it certainly sounds like it... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool.gif)


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post Jun 22 2005, 09:11 AM
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QUOTE (Steve Thacker @ Jun 21 2005, 06:02 PM)
QUOTE (Rick_Eberle @ Jun 21 2005, 09:53 PM)
Just remember:

No matter how good she looks, some other guy is sick of putting up with her shit!

No greater wisdom has been spoken (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/pray.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/pray.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/pray.gif)

You know, this really hurts...what if "she" were tired of putting up with "his" shit?
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post Jun 22 2005, 09:16 AM
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Ladies: We love you, and almost anything is OK, but PLEASE! No toilet seat frillies that make the cover fall mid pee.

ROFLMAO!!! I have to agree with this one. I know it is worse for guys, but it's not much better for women when we are sitting trying to do our business and the damn lid keeps banging us in the back. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)
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post Jun 22 2005, 09:16 AM
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QUOTE (Lyressa Roberts @ Jun 22 2005, 08:11 AM)
QUOTE (Steve Thacker @ Jun 21 2005, 06:02 PM)
QUOTE (Rick_Eberle @ Jun 21 2005, 09:53 PM)
Just remember:

No matter how good she looks, some other guy is sick of putting up with her shit!

No greater wisdom has been spoken (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/pray.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/pray.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/pray.gif)

You know, this really hurts...what if "she" were tired of putting up with "his" shit?

"She" makes him do his own laundry!

Women are really cool until you say "I do". That's their official signal to bash everything that you are and signal the beginning of "I'm gonna make you a better person".
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QUOTE (SLITS @ Jun 22 2005, 10:16 AM)
QUOTE (Lyressa Roberts @ Jun 22 2005, 08:11 AM)
QUOTE (Steve Thacker @ Jun 21 2005, 06:02 PM)
QUOTE (Rick_Eberle @ Jun 21 2005, 09:53 PM)
Just remember:

No matter how good she looks, some other guy is sick of putting up with her shit!

No greater wisdom has been spoken (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/pray.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/pray.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/pray.gif)

You know, this really hurts...what if "she" were tired of putting up with "his" shit?

"She" makes him do his own laundry!

Women are really cool until you say "I do". That's their official signal to bash everything that you are and signal the beginning of "I'm gonna make you a better person".

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(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) Total B.S. -
Everybody knows there are no sheets in Alabama.

Don't y'all have sheets to wear to your meetings? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/boldblue.gif)
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QUOTE (Sir Fartalot @ Jun 22 2005, 07:08 AM)
QUOTE (Lyressa Roberts @ Jun 22 2005, 07:05 AM)

It sucks having a size 4 waist and size 8 ass.

And what a nice ass it is..... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/pray.gif)

You've seen my ass?

Hehehe (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)
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