ThreethumbsA chat With My Dad
Well, here is the latest development in my life. I have quite a bit of cash, but no income and it is slowly draining away. All I have to support me at the moment is this Orble blog where I get money from people clicking on advertisements….hint hint…..oh don’t worry….I will wait…
*twiddles thumbs*
Did you click some ads yet, I sure hope so. Anyhoo…I am saving up to get a new amplifier for my guitar and a new microphone while I'm at it, plus I want to hold some money aside just in the case that I find a woman who I can spend my money on…give her good things like fresh flowers and surprise her with fancy restaurant reservations. Yeah…that’s the kind of guy I am.
So with this cash, I can’t really afford to buy videogames. Well I can…but it’s not a good idea…financially speaking.
So I engage in some conversation with my dad on msn…this is how it went.
p.s just a little bit of back story…I moved to Aus to study and my family is still overseas.
(I edited out the general chit chat which happened before this point)
Jos says:
ok
so do you need money?
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
always
Jos says:
. ok
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
want to pop 59 euro this way so i can buy a game?
Jos says:
you are loaded
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
and i want to keep it that way
Jos says:
right.
you will need to plead with your brother who no doubt will want the same game, then wear your mother down before 19 nov but also state you case in triplicate to your dad
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
haha lol
he already has the game
Jos says:
does it play off the cd or can he sent you the game?
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
yeah it plays off the cd
Jos says:
besides thats the benefits of living at home. only an arms reach away from dads wallet
oh well...
does your sister need 59 euro as well?
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
yes she does
but u can put it under my name lol
Jos says:
oh bummer.... less money 4 u...
what game r we talikng abot?
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
saints row
Jos says:
oh yeah man thats a great game! bummer you dont have it..
can you wait till you get here to play it? its only 60 more sleeps
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
60 more sleeps?!
thats soo long
Jos says:
60 days and 60 nites..
it may even be less if you sleep fast
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
lol
how about....you give me the money...?
seems fair to me
Jos says:
I will discuss your lowly situation with your brother.
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
all right
Jos says:
and your two sisters, and your mother to see if we split 50 by 5 how much is left over
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
haha lol
when did you get so mean lol
Jos says:
my heart bleeds 4 u, but hey.. you could always do some singing and pass around the hat..
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
that is true
Jos says:
moms home... ill ask her
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
ok
Jos says:
she said no. you have to get a job she says.
but there is good news!
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
lol
Jos says:
she says half.
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
no one will give me a job for 6 weeks
how about 3/4
Jos says:
sing dude sing!
the world is at your feet.
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
its hard when im in university
Jos says:
i will confir with your sister who does not sing but works nites , loosing valuable sleep.
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
lol
im singing at the wedding free of charge
Jos says:
great!
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
because i believe that if i have somehting to give and people want it...i will give it willingly
Jos says:
did you find out what it takes for a buskers licence in melb.?
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
i have to go to a town hall or something
Jos says:
unfortunatley that dont pay for games... thats why i have to charge for an adjustment
well check it out. it could be fun..
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
how about you deduct it from my pay for illustrating ur next book
Jos says:
the trick is to give them what they want till they want it so bad that they are willing to pay for it...
ah.... thats an enterprising thought.
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
come on im your son.
i dont ask for much
Jos says:
Lemmi think
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
lol
Oh OH OH!!
my website is my job
so i do have a job
Jos says:
after much thought and much discussion with your mother and much throwing of objects etc. mom says not half but 1/4.... wingers tax
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
AAAAAHHAHAHHA
Jos says:
what happend to your aunty giving money 4 fence painting?
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
you know...tell her this...ok!? i can tell she is looking good today just by the vibe you are sending me through msn
Jos says:
Blush
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
yeah exactly..she went outside to tell the painters but they were already mixing the paint
Jos says:
ok she says you win .. up to 1/3 now
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
wow 2/3!
Jos says:
Your brother had to pay 100 percent for his..
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
no need to compare us
Jos says:
mom says back to a 1/4 again wingers tax again
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
Im saving my money to get an amp and a new mic...i cant afford a game
hahah
you guys are crazy
Jos says:
let me sleep on it.. /- 60 sleeps
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
why are you hasseling me like this?
Jos says:
son.. its like this.... you can give a man a fish to eat or you can teach hime to fish. obviously fishing is better because it will sustain you longer and teach to to be wise.
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
shouldnt i get rewarded for being a good person? i help out around the house here all the time. recently the shower door broke and i helped pa to fix it and came when ever he needed me
im helping a man fish!
i have no time to fish for myself
Jos says:
you are a good son. I am very proud of you and love youe very much. but you need to fish. and fish and fish. so that one day you will give some of your fish away
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
thats the plan
i am fishing here, jst not catching much
Jos says:
great. do note use this stratagey agains me when I am old. remember I have to support your loving mother.
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
and when i get there i plan to fish
lol
when you guys are old i will be supporting you
and that day when you want a little bit if pie....i will tell you to fish and debate with you for an hour on how badly you need that pie lol
Jos says:
within 1 conversation mom says you went from nothing to half to a third to 1/4 .. mom wants to know if you woulfd like to try for 1/8? and she wants to know what flavour pie you are talking about?
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
hahah, i will debate untill im satisfied or to tired to go on. ITS NOT OVER TILL I WIN! (i listen to motivational tapes) and about the pie flavour...im talking beetroot pie. sure you dont like it now. but when you are old you guys go crazy for that stuff. its good for the digestion
Jos says:
ok fart. oeps de rubarb pie......again. Jen says she will comprimise and bring your brothers game over (to borrow) in 30 sleeps.
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
how about 100% cash and a 2 boxes of krispy kremes apon arival?
Jos says:
we have to go out now.....
I will discuss it with my finacial advisors over lunch.... and then sleep on it. all nite long...
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
hahah lol. i look foward to an email from you in the morning then
Jos says:
by son love you . pie or no pie
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
love you guys too. game or no game
Jos says:
mum says 1/16 wingers
tax
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
lol
Jos says:
bye 4 now... ok mom says back to 1/4
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
bye
holla at my bro for me
Jos says:
cu
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
bye
thats it. i wonder how this story will end.
how do you think it went? should i have said somethign differant? was i on the money the whole time? what would you have done?
*twiddles thumbs*
Did you click some ads yet, I sure hope so. Anyhoo…I am saving up to get a new amplifier for my guitar and a new microphone while I'm at it, plus I want to hold some money aside just in the case that I find a woman who I can spend my money on…give her good things like fresh flowers and surprise her with fancy restaurant reservations. Yeah…that’s the kind of guy I am.
So I engage in some conversation with my dad on msn…this is how it went.
p.s just a little bit of back story…I moved to Aus to study and my family is still overseas.
(I edited out the general chit chat which happened before this point)
Jos says:
ok
so do you need money?
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
always
Jos says:
. ok
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
want to pop 59 euro this way so i can buy a game?
Jos says:
you are loaded
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
and i want to keep it that way
Jos says:
right.
you will need to plead with your brother who no doubt will want the same game, then wear your mother down before 19 nov but also state you case in triplicate to your dad
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
haha lol
he already has the game
does it play off the cd or can he sent you the game?
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
yeah it plays off the cd
Jos says:
besides thats the benefits of living at home. only an arms reach away from dads wallet
oh well...
does your sister need 59 euro as well?
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
yes she does
but u can put it under my name lol
Jos says:
oh bummer.... less money 4 u...
what game r we talikng abot?
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
saints row
Jos says:
oh yeah man thats a great game! bummer you dont have it..
can you wait till you get here to play it? its only 60 more sleeps
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
60 more sleeps?!
thats soo long
Jos says:
60 days and 60 nites..
it may even be less if you sleep fast
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
lol
how about....you give me the money...?
seems fair to me
Jos says:
I will discuss your lowly situation with your brother.
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
all right
Jos says:
and your two sisters, and your mother to see if we split 50 by 5 how much is left over
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
haha lol
when did you get so mean lol
Jos says:
my heart bleeds 4 u, but hey.. you could always do some singing and pass around the hat..
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
that is true
Jos says:
moms home... ill ask her
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
ok
Jos says:
she said no. you have to get a job she says.
but there is good news!
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
lol
Jos says:
she says half.
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
no one will give me a job for 6 weeks
how about 3/4
Jos says:
sing dude sing!
the world is at your feet.
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
its hard when im in university
Jos says:
i will confir with your sister who does not sing but works nites , loosing valuable sleep.
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
lol
im singing at the wedding free of charge
Jos says:
great!
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
because i believe that if i have somehting to give and people want it...i will give it willingly
Jos says:
did you find out what it takes for a buskers licence in melb.?
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
i have to go to a town hall or something
Jos says:
unfortunatley that dont pay for games... thats why i have to charge for an adjustment
well check it out. it could be fun..
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
how about you deduct it from my pay for illustrating ur next book
Jos says:
the trick is to give them what they want till they want it so bad that they are willing to pay for it...
ah.... thats an enterprising thought.
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
come on im your son.
i dont ask for much
Jos says:
Lemmi think
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
lol
Oh OH OH!!
my website is my job
so i do have a job
Jos says:
after much thought and much discussion with your mother and much throwing of objects etc. mom says not half but 1/4.... wingers tax
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
AAAAAHHAHAHHA
Jos says:
what happend to your aunty giving money 4 fence painting?
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
you know...tell her this...ok!? i can tell she is looking good today just by the vibe you are sending me through msn
Jos says:
Blush
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
yeah exactly..she went outside to tell the painters but they were already mixing the paint
Jos says:
ok she says you win .. up to 1/3 now
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
wow 2/3!
Jos says:
Your brother had to pay 100 percent for his..
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
no need to compare us
Jos says:
mom says back to a 1/4 again wingers tax again
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
Im saving my money to get an amp and a new mic...i cant afford a game
hahah
you guys are crazy
Jos says:
let me sleep on it.. /- 60 sleeps
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
why are you hasseling me like this?
Jos says:
son.. its like this.... you can give a man a fish to eat or you can teach hime to fish. obviously fishing is better because it will sustain you longer and teach to to be wise.
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
shouldnt i get rewarded for being a good person? i help out around the house here all the time. recently the shower door broke and i helped pa to fix it and came when ever he needed me
im helping a man fish!
i have no time to fish for myself
Jos says:
you are a good son. I am very proud of you and love youe very much. but you need to fish. and fish and fish. so that one day you will give some of your fish away
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
thats the plan
i am fishing here, jst not catching much
Jos says:
great. do note use this stratagey agains me when I am old. remember I have to support your loving mother.
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
and when i get there i plan to fish
lol
when you guys are old i will be supporting you
and that day when you want a little bit if pie....i will tell you to fish and debate with you for an hour on how badly you need that pie lol
Jos says:
within 1 conversation mom says you went from nothing to half to a third to 1/4 .. mom wants to know if you woulfd like to try for 1/8? and she wants to know what flavour pie you are talking about?
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
hahah, i will debate untill im satisfied or to tired to go on. ITS NOT OVER TILL I WIN! (i listen to motivational tapes) and about the pie flavour...im talking beetroot pie. sure you dont like it now. but when you are old you guys go crazy for that stuff. its good for the digestion
Jos says:
ok fart. oeps de rubarb pie......again. Jen says she will comprimise and bring your brothers game over (to borrow) in 30 sleeps.
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
how about 100% cash and a 2 boxes of krispy kremes apon arival?
Jos says:
we have to go out now.....
I will discuss it with my finacial advisors over lunch.... and then sleep on it. all nite long...
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
hahah lol. i look foward to an email from you in the morning then
Jos says:
by son love you . pie or no pie
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
love you guys too. game or no game
Jos says:
mum says 1/16 wingers
tax
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
lol
Jos says:
bye 4 now... ok mom says back to 1/4
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
bye
holla at my bro for me
Jos says:
cu
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
bye
thats it. i wonder how this story will end.
how do you think it went? should i have said somethign differant? was i on the money the whole time? what would you have done?
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