Time to draw a line in the sand here. Go to the bank, draw out the cost of the ring in cash (big bills ...small bills doesn't matter). Have her stand next to you and throw the money up in the air. Tell her what stays up is her's for the ring. What comes down is your's for your car!!! Just kidding! An adaptation of an old joke. Make sure you aren't standing near any ledges when ya toss the money up and make sure it isn't a windy day!!!
Could be why I'm still single. Used to buy the ex all kinds of neat gifts for birthdays, Christmas and anniversaries (not too many of those). Gee honey isn't this trolling motor I bought you for the boat just great? Awww gee you can't draw this hunting bow? Well hey can I borrow it for hunting season? (just kiddin folks I never really did any of that stuff...honest!!!)
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Howie
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