goattalk100 Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 Well here it is. I forgot my wife had planned an apple picking event for us and some friends for Saturday, which cannot be moved or rescheduled. Part of that is due to me being down in Austin for Texas-Georgia next week (I live in New York). So I’m wondering if I should go dark during the day, turning off all notifications & not checking scores until I can sit down that night & watch the replay. Or should I have it on my phone during the apple picking but only watching bits & pieces of the game. Either one seems a bit agonizing lol but what option would you choose? Side note: marry a longhorn fan, it makes everything easier. 5 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwHorn Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 Going dark has never worked for me unfortunately, curiosity always gets me. Have it on your phone and just keep an eye on it. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 I’m not married brother but I think I wouldn’t risk getting caught trying to watch the game if you’re coming to the Georgia game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weino Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 Similar situation, but next week for me. Wife’s family planned a pumpkin patch weekend out of town - I’m just thankful we got the night game. My advice for this game is to have fun with the family, don’t check the score too much - but have a friend text you if we’re up by multiple TDs or give them a couple conditions to text you so you can check lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akrupa23 Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 Eat some bad chinese food for lunch the day before. Should clear up by game time. 3 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thanos72 Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 39 minutes ago, goattalk100 said: Well here it is. I forgot my wife had planned an apple picking event for us and some friends for Saturday, which cannot be moved or rescheduled. Part of that is due to me being down in Austin for Texas-Georgia next week (I live in New York). So I’m wondering if I should go dark during the day, turning off all notifications & not checking scores until I can sit down that night & watch the replay. Or should I have it on my phone during the apple picking but only watching bits & pieces of the game. Either one seems a bit agonizing lol but what option would you choose? Side note: marry a longhorn fan, it makes everything easier. Someone tell me what happened after apple picking… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkates Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 1 hour ago, goattalk100 said: Well here it is. I forgot my wife had planned an apple picking event for us and some friends for Saturday, which cannot be moved or rescheduled. Part of that is due to me being down in Austin for Texas-Georgia next week (I live in New York). So I’m wondering if I should go dark during the day, turning off all notifications & not checking scores until I can sit down that night & watch the replay. Or should I have it on my phone during the apple picking but only watching bits & pieces of the game. Either one seems a bit agonizing lol but what option would you choose? Side note: marry a longhorn fan, it makes everything easier. Aren't you feeling poorly this morning? Might be contagious. Go lay down, take some Advil, drink lots of water. They'd better go apple picking without you so that you don't infect anyone else. 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoHorns1 Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 1 hour ago, goattalk100 said: Well here it is. I forgot my wife had planned an apple picking event for us and some friends for Saturday, which cannot be moved or rescheduled. Part of that is due to me being down in Austin for Texas-Georgia next week (I live in New York). So I’m wondering if I should go dark during the day, turning off all notifications & not checking scores until I can sit down that night & watch the replay. Or should I have it on my phone during the apple picking but only watching bits & pieces of the game. Either one seems a bit agonizing lol but what option would you choose? Side note: marry a longhorn fan, it makes everything easier. Turnoff the phone, sports radio and stay away any TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Burton Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 Do the check in. But also tape the game for later. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HudGar1922 Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 1 hour ago, dfwHorn said: Going dark has never worked for me unfortunately, curiosity always gets me. Have it on your phone and just keep an eye on it. i watch on my phone through my fubo app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HudGar1922 Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 Just now, HudGar1922 said: i watch on my phone through my fubo app also my wife puts texas/ou in her phone ever year to make sure nothing is ever planned that day 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archmadness Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 are people still afraid of COVID? can fake having that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAFO Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 Well if you wanna pick her Apple after the event… you’d better watch the game in record my boiiii hahaha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators CJ Vogel Posted October 11 Moderators Share Posted October 11 Find a divorce attorney. 1 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 6 minutes ago, CJ Vogel said: Find a divorce attorney. Damn CJ ! 🤣🤣 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Butler Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 2 hours ago, goattalk100 said: Well here it is. I forgot my wife had planned an apple picking event for us and some friends for Saturday, which cannot be moved or rescheduled. Part of that is due to me being down in Austin for Texas-Georgia next week (I live in New York). So I’m wondering if I should go dark during the day, turning off all notifications & not checking scores until I can sit down that night & watch the replay. Or should I have it on my phone during the apple picking but only watching bits & pieces of the game. Either one seems a bit agonizing lol but what option would you choose? Side note: marry a longhorn fan, it makes everything easier. I’ve had this same situation last year with a first birthday party staying at 10 am for Texas OU and then again with brunch with Santa for big 12 championship. Go dark, it’ll be easier to stay dark since you’re in NY and not a lot of TX fans there versus here in central Texas. Record the game and watch from the beginning. If things are looking good ask your wife to check and see if it’s ok to turn the lights on. Pro tip, don’t plug your phone in when you get home. Even if it’s off it will turn on and you’ll get all your notifications and ruin the black out. Enjoy apple picking and be present for your wife and family. Will definitely go a lot further than trying to check the game in winning brownie points. Just one dad’s option though. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goattalk100 Posted October 11 Author Share Posted October 11 2 hours ago, dfwHorn said: Going dark has never worked for me unfortunately, curiosity always gets me. Have it on your phone and just keep an eye on it. It’s only worked once but I was dying inside 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goattalk100 Posted October 11 Author Share Posted October 11 2 hours ago, Shane said: I’m not married brother but I think I wouldn’t risk getting caught trying to watch the game if you’re coming to the Georgia game. That’s looking like the compromise right there lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goattalk100 Posted October 11 Author Share Posted October 11 2 hours ago, Weino said: Similar situation, but next week for me. Wife’s family planned a pumpkin patch weekend out of town - I’m just thankful we got the night game. My advice for this game is to have fun with the family, don’t check the score too much - but have a friend text you if we’re up by multiple TDs or give them a couple conditions to text you so you can check lol I like this. Good idea. Yea middle afternoon (3:30 EST) is tough to work around. Night game would’ve been manageable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goattalk100 Posted October 11 Author Share Posted October 11 2 hours ago, akrupa23 said: Eat some bad chinese food for lunch the day before. Should clear up by game time. Congratulations you just made me look crazy laughing out loud at work 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goattalk100 Posted October 11 Author Share Posted October 11 1 hour ago, jkates said: Aren't you feeling poorly this morning? Might be contagious. Go lay down, take some Advil, drink lots of water. They'd better go apple picking without you so that you don't infect anyone else. You don’t understand how many times I’ve played the sick card… safe to say she’s caught on lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goattalk100 Posted October 11 Author Share Posted October 11 1 hour ago, GoHorns1 said: Turnoff the phone, sports radio and stay away any TV. I’ve tried before but it’s usually the random game notification on my phone that pops up & gets me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goattalk100 Posted October 11 Author Share Posted October 11 1 hour ago, Bobby Burton said: Do the check in. But also tape the game for later. If I do the check in I might not checkout the apples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goattalk100 Posted October 11 Author Share Posted October 11 59 minutes ago, HudGar1922 said: also my wife puts texas/ou in her phone ever year to make sure nothing is ever planned that day She’s a keeper. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goattalk100 Posted October 11 Author Share Posted October 11 56 minutes ago, archmadness said: are people still afraid of COVID? can fake having that Surely I could buy a fake positive test from someone these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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