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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by 65fordguy, Aug 28, 2008.

  1. 65fordguy
    Joined: Jul 4, 2008
    Posts: 1,451

    65fordguy

    So all you elders out there... im fairly newly wed..3 years... Ive picked up on a few things but I want to see what all you old timers tell your wifes when you come home with a load! or you need to buy that thousand dollar part that you cant live without! Let er rip.:D
     
  2. UnIOnViLLEHauNT
    Joined: Jun 22, 2004
    Posts: 4,827

    UnIOnViLLEHauNT
    Member

    "These parts belong to my girlfriend" :eek:
     
  3. 65fordguy
    Joined: Jul 4, 2008
    Posts: 1,451

    65fordguy

    lol. Know where your sleepin at night.
     
  4. blown49
    Joined: Jul 25, 2004
    Posts: 2,212

    blown49
    Member Emeritus

    I don't even mention it. Same as her when she comes home from shopping draggin all those plastic bags.......I don't ask what's in them.
     

  5. Hackerbilt
    Joined: Aug 13, 2001
    Posts: 6,254

    Hackerbilt
    Member

    If its a big purchase we look over the financial situation etc and we make a decision based on that...
    Why do you need an excuse?
    Small stuff I buy when I want...I'm responsible...but it works the same way for her too.
     
  6. KIRK!
    Joined: Feb 20, 2002
    Posts: 12,031

    KIRK!
    Member

    I don't really have to ask or justify anything I buy with my wife, because she rocks, but she does rib me about it sometimes. I usually tell her "Oh, I've had that for a long time." She usually see right through that though.

    Note: I keep my own hot rod fund separate from our joint money. I supplement it with selling stuff I find at swap meets on eBay. That probably helps the situation a lot.
     
  7. Rootie Kazoootie
    Joined: Nov 27, 2006
    Posts: 8,134

    Rootie Kazoootie
    Member
    from Colorado

    "It's an investment, it'll be worth twice that much in a couple of years"


    Oh, BTW- good luck with that:)
     
  8. chopper daddy
    Joined: Oct 12, 2004
    Posts: 371

    chopper daddy
    Member

    Recent scenario - bought a tunnel ram - explained to her it was such a good deal - I actually saved money on the truck build. Naturally she saw right through that. Now I have a list of "honey-do's". I can usually swing something under $200 or so without much complaint. If I want a car - there better be a discussion......
     
  9. yblock292
    Joined: Oct 10, 2006
    Posts: 2,937

    yblock292
    Member

    "You wouldn't believe what a good deal i got on this !"
     
  10. Rich Rogers
    Joined: Apr 8, 2006
    Posts: 2,018

    Rich Rogers
    Member

    She never knows when I buy something for the car. Everything That I buy comes outta my pocket and never outta household funds. That way she can't question me about what it is or how much it cost. The hard part is to save up enough cash from my paychecks. And who are you callin oldtimers???.lol
     
  11. 65fordguy
    Joined: Jul 4, 2008
    Posts: 1,451

    65fordguy

    More fun and CREATIVE! lol.

    Well, I dont need an excuse I have a separate bank account that I use for my hobbys. So it doesnt effect our day to day or month to month.

    She also has a separate that she uses for her spending.

    We like it this way so we dont have to nag one another on who spends what. We pay all of our bills that way too. She pays her car note, I pay mine, she pays the Gas, I pay the electric, been that way for 3 years.. no problems so far... and we dont have to worry about one of us forgeting something.

    HAHA! so im not the only one out there! I do occasionally and I get some funny looks and shakes of the head or rolls of the eyes... but usually I get a I dont care ....let me read my book!
     
  12. rodknocker
    Joined: Jan 31, 2006
    Posts: 2,265

    rodknocker

    You know what I tell my wife (who has 2 black eyes) nothing, I already told her twice.:D Really she knows I do most of the stuff around the house due to her being ill, so she usually gives me a break.
     
  13. Big T
    Joined: Aug 29, 2006
    Posts: 638

    Big T
    Member
    from Florida

    Tell her you bought it and thats that. End of discussion.

    Now might a good time to mention I've been divorced once. :eek:
     
  14. 65fordguy
    Joined: Jul 4, 2008
    Posts: 1,451

    65fordguy

    HAHA! love it.
     
  15. Rich Rogers
    Joined: Apr 8, 2006
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    Rich Rogers
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    I think that would earn me my 3rd divorce and 2 black eyes and I'd be sleepin in the 55
     
  16. JEPPA
    Joined: Apr 27, 2007
    Posts: 574

    JEPPA
    Member

    Yup! Thats what I use. Any money or time spent is an investment.
    And if she still has questions I will fire back with "What pair of your 500 shoes are you wearing today?".
     
  17. 65fordguy
    Joined: Jul 4, 2008
    Posts: 1,451

    65fordguy

    Yeah you know you can go to jail for that sorta thing in arkansas.....but more than likely her dad will just take a shot gun to ya.
     
  18. Retrorod
    Joined: Jan 25, 2006
    Posts: 2,034

    Retrorod
    Member

    After 35 years she KNOWS when I'm contemplating a hot rod part purchase........and we discuss it and make an intelligent joint decision. Most of the time it is to benefit both of our hot rods.
     
  19. 65fordguy
    Joined: Jul 4, 2008
    Posts: 1,451

    65fordguy

    So your wife is a hot rodder?!
    :cool:
     
  20. UnIOnViLLEHauNT
    Joined: Jun 22, 2004
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    UnIOnViLLEHauNT
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    Why? He'd just be shooting at his own son! :D
     
  21. chaddilac
    Joined: Mar 21, 2006
    Posts: 14,021

    chaddilac
    Member

    ....have I told you how beautiful you are today?
     
  22. cleatus
    Joined: Mar 1, 2002
    Posts: 2,277

    cleatus
    Member
    from Sacramento

    I have found that the best thing is to just be straight-up honest and up-front about everything. She knows that I don't try to hide anything and therefore she's not suspicious, because she knows what I'm up to and actually is very supportive and genuinely interested in ALL my costly habits: Custom Car project (that never seems to end), Motocross (gotta have all the latest stuff to be competitive, right?), Mountain Bikes - (I have a taste for the spendy hand-built trick stuff).
    She even buys me parts sometimes.
    I'm lucky.
    But part of being lucky is being honest.
     
  23. 65fordguy
    Joined: Jul 4, 2008
    Posts: 1,451

    65fordguy

    You guys gotta get creative here ... my wifes a smart cookie.
     
  24. dugbred
    Joined: Jul 29, 2005
    Posts: 124

    dugbred
    Member

    I bought her a car of her own, that she always wanted. I spend the same on her car as I do my car. It takes longer to finish my project, but causes happieness, not friction.
     
  25. 65fordguy
    Joined: Jul 4, 2008
    Posts: 1,451

    65fordguy

    Thats just not right.... sigh... ok.. ok.. your right I cant hide it.
     
  26. 51 Leadsled
    Joined: Nov 23, 2007
    Posts: 960

    51 Leadsled
    Member
    from NC

    I agree a 100% with him or just for fun:

    That's not what you wanted.... sorry I misunderstood.

    Or - honey good news you don't have to buy a birthday gift for 9 years
     
  27. 65fordguy
    Joined: Jul 4, 2008
    Posts: 1,451

    65fordguy

    I understand the responce there... and its a good one ... just not as fun. lol.
     
  28. LANCE-SPEED
    Joined: Aug 10, 2006
    Posts: 2,259

    LANCE-SPEED
    Member

    I have a secret po box for billing and a credit card she knows nothing about. And if she were to question something my answer is always, it was only $50.00! Its easier to ask for forgiveness than permission
     
  29. strike a poser
    Joined: May 23, 2007
    Posts: 399

    strike a poser
    Member
    from Salinas,CA

    It's better to ask for forgivness than permission. Also, ending all conversations with your wife with a "yess dear" saves alot of friction.
     
  30. 51 Leadsled
    Joined: Nov 23, 2007
    Posts: 960

    51 Leadsled
    Member
    from NC


    How smart can she be she married a guy who likes Fords. Did I say that out loud
     

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