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 2014-12-10 2:49 PM in reply to: #5073706 |
 111 |  Subject: RE: My wife is going to kill meDoes she have a twin sister? ?? |
| 2014-12-10 2:54 PM in reply to: djmikula |
Pro 15655   | Subject: RE: My wife is going to kill me Originally posted by djmikula Does she have a twin sister? ?? It's not this simple. You, as the man, have to be willing to go the extra mile and make the kind of sacrifices for her that I just spoke of. Not every man is cut out for it. It's no easy thing. |
| 2014-12-10 3:09 PM in reply to: 0 |
Sensei  Sin City | Subject: RE: My wife is going to kill me I doubt the my wife pays enough attention to the stable to know if a new bike was added or not. Just hang it from the ceiling with the rest and it just gets lost in all the wheels, spokes, tubing, etc... Also the same reason I chose NOT to get a new playstation 4 in white. Exchanging the black for black at approximately the same size and it will never be noticed. OR just add it to the stack of AV equipment and it gets lost in the masses. As long as she knows how to turn it on and work the remote, she doesn't care/know what kind of equipment is over there. Let me add, I'm sure her wardrobe is constantly growing, and to me, what's one more pair of shoes, one more coat, or several new outfits when hung up with the rest? As long as the bills are paid, the savings are growing, and we are doing what we want in terms of home improvements, vacations or if we want a new car, it really doesn't matter to either of us where the money is spent after that.
Edited by Kido 2014-12-10 3:13 PM |
| 2014-12-10 3:19 PM in reply to: Swimaway |
Member 1748 Exton, PA | Subject: RE: My wife is going to kill me Originally posted by Swimaway Left brain - how does one buy a horse??? Do I just call stables? What types of horses should I be looking at? Wife likes horses... Never thought about getting her one before. Yes go for the horse. In case of a bad economy the carbon fiber tastes horrible! horse on the other hand is yummy! |
| 2014-12-10 3:27 PM in reply to: Left Brain |
| Richland, Washington | Subject: RE: My wife is going to kill me Originally posted by Left Brain Originally posted by Swimaway Left brain - how does one buy a horse??? Do I just call stables? What types of horses should I be looking at? Wife likes horses... Never thought about getting her one before.
The first thing I did was buy my wife a package of riding lessons for her b-day one year.......she fell for it hook, lilne, and sinker. To this day she thinks it was the best thing I have ever done for her and is a measure of how much I care about her and understand her. I just bathed in the light of my goodness and counted the days until her lessons were over and she wanted a horse of her own. Of course, when the time came, I surprised her again with my overwhelming generosity and love for her by buying her a horse. Really, that was about the last time I had to have a conversation with her about anything. I hardly even see her. I don't have anyone to explain anything to.....and she's sometimes gone long enough that if she sees something new around the house I can tell that she's really not sure if it was there the last time she was home or not. For my part, I have faked a horrifying fear of horses since the first day she invited me "up to the stable". I made up a story about being kicked by a horse when I was a kid. I told her that for her I would try again to see if I could overcome it......and you can bet your arse I put on a brave front....but it was not to be. The fear is overwhelming. It's even worse than my cat alllergy. All in all, horses have improved the quality of my life. You sir, are a god. I owe you a beer. I'm riding to the riding center right now |
| 2014-12-10 9:07 PM in reply to: Swimaway |
| Member 1487 Scottsdale, AZ | Subject: RE: My wife is going to kill me this thread cracks me up, and the story about the horse is BRILLIANT! I swear it is how my husband gets out of laundry - he ruined one load and I've never let him do it again .....hmmmmmm. I also love how this is from a man's point of view...in my house it is the other way around. I'm always saying I want a new bike/gps/gear etc...and my husband is the one that rolls his eyes and wants to know why I need it when I have 2 perfectly good bikes in the garage. |
| 2014-12-10 10:09 PM in reply to: runspingirl |
Extreme Veteran 875 Issaquah | Subject: RE: My wife is going to kill me Buying on the sly never works well for me. My wife usually notices at some point. Then you have an awkward conversation that goes something like - "What bike? Oh THAT bike? No it's not really new, it's been in the garage now for weeks/months and it's a cheapie anyway". Then I get the eye roll and some mumbling about needing a new car or something. |
| 2014-12-11 6:17 AM in reply to: Swimaway |
Pro 5892 , New Hampshire | Subject: RE: My wife is going to kill me Good luck with that one… and it was nice having you on BT, I'm guessing once the truth comes out, it might be the last we get to see you here. :-) I have almost the opposite problem… my wife is a very good triathlete, so whenever I buy a bike, she get's one too, and vice versa. It's nice, but it get's to be expensive. Not that mind though.  |
| 2014-12-11 6:40 AM in reply to: runspingirl |
Member 1748 Exton, PA | Subject: RE: My wife is going to kill me Originally posted by runspingirl this thread cracks me up, and the story about the horse is BRILLIANT! I swear it is how my husband gets out of laundry - he ruined one load and I've never let him do it again .....hmmmmmm. This is in the "mans Guide to marriage handbook" --continue to ruin the laundry until your wife refuses to let you do it again. 1 or 2 loads usually will do the trick. |
| 2014-12-11 7:25 AM in reply to: runspingirl |
| 261 | Subject: RE: My wife is going to kill me Originally posted by runspingirl this thread cracks me up, and the story about the horse is BRILLIANT! I swear it is how my husband gets out of laundry - he ruined one load and I've never let him do it again .....hmmmmmm. I also love how this is from a man's point of view...in my house it is the other way around. I'm always saying I want a new bike/gps/gear etc...and my husband is the one that rolls his eyes and wants to know why I need it when I have 2 perfectly good bikes in the garage. How do you think us guys get out of diapers!? Make a valiant effort but end up gagging/throwing up despite our best attempts to help and it's just easier for the wife to do it! |
| 2014-12-11 8:16 AM in reply to: dmiller5 |
Expert 2098 Ontario Canada | Subject: RE: My wife is going to kill me ENJOY your Death, Mister Greedy ,so what's the discount on the spare P5. |
| 2014-12-11 8:22 AM in reply to: Toefuzz |
| 788 Across the river from Memphis, Tennessee | Subject: RE: My wife is going to kill me Originally posted by Toefuzz How do you think us guys get out of diapers!? Make a valiant effort but end up gagging/throwing up despite our best attempts to help and it's just easier for the wife to do it! In my case it just ensured that I get the nastiest diapers all for myself. |
| 2014-12-11 8:37 AM in reply to: WebFootFreak |
| 64 | Subject: RE: My wife is going to kill me My solution: www.christianlouboutin.com Wife wanted to order a pair of shoes about a month ago, and because of her shoe order she agreed to a new bike AND a buddies golf trip this spring for me. |
| 2014-12-11 10:27 AM in reply to: cappelwsu |
Expert 3126 Boise, ID | Subject: RE: My wife is going to kill me My wife recently got into photography. You think cycling is bad... it's got nothing on photography! |
| 2014-12-11 10:41 AM in reply to: Swimaway |
Champion 5345 Carlsbad, California | Subject: RE: My wife is going to kill me You blew it for sure.
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| 2014-12-11 12:18 PM in reply to: WaterDog66 |
| Richland, Washington | Subject: RE: My wife is going to kill me So as it turns out (I dragged this info out of the bike shop owner) my wife DID buy the bike for me. Ergo, I'm not dead yet..... I just need to up my game for her gift for xmas. I went to the riding center. They looked at me like I was crazy (I rode my bike... apparently the girls at the stables aren't use to guys wearing spandex..) I couldn't get them to give me any sort of straight answer. It was kinda bizarre. So... I'm working on other options. |
| 2014-12-11 12:50 PM in reply to: Swimaway |
Expert 2098 Ontario Canada | Subject: RE: My wife is going to kill me So as it turns out (I dragged this info out of the bike shop owner) my wife DID buy the bike for me. Ergo, I'm not dead yet..... I just need to up my game for her gift for xmas. I Guess You Do  |
| 2014-12-12 8:42 AM in reply to: Swimaway |
Veteran 2297 Great White North | Subject: RE: My wife is going to kill me Originally posted by Swimaway Update: bike shop just called. Apparently they cannot sell me the bike. I asked over and over again why not. The guy finally says "it's sold." To which I got a bit upset. He did his best to avoid the subject. Finally I flat out asked who bought it. He said. "I'm not allowed to tell you.... I was specifically told not to tell you. SHE was very adamant not to do so." On that note. I'm pretty sure my wife just bought me that bike. This changes things. Now I have to find skmething equally as awesome to get her. HELP! I'm on a ride.... Might be swinging by the dealership to look for a car for her... must be nice |
| 2014-12-12 9:14 AM in reply to: mike761 |
Extreme Veteran 856 Detroit, Michigan | Subject: RE: My wife is going to kill me Originally posted by mike761 Originally posted by DaveL Originally posted by Goggles Pizzano Just keep denying it or any knowledge of a new bike. Even when she points right to it and says "it's new"...... deny it. I have no recollection of that senator. this makes the most sense. The best thing to do is dispose of the old one. I would be willing to pay for postage and I will ensure the offending, ruined old P5 is "taken care of" Get rid of the old bike fast, and claim that the new bike is the same one you have been using for years. Another option is to photoshop the new bike into old pictures! As a woman, I don't know if I should be insulted by this or not... then again I am the type to notice one cookie missing from the tray. =) My only suggestion to step up your game for Christmas is to take whatever she is interested in and buy her something top of the line. I enjoy cooking and would love it if Santa brought me some new Calphalon or Le Crueset pans. I love coffee and would love to splurge on that $2k espresso machine beast at Williams-Sonoma. Has she complained about her computer? New MacBook Pro. Etc. |
| 2014-12-12 10:03 AM in reply to: Miles around Midtown |
Expert 3126 Boise, ID | Subject: RE: My wife is going to kill me Originally posted by Miles around Midtown Originally posted by mike761 As a woman, I don't know if I should be insulted by this or not... then again I am the type to notice one cookie missing from the tray. =) My only suggestion to step up your game for Christmas is to take whatever she is interested in and buy her something top of the line. I enjoy cooking and would love it if Santa brought me some new Calphalon or Le Crueset pans. I love coffee and would love to splurge on that $2k espresso machine beast at Williams-Sonoma. Has she complained about her computer? New MacBook Pro. Etc. Originally posted by DaveL Get rid of the old bike fast, and claim that the new bike is the same one you have been using for years. Another option is to photoshop the new bike into old pictures! Originally posted by Goggles Pizzano this makes the most sense. The best thing to do is dispose of the old one. I would be willing to pay for postage and I will ensure the offending, ruined old P5 is "taken care of" Just keep denying it or any knowledge of a new bike. Even when she points right to it and says "it's new"...... deny it. I have no recollection of that senator. No offense Midtown... but I had to laugh thinking about the level of pain that would come my way if I bought my wife kitchen stuff for Christmas. Hell would hath no furry. |
| 2014-12-12 10:08 AM in reply to: Aarondb4 |
Pro 15655 | Subject: RE: My wife is going to kill me Originally posted by Aarondb4 Originally posted by Miles around Midtown Originally posted by mike761 As a woman, I don't know if I should be insulted by this or not... then again I am the type to notice one cookie missing from the tray. =) My only suggestion to step up your game for Christmas is to take whatever she is interested in and buy her something top of the line. I enjoy cooking and would love it if Santa brought me some new Calphalon or Le Crueset pans. I love coffee and would love to splurge on that $2k espresso machine beast at Williams-Sonoma. Has she complained about her computer? New MacBook Pro. Etc. Originally posted by DaveL Get rid of the old bike fast, and claim that the new bike is the same one you have been using for years. Another option is to photoshop the new bike into old pictures! Originally posted by Goggles Pizzano this makes the most sense. The best thing to do is dispose of the old one. I would be willing to pay for postage and I will ensure the offending, ruined old P5 is "taken care of" Just keep denying it or any knowledge of a new bike. Even when she points right to it and says "it's new"...... deny it. I have no recollection of that senator. No offense Midtown... but I had to laugh thinking about the level of pain that would come my way if I bought my wife kitchen stuff for Christmas. Hell would hath no furry. X2 - I would be afraid to go to sleep. |
| 2014-12-12 11:08 AM in reply to: Swimaway |
Pro 5361 | Subject: RE: My wife is going to kill me This is a great thread. My wife was already into horses when we met. Then again, I was into hang gliding at the time, so we both had busy weekends. (FWIW, a nice hang glider costs about the same as a nice bike) After we got married, I really wanted to buy a house with a garage, as where we were living didn't have one... for my Harley. Well, I got the garage... along with a horse boarding stables on the property. Now I get to live in a rural area, on a beautiful piece of Sonoran desert, on the edge of town. Great location for runs and bikes. So, I'm enjoying it as well. And now my daughter has a horse. It's a nice horse that treats her well- they love each other. She paints his hooves and he doesn't mind. Every pre-teen girl should have one, as no boy can measure up. But yeah, the way you make a small fortune in the horse business.... is to start with a large fortune. They aren't cheap animals to keep. You can't buy horseshoes at ProBikeKit.com at a 40% discount. |
| 2014-12-12 1:45 PM in reply to: Swimaway |
| Richland, Washington | Subject: RE: My wife is going to kill me The only thing she's been complaining about is her car... she wants an SUV as we are going to start having kids here in the next year or so. We are both into competitive waterskiing, so it's also a nice thing to have to throw the skis in when she heads down to the course. Right now she either takes my ride, or throws them on the top of her car. I have her car right now. I'm taking it in for service at the dealer.. It may not come home with me... I love this car, but our life situation is changing a bit. |
| 2014-12-12 1:48 PM in reply to: Swimaway |
Pro 15655 | Subject: RE: My wife is going to kill me Originally posted by Swimaway The only thing she's been complaining about is her car... she wants an SUV as we are going to start having kids here in the next year or so. We are both into competitive waterskiing, so it's also a nice thing to have to throw the skis in when she heads down to the course. Right now she either takes my ride, or throws them on the top of her car. I have her car right now. I'm taking it in for service at the dealer.. It may not come home with me... I love this car, but our life situation is changing a bit. I think she needs a King Ranch extended cab pickup. |
| 2014-12-13 12:51 AM in reply to: Left Brain |
| Richland, Washington | Subject: RE: My wife is going to kill me It's been a LONG day... The Tesla didn't come home with me... it's "in the shop for recall work until after the holidays" or at least that's what I'm telling her. It will never come home again Wife got 420 ponies for Christmas Now... to be able to hide the new ride... and not drive it for a few weeks.... That is the challenge... |
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