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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: jim-m-72 on June 19, 2012, 10:21:23 PM
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A couple of weeks ago the minister of war and finance and i were admiring our new GU8 Patrol when she looked at the snorkel and said "Did they cut a hole in our new car to fit this thing" Yes dear thats why the dealer did it and not me then she said "if I had known that they cut holes in our brand new car to fit it then it would not be on there" I said its a bit late now to change your mind the dealer won't replace the steel they cut out now. So what did you or your partner do when they seen a mod.
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The cost :angel:
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Sorry, unable to post "unauthorized" mods on a public forum. Oh but cannot help myself.....
New suspension on Prado late last year....took a few weeks before the "does your car look taller or something?"
This is the only one........
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i hate badges and stickers and stickers on cars..and when picking up the jeep there was a bubble on the side molding which the dealer said he will have replaced. i mentioned i was going to debadge the car and wife said no.
so as soon as we got home with the car i thought i would at least remove as much as possible before she new they were there.....got sprung....they were stuck on a lot better than my car.
i want personalized plates which has been given the big N O....done know how i am going to get these past her
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It was frowned upon when she found out I hacked a new Iphone and one of the kids Ipods. It wasn't like I did it straight away and to a new phone, I had it for nearly 24 hours.
Shane.
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I mucked about in the shed one Saturday arvo doing the Auto up mod on the electric window switch for the drivers window on the 80 Series.
Soldered the diode into position, had a couple of beers, was happy with my handy work.
Fysh comes out to the shed so show her.
She shrugs her shoulders and says.
"So, hasn't that always done that" and walks back inside.
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Her Prado must have sagged an awful lot, it came up nealy 80mm when I fitted the new suspension, why is it higher than everyone else, theirs must have sagged too. ;D ;D
But got sprung when my cousin noticed it. :police: :police:
There could be a few others but she might read this.
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Many moons ago, I had a Datsun 1600. I drilled a few holes in the exhaust and said "Honey, I need to get a new one". OK, she says.
Came home with a full 2" sports exhaust with extractors. Never heard the end of that one. Still to this day, every time I ask for permission to mod something, she always reminds me...
Good old days... :)
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Her Prado must have sagged an awful lot, it came up nealy 80mm when I fitted the new suspension, why is it higher than everyone else, theirs must have sagged too. ;D ;D
Will try that when I replace the 'shockingly poor' factory springs and struts on my Triton :angel: (which have actually sagged btw), and 'wow, isn't it amazing how the new springs and shocks have not only fixed that sag but have improved the power and economy?' (when I get a sprint booster and 3" exhaust fitted at the same time >:D)
I know SHMBO will notice the mods at some point down the track but sometimes its easier to ask forgiveness than for permission. Its just far easier to explain the benefits of expenditure when the items are already fitted and doing their job. She'll enjoy the added power too, ;D
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I suppose I am lucky.
When she sees the pictures of our car as it is now, she is complaining.
"Look at ours compared to the car behind us. We don't have a snorkel, no bullbar nothing. When are you going to do anything about it?"
Well, the snorkel is in the garage, still in the box.
The bullbar has been ordered months ago but the shop stuffed up and order the wrong one.
Battery tray is in the garage as well, ready to be fitted.
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I bought our last car without consulting J - does that count? ;D ;D
And no, I've still not heard the end of that. I maintain that she said "I don't care - do whatever you want", but she has a different recollection.
Cheers!
Matto :)
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I bought our first camper trailer without her knowing. It took me 3 months to convince her that we should get one, which was just in time as it was ready to collect the next week!!
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I took my 7 month old SS VE ute to town and came home with a 100 series cruiser. She was only pissed cause she liked the noise- but I told her this is a V 8 as well but she said its too quiet. Ok I guess we need to upgrade the exhaust lol.
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As I've already been sprung I can relate my biggest fauz pas.
I fitted raised suspension and twin lockers. I think it went in for a snorkel. She kept looking at the blue lights on the lockers switches, "what, those old things?" ;D, and complaining it seemed harder to get into. "What, you old thing?" ;D.
Then I was foolish enough to share those mods on here and even though she wasn't interested in the forum she was interested in my activity. I still hear about it.
Maybe I should lock this thread now and save a marriage or two....
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My Wife and I have an understanding >:D
The last conversation went something like this.... Me: What the f%$k, is that another handbag I see you bought to match another pair of shoes!!!... The lovely: Is that another engine,diff, wheels tyres for the Torana I noticed in the garage and is that also new equipment for that camper!!!
I slink away very slowly and not mention any of her pruchases for a little while ... She hasn't been and looked in the other shed >:D
Greg
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I maintain that she said "I don't care - do whatever you want", but she has a different recollection.
Hey, we've all been there before I'm sure ;D . You have to treat that kind of remark with 'extreme', repeat 'extreme' caution ;D, loss of hearing and possible dismemberment may result, particularly when she exercises her right to 'change her mind' for no logical reason whatsoever.
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Getting SHMBO to even engage on some purchases (usually related to vehicles) is often an uphill battle. then you've got to reach an agreement, which may involve an ambit claim (to ensure you get what you want) and some 'heated' discussion. If you then go ahead with said purchase without the Minister's signature in blood, your doomed. If you don't purchase the item because agreement could not be reached, said item will most definitely be needed sometime down the track, it will be your fault you didn't buy it, your doomed. If you purchase the item and don't fit it or use it straight away, your doomed.
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I recently bout some Lightforce spot lights and the wife noticed and asked what did that cost.
I was sneaky and said ‘That’ cost $200. I was sprung when my mate saw them and asked are they about $400 per set. That’s then the wife clicked as I only gave her the price of one light. (But I smarter enough not didn’t mention the cost of the anti theft nuts, wiring loom or the blue covers)
Mind you in saying that whatever I spend on the car/camper etc and the wife notices it, within a couple of weeks new shoes/dress etc suddenly appears. So whatever the mod cost, it’s basically going to cost double by the time my wife has matched the money on something for herself. Mind you I have to admit I have played that hand myself over the years. ;D
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You've got to make it about safety. "what about the children... if I fit these they won't perish in the desert"
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Too many to list, I work on the theory that it is easier to beg for forgiveness , than to ask for permission!! :)
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I got a quote for some OME suspension and a snorkel emailed to me at work. I had the permission for the suspension. I forwarded the email to home and the wife replied to me at work that the price wasn't too bad , book it in.
We had friends over for lunch the other weekend and were talking about the car going in for suspension and snorkel and the wife said when did the snorkel bit happen. I said it was on the quote, you looked at it and said OK.
Mate sitting at the table is a Toyota service manager so I asked him to back me up on the "cheap insurance" the snorkel is and he said I was on my own. He eventually sided with me and said a hydralic locked engine rebuild was very expensive and we would have a cleaner air filter as the intake was higher up out of the dust.
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Boys!
You just got to say 2 things, works for just about anything:
1- it's to make the vehicle safer, or,
2- it will improve our fuel economy
3- it will keep your wine at the right temperature
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I bought our last car without consulting J - does that count? ;D ;D
And no, I've still not heard the end of that. I maintain that she said "I don't care - do whatever you want", but she has a different recollection.
Cheers!
Matto :)
Had the same thing when I bought the GU. Went from a Ti spec GQ to a DX Gu, still haven't heard the end of it. Fine for going camping in but refuses to go in it for any other reason
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Maybe I'm(we) are a bit different. My partner and I live together but pretty much have separate finances. B has her own place which she rents out and she pays me board. We do own our camper-trailer between us and use my Rodeo to tow it with. And the Mrs goes halves with all the mods that I've done,as they are needed to get to all those great campsites !
Darryl
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And the Mrs goes halves with all the mods that I've done,as they are needed to get to all those great campsites !
Darryl
Unfortunately I can’t use that reason as I did it the wrong way around. Years ago we did Cape York and apart from the Bull Bar/Snorkel/UHF the 4wd was standard as it I bought it new and only 8 months old when we left.
Only since then I’ve wanted to buy accessories, but now with young kids we no longer do anything too challenging.
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I maintain that she said "I don't care - do whatever you want", but she has a different recollection.
Cheers!
Matto :)
Matto you should know that "do whatever you want doesn't actually mean that, it means do that at your own peril.
I should know as it has been said to me once or twice and after taking advantage of the moment have lived to regret it.
Cheers
Noel
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Honey, it came with that. You remember don't you. It was in the bag with all the other goodies.
I finally found the time to fit it properly.
I shouldn't have been such a tightdonkey and had them fit it, but you know honey, every dollar counts.
Anyway, its finally done now and I promise I won't take so long to do other things.......................
>:D >:D >:D >:D >:D
But then in return I get.......
I bought these shoes today. They were on sale - only $40.00
Then a few weeks later when I get the card statement, she forgot to mention, the dress, top, handbag, hairdo and other pair of shoes that accompanied it. :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Oh well, both guilty. :police:
:angel: :angel: :angel:
Brian
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I maintain that she said "I don't care - do whatever you want", but she has a different recollection.
Cheers!
Matto :)
Matto,
You should know better than that. To help you in the future, refer to the following list. I've emboldened the item that refers to the above mistake.
[list=1]
- Fine : This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.
- Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.
- Nothing : This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine.
- Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It!
- Loud Sigh: This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to # 3 for the meaning of nothing.)
- That's Okay: This is one of the most dangerous statements a women can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.
- Thanks: A woman is thanking you, do not question, or faint. Just say you're welcome. (I want to add in a clause here - This is true, unless she says 'Thanks a lot' - that is PURE sarcasm and she is not thanking you at all. DO NOT say 'you're welcome'.. That will bring on a 'whatever').
- Whatever: Is a woman's way of saying...Go to Hell...
- Don't worry about it, I got it: Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking 'What's wrong?' For the woman's response refer to # 3.
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With my R51 she was driving it through the Warren river, without a snorkel like all the other cars in our club.
She wanted one when she stepped out.
A few weeks later I had my snorkel fitted.
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3- it will keep your wine at the right temperature
Hahahahahahaha
From a wife who doesn't have this stuff said to her cause I know nearly as much as him!
Cheers boys!
Becboo
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Well done everyone I have enjoyed reading this. I get the whatever and nothing wrong on a regular basis.
Jim
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Haha this is hilarious! As I sit here reading and giggling, I also find myself nodding!
I suppose us female kind are predictable after all!
I'm pretty sure my hubby has no idea what the true meaning of "fine", "whatever" etc means .... Lol I must get him on this forum to LEARN from the pros!
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I find it all in the approach.... 1st years ago she brought me an item she wanted for Xmas so I got here a locker and transfer gears for her B'day & said its all about how comfy she can be. And once installed she actually agreed.... let the games begin!!!!
New ARB B/bar with high mount winch = her I liked the chunky tube on the standard one - me but we cant put the winch in there - her ok that sounds better in case we get stuck "WIN"
New 5" lift = 1st she complains vibration in front end when braking - me yes dear the suspensions has had it - her then get new but no higher - me borrow mates larger tyres for a few weeks before install, remove the dead 3" install new 5" with my smaller tyres, installed the bigger tyres a few months later. "also since the we have been on a few outings were friends have damaged their side steps or doors & she now says she glad ours a bit higher "WIN"
Duramax = (very nervous typing this in looking over shoulder) towed the Swan Sydney to Airlie Beach last year the back way. Car was 90L gas & 30-40L unleaded. Tamworth - Rockhampton "NO GAS!!!!" 30-40L = 120kms with the 35's and loaded with everything & 2 kitchen sinks (thanks dear) - her after noticing everywhere had diesel "why dont you put one of them in here" then better a Silverado towing a 5th wheeler over took us going up a hill, she says whats he got. ;D ok dear if you want "woo hoo insert me dancing here" "WIN"
PS: I will deny all if this is ever repeated over a camp fire, I vote this topic stays in the cone of silence!!!!
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Duramax =
"woo hoo insert me dancing here"[/color] "WIN"
YOU WIN ;D
GG
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You blokes are nuts! If he wants to mod, he mods. I'd prefer he mod faster ... he puts things in the shed and then "gets around to it". I'm not a new dress, handbag and matching shoes kinda girl ... I'm the camping, 4wding and having fun kind. ;D All I ask is that I can help him with these mods ... that way I understand things a bit better.
Kit_e
P.S. Yes I can change a tyre, my oil & filters. I know a shifter from a phillips from a open ended spanner from a socket. I understand what the "bits" do but might not know what they are called.
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You blokes are nuts! If he wants to mod, he mods. I'd prefer he mod faster ... he puts things in the shed and then "gets around to it". I'm not a new dress, handbag and matching shoes kinda girl ... I'm the camping, 4wding and having fun kind. ;D All I ask is that I can help him with these mods ... that way I understand things a bit better.
Kit_e
P.S. Yes I can change a tyre, my oil & filters. I know a shifter from a phillips from a open ended spanner from a socket. I understand what the "bits" do but might not know what they are called.
Lets talk about your sister....does she have the same rules?......is she single?....Please attach photo.....lol
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You blokes are nuts! If he wants to mod, he mods. I'd prefer he mod faster ... he puts things in the shed and then "gets around to it". I'm not a new dress, handbag and matching shoes kinda girl ... I'm the camping, 4wding and having fun kind. ;D All I ask is that I can help him with these mods ... that way I understand things a bit better.
Kit_e
P.S. Yes I can change a tyre, my oil & filters. I know a shifter from a phillips from a open ended spanner from a socket. I understand what the "bits" do but might not know what they are called.
can you tell us the difference between a left and a right handed spanner? ;D
Kit e we need more women on this earth like you, not like that red headed clown running our country :cheers:
BD
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Lets talk about your sister....does she have the same rules?......is she single?....Please attach photo.....lol
Last time I tried that line I scored a black eye and a kick in the oh never mind. ;D ;D
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I can't really answer this.
I guess I'm the lucky one with a super wife who scares the hell out of me.
She's likely to come home with a new car anyday and I'm the one telling her we can't afford it. I find her on eBay looking at classic cars and I pray and hope she doesnt make a bid and find myself making excuses like we don't have a garage to keep it in etc etc
Her answer is that if she gets the classic car,I get the garage.
She's never complained about anything I've bought and never got round to fitting /using /finishing.
She was well chuffed with my recent purchase of new kincrome space cases.
Yep, I love my wife and sometimes forget just how good I have it.
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Wife usually see's all my mods....after they have been done of course ;D ;D ;D ;D
as has been said before, forgiveness is easier than permission...
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Im the missus, I pushed for our 4WD, pestered for our CT and spend more time outside building/modifying and messing around than being a housewife!!! Drink beer, play football and love the outdoors. Yin n yang with hubby.... but kinda works for us!!!
We are not all girlies having our hair and nails done.... :-)
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My better half gets to see all my mods, after all she is my left hand, ;D I can’t do some things without her.
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Im the missus, I pushed for our 4WD, pestered for our CT and spend more time outside building/modifying and messing around than being a housewife!!! Drink beer, play football and love the outdoors. Yin n yang with hubby.... but kinda works for us!!!
We are not all girlies having our hair and nails done.... :-)
x 2 But do not play football !
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x 2 But do not play football !
X 3
I shop .............................. in Bunnings when i go to town!!
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Yes Bunnings ...........our first stop.
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When I got the ARB Deluxe bullbar for the Prado, because I was going to be driving in outback Qld for work...I neglected to mention to SWMBO that it was also getting new suspension for the added weight, driving lights, polyairs and oh...a winch...winch still in its box under some tarps in the garage...too scared to fit it... :-[
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I shop .............................. in Bunnings when i go to town!!
FAB!!!
I work in Bunnings too.....discount for moi!! (kinds makes up a little for the crap pay...) :cup:
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and oh...a winch...winch still in its box under some tarps in the garage...too scared to fit it... :-[
Just do it! What have you got to lose? Other than your hearing, a limb or 3 and possibly your liberty for a brief period? ;D
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Fit the fair lead to start with until she gets used to that after all it's an important part of a winch bar, then fit the winch a couple of months later.
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My better half gets to see all my mods, after all she is my left hand, ;D I can’t do some things without her.
She is my right hand.
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I was thinking to get one of those flip up number plate frames that would allow the number plate to cover the winch and when she does see it say "...but its always been there dear...haven't you noticed it before??"
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I was thinking to get one of those flip up number plate frames that would allow the number plate to cover the winch and when she does see it say "...but its always been there dear...haven't you noticed it before??"
I think you should buy some tickets in the McGirr lottery for the RFDS and somehow win a winch out of it ;D
GG
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I think you should buy some tickets in the McGirr lottery for the RFDS and somehow win a winch out of it ;D
GG
Devious thinking GG. I like it...
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I was thinking to get one of those flip up number plate frames that would allow the number plate to cover the winch and when she does see it say "...but its always been there dear...haven't you noticed it before??"
Go the lottery ticket idea. Its a real winner :cheers:
I reckon she'd get sus (too much silence in the shed makes em suspicious) when you have to spend a coupla hours taking the bar off, fitting the winch and refitting bar, and how would you explain it? ;D
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Devious thinking GG. I like it...
With all the mods and a new trailer you have to think way outside of the square at my place, so far so good >:D
GG
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Lets talk about your sister....does she have the same rules?......is she single?....Please attach photo.....lol
Well IMHO ... she's well due for a new man! One that actually knows what goes where on a car, can construct a tent without assistance and doesn't light fires with petrol drained from his car ... what's your phone number and do you feel like moving north? ;D >:D Notice how terribly picky I am? ;D
can you tell us the difference between a left and a right handed spanner? ;D
BD
Yes actually. I can. ;D It totally depends on which hand you are holding it with as the other hand is far too busy holding something fragile, heavy, fiddly, in place or getting the knuckle skin peeled off. When one uses the LHSpanner one tends to end up "searching" for lost nuts and bolts which usually end up some place that only a long handled mirror can find. Correct me if I'm wrong!
Kit_e
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She finds it a little disconcerting that the bullbar shakes a bit on rough roads so I was going to say that I will take it off and see if its missing some bolts or something else...
Just had a 120AGM battery delivered that I ordered last week and neglected to mention, she beat me to the door...in the poo again...
Degree of loss, how badly will I lose today... :'(
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I have discovered an issue with working away from home during the week.....All online purchases now go to the wife first.....I dont think tomorrow is going to be a good day
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I have discovered an issue with working away from home during the week.....All online purchases now go to the wife first.....I dont think tomorrow is going to be a good day
Everything must be delivered to the office/mate's factory/some other place. Rookie Mistake!
My wife got caught out when I worked from home for a few days, and she was away. All these packages turned up! Unfortunately, I had already committed my crime (of omission), see above, so this just evened the score but didn't allow me more spending.
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You need to do a deal with the local Aussie post delivery guy... He has my number, calls me directly and asks where should this parcel go or whose place do I need to drop it at... >:D
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Well this is the one the Mrs still has a go about..... I will simply tell you all what was done 8 Weeks out from our own wedding!!
Injector pump - $2500
Tyres and rims - $3000
LED light bar -$1000
Front Air locker -$1000
Superior Long arms $950
GPS system - $1000
I "can't remember" the rest...... :cheers:
Red Dog
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Our Aust Post parcel person is a woman so I am just plain out of luck with that idea...
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Our Aust Post parcel person is a woman so I am just plain out of luck with that idea...
Hmmm, that makes it a little tougher
Greg
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Well the plot thickens...while I was out at Bunnings this afternoon (as you do) the wife thought it a good idea to tidy up some of my crap in the garage while I was not there telling her not to touch stuff, as she does...
I wonder if she has an account on here and read all this :'( :'( :'(
Anyway may be sleeping in camper tonight...unless I try the 'go buy a new dress, shoes and hand bag' trick...expensive...
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"unless I try the 'go buy a new dress, shoes and hand bag' trick...expensive..."
It may be worth it though!!....happy wife,happy life
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She came home with an $800 puppy...the dress/shoes/handbag would have been cheaper in the long run...all smiles I guess.
She says she saw the winch box box a few weeks ago but did not know what it was and forgot to ask...
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I was thinking to get one of those flip up number plate frames that would allow the number plate to cover the winch and when she does see it say "...but its always been there dear...haven't you noticed it before??"
We can put up a competition thread for you. "Hey waddayaknow I won a winch baby. See, it was worth my spending so much time on here".
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Love all the cloths analogies used in justification ..lol
"What is this $22 you have spent on a Tee on ebay?" - "Thats not just a tee sweet, its a testimonial to steve Jobs. please don't be so disrespectful!"... ;D
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There's always the "third party" approach
If you want something then use a "third party" that has some perhaps more influence on Mrs's decisions that you do.
First, you have to know if the "third party" will be sympathetic to your cause
Second , engineer to have a coffee or dinner with "all parties" and bring the topic up in conversation. Seek approval from "third party" that what you want is a "Good Thing"
Third, go for the dummy close "yeah but I dunno of we can get that even if it's a good thing like you say..." Third party says, "I would if I needed it" (reasons etc given)
Fourth, time it right, go for the close, get agreement and then do the job!
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Delivery to a third party address is the way to go. The s**t I get delivered to my house from a mate who is on this forum.... Mind you the wife only aware of the half price winch.....
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Well IMHO ... she's well due for a new man! One that actually knows what goes where on a car, can construct a tent without assistance and doesn't light fires with petrol drained from his car ... what's your phone number and do you feel like moving north? ;D >:D Notice how terribly picky I am? ;D
picky....less then 6 questions...lol
I spend most time off up in Qld with the relo's. Only thing is I am looking at moving north but not willing to part with the tow toy so looking at Tweed Heads / Banora Point sorry. Until Qld allow more the 2" lift that is.
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Delivery to a third party address is the way to go. The s**t I get delivered to my house from a mate who is on this forum.... Mind you the wife only aware of the half price winch.....
half price winch eh? :D
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Delivery to a third party address is the way to go. The s**t I get delivered to my house from a mate who is on this forum.... Mind you the wife only aware of the half price winch.....
Office FTW!!!!
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Dazza, do we know him?
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73 replies in a few days......says something about the subject heading. :cheers:
Rural
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I must be a bit lucky.
She wasn't happy about the $8k I just spent on two new rifles and $2k on new binoculars but the same week I took her down to the Subaru dealer and picked up a brand new Wrx registered in her name.
That was two weeks ago. I've only heard two things since.
1. Can I order some up spec brakes for her car and
2. When am I going to update my 4wd. She keeps asking me if I want to go test drive a new bt50 or ranger.
She might drive me nuts every now and then but reckon I'm lucky given some of the toys that inhabit my shed.
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well i got home to find a few boxes waiting for me....opened the first box to find it full of bras....crap i thought...i could have ordered more stuff as its obviously a safe week
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Dazza, do we know him?
:angel:
not saying a word here but if you look up you may see him!!!!!!!
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not saying a word here but if you look up you may see him!!!!!!!
shut it!
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does this mean another thread "how long can you be on My Swag during work hours before getting busted"
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Haha this is hilarious! As I sit here reading and giggling, I also find myself nodding!
I suppose us female kind are predictable after all!
I'm pretty sure my hubby has no idea what the true meaning of "fine", "whatever" etc means .... Lol I must get him on this forum to LEARN from the pros!
Copy this put on fridge, so he can refere back to it !!!!
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Hmm a lot of this sounds very familiar and have used many of the before mentioned tactics ie
deliver to work
won it in a raffle
given a fraction of the price (she only asked the price of the item not the total)
waited to see if noticed
begged forgivness rather than approval (still do) 8)
But the kicker is just recently she made a comment while talking about some of the mods to the Patrol.
swmbo "why havent you got a winch yet? thought you would have wanted one by now!"
me "I do but the current bullbar is not whinch capable so I havent bothered"
swmbo "oh, I didnt know that, Im suprised your not looking at bullbars then! Why dont you see if you cant find a cheap one!"
me "na its ok, it can wait for when we get a new car!"
swmbo "Oh! ok then"
Now most of you would say im crazy for passing an oppertunity like that but that one is tucked away for use later. For when we buy the new patrol (probably in 2-3yrs) , with all the mods that are going to be added before purchase Im going to need every ticket I can >:D
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Hmm a lot of this sounds very familiar and have used many of the before mentioned tactics ie
deliver to work
won it in a raffle
given a fraction of the price (she only asked the price of the item not the total)
waited to see if noticed
begged forgivness rather than approval (still do) 8)
But the kicker is just recently she made a comment while talking about some of the mods to the Patrol.
swmbo "why havent you got a winch yet? thought you would have wanted one by now!"
me "I do but the current bullbar is not whinch capable so I havent bothered"
swmbo "oh, I didnt know that, Im suprised your not looking at bullbars then! Why dont you see if you cant find a cheap one!"
me "na its ok, it can wait for when we get a new car!"
swmbo "Oh! ok then"
Now most of you would say im crazy for passing an oppertunity like that but that one is tucked away for use later. For when we buy the new patrol (probably in 2-3yrs) , with all the mods that are going to be added before purchase Im going to need every ticket I can >:D
I think you've made a fatal error. That was permission then, not later. You should have pulled over, got eBay up on your phone and purchased everything, eve if you put it in the shed for the next vehicle.
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I think you've made a fatal error. That was permission then, not later. You should have pulled over, got eBay up on your phone and purchased everything, eve if you put it in the shed for the next vehicle.
Your spot on Jules,,, as the age old saying goes " the one you miss out on, is the one you never get"
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I think you've made a fatal error. That was permission then, not later. You should have pulled over, got eBay up on your phone and purchased everything, eve if you put it in the shed for the next vehicle.
I 3rd that, you can always pull the winch off the old to go on the new truck but if its not already on it at purchase you've already used your pass.
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I think you've made a fatal error. That was permission then, not later. You should have pulled over, got eBay up on your phone and purchased everything, eve if you put it in the shed for the next vehicle.
In that respect that is where I am lucky, once permission is given it is never revoked even with delay factor, I have history to back me up as we have been there and done that with another big ticket item :) . The hard part is getting the permission in the first place.
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Had to smile today
I have been looking at solar panels, my wife wants to buy a generator
So today I say to her I am ordering the panels .... Her response was do what ever you wish ..... you will chose the right option. !!!!!!
No closer to ordering any thing
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Don't do it Dazza...its a trap :'( :'( :'(
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As a side note new 64GB iPad 3 turned up today. Asked them to deliver between 2 - 3PM today. The courier turned up at 4PM just as SWMBO pulled into the drive...just can't win..."its for the business darling..." "Whatever" was the reply...
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When ever they say whatever its a trap be carefull ??? ???
Jim
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.... Her response was do what ever you wish .....
Well done, you recognised this as the threat it was.
Wise to think about wat you might do. ;D
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In my house it means go take a flying #@%$ at yourself...can't even say its a present for you as I bought her one for her birthday last year...
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Matto,
You should know better than that. To help you in the future, refer to the following list. I've emboldened the item that refers to the above mistake.
[list=1]
- Fine : This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.
- Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.
- Nothing : This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine.
- Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It!
- Loud Sigh: This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to # 3 for the meaning of nothing.)
- That's Okay: This is one of the most dangerous statements a women can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.
- Thanks: A woman is thanking you, do not question, or faint. Just say you're welcome. (I want to add in a clause here - This is true, unless she says 'Thanks a lot' - that is PURE sarcasm and she is not thanking you at all. DO NOT say 'you're welcome'.. That will bring on a 'whatever').
- Whatever: Is a woman's way of saying...Go to Hell...
- Don't worry about it, I got it: Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking 'What's wrong?' For the woman's response refer to # 3.
this is a man's bible brilliant :cup: someone should put that on a shirt or a beer coaster or cooler ;D
troy
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This thread reminds me of the old permission slips for husband and wives.
http://www.chrisvschris.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/husband_night_out_permission_slip_2_.pdf (http://www.chrisvschris.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/husband_night_out_permission_slip_2_.pdf)
http://www.chrisvschris.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/wife_night_out_permission_slip_2_.pdf (http://www.chrisvschris.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/wife_night_out_permission_slip_2_.pdf)
I guess I am one of the lucky ones. SWMBO doesn't give me a hard time about the money I spend of the toys and luckily she isn't into the shopping thing either. The old safety excuse for the kids and her always seems to work and rarely do I get objections.
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This thread reminds me of the old permission slips for husband and wives.
http://www.chrisvschris.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/husband_night_out_permission_slip_2_.pdf (http://www.chrisvschris.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/husband_night_out_permission_slip_2_.pdf)
http://www.chrisvschris.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/wife_night_out_permission_slip_2_.pdf (http://www.chrisvschris.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/wife_night_out_permission_slip_2_.pdf)
I guess I am one of the lucky ones. SWMBO doesn't give me a hard time about the money I spend of the toys and luckily she isn't into the shopping thing either. The old safety excuse for the kids and her always seems to work and rarely do I get objections.
Classic, I havent seen those in a while