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sneaking toys by the wife

My wife never see's my truck and can't tell what changes I have made. I store it at a garage about 20 miles from my house. I don't get to work on it as often as I would like (every day if I could) but I'm more motivated when I do get a chance. I work on it weekly and she see's it bi-annually. I put on a bodylift, Dana 60 with crossover and 2wd box, 44's and misc. crap and she couldn't tell the difference cause she hadn't seen it in a year.:D the money comes from bonuses, E-bay, selling parts at swap meets, side jobs, tax returns (we file separate)
 
My wife hates my truck. Only got in it once and that was only for two miles and she kept saying "I fell like the f*ckin' Dukes of Hazzard here" the whole way. Mine is for play only, no daily driving and she is somewhat OK about small expenses and safety stuff (brakes etc). Strictly performance upgrades are generally a problem though. My solution is (just like cbbr said) a slush fund. Mine is for guns and truck stuff that won't slide past her. For guns she could care less about ammo, holster and other smaller expenses, just the guns themselves have to come out of slush, same with the truck.

And I agree with however said the same; I'll wait til she goes and drops a wad of $$ on something and just go buy what I need and never bat an eye.
 
gjk5 said:
My wife hates my truck. Only got in it once and that was only for two miles and she kept saying "I fell like the f*ckin' Dukes of Hazzard here" the whole way.
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lol that's what my sister and mom think about mine. They can't even imagine how I drive it 20+ miles a day to school then another 10 to work and back. My mom has been in it one time and although she didn't complain while she was in the truck she hasn't been back in it, even when we needed to go somewhere and I offered my truck she didn't want any part of it.
Oh and my sister has only been in it one time and that was because I gave her a ride home from work and it was either get in and go home or start walking. Considering she had the night shift and it was almost midnight and we live about 5 miles away I think she made a good choice. lol :D

-Avery
 
I'm glad to see that i'm not the only one that sneaks something by now and then. I dont really sneak it, i just dont advertise it. I'm carefull to remove it from the car to the garage when she's not around. I carefully disgaurd all the packaging and file the receipt in a very well hidden (i mean placed) folder.

Funny thing is tommorow is our 12th anniversery and she still thinks i'm gonna change. She is prolly right, when i get to old to work on my rigs i will prolly change.:D
 
makovai said:
She is prolly right, when i get to old to work on my rigs i will prolly change.:D
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Na' then you will just have enough money to go and buy what you want or pay someone else to do it.

lol

-Avery
 
I get a couple hundred a month going to a separate account for hobby things. I used to spent it all on R/C stuff, but since I have pretty much gotten out of it it all goes on the Blazer. I am also selling all of it off right now.

I will be getting a re-enlistment bonus in a little over a month. Can you say bumpers, 14ff, 3/4 ton front, wheels, shackle flip, 6" front springs, and transmission? She is good. Luckily she is LOW maintenance and needs nothing extra to get by. Been married for 5 years and havent gotten her an engagement ring yet!
 
Yeah, guns are easy, fit in the trunk, stealth.
Last big flashy as hill box was Edelbrock heads, came right before Christmas, she was at her Mom's. Hooee, close call.:haha:
A reasonable peace offering is to point out her share of your OT.
 
makovai said:
I'm glad to see that i'm not the only one that sneaks something by now and then. I dont really sneak it, i just dont advertise it. I'm carefull to remove it from the car to the garage when she's not around. I carefully disgaurd all the packaging and file the receipt in a very well hidden (i mean placed) folder.

Funny thing is tommorow is our 12th anniversery and she still thinks i'm gonna change. She is prolly right, when i get to old to work on my rigs i will prolly change.:D
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S how did you go aboot hidding that tie rod you bought from me :laugh: ? My wife is pretty cool about the spending as long as all the other bills are paid first . It's kinda strange that our garages are set up the same and we have big chevy 4x4's and I just had my 12th wedding aniversary in july and your having your 12th tomorrow :eek1: . Your wifes name isn't Kim is it ? - Bruce
 
chopped&bobbed77burb said:
S how did you go aboot hidding that tie rod you bought from me :laugh: ? - Bruce
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I told her it was a new fishing pole for my dads birthday :haha:

Actually i just put it in the garage and lean it up with my stock pile of steel. It's hardly noticable. It's when it goes on the truck that i get caught.
 
makovai said:
I can't seem to buy anything without getting in trouble. (dont get it wrong, I can do what ever i want............as long as she says it's ok)

I've tryed "thats always been on the truck dear", the "I just painted it", the "you prolly just never noticed it b4" and many other BS lines. My wife works graveyard so i can do all the installs while she sleeps, but i swear she memorizes my truck and she notices everything.

I need some new tricks. :D
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Here's a new idea....How 'bout being HONEST with her? How 'bout finding out what the real ROOT cause of her objections are? It's called communication and it really does a marriage good! Earns brownie points with the females too!

Manny
 
Haha, or...she uses at as leverage to get you to buy her things.

My girlfriend has no clue about anything mechanical, so she couldn't care less what goes into it. It's the time I put into it that pisses her off.
 
MuddinManny said:
Here's a new idea....How 'bout being HONEST with her? How 'bout finding out what the real ROOT cause of her objections are? It's called communication and it really does a marriage good! Earns brownie points with the females too!

Manny
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Alright Manny, How long have you been married :whistle: ?

I'll take a wild-a$$ guess and say you're not, judging from your response :D :haha: :haha: :haha: :haha: :haha: !!
 
CDA 455 said:
Alright Manny, How long have you been married :whistle: ?

I'll take a wild-a$$ guess and say you're not, judging from your response :D :haha: :haha: :haha: :haha: :haha: !!
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You're right CDA, I'm not married. But you wanna know something. It's a pretty sad day when you can be honest with a female and tell her the absolute truth, and she doesn't know how to handle it. I'd rather tell her the truth and get her upset, then lie and destroy a key foundation in a relationship: TRUST. I feel that if you are involved in a healthy hobby and it requires monies to do, but doesn't interfere in the household responsibilities/accountabilities, and the misses isn't denied her hobby, yet the misses still gets upset, then there is something wrong deeper than the truck. The only way to find out is to ask. It shows compassion; shows caring, and lets your significant other/spouse know your interested in them, not just for sex, but for who they are and their feelings. Am I the only one who feels this way? Or am I the only one stupid enough to stand up for principle?

Be honest from the beginning...be honest to the end...whatever happens in the middle, they'll/you'll get over it.

Not a thread jack, but this kinda behavioral crap is the societial acceptance we live in today and is one of the main reasons most marriages don't last past the first couple of years. Dang, it's one of the main reason's so many have trouble getting dates! No one communicates anymore.

This is in no way reflected upon or implies against Makovai or his marriage. It's just my feelings.

Sorry Makovai, not trying to jack the thread.

Manny
 
Ok, I'm gonna do a quick rundown. Most women aren't logical, most women don't like trucks. This equals big disputes when you're working on/buying parts for a truck and trying to defend yourself logically.
 
MuddinManny said:
You're right CDA, I'm not married. But you wanna know something. It's a pretty sad day when you can be honest with a female and tell her the absolute truth, and she doesn't know how to handle it. I'd rather tell her the truth and get her upset, then lie and destroy a key foundation in a relationship: TRUST. I feel that if you are involved in a healthy hobby and it requires monies to do, but doesn't interfere in the household responsibilities/accountabilities, and the misses isn't denied her hobby, yet the misses still gets upset, then there is something wrong deeper than the truck. The only way to find out is to ask. It shows compassion; shows caring, and lets your significant other/spouse know your interested in them, not just for sex, but for who they are and their feelings. Am I the only one who feels this way? Or am I the only one stupid enough to stand up for principle?

Be honest from the beginning...be honest to the end...whatever happens in the middle, they'll/you'll get over it.

Not a thread jack, but this kinda behavioral crap is the societial acceptance we live in today and is one of the main reasons most marriages don't last past the first couple of years. Dang, it's one of the main reason's so many have trouble getting dates! No one communicates anymore.

This is in no way reflected upon or implies against Makovai or his marriage. It's just my feelings.

Sorry Makovai, not trying to jack the thread.

Manny
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The bottom line is, you're right.

With that being said; when someone (friends, family) asks you, "How are you?" or, "Are you alright?", do you give them an honest answer every time or do you say, "O.K." when that's not always the truth :thinking: ?

Think about that before you answer :wink1: .
 
mikey_d05 said:
Ok, I'm gonna do a quick rundown. Most women aren't logical, most women don't like trucks. This equals big disputes when you're working on/buying parts for a truck and trying to defend yourself logically.
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I fully understand and can agree with your point. It still doesn't negate that sneaking is dishonest and destroys relationships. Being truthful and lovingly telling her that this is your hobby and as long as it doesn't unbalance the household and it's budget, there's no good reason why you can't enjoy it, is NOT unreasonable. What is unreasonable, according to your significant other, is the amount of time you spend on the truck and $$$, vs. her. That's where the communication comes in and the balance. Something within her is wrong, and the truck is the excuse...9 times out of 10.

I do admit too that no matter what you do, there are some females who just won't understand, try to understand, or will understand. Bottom line: that's their issue. They need to resolve it. IMHO, accept me for who I am, not what I have, and my truck is an extension of me. Too bad, too sad, get over it (For her).

Manny
 
CDA 455 said:
The bottom line is, you're right.

With that being said; when someone (friends, family) asks you, "How are you?" or, "Are you alright?", do you give them an honest answer every time or do you say, "O.K." when that's not always the truth :thinking: ?

Think about that before you answer :wink1: .
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Easy,

I don't lie....If I'm good, I say good. If I'm down, I tell them I'm feelin' a little low today. If I'm happy as a pig in s***, they don't need to know, cause they see it in my face and smile. Dude, I'm not ashamed of my emotions and quite secure. If I'm up, I'm up. If down, I'm down. What's the big deal? People are shocked not because of how I feel. It's because I had the audacity to tell them HOW I REALLY FEEL, instead of Bull****tin'.

Like right now. I will tell you I'm battling depression. I'm really down. Despite everything that's going on with my truck, I'm just in the dumps and can't shake it. I don't know why. I wish I could understand it. So right now, I'm feelin' a little low!

Hope you're doing better....

This is great. I'm enjoying this. Hope you're not taking offense. I'm not.

Manny
 
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