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Uhoh, I'm in trouble..., Wifey wants her share |
campbellcj |
May 19 2003, 12:40 AM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,550 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California |
So the other day, Liz (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) casually asks me "hey, so how much have you (distinct emphasis on -you-) spent on that 914 anyway?"
(The daily visits from UPS and the large trailer showing up in the driveway must've been a tip off). To make a long story short, I guess we're redecorating the upstairs (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) Paint, floors, cabinets, bed linens, etc. I shoulda figured it would catch up with me sometime. I must say, I would rather put money into the house than lots of other things/places these days. |
GWN7 |
May 19 2003, 05:03 AM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Could be worse, she could have wanted 1/2 with you gone. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Been there done that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)
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Don Wohlfarth |
May 19 2003, 06:53 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 104 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Fairfax, VA Member No.: 117 |
C'mon Chris, you didn't know that freight train was comin'? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif)
Start keeping a journal of everything that is done to your car. BURN the receipts. Both you and your wife will sleep much better. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) |
Brad Roberts |
May 19 2003, 07:02 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
I didnt realize your kid was talking already.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)
"Mom, daddy puts all NEW parts in the orange car" B |
Jeroen |
May 19 2003, 07:13 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
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Gint |
May 19 2003, 07:25 AM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,083 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
My problem is time. The wife keeps asking me when I'll be able to go do stuff instead of working on the car. All I have to do is ask her if she has a couple of extra grand so I can pay someone else to do the work I'm doing. The entire thing ends right there.
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fuch toy |
May 19 2003, 08:40 AM
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QUOTE(campbellcj @ May 18 2003, 10:40 PM) So the other day, Liz (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) casually asks me "hey, so how much have you (distinct emphasis on -you-) spent on that 914 anyway?" (The daily visits from UPS and the large trailer showing up in the driveway must've been a tip off). To make a long story short, I guess we're redecorating the upstairs (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) Paint, floors, cabinets, bed linens, etc. I shoulda figured it would catch up with me sometime. I must say, I would rather put money into the house than lots of other things/places these days. Let's see....in the last 4 years.....hardwood floors, patios covers in the front AND rear, solid core doors up stairs, paint and hardware, HUGE retaining wall....NOW she wants another bathroom upstairs......all this done before the 356 project. I opened up the books and SHOWED her that MY net expenses are negative on the 356....buy low sell high....she still bitches about the parts..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
Lawrence |
May 19 2003, 08:41 AM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,661 Joined: 5-February 03 Member No.: 244 Region Association: None |
Books?
You keep a papertrail? Geez, I thought you were smarter than that. ;-) -Rusty |
May 19 2003, 09:29 AM
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game over :gilloutine:
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campbellcj |
May 19 2003, 11:44 AM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,550 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California |
Glad to hear I'm not alone.
I pay all of the bills and file all of the receipts away from sight. So she doesn't know the exact "magnitude" of these projects over the last few years, but I'm sure she has a guesstimate. We went to Home Depot twice last weekend...I'm doomed... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mellow.gif) |
May 19 2003, 12:26 PM
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you should get her to check out this msg board. then you'll really get busted. hahaha (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smlove2.gif)
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Qarl |
May 19 2003, 12:49 PM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None |
You got off easy! My wife is building a 5,000 sq foot house in the most expensive neighborhood in town to compensate for all my 914 spending!
But at least I'll have my OWN garage for my cars and a workshop. She has her own side for her Suburban, and all her Christmas decorations (four trees worth!). Regards, |
72Signal914 |
May 19 2003, 01:08 PM
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Think I need a new keyboard Group: Members Posts: 301 Joined: 16-May 03 From: Siesta Key, FL/Gainesville, FL Member No.: 702 |
Hey Karl where are you building the house?
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Qarl |
May 19 2003, 01:11 PM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None |
Lake Nona.
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need4speed |
May 19 2003, 02:42 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 339 Joined: 11-April 03 From: Arroyo Grande, CA Member No.: 564 |
Well, I figure that if I get to spend as much on my toys as I've spent remodling the house, I reckon I could go pick up a clean 73 911 R/S. . .
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Qarl |
May 19 2003, 02:58 PM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None |
If I spent as much money as my wife has on collecting crap over the years(beanie babies, artwork, art glass, scrap booking stuff, shall I go on?), I coulda bought that 916 for sale!
Oh well, at least they let us play with our toys! Regards, |
Aaron Cox |
May 19 2003, 05:24 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(72Signal914 @ May 19 2003, 11:08 AM) Hey Karl where are you building the house? OT ...but, is that the new tshirt logo? looks sweet (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (grinning ear to ear) |
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