Ok, how do you answer this question?
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2005
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From: Folsom Ca
Originally Posted by Jughead
Your wife wants to know how much money you've spent on the Vette since you bought it? 
Do you tell the truth or make up a number?
Do you tell the truth or make up a number?
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From: Lenoir City Tennessee
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Mine knows what the car cost and how much the paint cost. All of the other stuff I have done to it, she knows is pretty costly, but really has no idea how much is in the car, nor do I. I do have all of my receipts in a book though and could add them up and cry the whole time.
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From: Foxfield CO 1970 Convertible
I always mention that, although you've never really added it up, it is WAY less than buying a new car of similar appeal (point out Vettes, Porsches, etc.), and insurance & license is much cheaper. Then point out the fact that you are actually making quite a sacrifice by putting up with such an old car, and having to do all that "work" to it. You are not wasting money like that guy up the street that paid all that money for a new Vette. In fact, you are spending only half the money that you are saving by driving the old thing - the rest goes to buy her clothes and for retirement!
With a little skill and practice, you should be able to make her feel sorry for you, and to give her "OK" any future expenditures...
With a little skill and practice, you should be able to make her feel sorry for you, and to give her "OK" any future expenditures...
Last edited by Z-man; Jul 3, 2005 at 03:36 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: New Cumberland PA
Does it really matter at this point? Its not like you can get your money back if you returned the parts. If she pressed on, then tell her the truth. I'm not a fan of lying. If the money has become a recent issue, then don't buy anything without her approval. The same would apply to her: no frivilous things like overpriced cosmetics, clothing, and the junk woman buy.
I hope she is not planning or thinking the worst thing; sell the vette.
Perhaps she seen a similiar car and realizes that you have way less in than it would cost to buy one all fixed up.
I hope she is not planning or thinking the worst thing; sell the vette.
Perhaps she seen a similiar car and realizes that you have way less in than it would cost to buy one all fixed up.
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From: Smalltownville Michigan
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St. Jude Donor '09
If I had a wife, i would hand her the receipts and if she got mad, i would tell her, it could be worse, i could be out at the strip clubs with the guys or you can have me in the garage with the vette.. it's your choice...
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From: Middletown Connecticut
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Originally Posted by 79VetteMike
Women never tell the truth about how many guys they've slept with.....there is your answer.
her number multiplied by 3
our number, divided by 3
Drifting
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From: Manchester, Dead Center in the Middle of TN 25 miles to Jack Daniels,10 miles to Geo Dickle, and .8 mile from the Liquor Store at I-24 Exit 114
St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by Jughead
Your wife wants to know how much money you've spent on the Vette since you bought it?
Do you tell the truth or make up a number?
Do you tell the truth or make up a number?
"I ignore stupid people"
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Northeast Ohio
my wife doesn't ask how much I have spent, just how much MORE is it going to take to get it back together. I tell her it does not matter because it will be a family heirloom handed down to my two year old. Unfortunately I have used my son as the excuse for other purchases so it seems she gets a little annoyed. Anyway it is my hobby, passion etc. I tell her it keeps me out of bars, strip clubs or whatever and that approach always seems to work. In my case she doesn't mind the money as much as the time I have put in.
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From: Just because I'm paranoid doesn't mean people aren't out to get me...
St. Jude Donor '09
Originally Posted by PROSOUTH
Your avatar says it pretty good.
"I ignore stupid people"
"I ignore stupid people"
I've been using that.