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Rick Murchison:All you have... +10%.
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Actually he only gets 50% +5 ..... I also have a daughter.
When they get out of college, I get to buy a rebreather.
How to explain new purchases
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Actually he only gets 50% +5 ..... I also have a daughter.
When they get out of college, I get to buy a rebreather.
There's always the time-honored female strategy of bringing the new purchase home and secreting it somewhere. Then, a few weeks later, you can bring it out, and when your spouse says, "Is that new?", you answer, "Oh, no, I've had this for AGES."
Lie, deny, have your stuff sent to an alternate address. If your spouse is a non-diver, they won't know the new stuff from the old, anyway, when you start adding it into your bag.
I am saying this in jest, as I know this way of handling this issue can get one in a lot of hot water. How well do you like sleeping on the couch?
I am saying this in jest, as I know this way of handling this issue can get one in a lot of hot water. How well do you like sleeping on the couch?
scubaaaronh
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TSandM:
I use this method a lot. Works pretty good too.
Hehe... I'm waiting for somebody to come up with the new classic:
"Oh, this... *sigh*... You remember me talking about my dive buddy, Jethro? Well... *sniffle*... he was diving the [favorite evil dive site of danger] last month, and... *gulp*... well, he didn't make it.... I *told* him he was crazy to dive there, but he just... wouldn't... listen... *softly_sobbing*..."
(Note: My significant buddy is moving to Japan to teach English for a year or few, so I should have all my dive gear bought and paid for, maybe even a dry suit, while she's there.)
"Oh, this... *sigh*... You remember me talking about my dive buddy, Jethro? Well... *sniffle*... he was diving the [favorite evil dive site of danger] last month, and... *gulp*... well, he didn't make it.... I *told* him he was crazy to dive there, but he just... wouldn't... listen... *softly_sobbing*..."
(Note: My significant buddy is moving to Japan to teach English for a year or few, so I should have all my dive gear bought and paid for, maybe even a dry suit, while she's there.)
When your wife dives as well, it's harder to bull***** them into thinking you really do need that new deco tank...or can light...or even some new wet notes....
I bought a boat the other week and she hit the roof!
I am apparently not allowed to buy any more dive kit untill the kids start school....we don't even have any kids yet.
I bought a boat the other week and she hit the roof!
I am apparently not allowed to buy any more dive kit untill the kids start school....we don't even have any kids yet.
You guys are a bunch of wussies......
Jon C
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When I get caught, I respond with "I guess I could take it back and just hope I don't die. However, I will need to show you how to mow the lawn before my next dive, just in case."
Usually, that works for scuba but I had to work harder to end up with 35 guitars. After a while, she didn't buy the "this one sounds better" story!!!
Usually, that works for scuba but I had to work harder to end up with 35 guitars. After a while, she didn't buy the "this one sounds better" story!!!
My fiance and I have an agreement. Anytime I buy new gear of significant value I take her somewhere for a couple days , buy her a new shiny thing:sappy: ( kind of like crows they are, shiny things really get their attention and distract them), or say you want me to get another job so we can go south? well in order to get that job I need this piece of gear, this course, etc. She just got a $800 wrap for her solitare w/4 diamonds totaling nearly 1/2 carat:mooner: . I'm getting a new BPW, doubles if the guy will call me back and long hose set up w/an extra reg
. And I only had to take a loan out on my 401k to do it. But so what I pay the interest back to myself:14: ! Also we are going to disney/epcot for the 4th of july, her mom is taking us but she would not be able to go if I didn't take an extra vacation day. So she gets disney/epcot I get new gear I may also get to do the living seas dive :14: with the excuse that she wants to see me underwater and now she'll be able to. But in all seriousness, If it was not for her support and encouragement I would not be diving. It took me over 40 yrs to get into this thing and it was only with her blessing. My first 2 wives would have flipped out over what I've spent in pursuit of this. And they would not have understood at all. Denise does and for that I love her and will be forever grateful to her. Next step is getting her into the water! It will be difficult with her medical condition but she's game and the resources and support just need a little more organization and tweaking. Bottom line. Be nice to her and she'll be nice to you. If not find one who will!:11:
, buy her a new shiny thing:sappy: ( kind of like crows they are, shiny things really get their attention and distract them), or say you want me to get another job so we can go south? well in order to get that job I need this piece of gear, this course, etc. She just got a $800 wrap for her solitare w/4 diamonds totaling nearly 1/2 carat:mooner: . I'm getting a new BPW, doubles if the guy will call me back and long hose set up w/an extra reg . And I only had to take a loan out on my 401k to do it. But so what I pay the interest back to myself:14: ! Also we are going to disney/epcot for the 4th of july, her mom is taking us but she would not be able to go if I didn't take an extra vacation day. So she gets disney/epcot I get new gear I may also get to do the living seas dive :14: with the excuse that she wants to see me underwater and now she'll be able to. But in all seriousness, If it was not for her support and encouragement I would not be diving. It took me over 40 yrs to get into this thing and it was only with her blessing. My first 2 wives would have flipped out over what I've spent in pursuit of this. And they would not have understood at all. Denise does and for that I love her and will be forever grateful to her. Next step is getting her into the water! It will be difficult with her medical condition but she's game and the resources and support just need a little more organization and tweaking. Bottom line. Be nice to her and she'll be nice to you. If not find one who will!:11:
I keep reminding her she is my first wife... there could be a second if she keeps up the attitude...
***Disclaimer*** Yes I really say this, no it is NOT effective.
Better to ask for forgiveness than permission..
***Disclaimer*** Yes I really say this, no it is NOT effective.
Better to ask for forgiveness than permission..
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