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So the conversation went like this:
Sunday
Her: "How much was that gun?" (new XD)
Me: "$500"
Her: walking around the house for 2 days pissed off....
Tuesday, email from Discover about a "larger than usual charge on the card" or something like that
Her text: "How does $500 = $680???"
My text (clarifying): "Technically, you asked how much I paid for the gun, not how much I spent at the store"
(crickets)
Like I'm not going to buy ammo too... But now I'm in trouble (again... even worse than when I came home with 2 M44's).
On the plus side, that XD is sweet...
Ha, easier to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission
So the conversation went like this:
Sunday
Her: "How much was that gun?" (new XD)
Me: "$500"
Her: walking around the house for 2 days pissed off....
Tuesday, email from Discover about a "larger than usual charge on the card" or something like that
Her text: "How does $500 = $680???"
My text (clarifying): "Technically, you asked how much I paid for the gun, not how much I spent at the store"
(crickets)
Like I'm not going to buy ammo too... But now I'm in trouble (again... even worse than when I came home with 2 M44's).
On the plus side, that XD is sweet...
Yup-Been there done that :)
And I'll probably do it again!! :D
Man, rookie mistake. Never pay with a card your wife is going to see. Now it is going to cost you double. She is gonna want a bunch of clothes or a new car.
Holger Danske
05-22-2012, 19:20
you can do like I do and let the wife buy the next gun, ammo, holster, laser/light combo, new outfit to go with new gun, .... :(
Yup-Been there done that :)
And I'll probably do it again!! :D
Me too. And again, and again, and again!
Just talk about it for six months to soften her up. Eventually she will tell you to just buy it and shut up. My modus operandi.
my wife doesn't care any more. as long as the bills are paid and we are in the black things are good
Great-Kazoo
05-22-2012, 19:27
I pay cash and 1/2 the shit i have is for her guns & ammo habit. Never has she complained about buying, EXCEPT when i i was unemployed for 3 months. Then toys were not on the radar.
Tinelement
05-22-2012, 19:31
I feel your pain brother!
I was just there!
airborneranger
05-22-2012, 19:31
Been there before. Be safe my friend.
Her text: "How does $500 = $680???"
My text (clarifying): "Technically, you asked how much I paid for the gun, not how much I spent at the store"
(crickets)
Oh this is a fricken classic statement. I love that one.
BPTactical
05-22-2012, 19:37
Shiny objects go a long way to grease a squeaky wheel.
(of course it doesn't work in this house, the wheel is permanently seized to the axle)
Guess who isn't gettin any until said shiny object is produced???
Once you have enough, and have a wife like mine who isn't really into guns, you throw it into the safe for a few months, then when it is finally out and around her:
Her: When did you get that one?
You: This old thing? I've had it forever.
They do it to us with dresses and purses, we need our just deserts.
Man, rookie mistake. Never pay with a card your wife is going to see. Now it is going to cost you double. She is gonna want a bunch of clothes or a new car.
Don't usually use the Discover for things like this and I had no idea that there was a limit that they'd contact you about if you crossed it.
Tricky...
Shiny objects go a long way to grease a squeaky wheel.
(of course it doesn't work in this house, the wheel is permanently seized to the axle)
Guess who isn't gettin any until said shiny object is produced???
Shiny objects = good idea; our anniversary is coming up at the end of the month anyway...
Knew you gents would understand :)
DSB OUTDOORS
05-22-2012, 20:19
My dog loves me! I ask can I buy a new toy?? She looks at me as if to say, Toy?? You bring home toy?? Tail wag means OK! I bring her a squeeky toy and all is forgiven!! http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/grinser/grinning-smiley-006.gif
SideShow Bob
05-22-2012, 20:22
Shiny objects = good idea; our anniversary is coming up at the end of the month anyway...
Knew you gents would understand :)
No, no, you don't understand. These shiny objects need to be above and beyond and preferably before the anniversary. You are already expected to produce gifts for that.
Dunecrazzy
05-22-2012, 20:24
Sounds like I mite be married to her long lost sister.
Tinelement
05-22-2012, 20:29
No, no, you don't understand. These shiny objects need to be above and beyond and preferably before the anniversary. You are already expected to produce gifts for that.
Yup.
You basically doubled your shiny thing exspense!
Have fun dry firing that new XD in the basement for the next 6 months cause you can't afford ammo!
Ask me how I know!!
http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa351/tinelement/Emoticons/15b6d0f9.gif
oh its good being young and single for the time being!
This is the reason why i am buying most of what i want now so i don't have to explain myself.
You'll be alright. Lots of gifts and ass kissing. Next time warm her up for a week in advance telling her what you what and what it costs. Then take her out and she won't complain.
ScooterCO
05-22-2012, 20:38
The mistake was not asking for forgiveness soon enough.
bobbyfairbanks
05-22-2012, 20:41
If it will make you feel better I did the same thing except with a Wilson Combat 1911. It is really sweet as well!
On that note... The firearm. King of feminine hygiene products... Gets rid of the worst douche bags around today.
Sounds very familier to my encounters.
KevDen2005
05-22-2012, 21:37
I always ask...she loves it, and I get some for being so caring. Been together for five years...maybe it will change in 20. All she ever says is, "As long as we have the money."
She actually makes more than I do but wants to have no burden of paying bills so I handle everything financial. Even after I told her once, "You know, you can pay this bill too, it's a joint account." She just told me that she would rather me handle it.
brokenscout
05-22-2012, 21:41
Man, rookie mistake. Never pay with a card your wife is going to see. Now it is going to cost you double. She is gonna want a bunch of clothes or a new car.
What he said.Just let her know how good of an investment guns are:) women are logical:)
tell her to get back in the kitchen and make you a sammich
brokenscout
05-22-2012, 21:52
tell her to get back in the kitchen and make you a sammich
Goodluck:)
KevDen2005
05-22-2012, 21:53
tell her to get back in the kitchen and make you a sammich
My wife is really, really, laidback and I know this would be a horrible idea
Separate bank accounts. Its the only way to happiness.
DD977GM2
05-22-2012, 22:30
Im raising the BS flag until pics of the wonderful XD are posted!!!!![Tooth] :D
Sharpienads
05-22-2012, 23:03
Oh man that is classic.
What he said.Just let her know how good of an investment guns are:) women are logical:)
Sounds like Scout has been smoking the reefer again!
My wife is really, really, laidback and I know this would be a horrible idea
Mine is as well, but once I told my wife "Baby, I think you're over-reacting. And you can't spell over-reacting without ovary. Because you're a girl." [Family Guy quote]
That was years ago and she still doesn't think its funny. (I do).
I still joke that I'm "just running out for some cigarettes" with my family. They still don't think it's funny. I don't smoke.
Bailey Guns
05-23-2012, 08:40
my wife doesn't care any more. as long as the bills are paid and we are in the black things are good
Ditto. We don't even have a joint checking account.
jackthewall81
05-23-2012, 08:45
My girl loves guns. They make her feel safe, so the more the better!
oh its good being young and single for the time being!
This is the reason why i am buying most of what i want now so i don't have to explain myself.
Yep, I'm in the same boat... I really can't relate to the whole wife and permission to spend my money thing yet (but know that I fear that day!). I'm sure it's all well and good and I would love to fall in love and spend my life with someone, but at this juncture there is just too much fun to be had- camping trips with the boys, shooting, snowboarding, music festivals, car upgrades... Some of this stuff won't fly with a significant other (unless I get lucky like some of you guys on here).
See without having a relationship longer than a week lately I don't run into issues when I want to make a big purchase. But then again my parents aren't really rushing me to make them grandparents either... [Tooth]
BlasterBob
05-23-2012, 10:28
Me: "You just get back in your kitchen and rattle those pots and pans".
Her: "Yes dear, sorry I asked and may I please bring you another beer".[ROFL3]
Bailey Guns
05-23-2012, 10:41
Me: "You just get back in your kitchen and rattle those pots and pans".
Her: "Yes dear, sorry I asked and may I please bring you another beer".[ROFL3]
I'd like to get her version of that conversation...
[ROFL2]
Not only does my wife not care when I spend money but she even appreciates what they mean to me. One time I was talking about selling one of my rifles for some extra dough and her exact words were: 'Don't sell your rifle, I'll give you some money if you want'
I love this woman.
Also helps that we keep our money separate and split shared bills. Makes life SO much easier when it comes to the wants in life.
DD977GM2
05-23-2012, 11:18
Still waiting for XD pics :D
anaphylaxis
05-23-2012, 11:22
oh its good being young and single for the time being!
This is the reason why i am buying most of what i want now so i don't have to explain myself.
Just got my final credit card paid off from the last go around. I'm liking being single and filling up the gun safe again.
What's that saying? "If it floats, flies or fornicates you're better off renting."
[LOL]
BlasterBob
05-23-2012, 13:02
I'd like to get her version of that conversation...
[ROFL2]
At lunch today, I told her exactly what I had posted. She didn't even flash a trace of a smile. Can't figure out why.[ROFL3]
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