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08-06-2011, 01:58 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Noblesville Indiana | | | Just married, I want a divorce!
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So for those of you who don't know my wife and I tied the not back in June.
Well since then we got these 3 retired race horses, one is the offspring to seattle slue (the only race horse to win the triple crown 3 years running I think). Anyway we just put them out with the stud and we were talking about what to do with the money once we sell the foals. Aside from the obvious we still should have plenty left over so I asked her for a MM stingray.
She asked me how much it cost and found out... then promptly said no and that she doesn't think it's wise to spend so much on an instrument...
I shall not stand for this outrage
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08-06-2011, 02:03 AM
|  | Bartle doo? | | Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Missing Mountains | | | You made the mistake of asking. Forgiveness comes easier then permission.
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Originally Posted by YCBass  Fortunately the smell is only there when you actually put your face close to the holes, otherwise you wouldn't notice it in playing position... |
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08-06-2011, 02:04 AM
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Partner: Otentic Guitars | | Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gorinchem,The Netherlands | | | Should have asked her first what she'd like to buy for herself when money comes in… Just married, huh? Can tell you're just learning about wife handling. |
08-06-2011, 02:06 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sarasota, Florida, USA | | | Which is why you should buy most of your toys before you marry - if you must - and wait until you're in your 30s to do the latter (, or knot).
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08-06-2011, 02:12 AM
|  | I'm gonna love and tolerate the **** out of you! | | Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Memphis/Knoxville TN | | | Than permission. |
08-06-2011, 02:15 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2006 Location: Buffalo, NY | | | Well, that's what happens when you tie the 'not'...... |
08-06-2011, 02:18 AM
|  | Supporting Member | | Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Augusta, GA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris K Should have asked her first what she'd like to buy for herself when money comes in
Just married, huh? Can tell you're just learning about wife handling. | +1000
If Mamma's not happy NOBODY'S gonna be happy!!!
Bet on it!
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08-06-2011, 02:39 AM
|  | Looking for Opportunities to Create Harmony | | Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Vancouver, BC Canada | | | "Wife handling" is an art-form. I've been with my wife since 96 and I am just now beginning to understand how best to operate.
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08-06-2011, 02:46 AM
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Originally Posted by xxfaux_punkxx So for those of you who don't know my wife and I tied the not back in June.
Well since then we got these 3 retired race horses, one is the offspring to seattle slue (the only race horse to win the triple crown 3 years running I think). Anyway we just put them out with the stud and we were talking about what to do with the money once we sell the foals. Aside from the obvious we still should have plenty left over so I asked her for a MM stingray.
She asked me how much it cost and found out... then promptly said no and that she doesn't think it's wise to spend so much on an instrument...
I shall not stand for this outrage | hy would you ask your wife if you can buy a bass from your own money?
-Well if it is a joint investment I can see it.
Just use your own money( that which you earned on your own) and get the bass from that.
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08-06-2011, 02:57 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ventura, California | | Quote:
Originally Posted by ::::BASSIST:::: "Wife handling" is an art-form. I've been with my wife since 96 and I am just now beginning to understand how best to operate. | ...and that's why I'm single....
Actually, I've never been married, but that sure can be true about any long term and committed relationship.
To the OP - It's a struggle and it's work, but if she's a keeper, it'll be worth it in the long run. Unless she bankrupts you before then.  |
08-06-2011, 03:08 AM
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Originally Posted by YCBass Fortunately the smell is only there when you actually put your face close to the holes, otherwise you wouldn't notice it in playing position... |
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08-06-2011, 07:10 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas | | | Dude, I would figure that if you've got money to buy horses than you've got money for that bass. Just buy it and keep it in the stables. She'll never know. |
08-06-2011, 07:13 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Plays_For_Dog You made the mistake of asking. Forgiveness comes easier then permission. | +1
If the purchase is going to put the family in trouble, have enough respect/decency not to buy it...if that's not the case you than just enjoy the fruits of your labor. |
08-06-2011, 07:27 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Johnson City, TN | | Quote:
Originally Posted by xxfaux_punkxx She asked me how much it cost and found out... then promptly said no and that she doesn't think it's wise to spend so much on an instrument... |
She clearly has never been a musician. Tell her to ask her local cellist or floutist what they paid for there instruments.
The Flute instructor at my college has a $40k 15k gold flute. In comparison a 1k bass is not that much at all.
Why don't non musicians ever understand the value of instruments 
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08-06-2011, 07:31 AM
| | | | Grasshopper, one can knot loosen the noose of the not alone, you need a Sensei to mentor you. May I suggest Eric Albany or The EB-2 hater as a potenital advisor. |
08-06-2011, 07:42 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca. | | | If you need advice on "wife handling" I can help. I have lots of experience. I am on wife number 5. |
08-06-2011, 07:42 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Annapolis, Maryland | | | Show her what a Roscoe, Zon, MTD, Sadowsky etc. cost and she will probably be happy to let you get the Music Man |
08-06-2011, 07:43 AM
|  | Knob Nooner in Recovery... | | Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Rochester, NY, USA | | | Always buy for the wife first....
My Ampeg purchase happened only after the Mrs. received her new iPad. Keep Mama happy, and the gear can then flow....
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08-06-2011, 07:47 AM
| | | | I am hoping you're exaggerating.....
But yeah, go with what's already been said here.
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08-06-2011, 07:53 AM
| | | | - Tread softly, because you tread on your dreams.
I think in any relationship there must be an equal amount of respect and appreciation from both sides. It means that if your wife is shitcrazy about cats or puppies, let her have dozens. It also meas that you should get your stingray if your shitcrazy about that.
However those are not the only two parameters to consider. One must take into account what are the existing plans for the money earned. If the money is allready tied then you're out of luck.
Sounds like you're better half is a smart woman that has a firm idea where things stand nowadays. One failed investment and you could be left without a roof over your head. Some backup money or even investement money will not hurt.
On the other side of the coin, I have no idea what sums are we talking about. In the end it's up to you to persuade your wife into understanding what the instrument means to you. If all else fails, you could try to make some money on the side. Moonlight a bit. A month should be just enough if you're just a bit lucky. If you tread softly and play your cards right, she may realise that you are a devoted and determined person and will try to understand your ambitions and desires. | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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