"Honey, I want the Flex"

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I was conversing with my wife today. "Hey babe, I would like the Flex for my birthday and Christmas present." Wife "Is that the new workout machine I see on TV ?"..No darling, it isn't..Wife.."You want to join a club to workout, my god you need it!"..No darling, its not a club..."ITS A DAMN POLISHER!..wife "Ohh, well you already have that one in the basement, it does just fine.":wall
 
Ask her if she'd rather fight the mall and get some stupid tie that you'll never wear? Then, point out the exercise you get from buffing a car.
 
My technique is to confuse & bore her with all the details. For instance…after she says, “you already have oneâ€�, which is exactly what my wife said…then I jump into the differences and details. ie. Amps, orbital throw length, forced rotation, the ability to correct and burnish to perfection in the same step, etc, etc, etc…



I always make sure you use a bunch of “detailing lingoâ€�…that just bores the heck out of her, plus she has no clue what half the stuff I’m saying means. Eventually she’s just so worn down by my excitement and refusal to stop talking about it, that she gives in.



And as always…delivery and timing is everything.



Plan B is just buy it…and face the wrath later :angry. Yeh, it’s hell for a week or two, but eventually passes. Plus you could hide out in the garage with your new polisher. ;)
 
frostydog said:
My technique is to confuse & bore her with all the details. For instance…after she says, “you already have oneâ€�, which is exactly what my wife said…then I jump into the differences and details. ie. Amps, orbital throw length, forced rotation, the ability to correct and burnish to perfection in the same step, etc, etc, etc…



I always make sure you use a bunch of “detailing lingoâ€�…that just bores the heck out of her, plus she has no clue what half the stuff I’m saying means. Eventually she’s just so worn down by my excitement and refusal to stop talking about it, that she gives in.



And as always…delivery and timing is everything.



Plan B is just buy it…and face the wrath later :angry. Yeh, it’s hell for a week or two, but eventually passes. Plus you could hide out in the garage with your new polisher. ;)
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Plan B sounds good!!
 
frostydog said:
My technique is to confuse & bore her with all the details. For instance…after she says, “you already have oneâ€�, which is exactly what my wife said…then I jump into the differences and details. ie. Amps, orbital throw length, forced rotation, the ability to correct and burnish to perfection in the same step, etc, etc, etc…



I always make sure you use a bunch of “detailing lingoâ€�…that just bores the heck out of her, plus she has no clue what half the stuff I’m saying means. Eventually she’s just so worn down by my excitement and refusal to stop talking about it, that she gives in.



And as always…delivery and timing is everything.



Plan B is just buy it…and face the wrath later :angry. Yeh, it’s hell for a week or two, but eventually passes. Plus you could hide out in the garage with your new polisher. ;)
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:work: Im working on plan B..I might be have to eat Rice Krispies at supper for a couple weeks and she might even lock me in the garage :lock: but it will be worth it.
 
Honest question; how do your wives even know when you buy stuff? I was initially worried when I started doing stuff to my car that my wife would be upset, but she doesn't even notice. Actually it's kind of weird. :D
 
Picus said:
Honest question; how do your wives even know when you buy stuff? I was initially worried when I started doing stuff to my car that my wife would be upset, but she doesn't even notice. Actually it's kind of weird. :D
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Heh, how do your wives know when you have 3 GF's....? They dont know, cause you dont tell them.:lol
 
Man, you guys are evil! Luckily I'm not married yet!



Oh well, the idea of buying it first and keep it a secret from your other half sounds like a good idea, but you'll hafat face the wrath later on. Plus she'll be using the same idea too, when she wants something and you're saying no. :p
 
Nah, I just have stuff delivered to work. I gave the wife a heads-up that I ordered the Flex though. She was cool about it. I've made a few bucks with it now, so it has more than paid for itself and it allows me to work quicker than with a PC. Which takes less time away from the family on weekends.
 
I dont think my wife would even notice the difference. If she cant try it on, it flew right past her.
 
Heh I got lucky I told Megan (my wife) I wanted a new Hitachi rotary for my birthday (Dec 14th) she replied whats wrong with your old one. I said this one is lighter by about 4 pounds. She replied, ok send me the link. WOOT WOOT!
 
Picus said:
Honest question; how do your wives even know when you buy stuff? I was initially worried when I started doing stuff to my car that my wife would be upset, but she doesn't even notice. Actually it's kind of weird. :D
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We have a total honesty policy. Neither of us is allowed to spend over $50 at anytime unless we consult with each other. We have spending limits on birthdays ($200) and Xmas ($500) but otherwise its just about communication/
 
WilliamHBonney said:
We have a total honesty policy. Neither of us is allowed to spend over $50 at anytime unless we consult with each other. We have spending limits on birthdays ($200) and Xmas ($500) but otherwise its just about communication/
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Wow, that's like some sort of weapons treaty, :LOLOL .
 
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