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Post by swamp on Aug 6, 2015 11:14:03 GMT -5
A new truck.
I'm not thrilled, but whatever. We can afford it. It's not how I choose to spend money, but it's his money too.
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Post by snapdragon on Aug 6, 2015 11:15:49 GMT -5
Is this so he can tow the NEW jet ski?
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Post by The Captain on Aug 6, 2015 11:16:30 GMT -5
Wait, didn't we go through this a few years back?
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Post by swamp on Aug 6, 2015 11:17:58 GMT -5
No, his old truck could tow the old ones just fine.
He wanted it because the 2015 chevys have the full club cab doors and getting the kids in and out right now is a pain in the ass. I agree with him on that. I just don't think it's $13,000 worth of a pain in the ass. That's the costs after trade, rebate, yada yada yada.
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Post by swamp on Aug 6, 2015 11:18:29 GMT -5
Wait, didn't we go through this a few years back? Yes. 2 years ago.
He likes new trucks.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2015 11:18:36 GMT -5
I thought it was last year...? Time does fly though.
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Post by tskeeter on Aug 6, 2015 11:18:31 GMT -5
Hey, hey! Is this an opportunity for you to purchase a new hubby? Should be able to get a pretty nice looking one for the price of a new truck!
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Post by Cookies Galore on Aug 6, 2015 11:18:35 GMT -5
And swamp is going to post this same thread next year when he decides to buy a new truck again. If you aren't thrilled about it, open your mouth! It's his money too, yes, but it's also your money.
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Post by swamp on Aug 6, 2015 11:19:53 GMT -5
And swamp is going to post this same thread next year when he decides to buy a new truck again. If you aren't thrilled about it, open your mouth! It's his money too, yes, but it's also your money. I told him I didn't think it was necessary but do whatever he wants.
If we really couldn't afford it, I'd disagree. Loudly.
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Post by swamp on Aug 6, 2015 11:20:59 GMT -5
Wait, didn't we go through this a few years back? I thought that was a tractor... or was it a trip to Disneyworld? Yeah, we got those too.
The last trip to Disney was park passes I won at an auction. I wanted to go on a cruise. He said he'd go if it was a Disney cruise.
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Post by taz157 on Aug 6, 2015 11:21:54 GMT -5
I thought it was last year (with the new truck)... With reading on my phone, I can't tell who started posts but I wasn't surprised when it was Swamp who started it!
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Post by The Captain on Aug 6, 2015 11:23:15 GMT -5
Wait, didn't we go through this a few years back? Yes. 2 years ago.
He likes new trucks.
Eh. Everyone has their "thing" We keep vehicles until they're on their last legs. My Dad, OTOH likes a shiny new vehicle every 2-3 years. It's the one "indulgence" he's allowed himself his whole life. Like you said, you could afford it. I would hope for the sake of marital harmony he at least discussed it with you first, though. DH and I have a $50 rule. You can spend your money any way you want. However, if you want the "house" to pick it up (and we're talking extras here folks) then it's only fair to the other half of the house to discuss it in advance. Most of the time the "house" agrees so it's really not a big deal. After 20+ years of marriage we're mostly on the same page.
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Post by swamp on Aug 6, 2015 11:25:13 GMT -5
Yes. 2 years ago.
He likes new trucks.
Eh. Everyone has their "thing" We keep vehicles until they're on their last legs. My Dad, OTOH likes a shiny new vehicle every 2-3 years. It's the one "indulgence" he's allowed himself his whole life. Like you said, you could afford it. I would hope for the sake of marital harmony he at least discussed it with you first, though. DH and I have a $50 rule. You can spend your money any way you want. However, if you want the "house" to pick it up (and we're talking extras here folks) then it's only fair to the other half of the house to discuss it in advance. Most of the time the "house" agrees so it's really not a big deal. After 20+ years of marriage we're mostly on the same page. Yes, he did discuss it with me. It was weird. It was like he was passively asking me to stop him. I'm not going to do that. He's a big boy, and generally responsible, and this (along with Disney trips) is his vice. Otherwise, he pretty much lays low.
ETA: I've also been a new (to me at least) car person every few years too, until I found YM. And now I want to drive a car until the wheels fall off. However, the fates have not allowed this and I have had 5 vehicles in 10 years. I plan on keeping this one until it dies.
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Post by movingforward on Aug 6, 2015 11:26:29 GMT -5
I thought that was a tractor... or was it a trip to Disneyworld? Yeah, we got those too.
The last trip to Disney was park passes I won at an auction. I wanted to go on a cruise. He said he'd go if it was a Disney cruise.
He really does have some kind of Disney obsession
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Post by Cookies Galore on Aug 6, 2015 11:28:28 GMT -5
I thought that was a tractor... or was it a trip to Disneyworld? Yeah, we got those too.
The last trip to Disney was park passes I won at an auction. I wanted to go on a cruise. He said he'd go if it was a Disney cruise.
So how come he gets to put qualifiers on your wants? He gets a truck every year, you get a cruise on the line of your choosing.
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Post by TheHaitian on Aug 6, 2015 11:29:21 GMT -5
I thought that was a tractor... or was it a trip to Disneyworld? Yeah, we got those too.
The last trip to Disney was park passes I won at an auction. I wanted to go on a cruise. He said he'd go if it was a Disney cruise.
Your husband obsession to Disney is somewhat troublesome. What is he going to do when the kids are over Disney? That happens you know...
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Post by swamp on Aug 6, 2015 11:30:33 GMT -5
Yeah, we got those too.
The last trip to Disney was park passes I won at an auction. I wanted to go on a cruise. He said he'd go if it was a Disney cruise.
So how come he gets to put qualifiers on your wants? He gets a truck every year, you get a cruise on the line of your choosing. I'm ok with a Disney cruise.
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Post by swamp on Aug 6, 2015 11:31:00 GMT -5
Yeah, we got those too.
The last trip to Disney was park passes I won at an auction. I wanted to go on a cruise. He said he'd go if it was a Disney cruise.
Your husband obsession to Disney is somewhat troublesome. What is he going to do when the kids are over Disney? That happens you know... He will probably go without them.
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Post by sesfw on Aug 6, 2015 11:32:39 GMT -5
I love pickup trucks ....... DH#1 and I had some kind of truck since 1963 and I can't imagine life without one. DH#2 thinks I'm nuts but he drive a van. So I tell people he is a soccer mom while I have the truck.
My truck is a 2001 extended cab with 108K miles on it. I would love a new one but they don't make extended cabs any more. I can get either a regular cab or a monster. So I'll hang on to this one until it stops and I'll be forced to do something.
Saw a sign on the back of a PU a bit ago ........... 'Silly boys, trucks are for girls'
PS: I'll soon be 74 ..... and yes I love PUs.
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Post by yogiii on Aug 6, 2015 11:32:54 GMT -5
So when you die, he will move to Orlando and buy a house with a 4 stall garage, all spots filled with trucks? Is that what you're saying?
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Post by swamp on Aug 6, 2015 11:36:15 GMT -5
So when you die, he will move to Orlando and buy a house with a 4 stall garage, all spots filled with trucks? Is that what you're saying? 3 trucks, one tractor.
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Post by yogiii on Aug 6, 2015 11:37:40 GMT -5
So when you die, he will move to Orlando and buy a house with a 4 stall garage, all spots filled with trucks? Is that what you're saying? 3 trucks, one tractor. That's much more reasonable!
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Post by happyhoix on Aug 6, 2015 11:39:02 GMT -5
Just please God tell me he doesn't have a giant Confederate flag flying in the back of the PU like my redneck neighbor does.
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Post by cael on Aug 6, 2015 11:40:09 GMT -5
Now I feel a little better about my jackass husband who skipped on the dentist a month ago, didn't tell me, and I just had to pay them a surprise $70 because of it. anyone need a nice Greek boy who likes to cook, and hates the dentist? If he ever spent $13k on something I wasn't all in on, he'd be in for a world of hurt.. then again we couldn't afford $13k
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Post by swamp on Aug 6, 2015 11:41:31 GMT -5
Just please God tell me he doesn't have a giant Confederate flag flying in the back of the PU like my redneck neighbor does. Oh God, no. No truck balls, either. Or mud flaps, or gun rack. He's a bleeding heart liberal who happened to be raised on a dairy farm, so he likes trucks and tractors. He doesn't hunt because he doesn't want to shoot anything. He doesn't fish because it's mean to the fish. Confederate flag wavers are a bunch of ignorant redneck racist hicks, per him.
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Post by zibazinski on Aug 6, 2015 11:41:59 GMT -5
Wait, didn't we go through this a few years back? Holy crap, what a memory!
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Aug 6, 2015 11:56:48 GMT -5
That's fine. Now you get $13,000 worth of whatever. Vacation of your choosing or plastic surgery or a week at home with a cabana boy. Your only limit is your imagination and the 13K.
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Post by flamingo on Aug 6, 2015 12:13:18 GMT -5
This sounds like my dad. It feels like every time I turn around, he has a new car. He just got a new 2013 Chevy Volt in 2013. Now, he wants the new 2016 volt that because it's been redesigned inside. Note, his 2013 is low mileage and he's going to retire soon, and totally doesn't need a new car because there is nothing wrong with this car. But, one day soon I predict, I'll get the picture text showing off his new car. My mom is the opposite, and drivers her cars til they fall apart. They can afford it, so whatever, I just think it's excessive. However, people probably thinks my obsession with pretty sparkly jewelry is excessive. They would be wrong
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Post by The Captain on Aug 6, 2015 12:18:29 GMT -5
Wait, didn't we go through this a few years back? Holy crap, what a memory! Yea, I wish. Stupid random things stick in my head. Important things like my anniversary or MIL's birthday - not so much.
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Post by ArchietheDragon on Aug 6, 2015 12:32:00 GMT -5
That's fine. Now you get $13,000 worth of whatever. Vacation of your choosing or plastic surgery or a week at home with a cabana boy. Your only limit is your imagination and the 13K. LOL. I know right... Don't you love those couples. One spouse spends money they don't have so the response from the other spouse is to spend money the couple now can't afford even more than before. Quick way to dig a nice financial hole.
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