Could get busted
hodge68
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just ordered new wheels on line, not told the wife the cost(only £200). However she still would not understand so said £50 
. I think ive covered my tracks on the order e mail, but im not around for a couple of days and could get busted when the dispatched e mail comes :oops: .Whats the worst could happen. :shock:
. I think ive covered my tracks on the order e mail, but im not around for a couple of days and could get busted when the dispatched e mail comes :oops: .Whats the worst could happen. :shock: Ridley Boreas
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Boardman cx comp
Spesh RockHopper pro
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Sometimes you have to pick your battles! I have a pair of Fulcrum Zero's in the garage that need explaining away!
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The standard responses from me when she does have a moan are something along the lines of "well I don't complain about your [insert big number] handbag and shoe purchases!"...."my interest keeps me fit, gets me out of your hair for a few hours and compared to the alternative (she knows it would have been motor sport) costs next to nothing!" - we agree to disagree and then move on which I take as the moral victory!
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Trek 2.1 winter hack
Set up your own private email address, then the Mrs doesn't have to see the order / delivery confirmation emails !
I just don't tell the Mrs what I'm buying and she rarely notices. That said, she did ask me if I wanted one of those expensive bike computer, GPS thingies with the maps and stuff, for my birthday. I said, "what the Garmin Egde 800?", to which she replied, "yeah, that's the one". At that point I had to say, "you mean like this ?" and show her the one which I was quietly programming whilst watching the TV
Learn camouflage techniques as well. My old wheels were white with black tyres. My new carbon wheels are black, so I put white tyres on them and she hasn't noticed the difference. Well, that's what I think anyway !
To be honest, it's my money and the Mrs isn't overly bothered about me buying new kit, but it does side step those conversations where I'm trying to justify my spend. That said, she's not overly happy about me spending £1400 on an Enigma Ti frame, and has categorically banned me from coming back from the 'Bespoke Bristol' bike show clutching an order reciept
Faith is the denial of observation so that Belief can be preserved
no doubt it's the look of stiffled excitement and eager anticipation on your face - try botox to restrict facial expressions
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Oh do shut up.
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2011 Carbon Spesh Stumpy FSR.
'Yes dear, I DO seem to win a lot of competitions, don't I!'
Only works once. If you're lucky and the other half is off-guard. And very gullible.
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Her reasoning was that if I bought the mid range bike, in 12 months I would be lusting after a top end bike so I may as well get one now. Got to love her!
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When you do explain your latest purchase she knows you have been sensible and if you can explain some discount too this will make it even better
Woman love a bargain, so very important to account for this in your purchases too
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Trouble is if you spend too much time looking at 'high end kit' creating the illusion you mention, before long you actually end up wanting high end kit!
Essentially, having kids means that me-time and me-money are in much reduced supply. It becomes important to try to balance it, so that both of you can satisfy your own needs and wants to avoid frustration or resentment.
In practice, what tends to happen is that both parties reason with themselves and become convinced that they're getting the raw end of the deal. It is often then easier to act unilaterally, and buy the thing you want, or take time out to do the thing you want, than attempt to justify or defend it to the other - who is no doubt feeling equally hard done by.
Really, couples should discuss these sort of things but of course couples place very different perceived value on things. Does a trip to the hairdressers for him/her equal a Sunday morning out on the bike for you? Does a boozy meal out with friends for him/her equal new kit for you? What if your partner has had the kids all week?
Often people find it easier to simply avoid that debate entirely and instead smuggle in otherwise-controversial purchases.
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Until she borrows your new super-wheels........permanently