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The wife caught me today

salzosalzo Member Posts: 6,396 ✭✭
edited October 2001 in General Discussion
After having a nice dinner with the Misses, she asked me "when were you going to tell me about that new rifle?""What new Rifle?""That musket that is under the futon downstairs." Ahhhh boy. I bought the flintlock last year, and never told my wife about it. I was hoping that some day it would just become part of my wifes memory about my inventory of guns."Thats not a new gun, I have had that for a couple of years-I told you about that(at this point, I remembered how every liar who I have ever talked to cant keep their mouths shut, and eventually the smoking gun comes out)" I spoke anyway;"Yeah, I bought it from a guy at the range last year, I know I told you about it.-I would never buy a gun without telling you""Well, it looked hidden under the futon""What do you mean hidden?(It really wasnt hidden, it was plainly visible, I just did not think she would know the difference)it was totally visible""well the way you hide things, I just thought you hid it poorly"."If I wanted to hide a rifle, I would just put it in the safe(Ooops! The "smoking gun". Now she will be sure to check the safe periodically)."
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  • RosieRosie Member Posts: 14,525 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Dumb *! YOU TRYING TO GET US ALL KILLED!
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  • salzosalzo Member Posts: 6,396 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I know Rosie. I am sorry about my faux paus, I realize it can get all gun owners across the country in trouble with their wives.
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  • idsman75idsman75 Member Posts: 13,398 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Upon a cursory glance at the title of this thread, my initial response was "Didn't your mother tell you you'd go blind if you did that?" Then I read your post. You should have played dumb and acted like it was just a poorly hidden Christmas present that you were going to give her so that she could have an opportunity to learn to enjoy the same activities that you enjoy. Sorta like buying your wife a new riding lawn mower or some other power tool that she could "really use in the kitchen if something broke and you weren't around to fix it." Everyone knows who would get the most enjoyment out of it but it's the thought that counts. Right?
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  • J.JohnJ.John Member Posts: 56 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Let's don't give them any ideas. I thought one of the reasons we men hunt and fish is because the wife don't like to.
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  • SP45SP45 Member Posts: 1,761 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thats what you get for giving her the combination to the safe.
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  • Ms. BeastMs. Beast Member Posts: 496 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Now, now guys! Tell the truth and you won't get in any trouble! After all, you get a gun then we get to go buy something......fair is fair!
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  • concealedG36concealedG36 Member Posts: 3,566 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have to agree with Ms. Beast on this one. EVERY TIME I try to lie to my wife she catches me. And, then, I end up in a worse position than if I had just told her the truth to begin with. I like the idea of just buying her something every time I get a new gun, but I don't have enough $$!! (and I certainly don't want to buy any more cheap guns/scopes)Maybe if I tell the truth about getting the guns but lie about how much they cost?! Honey, I bought another $75 Super National Match M1A! Let's go to the store for you...
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  • gunpaqgunpaq Member Posts: 4,607 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Mine caught me last night. Bought an old Winchester 54 to fill an empty space in the closet. Getting ready for bed my wallet fell to the floor with the sales slip from the gun shop falling out. "What is this?" said a curious but stern female voice. "Why that's my new investment," yes thats the ticket, an investment a real money maker as opposed to stocks. She didn't buy it-damn, now I have to buy her another Longenberger basket-not so bad as she is going shooting with me this afternoon.
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  • Richie RichRichie Rich Member Posts: 439 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a large gun safe and my wife does'nt know one from another, I just tell I have had that one for awhile. That is not a lie Because I have had it for awhile.Besides I have seen a few gem stones that I don't remember seeing soooo.Rich
    "The Constitution of most of our states(and the United States)asserts that all power is inherent in the people;that it is their right and duty to be at all times armed."--Thomas Jefferson--
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  • mudgemudge Member Posts: 4,225 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Having to lie about buying a new gun??? Like I've said before, Mrs. Mudge is a real "keeper". We can't go to a gun show without her encouraging me to buy that handgun/rifle/shotgun I'm drooling on. Most times I can't because of my "champagne taste and beer budget" but at least she's not opposed to my getting a new toy every now and then.Sorry about your bad luck guys!Mudge
    Anyone who CAN carry, SHOULD carry!Let me update that.Anyone who CAN carry, BETTER carry.
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  • 218Beekeep218Beekeep Member Posts: 3,033
    edited November -1
    I`d say ol` TimberBeast has it made. When he want`s a new gun ,he probably goes out to his mill,cuts a nice 2-by-4 of walnut,hickory,or sassy-frass.How`s that 2-by-4 collection,Ms.Beast?
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  • ndbillyndbilly Member Posts: 1,573 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    mudge,Ditto that! My wife has always encouraged me to indulge my gun habit. I'm the one who gets the guilts about buying something new and usually don't. Say...You don't think the old girl's been outfoxing me these 25 years, do you? You know, the ol' reverse psychology routine. Egad, what a horrible thought! All those guns I passed on...AAAAuuuugggghhhh!!!!!
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  • Ms. BeastMs. Beast Member Posts: 496 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a very nice collection of 2x4's! If Timberbeast wants a gun, he just has to ask, I don't care as long as he lets me know.
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  • gunnutgunnut Member Posts: 724 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    As for me my wife usually picks them up for me have to admit she shoots better than me, and seems to know exactly how many of what I have. oh yeah and on occasion I have purchased things "I forgot to mention" this is why I now have a receipt book in my truck to help me "keep track of things"
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  • Ross C. McDonellRoss C. McDonell Member Posts: 36 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Well a couple of years back I needed my carry gun, the wife has never complained about a new gun since. I have been trying to turn her pro gun for years and I have finaly done it. The last gun I ordered is for her, already have a place in the safe for it.
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  • RembrandtRembrandt Member Posts: 4,486 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I've always reasoned my gun purchases were balanced out with Mrs Rembrandt going to Tupperware parties and getting Avon. After all, I don't wear make up or burp plastic bowls.....I got caught with a $2500 handgun purchase that later cost me $25,000 for a new kitchen.....the way I figure it, I'll need a few more guns to catch up.
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