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Father Forgive Me For I Have Sinned

njretcopnjretcop Member Posts: 7,975
edited February 2002 in General Discussion
by going out and buying another gun! My local gun store called me this morning to tell me that they had taken in a Marlin 30-30 Model 30AS in 99% condition.After waiting to think it over (about 30 seconds) I hopped into the car and drove down to see it. WOW! If this thing had 20 rounds through it you couldn't tell.Now it resides in my safe until I figure out how to tell Mrs NJRETCOP. I was thinking of telling her that someone broke into the house and must have left it behind. What do think of that excuse, naw I guess not. O well, More Hail Mary's are coming. -Charlie
It's the stuff dreams are made of AngelNRA Certified Firearms InstructorMember: GOA, RKBA, NJSPBA, NJ area rep for the 2ndAMPD. njretcop@copmail.com
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  • RembrandtRembrandt Member Posts: 4,486 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    ....tell her the Devil made you do it,...now you need her forgivness and understanding....
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  • competentonecompetentone Member Posts: 4,696 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    You don't need to tell her directly.Just buy her some flowers, take her out to dinner, tell her how much you love her...she'll use her "woman's intuition" and figure it out without you having to speak a word on the subject.
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  • v35v35 Member Posts: 12,710 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Oh that gun, Ive had it for years.
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  • kimberkidkimberkid Member Posts: 8,858 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Your not in that boat alone pardner! I've been wanting a Steyr SSG for years, last week at our local show there it was! It has a wonderful new home with a loving dad, lots of "brothers & sisters" ... but I too am waiting for the right time to tell Momma I adopted a new "kid" ...
    GUN CONTROL: If you're not outraged, you're not paying attention!kimberkid@gunbroker.zzn.com
    If you really desire something, you'll find a way ?
    ? otherwise, you'll find an excuse.
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  • RembrandtRembrandt Member Posts: 4,486 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Mrs Rembrandt has a delicate condition that requires peace, quiet, and harmony....no need to create any undue stress by telling her about my new AR......
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  • smooth_operatorsmooth_operator Member Posts: 227 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    tell her the timeless tale of having stumbled on an old friend (whom you havent seen for years)...at the gun shop...and he was trying to sell his equipment but was getting ripped off....so you offered to help...and bought it for a measly $75!Disclaimer: Just because it worked for me several times (the bitter half eventually caught up) doesnt mean it will work for anyone else. lol Man, am I going to hell for sure.-Smooth
    Life is the leading cause of death.Everything else is just a contributing factor.[This message has been edited by smooth_operator (edited 02-01-2002).]
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  • timberbeasttimberbeast Member Posts: 1,738 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    My wife always says "If you want it, just go and get it!!!" And we're poor!
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  • bhayes420bhayes420 Member Posts: 1,314 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Yeah, I am in the same boat. Just an hour ago bought a smith and wesson CS9. I have a birthday coming up next week, so maybe I can wrap it up and send it to myself. Make a tag up that says "From a friend..." Just maybe she will fall for it! I can't tell her too soon though. Bought two other guns this week that she knows about (a 870 youth model and a little savage 22). A third might put me way in the back of the dog house!
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  • OtomanOtoman Member Posts: 554 ✭
    edited November -1
    Man I am like you guys I remember a couple of things that I have learned over the years"Some truths are left better unspoken" & "omission of the Truth is the same as a lie"AllI know is the last time I admitted that I bought a gun she was hacked off at me after having been conditioned to the old man bringing home a new one every now and then. Timber you are fortunate to be married to Mrs.Beast, but you can't ever tell us anything that she won't find out...Auto
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  • RugerNinerRugerNiner Member Posts: 12,636 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Put a Christmas card on it that says "Belated Christmas Present, signed SANTA". Also tell her you heard hoof prints on the roof last night. Wait a minute, That won't work, Santa doesn't go to New Jersey.I was born and raised in Mt.Holly,NJ. Exit#5
    Remember...Terrorist are attacking Civilians; Not the Government. Protect Yourself!
    Keep your Powder dry and your Musket well oiled.
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  • XracerXracer Member Posts: 1,990 ✭
    edited November -1
    500 Hail Marys.300 Our Fathers.Get your credit card excorsized.
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  • desert DBdesert DB Member Posts: 4 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    You could try the I had loaned it to a friend who just returned it line. Or it was compensation for some odd job you had done.The second line worked for me.
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  • William81William81 Member Posts: 25,342 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I was doing my part to help stimulate the economy.......I was helping out a friend who got laid off...I can always sell it for more than I paid for it....
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  • BlancheeBlanchee Member Posts: 11 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Do like I do, tell her it's a part for the car, and it would have been unsafe NOT to buy it :0
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  • Matt45Matt45 Member Posts: 3,185
    edited November -1
    Talk about wanting one for a week straight, Mumble about in your sleep, mumble about it in her sleep! Make ficticious phone calls to friends and say things like, "Oh, yeah? Really?? So bought a ..... and a month later the price jumped to what?? Wow, double you say? Hmmph, no kidding?". Present her with a balance sheet, y'know bluebook vs. what you paid, ect ect complete with overhead slides and laser pointer......she'll be so curious about your behaviour she may never notice that you actually bought the thing!
    Reserving my Right to Arm Bears!!!!
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  • njretcopnjretcop Member Posts: 7,975
    edited November -1
    YOU GUYS ARE GOOD!!! If I was Mrs NJRETCOP, I would have fallen for everyone of those stories. -Charlie the gullible
    It's the stuff dreams are made of AngelNRA Certified Firearms InstructorMember: GOA, RKBA, NJSPBA, NJ area rep for the 2ndAMPD. njretcop@copmail.com [This message has been edited by njretcop (edited 02-02-2002).]
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  • SNIPER1048SNIPER1048 Member Posts: 144 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    CHARLIE: TELL HER WHEN SHE ASKS THAT YOU HAD THAT RIFLE FOR A LONG TIME. YOU SENT IT OUT TO BE REFINISHED TO A GUNSMITH. NEW BLUE JOB AND STOCK REWORKED. SHOW IT TO HER AND ASK IF SHE THINK THE GUY DID A GOOD JOB FOR THE $100 YOU PAID HIM. WORKS FOR ME!!I TELL HER THAT I HAVE THIS STUFF IN A STORAGE LOCKER AND SINCE I GOT THE 30 GUN SAFE I CAN BRING IT BACK HOME WHERE I DON'T HAVE WORRY ABOUT IT AND SAVE THE STORAGE FEES EVERY MONTH.
    "START THE BALL ROLLING THERE, TECTOR"
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  • Judge DreadJudge Dread Member Posts: 2,372 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Erase sin with "loving" sinning ....HE HE HE !
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  • RembrandtRembrandt Member Posts: 4,486 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    You could write her a nice detailed letter, attach a copy of the invoice,....then dig a hole in the back yard, throw the letter in and bury it, then bury the shovel. Now if she ever discovers what you bought, tell her....."Honey, I went into great detail explaining it to you and even told you what it cost"......A new gun can be compared to a roaring camp fire.....while the fire is necessary for utility, security, and serves a useful purpose....one doesn't need to stick their finger into it to know it's hot....telling your wife about a new gun would most likely get you burned....
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  • SXSMANSXSMAN Member Posts: 2,616 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Ever hear "Ignorance is bliss"?Feel no need to rock the boat,she doen't ask,I don't tell.Timber.You are a lucky man to have Ms Beast.
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  • biganimalbiganimal Member Posts: 135 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm always amazed when I hear of a guy that has to think of a way to tell the missus that he spent $$ on a new/used firearm. I'm glad I have an open and honest relationship with my wife of 26 years that I can tote a new purchase in without any worry that she'll remove the family jewels. When she married me it was a known fact that I buy guns and nothing was going to stop me from doing just that. I don't tell her how to spend her "mad money" and she doesn't require me to inform her about my expenditures. The last thing I would do is lie to her!!! That is as bad as being unfaithful.
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  • RugerNinerRugerNiner Member Posts: 12,636 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I guess the right thing to do is to buy her roses, give her $500.00 and tell her to buy what ever she wants.
    Remember...Terrorist are attacking Civilians; Not the Government. Protect Yourself!
    Keep your Powder dry and your Musket well oiled.
    NRA Lifetime Benefactor Member.
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  • daddodaddo Member Posts: 3,408
    edited November -1
    Quick!- ship it to me-I'll let you use it when you need it. You need a wife like mine and I must say she suprised me. I have, on order, a 22-250 in the $600.00 range plus $200.00 scope. I was honest with my wife and told her I am making payments.She told me I work hard and should just go on and get it.
    whooo! No- I said- I don't need it ,I just want it- I can wait. "Sweetheart"-she says; You always get me stuff- go on and get it! No!-I say- I must think of the children!But boobie!- she says; we can afford it! O.K.- I say; I'll do it for you- I don't want you to be upset- I'll do it for you, cause "I love you". (Yhats not the way it works but- what do ya think?)
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  • IconoclastIconoclast Member Posts: 10,515 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Jeeze, honey I've had that for years . . . . 'Course it helps that the Missus has no idea what I do & do not have & I shuffle them around from time to time just to keep it that way . . . and that I rarely buy any firearms (altho I bought my first in years today) . . . collectible ammo just goes in the drawers and hides among a lot of related friends.
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  • spec.4spec.4 Member Posts: 897 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Guys, I'm not trying to be rude, but do you think your wifes or better halfs is stupid. My wife know how many guns that I have and what each one is. It may work for you guys, but it will never work for me. So tell her the truth and take it like the man you are. I always say honest is always the best policy and if you can't do the time, don't do the crime. Everyone that I know and for those that help me before on this site, I am not trying to start anything, just my 2 cents.Spec.4[This message has been edited by spec.4 (edited 02-02-2002).]
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  • YankeeClipperYankeeClipper Member Posts: 669 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Good for you. Now go buy another.
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  • usmc2498215usmc2498215 Member Posts: 82 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    From one cop to another your excuses are endless: Temporary insanity, diminished capacity, an abusive childhood, the preverbial "tax" right off, "honey it's evidence", plausible deniability-"what rifle"?, "happy birthday" dear, and on and on and on.......
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  • k.stanonikk.stanonik Member Posts: 2,109 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Well men, I am divorced but when there was a Mrs stanonik, and i bought a new gun I told her this. I was buying guns befor we married and you knew this, if it takes away from the bills i do with out, you get your nails, hair done to look pretty for me and i appreciate it. these are your things that you enjoy so if i buy a new gun occasionally is there any harm.
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