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How should I make my wife pay?

borderguyborderguy Member Posts: 387 ✭✭
edited February 2002 in General Discussion
Friday morning my wife called and told me our car had blown-up on her way to work. It was smoking terribly and wouldn't stay running. I got out of bed (I'd only been there 4 hours) and went to pick her up. When I got there, I was amazed to find a large puddle of oil behind the right front wheel and all over the engine, but no obvious leaks. In getting the details, I found my wife had "felt" like the car needed oil and put in 2 Quarts. Needless to say the damage appears extensive. Being the considerate husband, I did not yell too long or too loudly. I fill as though I now have the opportunity to purchase a new firearm. I really want a S.A. M-1A. Or should I settle for a Marlin Guide Gun in 45-70? Or would I be taking advantange of my wife's unfortunate situation? I seek your guidance on this matter.
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  • k.stanonikk.stanonik Member Posts: 2,109 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    If it was me, and i might get a little grief over this, i would just get the car fixed and wait, she probably feels bad enough over it. I know the rifle would be great but, we make mistakes and some they over look for us.
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  • muleymuley Member Posts: 1,583 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Borderguy.....get the gun. Anytime you find yourself with the upperhand over a wife take advantage of it. Take this advice from a husband of 30 something years. And, to the same woman. But, don't let on that this is because of the incident. Pretend that this is not her fault and in a few days, just work it into your normal conversation. Like, "Please pass the salt...Oh, by the way, there is a sale....like that.Even if it is kind of underhanded, you'll have another gun.Muley
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  • RUGERNUT3RUGERNUT3 Member Posts: 247 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Borderguy...can't relate. My soon to be wifey(have been together 5 yrs.) Has bought me several guns....for no special reason because she knows how I feel about my guns, and knows my gun addiction is an illness....an has never even given a thought to asking me to go check into a rehab to be treated! She enjoys guns,...is not addicted as I am, but does like shooting...even shot my .454...&.one of my shot guns that handles31/2in. magnums...but with those 2 rounds....only once, all 5'2..110lbs. of her! Mostly she likes the craftsmanship and that they are "pretty"! Works for me...what a lucky guy I am..........
    "ANY" EXCUSE IS A GOOD REASON TO BUY "JUST 1 MORE".& VICIE-VERSIE!
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  • Josey1Josey1 Member Posts: 9,598 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Nut,just wait until you are married,they turn on you ;-)
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  • reb8600reb8600 Member Posts: 1,110 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Repair the car. If you try to take advantage of the situation it might bite you in the butt in the future. You need to decide which is more improtant the car or the gun. Remember your wife has feelings if you love her you wont hurt them. Everyone makes mistakes, I have made my share of them.
    Guncontrol-The ability to hit what your aiming at.
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  • Ms. BeastMs. Beast Member Posts: 496 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I think you should be nice and show her how to check the oil! Then, maybe work on the gun!
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  • daddodaddo Member Posts: 3,408
    edited November -1
    If you want to live with that women the rest of your life- do whats right.
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  • JustCJustC Member Posts: 16,056 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm lost. Did she put in the oil after the kaboom or prior? I would not say "I am getting this because you blew up the ride", If you want "affection" if you know what I mean, you should better just fix it (the car) and buy the gun on your own.
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  • mudgemudge Member Posts: 4,225 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Borderguy.....There's no such thing as "get even" in this situation. If you've got the $$$ to get the car fixed AND buy the gun, do both. Don't go the "payback" route. That'll definitely come back to haunt you.Saxon....Some women don't understand about machinery. Mrs. Mudge is an exception. She can turn a wrench like you wouldn't believe.Wouldn't it save you a lot of time, energy, grief, and $$$ if you checked Mrs. Pig's car yourself?I'm not an expert here but Mrs. Mudge says Ph.D. means "Piled Higher and Deeper". Is this true? Mudge the curious
    I can't come to work today. The voices said, STAY HOME AND CLEAN THE GUNS![This message has been edited by mudge (edited 02-04-2002).]
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  • whiteclouderwhiteclouder Member Posts: 10,574 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Fix the car. You argue about it and I can guarantee it will wind up being your fault.Clouder..
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  • v35v35 Member Posts: 12,710 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    It's a mistake to fix an engine that "blew up" from oil starvation. Replace the engine with a good used or factory rebuilt engine.If it ran completely out of oil between oil changes, the engine was either used up before the catastrophe or you're not changing oil when you should. It's hard to blame her unless it's her responsibility to maintain her own car.
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  • borderguyborderguy Member Posts: 387 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    v35 - It wasn't oil starvation. I asked her to get an oil change and left a coupon on the table. Instead of just changing the oil, she decided to put in 2 quarts of oil without checking the level. Oil blew all over the engine, fenders, grill, hood ect. Not to mention clouds of smoke and a bad idle. It could be anything from fouled plugs, to burned rings or blown cylinders. Best case scenario is $200.00, worst case is a new engine. I was just thinkin that with the wife being all nice to me and our 19th anniversery tomorrow, it might be a good time to ask for that rifle I've been wanting.
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  • Gordian BladeGordian Blade Member Posts: 1,202 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    borderguy, take the advice of a man who has been married since 1974 (to the same wife): Take care of the problem, and next time take it to a quick oil change place yourself even if you're busy. Take Guns & Ammo magazine, take the checkbook to balance, catch up on the latest Tom Clancy novel, whatever. Consider it time well spent. Trust me, she'll make it up to you in other ways.PS -- I like that Guide Gun myself.
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  • 218Beekeep218Beekeep Member Posts: 3,033
    edited November -1
    My wife is not allowed under the hood,near the checkbook,and couldn`t tell a gun bought ten years ago from the ones I bought last week. .218...the one wearin` the pants!
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  • Gordian BladeGordian Blade Member Posts: 1,202 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Yeah, BeeKeep, but how you gonna keep 'em down on the farm, after they've seen Paree?
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  • BullzeyeBullzeye Member Posts: 3,560
    edited November -1
    About a month ago, the oil cap on my car popped off and oil went all over the manifold and whatnot and made a horrible stink and some smoke.I replaced the cap, filled back up the oil, hosed off everything except for the distributor cap and the spark plugs (which I wiped with a rag) and now everything seems to be working fine.
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  • sandman2234sandman2234 Member Posts: 894 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    When I married into this family, none of the women could open the hood, or put gas in a car. Every Friday afternoon, they all went to the same gas station and filled them up.Started with the wife, then moved on to the Mother n law.Wife is responsible for her car. Mother in law still has somebody go fill her car up (when it gets to half a tank) but at least she knows how.(She is handicapped physically to a point)She bought a late model caddy, came home and the engine oil light came on. Seems the mechanic had just put 5 qts in it, instead of the 7 it needs. No reading on the dipstick made me wonder about engine damage, but all worked out.
    Have Gun, will travel
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  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Since you have to have the car, I would get that fixed and then see if there is any money left for a gun. Then, buy one for her and take her shooting with you.
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  • Ms. BeastMs. Beast Member Posts: 496 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    .218......I need to talk with your wife!!I thought they taught the basics in auto care when you take driver's ed in school! They did when I went to school. Basic meaning, checking the oil, changing a tire, filling fluids, starting the car........!
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  • CAndres35CAndres35 Member Posts: 453 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    buy them both!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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  • 218Beekeep218Beekeep Member Posts: 3,033
    edited November -1
    Ms. Beast,I think you know by now from our past discussions,how much I respect,and admire you....I like the way you are ...I like the way my wife is ...but if you ever had that "talk"with her,I`m afraid she would end up being kinda like you,and kinda like herself...and I would be kinda confused. .218P.S.You know I was just as charming before I learned about that 2x4...dont`ya Ms. Beast?
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  • Ms. BeastMs. Beast Member Posts: 496 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Okay, .218, I will leave her be the way she is....she must be happy! I wouldn't want you to be confused! I also know my 2x4 doesn't scare ya.....I would never hit you with it, it might break! hehe
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  • DENWADENWA Member Posts: 390 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    BUT there is no SEX better than "Honey I wrecked the car" SEX!
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  • 218Beekeep218Beekeep Member Posts: 3,033
    edited November -1
    Well,Ms.Beast,are ya sayin` ya think I`m hard headed? ...actually,she has her way in other areas...we just happen to be talkin about my areas now,thats all that is.DENWA!!!!! It was a pleasure meeting you at the show,look forward to seeing you again,when I can chat longer!!.218
    Did somebody say somethin` about bees?
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  • timberbeasttimberbeast Member Posts: 1,738 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Bee, I believe she thought you mighta had some armor plating in the smoking jacket......
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  • RoofdogRoofdog Member Posts: 34 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    make a picture of the dip stick and the different levels and how much oil she should add at these different levels,maybe laminate it and stick under her hood of he car,is there any reason you have to tell her your buying a gun,what she don`t know won`t hurt her,i`ve been married 15 years and i`m just learning this now.Good Luck! and get a Good Deal!
    [This message has been edited by Roofdog (edited 02-06-2002).]
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