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In the doghouse... - 11/19/2004 4:01:33 AM   
tychoc



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From: Cedar Park, TX, USA
Status: offline 		So, yesterday after about 7 months in the hobby, I got the "you love your planes more than me" speech from my wife

Now, I tried my best to wiggle myself out of this argument, but I don't think she bought it
Better get a good Christmas present for her this year

-tycho

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RE: In the doghouse... - 11/19/2004 4:16:29 AM   
Sawtooth


 

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From: Caldwell, ID, USA
Status: offline 		This is my first year of R.C. too but my wife of 37 years knew that I flew models as a kid. We were kind of kids when we got married. Anyway, I had to shelf the hobby for many years. We both enjoy our horses and playing golf and have friends in both. The six months before I actually jumped into R.C. I told my wife that is what I was going to do. I have an extra income during the spring and summer months so it is not a drain on the household budget. She was afraid that I was losing interest in horses which is her lifetime love. I am proving to her that is not the case. I am not doing any flying on weekends when we play golf and/or ride horses. I fly during the week in the evenings. Now that the weather and day light savings time is gone, I have done some weekend flying but the weather was not good for golf or riding either. So far its working. I am in this for the long haul so I have to be patient. I think as long as I don't over do it, it will work for us. But a nice Christmas present won't hurt either........ Good luck!!!!

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RE: In the doghouse... - 11/19/2004 4:21:07 AM   
camss69



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From: Mather, CA, USA
Status: offline 		I don't fly during the weekends either, only weekdays after work for an hour or two, and usually twice a week.... but then I'm lucky I live 3 minutes from the field... Not flying on weekends and spending it with the family seems to work well and she doens't mind flying on the weekdays...

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RE: In the doghouse... - 11/19/2004 4:59:22 AM   
YNOT



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From: Lake Jackson, TX, USA
Status: offline 		Diamonds work well.

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RE: In the doghouse... - 11/19/2004 9:48:13 AM   
Test005



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Status: offline 		Get her a buddy-box for X-mas.

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RE: In the doghouse... - 11/19/2004 12:08:59 PM   
WCB


 

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From: Mount Airy, NC, USA
Status: online 		I got myself a mistress. Now when I'm caught sneaking out and the wife asks where I am going I say "to see my girlfriend." She says "you big liar...you are going to fly those stupid airplanes."

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RE: In the doghouse... - 11/19/2004 12:52:19 PM   
BillS


 

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From: Greensboro, NC, USA
Status: offline 		Oh, oh.
Experienced speculation.

The issue had nothing at all to do with airplanes.
You still have no idea what the issue was.
You said too much.
You admitted things to which you were not accused.
Nothing was resolved.
You did not win.

Am I close?

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RE: In the doghouse... - 11/19/2004 1:03:24 PM   
hookedonrc



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From: Broken Arrow, OK, USA
Status: offline 		Tell her you could be playing poker with the guys, going to strip clubs, coming home in a drunken stupor. That might work. Of course, if you already do these things, you better get her a nice present.

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RE: In the doghouse... - 11/19/2004 1:14:57 PM   
exeter_acres



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From: Johns Creek, GA, USA
Status: offline 		BillS... I lOVE that answer!!!

That is it!



and tychoc, Welcome... we have been expecting you!! Pull up a chair and grab a beer!

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RE: In the doghouse... - 11/19/2004 1:47:36 PM   
Cyclic Hardover



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From: New Mexico, USA
Status: offline 		She feels your neglecting her and your priorities are not in sync. So give her all the time she wants until she is smothered in it and just wants you to get out for a while so she can have some time for herself.

If you've been a lap dog for too many years, maybe it's time to drink out of a different toilet bowl!

< Message edited by Snoop Doggy Bag -- 11/19/2004 1:48:05 PM >

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RE: In the doghouse... - 11/19/2004 2:18:27 PM   
tychoc



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quote:

Oh, oh.
Experienced speculation.

The issue had nothing at all to do with airplanes.
You still have no idea what the issue was.
You said too much.
You admitted things to which you were not accused.
Nothing was resolved.
You did not win.

Am I close?


BillS - how did you know?, then again come to think about it, this applies to every argument. Hmmm....

The thing is, it wasn't even the flying so much since I only go once a week after work and occasionally on weekends. Supposedly I spent too much time with reading model magazines, building, browsing the web etc. when at home. It's an addictive hobby!

-t

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RE: In the doghouse... - 11/19/2004 2:30:20 PM   
exeter_acres



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Status: offline 		A friend of mine likes to remind my wife that it is better for me to spend time and money on planes....than on hookers!

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RE: In the doghouse... - 11/19/2004 3:12:19 PM   
ED STEFAN


 

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From: BONAIRE, GA, USA
Status: offline 		Whenever my wife accuses me of spending more time and loving my planes more than her, (this is seldom) I turn to her (cause I'm working on a plane) and tell her, "But I love you more than golf." After she slams the door shut, I have all the time I need to work on my planes.

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RE: In the doghouse... - 11/19/2004 4:23:53 PM   
ksechler



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From: Frederick, MD, USA
Status: offline 		Sounds familiar.

I told my wife if she wasn't so miserable I'd spend more time with her.... Needless to say that didn't win me any points.

This reminds me of a joke, though:

'Why do men die younger than women?'

'Because they WANT to!'

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RE: In the doghouse... - 11/19/2004 4:45:15 PM   
ChrisAttebery



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Joined: 9/15/2004
From: Gilroy, CA, USA
Status: online 		You guys should have met your wife like I did, at a model boat race(or the flying field). She knew exactly what she was getting into and she lets me play on a pretty regular basis. Over the last couple years she bought me a new boat for our anniversary one year and bought my trainer, radio and engine for an early christmas present this year. I can't complain.

BTW: I also treat her like a princess as much as possible.


Chris

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