Hey crusomatic,

Perhaps when she called, you should have said. "No honey, I am not at the Hobby Shop, I am at the Jewelry Store." :-).

Of course, it all depends on YOUR wife, and your budget. I know of some wives that can't be bribed, I know of some that don't care, and I know of some that no matter how much she is "bribed" she won't hear of it. In other words, it's like apples and oranges, you can't compare your wife to someone elses--but you already knew that. I am really lucky that I have one that isn't any of these. If we have the extra money, it's okay with her. If we don't have the extra money, I wouldn't buy one, but she would be miffed if I did. I know a fellow flier that works his ass off so she can have a big house, top of the line Ford SUV, plenty of jewlery, nice clothes, and anything else her heart desires. But, if he even mentions buying an airplane she gets mad and won't talk to him for days. If he does have an airplane, she doesn't want him to go fly--ever. He has turned to buying planes behind her back and hidding them at the shop. But, he never gets to go fly, so there isn't much point in having them--IMO. He keeps hoping she will change, but he hasn't figured it out in two years so we're still waiting.

I am not sure there is any moral to the story, or any solution to your situation. You could get another job, but then when could you fly? I hate to see husbands hide things from their wives, but, I also hate to see wives pressure husbands to the point they feel the need to hide things from them. Best wishes in finding a happy medium and getting a new airplane. fyi--I have been married for 25+ years, to the same wife! .