Finally told my wife...

timmyjoebob

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Okay... I've been looking for the right moment to tell my wife that I put a deposit down on a boat. I started by reminding her of the great time we had in Florida on the boat we were on, how much we both love the water, and how we can be together doing something we both like.

Went on to mention all the researching I've been doing for the past two months, how I've taken and completed the United States Power Squadron's "America's Boating Course", and how much I've learned here and other sites about boating, trailering, outboards, fishing. and so on.

And I say, "So whaddya think?"

And she says, "I think it will be fun."

Yessir!!! Indeed it will! ;)
 

Gary H NC

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Re: Finally told my wife...

Glad she took it so well...:D

Like TD said.....one lucky guy!
 

642mx

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Re: Finally told my wife...

I would still sleep with one eye open tonight...:D
 

puddle jumper

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Re: Finally told my wife...

my wife would say OK calm an nicely. As the bat smacks me :eek: you lucky
 

BTMCB

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Re: Finally told my wife...

Wait until she says, "honey, remember that diamond necklace we had fun looking at in Florida....."

Congrats and good luck with the diamond.. I mean...boat!
 

cribber

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Congrats and hope y'all have many happy boating seasons!!! Just know she may have a favor in mind down the road so keep that good karma coming your way!!!
 

Willyclay

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Re: Finally told my wife...

As long as you do not get caught up in the Captain Bligh Syndrome, it sounds like your First Mate will be great company. Mine decided that our first boat was too small and we needed a bigger boat. Good luck!
 

Timbosaurus

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Re: Finally told my wife...

Well, it could have gone one way, or the other, and fortunately you survived! *thumbs up*

Hopefully when it comes to the boat in your driveway, she still agrees!
 

F_R

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Re: Finally told my wife...

Well, it could have gone one way, or the other, and fortunately you survived! *thumbs up*

Hopefully when it comes to the boat in your driveway, she still agrees!

I thought about selling my boat and my wife wouldn't let me. We've enjoyed it too much over the years as a family. I now have two boats. One of them has to go. (my decision).
 

fat fanny

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Re: Finally told my wife...

Best attempt of influencing a divorce I ever herd but yor licky and I suggest you go out and buy as many lottery tickets you can afford.
 

CaptainSkip

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Re: Finally told my wife...

:D...It's easier to get forgiveness, than it is to get permission!
 

Bearfan

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Re: Finally told my wife...

I'm fortunate, my wife's the other end of the spectrum. We sold our boat when we moved south this fall. We thought about joining a boat club here in Nashville where you pay a monthly fee and get use of any of the clubs 16 boats...until my wife found out they are closed on Mondays and she told me, "I'm not giving up my Mondays if I want to go out, let's just buy a new boat."

Well, I'm deciding between a new Starcraft and a 2yo Bennington from my other post, but as you can imagine, it's great having a wife that wants another boat even more than you do.
 

ENSIGN

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Re: Finally told my wife...

Just wait until she tells you she bought a new bathroom etc. etc. etc. !!!!
 

Bearfan

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Re: Finally told my wife...

Since her idea of a home remodel is "Honey, I hate the lower level, remodel it" I don't have those concerns. I just tell her that I only remodel when the weather isn't nice enough to boat.
 

ReelPlumber

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Re: Finally told my wife...

Congrat's on the new boat, It's cool that she was cool with it.

I guess I am lucky too, it was my wifes idea to get our boat. She is really into the offshore fishing and she handles the rough seas better than I do.
 

aspeck

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Re: Finally told my wife...

Let's see, that was posted yesterday ... where is he today????:confused::eek:

Kinda makes you wonder, doesn't it?
 

timmyjoebob

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Re: Finally told my wife...

Still alive and well. Got all my fingers, toes, teeth, and ______.:p

Picking it up in NC on 1/13. Hope our 30" of snow melts so I have somewhere to put it.
 
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