How do I sneak my new lenses into the house?
Mar 14, 2015 12:13:39 #
GrandmaG wrote:
No, he doesn't. The girls at work told me to tell him that since he doesn't have any hobbies, I'm spending his hobby money too.
Lol.
Last year I had a number of GAS attacks so I just told my wife that she needed a new pair of shoes, purse or coat. She bought a lot of shoes, purses and coats last year :(
It is always easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission. :)
Mar 14, 2015 12:14:02 #
elliott937 wrote:
Wow GramaG, you sure got dumped on here. I prefer... (show quote)
Thank you for your sound advice and support. I know my husband quite well after 30 years. He HATES to spend money even on himself, but he's tolerant of my spending. He just needs to warm up to the idea. He always gives me his blessing in the end.
Mar 14, 2015 12:15:58 #
Jerry1940 wrote:
How about "look what I found!'
Yeah, that's a good one, but believable? Funny.
Mar 14, 2015 12:17:20 #
Tell him that photography is an expensive hobby but as you acquire new gear, the list of gear you will need to purchase in the future is diminishing and the light at the end of the tunnel is getting nearer. :)
Mar 14, 2015 12:19:51 #
By the sound of things you will celebrating 50 years together. :) :) :)
Mar 14, 2015 12:20:49 #
This has really been a fun topic. Thanks to all for your comments. Now I have to sleep cause I worked last night (midnights) to pay for all the fun that's ahead. I will post again when the cat's outta da bag & again after our trip!!!
Mar 14, 2015 12:30:44 #
Sneak them in with great stealth. In the old days, the mob guys used violin cases.
Mar 14, 2015 12:56:31 #
GrandmaG wrote:
I just bought 2 new lenses and I managed to get th... (show quote)
Hi,
A golfing friend had a bad case of GAS. He made it a condition of the purchase of a set of clubs that the shop manager phone his home and announce that he had won them in a prize draw. Not sure if SWMBO believed this but it was a defence.
Mar 14, 2015 13:26:49 #
Mar 14, 2015 13:57:08 #
latebloomer
Loc: Topeka, KS
JimEaco wrote:
So... you want to spend a few thousand on a trip to Ireland to justify the few thousand you spent on glass?
Wow, yes, you really do have a problem.
Now, please don't tell me you will be flying 1st class to justify the cost of new luggage. Because new luggage would certainly call for a new wardrobe.
Wow, yes, you really do have a problem.
Now, please don't tell me you will be flying 1st class to justify the cost of new luggage. Because new luggage would certainly call for a new wardrobe.
And the problem is? :mrgreen:
Mar 14, 2015 14:07:12 #
GrandmaG wrote:
I just bought 2 new lenses and I managed to get th... (show quote)
Can't you use the standard reply my wife uses when I notice her in a new dress... "What, this old thing?"
Mar 14, 2015 14:46:56 #
tradio wrote:
Eventually, you will acquire enough lenses that the new additions won't stick out so bad. My 70-200 was put on a shelf for a few weeks, then the reply could be, "what, this old lens? I've had this for a while.
Ha ha, happens all the time. I have so many "old" lenses, even I forget!!!
Mar 14, 2015 14:51:58 #
Mar 14, 2015 15:01:59 #
GrandmaG wrote:
Lighten up. We have a great relationship. I just spend more $$$$ than he does. Eventually I'll tell him...when the time is right. As far as the trip...I have to MAKE him have fun. That's how we got a boat. I bought it & he enjoyed it. HE deserves a trip after fighting lung cancer and I"LL enjoy taking photos!!!
My husband is the same way. Even though he pays off his credit cards every month, the house & two condos are paid for & he saves a good bit every month, he still hates to buy anything unless the old one doesn't work anymore. He loves to travel, so that isn't too much of a problem, but I practially had to put a hammer through our old TV s to get him to buy HD. I did it for him. I never watch TV. He loves the new one for his sports & movies & the shows that he likes. Bab
Mar 14, 2015 15:18:22 #
GrandmaG wrote:
No, he doesn't. The girls at work told me to tell him that since he doesn't have any hobbies, I'm spending his hobby money too.
That "...he doesn't have any hobbies", Grandma, is a real stretcher! All guys need something to play with otherwise you'd go crazy with them around the house and under foot all the time. In my case the toys are my boat and camera (singular)!
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