That is approval, right?

"LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com" (limitedtimeonly) 07/03/2019 at 17:24 • Filed to: My wife will not be amused, C5Z

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In the course of a long drive today, my wife and I discussed the idea of keeping my GTI for a long time. Seemed the perfect time to say, “I have been very, very, very, very seriously thinking about getting a toy car.”

Her response was, “Keep thinking.”

That’s not a no.

So, I’m still hoping someone might help me with a carfax, and that I’ll be able to get the owner to show me the C5Z.

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[Edit] This evening I told a family member that I was going to get a Corvette in front of my wife.

The woman said, “Are you really?” My wife turned and said, “No.” I said, “Yes, I’ve just got to find the right one, that’s cheap enough.”

So, there is both a continuation of the conversation as well as a certain amount of assertion that this will happen.

I’m sure that it will be a topic again this weekend. I’m not asking a question, just getting her used to the idea. 19 years married, we know how to live well together, and sometimes it’s a dance.

Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 07/03/2019 at 17:31

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That sound like a pretty firm no to me...  Like “get real” but slightly nicer.

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 07/03/2019 at 17:37

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yeah.... have to side with akio... thats a keep dreaming.. dont quit your dayjob

i mean no

wafflesnfalafel > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 07/03/2019 at 17:40

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:) - the “that’s not a no!” hasn’t worked for me... that said... I have discussed my potential need for a vette at some point in the future and I have reserved the right to pull the trigger w/o prior approval within reason.

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > wafflesnfalafel 07/03/2019 at 17:44

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It’s the first step in the conversation. About how this is happening either way, basically. 

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 07/03/2019 at 17:51

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fwiw tho... i tend to stick to this

just do and put comfy pillows in the doghouse

Danimalk - Drives a Slow Car Fast > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 07/03/2019 at 17:58

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You want a dog and she wants a cat.

So you guys  compromise...   and get a cat.

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 07/03/2019 at 18:00

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That just means it needs to be parked where she won’t see it

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 07/03/2019 at 18:01

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Just wear her down over time. That’s my strategy .

RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 07/03/2019 at 18:16

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been married long? ... because if you do that, you won't be

vicali > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 07/03/2019 at 18:34

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lolol, know the feels..

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire 07/03/2019 at 19:48

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Ha. 19 years, so I know where I stand. 

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > farscythe - makin da cawfee! 07/03/2019 at 20:44

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This evening I told a family member that I was going to get a Corvette in front of my wife.

The woman said, “Are you really?” My wife turned and said, “No.” I said, “Yes, I’ve just got to find the right one, that’s cheap enough.”

So, there is both a continuation of the conversation as well as a certain amount of assertion that this will happen.

I’m sure that it will be a topic again this weekend. I’m not asking a question, just getting her used to the idea. 19 years married, we know how to live well together, and sometimes it’s a dance.

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever 07/03/2019 at 20:44

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That actually would resolve her biggest concern. 

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 07/03/2019 at 20:45

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That’s my weekend strategy.

MrSnrub > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 07/03/2019 at 21:46

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It’s easier  to ask for forgiveness than permission!

Nixon's Back > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 07/03/2019 at 22:54

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*in hales through teeth* That was definitely a warning . But whatever you get make sure you can sleep in it.

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 07/04/2019 at 00:13

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17 years here lol... sounds like you know what you’re doing i’ll leave you to it :p