CraigHew Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 As part of the deal to buy the factory Mega S2000 last week, I made a lot of promises to the wife. Promise number 73 was that I wouldn't let Westie ownership hamper our weekends and social life. When I awoke this morning (Saturday) the sun was streaming down and the sky was blue. I tentatively asked permission to have a couple of hours blat, to which she said "if you do we're getting divorced". So, some advice needed from older, wiser members here: Would she be entitled to half the car? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John K Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 As long as her half is only the removable body panels and you are left with a rolling chassis, I'd say it was worth a punt... You could always try the "I need to go out to get your present..." tactic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Carter (Buttercup) Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Get rid of the lady. She needs to understand that you work hard to keep her in the manner that she had become acoustemed too and you need a bit of a life yourself. I would remove the passenger seat to hack her off and then say, "right I am off out" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Run lots of errands. As you've already found, you'll soon start to know all the long way-rounds! Be careful not to overplay the, "damn, I just forgot the ___, I'll have to nip back out..." Jocker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Gibney - Lancashire AO Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 They all become westfield widows at some point I put all the meetings and car shows on the calander at the beginning of the year And still it's a surprise when I go off to one of them.. Luckily mine works Saturdays and the sun is shining here too...... Off out , happy blatting all....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleggy the Spyder Man Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 probably yes must admit my wife is generally very understanding of all my hobbies inc the Westy side of things - then again I don't ever stop her from doing anything herself The same old applies - I don't drink (well much anyway), I don't womanise and I don't smoke so a little bit of me time doing healthy activities doesn't hurt anyone, in fact probably makes the relationship stronger So just go, she will get over it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyonspride Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Could be worse, could be going out to play a round of Golf, that's a good 4 hours!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onliest Smeg David Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 They all become westfield widows at some point I put all the meetings and car shows on the calander at the beginning of the year And still it's a surprise when I go off to one of them.. Luckily mine works Saturdays and the sun is shining here too...... Off out , happy blatting all....... Yep... PUT absolutely every meet, track day etc in the calendar, Then tell other half you'll not go to the ones your not planning to anyway to do something with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Parker (Red Spider) - Yorkshire AO Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I must be the lucky one, it goes something like this in our house, Aren't you going out in your car ? Ok, want to come with me? You must be joking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onliest Smeg David Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I must be the lucky one, it goes something like this in our house, Aren't you going out in your car ? Ok, want to come with me? You must be joking. I get that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clansman Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Take your trousers back, pull then on and get out in the Westy there will be loads of days when the weathers is pants so you can do together stuff. Thankfully I don't have that problem anymore :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Parker (Red Spider) - Yorkshire AO Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I get that. Having said that, we are about to set off to a car show, but it is only about 5 miles away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John K Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I must be the lucky one, it goes something like this in our house, Aren't you going out in your car ? Ok, want to come with me? You must be joking. Ditto... The better half hates the Westie like you would not believe it... Which works well, means my evening blats are never questioned as if I'm out the house there isn't a brainless movie being played at 100db and she can watch the gardening programs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stoat Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 You made the mistake of asking for permission. Also you need to use a distraction such just off to buy you something nice for breakfast......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTR2Turbo Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 don't forget that old adage ... the bloke get's married hoping his wife will never change and the wife gets married hoping she can change her husband. Man up and get out in the car and tell your missus to get a hobby ;-) PS I'm not married ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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