FILFAN Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 When I purchased my milling machine for £1100 I created a fake eBay listing on a second account and asked a question offering a buy it now of £500 which I of course agreed to then showed the mrs the email. Then ended the listing. Me bad 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clansman Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Probably the OH has dictated what was being done to the house etc so only fair the Westy gets equal treatment...............end of debate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibby Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Life rule No1: If you're dong something you'll be embarrassed about when the wife finds out - don't do it! I have no trouble telling the wife how much I spend on tools, bike and car parts, she can tell me how much she spends on shoes and handbags but we rarely ask each other because with a joint account it's not like we can cover it up. Why do people feel the need to keep secrets when relationships are suppose to be about openness and honesty? So in answer to the title - IMO, no, it's never alright to lie. Only time I had to lie about financial matters is when I bought her engagement ring 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyonspride Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 BIG mistake. She probably thinks you spent at least a grand to get that sort of discount. More likely she'll see that as £300 she can now spend on shoes/bags...... Womens logic My missus, is terrible, she won't buy something at full price, but if she gets a discount she'll spend what she saved on something she'd never have bough otherwise lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2rrr Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 There is some logic which states that whatever we spend on our toys its fair game for the boss to follow suit and spend the same, particularly when/if they find out. That unfortunately may lead to a cash flow issue when more upgrades are required. Especially if you need several costly items together. Honesty is the best policy but sometimes selective memory loss assists. Couldn't condone dishonesty and with a supportive partner is never an issue - then I woke up. :angry: My Mrs was very tolerant when I was shelling out wedges on the kit and fancy engine parts, fuel injection and all the other gubbins so can't grumble I suppose. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestyNottm Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 It's better to seek forgiveness than ask for permission... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SootySport Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Next step is to tell the mrs. you need to build a double garage to fit your Westfield boxes & tools in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander72 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 my OH has competition show jumpers and dressage horses x4…… one horse could buy 3 westfield S2000's so I basically fiddle the hay budget to go racing !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsechris Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I must be very very lucky, my missus has bought most of my good tools for me. Few years back she got a work bonus and went out and got me an engine crane, compressor, air tools, engine stand. One Valentine she even bought me a nice Bosch jigsaw. Plus, when we moved last year she positively encouraged me to build the man-shed so I could finally have a decent workshop after years of struggling in a small single garage. But to answer your question, no. Something wrong if you feel you have to lie about it IMO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John K Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 You are a lucky bloke, she's a keeper..! BTW when I said "lie" that was a bit flippant, we have a joint account, she sees all the ins and outs, I was just meaning is it OK to be 'creative' with my justification as to why I needed them. As in "my life is an empty void sucking all the joy out of my existence, getting a tool chest combi would salve my soul" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SootySport Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Yes, be creative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pingu Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Sounds like you need some nice new slimline tools that fit into the 3" drawers ...... The others were worn out by all that DIY. If you sneak them into the shed when she's asleep you don't need to lie. P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsechris Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Ah, now that's a different matter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonk179 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Never lie about your tool to a lady! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham0127 Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Oh no !!! She has resprayed my bikes and said .... " They have always been this colour ... They are not new ! ... Be honest as they will always find out as I have just leant !!! And she will now seek revenge BIG TIME ...when I least expect it !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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