Wife is killing me...

Grimster74
Grimster74 Posts: 2,576
edited April 2 in Clubhouse Archives
Well, minus the fact that I just put down 800 sq.ft. of hardwood in the house for the wife and kids allergies, last night she got a 2006 Toyota Highlander. The only option she didn't get was 4WD and leather interior. Even though she didn't get 4WD, this thing has full-time traction control, power everything, third row seating, damn thing even has tire pressure sensors with a built-in air compressor in the cargo area. I'm not going to buy anymore stereo equipment for quit some time now, I'm scared too, I buy the Outlaw 990/7700 combo and a new set of Polk speakers for upstairs (which were for her) and she gets new floors and then a new vehicle. I'm scared that if I buy something else she may try and sell the house and buy another new house. All joking aside, I'm just glad her and the kids have a new reliable vehicle to get back and forth inn and the best part about it is, it's in HER NAME, I just co-signed for the loan.
Money Talks, Mine says Goodbye Rob!!!!
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited September 2006
    Hahahaha, wow; yeah, I think I'd hold off on the audio purchases, too.

    Or, at least wait to receive them when she's not home. :D
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    Jstas wrote: »
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    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited September 2006
    Well, I always remember that the Mrs. is kind enough to sleep with me.

    I am thinking you should have Wilson's, tell her you will start small say a set of Sophia's. I mean its not like she going to go get some German jobbie on you know is it? You should know most of my friends are now divorced, surely not from my advice??????

    Congrats on the vehicle, nothing like taking care of the family when its all said and done.

    RT1
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,814
    edited September 2006
    At least she waited to buy when the model changeover deals are happening. She could've held out for an overpriced 2007 model :)
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited September 2006
    thats allright dude, Toyotas are pricey, but there worth it reliability wise. also, dumping money in the house (ala wood floors) is never a bad investment either. its all good.

    so far, my wifey count

    1) big friggin house
    2) 1 kitchen (cabinet reface, floor, new countertop, electrical and new applicanced)
    3) Toyota Matrix XR (fully loaded WITH the all wheel drive, LOL)

    but hey, I get my little toys, plus I bought the Volvo this year too, and its not like I'm losing money in the long term on the house and kitchen (current housing downturn notwithstanding)

    plus, I dont gotta worry about the wifey breaking down in a P.O.S. car.

    She's a friggin money pit, but I still love the **** out of her :D
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited September 2006
    Don't be so grim, Grim.

    Look at it this way -- since you've done so much for the fam, you have a blank check for audio gear and your wife can't say a damn thing about it. Better buy some new gear quickly before the buzz wears off.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited September 2006
    Keep them all happy Grim and the rest will fall into place. Congrats on all the new items.
    Michael ;)
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  • Grimster74
    Grimster74 Posts: 2,576
    edited September 2006
    Oh, yeah, I forgot about the new refrigerator she got the same week I was putting the floors inn and it won't be long and I'll be finally replacing that back door.
    Money Talks, Mine says Goodbye Rob!!!!
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited September 2006
    Just a note....

    My mom has a similar 2005 Toyota Highlander and it drinks a lot of gas if you push it pass 75 mph. Drove this SUV to Vegas and back last December, keep it under 75 mpg and you'll be fine. Nice engine sound from the V6.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,040
    edited September 2006
    Grimster74 wrote:
    Oh, yeah, I forgot about the new refrigerator she got the same week I was putting the floors inn and it won't be long and I'll be finally replacing that back door.


    Hey as long as she not replacing you, you're fine !;)
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited September 2006
    Well, my girlfriend made me buy another house since the old one is too far from her work...and she's not even my wife yet! ;)

    But yes, I do have lots of toys and she is urging me to get more!!! I think the next one is a brand new Harley (Nightrod Special).
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  • rskarvan
    rskarvan Posts: 2,374
    edited September 2006
    REGARDING:
    All joking aside, I'm just glad her and the kids have a new reliable vehicle to get back and forth inn and the best part about it is, it's in HER NAME, I just co-signed for the loan.

    WTF???
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  • wallstreet
    wallstreet Posts: 1,405
    edited September 2006
    WOW. I would totally freak if my wife bought a car without telling me. But then again, I run all the finances and tell her we're going broke every other week, hehe.
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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited September 2006
    rskarvan wrote:
    WTF???

    + 1 from streetsmarts;)
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    >This message has been scanned by the NSA and found to be free of harmful intent.<
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  • Grimster74
    Grimster74 Posts: 2,576
    edited September 2006
    Lets get clear things up a little, she DID NOT buy it without telling me. That is the one thing the wife and I are pretty clear on, we DO discuss things before we purchase them, other than 50% of the stereo equipment I have. "When did you get that she asks?", oh hun I've had that for months now.
    Money Talks, Mine says Goodbye Rob!!!!
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,814
    edited September 2006
    Grimster74 wrote:
    ..., other than 50% of the stereo equipment I have. "When did you get that she asks?", oh hun I've had that for months now.

    God knows, I'm guilty of the same kinda "midnight upgrades." Luckily turntable parts come in small boxes! She doesn't pay any attention to my vinyl spinner. A new tonearm? Internal mods? New cartridge? She never even noticed. I'm pretty sure she never noticed when I upgraded from a Denon AVR-2802 to our current 4802. They are both black front, say Denon, the display is the same, the volume knob is in the same place. I guess she never really looked close at the old one anyway. Remote controls make AV gear impersonnal to most. We gear heads are different in the fact that we closely examine every component closely.
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited September 2006
    Luckily my wife is ok with the upgrades and gear,

    It's a good thing because ive taught her way to much about gear and she would pick up on a change in a heartbeat :D

    plus, i usually don't upgrade often, its years between and its big when i do so no fooling with a set of lsi's and a huge stack of Rotel amps LOL


    Glad your household is finding balance, it's only fair to everyone :)
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    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,040
    edited September 2006
    I can't get anything past my wife. Heck even the Karma from Okiepolkie arrived last night (I still have to pick it up) she asked me, did you pay for this? I told her No it's Karma, kinda like when you met me !;)
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited September 2006
    she's like, you get an awful lot of these "karma things" everytime ya buy new gear.. LOL
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited September 2006
    Sami wrote:
    ;)

    But yes, I do have lots of toys and she is urging me to get more!!! I think the next one is a brand new Harley (Nightrod Special).



    ah yes, this is what we call in layman's terms a "KEEPER" :D
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,040
    edited September 2006
    faster100 wrote:
    she's like, you get an awful lot of these "karma things" everytime ya buy new gear.. LOL

    I thought of trying to pull a fast one on her and buying a HK640 swaping out my 335. But the angel on my shoulder said NO, cause she would find out. But I do have the ok to buy an amp now ! yipee.....
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited September 2006
    Willow wrote:
    I told her No it's Karma, kinda like when you met me !;)
    Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

    That was a good one!!
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
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    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
    [Car Audio]
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