Officially Addicted and figured out how to keep my wife happy too

Mike Vines · June 30, 2011, 09:12:00 PM

Well, a couple months ago I ordered 10 dozen Douglas Fir shafts from Surewood (turned most into arrows others I sold), and I just now ordered another 10 dozen tonight. I have so many arrows and now shafts, filling my Boar's Nest, that it is almost to funny to think about. I have finally crossed over into the dark side.

So as not to upset my better half, I surprised her with a peace offering. I picked her up a Dyson Ball vacuum cleaner. She's been saying she wants one, but I knew she would never buy one for herself.

There is probably the best bowhunting tip I could ever give to someone...If your wife is happy, you will stay happy, if she's not...Well, you know the rest.

Bud B. · June 30, 2011, 09:14:00 PM

OK Mike, you planning on shooting alot at Ray's???

KHALVERSON · June 30, 2011, 09:14:00 PM

amen brother
buildin cedars can be an addiction
especially when you got good shafts

Mike Vines · June 30, 2011, 09:16:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Bud B.:
OK Mike, you planning on shooting alot at Ray's???

Something will die, even if it is my reputation.

Shinken · June 30, 2011, 09:18:00 PM

NOW that's funny right there Mike!

Shoot straight, Shinken

Killdeer · June 30, 2011, 09:59:00 PM

If my husband ever bought toys for himself, and then bought me a vacuum cleaner, it would be up his nose faster than you can say, "Schnozz". The ringed hose hanging from his nostril would make him sound like an asthmatic elk in a rain barrel.

In our early years, he bought me an iron for Christmas. He survived because I was young and insecure back then, and only maimed him. I am older now and don't give a rat's rumpus room.

Ten dozen? :rolleyes:
Sweet dreams are made of these.
Killdeer

owlbait · June 30, 2011, 10:02:00 PM

I thought the same thing Kathy! He must have his well trained!

Mike Vines · June 30, 2011, 10:10:00 PM

She got all new appliances for Christmas and her Birthday last year. Trained or not...She appreciates it.

tracker1 · July 01, 2011, 01:51:00 AM

Yes got to keep the wifee happy so you can have fun and get new toys right.

Hopewell Tom · July 01, 2011, 07:14:00 AM

"When Momma ain't happy, ain't NOBODY happy!"
I often say to younger guys that ask about being happily married for so long (33 years)- "Do as your wife says". MOSTLY, it's not too bad and life sure is easier. Around here, it's never appliances and such for presents. That stuff just gets bought because it's needed (like bows and such). Presents are things that smell good and wear nicely. But NEVER buy the "figure shaping" stuff. Explaining why can never be done...

zipper bowss · July 01, 2011, 07:52:00 AM

Please type slowly I'm trying to take notes!

I believe Tracy and Killdeer think a lot alike. Lord help me! :rolleyes:
Bill

Mike Vines · July 01, 2011, 08:35:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by zipper bowss:
Please type slowly I'm trying to take notes!

I believe Tracy and Killdeer think a lot alike. Lord help me! :rolleyes:
Bill

Just listen to them and if they mention something they want, it is a great hint for you to go buy something.

zipper bowss · July 01, 2011, 08:38:00 AM

Good advise right there!

2treks · July 01, 2011, 08:46:00 AM

Don't be scairt' Bill. I have the opposite problem as Kitties Hubby, We wanted to install a wood stove last year and my wife said"it can be OUR Christmas present to each other". This has happened every year since we wed 15yrs ago. I don't get anything but I don't have to go shopping either. I do pull a surprise once in awhile tho and get myself sumpin nice. You know what THEY say,"smoke em if you got em"

July 01, 2011, 09:20:00 AM

Hello Boys-- buying something for your wife will not do it, I fear! Especially a small appliance. Perhaps we should bring back the old TV ad--"When I want to make my wife happy, I buy something for myself because what she really wants is for me to be happy!" Horse pucky. Listen to her, that's what she wants, then demonstrate that you have heard and understand.

LimBender · July 01, 2011, 09:34:00 AM

Apparently most women don't like to "tell" you what they want, and you are supposed to "figure it out." So about 2-3 months out she usually drops something she wants, and I've learned to write it down or get it.

She still hates my surprises. I guess that could be because I am clueless without guidance. :p

Of course there could be a whole nother thread about some of our wives trying to "surprise" us with hunting gear that a salesman at the store "recommended." "[dntthnk]"

KentuckyTJ · July 01, 2011, 09:48:00 AM

Mike, I figured this out long ago. Of course it depends on the women but my addiction has cost me a refrigerator, a dish washer and multiple landscaping projects. We do need to keep this on the down low though so they don't catch onto us.

GO Rogers · July 01, 2011, 12:40:00 PM

My wife would see through that like gamma ray's going through a news paper. Good try though.

wapiti792 · July 01, 2011, 12:43:00 PM

I made a bet with my wife that I could go a whole year without buying hunting gear. In exchange I get to go hunt MOUNTAIN GOAT in BC...if I lose she gets a cruise with her momma. So I booked her a cruise and paid my deposit for my goat hunt

I figure if I lose I am still goin' and the peace offering will be the cruise. If I win then I get some brownie points. Coarse I am gonna be eating alot of bologna samichses and doing alot of things on her honey-do list until 2012

2treks · July 01, 2011, 12:56:00 PM

Hey Bill, Send Tracy to the spa this weekend(I mean ask her nice like) and I will come down and we can help each other take notes. This old problem just might get solved this weekend!
Mike, It sounds like you are doing ok with your roll so keep on brother, keep on!