SteveU Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Fortunately, my wife doesn't lurk on BE.com I just gave a lecture today and when I arrived, I was greeted with an envelope containing a significant honorarium. I forgot I was getting paid for it, since lecturing and teaching is sort of part of my job and good business for me. I didn't plan on getting it nor did I budget it in anywhere for our household expenses. The check is made out to me. I have the $$ in our savings account to cover it (would be missed if withdrawn), which will allow me to cash it at my bank without leaving any paper trail. It sort of feels sneaky, but now I have to think of what I want.... good optics for my AR, a single stack from the classifieds, a .223 caliber conversion setup for my 650.... ... I will get a 1099 but by the time that comes I can shrug and say she didn't even miss it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Honesty is the best policy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Rule Number 2 - Never put in Writing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighVelocity Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 If you're going to hide money, make sure you spend it on her. You'll earn points for later, which I promise you will need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbs007 Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Been there done that, the guilt will eat through your flesh at first but that will all be replaced by gladness when holding your new toy. Just don't let all the smiling give you up and forget about it when you're done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel1212 Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Blah, blah, blah. Its easier to ask for forgiveness later than permission now....have want2race build you a single stack already!!! If Barbara comes on here we are both dead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 The smart thing to do is spend some on her and then get your toys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentlemanJim Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 silly wabbit She WILL catch you. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el pres Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I have what I call a "Black" account just for this reason !! She probably knows and laughs at me as she's spending all the dough from the shared account !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Rusert Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 First, pay your taxes. Second, split it with her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boz1911 Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Guns are an investment. Invest in both your futures.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel1212 Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Guns are an investment. Invest in both your futures.. Doc's a good guy, he will tell her he made some extra cash, give her some money and her and the girls will go out and do the runway thing again....Single Stack....Single Stack...Single Stack.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveU Posted November 8, 2008 Author Share Posted November 8, 2008 [her and the girls will go out and do the runway thing again Out of context that sounds pretty bad I didn't see any icons after zhunter's 'honest is the best policy' comment. You can't be serious. To tell you the truth, I was expecting a more supportive response from this crowd. I might have to post "Killjoys" in the What I Hate forum And Barbara would find out if Clyde or Mrs. Clyde told her, which they can't do because she never comes to the matches, so her bad. (looking over shoulder - all clear) Let's see now where was I... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry White Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 [her and the girls will go out and do the runway thing again Out of context that sounds pretty bad I didn't see any icons after zhunter's 'honest is the best policy' comment. You can't be serious. To tell you the truth, I was expecting a more supportive response from this crowd. I might have to post "Killjoys" in the What I Hate forum And Barbara would find out if Clyde or Mrs. Clyde told her, which they can't do because she never comes to the matches, so her bad. (looking over shoulder - all clear) Let's see now where was I... Where were you? Last I saw you were digging a really deep hole.-------------Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loose Brass Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 [her and the girls will go out and do the runway thing again To tell you the truth, I was expecting a more supportive response from this crowd. I might have to post "Killjoys" in the What I Hate forum Let's see now where was I... Surge, I think you (push) should go with (enable) the (do it!) single stack. Of course the (she'll never know) 223 idea isn't bad either. But hey do a little something nice for her to, dinner at her favorite restaurant for example (should help with the conscience). Of course if anybody here talks they should get their man card revoked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 "...But hey do a little something nice for her to, dinner at her favorite restaurant for example (should help with the conscience). ..." What the fark?!?! She gets a meal and you get a mega new gun??? That wouldn't last long in MY house! Man up and share it with her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel1212 Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 "...But hey do a little something nice for her to, dinner at her favorite restaurant for example (should help with the conscience). ..." What the fark?!?! She gets a meal and you get a mega new gun??? That wouldn't last long in MY house! Man up and share it with her. I'm sure he'll let her shoot it anytime she wants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Yeh, right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loose Brass Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I'm sure he'll let her shoot it anytime she wants +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loose Brass Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 "...But hey do a little something nice for her to, dinner at her favorite restaurant for example (should help with the conscience). ..." What the fark?!?! She gets a meal and you get a mega new gun??? That wouldn't last long in MY house! Man up and share it with her. Alright, you caught me! I'm 38 and still not married. From my sort of single guy perspective ( I do have a girlfriend of 3 years whom I'm sure would agree with you) it is money he earned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 You will find out soon enough...... She already knows...., she is just testing you.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JQ- Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I think she would want you to be happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel1212 Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Do you guys have any idea what it costs for you wife and 2 daughters to get all dolled up and go down a fashion run way.....yeah I think they are coming out a head in this deal. Plus I think she would say he earned it have fun. Plus, Plus, why isn't taking the better half out for a nice dinner a good idea with money that you got unexpectedly? I mean you didn't think you where going to get it. You got it and still treated your wife. You also treated yourself. I mean damn how many women out there have to have everything 50/50? I know my wife would be more than happy if I did that for her....if I got bonuses. Plus, Plus, Plus, I think you guys are taking this way to seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Lets be serious.... He should save for the camping trip in April...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Oh what a tangled web we weave......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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