A Riveting Time

[Private_collector]

Hello Phillip,

I'm really interested in following your progress, and am quite envious. What an excellent project. The bits look to be in good condition, so I hope it gives you no trouble.

Re breaking the news to spouse:

Originally Posted by Robin Craig

Oh this is going to be a grand thread, the best indication of that is the "Unfortunately I forgot to tell the misses that I had bought it".

I take exactly the opposite tack. Begin by casually mentioning how frustrating it is that you can't locate a usable/restorable Xxxxxx. Follow that with slipping the same thought into conversation over a period of several weeks, getting you Wife used to the idea slowly. The final step is when you proudly announce that you have been offered a Xxxxxx at a very good price. Even if NOT such a good price, she probably won't know that. If you deliver the last performance in a very enthusiastic manner, most ladies will avoid saying anything that will ruin your happiness. Notice, I did say most. This method has resulted in me getting my new workshop, various moderate to high cost purchases, new daily driver, and my second CMP (road ready). I know it's a bit sneaky, but I can only go to hell once, so might as well make it worth the trip!